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2012 with “1776”
All Female Cast Brings Fresh Perspective to Founding Fathers Shore Thing Productions makes history at the Tower Theatre in downtown Bend on June 29, 30 and July 1 with “1776” In Concert. This unique staging of the award-winning Broadway musical showcases a “revolutionary” all female cast with some of the finest actresses in Central Oregon. These consummate performers kickoff the inaugural performance of the Tower’s new “Marquee Series” of live theatre productions, sponsored by U.S. Bank. Accompanied by a full orchestra, “1776” recreates a difficult time in our country’s history when political leaders were stalemated during a humid summer in Philadelphia, locked in heated discussions about our nation’s future and whether to sever ties with England. They struggled with various points of view and, ultimately, unanimously signed the Declaration of Independence and the United States of America was born. “1776” In Concert will not have women cross dressing or acting like men, but rather sharing the words of the Founding Fathers—including John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson—through their distinctly female voices. The original musical, with music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, opened on Broadway in March, 1969, quickly garnering attention and critical praise, culminating in the TONY Award for Best Musical. “1776” In Concert is directed by Kymberli Colbourne, with musical direction by Tim Russell. Colbourne, a professional actor/singer/voice over artist, has worked with The National Theatre of the Deaf, Seattle Shakespeare Festival, Book-It Rep, Seattle Children’s Theatre and Oregon Cabaret Theatre in Ashland. Russell served as choir director at Centennial High School in Gresham for over twenty years before
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moving to Redmond, and is currently a member of the Central Oregon Mastersingers. Stacey Dodson, U.S. Bank Regional President, recently expressed her enthusiasm for this great new series. “U.S. Bank is honored to serve as the key sponsor for this newly created Marquee Series, which brings powerful stage performances to Central Oregon, while also supporting the creative talents of our local theater companies. At U.S. Bank, we have a long tradition of supporting the arts in Oregon and across the entire region, through sponsorships or grants awarded by our U.S. Bancorp Foundation. We are delighted to partner with The Tower Theatre Foundation in their mission to bring performing arts of all types to our community, thus enriching the lives of those who call Central Oregon home.” BendBroadband is a supporting sponsor of the Marquee Series. The concert is being presented as a benefit for The Tower Theatre Foundation, with net proceeds going to the nonprofit that is the heart of the performing arts scene in Central Oregon. The Foundation owns and operates the historic stage in downtown Bend. The Foundation’s mission is to provide performing arts, civic, educational and social events that enliven and enrich the lives of all Central Oregonians. Membership, program information and individual and group tickets are available at the Tower Theatre box office (835 NW Wall), by phone (541-317-0700) or online (www.towertheatre.org). Details on events are also at facebook.com/TheTowerTheatre. What: When: Where: Tickets:
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To Wax or Not to Wax? by Clare A Nordhus Have you thought of getting waxed and with all the other options of hair removal out there, got confused? Or, have simply chickened out? Whether you desire groomed eyebrows, baby smooth legs, a hairless upper lip, or baring it all with a daring Brazilian... waxing is an excellent way to go! First and foremost, waxing is quick, convenient, cost effective, will outlast daily shaving by weeks and does not compromise the skin with chances of scars and pigmentation sometimes seen with laser. Waxing can be used for removing hair from virtually any part of the body and can help boost confidence and self esteem. Both men and women can enjoy the benefits of waxing and the most common areas for women are legs, arms, underarms, bikini region, eyebrows, upper lip, the cheek and the chin. The most sot after for men are; chest, deltoids, back, ears and nose. Having a smooth, hairless body is also highly desired by athletes, such as swimmers for speed, cyclist for comfort and speed and body builders for their personal appearance and definition of muscle tone. The Lowdown on Waxing: 1. Waxing removes hair by the root which means, smooth skin for longer. When the hair does grow in, the tip is soft and tapered
Common Myths about Waxing: 1. Hair grows back thicker - Absolutely not, this is an old wives tale. Over time and with frequent waxing (every 4 weeks), hair re-growth comes in finer
verses the sharp, blunt edge you experience with shaving. 2. The more you wax the less hair growth you will experience. Waxing does not eliminate hair forever, although, it does prolong hairless skin. That goes for everything: brows to legs to Brazilian. Hair grows in 3 cycles, anagen (growth phase), catagen (transitional phase) and telogen (resting phase). When you are diligent about getting waxed (every 4 weeks) hair starts to grow is more sparse and waxing becomes less painful. Which means, the LESS hair per square, the more comfortable your wax. The MORE hair per square inch, the more painful. 3. It is VERY important to have the right hair length when coming in for your appointment, this allows wax to grab the hair. Close to a 1/4� is ideal. 4. For the smoothest wax, NO SHAVING between sessions. When you shave, it disrupts the growth cycle of hair, meaning, you will have long and short pieces and wax can not grab onto pieces that are too short. 5. Waxing helps exfoliate the skin. 6. Avoid waxing if you are using Retin- A or Accutane (currently or in the last 4 months), have a sunburn, recovering from a recent laser treatment or are using strong medications that
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and thinner. FREQUENCY and DILIGENCE is required to achieve consistent results. 2. Waxing darkens hair. - Another old wives tale. The only thing that can change the color of your hair is hormones, age, pregnancy and going to the salon. 3. Waxing tears off skin. As long as you go to a Licensed Esthetician who is thoroughly trained in waxing, skin is never compromised. Only your unwanted hair will be removed! At Home Tricks to Stay Smooth: 1. EXFOLIATE before and after. Using a buffing cloth in the shower, dry brushing or using a body scrub removes dead skin cell buildup. Find the method that works for you. This helps keep your skin soft and glowing, removes dead skin cells, improves circulation and helps eliminate ingrown hair. 2. Skin can be sensitive after waxing so wear breathable, loose-fitting clothes. 3. Nobody likes ingrown hairs and some people, no matter what their choice of hair removal, are
more prone to them then others. Remember to exfoliate and moisturize daily. And, using an ingrown hair eliminator \exfoliator (which can be purchased from your Esthetician) can help with infected hair follicles suffering from ingrown hairs. 4. If you have a low pain tolerance, take an Aleve or Tylenol 30 minutes before your appointment or apply a numbing ointment to the area 20 minutes before being waxed. Both will help ease any discomfort you may experience during your service. The most important piece of advice I can give you about waxing is to find a Licensed Esthetician you trust and who has thorough training and knowledge in waxing. It is an art of application and removal of the wax that makes your experience and results a healthy one! Mention this article and receive 20% off a leg, back or Brazilian Wax! Clare A. Nordhus is a Licensed Skin Care Practitioner and owns Luna Healing Studio located on 13th St in NW Bend. She is passionate about helping her clients of all ages with problematic skin conditions and concerns. She also specializes in the art of facial and body waxing for men and women. Please visit www.lunahealingstudio.com for a list of skin treatments and waxing services! Superior Skin Exfoliation & Rejuvenation Facial & Full Body Waxing
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Smoke-free Movies: Preventing Youth from Smoking by Tiffany Belser Could going to the movies be bad for your children’s health? The latest research tells us that yes, movies with images of smoking can negatively impact the health of our youth. According to the 2012 U.S. Surgeon General’s report, youth who are exposed to images of smoking in movies are more likely to smoke. The American Legacy Foundation estimates that 180,000 teens ages 12-17 are influenced each year to start smoking, just from seeing smoking in movies. In 2010 alone, nearly a third of top-grossing movies produced for children — those with ratings of G, PG, or PG-13 — contained images of smoking.
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Tiffany Belser is the Lung Health Coordinator for the American Lung Association in Oregon. Please visit them online at: lungoregon.org.
