
Friday, September 03, 2010
The Skamania County Parent Network newsletter has great ideas for
keeping those brains learning in June, July and August, plus details on Kids' Fishing Day, The Mt. Adams Country Family Bike Ride
great summer recipes and more.
The latest summer and fall updates to this great resource include parenting classes, tips, playgroups,, support groups & more. Produced by New Parent Services of Hood River County.
Tis the season for County Fairs - check our
events page for details and links to the Hood River, Wasco, Klickitat and Skamania County Fairs in July and August.
Gorge Grown Food Network is a citizens' and farmers' initiative working to build a regional food system in the Columbia River Gorge.
Got a reluctant reader in your house? Keep him reading all summer long with our great book list suggestions and stop the summer slide! These titles will encourage your kids to love reading, while sharpening their language skills all summer long.
Summer Learning Series from Search Institute and Target
School's (almost) out - and while your kids are ready to play, you know
they'll perform better next fall if their minds stay active this summer. You
can turn parks, gardens and playgrounds into learning adventures with these
easy ideas from Target and Search Institute. Check back each week for fun
new tips.
Are you looking for an exciting and different activity for your family right here in The Dalles? Wonderworks Children’s Museum of the Gorge has an indoor Putt Putt mini-golf course at 206 Madison Street, downtown The Dalles, next door to Taco del Mar. The Putt Putt course will help Wonderworks raise money to refurbish their new building while providing a safe place for the whole family to have fun during the winter months.
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.
A team of physicians providing top quality orthopedic and sports medicine care brings new advanced specialty medical services to Providence Hood River. Read more on the
Family Health Page.
Volunteer Story Time on Hood River County Library Lawn
Heather Clemons-Porter, former Hood River County Children's Librarian
is offering a volunteer story time on the Library Lawn every Wednesday at 11am this summer, becuase the kids didn't vote "no".
August 21 & 22 on the park like grounds at Maryhill Museum, see 60 artists displaying and selling art, live music, food, hands on art for families and a free evening performance of Shakespears "Comedy of Errors"
It's in full swing each Saturday across from Full Sail Brewery.
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Hood River County Library Children's Librarian Heather Clemons-Porter recommends this great article on
building the foundation for language learning early.
Jayne Guidinger of the Hood River County Library recommends this great online resource from Scholastic.
The Mid-Columbia Child & Family Center (MCCFC) has been providing education, treatment and assistance to children with emotional problems and their families for almost 30 years.
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