tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-152281972024-03-12T18:09:42.667-07:00MOPS of Dallas, OregonWelcome to MOPS in Dallas, Oregon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger165125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-11845634592104245242012-06-25T08:57:00.001-07:002012-06-25T08:57:47.166-07:00Summer Events<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%;">SUMMER EVENTS FOR THE
ENTIRE FAMILY! 2012</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Put together by MOPS of Dallas and Dallas Indoor Park, please
join and support us in the fall. Make
sure to bring your friends. See you in
September. Make sure to check the
websites. Dallas
indoorplaypark.blogspt.com and dallasmops.blogspot.com for more summer events
and information.</span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;">Ongoing Summer Events</span></u></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Libraries</u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 16pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></u></b></div>
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</span></span>Every Tuesday -AM Infant Story Time at <u>Dallas
Library</u> 11:15am</div>
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</span></span>Every Tuesday-Toddler story Time at <u>Monmouth
Library</u> 10:15am</div>
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</span></span>Every Tuesday at Saturday- Preschool Storytime
at <u>Salem Public Library</u>-- 10:30 am</div>
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</span></span>Every Tuesday Evening- Family Bedtime Storytime-
<u>Salem Public Library</u>- 7pm</div>
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</span></span>Every Wednesday-Preschool Story Time at <u>Monmouth
Library</u> 10:15am</div>
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</span></span>Every Wednesday and Friday- Laps it Storytime at
<u>Salem Public Library</u>, 10:15 am and 11am W, 10:30 am F</div>
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</span></span>Every Thursday-AM Preschool Story Time at <u>Dallas
Library </u>11:15am</div>
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</span></span>Every Friday- Family Story Time in <u>Independence</u>-
10:30am</div>
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</span></span>Summer Reading Activities through Dallas Library
(Wed, at 11:30 am) June
13- Reptile Man (Dallas City Park) June
20 -Rhys Thomas- Jugglemania (Dallas City Park) June
27- Crafts- (Dallas Civic Center) July
11- Amazing Science (Dallas City Park) July
25- Jason Ropp- Not a puppet show, an adventure (Dallas City Park)</div>
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</span></span>Cultural Passes (Dallas Public Libary) <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Free)- </b>Antique Powerland Museum,
Asahel Bush House Museum, The Aviation and Space Museum, A.C. Gilbert's
Village, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Polk County Museum, Willamette Heritage
Center at The Mill</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Farmers Markets</u></b></div>
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</span></span><u>Polk County Bounty Market</u>-Thursdays in
Front of Courthouse on Main St. in Dallas- May to Sept, 2pm-6pm</div>
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</span></span><u>Independence Farmers' Market</u>- Saturdays
at 302 Main St, Independence, April through November, 9 am to 1pm.</div>
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</span></span><u>Monmouth Farmers' Market</u>- Wednesdays at
Monmouth City park, across from City Hall, March through Dec, Noon to 6pm</div>
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</span></span><u>Polk County Farmers' Market</u>- Sundays at 280
Hwy 99W Rickreall, May through early November, 9am to 3pm</div>
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</span></span><u>Salem's Saturday Market</u>-Saturday's 9 am
to 3 pm, April through October, State parking lot at the corner of Summer and
Marion Streets NE</div>
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</span></span><u>Corvallis Farmers' Market</u>- Wednesday and Saturday, 9 am to 1pm, First
St. and Jackson Ave.</div>
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</span></span><u>McMinnville Farmers' Market</u>- Thursdays,
1:30pm-6pm, end of May to Oct, Cowls Street between 2nd and Third St.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Music</u></b></div>
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</span></span><u>Dallas Sounds of Summer</u>- Thursdays, July
through August, 6:30 to 8:30, Dallas
Rotary Performing Arts Stage at Main St. and Academy. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(FREE)</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Monmouth Music in the Park</u>- Wednesdays
July 6 to Aug 31st, 6:30 to 8:30pm, Main Street Park <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Free)</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Independence Music in the Park</u>- Fridays-7:30pm,
Riverview Park in Independence, July through August <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(Free)</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Movies</u></b></div>
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</span></span><u><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Regal Cinemas Family Film Festival</span></u><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">-
Lancaster Mall Stadium 11, Salem, see the following website for the schedule
and more information.</span><b><span style="color: #4e59a9; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">All
movies rated G or PG</span></b><b><span style="color: #4e59a9; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx?state=OR
for list of showings, movies show at 10 am on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">$1</b>.</span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 6/19-6/20
(10am) JOURNEY 2, KIT KITTREDGE: AMER GIRL 6/26-6/27 (10am) DOLPHIN TALE, HAPPY
FEET TWO 7/3-7/4
(10am) LEGEND OF THE GUARDIANS, YOGI BEAR </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 7/10-7/11
(10am) CATS & DOGS: REVENGE, HUGO </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 7/17-7/18
(10am) ADVENTURES OF TIN TIN, PUSS IN BOOTS </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 7/24-7/25
(10am) KUNG FU PANDA 2, RANGO </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 7/31-8/1
(10am) RIO, SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME 8/7-8/8
(10am) CHIMPANZEE, HOODWINKED TOO </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 8/14-8/15
(10am) ARTHUR CHRISTMAS, SMURFS </span></div>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> 8/21-8/22
(10am) ALVIN & CHIPMUNKS: SHIP,MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS </span></div>
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</span></span><u>Summer Movies</u>- <u>Salem Riverfront Park Amphitheater</u>, Select Saturday nights
at Dusk during the Summer, park at the carousel <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(FREE)</b></div>
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July
7- Ghostbusters</div>
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July
21- Mary Poppins</div>
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Aug
4- The Rookie</div>
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Aug
11- Hugo</div>
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Aug
25- Madagascar</div>
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</span></span><u>Independence Riverview Park Amphitheater</u>-
Thursdays 8:30 <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(FREE)</b>, Before the
movie a Comedian is on stage</div>
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July
12- Super 8 (PG-13)</div>
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July
19- Puss N Boots (PG)</div>
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July
26- Footloose (PG-13)</div>
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Aug
2- JJ Abrams Star Trek (PG)</div>
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Aug
9- Soul Surfer (PG)</div>
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Aug
16- Cars 2 (G)</div>
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Aug
23- Sherlock Holmes (PG-13)</div>
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Aug
30- Transformers (PG-13)</div>
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</span></span><u>Dallas Motor-Vu Drive-In</u>, $18 per vehicle
(up to 3 people), $5 per person (4 or more), 3 and under free, 315 SE Fir Villa
Dallas, OR, double features every night.
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</span></span><u>Cinnabarre</u>-Salem, OR- Center Street, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Kids eat free Mondays all day, $5 Ticket
Tuesdays</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Salem Public Library</u>- Friday Films in
Loucks Auditorium, 4pm, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FREE</b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Pools</u></b></div>
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</span></span><u>Dallas Aquatic Center</u>- 1005 SE LaCreole
Dr., Dallas, OR 97338- Discounted Parent and Tot swim time, access to all
pools. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Fridays from 10-1, Adults $4, Young Children $2, infants $1. Specifically designed for a quiet and
relaxing swim experience for young children ages 6 and under.</b> Visit their website for admission and free
swim schedule- http://www.ci.dallas.or.us/index.aspx?NID=83</div>
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</span></span><u>Independence YMCA Outdoor Pool</u>- 490 I
Street, Independence, OR, Down 5th street off main road in Independence. Check website for swim schedule http://miymca.net/</div>
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</span></span><u>Kroc Center Pool and Recreation Center</u>- 1865 Bill Frey Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97301, Pool
features a small slide for little ones, a water slide, water features and
fountains, river and more. Check website
for summer swim and activities schedules www.salemkroc.org</div>
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</span></span><u>Osborne Aquatic Center</u>- 1940 NW Highland
Dr, Corvallis, OR 97330, outdoor pools open in June, shallow leisure pool with
soft bottom, fun current and forced air
bubble benches, jet spray feature, water playground, waterslide and more. Also includes picnic area and separate lap
pool. Leisure pool is kept at 86 F. Adults $4.75, Youth (7-17) $3.75 and Child
(0-6) $2.00. Punch cards available. Family rates on Fri-Sun $6 +$2 per
person. Toddler Swim time 12-1 (M-F),
Open Swim (1-6 pm M,T, R, F), 1-7pm (W), and 1-5pm (S, Sun)</div>
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</span></span><u>Clackamas Water Park</u>- 7300 SE Harmony Rd,
Milwaukie, OR 97222 (503) 557-7873- Parent Preschool time is M,W, F 9 am to
10:30am, ages 6 and under. This pool has
several swimming pools, rock climbing wall, wave pool, lap pool, diving well, kiddy
Pool and fountains. see website for
hours and admission rates http://ncprd.com/aquatic-park</div>
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</span></span><u>McMinnville Aquatic Center</u>- 138 NW Park
Drive, McMinnville, OR 97128- see website for hours and admission rates http://www.ci.mcminnville.or.us/city/departments/aquatic-center/</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Parks</u></b></div>
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</span></span><u>Dallas City Park</u>- Take Ellendale west and
turn south onto Levens St, park entrance will be on the right in Dallas, has Frisbee
golf, picnic areas, fire pits, fishing, wading and swimming in the creek,
basketball courts, horseshoe and two playground areas, plus a Japanese garden.</div>
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</span></span><u>Mill Creek Park</u>- West on Highway 22, left
on Mill Creek Road, Picnic Tables, Fire Pits, Fishing. West on Highway 22, Left on Mill Creek Road</div>
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</span></span><u>Buell Park</u>- Great place for a picnic and
wading and swimming in the creek. Also
has trails and a playground. West on
Highway 22, Right on Mill Creek Road.</div>
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</span></span><u>Champoeg State Park</u>- All Summer Long-
Living History Events from 1:30 to 3:30pm, 1-3rd Saturday of the month,
July-August. This park also has a great
bike path and a part of Oregon's History.
8239 Champoeg Road NE, St. Paul, OR 97137 ($5 state park visitor fee)</div>
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</span></span><u>Willamette Mission State Park</u>- Just outside of Salem, lots of wonderful
trails, the Wheatland ferry is fun to watch, also lots of horse trails and bike
trails. A great place for a walk and
picnic. Wheatland Rd, 8 mi N. of Salem,
or take 1-5 exit 263 and follow the signs.
($5 dollar day use fee)</div>
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</span></span><u>Discovery Meadows</u> (McMinnville, OR). ,
1300 NW Cypress St., Large Park with rock climbing, water feature, picnicking,
large playground with rubber ground, etc.
Great overall park.</div>
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</span></span><u>Riverview Park</u>- Main St, Independence,
OR, Boat Ramp, amphitheatre, play ground, water fountain, and currently working
on adding hiking trails along the waterfront.</div>
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</span></span><u>Riverfront Park</u>- 200 Water St NE,
Downtown, Salem, OR- 23 acre park with play equipment, water feature, eco earth
globe, boat dock, walking and biking trails, river access, carousel, amphitheater
and picnic tables.</div>
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</span></span><u>Bush Pasture Park</u>-890 Mission St SE,
Salem, OR. - 90.5 acres public park and botanical garden, lots of open fields,
4 areas with play equipment (one includes a crooked house), and many trails for
jogging, walking/biking.</div>
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</span></span><u>Minto-Brown Island Park</u>- 2200 Minto
Island Road SE, Salem, OR- 898.9 acre natural park, with open and wooded areas
with many trails for walking. biking, rollerblading, etc. Also includes a great dog park so you can
even bring along the 4 legged family members.</div>
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</span></span><u>Avery Park</u>- (Corvallis, OR), from 99W
South, turn west onto Avery Ave, dead ends at park, 75.3 acres, playground
equipment, rose garden, compost demo, horse shoes, train engine, dinosaur bones
sculpture play area, fields, exercise park, bike/jogging path that leads into
bike path from downtown Corvallis to Philomath.</div>
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</span></span><u>Rigatta Grounds Park</u>- (Lincoln City,
OR)- Large Wood Castle playground
structure, picnic tables and view of Devil's Lake. Turn east off Highway 101 on 14th. Go 1/2 miles east, look for the park on the
south side of 14th. The park sneaks up
on you, so keep your eyes open.</div>
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</span></span><u>Baskett Slough Wildlife Refuge</u>- Many nice
walking trails and close by and wildlife viewing. Located just outside of Dallas on Hwy
22. visit for more information http://www.fws.gov/WillametteValley/baskett/recreation.html</div>
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</span></span><u>Yamhill County Parks Tangle Boxes</u>-<a href="http://www.tanglebox.org/index.php?pr=What_is_Tangleboxing.." target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts">http://www.tanglebox.org/index.php?pr=What_is_Tangleboxing..</span></a> -
Enjoy exploring Yamhill County Parks through a fun outdoor treasure hunt.</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u>Local
Museums </u></b></div>
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</span></span><u>Heritage Museum</u>, Independence, OR<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- Always free admission</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Hallie Ford Art Museum</u>, Salem, OR<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- Free Admission on Tuesdays</b>, Children
12 and under are free every day</div>
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</span></span><u>OMSI,</u> Portland, OR- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">$2.00 admission, 1st Sunday of every month</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Portland Children's Museum</u>, Portland, OR<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">-Free Admission 4-8 pm, 1st Friday of every
month</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Mission Mill Museum</u>, Salem, OR<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- Admission Free at Willamette Heritage
Center On Tuesdays</b>, access to grounds always free</div>
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</span></span><u>Jenson Artic Museum</u>, Monmouth, OR- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Donation only</b>- W-S 10am to 4</div>
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</span></span><u>Oregon Historical Society</u>, Portland, OR- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Every third Saturday, 2 children free with
paying adult</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Portland Museum of Art</u>, Portland, OR-<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Free Admission every day for ages 17 and
under, Free admission on 4th Friday of every month 4 to 8pm</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Washington County Museum</u>, Portland, OR-<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Free Admission every Monday, Free family
day every second Saturday of the month</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum with
Water Park</u>- 500 Northeast Captain
Michael King Smith Way on Highway 18, McMinnville, OR 97128 (503)-434-4006,
home of the famous Spruce Goose<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></div>
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</span></span><u>Tillamook Air Museum</u>-6030 Hangar Road
Tillamook, OR 97141, (503)-842-1130, lots of historical military planes to see.</div>
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</span></span><u>Antique Powerland Museum</u>-Brooks, OR 1/4
mile west off of Exit 263 on I-5, just north of Salem. Go west 2 blocks on Brooklake Rd and you will
see them on the north side of the road- a power equipment heritage site,
dedicated to preservation, restoration and demonstration of steam powered
equipment, farm machinery and implements.
