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Featured Things to Do

Jan 23
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Winter Open House | International School of Portland

Jan 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hillsboro Parent Preschool Open House

Jan 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Portland Waldorf School Open House

Jan 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hillsboro Parent Preschool Open House

Jan 25
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Ilan Katan Open House

Jan 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Cathedral School Open House

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