Central Portland Families
Jul 2
Isobel's Clubhouse Holiday Closure
Isobel's Clubhouse is closed from July 2nd through July 6th. We'll re-open on July 7th. Happy 4th of July to all. Families told us that they'd like us to organize more special events th
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Isobel's Clubhouse is closed from July 2nd through July 6th. We'll re-open on July 7th. Happy 4th of July to all. Families told us that they'd like us to organize more special events th
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Jun 17
Health Care Committee to Form Air Quality Workgroup
Good news for Portland neighbors with air quality concerns . This just hit our inbox: Representative Mitch Greenlick (D-NW Portland) today announced the formation of a workgroup of the House Health C
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Good news for Portland neighbors with air quality concerns . This just hit our inbox: Representative Mitch Greenlick (D-NW Portland) today announced the formation of a workgroup of the House Health C
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Jun 16
Vacation Bible School
We just received this announcement about a free vacation bible school in central Portland. Here's more information:
FIRST IMMANNUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - AGES 3-10
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We just received this announcement about a free vacation bible school in central Portland. Here's more information: FIRST IMMANNUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - AGES 3-10
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Jun 10
Summer Free for All in Portland Neighborhoods
Portland Parks & Recreation has launched a great new online resource for Portland families called Summer Free for All . It's all about the free and fabulous fun available in Portland's 95 neighb
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Portland Parks & Recreation has launched a great new online resource for Portland families called Summer Free for All . It's all about the free and fabulous fun available in Portland's 95 neighb
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Jun 8
Community Garden Committee - Call for Members
Would you like to help us plan, plant, and grow our new community garden? We're thrilled to share the news that Hoyt. is building us a garden! Thank you! This is a huge gift to the community
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Would you like to help us plan, plant, and grow our new community garden? We're thrilled to share the news that Hoyt. is building us a garden! Thank you! This is a huge gift to the community
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Jun 4
June Events for Families in Central Portland
Ah, June. In Portland it starts with Rose Festival in full swing, and usually the rain stops about the time the festival ends. School ends about then as well, and suddenly we're in summer. This
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Ah, June. In Portland it starts with Rose Festival in full swing, and usually the rain stops about the time the festival ends. School ends about then as well, and suddenly we're in summer. This
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Jun 4
Make a Strawberry Chocolate Tart With Kids
We found such beautiful strawberries at the Ecotrust Farmers Market today, before the storm started. It seemed appropriate to bring back this post, which was originally written on June 26th 2008. Th
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We found such beautiful strawberries at the Ecotrust Farmers Market today, before the storm started. It seemed appropriate to bring back this post, which was originally written on June 26th 2008. Th
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Jun 3
Pedalpalooza 2009 Family Rides
One of our favorite times of the year for bikey fun is right around the corner. Pedalpalooza launches on June 11th and goes through June 27th. One of the things we most appreciate is &nbs
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May 29
Thank You Ms. Alysha - May
Ms. Alysha brought her Art Interaction to Isobel's Clubhouse this week to teach the children about the work of Picasso. As is her style, she brought a story book, prepared a powerpoint pr
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Ms. Alysha brought her Art Interaction to Isobel's Clubhouse this week to teach the children about the work of Picasso. As is her style, she brought a story book, prepared a powerpoint pr
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May 27
Cutest Cupcake Jones Pictures - Thank You
Every time Cupcake Jones comes to Isobel's Clubhouse it's a different experience. Variables, like the teachers, the kids, the parents and the weather combine to generate a mood. This month, it was
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Every time Cupcake Jones comes to Isobel's Clubhouse it's a different experience. Variables, like the teachers, the kids, the parents and the weather combine to generate a mood. This month, it was
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Central Portland Families
Jul 7
Spanish Play Group @ Isobel's Clubhouse
Please join us for Spanish Play Group at Isobel's Clubhouse . Adults who are conversational in Spanish are welcome to bring the children in their lives. Native speakers a
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Please join us for Spanish Play Group at Isobel's Clubhouse . Adults who are conversational in Spanish are welcome to bring the children in their lives. Native speakers a
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Jul 7
Story Time & Open Play @ Isobel's Clubhouse - Tuesdays
Please join us for Story Time and Open Play at Isobel's Clubhouse . What will we do? As part of open play, kids can dress up in costumes, play with t
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Please join us for Story Time and Open Play at Isobel's Clubhouse . What will we do? As part of open play, kids can dress up in costumes, play with t
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Jul 8
There's a Dinosaur in the Back Yard
Join the delightful singer/songwriter and storyteller Courtney Campbell in creating and being characters in "Dinosaur in the Backyard," "The Dancing Princess" and other hilarious
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Join the delightful singer/songwriter and storyteller Courtney Campbell in creating and being characters in "Dinosaur in the Backyard," "The Dancing Princess" and other hilarious
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Jul 8
Make Your Own Magazine with Ms. Marti @ Isobel's Clubhouse
Ms. Marti is back with her popular Make Your Own Magazine class at Isobel's Clubhouse , and we're excited to see what the kids produce this time. The younger ones will have fun wi
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Ms. Marti is back with her popular Make Your Own Magazine class at Isobel's Clubhouse , and we're excited to see what the kids produce this time. The younger ones will have fun wi
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Jul 9
Lunch Time Knitting @ Isobel's Clubhouse
Please join us for Lunch Time Knitting at Isobel's Clubhouse . What will we do? You can bring your own projects and kni
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Please join us for Lunch Time Knitting at Isobel's Clubhouse . What will we do? You can bring your own projects and kni
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Jul 9
Field Trip to Fire Station Six: 1st Date - RSVP Required
The time for the tour has been changed! 7/1/09 UPDATE: We just heard from Fire Station 6 that the tour on July 9th needs to be changed to 1:00. One of our amazing volunteers has organized a
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The time for the tour has been changed! 7/1/09 UPDATE: We just heard from Fire Station 6 that the tour on July 9th needs to be changed to 1:00. One of our amazing volunteers has organized a
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Jul 10
Story Time and Open Play @ Isobel's Clubhouse - Fridays
Please join us for Story Time and Open Play at Isobel's Clubhouse . What will we do? As part of open play, kids can dress up in costumes, p
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Please join us for Story Time and Open Play at Isobel's Clubhouse . What will we do? As part of open play, kids can dress up in costumes, p
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Jul 10
Guys Read Open House
Come learn about the reading club for guys only. Have a snack and hear about some great books for guys. Other Guys Read Club activities will be July 17, July 31, and August 14. For 4 th -8 th grade
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Come learn about the reading club for guys only. Have a snack and hear about some great books for guys. Other Guys Read Club activities will be July 17, July 31, and August 14. For 4 th -8 th grade
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Jul 10
Games @ the Central Library
Drop in to play some board games, including Chutes and Ladders, Apples to Apples Kids, chess and Mastermind. We have lots of board games for preschool on up, so join us for open game play from 2-4 p.
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Drop in to play some board games, including Chutes and Ladders, Apples to Apples Kids, chess and Mastermind. We have lots of board games for preschool on up, so join us for open game play from 2-4 p.
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Jul 14
Birds of Prey: The Live Tour
Susan LaFontaine of the Raptor Center in Mill City will showcase live birds of prey and present an informative introduction to these magnificent creatures. Space at this program is limited. Free
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Susan LaFontaine of the Raptor Center in Mill City will showcase live birds of prey and present an informative introduction to these magnificent creatures. Space at this program is limited. Free
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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.
