Central Portland Families
Nov 20
Thank You Cupcake Jones - November
Lisa from Cupcake Jones gave us one more reason to be thankful this month with her arrival at Isobel's Clubhouse yesterday. She handed out chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, fr
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Lisa from Cupcake Jones gave us one more reason to be thankful this month with her arrival at Isobel's Clubhouse yesterday. She handed out chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, fr
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Nov 19
Thank you Nuvrei + photos
Nuvrei gave a spectacular class on marzipan molding and decorating yesterday at Isobel's Clubhouse . Thank you to Nuvrei owners for organizing this and donating time and materials
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Nuvrei gave a spectacular class on marzipan molding and decorating yesterday at Isobel's Clubhouse . Thank you to Nuvrei owners for organizing this and donating time and materials
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Nov 19
CHAP Holiday Bizarre
Children's Healing Art Project is excited to announce the opening of CHAP Holiday Bizarre, our 27-day art-making factory, retail shop and gallery in the newest architectural landmark in Portland, th
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Children's Healing Art Project is excited to announce the opening of CHAP Holiday Bizarre, our 27-day art-making factory, retail shop and gallery in the newest architectural landmark in Portland, th
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Nov 13
Portland Loos Coming Soon...
I can hardly hold it -- the excitement I feel in letting you know that the Portland Loos will make their much awaited debut early this December. What is a Portland Loo, you ask? The Portland L
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I can hardly hold it -- the excitement I feel in letting you know that the Portland Loos will make their much awaited debut early this December. What is a Portland Loo, you ask? The Portland L
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Nov 10
Portland Parks & Rec Launches Blog!
Keeping up with Portland Parks and Recreation just got a little bit easier with the launch of their new blog, ParkTalk . PP&R has so many great events and programs, it's nearly impossible to kee
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Keeping up with Portland Parks and Recreation just got a little bit easier with the launch of their new blog, ParkTalk . PP&R has so many great events and programs, it's nearly impossible to kee
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Nov 10
New Website Connects Resources With Those Who Need Help
Mayor Tom Potter and PDC have launched a website of useful links for individuals and businesses. The site provides opportunities for businesses, homeowners and individuals to connect to the resources
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Mayor Tom Potter and PDC have launched a website of useful links for individuals and businesses. The site provides opportunities for businesses, homeowners and individuals to connect to the resources
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Nov 7
November Fun with Isobel’s Clubhouse
Many thanks to all our talented and generous neighborhood volunteers who have organized so many fun events for central Portland families in November. Our children
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Nov 5
Wordstock for Kids This Weekend
Last year my son and I took the exciting max train to the convention center for the Wordstock Festival and were not disappointed. He did great book-related crafts and heard authors read.
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Last year my son and I took the exciting max train to the convention center for the Wordstock Festival and were not disappointed. He did great book-related crafts and heard authors read.
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Nov 3
4th Annual Howl-O-Ween in the Pearl
Friday night, Howl-O-Ween, was our 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween in the Pearl. We had a great showing of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls-both young and old(er). We saw many familiar faces, as well as sev
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Friday night, Howl-O-Ween, was our 4th Annual Howl-O-Ween in the Pearl. We had a great showing of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls-both young and old(er). We saw many familiar faces, as well as sev
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Oct 28
Isobel's Clubhouse In the News
Thank you LivePDX for writing about Isobel's Clubhouse . Here's the beginning of the article, entitled Isobel's Clubhouse: Suburban Community Spirit in the Urban Pearl. When
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Thank you LivePDX for writing about Isobel's Clubhouse . Here's the beginning of the article, entitled Isobel's Clubhouse: Suburban Community Spirit in the Urban Pearl. When
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Central Portland Families
Nov 21
Story Time and Open Play @ Isobel's Clubhouse 11/21
Join us on 11/21 at 9:30 for Story Time and Open Play. What will we do? As part of open play, kids can dress up in costumes, play with toys, listen to music, play games or co
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Join us on 11/21 at 9:30 for Story Time and Open Play. What will we do? As part of open play, kids can dress up in costumes, play with toys, listen to music, play games or co
