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Board Games | Illustrator Johanna WrIGht school open house GuIde | treat Yourself, ValentIne lunar neW Year dumplInGs | Black hIstorYand ValentIne’s daY fun
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nwkidsmagazine.com
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Feb2013
Board Games | Illustrator Johanna WrIGht school open house GuIde | treat Yourself, ValentIne
lunar neW Year dumplInGs | Black hIstorYand ValentIne’s daY fun
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editors’Love is in the air! And Valentine’sDay is a time to feel and show thelove. For young children, the act ofmaking something special for
mom and dad, friends, grandparents and teachers merely for the sake of
expressing love is a prime opportunity for discovery about giving and feelings. The valentine card or something made from the heart, a sweet sentiment and token of affection. Some families may have mixed feelings about the day, but as moms with kiddos under the age of five, we love it. Maybe this will change when they enter elementary school, but for now, we’re stocking up on Necco’s Conversation Hearts which interestingly have been around since the Civil War. Who knew? You can even have them custom made. It’s a darn American tradition.
And while February may be the dead of winter, it’s also a month chock-full of events. In this issue we include Valentine’s Day outings and a few other important happenings focused around Lunar New Year and Black History Month. Rosa Parks was born 100 years ago this month, which allows for some discussion with children about civil rights. And be sure to check out our own Karel Chan’s Lunar New Year dumpling recipe. It’s a great one to make with the kids. We also feature a piece on where to treat yourself. Yes, you. A little parent pampering can go along way during the winter months. Did you see our Open House Guide last month? This month we continue our roundup of schools, so if you’re still in the research and tour phase before making a decision, we have you covered.
Calling all Awesome NW Kids. We’re on the look out for another great kid who’s doing something special in the community (making art, writing, volunteering, blogging, sports, you name it) to profile in the March issue. If you know someone age 13 or younger who you think we should know about, please email awesomenwkid@ nwkidsmagazine.com. And don’t forget to check out our website, nwkidsmagazine.com for a Valentine’s Day craft and our online calendar for some fun rainy day outings.
You’re Tops,
Kelley and Beth
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Cover Photograph by
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“ I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.”
― Rosa Parks, born 100 years ago, Feb 4th
Contents8
found around town:Board Games
10Bandits & Bite sized circuses:
an Interview with Johanna Wright
14school open house Guide
22treat Yourself, Valentine
24calendar of events
30making dumplings for lunar new Year
Inside Cover Styling and Photography by
eMMa easley dardenrlportraits.com
february 2013
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A Walk on the Wild Side ................................7Amanda Arp .................................................11Barre3 ...........................................................31Bennett Suzuki Violin Studio .......................11Bodhi Tree Center .........................................27Bridges Middle School .................................23Childswork Learning Center .........................13French American International School ........13German American School ............................15Growing Seeds Learning Community .........27Hi 5 Dental ...................................................11Hillstop Preschool & Kindergarten ..............29International Leadership Academy .............23Justus Orthodontics .......................................9Kids’ Backyard Store .......................................3KUIK ..............................................................11Little Fruit Farm Montessori .........................29Montessori of Alameda / Maria’s Place .......27Morgan Stanley ..............................................7My Masterpiece Art Studio ............................9North Clackamas Aquatic Park ......................9OHSU Adoption Health ..................................7Oregon Children’s Theatre ..............................2Oregon Episcopal School .............................15Oregon Hope Chinese School ......................27Oswego Playschool ......................................23Park Family Dentistry ...................................27PDX Kids Calendar ..........................................9Pediatric Dental ..............................................2Portland Language Arts...............................23Portland Montessori School ........................27Portland Trampolines .....................................3Reversed Lens Photography ........................31Scuola Italiana..............................................27Small Friends School ...................................29Soccer Shots .................................................32Spielwerk Toys ................................................7St. Andrew Learning Center .........................13Sweet Peas Kidzone .....................................29Tears of Joy Theatre ......................................11Trillium Preschool.........................................27Tucker Maxon ...............................................13Village Home Education Resource Center ...27WeVillage .....................................................29World of Smiles ..............................................9Yu Miao Chinese Immersion Preschool .......15Zenana Spa...................................................23
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We hear You are an aVId lIst-maker. What’s on Your to-do lIst todaY?If you were to sneak into my studio or office, you would see piles of lists. I have lists for book projects, and book ideas. Lists to help me manage my art business. Lists for general house and kid related things. Today my lists are especially long, bordering on absurd. Good thing I put some super important tasks on there like, ‘eat doughnuts’ and ‘drink coffee’. Done and done.
