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Contents
June 2017 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 3
Home birth alternatives
for expecting mothers .................5
Hit the road and teach
your kids some science ............. 7
Neighborhood Happenings ....11
Coming soon to Oregon skies:
A total solar eclipse! ................. 13
Kid-friendly Calendar ............. 8
Doll fans, are you ready for
an American Boy? .................. 15
ON THE COVER:
Pendleton doula Tami Pelles (left) visits
the Lawn family: Gabriel, Elias, Anne and
Raphael. Pelles helped Anne deliver Elias
at home on Dec. 20.
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Summer is a great time for outdoor activities plus fun learning opportunities. Here are some
resources for children and families:
Local Library – visit your library for story times and special events. Parents of children
birth through 5 years can register free for a Ready 2 Learn card that provides access to
books, movies & activities. Learn more at www.ready2learnoregon.org.
Parks & Rec Departments – contact your local dept. for classes and programs for all ages,
including swimming, park days, art classes and more.
Pendleton: www.pendletonparksandrec.com
Morrow County: www.morrowcountyparks.org
Community Events – visit your city’s website or chamber of commerce for local events like
festivals, county fairs and rodeos.
Milton-Freewater: www.mfcity.com
Boardman: www.boardmanchamber.org
Art Centers & Museums – visit your local art center or museum for great exhibits and classes
Pendleton Center for the Arts: www.pendletonarts.org
Sage Center in Boardman: www.visitsage.com
Heritage Station Museum: www.heritagestationmuseum.org
iCanBike Event – this annual event to teach children with disabilities to ride a conventional
bicycle is June 25 – June 30 at Armand Larive Middle School in Hermiston. Riders and
volunteers are needed! For information and to register, visit www.imesd.k12.or.us/icanbike
www.imesd.k12.or.us