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CALENDAR • EARTH TALK • RESCUE SPOTLIGHT NEARBY NATURE • DAD’S EYE VIEW • FAMILY MOVIE TIME SUMMER 2015

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ave you ever hidden vegetables in your child’s favorite food just to get them to consume something green? A similar strategic tactic can be used when it comes to staying connected to learning over the summer. By incorporating educational activities into your family's summertime fun, your students can get their daily dose of learning—and they might not even know it! Parents and kids look forward to summer break for vacation, but it is also important to plan for activities to ke e p l e ar n i n g alive. Did you know that s t u d e nt s w h o are not engaged in educational activities during break may experience the “s u m m e r s l i d e " — sliding backward academically? Research from the National Summer Learning Association shows students typically score

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lower on standardized tests at the end of the summer than on the same tests at the beginning of the summer. As a parent, you can help halt the summer “brain drain” by incorporating reading, math, and other school subjects into family activities to help keep kids engaged in learning, allowing them to hold onto previously learned knowledge and be better prepared for the new

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long way. Investing even 30 minutes each day in educational activities will give your child a big advantage come September. To help prevent summer learning loss here a few suggestions for family-friendly activities: VACATIONS OFFER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Traveling to a new destination offers an opportunity for students to explore the history, agriculture, government and culture of a vacation spot. Have your child research the places y ou ' l l v i s it , read maps and prepare a list of historic sites, local restaurants and other attractions to visit. Enhance math skills on a car trip by working out the mileage between locations and estimating how long the trip will take.

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TAKE A LEARNING “STAY-CATION" Be a tourist in your own town. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce for guidebooks about your town, then visit a local park or historic site and ask your child to research the location ahead of time. A trip to a local museum or zoo can become a mini-field trip. When you get home, encourage your student to write about their day. SERVICE-BASED LEARNING Summer time is a good time for local service activities to help your child learn the importance of making a difference in their community. Whether it's cleaning up a nearby park or assisting at a local animal shelter, you can show your child the benefits of volunteering for a charitable organization. Even encouraging your child to assist on a smaller scale— by mowing the lawn or washing the car for a neighbor— makes them feel invested in their local community. EXERCISE THE BODY AS WELL AS THE BRAIN Studies show physical activity CONTINUED ON PAGE 3… PAGE 1

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PIRIT is a very sweet ginger tabby male kitty who is “special needs”. He is estimated to be about 8 years old. He was left abandoned outside of a local business, and was thin, bedraggled, and in terrible condition. After many months in a nurturing WCDC foster home, he is completely well and ready for a stable forever home (we also did blood work and a complete dental on him). He is such an affectionate cat, and is very content being petted in the head area and sitting or sleeping in your lap -- but he is not great with being held. He has a few issues that will require monitoring from his new owner: he tends to wheeze or cough after too much activity (which most likely is a mild case of asthma), but it is easily controlled by giving him an inexpensive steroid tablet when this occurs (usually once or twice a week). He also does best with a small daily dose of probiotics (such as Fortiflora). These are minor problems when compared to the loyal love and friendship this wonderful, affectionate boy will provide! His adoption fee is $60, which is strictly to help cover our costs. He has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (he is negative), neutered, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed—plus you get a free vet check. For more info, call Beth at (541) 255-9296. West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue, Eugene OR, www. westcoastdogandcat.org

ooking for a hiking companion? Look no further! Caesar LOVES to walk. This golden-eyed boy is just 4 years old and ready to meet his fur-ever family – perhaps yours! We’re here to help you find your purr-fect match. Caesar is currently in a foster home. Call (541) 689-1503 or visit Greenhill to schedule a time to meet him, but be ready for big cuddles! We need your help. Kittens and cats are arriving daily. Help us help them. Visit www.green-hill.org to learn about donating supplies and fostering! Greenhill Humane Society is open for adoptions and visits Friday-Tuesday, 11am-6pm (closed Wed & Thurs) at 88530 Green Hill Road in Eugene. For more information call (541) 689-1503 or visit www.green-hill.org