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Report points out that the extensive tobacco use in movies and television suggests that smoking is more common in society than it actually is. When tobacco use in the movies and on television is portrayed as fun, exciting or rebellious, it reinforces messages from the tobacco industry. While glamorizing tobacco may not be the entertainment industry’s intent, the end result is that this portrayal encourages tobacco use among kids. On the other hand, when anti-tobacco messages are included in movies or on TV, it has the opposite impact and may discourage young people from starting to smoke. Here are four steps the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education recommend the U.S. film industry take in order to substantially reduce the impact of teens’ exposure to smoking on screen: • Rate new movies with smoking as “R” movies • Require producers to officially state that no pay-offs (money, gifts, etc.) were received in exchange for displaying tobacco products in a movie. • Require strong anti-tobacco ads before films with any tobacco images. • Stop showing tobacco brands in movies • How can parents get involved? • Here are simple ways to make a big difference: • Monitor what your children watch in movie theaters and at home • Talk with your children about the “glamorous” images of tobacco that they see in movies and the real harms of tobacco use • Sign the Smokefree Movies Action Network’s petition at: Thepetitionsite.com (search for “Smokefree Movies”) to keep smoking out of kid-rated movies
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capable of asking him for more attention if they needed it. I wish I had been wise enough to respect that his ways, even though different than mine, offered a balance and a value. My second husband inherited two lively girls to raise. Parenting was the only thing we fought about in the beginning. I was so busy trying to make them happy that I didn’t understand how to draw clear lines in the sand with them. He taught me how to do that, coaching me both patiently and impatiently, until I more or less got the idea. He was the one who confronted them during their teenage years (drawing on his own misspent youth to know what they were actually up to!) and held them accountable for their behavior. I did my best to stand with him and yet there were times when that was hard for me to do. I look back on those years and am so grateful for the strength and firmness he showed. As I reflect on these lessons, I see a pattern of qualities that I think most good fathers embody. They offer direction, independence and boundaries. This is not to say they don’t nurture or to suggest that’s all they offer. But these are traits that are more masculine. They are not mothers. They don’t think like mothers. And that’s a very good thing for everyone. Happy Fathers’ Day to all you Dads! Thanks for being you. Jane Meyers is a hypnotherapist, the owner of Positive Life Connections, author of Magic Child and the minister at Unity Community of Central Oregon. You can contact her at 541-388-2929 or learn more at www.PositiveLifeConnections.com or www.JaneMeyers.com
The fathers in my life have not been especially warm and fuzzy but they have all taught me important lessons. My own father was a chain smoker and had warned me not to go out behind the barn to learn to smoke. Instead, he would teach me how! When I turned 14 and fitting in with the popular kids became my mission in life, I decided that knowing how to smoke was a critical coolness skill in case anyone ever offered me a cigarette. So sweet, naïve girl that I was, I approached dear old Dad to take him up on his offer. He asked me a question I hadn’t anticipated. “Why?” Since I hadn’t been expecting that I’d have to explain my motivation, I hadn’t thought through my answer. I just told him the truth. As a result, we sat up late that night while he talked to me about marching to my own drummer instead of following a crowd. I don’t know if that was the reason I never smoked or it was just because I was such a dork that nobody ever offered me a cigarette, but I sure am thankful either way that I avoided that habit. More importantly, I believe I learned something from my dad about the importance of setting a course that is in harmony with what I really want in life and being courageous enough to follow it. When my daughters were toddlers, I remember that their father was so playful and tender with them when he was playing. But I also recall how he’d sit reading while they were playing on the floor. At the time I thought that was terrible. I imagined he should be parenting the way I parented, paying constant attention to them. I don’t know what I thought would happen in the gap but now, with the wisdom of hindsight, I realize that his attitude was empowering and trusting. They were fully capable of learning to amuse themselves and also
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Homeopathic Treatment of Seasonal Allergies By Dr. Michelle K. Jackson As a naturopathic physician I am often asked what the difference between naturopathy and homeopathy is. My reply is that homeopathic medicine is just one of the tools in my tool bag. In naturopathic medical school students are trained in conventional treatments such as prescription drugs and pharmacology but also in physical, herbal, and nutritional medicine, as well as homeopathy. Homeopathy is based upon the laws of similars or of the principle of like cures like. This includes the idea that the same substance that can cause symptoms can also cure symptoms. I often use
the example that the cure for snakebite is snake venom. The actual homeopathic medicine or “remedy” is a carefully prepared small dose of a substance/ medicine that is plant, animal, or mineral in nature. These substances when a person is exposed to them in high doses will cause certain symptoms but in small doses will allow your body to produce a healing reaction to those symptoms. For example many people understand that vaccines are small doses of a disease or part of an organism that causes a disease. When you receive a vaccine it can stimulate your body to produce antibodies to that disease without getting the disease itself, although
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eruptions like poison ivy. Watery filled blisters, hives and terrible itching. The skin eruptions usually have joint stiffness with them. Euphrasia- eye discharge that is profuse, hot and irritating but the nasal discharge is bland. The eyes water all the time. A few of these homeopathic remedies can also be used in capsule forms such as the Euphrasia. Homeopathy can be considered an alternative to conventional medicine as well as complementary to conventional medicine because it works well with conventional medicine. Homeopathic medicines are not masking symptoms but they are stimulating the body to heal itself. When used correctly homeopathic medicines do not have negative side effects. The number of ailments that can be treated with homeopathic medicine is endless; it does not just alleviate physical symptoms but stimulates the body to heal, mentally and emotionally as well. Dr. Michelle Jackson is a local Naturopathic Physician. She can be reached at 541-385-0775.
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Mt View’s NJROTC Cadets Learn To Waltz For Spring Performance by Kyle Van Gordon Age 17 Mt. View NJROTC cadet The experience differs for everyone, but the process of learning how to dance stays much the same no matter where you go. The first step is confusion, and this comes from simply not knowing the steps at first. Our final waltz turned out to be exactly one minute long, but was so enormously complicated it took eight hours, split between three days, to learn. The second step is embarrassment. This, ironically, almost always results from said confusion about the steps. If you don’t do it right, you’re going to do it wrong, and if it’s wrong, it isn’t going to look very good. So you learn to do it right, or at the very least, make it look good. How do you learn said confusing dance steps, you ask? Well, you dance with the instructor- which is great, if you’re a girl. As for me, when I messed up, I had to dance with a dude. Which brings me eloquently to the third step in the dancing process- exhaustion. After a couple days of going through the first two steps, I got tired, and as the deadline for the final dance neared, I got nervous, too. But that’s alleviated with the final step of learning how to dance: accomplishment. It was nighttime at the Elks Lodge, where the annual NJROTC Spring Ball was well underway. Everyone was there-my fellow cadets, my parents, as well as all of the other adults attending the dinner- and they were about to watch me and my date do the waltz. Everyone in the group I was dancing with was nervous- and I expected to be nervous, never doing anything remotely close to this before, but I wasn’t. I was strikingly confident as my date and I strode down the aisle and onto the dance floor. I felt great, we looked great, and I knew it was all thanks to the practice we put into it, and Dance Central’s exceedingly successful teaching method. Sure, I made learning how to dance seem like the worst thing ever, but in truth, it’s just like anything you learnyou make mistakes, you improve, and the results are well worth any confusion or embarrassment or exhaustion you may encounter. And if a shmuck like me can learn how to waltz- and waltz well- in a mere three lessons, imagine what you can do after a course from this guy. I highly recommend Dance Central- I had a great time learning with friends, and an even greater time waltzing with my partner.
Coming up in September – the 2nd Annual “Swinging with the Stars” dance competition! See local celebrities and their professional dance partners compete to take home the coveted Mirror Ball People’s Choice Trophy, the Judges’ Award and the Dameon Fundraising Award. Your votes help decide who wins… and who goes home empty handed! All funds raised benefit Central Oregon Sparrow Clubs. The Sparrow Clubs mission is to set the stage for simple, yet heroic, acts of kindness in schools and youth culture with kids helping other kids in medical crisis. Our goal is to raise funds to help medically needy children and the wonderful community kids that adopt and perform service on behalf of our “sparrows.”
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of ongoing efforts to evaluate and create better opportunities for Central Oregonians to use active transportation options for commuting to work, shopping, errands and other daily transportation needs.
by Annissa Anderson for Commute Options The health of our community is measured by all of its citizens, and the fact is that right here in Central Oregon there is an unhealthy margin of overweight and obese children. Being overweight is a risk factor for many health conditions including the leading causes of death in the U.S. – heart disease, diabetes and cancer. According to national experts, the solution lies in changing community environments so that families may lead healthier lifestyles. Commute Options Week, June 16 – 23, 2012, will include several events to inform and involve the public in ways to make that change. “With the price of fuel hovering at $4.00 per gallon, most people are aware that driving a vehicle as their sole means of transportation is expensive on the pocketbook. Many are also becoming aware of the cost of vehicle emissions on the environment. But what about the devastating effect that our motor transportation habits are having on our physical health?” says Jeff Monson, executive director of Commute Options. “Creating healthier habits in children and families is becoming more and more a major part of our focus,” says Monson. Commute Options staff spearheads the Safe Routes to School program in local schools, teaching kids how to safely use active transportation including walking and bicycling instead of driving. The organization also collaborates with governmental agencies, private companies and other non-profits on a myriad
In addition to proper nutrition, regular, sustainable exercise is the key to preventing obesity in children and adults. “If we can connect families to opportunities for physical activity by active modes of transportation, we will create healthier habits that can last a lifetime,” says Monson. Commute Options Week is an annual community event designed to promote choices that reduce the impacts of driving alone. As part of the week’s events, Dr. Richard Jackson, a national speaker on “Designing Healthy Communities,” will speak at a City Club of Central Oregon event at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 21st at St. Charles Medical Center. The event is open to the public for $20.00 (includes lunch). The event is co-sponsored by Commute Options, City Club of Central Oregon, Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association, Oregon Environmental Council, Building a Better Bend and 1000 Friends of Oregon. Dr. Richard Jackson, MD, MPH, is the Chair of the School of Health at UCLA, and formerly headed the National Center for Environmental Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Through his PBS series, “Designing Healthy Communities,” Dr. Jackson looks at the impact our built environment has on obesityrelated health problems and offers innovative solutions to create clean and healthy communities. Several other events during Commute Options Week will get community members involved in using public transit, bike commuting and safe routes to school. The week will kick off with a free public transit day (with
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June 16-23, 2012 Celebrating 22 years of Commute Options Week! How can you Drive_ Less_Save_More during the entire month of June? Track your trips at www.commuteoptions.org to win prizes. Saturday June 16 8:30-11am: Little_Commuters_Parade at the Old Mill District. Monday June 18 ALL DAY: Ride Cascades_East_Transit ALL over Central Oregon. FREE! Tuesday June 19 10am-4pm:Tri-County Bike and Pedestrian Summit. Thursday June 21 11:30-1pm: City_Club_of_Central_Oregon- at St. Charles Medical Center in Bend featuring Dr. Richard Jackson, chair of the School of Health at UCLA. $20 June 21 to 23 3pm-5pm: Walk and Bike to School Retreat + Trainings Cascades East Transit) on Monday, June 18th. On Tuesday, June 19th, a Bike Commuting 101 class will be held at REI for those interested in safely riding their bikes as a means of transportation. Also on June 19th a Tri-County Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Summit, open to the public and held at Black Butte Ranch, will provide updates from county officials. A Walk and Bike to School Retreat and Training will be held for interested parties from Thursday, June 21st through Saturday, June 23rd.
