Lincoln, Chinese Garden Free Admission, and Parents Night Out! from Suzanne's Around Town

Lincoln, Chinese Garden Free Admission, and Parents Night Out!

Hi! Everyone-

Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday break- now back to school and the whirlwind of activities. President Lincoln arrives in Beaverton on Tuesday and you can enjoy FREE admission to the Chinese Garden through Saturday.

Happy and Healthy '13!

Suzanne

Jan 7th

Craft Club@ Beaverton City Library from 4-5PM.

Kids in grades 2 through 5 can make some very cool, seasonal crafts! Phone to register at 503/350-3600 or register online at www.beavertonlibrary.org and go to the event calendar.

Free Admission@ Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW 3rd & Everett, Portland) from 10AM-5PM through Saturday (1/12). See Thursday for details.

Mommy and Me Mondays@ World Forestry Center from 10AM-11AM. Live music, puppets and interactive stories with Red Yarn! Go to www.worldforestry.org for more info.

Book Babies@ Tigard Library from 10:15-10:45AM. Share nursery rhymes, finger plays, songs and a simple book while developing early literacy skills. Stay and play after the program. Phone the library for more details at 503/684-6537.

Jan 8th

Abraham Lincoln@ Beaverton History Center (12412 SW Broadway St., Beaverton) at 7PM.

Lincoln portrayer Steve Holgate will present selections from our 16th President's most famous speeches, poetry and even jokes.The audience will also be able to take on the role of Civil War-era journalists in a Q&A period. Probably best for kids 10 and up. Suggested donation of $2 per person. Go to www.historicbeaverton.org and click on "Events" for more info.

Four Buck Tuesday@ Oregon Zoo from 9AM-4PM. Admission is discounted to $4 per person and children under 3 are free as usual. Go to www.oregonzoo.org for more info. As an adult, ride the Max and get $1.50 off admission (show ticket stub) so really $2.50 Tuesday!!!! Kids 6 years old and under ride the Max for free.

Preschool Storytime@ Beaverton Library at Murray Scholls Branch from 9:30AM-10:AM. Get your morning started with fun stories for kids from 3ish to 5 years old at the newest branch! Staff will be present to let storytime attendees into the library before regular open hours.Phone the library for more info at 503/350-3600.

Free Admission@ Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW 3rd & Everett, Portland) from 10AM-5PM through Saturday (1/12). See Thursday for details.

Baby Hour@ Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave., Portland) at 10AM. Take a group tour of the exhibitions with your baby (up to one year old) followed by coffee and conversation. More info & pre-register at www.portlandartmuseum.org.

Fun for Ones (Ages 12-24 months)@ Tigard Library from 10:15-10:45AM AND 11:15AM-11:45AM. Bring your one year old for songs, rhymes, simple stories and movement activities. Great for new walkers. Stay and play after the program. (Limited to first 20 kids for each session!). Go to www.tigard-or.gov/library for more info or phone the library at 503/684-6537.

Toddler Storytime@ Beaverton City Library. There are 2 (30 minute) sessions starting at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. Phone the library for more info at 503/350-3600.

Book Babies@ Garden Home Library at 10:30AM.

Make a Lego Mini-Igloo@ Lego Store (Wash. Sq.) from 5PM until supplies last! Free! Phone the store for more details at 503/670-9109. You can just never have enough Legos, can you? For kids from 6 to 14. Supplies are limited so arrive early. I have seen parents and kids line up at least 45 minutes ahead before!

Mz. Pearl's Variety Show@ Tigard Library from 7-8PM. Comedy, juggling, magic and dance for kids of all ages! Go to www.tigard-or.gov/library for more info.

Jan 9th

Organizing Your Child's Masterpieces@ New Seasons Market (Progress Ridge) from 9:30-10:30AM.

Anne Blumer- co-author of "Get Organized Today" will offer an organizational workshop on how to store your kid's artwork projects and will address other paper storage dilemmas! Go to www.newseasonsmarket.com for more info.

Free Admission@ Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW 3rd & Everett, Portland) from 10AM-5PM through Saturday (1/12). See Thursday for details.

Fun for Ones@ Beaverton City Library. There are 2 (30 minute) sessions starting at 10:15AM and 11:15AM. Go to www.beavertonlibrary.org for more info.

Toddler Storytime@ Beaverton Library at Murray Scholls Branch from 11:30AM-12PM.

Baby Bugs@ Beaverton City Library at 11:45AM.

Preschool Storytime@ Garden Home Library at 11:45AM.

Jan 10th

Free Admission@ Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW 3rd & Everett, Portland) from 10AM-5PM through Saturday (1/12).