open 9 am to 5 pm, Wed-Sunday. $5
dollar fee to enter the grounds, children 12 and under free. On Sundays from 11am04pm, the railroad is
open. There is also a truck museum and
vintage motorcycle museum on the grounds, open Sat and Sun. </div>
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</span></span><u>Willamina Museum of Local History</u>-188 NE
D. St, Willamina, OR, Hours Sat and Sunday 1-4 <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">(FREE)</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Polk County Museum</u>, Rickreall, OR just
off Hwy 99. Hrs: 1-5 M,W,F, S.
Admission Adult$3, Sr. $2, Student $1.
Enjoy exhibits about the Kalapuya tribe, agriculture, logging and 28
townsites. Lots of hands on things for
the kids to interact with. Also visit
the Brunk House (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FREE</b>), On Hwy 22
near Junct. w/ Hwy 51 Eola, Open T, 9 to Noon.</div>
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</span></span><u>Starlite Lanes</u>, Dallas, OR- <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sign up at https://freebowling.amf.com or
kidsbowlfree.com for free bowling for kids all summer long</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Keizer Volcanoes</u>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">check website for listing of family discounts and events,
http://salemkeizer.volcanoes.milb.com</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Oregon Zoo</u>, Portland, OR<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">- $4.00 admission, 2 and under free, every
2nd Tuesday of the month</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Scotty's Playhouse,</u> McMinnville OR-<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Always Free</b>, M-F 10am to 12, S
10-1. http://www.hillchurch.com/ministries/kids-0-5th-grade/scottys-playhouse</div>
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</span></span><u>A.C. Gilbert Discovery Village</u>, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Has
free days</b>, so keep your eyes out for them and other events at
www.acgilbert.org</div>
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</span></span><u>Oaks Amusement Park and Roller Rink</u>- 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202-
(503) 233-5777- Fun for the entire family, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">check
the website for a list of summer discount days www.oakspark.com</b></div>
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</span></span><u>Salem Riverfront Carousel</u>- 101 Front St NE, Salem, OR- $1.50 per ride,
check their website for events. http://www.wix.com/salemcarousel/salemcarousel#!</div>
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</span></span><u>Albany Carousel</u>- 503 First Avenue West, Albany, OR 97321,
although still in the works It is fun to see all the animals being created and
get a tour. Hours M-S, 10am to 4pm, W
until 9. A fun adventure, and while
there explore Albany's cute downtown.</div>
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</span></span><u>Sky High Sports</u>- 11131 SW Greenburg Rd,
Tigard, OR 97223- All trampoline floors and walls, all ages welcome, $10/hr to
jump.</div>
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</span></span><u>Wings of Wonder</u>- 5978 Willamette Ferry
St, Independence, OR 97351 (503) 838-0976- Hours W-S 11am to 4pm, Sunday 12-4
pm. Admission Adults $8.50, 4 to 12 yrs
old $6.00, Ages 3 and under free. Butterfly
exhibit hose, gift corner, landscaped grounds.
A unique interactive experience.
There is also a reptile room.
Visit www.wingsofwonder.us for more information.</div>
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</span></span><u>Tillamook Cheese Factory</u>-4175 Highway 101
North, Tillamook, OR 97141. Open all
year 8 am to 6pm, with extended hours until 8 pm in the summer. Enjoy a factory tour, cheese tasting, and a
yummy Tillamook ice cream cone. A great
stop on the way to the coast or a scenic drive.</div>
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</span></span><u>Oregon Gardens</u>- 879 West Main St, Silverton, OR 97381- Summer hours- 9 am to 6 pm. Admission $10 for
adults, $8 for ages 8-17 and 7 and under free.
Enjoy the beautiful gardens, walking trails, fountains and the
children's play area with its own hobbit hole.
There is also a gift store and cafe on site.</div>
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</span></span>June 2- Salem Carousel Birthday Celebration- Noon
to 4pm, free admission, $1 rides</div>
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</span></span>June 9-10 - Strawberry Festival- Berries, Brews
and BBQ's- U-pick strawberries, hayrides, obstacle course, hay slide, toddler
play area, animal barn and more, 9am to 6pm (Sat), 10 to 5pm (Sun), 17673
French Prairie Road, St. Paul, (503)
633-8445</div>
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</span></span>June 17- Silverton Hills Strawberry Festival,
Strawberry shortcake and all you can eat berries served from 11 am to 5pm,
French Toast and Sausage breakfast, served 8 am to 11, also music, arts and
crafts, plants and garden items for sale and vintage car cruise-in, Coolidge
McClaine Park, Silverton</div>
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</span></span>June 23-24, Kite Festival, Lincoln City, at D-River Wayside, 10am to 4pm, Theme Stars
and Stripes, kite making, kite parade and mass ascension. Very kid friendly
event.</div>
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</span></span>June 30-July 1- World Beat Festival, Salem OR,
Riverfront Park, 10 am to 11pm with Fire dances and light at Dusk (Sat), 10am
to 6pm, with Dragon Boat Races at 9am, (Sun)- Great cultural event with lots of
games, performances, demonstrations, activities and food for the entire family,
(<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FREE</b>, but a donation is highly
suggested)</div>
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</span></span>July 3-6, St. Paul Rodeo, 20025 4th St NE, St
Paul, Marion, Oregon 97137 (800) 237-5920, Tickets sales start June 1.</div>
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</span></span>July 4 -7 - 4th of July Independence Days
celebration-Western Days (Riverview Park), July 4th-Parade starts in Monmouth
and ends at Riverview Park in Independence- Childrens' Parade 11am, Fun
Run-11:30am, Main Parade-Noon, Fireworks on Evening of the 4th and 7th, cost
$1, ages 5 and under free</div>
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</span></span>July 12-15 Marion County Fair, Oregon State
Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE Salem, OR</div>
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</span></span>July 20-22, Salem Art Fair and Festival, Bush
Pasture Park, Salem OR, ($5/day, Ages 12 and under Free)</div>
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</span></span>July 20-22- Da Vinci Days, Corvallis, OR- Main
Gate at 11th and Madison, Tickets available at main gate and online or other
Corvallis locations. Some events free,
like the Kinetics Bike Races.</div>
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</span></span>July 26-29- Summerfest-Dallas, OR-Theme
"Wild Wild West", Parade is July 29 at 11am, and Art in the park is
on July 29. Come help support our MOPS
groups. If you would like to walk in the
parade contact Odessa at odessarau@hotmail.com for MOPS.</div>
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</span></span>July 27-29- Mint Festival and Frog Jump-
Jefferson, Parade 10am on the July 28, Church St. and Hwy 99E. Take the Talbot Road Exit off I-5, Held
between Jefferson Middle School and High School.</div>
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</span></span>July 28-29- The Great Oregon Steam-UP, at
Antique Powerland Museum, 7 am to 6pm ($10.00, Ages 12 and under free),
Machinery demos, models, blacksmithing, country music, early electricity
exhibit, children's activities, music food and more.</div>
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</span></span>July 29-31- The Bit and Brew of Salem, Located
at Riverfront Park in Salem, good food and music.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Aug 4-5- The Great Oregon Steam-UP, at Antique
Powerland Museum, 7 am to 6pm ($10.00, Ages 12 and under free), Machinery
demos, models, blacksmithing, country music, early electricity exhibit,
children's activities, music food and more.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Aug 9-12- Polk County Fair 12 am to 12 am,
Rickreall, on Hwy 99</div>
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</span></span>Aug 17-19- Loose Goose Balloon Festival, Hwy 18,
Evergreen Aviation Museum, McMinnville, OR 6 am to 6pm</div>
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</span></span>Aug 26- Car Show at the Oregon Gardens, Silverton,
OR, 10am to 4pm</div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";">
</span></span>Take your kids to U-pick farms. Visit
www.pickyourown.org/OR.htm to find a farm near you.</div>
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</span></span>Frisbee Golf- visit www.oregondiscgolf.com for
locations</div>
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</span></span>Visit parks with water features, there are some
really great ones in Wilsonville if you are willing to make the drive. It is well worth it though.</div>
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</span></span>Cultural Passes at your local library-Check and
see if your library has cultural passes to local attractions. a great way to experience things in your
community for free or at a discount.</div>
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</span></span>Camping, even if it is in your own backyard.</div>
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</span></span>Visit the coast for the day</div>
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</span></span>Websites to visit for activities</div>
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<a href="http://couponsforfun.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">couponsforfun.com</span></b></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> -
has coupons for several places in 19 states </span></div>
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<a href="http://regmovies.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">regmovies.com</span></b></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> -
Regal’s summer movie express. </span></div>
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<a href="http://kidsbowlfree.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">kidsbowlfree.com</span></b></span></a><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
- </span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">kids can bowl for free</span></div>
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<a href="http://lowesbuildandgrow.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">lowesbuildandgrow.com</span></b></span></a><b><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> – </span></b><span style="font-size: 10pt;">kids make a project and
get goggles and apron, free every other Saturday</span></div>
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<a href="http://stores.leg.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">stores.leg.com</span></b></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> – at
Lego stores, make and keep a small project</span></div>
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<a href="http://gutenberg.org/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">Gutenberg.org</span></b></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> –
download classic books to computer or laptop</span></div>
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<a href="http://bookshouldbefree.com/" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none;">Bookshouldbefree.com</span></b></span></a><span style="font-size: 10pt;">
– download audiobooks to computer or MP3 </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">101 Things To Do This Summer </span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">(some activities geared towards older children)<br />
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<b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> 1. Make YOUR OWN list--what do you want to do this
summer? </span></b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Go camping? Swim weekly? Learn to
ride a horse? Now share your list with your parents. Our list is great--but
your list might be even better!<br />
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<b> 2. Buy several pairs of inexpensive sunglasses (think Dollar Store)
and decorate them. </b></span><a href="http://www.bhg.com/crafts/kids/outdoor-projects/kids-summer-sunglasses/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.bhg.com/crafts/kids/outdoor-projects/kids-summer-sunglasses/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 3. </b></span><a href="http://www.watermelon.org/Carvings/Carvings-Entertainment.aspx" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Carve a watermelon</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">! Parental assistance may be necessary. There are certainly
some cute ideas here--your watermelon will be the topic of conversation at any
picnic!<br />
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<b> 4. Build a fort.</b> This can be in your living room--made out of
blankets, or in a tree with wood and braces. If actual construction is
involved, you will need an adult's supervision--and depending on where you
live, you might even need a building permit or approval from a Homeowner's
Association. But think how much fun it will be!<br />
<br />
<b> 5. Learn to play an instrument.</b> Many music teachers are reaching
out to homeschoolers on our Local Homeschooling pages, </span><a href="http://www.homeschool.com/supportgroups/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.homeschool.com/supportgroups/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. Piano, violin, guitar, voice and more! And yes--your voice
is a beautiful instrument!<br />
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<b> 6. Have a Silly String fight, a water balloon fight or a pillow
fight. </b>Have some raucous fun! Get permission first.<br />
<br />
<b> 7. Lie outside at night and watch the sky for shooting stars. </b>Find
out why shooting stars aren't really stars at all. </span><a href="http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/questions/question12.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/questions/question12.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 8. Read <i>The Little Prince</i>.</b> This is a phenomenal piece of
literature with multiple layers, and it's a short read. Discover why it has
been translated into more than 180 languages and why it has sold more than 80
million copies making it one of the best-selling books ever.<br />
<br />
<b> 9. Decorate your bike</b>... spruce it up... and ride with friends. </span><a href="http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/howtodecoratebikebicyclescraftskids.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/howtodecoratebikebicyclescraftskids.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 10. Learn about musicals. Watch <i>Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,
West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof</i>.</b> Note how modern music has
incorporated musical lyrics from these productions. Discuss how these musicals
would be different if made today. <b><br />
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11. With your parent's permission, redecorate and rearrange your bedroom</b>.
