We are seeing a tiny light at the end of the tunnel, but it’s still a ways away. As our quasi-quarantine continues, we’re doing our best to bring you and your family ways to have fun over the weekend and beyond. Stay strong and be well!

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Red Gate Farm Day Camp

Young campers build their self-confidence while enjoying the pleasure of riding and developing a friendship with their camp horse.

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WHAT IS A WEEKEND?

A plant-loving story time, a concert live-streamed from Senegal, a science expo for kids and more!

MAY 29–31: WEEKEND PICKS

6 THINGS TO DO WITH THE FAMILY

The fun doesn’t have to stop! Our calendar is now filled with virtual events, including our own free virtual play time activities and parenting speakers.

1. Help save our local steelhead, create your own battery and try other innovative activities at this virtual science expo. (FRI.)

2. Celebrate the spirit of Africa with an online festival featuring lively performances and traditional instruments. (SAT.)

3. This international festival is going virtual! Tune in for fun highlights and a rare glimpse behind the scenes. (SAT.)

4. Kale, yeah! Join a free story time about vegetables, then make your own imaginative vegetable face. (SAT.)

5. Learn how to make a beautiful flower lei — a symbol of love and aloha — using fresh flowers from your back yard. (SAT.)

6. Plan ahead for a free ParentMap webinar on bringing back free play, featuring The Screentime Consultant, Emily Cherkin. (TUES.)

FULL CALENDAR

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Help Hopelink end summer hunger

Hopelink is committed to ending summer hunger for children in our community. This year, the current pandemic has made that goal even more challenging. You can help!

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