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The Portland International Auto Show returns January 26, bringing 500 brand-new models to the Oregon Convention Center and showcasing eco-friendly and economic options.
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2012 Portland Auto Show focuses on economy
When most of us contemplate how to educate our children about the dangers of drugs, we think about illicit and controlled substances. We rarely think about over-the-counter pain killers, prescription medications stashed in the back of our medicine cabinets, or even our daily vitamins. But how and when we use these types of medications can play a major role in our children’s lifelong attitudes about and habits related to drugs, and proper storage of medications is essential to keeping our children safe. In this month’s online article , Oregon Partnership’s director of parenting programs, Emily Moser, explores these topics and offers simple tips for parents to keep children safe and encourage healthy habits for life.
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What’s In Your Medicine Cabinet?
Officially, the recession might be over, but many local families are still feeling the effects. In fact, according to Regan Gray, policy director at Children First for Oregon : “Today, 21.6 percent of Oregon children — over one in five — are living in poverty, the highest rate of poverty since 1993. …Almost twice that many are in ‘low income’ households, households that are just one paycheck or one medical emergency away from bankruptcy. More than ever before, children in poverty are the children of the college-educated, the former middle-class worker, the suburbanite and the homeowner.” In this month’s online Viewpoint , Gray discusses the ongoing effects of poverty on our neighbors, the government cutbacks that are exacerbating the problem, and what we can do to help.
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Local Children Are Living in Poverty
What’s to Love: Located 12 miles SE of Sandy, Oregon on the flanks of Mt. Hood, Windells is a training camp for kids (and adults!) interested in skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, BMX, and… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Windells – Off Season Access
KGW has launched the FREE Oregon Ski Report app, just in time for the start of ski season!
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What’s to Love: The Oregon Garden is full of surprises, especially during the month of October when they host “Family Harvest Days” every Saturday from 1PM to 4PM. We went with… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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The Oregon Garden
Beauty, Lewis & Clark history, waterfalls, natural wonders and recreation abound along this river creating the division between Oregon and Washington.
The Oregon Transportation Department is reminding winter recreation drivers they need a Sno-Park permit at about 100 ski, snowmobile and snow play areas in the state.
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Sno-Park permits needed in snow play areas
Before I became a mom, I loved the rain. I’d snuggle by the cozy fire enjoying a good book and a cup of hot tea without a care in the world. But living in the Pacific Northwest with a young child, I had to develop a whole new approach to the long, lingering rainy season. Luckily, it was easy to continue my love affair with the Portland metro area as I discovered all the delightful, indoor kid-friendly activities that are perfect for those damp and dreary days. Somehow, this seems like a great time to share some ideas for alleviating cabin fever and giving your little ones the active time they need and crave this winter. INDOOR PLAY PARKS & PLAY GROUPS: Multnomah County Friendly House Play Group – 1737 NW 26th, Portland; 503-228-4391; friendlyhouseinc.org . Happy Place Indoor Play Park – 2823 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland; 503-289-0318; northminsterpdx.org . Isobel’s Clubhouse – 1542 NW 14th Ave.; 503-224-4636; zcommunitycenter.org . A nonprofit with space for families to meet, play and participate in organized activities. Northeast Indoor Park – Central Lutheran Church, 1820 NE 21st Ave.; neindoorpark.wordpress.com . Open Arms Play Group – Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1244 NE 39th Ave. AND Church of the Good Shepherd, 805 SE Ellsworth Rd., Vancouver, Wash.; Abby, 971-998-8744; para communicarse en espanol: Sheyla 503-239-1509 o Maria 971-570-0942; nwdsa.org . Play group for children with Down syndrome, ages birth through 5. Portland Parks & Recreation – Citywide; 503-823-PLAY (7529); portlandonline.com/parks/ . Many community centers host indoor play parks for children up to 6 years old. PPR operates indoor parks at the following community centers: East Portland, 740 SE 106th, 503-823-3450; Fulton Park, 68 SW Miles, 503-823-3180; Hillside, 653 NW Culpepper Terr., 503-823-3181; Matt Dishman, 77 NE Knott, 503-823-3673; Montavilla, 8219 NE Glisan, 503-823-4101; Mt. Scott, 5530 SE 72nd, 503-823-3183; Peninsula Park, 700 N Rosa Parks Way, 503-823-3620; Sellwood, 1436 SE Spokane, 503-823-3195; Southwest, 6820 SW 45th, 503-823-2840; St. Johns, 8427 N Central, 503-823-3192; University Park, 9009 N Foss Ave., 503-823-3631. Southeast Indoor Park – Trinity United Methodist Church, 3915 SE Steele; playinside.org . Washington County Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District (THPRD) – Multiple Locations; 503-645-6433; thprd.com . Like PPR, THPRD hosts indoor play parks at the following recreation centers. Call for times and age requirements. Cedar Hills, 11640 SW Park Way, Portland, 503-629-6340; Conestoga, 9985 SW 125th Ave., Beaverton, 503-629-6313; Garden Home, 7475 SW Oleson