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February 2012 Activities and Events All events are free unless otherwise noted Games Galore Fridays from 2-5 pm - Vancouver Library (Children's Program Room, Level 3) Drop in each week for a variety of fun: board games, group games, and paper and pencil games. Science Sleuths Thursday, February 2 from 2-5 pm Self-guided family science exploration. This month: "Wonderful Weather." Duct Tape Wallets Thursday, February 2, 4-5:45 p.m. - Gregory Heights Library - 7921 N.E. Sandy Make a duct tape wallet of your own and add design components and/or a cool design to the front. All materials will be provided. Set Up Your Own Blog with Josh Monen Saturday, February 4 from 10-11:30 am - Battle Ground Community Library Learn why blogs matter, how they are different from websites, and how to set up your own. Bring your own laptop or iPad. This class is for personal bloggers, beginner to intermediate level. Pre-registration required. (360) 687-2322 Chinese musical performance by Beijing Jiaotong University Musical Arts Troupe Saturday, February 4 - 7:30pm - PSU Student Union, 3rd floor Ballroom. The Confucius Institute at PSU presents a Spring Festival Gala for welcoming in the Year of the Dragon. Love Stories from StoryCorps Monday, February 6th @ 7:30pm Powell's City of Books - 1005 W Burnside In All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps, StoryCorps founder Dave Isay shares stories of love and marriage from this revolutionary oral history project, revealing the many and remarkable paths that relationships can take. Just in time for Valentine's Day, this powerful collection bears witness to love in its varied forms, enriching our understanding of that most magical feeling. Cosponsored by OPB. Teen Arts & Crafts Night (ages 12-19) Tuesday, February 7 at 5 pm - Cascade Park Community Library This month's project: Anti-Valentine's Day crafts (and some Pro-Valentine's Day crafts, too!) Valentine Fun Thursday, February 9, 3:30-5 p.m. - Hollywood Library - 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. Have a love-ly time creating heart-felt cards and crafts. Aqualicious (ages 3-11) Saturday, February 11 from 3-4:30 pm - Cascade Park Community Library Crafts and fun based on the color aqua. Second Saturday at the Water Center: Interesting Inventions! February 11, 1 - 3 PM - Water Resources Education Center - 4600 SE Columbia Way Inquisitive young minds are encouraged to attend the Water Resources Education Center’s Second Saturday event in order to try their hands at re-creating and learning about several interesting inventions. Discover some great and some not-so-great inventions of the past. Hand-Made Valentines Saturday, February 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - North Portland Library - 512 N. Killingsworth Artist Kathy Karbo will show you how to create a one-of-a-kind valentine using copper wire, pipe cleaners, decorative papers and colorful beads and ornaments. Gain experience with hammers, anvils and needle-nose pliers. Fun for all ages! Super Saturday: "Crime Caper!" (best for ages 8 and up) Saturday, February 11 from 2-4 pm - Three Creeks Community Library Test your detective skills with an interactive mystery for tweens. Prizes! Fun! Heartburn: Not Your Average Valentine's Day Party (ages 12-19) Tuesday, February 14 from 4:30-6 pm - Battle Ground Community Library Tired of all the lovey-dovey stuff? So are we! Join us as we smash things, gorge on sweets, and mock all things that make V-Day so tragically uncool! WSU Basketball Viewing Party Thursday, February 16, 6:00pm - 9:00pm - 13309 NE Hwy 99 Bring your family and join other Cougs at Salmon Creek Burgerville to watch the men's basketball team take on Arizona. Free, just purchase your meal or beverage. Preview Day Thursday, February 16, 5:30pm – WSUV Campus, Administration Building, room 110 Come to a Preview Day Learn about— · Academic programs · Application process · Campus life RSVP Today! - admissions@vancouver.wsu.edu Optional campus tour begins at 4:30 p.m. Living in Space (ages 5 and up) Saturday, February 18 at 12 pm - Battle Ground Community Library And at 3pm – Vancouver Mall Library Join us for stories, science activities, crafts and a peek at an actual spacesuit as our friends from Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum give us an idea of what life would be like in space. No-Sew Recycled T-Shirts Saturday, February 18, 2-4 pm - Albina Library - 3605 N.E. 15th Ave. Turn an old T-shirt into a useful shopping bag, then use the leftover recycled fabric scraps to make necklaces, bracelets, headbands, wrist cuffs and/or hats. Make all these items with no sewing required with the help of artist Lee Meredith of leethal.net. Bring an old T-shirt if you have one you would like to transform; there will also be T-shirts available for you to use. Register By Phone: 503.988.5234 Welcome to Iran Tuesday, February 21 at 6:30 pm - Battle Ground Community Library A Battle Ground Library Monthly Travelogue. Portland film maker, Art Wright, joined Jackie and Mike Spurlock on their November 2008 trip to Iran. In this video project, he explores the rich history and modern-day vibrancy of this fascinating and little-known country. Crafternoon (ages 12-19) Tuesday, February 21 at 4:30 pm - Vancouver Library (Teen Central, Level 1) Create a different project each month, take it home, and show it off. Meet the Tooth Fairy! Wednesday, February 22 at 3:30 pm - Three Creeks Community Library Join us in welcoming the Tooth Fairy for a fun interactive show promoting sparkling dental health! Brazilian Paper Coiling Wednesday, February 22, 6-7:30 p.m. - Gregory Heights Library - 7921 N.E. Sandy In many countries, artisans turn simple scrap paper into colorful dishes, jewelry and various household items. In this workshop, artist Addie Boswell will teach two different ways to fold and curl magazine paper to turn it into beautiful bowls and coasters or unique bracelets and necklaces. Finished pieces can be sealed to protect the paper art for years.
Thursday, February 23, 4-5 p.m. - Hollywood Library - 4040 N.E. Tillamook St. What is a terrarium? It is a miniature garden that you can grow inside of a glass container. Join professional gardener Melissa Richmond in building your own terrarium. You will learn all about taking care of your plants and watching them grown inside. Teens will have their own terrarium to take home after class. Register by phone: 503.988.5391 Mid-Winter Tales Thursday, February 23 at 6:30 pm - Vancouver Library (Vancouver Room, Level 5) Join us for an evening of light stories to brighten up the dark days of winter. Hear classic short stories by O. Henry, Saki and other fun and witty writers. Special Game Night (ages 12-19) Friday, February 24 at 4:30 pm - Cascade Park Community Library You're never too old to have fun with Legos! Come show us what amazing creations you can build. Farewell Fatso (ages 11 and up) Saturday, February 25 from 2-3:30 pm - Cascade Park Community Library Chrisetta Mosley tells her inspiring story of how she lost 170 pounds. Come hear her story, learn healthy tips, and nibble on some healthy snacks. Word Play (ages 10-16) Tuesday, February 28 from 4-6 pm - Battle Ground Community Library Enjoy a fun afternoon of games and writing prompts. Snacks provided. |
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