You can purchase Oops paint for as little as a dollar a gallon at your local
paint/hardware store.<br />
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<b> 12. In conjunction with #11, make summer themed bandana pillows. </b></span><a href="http://www.makingfriends.com/gifts/bandana_tie_pillow.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.makingfriends.com/gifts/bandana_tie_pillow.htm</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 13. Spend one afternoon of quality time</b> with each individual in
your family. Have a tea party with your little sister, play cards with you
brother, and hang out with your Dad. Enjoy spending time with those that love
you.<br />
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<b> 14. Go camping--even if it's in your backyard!</b> If you happen to
have a trampoline--trampolines make great sleeping surfaces.<br />
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<b> 15. Turn into an expert. </b>Pick a topic you're interested in and
research it online. Better yet, pick one subject per week. You'll be impressed
with all you've learned by the end of the summer.<br />
<br />
<b> 16. Make homemade </b></span><a href="http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmag/bk_issue/1996/julaug/dept4.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">ice cream</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
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<b> 17. Learn a new talent. </b>What do you really wish you could do?
Talk to your parents about it--they can help you achieve your goals.<br />
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<b> 18. Get up at dawn</b> and appreciate the coolness and peaceful
feeling of the early morning. Compare it to the sweltering afternoon. <br />
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<b> 19. With your family, float down a slow river on an inner tube</b>.
Or maybe, a not so slow river--tubing is a blast!<br />
<br />
<b> 20. Play badminton</b>. It's a fun game. Compare it to ping pong and
tennis. Just because you're good at one doesn't mean you're good at the others.
Why is that? </span><a href="http://www.badminton.org/badminton-rules.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.badminton.org/badminton-rules.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 21. Learn about bats,</b> why they are important and why they are
beneficial. Did you know that a bat can eat as many as 1,200 mosquitoes in an
hour? Try building a bat house. </span><a href="http://www.bats4kids.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.bats4kids.org/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">
</span><a href="http://www.batcon.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.batcon.org/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 22. Have a piñata party.</b> But first, make your own piñata, </span><a href="http://www.makepinatas.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.makepinatas.com/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. Or for a wet twist, make a </span><a href="http://ellerbruch.nmu.edu/classes/cs255w01/cs255students/BSarvell/P2/Waterpinata.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">water piñata</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">!<br />
<br />
<b> 23. Interview your grandparents.</b> They're interesting people! Find
out what games they played when they were young, what their parents were like
(your great-grandparents), what kind of clothes they wore, etc. If you can,
record the interview. You'll be glad you did. </span><a href="http://genealogy.about.com/cs/oralhistory/a/interview.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://genealogy.about.com/cs/oralhistory/a/interview.htm</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 24. Attend your sibling's game and REALLY root for him/her</b>.<br />
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<b> 25. Bake a cake</b> and then decorate it. There are a number of cake
decorating shows on television--watch a few and then see what you can do. Have
fun with it. </span><a href="http://www.wilton.com/decorating/decorating-basics" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.wilton.com/decorating/decorating-basics</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 26. </b>Learn about compound interest and start a savings acct. Check
out </span><a href="http://sites.google.com/site/teambarsite/ourexcitement" target="_blank"><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">What Happens When You Double a
Penny Everyday for 30 Days</span></i></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
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<b> 27. Do something especially nice for Father's Day (June 17th)</b>.
Show your Dad how much he means to you. Write him a letter expressing your
love. It’s a gift he’ll keep forever.<br />
<br />
<b> 28. Improve your vocabulary. Take the </b></span><a href="http://dynamo.dictionary.com/?mp_source=ihzyvr&__utma=1.1088777275.1333055770.1333684287.1334684521.11&__utmb=1.1.10.1334684521&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1333055770.1.1.utmcsr=%28direct%29%7cutmccn=%28direct%29%7cutmcmd=%28none%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=164459839" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Word Dynamo Challenge. </span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Then, every day, look up and learn 2 new words from the
dictionary. At the end of the summer, take the Challenge again--and see how
you’ve improved!<b><br />
<br />
29. Learn how to do the </b></span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_5301_swim-butterfly-stroke.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">butterfly stroke</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. It’s
the most difficult stroke--you’ll certainly get a work out!<br />
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<b> 30. Roast marshmallows and make S'mores</b>. If you can't roast the
marshmallows over a fire, a broiler will do! </span><a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broiler-Smores/Detail.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broiler-Smores/Detail.aspx</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 31. Decorate your flip flops. </b></span><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/fluffy-flip-flops-670303/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/fluffy-flip-flops-670303/</span></a><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 32. </b>Watch live animal cams from your local zoo--or from any zoo!
Here are some cam links from the </span><a href="http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WebCams/default.cfm" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">National Zoo</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
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<b> 33. Spoil your pet for a day</b>. Give your dog a bath, play ball
with him, and take him for a walk. Likewise, cuddle your cat, pet your hamster,
talk to your bird, etc. Spoil your pet several times over the summer. Turn it
into a habit. <br />
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<b> 34. Lounge on a hammock.</b> Better yet, make one first! </span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2180458_improvise-a-hammock.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_2180458_improvise-a-hammock.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 35. Have a neighborhood outdoor game day.</b> Revisit 4-square; Red
Rover, Red Rover; Duck, Duck, Goose; and Mother May I.<br />
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<b> 36. Start a blog. </b>For free templates, tutorials, and more, check
out </span><a href="http://www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.leeloublogs.blogspot.com/</span></a><u><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></u><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<b> 37. Tour a college campus.</b> There are pros and cons to touring
during the summer months and you can read some of these at the following link,<br />
</span><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/62655-college-tours-summer.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/62655-college-tours-summer.html</span></a><u><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></u><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<b> 38. Choose a day--or two--and perform random acts of kindness</b>. See
how others respond. It's very rewarding. Browse Kindness Ideas, and share your
story as well.<br />
</span><a href="http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 39. Talk to your parents about what you'd like to learn next year in
your homeschool program.</b> Chances are your parents are looking at curriculum
now--so now is the time to speak up!<br />
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<b> 40. Make FUN snacks with your siblings. <br />
</b></span><a href="http://www.snackpicks.com/en_US/recipes/details/waffle-butterflies.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.snackpicks.com/en_US/recipes/details/waffle-butterflies.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><a href="http://www.snackpicks.com/en_US/for-kids/healthy-kid-moose-snack.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.snackpicks.com/en_US/for-kids/healthy-kid-moose-snack.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><a href="http://www.snackpicks.com/en_US/for-kids/puppy-snack-slideshow.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.snackpicks.com/en_US/for-kids/puppy-snack-slideshow.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 41. </b>On a really hot day, <b>go to the dollar movies and enjoy the
air conditioning</b>!<b> <br />
</b><br />
<b> 42. Learn about cotton candy</b>. There's not nearly as much sugar in
cotton candy as you might think. </span><a href="http://www.cottoncandy.net/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.cottoncandy.net/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">
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<b> 43. Make a work of art in your driveway using multi-color chalk.</b>
Get permission first. Did you know you can draw with wet chalk? </span><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Create-Wet-Chalk-Drawings" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.wikihow.com/Create-Wet-Chalk-Drawings</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> Or did you know that professional artists have done
some amazing chalk art? </span><a href="http://www.rense.com/general67/street.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.rense.com/general67/street.htm</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 44. </b>Learn how to take a good photograph. There’s more to it than
pointing and clicking. </span><a href="http://www.betterphoto.com/photography-for-kids.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.betterphoto.com/photography-for-kids.aspp</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 45. Have an old fashioned weenie roast- and make your own mustard</b>.
There are over 100 recipes for mustard on the following link. </span><a href="http://www.melborponsti.com/inxmtd.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.melborponsti.com/inxmtd.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <b><br />
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46. Make a </b></span><a href="http://lifeonthebalcony.com/make-your-own-bird-bath-its-easy/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">birdbath</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">!<br />
<br />
<b> 47. Learn jump rope tricks.</b> Find jump rope videos on the internet
to give you inspiration. It's AMAZING what people can do with a jump rope! </span><a href="http://www.buzzle.com/articles/jump-rope-tricks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.buzzle.com/articles/jump-rope-tricks.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 48. </b>Do some <b>crazy fun science experiments</b> (explosions,
etc.), with your parent's permission of course. </span><a href="http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<b> 49. Learn how to skip rocks. </b></span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2622_skip-rocks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_2622_skip-rocks.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
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<br />
<b> 50. Blow bubbles with bubble gum</b>--gigantic, wonderful, pink
bubbles. Have blowing contests with your siblings. You can even learn how to
blow one bubble within another!<br />
</span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2105861_blow-bubble-gum-bubble.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_2105861_blow-bubble-gum-bubble.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
</span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2222361_blow-one-bubble-gum-bubble.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_2222361_blow-one-bubble-gum-bubble.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 51. Swing on a tire swing or a rope swing. </b>Don't have one? That's
an easy fix!<br />
</span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2085185_tire-swing.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_2085185_tire-swing.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
</span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2105748_make-rope-swing.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_2105748_make-rope-swing.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 52. Make </b></span><a href="http://parentingteens.about.com/od/friendshipcraftsforteens/ss/friendshipbracelets.htm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">friendship bracelets</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> for all of your friends--and your siblings too! <br />
<br />
<b> 53. Jump on a trampoline.</b> It can be a backyard trampoline or you
can jump at a trampoline fun center. Trampoline fun centers seem to be a new
craze and are popping up all over the country. Some can even be found on </span><a href="http://www.homeschool.com/stateresources/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">our site</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
<br />
<b> 54. Run through the sprinklerss</b>--this never gets old! Or
participate in the fun celebration of Slip-n-Slide!<br />
<br />
<b> 55. Make "custom" Kool-Aid by mixing flavors. <br />
</b><br />
<b> 56. Make your own--or family </b></span><a href="http://voices.yahoo.com/how-beach-bag-beach-towel-333365.html?cat=46" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">beachbag/outing bag</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. Then fill with summer necessities--lip balm, bottled water,
sun screen, a small first aid kit, etc. Parental assistance may be necessary<b>.<br />
</b><br />
<b> 57. Check out your local paper to discover any free-admission
activities</b>. Lots will be going on in your community and you don't want to
miss a thing.<br />
<br />
<b> 58. Slide down a hill on a piece of cardboard--but first, check out
this link! </b></span><a href="http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Forces_Motion/sliding_howto.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://wings.avkids.com/Curriculums/Forces_Motion/sliding_howto.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. Or, you can go </span><a href="http://www.fun-stuff-to-do.com/ice-blocking.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">ice blocking</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. With
both, let your parents know what you’re doing.<b><br />
</b><br />
<b> 59. Make a new friend.</b> Reach out to someone who has just moved
into your neighborhood or to someone that maybe doesn't have a lot of friends.
They might end up being your best buddy.<br />
<br />
<b> 60. Give your grandparents a big hug for no reason!<br />
</b><br />
<b> 61. Make and fly a kite.</b> There are 19 kite possibilities at<br />
</span><a href="http://www.howtomakeandflykites.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.howtomakeandflykites.com</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 62. Learn the physics of skateboarding. </b></span><a href="http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.exploratorium.edu/skateboarding</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 63. Go somewhere fun with the family. </b>A family reunion perhaps?<br />
<br />
<b> 64. Think about what you want to be when you grow up</b> and find out
what type of education is required. Go online and determine the demand for the
field and the starting salary. Some adults do what they love regardless of the
compensation, others go into a field because of the pay. </span><a href="http://www.careeronestop.org/studentsandcareeradvisors/studentsandcareeradvisors.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.careeronestop.org/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<br />
<b> 65. Learn all about physical fitness </b></span><a href="http://www.peertrainer.com/how_to/physical_fitness_resources_for_kids.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.peertrainer.com/how_to/physical_fitness_resources_for_kids.aspx</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. So much information, just scroll down the page.<br />
<br />
<b> 65. Have a </b></span><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Cannon-Ball-Into-the-Water" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Cannon Ball</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">
competition with your friends. Read this link and you just might win! </span><a href="http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/sports/physics/physics-of-cannonball-splash" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.popularmechanics.com/outdoors/sports/physics/physics-of-cannonball-splash</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 67. Engage in an old fashioned </b></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sack_race" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">sack</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> or </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheelbarrow_race" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">wheel barrow</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> race.<br />
<br />
<b> 68. Volunteer!</b><br />
<br />
<b> 69. Surprise your Mom (and Dad)--clean your room without being told
to do so!<br />
<br />
70. Learn the history of where you live. </b>The library will be a good
place to start.<br />
<br />
<b> 71. Play hide and go seek</b>--in the DARK! Turn off all the lights
in the house... and play for hours. Warning--this can get a bit raucous. Parental
permission required.<br />
<br />
<b> 72. Try a food you've never tasted before.</b> Go on... take a bite!<br />
<br />
<b> 73. Find a mentor. </b>Want to learn a specific skill or knowledge?
