News Got Lice? Quick, Go Over This List With a Fine-Tooth Comb Combing Out Lice, Rick and Brenda Beerhorst (license) There is nothing like having a child to remind one that humans are primates; ultimately, we are all vulnerable to the indignities of having bugs in our hair. Erin Crouch
Events and Outings 8 Pumpkin Patches You’ll Love this Fall It’s officially fall, y’all! Not just on the calendar, but in the weather, on the trees and most importantly, in my heart. Brianna Wheeler
Events and Outings The Short List: Sept 30-Oct 2 Happy Thursday, everyone! It’s officially Fall, so get ready for crisp, autumn air, pumpkins, hay rides, and Harvest Festivals. NW Kids
Camps and Education 5 Children’s Books that Explore Diversity There’s never been a more crucial time for us to talk honestly about diversity in our communities, and what better way to open conversations with our children than through stories? Our friends at Green Bean Books rounded up 5 sweet, approachable and heartfelt books that explore the universality of different experiences. NW Kids
Issues October 2016 School Open House Guide, Harvest activities and fall fun, Supporting your bilingual learner, FSA and HSA Basics Michelle Snell
Food and Drink Food Finders: 6 BBQ joints that totally hit the spot Portland doesn’t have its own style of BBQ like Kansas City or Central Texas, but as a result we get to enjoy all of the styles of BBQ! Dry-rub? Vinegary? Spicy? Sweet? We’ve got it. Gesse Stark-Smith
Events and Outings The Short List: Sept 23-25 Thinking about what to do this weekend? Well, the forecast is looking lovely, and there’s lots of FREE stuff happening! From the Portland Night Market to the Celtic Faire, we’re sure you’ll have an awesomely fun weekend. NW Kids
Found Around Town Win at Birthdays with Punch Bowl Social Planning a birthday party can sometimes feel like taking on a full-time job: coordinating food, drinks and decorations, choosing a space and – perhaps the most stressful – deciding on entertainment and activities that all of the kids (and their chaperones) will enjoy! Take a load off and let Punch Bowl Social save the day. NW Kids
Performances The Fambly Ramble returns for fall series It’s about that time again! After three stellar sold-out shows in spring, Red Yarn and company are kicking off another installment of the Fambly Ramble on Sunday, Sept 25 at McMenamins Mission Theater. NW Kids
Events and Outings The Short List: Sept 16-18 Happy Thursday! Get your dancing shoes and your party hats on, ’cause we’ve got a weekend full of festivals and fun outings coming up! Now thru Sept 18 Canstruction® Portland Stop in at Pioneer Place in Downtown Portland anytime from now through Sunday to view the 2016 winners of Canstruction®, a food charity event in which teams build beautiful, intricate sculptures out of canned food! Vote for your favorite to determine the “People’s Choice” winner of the year. NW Kids
