Classes and Community Events
Selected community events taking
place at Overlook House, Overlook Park and in the Overlook neighborhood.
For more information please contact the Overlook House Program
Director, at 503-823-3188 or email at coor...@historicoverlookhouse.org
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you for your extra effort.)
Upcoming Events:
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Holiday Craft Bazaar at the Overlook House
Home Baked Goods Sale &
Craft Raffle
Proceeds from the baked goods and raffle tickets
benefit children’s programming at the Overlook House.
Home baked goods are donated by neighborhood
supporters and items in the raffle baskets were donated
by bazaar vendors.
Handcrafted items for all occasions
from our Bazaar Vendors
Crochet & Knitted Items,
Hand Sewn & Embroidered Items
Handcrafted Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Button Jewelry
Casserole Carriers, Kitchen
Textiles, Napkins, Tea Wallets
Aprons, Towels, Pot Holders, Lap Robes, Ponchos
Tote Bags, Purses, Gloves, Headbands, Bookmarks
Sock Monkeys, Cloth Dolls, Wreaths, Santas
Ornaments, Gift Tags, Sachets, Paintings
Handmade Bath & Body Products
Jams & Jellies, Sweet Pickles, Sipping Vinegars
Handcrafted Mayan Crafts (fair trade from Guatemala)
Chair Massage
and more …
Days/Dates/Times:
Saturday, December 3rd : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 4th : 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Santa Comes To The Overlook House
HO! HO! HO! Its the holidays - time
for me fun, for good ol' Santa is coming to the Overlook
House! Now everything's in apple-pie order - the sleigh's
all shiny and ready to take off and so is the roly-poly
old man with his big bag of goodies coming to see all
of his favorite children (and grown-ups too!) Have your
photo taken for free with Santa and enjoy the FUN activities!
Date: Sunday, December 11th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Overlook House
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Ongoing Events:
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The Storyteller
You are invited to a free weekly children’s storytelling
event at the Overlook House. Stories based on Ancient
Native American legends and myths told in the oral storytelling
tradition of gifted storytellers since time began. Stories
crafted for children but can also be entertaining to adults.For
more information: please contact long time Overlook
neighborhood resident Jerry Cowan (The Storyteller) at
m...@coho.net
Children must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Basement room of the Overlook House
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Ongoing Classes:
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Yoga at the Overlook House
Weekly Yoga classes inside the Overlook House and its
lovely back lawn (weather permitting). Classes
are in session and are open to beginners as well as experienced
yoga enthusiasts. Please note that a mat will be necessary
and capacity is limited to twenty-five.
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Overlook House
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Annual Events:
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Holiday Craft Bazaar at the Overlook House
Home Baked Goods Sale &
Craft Raffle
Proceeds from the baked goods and raffle tickets
benefit children’s programming at the Overlook House.
Home baked goods are donated by neighborhood
supporters and items in the raffle baskets were donated
by bazaar vendors.
Handcrafted items for all occasions
from our Bazaar Vendors
Crochet & Knitted Items,
Hand Sewn & Embroidered Items
Handcrafted Jewelry, Beaded Jewelry, Button Jewelry
Casserole Carriers, Kitchen
Textiles, Napkins, Tea Wallets
Aprons, Towels, Pot Holders, Lap Robes, Ponchos
Tote Bags, Purses, Gloves, Headbands, Bookmarks
Sock Monkeys, Cloth Dolls, Wreaths, Santas
Ornaments, Gift Tags, Sachets, Paintings
Handmade Bath & Body Products
Jams & Jellies, Sweet Pickles, Sipping Vinegars
Handcrafted Mayan Crafts (fair trade from Guatemala)
Chair Massage
and more …
Days/Dates/Times:
Saturday, December 3rd : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, December 4th : 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
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Santa Comes To The Overlook House
HO! HO! HO! Its the holidays - time
for me fun, for good ol' Santa is coming to the Overlook
House! Now everything's in apple-pie order - the sleigh's
all shiny and ready to take off and so is the roly-poly
old man with his big bag of goodies coming to see all
of his favorite children (and grown-ups too!) Have your
photo taken for free with Santa and enjoy the FUN activities!
Date: Sunday, December 11th
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Overlook House
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Egg-stravaganza Egg Hunt! - Free
Hippity hop down the bunny trail and discover
what the Easter Bunny left behind! Children, bring your
basket and hunt for egg-filled treasures!
Date: April TBA
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: The Overlook House
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Ice Cream Social
Date: Sunday, August 5, 2012
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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6th Annual HALLOWEEN PARTY!!!! - FREE
Overlook families with kids ages 1-5
are invited to come and enjoy fun activities & treats
for the kiddos at the Overlook House. We will have games
and crafts. Wear your costume! Volunteers needed, if you
can help setup, bring treats, or help in any other way!
Date: October, 2012
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Overlook House
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