WhIch character from chIldren’s lIterature do You most IdentIfY WIth and WhY?Well, Ramona Quimby and Anne of Green Gables have always been two of my faves. They both have incredible imaginations that tend to tip into the realm of worry and mischief sometimes. I can relate.
In The BesT Bike Ride eveR a lIttle GIrl BIkes up mountaIns, doWn canYons, and eVen past a GIant cheese. If You could BIke anYWhere, and oceans Weren’t oBstacles, Where Would You BIke?I’ve always wanted to take a long bike trip through Europe. How dreamy would it be to ride around and visit castles and villages and sip tiny coffees in hidden cafes? Probably a lot muddier and trickier than it is in my mind, but I would love to try.
In Your Book BandiTs, a famIlY of raccoons sneaks, proWls, snatches and steals. If You could steal one famous Work of art WIth WhIch to decorate Your lIVInG room, What Would You pIck? Oh, wow. Hmm. Well I am deeply in
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Bandits & Bite-Sized Circuses:an InterVIeW WIth Johanna WrIGht
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byelizaBeTh PUsaCkof Green Bean Books
illustrator Johanna Wright, who has lived past lives as both a cupcake froster and a Christmas elf, now lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, her daughter Juniper, and her kitties Gordon and Worf. Beautiful paintings accompany the sweet and silly creature worlds she’s conjured in her three picture books, The Secret Circus, Bandits, and the brand new Bunnies on Ice, the story of one clumsy little bunny who won’t give up on her dreams. Johanna is also the illustrator of a pitch-perfect for Portland picture book called The Best Bike Ride Ever, by James roimos, and kaye Umanske’s wacky and whimsical Clover Twig series for beginning chapter book readers. elizabeth Pusack, of local children’s book store Green Bean Books chats with Johanna about list-making, task-tackling, secrets, and even stealing.
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love with work of illustrator Errol le Cain. Everything about his work just makes me so incredibly happy. I would feel pretty terrible about stealing it though. I had a piece of artwork stolen in college, and it made me so mad!
In Your Book The secReT ciRcus, a host of tInY parIsIan mIce haVe a spot In the cItY all theIr oWn, and theY knoW the WaY It fIts them perfectlY! do You haVe a faVorIte secret spot In portland? can You GIVe us a hInt?I love going to two not-so-secret spots in Portland. One is called Ristretto, a coffee shop on Williams. It’s a bright comfy place, filled with great people and amazing coffee. It’s my favorite spot to write, doodle, and hash out book ideas. I also love going to the Waypost, another cafe right by my house. They have a wild garden in the back where my little daughter can roam free while we sip hot chocolate and munch on cookies. In the summer we love to wander down to the Waypost in the evenings to listen to music or have a beer in the garden.
If You Weren’t an artIst What mIGht You Be?Maybe one of those old timey fortune tellers with a crystal ball....
Bunny’s on ice features one lIttle BunnY BrImmInG WIth hope and confIdence despIte all her Ice skatInG struGGles. hoW do You tackle touGh tasks? I tackle just about all tough tasks with a mixture of bribery and a stopwatch. If I have something tedious or scary or tricky to get through, the first thing I do, is break down the task into a bunch of manageable pieces. Then I’ll tell myself, “Work on this for ten minutes and you’ll get a treat.” The treat can be anything, a piece of chocolate or a cup of tea, or whatever. Usually once I do ten minutes of something, I get the momentum to push me through the task without a lot of struggle. But sometimes I need a lot treats. Like, a LOT.
BandiTs, Bunnies, Bike Rides, and BiTe-sized ciRcuses. What’s next for You? At the moment I’m working on a new picture book called Orchestra Pit. It’s about a giant snake that ends up in an orchestra pit. Mayhem follows!
Visit Johanna at johannawrightcom, her Etsy shop and Green Bean Books at greenbeanbookspdx.com
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bodhi tree center
bridges Middle school
childswork learning center
address 5403 SE Center Street Portland
205 NE 50th Avenue Portland
4235 SE Salmon Street Portland
phone (503) 788.0336(503) 997.2999
(503) 688.2922 (503) 234.3611
website BodhiTreeChineseSchool.org
BridgesMiddleSchool.org childswork.org
description Mandarin Chinese immersionprogramsand classes for children (ages2-13)andalsoadults. Japanese languageclassesforchildren.
