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
Sellwood Community Center
Indoor Playground 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free. Gym
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
Special Events:
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
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.
Thursdays
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
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
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.
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)
Special Events:
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
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)
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 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
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.
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.
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)
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 26: Silk Flag workshop at Spielwerk. $15, 10-11 am, ages 4+. Preregistration required.
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.
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)
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 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
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)
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 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!
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
New Group Forming for '09 Kids!
The 2009 Playgroup is now forming and has its first playgroup set for April 28th. For location information, contact Jill Kulas. You can also use the 2009 Playgroup link on the right sidebar to visit their group webpage and sign up for updates on future '09 events.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Things to Do in the 'Hood! April 2009
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.
April 26: Felted Soap Bar Making at Spielwerk, 10-11:30 am, ages 4-12. $16, register here.
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 at Ledding Library, Milwaukie, 1 pm, ages 0-18 months, through April 27.
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, through April 28.
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.
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
-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, 12-1:45, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
April 4 and 5: Trillium Festival at Tryon Creek Park; all ages, fre, 10 am-4 pm April 4 and 5. www.tryonfriends.org . Enjoy guided nature hikes, children's crafts, vendors, plant sale, entertainment and more.
April 10: Penny's Puppets at Milwaukie Grange; Super Donkey Saves the Day, 10 am and repeats at 11 am, $5 each, 4 guests for $17. Free under 1. 12015 SE 22nd Ave.
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, through April 28.
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.
Ladybug Theatre at the SMILE Station. Shows begin at 10:30 am with doors opening at 10:15. Ages 2.5 and up--reservations required, please call 503-232-2346. April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 see Baby Bear and the Three Little Pigs; April 22, 23, 29 and 30 features The Tortoise and the Hair [sic]. $3.50/person.
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, through April 29.
Thursdays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30
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, through April 29.
Thursdays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30
Ladybug Theatre at the SMILE Station. Shows begin at 10:30 am with doors opening at 10:15. Ages 2.5 and up--reservations required, please call 503-232-2346. April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 and 16 see Baby Bear and the Three Little Pigs; April 22, 23, 29 and 30 features The Tortoise and the Hair [sic]. $3.50/person.
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 9:30-10 Go to rear door for entry
- Toddler (age 2) 10:30-11
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 9:30-10 Go to rear door for entry
- 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
-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, 12-1:45, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
Saturday Crafts at Ledding Library, Milwaukie. Free, ages 5 and up, 2 pm. Visit website for schedule.
Special Events:
April 4: Alphabet Book Craft at Sellwood Library
10:30-11:30, free, registration required. Call 503-988-5234 to register. Learn a simple fold-and-cut process with a single sheet of paper to create an 8-page-book. Next, add a decorated cover with a letter on it. The parent and/or child will then search through old magazines, posters and other materials to find pictures of things that begin with that letter. Over time, parents can make a new book for each letter, helping the child learn their letters in a creative way.
Special Events:
April 4: Alphabet Book Craft at Sellwood Library
10:30-11:30, free, registration required. Call 503-988-5234 to register. Learn a simple fold-and-cut process with a single sheet of paper to create an 8-page-book. Next, add a decorated cover with a letter on it. The parent and/or child will then search through old magazines, posters and other materials to find pictures of things that begin with that letter. Over time, parents can make a new book for each letter, helping the child learn their letters in a creative way.
April 4: Preschool Storytime with Sy James at Looking Glass Books, 10 am, free.
April 4: Handprint Tiles at Haggis McBaggis, 10-4 pm, ages 7 days and up. Info on pricing and styles available here.
April 4: Saturday craft at Ledding Library, Milwaukie. 2 pm, ages 5 and up.
April 4 and 5: Trillium Festival at Tryon Creek Park; all ages, fre, 10 am-4 pm April 4 and 5. www.tryonfriends.org . Enjoy guided nature hikes, children's crafts, vendors, plant sale, entertainment and more.
April 5: Mandarin Storytime at Woodstock Library, 1-1:30 m, ages 3-7 with an adult, free.
April 7: Spielwerk Craft Social, Colors of Spring. Free, 10-11 am, 18 months and up. RSVP here if you plan to attend, and bring some spring nature items to share (blossoms, seeds, etc.)
