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Featured Things to Do

Jun 14
11:00 am - 7:00 pm

Meet the Herd at Melody’s Haven of Hope with Oregon Horsemanship in Oregon City

Jul 24
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Busy Hands Montessori Open Houses

Jul 31
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Portland Forest School – Kindergarten Open House

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