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THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FESTIVAL Celebrating RIVER through Recreation, History, Culture, & Ecology The Willamette River Festival is a week-long festival that seeks to acknowledge the many gifts the river bestows upon those living along its winding corridors. Its 2021 celebration is set to take place between Saturday, August 21 st, and Saturday, August 28th, at multiple locations throughout Eugene and Springfield. This year’s event will mark its fifth year of bringing diverse communities together around touchstones of river recreation To say the itinerary and cultural of this on-the-river jamboree tradition. is an impressive public offering To say the would be an understatement... itinerary of this on-the-river jamboree is an impressive public offering would be an understatement. During festival week, one gets a sense of the many ways in which nonprofits, government entities, businesses, individuals, and cultural groups interact with the river, pay it homage, and manage its resources. Together, the events underscore the importance with which we should remember that the Willamette River is, in many regards, the beating heart of the Willamette Valley. Features of this year’s Willamette River Festival include the PaddleCross Challenge, river recreation (both guided and self-guided tours), culture-related exhibits and events, restoration activities, and an interactive challenge for citizen-scientists interested in collecting data about biodiversity in the area. In addition to the events listed above (and it should be noted

here that the complete list of events is much longer than that which is written here), new features to look forward to at this year’s festival include a play featuring Indigenous voices and the introduction of the RiverPlay! Passport to Adventure, which is an exciting way to close out the final day of the celebration in proper form. Michelle Emmons, the director of the Willamette River Festival, shared details about the new RiverPlay! Passport to Adventure activity series in a telephone interview and through... ...CONTINUES ON PG. 4

Shown here, a woman paddles along the Willamette River during one of the Willamette River Festival celebrations (Photo/ Willamette River Festival, https://willametteriverfest.org/).

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...CONTINUED FROM COVER ...email correspondences with Free For All News. In materials provided by Emmons, it was noted that, during the week of the festival, visitors will be able to download a map (or “passport”) from the Willamette River Festival website that highlights different adventure sites along the Eugene and Springfield river corridor. These sites will host various activities that allow participants to relate to the river in different ways: through “snorkeling, paddling demos, water safety education, nature walks, fly casting, water conservation, river rescue, potential whitewater park site and new Eugene Riverfront Park tours, a self-guided safety-supported PaddleCross Race, Green Island birding tours, art displays and performances featuring traditional Native American voices, instruments and the Eugene Symphony!” The Willamette River Festival’s hope is that, by showing people ways to interface with their local waterways, they will feel encouraged to build individual relationships and communal ties with natural living systems in their own lives. In this way, the festival, and other events like it, try to facilitate the likelihood of better outcomes for people and nature alike.

“If you think about it as water is life, then [the Willamette River] is more than just the intersection between Eugene and Springfield, really it is the intersection of all life. The Willamette Valley is a place where over 70 percent of the population in the state lives.” —Michelle Emmons, Willamette River Festival, Director

Sam Stroich is one of the co-founders of the Willamette River Festival. In a recent interview with Free For All News, he had to laugh a little as he recalled how community members expanded on his and fellow co-founder, Ryan Allen’s, idea for the event. And how impressive that expansion has been! Initially, the two friends envisioned hosting a racing competition for paddle-propelled water vessels on the Willamette River. Their ideal venue, they decided, was the Canoe Canal, located within the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park. By designating “portages” along the Canoe Canal (a portage is a length of land over which a person must carry their watercraft to get from Body of Water A to Body of Water B), Sam and Ryan realized they could make their racing course into a loop. This setup meant racing participants could start and end the race at the same spot, effectively eliminating transportation hassles usually associated with water-faring actives—i.e., the need to coordinate with a shuttle or access multiple vehicles. With their venue decided, Sam and Ryan’s next step was to secure event permits and permissions. To host the racing competition at the desirable location they saw in the Alton Baker Park Canoe Canal, they consulted with the City of Eugene and the Citizen Planning Committee of the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park.

