2014 Summer Resource Guide (Lark)

The Summer Resource Guide Remastered. Introducing. . .

Another fun production from Library, Recreation and Cultural Services

Fun For All Park Schedule. . . . . . .2 Summer Highlights Calendar. . . . 6 Movie Night Schedule. . . . . . . . . . 9

What’s Inside:

Park locations and times.............................. 2 Letter from the Editor................................... 3 Fun For All site map....................................... 3 Summer in the City........................................ 4 Library Summer Reading Program.......... 5 Punctuation Blues.......................................... 5

Summer calendar........................................6-7 Puppet shows.................................................. 8 Movie schedule............................................... 9 Puzzles, etc......................................................10 Horoscopes.....................................................11 Personal advertisements...........................11

For ages 7 and up

Youth under 10 must be accompanied by someone who is 15 years or older.

June 30 - August 22 2

Letter from the Editor

Lark (lärk)

1) to play or frolic cheerfully 2) a type of bird that flies 3) kral spelled backwards 4) harbinger of daybreak

I know you were wondering what the heck you were going to do this summer. Ahhh, the Resource Guide I heard you sigh, barely audible above the city’s din, as you prepare to relax into the comforting knowledge that questions would be answered, schedules posted and listings listed.

Yeah, well, about that...we’re trying something new this year. In an attempt to amuse, confuse and otherwise engage you we are offering a new kind of summer publication.

Welcome to “Lark”, re-mastering the masters issue. Inside you will find insight into the imaginations of Recreation staff as we indulge in our whimsical side, subverting iconic art into recreation memes and otherwise challenging habitual expectations.

We have included some nuts and bolts information on free summer programming to provide a smidgen of the familiar (Fun For All and Movie Night schedules, as well as event higlights for June, July, and August to name a few), but less than you can find online or in our Recreation guide—look to those sources for detailed information on summer’s goings on.

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So, just to be clear, Lark highlights free programming produced by City of Eugene’s Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Department in a way intended to be amusing, at least, and thought provoking at its best. I’m interested in hearing what you think.

Peter

Peter.a.chavannes@ci.eugene.or.us 541-682-6359

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1. Petersen Barn Park 2. Trainsong Park 3. Churchill Park

4. Washington Park 5. Monroe Park 6. State Street Park 7. Sladden Park

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EugFun.org and EugeneAGoGo.com Sponsored by

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Are you looking at me?

(silence)

ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME!?!

I’m seeking inspiration.

Punctuation Blues Are you looking at me?

A woman without her man is nothing.

(silence)

A woman: without her, man is nothing.

I find inspiration in cooking my family and my dog.

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Summer Calendar JULY

JUNE

1-31 Fun For All ! Ages 7-15. Free. 7 neighborhood parks, all are Food For Lane County lunch sites (see p. 2). Weekdays through Aug 22.For info 541-682-5521.

7 First Saturday Park Walks. All ages. Free.

Meadowlark Prairie, 9 -11 a.m. Park walks also on: July 5, Aug 2, & Sept 6.

7 We Are Bethel Celebration. All ages. Free.

Petersen Barn Community Center,

Noon-6 p.m.

21 WJ Skatepark + Urban Plaza Grand Opening. All ages. Free. Washington-Jefferson Park, 1st & Washington St. 1-8 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

24 Science Magic Show. Kids. Free. 1 & 3 p.m.

Eugene Public Library, Downtown.

25 Science Magic Show. Kids. Free. 3 p.m.

Bethel Branch Library.

25 All-Comers Track Meet. All ages. $.

Hayward Field, UO. 4–7 p.m.

Also every Wed in July.

1-17 Drop-in skateboard lessons. T & Th, 3:305:30; S & Su, 9-11 a.m. Ages 4 & up. Free.

WJ Skatepark. For summer days & hours, 541-682-6321.

26 Science Magic Show. Kids. Free. 3 p.m.

Sheldon Branch Library.

15 Father’s Day/Family Challenge Course.

Ages 8 & up. $. Meet in parking lot of Spencer Butte Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info & to register, 541-682-6324.

27 Juggle Mania Show. Kids. Free. 1 & 3 p.m.

Downtown Library.

27-29 2-for-1 Recreation Swim. All ages.

Half-price. 1:10-3:40 p.m. at Echo Hollow Pool; 1:40-3:40 p.m. at Sheldon Pool.

2-25 Wednesdays. All-Comers Track Meet.

All ages. $. Hayward Field, UO. 4-7 p.m.

