Need some inspiration? Here you go - Swimmer sends message as she crosses open waters: http://bit.ly/9STHIS via @addthis#15 hours ago
Mo Phillips is at Milagros tomorrow and every Thursday at 10:30am. $3 suggested donation for the mighty artist. http://dld.bz/bsb#21 hours ago
RT @ThePortlandTrib: You already knew this: Summer was coldest in 17 years: Summer’s over, right?
You mean we actually had a summer?
We. ... #23 hours ago
Check out Jack Miller's write up about Supportland! He does a great job of laying out why we love this... http://fb.me/FJwsCHN4#23 hours ago
Professor Banjo Old Time Music for Families, Monday, August 30, 11:00am: Join Professor Banjo every Monday at Milagros for old time picking and grinning for little ones and adults. Fun for the whole family. All ages. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
There will be no Professor Banjo next Monday, we will be closed on Labor Day
Music with Tyleena, Tuesday, August 31, 10:30am: Mr. Ben is taking the week off in the wilds of Alaska but fear not! Tyleena will be filling in to ensure your wee ones get the music fix they need on Tuesday morning. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Mr. Ben returns to Milagros on Tuesday, September 7
Meet and Play at Milagros, September 1, 10:00am: An open group of families that meets once a week at kid-friendly locations around Portland. They also host potlucks, moms’ nights out, and book group meetings. These gathering are open to all and they are always looking for new members to take part. No RSVP required. For more information, send an e-mail to meetnplaypdx@yahoo.com
Mo Phillips, Thursday, September 2, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Please note, Milagros will be closed on Monday September 6 to celebrate Labor Day. Yay for the workers of the world!
Professor Banjo Old Time Music for Families, Monday, August 23, 11:00am:Join Professor Banjo every Monday at Milagros for old time picking and grinning for little ones and adults. Fun for the whole family. All ages. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Mr. Ben, Tuesday, August 24, 10:30am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10:30am. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Music Time with The Alphabeticians, Wednesday, August 25, 11:00am: Come join The Alphabeticians for music and fun at Milagros! $3 suggested donation per walking human for the performers.
Mo Phillips, Thursday, August 26, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Nursing Mothers Counsel Breastfeeding Class, Thursday, August 26, 6pm:Breastfeeding is the most natural and healthy way to feed your baby, but it does not always come naturally. Get support and your questions answered. Free.
Cloth Diapering 101 Class, Saturday, August 28, 11:00am: Thinking about cloth diapers? Have questions? Have tips to share? Come to for an introduction to cloth diapering. This casual gathering is a great opportunity to learn all about cloth diapering, get hands-on advice on diapering choices, etc. It is also a chance to meet other parents who are using cloth diapers or thinking about it. FREE, no RSVP required!
Matt Clark Performance and CD Release Party, August 28, 1:00pm: Local dad and musician Matt Clark will be performing at Milagros to kick-off his newest album. All agres. Free. http://www.mattclarkmusic.com/
urbanMamas is teaming up with folks to hold Back-to-School Clothing swaps on Saturday, August 21, 2010. We have locations lined up in each of the five quadrants, so hopefully you can find a time and place that works for you. Emphasis will be on school-aged kid gear, but there will be a section for preschoolers as well. Some snacks and drink will probably be available at each location. Swap school clothes and gear, and maybe make a few new friends, too. Thank you muchly to all of our co-hosts! Let us know if you have questions & we will try to get them answered.
Professor Banjo Old Time Music for Families, Monday, August 16, 11:00am: Join Professor Banjo every Monday at Milagros for old time picking and grinning for little ones and adults. Fun for the whole family. All ages. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Mr. Ben, Tuesday, August 17, 10:30am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10:30am. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Tiny Talkers Baby Signing 101 Workshop, August 18, 10:30am: During this workshop, you will learn specific how-to information, invaluable tips & techniques based on how baby’s brain works, activities & games to promote verbal language & get a baby signing dictionary with over 80 helpful signs as well as a journal! The most important thing that the workshop offers is practical advice on how to reach your ultimate goal: verbal language development.