At this juncture, the Willamette River Festival began to take on a life of its own. According to Sam, his and Ryan’s contacts within the Citizen Planning Committee, not to mention its partners, would prove to have a profound and lasting impact on the overall mission and scope of the festival. Kalapuya elder Esther Stutzman—in association with the Kommema Cultural Protection Association—was a valuable consultant to the committee. As Sam explained, she would be instrumental in helping chart a course for the Willamette River Festival’s future. “From the very beginning, Esther has been involved,” said Sam. “This will be the fifth year that we are doing the festival, and she’s been involved from the very beginning.” The event co-founder elaborated that part of Esther’s involvement was her contribution to the decision to pursue a festivaltype celebration in place of a race-only event. While the river race remained a cornerstone of the Willamette River Festival in the form of the PaddleCross challenge, event organizers pushed at the boundaries of what they thought possible, engaging the community through diverse perspectives to offer an enriching experience. “…[The race] is only one piece of the festival,” said Sam. “There are a lot of other activities that happen each year where we’ve grown the indigenous involvement,” he explained. “We’ve added the ‘Talking Stones’ tours; we’ve added ethnobotany workshops with Stephen Craig, who is Kalapuya and identifies with several other tribes; we have Joe Scott doing an ecological restoration piece around burning and camas, and we may have an indigenous theater play reading this year…”

The Willamette River remains a historical witness to the Kalapuya ways of life, a partner in their efforts to restore Native histories, and an advocate willing to help amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples that still call the Willamette Valley home. Indigenous involvement in this event remains key among the Willamette River Festival’s guiding principles. For years, it was widely reported and mistakenly believed that the entirety of the Kalapuya people had perished from disease. The Willamette River remains a historical witness to the Kalapuya way of life, a partner in their efforts to restore Native histories, and an advocate willing to help amplify the voices of Indigenous peoples that still call the Willamette Valley home. Thanks to the Willamette River Festival’s multifaceted nature, its capacity for inclusion continues to generate new conversations, collaborations, and new means by which people can acknowledge and understand one another. —Sarah Glass

Curious about the Willamette River Festival’s packed schedule? Go online to https://willametteriverfest.org/ .

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Events on the river include a Guided Inflatable Kayak on Wednesday, August 21. Call 541-346-4371 to reserve a spot. Join the U of O Outdoor Program for a trip down the Willamette River through town, and experience the great wildlife and scenery on this beautiful stretch of river! 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m.

In celebration of the Willamette River, the Willamette River Festival invites communities from across the Willamette watershed to join our annual citizen’s science project to observe and help count plant and animal species in the Willamette Greenway August 21-28, 2021.

Teaching artist, Alex Ever (pictured above), of Lane Arts Council introduced students to the concept of making dyes from found items this summer! Students used their new skills to connect with different concepts related to our natural waterways. Their artwork will be exhibited at Booth Kelly Trailhead in Springfield, as well as Amazon Park, Sladden Park, and the Mahonia Building in Eugene.

