Monday, August 17, 2009

Swim Party!

Our joint playgroup swim party is this Saturday, August 22nd. We've rented out Sellwood Pool and would love to have you join us if you are a family with young children in Sellwood-Moreland! For details please contact Kirstin. Hope to see you there!

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Things to Do in the 'Hood! August 2009

Mondays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library
on hiatus until Sept.

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in.
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.

Tuesdays
9:30-11:30 am, $6/child. Adults free with child's paid admission. Includes snack and storytime with Chipper. For ages 6 and younger.

Sellwood Community Center
Toddler Gym 9:30-11, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in.

Wednesdays
Chipper's Preschool Mornings at Oaks Park beginning June 16th (through Sept. 23rd)
9:30-11:30 am, $6/child. Adults free with child's paid admission. Includes snack and storytime with Chipper. For ages 6 and younger.

Sellwood Community Center
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym

Moreland Farmer's Market, 3:30-7:30 pm on the corner of SE Bybee and 14th Ave. Live music, activities, tasty food. Runs May 13th through Sept. 30th.

Third Wednesdays:  Craftwerk Socials at Spielwerk Toys, free, 10:30 am-noon, begin Aug. 19th

Thursdays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library
on hiatus until Sept.

Fridays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library
on hiatus until Sept.

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym
Toddler Gym 12-1:30, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in. Mat room

Saturdays

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play (infants) 12-1:30 in Mat room, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground (1-5 yrs) 12-1:45, $1/child drop-in. Infants and adults free. Gym 

Special Events:

August 1:  Johnson Creek Watershed Council Picnics in the Park at Johnson Creek Park
11:30-1:30 pm--pack a picnic and join the JCWC for kids' activities, watermelon, and information tables.  Johnson Creek Park: SE 21st and Clatsop, Portland

August 1:  There's a Dinosaur in the Back Yard at Sellwood Library, 11 am-noon
Join singer/songwriter Courtney Campbell for fun stories and songs.  Free tickets available 30 min. before the program.  

August 1:  Storytelling with Sy James at Looking Glass Books, free, 10 am. 

August 2:  Sundae in the Park at Sellwood Park, noon-11 pm.  Live music, ice cream and snacks all day long, face painting (12-3), jumping castle (noon-dusk), Zoo Zap Animals (2:30-3:30), Climbing Wall, story under the trees (3:30-4), movie in the park (9-11 pm, Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull).  More info. here

August 4:  You-n-Play Paper Doll Magnets at Sellwood Library, 3-4:30 pm.  Make your own paper doll magnet and create costumes for it to wear in this interactive workshop for children ages 4-6 and their parents.  Templates and materials provided. Registration required; register online, in the library or by calling 503-988-5398. 

August 7:  One Fish, Two Fish, Rojo Pescado, Azul Pescado at Sellwood Library
Bilingual rhyming program in which children help make up rhymes and Mother Seuss puts them into song.  Preschoolers and kindergartners.  10:30-11:15 am. 

August 15:  Pirate Maps at Sellwood Library
10:30-12:30 with artist Sarah Ferguson.  

August 19:  Free Craftwerk Social at Spielwerk Toys, 10:30 am-noon

August 22:  Sellwood Playgroup Association Swim Party at Sellwood Pool, 11 am-1 pm,  RSVP required--RSVP here, $4.50/swimmer. 

August 26:  Incoming Llewellyn kindergartners meet at Sellwood Park playground, 10 am. 

August 26:  Captain Bogg and Salty in Sellwood Park!!
6-7 pm, hosted by Multnomah County Library, free!


Thursday, June 25, 2009

Things to Do in the 'Hood! July 2009

Mondays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library 
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30
- Book Babies (age 0-1) 11-11:30

Sellwood Riverfront Park Free Summer Concerts
Hands-on art activities for kids 6pm
Music starts at 6:30
SE Spokane at Willamette River
July 6: Kevin Gordon (singer/songwriter blues)
July 13: The Garcia Birthday Band (classic jam band)
July 20: Conjunto Alegre (tropical dance party)
July 27: Midnight Serenaders (vintage jazz vocals)

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in.
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.

