Teatime in Portland
I fancied a new favorite place for tea! Doja Tearoom in Tualatin. It was a little difficult to find on the first time but well worth the...
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Amy LaMae
- Feb 18, 2022
- 2 min
Dove Letters: #Valentiny Contest!
The February love month has come again, and so has the Susanna Hill's Valentiny Contest, where story writers have a week to write a story...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 30, 2021
- 4 min
A British Cardboard Baking Show Challenge!
“Let’s Bake People!” Middle School, High School or Homeschool Art lesson: For The British Baking Show enthusiasts who want to enjoy the...
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Amy LaMae
- Nov 6, 2021
- 2 min
Wreath Making to Writing
I actually never thought that being a wreath maker would lead to supporting my writing or last seventeen years! I had no idea that my one...
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Amy LaMae
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
Savor the Summer Reading
What to eat or read on a hot summer's day? One of my favorite food memories was actually hearing Julia Child audio tapes while in the...
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Amy LaMae
- Jun 12, 2021
- 3 min
Summer Literary Field Trip!
Looking for something to do this summer that is fun, local, educational? You are invited by the Yamhill Downtown Association to take a...
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Amy LaMae
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
A Walk With Beverly: Opening Day!
The day is done! The Yamhill Downtown Association is excited to share this great opportunity with everyone this spring and summer....
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Amy LaMae
- May 8, 2021
- 2 min
A Walk With Beverly!
GRAND OPENING FOR: A WALK WITH BEVERLY! Hey kids! And kids at heart! Bring your family! Bring your friends! Bring your classmates! Bring...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
Story and Art Contest 2021!
Yamhill Downtown Association's Beverly Cleary Art and Writing Contest 2021! This year we are deeply saddened by the loss of Beverly...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
Inspire Hope Through Literacy and Community
The news of Beverly Cleary’s passing deeply saddens all who loved her books, but Yamhill continues to promote her legacy and contribution...
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Amy LaMae
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
Forever Waves Are True
It's another contest! #50PreciousWords ! I am in such a great warm group of uplifting writers on Twitter. They share when the next fun...
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Amy LaMae
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
Miss Hedgehog's Valentine Mission
Thanks to #SusanLeonardHill and her picture book pushing promotions, I have another story to share. I also have to thank two more writer...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 27, 2020
- 3 min
It's a Wonderful Light!
12.26.2020 Light. If Light could talk, what would it say? What would it speak about your life? We just watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” on...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 23, 2020
- 2 min
New Artist 12 Days of Christmas!
It is so wonderful to meet artists and writers in your own town. Especially ones with big dreams and hours upon hours of dedication for...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Holiday Helper Contest
I love a good contest! I just found out about this wonderful contest from my new twitter friends last night! Susanna Hill's 10th Annual...
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Amy LaMae
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
Writing and Illustrating Class
Of course I am just a writer but I do love art! One of my favorites to teach is art to as many kids as I can. When I can integrate a good...
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Amy LaMae
- May 4, 2020
- 5 min
Children's Book Academy: Interview
I am enchanted and I have only had a phone call. Dr. Mira Reisberg is just delightful. So, fill your cup with tea and join us! Mira is a...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
Art and Story Contest with Beverly Cleary
ART AND STORY CONTESTS This year Yamhill Downtown Association had plans to partner with the McMinnville Public Library to have the...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
Bridging Community Through Literacy
2nd Annual Beverly Cleary Birthday Community Celebration!! Welcome to the second annual Beverly Cleary Celebration in Yamhill! Our theme...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
Picture Book Illustrator: Interview
Illustrator, David Hohn It's a privilege to share with you a great opportunity to meet this illustrator, David Hohn (@david_hohn). He is...
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