Baby Blues Connection Postpartum Support Group, Monday, May 9, 10:00am: Baby Blues Connection provides free peer-to-peer support for pregnant women and new moms experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or adjustment-related stress. Please call 1-866-3752 (toll-free) for more information. Or visit www.babybluesconnection.org

Mr. Ben, Tuesday, May 10, 10:30am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10:30am. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.

Infant CPR for New Parents, Tuesday, May 10, 6:00pm: Join the Red Cross for a special CPR and first aid class designed for new parents. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class. Class fee is $25 and registration is required. To register contact the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross at 503.280.1440 and let them know they are registering for the “New Parents” class at Milagros.

Parent & Child Yoga with  Leslie Wilda, Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am:Come play yoga! In this interactive class grown-ups are required to release their inner child and ignite their imagination along with the kids as we become dogs, cats, elephants and lions all in one class! Come experience a playful approach to yoga through movement, music, games, storytelling and laughter. This active class helps develop better body awareness, self control, flexibility and coordination. A great way for families to come together in a fun and healthy way. Free 45 min class for children ages 2-5 and parents (grandparents, aunts/uncles, caregivers….) More information contact Leslie: lawilda@hotmail.com

Music Time with Mr. Hoo of The Alphabeticians, Wednesday, May 11, 11:00am: $3 suggested donation per walking human for the performer.

Music Time with Van Oodles,  Wednesday, May 11, 1:00pm: $3 suggested donation per walking human for the performer.

Mo Phillips, Thursday, May 12, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.

New Parent & Breastfeeding Support Group, Thursday, May 12, 2:30pm:Come weigh your baby, connect with other mothers, ask questions, and get evidence based information about feeding a new baby at our weekly support group! We will offer information and non-judgmental support. This group will be hosted by Karla Nussbaum, IBCLC and Lea Lipscomb, lactation educator.

Shop at Milagros to Support Baby Blues Connection on April 19. 20 percent of all sales at Milagros will support the work of Baby Blues Connection.

Mr. Ben, Tuesday, April 12, 10:30am: Join Mr. Ben for music and fun at Milagros every Tuesday at 10:30am. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.

Infant CPR for New Parents, Tuesday, April 12, 6:00pm: Join Red Cross instructor Art Graves for a special CPR and first aid class designed for new parents. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class. Class fee is $25 and registration is required. To register contact the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross at 503.280.1440 and let them know they are registering for the “New Parents” class at Milagros.

Parent & Child Yoga with  Leslie Wilda, Wednesday, April 13, 10:00am:Come play yoga! In this interactive class grown-ups are required to release their inner child and ignite their imagination along with the kids as we become dogs, cats, elephants and lions all in one class! Come experience a playful approach to yoga through movement, music, games, storytelling and laughter. This active class helps develop better body awareness, self control, flexibility and coordination. A great way for families to come together in a fun and healthy way. Free 45 min class for children ages 2-5 and parents (grandparents, aunts/uncles, caregivers….) More information contact Leslie: lawilda@hotmail.com

Music Time with Mr. Hoo of The Alphabeticians, Wednesday, April 13, 11:00am: $3 suggested donation per walking human for the performer.

Music Time with Van Oodles,  Wednesday, April 13, 1:00pm: $3 suggested donation per walking human for the performer.

Mo Phillips, Thursday, April 14, 10:30am: Join Mo Phillips for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.

New Parent & Breastfeeding Support Group, Thursday, April 14, 2:30pm:Come weigh your baby, connect with other mothers, ask questions, and get evidence based information about feeding a new baby at our weekly support group! We will offer information and non-judgmental support. This group will be hosted by Karla Nussbaum, IBCLC and Lea Lipscomb, lactation educator.

Portland Mocha Moms Playgroup, Saturday, April 16, 10:00am: Join the Portland Metro Mocha Moms for good conversation and good company. This support group meeting (aka chat and plays) allows moms to discuss important parenting (and personal) issues while the children play! Mocha Moms, is a support group for mothers of color. Anyone who supports the mission of Mocha Moms is welcome!

Attachment Parenting Playgroup, Saturday, April 16, 3:00pm: This is a group for Portland Eastsiders to meet up if they are practicing or interested in Attachment Parenting. More information.

Holistic Health Class – Are Fevers Dangerous?, Tuesday, March 8, 1:30pm: Dr. Melissa Christensen will describe the mechanics of a fever: how to take a proper temp, when it is optimal, when it needs to be reduced and how, without using fever reducing medications. Please register with Holistic Health by email: outreach.holistichealthpc@gmail.com , or call 503-294-7070. For more information about Dr. Christensen go to: http://www.holistichealthpc.com

Infant CPR for New Parents, Tuesday, March 8, 6:00pm: Join Red Cross instructor Art Graves for a special CPR and first aid class designed for new parents. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class. Class fee is $25 and registration is required. To register contact the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross at 503.280.1440 and let them know they are registering for the “New Parents” class at Milagros.

Parent & Child Yoga with  Leslie Wilda, Wednesday, March 9, 10:00am:Come play yoga! In this interactive class grown-ups are required to release their inner child and ignite their imagination along with the kids as we become dogs, cats, elephants and lions all in one class! Come experience a playful approach to yoga through movement, music, games, storytelling and laughter. This active class helps develop better body awareness, self control, flexibility and coordination. A great way for families to come together in a fun and healthy way. Free 45 min class for children ages 2-5 and parents (grandparents, aunts/uncles, caregivers….) More information contact Leslie: lawilda@hotmail.com

Professor Banjo Old Time Music for Families, Wednesday, March 9, 1:00pm: Join Professor Banjo every Wednesday 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.

Mo Phillips, Thursday, March 10, 10:3o am: Join Mo Phillips for rockin’ music fun for little ones and adults. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.

Shadow Puppet Theatre, Friday, March 11,  10:30am: David Freleng’s LAST show at Milagros! You have to come to this one!  David’s performances are interactive, kids help act out the plays and games. Children are encouraged to let their creativity and imagination run rampant as they are in control of what happens in the story. Suggested donation is $3 per walking human.

Cloth Diapering 101, Sunday, March 13, 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!

Clothing Diapering 101 is now offered at Milagros on the 2nd Sunday and the 4th Saturday of every month!

Normally sign up for these classes may be done through the Red Cross website but they are doing some updating and on-line sign-up isn’t possible.

SO! If you would like to sign up for the October class (or any future class) please do so the old fashion way, over the phone. Just call the Red Cross registrars directly at 503-280-1440 and they will take care of the rest.

The class provides hands-on instruction on what to do if your infant or child is choking, rescue breathing, basic CPR and First Aid. You are welcome to bring your baby with you to this class.

We have just learned that the February 9, 2010 class is full but there are still openings for the March class.

Class fee is $25 and registration is required. To register contact Shelley or Carolina at the Oregon Trail Chapter of the Red Cross at 503.280.1440 and let them know they are registering for the “New Parents” class at Milagros.