Things To Do in the 'Hood: August!

Mondays
Sellwood Library Storytimes on hiatus after Aug. 1st

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

Book Babies at Ledding Library (downtown Milwaukie), 0-18 months
1 pm through Aug. 18

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10 and 7:20-8:50

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

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

Preschool Storytime at Ledding Library (downtown Milwaukie), ages 3-5
1 pm and 6:30 pm through Aug. 19

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10
Family Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 7:20-8:50 pm

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

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 Beanstalk," Aug. 6-7
"The Silly Goats Gruff and the Troll is Enough" Aug. 13-14

Toddler Storytime at Ledding Library (downtown Milwaukie), ages 1-3, 6:30 pm through Aug. 20

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10 (free 2:40-4:10) and 7:20-8:50 pm

Moreland Farmer's Market, 3:30-7:30

Thursdays
Sellwood Storytimes on hiatus after Aug. 1st

Woodstock Library Storytimes on hiatus after Aug. 8th

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

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10
Family Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 7:20-8:50 pm

Ardenwald/Johnson Creek Neighborhood Concerts in the Park
Ardenwald Park, all concerts at 7 pm
schedule available at http://www.ardenwald.org/concerts.html

Fridays
Sellwood Storytimes on hiatus after Aug. 1st

Woodstock Library Storytimes on hiatus after Aug. 8th

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

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10 and 7:20-8:50 pm

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

Saturdays
Woodstock Library Storytimes on hiatus after Aug. 8th1

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-5:00

Sundays
Family Swim at Sellwood Pool, 11:30-12:50
Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-5:00

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

Special Events:

August 2: Storytime at Looking Glass Books, 10 am, free

August 3: Sundae in the Park at Sellwood Park, 12-11 pm, free
25 cent ice cream, old-fashioned live entertainment, face-painting, jumping castle, zoo ZAP team, hot dogs, booths
Schedule available at http://sellwood.org/

August 5: National Night Out
Night of neighborhood block parties and events--some playgroups have events scheduled, so check with your coordinator.
More info. at http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/

August 9: Passport to Sellwood-Westmoreland, 10 am-5 pm
Giant balloons, live music, sales and special events in local businesses
Info available at http://sellwoodwestmoreland.com/passport/

August 16: Woodstock Family Picnic, 11 am-4pm
Woodstock Park (47th and Steele)
Live music, games, artists, food vendors.

August 20: Music for Tots, Sellwood Library, 12-12:45 pm
Performers on guitar, harmonica and oboe; toddlers and parents hold the beat with shakers and other rhythm instruments
Tickets for seating available 30 min. before the program (arrive early to get them!)

August 20: Big Screen on the Green, Sellwood Park
Field of Dreams plays at dusk, 7th and Miller

August 22: "Dive in Movie" at Sellwood Pool
"The Bee Movie" plays at dusk, regular pool admission prices

August 23: Spielwerk's 2nd Birthday Party, 11 am-3 pm
Raffle, sale, giant bubbles, face painting, hula hoop lessons and the Mayor of Hoopville (11 am-1 pm). Free.

August 27: Captain Bogg and Salty play Sellwood Park!
free, 2 pm

August 29: Ladybug Nature Walk at Sellwood Riverfront Park, $2/preschooler, adults and infants free, 10 am. Meet at the restrooms and bring a snack! More info. at 503-823-3601.

Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1: Shakespeare in the Park at Reed College, in front of Eliot Hall, 3 pm, free
The Two Gentleman of Verona
http://www.portlandactors.com/

Let's Get Together--July 22nd!

Come meet your neighbors and join your friends at the Sellwood Playgroup Association Picnic and Work Party!
When? July 22nd: 4:30 pm for the work party to clean up Johnson Creek Park, 5:30 pm for picnic and play
Where? Johnson Creek Park
Who? Anyone in the neighborhood with kids ages birth-preschool--bring someone new!
Looking forward to seeing all of you!

Things To Do in the 'Hood: July!

Mondays
Storytime 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.

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10 and 7:20-8:50

Sellwood Riverfront Park Concerts
-Kids' crafts 6 pm, free
-Concerts at 6:30, free
July 7 Paul Thorn (gospel infused blues)
July 14 Renegade Saints (NW rock)
July 21 Caña Son (Cuban dance party)
July 28 Tony Furtado (contemporary Americana)

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

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10
Family Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 7:20-8:50 pm

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

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

Wednesday Concerts in Scott Park (easy bike ride for adults, even with a trailer)
Next to Ledding Library in Milwaukie
12-1 pm, snacks and drinks sold by Friends of the Library
July 2: Kevin Selse and the Tornadoes
July 9: Pete Ford Band
July 16: Ellyn White & Friend (blues)
July 23: Scott White and Ray Davis (blues, jazz)
July 30: Kinzel & Hyde (folk & blues)

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10 (free 2:40-4:10) and 7:20-8:50 pm

Moreland Farmer's Market, 3:30-7:30

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

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

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10
Family Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 7:20-8:50 pm

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.

