November Events

November Events (Click on link to download informational flyer):

• Oregon Symphony's Kinderkonzerts: "Strings: Once Upon a Time", Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Harvest Festival Workshops and Evening Celebration, Friday, Nov. 7, 2003. Workshops from 10 am - 6 pm. Family Celebration from 6-8 pm.
• Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees at OMSI's OMNIMAX and Trip to Zoo, Friday, Nov. 14, 2003, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm.
• Ape Cave & Trail of Two Forests, South Side of Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, POSTPONED
• Rumpelstiltskin, performed by the Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre, Monday, Nov. 24, 11:15 am-1pm.
• "Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!" Workshop for K-3, Monday, Nov. 24, 1:30-3:30 pm.

Photo Albums

• Opal Creek 9/12/03
• Balch Creek 9/19/03
• Columbia Gorge/Bonneville Dam 9/26/03
• Plumper Pumpkin Patch Field Trip 10/3/03
• Salmon Viewing at Oxbow Park 10/10/03
• "Holes" Field Trip 10/17/03
• Fall Waterfowl Migration at Ridgefield National Wildlife Reserve 10/30/03
• First Annual Harvest Festival 11/07/03
  • Recipes from the Harvest Festival Cooking Workshop

• Festival of Trees Field Trip 12/5/03

Field Trips, Workshops, Gatherings, and Special Events

Village Home offers several types of extracurricular events for our families. They're a wonderful way for families to socialize, they're educational, and (most of all!), they're fun!

Field trips include:

• Outdoor hikes and adventures led by biologist and outdoor educator, Dr. Jeffry Gottfried
• Arts performances such as symphonies, ballets, plays, and other events put on by the Oregon Ballet Theatre, Oregon Children's Theatre, Oregon Symphony, and others!
• Workshops in conjunction with the Multnomah County Library, Children's Museum, and others
• Special demonstrations on site, such as police officers and other community helpers
• Social functions such as seasonal celebrations, potlucks, and picnics

Most of our field trips are held on Fridays, evenings, or weekends and do not conflict with classes. The cost is at a very reduced rate. Information and instructional information is often made available to families ahead of time. Many events, such as ballet performances, include a pre-program question-and-answer period with the performers or a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsals and stage set-up.