îh t
November 9, 2011
^ìorthutò (Observer
Oregon
Zoo Free for
Veterans
The Oregon Zoo will mark Veter­
ans Day by offering free admission
for military veterans and active mili­
tary personnel, as well as family
members who accompany them to
the zoo. Families of deployed mili­
tary personnel also will be given
free admission.
“We want to show our gratitude
to those who have served in the
military and to the families that sup­
port them,” said zoo director Kim
Smith. “On Veterans Day, we’re in­
viting them, their families and the
families of deployed military per­
sonnel to enjoy a free day at the
zoo.”
To receive free admission Friday,
Nov. 11, visitors must show a mili­
tary or veteran organization ID, dis­
charge papers or other official mili­
tary identification; families of de­
ployed military personnel must show
an active duty ID.
The Zoo Store is also offering a
10 percent discount for veterans,
active military personnel and their
families, with proper identification.
Rose Court
Signups
Begin
Potential princesses are being
sought as recruiting has begun for
the 2012 Rose Festival Court pre­
sented by Pacific Power.
Applications are available at
rosefestival.org.
Fifteen princesses will be se­
lected to the court after meeting
eligibility requirements and each will
be matched with a mentor, a female
executive from Pacific Power, for the
duration of their Rose Festival expe­
rience.
The selection of Rose Festival
princesses from local high schools
has been a Rose Festival tradition
since 1930. The mission of the court
program is to provide scholarships
for higher education, to promote
co m m u n ity
o u tre a c h
and
volunteerism, and to offer network­
ing and mentoring opportunities to
outstanding young women in a pro­
gram that perpetuates an apprecia­
tion for Rose Festival history and
tradition.
Advertise with diversity in
I’t«landObserver
Call 503-288-0033
adsin’portlandob
server.com
Page 19
Wit, Charm
and Agony
Arms and the Man is an amusing satire that
turns on its head the idea that war is romantic.
The satire by George Bernard Shaw, will be
performed Nov. 11-13 and 17-19 in the Mago
Hunt Center Theater on the University o f Portland
campus, 50 00 N. Willamette Blvd. All perfor­
mances are at 7:30 p.m., except for the Sunday
performance, which is at 2 p.m. Admission is
$10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.
Tickets are from the Mago Hunt Box Office. For
reservations, call 503-943-7287.
A
WITH
A LOT COING ON
THERE'S GREAT STUFF GOING ON THIS MONTH AT PORTLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM:
TARGET FREE FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT
November 4 • 4-8pm
Come enjoy the Museum for free between 4-8pm.
EXPLORING THE STAGE
November 6 & 13 • 1111:30am & 12:30-lpm
Continuing a four-week series exploring different forms
of performing arts from dance to puppetry! In the Play it
Again Theatre; seats are first come, first serve.
Nov. 6- Natya Leela Academy (Classical Indian Dance)
Nov.13- kick Huddle (Storyteller)
FUTURE VET
November 10 • 10-10:30am
Presented by Banfield in Pet Hospital! Learn what pets
need to be happy, safe, and healthy, and how to care for
them from a licensed veterinarian.
FAIRYTALE FESTIVAL
November 19 & 20 • 9:30am-3:30pm
It's a Museum favorite, Fairy Tale Festival! Take in a
puppet show with friends from Dragon Art Theater, hear
a Princess Story, then create a crown, scepter or set of
fairy or dragon wings with Museum artists.
Crown & Scepter Making • $1 • 9:30am-12pm
Princess Story Time with Dragon Art Theater • 11am
Puppet Shows with Dragon Art Theater • 10:30am & 1pm
Fairy & Dragon Wings Workshop • $3 • 1:30-3:30pm
LEGO CASTLE ADVENTURE
Now thru January 22, 2012
Children and their families are transported to a LEGO
kingdom where they become master castle builders,
I using one of the greatest building materials of all time-
I l EGO bricks. Explore the giant castle, go jousting, and
Idon't forget to visit the not-so-scary LEGO* dragon. This
[travelling exhibit is featured in Purple Turtle Hall.
About Portland Children's Museum
Portland Children's Museum is the museum that doesn't
act like a museum. You won't find any velvet ropes
inside, and playing with and touching our exhibits is
strongly encouraged. Our main exhibit is the imagination
of the children who play here. Every activity from
permanent to travelling exhibits is designed to encourage
children to play and wonder while they learn about
themselves and the world around them. Make a splash in
Water Works; explore the Twilight Trail; traverse
PoChiMu Peak; plow into the Dig Pit; care for a furry
friend in the Pet Hospital; shop and cook in Grasshopper
Grocery and Butterfly Bistro; watch little ones bloom in
Baby's Garden; sculpt a creation in Clay Studio; make a
masterpiece in Paint & Play class, and so much more.
Location
Washington Park across from Oregon Zoo
4015 SW Canyon Road, Portland, 97221
Fall/Winter Hours thru February 2012
Open Tues-Sun • 9am-5pm; Thurs • 9am-8pm
Closed Mondays except Portland Public Schools holidays
Target Free First Friday Night (free the first Friday of
every month from 4-8pm)
Admission
Museum members: Free • Under age 1: Free
Ages 1-54: $9 • Over 55 and military: $8
Contact
Phone 503-223-6500
Online portlandcm.org
Like
facebook.com/portlandcm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Release Date Oct 25,2011 • Kill Date Nov 25,2011
To set up interviews or discuss feature stories, contact:
A Melody Bridges Director of Marketing
m bridges@portlandcm.org S03.471.9910