5 First Saturday Park Walk. All ages. Free.

Whilamut Nature Preserve. 9-11 a.m.

541-682-5329.

5 Family Afternoon Raft. Ages 7 & Up. $.

Paddle raft on the Willamette River.

11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 541-682-5329.

8-19 Daily - Mad Duckling Theater. $. All ages.

“Two Dumb Dogs”. Amazon Community Center. 11 a.m. - Noon.

19 Family Fun Nights at Pete Barn. All ages.

Free. Petersen Barn Community Center.

5:30-7 p.m. Also on July 9 & Aug 14.

9 Family Fun Nights at Pete Barn. All ages.

Free. Petersen Barn Community Center.

5:30-7 p.m. Also on Aug 14.

20 Summer Kick Off Free Swim. All ages. Free.

2-6 p.m. at Amazon Pool; 1:10-3:40 p.m. at Echo Hollow Pool; & 1:40-3:40 p.m. at Sheldon Pool.

17 Touch-A-Truck. All ages. Free. Petersen Barn Community Center. 5-7:30 p.m.

20 Family Fit Friday. All ages. Free. Sheldon Community Center & Pool. 6:30-9 p.m.

Hotdogs & outdoor movie; swimming. $.

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30 Fun For All, first day! Ages 7-15. Free. k7 neighborhood parks, all are Food For Lane County lunch sites (see p. 2). Weekdays through Aug 22. For info: 541-682-5521.

17 Live Music: Concrete Loveseat. All ages.

Free. Awbrey Park. 6:30-8 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

18 Family Fit Friday. All ages. Free. Sheldon Center & Pool. Wraps & water play.

6:30-9 p.m.

19 Teddy Bear Picnic. Kids. Free. In the park at Campbell Center. 11 a.m.

21 Talent Show. Kids & Teens. Free. 5 p.m.

Eugene Public Library, Downtown.

19 H20 Paddle Challenge. All ages. Free for spectators. Dexter Lake (20 miles west of Eugene on Hwy 58). 10 a.m. -3 p.m.

23 Family Afternoon Raft. Ages 7 & up. $.

Paddle raft down the Willamette River

11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

20 Sunday Streets. All ages. Free.

WJ Skatepark & 5th Avenue. Noon-4 p.m. www.EugeneSundayStreets.org

2-24 Shakespeare in the Park: “Antony and Cleopatra”. Free. Amazon

Community Center. SaSu, 6-9 p.m.

20 Summer in the City Skateboard Competitions. All ages. Free for spectators.

WJ Skatepark. 3-7 p.m. $5 for participants. Also on Aug 30.

2 First Saturday Park Walk. Spencer Butte Trailhead. All ages. Free. 9-11 a.m.

Another Park Walk on Sept. 6.

24 Live Music: Los Cumbiamberos. All ages.

Free. Churchill Park. 6:30 -8 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

29-31 Daily - Mad Duckling Theater. $. All ages.

“The Jungle Book”. Amazon Community Center. 11 a.m. - Noon. (Continues in August).

30 Downtown Movie: King Kong. All ages.

Free. Kesey Square, Willamette & Broadway. 8:30-10ish p.m.

31 Family Friendly Drum Circle and Samba.

Amazon Community Center. 5:30-8 p.m.

Free.

6 “Doctor Who” Marathon & Party. Teens.

Free. 2 p.m. Eugene Public Library, Downtown.

6 Downtown Dodgeball Tournament.

All ages. Free. Kesey Square, Willamette

& Broadway, 6-8 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

14 Family Fun Nights at Pete Barn. All ages.

Free. Petersen Barn Community Center.

5:30-7 p.m.

15 Summer Beach Party at Amazon. $.

All ages. Designed for individuals with disabilities, their families and friends.

6:30-8:30 p.m. 541-682-5311.

15 Family Fit Friday. All ages. Free. Amazon Pool. 6:30–8:30 p.m. End of summer BBQ & Slip-n-Slide.

AUGUST

1-22 Fun For All ! Ages 7-15. Free. 7 neighborhood parks, all are Food For Lane County lunch sites (see p. 2). Weekdays. For info 541-682-5521.

1 Family Challenge Course. All ages. $.

Mental and physical challenges on the ground and in the air. 5-8 p.m. Spencer Butte Challenge Course. 541-682-5329.

1-9 Daily - Mad Duckling Theater. $. All ages.

“The Jungle Book”. Amazon Community Center. 11 a.m.- Noon.