April 10: Penny's Puppets at Milwaukie Grange; Super Donkey Saves the Day, 10 am and repeats at 11 am, $5 each, 4 guests for $17. Free under 1. 12015 SE 22nd Ave.
April 11: SMILE Easter Egg Hunt--bring a few cans of food to donate to the
Food Bank. Free, Westmoreland Park, 10 am. Meet at the south end, opposite the parking lot area.
April 11: Crafts Table at Staccato Gelato, free, 9-11:30 am, all ages
April 11: Saturday craft at Ledding Library, Milwaukie, 2 pm, ages 5 and up.
April 14: Parent & Child Watercolor Painting at Spielwerk, ages 18 months-4yrs. $10, 10-11 am, register here.
April 14: Math Fun with Frog and Toad
Ages 3-7 with an adult, free, Sellwood Library, 3:30-4:30, free.
April 18: Elephant and Piggie Party at Sellwood Library. Ages 4 and up, 10:30-11:30. Activities, crafts and dress-up for children. Free.
April 14: Parent & Child Watercolor Painting at Spielwerk, ages 18 months-4yrs. $10, 10-11 am, register here.
April 14: Math Fun with Frog and Toad
Ages 3-7 with an adult, free, Sellwood Library, 3:30-4:30, free.
April 18: Elephant and Piggie Party at Sellwood Library. Ages 4 and up, 10:30-11:30. Activities, crafts and dress-up for children. Free.
April 18: Storytime with Sy James at Staccato Gelato, 10 am
April 18: Sensory Storytime at Woodstock Library, 9:30-10 am. For all preschoolers, particularly those with sensory integration issues.
April 25: Sustainability Fair at Sellwood Middle School. Free, 10 am-2 pm. Music, crafts, puppets, worm bins, planting and more activities for kids. Bike corral for bike and stroller parking. Come by the Sellwood Playgroup Association craft booth to say hello! Volunteers needed!
April 24: Penny's Puppets at Milwaukie Grange; Turtle and Rabbit, 10 am and repeats at 11 am, $5 each, 4 guests for $17. Free under 1. 12015 SE 22nd Ave.
April 25: Sustainability Fair at Sellwood Middle School. Free, 10 am-2 pm. Music, crafts, puppets, worm bins, planting and more activities for kids. Bike corral for bike and stroller parking. Come by the Sellwood Playgroup Association craft booth to say hello! Volunteers needed!
April 24: Penny's Puppets at Milwaukie Grange; Turtle and Rabbit, 10 am and repeats at 11 am, $5 each, 4 guests for $17. Free under 1. 12015 SE 22nd Ave.
April 25: Kids' Concert with Gabe Salo at Staccato Gelato, 10 am, free
April 25: A Hop, Skip and Jump musical program at Sellwood Library
Join award-winning singer/songwriter and recording artist Pam Donkin as she leads songs, chants, fingerplays and movement activities. 1-1:30 and 2-2:30 pm. Free.
April 25: A Hop, Skip and Jump musical program at Sellwood Library
Join award-winning singer/songwriter and recording artist Pam Donkin as she leads songs, chants, fingerplays and movement activities. 1-1:30 and 2-2:30 pm. Free.
April 26: Felted Soap Bar Making at Spielwerk, 10-11:30 am, ages 4-12. $16, register here.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Local Parenting Class, April 20-May 18
POSITIVE PARENTING CLASS
Presents: “Redirecting Children’s Behavior”
This course is based on the work of Rudolf Dreikus,M.D., a therapist, researcher and author of Children: The Challenge. The course is endorsed and recommended by pediatricians and mental health professionals internationally.
