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Hi, Art
Head to the Multnomah Arts Center for a free, one-hour introduction to
the Art Adventures Art Safari class! Kids use media such as paint and
clay to create collage, sculptures and other projects that develop
their fine motor and creative thinking skills. Call to register: 503-823-2787. Free,
open to new students only. Ages 1 1/2-4. 7688 S.W. Capitol Hwy,
Portland. Thursday, Jan. 7, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Walkie talkie
Learn while you lope! First, enjoy a nature story time,
then take a short walk through the park with a park naturalist. This
week's theme: Wind! Free. Ages 3-6. Tryon Creek State Park, 11321 S.W.
Terwilliger Blvd., Portland. Friday, Jan. 8, 1-2 p.m.
Pitch in
Looking for a family friendly volunteer opportunity?
Head to Metro's Native Plant Center to harvest native bulbs, replant
seedlings, pot up native species, and do other activities related to
plant conservation. Gardening experience is not required, and gloves,
tools, water and a snack are provided. Register first: 503-797-1653. Free. All ages. 2661 S.W. Borland Road, West Linn. Saturday, Jan. 9 and Saturday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m.-1 -p.m.
Bee careful!
Kids of all school ages are invited to spell their brains out at the new Portland Youth Spelling Bee!
Kids will be divided into grade-level groups and have the chance to win
free pizza, drinks and T-shirts. Winners of each weekly event can
advance to the quarterly semi-finals (the grand champ will win a free
pizza party for his or her class). Other fun includes silly challenge
rounds, sound effects and theme days. Free. Grades 1-12. Mississippi
Pizza, 3552 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland. Saturday, Jan. 9, 1-3 p.m.
Get 'em, Tiger!
Celebrate the new year at the Portland Japanese Garden with light refreshments, calligraphy and traditional Japanese New Year's activities for the kids (sumi-e ink paintings and Year of the Tiger greeting cards). $5.25-$8. All ages. 611 S.W. Kingston Ave., Portland. Sunday, Jan. 10, noon-3 p.m.
Two buck duck
...and tiger and lemur...it's $2 day at the zoo! Spring hours are in effect -- gates close at 6 p.m., grounds are open until 7 p.m. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $2 (plus parking), under 3 free. All ages. Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
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