See if someone in the community can be your mentor. This can be a family
member, family friend, or someone you don't even know yet.<br />
<br />
<b> 74. BE a mentor.<br />
</b><br />
<b> 75. Learn how to do a </b></span><a href="http://www.wikihow.com/Do-a-Round-Off-in-Gymnastics" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">roundoff</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
<br />
<b> 76. Discover other </b></span><a href="http://www.ipl.org/div/kidspace/cquest/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">cultures</span></b></a><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
</span></b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b> 77. Turn up the music and DANCE!</b><br />
<br />
<b> 78. Understand the science behind fireworks. </b></span><a href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/fireworks.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.howstuffworks.com/fireworks.htm</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 79. Learn to hula hoop and master some fun tricks! </b></span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2239194_do-simple-hula-hoop-tricks.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_2239194_do-simple-hula-hoop-tricks.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 80. Visit an educational and fun farm. </b>Several educational farms
are reaching out to homeschoolers at </span><a href="http://www.homeschool.com/supportgroups/default.asp" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.homeschool.com/supportgroups/</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. Can’t make it to a farm? Visit a </span><a href="http://www.sites.ext.vt.edu/virtualfarm/main.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">virtual farm</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
<br />
<b> 81. Recycle bottles and donate the money to a local charity </b></span><a href="http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/tips-and-tools/kids-guide" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-donors/tips-and-tools/kids-guide</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<b> <br />
</b><br />
<b> 82. Make up bubble solution--because we don’t know anyone who doesn’t
enjoy bubbles! </b>Learn the best conditions for optimal bubble making<b>. </b></span><a href="http://www.bubblemania.com/faq/solution.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.bubblemania.com/faq/solution.html</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 83. Prevent brain drain with </b></span><a href="http://www.time4learning.com/summer/learning-program.html?utm_source=Homeschool.com&utm_medium=NL+Sponsorship&utm_content=May2012+Summer+ToDo+NL&utm_campaign=Homeschool+Summer+NL+Sponsorship" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Time4Learning's online education
program</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">. Summer should be fun. With
Time4Learning,it can be!<b><br />
</b><br />
<b> 84. If you’re a girl, bring back the Topsy-Tail! </b>You might have
to ask your Mom what one is!<br />
<br />
<b> 85. Make </b></span><a href="http://www.paperairplanes.co.uk/planes.php" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">paper airplanes</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">--there’s
quite a variety!<br />
<br />
<b> 86. </b>Learn how to </span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_2087773_whistle-two-fingers.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">whistle with two fingers</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<br />
<b> 87. Understand the physics behind roller coasters. </b>They aren't as
dangerous as they seem! </span><a href="http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 88. Make up with someone.</b> Go ahead, end the feud!<br />
<br />
<b> 89. Learn the </b></span><a href="http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/nonpwdpubs/young_naturalist/earth_sciences/rainbows/index.phtml" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">science behind rainbows</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
<br />
<b> 90. Read </b></span><a href="http://www.enotes.com/summer-german" target="_blank"><b><i><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Summer of My German Soldier</span></i></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">, by Bette Greene and watch the video starring Kristi
McNichol and Bruce Davidson.<br />
<br />
<b> 91. Learn about </b></span><a href="http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/frogs/intro/index.cfm" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">frogs</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br />
<br />
<b> 92. If you’re old enough and your parents approve, get a job. </b>Real
life experience is extremely educational!<br />
<br />
<b> 93. Find out how hot air balloons work.</b> Depending on where you
live, you might be able to go on one or at least watch them take off. Did you
know they make a bit of noise? </span><a href="http://www.howstuffworks.com/hot-air-balloon.htm" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.howstuffworks.com/hot-air-balloon.htm</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 94. Learn to play Chess. </b>There are a number of free sites on the
Internet that will help you learn.<br />
<br />
<b> 95. Go to the beach or the lake and build a sandcastle. </b>Get your
family and friends involved. </span><a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_7470_build-sand-castle.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.ehow.com/how_7470_build-sand-castle.html </span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />
<br />
<b> 96. Plant a Fall vegetable garden--think pumpkins!</b><br />
<br />
<b> 97. Make pink lemonade bars. </b></span><a href="http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/pink-lemonade-bars-83236" target="_blank"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">http://www.kitchendaily.com/recipe/pink-lemonade-bars-83236</span></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<br />
<b> 98. </b>Do something... anything you choose... to <b>make you a
better you.<br />
</b><br />
<b> 99. Barter your services.</b> Want to ride a horse? Offer to clean
out stalls in return for riding time. Want to take guitar lessons? Offer to mow
the instructor's lawn in return for lessons. Get your parent's permission and
then make sure you follow through on your end.<br />
<br />
<b> 100. </b>Read the book </span><a href="http://www.bookrags.com/studyguide-light-in-the-forest/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">The Light in the Forest</span></b></a><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">
by Conrad Richter. If you can, watch the 1958 feature film adaptation produced
by Walt Disney Productions and then compare the two.<b><br />
</b><br />
<b> 101. </b>Last but not least... <b>get ready for school to resume</b>.
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the ground around the edges a foot deep. The soil should be loose and
crumbly. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo16; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Push a stake in the ground at
each corner. Mark the "doorway" with stakes (it is best to make
the doorway on the 4-foot end of the rectangle). </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo16; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">To help you plant seeds in
straight lines, tie a string to the doorway stake and run the string
around the stakes surrounding your fort. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo16; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Plant seeds an inch deep and 6
inches apart. (Poke a hole in the dirt with your finger, put a seed in,
and cover it up). Plant the seeds all around the edges of your fort — but
not the doorway. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo16; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Water the seeds. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo16; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Cover the seeds with a layer of
cheesecloth to protect them from animals. Leave the cloth loose so the
plants can grow; weigh down the edges with dirt to keep the cloth from
blowing away. Water the sunflower plants several times each week — morning
is the best time to water. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo16; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">When the plants are several
inches tall, remove the cheesecloth. Thin out the plants; sunflowers get
huge and need the room. Keep the plants watered — sunflowers need plenty
of moisture. Be sure to occasionally pick out any weeds between the
sunflowers; weeds will steal water and nutrients from the sunflowers. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l14 level1 lfo16; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">When the sunflowers are
approximately 6 feet tall, loosely tie the tops of the plants from one
side of the fort to the tops of the plants from the other side of the fort
(continue doing this down the length of your fort) — this will form a roof
over your fort. Don't tie them too tight, or you will damage the sunflower
stems!</span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><br />
<br />
Now you have a nice shady retreat to play in this Summer!<br />
<br />
<b>Additional Ideas and Tips:</b> </span></div>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo17; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Try making a Sunflower Fort in
different shapes! For example, lay out a large circle in your garden, then
create a maze-like path into the center of the circle. Children can walk through
the Sunflower Maze to reach their play space in the center of the circle.
A-maze-ing! </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo17; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">For added color, plant Morning
Glories (or other fast-growing vines) near the Sunflowers. The Morning
Glories will use the Sunflowers to climb on, and your Sunflower Fort will
have another beautiful color. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo17; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Plant a variety of Sunflowers
that grow to different heights — the tallest Sunflowers will create the
walls and roof of your playfort, and the shorter Sunflowers will help fill
in the walls. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: windowtext; line-height: normal; margin-left: .5in; mso-list: l13 level1 lfo17; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list .5in;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Line the inside of your
playfort with shredded wood chips to provide a comfortable floor and to
help prevent weeds from growing. </span></li>
</ul><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-24063533735047342152011-11-07T15:21:00.000-08:002011-11-07T15:21:25.089-08:00Don't Forget<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Don't forget to wear your PJS for pajama day and bring your tubes of toothpaste. See you at MOPS tomorrow.</b></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-21712341166765822982011-09-17T08:52:00.000-07:002011-09-17T08:57:57.240-07:00First Meeting-Our theme for the Year-MomsenseThis year's theme is Momsense, so during our meeting we got to explore our theme, by meeting our steering team and having three members talk about being BOLD, SENSIBLE and LOVING. 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mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family:Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family: Verdana;color:#253131;language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;text-indent:36.0pt;line-height: 23.25pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana; mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family:Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family: Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana;mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana; mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family:Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family: Verdana;color:#253131;language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US"> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;text-indent:36.0pt;line-height: 23.25pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana; mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family:Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family: Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana;mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana; mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family:Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family: Verdana;color:#253131;language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">Developing a mothering strategy is somewhat like playing a game — and this year’s theme is appropriately game related. Have fun being a mom! Playing games involves </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family: Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:#253131;font-weight:bold; language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">being</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana; mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:#253131;language:en-US; mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US"> </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana; mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family:Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family: Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana;mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana; mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family:Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family: Verdana;color:#253131;font-weight:bold;language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">bold</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family: Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:#253131;language:en-US; mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US"> and taking risks</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana; mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:#253131;font-weight:bold; language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">, loving those in the game</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family: Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:#253131;language:en-US; mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US"> with us and </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family: Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family:Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family: Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana;mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana; mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family:Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family: Verdana;color:#253131;font-weight:bold;language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">being sensible while figuring out what works and what doesn’t.