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A Very Special Election, Night at the Ballet, Fantastic Giveaway, Spooktacular Event, and More
October 12, 2012
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Inside the Issue: This Month in NW Kids
 | | Read the October 2012 issue online |
Fall is in the air, and as the temperatures drop and nature's colors turn, the town is aflutter with preparations for the change in seasons. The NW Kids October 2012 issue features harvest and Halloween goodies, along with:
- Green Halloween: a guide to celebrate sustainably and healthily
- Resources for families of kids with autism, sensory processing disorders, and special needs
- Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years!
- Calendar of harvest events all over town
Our online calendar is bursting with all sorts of family-friendly happenings, whether you're looking for a short afternoon outing, a weekly kiddo get-together, or an all-day or weekend event. It's updated on an ongoing basis, so there's always something new to check out.
In addition to our events calendar, we also have an extensive and searchable family resource guide, where local businesses are listed for you by category, such as Activities, Camps, Birthday Parties, and more. Poke around and see what you find!
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This Weekend: KidFest! Fall Spooktacular Puts Us in a Halloweeny Mood
Just can't wait for the 31st to kick off Halloween fun? Neither can we, and luckily this weekend KidFest! has a fantastic even in store for us: their Fall Spooktacular, a 2-day extravaganza with pumpkin decorating, a spook house, costume contest, treat making, and so much more.
October 13-14
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Portland Expo Center
Admission: $5, kids 0-3 free
Family Pass: $20 up to 5 people
Arrive right at 10am each day for the Trick O' Treat Parade of Prizes!
Also featured is the Costume Swap in honor of National Costume Swap Day. Bring a gently-used costume and exchange it for a new-to-you one, or purchase a donated costume for just $5.
Of course, you can also find your KidFest! favorites of local family resources, businesses, and other vendors to get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping. Don't miss it!
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Oregon Children's Theatre Presents: Duck for President
If you liked Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type, or Giggle, Giggle, Quack, you'll love Duck for President. Featuring the same cast of characters, smart dialogue, and the loveable, trouble-making Duck, kids AND adults can get on board this campaign.
VISIT CAMPAIGN CENTRAL: www.duckforpresident.org. Watch videos, read about the "issues" and enter to win tickets.
Fed up with farm chores, Duck decides to challenge Farmer Brown to an election, only to discover that being in charge of the farm is hard work. So he decides to run for governor - and then president - kissing babies and hitting the late-night talk show circuit along the way.
With showy campaign numbers, barnyard election antics, and nods to famous presidential moments, you'll be ready to vote Duck for President no matter what side of the election you're on.
KIDS VOTE! Kids can cast their ballot in the lobby at a real election booth. Learn the results live on stage, and track the cumulative results at www.duckforpresident.org.
October 20th - November 4th
Saturdays at 2pm and 5pm, Sundays at 2pm
Recommended for ages 4 and up
Psst! LivingSocial is currently offering a special on family packs of 4 tickets. Grab it while you can!
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From Our Friends at The Portland Ballet - Plus a Giveaway!
During the holidays, The Portland Ballet offers a refreshing change: it doesn't dance The Nutcracker and its production precedes the crowded December schedule. With its gorgeous music, whimsical costumes, cast of 80 and original choreography that is at once fleet-footed, challenging and amusing, John Clifford's A Midsummer Night's Dream is a critically-praised audience-pleaser.
TPB is joined by guest artists Alex Castillo from Los Angeles Ballet and Josh Murry from BodyVox-2. TPB's collaboration with the PSU Symphony Orchestra and opera singers allows Mendelssohn's music to be performed live at all six performances, making John Clifford's A Midsummer Night's Dreama truly extraordinary holiday experience.
The Portland Ballet presents
John Clifford's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday-Sunday, November 23-25
PSU's Lincoln Hall
1620 SW Park at Market
Friday, November 23, 4 PM* & 7:30 PM
Saturday/Sunday, November 24/25, 1 & 4 PM
Run-time: 75 minutes, with intermission
Tickets:
*Preview (F/Nov 23, 4 PM): $10 youth, $25 general
All other performances: $15 youth; $35 general
$90 family package (two general, two youth; additional youth tickets at $10)
Tickets/Information: theportlandballet.org ● 503-452-8448
Praise for The Portland Ballet's production of John Clifford's A Midsummer Night's Dream:
Fast-paced choreography, clearly and musically executed...a pleasure to watch.
-- Martha Ullman West, The Oregonian
WIN a family pack (2 adults, 2 youth) to the 4 PM performance on Friday, November 23rd! Click here to enter; contest ends 11/16/12.
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Celebrate the Fall Harvest with an Apple Festival
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Autumn has arrived and brought with it an abundant harvest of apples, pears, pumpkins and gourmet squash. Smith Berry Barn grows over 20 varieties of antique and modern apples, available ready-picked throughout the fall season. Enjoy free apple sampling each day and find your favorite for fresh eating, baking, or homemade applesauce. The historic barn is a true destination for gifts and home d�cor.
On Saturday and Sunday, October 20th-21st from 12pm-4pm, join us for our 19th Annual Heirloom Apple Festival. The grill will be fired up and Boy Scout Troop #3 will be serving up sausages & sides. Enjoy a slice of homemade apple pie and a cup of fresh apple cider, but be sure to save room for one of our hand-dipped caramel apples made with our amazing honeycrisp apples. Sample all of our fresh apples, pears and an array of gourmet foods. Family activities include the Tiny Tots Hay Maze, Straw Pyramid, Treasure Hunt and Farm Animals.
Visit www.smithberrybarn.com for farm location, hours of operation, crop information, recipes and special event details.
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A Can't-Miss Giveaway from Organic Valley
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As loyal NW Kids readers, you know that we focus on whole, healthy, and yummy foods for your kidlets and family. To help out with that, our friends at Organic Valley have put together an incredible gift basket for one lucky winner!
What's in the basket? Glad you asked:
That's over a $700 value!
How do I enter?
Visit our website or go to our Facebook page and:
The contest closes on Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 - what are you waiting for? Enter now - and good luck!
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The Season of Giving is Just Around the Corner
 | | Click to view the NW Kids November 2011 issue online |
Are you ready for the holidays? We at NW Kids are so excited to set the mood for the magical season of love, thanks, and family. Here's a sneak peek of what's to come as we bring 2012 to a close.
In November...
- National Adoption Month honors families who are touched by adoption
- Holiday Giving Guide, featuring gifts and ways to give back to the community
- A review of a night with The Portland Ballet
In December...
- More Holiday Giving Guide
- Winter and holiday outings for the whole family
- Holiday celebration resource guide
And of course, much more in each issue and online. You definitely don't want to miss these! Pick up monthly issues of NW Kids at your local kid-friendly hangout, or read them online on nwkidsmagazine.com.
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