
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Highlights include 'Creative Club', which will showcase an artist or creative idea each week and a trip to the art gallery, 'Open Studio' for unstructured creative time for all ages (art supplies provided - you bring the ideas) and more. Pick up details & dates at the Hood River County Library Children's Desk. We also have info on
Parkdale Library Happenings.
Maryhill Museum, WAAAM Museum and communities throughout the Gorge are planning celebrations. Check out details on our
events calendar.
Plant a garden, prepare wool from sheep, try a treadle sewing machine & more at the Ft. Dalles Museum on 500 W.
15th & Garrison Streets in The Dalles. Throughout the spring and summer, this series is for families and individuals of all ages. Activities will take place from 11am to 3pm on scheduled days from May through September. See our
events page for the next event.
We know parenting is a 24-hour a day, 7 day a week job. This newsletter offers a collection of ideas, stories and tips designed to help you learn what to expect-and how to handle the unexpected. It's an excellent resource from the
Klickitat/Skamania County Community Network.
Check out parenting resources, classes, events, support groups and more, brought to you by New Parent Services.
Also see the
Strengthing Families Flier for details on this great opportunity for parents and youth 9-14 years old.
Want to expose your 0-5 year old to some great local music?? Check out the fun music series at Wonderworks Museum.
The Hood River County Library announces
that the Association of Library Services to Children has created a guide to parents
for their child’s
online use. See their
recommended
websites for kids.
This grassroots museum for Children is offering excellent children's
programs and entertainment throughout the year.
New Parent Services has a list of local playgroups and parenting
support groups.
The partnership between Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital and Hood River County School District has been named as the recipient of the 2009 Outstanding Community/School Partnership Award.
At
Ft. Dalles Museum in the Dalles, the 4th Sunday of each Month, enjoy live music on the Shady Museum Grounds through the summer.
Stop by the library and pick up a reading log. Earn prizes for every 5 hours of reading.
See our list of special events...
Scholastic has a family friendly website with loads of resources for
parents. If you're looking for some literacy based ideas, then check
out this link.
Tumbleweed specializes in creating unique, family stories through their style of organic photography.
Great educational opportunities abound for parents of children ranging in age from toddlerhood to teens in current Wasco County Parenting classes!
Here are a few excellent places to check for information or to call when
you, a parent or a teenager you know needs some quick support and help.
Parent Trust for Washington
Children.
Parent Trust Family Help Line: 1-800-932-HOPE (4673) - Toll-free in
Washington State.
Washington State Teenline:1-800-562-1240
Parents of Multiples
Gorge Parents of Multiples s a support group for parents of multiple birth children
currently holding meetings the second Monday of every month. Call Please contact
Gayle Huwe at 541-399-2719 if you are interested in attending.