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Friday
April 23
- Free Friday Night, 5 p.m. to 8
p.m., Portland Art Museum. Free admission on the fourth Friday of every month.
- Celebrate Earth Day, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 NE
Knott St. No registration required. $3/family. 503-823-3673.
Saturday,
April 24
- Oregon
Ag Fest, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oregon State
Fairgrounds. The idea here is to give kids a hands on connection to where our
food and fiber come from. They say: “Plant a seedling, ride a pony, watch
chicks hatch, pet a rabbit, dig for potatoes and much more.” $7.50 for
adults; 12 and under free.
- March
for Babies, 9 a.m., either Rose Quarter Commons in Portland or Vancouver
Landing in Vancouver. The March of Dimes uses this 6.2 mile walk both to
support families struggling with premature birth and also for research toward
prevention.
- Sunnyside
Swap Shop Open House, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (also, free admission to the live music
at 6 p.m.), 3420 S.E. Yamhill. One block south of Belmont across from the Sunnyside
School Park.
- Mhembero/Celebration,
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Catlin Gabel School. It’s the second annual joint
performance of a ton of local school marimba bands, with a special appearance
by a well known high school marimba ensemble from Botswana. Free!
- City
Repair Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Washington High School Field (SE 12th
and Stark). The volunteer run celebration features lots of earthday stuff
including a kid’s village and live music.
- Children’s
Book Bank Earth Day Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., New Seasons Markets and the Whole
Foods Market at Bridgeport and Laurelhurst. That was a fabulous story in last week’s Oregonian about a woman
who decided to try to close the book gap between rich and poor kids. Now is
your chance to help. Bring new or gently used children’s books so that
thousands of local kids can go home with a bag of 15 of their very own books.
- Gresham
Earth Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Gresham City Hall. Kid friendly
highlights include a science show, puppet show, African dance, drumming and
song, a tree walk, Burgerville’s Nomad restaurant, $5 helmets for bikes and
skateboarding, arts and crafts, birdhouse building and more.
- Family
Fun 5K Walk, 10 a.m., Hilton Hotel, 301 West 6th Street, Vancouver. The family
walk is part of the big Vancouver Discovery Walk Festival. A medal for
everyone; freebies, snacks and entertainment along the course. Cost is $10 for
over 12, free for 12 and under.
- Joy
in Lents, 10 a.m. to afternoon, Village Free School, 8660 S.E. Foster Road.
Free music workshops, a parade, and performances by Danza Azteca and the March
Fourth Marching Band.
- Poem
in Your Pocket Day, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Sellwood Moreland Library. Put your
favorite poem on a pocket sized card to carry with you, and decorate it. All
ages. 503.988.5398
- Día
de los Niños y Día de los Libros, 11 a.m. at the North Portland Library, 2 p.m.
at the Rockwood Library (and also Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Midland Library). A
big annual party celebrating bilingual literacy with food, music and fun.
- Make a Felt Storyboard (for parents), 11 a.m., Albina Library. Make a
felt-covered board and simple felt shapes that you and your child can use for storytelling.
Registration required. 503.988.5362
- The
Value of Vegetables, 11 a.m., Al’s Garden Center, 7505 SE Hogan Road, Gresham. Learn about vegetables, start
seeds and take them home. $5 per child. 503 491 0771
- Thomas the Tank Engine Party, 11 a.m., Capitol Hill Library. For train lovers
in preschool through grade 5. 503.988.5385
- Komedy
for da Kids, 11:30 a.m., North Portland Library. “Angel Ocasio presents a
bilingual and interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling,
balancing and magic.” Preschool through teen. 503.988.5394
- Birthday Party for the CW Parker Carousel, noon to 2 p.m., Jantzen Beach
Supercenter. Prizes, cake and entertainment, and if you bring a new, unwrapped
gift for the Bridge the Gap Foster Children’s Birthday Program, get a pass for
free rides from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- PDX
Kids Swap, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Central Library. “Join us at the library for a
free kids clothing swap … Bring
clean clothes in reasonable condition, no rips, tears, visible stains, etc.