Tuesdays
9:30-11:30 am, $6/child. Adults free with child's paid admission. Includes snack and storytime with Chipper. For ages 6 and younger.

Sellwood Community Center
Toddler Gym 9:30-11, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in.

Wednesdays
Chipper's Preschool Mornings at Oaks Park beginning June 16th (through Sept. 23rd)
9:30-11:30 am, $6/child. Adults free with child's paid admission. Includes snack and storytime with Chipper. For ages 6 and younger.

Sellwood Community Center
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym

Ladybug Theater at the SMILE Station. Ages 2 1/2 and up, 10:30 am (doors open at 10:15), $3.50/person, babies free. Reservations required--call 503-232-2346. "Baby Bear and the Beanstalk" plays July 8, "Red Riding Hood" with puppets on July 15th, "Silly Goats Gruff" on July 22, "Getting Loose with Mother Goose" on July 29th. 

Moreland Farmer's Market, 3:30-7:30 pm on the corner of SE Bybee and 14th Ave. Live music, activities, tasty food. Runs May 13th through Sept. 30th. *Note* No market on July 29th due to heat. 

Thursdays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library 
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30

Tiny Tots storytime at Woodstock Library, 9:30-10 am (ages 1-2)

Toddler storytime at Woodstock Library, 10:30-11 am (ages 2-3)

Fridays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library 
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30
- Tiny Tots (age 1) 11-11:30

Tiny Tots storytime at Woodstock Library, 3-3:30 pm (ages 1-2)

Preschool storytime at Woodstock Library, 10:30-11 am

Toddler storytime at Woodstock Library, 9:30-10 am (ages 2-3)

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym
Toddler Gym 12-1:30, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in. Mat room

Saturdays

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play (infants) 12-1:30 in Mat room, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground (1-5 yrs) 12-1:45, $1/child drop-in. Infants and adults free. Gym

Book Babies at Woodstock Library, 10:30-11 am. (ages 0-1)

"Anansi:  A Story from West Africa" at Brooklyn Bay Play after Play, starting July 10th and playing through Aug. 2nd.  10 am Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays, $7 admission (under 2 free).  Doors open 30 min. before showtime, reservations recommended at 503-772-4005.  More information here

Sundays

"Anansi:  A Story from West Africa" at Brooklyn Bay Play after Play, starting July 10th and playing through Aug. 2nd.  10 am Saturdays and 2 pm Sundays, $7 admission (under 2 free).  Doors open 30 min. before showtime, reservations recommended at 503-772-4005.  More information here

Special Events:

July 1:  "There's a Dinosaur in the Back Yard" at Woodstock Library:  Singer/songwriter/storyteller Courtney Campbell creates characters.  Make up your own stories to tell and sing along with Courtney.  Limited seating; come early.  Free tickets available 30 min. prior to the program, which runs from 1:30-2:30 pm and again from 3-4 pm.

July 4:  Eastmoreland 4th of July Children's Parade, 11 am on Reed College Place.  Meet at Duniway School.  Decorate your bike or wagon!

July 4:  Fireworks start at 9:55 at Oaks Park.  Gate fee of $4 for 16 and over, $2.50 for 15 and younger.  Or watch them from the Sellwood Bridge!  

July 12:  Itty Bitty Beach Party at Sellwood Pool!  Ages 6 and younger (and their families). Swimming, games, visiting alligator.  Regular pool fees apply. 

July 15:  Make your own fishing set at Spielwerk Toys. Ages 4+, $15, 10-11 am. 

July 15:  Free ice cream and berries at the Moreland Farmer's Market!  3:30-7:30 pm (until they run out), SE 14th and Bybee. 