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continued from front cover… not only helps grow strong muscles but also strong brains, so make sure kids get out and play. Riding bikes, shooting basketball hoops, walking, jogging and swimming are all great outdoor activities to stimulate the mind and the body. So send your kids

outside to play—bonus points if they make up their own games! PERFORMING ARTS Music, art, and theater help to foster creativity, and there are plenty of cultural activities for children to engage in during the summer months. Try visiting local art and photography exhibits, music and cultural festivals, or community theater performances. Maybe your student will be inspired to write a

play or musical, put on a puppet show or act out some of their favorite story books. READ EVERY DAY Reading is important year round, so don't forget to set aside time each day this summer for reading with your child. Summer break is a great time to visit your local library and explore the shelves together, when children have more time to explore their interests in various topics and enhance their knowledge. Encourage your child to start a book club with friends—another great way to practice interpreting what they read as well as promote their public speaking skills.

summer, and have your student operate an old fashioned lemonade stand. Have your child determine the ingredients and supplies necessary to stock the stand, and then estimate the cost. Following a lemonade recipe uses math to measure, mix and pour. Once in business, your students will have to figure out how much to charge, count change for customers and keep records. FAMILY GAME NIGHT Board games are not only fun, but can also help enhance learning in a variety of ways. Set aside one night a week for family game night. Trivia games are good for teaching history, geography and other topics. Scrabble boosts spelling and vocabulary, while chess supports analytical and

problem-solving skills. You could encourage your students to create a scavenger hunt around the house for the whole family with riddles to find objects and prizes. Implementing just a few of these suggestions into your summer break can have huge academic rewards for your children when they return to school. Summer is also for family fun, so remember to keep things low-key, simple, and relaxing! Courtney Whittington is a 4th grade Gifted and Talented teacher at Oregon Connections Academy (ORCA) from Eugene, teaching since 2005 under a charter with the Scio School District. ORCA is now the state's largest tuitionfree online public charter school with enrollment of over 4,000 students during the 2014-15 school year. For more information, call 800-382-6010, or visit www.OregonConnectionsAcademy.com.

RECORD SUMMER MEMORIES Promote creative writing, boost v o c a b u l a r y, a n d practice grammar and spelling by having your child keep a journal about their summer activities. Ask them to write about their favorite summer events, new friends, or the books they are reading. The y could e ven combine the journal with a scrapbook full of mementos and photos from the summer. MONEY AND MATH Give math skills a boost over the

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August, 2015 8.11-16 Oregon Festival of American Music 2015: Fine And Dandy in the Age of Jazz, 1921-34 (9 concerts, 4 films, 6 talks) 8.26 Steve Earle & The Dukes September, 2015 9.10 Marcia Ball 9.18-10-4 MUSICAL: Mary Poppins 9.29 Boz Scaggs (Hult Ctr) October, 2015 10.8 Wayne Horvitz 10.9 Good Dudes & The Rangers 10.22-25 The Emerald City Jazz Kings: Goody! Goody!

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Frank and Athena meet at the World’s Fair

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rom the imagination of director Brad Bird, who brought us The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, comes the new live-action feature Tomorrowland. I mention Bird’s past animated movies because Tomorrowland’s action-packed story, the futuristic gadgets, and Bird’s quirky sense of humor are all reminiscent of his previous work. Despite some mixed reviews, Tomorrowland offers an original twist on the notion of time travel and a peek at the consequences of losing faith in humanity. During the opening interview of our grown-up hero, Frank Walker, we discover how, as a ten-year-old,

he was introduced to the miraculous Tomorrowland at the 1964 World’s Fair by his guide, Athena, a child-sized animatronic robot.

Next we learn about a young, intellectually-gifted girl named Casey, who is trying to help her father keep his job with NASA. Athena intrudes into Casey’s life in 2015 and gives her a short glimpse of Tomorrowland’s possibilities. Suffice to say that Bird creates a rather complicated plot with several intertwining story lines and then he brings them all together when

Frank, Casey, and Athena blast their way back into Tomorrowland using a rocket designed by Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla. What the trio finds after crossing the fourth dimension is a neglected city run by a tyrannical governor who believes Casey’s present world is on an inevitable path to destruction. Tomorrowland hurtles through

one narrow escape after another and keeps its audience on the edge of their seats right up to the end. Unfortunately, the ending lags a bit as Casey attempts to reverse the negative polarity of human events and Athena sacrifices herself to save Frank and the world. Nevertheless, Bird’s visually stunning cinematography, his loving attention to detail, and the sincerity of his actors create a film that’s a thrilling inspiration for the dreamer in all of us.

