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Find answers to common questions and learn hands-on strategies to help promote your children learning and loving two or more languages Thursday, May 15 | 6:30 PM-8:00 PM | Online via Zoom | AdultsRegistration Required – Register Online Join this interactive workshop to understand and enjoy your toddler’s world while gaining tools to transform common behavioral challenges We’ll cover the basics of developmental stages Let’s support one another while raising children who thrive Confidently Parenting Anxious Tweens and Teens (April 10, 2025)View RecordingAllan Cordova shares approaches for updating your “toolkit” to connect with and support your children when they struggle with anxiety Screen Time 101 (October 9, 2024) View RecordingJoin parent educator Megan Barella for this workshop to develop screen time plans for your family Let’s create lifelong positive relationships with screens for the next generation and for ourselves Allan Cordova, Ph.D., received his doctorate from the University of Denver and completed his internship and postdoctoral work at the University of Washington. He has worked with youth and families in hospital, clinic and school settings. Born and raised in Oregon, he has been a clinical psychologist at Children’s Program since 2002 with an emphasis on treating anxiety and depression Dr. Dawn Hendricks co-wrote the country’s first bilingual Early Reading First project, leading a team that established 20 model bilingual classrooms that received national recognition. Dr. Hendricks co-wrote a booklet for parents Helping Your Child Learn Two Languages. More information at Early Learning Consultant Group © 2025 Cedar Mill Community Libraries Association | All Rights Reserved | CMCLA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing public library service in Washington County. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law (Tax ID 23-7438072). Privacy Policy by Shelby Slaughter The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fire that destroyed a Little Library in the Cedar Mill neighborhood often set up in neighborhoods for people and children to share books According to a spokesperson for the department the incident happened on Saturday at 8:00 a.m READ ALSO: Guns and drugs seized, reckless drivers nabbed during KATU ride along with PPB Officials said no one witnessed who started the fire but it left the Little Library completely destroyed The spokesperson said they want those living in the area to report anything suspicious Residents who witnessed anything suspicious or have video footage showing the Little Library and anyone around it near the time of the fire are encouraged to contact the Washington County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at 503-629-0111 to provide the video For members of the Cedar Mill Oregon Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints service is something everyone can be a part of Youth and adults come together throughout the year for various service projects that benefit not only the unity of their stake but also those in their community a youth day of service is meticulously planned and centered on an organization in need — as well as the needs of the youth Stake Young Women President Monica Carlson explained that the activities planned are to strengthen relationships of the youth allowing them to be a part of a “bonding experience.” the Cedar Mill Oregon Stake’s JustServe coordinator said these activities require “a significant amount of effort.” She explained that a communications council meets three to six months in advance to plan service projects that will benefit the stake and their community The youth decided to aid people with food insecurities by preparing and packing over 1,000 bagged lunches filled with sandwiches prepared by the youth the youth used their talents where best suited that was preparing the peanut butter and jelly sandwiches; for others it was using their artistic skills and decorating the brown paper bags and filling them with thoughtful The notes were written with messages of courage love and hope — some were also written for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day The lunches were assembled and donated to the Blanchet House that provides food and hospitality to those in need This activity continues to bring together the youth of the stake and work together to make a positive impact on their community “One of the beautiful things about doing service projects is it takes you outside of your everyday life,” said Carlson “It makes you look at your life from a different perspective.” around 250 youth and adults from the stake came together in collaboration with the Portland rescue team After being a served a pancake breakfast by their stake presidency everyone got to work assembling non-perishable kits By the end of the service project, 200 kits were made and 900 pairs of socks had been donated. What was left over from the sock drive was donated to Project Homeless Connect Bell shared that these activities have united youth and stake members as they’ve found their purpose in serving God and others around them The Cedar Mill Oregon Stake members are anticipating another day of service this coming April that will also be in collaboration with those of other faiths Carlson shared that these youth are taking on the invitation from President Nelson to "Gather Israel“ — inviting friends not of their faith to brighten the day of those in need “President Nelson said it right when he said they’re extraordinarily gifted at gathering.” Throughout the planning