Portland Easter egg hunts and more
Spring is here and Easter is Sunday. Here’s a guide to some of the things you and your kids can do to celebrate around Portland.
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We’ve Got a New Look!
If you’ve had a chance to pick up our April issue -– or to read it online -– you might have noticed we’ve updated our look. We’ve got a new logo, a new layout for our Table of Contents, Ages & Stages and regular departments, and a cleaner, fresher design throughout the magazine. What hasn’t changed is our commitment to bringing you interesting and informative parenting-related features, information on local parenting resources and our remarkably comprehensive daily Family Fun Calendar. We’re very proud of the work we do creating the region’s most useful and entertaining parenting magazine, but we’re always looking for ways to be even more useful and informative to our readers. Help us out by letting us know what you think of our recent redesign (it’s a work in progress!) and of the resources we bring you in print and online every month. What do you like (or not like) about the magazine’s new look? What do you like best about our magazine? (What’s most useful and/or most entertaining to you? What sections do you always read?) What would you like to see more of in our print magazine? If you follow us on Twitter , like us on Facebook , receive our enewsletter and/or read our blogs, what do you find most useful about our online postings? What would you like to see more of from us online? And if you’d like to give us any other feedback, feel free to post it below! We appreciate any and all comments. After all, we’re here to make your job as a parent easier, more effective and more fun!
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Another Spring, Another SOLV Beach Cleanup!
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to wrap up Spring Break? Why not head to the coast for SOLV’s annual Spring Oregon Beach Cleanup , scheduled for March 31 ? As always, thousands of volunteers will gather — regardless of the weather — to help keep Oregon’s beaches clean and eliminate the waste that can be so hazardous to marine wildlife. Events are planned all along the coast on Saturday, March 31, from 10 am to 1 pm. Volunteer coordinators will be onsite to provide a safety orientation and hand out gloves and trash bags. Here are some tips for preparing for the day: * Bring rain gear * Wear sturdy shoes * Bring a bucket or reusable bag to reduce the amount of plastic trash bags used * Bring an old colander to sift the tide lines for bite-sized bits of plastic * Bring a pair of gardening gloves to reduce use of plastic gloves * Bring a reusable water bottle and/or coffee mug * Carpool and use public transportation where possible * Plan ahead and pack a “trash-free” lunch * Avoid Western Snowy Plover habitat. Stay outside roped areas and keep pets leashed. * Steer clear of California sea lions for your safety and the safety of your pets. * Never turn your back to the sea! To find the most convenient SOLV cleanup site for your family, and to register, visit solv.org . Learn more about the SOLV beach cleanup on the SOLV website .
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Kids’ activity calendar rescues parents
Kids and parents have a blast at OMSI, but many wish they knew about other family friendly events; now PDX Kids Calendar can help.
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Kids’ activity calendar rescues parents
Adventure Wild Day Camp
Well, it might feel like winter is just beginning around here, but it’s actually time to start thinking about summer camps for the kids! I’m excited that “Adventure Wild Day… [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Love Your Local Library!
Last week we ran a blog post about upcoming Spring Break activities for school age kids, and every Friday we run our picks for weekend fun under the What’s On this Weekend (WOW!) header. Whenever we compile these types of lists –- whether for the magazine, our enewsletter, or our blog –- we’re always blown away by the sheer volume and diversity of activities offered at our local libraries. And most of these events are free! So we thought it was time to run a brief reminder for all the kids and parents out there to keep an eye on your local library’s events calendar, because as much as we try to list every family-friendly event and activity around town, even we can’t seem to find the space to list all the wonderful story times, performances, activities and classes offered by the region’s exceptional libraries. Here’s a list of local library websites and events calendars. We suggest you bookmark your county library’s calendar, but it’s also fun to check out neighboring library systems’ events once in a while for a special low-cost family fun day out! Multnomah County Library Events Finder Clackamas County Library Story Times (For more libraries in Clackamas County, visit lincc.org ) Washington County Library Events Clark County, Wash., Library Events We just love our local libraries! As writer Anne Herbert so eloquently put it, “Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries.”
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Shamrock Run in downtown Portland Sunday
More than 30,000 participants were expected for the 34th annual Portland Shamrock Run, scheduled for Sunday
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Win a Family 4-Pack to Cirque du Soleil!
If you’ve never experienced Cirque du Soleil, you have seriously been missing out! And if you have experienced their unique and awe-inspiring performances, you’re sure to want to see them again! OVO — the latest Cirque du Soleil show, opening April 5 at the Portland Expo Center — is sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike as it centers around the “energetic world of insects!” This month, we’re giving away a family 4-pack of tickets to see the amazing new show, and we’re offering discounted family packs as well. Enter to win a family 4-pack of tickets on our contest page . Contest ends March 31. Please limit entries to one per family. Can’t wait to get your tickets? Visit our ticketing page on their website and get a specially priced family 4-pack for as little as $170! Learn more about OVO at cirquedusoleil.com .
