Neighborhood Notes

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 color with crayons. We'll also read stories, and you're welcome to bring a book to share. What should I bring?   We have fun toys and books, and you're always welcome to bring something to share. And please bring your fun ideas for group songs and games. Details  This event begins at 9:30. Clean up will start at 11:15 and the event will end at 11:30.  Like all events at the Clubhouse, this is a parent/caregiver and child event. A parent or caregiver will need to be with the child at all times.  There is no cost for this event, and donations are gladly accepted. As our space is limited, the activity is limited to a maximum of 10 children and their adults.   Please remember to use the bathroom before you come to the Clubhouse, as we don't h
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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 Library: • County Library branches on Saturday, Nov. 22. Recommended for ages 5 and up. • Free Tellabration finale performance on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 7-9:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church in downtown Portland. For more information on these events and others during the festival, check out the website at http://www.multcolib.org/events/tales/events.html

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 Annual Backyard Bang rolls up fierce competition, local riders, live music, up-close snowboarding action, and creative expression and education into a perfectly packed snowball that will land in the Pearl District. The Art Institute of Portland 1122 NW Davis Street, Portland Saturday, November 22, 2008, noon to 4:00 PM
The Art Institute of Portland, known for fresh design and uninhibited creativity, collides with Salomon snowboards and Bonfire clothing to bring downtown Portland live snowboarding action and tricks, as well as the scene and style that makes a trip to Hood worthwhile. We’re bringing the creativity of the mountain to the streets of the Pearl in this professional rail jam competition. The snowboarding rail jam will consist of a preliminary qualifying round
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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 turkeys to cranberries to the sweetest pumpkin for pie—customers enjoy an entire day of chef demonstrations offering holiday cooking tips and seasonal recipes. The Feastival makes a festive beginning to the holiday season. 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Eastbank Thanksgiving Reunion- Tuesday November 25, from 1pm - 5pm
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 cookies from Two Tarts Bakery while shopping for winter produce, baked goods, artisan cheeses, and holiday decor. The Thanksgiving Reunion Market is held at at SE 20th and Salmon (between SE Belmont and Hawthorne).

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 savings time and welcome the shorter days of light and cooler temperatures with an all-out pajama wearing dance party for the whole family. So, wake up, brush your teeth, stay in your jammies and roll into the club where we will have lots of dancing and healthy snacks.... even a pair of pajamas to give away to the sleepiest jumping jammie dancer of the whole party! We'll also be playing tracks from our baby loves hip hop cd, released this past spring - a story told through both songs and words about a cool group of dinosaur kids who start a band, calling themselves the "dino 5"! Noon to 3pm.  

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 more! All art materials are included in this price, as well as a morning snack that is offered at 10:30am. Participants should bring a healthy sack lunch and a water bottle. Weather permitting, youth artists have a 30 minute supervised play time at a neighbor playground after lunch. The studio also offers the option of 3-5pm aftercare for those who need longer days, for an extra $20 per day. An afternoon healthy snack will be provided by the studio for those staying in aftercare. Please contact the studio to register! Ages 6-12.
Tuesday and Wednesday Nov. 25 & 26, 2008
Time: 9am-3pm
Cost: $55 per day

For more information contact The 100th Monkey Studio at 503-232-3457.

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 cookies from Two Tarts Bakery while shopping for winter produce, baked goods, artisan cheeses, and holiday decor. The Thanksgiving Reunion Market is held at at SE 20th and Salmon (between SE Belmont and Hawthorne). 1–5 p.m.

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. Free. For more information and fun events visit Airplay Cafe online.

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 14th Avenue, east on Southwest Alder Street, past the soon-to-be re-opened Downtown Portland store, south on Southwest Second Avenue and west up Taylor Street to an ending point near Lincoln High. New floats this year include a dinosaur, rocking horse, Callie the Caterpillar and the Candyland Express. After the parade, Santa will arrive at the lower level of the downtown store's Santaland , which will be open for photos through Dec. 24.

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
Time: 10:30-11:30am
Cost: $15 per session

For more information call (503)232-3457 or visit us online .