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ummer is the time for great popcorn movies and the new epic disaster from Warner Brothers, San Andreas, has enough dazzling special effects and white-knuckle moments to keep everyone thrilled. Serious movie critics downplay the entertainment value of action flicks like San Andreas, but I’d argue that films depicting the “worst-case scenario” explore our personal fears and fantasies and also ask each of us what we’d do in extreme situations. From the first daring rescue of an unlucky teenager trapped in her car after it plunges over a cliff to the rumblings of a major quake that destroys the Hoover Dam, director Brad Peyton keeps his audience speeding toward the next big catastrophe. After another giant earthquake hits San Francisco, first-responder, Ray Gaines, and his ex-wife, Emma are brought together in order to save their daughter who is trapped in a skyscraper. Blake, the ever-resourceful daughter, meets two brothers who help her escape certain death and the threesome must then navigate the dangers of the partially destroyed city. When Ray and Emma arrive in San Francisco, another massive trembler causes a tsunami that further complicates Blake’s rescue. Rising waters, quickly disintegrating buildings, and Blake’s near drowning bring out the heroic side of her father, but it’s her mother who takes charge and rescues them all. Satisfyingly, the altruistic characters survive the devastation and a family is reunited while the despicable characters receive their just rewards. The secondary story of the researchers at Cal-Tech, who predict and monitor the swarm of earthquakes, keep the scientific data at the just the level of believability and provide another set of likeable characters. San Andreas uses incredibly realistic CGI to simulate the cataclysm along California’s coast, but despite the massive wreckage, the film ends with an upbeat nod to 9/11 and its galvanizing effects to rebuild. Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

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by Beth Stein

Survival in the 21st Century I

f you have young people in your life, you know how it feels to worry. On a particularly bad day, all you have to do is scan the headlines on your smartphone and your anxiety meter will skyrocket before you even get out of bed. And kids worry too. Whether it’s partly in fun (think Zombie apocalypse or all the dystopian fiction they read) or more serious (kids suing the government to demand action on climate change), young people also live and breathe those scary “headlines” every day. So what’s a concerned grown-up to do? How can we help the kids we care about (and ourselves) feel more positive about survival in the 21st century, whether it’s tomorrow or 50 years from now? Fortunately, there are lots of ways we can think constructively and act hopefully with respect to the future, and many of them have to do with spending time in nature nearby. From playing outside, to working in a garden, to participating in a park caretaking project, people of all ages feel happier and healthier when they connect directly with the world under their feet. PLAY OUTSIDE When you take a walk outside after a rough day at work, bad news on the radio, or an argument at home, how do you feel? Probably better. Simply said, spending time outside reduces stress. And when you feel less stressed, you are healthier and can think more clearly about how to solve problems, fix messes, and move on to the next thing. To help your kids move forward positively in life, make sure they get a regular dose of outside play time at home (the equivalent of your steam-venting walk), especially when they’re having difficulty in school, with friends, at home, or with life in general. You can also supplement family outside time with outdoor daycamps during the summer and after-school programs and no-school-day adventures during the school year. When kids learn to use this simple anxietyreducing trick early in in life (go outside!), they will take it with Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

them into adulthood, and learn that staying healthy and reducing stress in the present helps you move more forward positively into the future. WORK IN A GARDEN There is no place more positive than a garden. In a garden, the world turns from brown to green, seeds miraculously morph into food, and bees find the nectar they need to make sweet honey. And a garden doesn’t have to be big or even your own to make you feel better – a small planter box of mint for making tea or an afternoon spent helping a neighbor pick cherry tomatoes can do wonders for raising the spirits. For kids, working in and eating from a garden provides a window into a world of self-sufficiency. They learn that food comes from the earth and that they are capable of growing it themselves. If you don’t have your own garden, find a friend who will share, visit a community garden, or enroll your child in a camp or class that includes gardening. Nearby Nature, for example, has a Learnscape Garden that it shares with kids in its programs throughout the year. Many schools also have gardens these days, thanks to the School Garden Project, so be sure to support the folks who run your school’s garden program starting in the fall. PARTICIPATE IN A PARK CARETAKING PROJECT According to the 2010 census, 80.7% of Americans currently live in urban areas (71.2% of these in areas with populations of 50,000 or more). The truth is, most of us are going to live in cities and towns for most of our lives. We won’t all be escaping the craziness of modern life and moving into the wild any time soon. Because people of all ages thrive when they are able to spend time outdoors, however, a great way to help yourself and the young people in your life feel hopeful about the future is to work on a caretaking project in a common natural space in your urban neighborhood. Many local groups organize restoration or little patrol work parties that are both safe and fun for all ages. See

