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W&W Waterpark, Roses&Ramona!
Hi! Everyone- Only 9 more schools days!!! Where did the time go? This week there are Rose Festival activities, a Beverly Cleary theater production, and it's Free Family Day at Washington County Museum. Don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at your local library!!! Happy June! Suzanne
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Jun 6th |
Dining Month@ Portland. Here's one for date night!!! More than 60 local restaurants offer a 3 course dinner for just $25 through the month of June. Restaurants include such hot spots as Lincoln, Toast, Paley's Place, and Southpark! Go to this site for menus and maps: http://www.downtownportland.org/diningmonth/
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Jun 7th |
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. Pre-register at www.portlandartmuseum.org for more info. Book Babies@ Garden Home Library at 10:30AM. Books, bubbles, songs and playtime for infants through 18 months! Phone the library for more info at 503/245-9932.
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Jun 8th |
Fleet Week through Sunday@ Along Tom McCall Waterfront Park's esplanade seawall from the Steel Bridge to Salmon Springs Fountain. FREE tours daily from 9:30AM-3:30PM(ships set their own schedules so times may vary). Naval vessels from the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and the Canadian Maritime Forces arrive for a 4 day visit!!! Go to www.rosefestival.org and click on Fleet for more info. Storytime at Bliss Bake Shop@ Bethany Village Centre from 10-10:30AM. Your kids can enjoy a fun story while you sip a Longbottom coffee and perhaps savor a dark chocolate Bittersweet Bliss cupcake (also available in vegan and gluten free!). Phone for more info at 503/645-6000 or go to www.blisscupcakeshop.com for more details. Toddler Storytime@ Garden Home Library at 10:30AM. Books, music and movement for active walkers and their caregivers! Phone the library for more info at 503/245-9932. Tanasbourne Farmers Market @ Whole Foods Market (19440 NW Cornell Road, Hillsboro) from 4:30-7:30PM. Plenty of local vendors, great food, and more! Lisa See @Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing at 7PM.The best selling author of Peony in Love and Shanghai Girls will be on hand to discuss her latest work- Dreams of Joy-which explores the themes of mother love, romantic love and patriotism. Go to www.powells.com and click on "At Our Stores" for more info.
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Jun 9th |
Fleet Week through Sunday@ Along Tom McCall Waterfront Park's esplanade seawall from the Steel Bridge to Salmon Springs Fountain. FREE tours daily from 9:30AM-3:30PM. See Wednesday for details. Portland Center for the Performing Arts Noontime Showcase@ Hatfield Hall Rotunda Lobby (1111 SW Broadway, Portland) at 12PM. The 29 Palms Marine Rock Band will perform! All ages welcome! FREE! Go to www.pcpa.com for more info. Mini-Masters Class@ My Masterpiece Art Studio (7905 SW Cirrus Drive-Parkside Business Center) from 10:30-11AMish. See Friday for details.
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Jun 10th |
Fleet Week through Sunday@ Along Tom McCall Waterfront Park's esplanade seawall from the Steel Bridge to Salmon Springs Fountain. FREE tours daily from 9:30AM-3:30PM. See Wednesday for details. Brazilian Getaway@ Tigard Library from 7-8PM. Enjoy the earthy rhythms and mellow sounds of bossa nova and samba as the Ronnie Robins Trio performs! Phone the library for more info at 503/684-6537. Henry and Ramona@ HART Theatre (185 SE Washington Street, Hillsboro) at 7:30PM. STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy will bring to life Henry Huggins, Ramona&Beezus and many other characters from Beverly Cleary's Klickitat Street! Through June 26th! Geared for ages 3 and up.Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students. Go to www.stagesyouth.org for more info.
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Jun 11th |
 | Free Family Day@ Washington County Museum (PCC-Rock Creek Campus, Portland) from 10AM-2PM.Join Museum staff and Print Arts NW volunteers to celebrate with free hands-on history and art activities for the whole family. The kids can make sun swirls and sun prints and more! Go to www.washingtoncountymuseum.org and click on "Education&Programs" and then "Youth Programs" for more info. |  |
 Beaverton Farmer's Market@ SW Hall Blvd (across from Beaverton Library) from 8AM to 1:30PM..Go to www.beavertonfarmersmarket.com for more info. Fleet Week through Sunday@ Along Tom McCall Waterfront Park's esplanade seawall from the Steel Bridge to Salmon Springs Fountain. FREE tours daily from 9:30AM-3:30PM. See Wednesday for details. Al's Kids' Club:Cactus are Amazing@ Al's Garden Center (16920 SW Roy Rogers Road, Sherwood) at 11AM. A special guest speaker will share interesting facts about cactus, show exotic varieties, and each kid will get to take one home,too. $5 per kid. Pre-registration required by going to www.als-gardencenter.com . Click on "Events and Seminars" and then "2011 Kid's Club Schedule". Henry and Ramona@ HART Theatre (185 SE Washington Street, Hillsboro) at 7:30PM. See Friday for details.
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Jun 12th |
| FREE Strawberry Fest Class @ Whole Foods Market (19440 NW Cornell Road, Hillsboro) at 5:30PM. FREE!!! Strawberry season is in full swing and the Health Starts Here team is going to show you how to incorporate this antioxidant rich berry into a 3 course meal. The class will show you how to make a delicious strawberry balsamic dressing, baked salmon with spinach and strawberry salsa, and a vegan chocolate mousse with strawberries. Please sign up in advance at Guest Services, or by emailing Melissa.vanbebber@wholefoods.com |  |
Fleet Week@ Along Tom McCall Waterfront Park's esplanade seawall from the Steel Bridge to Salmon Springs Fountain. FREE tours daily from 9:30AM-3:30PM. See Wednesday for details. LAST DAY! Free American BBQ Technique Class@ Williams-Sonoma (Wash. Sq.) at 10AM. Learn about BBQ styles of the Memphis- tender barbecued ribs and more!!Phone the store to register at 503/684-2784. Demo class so arrive early to snag a seat! Future classes will cover the BBQ recipes of Kansas City&TX! Henry and Ramona@ HART Theatre (185 SE Washington Street, Hillsboro) at 2PM. See Friday for details. |
