PDX Parent February 2019 Digital
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PDX Parent is excited to be giving away four tickets to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ at the Oregon Symphony on February 17 at 2 pm Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert. Based on the third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, fans of all ages can now experience the thrilling
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From our friends at The International School Discover The International School: An Education Bigger than A Neighborhood. EVENING OPEN HOUSETuesday, January 29th 6th 6 – 8pmClick Here for Location and RSVP Information For our children, a world of possibilities awaits. And if we are to send them out to explore beyond the bounds of our
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An increasing number of parents in Oregon are choosing to opt their children out of state standardized testing. April LaCombe’s daughter, Leah, was a great student who excelled at math. The problem: She wasn’t so great at standardized testing. So when it came time for the Southeast Portlander to take a readiness test in sixth grade to
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Published as the Playroom column in the January 2019 of PDX Parent Piñata Stuffers ➊ Rainbow-colored pencils let budding artists get creative. $1 each collagepdx.com. ➋ Rubber duckies: Fun. But rubber unicorns? Magical. Sixty cents each or 12 for $6. At The Lippman Company, 50 SE Yamhill St. ➌ Light-up jelly rings make a dance
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These tips are brought to you by Hands On Greater Portland. Volunteering as a family can seem overwhelming- but it’s really not! Here is a quick guide to help you find the perfect volunteer opportunities to fit your family. 1. How old is everyone? The age of your little ones or not so little ones makes
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FEATURE STORIES BirthdaylandGot a kiddo birthday party coming up? Play our game to map out your best plan. By Julia Silverman. To Test or Not to TestSome parents around Oregon are choosing to have their kids sit out standardized tests. By Niki Reading. IN EVERY ISSUE Play RoomSuper-duper piñata stuffers, tunes for chilly winter nights
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This year, resolve to shop local, and find great gifts for all the sugarplums on your list. Ages 0 to 3 These adorable tights from UK brand Blade + Rose will keep chunky baby legs warm all winter long — and that tushie flap! We’re dying. (Plus, it’s easy access for those who are cloth diapering.) $17.
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FEATURE STORIES The Snow PackWhere to take your crew to play in the snow, in Oregon and beyond. Plus, what’s new for 2019 at local ski resorts. By Sarah Vanbuskirk. All Wrapped UpOur annual holiday gift guide has picks for all the kiddos on your list, plus gifts without the bow. By Denise Castañon and
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Published as Play Room in PDX Parent magazine Take Five: Marshall Bex Marshall Bex, a Portland father of three kids, ages 8, 11, and 13, saw a gap in the market for digital books that did a great job of simply telling a story. He’s the founder of Mode Adjust, a creative agency that represents big-name
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PDX Parent staff share their favorite local non-profits.
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From our friends at Oregon Symphony Tim Burton’s fantastical tale of the Pumpkin King, Oogie Boogie, and Sandy Claws comes to life on the big screen, complete with Danny Elfman’s film score performed live to picture by the Oregon Symphony. Costumes encouraged! It’s the perfect outing to get you and your family ready for Christmas!
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Top 5 places to get your grilled cheese on, a foodie getaway to Seattle and kid-lit picks from Portland Book Festival authors.
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Portland studios offering kid-friendly yoga options
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Enter to win a Family Four-Pass to NWCT’s “Mary Poppins”
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Earning a degree while raising a family and working full time.
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The museum strives to ignite a passion for aviation and space exploration in youth through interactive displays such as our Titan II Missile launch room, various flight simulators, and static air and spacecraft displays.
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The inside of the museum is home to sparkling crystals, rocks that glow under ultra-violet light, giant thunder eggs, fossilized dinosaurs and their poop. The outside of the museum has lush green lawns and room to run! Plus, every kid leaves here with a free rock from our rock pile.
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Ready, set, play! Our 20,000-square-foot Outdoor Discovery Area will delight your senses as you climb, dig, slide and explore! Step inside to find 15 hands-on exhibits, where you can role-play a variety of kid-sized careers, create a work of art, or take part in an engineering challenge.
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What could be better than getting up close and personal with some of the most amazing animals on earth? From watching Lily the elephant swim in her pool to racing a cheetah to standing like a flamingo, kids never tire of interacting with their favorite wildlife.
The German International School is a bilingual, independent school which provides a safe and nurturing environment for students from Preschool to 5th grade.
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Artists, students, friends and neighbors, please join The Circus Project for a studio Open House! Saturday, November 3, 20183:00 pm – 6:00 pmThe Circus Project1420 NW 17th Avenue, Suite 388 Take a turn on trapeze and aerial fabric; try partner acrobatics and juggling! Current students can demonstrate skills for friends and family and interested students
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Come volunteer with PDX Parent and Oregon Food Bank at this kid-friendly volunteer opportunity!
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Thank you for taking our reader survey! All survey respondents will automatically be entered to win tickets to one of Portland’s favorite holiday traditions: ZooLights at the Oregon Zoo. Good luck!
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