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.

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

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

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

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.

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