the websites for groups like Nearby Nature (in Alton Baker Park), the Friends of Hendricks Park, and Friends of Buford Park and Mount Pisgah, as well the City of Eugene Park Stewards and Springfield’s Willamalane for information on caretaking projects in local parks. Caring for a publicly owned common space helps kids learn early on that they have the power to make their communities healthier as well as the

ability to connect with nature in a positive way throughout their lives, even if they live in a city. Beth Stein is the Executive Director for Nearby Nature, a non-profit education group dedicated to fostering appreciation of nature nearby and providing tools for ecological living. The group hosts summer daycamps in local parks as well as school programs, special events, and restoration projects. For more information, call 541687-9699 or see www.nearbynature.org.

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STORY TIMES AND PLAY GROUPS Baby Story time (to 12mos) Fridays 10:15 & 11:15am. Wonderful Ones Story time, 10:15 & 11am, Terrific Twos Story time, Tues 10:15 & 11:00, Preschool Story time (ages 3-6), Weds 10:15 & 11:00, Sensory Storytime Eugene library, call for days and locations, Ph 682-8316 Family Story Time, Fri 10:15am Sheldon Branch Library and Fridays at 10:15am at Sheldon Branch Library. Ph 682-8316 Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am, Lapsit Story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Springfield Public Library, Ph 726-3766 Weekly Lap sit: Preschool (ages 3-6) and Lap sit (infants & toddlers) story time, Weds 10am, Springfield Library. Ph 726-3766 Barnes & Noble weekly story time, Whimsical Weds 6:30pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 10am. Ph 687-0356 MOMS Club - An organization for at-home moms & children that meets on the second Thursday of each month. Come check it out! Kids welcome! Members based on zip code. http://eugenemomsclub.org/ Be sure to check out our listings for classes and workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

ON-GOING EVENTS The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium. In the exhibit hall, “Build, Tinker, Make, Create” runs June 20 – August 30, 2015. Open daily 10-4pm. In the Planetarium, shows vary, Mon-Fri 2pm, Sat/Sun times vary. MUSE Clues! Are you looking for educational, low cost, multigenerational activities for your family? MUSE Clues is a great way to keep families and students learning throughout the year by visiting local museums and cultural institutions. 1) Download the entry form at http:// www.museumslanecounty.org/muse-clues/ 2) Visit at least 8 participating institutions and solve clues at each one. 3) Submit your online entry or turn in a printed form at a MUSE Clues institution by September 18, 2015 for a chance to win great prizes! Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 682-3615 FREE admission at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History every Wednesday. Also come enjoy a FREE 45 minute guided tour every Friday at 1:00 and 3:00. Ph 346-1671, FREE! Creswell Farmer’s Market. Every Tuesday year round. Farm fare that ranges from local fruits and vegetables to home grown meats. 4pm - 6pm, 182 South 2nd St. Creswell (Heidi Tunnel’s Bakery) Ph. 541-895-2096 MarketPlace @ Sprout! Showcases the best of Lane County’s organic and locally-grown farm products. Farm fresh eggs, local meats and fish, plus produce, grains and

artisan goodies. Music and activities vary week to week. Sprout! 3-7pm, FREE! Ph 541-345-7106 Lane County Farmers Market. Comprised of over 85 growers and producers. Everything is grown and produce locally. Support your community and get the freshest goods, direct from the source! 8th & Oak St. Every Saturday 9am-3pm, and Tuesday 10am-3pm. FREE! Ph 5413387164 Highlights of the Jensen Arctic Collection. Journey into the unique cultures and ecosystems of a rapidly changing region. June 2 – August 31st, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, $3-10, Ph 541-346-3024

Enjoy the fabulous songs from the mid-1930s RKO Radio Pictures films featuring the legendary Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers at the MTTA Revue. Thursday, July 2nd at The Shedd.