A private nonprofit schoolwherecaringandfineteachingtake5th-8thgraderstonewlevels of confidence and competence.
Dedicated to excellence in developmentally appropriate early child-hoodeducation,whereeach child and family is respected in an envi-ronment that supports lifelonglearners.
open house Every Wednesday 10am-12pm
March20,6:30pmMay16,6:30pmJuly18,6:30pm
Toursofferedfourmorningsamonth.Callto reserve your spot.
grade range/age range
2-13 (children) and adults
5-8th Grade 2-K,includingaParent-ChildTwosClass
full-day kindy No No Yes
Max enrollMent Dependsonprogram 45 270
student teacher ratio
6:1 9:1 6:1,7:1or8:1dependingon the class
before/after school care
Yes No Yes
religious affiliation
N/A None No
tuition range Dependsonprogram $16,700 annually $120-$675 monthly
financial aid No Yes Yes
teaching Method
Right-brain ReggioInspired,Emer-gencyCurriculum,Play-Based
speciality prograM
Children learn Chinese throughsinging,music,dancing,exercise,artsand crafts, mathemat-ics,games.Olderchil-drenlearnthroughacombination of these and more “traditional” methods (book, chair, whiteboard)
Creative,focusedsettingforstudentswithlearn-ingdifferences.Smallclass sizes & individual-ized instruction.
Spanish,Music,Yoga,Soccer, Fun and Fitness, Clay Studio, Nature throughArt,Cooking.
school open house guide
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french aMerican international school
gerMan aMerican school of portland
growing seeds learning coMMunity
address 8500 NW Johnson Street,Portland
3900 SW Murray Boulevard, Beaverton
North:6505NEMLKJr.Blvd,Irvington:2808NE MLK Jr. Blvd
phone (503) 292.7776 (503) 626.9089 (503) 203.0913
website faispdx.org gspdx.org growingseeds.net
description Theoldest,mostestablished, and only fully accredited preschoolthroughgradeeightprogramofitskindinPortland.
GSPoffersabilingualcurriculumpromotingflexibilityinthinking,greatersensitivitytolanguagesandcultures,improvedlisteningskills,and prepares children to beworldcitizens.
AtGrowingSeedschildren, teachers, and families collaborate usingkindness,respect,safety and responsibility tobuildourlearningcommunity.
open house February 13, 6pmMarch 14, 9amApril 16, 9am
North:Wednesdays 10amIrvington:Tuesdays3pm
grade range/age range
Age2.5-8thGrade Preschool-5thgrade 6weekstokindergartenready
full-day kindy Yes Yes No
Max enrollMent 250 North160,Irvington74
student teacher ratio
9:1 8:1 variesbyage
before/after school care
Yes Yes No
religious affiliation
No None None
tuition range $12,000-$15,000 annually $9,085-$11,900 annually
financial aid Yes Yes Yes
teaching Method
LanguageImmersion GermanImmersion ReggioEmilia,RIE,Social Constructivism
speciality prograM
Music, Art, Multiple Languages,Sports/Movement, Summer Camps,PMClasses.
Ourimmersionprogramis enriched by music, art and athletics.
school open house guide
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hilltop preschool & kindergarten
international leadership acadeMy
little fruit farM Montessori
Montessori of alaMeda
5700 SW Dosch RoadPortland
14790 SW Boones Ferry Road,LakeOswego
16445 SW Melinda Street, Beaverton
4210NEGoingPortland
(503) 245.3183 (503) 490.0686 (503) 521.8603 (503) 422.3608
pcctoday.com/hilltop ilapdx.org littlefruitfarmmontessori.com
montessoriofalameda.com
Christian school offer-ingopportunitiesforgrowth,freedom,andexploration. Develop-mentally appropriate curriculum to meet in-dividualneeds.OffersSpanish and Chinese in the classroom.
Providesascholarly,innovative,multilingualand multicultural education to help students maximize their lifelongpotentialandmeetchallengeswithconfidence.
A certified, licensed home-based Montes-soripreschoolprovidingasafe,nurturing,andstimulatingenviron-ment. Elementary af-terschoolcare/tutoringavailable.
Montessori of Alameda andMaria’sPlacearebi-lingualprogramsservingchildrenages3monthstoagesix.