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Two Way Seeing

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TWO WAY SEEING Contemplating the wisdom of the Kalapuya phrase, “two way seeing,” that refers to differences in perception. In the last article, a unique method for organizing a community festival sought to bring people together by sharing the diverse ways locals connected to a shared object of value: the Willamette River. In this article, the opposite of that position is explored. How do cultures with dissimilar value systems find common ground? Filmmaker Laura Strobel guides the curious through this kind of question in her short documentary film, "Two Way Seeing." Laura started filming her documentary in 2019 to chronicle an archaeological excavation conducted by a University of Oregon dig team. The video reveals the selected site—the Applegate house in Yoncalla, Oregon (located south of Lane County)—as a place where Native histories and the history of early Willamette Valley settlers intertwine on friendly terms. The film's title, "Two Way Seeing," is a Kalapuya phrase that alludes to the nature of perception—or, in this case, specifically to the differences in perception held by Native people and early settlers. Archaeologists working the Applegate house dig also found the term insightful, especially considering their field findings and the stories shared with them through the descendants of their historical subjects. Archaeologist Pat O'Grady, who appears in the "Two Way Seeing" documentary, explained the significance of the site, saying, "We have perhaps hundreds of generations of people who have lived on this landscape, and then, at the time that the Applegates arrived, we have a new relationship formed that continues into the present. And to have that association between living people and the archaeology of the past is just extraordinary." Although screenings of "Two Way Seeing" were shown earlier this year in conjunction with The Archaeology Channel's International Film Festival, filmmaker Laura Strobel told Free For All News that she would like to start working on expanding the film into a more extended feature. COWBOYS & INDIANS The unique story connected with the historic Applegate house in Yoncalla, Oregon, is of the kind that is not often heard. The tale is set in the mid-1800s, around three brothers—Charles, Jesse, and Lindsey Applegate— who found themselves resolved to move their families to settle in the Willamette Valley. Their efforts brought them to join the first large wagon train to travel the Oregon Trail, a journey later called "The Great Migration." Charles would temporarily settle in Polk County as Jesse and Lindsey continued blazing trails for wagon trains. Later, all three brothers moved their families to Yoncalla, just south of Cottage Grove. While trying to determine property on which to place their donation land claim, Charles and his wife, Melinda, became acquainted with the leader of the Yoncalla Kalapuya tribe, Chief Cam-a-phee-ma (also called Chief Halo). Chief Halo invited the settlers to be his neighbors in honor of his friendship with the Applegate clan. The chief then selected for the Applegate family a tract of land with a valuable spring on it. According to Esther Stutzman, the chief's great-great-granddaughter, her family had always characterized the chief's intentions as his desire to give a gift to his good friends. Central to the "Two Way Seeing" documentary is Kalapuya elder Esther Stutzman and author Shannon Applegate. "There are still a lot of people in this world who believe it was cowboys and Indians," says Esther, referring to the era in which Chief Halo, her great, great grandfather, befriended Shannon's great -great-grandfather, Charles Applegate. "That's one of my favorite phrases," she continues, "So many people believe there is such great animosity between the two races of people, and it wasn't true. True, there were differences, and those differences we called the 'two ways of seeing things'… the way pioneers saw it and the way we saw it." Shannon sits conversing with Esther inside the Applegate house throughout much of the film. Both women wear historic regalia that belies their ancestry as they weave their families' histories into a single tapestry. With both their voices contributing to the narrative, interesting nuances reveal themselves in their retelling. As the women expand upon the concept of "two ways seeing," the viewer starts to contemplate what it means to discern the point

at which two ways of understanding the world—with all their different implicit biases—conflate with actual reality. Although various cultures can end up with vastly different core sets of beliefs, these beliefs—comprised of values, fears, cultural beliefs, and social morals—typically have to do with how people have learned how to survive, adapt, cope, or dispel negativity and chaos. When two different cultures come together, the realities for those on both sides can end up being shaken. In an interview with Free For All News, local artist Susan Applegate (Shannon's cousin) gave a real-world example of "two way seeing," saying, "You know, the pioneers and settlers were deathly afraid of rattlesnakes, and yet the rattlesnake… was beloved and respected by the Kalapuya. Some of my ancestors wrote that a shaman, or spiritual doctor, told one of them that… a rattlesnake came to him at night and whispered in his ear sayings about how to take care of the people. So, that's quite an intimacy, and that's such a very, very different reaction or response." While the film "Two Way Seeing" does not leave the viewer with any specific answers about how people should resolve the different ways they relate to the world, one feels in the conversation between Shannon and Esther a suggestion of sorts. Considering the relationship between perception and selfjustification, it seems understanding a different viewpoint (which does not necessarily mean agreeing with it) first requires trying to assume the view has validity. One can hope that some of the new places we take our minds during such practices will be new heights. —S. Glass The letter below tells of the “incident” when military powers attempted to remove Chief Halo and his family from their residence on the Applegate family’s donation land claim. At the time, Indigenous peoples were being forced onto reservations. The Chief refused to leave the traditional lands of his Tribe, and Applegate men also came to his aid, arguing with the soldiers until they no longer wanted to deal with the hassle. As a result, the Chief and his family were able to stay where they were. Elk Camp Jany. 16th, 1856 Sir I left the Umpqua Reservation on the 11th inst., with all the Indians that were assembled there. It was with the utmost difficulty I got them started, and every morning since I have been on the road I have had to use all the power of persuasion I had at my command and finally threats to get them started from camp. Today they halted in the road opposite Lindsay Applegate's and refused to go any farther, but I finally succeeded in getting them this far with the exception of some of the Calapooias who were encamped near Mr. Applegate's who positively refused to move. And their refusal has been the cause of great dissatisfaction in camp, so much so that I have but little hope of being able to continue my journey without the assistance of a military force. On the refusal of these Indians to leave Applegate's, today I sent an express to Col. Martin for a detachment of volunteers to assist in carrying out your instructions. And if he fails to comply with my request, I look for a general stampede in camp. The indisposition on the part of the Indians to leave here is owing to the interference of some of the whites in this vicinity. When I called at Mr. Applegate's for the Indians I found nine and some other men who were there sympathizing with the Indians and told them that there were no agents here and that we were a set of inhuman men driving them from their homes and that they had rights as well as ourselves. Now you see what I have to contend with, but I am determined to take these Indians to the Yamhill at all hazard unless I am otherwise ordered. I see from the papers I am likely to have a difficulty with the citizens of Polk County. You must be the judge of that, and if there is likely to be trouble please send me an escort of regulars and I will carry out your instructions. I am just out of funds and hope you will send me five or six hundred dollars at the earliest moment by Mr. Magruder or some other person that will make no delay. If I am detained on this side of the mountain, we must lose some of our stock, as there is no food of any description here. We had one death in camp this evening (Bogus' wife), the only one since we started. We have but little sickness in camp except a few chronic cases, which are likely to be no worse by traveling. I have eight wagons and find them insufficient to haul all who are not able to walk. Very respectfully your obt. servt. R. B. Metcalfe Joel Palmer, Supt. Ind. Affairs NARA Series M2, Microcopy of Records of the Oregon Superintendency of Indian Affairs 1848-1873, Reel 14; Letters Received, 1856, No. 15.

