Oregon Family News (United States)

American Optometrist Association and Ashland’s Optical Expressions agree that undiagnosed eye problems in teenagers can lead to a drop in grades, later vision problems

Overwhelmed by the stresses of their situation, family caregivers have a new source of answers to their questions about coping with a disabled loved one in the spare bedroom. An interactive blog and published e-books offer ideas that work.

Free street fair and Farmer’s Market features art, crafts, music, and a treasure hunt for families in Klamath Falls’ Veterans Park every second Saturday starting September 10th, 2011.

Oregonians are living in a broader range of family types than 10 years ago as the recession and other factors have caused living arrangements to adapt, according to new Census numbers.

Eight charities join whippersnappers studio’s “give a little – get a little” campaign for at-risk children and families.

Klamath Tribes celebrate the 25th anniversary of restoration Aug. 26 to 28, 2011

Klamath Tribes celebrate the 25th anniversary of restoration Aug. 26 to 28, 2011 with drums, dances, arts, costumes, demonstrations plus fun for the whole family

Sparky Firepants will be painting skateboard decks live at the Sandy Family Fun Festival, August 13th at Bluff Park in Sandy, Oregon.

Camping near Crater Lake National Park in the Fall, save money and beat the crowds

Planning a trip to Crater Lake National Park, you will want to check out Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway-the route, one of only 29 All American Roads in the United States

Money saving vacation tips for visit to Crater Lake National Park and Oregon

The Dog Hog Travel Pet Blanket from ABO Gear is a great solution to reducing pet hair without all the hassle and cost of continuously cleaning your vehicle. Your pet can travel in style and comfort this summer with ThriftyPetSupply and the Dog Hog.

Parr Lumber joined Ronald McDonald House Charities to honor the Krohn family during the Rose Festival's Starlight Parade through downtown Portland June 4, 2011.



Gryphon Games presents its third Kickstarter board game project, Mirror, Mirror. In this new board game Mirror, Mirror, you are a suitor who has entrusted nine courtiers to deliver a beautiful love letter to Princess Persephone.

Children and families are invited to join us to meet Junie B. Jones for live, theatrical performances, giveaways and an official "book stamping" on Friday, July 1st at 10:00 AM.

Parr Lumber Medford has joined the team remodeling the home of wounded soldier Cody Smith. Smith, 20, who served with the 101st Airborne Division of the Army, was wounded in combat February 17, 2011 in northern Afghanistan.

The debut family fitness festival in the Twin Cities features free music, activities and healthy cooking demonstrations, as part of Basilica Block Party weekend.

Rip City Riders 4th Annual Summer Fun Run & Festival July 8th-10th, 2011 features Skid Row to raise money for Klamath Falls, Oregon non-profit

Parr Lumber proudly sponsored the Winter Jackpot Rodeo Series. The Chuck Reed Rodeo, the final competition in the series was held April 16 – 29 in Klamath Falls, Ore.

While losing weight remains as difficult a goal as ever, new applications of modern technology are helping to provide a view of the benefits.

Meet Kelly Dorfman at a discussion and signing event at Barnes & Noble, Clackamas Town Center in Portland as she presents her new book, What's Eating Your Child: The Hidden Connection Between Food and Your Child's Well-Being on Sunday, June 19th.

Children, parents and grown up friends are invited to join us for a special storytime featuring a reading by author Carol Gardner of her new book, Princess Zelda and the Frog, starring Zelda the English bulldog.

Kids love to follow other kids. This was the inspiration for "Kids Teach Yoga: Flying Eagle," which earlier this month won the Mom’s Choice Award Gold in Home and Mobile Viewing Category - Yoga Calm’s second such honor from Mom’s Choice.

As a Libyan American who spent the last six months in Benghazi, I am saddened to hear Americans express regret for US intervention in Libya. The US must remember that with international influence comes responsibility.

Lee Cuesta Live presents ten invaluable tips that Baby Boomers need to know while traveling with a parent. The new article focuses on the adult-child’s role, based upon the author’s experiences during a recent cruise with her 78-year-old mother.

Jenn Burleton, Executive Director at TransActive Education & Advocacy shares her thoughts on the primary role intolerance for gender non-conformity (as opposed to sexual orientation) has on bullying and oppression of all children and youth.