processes of these service projects it has been a testament to her of Heavenly Father love “It’s given me a sense of care,” testified Bell who explained that God’s care for His children has become evident as she’s seen the stake presidency members be inspired to find who needs God’s light and love As these service projects have built community ties and relationships they have helped members of the Cedar Mill Oregon Stake find a purpose in loving and serving others around them Carlson added: “You don’t know who these [donations] are going to but I do know that such things are meaningful across those boundaries of religion and life — to see people expressing their faith through love is really meaningful." KOIN.com VIDEO: Motorcyclist ‘intentionally’ sideswiped in Hwy 26 hit-run Mia Villanueva joins KOIN 6 News as the new 4pm anchor Bodies found in Portland rivers ‘pretty normal occurrence’ Mayor’s Portland budget: ‘Back to basics,’ ‘no easy answers’ Indigenous people ‘matter and are not disposable’ The body of a kayaker from California who went over Willamette Falls in April was found early Sunday afternoon the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office said VIDEO: Driver 'intentionally' sideswipes motorcycle on Hwy 26 before fleeing Auto prowling incident now tied to Vancouver weekend shooting DETROIT (WXYZ) — The apples at Detroit Farm and Cider are prime for picking and the owners are crossing their fingers they will be ready to open for the Fall 2024 season a years-long battle with the City of Detroit is now reaching its peak It was two weeks ago that I re-visited Detroit Farm and Cedar beaming with excitement and a touch of nervousness showed me the new additions to her property we're going to have a clown," Leandra said with everyone in their matching company shirts working fervently Detroit Farm & Cider was scheduled to have a soft launch Leandra believed it would give them the green light to open we are looking for compliance," said City of Detroit attorney Conrad Mallet He claims a neighbor complaint prompted an investigation that found blight and several safety hazards “We sent the Building and Safety Department and the Public Health Department to do an inspection Leandra denies inspectors were refused entry but believes she should be exempt through the Michigan Right to Farm Act which gives protections to farmers from local government and neighbors who consider them a nuisance “That case went to 36th District Court and it was decided against cider farm," Conrad said Mallet says the law does not apply here because it surrounds 12 or more homes He also says owners of Detroit Farm and Cider are facing 15 previous misdemeanor for owning livestock without a proper permit Conrad insists the city will work alongside King to get into compliance “We are not trying to be overly regulatory we are not trying to create a confrontation but what we are not going to do is just allow people to do whatever they want because they are well-intentioned,” Conrad said with mountains of certifications and permits tells me her fight feels endless and patience is growing weary whose only place of refuge was her annual trip to the cider mill her dream of owning your own is growing faint “I just want to build a legacy for my family Where Your Voice Matters Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal News Mason Hickok SAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: San Antonio police confirmed Thursday afternoon that Raymundo Torres Original story: San Antonio police are looking for a man with an intellectual disability last seen on the North Side was last seen in the 1400 block of Cedar Mill on Tuesday Anyone with information on Torres’ whereabouts is asked to call 911 or 210-207-7660 Copyright 2024 by KSAT - All rights reserved Mason Hickok is a digital journalist at KSAT He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a communication degree and a minor in film studies He also spent two years working at The Paisano Email Newsletters KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group please have patience while we stay live during this process Terms of Service Privacy Policy Subscribe to our mailing list to get a weekly local news recap in your Inbox We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively Here is a view of the Summit Cedar Mill fire at 11:30 p.m experienced a significant fire yesterday that started around 3:00 p.m initially triggered by one of the mill’s trucks catching fire provided details about the incident this morning and we immediately called the fire department," Valasqez said only one fire truck was dispatched because it was a vehicle fire embers had already started small spot fires on the wood." the firefighters called for additional support and fire departments from other counties responded also contributed by using a bulldozer to move stacks of wood Valasqez offered a positive update on the mill's status None of the essential parts of the company were lost and we will be back open by Monday," he said "The fire never touched the office or the processing building All we need is the power company to turn the power on The company owning Summit Cedar Mill has suffered two major fires in the last six months Gorge Building Supply at 755 Frankton Road in Hood River lit up the sky in this photo from BlaineBethanyGallery on Dec This marks the second fire incident for the company in the past six months Gorge Building Supply at 755 Frankton Road in Hood River was partly destroyed in a fire but this fire won’t set us back too badly." 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