Concerts in the Park. Cottage Grove’s Summer Concerts recur every Wednesday through September 9th. Bohemia Park Amphitheater, 6:30-8pm, FREE! Ph 541-942-2411

OUTLYING AREA EVENTS:

Bohemia Mining Days. Listen to music, partake in the parade, explore living history exhibits and shop at the many vendor stalls. From breakfast at the mine to pony rides to beard growing contests, this is great, old fashioned family fun! July 16 – 19, Downtown Cottage Grove, FREE! Ph 541-942-5064

Creswell 4th of July Celebration. Breakfast from 7 – 11am, followed by the famous Creswell parade. Families and residents from across the county turnout to see Creswell strut their stuff. Enjoy entertainment, food and vendors all day. Fireworks at dusk. Holt Park, 7am-dusk, Ph 541-895-4398

Blackberry Jam Festival. A wholesome community event featuring plenty of great music, unique crafts and delicious food. Events include a car show, fishing derby, quilt show, parade and more! July 24th – 26th, Downtown Lowell, 8am – 10pm, Ph 866-516-5534

Dexter 4th of July Celebration. This event supports the local volunteer firefighters. Venders, food, live music, and, of course, a spectacular fireworks show over the lake make this an evening not to miss. Dexter State Recreation Area, 4pm

Main Street Chili Cook-Off. Enter your favorite chili against your friends/neighbors. Prizes, music and fun for all, with awards for the BEST CHILI. Includes a Rock, Roll & Rumble Car Show. July 25th Downtown Cottage Grove, 11am-3pm, FREE! Ph 541-942-2411

Independence Day in Florence. Holiday celebrations include live outdoor music and a fireworks display over the Siuslaw River. Buildings and planter boxes decorated with red, white and blue and flowers and shops and restaurants stay open late. Florence Events Center and Old Town Florence, July 4th, all day. Blues, Brews and Cruise in Oakridge. Registration starts at 9 a.m. for hot rods and classic cars, with a police escorted cruise from 12:30 – 1pm. Great live blues from Cherry and the Lowboys and the Hank Shreve Band! Awards at 4pm. July 11th Greenwaters Park Oakridge, 9am -8pm, FREE!

JULY CALENDAR 1 WEDNESDAY Ideas on Tap. Aroma Hop Culitvars and Craft Beer Industry. Enjoy local craft brews and thought-provoking discussions at Sam Bond’s historic Foundry Building. 7-9pm, Ph 346-3024, FREE!

2 THURSDAY Eugene Pro Rodeo. Pro Rodeo action, motorcycle jumps, vendors, food and more, each day offers something new. Fireworks on the 4th, then dance the night away and party until 1am! Oregon Horse Center, 4pm-midnight, $1048, Ph 541-689-9700 MTTA Revue: This edition being dedicated to the fabulous songs from the mid-1930s RKO Radio Pictures films featuring the legendary Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. The Shedd Institute, 4:30-5:45, $5-10, Ph 541-434-7000 EUGfun: Fefafe. West African dancing and drumming performance. Hult Center Plaza, 5:30pm, FREE! Get Pop Cultured: Throwback Thursday 1950s. Relive iconic moments in pop culture from the 1950s. Explore books, toys, games, music, movies, TV and fashion that shaped the decade and participate in a dance workshop from The Dance Factory and a Hula Hoop contest! Barnes & Noble, 11am, FREE! Ph 541-687-0356

3 FRIDAY Free First Friday. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural History, Enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics. 11am-5pm, FREE!