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The Strike Zone by Mike Ficher Spring is in the air and, for many, the advent of the season change is aligned with the crisp sounds of bats on baseballs and reassuring pops on leather mitts. For more than 500 local children and teens, spring means Little League baseball. And for parents of Little League players, spring means acquainting or reacquainting themselves with the finer points of the grand ol’ game. Today, let’s talk strike zone.
ever, is a strike called above the waist and, if so, usually greeted with a cross look and a few choice words from the batter, and teammates, coaches and/or manager from the dugout. “At major, minor, and collegiate levels, the players have proven abilities and the pitchers are accomplished,” said Derek Gillespie, President of Bend North Little League. “Their strike zone is usually smaller than the book. This is because the strike zone by the book would tilt the advantage too much in favor of the pitcher.
Baseball rules define the strike zone as “that area over home plate the upper limit of which is a horizontal line at the midpoint “In Little League, the strike zone between the top of the shoulders needs to be adjusted to the and the top of the uniform pants, level of playing ability,” noted and the lower level is a line at the Gillespie, who was a member of Now providing half or full day hollow beneath the knee cap.” a select crew of umpires from Montessori programs for the Western United States who Toddlers (12 – 35 months) However, if you through watchKindergarten! staffed the Little League Juniors professional or college baseball, Western Regional tournament the strike zone is generally in Irvine, last summer. • Morning, Afternoon, and Full CA Day Classes • Extended Day 7:30 am – 6:00 pm interpreted as the area between • Licensed by the State of Oregon the belt and the top of the “A larger strike zone is often • American Montessori Society Member School kneecap of a batter. Rarely, if moved employed younger or less • We have to the Old in Mill District!! Curiosity, Independence, Confidence. An Education for a Lifetime! Enrolling now for 2011-2012 Now Nowproviding providinghalf halfororfull fullday day Montessori programs Montessori programsfor for Toddlers (12 ––35 Morning, Afternoon, and Full Day Classes Toddlers (12 35months) months) Extended Day 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Licensed by the State of OregonKindergarten! through through Kindergarten!
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accomplished play to encourage batters to swing the bat and put the ball in play. Many aspiring young pitchers are not yet able to consistently throw at least half of their pitches in the legal strike zone.” Thus, Little League and high school umpires tend to call the strike zone more in alignment with the rule book. “‘Stretching’ the zone a bit makes the game flow better and allows for instruction on the other aspects of the game.” said Gillespie. “As the level of play increases, the zone returns to its limits. In general, a Little League strike zone is from the letters on the chest of the uniform to the top of the knees.” So, as spectators, parents and players, when watching major league or collegiate baseball, the umpire’s strike zone will be different than that employed at local Little League games.
Oh, if a manager argues ball and strikes, he or she is automatically ejected from the game. No ifs, ands, or letter-high strikes.
Raising Healthy Girls: Focus on who they are as people
Girls today face challenges unknown to past generations. At the same time, growing up today is much the same as it has always been. In the first of a two-part series, Oregon Partnership, a statewide non-profit promoting healthy kids and communities, interviewed Dr. Elizabeth Daniels, a developmental psychologist and assistant professor at OSUCascades, about some of the issues girls and their families encounter navigating media pressures, body concerns, and puberty.
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Girls today are exposed to a range of influences – from society’s focus on thinness to a hyper-sexualized culture and media – that can affect how they view themselves. How can parents help daughters develop confidence in who they are and take a healthy approach to nutrition and exercise?
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In 2007, the American Psychological Association issued a report about the sexualization of females in media. It included recommendations to help girls navigate growing up in a culture with extreme beauty ideals and hyper-sexualization (available at www.apa. org/pi/women/programs/girls/report.aspx). I encourage parents to discuss and focus on their daughters’ many talents and capabilities, so that appearance and sexiness are not dominant priorities. Adults need to help girls realize that who they are and what they can do are more important than what they look like. It’s OK for girls to want to look nice, but looks and sex appeal shouldn’t define who they are and what they are worth as people. Advertisers and marketers make billions of dollars by making people, especially girls and women, feel insecure about how they look. Americans spend over $40 billion on dieting and dieting-related products annually. Instead of narrowly focusing on appearance, we need to emphasize and celebrate the many other aspects of who we are. In terms of nutrition and exercise, parents need to help girls make positive choices tied to leading healthy lives. Linking appearance goals, like reaching or maintaining a certain weight, to eating and exercise isn’t usually effective and it makes eating and exercise far less fun. When we’re having fun doing something, we’re more likely to do it again. Think creatively about which physical activities might be fun for girls and try different options. For some, it’s organized sports; for others, it’s dancing or yoga. The same goes for nutrition. It’s not unusual for children to need several experiences with a food to begin to like it. Learn about and try a range of foods and involve girls in the process. That could mean growing food, finding recipes, and/or preparing meals. These activities could be positive ways to help girls learn about nutrition and to share family time.
Q: Talk about the important role parents/caregivers play in modeling
values they want to instill.
A: Parents/caregivers play a critical role in influencing behaviors and
young age begin to equate beauty with thinness. Instead, it would be fantastic for girls to hear women complimented regularly about their intelligence, creativity, athletic achievement, or other non-body characteristics, talents, and accomplishments. These conversations can help girls realize that who they are and what they accomplish are more important than how they look.
Q: Research indicates more girls are experiencing puberty earlier.
How can parents support girls as they develop earlier or later than their peers?
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Early pubertal development is especially challenging for girls. Their bodies mature more quickly than their brains. With a mature body, they are more likely to receive attention from older males and an older peer network which puts them at risk for substance use, delinquency and early sexual activity. Late-developing girls may be teased for being behind their peers in physical development which can cause body dissatisfaction in adolescence. Whether their daughter is an early, ontime, or late developer, parents can help girls by discussing what to expect during puberty. For example, sufficient body fat is necessary to increase the production of a particular hormone which signals the body to initiate puberty. Because society values thinness in females, girls may worry as they gain body fat, but this is essential for pubertal development. It is often easier on parents and girls if age-appropriate conversations about the body, physical development, and sexuality occur well before puberty. Many websites can help parents educate themselves and learn about ways to communicate with their children including: www.kidsgrowth.com, www.bodimojo.com, and hghw.org. Next month: Dr. Daniels will discuss girls’ relationships and risky behaviors such as substance use. Assistant Professor of Psychology at OSU Cascades. Beth’s research focuses on gender, media, body image, and positive youth development. She regularly publishes and presents her research in peer-reviewed journals and at national research conferences. Beth is currently on the editorial board for Sex Roles: A Journal of Research.
attitudes their children develop. This can happen directly through what parents say to their children explicitly and indirectly through the choices parents make for their families including, for example, the type of media present in the home. These indirect sources of influence can be especially hard for parents to think consciously about because they are not necessarily intentional in the way a specific conversation about an issue might be. Nevertheless, children do observe their parents’ behavior and the attitudes they express. I encourage parents to be especially aware of the ways they model attitudes about appearance toward girls. Research shows that by kindergarten, children show a bias against overweight individuals and by early elementary school some girls are dieting. These patterns are highly problematic for girls’ physical and psychological well-being as well as social efforts to increase tolerance for a range of body shapes and sizes. Comments equating thinness with beauty are ubiquitous in society. Adult women frequently compliment each other by saying, “You look great. Did you lose weight?” Conversations about dieting or calorie counting are also common. This is understandable given the intense social pressure to be thin. However, girls hear these conversations and at a very
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Car Seat Clinics Bend Fire Department 1212 SW Simpson Ave 541-322-6200 Fourth Wednesday of every month 10am-1pm St. Charles Hospital Monday - Friday call for appmt 541-706-3799 Central Oregon Modern Quilt Guild Meets monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 5-8 PM. Open to all non-traditional sewers and quilters. The groups meets at QuiltWorks in Bend at 926 NE Greenwood Ave. Visit http://comqg.blogspot.com to find out the latest news. Bring a project, a friend and learn about the Modern Quilt Guild. First Thursday Banjo Jam River Rim Coffeehouse, 7-9 features a fun group of Bluegrass players. Goody’s Chocolate and Ice Cream Factory Tours At 1111 SE Division, 541-385-7085. See the website for details and to find out when the tours start! www. goodyschocolates.com. Kids’ Night Out at Juniper Swim & Fitness Center 6:30 PM. A safe and fun-filled program for children ages 3-11, runs every Saturday from 6:30 -9:30pm through May 26th. This low-cost program is $10 per child for district residents and $14 per child for those living outside district boundaries. 800 NE 6th Street, Bend. Participants may register at https://register. bendparksandrec.org. Kids’ Night Out at Bouncing Off The Walls Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month. 6pm. We’ve got your date night,ladies night,or dudes night out covered! Ages 3-10 are welcome! Unlimited bouncing, slice of pizza,craft,snacks, and a movie on the big screen! Cost: $20. www. visitbend.com Cascades Theatrical Company Presents Rabbit Hole April 20th –May 6th. Becca and 148 NW Greenwood Ave. www. visitredmondoregon.com Darkness to Light Training 1st Sat. of the month, 9am-Noon and
3rd Tues. of the month, 6-9pm. The 3-hour interactive training program is motivational and compelling.To sign up for a community training, or to schedule a training for your group: Register online at www.kidscenter. org or contact KIDS Center Prevention Program: 541-383-5958, kbohme@kidscenter.org Northwest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market 10 am. Runs each Saturday from June 30th-September 22nd. Live music stage with local and national acts performing as they pass through Bend, Oregon. More local artisans with homemade goods and an educational component (gardening, composting, etc.). Patio seating where folks can grab lunch from a variety of Bend’s best food carts. Neighborhood brewer, Below Grade Brewing, who provides tasty beer and opportunities for folks to linger longer. www.c3events.com Last Band Standing 7pm. Ninkasi Brewing Company presents Last Band Standing Bend for local musicians and original bands to compete in what has become Central Oregon’s largest search for the best up and coming local artists. Over the last 2 years, hundreds of acts, mostly local to Deschutes County, submitted their applications to be selected to perform for over $20,000 in prizes. Every Thursday through June 21st. The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Shakespeare (Abridged) will preview on Thursday, June 7th and open on Friday, June 8th at 7:30 PM. There will be a total of 14 performances through Sunday, June 24th. Performance times are Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 6 PM. Cost: $10 for Preview and $15 regular and $12 senior/students. Location: Innovation Theatre Works. www.visitbend.com Subaru Outside Games June 10th-17th. Over the course of the week our community has come up with some great things for you to watch - competitions, live music, films, and more - but the Subaru Outside Games aren’t so much about watching as doing. A little less about
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us entertaining you and whole lot more about getting YOU outside playing with us! www.visitbend.com Child Development Parent Support Group 3-5:30pm every Tues at A Child’s Garden. 2150 NE Studio, Bend. Open to anyone interested. Childcare provided on request. Contact Rita at 541-390-7386.
