Ethos was established in 1998 by Charles Lewis in direct response to budget cuts that limited music education in public schools. In light of the numerous studies that demonstrate the tremendous benefits of music education, Ethos believes that every child should have the opportunity to make music.

Learn more at: http://www.ethos.org

Mark your calendar and plan to join your fellow citizens for a citywide celebration on Saturday, September 13 beginning at 10 am! This year’s Grand Marshall is The Roloff Family, stars of television’s “Little People, Big World.” Free family entertainment and fun follows the parade from 11 am to 3 pm at the 2008 Old Town Festival!

http://beavertonoregon.gov/departments/neighborhoods/news/parade.aspx

Explore the Pearl is your guide for Portland shopping, dining, galleries and other Portland attractions in the Pearl District neighborhood of Portland, Oregon.

http://www.explorethepearl.com

Imagine a short scenic drive west on U.S. 26 featuring trees, green rolling hills and a clean peaceful country setting. Then, take a brief jog off the highway to a relaxing paradise called Horning’s Hideout, a Shan-gri-la of fishing, picnicking, camping and concert events. Horning’s Hideout is located just 35 minutes west of Portland in North Plains, Oregon.

http://horningshideout.com

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a 725-acre wildlife preserve located within the city limits of Hillsboro, Oregon. The Preserve is a tranquil sanctuary for both people and animals. The quiet open waters, rolling meadows and upland ash and fir woods are homes to thousands of ducks and geese, deer, otters, beavers, herons and eagles. Song birds and small mammals, as well as salamanders and rare wetland plants, are dependent on the marshes of the Preserve. Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a natural oasis that will become more and more precious as this area’s population density continues to intensify.

http://www.jacksonbottom.org

Your Home Cafe simplifies your life.  We provide dinner choices along with your personalized menus and shopping list for the coming week.

http://www.yourhomecafe.com

“We want our rides to be comfortable for families just starting out and biking on city streets for the first time but we don’t shy away from traffic just because kids will be riding.”

http://www.kidicalmass.org

311 State Street, Lake Oswego

The Willamette Shore Trolley is operated by the Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society. The line takes you on a beautiful journey along the Willamette River in a authentic antique trolley car. Sites along the way are:

The 1,396 foot Elk Rock Tunnel. With an “S” curve between its portals, the mid section of the tunnel is in total darkness.

• Travel over several trestles, including the 686 foot Riverwood Trestle.
• Tremendous views of the Willamette River.
• Beautiful homes and mansions line the right of way.
• The Lake Oswego end of the line has shops and restaurants.
• The Portland end is a short Streetcar ride to all of downtown Portland attractions.

http://www.trainweb.org

Calling all Young Chefs aged 3 to 15! It’s hot outside but cool in our kitchens. There’s a lot going on here this summer, including COOK FOR THE GOLD Summer Day Camps, Delicious Summer Workshops, Fantastic Birthday Parties & Private Events, and Weekly Classes for All Ages!

19283 SW Martinazzi Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062

http://www.youngchefsacademy.com

Contemporary Northwest Art Award

August 24, 2008

Every Sunday, visitors of all ages can explore, imagine, and discover during a themed family tour (12:30–1:30 pm), Family Drop–In art-making (1–3 pm), and story time (2:30–3 pm) highlighting the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions.

http://www.pam.org