■5, tland O bserver Summer Series For Kids Zany com edy, environm ental resourcery, charming marionettes and more are headed to Blue Lake Re­ gional Park for the 12th annual Espe­ cially for Kids summer series. Dis­ covery and learning through interac­ tive entertainment are emphasized in programs for children ages 4 to 9 years. The series, sponsored by Metro Regional Parks and Greenspaces,runs from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Wednesdays, June 26 through August 14. An important goal o f the pro­ gram is to provide youngsters with experiences and messages that are snakes. M aster storyteller Will Homyank spins funny fishing sto­ ries July 17. The Dr. Wilderness Show brings environmental wizard­ ry on July 24. Comedy and rock ‘n ’ roll accom pany the M ultnomah County Bookmobile July 31. The Oregon Puppet Theater presents a marionette play on August 7. The series ends with an OMSI show on how solids, gases and liquids change from one state o f matter to another. Blue Lake Regional Park is lo­ cated on Blue Lake Road between Marine Drive and 223rd Ave. inspiring and meaningful. “ We focus our programming on nature and cul­ tural awareness and preforming arts themes to accompl ish that goal,” said Julie Weatherby, program manager. “ We hope that children take with them an experience that guided them in a positive direction.” The series starts with traditional Latin American Folk melodies on June 26. Peter and Lucy recount their adventures in the mystical land o f Narnia in the Lion, Witch and the W ardrobeJuly3.O nJuly lOkidscan explore the unique characteristics o f Æ/Z Orpa.Ktzpg Pcuxme-r Cajtrpg Propra/trs The Police Activities League is preparing for summer programs and spreading the massage and no and low-cost summer programs are avai I- Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. The production, part o f the Firehouse's 10 Annual Student able for low-income kids through Matinee Series, featured four-foot-tall hand carved marionettes, elaborate sets and lively South PAL, and through other community African folk tunes incorporated with jazz and rhythm and blues. Mannimg carves and costumes groups as a tool in providing a safe his own string marionettes then manipulates them from behind the scenes. It is live theater that and livable community, as well as has existed in various forms around the world but is disappearing do to its complexity. preventing youth from heading to­ Photo by Duane Lewis ward gang involvement and other negative behavior. “Keeping kids active during the summer is the key to having a healthy summer for al I commun i ty members,” “Breakfast on the weekend.” They menus that go far beyond the basic joy a weekend breakfast with all the said PAL’s Nicole Johnson. “PAL is are words that conjure up vision o f toast-and-eggs fare. Diners can start comforts o f home. To make the most excited to be able to provide positive delicious food and the luxury o f time the day with frittatas or cheese ome­ o f the occasion, choose a recipe that opportunities for youth. to enjoy. But a weekend breakfast is lets with out-of-the-ordinary addi­ gives maximum satisfaction, yet lets more than a sweet dream It’s becom­ tions or whole grain breads with herb you ease into the day. Berry-Topped ing a popular, pastime, whether it’s and fruit-flavored butters. For an eth­ Blintz Bake is rich with the flavors o f something special cooked at home or nic accent, Mexican chorizo or Ital­ the traditional blintz -- dairy sour a social occasion at a favorite restau­ ian polenta are popular side dishes. cream cottage cheese and cream Campers and recreationists w on’t rant. Savvy restauranteurs are capi­ Eating out is great, but you may cheese, accented with grated lemon have to travel far this summer if talizing on the morning bonanza with rather keep your slippers on and en­ peel - but is much easier to make. they are going to a Portland Gener­ al Electric park or campground. PGE is the owner and ofnine scenic • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened • I co ntainer (8 ounces) sm all c u rd cottage cheese recreation areas, seven ofwhich are • 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk divided • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon su g ar, divided within a 40 mile range from the • 1/2 C up plus I table spoon flour, divided • 3/4 teaspoon vanilla Portland metropolitan area. • 3/4 cup so u r cream o r so u r h alf and half • 1/4 cup milk All are located near lakes or riv­ • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) b u tter, melted • 1 teaspoon g rated lemon peel ers which allow visitors to enjoy • 1 teaspoon baking pow der fishing, boating, site-seeing and bird watching. Preheat over to 3 50 F. Butter an 8- ture to bowl; set aside DO NOT bake until puffy and edges begin to “O ur recreation areas really ad­ inch square baking dish with 2-inch WASH BLENDER. Place 3 eggs, turn golden, about 45 minutes. dress the needs o f campers and high sides. For blintz, place cream the sour cream, milk butter and lem­ For topping combine I cup fresh recreationalists o f the 9 0 ’s,” says cheese,cottage cheese, egg yolk, 1 on peel in blender container. Blend berries and 3/4 cup blackberry or blue­ Deb Shallert, PGE Park and Recre­ tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon flour on medium speed until smooth. Pour berry syrup in small saucepan. Heat ation Specialist. “With the excep­ and vanilla in blender container. half o f the batter into baking dish. over low heat until warm, stirring oc­ tion o f Pelton and Round Butte, Blend on low speed until smooth, Drop small spoonfuls ofcheese mix­ casionally. Cool blintz on wire rack 5 travel time from Portland is less stopping and scraping downsides of ture in evenly spaced rows on top o f minutes To serve, cut into squares and than an hour-and-a-half, all sites container once. Transfer cheese mix­ batter. Pour remaining batter on top top with berries. Serves 6 to 8. Breakfast On The Weekend The free 7th Annual PAL Summer Sports Camp for kids 8 to 16 will be June 24-28 at the PAL Youth Center at 424 NE 172nd and at Centennial Middle School 17650 SE Brooklyn. Police Officers and community vol­ unteers coach over 14 sports to 500 youth. Transportation will be pro­ vided from some areas. Another free program. National Youth Spots Program, will be Mon­ day-Friday, July 15 through August 16 from 7:15 a m. to 2 p.m. at Port­ land State University, for low-in­ come youth 10 to 16 provides sports instruction, educational enrichment, meals, and more to expose youth to higher education in a structured en­ vironment. Transportation will be provided from some areas. The Pal Tennis in the Parks pro­ gram is June 17 through August 9 at Alberta, Sellwood, Rose City, Mt. Scott, Lents Park, Penninsula and Columbia parks. The cost is $ 10, ($5 if on reduced lunch). There is a $10 fee for the PAL-Bud Monnes Youth Center, o f Safety. Programs for 8- to 16-year-olds will run July 1 to Au­ gust 30, Mondaythrough Friday from 10 a m. to 6 p.m. The center is located at 424 NE 172nd Summer. Call 823-0250 for summer programs. P6E Camps Close Proxim ity To Portland Berry-Topped Blintz Bake are com pact and w ell designed for easy access, and we have all the amenities families look for such as boat rentals, fishing tackle, shel­ ters with electricity, and grocery stores!” T he PG E projects are: • R iver Mill P ark, near Estacada, is open for day use, boating, fireplaces. Faraday Lake, near Estacada, is open for day use, and is stocked regularly for bank fishing. • P rom ontory P ark, nearEstacada, is open for overnight as well as day- use and has showers, electric cook­ ing facilities, fishing boating and rent­ als. • H a rrie t Lake, near Oak Grove, is a small campground with boating, fireplaces tables and toilets. • Tim othy Lake, 25 miles east o f Government Camp, has 200 camp­ sites with fish ing, boating and horse­ back riding. • Roslyn Lake P ark, near Sandy, is open for day use with boating and fishing. • R ound Butte O b serv ato ry , in the Deschutes River Canyon near Madras, is for day use with picnic facilities. • Pelton P ark, near Warm Springs, is open overnight and for day use with boating and fishing. • T ro ja n P ark, near Rainier, is a day-use facility for hiking, biking and bank fishing with a play field and picnic area. Reservations can be made by call­ ing 464-8515. 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