Please RSVP – space is limited!

Date: Friday, May 18
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: $25.00 per child – includes your own pizza, organic milk, apples and a dessert!

We took them to dinner then to Cirque Du Soleil. They were so cute – he was acting aloof and she was trying to do the same. They ate pizza, played his 3 DS. When we were in our seats at the show, Misty nudged me and said “Look, they are holding hands!”

I was tempted to pull them apart, but I just took a deep breath and thought ok, they are 10, what exactly does this mean? They have a fondness, an innocent like for one another. Does this mean I should watch out, keep them away from each other or just let the joy of discovery of love take its course?

This is all new for me and I want to be appropriate, so this morning I said, “Luca, I saw you hold her hand – does this mean you like her?” I told him how nice it it that they get along so well, and that all these years they have been friends. Then I said “OK, but no making out!”

We chuckled and he smiled at me then I kissed him on the lips – a mother’s sweet love nugget kiss, the kind I will cherish until the day those lips are not exclusively mine.

-Karen

The first is a game-changer: WeVillage’s second location! We’ve signed the lease and started on construction. You know how you have a dream about what a space will look like? And then you slog through red tape, permits, wrong info, designers, contractors…until you’re ready to just throw some rugs and toys down and open the doors! But no, we’re doing this the right way and it’s going to be amazing.

Speaking of amazing, my son Luca turns 10 years old tomorrow! That’s the second big milestone in my life right now, and I can’t believe it. It feels like yesterday he was in his Baby Bjorn hanging with me as I was conquering Hollywood. I had all the latest baby gear and accessories, but unlike the other mommies who had husbands at home, it was just me and Luca and our cat.

I knew it was up to me to raise this baby into a kind, open-hearted, respectful boy with values. I wanted him to know he could do anything, be anything, and always have my arms to run into when he felt unsure, scared or lonely.

Being Luca’s mom has been an honor and I would not have changed it for anything! I love you, Luca. You made me into the woman I am. You and me, kid!

Spend a magical evening with Princess Belle at WeVillage! There will be games, crafts – and, of course, dinner and dessert!

Date: Friday, April 27
Time: 6pm-8pm
Cost: $30 per child (2 for $55)
Book online now!

Girls and boys welcome! Costumes are encouraged. Don’t miss it!

Every entrepreneur faces challenges – from financing to staffing to making ends meet in a less-than-robust economy – but being a woman doesn’t seem to be one of them.

“I actually think it’s an asset,” says Beninati. “Women are very passionate. When we decide to do something, we do it.”

Congrats to Karen, and check out the fabulous article about women entrepreneurs in Portland’s Pearl District.

Sign up now! (Sunday games need at least 5 pre-paid kids.)

Spring Break Camp is only $350 for the week ($325 for WeVillage members) and activities – and lunches – are included!

That’s right: book the whole week NOW and lunches for your child are FREE.

Not sure if you want to commit to the whole week? We also offer a drop-in day rate (8am – 4pm) for only $75/day (lunches not included).

And of course we’re open all week for anytime drop-in care for children 2-12.

Learn more about WeVillage Spring Break Camp, see our schedule for the week and sign up now to reserve a spot for your child. And remember: members always get the very best rates! (Not a member? Become a member when you reserve a week of camp and get 1/2 off a year of membership!)