WEEKEND WARRIORS: January 9-11
The snow is gone and we are so thankful not to be housebound any longer! Good thing there are a few fun things to get out and do this weekend, many of them indoors if you're looking to escape the inevitable rain. Happy New Year!
Friday
Free Mini Baby Boot Camp: Join other moms trying to find the time and energy to get their heart rate up. Airplay Cafe, 10:00 am.
Family Friday Concerts: The great folks from the Community Music Center have scheduled a series of short musical programs geared towards school-aged kids. This week check out the Portland Cello Project, an "inventively eclectic, genre-busting gathering of Portland-area cellists". $15 per family. 7:00-8:30 pm.
Saturday
St Johns Swap 'n Play: This new indoor play space will hold their grand opening celebration with a presentation of the Three Little Pigs by Shadow Puppet Theater at 10 am and catering from local cafe Proper Eats from 11am to 1pm. It is a year round place for those member families to exchange useful goods (clothing, toys, books, baby equipment and more). Parents for Paid Leave Play Date: With the State Legislature in session again, the dedicated folks working to pass paid parental leave in Oregon are starting to organize parents' voices--and they want yours! Join them at Urban Grind NE, 9:30-11:00 am. Fix-it-Fair: What could be better, a free event designed to save Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: Visit a colorful jungle, listen to stories, and make your own book to take home! For ages 3-6. Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy), 11:00 am-noon. Slavic New Year Celebration: This Slavic celebration of the new year will offer authentic Russian treats, performances by the Parkrose School District Folk Dancers in Eastern European outfits, crafts for kids, and Eastern European musical performances. Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Avenue), noon-5:00 pm. Red Fans for Lunar New Year: Decorate an accordion-folded red fan with Chinese symbols for good luck and prosperity. Northwest Library (2300 NW Thurman), 2:00-4:00 pm. Belmont Firehouse Safety Saturday: Learn valuable safety lessons and fire department history by exploring the old Belmont Firehouse. Hands on activities, including sliding down a fire pole! 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Portland Youth Spelling Bee: Got a kid who loves letters? Bring all kids grades 1-12 out for a lively test of spelling skills. Kids will be divided into groups by grade. Prizes such as free pizza, cookies, and t-shirts! Mississippi Pizza 1:00-3:00 pm. Lorna Miller's Little Kids Jamboree: Join Lorna Miller as she entertains adults and kids with music, rhythm, and movement. $5 per family. Mississippi Pizza (3552 N. Mississippi), 4:00 pm. Sunday
Portland Art Museum Family Day: Children of all ages can use textiles and other materials to create fiber art inspired by the APEX: MK Guthexhibition in artist-led workshops. A docent-led, kid focused tour, story time, and an art project so they can make their own masterpiece. Kids under 17 are free. 12:30-3:00 pm.
O-Shogatsu at Japanese Garden: This Japanese celebration of New Year will focus on the family and include tea, sweets, traditional New Year's activities for kids, and calligraphy writing. Children in Japan are encouraged to write a few characters with brush and ink in the very best style they can for good luck with their studies over the coming year. Adults are $8, kids under 6 are free. Japanese Garden, Noon-3:00 pm.
Citrus Tasting: Need a little vitamin C? Ever seen (much less tasted!) a buddha's hand? Head on over to New Seasons for their weekend citrus tasting event. Saturday & Sunday, all stores, 11:00 am-5:00 pm.
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