Through hands-on-learning, with teacher lead discussions and role-play;
We have fun learning practical skills to:
* Increase Self Esteem
* Develop Internal Motivation
* Discipline Without Scolding
* Eliminate Power Struggles
* Increase Mutual Respect
* Be Both Kind and Firm
* Reduce the Hassles, Tantrums and Tears
* Respond Effectively vs. React Emotionally
* Feel Calmer and Increase the Joy in Being a Parent/Teacher
FIVE WEEKLY CLASSES:
Mondays, April 20th - May 18th
5:30 - 8:30
LOCATION:
Violet Garden Waldorf Preschool
818 SE Lambert St. Porltand
COURSE COSTS:
$150 per person, $275 per couple
includes book and workbook
QUESTIONS AND ENROLLMENT CALL:
Jody Bothe, M.Ed. 503-230-0089
Presents: “Redirecting Children’s Behavior”
This course is based on the work of Rudolf Dreikus,M.D., a therapist, researcher and author of Children: The Challenge. The course is endorsed and recommended by pediatricians and mental health professionals internationally.
Through hands-on-learning, with teacher lead discussions and role-play;
We have fun learning practical skills to:
* Increase Self Esteem
* Develop Internal Motivation
* Discipline Without Scolding
* Eliminate Power Struggles
* Increase Mutual Respect
* Be Both Kind and Firm
* Reduce the Hassles, Tantrums and Tears
* Respond Effectively vs. React Emotionally
* Feel Calmer and Increase the Joy in Being a Parent/Teacher
FIVE WEEKLY CLASSES:
Mondays, April 20th - May 18th
5:30 - 8:30
LOCATION:
Violet Garden Waldorf Preschool
818 SE Lambert St. Porltand
COURSE COSTS:
$150 per person, $275 per couple
includes book and workbook
QUESTIONS AND ENROLLMENT CALL:
Jody Bothe, M.Ed. 503-230-0089
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Free Sustainability Fair-We Need Your Help!
We are going to need all of your help on SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH, so please save the date!
Sellwood Middle School is planning a free Sustainability Fair that day from 10-2, and they have asked the Sellwood Playgroup Association to participate as part of a community partnership. This is a great opportunity for the playgroups to support the older children in our community as well as to introduce our kids to one of their future school options. Exciting things are happening at the middle school, including the building of a greenhouse to raise native plants for Johnson Creek Park and Oaks Bottom and possibly to grow vegetables for the school's lunch program. The plan is also for the greenhouse to be available for use by the community during the summers. The Sustainability Fair (part of a grant by SE Uplift) is the kick-off event for the greenhouse, but will have a lot of other great activities, too, and the planners are very focused on having things for young children to do at the event. There are a number of ways you can participate in the days ahead as well as on the 25th, so please look them over and let me know which things you can do:
1) Help with set up, clean up, or staffing a SPA craft booth on the 25th. The slots will be one hour shifts running from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm (9:30-10 and 2-2:30 are for set-up and clean-up)--just email me or call me (my contact information is below) to let me know which shift you can cover Please let me know one back-up in case your preferred time is full. Think about signing up with a friend! It will be a great chance to catch up with friends and neighbors. There will be middle school students trained by the Red Cross in babysitting assisting children with crafts--we need adults to help keep the booth organized, answer questions, supervise a veggie-vehicle ramp and help children with crafts. We may be working with a volunteer from SCRAP on crafts they have organized, or may be running a children's recycled craft booth on our own. Please plan to have a friend or partner available to watch your children while you work your shift--maybe pair up with a friend to switch shifts and childcare responsibilities. Your children are welcome to work on crafts while you do your shift, but someone should be available in case they finish before you are done or are drawn to another area of the fair while you are still supervising the booth.
2) We also need some things! Do you have a child's table and chairs we could borrow for our youngest crafters? Having some child-sized work areas set up would help them participate fully. We could use a bale of straw donated--I think they're about $15 at Witchita Hardware. We also need a large plank or board if anyone has one around that could be used as a ramp (like the veggie ramp at the Muddy Boot festival if anyone has been). Please let me know if you can meet any of these needs. I may send out another email as we get closer to the date if we need craft supplies like scissors to borrow, glue, etc. or need a pre-fair work party to prepare materials.
3) Help with decorations (see below).
4) Attend! This is going to be a fun community event for family members of all ages. Plan to spend some time at the fair making crafts, seeing demonstrations, enjoying music and finding out information about sustainable living. The event planners are discussing milk-carton planting for kids, a puppet show or recycled-materials puppet-making with Mudeye Puppets, multiple music performances and other kid-friendly activities.
