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July 30, 2010

2010 Corporate Kickball Success ›

The 1st Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament was an outstanding success! Friday, June 18th dozens of folks got together in support of Playworks Portland and played in our amazing kickball tournament. Participants and supporters included: Nike, Stand for Children, Symantec, Portland Trail Blazer's, Dutch Brothers Coffee and Oregon Sports Authority. The Blazer's generously donated the BBQ…

July 30, 2010

1st Annual Corporate Kickball Success ›

The 1st Annual Corporate Kickball Tournament was an outstanding success! Dozens of folks got together in support of Playworks Portland and played in our amazing kickball tournament. Participants and supporters included: Nike, Stand for Children, Symantec, Portland Trail Blazers, Dutch Bros Coffee and Oregon Sports Authority. The Blazer's generously donated the BBQ catering for the event,…

November 23, 2009

The Power of Play in Portland (Video) ›

All day Monday, November 23rd, Channel 2 KATU dedicated the day covering the "Power of Play" in the Portland community. KATU, an ABC affiliate, covered topics including: the effects of video games on children, the return of "old school" toys and games, and recess issues at school. Playworks was highlighted in the recess at schools segment. A two-part special report…

June 5, 2009

Playworks Premieres in Portland with Recess Roll-Out Week ›

Playworks successfully wrapped up a whirlwind of Recess Roll-Outs in Portland area schools this spring, giving principals a look at how positive the learning environment can be when recess and play at school are focused on healthy activities, even just for a few days. Playworks is expanding to Portland and will be operating full-time in…

June 5, 2009

Play On Conference Makes High Energy Debut ›

More than 250 adults 4-squared, switched, ro-sham-boed and shimmy clapped their way through two plus days of nonstop interactive learning, play and information as Playworks introduced its first ever Play On conference in San Francisco this spring. Play On was designed for individuals and organizations involved in advocating for or providing play and physical activity…

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