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-4:10 and 7:20-8:50 pm

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

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

Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-5:00

Sundays
Family Swim at Sellwood Pool, 11:30-12:50
Open Play Swim at Sellwood Pool, 1:00-5:00

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

Special Events:
July 4th: Eastmoreland 4th of July Parade, 11 am at Duniway School

July 5th: Storytime with Sy James at Looking Glass Books, 10 am, free

July 8th: Hula Hoop Workshop at Spielwerk, $12, ages 3-9, 4-5 pm

July 13th: Itty Bitty Beach Party at Sellwood Pool, 11:30-1:30, ages 6 mon.-6 years

July 16th: Juggler Rhys Thomas at Sellwood Community Center, free, 2-3 pm

July 16th: Make Your Own Chalk Workshop at Spielwerk, ages 18 months and up, $7, 10:30-11 am

July 16th: Free Movies in the Parks at Sellwood Riverfront Park. Dusk (around 8:30), with music at 6:30. Free.
Showing "Across the Universe."

July 19th: Parent Appreciation Day at Sellwood Pool, parents swim free

July 22nd: Ice Cream Social at Spielwerk Toys, 1-3 pm, free

July 22nd: Sellwood Playgroup Association Picnic and Work Party, Johnson Creek Park
-4:30 Park Cleanup
-5:30-7:30 Picnic

July 24th: Fish and Tackle Set Workshop at Spielwerk, ages 4-7, $15, 4-5 pm

FAQ

Who are we?
The Sellwood Playgroup Association (SPA) is made up of multiple playgroups, one for each birth year beginning with children born in 2004. Each playgroup has representation on the SPA advisory council, which meets as needed to plan joint events or provide facilitator support.

Who can join?
Any family living in Sellwood, Eastmoreland, Westmoreland or Garthwick with children born in or after 2004 is welcome to join a playgroup, or multiple playgroups if you're interested in the groups for each of your children's birth years. We welcome moms, dads, grandparents and caregivers to participate in our playgroup community.

How does our family participate?
In order to join a playgroup (or groups), simply contact the facilitator of the group for your child's birth year. Links to each playgroup's website can be found in the menu bar on this website, as well as facilitator contact information. You will then have access to your group's calendar, resources and listserve, and can decide the ways in which your family would like to participate.

Is there a fee to join?
All the playgroups are free--we sometimes ask for a small donation at large group events where we've had to pay a fee to reserve a space, or some activities may have their own fees (admission costs, presenter fees at workshops).

Who facilitates the playgroups?
Each group has a volunteer coordinator who maintains the individual playgroup website for their child's birth year and organizes playgroups and outings for their group.

Where are playgroups held?
Activities vary from playgroup to playgroup, as do locations. We meet in members' homes, libraries, parks, and area businesses. We coordinate outings appropriate to our children's ages all over the city, with a focus on our neighborhood and all it has to offer.

When do playgroups meet?
Some groups meet at the same day and time each week, some alternate days and times to try to accommodate members' schedules, and some meet as the opportunity arises. Each playgroup handles their own calendar independently of the others. Meeting on a weekly basis tends to be easier for families with infants than it does for families of preschoolers, for example. Coordinators may schedule regular group meetings, but any member is welcome to post activities on their playgroup's calendar. We do try to hold at least two joint playgroup gatherings each year where all of the SPA families are invited.

Are children supervised at playgroup events?
Parents are expected to supervise their own children at all events, or to arrange for supervision (by grandparents, caregivers, neighbors, etc.)

Why is membership limited to the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhoods?
We often meet in homes and are simply unable to accommodate larger numbers of children and their parents. Keeping these playgroups focused on our immediate community also helps us to accomplish some of our main goals, which are to help families connect with other families in our neighborhood, assist families in locating activities that are within walking/biking distance, and to support the events, activities and family-centered businesses and organizations in our community.

Who do I contact about general SPA questions?
You can contact one of our cofounders:
Eric Miller, chasingmoose@gmail.com
Kirstin McAuley, ktmcauley@gmail.com