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Professor Popinjay’s Podium Professor Popinjay’s Podium THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT EXPECT AFTER COVID By Professor Popinjay 1) WEIRD FACES Unusual as it has been to see normal faces not covered by masks, you might start seeing a lot of weird faces too. Remember when the doctor and nurses took their masks off in The Twilight Zone? I don't think we'll all look like scary pig people; I'm just saying some might. We'd grown accustomed to our faces being hidden, and with that came the freedom to make whatever face we wanted behind said mask. I for one, had a constant, completely voluntary doofus over-bite hidden behind my mask which I secretly projected toward all I met. Breaking the habit is not going to be easy. 2) HUGGERS We all have that friend who hugs everyone. Family, friends, strangers, statues. If it's shaped like a human, your friend will hug it. They've not been okay during the pandemic. You may have caught them covertly hugging a standing coat rack behind closed doors. Don’t shame them. They're trying to cope. However, with the pandemic over, the beast will out! You will be hugged and hugged thoroughly. They'll think YOU need this. But this hugging frenzy is for them. Let it wash over you for their sake.

person of their own convictions. Be the better person. Don't fight fire with gasoline. Just walk away. Laugh derisively while doing so if it makes you feel better, but walk away nevertheless. 6) SOMETHINGS MIGHT BE MORE DIFFICULT If you got a job in the middle of the pandemic, sure, you might not have to do all the work from inside a hermetically sealed, acrylic box anymore, but you might have to actually work with customers for longer than the time it takes to give them their to-go orders and tell them to GTFO. They might leave a mess in the lobby. They might sit in a booth jawing long after you’ve turned off the lights. They might have to be removed forcibly by two of the cooks and a manager. Oh the stories I could tell you! 7) INEXPERIENCE On the flipside, if you find yourself on the other side of the checkout counter, you’re likely to encounter employees who have no idea what a customer is. It’s okay to help them along. Just be patient. Show them some money. Point out the little inscription that denotes it as legal tender minted by the government. Explain that it can be exchanged for goods and services. Go ahead! Your assistance is sure to be met with appreciation and wonder! 8) NICE PEOPLE Believe it or not there will be people who are genuinely relieved that the pandemic is over and will express this relief by way of being exceptionally nice to everyone they meet. Try not to ruin this for them. Thanks.

3) EATERS People are going to eat next to you. When I was in high school, a dear but awkward friend used to stare right at me while dipping his hotdog in a cup of cheese literally inches from my face. On several occasions, I felt compelled to plant my hand firmly on his own face and push him back to arm's length so that I could eat in peace. If this happens to you, chances are good you know my friend, Evan. I don't know anybody else who does this. On the less extreme end of the spectrum, there will be people dining at the booths next to yours, so reconsider before tossing corn cobs and soiled napkins over your shoulder. 4) SQUEEMISH The war with COVID may be close to over, but some soldiers may still be holding out in their bunkers. That's okay! The world has been through a harrowing time. If you see a person wearing a hazmat suit and avidly distancing, try not to cough or sneeze around them. They may attempt to hose you down with disinfectant.

