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  • Winter Wreath Sale

    Purchase beautiful winter wreaths and trees to deck your halls this holiday season, and Swap will receive a portion of the sales. This year we’re partnering with Peninsula Optimist Club. They’re offering three ways to support St. Johns Swapnplay! 1. buy a wreath or garland and we receive 50% of the sale! Just pop our…

  • Naked People Party

    Gather up the fall/winter grown-up clothes that you’re finished with, and bring them to Swap to share with other members! Our Board President and favorite sewist, Tammy Correa, will be there to help mend any items that need a little TLC, and we’ll have light refreshments, too! Bring your mask, some clothes to share, and…

  • Back to School Mask Support

    This year, your back to school list might have a few extra items- masks, for one! For tips on helping little ones practice and get comfortable wearing masks, take a look at these articles from the Oregon Pediatric Society and Mayo Clinic. Have a happy and safe Back to School season! https://oregonpediatricsociety.org/from-no-to-masking…/… https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/…/7-tips-for…

  • Local Business Shoutout!

    Check out these incredible, generous, LOCAL businesses! The fabulous donations from Lombard Street Tattoo, Two Stroke Coffee Co., and StormBreaker St. Johns made our raffle basket possible, while Portland Free Play and Hearth & Soul Pizza made our Skipathon 2021 block party a smashing, fun, and delicious success! We are so thankful to have a…

  • Skipathon Raffle Winner!

    And the winner is… Rebekah C! Congratulations!  Many thanks to everyone who participated in Skipathon 2021! From donating, sharing, visiting, and playing, we could not have done it without YOU, our community! Stay tuned- more updates on our outdoor pavilion project to come this fall!  Still want to get in on the giving action? You…

  • Skipathon 2021

    Join us in a spirited day of celebrating our community and our fundraising efforts! Skipathon will include fun and engaging activities for children of all ages. This year, we are raising funds for a covered structure in our outdoor area! Block Party celebration 3-7 pm. Stay tuned for all the fun! Donate here: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/skipathon2021 Get…