July 18:  Woodstock Parade and Festival, 11 am starting at SE 51st on Woodstock, moving west to SE 41st.  The festival follows with live entertainment until 3 pm and events scheduled to 6 pm along Woodstock.  

July 23:  Milk Carton Bird Feeder workshop at Spielwerk, ages 2+, $7. 10-11 am. 

July 26: Itty Bitty Beach Party at Sellwood Pool!  (rescheduled from 7/12) Ages 6 and younger (and their families). Swimming, games, visiting alligator.  Regular pool fees apply. 

July 29:  Moreland Farmer's Market cancelled due to heat.

July 29:  Charles the Clown and Biscuit the Dog at Sellwood Community Center.  Free, 11 am. 1436 SE Spokane, sponsored by Sellwood-Moreland Library. 

July 30:  Fairy Garden workshop at Spielwerk Toys. Ages 5+, $12, 3-4 pm. 

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Things to Do in the 'Hood! June 2009

Mondays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library Mondays beginning June 15th
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30
- Book Babies (age 0-1) 11-11:30

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in.
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.

Tuesdays
Preschool Roller Skating at Oaks Park; $5.50/child ages 6 and under, infants and adults free, 10:00-11:30. Includes children's beginning skating lesson and snack. Shoes and strollers welcome on the floor.  Ends June 10. 

Chipper's Preschool Mornings at Oaks Park beginning June 16th (through Sept. 23rd)
9:30-11:30 am, $6/child.  Adults free with child's paid admission.  Includes snack and storytime with Chipper. For ages 6 and younger. 

Sellwood Community Center
Toddler Gym 9:30-11, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in.

Wednesdays
Preschool Roller Skating at Oaks Park; $5.50/child ages 6 and under, infants and adults free, 10:00-11:30. Includes children's beginning skating lesson and snack. Shoes and strollers welcome on the floor.  Ends June 10. 

Chipper's Preschool Mornings at Oaks Park beginning June 16th (through Sept. 23rd)
9:30-11:30 am, $6/child.  Adults free with child's paid admission.  Includes snack and storytime with Chipper. For ages 6 and younger. 

Sellwood Community Center
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym

Ladybug Theater at the SMILE Station. Ages 2 1/2 and up, 10:30 am, $3.50/person, babies free. Reservations required--call 503-232-2346.  

Moreland Farmer's Market, 3:30-7:30 pm on the corner of SE Bybee and 14th Ave.  Live music, activities, tasty food. Runs May 13th through Sept. 30th. 

Thursdays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library beginning June 18th
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30 

Ladybug Theater at the SMILE Station. Ages 2 1/2 and up, 10:30 am, $3.50/person, babies free. Reservations required--call 503-232-2346. 

Tiny Tots storytime at Woodstock Library, 9:30-10 am (ages 1-2)

Toddler storytime at Woodstock Library, 10:30-11 am (ages 2-3)

Fridays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library beginning June 19th
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30 
- Tiny Tots (age 1) 11-11:30 

Tiny Tots storytime at Woodstock Library, 3-3:30 pm (ages 1-2)

Preschool storytime at Woodstock Library, 10:30-11 am

Toddler storytime at Woodstock Library, 9:30-10 am (ages 2-3)

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym
Toddler Gym 12-1:30, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in. Mat room

Saturdays

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play (infants) 12-1:30 in Mat room, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground (1-5 yrs) 12-1:45, $1/child drop-in. Infants and adults free. Gym

Book Babies at Woodstock Library, 10:30-11 am. (ages 0-1)

Special Events:

June 6: Storytelling with Sy James at Looking Glass Books; free, 10 am.

June 7:  Mandarin storytime at Woodstock library, 1-1:30 pm.  Ages 3-7 with an adult, free.

June 8: Walnut Sail Boat Workshop at Spielwerk. $8, 3-4 pm, ages 4+. Preregistration required.

