My first child went to Heidi's House in 2005. My next set of children attend currently and it is a…read morebreath of fresh air to see the same faces. It speaks volumes of the type of facility Heidi's House is for there to be a lack of turnover in staff in 13 years. The teachers are friendly, knowledgeable and personally I feel listen to you and what you want for your child. The building is beautiful, well maintained and clean. The playground is extraordinary. But the best part is the focus on learning as well as outside play. It's a balance that is met nicely and our family is appreciative of having a daycare and school like Heidi's House available to us. Would highly recommend!

I have been beyond thrilled with the high quality of services, attention to detail and robust…read morecurriculum that Heidi's house provides to my two children. My wife and I say everyday how blessed and thankful we are for the peace of mind Heidi's house gives us. Heidi's house goes out of their way to provide accommodations for one of kids as they have had Child Development Services for speech delay.

We feel so fortunate to have our son at Creative Play House this year. He has a great time there,…read moreand, he has made definite strides in his socialization, confidence, and development. It is a wonderful, nurturing place for children and their families. Willa and Ashlee care for and guide our son in a gentle, respectful, and fun way. What's more, they have been an excellent resource for us as parents as we navigate the toddler years. Creative Play House is a truly unique place, and I have and would recommend it to any family looking for the best Preschool for their child.

It has been a ling time since my boys attended The Creative Play House Preschool, but we all…read morecontinue to have wonderful memories. I knew the boys were safe physically and emotionally. They learned a lot about playing together and I learned so much about how to positively and effectively manage two energetic boys. I would recommend the Creative Play House without reservation. It is a treasure.

Great school, academics amazing, Mr. Edgar is such a great guy. Definitely recommend this school.read more

I wish I could give Beach Bevage Redemtion 10 stars!!! The place is immaculate,the artwork on the…read morewalls is phenomenal!! The gentleman who runs the store is speedy,quick and super friendly and helpful and I also got a cool magnet for my refrigerator! THIS IS ALSO A JUDGEMENT FREE ZONE!! Super happy.snd this hidden gem is definitely my new go-to!!

I've been coming here for years. About 3 weeks ago I went in and the attendant was at the door very…read morepissed off, stopping people from entering. He said we had to dump the bottles out of the bags into the shopping cart. The people at the door looked kinda shocked. I had a draw string bag that I was not allowed to bring in. What the hell? If that's the way it's going to be I wont go there any more.

Prior to the recent Billie Eilish tour hitting the Bay Area, the local media mentioned a number of…read morequirks and unusual details surrounding the two-night concert event in San Jose. The local news talked about offering a vegan menu at the venue which aligns with her lifestyle. The CalTrain cars were painted/decorated with artwork consistent with her tour promotion posters and banners. The media also mentioned how, throughout her tour, she is promoting various community non-profits and their causes. After entering the venue, as we scanned the souvenir stand before using the restrooms, I noticed another area with banners and tables set up near the parking lot adjacent entrance (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=48&select=krJlSoX28u5nv0hgJKWVgw). What actually drew me here was the long line for the souvenir stand and seeing only hoodies and sweatshirts priced at $60 and up. While waiting for my friend who braved the women's restroom line, I saw these cups (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=QiwPulRf6ulY0835lkFnIA), (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=IKLSaZkenmvSZTg47A-B3w), here and asked how I could get one or two. For a mere $20.00 donation, I was able to get one each for my companion and me as we also filled it with water from the arena fountain in not having to buy bottles of water. The difficult part is that concert goers may not be wary or observant about your causes. In reading about their cause on their website and emails after the concert, I felt even better about making this contribution to them. I believe that Billie's mom is a director and had a part perhaps in founding this. Keep your eyes on this especially if they support causes that you believe in.

This little preschool is so sweet in its prime location overlooking Casino Beach. The kids learn a…read morelot to prep them for school.. Creativeness, learning skills, how to play nicely and develop lifelong friendships! The location also makes you want to walk there to pick them up, bring a lunch to have on Casino beach or go a little further towards Portland headlight. As a Nanny I enjoy the friendships made between the little ones and also the adults!! I have watched the children develop into wonderful smart respectful caring kiddos through the kind devoted teachers here. I highly recommend Maiden cove for your preschool children early development years!

I recently visited the clay collaborative on the night of their one year anniversary open house…read more The atmosphere was joyful and I was welcoming by a co-owner, Sam. She explained that her mother was the other owner and a long time potter. There were several pottery wheels that were available for folks to try their hand at forming something with clay. They had a large spread of snacks to mark the celebration. And they were all on handcrafted dishes!! The creations of students were displayed on shelving. There was not anything for sale that I could see. They offer 4 week intro classes. I didn't happen to see a price list, though.

I visited during the First Friday art walk and their 1st anniversary celebration. There was a nice…read morecrowd enjoying sweet treats and trying the pottery wheels. They offer classes with guided instruction. Membership includes studio time, clay and equipment. The studio is run with community and sustainability in mind. There was a display of pottery supplies for sale. There is parking along the street and in nearby lots.

For decades the volunteers at the Root Cellar in Portland and Lewiston have served the kids of the…read moreneighborhoods -- largely first and second generation African immigrants -- with much needed after school programs that make a difference. What a great way to show the love of Jesus to your neighbors.

This is a wonderful helping organizations for the Munjoy Hill area. They have many services for…read morethe many immigrants or for anybody that lives in the area. They have job training classes, English as a second language classes, sewing classes, programs for kids and after school homework help. They also have a dental clinic. The people that work there have a heart for people and it really shows.