Thursday, June 25, 2009

Things to Do in the 'Hood! July 2009

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saturdays

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

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

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

Sundays

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

Special Events:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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