Editor’s Pick: Ants Ants Ants
Remember the magic and groove of Jack Johnson's album, "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George"? When the soundtrack was released in 2006, accompanying the associated animated film's release, it seemed to melt even the hardest of music snobs'
OMSI’s “Illusion” Exhibit Bends Reality
Humans possess remarkable senses that provide us with an astonishing array of native abilities and defenses. But what happens when many of our heretofore predators and natural dangers are no longer direct threats? We follow as our curiosity leads us
Refugee and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Muzoon Almellehan
In my August Editor's Notes, I wrote about 19-year-old Muzoon Almellehan, who recently became the the first person with official refugee status to become a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. Read more of that column here, and watch a video of Almellehan below:
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition Finalists Compete January 8
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) has announced the names of the nine finalists for the 23rd Annual Young Artists Competition. The Live Final round will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vancouver. 89.9
Editor’s Pick: “Screenagers” Documentary
It's a common script: "But everyone else in my school has a smartphone!" "I have to play the newest video game!" "Why don't you trust me with a tablet?" "I need Snapchat and Instagram! My social status depends on it!" The arguments go on and on with
10th Annual Children’s Festival
Vancouver Family Magazine is thrilled to announce our 10th annual Children’s Festival on March 5, 2016 at Vancouver Mall, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For our 10th annual event, we are going big with live music from Eric Herman and the Thunder
Klineline Kids Fishing Day 2016
Over a two day period each year in April, 8,000-10,000 people gather at Salmon Creek Park/Klineline Pond in Vancouver to help children experience fishing, playing outside, and learning about water safety and Earth’s natural resources. This fishing event began with 1,210
Project-based Learning at iTech Prep
"If I can see it and do it with my hands, then that's how I learn the best." Many children and teens echo this sentiment from a student at Vancouver iTech Preparatory, a relatively new school in Vancouver School District with
Crafty: Handmade Origami Card
We've got to hand it to the professionals at American Greetings and Hallmark--they do seem to have the short and sweet sentiments down to a science. But no ready-made poem can replace a handmade gift, even a simple one. Try
“Founding Mothers” Public Art Honors Women
On November 6, Vancouver's Downtown Association (VDA) dedicated Vancouver's newest public art piece, honoring women who have shaped Vancouver's community throughout its history and continuing into a bright future. "Founding Mothers" is located at the corner of 6th and Columbia