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none;text-indent:36.0pt;line-height: 23.25pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly"><span style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana; mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family:Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family: Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana;mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana; mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family:Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family: Verdana;color:#253131;language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">Just as in real-life, sometimes in games, unexpected, “chance” events occur, abruptly changing our paths. We must regroup and determine our next steps.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Teaming together with other moms is a great strategy.</span></p> <p class="contenth2d" style="mso-pagination:widow-orphan;text-align:center; line-height:23.25pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family: Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:black;font-style:italic; font-weight:bold;language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">Combining her mom intuition and her common sense helps a woman discover her own unique MomSense. </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family: Verdana;mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:#698747;font-weight:bold; language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US"><br /></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana;mso-default-font-family:Verdana; mso-ascii-font-family:Verdana;mso-latin-font-family:Verdana;mso-greek-font-family: Verdana;mso-cyrillic-font-family:Verdana;mso-armenian-font-family:Verdana; mso-hebrew-font-family:Verdana;mso-thai-font-family:Verdana;mso-currency-font-family: Verdana;mso-latinext-font-family:Verdana;color:black;font-weight:bold; language:en-US;mso-ansi-language:en-US" lang="en-US">(Mom Intuition + Common Sense = MomSense)</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-pagination:none"><span style="language:en-US" lang="en-US"> </span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-61147109898596542822011-09-08T15:52:00.000-07:002011-09-08T15:54:02.800-07:00First MOPS of the YearThe new year of MOPS is starting soon. I hope all the ladies who received coupons where able to put them to good use. Our first meeting is next <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tuesday the 13th at 8:45.</span> Hope to see you all there. The website is under construction, but the new calendar of events, contacts, etc, should be up soon.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-60316094714497238492011-07-26T14:32:00.000-07:002011-07-26T14:36:07.663-07:00Congrats, she's published.<span style="font-weight: bold;">Congrats to our very own Korena Lund, who just published her book </span>"Cinco de Mayo: A Thematic Unit of Study"<br /><br />To see the full article found in the WOU alumni magazine, click on the link<br /><a href="http://www.wou.edu/magazine/spring2011/alumnotes/alumnabook.html">http://www.wou.edu/magazine/spring2011/alumnotes/alumnabook.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-31215502052064596952011-07-26T14:02:00.000-07:002011-07-26T14:31:24.992-07:00MOPS Year End Summary Video 2010-2011<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxhxNAEpmhIrzwRS6JEq5CVjO70AiSp_0gwzOxCQ_YbYP3xzyzM3jOqM12A3SZqfXKPg7xUrYu_Kko' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br />Our year end summary video, a lot of lovely ladies and fun times.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-77530971632538983732011-07-26T13:43:00.000-07:002011-07-27T14:25:08.202-07:00Summerfest ParadeDon't forget to check out the parade and share a friendly wave to your local MOPS gals and MOPPETS. The parade starts at 11:00 am.<br /><br />Parade is in downtown Dallas and starts at noon.<br />Check out our brochure. 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10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} </style> <![endif]--> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:115%">SUMMER EVENTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! 2011</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;line-height:115%">Put together by MOPS of Dallas and Dallas Indoor Park , please join and support both in the fall.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Make sure to bring your friends.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>See you in September.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Make sure to check the websites.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Dallas indoorplaypark.blogspt.com and dallasmops.blogspot.com for more summer events and information.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;line-height:115%">Ongoing Summer Events</span></u></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday- 11am -1pm- Meet at Dallas City Park<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Academy entry where the new play structures are-just show up to play or pack the kids a lunch for a picnic.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Most parents and kids meet her often throughout the summer.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Bathrooms are on site.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><u>Libraries</u></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Every Tuesday -AM Infant Story Time at Dallas Library 11:15am</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Every Tuesday-Toddler story Time at Monmouth Library 10:15am</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1"><span 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style="font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Monmouth Farmers' Market- Wednesdays at Monmouth City park, across from City Hall, March through Dec, Noon to 6pm</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span>Polk County Farmers' Market- Sundays at <span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">280 Hwy 99W Rickreall, May through early November, 9am to 3pm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black; mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-tab-count:1"> </span><u>Community 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color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Hallie Ford Art Museum, Salem, OR- Free Admission on Tuesdays, Children 12 and under are free every day</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">OMSI, Portland, OR- $2.00 admission, 1st Sunday of every month</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Oregon Zoo, Portland, OR- $4.00 admission, 2 and under free, every 2nd Tuesday of the month</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Portland Children's Museum, Portland, OR-Free Admission 4-8 pm, 1st Friday of every month</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Mission Mill Museum, Salem, OR- Admission Free at Willamette Heritage Center On Tuesdays, access to grounds always free</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Heritage Museum,<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Independence, OR- Always free admission</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Scotty's Playhouse, McMinnville OR-Always Free, M-F 10am to 12, S 10-1.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>http://www.hillchurch.com/ministries/kids-0-5th-grade/scottys-playhouse</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">A.C. Gilbert House has free days, so keep your eyes out for them and will try to list them on MOPS website.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Jenson Artic Museum, Monmouth, OR- Donation only- W-S 10am to 4</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Oregon Historical Society, Portland, OR- Every third Saturday, 2 children free with paying adult</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Portland Museum of Art, Portland, OR-Free Admission every day for ages 17 and under, Free admission on 4th friday of every month 4 to 8pm</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Washington County Museum, Portland, OR-Free Admission every Monday, Free family day every second Saturday of the month</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height: 115%;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">June</span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">June 15th-Dallas Summer Reading Program-Crafts at Dallas Civic Center-Dallas Library Event-11:30am</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">June 22-Dallas Summer Reading Program- T-Shirt-Design your own at Dallas Civic Center-Dallas Library Event-11:30</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo6"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">June 29- Dallas Summer Reading Program-Crafts at Dallas Civic Center-Dallas Library Event-11:30am</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height: 115%;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">July </span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">July 1st through 4th- 4th of July Independence Day celebration (Riverview Park), July 4th-Parade starts in monmouth and ends at Riverview Park in Independence- Childrens' Parade 11am, Fun Run-11:30am, Main Parade-Noon</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">July 6- Dallas Summer Reading Program-Curtis Carlyle-Comedy/Juggling (Dallas City Park)-Dallas Library Event-11:30</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">July 13-Dallas Summer Reading Program- Angel Ocasio-Comedy, juggling, magic (Dallas City Park)-Dallas Public Library Event-11:30am</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">July 20-Dallas Summer Reading Program-Reptile Man (Dallas City Park)-Dallas Library Event-11:30am</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">July 27-Dallas Summer Reading Program-Evergreen Aviation (Dallas City Park)- Dallas Library Event-11:30am</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space: auto;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo7"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">July 28-31- Summerfest-Dallas, OR-Theme "Under the Sea", Parade is July 30 at 11am, and Art in the park is on July 31.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Come help support our MOPS and DIP groups.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>If you would like to walk in the parade contact Odessa at odessarau@hotmail.com for MOPS and<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Krys at mightywilliams@aol.com for DIP, we most likely will all be walking together.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">August</span></b></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left:1.0in;mso-add-space:auto; text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo8"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;color:black;mso-themecolor:text1"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman""> </span></span></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:115%; color:black;mso-themecolor:text1">Aug 3-Dallas Summer Reading Program-Puckett Family Magic Show (Dallas City Park)-Dallas Library Event-11:30am</span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-6243787162393957522011-02-22T14:48:00.000-08:002011-02-22T15:28:48.652-08:00January 11- Home Safety/Window Falls<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr18xk5qgj6-cLrJF_jKsVpXgBQwRs6995AhkbYHguVeXClqYvNPuc-pbjGOBteRXDQ-ND7oHDYN-pR0QmMpqHdbDCyneXjirlCQz9qnUMg2zlAuvXgW7BT40HuLKp5EsKLwvydw/s1600/DSC_0581+copy.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr18xk5qgj6-cLrJF_jKsVpXgBQwRs6995AhkbYHguVeXClqYvNPuc-pbjGOBteRXDQ-ND7oHDYN-pR0QmMpqHdbDCyneXjirlCQz9qnUMg2zlAuvXgW7BT40HuLKp5EsKLwvydw/s320/DSC_0581+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576651275871071090" border="0" /></a>Jacqui B. came to talk to our group about home safety. She has been a registered nurse for 15 yrs and worked in the ER, homecare, and at Salem Pediatric Clinic. She is a former MOPS coordinator and member.<br /><br />She first showed us a very touching video about the tragic hazard of window falls that was shown on CBS, <a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6417442n">http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6417442n</a><br /><br />Statistics:<br />4,000 children are injured.yr by window injuries<br />12 die/ yr<br />Parker (child in video), died in spring 2009<br /><br />In 2007, 12 children were injured every minute<br />Every 101 min, a child dies of unintentional injury<br /><br />Child injury prevention is the solution and could reduce injuries by 45%<br /><br />Largest killer of children is unintentional injury<br /><br />Falls accounted for 61% of injuries in the ER<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TOP 5 Causes of Fatal Child Injury</span><br />Motor vehicle crash<br />Suffocation<br />Drowning<br />Fire/burn<br />Transport/other (ATVs)<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">TOP 5 Non-Fatal Child Injury</span><br />Falls<br />Motor Vehicle crash<br />Poisoning<br />Struck by/against object<br />Bike accident<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fall Prevention Tips</span><br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Stair gates</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Secure furniture to wall</span></span></li></ul><ul><li><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Do not leave baby unintended on furniture</span></span></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tips for Age 1-4</span><br /><ul><li>Do not put toys up where kids climb to get them</li><li>"No play zone" 2ft from window</li><li>Separate play areas of children of different ages</li></ul><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ages 5-9</span><br /><ul><li>Use age appropriate equipment</li><li>Furniture away from windows (children pretend to fly)</li><li>No play zone 2 ft from window</li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >"Remember Statistics are only Statistics until it happens to you, and then it consumes your life."<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A great resource for safety equipment and general children's safety is the Safety Store and Resource Center at Legacy Emanuel<a href="http://www.legacyhealth.org/body.cfm?id=798&fr=true"> www.legacyhealthy.org/safetystore</a></span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >One last tip, when going over fire safety in your house, show your child a picture of what a fire fighter really looks like all suited up, so they won't be afraid if ever caught in a real fire.</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span></span><br /><br /><img src="file:///C:/Users/Weeeks/Pictures/2011/January/1.11.11/DSC_0581%20copy.jpg" alt="" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-13490321058113117142011-02-22T13:52:00.000-08:002011-02-22T14:44:03.234-08:00Dec 14, Christmas Skit with Mentor Moms<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7kFYtowzfOZgOWZOI7Km7qf4DD_R-e_79MzdPEelyJnear_Vmq7UFDbyBrSpyXwssDRpn58TJc-yXj08H6VY7uEQIDNSkM0zayQfqa1w1SXoHJfJeaGSD5SByLN7KcYcgv7YVw/s1600/Image+%252882%2529.