9) NOT SO NICE PEOPLE For others, this pandemic hasn’t been like the other more enjoyable pandemics. These people have spent much of their time being terribly disappointed by that. In fact, they’re downright surly. Even after the world has returned to sunshine, lollipops, and rainbows, these select few (approx. 2 billion people) will still be mad the virus got the one-up on us for a while, and they’ll be looking to take it out on you. Try to refrain from destroying them verbally. I might suggest introducing them to THE HUGGER.

5) IDIOTS No matter your position on whatever issue, you will inevitably encounter someone who is completely misinformed and overly vocal. Just remember, it's hard to chase a parked car, and arguing with someone usually only succeeds in convincing a

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Car Show Raises $14,000 for Fire & Rescue, Holiday Farm Fire Victims On July 17 th, 2021, the Cascade Corvette Club hosted the Holiday Farm Fire Benefit Cruise -In at the Valley River Center in Eugene. When we first came up with the idea for the Holiday Farm Fire Cruise-In we had no idea what the response would be and it turns out we had a great surprise. It is estimated there were 150+ cars and trucks; it is difficult to give an exact number as there was not a pre-registration –just a cruise-in. There was no registration fee, or trophies, or raffle prizes as it was our hope participants would instead donate to the two charities we were hosting. While there was not food available in the parking area, there were many options available in the Valley River Center area. Boy Scout Troop 182 sold ice cold water and we heard they had a successful fundraiser. McKenzie River Fire & Rescue in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service had a booth and was glad to talk about defensive spaces around homes especially with the recent fire activity. With the help of Valley River Center donating a parking lot and the corporate sponsorship from Lithia Toyota of Springfield, Kendall Auto Group, Jerry’s Home Center Eugene & Springfield, Oregon Community Credit Union, the generous participants of the cruise-in, and members of the general public, we were able to present 100% of the contributions: $7,000 to McKenzie River Fire

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Dustin Comer

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ROARING CARS & GREAT RACING “It’s not a matter of being the fastest car; it’s a matter of being the smoothest.” —Dustin Comer, race car driver, Cottage Grove Speedway

Cottage Grove Speedway provided fireworks for the 4 th of July, but two drivers from Coburg brought the lighting and the thunder to the track. It was the third and final day of the Freedom Cup Finale. Driver Dustin Comer competed in the IMCA SportsMods division while Jesse Williams competed in the IMCA Modifieds division. Both men started their respective races at the back of the pack and took the checkered flag in first place. It is hard enough to start the race in the front and then have to hold off all the challengers, but to weave your way through a pack of competitive drivers lap after lap and finish first, that takes a car and driver giving it everything—A finely tuned car with a nut loose behind the wheel, as they say in the racing world. In an after-race interview, Dustin stated that he had to battle hard to maintain the lead in the final laps. He told Free For All News the following:

“I knew towards the end, there was another guy, he was coming. I knew he was fast; I’ve raced with him before. He was coming. I’d seen him poke his nose down once—actually, twice—I’d seen him down below while I was up top. And I knew he didn’t have none for me down there. I knew when he passed me on the high side—I think there were three

or four laps until the end—I knew immediately that the low side of three and four was no longer the fastest line anymore, so all of my focus was on that.” Dustin then pointed to the owner of the number 26 car, Mr. Hiatt, and had to mention the sponsors that were making his racing bid possible: Cutting Edge Concrete, Custom Powder Works, SDMF Customs, Shockwave Shock Service, and James Gang Pizza Factory. After taking a ten-year hiatus from the driver’s seat to focus on building cars, he was grateful to be trackside at the speedway again this season. Dustin was confident of his goal of finishing in first place when asked where he might rank in the final point standings. The driving skills that he demonstrated to win this close one will be on display at the Cottage Grove Speedway into September. In the pit area at the track, one observer commented that “if you have even one driver in the family, then you’re a racing family.” This writer thinks that, in Cottage Grove, you can take the sentiment one step further: “Even spectators at the Cottage Grove Speedway are a part of the racing family.” —Jay Munoz

Brain Games

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Brain Games

Answers on pg. 15

CrosScan is a word search/crossword puzzle hybrid. A CrosScan puzzle consists of a letter block and a list of clues. Answers to the clues are found in the letter block. Each puzzle has a theme, and every answer fits into this theme. When all the words are found and circled, the leftover letters spell out a short quote relating to the theme. For maximum enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you read the instructions be fore beginning.

