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Mappy New Year!
Oh, yes, we at ParentMap are psyched about 2009, and bringing ever-cooler events and deals to Portland-area parents!
Have a safe and happy New Year!
Here's our full events calendar for Portland, Vancouver and beyond.
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Polar expression
What’s white and fuzzy and swims in freezing water? You guessed it: my brother-in-law! Also, super-cool local weather Melvins Mark Nelson, Dave Salesky and Bruce Sussman. They’ll be taking a dip in the zoo's polar bear pool. Join them! You'll get instant brrrrr-agging rights, and you'll be raising money for polar bears in the wild. There's a fee to participate -- call 503-226-1561 for info. But watching the craziness is free, like crazy should be! All ages. Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Thursday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m.
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Musical shares
Sidle up to a saxophone, or canoodle with a clarinet! An Oregon Symphony musician visits the library every Saturday to introduce kids to his or her instrument. These interactive story times feature books, music, instruments and musical crafts. Space is limited; pick up your free tickets 30 minutes before each program. Hillsdale Library, 1525 S.W. Sunset Blvd., Portland. All ages. Jan. 3-24: Saturdays, 11 a.m.-noon. |
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Trickster tale
That crazy Raven! Check out his antics in a puppet show based on the Native American story Raven Steals the Sun, and you’ll learn how the trickster brought light and warmth into a cold, dark world. Presented by Emily Alexander of Tears of Joy Theatre. Pick up your free tickets 30 minutes prior to the performance. All ages. Portland Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave., Portland. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m. |
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Backlit pig alert!
Ah, the spectacular sight of thousands of lights dancing off the warty pigs and sloths! Come and explore the Oregon Zoo and its dazzling holiday light display (over a million lights!). There's a lighted zoo train and music, too. $5.50-$10, ages 2 and under free. All ages. Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. This event has been extended through Jan. 4! Sundays-Thursdays 5-8 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays 5-8:30 p.m.
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Hoo, doggies!
Are you crazy about canines? Then you must trot down to see Wolf to Woof: The Story of Dogs - an interactive look at all things doggy. How do dogs communicate? Where do they get all of that slobber? It’s all here! On Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 3-4, Paws to Freedom will be on hand between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with coloring sheets, information and handouts. Free with admission: $5-$8, ages 2 and under free. All ages. Discovery Museum, 4033 S.W.Canyon Road (in Washington Park), Portland. Daily through Jan. 4: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Peachy keener
That’s Johnny Keener to you! The fave local musician treats the family to an acoustic guitar sing-along with songs from his new children's CD, “Long John” (he shoulda gone with my title!). Free with admission: $7-$8, under 1 free. All ages. Portland Children's Museum, 4015 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m. and noon.
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Alien concept
Eddie Murphy looks like a man, but he’s really a spaceship carrying tiny little aliens on a mission to Earth. We have copies of Meet Dave on DVD to give away! To enter, email us your mailing address – and put “meet dave” in the subject line.
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Can't buy our love! Your Passport team never sells their
good reviews or recommendations. Each event on this page is judged 100 percent on its fun factor, and is not a paid
advertisement! Our opinions aren't for sale,
and we think that matters.
Find more great events at www.parentmap.com. To submit an event, fill out our online form. |
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