Enjoy free admission (regularly $9.50) as part of "Great Eight Free Days" through Saturday!! The garden shop expands into a garden pavilion to offer a dazzling display of Chinese New Year items in preparation for the beginning of the Year of the Snake on February 10th. Visitors can also escape the cold with tea in the cozy teahouse, which keeps garden hours and does not require reservations. Go to www.lansugarden.org for more info.

Preschool Storytime@ Beaverton City Library. There are 2 (30 minute) sessions starting at 10:15AM & 1PM.

Toddler Storytime@ Beaverton Library at Murray Scholls Branch from 11:30AM-12PM.

All Ages Storytime@ Garden Home Librayr from 11:45AM-12:15PM.

Preschool Storytime@ Tigard Library from 1:15PM-2PM. Music, interactive activities, and longer stories for blossoming readers! Go to www.tigard-or.gov/library for more info.

Think Fun Thursdays@ Beaverton City Library from 4-5PM. Kids from 3 to 8 years can drop in for LEGO and Duplo Block play!

Jan 11th

Book Fan Friday@ Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing at 4:30PM.

Book Fan Friday is a workshop for kids 10 to 18 years old who love to write. This month, author Joy Preble (Anastasia Forever) will lead a discussion about folklore and fairy tales in young-adult books.Go to www.powells.com for more info.

Free Admission@ Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW 3rd & Everett, Portland) from 10AM-5PM through Saturday (1/12). See Thursday for details.

Family StoryTime (ages 0-6 years)@ Tigard Library from 10:15-11:00AM AND 11:15AM-12:00PM. Bring the whole gang for stories and songs Limited to first 20 kids for each session. Phone the library for more info at 503/684-6537.

Mini-Masters Class@ My Masterpiece Art Studio (7905 SW Cirrus Drive-Parkside Business Center) at 10:30AM&11:30AM. Starry Nights on canvas inspired by Van Gogh this week!!! $8 per kid -ages 2 1/2 -5 years, you must phone ahead to reserve a spot at 503/453-3700. Go to www.mymasterpieceartstudio.com for calendar and more info!

Japanese Storytime@ Beaverton City Library from 10:30-11AM.

EReader Workshop@ Beaverton City Library from 12:30-2PM. Library staff will present an overview of Library2GO followed by hands-on help with your eReader. Registration required at 503/644-2197.

Jan 12th

Read to the Dogs@ Beaverton City Library from 10AM-12PM.

Kids from 6 to 12 years old can improve their reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to therapy dogs. The dog-and-handler teams are registered volunteers with Delta Societys Pet Partners Program, sponsored by DoveLewis. Sessions are 20 minutes and registration is required at 503-350-3600 or sign up in person at the Childrens Desk on the first floor of the library.

Free Admission@ Lan Su Chinese Garden (NW 3rd & Everett, Portland) from 10AM-5PM through today- LAST DAY!!!. See Thursday for details.

FREE Family Day@ Washington County Museum (Hillsboro CIvic Center, 120 E Main Street, Hillsboro) from 10AM-1PM. The museum's new exhibition and programming space has moved to Hillsboro. Kids will learn how different cultures mark the New Year with crafts and games. Go to www.washingtoncountymuseum.org for more info.

Grow a "Dirt Baby"@ Al's Garden Center (Sherwood) at 11AM. Kids will learn about soil and how plants use water and sunlight to grow. $5 per kid and you must pre-register at www.als-gardencenter.com.

Family Storytime@ Beaverton City Library at 1PM.

Parent's Night Out@ My Masterpiece Art Studio from 5PM-9PM. Kids (from 4-12) can enjoy a creative"Snowy Days" night in the studio while parents enjoy a date night. $38 per child, $18 for each additional sibling. Go to www.mymasterpieceartstudio.com for more info. Phone the Studio to reserve a spot at 503/453-3700.

Jan 13th

Winter Windows@ Tigard Library from 1:30-2:30PM.

Kids of all ages can create wintry, sparkly scenes on paper! Go to www.tigard-or.gov/library for more info.

Free "Raw" Technique Class@ Williams-Sonoma (Wash. Sq.) at 10AM Raw foods are packed with vitamins and nutrients. Learn how to add more raw (fruits,vege, nuts) foods to your diet from juicing to fresh takes on salads, soups and more. Phone the store to register at 503/684-2784. Demo class so arrive early to snag a seat!

Health Starts Here: Celebrate Citrus@ Whole Foods Market (19440 NW Cornell Road, Hillsboro) at 5:30PM. Learn how to prepare avocado grapefruit salad, lemony salmon and key lime coconut tarts. Free but you must pre-register by phone at 503/645-9200 or by email at melissa.vanbebber@wholefoods.com.