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What's Happening in PDX 5/9-5/10

May 07, 2009


Celebrate the sun (crossing fingers!) or celebrate your mama. Get out and enjoy Portland with your loved ones this weekend. 

Saturday, May 9

Lincoln's Theater Department presents: Annie. Come see the Broadway musical starring LHS students, as well as elementary school students from all over Portland. 1:30 and 7:30 pm 12 adults, $10 students. Advanced tickets available online
Lincoln High School-1600 SW Salmon St. 503-916-5200, ext. 438

 

Bear Fair at the Oregon Zoo. 10 am - 4 pm. Bring your teddy bears and other stuffed friends to explore bear exhibits and activity filled areas. 

Fun includes a Repair-A-Bear vet station, games, and storytelling.

Oregon Zoo -4001 SW Canyon Road. 503-226-1561

 

Take a hike at Tryon Creek . This week's themed walk is "The Northwest Hiking Essentials". 10:00-11:30 am Free, all ages. Parents must accompany kids on all hikes. Join a park ranger for a free, guided nature hike to explore the forest and stream ecosystems and natural history at Tryon Creek State Natural Area-11321 SW Terwilliger Blvd, Portland OR 503.636.4398

Amtrak's 2nd annual National Train Day at Union Station. 10 am to 3 pm. The SP 4449 steam locomotive will be featured on display with tours of the Mt. Hood sleeper/lounge and a GN caboose. Many other exhibits, booths and entertainment will also be on hand at the event!
Union Station-800 NW Sixth Avenue

Run or Walk for the Dogs at the 22nd Annual Oregon Humane Society Doggie Dash at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Runners leave at 9:00 am; walkers at 9:15 and 9:30. Cars banned from Naito Parkway for the 1.5 mile walk for pets and people. Or try the 2.5 mile bridge to bridge loop for runners/walkers. "We'll transform Waterfront Park into a huge "barking lot" for for an estimated 5,000 people and almost as many four-legged friends, plus vendors, live music, and contests to show off your dog"." $25 for early registration (receive t-shirt, goodie bag, and race bib), $30 day of event. Main registration tent is located in the park near the intersection of SW Naito Parkway and SW Pine St. 

Sunday, May 10

Hip Mama's Mother's Day Party 3-5 p.m. Annual fundraiser for sliding scale subscriptions. Kimya Dawson, Village Free Choir, Cybelle Clements, bellydancing by Magidah Sa'id, and kid-friendly burlesque! Beer, vegan beans/rice, and silent auction. 
The Watershed-5040 SE Milwaukie. 206-383-7306

Cinetopia Mother's Day Brunch Buffet. 10 am to 3 pm. Treat Mom to a delicious gourmet lunch in the Vinotopia Dining Room followed by a HD movie! $28.95 buffet price (does not include theater ticket). 
11700 SE 7th St, Vancouver WA. Call 360.213.2811 for reservations. 

Mother's Day at the Japanese Garden 10am-7pm. Free with garden admission. The Bonsai Society of Portland will be hosting a spectacular exhibition of bonsai in the Pavilion as well as offering a bonsai demonstration on the Pavilion's east veranda. Garden guides will be on hand throughout the Garden to answer questions about history, culture, and Japanese gardening. 
611 SW Kingston Avenue. (503) 223-1321

Mother's Day party at the Portland Children's Museum . 9 am-5 pm. Free admission for moms. Make picture frames, get portrait taken with Mom (extra charge). Storytime, animal tea party, crafts. Ages 1-54 $8 admission. 
4015 SW Canyon Road. 503-223-6500











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