June 2nd
Crescendo Bendo 12:30-9:30pm. A fun, unique, highprofile event that encapsulates all that Cascade School of Music strives to bring to Central Oregon. In its seventh year this event has been a tremendous success: the students. The event attracts over 1500 attendees and 400 performers. www. ccschoolofmusic.org Duel in the Desert – Duathlon, 5k Run, and Mini Duel 9am. Just want to run? No problem, there is also a stand-alone 5K run. New for 2012 is the mini-duel, a shorter distance run for the 10 and under crowd. This is a great event for the whole family to enjoy! Location: Summit High School. www.visitbend. com Landscape Photography Workshop 9am. This one-day workshop is intended to help participants develop their approach to landscape photography. The workshop consists of a mixture of lecture and fieldwork. Designed for people who wish to improve their landscape photography, the workshop concentrates on composition and applying composition principals to landscape and nature photography. Cost: $95. Location: Cascade Center of Photography. www.visitbend.com Bare Roots Benefit Concert 3pm. Bend bluegrass-folk band Bare Roots performs to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Come enjoy the music & food & make a donation to help find a cure. Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas & other organs. A few decades ago, children with CF rarely lived to school age. Now, thanks to advanced treatments, people can live into their 30s, 40s and beyond. There is no cure - yet. Location: Fellowship Bible Church. www.visitbend.com Gala Fundraising Event for ITW 6pm. This very special evening will feature a staged reading of scenes from one of the exciting plays we are scheduling for our 2nd full-fledged season. The evening will also feature a performance from the ITW Young Artists Theatre Conservatory (YATC) Class of 2011-2012. All of this, plus live music, delicious catering and some extra surprises, including the announcement of our 2012-2013 Season of plays on the Main Stage and in the Balcony Cafe! Location: Innovation Theatre Works. Cost: $25. www.visitbend.com 2nd Annual Bend Film Bash 2012 6:30pm. A Night of Indie. You are invited to celebrate, learn more about and support our local independent film festival. Gourmet bites, cocktails,
beer/wine and sweets. Live music by K.C. Flynn. Cost: $40 per person. Location: Old Ironworks District. www.visitbend.com
June 2nd-3rd
28th Annual Riverhouse Gold Tournament 8am. This fun annual event brings together golfers of all skill levels for a great spring tournament that helps benefit a good cause, The Every Kid Fund. Join us for spectacular golf, social activities, and a chance to win some amazing prizes! Entry fee is only $198. Location: River’s Edge Golf Course. www.visitbend.com Grit Clinic For Women 9:30am. These clinics are great for beginners and intermediate mountain bikers looking to improve their skill sets. Learn the skills in a camp-type setting, then practice out on the trails. Cost: $250 per clinic. Location: Shevlin Park. www. visitbend.com The Abraham Inspiration Group 5pm to 8pm. On the Rosie Bareis Campus: 1010 NW 14th St. (on Bend’s Westside). Featuring awesome video of Abraham and Jerry & Esther Hicks, our open discussion allows us to share how the Art of Allowing and Law of Attraction work through us and those in our circle…Offered on a donation basis with funds supporting the Children, the Animals, and the Land. Questions about this gathering? Call Richard & Debbie at 389-4523 or visit www.GoldenBridgeSeminars.com
June 3rd
Heaven Can Wait All Day Event. Honor cancer survivors in our community with festivities at the finish line including music, food, massages and exhibitor booths offering cancer prevention information, and information on local programs and services. www.theoldmill.com
June 4th -8th
Charles Reid Watercolor Workshop 9am. Choose the first week for portrait/figure focus or the second week for mixed subjects including portrait/figure. Charles is the author Charles Reid’s Watercolor Secrets and Charles Reid’s Watercolor Solutions, and many more. He is a member of the National Academy of Design. Cost: $795. Location: Phoenix Inn Suites. www.visitbend.com
June 6th
Bike Fit for Women 7pm. An evening with expert bike fitter Bart Bowen of Powered by Bowen. Location: Pine Mountain Sports. www.visitbend.com
June 7th
Asleep at the Wheel 8pm. Nine-time Grammy winners, Asleep at the Wheel is the most recognized and critically-acclaimed Western and Texas Swing band over the past 40 years. At the Tower Theatre. www.towertheatre.org
June 8th
Stream Stewardship Day 9-3pm. Volunteers of all ages are invited to join the Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, Bend Parks
& Recreation District, Highland Elementary School, REI, Central Oregon Divers, Bend Paddle Trail Alliance, City of Bend and the Old Mill District in a day of hands-on stewardship activities. www.theoldmill.com
June 9th
KPOV Beatles Sing-a-long 7-10pm. Top local bands performing Beatles songs, audience singalongs, trivia and costume contests, beer and wine, food from local eateries, silent auction and raffle prizes. All proceeds benefit KPOV. Location: Century Center in Bend. www.encirocenter. org French Flea Markets 10am. Our hand-picked vendors from all over the northwest set up in our gardens with vintage and antique finds, fabulous hand-crafted artisan goods, and plenty of unexpected surprises, from folk art and garden art to hip jewelry and vintage handbags. Location: Pomegranate Home & Garden. www.visitbend.com
June 10th
Poor Moon 2:30pm. Door open at the Les Schwab Amphitheater at noon. www.bendconcerts.com Dirty Half 8am. The 2012 Dirty Half has been selected as the USATF National Championship for the trail half marathon. To be officially scored in the national championship results you must have a USATF MEMBERSHIP NUMBER which you can become a member at www.usatf.org. Cost: $35-$40. Location: Breedlove Guitars (Start and Finish). www.visitbend. com
June 11th
Bend Poetry Slam 8pm. The slam is open to all poets who have the bravery, or enough liquor, to perform original pieces in front of a rowdy audience in three minutes or less. Five judges randomly selected from the audience score the poets and advance them (or not) to subsequent rounds. Location: Astro Lounge. www.visitbend.com
June 13th
Pickin’ & Paddlin’ 7pm. Enjoy live music and boat demos on the back lawn behind the store, on the banks of the Deschutes River. www.theoldmill.com Internet and Technology Safety Training 5:30-7:30pm. Technology and the Internet also play a direct role in the sexualization and potential abuse of children. Protecting children against these dangers can seem like an overwhelming task. $10 per person, Scholarships available. To sign up for a training, go to www.kidscenter. org and click on our prevention page or call 541-383-5958. To schedule a training for your group, contact Kim Bohme, 541-383-5958 or kbohme@ kidscenter.org
June 14th
The Singing Chef Andy Lo Russo: 6:30pm. “A Taste of Italy” with Andy Lo Russo, The Singing
Chef is coming to the Tower Theatre for a one night only special event. Chef Andy will be demonstrating his cooking techniques and members of the audience will enjoy samples. Bend is fortunate to be on Chef Andy’s 2012 Event Tour that includes states from coast to coast. www. towertheatre.org
June 15th
Rupert Wates 7:30pm. Rupert Wates plays between 120 and 150 live shows a year, and he has performed in every state in America. Audiences everywhere respond to his brand of acoustic, melodic art/folk: haunting songs that ring true. Cost: $10. Location: The Sound Garden Studio. www. visitbend.com The 4th annual Bend Bicycle Film Festival Features two all-ages shows at GoodLife Brewing. Doors open at 5pm for the 6PM show and doors open at 8PM for the 8:30PM show. The BBFF features local short films that highlight Central Oregon’s cycling culture. Submissions are accepted until June 4. Check the website for guidelines and rules. Proceeds from the BBFF, raffle and beer sales directly support the The Bend Endurance Academy. To start the submission process by emailing Festival Director, Bill Warburton, at info@bendbicyclefilmfestival.com.
June 16th
Little Commuters Parade 8:30am. Decorate your bike, learn bike safety and join the parade over the footbridge through the shops and circle back along the river trail. Decorate your bike, scooter, wagon or unicycle with fresh flowers, arts & crafts and ribbon. Bike decorating from 8:30-9:45am and the parade will start at 9:45am. Raffle prizes for kids. www.theoldmill.com 3:33 Run/Walk for Hope 7am. Bend, Oregon is a haven for outdoor activities and races of many kinds. This super fun, one-of-a-kind event will certainly challenge you and your friends! 3:33 is a run/walk up and down Pilot Butte for 3 hours and 33 minutes. Run, walk, crawl, push your stroller, do it as a team or test your stamina and do it solo… we just want you to “run your butte off” for deprived youth and children. Cost: $40. Location: Pilot Butte State Park. www.visitbend.com Historic Lumber Mill Hike 9am. Explore Bend’s early logging history by visiting the site of a 1916 lumber mill in Skyline Forest. Then, hike along Bull Creek with views of snow-capped mountains and old growth ponderosa to Bull Springs. We’ll watch for wildflowers and songbirds along the way. Registration is required and opens 30 days prior to the event. Location: Skyline Forest. www.visitbend.com Summer Shootout Marble Tournament 10am. The best way to kick off summer vacation is back! Now in its third season, the Summer Shootout Marble Tournament is a chance for kids to win a brand new bike or other
great prizes. The Sunriver Nature Center, the High Desert Museum and Arts Station will be on hand with great information about ways to spend your summer vacation outside and playing. Location: Deschutes Historical Museum. www.visitbend. com Let’s Go Camping 11am. We provide tent, sleeping bags and mattress pads if you need them for the weekend. Lots of fun activities for parents, grandparents or children. 17 weekend events scheduled at various state parks. Every other weekend we’re camping as a group on the coast. Very secure event with ranger-led activities and experienced volunteers on hand to assist you 24/7. Cost for the ENTIRE FAMILY IS ONLY $20! Location: Tumalo State Park.