Baker Park on the 4th. Alton Baker Park, 11am-9:30pm, $1-16 (under 6 free) Ph 541-345-1571 Eugene Pro Rodeo. See the 2nd On the House. Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy Soloists perform in the Hult Center Lobby. 1pm, FREE! 541-682-5000 Gem Faire. Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Over 70 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair and cleaning while you shop, and free hourly door prizes. Lane Events Center, 10am-5pm, $7, Ph 503-252-8300 Get Pop Cultured: Doctor Who Trivia Night. Enjoy trivia, giveaways, a special offer and more. Come dressed as your favorite character and join the fun. Barnes & Noble, 7pm, FREE! Ph 541-687-0356 First Friday Concert. Karass Bluegrass Band, Eugene’s newest old-timey bluegrass vocal-harmonizing supergroup. Downtown Library, 6pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-5450

4 SATURDAY Oregon Track Club, Butte to Butte. TrackTown’s 4th of July celebration, with a competitive 10K, a 5K and a 4.5 mile walk. This challenging course is Eugene’s most popular road race and a great lead-in to the holiday fireworks display that evening! Starts Donald Street Hill, 7:30am, cost varies, Ph 541-484-9883 4th of July at Cottage Grove Speedway. Enjoy the Sprint Series, plus Demo Derby and fireworks! Spend your 4th at the track. 360 Sprints: Western Sprint Tour, IMCA SportMods, and Vintage. Gates open at 4:00, race at 6:45pm, $5-13 (5 and under free), Ph 541-942-7561 4th of July Light of Liberty Celebration. Fabulous fireworks show set to music and reflected over the Willamette River. Arrive early and find a great spot! Sing and dance along with rock icon Chubby Checker! Opening performances by Texas Blues fan-favorite Voodoo Chili, and JimmyBobby Band with up-tempo country dance music. Island Park, 4-11pm, $5-7 Art in the Vineyard. Fireworks and show. See the 3rd Eugene Ems vs. Vancouver. Come out to PK Park and watch the five game series between Eugene’s own minor league baseball team, the Eugene Emeralds, and the Vancouver Canadians. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367 Eugene Pro Rodeo. See the 2nd

First Friday Art Walk. A monthly art walk hosted and led by special community guests. Enjoy wandering the local galleries and venues and viewing a variety of art. 5:308:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-485-2278

Get Pop Cultured: Magic Tree House – Dinosaurs Before Dark. Welcome, young dinosaur hunters! At this dig site, fun will never go extinct with activities, giveaways and a special offer. Barnes & Noble, 10am, FREE! Ph 541-687-0356

Art in the Vineyard. Premier art and wine festival of the Southern Willamette Valley. Eugene Active 20-30 Club’s Freedom Festival Fireworks light up the skies over Alton

Concerts in the Park: Eugene Symphonic Band. Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! Washburne Park, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE!

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Oregon Safari Archery Tournament. 55 targets depicting the wild animals of Africa in their natural habitat, plus five life-size 3D animals including “Peanut” the Elephant. Follow the two mile trail through the African bush. Prizes for all archers, from pee-wees to Pros! Cascadian Bowmen, Noti, 9am, $10-75, Ph 541-935-5727

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McKenzie River Lavender Festival. Area lavender farms open their fields for tours, photography and painting, shopping and lectures. The McKenzie River Lavender farm, located just outside Springfield, offers a Lavender Labyrinth, specialty lavender products from oils to pillows, u-cut lavender and lavender refreshments. July 10th – 12th , 10am-5pm, FREE! Ph 541-736-8575 Canadian Brass’ Family Fanfare – Oregon Bach Festival. The world’s most famous brass group, the Canadian Brass, returns to the Oregon Bach Festival with a lively and upbeat program created especially for families with children 8 years and up. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $15-58, Ph 541-682-5000

Witness the dazzling and breathtaking aerial dance, acro yoga, flow arts, hand-balancing and contortion performed by Bounuce Circus Arts. Thursday, July 16th at the Hult Center Plaza.

CALENDAR McKenzie River Lavender Festival. See the 10th

Eugene Ems vs. Vancouver. 5:01pm, $13, Ph 541-3425367

Concerts in the Park: Platypus Clarinet Orchestra. Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy talented local musicians!! A blend of over 20 players from Eugene and Corvallis with a big warm sound like a pipe-organ made of wood. Washburne Park, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE!

Get Pop Cultured: Outlander. Fans of Outlander are invited to be transported to the intriguing world of bestselling author Diana Gabaldon with trivia, giveaways and more. Barnes & Noble, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541-687-0356 Oregon Safari Archery Tournament. See the 4th Concerts in the Park: Left Coast Saxophone Quartet. Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy talented local musicians!! Without a conductor, they get to play whatever strikes their fancy (and at whatever volume!!) Washburne Park, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE!