Emergency Essentials HQ helps people feel more in control of out-of-control situations. Whether a disaster is natural, man made, or accidental makes no difference. When a disaster strikes it's too late to prepare.

Yesterday the Oregonian published an op-ed by Nadia Abraibesh, a young Libyan American woman who wrote from the heart in support of the U.S. intervention in Libya.

Celebrate springtime by visiting Fly High Vineyard & Longsword Vineyard's tasting room

KoneZone.com is happy to bring this product on board. "It will give a distinct advantage to the Sport Troll fisherman and fits well with the KoneZone Trolling Flasher." Mike Hyneman KoneZone.com

Carr Subaru made the list of 100 Best Companies to work for in Oregon for 2011. We were named #3 March 3rd, 2011 at the awards ceremony held by the Oregon Business magazine. This is a fantastic accomplishment for us – what an honor!

TransActive staff have been working to foster closer collaborative relationships with medical care providers so that we may continue to expand the case management services we offer to families of children who may identify as transgender.

Wine Barrel Dog Beds are now SALE and now being offered with FREE FREIGHT. Thrifty Pet Supply is now offering a new line of quality custom dog beds. Visit www.ThriftyPetSupply.com to see the all new Wine Barrel Pet / Dog Bed line-up.

President’s Day Winter Wings Festival offers beginning birders a course on wildlife species.

Leading transgender and gender non-conforming child organization, TransActive Education & Advocacy, issues request for PRE and POST narratives from families of transgender and gender non-conforming children and youth.

While both Dr. Anissa Rogers and Dr. Heidi Allen support the work of TransActive, there is no existing, IRB-approved research relationship at this time between TransActive, Dr. Rogers, Dr. Allen, the Univ. of Portland or Portland State Univ.

Jan’s Paperbacks is sponsoring a Charter Bus Trip from Aloha, Oregon to the RT BookLovers Convention 2011 in Los Angeles, California—the ultimate romance novel lover’s dream.

Meet Stewie, a 5-year-old Oregon bred Maine Coon, at over 4 feet, the Guinness World Record holder as the longest domestic cat at the International Cat Show & food drive for the Oregon Food Bank

The Teen Age is not another self-help manual it’s a well-researched, proven look at how each of us can better communicate with teenagers. Readers will find a clear roadmap to connecting with teens in ways that will positively impact them for life.

1st Annual Scooper Bowl ~ Celebrating skills cat lovers rarely talk about; Litter Box Scooping. Sponsored by Swheat Scoop, Scooper Bowl starts at noon, January 29th at the International Cat Show & food drive for the Oregon Food Bank

From Funny to Serious, Naked to Fluffy, Jungle Eyes to Pampered Puss: The Cat

We are please to bring you the newest ebook from Just Imagine It Ink

Rogue River Rafting Trips with Rogue River Outfitters. The Ultimate Summer Vacation in Oregon. Whitewater Rogue Wilderness Trips are available now book online or call us at 1-888-767-3144. Booking a Rogue River Rafting Trip has never been easier.

Rogue River Rafting Trips with Rogue River Outfitters. The Oregon Whitewater Rogue Wilderness Trips are available now book online or call us at 1-888-767-3144. Booking a Rogue River Rafting Trip has never been easier.

Urns Northwest has partnered with a California-based ceramic urn artist to supply custom pottery urns to the public. To launch this partnership, the urn website is putting all ceramic art urns on sale for a limited time.

Medford, OR – Cremation urns made in Oregon once again provided top sales for Oregon-based funeral urn website Urns Northwest (www.UrnsNW.com). Wooden urns have historically been the retail urn site's specialty.

Both James Turk of GoldMoney.com and John Williams of ShadowStats.com, see hyperinflation looming by the end of 2011…

Rangers have begun leading snowshoe hikes in Crater Lake National Park kicking off a season of winter recreation in the park.

Celebrate the Holidays with Wines from LongSword Vineyard and Fly High Vineyard from the Applegate Valley in Oregon

Longsword Vineyard & Fly High Vineyard Serve Up Delectable Wines This Holiday Season