Toursdaily February 11, March 11, April 11, May 13, June 7, 8am-12pm
Call to schedule a tour By appointment
3bySept.1throughKindergarten
PK-5thGrade(2-10 years old)
Preschool/EarlyElementary
3 months-6 years
Yes Yes Yes Yes
100 75 10 170
10:1Preschool15:1Kindergarten
10:1PK;12:1K16:1Grades1-5
10:1 4:1infant,5:1toddler,10:1Preschool
Yes Yes Yes Yes
None No None
$190-$450 monthly $7,000-$8,500 annually $500-$800 monthly Varies
No Yes No Yes
Academic Constructivism Montessori Montessori
Language,MusicClasses, Soccer Shots.
Music, Art, Spanish, Body in Motion, French.
Music, movement, art, soccer,gardeningandcooking.Singingandcreative movement is practiced daily.
Spanish, Music/Movement, ArtSports,Gardening,Cooking,Science.
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oregon episcopal school
oregon hope chinese school
oswego playschool
address 6300 SW Nicol RoadPortland
14986 NW Cornell Road Portland
516 8th StreetLakeOswego
phone (503) 768.3115 (971) 226.7240 (503) 636.1345
website oes.edu oregon-hope.org oswegoplayschool.com
description OESoffersaninquiry-based education that prepares students for highereducationandlifelonglearningandtocultivatetheirpowerforgood.
OHCSisanORstateandIRSrecognizedpublicnonprofit,providingSat-urday Chinese classes and Mandarin Kids, an early childhoodprogram.
Cooperative preschool. Learningthroughplaydevelops social skills andproblemsolving.Daily opportunities for art, literacy, science and dramatic play.
open house February 13, March 13, April 10, May 15 at 10am
February 2 10am-12pm
grade range/age range
PK-12thGrade PK-12thGrade 20monthsthrough5years
full-day kindy Yes Yes No
Max enrollMent 200 18
student teacher ratio
7:1 7:1 4:1
before/after school care
Yes Yes No
religious affiliation
IndependentEpiscopal None None
tuition range $13,710- $25,340 annually $299-$899 monthly $75 - $150 monthly
financial aid Yes No No
teaching Method
Chinese Mandarin Immersion
Play-basedcurriculum
speciality prograM
Specialist teachers in Music, Art, Science, PE,Technology,andSpanish.
Music, Art, Go, Dance. N/A
school open house guide
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portland language arts
scuola italiana di portland
sMall friends school
st. andrew learning center
10180 NW Brady Lane Portland
POBox6507Portland
7475SWOlesonRoadPortland
12405 SW Butner Road, Beaverton
(971) 506.8838 (971) 270.0470 (503) 388.2266 (503) 646.0629
portlandlanguagearts.com
scuola.us smallfriendsschool.com standrewlutheran.com
Help children to become proficient in 2+languages,developself-confidence, respect for others and their opinions and a passion forlife-longlearning.
Authentic, full immersion Italianlanguageandculture lessons for children 18 months and older at multiple Portlandmetroarealocations.
At Small Friends, children explore, create, observe, experiment and collaborate to construct a deeper understandingoftheirworld.
Weseektoworkwithfamilies to instill a love oflearning,andteachrespect for the Earth and others.
February 16, 10am-12pm March 9, 10am-12pm
May & September, 10am to 12pm
PK:February7,7pm;Kindergarten:March7, 7pm
February5,6:30pm& by appointment afterward
2-5 years old, 5-12 years old afternoon Chinese
18 months and older Ages3-6yearsold 3-5 years
Yes No No No
12 PK:18,K:16 40
4:1 4:1,Preschool6:1,6+years
Preschool:4:1Kindergarten8:1
10:1orless
Yes Yes No Yes
None None Lutheran, open to all traditions
$395-$995 monthly $10-$13 hourly $150-$400 monthly $250-$985 monthly
No No No Yes
Collaboration ReggioEmilia,fullimmersion
Play-based,developmentally appropriate curriculum
Chinese immersion, Spanish enrichment, MusicTogether.
ReggioEmiliaimmersionpreschool, after-school languageimmersion&more.
Earth care/environmental discovery, music, and spirituality.
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sweet peas kidzone
the portland Montessori school
trilliuM charter school
address 15320 NW Central Drive,D-12,Portland
4911 NE Couch StreetPortland
5420NInterstateAvenuePortland
phone (503) 533.5252 (503) 688.2992 (503) 285.3833
website sweetpeaskidzone.com
portlandmontessori.org
trilliumcharterschool.org
description Ourgoalistocreatea safe foundation, wherelearningisfun,imaginationflows,andcreativityisencouraged.
ThePortlandMontessori School has a proud tradition of educatingchildrenforlife. We are committed tohelpingchildrendevelopalifelongloveoflearning.
