Monday, September 29, 2008

Things to Do in the 'Hood: November!

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

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

Book Babies (0-18 months) at Ledding Library (Milwaukie), 1 pm

Tuesdays
Preschool Roller Skating at Oaks Park; $5/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.

Preschool Storytime at Ledding Library (Milwaukie), ages 3-5, 1 pm and 6:30 pm

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.

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

Toddler Storytime at Ledding Library (Milwaukie), ages 1-3, 6:30 pm

Thursdays (library closed on Thanksgiving, 10/27)
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30

Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 9:30-10 Go to rear door for entry (library isn't open until 10)
- Toddler (age 2) 10:30-11

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

Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Toddler 9:30-10 (age 2) Go to rear door for entry (library isn't open until 10)
-Preschool (ages 3+) 10:30-11
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 3-3:30

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

Saturdays
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Book Babies (age 0-1) 10:30-11

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

Special Events:

November 1: Storytime with Sy James at Looking Glass Books, 10 am. Free, ages 2-6.

November 4: ELECTION DAY! Don't forget to drop off your ballot!

November 5&6, 12&13, 10:15 am: Ladybug Theater's "Red Ridinghood with Puppets" SMILE station at SE 13th and Tenino. $3.50, reservations required 503-232-2346.

November 8: 10-noon, Feltboard Making at Sellwood Library
Each participant will make and take home a feltboard, one felt story and ideas for many more. All materials provided. This program is for parents, teachers and childcare providers. Registration required; call 503-988-5398.

November 14-15: Llewellyn Holiday Market

November 15: Penny's Puppet Production of 'Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?". 10am & repeats at 11am: Miwaukie Grange #268 (12015 SE 22nd (old River Road) Parking in back) Admission $5.00 each or 4 guests for $17.00 (under 1 free)

November 15: Mudeye Puppet Production at Sellwood Library, 10:30-11, free
"Gourdy Pumpernickels Harvest Surprise," runs approx. 25 min., musical and interactive with an opportunity to meet the puppets at the end. Tickets available 30 min. in advance, space limited.

November 22: Family Matinees for Tapestry of Tales
Free storytelling events all over the city: www.multcolib.org/events/tales/events.html for more information
Storyteller Anne-Louise Sterry will be at Sellwood-Moreland Library at 3 pm; space is limited, free tickets available 30 min. prior to the performance. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

November 22: 4-6 pm Open House at Little Smiles Pediatric Dentist, 8708 SE 17th
Free; healthy snacks provided, games and prizes, toys for children's play, opportunities for parents to ask questions.

November 25: Moreland Harvest Market. Tuesday, 1-5 pm in the usual parking lot at SE Bybee and 14th. winter greens, root vegetables, apples, pears...bring canned goods for a food drive.
http://www.morelandfarmersmarket.org/

November 28: Penny's Puppet Production of "The Mitten." 10am & repeats at 11am: Miwaukie Grange #268 (12015 SE 22nd (old River Road) Parking in back) Admission $5.00 each or 4 guests for $17.00 (under 1 free)

November 29: Family Square Dance at Portland Waldorf School; 2300 SE Harrison in Milwaukie (near the Ledding Library)
7-10 pm, $5 donation at the door, called by Caroline Oakley and music by Foghorn Stringband

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Things to Do in the 'Hood: October!

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

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

Book Babies (0-18 months) at Ledding Library (Milwaukie), 1 pm

Tuesdays
Preschool Roller Skating at Oaks Park; $5/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.

Preschool Storytime at Ledding Library (Milwaukie), ages 3-5, 1 pm and 6:30 pm

Wednesdays
Preschool Roller Skating at Oaks Park; $5/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.

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

Ladybug Theater at the SMILE Station
"Baby Bear and Bunny Go Camping" Oct. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16th
"Granny and BooHoo Ghost" Oct. 22-23
10:30 am, $3.50 for everyone, recommended for ages 2.5 and up.
Reservations requested--call 503-232-2346 in advance and pay at the door with cash or check. Doors open 10:15..

