http://www.portlandfamilies.com Family Events, Activities, and Ideas For Portland and SW Washington Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:24:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Caroline and Maggie pack the house with their old-time music and their kid friendly performance style Airplay Cafe, Sunday, March 8, 5pm Children love them, parents are blown away by their musicianship, everyone has a great time! $5 per person, $15 per family in advance, $20 per family at the door (a ... http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2009/03/06/caroline-maggies-old-time-family-music-show/ Tears of Joy Theatre creates amazing puppet theatre! The theatre is recognized nationally for its commitment to excellence and innovation. Three of our productions have received American puppetry's highest honor, the Citation of Excellence in the Art of Puppetry. http://www.tojt.com http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2009/03/03/tears-of-joy-theatre/ The 8th Annual Portland Urban Iditarod will be run Saturday, March 14th, 2009. Show up at 11:30 a.m.. We mush at 12:00 p.m., sharp. In the Alaskan Iditarod, more than sixty dog sled teams race across the frozen tundra from Anchorage to Nome. In our urban version, teams of ‘dogs’ lead ... http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2009/02/24/portland-urban-iditarod/ Registration is now open for OMSI 2009 Camps and Classes! Register inline, and view the 2009 Spring/Summer Science Camps & Classes catalog. http://www.omsi.edu/camps-camps OMSI Program Sales and Registration 1945 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR 97214 Phone: 503.797.4661 Fax: 503.239.7800 http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2009/02/19/omsi-2009-camps-and-classes/ January 24-February 15, 2009 Last shows: Saturdays: 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., Sundays: 2:00 p.m. Based on the book by Doreen Cronin (Author) and Betsy Thumbnail for Click Clack Moo photoLewin (Illustrator) Book by James E. Grote, Music by George Howe, Lyrics by James E. Grote and George Howe, Directed by Stan Foote. http://www.octc.org/index.php?page=clickclackmoo http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2009/02/12/click-clack-moo-oregon-children%e2%80%99s-theatre/ Ethos was established in 1998 by Charles Lewis in direct response to budget cuts that limited music education in public schools. In light of the numerous studies that demonstrate the tremendous benefits of music education, Ethos believes that every child should have the opportunity to make music.Learn more at: http://www.ethos.org http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2008/09/16/ethos-music-center/ Mark your calendar and plan to join your fellow citizens for a citywide celebration on Saturday, September 13 beginning at 10 am! This year's Grand Marshall is The Roloff Family, stars of television's "Little People, Big World." Free family entertainment and fun follows the parade from 11 am to 3 ... http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2008/09/10/beaverton-celebration-parade-and-old-town-festival-2008/ Explore the Pearl is your guide for Portland shopping, dining, galleries and other Portland attractions in the Pearl District neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. http://www.explorethepearl.com http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2008/09/02/explore-the-pearl/ Imagine a short scenic drive west on U.S. 26 featuring trees, green rolling hills and a clean peaceful country setting. Then, take a brief jog off the highway to a relaxing paradise called Horning's Hideout, a Shan-gri-la of fishing, picnicking, camping and concert events. Horning’s Hideout is located just 35 ... http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2008/08/28/horning%e2%80%99s-hideout-fishing-and-more/ Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a 725-acre wildlife preserve located within the city limits of Hillsboro, Oregon. The Preserve is a tranquil sanctuary for both people and animals. The quiet open waters, rolling meadows and upland ash and fir woods are homes to thousands of ducks and geese, deer, otters, ... http://www.portlandfamilies.com/2008/08/26/discover-nature-at-jackson-bottom-wetlands-preserve/