Academicallyrigorouscon-structivistlearningenviron-mentthatengageseachstudent’suniquespiritandintellect, develops creative, criticalthinkingskills,andcultivates compassionate, active citizens.
open house February 5, 6-8pmFebruary 9, 12pm-2pm
February21,6:30-8pm
grade range/age range
3-6yearsoldPK,Kindergarten
Early Childhood (2.5-6) through5thGrade
PreschoolandK-12th Grade
full-day kindy Yes Yes Yes
Max enrollMent 45 20 per classroom 360
student teacher ratio
7:1 10:1
before/after school care
Yes Yes Yes
religious affiliation
No None None
tuition range $200-$900 monthly $6,090-$8,735 annually PKtuitiononly
financial aid Yes Yes No
teaching Method
WholeChildLearning Montessori Democratic/Constructivist
speciality prograM
IndoorPlayground,Rock Wall, Music, Art, and2ndLanguageOffered,LibraryVisits,FieldTripsandmore.
Music, sports, Soccer Shots,language,movement,cooking,amongothers.
school open house guide
tucker-Maxon school
Village hoMe education resource center
we Village yu Miao chinese iMMersion preschool
2860SEHolgateBoulevard,Portland
BeavertonandNEPDX 424NW11thAve,PDX1295NEOrencoStationParkway,Hillsboro
5239 SE Woodstock Boulevard,Portland
(503) 235.6551 (503) 597.9100 Pearl:(503)935.5590Orenco:(503)640.7529
(503) 775.3767
tuckermaxon.org villagehome.org wevillage.com/program/preschool
ahscpdx.org
Nationallyrecognizedprivateschoolwheredeafandhearingchildrenaretalking,learning,andachievingexcellencetogether.
More than 200 classes perweek(preschool–HS) in a family-friendly environmentdesignedto enhance the intrinsic motivation to learn.
Whole-child approach, focusingonacademic,social, and adaptive skills kids need to thrive in kindergarten.Pottytrain-ingNOTrequired.
Students embrace multiculturalism by learningtheMandarinlanguage,andChinesecultures/customs. We enablegrowththroughanintegratedprogram.
February28,4-5:30pmApril18,4-5:30pm
Feb 25 (Beaverton) and Feb27(NEPDX)
Pearl:M/W/F9am-1pm,callforappt.Orenco:February1,9:30-11:30am,March 5, Apr 9, 6pm
February 23,10am-12pm
PK-5thGrade Preschool-HighSchool Ages2.5-6 Ages3-5
Yes No No No
PK:14,K-5:18 Approx. 500 Pearl:10;Orenco:20 64
7:1 10:1 Pearl:10:1Orenco:8:1
6:1orbetter
Yes No Yes Yes
No None No None
TBA Startat$65for10weeks $438 monthly $361-$1,079 monthly
No Yes Yes No
Creative Curriculum Eclectic Montessori style LanguageImmersion
Language-richenvi-ronment, critical think-ing,Art,Choir,P.E.andmore. Aftercare options available.
Art,DramaPerformanceForeignLanguage,Math,Science,PE,LanguageArts,Tutoring.
Weareuniqueasourclasses are small and intimatewhichallowsthe teacher to develop a programspecifictotheclass size and children attending.
Mandarin Chinese lan-guageimmersion,andChinese cultures/cus-toms inclusive of dance, martial arts, poetry, art, calligraphy,literature,music,andsong.
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Agoodtherapeuticmassageismorethanjustaboutrelaxation,Emerysaysit’sawaytorejuvenateyourbodyfromthewearandtearofpickinguptoysandsleepingawkwardlyaslittlecuddlemonstersinvadeyourbedeachnight.“Massagehasbeenfound to help alleviate stress, depression, anxiety, headaches, muscle tension, insomniaandmore,”saysEmery,whoalsooffersprenatalmassage.“Therearecumulativeeffects,themoreyougiveyourbodytheattentionitneeds,themorelong-term benefits you’ll reap.”
And a happy mommy makes a happy home,right?Ratesstartat$60fora60-minutemassage;otherservicesincludeparaffinwaxtreatmentforhandsandfeet and heat treatment for problem areas. House calls available also available. Forspecials,giftcards,ortoscheduleamassageparty,visit facebook.com/mamaneedsmassage or contact marissalani@gmail.com.
