Friday, September 03, 2010

How to Make the Most of Summer!

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.

Updated Family Activity Guide for Hood River County

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.

County Fairs

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 Farmers Market Thursdays at the Hood River Middle School

Gorge Grown Food Network is a citizens' and farmers' initiative working to build a regional food system in the Columbia River Gorge.

Summer Reading Challenge

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

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.

Indoor Putt Putt Golf Course!

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.

Recommended Websites for Kids

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.

Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital announces new Orthopedic Center

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". 

Marhill Museum Art Festival

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"

Hood River Saturday Market

It's in full swing each Saturday across from Full Sail Brewery.

Chatting with Kids about Being Online

Thispublication was put together by OnGuardOnline.gov which provides “practical tips from the federal government and the technology community to help you guard against internet fraud, secure your computers, and protect your privacy.

Preschool is the 'Perfect Storm' for language learning

Hood River County Library Children's Librarian Heather Clemons-Porter recommends this great article on building the foundation for language learning early.

10 Questions to Ask Your Child About His/Her Day at School

Jayne Guidinger of the Hood River County Library recommends this great online resource from Scholastic.

The Mid Columbia Child & Family Center

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.

Good Parenting Support

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