Kids & Families

Library Book Bash - February

Monday, February 18th, 2008

The library will be holding the monthly After-School Book Bash on Thursday, February 21, from 4:00 to 5:30 pm in the Oak Room. There will be games, crafts, food, and other activities related to the Spiderwick Chronicle books by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. Haven’t read them yet? Don’t worry! We’ll have copies for you to check out.

Next up: Inkheart on March 20.

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Parent Education Night Tuesday Feb 26

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

Understanding and Ending Power Struggles with Kindness, Firmness, and Consistency

Boones Ferry Primary Library 5:00-6:00 Presentation, 6:00-7:00 Group Discussion

Join counselor, Katie Flaker, for an evening of understanding how power struggles happen and how to avoid them. You will learn how to build more closeness and trust in your relationship where there is no fear of blame, shame, or pain. Strategies and tips will be given for specific ways to set yourself (and your child!) up for success and teamwork. We will discuss how to set up a meeting to collaborate ideas of expectations of behavior and the relevant consequences if expectations aren’t met. Also, through teaching that responses are
“choices” will help frame power and control over emotions for both you and your child. Learn that through kindness, firmness, and consistency your relationship will flourish.

Please RSVP to Katie Flaker 503.673.7309

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Parents - learn to end power struggles at BFPS Parent Night

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

You’re invited to a Parent Education Night Tuesday, February 26 held in the Boones Ferry Primary library.
5:00-6:00 Presentation
6:00-7:00 Group Discussion

Topic: Understanding and Ending Power Struggles with Kindness, Firmness, and Consistency

Join BFPS counselor, Katie Flaker, for an evening understanding how power struggles happen and how to avoid them. You will learn how to build more closeness and trust in your relationship where there is no fear of blame, shame, or pain. Strategies and tips will be given for specific ways to set yourself (and your child!) up for success and teamwork. We will discuss how to set up a meeting to collaborate ideas of expectations of behavior and the relevant consequences if expectations aren’t met. Also, through teaching that responses are “choices,” will help frame power and control over emotions for both you and your child. Learn that through kindness, firmness, and consistency your relationship will flourish.
Looking forward to seeing you! Please RSVP to Katie Flaker 503.673.7309

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District Chess Tournament Saturday, Feb. 9

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

It’s that time again! Our eighteenth annual district chess tournament will be held at Stafford Primary School, Saturday, February 9, from 9 AM to approximately 2:30 PM. Preregistration and pre-pairing is going on to ensure the most equitable pairings for our first round. Fee is $25. Call Julie Lane, 503.673.7024 with questions.

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Cheer Clinic for Kids at WHS

Saturday, February 2nd, 2008

All students in grades K-8 are welcome to join in the Cheer Clinic on Saturday, February 9th, from 1-4 pm in the main gym at Wilsonville High School. You will have the opportunity to perform at half-time during the varsity basketball game on Friday, February 15. Cost is $25.00 which includes a t-shirt. Registration will begin at 12:30 and a parent showcase will be held at 3:45. Registration forms are in the information center in the lobby at Boones Ferry. If you have any questions, e-mail Valerie Scott at vjscott525@comcast.com or call at 503-925- 1550.

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Kids Bouncing Off the Wall? Check out Pump It Up!

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

When the weather gets as wet and cold as it has been here, sometimes kids and grown kids just don’t have enough opportunities to expend that extra energy.

Pump It Up! is available for you.  Below is the schedule they just sent me.  Check it out…. Read more.

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Teen Events at Library for February

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

The Wilsonville Public Library has events for teens coming up.  I was looking at that last one and wondering if I could pass myself off as a teen…….probably not. (Sigh.)

Choose Your Movie: Romantic Comedy
Friday, January 25
6:30 - 9:00 pm
Oak Room
Need a little romantic comedy to lighten up your mood? Join us for this fun new kind of movie night where you get to pick the movie you’ll be seeing. As always, we’ll have free snacks and after-hours checkout in the library.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meeting
Sunday, February 10
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Wilsonville Public Library
Join the TAB and help us plan fun teen events!

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate
Wednesday, February 13
4:00 - 5:30 pm
Oak Room
You don’t need to have a sweetheart to celebrate the joys of chocolate!
We’ll have games, crafts, and, of course, food. Yum!

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Building Stronger Families - Tonight

Thursday, January 24th, 2008

WHAT: Learn how to communicate with your entire family, how to build a stronger relationship with your
children and how to problem solve.
WHEN: January 24th, 2008 at 6:00-8:00 pm
WHERE: CAMP FIRE USA Mt.Hood Council  5427 S.E Glen Echo Ave., Gladstone, OR. 97027
HOW: To pre-register by phone and to reserve Child Care call Karla Elias, Parent Education Coordinator
(503) 656-2530 ext. 34
COST: FREE with Dinner Included

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Free Immunization Clinic for Kids

Monday, January 21st, 2008

FREE IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
Saturday, February 9th

It will be held at the following location:
PROVIDENCE MILWAUKIE
HEALING PLACE
10330 SE 32nd Avenue
MILWAUKIE, OR
TIME: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

If your child needs further immunizations before the February 20th exclusion date, you may want to take advantage of this free clinic.

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Play Games All Week Long at HobbyTownUSA

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Need something to do on these dreary winter days?  Hobbytown USA is hosting games and tournaments at the store located in the Target/Costco complex seven days a week.  Here is the schedule:

Sundays  Noon-2 PM Pokemon,  2PM - 4PM  Yu-gi-oh

Mondays 6 PM  Mech Warrior

Tuesdays 6PM  Axis Allies (A Ship War Game)

Wednesdays 6 PM  World of Wavercraft (Card Game)

Thursdays 6 PM  Halo Clix

Fridays 6PM  Magic

Check out Hobbytown’s wizkids listing  for the schedule of Pirates tournaments!

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