Hard-workingdads,wedidn’tforgetaboutyou. Valentine’s Day means you deserve someman-pamperingandyourgalwillloveit.TheModernMan,withlocationsonAlbertaandHawthorne,caterstoguyswithcustomhaircutsandshaveslikeyourgrandpausedtoget.Packagesstartat$53fora“LadyKiller”moderncut,whichincludesashampooandscalpmassage,
straight-razorshaveandneckshave.Eachservicecomeswithacomplimentarywhiskey,scotch,beer,coffee,espresso,rootbeer,orbottledwaterandacigarorcigarette.WithTheWhiskeyRoomjustupstairsattheAlbertalocation,guyswillthink they’ve landed in man-heaven. themodernmanpdx.com
Formomsanddadswhowanttoindulgein some deluxe treatment side by side, acouples’massageorfacialsareblissfuloptions.ZamaMassageincitesromancewithcocoabutterandtruffles,atwo-hourcouples’massageclass,datenightandmore.AquaTerraMassageusesfineoils,silklinensandaromatherapy.Packagesstart at $140 to $180. zamamassage.com, aquaterrapdx.com
For holistic spa services and manis, pedisand facials, couples can head on over toDragonTreeDayspatoindulgefromheadto toe. Check out the Chocolate Mud Feetfoot treatment for a decadent start to yourValentine’s Day, thedragontree.com. Forpregnantvalentines,tryZenanaspaforaprenatalmassagetosoothebackachesandlegcrampsorafullbodysugarscrubforadivineexperience.Thesefolkswilltakespecialcareofmamaandbabyinarelaxingenvironment. Visit zenanaspa.com for rates and a full menu of services. And for those couplesonatightbudgetwhoneedsomepampering,trytheAvedaInstitutewherestudentsgivetheloveandfacialsstartat$25, avedapdx.com.
Jen Anderson lives to treat herself. She is a local education and youth issues reporter, and is the mamatotwoboys.
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PerformancesFeb 2action adventure theater - playback theater’s live children’s showAspecially-pricedshowjustforchildren!PlaybackTheaterinvitesgueststosharepersonal experiences, then performs thestorieswithactingandmusic.$5-20,6-7:30pm.playbacktheaterpdx.com
Feb 2-3, 9-10, 16-18, 23-24northwest children’s theater – seussical Amusicaladventurefeaturingfavoritecharacters from Dr. Seuss. $18-$22, 12-4pm.nwcts.org
Feb 2-3, 9-10, 16-17oregon children’s theatre – the lion, the witch, and the wardrobeC.S.Lewis’sfantasticaladventureintoasnowyworld,wherefourordinarychildrenbecome heroes. $18-30, Sat 2pm & 5pm, Sun 2pm.No5pmshowonFeb9or16.octc.org
Feb 8-10, 16-17tears of Joy theatre - anansi the spiderWestAfricanfolktalesbroughttolifewithpuppetry. Come on Sat or Sun for free crafts 30minbeforecurtain!$17-21,Fri7:30pm,Sat11am & 1pm, Sun 1pm & 3pm.tojt.org
Lunar new Year eventsFeb 2, 10, 13, 17Multnomah county library - lunar new year celebrationDancing,treats,games,andcraftsinhonorofthenewyear.Feb2GregoryHeights1-3pm,Feb10Woodstock3-4:30pm,Feb13Holgate6-7:30pm,Feb17 Midland 2-4pm. Free, first come first served. multcolib.org
Feb 2, 9, 13, 15Multnomah county library - red fans for lunar new yearDecoratefestiveredaccordianfanswithstampsandglitter.Feb2Kenton3-4pm,Feb9Troutdale11am-12pm,Feb13Holgate6-7:30pm,Feb15Midland12:30-1:30pm.Free,firstcomefirstserved.multcolib.org
Feb 9oregon convention center - chinese new year cultural fair 2013: year of the snakeLion dance and other performances, delicious Chinese food, kids’ activities, artshow,andmore.$8-15,kids0-6free,10am-5pm(artshow7pmportlandchinesetimes.com/event_cny.php
Feb 10-24lan su chinese garden - chinese new year
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Twoweeksofnewyearthemedactivities,includingdailyliondanceperformances,Chinesecalligraphydemonstrations,lanterndisplays,andmoretoringintheYearoftheSnake. $7-28, kids 0-5 free, 10am-5pm.lansugarden.org
Feb 22-24lan su chinese garden - chinese new year lantern ViewingAveryspecialeventfeaturinghundredsofhangingandfloatinglanternsalloverthelushgardens.WithlionandChinesedanceperformancesnightly.$15-40,grouppackagesavailable,6:30-8:30pm.lansugarden.org
