Jake has a post on his blog about how the Awesome After School Orchestra is needing help: The Awesome After School Orchestra (AASO) is a great program put on by the Central Oregon Symphony Association and Bend Parks and Recreation and is a great program to introduce your third, fourth, or fifth grade children to the wonderful world of music. The AASO is a long-running after-school program two days a week during the school year … Continue reading →
Today is the first day of the Deschutes County Fair, which runs through Sunday (the 1st). In addition to the usual livestock and agricultural and craft showings, and carnival rides, there is also the rodeo and a number of concerts that culminate with Weird Al Yankovic (!) on Saturday night. Here are details: Fair Hours Wednesday and Thursday: 10:00AM – 10:00PM Friday and Saturday: 10:00AM – 11:00PM Sunday: 10:00AM – 5:00PM 2010 Daily Admission Prices: … Continue reading →
As many have probably heard, Working Wonders Children’s Museum in the Old Mill District is closing, effective October 4th (Saturday, October 3rd will be their last day). They weren’t able to meet their fundraising goals (some $200,000, I heard on the news), and the overall model apparently isn’t financially viable. The kicker is, this week they’re also celebrating their fifth anniversary: We invite you to share in our final 5th birthday celebration from Wednesday, September … Continue reading →
This Saturday, July 18th, is the 21st annual Saving Grace Children’s Festival (also called the Cascade Children’s Festival) down in Drake Park. The Festival is presented by Saving Grace (formerly COBRA), with proceeds going to benefit the organization. The Festival will take place from 10am until 4pm and looks to be a great time for kids; there’s a good description of what to expect from True North (though it’s for last year’s Festival—I don’t imagine … Continue reading →
Today is the first day of spring and school is out for spring break all next week. But now you have to entertain the kids—what to do? The Bulletin has a comprehensive and innovative list of things, particularly for those on a budget (and aren’t we all these days). Go to the airport Kids can watch the planes and helicopters take off and land, especially at smaller airports like the Bend Municipal Airport, 63132 Powell … Continue reading →
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