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6 MONDAY Eugene Ems vs. Vancouver. Good Karma Monday, 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367

7 TUESDAY Eugene Ems vs. Vancouver. Hoppy Tuesday, 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367 Kids: Arcs and Sparks. Explore exciting electricity with The Science Factory! Join the fun at the Downtown Eugene Public Library. 1:00 & 3:00, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins. Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

8 WEDNESDAY Eugene Ems vs. Vancouver. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367 Kids: Arcs and Sparks. Explore exciting electricity with The Science Factory! Join the fun at the Bethel Branch Public Library, 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Teen Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy. Brash adventurer Peter Quill must save the cosmos from the powerful villain Ronan. Free admission and snacks. Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316

9 THURSDAY OMSI Science Pub. Crime Scene Crash Course. Oregon State Police Forensic Scientists Nika Larsen and Brian Robertson will be discussing the science behind CSI and NCIS through a crash course covering forensic laboratory operations, disciplines and techniques before throwing the audience head first into their first crime scene. Cozmic Pizza, 6-8pm, FREE! Ph 541-338-9333 EUGfun: Taiko. Join in for a taste of inspiration and beauty with this youth Japanese Taiko drum performance. Part of the City of Eugene’s free event series EUGfun. Hult Center, 5:30pm, FREE! Kids: Arcs and Sparks. Explore exciting electricity with The Science Factory! Join the fun at the Sheldon Branch Public Library, 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316

10 FRIDAY Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. he world’s most famous brass group, the Canadian Brass, returns to the Oregon Bach Festival with a lively and upbeat program created especially for families with children 8 years and up. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30-11:30am, Free-$5, Ph 541-346-3024 Be a Hero for the Environment. A program from the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. Springfield Library, 1pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Movies in the Park: D2 – The Mighty Ducks. Action/ Comedy/Drama. Starring Emilio Estevez. Rated PG (107 minutes). Petersen Park, 9pm, FREE! Hilyard Presents. Enjoy movies, karaoke, lawn games and more! Light snacks available for purchase. Main activity starts at 6:30pm. Hilyard Community Center, FREE! Ph 541-682-5311 Springfield Art Walk. Starting at the City Hall Gallery with stops at the Springfield Museum, Emerald Art Center, Memento Ink, Oddfellows Hall, Our Sewing Room, the ESAP Pop-up Gallery, Vino and Vango and Queen Bee Ink, and many downtown merchants. Main Street Springfield, 5-8pm, FREE! Ph 541-345-7106

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Learn how to draw superheroes and villains with professional illustrator Marianne Walker. July 14 & 29 at the Downtown Library, July 15 & 30 at the Bethel Branch and July 16 & 31 at the Sheldon Branch. Oregon Country Fair (OCF). Hundreds of world class entertainers and performers, unique hand craft artisans and sumptuous gourmet food creators provide an experience that is unequaled in the festival pantheon. Absorb dancing shadows throughout other-worldly path ambiance, parades and surprises around every turn. Hwy 126 Veneta, times and cost vary, Ph 541-343-4298

11 SATURDAY McKenzie River Lavender Festival. See the 10th Family Movie Matinee. Monsters University (G), Springfield Library, 3pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Movies in the Park: Maleficent. Fantasy/Action. Starring Angelina Jolie. Rated PG (97 minutes). State Street Park, 9pm, FREE! Summer Reading Book Sale. Choose from thousands of popular, gently-used novels and mysteries perfect for summer reading. Each book is priced at just $1.00. Fundraiser for Friends of the Library. Downtown Library, 10am-4pm, FREE admission and parking, Ph 541-682-5450

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17 FRIDAY Coburg Golden Years Festival. Known for its antiques and quilts, experience a variety of arts and crafts, food booths, unique music, tributes to the “golden years,” movie in the park, and a celebration parade. Coburg Grange, 9am – 10pm, Ph 541-337-9293 Eugene Ems vs. Hillsboro. Grateful Dead Night. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367

John Mayall at the Shedd Institute. The Godfather of British blues is back for his fourth Shedd appearance. At 80 years young, Mayall has nothing left to prove to anyone. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $29-36, Ph 541-34-7000

Movies in the Park: UP - Animation/Adventure/Drama. Staring Ed Asner. PG (96 minutes). Awbrey Park, 9pm, FREE!