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Nuclear Cowboyz – Motocross
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March Coupons & Deals
Have you seen the coupons and deals in our March issue ? Here’s what you’ll find: North Clackamas Aquatic Park: Buy one get one Big Surf admission. (Page 41) Hollywood Bowl: Sunday bowling is only 99 cents per game, and kids bowl free every Saturday from noon to 6 pm. (Page 47) Rose Bowl: Sunday bowling is only 99 cents per game, and kids bowl free every Saturday from noon to 6 pm. (Page 46) Play Boutique: Take $25 off your party package. (Page 47) Sylvan Learning: Get a free assessment for your child ($195 value). (Page 21) Bob’s Red Mill: Buy two Bob’s Red Mill products at the Mill Store, get a third one free. (Page 17) Pearl Women’s Center: Free varicose vein screening ($300 value). (Page 19) Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Free initial exam for children under 3. (Page 13) Sprout Pediatric Dentistry: Free exam for children under 3. (Page 15) World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry: Complimentary dental exam for children under 2. (Page 17) Learning Palace: Take 15 percent off your entire purchase. (Page 32) Tidee Didee: Get one week of diaper service free with four pre-paid weeks. (Page 35) And here’s a handy PDF version of the magazine , perfect for clipping coupons!
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Make a Date to Skate!
We all know Oaks Park is the place for summertime amusement park fun, but we sometimes forget the roller rink is open for family fun all year long. If you’ve never strapped on a pair of skates and wheeled around the historic rink with your kids -– or if it’s been far too long since your last session -– it might be time to revisit the roller magic. Oaks Park hosts several special sessions for kids and families each week. Here’s the scoop on a few of our favorites: Preschool Play and Skate is held every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 am through June 13 (then they start the Preschool Rides summer morning fun!). For $5.50 per child (adults are free with a paid child), these special sessions for kids 6 and under feature toddler tunes, playful balls on the floor, a 15-minute group lesson, a visit with Chipper the Squirrel, cookies and milk. Shoes and strollers welcome on the floor. Kids Morning Skate , held every Saturday from 10:30 am to noon, is designed for kids 10 and under with music, a 15-minute group lesson, games and more. The $5.50 per child (again, adults are free with paid child) includes skate rental. Download a School Out Skate coupon good for two skate session admissions for $8 on upcoming school closure days, including Spring Break. You’ll also find a variety of Skating Classes at Oaks Park, from Learn to Skate to Roller Derby, Jam Skating, Adult Roller Dance and Advanced and Private Instruction. And don’t forget Skating Birthday Party Packages are available year-round, including skate rental, a reserved party table, ice cream, soft drinks, cotton candy, balloon hats, a party host and more! Plus, the birthday child gets a t-shirt, a picture with Chipper and a free pass for a future skating session. So what are you waiting for? Check the website for rink hours and more details on these programs and other special events. You can also connect with them on Facebook for information on special offers, contests, and a weekly “password” good for $2.25 off your Wednesday night skate session. (Skate Wednesdays from 7 to 9:30 pm for $5.)
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There’s Snow in Them Thar Hills!
What are you planning for the three-day weekend ahead? Of course we’ll post our picks for the weekend in this Friday’s WOW! (What’s On this Weekend!), but we thought we’d take this opportunity to share some of the area’s best spots to ski and play in the snow since it might be the last snowy long weekend we get for a while! Below are a few area family favorites. Where do you and yours like to go to get your snow on? Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort : Off Hwy. 35, Mt. Hood; 503.337.2222; skihood.com . Downhill, night and Nordic skiing plus snowboarding and more. Ski Bowl : 87000 E Hwy. 26, Government Camp; 800-SKI-BOWL (754-2695); skibowl.com . Everything from skiing to snowbiking. Ski runs range from a toddler run to Extreme Hill. Summit Ski Area and Snow Bunny : Hwy. 26, Government Camp; 503-272-0256; summitskiarea.com . Tubing in a safe, family-friendly environment. Timberline Lodge and Ski Area : Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood; 503-272-3311; timberlinelodge.com . Downhill skiing, lessons and a historic lodge. Teacup Lake : Hwy. 35, Mt. Hood; teacupnordic.org . Operated by the Oregon Nordic Club, this area is dedicated to cross-country skiing. Portland Parks and Recreation Outdoor Recreation Programs : 503-823-PLAY (7529); portlandonline.com/parks/ . Organized trips throughout the winter, including alpine and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing and more. Cooper Spur Ski Area : 11000 Cloud Cap Rd., Mt. Hood; 541-352-7803; cooperspur.com . Downhill skiing, snowboarding and inner-tubing. Little John Snow Play Hill : 31 miles south of Hood River on Highway 35; 541-352-6002. Undeveloped snow play area. Free (sno-park permit required). Northwest Discoveries : PO Box 23171, Tigard; 503-524-9192, nwdiscoveries.com . This organization introduces kids 11 and up (with a registered parent) to outdoor adventures such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and building snow caves and igloos. Mt. Bachelor : 22 miles southwest of Bend on Cascade Lakes Highway, 13000 SW Century Dr., Bend; 800-829-2442; mtbachelor.com . Offers downhill and cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tubing and more. Hoodoo Ski Area : Hwy. 20, 20 miles northwest of Sisters; 541-822-3799; hoodoo.com . Features Nordic trails.
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New speed-dating twist: Mt. Hood chairlift
The folks at Mt. Hood Meadows have come up with a new twist in speed-dating: Singles will be paired up on a chairlift and decide whether they want to take some runs together or head off to another lift, and another chance at love.
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