June 17: Paper Craft Mobile workshop at Spielwerk. $9, 10-11 am, Ages 3+. Preregistration required.

June 20th: Registration for free week of swim classes at Sellwood Pool. Register in person from 8-11:30 am at the pool. Free lessons are the week of June 22-June 26th.

June 20: Sensory storytime at Woodstock Library, 9:30-10 am, free. Open to all preschoolers, particularly those with sensory integration issues.

June 24:  Juggler Henrik Bothe performs at Sellwood Community Center (Multnomah County Library sponsors).  2-3 pm, free, all ages.  1436 SE Spokane St. 

June 26: Silk Flag workshop at Spielwerk. $15, 10-11 am, ages 4+. Preregistration required.

Monday, May 11, 2009

Johnson Creek Park Clean-Up this Saturday!

Please join your friends from the Sellwood Playgroup Association at our annual clean-up of Johnson Creek Park on Saturday, May 16th from 9-11am.

This is a really important event to help clean up trash and support the new vegetation around the stream. This park has made such improvements in the last few years to become more family-friendly. It's cleaner and safer, thanks in part to all of you! Please come help us continue to improve this amazing community resource. There are also baby ducks there right now, so maybe you'll catch a peek!

Bring work gloves, clothes that can get dirty and some snacks for the kids. This is also a great opportunity for all the Sellwood Playgroups to come together and do some community service. Some snacks from Parks will also be provided. Please e-mail Gaylen at gaylen_beatty@yahoo.com if you have questions.

See you there!

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

May 2009 Activities: Spring is here!

Mondays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library first week of May only: on hiatus until week of 6/15
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30 May 4 only
- Book Babies (age 0-1) 11-11:30 May 4 only

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in.
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.

Milwaukie's Ledding Library restarts storytimes in June.

Tuesdays
Preschool Roller Skating at Oaks Park; $5.50/child ages 6 and under, infants and adults free, 10:00-11:30. Includes children's beginning skating lesson and snack. Shoes and strollers welcome on the floor.

Sellwood Community Center
Toddler Gym 9:30-11, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in.

Wednesdays
Preschool Roller Skating at Oaks Park; $5.50/child ages 6 and under, infants and adults free, 10:00-11:30. Includes children's beginning skating lesson and snack. Shoes and strollers welcome on the floor.

Sellwood Community Center
Indoor Playground
10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym

Ladybug Theater at the SMILE Station. Ages 2 1/2 and up, 10:30 am, $3.50/person, babies free. Reservations required--call 503-232-2346. May 6, 7, 13 and 14: The Pied Piper with Baby Bear. May 20, 21, 27 and 28, You Can't Stop Talking for Just One Minute.

Thursdays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library first week of May only, then on hiatus until 6/15
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30 May 7 only

Ladybug Theater at the SMILE Station. Ages 2 1/2 and up, 10:30 am, $3.50/person, babies free. Reservations required--call 503-232-2346. May 6, 7, 13 and 14: The Pied Piper with Baby Bear. May 20, 21, 27 and 28, You Can't Stop Talking for Just One Minute.

Storytimes at Woodstock Library on hiatus until June

Fridays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library first week of May only, then on hiatus until 6/15
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30 May 8 only
- Tiny Tots (age 1) 11-11:30 May 8 only

Storytimes at Woodstock Library on hiatus until June

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play 9:30-11, infants, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym
Toddler Gym 12-1:30, ages 2-3.5, $1/child drop-in. Mat room

Saturdays

Sellwood Community Center
Baby Play (infants) 12-1:30 in Mat room, $1/child drop-in. Mat room
Indoor Playground (1-5 yrs) 12-1:45, $1/child drop-in. Infants and adults free. Gym

Special Events:

May 2: Storytelling with Sy James at Looking Glass Books; free, 10 am.

May 2: May Fair at Portland Waldorf School, 11-4, free. May Pole dance (at noon), music, crafts, food. All ages.