Visually scan the letter block to discover words. Words can be read backward, forward, up, down, or diagonally. It’s a good idea to look for diagonal words first. NOTE: DO NOT start with Clue #1, #2, etc. That is the hard way. 2. When you find a word, count the number of letters. Then, look at the word list and find the clues which have that same number indicated in parentheses. 3. Determine which clue corresponds to the word you found. Once you have located the clue, write the matching word in the blank space provided to the right of it for future reference. Do not circle a word in the letter block if you can’t find a clue to match it. HINT: Each puzzle contains a “star” in which words coming from all eight directions meet at one central letter.

When all the words are found and circled, the unused letters leftover in the letter block spell out a short quote relating to the theme.

Printed with the permission of Susan T. Brown.

“_______________________________________________________.” -John Ruskin

1. Let a worker go (4) _____________________ 2. Sends a Morse code (4) _________________ 3. Circus or pup (4) _______________________ 4. Fresh water source (4) _________________ 5. Anchorage (4) _________________________ 6. Strenuous walk (4) ____________________ 7. Rock’s Beach ____ (4) __________________ 8. Pop’s Spice _____(5) ___________________ 9. Walking stick (5) ______________________ 10. Short plays (5) ________________________ 11. Ditties (5) ____________________________ 12. Pass on a message (5) __________________ races 13. Preakness and Indy 500 (5) _____________ 14. Tug and ferry (5) ______________________ 15. Gain knowledge (5) ___________________

1. Sudoku

16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30.

Regulations (5) _______________________ Brownie or Cub (5) ____________________ Sheriff’s and name ______(6) __________ Sunday activity (6) ____________________ leader The one to follow (6) __________________ Marshmallow sandwiches (6) __________ Alaskan vehicles (6) ___________________ Trotters (6) ___________________________ Ice game (6) __________________________ Venus Williams sport (6) ______________ Using scuba gear (6) __________________ Flora and fauna (6) ____________________ Beach sitter’s goal (6) _________________ Disco singer Donna (6) ________________ Recreational vehicles (7) ______________

2. Sudoku

31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44.

Classic gospel tune (7)_________________ William Tell forte (7) __________________ White water _______ (7) _______________ Doggie fun disk (7) ____________________ Braided whistle holder (7) _____________ Alphabet members (7) ________________ Unhappy in travel (8) _________________ Offspring (8) _________________________ Double-decker cots (8) ________________ Doing the backstroke (8) _______________ Pottery-making (8) ___________________ Advisor (9) ___________________________ Close bond (10) _______________________ Unspoiled habitat (10)_________________

3. Word of the Month LACHRYMOSE (adj) DEFINITION: inclined to weeping; causing tears; tearful PRONUNCIATION: ˈla-krə-ˌmōs FIRST KNOWN ENGLISH USE: 1727

lachrymose (adj.) lachrymosely (advb.) lachrymosity (n.) EXAMPLE SENTENCE: The play’s dramatic finale made for a lachrymose audience as the final curtain fell.

Community Events

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Brain Games Answers CrosScan Answers: Puzzle #60 - Summer Camp

NEXT MONTH… LOOK FOR THE

HIDDEN QUOTE: “Summer is delicious.” —John Ruskin

ANSWERS: Sudoku #1, Sudoku #2 1.

And starting August 10th, look for the Springfield Readers Choice Survey online at

https://FreeForAllNews.com. Share your answers to questions about life in Springfield. Select answers will be shared in the next issue of Free For All News.

Community Events August 2021 th

United Way’s 75 Anniversary Kickoff @ Alton Baker Park ● 4 - 6PM ● 100 Day Island Rd., Eugene

Get the inside "scoop" (literally, with ice cream!) on new investments and acclaimed speakers we're bringing to Lane Co.; learn how you can continue to cultivate just, resilient communities. Free ice cream - food trucks - networking family activities - the unveiling of our bold anniversary plans - and more. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/ and search United Way Lane County.

Silvian Ridge Winery Summer Concert Series ● Fri: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (minors welcome to 8 PM) ● 27212 Briggs Hill Rd., Eugene ● $5/ea.