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Nov 22
2nd Annual Backyard Bang Rail Jam at The Art Institute
Not enough snow on the mountain to get out to shred? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered and are bringing snowboarding action to the city— literally right to our backyard. The 2nd An
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Not enough snow on the mountain to get out to shred? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered and are bringing snowboarding action to the city— literally right to our backyard. The 2nd An
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Nov 22
Tapestry of Tales
Looking for some family fun activities now that the rains have set in? Check out the world-class storytelling performances at the Tapestry of Tales Storytelling Festival hosted by Multnomah County L
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Looking for some family fun activities now that the rains have set in? Check out the world-class storytelling performances at the Tapestry of Tales Storytelling Festival hosted by Multnomah County L
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Nov 22
Thanksgiving Feastival at Portland Farmers Market
This pre-holiday market has become the premier shopping destination for all the ingredients for a homemade holiday feast. In addition to shopping for all the Thanksgiving meal necessities—from t
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This pre-holiday market has become the premier shopping destination for all the ingredients for a homemade holiday feast. In addition to shopping for all the Thanksgiving meal necessities—from t
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Nov 23
Baby Loves Disco Pajama Party
Hello mamas & papas! It is with great jumping joy that we welcome the month of November with our first ever PAJAMA PARTY in Baby Loves Disco-land! That's right, we celebrate the end of daylight
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Hello mamas & papas! It is with great jumping joy that we welcome the month of November with our first ever PAJAMA PARTY in Baby Loves Disco-land! That's right, we celebrate the end of daylight
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Nov 25
Harvest – No School Day Art Workshop!
In this two-day no-school workshop, youth artists will create art using themes of fall. Art projects will include candle making, pastel drawings and more! Art projects will include print making and
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In this two-day no-school workshop, youth artists will create art using themes of fall. Art projects will include candle making, pastel drawings and more! Art projects will include print making and
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Nov 25
Eastbank Thanksgiving Reunion at Portland Farmers Market
The Thanksgiving Reunion Market brings shoppers and vendors together one last time before the holiday to encourage a farm-to-table feast! Stop by and enjoy complimentary hot cider and grahm cracker c
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The Thanksgiving Reunion Market brings shoppers and vendors together one last time before the holiday to encourage a farm-to-table feast! Stop by and enjoy complimentary hot cider and grahm cracker c
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Nov 26
Pajama Jammy Jam & Bagel Breakfast Part II
Don't bother getting the little ones dressed. They can come in their PJs and jam to the music of a different featured family music artist each week. Bagel breakfast special for grown-up and kiddos.
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Don't bother getting the little ones dressed. They can come in their PJs and jam to the music of a different featured family music artist each week. Bagel breakfast special for grown-up and kiddos.
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Nov 28
Macy's Holiday Parade
Macy's announced its holiday parade planned for Friday, Nov. 28 in Portland, will follow a new route. The parade is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. at Lincoln High School, travel north on Southwest 14
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Macy's announced its holiday parade planned for Friday, Nov. 28 in Portland, will follow a new route. The parade is scheduled to begin at 8:45 a.m. at Lincoln High School, travel north on Southwest 14
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Dec 3
December's Messy Monkey
Youth Only Art Studio projects Include 12/3 Holiday Cards, 12/10 Door Knob Bells, 12/17 Gift Making.
Ages 1-5 with caregiver assistance
Wednesdays, Dec 3, 10, & 17
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Youth Only Art Studio projects Include 12/3 Holiday Cards, 12/10 Door Knob Bells, 12/17 Gift Making.Ages 1-5 with caregiver assistance
Wednesdays, Dec 3, 10, & 17
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Central Portland Families
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Central Portland Families (CPF) believes that families are good for the central city, and the central city is good for families. CPF serves families that live, work, learn and play in Downtown, Central East Side, Northwest Portland, Old Town Chinatown, South Waterfront and The Pearl by developing programs that build community and an advocacy voice for families. This group is a collaborative effort between parents, grandparents, children, business owners and caring neighbors.
We'd love to hear from you. Call us at 503.313.8047 or email us at nancy(at)zcommunitycenter(dot)org.