BLack HistorY montH eventsAll Feboregon historical society - all aboard: railroading and portland’s black communityThisexhibitfocusesonthestoriesofAfricanAmericanrailroadworkersinPortlandin the 1800s to the 1940s. $5-11, free for Multnomah County residents and kids 0-5, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12-5pm. ohs.org
Feb 15-242013 u.s. bank portland Jazz festival10th anniversary event of this vibrant music festivalthathashistoricallyrecognized
Black History Month in its education and outreach,featuringbothinternationallyrecognizedandlocaljazzmusicians.Concertsatvariousvenues,checkwebsitefor times. $15-58. pdxjazz.com
eventsFeb 1 & 2buckman art show & sellA benefit for Buckman Arts Focus Elementary. Live music, arts & crafts, food carts, photobooth, kid activity center and more. Feb 1st 5-9pm, $5. Feb 2nd 10am-5pm, $2. Kids 4 and under free.buckmanelementary.org/artsale
Feb 2northwest library - Japanese doll festivalLearntomakeorigamidollsorcandleholders in honor of Hinamatsuri, the Japanese Doll Festival. Free, 2-4pm.multcolib.org
Feb 2shining star waldorf school - 3rd annual candlemas: festival of the beesCelebratethesebuzzingwonderswithbeeswaxcandlemakingandothercrafts,honeyandotheryummies,beekeepingworkshops,andmore.AllproceedsbenefitShiningStarWaldorfSchool.$5-10suggesteddonation,10am-2pm.shiningstarschool.com
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Feb 3 & 17pink feather restaurant and lodge - kids karaoke9-year-old karaoke star, Emma Rose, emceesafamily-friendlysingingevent!Kids menu and happy hour prices available. Free, 1-4pm. pink-feather.com
Feb 6world forestry center discovery Museum - wondrous wednesdaysExploretheworldoftreesforjust$3thefirst Wednesday of the month. $3, 10am-5pm. worldforestry.org
Feb 7 & 9Multnomah county library - Valentine funCrafty and love-y fun for the kiddos and theirspecialones.Free!Feb7Belmont3:15-4:45pm,Feb9Sellwood12-2pm,Hollywood1-3pm,Central2-3:30pm.multcolib.org
Feb 9sunnyside library - elephant and piggie partyCome dressed in your favorite party clothes and celebrate Mo Willems’ beloved characters,ElephantandPiggie.Free,10:30-11:30am.multcolib.org
Feb 9zimmerman community center - festa di carnevaleScuolaItalianahostsitsannualcostumepartyforkids!Costumecontest,clownentertainment, and more. 3-6pm.scuola.us
Calendar cont’dFeb 12beaverton city library - lovey babies kids dance partyCelebrateValentine’sDaywithcard-makinganddancing.Kids0-6andtheirfamilieswelcome,10:30-11:30am.beavertonlibrary.org
Feb 12oregon zoo - second tuesdayVisitthezooforjust$4!Kids0-3free,10am-4pm. oregonzoo.org
Feb 12 & 13lake oswego library - Make Valentine animalsCreateanimalscompletelyoutofhearts!Registrationrequired,call503-697-6580.Free,11-11:30am.ci.oswego.or.us/library
Feb 14out of this world pizza & play - family Valentine’s partyPizza,drinks,desserts,andaDJ-eddancepartyforthewholefamily.Bingoandgiveawaysroundoutaneveningof Valentine’s fun. $7-10, kids 0-1 free, 6-9pm. outofthisworld.net
Feb 14portland spirit - Valentine’s day dinner cruiseTreatyourtruelovetoanelegant4-course dinner on the Willamette, completewithachampagneorsparklingcidertoast.$99,7-9:30pm(boarding6:30pm).portlandspirit.com
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Feb 15hillsboro library - friday family flicksMunchonfreepopcornandwatchParaNormanonthelibrary’sbigscreen.Seatingislimitedto100peoplesogetthereearlyforapremiumspot.Free,6:30-8pm. wccls.org/libraries/hillsboro
Feb 16st. Johns library - papagayoAbilingual,SpanishandEnglishpuppetperformancefeaturingPapagayotheparrotandtheMoonDog,courtesyofTearsofJoyTheatre.Free,11-11:30am.multcolib.org
Feb 16 southwest community center - daddy daughter nightThethemeis50’sSockHopforthisnightofdinner,dancing,andfun.Kids4-12yearsold, admission includes dinner and sundae dessert. $18, 6-8pm.southwestcommunitycenterwordpress.com