June 17th
Harley Bourbon 2:30pm. Door open at noon at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. www. bendconcerts.com Urban Pointe Theatricality: 7pm. Urban Pointe Dance Studio end of the year showcase. www.towertheatre. org
June 23rd-24th
Peter and the Wolf/ Candyland 6:30pm. Students of Valerie Holgers’ Academie de Ballet Classique perform an original ballet set to Serge Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Presented June 23rd & 24th at the Tower Theatre, the fanciful score uses instruments to tell the story of a young willful boy and his animal friends. This much-loved tale has resonated deeply with over five generations of children, enchanted by its power and sense of fun. www.towertheatre.org Bite of Bend 11am. The Sterling Savings Bank Bite of Bend is Central Oregon’s largest, most exciting and fastest-growing charity event and festival. This event is free to the public and includes activities for the whole family such as the live Top Chef competition, performance stage, beer garden, fine food and wine, the 3rd Annual Beer Run, as well as a children’s area; not to mention the many local food booths. Location: Downtown Bend. www.visitbend.com
June 24th
Y La Bamba 2:30pm. Doors open at noon at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. www. bendconcerts.com Pickett’s Charge! Mountain Bike Race 10am. We are proud to sponsor XC racing on the expanding Wanoga Trail Complex designed with racing in mind. The Forest Service, Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) and it’s volunteers have been hard at work fine tuning and adding to some of the most diverse trails in Central Oregon. You are in for a treat! Location: Wanogo Trail Complex. www.visitbend.com Bite of Bend Beer Run 12pm. A Bite weekend favorite, the 5k race includes a loop through Drake Park to Alpine Physical Therapy
and back through Columbia Park with three beer stops along the way. Look for the inflatable arch at the intersection of Franklin and Bond! Every pre-registered participant will receive a commemorative Beer Run growler! The proceeds benefit our beneficiary, Boys and Girls Club of Central Oregon. Cost: $20-$25. Location: Drake Park. www.visitbend. com
June 26th
Tommy Emmanuel 8pm. Finger style guitarist and CMA Global Country Artist of the Year Award winner. At the Tower Theatre. www.towertheatre.org Luau Dinner Party: 3:30pm. The Summit Assisted Living invites you join our Residents for a fun-filled Luau Dinner Party! The Hokulea Dancers will perform at 3:30 followed by a Hawaiian themed dinner. Location: The Summit Assisted Living. www. visitbend.com
June 27th
Dan Crary Bluegrass Guitar Workshop We are proud to present legendary bluegrass guitarist Dan Crary in residence. This unique workshop is limited to 15 students, and will include group classes, private lessons with Dan, jam sessions, concert tickets and a very special opportunity to perform live with Dan. The live performance will be recorded and participants will get a CD. Students should be playing at an “intermediate” level. Only $185.00. Location: the Cascade School of Music. www.ccschoolofmusic.org
June 28th
Peak Summer Nights 6pm. Leftovverr Salmon, the slamgrass group performs. $24. This concert series has provided Bend the opportunity to experience some of the biggest names in the music business in one of the most intimate outdoor venues in Bend, Oregon. At the Athletic Club of Bend. www.c3events.com Bookplate Annual Auction & Reception 5:30pm. Be part of the official passing-of-the-baton from founder/ director Ellen Waterston to NOW’s new executive director, Robert McDowell, and his introduction to the community at the event. Also on the program, students from NOW’s creative writing programs will read their work. Includes complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres, a silent and live literary arts-themed auction. Cost: $35 per person. Location: Atelier 6000. www.visitbend.com
June 29th
The Northwest Crossing Hullabaloo 3:30pm. The Hullabaloo is a celebration as unique as its name. This unofficial kickoff to summer features food, fun, music, bike races and more, all in a friendly, street festival atmosphere. It’s a party and everyone is invited! www.c3events. com
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Bendistillery Mud Run and Filthy Frolic 8am. The 2nd annual Bendistillery Mud Run date has been set in conjuction with the Northwest Crossings Hullabaloo. The Mud Run is a fun event for runner, joggers, walkers, crawlers, or anybody wanting to have a muddy good time. The 5km event is for individuals, pairs (2.5km each), and 5 (and more) person teams (do the whole thing together). The Filthy Frolic Mini Mudder is for the kids. Prizes for speed, style, costume, team spirit. Location: Northwest Crossing. www.visitbend.com
June 29th –July 1st
“1776” In Concert TONY Award winning musical, “1776” will be presented in concert by Shore Thing Productions to benefit The Tower Theatre Foundation for only three performances: June 29 & 30 at 7pm and July 1 at 2pm. Reserved seat tickets are $20 each, purchaseat the Tower Theatre box office or web site. www.towertheatre.org
June 30th
Merrell Oyster Off Road Adventure Race Get ready to compete in this trail run and mountain bike adventure race. The Oyster Off Road includes adventure surprises thrown in along a course that is kept secret until the start. That’s right, even the participants don’t know the mystery course route! www.theoldmill.com Dan Crary in Concert 7:30pm. He is a musical legend, a pioneer of one of the most intricate, yet powerful, forms of American music, and a master of the guitar; he’s Dan Crary, a flatpicking stylist with an international reputation for innovation, taste & brilliance. Tickets: $15. www.ccschoolofmusic.org
LAPINE June 2nd
City of LaPine Cleanup Day 8:30-1pm. At 8:30am gather at the City Hall. Some teams will have specific tasks assigned, such as baggers, haulers, loaders, weedeaters and the like The clean-up will be followed by a hamburger/hotdog picnic lunch at City Hall. www.lapine.org
June 9th
Run It, Walk It, Bike It, LaPine it 8am. The Big Pine presented by Rebound Physical Therapy of La Pine and hosted by The La Pine Park & Recreation District. There are four events, 50 mile cycle, 25 mile cycle, 10k run/walk, 5k run/walk. For each event the overall male and female winner will receive a cash prize of, $100 for the 50 mile
Grounds. www.lapine.org
PRINEVILLE June 1st
Wildflower Hike 8:30am. We’ll hike along Mill Creek and enjoy scenic views of unique rock formations while learning more about the springs and wetlands the ranch protects. Then, we’ll head up into the hills to search for a myriad of native wildflowers. Registration is required and opens 30 days prior to the event; please register online at www.deschuteslandtrust.org/events.
June 2-3rd
PeeWee Rodeo 9am. www.copwrc.net.
June 10th
Farm to Table: Freedom of Choice 2-6pm. This afternoon outdoor event will take place on the farm and include a served three-course meal at 2:00p.m. that will showcase meats and dairy from Windy Acres Dairy, as well as local and artisanal products from Central Oregon. At 4pm presentations will begin: Michael will be followed by Mark McAfee, CEO and founder of Organic Pastures Dairy Company, America’s largest producer of raw dairy products. Third speaker is Pete Kennedy, ESQ, attorney and president of the Farm-To-Consumer Legal Defense Fund. Location: Windy Acres Farm in Prineville. www.envirocenter.org
June 20th-23rd
Summer Carnival Wed. 5-11pm. Thurs. 5-11pm. Fri. 12pm to Midnight. Sat. 11am to Midnight. Location: Sryker Park. www.ccprd.com
June 22nd-23rd
Western Daze 10am to 6pm. Location: Pioneer Park. Lots of activities and music! www. ccprd.com
REDMOND June 9th
Music in the Canyon 5:30-8pm. Countryfied performs country music. Free. American Legion Park. www.musicinthecanyon.com.
June 27th
Music on the Green The Creek performs. 6-7:30pm. Unique country music. Free. Location: Sam Johnson Park. www.visitredmondoregon.com
June 29th
Redmond Artwalk 5-8pm. Downtown Redmond. www.visitredmondoregon.com.