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubUjwcAHb4jpZSivKPYPtZ7sCGXoCb5mmpYOQMBk0fpiZ1YhXz8QLYZvHKA4B8KQ08Tzz8k8brfI4xbe8hN8lbCQpHMS6-2Q08YVhr3LQ_Ysi_D_POFnMsbHQ6J6-BaQC4cICUw/s1600/Image+%252881%2529.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rr0MO7gaQlbgoxt0meZV7Cf-_4Cd_9zJIkvAdn5P1zoiveEbnTzOhnRdmv9BpoKHAEhckuq-SN3ZapU89-nKHCyRIVTZCvxvjVIphQJ_dwnGxrZY0k0Zzq4z-faUlh5-JhQ-VQ/s1600/DSC_0060+copy.jpg"><img style="float: right; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0rr0MO7gaQlbgoxt0meZV7Cf-_4Cd_9zJIkvAdn5P1zoiveEbnTzOhnRdmv9BpoKHAEhckuq-SN3ZapU89-nKHCyRIVTZCvxvjVIphQJ_dwnGxrZY0k0Zzq4z-faUlh5-JhQ-VQ/s400/DSC_0060+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576645948529462418" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Our wonderful Mentor Moms blessed us with a skit about the true meaning of Christmas...Jesus's Birthday. The skit was about children asking their mother about everything in the Christmas toy ads, <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcUdtyeFy4lcj3N_gOvMjHtWYwz3_7SRyNzXrq_rgpNMjgZVnf2om9CEusQUr2xGxJhCJGdgiCq14lgAyeEQ9a1AJvlxcQIDFlbRRcVHnxqaDCyekODe3VU0Ohvw14ppfGTP9Gw/s1600/DSC_0069+copy.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgcUdtyeFy4lcj3N_gOvMjHtWYwz3_7SRyNzXrq_rgpNMjgZVnf2om9CEusQUr2xGxJhCJGdgiCq14lgAyeEQ9a1AJvlxcQIDFlbRRcVHnxqaDCyekODe3VU0Ohvw14ppfGTP9Gw/s400/DSC_0069+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576646639519630770" border="0" /></a>and their grandmother bringing in a cake and explaining to them that Christmas is really about celebrating the birth of Jesus. After words we sang Christmas carols and enjoyed birthday cake. Happy Birthday Jesus.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GmBXDl7RgtzVRKeM9kUkRJkVcN2SANyTPj6to8PJXHW4XDfLxkGzLI8xQ6Gbyn5Bxsx98ahTtJbMaBKhlFpGM53XMdLgoQN7ny5XdQ_W4KV4cGNaruFwPnmfMJ1akKbAVgysOA/s1600/DSC_0052+copy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4GmBXDl7RgtzVRKeM9kUkRJkVcN2SANyTPj6to8PJXHW4XDfLxkGzLI8xQ6Gbyn5Bxsx98ahTtJbMaBKhlFpGM53XMdLgoQN7ny5XdQ_W4KV4cGNaruFwPnmfMJ1akKbAVgysOA/s400/DSC_0052+copy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576645499413941746" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubUjwcAHb4jpZSivKPYPtZ7sCGXoCb5mmpYOQMBk0fpiZ1YhXz8QLYZvHKA4B8KQ08Tzz8k8brfI4xbe8hN8lbCQpHMS6-2Q08YVhr3LQ_Ysi_D_POFnMsbHQ6J6-BaQC4cICUw/s1600/Image+%252881%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubUjwcAHb4jpZSivKPYPtZ7sCGXoCb5mmpYOQMBk0fpiZ1YhXz8QLYZvHKA4B8KQ08Tzz8k8brfI4xbe8hN8lbCQpHMS6-2Q08YVhr3LQ_Ysi_D_POFnMsbHQ6J6-BaQC4cICUw/s200/Image+%252881%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576647743997708466" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7kFYtowzfOZgOWZOI7Km7qf4DD_R-e_79MzdPEelyJnear_Vmq7UFDbyBrSpyXwssDRpn58TJc-yXj08H6VY7uEQIDNSkM0zayQfqa1w1SXoHJfJeaGSD5SByLN7KcYcgv7YVw/s1600/Image+%252882%2529.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia7kFYtowzfOZgOWZOI7Km7qf4DD_R-e_79MzdPEelyJnear_Vmq7UFDbyBrSpyXwssDRpn58TJc-yXj08H6VY7uEQIDNSkM0zayQfqa1w1SXoHJfJeaGSD5SByLN7KcYcgv7YVw/s200/Image+%252882%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576647978475418338" border="0" /></a><br />Click on images to view larger<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-1485471484308650412011-01-20T08:52:00.001-08:002011-01-28T08:46:29.103-08:00November 9 Meeting-Testimony-Kathy G.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6d7yu8KtLhYmm2cV-c4IFwAePrvNnmJVfiSPzliBQLHO4wkmNwRyZwYee5GFeQQavzE55Oclp3yFexNT9mVz4cn0NuO8PSfHA9KMJT5lhFFX4EJ6N0accXFGNMiuY9oVBntlTw/s1600/Kathy+G.+Nov+2010+2.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhprijjgTa_zYJ1c6OJKfYsAEj1Q2NiENyMEVxFt9DjePhzbiCOaXjmk5afJ352r_sLwMmrp0PckWDcIwVvcH4OsKLIglpUQRDK8W0gK2DhFOnQoWOxybU_5qgf5Si75Z6rmxtAaw/s1600/Kathy+G+Nov+2010+3.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgor2cxrbqhF0_Ipl3qIEMMFtRToNm9LQ0dfa4YgcyuAeL6AusLmC0KfkicBTNjBFkfXUOFxcL5ihlg0amKWS1d7tKzQd7-S8SzGowWrqgvtSVXZNw-_OrqR29hFZTsgMiO_6_B5A/s1600/Kathy+G+Nov+2010.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfHfvN0VYXtpId6G4AWcLfOk8DOuncLpBUTTsS8f4jzyrir_mBn1GNTKHEyibFjS4pH32C-BrfoorINr454rPnjoY0O00Zz2fc54kzmZ4Y5LEuV0x4a53zPpKRcwWsvdhYfCSHQ/s1600/Kathy+G+Nov+2010.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtndhWMpHKpc7Vviyp0n8foolAJPonPIuxsxeFEzDK82VTwIJoVvPTkn8UITYQdbwVWrqfbDb9CnNhu_MdNQTd9oScXw5-Rwi1DEQhoI4M0mxN5UwmgWqSzUX0ndxcwLzBGQ0YFA/s1600/DSC_0154b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtndhWMpHKpc7Vviyp0n8foolAJPonPIuxsxeFEzDK82VTwIJoVvPTkn8UITYQdbwVWrqfbDb9CnNhu_MdNQTd9oScXw5-Rwi1DEQhoI4M0mxN5UwmgWqSzUX0ndxcwLzBGQ0YFA/s400/DSC_0154b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5564313084839637906" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />A big thank you to our speaker Kathy, her testimony was inspiring and motivating. If you would like notes about her testimony, contact Sara Weeks at one of our meetings.<br /><br />A few messages from Kathy.<br /><br />Redemption-Life is like a pawnshop.<br />You sign a blank check to walk, follow and serve Jesus.<br />Life does not end up the way YOU planned it.<br />To a childless friend, send a card on Mother's Day, saying they would make a wonderful Mom.<br /><br />After being emotionally in shreds and feeling beaten down by life, she read <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+62&version=NIV">Psalm 62</a>. After going through it verse by verse, she felt God had told her who HE was and to trust HIM. By the end of the evening, she felt like she had climbed into the lap of her big loving DADDY.<br /><br />A thought from Kathy: God is in the business of redeeming outward messes, no matter how created. HE wants to buy you bck and knit you back together.<br /><br />When a loved one walks away from God refer to <a href="http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+40&version=NIV">Psalm 40</a>.<br /><br /><br />Heavenly father loves you and has a plan for your life.<br /><br /><br />Kathy was truly inspirational sharing her testimony about her highlights and struggles in life.<br /><br />Click on the images below to enlarge and see the handouts she provided.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtfHfvN0VYXtpId6G4AWcLfOk8DOuncLpBUTTsS8f4jzyrir_mBn1GNTKHEyibFjS4pH32C-BrfoorINr454rPnjoY0O00Zz2fc54kzmZ4Y5LEuV0x4a53zPpKRcwWsvdhYfCSHQ/s1600/Kathy+G+Nov+2010.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgor2cxrbqhF0_Ipl3qIEMMFtRToNm9LQ0dfa4YgcyuAeL6AusLmC0KfkicBTNjBFkfXUOFxcL5ihlg0amKWS1d7tKzQd7-S8SzGowWrqgvtSVXZNw-_OrqR29hFZTsgMiO_6_B5A/s1600/Kathy+G+Nov+2010.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin6d7yu8KtLhYmm2cV-c4IFwAePrvNnmJVfiSPzliBQLHO4wkmNwRyZwYee5GFeQQavzE55Oclp3yFexNT9mVz4cn0NuO8PSfHA9KMJT5lhFFX4EJ6N0accXFGNMiuY9oVBntlTw/s200/Kathy+G.+Nov+2010+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567277932803178706" border="0" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-35869830867701458552010-11-17T13:55:00.001-08:002011-01-18T11:06:30.741-08:00Photography Panel, Oct 26, 2010 meeting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi4lkQRNtUMaygtcHFmXbUzKBVpX5FEKV3Q_RMwbKoWweYVEE3folGDWxDRu1ZU2zcrFBS3PZkf4BzZYMus85LXoGSZ2bTg9KVBFHGFfYGLCKVyA-ppEHKDQeOnEAadIRZ3F3ohQ/s1600/photo+hand+out+oct+26%252C+2010+mops.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjoIdm-XZMHUPwc-DN7oPJMVmg0UXGSpFiRRadISeF-Od3EW-AMmtrwVnG0E650p906RgsBT8ZDidDMvJcRp6GWXxbB14GNnj6yMsurSKV0fip2nUDr92r7qIt-ozAkckdSmLfg/s1600/DSC_0293.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjoIdm-XZMHUPwc-DN7oPJMVmg0UXGSpFiRRadISeF-Od3EW-AMmtrwVnG0E650p906RgsBT8ZDidDMvJcRp6GWXxbB14GNnj6yMsurSKV0fip2nUDr92r7qIt-ozAkckdSmLfg/s400/DSC_0293.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563599337053243490" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Photography Panel</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_oS0UhotxnUx4U6SZYrY82tJlixE2ddWY4JNxIZQN7jFhJgQqGh5CD-9K6Fd1UOpRrS8CJZJpX8u0Vo03lGiUw49m07pljUY07-ym5xoXWRnbWUWKeQ7TxA9hiLm3k0hqc9VYzQ/s1600/photo+hand+out+oct+26%252C+2010+mops.jpg"><br /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipW5otI_2SLZkN2YtTc7I16z2Q02ZH9DJ2y6uss_K0_d6MhbXLgBVx68gwWXepFr3jYkogiulEjbimHiWRXgQesb_hQxjckVP22y66yDuxJwC_3DfL4NGRGeTVHqAgfYnk_fRozw/s1600/DSC_0276.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipW5otI_2SLZkN2YtTc7I16z2Q02ZH9DJ2y6uss_K0_d6MhbXLgBVx68gwWXepFr3jYkogiulEjbimHiWRXgQesb_hQxjckVP22y66yDuxJwC_3DfL4NGRGeTVHqAgfYnk_fRozw/s400/DSC_0276.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540641310092413842" border="0" /></a><br />A big thanks to our Mom photographers, Jill, Alysun, and Kellie. Your tips were very helpful and inspired us to all get out our cameras and take a few more pictures.<br /><br />Here are a few tips from our speakers.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Perspective</span>- Move yourself, not the subject. Get down to the kids level, look up sometimes. Don't always have to take a picture of faces, can get backs, feet etc.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rule of Thirds</span>- Don't always center photo. Scenery, sky, something in front, etc. Break down photograph into thirds. Some pictures do break the rules.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Focus</span>-Easiest way to get into focus is to put shutter 1/2 way down, move camera, keeps focus.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Light Reflector</span>- Can use laminated calendar, white piece of paper, etc. Move around and can see the difference of lighting on the subject.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Flash</span>-Best to use only if the only way to capture moment, otherwise try and not use.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sun</span>- Photos in sun, move subject so sun not on them, but over the shoulder.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shade</span>- Best to take pictures in full shade, while there is a bright sun out. Face sun in the shade.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Metering</span>- Aiming and focusing. Aim at the light, aim away from the light, think dark, lets more light in.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How do you get a child out of their shell</span>? Have dad or other child help, when see smiles, snap away. Also bubbles or funny sounds.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shutter speed</span>-When photographing kids, keep at least at 1/320.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blur</span>- Low apperature. On point in shoot camera, use macro mode or background far away<br /><br />Be sure to check out Alysun and Kellie's photography websites at<a href="http://www.alysunpetersphoto.com/"> </a><a href="http://www.alysunpetersphoto.com/">www.alysunpeters</a><a href="http://www.alysunpetersphoto.com/">photo.com</a> and <a href="http://www.kellieparryphotography.com">www.kellieparryphotography.com</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Remember to just KEEP SHOOTING and PRACTICING!!!!</span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi4lkQRNtUMaygtcHFmXbUzKBVpX5FEKV3Q_RMwbKoWweYVEE3folGDWxDRu1ZU2zcrFBS3PZkf4BzZYMus85LXoGSZ2bTg9KVBFHGFfYGLCKVyA-ppEHKDQeOnEAadIRZ3F3ohQ/s1600/photo+hand+out+oct+26%252C+2010+mops.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi4lkQRNtUMaygtcHFmXbUzKBVpX5FEKV3Q_RMwbKoWweYVEE3folGDWxDRu1ZU2zcrFBS3PZkf4BzZYMus85LXoGSZ2bTg9KVBFHGFfYGLCKVyA-ppEHKDQeOnEAadIRZ3F3ohQ/s320/photo+hand+out+oct+26%252C+2010+mops.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563603854221344834" border="0" /></a><br />For larger image of handout, click on image<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMIL781SdvlSe0TMluWV00QtVslDj8Ny4lhwLxUhRjkkvZZ8KNQ7WqWS8_0nDTWnCxUs0AN4kREskth5AFI_6BuR-xSAahElwBQ73TcHcAegqo8LWgajG5Purtc8tSgWPVimpwA/s1600/DSC_0254.JPG"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMIL781SdvlSe0TMluWV00QtVslDj8Ny4lhwLxUhRjkkvZZ8KNQ7WqWS8_0nDTWnCxUs0AN4kREskth5AFI_6BuR-xSAahElwBQ73TcHcAegqo8LWgajG5Purtc8tSgWPVimpwA/s320/DSC_0254.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563597056587947906" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">A big thanks to everyone who brought items for Operation Christmas Child, it was a huge success.</span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-6345952942362931612010-11-17T13:00:00.000-08:002010-11-17T13:54:08.042-08:00Mothering Style, Oct 12, 2010 Meeting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWqCDfhwNSbHaeD2JxLl348FjdeQY80Ms1iu7hU_kR8kulVPQGD2_S6w0EuouFoIqk3gvWQMj2FoTZPoFpO_D88IzLC_V3xodkaCmK5gwGtcFx0Zm4hdhrbktTADQy_8MnOE67w/s1600/DSC_0769.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGWqCDfhwNSbHaeD2JxLl348FjdeQY80Ms1iu7hU_kR8kulVPQGD2_S6w0EuouFoIqk3gvWQMj2FoTZPoFpO_D88IzLC_V3xodkaCmK5gwGtcFx0Zm4hdhrbktTADQy_8MnOE67w/s400/DSC_0769.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540629500735005554" border="0" /></a><br />Liz was a wonderful speaker, who was honest and with a great sense of humor. She also was the founding mentor of Monmouth MOPS for 10 yrs. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Take home message: You are the best mother your child can have and your instincts are right. From the beginning of time you were meant to be your child's mother.</span><br /><br />-It is important to write down your strengths as a mother and focus on them. Studies have shown that people who focus on their strengths are 6X more likely to excel at a job and 3X more likely to be happy.<br /><br />-Plan how you want to parent. Many things are instinctive but you have to plan and prepare for things like how clean you want your child to be, will you let them bite or talk back, etc.<br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parenting_styles"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Parenting Styles:</span></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Authoritarian</span> -demanding and not responsive<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Authoritative</span> -demanding and responsive<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Permissive</span> -responsive and not demanding<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Uninvolved Parent</span> -not responsive, not demanding<br /><br />here are few links to quiz your parenting style<br /><a href="http://quiz.ivillage.com/parenting/tests/parent.htm">Quiz 1</a><br /><a href="http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/quizzes/l/bl_prnt_style.htm">Quiz 2</a><br /><a href="http://www.momquizzes.com/parenting-style-quiz">Quiz 3</a><br /><br /><br />Thoughts from Liz<br />-Don't let people steal your joy in parenting<br />-Out of control anger is never appropriate<br />-Your past has shaped your parenting<br />-Run things through the Lord<br />-Think about women in your life that mothered and auntied you that you want to be like.<br />-Always respect your husband's authority. Man bashing has no home<br />-If things crop up that you don't like in your parenting, change them or get help to change them.<br /><br />Closed with Pslam 37:23-24<br /> <sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-14474">23</sup> The LORD makes firm the steps<br /> of the one who delights in him;<br /><sup class="versenum" id="en-NIV-14475">24</sup> though he may stumble, he will not fall,<br /> for the LORD upholds him with his hand.