Enjoy live music on our outdoor stage, food carts, and partnerships with local charities so that every concert gives back! Picnics welcome (please no outside alcohol). Microbrews, non-alcoholic drinks, and wine available by glass or bottle (no tastings on Fri.). Bring a blanket or lawn chair (most seating is on the grass; first come, first served). https://shop.silvan ridge.com/Shop/Event-Tickets 6th - MUSIC: Deb Cleveland & the Vipers, FOOD TRUCK: Kico’s BBQ, CHARITY: CASA of Lane Co. 13th - MUSIC: Mariachi Band, Folkloric Ballet (+) FOOD: El Buen Sabor, CHARITY: Noche Cultural 20th - MUSIC: Greg Nestler Band, FOOD: Irie Jamaican Kitchen, CHARITY: Eugene Civic Alliance 27th - MUSIC: The Honey Brown Band, FOOD: Kico’s BBQ, CHARITY: Ronald McDonald House

Harrisburg Harvest Festival Truck & Trailer Pull ● Fri: 5 - 11 PM; Sat: 3:30 - 11 PM ● 23914 Peoria Rd., Harrisburg

Get ready for some excitement with tractor and truck pulling! Beer garden - Food Booths - Horseshoe Pits Kids Zone - Hay Maze - Live Music - and more! Main event starts at 7 PM. Admission (per day) - $12/ adults; $6/kids 4 -10; FREE/kids 3 and under. Puller pit pass: $20. WANT TO BE A PULLER? Visit https:// www.harrisburgharvestfestival.org/pullers for details. Amateurs welcome.

Coburg Car Classic ● 8 AM - preregistration begins ● Norma Pfeiffer Park ● at E. Pearl & N. Harrison St., Coburg Sponsored by the Coburg Community Grange. Chicken BBQ Luncheon, Breakfast, Engine Blow, Activities for Kids, Poker Walk, Raffles, Awards Selected & Given by the sponsors, & Much More! Admission free. To register for the classic is $25. https://www.coburgcars.com/

Santa Clara Community Picnic ● 6:30 - 8:30PM ● corner of River Rd. & Spring Creek Dr., Eugene ● Free

Presented by the Santa Clara Community Organization. Bring a picnic and listen to the Platypus Clarinet Quartet. Their program is fun and diverse….’pops’ as opposed to classical, much of it with a festive Latin flavor. https://santaclaracommunity.org/scco/

Please send your community event listing submissions to freeforall.events@gmail.com. Submissions need to be received by the 15th of the month prior to the month in which you would like it to appear in print. Please include Name of Event, Location, Date, Time of Event, Cost to Attend, A Brief Description (two short sentences), and Contact Info (optional). Submission does not guarantee that your listing will be printed, as space is limited. Submissions may also be edited to conserve space.

Springfield Cruise ● 8-4 PM ● between A & B St.

The Springfield Cruise returns this year with a preregistration event at Fins Drive-In on August 20th from 12 to 9 PM (3755 Main St., Springfield). On Saturday, the Show & Shine with take place downtown Springfield between A and B Streets. Cruise for registered vehicles runs 5 to 9 PM. More information available at https://springfieldcruise.com/.

Planet Dance - City of Eugene Summer Showcases ● 6PM ● Sheldon Community Center ● 2445 Willakenzie Rd., Eugene

Free. Planet Dance is a performance experience highlighting cultural dance forms, street styles of dance, diversity, representation, and the many flavors of movement that exist here and beyond. The audience will experience a wide array of dance forms, music, visual art, movement, sound, and applicable history interlaced with live performance. https://eugene-or.gov/4726/Summer-Showcases

Public Announcements Lane County Arts Council Seeks Three to Five New Members If you have a passion for the arts—including visual, performing, literary and theatrical—please consider joining the Lane Arts Council Board today. Board service requires a passion for the arts, the willingness to serve on one or more board committees, attend monthly meetings, assist with fundraising and/or donor recognition, ensure sound fiscal management of the organization, promote and attend art programs and events, and make monthly or annual contributions within your capacity. The Nominating Committee will review applications and meet with candidates throughout the summer, with board service beginning in September. To be considered for membership on the board, please download and complete the Lane Arts Council Application form and submit your resume to Stacey Ray at Stacey@LaneArts.org any time between July 1st and September 1 st, 2021. The form can be found online at http://lanearts.org/call-forboard-members/.

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