SISTERS June 2nd
History Walk 10am. See the historic Hindman barn. Registration is required and opens 30 days prior to the event; please register online at w w w. d e s c h u t e s l a n d t r u s t . o r g / events. What to Bring: Snacks, water, sturdy hiking shoes. Dress for the weather. Location: Camp Polk Meadow Preserve. www.visitbend. com Keith Greeninger Concert 7pm. Keith Greeninger will perform at The Barn in Sisters on Saturday, June 2 at 7pm with Brad Tisdel opening the show. Doors open at 6:30. Suggested donation $15. No advanced ticket. All donations go to the musicians. Bring your own beverage and snack, or a dish to share if you wish. The Barn is located three-quarters of a mile south of Sisters on Elm Street (68467 Three Creek Road). www.visitbend.com Saddle Up for St. Jude 9-12pm. 9 mile or 14 mile pledge per mile/donation. Pleasure trail rides are offered. Location: Sisters Cow Camp. www.sisterscountry.com
June 6th
Sisters Rodeo Featuring an “Xtreme Bulls” riding event followed by a Rodeo Dance. 6:30pm. $20 for non-reserved seats, $30 box seats and $50 plaza seats. Tickets available at Sisters Rodeo Office. Location: Sisters Rodeo Grounds. www.sisterscountry.com
June 9th-10th
Sisters Rodeo 7am. Join us for the “Biggest Little Show in the World”. Family NightChildren 12 & under free. www.sisterscountry.com
Redmond School of Dance Presents The Snow Queen June 9th: 7pm. June 10th: 2pm. Redmond High School Auditorium. www.visitredmondoregon.com
June 16th
Relay for Life 10am. Location LaPine High School. www.lapine.org
June 30th-July 1st
June 17th
LaPine Rodeo 8-7pm. Location: LaPine Rodeo
June 20th
Three Sisters Marathon 7am. Join us for a beautiful morning on a very scenic run that will take you on paved, mostly flat roads with stunning views of the Three Sisters and the Cascade mountains. This is a sanctioned training run for the Portland Marathon. Location: Eagle Crest Resort. www.visitbend.com
Great Strides, a walk-a-thon for Cystic Fibrosis Sam Johnson Park. Registration is at 9am and the walk begins at 10. Registration is a donation. To learn more about CF log on to the Foundations website: www.cff.org,
June 23rd-24th
hosts a derby; benefits the club’s charitable causes, $12, $6 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and younger. Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center.
Demolition Derby 1pm. The Bend/Sunrise Lions Club
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June 9th-10th
Art in the Park Sat. 10-5pm. Sun. 10-4pm. Arts, crafts, food & entertainment. A special silent auction that 100% benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Location: Creekside Park. www.sisterscountry. com
June 15th
Sisters Wine & Brew Festival 12pm. The Sisters Wine & Brew Festival celebrates wonderful wines
and brews of the Pacific Northwest. The day will also include live music, wine and beer pairing classes, cooking demos, art vendors, and fantastic food. Location: Village Green Park. www.visitbend.com Quilt for Two Rivers Art Reception 4:30-6:30pm. Join us for the unveiling of the Quilt for Two Rivers exhibit. An ambitious 40 foot quilt exhibit depicting Whychus Creek, the project is a collaboration between the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, National Forest Foundation and Deschutes National Forest that raises awareness for the restoration efforts that are reviving Whychus Creek. Location: Black Butte Ranch. www.sisterscountry.com
June 16th
Ride for Two Rivers 11am. Come cycle with your friends and family through forested landscapes and striking fields of lava while helping to support restoration of these beautiful rivers. Cost: $40$100. Location: FivePine Lodge. www.visitbend.com
June 17th
Charlie’s Challenge 15k Run 9:30am. This event begins at Sisters Athletic Club. From here, Charlie will send racers on a 15k run over single track winding through the Peterson Ridge trail trail system before returning to Sisters Athletic Club. Cost: $30 and $35. Location: Sisters Athletic Club. www.visitbend.com
SUNRIVER June 10th
Music Festival Young Artists Scholarship Concert 5pm. This popular concert showcases the top 2012 Young Artists Scholarship winners in an unforgettable display of talent. Sounding like polished professionals, they will perform a program mix of vocalists and instrumentalists including violin, piano, trombone and flute. Location: Holy Trinity Church in Sunriver. www.visitbend.com
June 22nd-24th
Pacific Crest Weekend Sports Festival 8am. The Pacific Crest Weekend begins on Friday morning, and the Celebration continues through Sunday. The weekend will include a Health & Fitness Expo, great food, beer garden, live entertainment, fun, camaraderie, and to top it off, some of the best competitive racing you will find in the country. Various locations. www.visitbend.com June 30th Sisters Summer Faire 10-4pm. Quality handcrafted arts and crafts, one-of-a-kind gifts and live entertainment. You will find it all here at the annual Sisters Summer Faire. Food court, free admission and plenty of parking. In conjunction with the Brews, Views & Bar-B-Ques rib cook-off. Location: Village Green Park. www.sisterscountry.com
Summer Vacation and Divorce by Lillian Quinn It is hard to believe that summer is right around the corner. Without the structure of the school year children can experience additional stress, if mutually agreed upon plans are not made in advance for their summer vacation. It is important that parents take the time long before the last day of school to plan out their summer vacation schedule. Non H o s ti l e Family L aw
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Many parents rely on the Deschutes Parenting Plan or another plan ordered by the court to guide their children’s summer schedules. The parenting plan states that “prior to May 1, the non-residential parent shall notify the residential parent, in writing, of the summer parenting time schedule. If the non-residential parent fails to provide the summer schedule by May 1st, then the residential parent shall notify the nonresidential parent of the summer schedule, in writing, by May 20th.” For example, if
the Mother has family coming into town when the children are scheduled to be with the Father, it is worth discussing these conflicts and being flexible and planning these vacations out in advance. The children need to know that their time with family and vacations is valued above the prescribed parenting plans. Some people choose to go to Court to fight over dates like these. Instead of spending the money going to Court, why not sit down this month and split up the summer vacation equally given differing vacation dates and family visits. While you take the time to divide your vacation schedule, make the extra effort to agree upon activities and camps for your children to attend. Only those activities that parents mutually agree upon can be expected to share cost. If one parent signs their children up for a summer camp without the knowledge and consent of the other parent, they should expect to provide in full the cost of these activities. I’m sure your children are getting excited for their summer vacation; give them the gift of strategically planning out their time spent with family. The key this summer is to be flexible within a well laid out plan. Enjoy your family this sunny season and keep your family life stress-free by planning ahead!
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E V Lo our pets Neuter your dog, without surgery! by Byron Maas, DVM Bend Veterinary Clinic Now you can have your dog sterilized by a simple injection, avoiding the need for surgery altogether. This revolutionary technique has been developed from research to control human overpopulation around the world and is the only nonsurgical solution to permanently effect males in a given species. Zeuterin is FDA approved for use in dogs over 3 months of age. The formula has been used around the world especially in Latin American where stray dog
populations are a major concern. It is being launched in the United States to curb our burgeoning problem of pet homelessness. By mixing natural supplements of zinc gluconate and water in a specific concentration and neutralizing it with an amino acid - Arginine , the winning formula was established. Zinc is a necessary element for normal body function and it so happens to be spermicidal. By applying the zinc directly into the testicle through an injection it stops fertility by stopping sperm maturation and transport. The
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effect is permanent. Ultimately the testicles will decrease in size but the beauty of this method is that it does not remove the gonads and it preserves the cells that produce testosterone. This hormone is a major component in the development of an animal and beneficial for many life functions. We have for so long been castrating to neuter and now there is a safe and effective alterative. New research is suggesting that dropping the testosterone to low levels of 5% may not be so good for man’s best friend. We
see bone and joint issues along with weight gain as some of the concerns. Zeuterin does decrease the hormone but instead maintains it at around 42 to 51 % of intact males. This is the body’s normal level of testosterone needed without sperm production. Additionally, it ultimately shrinks prostates to about half their original size. Fido can now be safely sterilized in minutes without anesthesia. Zeuterin is 99.6% effective when administered correctly by a trained veterinarian. Physical examination is important to make sure there are no abnormalities that would prevent it being used in a specific patient. A light sedation
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is generally given to keep your dog calm during the procedure and the zinc dose calculated specific to each dog. The actual amount of zinc is equivalent to a throat lozenge and is not toxic. After the procedure, an anti-inflammatory medication can be administered to keep him comfortable and licking or chewing behavior should be prevented for a few days. Each testicle is carefully injected and sterility is permanently achieved in 30 days. Like with surgery it is a good idea to keep him quiet for a few days to prevent any problems.
There is a rampant overpopulation problem of dogs in this country. Imagine a world where this did not exist. This technology offers a solution so we are one step closer to achieving that goal. The technique is simple and is significantly less expensive than the surgical option. Now animal shelters and nonprofit clinics can extend their precious resources to better serve the animals in their care. This will ultimately save more lives by further decreasing populations of dogs that arrive at their door steps.
Once the procedure is complete a tattoo “Z” is placed at the groin to indicate that he is indeed neutered. Your pet can proudly display a tag and be the talk of his buddies at the dog park that he is indeed neutered and got “fixed” with zinc.
It is important to be a responsible pet owner. If you have any questions or are considering neutering your dog with Zeuterin please call for an appointment or check out www.Bendveterinaryclinic.com for information and a video about this new technology.
Behavior is always a consideration and often we have advocated surgical castration as a method to control aggressive or mating behavior. Unfortunately no studies have concluded that this works. Castrated dogs can exhibit mating behaviors and are often more aggressive than intact males. All we can really say is that these methods are for sterilization purposes only.
Byron Maas, DVM is the owner of Bend Veterinary Clinic and President of the Bend Spay and Neuter Project. When not active at the practice seeing patients he is volunteering his expertise in developing nations around the world in population control and training veterinarians in zinc neutering. Thank you Jill Rosell Photography www.jillrosellphotography.com
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JUNE SCHOOL EVENTS
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Buckingham Elementary
June 4th 5:30pm: Multop Kinder Class Play June 11th 10:30-11:40am: AM Kinder Presentation/Graduation
Elk Meadow Elementary
June 6th Young Author’s Night, B Wing June 7th 5th Grade Music Performance
High Lakes Elementary
June 6th 9-12pm: Talent Show June 6-7th 6:30pm: 1st Grade Life Cycle Play June 13th 9:30am: 5th Grade Graduation
Highland Magnet Elementary
June 13th 5th Grade Graduation, in the gym Juniper Elementary June 6th 8am: 5th Grade Celebration & Breakfast
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Ponderosa Elementary June 11th 5th Grade Celebration
Three Rivers K-8
June 6th 7pm: 6-7-8 Choir and Band Concert June 7th 2-3pm: Talent Show
Cascade Middle School
June 1st 6:30-8pm: Spring String Fling Orchestra Concert June 2nd 7pm: 7th and 8th Grade Band Concert June 8th 6:30-9pm: 8th Grade Celebration
June 12th 6-8pm: 8th Grade Celebration Dance
Bend High School
June 9th 7pm: Graduation of Class of 2012
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Mt. View High School
June 1st 6:30pm: Orchestra String Spring Fling June 1st 2:15-4:30pm: Yearbook Party June 4th 7pm: Senior Awards Night June 7th 7pm: Graduation 2012
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Summer Camp 2012 Join us this summer for 11 special themes, activities and friends! Open to all kids aged 3-6! Sign-up for one week at a time or for the whole summer! All camps run M/W/F from 9:30-12 and include a snack! $30 per camp, per child; Min of 6 kids per camp, max of 10.