If you can't attend on the 25th, please help us with prep work and decorations in advance. Plan a craft day with your child to make some of the following recycled crafts to help decorate the SPA craft table:
Love Stems
(If they survive the day, 'love stems' will be delivered to Sellwood Landing Assisted Living for May Day after the fair is over)
Flower Garland
Peanut garland
Deliver your crafts to my house the week of April 20th (email for address or directions). Thank you!
We look forward to hearing from all of you about how you can help SPA and Sellwood Middle School make this a successful event for our community. Thank you in advance!
Kirstin McAuley
SPA co-founder and '05 Coordinator
ktmcauley@gmail.com
Sellwood Middle School is planning a free Sustainability Fair that day from 10-2, and they have asked the Sellwood Playgroup Association to participate as part of a community partnership. This is a great opportunity for the playgroups to support the older children in our community as well as to introduce our kids to one of their future school options. Exciting things are happening at the middle school, including the building of a greenhouse to raise native plants for Johnson Creek Park and Oaks Bottom and possibly to grow vegetables for the school's lunch program. The plan is also for the greenhouse to be available for use by the community during the summers. The Sustainability Fair (part of a grant by SE Uplift) is the kick-off event for the greenhouse, but will have a lot of other great activities, too, and the planners are very focused on having things for young children to do at the event. There are a number of ways you can participate in the days ahead as well as on the 25th, so please look them over and let me know which things you can do:
1) Help with set up, clean up, or staffing a SPA craft booth on the 25th. The slots will be one hour shifts running from 9:30 am- 2:30 pm (9:30-10 and 2-2:30 are for set-up and clean-up)--just email me or call me (my contact information is below) to let me know which shift you can cover Please let me know one back-up in case your preferred time is full. Think about signing up with a friend! It will be a great chance to catch up with friends and neighbors. There will be middle school students trained by the Red Cross in babysitting assisting children with crafts--we need adults to help keep the booth organized, answer questions, supervise a veggie-vehicle ramp and help children with crafts. We may be working with a volunteer from SCRAP on crafts they have organized, or may be running a children's recycled craft booth on our own. Please plan to have a friend or partner available to watch your children while you work your shift--maybe pair up with a friend to switch shifts and childcare responsibilities. Your children are welcome to work on crafts while you do your shift, but someone should be available in case they finish before you are done or are drawn to another area of the fair while you are still supervising the booth.
2) We also need some things! Do you have a child's table and chairs we could borrow for our youngest crafters? Having some child-sized work areas set up would help them participate fully. We could use a bale of straw donated--I think they're about $15 at Witchita Hardware. We also need a large plank or board if anyone has one around that could be used as a ramp (like the veggie ramp at the Muddy Boot festival if anyone has been). Please let me know if you can meet any of these needs. I may send out another email as we get closer to the date if we need craft supplies like scissors to borrow, glue, etc. or need a pre-fair work party to prepare materials.
3) Help with decorations (see below).
4) Attend! This is going to be a fun community event for family members of all ages. Plan to spend some time at the fair making crafts, seeing demonstrations, enjoying music and finding out information about sustainable living. The event planners are discussing milk-carton planting for kids, a puppet show or recycled-materials puppet-making with Mudeye Puppets, multiple music performances and other kid-friendly activities.
If you can't attend on the 25th, please help us with prep work and decorations in advance. Plan a craft day with your child to make some of the following recycled crafts to help decorate the SPA craft table:
Love Stems
(If they survive the day, 'love stems' will be delivered to Sellwood Landing Assisted Living for May Day after the fair is over)
Flower Garland
Peanut garland
Deliver your crafts to my house the week of April 20th (email for address or directions). Thank you!
We look forward to hearing from all of you about how you can help SPA and Sellwood Middle School make this a successful event for our community. Thank you in advance!
Kirstin McAuley
SPA co-founder and '05 Coordinator
ktmcauley@gmail.com
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Things to Do in the 'Hood! March 2009
Mondays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30 (except March 23)
- Book Babies (age 0-1) 11-11:30 (except March 23)
Indoor Playground at Sellwood Community Center, 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
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.