Diaper Free Baby Meeting, Wednesday, August 18, 2:00pm: Diaper Free Baby of Portland is a local, free support group that helps promote a natural approach to responding to babies’ elimination needs. If you are using this method, interested in finding out more, or are just curious, please come by!
Introduction to Connected Parenting, Wednesday, August 18, 6pm: This class focuses on the primacy of connection in parenting young children. Respectful limit setting, developmental norms, listening to childrens’ feelings, resolving sibling conflicts, and many practical ideas about what to do instead of being either an authoritarian or a permissive parent will be discussed. Register here.
Mo Phillips, Thursday, August 19, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.
Mista Cookie Jar Music Show, Thursday, August 19, 1pm: Mista Cookie Jar brings his urban-island-folky-rock ‘n’ roll for the inner child to Milagros as part of his northwest tour. $3 suggested donation per walking human for the artist.
Shadow Puppet Workshop, Friday, August 20, 10:00am: David Freleng presents this workshop for kids age 6-12. Students will create their own puppets and do a special performance! $15 class and materials free. Contact Dave at 602-717-2249 to register.
Charlie Hope Music Show, Saturday, August 21, 1:00pm: Award-winning singer songwriter Charlie Hope will join us for a special Milagros show as part of her Northwest tour. $3 suggested donation for the artist.
Babywearing 101, Sunday, August 22, 11:00am: Need some help figuring out how to wear your baby? Wondering what baby sling, wrap, or other carrier is the best fit for you? Or maybe you need some assistance with the baby carrier you already have? You need to come to Babywearing 101 at Milagros!
Join the babywearing experts at Milagros for this free, casual supportive class. This gathering is a great opportunity to learn all about babywearing and get hands-on advice. It is also a chance to meet other parents who are using wearing their babies or thinking about it. FREE, no RSVP required!
The Portland Women’s Film Festival (a.k.a. POW Fest) will be placing a local spotlight on the issue of Child Trafficking and abuse on September 9th , 6pm at the Hollywood Theatre, with a special screening of the documentary “Playground” by Director Libby Spears to benefit Caldera and POW Fest Documentary Programming.
The evening will begin with a reception, sponsored by New Belgium Brewing Company, a silent auction and special introduction by Senator Ron Wyden – cosponsor of an anti-trafficking bill in the Senate – and conclude with a special Question & Answer session with civic leaders and Spears immediately following the film.
Tickets for the reception and screening are $20 and are available at www.powfest.com
There is no end to the awesome music events happening at Milagros this month! Here is the latest edition:
Mista Cookie Jar (aka C.J. Pizarro) is coming to Portland to promote his genre-bending children’s album, “Mista Cookie Jar Presents: The Love Bubble” which features numerous musical artists from around the world on each track.
Mista Cookie Jar’s music speaks for itself, thoroughly energizing and encouraging the listener to find strength in one’s own heart to maintain the inspiration within one’s own inner child:
Warning before you click on the video: This tune will stay in your head all day.
See Mista Cookie Jar live at Milagros on Thursday, August 19, at 1pm!
Through a generous grant from the Fred Meyer Fund, OMSI will offer FREE general admission Thursday, August 12- Sunday, August 15. OMSI hours will be extended from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during all four days.
General admission to OMSI includes all five of its main exhibit halls and such featured attractions as Samson: The Colossal T. rex Discovery, Science On a Sphere, and the new exhibit Einstein: The World Through His Eyes. OMSI?s separate ticketed attractions such as the submarine, planetarium, and OMNIMAX Theater will remain at their regular admission prices.
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry / 1945 SE Water Ave / Portland, OR 97214/ 503.797.4000 / www.omsi.edu
All you nursing mamas in the Portland area, join us on Friday and be part of history!
At Milagros and other venues all over the Portland area, mamas will be gathering to break the world record for the most women breastfeeding at the same time!
The party starts at 10am THIS Friday, August 6 (and it IS a celebration!)
We’ll have snacks, prizes, and other fun at Milagros (special thanks to Townshend’s Tea and Extracto for setting us up with drinks).
All are welcome, not just the mamas and babies aiming for a new record
Please spread the word to all the nursing mamas in Portland you know! We can do this!