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Correction Last month our Summer Camp Guide contained an error in which Little Learners Preschool was listed with Aspen Academy’s summer session information and vice versa. Below is the correct information for both Camps. Apologies to Little Learners and Aspen Academy. Aspen Academy Summer is the best time of year for exploring forests, camping, oceans, and beaches. During our 8-week summer session preschoolers will enjoy a 5:1 student/teacher ratio as they engage in hands-on, individualized, and purposeful activities in an urban farm setting. Call 541.231.9845 or visit www. aspenacademybend.com. Little Learners Join us this summer for special themes, activities and friends! Open to all kids aged 3-5 (or entering kindergarten) Sign-up for one week at a time (as space allows) or for the whole summer! A fun, new camp is offered every week June 18-August 31. All camps run M/W/F from 9:3012 and include a snack! $30 per camp, per child; Minimum of 6 kids per camp, maximum of 10. Email littlelearnersbend@gmail. com or call 541 362-1892 to request a registration form.
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BEND
601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend
Mondays
Baby Steps Story Time 10:15am. A gentle story time for infants up to 18mo.
Tuesdays
Toddlin’ Tales 10:15 & 11am. An active story time for kids 18-36mo. Preschool Parade 1:30pm. Stories, songs, rhymes, and craft for ages 3-5.
Wednesdays
Toddlin’ Tales 10:15am. An active story time for kids 18-36mo. Baby Steps Story Time 11:30pm. A gentle story time for infants up to 18mo. Know Coffee Know eBooks 1:30-2:30pm. The Deschutes Public Library along with Bellatazza are excited to announce Know Coffee Know eBooks. Stop in at the Downtown Bend Bellatazza and find out how to use your ereader to access library ebooks. Library staff will also have a variety of ereaders so that you can try out and learn the differences between the devices. Stop in, have a coffee, and find out how to access your library’s digital collection.
Thursdays
Open Computer Lab 2-3:30pm. Free time to practice your computer skills or work on any problems you’re having with one of our staff on hand to help. CANCELLED April 26th.
Fridays
Preschool Parade 10:30am. Stories, songs, rhymes, and craft for ages 3-5. June 1st and 15th Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 10am. Meet Cindy Culbertson, OFNP Education Program Assistance with Oregon State University Extension Service, who will provide information about food benefits for your family.
June 12th
Slow Learners: Two Hundred Years of Unheeded Warnings 6-7:30pm. OSU professor Richard Clinton will discuss why two centuries of warnings that exponential population growth must be stopped have largely been ignored and failed to influence public policy and
June 14th
by stars and planets, just a few feet from your face? You can find out by crawling inside a portable planetarium! Experience the mysteries of space. Attendance is limited to 30 children, age 6–11. Free passes are available the day of the presentation.
June 15th
Game Days 2-3:30pm. Whether it’s a classic board game or a fun new video game, hang out with your friends and enjoy some friendly competition. Own the Night Summer Reading Program for Tweens and Teens ages 10-17.
individual behavior in this Oregon Humanities Conversation Project program. Co-presented by the Deschutes Public Library and the City Club of Central Oregon. Free and open to the public. Good Chair, Great Books 12-1pm. Feed your mind and your body at this monthly lunch-hour book club. June’s title is “Lean on Pete” by Willy Vlautin. Free and open to the public. Late Night Teen Lock-In 7-11pm. Start Teen Summer Reading in Bend with an after-hours library adventure! What goes on in the library at night? This event is filled with games, activities, and a surprise or two. Signed permission slip required, available in advance or at drop-off. Supervision provided by library staff. Own the Night Summer Reading Program for TEENS Ages 1217.
June 16th
Summer Reading Program Begins for All Ages All Day. Kids dream big-read! Teens Own the Night! Adults Between the Covers! Events, Activities, Special Programs, Authors, Rewards, and more! Pick up your Summer Reading Program Guides for the whole family Today at your nearest branch! The Summer Reading Program continues through August 18. StoryStar Bobby Norfolk 1-2pm. World famous story teller Bobby Norfolk performs folk tales for all ages, using diverse voices, amazing body movements, and creative talents. Admission by free ticket available June 2 at libraries. Teaching History Through Storytelling in the Classroom 3:30-5pm. Master storyteller Bobby Norfolk leads a workshop on how to use storytelling in order to teach history in the classroom.
June 20th
Dreaming Ourselves Forward 6:30-7:30pm. Local therapist, Caroline Stratton explores how the symbols and archetypes of dreams can help us understand ourselves at a deeper level. Bring a dream to share. Free and open to the public.
June 21st
Familypalooza–Reach for the Stars 10:15-11:15 and 11:30-11:45. What would it be like to be surrounded
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June 26th
Know Classics 6-8pm. The Classics Book Club will discuss The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Everyone is welcome.
June 28th
Night Crawlers-Out of This World 10:30-11:30am. Join us on a galactic adventure! Travel to planets, explore the solar system, and create scratch board art of our universe! Teen Do-It-Yourself Spa Day 2-3:30pm. Create a variety of bath and beauty treatments; then, at the end of a long day, treat yourself to a relaxing and pampered evening. Supplies provided. Own the Night Summer Reading Program for TEENS Ages 12-17.
EAST BEND
62080 Dean Swift Rd., Bend
Wednesdays
Toddlin’ Tales 9:30-10am. An interactive story time for ages birth-36mo. Preschool Parade 11-11:30am. Stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft for 3-5yrs.
Saturdays
Saturday Stories 10am. Saturday Stories features stories and songs that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. For all ages.
June 19th
Good Chair, Great Book 10-11am. Read and discuss “Lean on Pete” by Willy Vlautin. Free and open to the public.
June 28th
Night Crawlers 1-2pm. Weekly creative program for
ages 6-11. Features stories, activities and a craft. Specifically for ages 6-11.
LA PINE
16425 1st St., La Pine
Mondays
Teen Laptop Lab 3pm. Only June 4th and 11th. Grab a laptop and play games, do your homework, check your social media, etc. Staff member in room. Thursdays Family Fun Story Times 10:30am. Feature stories, songs and rhymes that develop early literacy skills and foster curiosity. Best for ages 0-5 with their caregiver.
June 4th
Open Computer Lab 10-11:30am. Brush up on your computer skills or problem solve with a staff member. Use a library laptop or bring your own.
June 6th
Teen Territory Glow in the Dark Crafts, Own the Night 1:30-3:30pm. Make glow in the dark crafts and explore other night themes in our summer program kickoff!
June 18th
Digital Books 10-11:30am. Discover and explore the library’s digital audiobooks and eBooks collection. Bring your own ereader or tablet computer to problem solve with a staff member.
June 20th
Reach for the Stars 10:30-12:30pm. What would it be like to be surrounded by stars and planets, just a few feet from your face? You can find out by crawling inside a portable planetarium! Experience the mysteries of space. Attendance is limited to 30 children, age 6–11. Free passes are available the day of the presentation.
June 21st
Good Chair Great Book 12-1pm. Come discuss great reads at this fun and relaxed book club. This month we will be discussing Lean on Pete, by Willy Vlautin. All are welcome!
June 27th
Night Crawlers 10:30-11:15am. Weekly Creative Program for ages 6–11. This week: Out of This World. Are you ready to
dream about the night and all that is out there? Join others who want to be creative through stories, crafts, and games.
Thursdays
Teen Summer Game Days 2-4pm. Take a break from the heat and play your favorite games: Wii, PlayStation and board games available.
Baby Steps Story Time 11am. A gentle story time for infants up to 18mo.
MADRAS
241 Southeast 7th Street, Madras
Tuesdays
Baby Storytime 10:10am. Ages toddler to 2 yrs. Rhyme, repetition and familiar things. Pre-school Storytime 10:30am. Ages 3 and up. Narratives, world experiences, word play and crafts.
Wednesdays
Spanish Storytime 1pm. Bebes y ninos de edad preescolar pero todas las edades estan invitados. Leeremos un cuentito, cantaremos y haremos un proyectito educacional y divertido que se podran llevar a casa. www. jcld.org.
REDMOND
827 Deschutes Ave., Redmond
Tuesdays
Open Computer Lab 3-4:30pm. Free time to practice your computer skills or work on any problems you’re having with one of our staff on hand to help.
Wednesdays
Preschool Parade 10:15 and 1:30. June 13, 20, 27th only. Stories, songs, rhymes, and craft for ages 3-5.
Toddlin’ Tales 10:15am. An active story time for kids 18-36mo.
June 13th
Council On Aging’s Teen Elder Computer Help 2-5pm. Computer savvy teens teach seniors technologies to keep in touch with far away family and friends; focusing on Facebook, cell phones and digital cameras. Registrants must be sixty or over. Pre-registration required.
June 14th
Good Chair, Great Book 12-1pm. Bring your lunch, and feed your mind at this thought-provoking and fun book club.