Fridays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30, except March 6 and 27
- Tiny Tots (age 1) 11-11:30, except March 6 and 27
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Toddler 9:30-10 (age 2) Go to rear door for entry
-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, 12-1:45, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
"The Faeries and the Cake Baker" at Brooklyn Bay Childrens' Theatre. 10 am Saturdays through March 21st, ages 2-9, $7/ticket, ages 2 and under free. 1825 SE Franklin, Bay K. See directions online at www.playafterplay.blogspot.com. For reservations call 503-772-4005
March 6: Penny's Puppets- How to Catch a Leprechaun
10 – 10:45am, Milwaukie Grange #268 (12015 SE 22nd (old River Road- yellow building Parking in back), repeats at 11 am
buy tickets at the door, cash or check only
$5.00 each or 4 guests for $17.00.
March 6: Fractured Fables at Sellwood Library, 10:30-11:30 am. Free tickets available 30 min. before the program.
March 7: 10 am storytelling with Sy James at Looking Glass Books, free.
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30 (except March 23)
- Book Babies (age 0-1) 11-11:30 (except March 23)
Indoor Playground at Sellwood Community Center, 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
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.
Ladybug Theatre at the SMILE Station. Shows begin at 10:30 am with doors opening at 10:15. Ages 2.5 and up--reservations required, please call 503-232-2346. Playing "Goldibear and the Three Locks" March 4 and March 11th, "Loose with Mother Goose" March 18 and 25th.
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
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30, except March 26
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
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
-Preschool (ages 3+) 11-11:30, except March 26
Ladybug Theatre at the SMILE Station. Shows begin at 10:30 am with doors opening at 10:15. Ages 2.5 and up--reservations required, please call 503-232-2346. Playing "Goldibear and the Three Locks" March 5 and March 12th, "Loose with Mother Goose" March 19 and 26th.
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 9:30-10 Go to rear door for entry
- Toddler (age 2) 10:30-11
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Tiny Tots (age 1) 9:30-10 Go to rear door for entry
- Toddler (age 2) 10:30-11
Fridays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30, except March 6 and 27
- Tiny Tots (age 1) 11-11:30, except March 6 and 27
Storytimes at Woodstock Library:
-Toddler 9:30-10 (age 2) Go to rear door for entry
-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, 12-1:45, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
"The Faeries and the Cake Baker" at Brooklyn Bay Childrens' Theatre. 10 am Saturdays through March 21st, ages 2-9, $7/ticket, ages 2 and under free. 1825 SE Franklin, Bay K. See directions online at www.playafterplay.blogspot.com. For reservations call 503-772-4005
Saturday Crafts at Ledding Library, Milwaukie. Free, ages 5 and up, 2 pm. Visit website for schedule.
Sundays
"The Faeries and the Cake Baker" at Brooklyn Bay Childrens' Theatre. 2 pm Sundays through March 22nd, ages 2-9, $7/ticket, ages 2 and under free. 1825 SE Franklin, Bay K. See directions online at www.playafterplay.blogspot.com. For reservations call 503-772-4005
Special Events:
March 1: Mandarin Storytime at Woodstock Library
ages 3-7 with adult, free, 1-1:30 pm
Sundays
"The Faeries and the Cake Baker" at Brooklyn Bay Childrens' Theatre. 2 pm Sundays through March 22nd, ages 2-9, $7/ticket, ages 2 and under free. 1825 SE Franklin, Bay K. See directions online at www.playafterplay.blogspot.com. For reservations call 503-772-4005
Special Events:
March 1: Mandarin Storytime at Woodstock Library
ages 3-7 with adult, free, 1-1:30 pm
March 5: Free Collage Craft Social at Spielwerk's new craft cabin!
Ages 2 and up, meet at Spielwerk at 10 am for 1 hour social. Bring a craft supply to share.
March 6: Penny's Puppets- How to Catch a Leprechaun
10 – 10:45am, Milwaukie Grange #268 (12015 SE 22nd (old River Road- yellow building Parking in back), repeats at 11 am
buy tickets at the door, cash or check only
$5.00 each or 4 guests for $17.00.
