Preschool West Linn

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SANDY --The Sandy Summer Sounds series at Meinig Memorial Park will conclude on Wednesday with a performance by The Coats .

"The Coats played at Meinig Park several years ago impressing the audience with their vocal abilities as well as their personable style and sense of humor," said concert organizer Katie Murphy. "We have had so many requests for them to return -- more than any other band."

The a cappella quartet features first tenor Keith Michael Anderson, bass singer Kerry Dahlen, second tenor James Dieveney, and baritone Doug Wisness -- who is described as the dad of the group.

The group was formed in 1987 while its members were studying at the University of Washington. They started singing unprofessionally on the street corners of the famous Pike Place Market to pay their way through college.

However, their unique singing style attracted attention and they have since won national vocal competitions, released about a dozen albums and sang for one of our presidents at the White House.

The Coats have shared the stage with the Beach Boys, Billie Dean, Crystal Gayle, Ronnie Milsap, Tanya Tucker, Trisha Yearwood and other popular entertainers. Members are also continuing their tradition of outreach performances and workshops supporting music in schools throughout the northwest.

The free, family-friendly concert will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the main stage, 17670 Meinig Ave. Come a little early to catch the Sandy Actors Theatre 6:20 p.m. performance of their upcoming play titled "Bill W. And Dr. Bob."

Concert-goers should bring a blanket or lawn chairs to sit on and are welcome to bring a picnic dinner, as well as beer and wine. Food will also be available for purchase from the Busy Bee catering company.

If it rains, the concert will move to the Sandy Community Center in downtown Sandy at 38348 Pioneer Blvd. For more information, visit www.ci.sandy.or.

Parent Review of West Linn Community Preschool and - Blogspot

The preschool was set up to be completely “hands off” for the teacher, and completely managed and funded by the parents of children attending the preschool. The school is setup so the teacher "teaches" 2-3 hours a day, while the parents get stuck hassling with fundraising, calling local businesses asking for donations, running the day to day operations and so on. Cooperative preschools provide parents with the opportunity to be intimately involved in their child’s first school experience. Parents gain a better understanding of their children's individuality through observing them with other children the same age and can use the classroom experience to strengthen their own parenting skills. Additionally, parents have the opportunity to interact and associate with other parents who share their interests in the welfare of children and the community. You could arrange a play date with other children in your area, take your child to story-time at the library or take your child to the park and the experience would be very similar to attending WLCP only a little cheaper and less time consuming. Unfortunately, West Linn Community Preschool isn’t up front about the exact details involved in their requirements because they need to enroll children to help fund the school. If you choose to have your child attend West Linn Community Preschool, you need to be aware of the many time consuming demands and expectations the preschool places on its parents. Parent help in the class (approx. twice per month). This means you are required to go to the school and help out in the classroom twice a month. While it sounds innocent, when you get there you’re provided a list of chores that need to be done before, during and after school. You’re expected to be there at least a half hour before school, and must stay at least a half hour after school.

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