Rd., Portland, 503-629-6341; Tualatin Hills Athletic Center, 15707 SW Walker Rd., Beaverton, 503-629-6330. Super Tots Indoor Play Group – 1880 NE Griffin Oaks St., Hillsboro; 503-615-6552; ci.hillsboro.or.us . Clackamas County Clackamas County Healthy Start Play Groups: 503-655-8601; clackamas.us . Clackamas County hosts free play groups at the following sites for parents and children ages 5 and under: Bethany Church, 450 S Ivy St., Canby (bilingual/bicultural, English/Spanish); 11501 SE Sunnyside Rd., Clackamas; Gladstone Center for Children and Families, 18905 Portland Ave., Gladstone; Milwaukie Christian Church, 5197 SE King Rd., Milwaukie; Oregon City United Methodist Church, 18955 South End Rd., Oregon City; Sandy Adult Community Center, 38348 Pioneer Blvd., Sandy; Rolling Hills Community Church, 3550 SW Borland Rd., Tualatin; Sunset Fire Hall, 2215 Long St., West Linn; Wilsonville Methodist Church, 7355 SW Wilsonville Rd., Wilsonville. Free. Clark County, Wash. Camas-Washougal Indoor Play Park – 2436 NW Astor St., Camas; 360-834-7956; meetup.com/CWIndoorPlaypark/ . Firstenberg Community Center – 700 NE 136th Ave., Vancouver; 360-487-7001; cityofvancouver.us . Noah’s Ark Indoor Play Park – First Presbyterian Church, 4300 Main St., Vancouver; 360-694-3363, ext. 112; 1stpresvanc.org . LOCAL ICONS: OMSI – 1945 SE Water Ave.; 503-797-OMSI (6674); omsi.edu . Portland Children’s Museum – 4015 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-223-6500; portlandcm.org . World Forestry Center – 4033 SW Canyon Rd.; 503-228-1367; worldforestry.org . With Mommy & Me Mondays beginning in November from 10 to 11 am every Monday! GETTING WET – INDOORS: You’re going to get wet anyway. You might as well enjoy it at one of the area’s inviting waterparks: Evergreen Wings & Waves Waterpark – 500 NE Capt. Michael King Smith Way (Hwy. 18), McMinnville; 503-434-4185; evergreenmuseum.org/waterpark/ . North Clackamas Aquatic Park – 7300 SE Harmony Rd., Milwaukie; 503-557-7873; ncprd.com/aquatic-park . INDOOR ADVENTURE ZONES: Pump It Up – 9665 SW Allen Blvd., Suite 110, Beaverton (Pump It Up Jr., 16205 NW Bethany Ct., Suite 120, Beaverton), 503-644-6488; 25749 SW Canyon Creek Rd., Ste. 700, Wilsonville; 503-582-1331; pumpitupparty.com . Pop-in Playtime, Family Jump Night, Sensory Night programs and more on giant inflatable play structures. J.J. Extreme – 9063 SE Jannsen Rd., Clackamas; 503-723-3600; jjextreme.com . Indoor adventure zone with climbing, zip lines, jousting, slides, bungee jumping and more. J.J. Jump – 9057 SE Jannsen Rd., Clackamas, 503-723-3600; 7500 NE 16th Ave., #2-D, Vancouver, Wash., 360-213-2524; jjjump.com . Indoor inflatable playgrounds. MORE IDEAS: You’ll find plenty more in our annual Family Resource Guide , including skating rinks, children’s gyms, children’s theater, museums and more. (We’re in the process of updating the guide, with the 2012 edition coming out early next year!)
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Newport, Oregon's Nye Beach, shopping, beach access, visual arts, and dining. All within walking distance, in one location, two blocks west of Highway 101.
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Nye Beach Oregon: The Beach, Shopping, Dining, and the Arts
St. Helens, Oregon transforms into “Halloweentown” during the month of October. Visit on the weekend for fun activities for the whole family. Eat at The Klondike and The Plantation House… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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We’ve got two big “openings” this weekend: LEGO Castle Adventure at the Portland Children’s Museum, and Harvest Festival Fun around the area! Check our roundup of Halloween and Harvest Fun for details on area pumpkin patches, corn mazes, petting zoos and more, then check our online calendar for even more fun every day. ALL WEEKEND LEGO Castle Adventure OPENS. The Portland Children’s Museum’s newest exhibit brings kids and adults into the kingdom of master castle builders. Bring your imagination for some royal LEGO excitement. Runs through Jan. 29. Free with museum admission. 4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500. portlandcm.org . Greek Festival. Dancing, music, tours and delicious Greek food. A children’s corner runs from 10 am to 8 pm Sept. 30 and noon to 8 pm Oct. 1 & 2. (Small charge for children’s activities.) Festival runs 10 am to 10 pm Sept. 30 & Oct. 1 and noon to 8 pm Oct. 2. Dinner $13 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 3131 NE Glisan St. 503-234-8202. goholytrinity.org . SATURDAY Family Harvest Days. Harvest-themed activities, treats, scarecrow displays and more. 1 to 4 pm (also Oct. 8, 15, 22 & 29). $5 plus garden admission. The Oregon Garden, 879 W Main St. Silverton. 503-874-2536. oregongarden.org . Portland Juggling Festival. Watch the world’s greatest jugglers! 7 pm. $10 to $16, plus handling. Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. 503-249-1135. portlandjugglers.org . Youth Games. Play games and get an intro to the Special Olympics. Ages 7 to 18, with intellectual disabilities. 10 am to 2 pm. FREE; lunch included. Pre-registration required. NIKE Campus, 1 Bowerman Dr., Beaverton. 503-248-0600. soor.org . Swapnplay Open House. Learn about this sharing community and enjoy some re-use craft activities. All ages. 10 am to 3 pm. FREE. 7535 N Chicago. 503-544-3996. swapnplay.org . SUNDAY Open Jam. Join the fun at the country-folk jam. 1 pm. FREE. Tillamook Forest Center, 45500 Wilson River Hwy., Tillamook. 503-815-6800. tillamookforestcenter.org . Walk to Cure Diabetes. Family-friendly 5K walk. 11 am. Walkers raise money with pledges. Oaks Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Wy. 503-643-1995. jdrf.org .
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