March 6: Fractured Fables at Sellwood Library, 10:30-11:30 am. Free tickets available 30 min. before the program.
March 7: 10 am storytelling with Sy James at Looking Glass Books, free.
March 7: Kids' Concert with Gabe Salo at Staccato Gelato, 10 am, free. Donuts, egg sandwiches, waffles and coffee for sale.
March 7: Misty Mamas free bluegrass concert, 2 pm, Ledding Library, Milwaukie.
March 14: Craft Table at Staccato Gelato, 10 am, free. Donuts, egg sandwiches, waffles and coffee for sale.
March 14: Storytime with Raquel at Haggis McBaggis, free, 10 am. Stories and songs for little people.
March 15: The Doll House Tea Room Open House. Girls are invited to dress up (more than 175 dresses to choose from). Lemonade, tea and coffee served. For girls ages 4 and up. noon-2, free. 3223 SE Risley Ave., Milwaukie
March 19: Bread-making for Children and Parents at Spielwerk's new craft cabin!
$15/parent-child pair, materials and take-home instructions included. 10-11:30 am, meet at Spielwerk.
March 21: Storytime with Sy James at Staccato Gelato, 10 am, free. Donuts, egg sandwiches, waffles and coffee for sale.
March 24: Join an educator from SCRAP to craft and decorate your own paper crown. Woodstock Library, 4 pm. Free tickets for seating will be available at 3:30.
March 27: Felted Easter Eggs at Spielwerk's new craft cabin!
Ages 4-8 (younger may attend with a parent), $15, 3:30-5 pm, meet at Spielwerk.
March 27: Penny's Puppets-Where is Lilly the Caterpilly?
10 – 10:45am, Milwaukie Grange #268 (12015 SE 22nd (old River Road- yellow building Parking in back), repeats at 11 am
buy tickets at the door, cash or check only
$5.00 each or 4 guests for $17.00.
10 – 10:45am, Milwaukie Grange #268 (12015 SE 22nd (old River Road- yellow building Parking in back), repeats at 11 am
buy tickets at the door, cash or check only
$5.00 each or 4 guests for $17.00.
March 27: Ladybug Nature Walk at Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Take a hike with a naturalist and discover nature’s wonders. Preschoolers. 10 am. All March walks stroller friendly. $3 per child. 503-823-3601.
March 28: Zoo animals at Woodstock Library, 3-4 pm, free
Take a hike with a naturalist and discover nature’s wonders. Preschoolers. 10 am. All March walks stroller friendly. $3 per child. 503-823-3601.
March 28: Zoo animals at Woodstock Library, 3-4 pm, free
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Things to Do in the 'Hood! February 2009
Mondays
Storytimes at Sellwood Library:
- Toddlers (age 2) 10-10:30 (except February 16)
- Book Babies (age 0-1) 11-11:30 (except February 16)
Indoor Playground at Sellwood Community Center, 10:30-12, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
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
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
- 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
-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, 12-1:45, ages 1-5, $1/child. Infants and adults free.
Special Events:
February 5th
10:30-11:30 am
Playdough Werkshop To Go at Spielwerk Toys, ages 18 months-4 years, $7, preregistration required
http://spielwerk.typepad.com/spielwerk/werkshops.html
February 10th
10:30-11:30 am
Craftwerk Social at Spielwerk--DIY Valentines
Free, ages 3-6
February 13th
Valentine delivery to Sellwod Landing Assisted Living
Join the Sellwood-Moreland 2005 Kids' playgroup (3-yr-olds) to deliver Valentines to the residents
Meet at 11:55 in the "Coca-Cola Room" for noontime delivery--bring some homemade Valentines to deliver
Email Kirstin McAuley with questions, all ages welcome, free.
February 14th
Felt Heart Wands Party at Spielwerk
2-4 pm, ages 5-10, $15, preregistration required
http://spielwerk.typepad.com/spielwerk/werkshops.html
Valentine activities at Sellwood Community Center--dates and times vary, check out the schedule!
January 28
Crafts Table at Staccato Gelato on Bybee, 9 - 11am, Have the kids make some crafts while your family enjoys delicious waffles, donuts and other breakfast treats.
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