<br /><br /><br /><br />Check out Liz's new Christian Bookstore in Monmouth called <a href="http://www.cornerstoneb.com/index.html">Cornerstone </a>books.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-702785459509720332010-10-25T09:40:00.001-07:002010-10-25T09:40:42.914-07:00Oct 26th meeting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; ">Tomorrow is our next MOPS meeting. Yeah! Our photography panel is all set to go and I am excited to learn a lot from them. I wanted to remind you all that this meeting is our PJ day, come prepared for our annual donut awards - slippers, robes, messy hair, and PJed kiddos are all welcome! It is also our <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288024386_0" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Operation Christmas Child</span> meeting and Christmas Cheer Collection day. Below are a few tips for these events.<br /><br />OCC: <br /><ul style="margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 40px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; ">Please bring a <b style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">wrapped </b>shoe box if possible to help get the project finished, wrapping paper will also be available if needed. </li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; ">It is $7 per box suggested donation for shipping of each box, an envelope will be available for donations, checks can be made to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288024386_1" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; ">Samaritan's Purse</span><br /></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; ">Bring shoe boxed sized stuffing items - buying multi packs are great! We can break them up into several boxes <br /></li></ul><ul style="margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 40px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; ">See <a target="_blank" href="http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/" style="line-height: 1.2em; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; "><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288024386_2" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/</span></a> for a complete list of instructions and what items are suitable</li></ul><br />Christmas Cheer:<br />We have been asked to gather 35 of each of the following items to go in a gift bags for elderly in our community who are alone for the holidays<br /><ul style="margin-top: 1em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 40px; list-style-type: disc; list-style-position: initial; list-style-image: initial; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: block; "><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; ">Toiletries (preferably soap or shampoo)</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; "><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288024386_3" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; cursor: pointer; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: initial; border-bottom-color: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; ">Tea bags</span> (several for each person, boxes that have individually wrapped bags can be broken up)</li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; ">Writing utensils<br /></li><li style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; display: list-item; ">Puzzle books</li></ul>We will also have an envelope available for donations for this project so we can go shopping for any items that are still needed to fill the gaps. Checks for this project can be made to Sara Weeks. Thanks!<br /><br />Whew! It is going to be a great meeting!<br /><br /><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1288024386_4" style="line-height: 1.2em; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; outline-color: initial; ">Save the date</span>: Moms night out Nov. 19th.....More details to come! See you Tuesday, Odessa</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-37602076414690300662010-10-21T16:03:00.000-07:002010-10-21T16:23:40.759-07:00Parent's Night Out a Success<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Nam4ar6L_1TMsAyL-GnyxgKhp5B-OacHT0oHdUOD6gpg2g0WA1rC2bPTtIi3IfoN7AGQN7DKEcu2d0AYcFAp4dHfhRboH23af9rL339pu_X9J5-C7olZoMeMW3GwT1AO9cbCLA/s1600/DSC_0703b.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Nam4ar6L_1TMsAyL-GnyxgKhp5B-OacHT0oHdUOD6gpg2g0WA1rC2bPTtIi3IfoN7AGQN7DKEcu2d0AYcFAp4dHfhRboH23af9rL339pu_X9J5-C7olZoMeMW3GwT1AO9cbCLA/s400/DSC_0703b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530643669580221986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRyN3G5hyphenhyphenbTGewmtZDEhC3goThtGBkW6_zqOlsOPMH0sDq47A_Bfm1JdGltfpePBBIW1jhdBH2DwMsZyHcnFoc3S5hFh6sirthiUlyc4H_vWAIMuQvoZRYl_0MVLaoIevKMmIZg/s1600/DSC_0700.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRyN3G5hyphenhyphenbTGewmtZDEhC3goThtGBkW6_zqOlsOPMH0sDq47A_Bfm1JdGltfpePBBIW1jhdBH2DwMsZyHcnFoc3S5hFh6sirthiUlyc4H_vWAIMuQvoZRYl_0MVLaoIevKMmIZg/s400/DSC_0700.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530643659495544658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7xvnYOjVQTxZChQoGydSMoESI18rqW4yZyNfuuaWYMIrweKeyqeLUDbDsIi4xWM12Li4_sVTLD3Lkny_G24PWrsmImcYsdxiCPvTETeyPl5vfqprQQqp3p0ul_2Zc4Kdyj9bHw/s1600/DSC_0699.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC7xvnYOjVQTxZChQoGydSMoESI18rqW4yZyNfuuaWYMIrweKeyqeLUDbDsIi4xWM12Li4_sVTLD3Lkny_G24PWrsmImcYsdxiCPvTETeyPl5vfqprQQqp3p0ul_2Zc4Kdyj9bHw/s400/DSC_0699.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530643649115086610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0UYMPHm-qWJmqK1TegbbfWshUd-kaGUEiQpW9Et0eLqVm-xj9IoLakRMbqjfjv1s5l8nXBzhyphenhyphenw_cjWMuXJTMJ3bdfoykAgPzklTt5IjnsL0dGBM_bJgjZoXxGLw7EmQ3PfNrUQ/s1600/DSC_0703b.jpg"><br /></a><br /><br />Thank you to all who participated in our parent's night out on October 8. We enjoyed chatting over a friendly game of bowling and enjoyed some yummy desserts afterwords.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-46664607966845118302010-10-11T13:27:00.000-07:002010-10-11T13:28:24.141-07:00MOPS Tomorrow<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px; ">Hi ladies! Tomorrow is our next MoPS meeting. I hope to see you there, we have a great meeting planned and I really look forward to hearing from the speaker. Also I have been informed that there will be some repair work on the EBC parking lot this week. As I understand it the entry off of Miller AVE. will be closed as well as some of the parking lot. Could you please park either on the gravel lot or the lot behind the church if you cannot find a place on the regular lot. Thanks. At least one of the 'Grandpas' will be on the back lot to help. See you soon! Odessa</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-32567033891752559682010-10-08T10:36:00.000-07:002010-10-08T10:38:26.490-07:00Parent's Night OutJust a reminder that tonight is Parent's Night Out at Dallas Bowling Alley and then dessert potluck afterwards at EBC, from 7 to 9 pm. Childcare is provided at EBC for $2 a child.<br /><br />See you there.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-44506545063352489002010-10-05T16:23:00.000-07:002010-10-05T16:29:53.171-07:00Grandpa Tips, September 28, 2010 MOPS Meeting<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjZ2ItFeBlv0-5s7lMOjnGGfa3sPYiS4otQCqZC_tJMWtL6t1bp32WaTIfZp7lnU_obmoZbDL4CtnTcLJ6uT_FeeLTWh60p2QIUPpkny2vAD08FrqKpo56coMWAxo16IPhrSKUw/s1600/grandpas4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjZ2ItFeBlv0-5s7lMOjnGGfa3sPYiS4otQCqZC_tJMWtL6t1bp32WaTIfZp7lnU_obmoZbDL4CtnTcLJ6uT_FeeLTWh60p2QIUPpkny2vAD08FrqKpo56coMWAxo16IPhrSKUw/s400/grandpas4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524708091756841058" border="0" /></a><br />Photo by Kellie Parry<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="GBThreadMessageRow_Body_Content">They are the men who great you at your car with a smiling face and help you carry a child, purse, bag, food, etc into the meeting. They are MOPS Grandpas and they graciously provided us with some fix it tips at our meeting.<br /><br />Here are just a few...<br /><br />*To rehang a towel bar in the same spot you can screw an attractive piece of wood to the studs and attach the bar to the wood.<br /><br />*You can use a potato cut in half to remove a broken lightbulb from the socket (after you turn off the power of course!)<br /><br />*Always attach the positive to positive and negative to negative wires when jump starting a car.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">--- Interesting fact they shared at the beginning of the talk was that between the four of them they have 200 years of marriage experience. </span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-77432618767304639322010-09-14T17:22:00.001-07:002010-09-14T17:32:19.914-07:00What not to wear, What to wear<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzXEc7Q_zaBTNQgLbYaoav3G6W1n2Qn35VxoxIGxggT1c_OtDKlRDfFQFOL6d__6JOEsU5JtrOO0wz5En4xwnRYt3k9Dg3R4XS4R93YHg4sae_9zib7M8hfkUkkJZY3EUYJ0Emw/s1600/what+not+to+wear+collage.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516929303223511026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmzXEc7Q_zaBTNQgLbYaoav3G6W1n2Qn35VxoxIGxggT1c_OtDKlRDfFQFOL6d__6JOEsU5JtrOO0wz5En4xwnRYt3k9Dg3R4XS4R93YHg4sae_9zib7M8hfkUkkJZY3EUYJ0Emw/s400/what+not+to+wear+collage.jpg" /></a><br /><div>Our first MOPS was a success. What a fun way to start the year, with our Steering Team participating in the Mom version of What Not To Wear. We saw some great outfits and some not so great outfits, but through it all we got too see a little bit of every mom in our fashionably and not fashionably challenged Moms. </div><div> </div><div>We got to make a fun craft to help remind us when every MOPS meeting is with a notepad/calendar magnet for our fridges. It was a pleasure to see <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">everyone's</span> faces today and get to meet some new amazing ladies.</div><div> </div><div>Don't forget to make sure to register for MOPS this year, the fee is $23.95 and gets you a subscription to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">MomSense</span> Magazine, a magnet, luggage tag, tote bag and bumper sticker. </div><div> </div><div>Thanks again to all the ladies who attended and for a great start to a new MOPS year. </div><div> </div><div>Also, mark your calendars, Parent's night out is October 8. It will consist of bowling at Dallas Lanes and a dessert potluck afterwards.</div><div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-18782260186429874032010-09-13T14:14:00.000-07:002010-09-13T14:16:26.299-07:00MOPS starts tomorrowLadies,<div><br /></div><div>MOPS starts tomorrow at 8:45 am. Try to come early to get registered and find your new seating assignment. We have a lot of fun things planned and our steering team will be putting on their own version of "What Not to Wear". Look forward to seeing you there.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-30075184050495826962010-08-09T21:17:00.001-07:002010-08-09T21:40:01.504-07:00Summerfest Parade<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTlmQdcMmCisaoBjPxGSXqkc5IowMQyS3ZZSRH6hxJMEbo3z0AHewcZwkn2MgE2LutzltXVLMTLN0EdK4E96QaamaZZUJ87T839X4uQrntv2KiyF6DuA78LbnB8yE5iQ2xrTmGw/s1600/Summerfest+parade+collage+2010.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503636178575323538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTlmQdcMmCisaoBjPxGSXqkc5IowMQyS3ZZSRH6hxJMEbo3z0AHewcZwkn2MgE2LutzltXVLMTLN0EdK4E96QaamaZZUJ87T839X4uQrntv2KiyF6DuA78LbnB8yE5iQ2xrTmGw/s400/Summerfest+parade+collage+2010.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigM4_NeyhICioBPZELmTgNSpHILne4l11B1v6B9F2b6SJury9pGV3Pni8p4WbjifPiA6Kdl9Ky2-Z8wTgyVODPXQbATsV2crIPgMzVhRPvZUo7CJmggHQxQqGWY0x98hqEbxKeng/s1600/IMG_1147.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbx-vhqKmKNfWy0hdOiAD4A0Z77Vxf1JXE5wSE60E146yaOnVcUOA_BvrEGVSGUjd3R1TVmK8r8cDjHyVzp9JQMPM6Jmjd2DeJ3wXHh8GY_iLaqSEcniPF7zcN3Bdv8s0HZF94A/s1600/DSC_0418.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-XmnzWSAoQaNnzgBbIBcX3Wq53mGDHL29cFpr_KSZPMJslbR6WiW7Yi0e8HIc1MSm00RKbRUiTWeHqo-kgW-vCjjB25J5majtX-M7JCETVZwFMy42ex93ON09c20V-XdrUJQlJw/s1600/DSC_0417.JPG"></a><br /><div>We had a wondeful turnout representing our MOPS group during the summer parade and some even got into the pirate spirit, while others showed off our new theme Momology by wearing lab coats. We were able to hand out 500 flyers during the parade, so hopefully this will bring new faces to our group.</div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-27667678492175692462010-06-24T10:33:00.000-07:002010-08-09T21:42:36.664-07:00August EventsAugust 12-Matthew Price (American Singer, Songwriter)-Dallas Sounds of Summer, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm, Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage, Corner of Main St. and Academy St. in Downtown Dallas, FREE<br /><br /><br />August 12-15 FREE Days at OMSI Open 9am-9pm<br /><br /><br />Aug 13- Dallas Aquatic Center (DIP and MOPS Summer Event) Group Rate $2.70 for open swim. Need min of 20 for this price. Meet at pool 1pm. Bring cash for swimming fee. Contact <a href="mailto:maryannliss@hotmail.com">maryannliss@hotmail.com</a> if coming.<br /><br /><br />Aug 19- Wilsonville water Feature Park- (DIP and MOPS summer Event)- Town Ctr. Park 29800 SW Pk PLl (wilsonville exit). Meet at 12-3pm. 5 acres, play area, picnic tables, cascade water feature, 0-depth entry pond, 7 bubble elements, 1/2 basketball court and restrooms on site at visitors center.<br /><br /><br />August 19-Benefit Show Community Food Drive (Hosted by Dallas Church Band)-Ben Rice Band-Dallas Sounds of Summer, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm, Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage, Corner of Main St. and Academy St. in Downtown Dallas, FREE<br /><br /><br />August 23rd-MOPS Ice Cream Social- 6:30 pm, Bring your own toppings to share, ice cream and drinks provided. Come kick of the new year of MOPS. Dallas City Park, near new play structures.<br /><br /><br />August 24-Moonlight Swim-(Dallas Aquatic Center)-9-10 pm, 18 yrs and older<br /><br /><br />August 26-Johnny Limbo and the Lugnuts (Rock and Roll)-Dallas Sounds of Summer, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm, Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage, Corner of Main St. and Academy St. in Downtown Dallas, FREE<br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Ongoing Events</div><div>Polk Country Bounty Market-Thursdays 3:00-7:00pm, in Historic Downtown Dallas, www.dallasoregon.org/davc</div><div><br /></div><div>Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday- 11am-1pm-Meet at Dallas City Park-Academy Entry by the new play structure-just show up to play or pack the kids a lunch for a picnic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:00am-(Dallas)-Lyle School Play Structure-There is limited shade/seating at this play spot. Bring folding chairs/water.</div><div><br /></div><div>Every Tueday-(Dallas)- AM Infant Story time at the Dallas Public Library 11:15 am</div><div><br /></div><div>Every Thursday-(Dallas)-AM Preschool Story time at the Dallas Public Library 11:15 am</div><div><br /></div><div>Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings (Dallas)-9am-10am- Walk/Run Group- Meets at La Creole Middle School track-Walk, Jog, push strollers/joggers. Young kids can play in the center of field, keeping them in view. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-37373199957148718092010-06-24T10:29:00.000-07:002010-07-08T18:49:00.078-07:00July Events<b><br /></b><br /><br /><strong>July 8</strong>-(Independence) Movie in the Park (Riverview Park)- "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs"-movie plays @ Dusk<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 8</strong>-Ben Rice Band ( Electric Blues)-Dallas Sounds of Summer, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm, Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage, Corner of Main St. and Academy St. in Downtown Dallas, FREE<br /><br /><b>July 8-11</b>- Philomath Frolic and Rodeo-<a href="http://www.philomathrodeo.org/">www.philomathrodeo.org</a><br /><br /><strong>July 9</strong>-Concert in the Park (Independence, Riverview park)-"Abbey Road Live"-7:30pm<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 10</strong>- Movies in the Park (Salem, Riverfront Park)- Back to the Future @ Dusk, FREE<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 12-15</strong>- Lutherwood Day Camp- Dallas United Methodist Church, 565 SE LaCreole Dr., Dallas, next to the middle school, Starts at 9am, preschool (ages 3-5, ends at 11:35), Day camp (youth going into 1st through 6th grade ends at 3pm), Register Now by calling Dallas United Methodist Church, 503-623-2481 or Trinity Lutheran Church at 503-623-2233<br /><p><b>July 12-16</b>- VBS- Calvery Chapel of Dallas, for info call 503-831-1074, 9 am to 11:30 am, Ages 5-10, FREE </p><p><br /></p><p>July 12-16- VBS-Dallas Alliance Church- Ages k-6th grade, 6 to 8:30 pm, FREE dinner at 5:15 pm in tent outside, call 503-623-2265 to preregister</p><p><br /><strong>July 13</strong>- Free OMSI Summer Series (Lancaster Mall, Salem) (5:30pm-7:30 pm)-Space Science: Students will make their own rockets and star finder, for children 12 and under</p><strong>July 13</strong>-$2 day at Portland Zoo (Portland), Every 2nd tuesday of the month, $2 per person, children under 3, FREE<br /><br /><strong>July 13-14</strong>-Free Family Film Festival (Lancaster Mall Stadium 11, Salem)-Rugrats the Movie (G), Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (PG), movies start at 10, first come first serve for tickets, FREE<br /><br /><strong>July 14-</strong>Alton Chung-Storyteller-Dallas Summer Reading Library Event-Dallas City Park, 11:30am, FREE<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 14</strong>- Music in the Park (Monmouth, Main St. Park)-"Gumbo"-Vintage Americana and Swing-7 to 9 pm, FREE<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 15</strong>- Movie in the Park (Indepedence)-Riverview Park- "Madeline" 1998 @ Dusk<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 15</strong>-Rhythm Culture (Reggae)-Dallas Sounds of Summer, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm, Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage, Corner of Main St. and Academy St. in Downtown Dallas, FREE<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 16</strong>- Concert in the Park Indepedence, Riverview Park)- "Billy and the Rockets"-7:30<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 16-18-</strong> da Vinci Days Festival (Corvallis), OSU Campus, weekend celebration of art, science and technology, something for all ages. Visit website at <a href="http://www.davincidays.org/">http://www.davincidays.org/</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 18</strong>-Reptile Man-Dallas Summer Reading Library Event-Dallas City park, 11:30am, FREE<br /><br /><p><strong>July 20</strong>-Free OMSI Summer Series- (Lancaster Mall, Salem, 5:30-7:30pm), Earth Science (Geology)- Hands on Geology Stations, for children 12 and under</p><p><br /><strong>July 20-21</strong>- Free Family Film Festival (Lancaster Mall Stadium 11, Salem)-Rugrats in Paris (G), Kung Fu Panda (PG), First come first serve basis, movie starts at 1o, FREE<br /></p><strong>July 21</strong>-Crafts-Dallas Summer Reading Library Event-Dallas Civic Center at 11:30 am<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 21</strong>-Music in the Park- (Monmouth, Main St. Park)-Gusto Brothers-Blues and Rock- 7 to 9 pm, FREE<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 22</strong>-Joe Shinkle and 99W (Country Western)-Dallas Sounds of Summer, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm, Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage, Corner of Main St. and Academy St. in Downtown Dallas, FREE<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 23</strong>-Concert in the Park-(Indepedence Riverview Park)-"Columbia Classic Jazz Band" 7:30<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 24-</strong> Movies in the Park- (Salem, Riverfront Park)- Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory @ Dusk, FREE<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 26-</strong> Moonlight Swim- (Dallas Aquatic Center)-8-9 pm, 18 yrs or older<br /><p><strong>July 27-</strong>Free OMSI Summer Series, (Lancaster Mall, Salem, 5:30-7:30 pm), Life Science (Zoology): Live Reptiles, and band and/or whales hands-on Stations, for children 12 and under</p><p><strong>July 27-28-</strong>FREE Family Film Festival (Lancaster Mall Stadium 11, Salem)-Wallace and Gromit (G), Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (PG), Tickets are first come, first serve basis, Movies start at 10am, FREE<br /></p><strong>July 28</strong>-Music in the Park- (Monmouth, Main St. Park)-"Keller Coker and Friends"-7 to 9pm, FREE<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>July 29</strong>-Ty Curtis Band (Blues, Rock, Funk)-Dallas Sounds of Summer, Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm, Dallas Rotary Performing Arts Stage, Corner of Main St. and Academy St. in Downtown Dallas, FREE<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 29-Aug 1</strong>- Dallas Summer Fest 2010, Theme "Thar be Pirates", Historic Downtown Dallas and Dallas City Park<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 30</strong>- Kid's 5th Annual Triathlon-(Dallas Aquatic Center)-1oam-1pm-Boys and Girls age 5-12 can participate in a swim-bike-run triathlon. The first 50 registered get a t-shirt. The courses and distances and determined by age. Cost: $15 ($5 discount for annual members)<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 30</strong>-Concert in the Park (Independence, Riverview Park)-"Boomer Band"- 7:30 pm<br /><br /><br /><strong>July 31st</strong>-Parade-Dallas Summerfest- Kidz Hour 10-11am, Parade 11-12:30am, Historic Downtown Dallas, <strong>Please Join us for the Parade</strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><strong><span style="font-size:180%;">Ongoing Events</span></strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Polk Country Bounty Market-Thursdays 3:00-7:00pm, in Historic Downtown Dallas, <a href="http://www.dallasoregon.org/davc">www.dallasoregon.org/davc</a><br /><br /><br />Independence Farmers Market: 9am to 1pm, Saturdays, Sterling Savings Bank, parking lot, 302 S. Main St, Contact 503-910-8193<br /><br /><br /><br />Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday- 11am-1pm-Meet at Dallas City Park-Academy Entry by the new play structure-just show up to play or pack the kids a lunch for a picnic.<br /><br /><br /><br />Every Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11:00am-(Dallas)-Lyle School Play Structure-There is limited shade/seating at this play spot. Bring folding chairs/water.<br /><br /><br /><br />Every Tuesday-(Dallas)- AM Infant Story time at the Dallas Public Library 11:15 am (FREE)<br /><br /><br /><br />Every Tuesday-(Independence)- Family Story Time, 6:30 pm, Independence Public Library (FREE)<br /><br /><br /><br />Every Wednesday (Independence) -Baby/Toddler Story Time 10:30 am, Independence Public Library<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Every Thursday-(Dallas)-AM Preschool Story time at the Dallas Public Library 11:15 am (FREE)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings (Dallas)-9am-10am- Walk/Run Group- Meets at La Creole Middle School track-Walk, Jog, push strollers/joggers. Young kids can play in the center of field, keeping them in view.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Tuesday and Thursdays-Strength and Flexibility Class (Dallas): 7 to 8pm, Faith Evangelical Free Church, Building 1, 2290 E Ellendale ave, Contact 503-623-2924 (FREE)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Polk County Museum- (Rickreall)-1 to 5pm, Mon, Wed-Sat, Cost $3, $2 seniors, $1 students, contact 503-623-6251<div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15228197.post-60918600917874092642010-06-13T17:11:00.001-07:002010-06-24T12:08:16.658-07:00June Events<div><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><u>June 26-Free Baseball Clinic (Corvallis), Goss Stadium, OSU, Ages 5-18 Welcome, will be taught by Knight's players, 12:30 to 4pm, stay afterward for the Knight's game at 6:35</u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><u>June 26-(Salem)-Free Accupuncture-10am to 2pm-Salem Community Acupuncture Open House-2416 13th St. SE, light refreshments also offered. Door prize of 3 free months of acupuncture, for more info visit www.salemcommunityacupuncture.com</u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><u>June 26-27 -(Salem)-Salem World Beat Festival, Salem Riverfront Park, $4 per person donation recommended, for more info visit www.worldbeatfestival.org or call 503-581-2004</u></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><u><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">June 27-10th Annual Summer Garden Tour "The Glory of the Garden", 10am-4pm ($10 dollar donation suggested), McMinnville, for more info visit www.mcminnvillegardenclub.org</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">June 27- Garden Faire 9am-4pm, McMinnville, 2nd and Cowls St., 1 block off of 99W (over 50 venders), FREE</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=" font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">June 28th</span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">- Scotty's Playhouse in McMinnville. NW's largest indoor play structure. Free for children ages 11 and under. Meet at 10am until noon. 700 N. Hill Rd. 503-472-8476<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">www.seeyalater.org/Scottysplayhouse.com<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidifont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">June 29<sup>th</sup></span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight: boldfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">-</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight:boldfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Free OMSI Summer Series, Lancaster Mall (Salem)- </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;font-weight:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight: boldfont-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Life Science (Insects/Microscopes):</span></strong><span style="Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Focus on insects, using stations from our popular program "Bug Me!," microscope stations, and featuring live insects.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Join us 5:30pm-7:30pm every Tuesday evening through August 31, near Sports Authority for a fun evening of hands on activities and learning for children 12 and under. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=" font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">June 29th-<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">Dallas Community Night at the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Baseball Stadium, Tues, 6:35 pm, Unlimited $5 ticket coupons available at Washington Street Steakhouse and Pub and Envy Spa Salon</span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=" font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">June 29th-30th</span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">- Regal Free Family Film Festival- Lancaster Mall Stadium 11 (Salem)-<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">Pirates Who Don't Do Anything (G), Astro Boy (PG)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">Movies Start at 10 am, tickets are to be picked up the day of the event on a first come, first serve basis, (this is FREE)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style=" font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">June 30th</span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif";mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";mso-bidi-Times New Roman";font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;color:black;">-Rick Huddle- Dallas Library Event-Songs, Stories, and Interactive games Dallas City Park 11:30 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="line-height:115%;Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Ongoing Summer Events<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday- 11am-1pm-Meet at Dallas City Park Academy entry-where the new play structures are-just show up to play or pack the kids lunch for a picnic. Most parents and kids meet here often throughout the summer. Bathrooms are on site.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Lyle School Play structure-Tuesday and Thursday 10:00-11am. There is limited shade/seating at this play spot. Bring folding chairs/water.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Every Tuesday-AM Infant story time at the Dallas Library 11:15am<o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><span style="Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Every Thursday-AM Preschool story time at the Library 11:15 am<o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <div style="mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:double windowtext 2.25pt; padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-right:0in"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:double windowtext 2.25pt;padding:0in; mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Walk/Run Group- Tuesday/Thursday/Friday mornings-9:00-10:00am –Meets at La Creole Middle School track. Walk, Jog, push strollers/joggers. Young kids can play in the center of field, keeping them in view. Begins when public school year session ends in June.<o:p></o:p></span></b></li> <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.25in;margin-bottom: .0001pt;line-height:normal;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in; border:none;mso-border-bottom-alt:double windowtext 2.25pt;padding:0in; mso-padding-alt:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight:normal"><span style="Georgia","serif"font-family:";font-size:12.0pt;">Pick up Library Summer Reading Event Calendar at Dallas /Salem Libraries<o:p></o:p></span></b></li> </div> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.25in"><o:p> </o:p></p></u></span></span></span></span></div></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) of Dallas, Oregon</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com