Toddler Storytime at Ledding Library (Milwaukie), ages 1-3, 6:30 pm

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

Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 9:30-10 Go to rear door for entry (library isn't open until 10)
- Toddler (age 2) 10:30-11

Ladybug Theater at the SMILE Station
"Baby Bear and Bunny Go Camping" Oct. 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16th
"Granny and BooHoo Ghost" Oct. 22-23
10:30 am, $3.50 for everyone, recommended for ages 2.5 and up.
Reservations requested--call 503-232-2346 in advance and pay at the door with cash or check. Doors open 10:15.

Fridays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
-Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30 (no storytime July 4th)
- Tiny Tots (age 1) 11-11:30 (no storytime July 4th)

Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Toddler 9:30-10 (age 2) (no storytime July 4th) Go to rear door for entry (library isn't open until 10)
-Preschool (ages 3+) 10:30-11
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 3-3:30 (no storytime July 4th)

Indoor Playground at Sellwood Community Center, 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Closed July 4th.

Saturdays
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Book Babies (age 0-1) 10:30-11

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

Sundays

Milwaukie Sunday Farmer's Market, 9:30-2 pm through Oct. 26
Southeast McLoughlin and Harrison St. (Milwaukie)
www.milwaukiefarmersmarket.com

Special Events:

October 1: Ladybug Theater "Baby Bear and Bunny Go Camping" also on 10/2, 8, 9, 15 & 16 at 10:30 at the SMILE station (SE 13th & Tenino). reservations: 503-232-2346. $3.50 adm.

October 2: Read for the Record. See http://www.multcolib.org/events/record.html for more info, as there are events all day at many area libraries. Receive a free copy of Don Freeman's 'Corduroy' and try to break a world record for the most people reading a book on the same day; Sellwood reading time is 11-11:30 am, space is limited, so arrive early.

October 4: Storytime at Looking Glass Books. Free, all ages, 10 am.

October 5: Americana Music at Sellwood Library, 2-3 pm, all ages, free. Space is limited--tickets will be given out 30 min. before the program begins, so arrive early.

October 5: Mandarin/English Story time at Woodstock Library, ages 3-7, 1-1:30 pm.

October 8: Walk or Bike to School Day! More info. at www.walknbike.org

October 14: Lead poisoning prevention workshop: 6:30-8 pm at Grout Elementary School at 31st & SE Holgate. register 503-284-6827. free and open to all.

October 18: Sensory Story time at Woodstock Library, 9:30-10 am. Story time for all preschoolers, particularly those with sensory integration issues. Stories, songs and activities for kids who have a hard time sitting through other library story times.

October 19: Mandarin/English Story time at Woodstock Library, ages 3-7, 1-1:30 pm.

October 19: Run For Ed 5K run (benefit for Sellwood Middle School)
www.sellwoodmiddleschool.org for registration details (discounted registration before 10/10)

October 20: Beeswax Social at Spielwerk Toys. All ages, free, 10:30-11:30. More info. at http://spielwerk.typepad.com/spielwerk/werkshops.html

October 22: Ladybug Theater: Halloween play "Granny and BooHoo Ghost", 10:30 am at the SMILE station, SE 13th & Tenino. 503.232.2346 to register. $3.50 adm.

October 25: Halloween Party at Ledding Library (Milwaukie), all ages, free, 2 pm, costumes welcome

October 26: Moreland Monster March! 3 pm, Llewellyn School.

October 27: Halloween Carnival and Café at Sellwood Community Center, 6:30-8:30 pm, all ages
2 cans of food give you 4 free tickets, or 4 tickets for $1 (drop-in). Limit 2 cans/person.