Feb 19hillsdale library - the remarkable snowflakeAmusicalshowfromPenny’sPuppetProductionstellsthestoryofCrystalthesnowflake.Arrive30mininadvanceforfreetickets.4-4:45pm.multcolib.org
Feb 20beaverton city library - Messy art for little kidsThenamesaysitall!Letyourlittleonegetblissfullymessywithpaint,Play-Doh,andothermedia.Ages2-7.Free,4-5:30pm.beavertonlibrary.org
Calendar cont’d Feb 23Mississippi pizza - the alphabeticiansPizza,drinks,andkindierock.Maybeevensomedancing!$10/family,4pm.thealphabeticians.com
Feb 24central library - the 90-second newbery film festivalViewacollectionofvideoscompressingstoriesofvariousNewberyaward-winningbooksinto90secondsoffilmorless. Hosted by author James Kennedy. Free,12:30-2pm&3-4:30pm.multcolib.org
Feb 26nature park interpretive center - nature kids preschool preview: squirrels scamperGive your kidlet a sneak peek of Nature Kidspreschoolwithgames,crafts,andshorthikes.Thismonthisallaboutsquirrels!$14,pre-registrationrequired,1-3pm. thprd.org/nature/programs/naturekids.cfm
Feb 28belmont library - it’s raining cats and dogs!MakealovelyumbrellamobilewithartistAnya Hankin, then take it home and put itondisplay.Free,3:30-4:30pm.multcolib.org
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IngredientsMakes about 40 dumplings. Peanuts have also been used in place of dates; try almonds for kids who have peanut allergies.
½lbgroundpork¼lbcabbageorbokchoy,finelychopped2clovesgarlic,minced¼ cup soy sauce¼cupvegetableoil¼ tsp sesame oil1egg,beaten1 tsp salt½ tsp black pepper1pkgdumplingskins(circular)bowloflukewarmwater1smallcoin(dimesorpenniesworkbest),preferablynewfromthebank!1 date
You can usually find dumpling skins (some-times called gyoza wrappers) in the produce section of your local grocery store. If not, try an Asian food store, where they may be frozen.
Directions1.Combineallingredients(exceptdumplingskinsandwater)inalargebowluntilcompletely mixed.
2.Ifyourdumplingskinsarefrozen,wraptheminadamptowelandmicrowavefor30seconds.Keepcoveredwhilewrappingsotheydon’t dry out.
Making Dumplingsfor Lunar New YearBY KAREL CHAN
Karel Chan handles client services and addesignforNWKids.Shelovescoffee,cooking,knitting,andskinnyjeans.Formoreofherrecipes,visithercookingblogatfreestylekitchenexperiments.wordpress.com
Growing up in a Taiwanese-american household, boiled dumplings were a favorite staple food. My brothers and i loved helping our mom make the filling and wrap the dumplings, and felt a sense of pride that we’d had a hand in creating a family meal. dumplings are traditionally eaten during lunar new year celebrations because they are shaped like little purses, a symbol of good fortune for the coming year. When wrapping new year dumplings, families hide a coin in one dumpling and a date in another. after the dumplings are cooked and served, the person who gets the coin in his or her dumpling is said to receive wealth in the new year, and the person who gets the date is said to be blessed with a new child in his or her family.
3.Wrapdumplings:Place1dumplingskininyourpalmand•putabout½Tbspoffillinginthemiddle.Dipafingerinthewaterandtraceacircle•aroundtheouteredgeofthedumplingskin.Nottoowet!Foldtheskininhalfaroundthefillingand•pinchtheedgestocreateaseal.Crimptheedgestocreateapurse-like•shape (see photo). Repeat until you’ve used all the skins or all •thefilling.Don’tforgettohidethecoininone•dumplingandthedateinanother!
4.Fillalargestockpothalfwaywithwaterandbringtoaboil.
5.Putdumplingsinboilingwater(about15-20atatime).Bringtoboilagain,thenpour½cupcoldwaterin.Repeat.
6.Uponthirdboil,ifdumplingsarefloating,they’redone!
7.Servewithsoysaucefordipping.
Whileyourfamilyeatstheirdumplings,encourageyourkidstocuttheirsinhalfbeforetakingabite,sotheycanfindthetreasuressafely.Enjoy!
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Making Dumplingsfor Lunar New Year
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