May 3: Felted Soap Bar Workshop at Spielwerk Toys. 10-11:30 am, requires registration, ages 4 and up.

May 8: Penny's Puppets at Milwaukie Grange: Red Hen and Fox plays at 10 and again at 11. The Milwaukie Grange located at 12015 SE 22nd (old River Road Parking in the Back, Big Yellow Building, follow Signs). $5 each or $17 for 4 people. Ages 1 and under are free.

May 9: Saturday Crafts at Ledding Library, Milwaukie. Free, ages 3 and up, 2 pm.

May 10: Mother's Day!

May 13: Sellwood/Moreland Farmer's Market opening day! SE Bybee & 14th, 3:30-7:30.

May 13: Spring Garden Starts at Spielwerk Toys, ages 2-6, requires registration. 3:30-4:30, $10.

May 15: Penny's Puppets at Milwaukie Grange: v plays at 10 and again at 11. The Milwaukie Grange located at 12015 SE 22nd (old River Road Parking in the Back, Big Yellow Building, follow Signs). $5 each or $17 for 4 people. Ages 1 and under are free.

May 16: Willamette Riverbank Cleanup: 9-1 at the river

May 16: Sellwood Playgroup Association Johnson Creek Park Cleanup, 9-11 am.
Bring work gloves, clothes that can get dirty and some snacks for the kids. This is also a great opportunity for all the Sellwood Playgroups to come together and do some community service. Some snacks from Parks will also be provided. Please e-mail Gaylen at gaylen_beatty@yahoo.com if you have questions.

May 16: Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood Clean-Up Day, 9 am -2 pm at Westmoreland Park. Bring your E-waste, throw-away junk, scrap wood, yard debris, appliances, tires, unwanted furniture, metal, aluminum, styrofoam (block and bagged peanuts). Proof of residency required (driver's license or utility bill). $5-$10/sedan or small station wagon, $10-$15 for a small pickup, $15-$25 for a full-size pick up, $25 and up for larger vehicles. $15 charge for appliances with freon, $10 optional donation to recycle computer monitors. Five tires per vehicle are free, no tires over 21 in.

May 16: Llewellyn Tag Sale: 10-2, USBank parking lot SE Bybee & Milwaukie

May 16: Food Art at Sellwood Library. Free, 10:30 am-12 pm. Seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis with limited spaces available. Come create characters from fruits, veggies and other edibles inspired by the work of author and illustrator Saxton Freymann. Taught by author Addie Boswell.

May 20: Beeswax Flower Fairies and Elves at Spielwerk Toys, ages 4-9, requires registration. 3:30-4:30, $12.

May 22: Ladybug Nature Walk in Westmoreland Park. Take a hike with a naturalist and discover nature’s wonders. Preschoolers. 10 am. All May walks stroller accessible. $3 per child. Meet on the west side of park near intersection of SE 22 & Rex.

May 27: Sidewalk Chalk Workshop at Spielwerk, ages 18 mon. -3 yrs., registration required. 10-10:30, $7.

May 30: Performer Anne-Louise Sterry at Sellwood Library with interactive music and storytelling. All ages, free, 11-11:45 am. Seating available on a first come-first serve basis.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Welcome, Sustainability Fair Crafters!

We welcome those of you who are visiting after stopping by our craft booth at the Sellwood Middle School Sustainability Fair. If you are looking for a playgroup for your child, please read our FAQ and use the links on the right sidebar to locate the group for your child's birth year. Don't forget to scroll down a bit and take a look at our April calendar of fun family events in our neighborhood.

Here are a few links for crafts you may have seen today featuring recycled or Earth-friendly materials:

Books using a single page
Pamplet stitch book directions
Love Stems
Make a newspaper bunting
Flower Garland
Draw a chalk labyrinth

And for tons of amazing ideas about crafts using recycled materials we did not have time to do at the fair, visit this site.

Thanks for the great time today!