October 31: Ladybug Nature Walk in Oaks Bottom
Meet at the north parking lot. From Hwy 99E (McLoughlin Blvd) take the Milwaukie exit and turn right.
10-11 am, $2/preschooler (adults free)

October 31: Sugar-Skull Social at Spielwerk Toys, all ages, free, 3-5 pm. More info at http://spielwerk.typepad.com/spielwerk/werkshops.html

October 31: Halloween Party at Westmoreland Union Manor, 6404 SE 23rd from 5-8 pm. cider, coffee, cookies and last year there was a table full of candy. Bob Eaton the magician at 6:30. free to all!

Friday, September 5, 2008

Things to Do in the 'Hood: September!


Mondays
Sellwood Library Storytime:
2-yr olds 10-10:30 am
infants (0-12 mos) 11-11:30 am

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

Tuesdays
Chipper's Preschool Days at Oaks Park; $6/child, infants and adults free,
9:30-11:30. Includes storytime and snack. Ends Sept. 24th.

Ladybug Theatre (ages 2.5 and up), SMILE Station on SE 13th
Call in advance for reservations, 503-232-2346, $4/person (infants free)
Doors open at 10:15 for 10:30 performances
"Baby Bear and the Beanstalk," Aug. 6-7
"The Silly Goats Gruff and the Troll is Enough" Aug. 13-14

Wednesdays
Chipper's Preschool Days at Oaks Park; $6/child, infants and adults free, 9:30-11:30. Includes storytime and snack.
Ends Sept. 24.

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

Ladybug Theatre (ages 2.5 and up), SMILE Station on SE 13th
Call in advance for reservations, 503-232-2346, $4/person (infants free)
Doors open at 10:15 for 10:30 performances
"Baby Bear and the Tooth Fairy"
Sept. 17, 18, 24 and 25

Moreland Farmer's Market, 3:30-7:30: Last one is September 24!

Thursdays
Sellwood Library Storytime:
Preschool ages 3-6: 11-11:30 am

Storytime at Staccato Gelato, 10:30 am, all ages, free

Ladybug Theatre (ages 2.5 and up), SMILE Station on SE 13th
Call in advance for reservations, 503-232-2346, $4/person (infants free)
Doors open at 10:15 for 10:30 performances
"Baby Bear and the Tooth Fairy"
Sept. 17, 18, 24 and 25

Fridays
Sellwood Library Storytime:
2-yr olds 10-10:30 am
1-yr olds 11-11:30 am

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

Kidical Mass, 3rd Fri. of the month, sometimes groups leave from Sellwood Park:
www.kidicalmass.org

Market Day at Sellwood New Seasons, 11-3 (fresh local produce featuring what is at the peak of the season)

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

Sundays
Milwaukie Sunday Farmer's Market, 9:30-2 pm
Southeast McLoughlin and Harrison St. (Milwaukie)
www.milwaukiefarmersmarket.com, ends Oct. 26th

Special Events:
Sept. 6: Storytime with Sy James at Looking Glass Books, free, 10 am

Sept. 17: Playdough WerkShop ToGo at Spielwerk Toys
10:30-11am
ages 18 mos to 4 years, $7
preregister at Spielwerk, more info. at http://www.spielwerk.net/

Sept. 19 and Sept. 20: Oaks Park Oktoberfest.
Kinderplatz for the kids featuring Radio Disney, chicken dance contests, entertainment and more. All ages. 3 pm to midnight Sept. 19. 11 am to midnight Sept. 20. 11 am to 7 pm Sept. 21. $5 ages 16 and up, $2 ages 15 and under; rides and food extra.

Sept. 22: Finger Knitting Social at Spielwerk Toys
10:30-11:30am, All ages, free, more info. at http://www.spielwerk.net/

Sept. 26-28: Portland Juggling Festival at Reed College
Workshops for beginners and other performances/events with a big show on Sept. 27. Sept. 26, 27 and 28. See Web site for details, http://www.portlandjugglers.org/

September 27: Family-friendly hiking group Ourdoordads.org (not just for dads!) http://www.outdoordads.org/ This month is Wahclella Falls in the Gorge.