13 Downtown Fashion Show - Sidewalk to Catwalk. All ages. Free. East Park Blocks, 8th & Oak. 7:30-9 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

20 Downtown: Art Alfresco & Plein Air Show.

All ages. Free. Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

21 Live Music: The Shed Shakers. All ages.

Cal Young, Gilham & Crescent.

6:30 - 8 p.m. Free.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

28 Campbell Center Neighborhood Ice Cream Social. All ages. Free. Live music. Campbell Center. 5:30-7 p.m.

29 Farewell to Summer Free Swim. All ages.

Free. 2-6 p.m. at Amazon Pool; 1:10-3:40 p.m. at Echo Hollow Pool; and 1:40-3:40 p.m. at Sheldon Pool.

30 Summer in the City Skateboard Competition. All ages. Free for spectators; $5 for participants. Bethel Community Park.

3-7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

6 First Saturday Park Walk. Meadowlark Prairie. All ages. Free. 9-11 a.m.

21 Eugene Sunday Streets. All ages. Harlow Neighborhood . Noon - 4 p.m. Free.

www.EugeneSundayStreets.org 23 Family Afternoon Raft. Ages 7 & up. $.

Paddle raft down the Willamette River.

11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 541-682-5329.

These activities are no-cost or low-cost.

See all activities at www.Getrec.org

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More Puppets = More Fun For All Puppet Shows (all shows at 1:00 pm)

Mon Tue Thu Fri Mon Tue Wed

July 21 July 22 July 24 July 25 July 28 July 29 July 30

Petersen Park State Street Park Trainsong Park Churchill park Washington Park Sladden Park Monroe Park

“S’alright?”

Special Events Schedule (weekly throughout the summer)

Mondays

10:30 am Trainsong Park 2:00 pm Monroe Park

Tuesdays

2:00 pm Washington Park

Wednesdays 10:30 am State Street Park

2:00 pm Petersen Park Thursdays Fridays

“S’alright!”

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2:00 pm Sladden Park 2:00 pm Churchill Park

• All events are family-friendly and FREE, no tickets required.

• Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics.

• No glass containers, alcohol, smoking, or pets.

• Subject to change and weather.

• Subtitles on all movies for those with hearing impairment.

• Show times are approximately 9 to 11 pm.

Jurassic Park

A melodrama in a minor key, quietly affecting, quietly chilling, quietly quite quiet…except for the crashing about and screaming.

Morally complex, beautifully shaded and filled with fascinating characters, Jurassic Park is the initial installment of director Steven Spielberg’s melancholic meditation on what it means to be eaten. Rife with earthy details and poetic associations, the movie often advances like a daydream. Its suspense builds on the fragile and nuanced business of emotional rebirth deftly metaphoricizing the reconstitution of the Raptor brothers in a particularly tender harmony. Of the many things that happen in this surprising, sad and astonishing movie, none is more staggering than Sam Neil’s evolution from insouciant intellectual to delicately nuanced hors d’oeuvre. Yet again, Spielberg brings us into a world that severely tests our collective daily fiber.

Jurassic Park plays Friday, August 1 at Willakenzie Park.

Showtime 9-ish.

2014 MOVIE SCHEDULE July 11

Petersen Barn Park

Mars Needs Moms (PG)

July 12

State Street Park

All Dogs Go To Heaven (G)

July 18

Awbrey Park

Monster House (PG)

July 19

Sladden Park

The Little Rascals (PG)

July 25

Trainsong Park

The Perfect Game (PG)

July 26

Monroe Park

The Longshots (PG)

Aug 1

Willakenzie Park

Jurassic Park (PG-13)

Aug 2

Amazon Park

Breaking Away (PG)

Aug 8

University Park

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (G)

Aug 9

Sladden Park

El Amor Brujo (En Español) (PG)

Aug 15

Churchill Park

Space Jam (PG)

Aug 16

Petersen Barn Park

Space Jam (En Español) (PG)

Aug 22

Washington Park

Wall-E (G)

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Trivia Questions

1. What are the actual names of the works of art that have been spoofed in this publication?

2. What are the names and addresses of the Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Facilities in Eugene?

3. Who is the Executive Director of the Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Department?

Submit answers: via email to: Peter.a.chavannes@ci.eugene.or.us by phone: 541.682.6359 in person: Petersen Barn Community Center. 870 Berntzen Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 Correct answers receive 1 free swim pass (1 swim pass per question)

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More information about programs/activities on this page can be found in our Summer Recreation Guide at getrec.org 11

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