June 21st
Familypalooza – Reach for the Stars 3-4pm. What would it be like to be surrounded by stars and planets, just a few feet from your face? You can find out by crawling inside a portable planetarium! Experience the mysteries of space. Attendance is limited to 30 children, age 6–11. Free passes are available the day of the presentation.
June 26th
Night Crawlers – Out of this World 10:30-11:30am. Join us on a galactic adventure! Travel to planets, explore the solar system, and create scratch board art of our universe! Dreaming Ourselves Forward 6:30-7:30pm. Local therapist, Caroline Stratton explores how the symbols and archetypes of dreams can help us understand ourselves at a deeper level. Bring a dream to share. Free and open to the public.
June 29th
Walk the Art Beat 4-6:30pm. Art Exhibit in collaboration
with Redmond Association.
Downtowners
June 30th
Familypalooza – Overnight at the Library 7-11:30pm. Have you wondered what it is like to sleep surrounded by books? Children age 6–11 and their parents are invited to find out. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. with family games, crafts, stories, and activities. Lights go out at 10:30 when everyone gets into their sleeping bags. We’ll give you a snack in the morning and everyone needs to be gone by 8:00 a.m. Registration is required under child’s name; begins June 16. Each child must be accompanied by their parent all night long.
SISTERS
110 N Cedar Street, Sisters
Thursdays
Family Fun Story Time 10:30am. Come join us for reading, rhyming and singing, all of which strengthen early literacy skills! Ages 0-5.
the solar system, and create scratch board art of our universe!
June 27th
Good Chair Great Book 6:30-7:30pm. Your library-sponsored book group meets once a month at 6:30 PM on a Wednesday in the Community Room at the Sisters Library. All thoughtful readers welcome!
SUNRIVER
56855 Venture Lane, Sunriver
Tuesdays
Family Fun Story Time 10:30am. June 12, 19, 26th only. Come join us for reading, rhyming and singing, all of which strengthen early literacy skills! Ages 0-5. Know Coffee Know eBooks 1:30-2:30pm. eBooks and coffee at Bellatazza – Learn about the Library’s free digital downloads
June 9th
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program 2-3:30pm. Meet Cindy Culbertson, OFNP Education Program Assistance with Oregon State University Extension Service, who will provide information about food benefits for your family.
Write Now! 1-2pm. Play with words! Do you enjoy creative writing but dislike how the process is oftentimes a solitary activity? Write Now is a library program where attendees will be able to brainstorm, play word games, and enjoy the written word in a casual setting. Perhaps you will be able to get a great idea for that next short story or poem you have been meaning to write!
June 13th
June 20th
June 12th
Open Computer Lab 9:30-11am. Practice computer skills! Problem-solve with staff! Find answers to your e-reader questions! Free and open to the public. Use a library laptop or bring your own. No registration required.
June 19th
Familypalooza – Reach for the Stars 3-4pm. What would it be like to be surrounded by stars and planets, just a few feet from your face? You can find out by crawling inside a portable planetarium! Experience the mysteries of space. Attendance is limited to 30 children, age 6–11. Free passes are available the day of the presentation.
June 26th
Night Crawlers – Out of this World 1-2pm. Join us on a galactic adventure! Travel to planets, explore
Reach for the Stars 2-3pm. What would it be like to be surrounded by stars and planets, just a few feet from your face? You can find out by crawling inside a portable planetarium! Experience the mysteries of space. Attendance is limited to 30 children, age 6–11. Free passes are available the day of the presentation.
June 26th
Good Chair Great Book 2-3pm. Read and discuss “Lean on Pete” by Willy Vlautin. Free and open to the public.
June 27th
Night Crawlers 1-2pm. Weekly Creative Program for ages 6–11. Are you ready to dream about the night and all that is out there? Join others who want to be creative through stories, crafts, and games.
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Early Childhood Art Start
The Art of The Comic Book
Ages 2-4
Ages 8-12
Experience the extraordinary world of art as you and your child explore together! Drawing and painting tools will help your child develop fine motor skills, as well as open up their creative thinking and self-expression. A caregiver must accompany each child. No child under the age of 2 should be present during class. Projects vary each session. $45
This class will introduce students to various stages of comic book creation including storytelling, figure drawing, perspective, and inking. Students will create their own comic book character and incorporate that character in a sequential narrative in collaboration with other students in the class. $90
Sess: 1 | M-TH | Jun 18-21 | 9am- 9:45 | Beck
Sess: 1 | M-TH | Jun 25-28 | 9am-Noon | Burke
Youth
“Fun”ctional Clay
Deep Sea Clay Ages 6-8
Underwater creatures and plants are our inspiration! Practice basic clay skills, designing and creating 3-D sculptures and habitats plus hand-build functional ceramic pieces such as cups and bowls. You will bring your favorite sea animals to life! $90 Sess: 1 | Ages 8-12 | M-TH | Jun 18-21 | 9am-12 | Bommarito Sess: 2 | Ages 6-8 | M-TH | Jun 18-21 | 1pm-4 | Bommarito
All About Me Ages 6-8
Think and explore in clay as you build a sculpture of yourself, make a mask of your face, create picture frames and more. Have fun creating 3-D objects with clay and other materials and enjoy the self-discovery you’ll find when looking in the mirror! $90 M-TH | Jun 25-28 | 9am-Noon | Bommarito
Animals in Art Ages 6-8
Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh my! Let’s go on a search for animals in art as we explore some great world folk artists to see how they depicted animals in their work. Explorations will include drawing, printing, painting, and sculptures. $90 M-TH | Jun 25-28 | 1pm-4 | Williams
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Ages 8-12
Make a place setting all in clay using beautiful, bold colors and designs. Practice various techniques like coil, slab, and extrusion to make a plate, bowl and cup that you can use every day! $90 M-TH | Jun 25-28 | 1pm-4 | Bommarito
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Teens Wheel Works
Ages 13-17
This is your opportunity to immerse yourself into just throwing pots on the wheel. Learn to throw various shapes, trim your pots, and glaze. Class size is limited to seven so each student can work on the wheel the entire time. Price reflects limited class size. Sess:1 | F | Jun 22-Jul 27 (no class July 6) | 9am-Noon | Schoessler | $135
The Art of Filmmaking Ages13-17
Bring art to life through filmmaking! Starting with a story, discover the possibilities as you experiment with words, sounds, acting, and set design. From pre-production to editing, this step-by-step class will introduce you to the process of making a film in the modern age. $90 F | Jun 22-Jul 20 (no class July 6) | 9am-Noon | Burke Sunflowers (detail), Barbara Berry, A Painting-A-Day in Acrylic
Adults (Ages 14 and Up) A Painting A Day in Acrylics
Students will complete a painting using a variety of exercises in acrylic media. Choose any or all workshop sessions, each focusing on a specific subject, technique, or medium, encouraging continuing artists to explore new skills and expand their repertoire. Supplies List. $30
Drawing Ages 13-17
By “seeing” like an artist, you can portray your world on paper using a variety of tools and techniques. With pencils, pastels, charcoal, and blending tools, you will explore basic drawing techniques including perspective, shape, shadow, and composition. Bring a 9x12” sketch book. $90 F | Jun 22-Jul 20 (no class July 6) | 1pm-4 | Schoessler
“Using Glazes for Mood” | F | Jun 8 | Noon-3 | Berry “Dramatic Floral” | SA | Jun 23 | Noon-3 | Berry
Binding Sampler
Saturday/Sunday, June 9 – 10, 9 – 4pm Six different book-sewing patterns in two days! Create a single book structure and learn a broad range of binding styles to add to your bookbinding repertoire. Tuition: $280; Studio Fee: $15, Instructor Roberta Lavadour of Mission Creek Press in Pendleton, Oregon.
Atelier 6000, 389 SW Scalehouse Ct. Suite 120, Bend, OR 97702
Our Mission is to advance printmaking and book arts as vital contemporary art forms. Atelier 6000 inspires and engages diverse artist learners and audiences in educational and creative experiences.
Presentation Gallery and Classes A contemporary presentation gallery, Atelier 6000 is transformed each month
exhibiting original, inspired exhibitions featuring local and regional artists, artist in residence works, outsider artists and fine art crafts.
Exhibition Title: Works on Paper
Opens: First Friday, June 1, 2012 Closes: Friday, June 29, 2012 Hand-pulled prints and mixed media paintings showcase the ten members of the Alt Artist Groups’ contemporary sensibility.
In Atelier 6000’s Printmaking and Book Arts Studio
Classes and Workshops in June feature studies in with specific emphasis in Book Arts. For Full class description and supply list, view website: www. atelier6000.org Registration is underway, call 541.330.8759 to register. Office hours are 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. M - F Atelier 6000, Central Oregon’s only fine art printmaking studio is an influential center for art collaboration. Located in The Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon, A6 is committed to fostering community art education, creative expression, and personal and professional artist development.
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Doctors you know, care you trust.
Pediatricians Neil Ernst and Peggy Philp know kids. For more than 30 years, they have worked as a team to provide head-to-toe care for infants, children and adolescents. Building on a genuine concern for preventative care in children, they provide Central Oregon kids (and their parents) the tools they need to be well and stay well. St. Charles Family Care in Redmond is currently accepting new pediatric patients, newborn through 18 years old. Please call 541-548-2164 to schedule an appointment. Open Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 211 NW Larch Ave., across from St. Charles Redmond | StCharlesHealthCare.org
Would no or low cost children’s health insurance help? Oregon Healthy Kids expands on the Oregon Health Plan by offering health care for children. There are three options for Healthy Kids coverage offered through Pacific Source and three regional carriers Trillium, Kaiser, and Samaritan.
The application is free and confidential! To learn more or see if you qualify, please contact the following local organizations or online:
www.oregonhealthykids.gov
(541) 322-6820
(541) 383-6357
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(541) 382-4366
(541) 536-3435