Monthly Archives: February 2011

Scappoose – St Helens

Posted on February 24, 2011 by russ

About half an hour north of Portland is a small community known as Scappoose. It’s been growing for the past few years and a lot of Portland residents are finding great homes and great neighbors in the area.
In fact, I’ve gotten three emails this winter from people who are moving to the area; they’re moving [...]

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Books for Middle School Readers

Posted on February 14, 2011 by russ

Hey, is your kid reading at the 6th to 9th grade level? These books look excellent.

First on the list is an Amazon Featured book for February: Amos Daragon, the Mask Wearer. If you liked Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, this would be a good choice. Brian Perro blends mythology and fairy tales in this fast [...]

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Spring Break Music Camp

Posted on February 9, 2011 by russ

Good morning campers! Spring break will be here in a matter of one and a half short months. And how would you like to go to a Spring Break Music Camp?
I thought so!
The Music Studio on Harrison Hill is hosting a week of musical exploration for campers 7 to 13, from March 21 to March [...]

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Ultra Zone

Posted on February 3, 2011 by russ

Have you been to the UltraZone in Milwaukee? (16074 Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard, map)
Sure, Laser tag. A bunch of kids run into a dark room shooting each other with lasers. Not for the peace-nik crowd, or for people who have gun issues. But if you can handle a squirt gun, you can probably handle a laser [...]

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