There are no minimum requirements for how many items you have to bring or how
many you can take, but please be courteous and generous. Don't forget to bring
a bag to carry your treasures home in. Items that do not get swapped will be
donated to low income and high needs families in our pdx community. For more
information and to sign up for the e-mail list, visit http://www.pdxswap.com/kids.htm and enter your
information on the Contact Form or send an email to pdxkidswap@gmail.com with
your name, clothing sizes you will bring, and clothing sizes you will need.”
- Costumes for Ramona, 2 p.m., Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Avenue. Celebrate
the birth of Portland author Beverly Cleary. The library says: “On Klickitat Street, Ramona made her own
costumes and wore them year-round. You can too! Learn to make attachable ears
and tails using fabric and recycled materials. Turn yourself into an animal or
creature of your choice, and finish your costume off with face paint. Great for
ages 4-10 and their families.” 503.988.5387
- Earth Day Superheroes, 2 p.m., Gregory Heights Library. Make a costume from
recycled materials. 503.988.5386
- OMSI
Star Party Astronomy Day, from sunset on, both Rooster Rock State Park and L.L.
“Stub” Stewart State Park. One of seven star parties to be held this year in
collaboration with the Rose City Astronomers, Vancouver Sidewalk Astronomers
and Oregon Parks and Recreation. All ages, from beginner to experts, view the
sky through binoculars and telescopes. Call the Star Party hotline first at (503)
797-4610 #2 (or check the website) to make sure that weather hasn’t
canceled the event. Free, but it does cost $5 to park your car.
Sunday
April 25
- Viking Pancake Breakfast (special Grieg Lodge Birthday Brunch), 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m., Norse Hall, 111 NE 11th Ave. All you can eat pancakes, along
with eggs, sausage, fruit compote, applesauce, orange juice, coffee and tea. $6
adults, $3 ages 5-12, free for under 5. Children’s Nordic story time in the
library at 10 a.m.. www.norsehall.org or
503-236-3401
- A
Child’s Time to Rock, 10 a.m. to noon, The Wonder Ballroom. They say: “An
awesome indie rock show for kids featuring two renowned Seattle bands: Recess
Monkey and The Not-Its! (Also)
Hova & Belinda, the hosts of Greasy Kid Stuff on 94/7, will emcee the show.
The concert and silent auction will benefit cancer research by The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society. Advance tickets are $9/adult, $6/child under 13, free
for non-walkers (See website for info on getting advance tickets) Day of event
tickets are $11/adult, $6/child under 13, free for non-walkers at the Wonder
Ballroom (http://wonderballroom.com/),
124 NE Russell.”
- You
Who, starts at noon for early fun, starts at 1 p.m. for show, Kennedy School,
5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.
It’s the monthly children’s rock show/dance party/storytime/sing-along
etc. $10 adults, $5 ages 12 and under, free for non-walkers. 503-317-8143.
- A
Mother’s Day Surprise, 1 p.m., Luscher Farm, Lake Oswego. Bring a favorite
photo to frame, and make a frame from natural materials. For ages 6 and up. $7
residents, $9 non residents.
Register in advance.
- Celebrate the Earth, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Tryon Creek State Park. They say:Bring
the whole family to learn more about bobcats through arts and crafts, games,
stories and more. Come dressed as your favorite animal for an afternoon parade.
Hear the winners of our Tall Tale Contest tell their stories about “How
Bobcats Tail Was Bobbed”. Refreshments will be served. Free event, no
pre-registration necessary.
- Komedy
for da Kids, 3 p.m., Midland Library. “Angel Ocasio presents a bilingual and
interactive performance combining physical comedy, juggling, balancing and
magic.” 503.988.5392
Monday,
April 26
- 500
Tents for Haiti, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., McMenamins Bagdad Theater. Meet local
firefighters who were among the first to respond after the Haiti earthquake and
watch a documentary film. Tickets $10. The event is a fundraiser to try to get
shelter for Haitian people.
Disclaimer:
Sometimes I make mistakes or things change. Please use the web links or phone
numbers to doublecheck times, dates and other information before heading out
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Don't forget the urbanMamas swap on Sat 4.24:
http://www.urbanmamas.com/urbanmamas/2010/03/celebrate-earth-day-with-an-urbanmamas-swap-.html
Posted by: Courtney | April 21, 2010 at 10:39 PM