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Eastern Oregon
EDITOR:
Greg Alexander
editor@eoparent.com
CONTRIBUTORS:
Jennifer Colton
Jennifer Costley • Virginia Justice
Suzanne Kennedy
COVER PHOTO:
Rachael Owen, Catching Violet Photography
Contents
June 2018 - EASTERN OREGON PARENT - 3
Father’s Day feature:
Not Mr. Mom — just Dad ......... 5
Practical guidebooks for
first-time dads-to-be .................. 7
Neighborhood Happenings ....11
Let’s include special needs
families in the community ..... 13
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Kid-friendly Calendar ............. 8
College vs. trade school:
What’s the best option? ........ 15
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ON THE COVER:
Pendleton dad Larry Hasty and his
daughter, Mackenzie, spend a little quality
time in the market at the Children’s
Museum of Eastern Oregon.
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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
Pendleton: www.pendletonchamber.com
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
Children’s Museum of Eastern Oregon: www.cmeo.org
Frazier Farmstead Museum: www.frazierfarmsteadmuseum.org
www.imesd.k12.or.us