KIDS: Draw Superheros. Draw heroes and villains with professional illustrator Marianne Walker. Downtown Library, 1:00 & 3:00, FREE! Ph 541-682-836

Sand Master Jam. Annual professional and amateur sandboard competition. Open and free to the public. Come and enjoy the spectacle or enter and compete! Sand Master Park, 2-5pm, FREE! Ph 541-997-6006

15 WEDNESDAY Eugene Ems vs. Hillsboro. Sluggo’s Birthday. Sluggo will have many of his friends out at the ballpark, and he will have some prizes and surprises in store for families that attend this special celebration. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367

LEGO Club for kids. Springfield Public Library, in children’s area, 2-4pm, Ph 541-726-3766

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16 THURSDAY Bohemia Mining Days – see Outlying Area Events. Eugene Ems vs. Hillsboro. Tall Boy Thursday. $3 Box Seats, $3 - 32 oz fountain Pepsi drinks and discounted PBR Tall Boys. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367 KIDS: Draw Superheros. Draw heroes and villains with professional illustrator Marianne Walker. Sheldon Branch Library, 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Touch-A-Truck. Climb into a fire engine, cement truck, backhoe, dump truck, LTD bus, 18-wheeler and more! A free, family event sure to please all ages. Food available for purchase. Petersen Park, 5-7:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-5521 Concerts in the Park: Abbey Road LIVE! The world’s premier Beatles cover band! Plus, food from some of the best food carts in town, face painting, and more! WJ Urban Plaza, 5:30-7:30pm, FREE! Bounce Circus Arts. A group of local performers that dazzle their audiences with aerial dance, acro yoga, flow arts, hand-balancing and contortion. Hult Center Plaza, 5:30-6:15pm, FREE!

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12 SUNDAY SummerFair in Springfield. See the 11th Eugene Running of the Bulls 4 miler. We give you a red sash at packet pick-up, you wear white. Runners start first and then we let the bulls (Roller Derby Girls) loose! Don’t let them catch up to you! If they lightly tap your booty with their plastic bats you have been gored by the bulls, but just keep running! Alton Baker Park, 9am, $10-25, Ph 541-731-3507

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CALENDAR CONT’D… Teddy Bear Picnic. Join in this beloved tradition for young children and family, hosted by Eugene Public Library. Reading with live music by Garden Variety Band. Bring snacks and your teddy bear or favorite stuffed friend to play in the park. Campbell Community Ctr, 11am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316

23 THURSDAY

Movies in the Park: Matilda Fantasy/Comedy. Staring Mara Wilson and Danny DeVito. Rated PG (98 minutes). Churchill Park, 9pm, FREE!

Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional. Check out two American indie rock bands in one great night! Cuthbert Amphitheater, doors open 5:30, $41-206, Ph 541-762-8099

19 SUNDAY Truck Function in Junction. View semi trucks, haulers, show trucks, working trucks and trucks for hire at this fun family event. Junction City High School, all day, FREE!

Lane County Fair. See the 22nd KIDS: Musical Petting Zoo. Eugene Symphony’s bringing instruments to hear, touch, and try. Sheldon Branch Library, 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316

Eugene Ems vs. Salem-Keizer. Tall Boy Thursday. $3 Box Seats, $3 - 32 oz fountain Pepsi drinks and discounted PBR Tall Boys. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367

DJ Dance Party in the Park. Local DJs will be spinning beats and jams for the whole family! University Park, 3-6:30pm, FREE!

Eric Stern. The Northwest’s renowned operatic tenor, accordionist, pianist, composer and consummate showman with incendiary stage presence and devilish virtuosity. Hult Center Plaza, 5:30-6:15pm, FREE!

Skate Competition. Join us to compete for prizes or just watch the action for free. All ages/abilities can compete (helmets required!) Register @ 4pm, $5/person, parent must register competitors 18 and under. Cal Young Skate Park, Ph 541-682-5333

Family Fun Nights. Enjoy a free evening of fun including dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Meet your neighbors and friends for a fun-filled evening. Doors open 5:30pm. Dinner served until 6:30pm. Petersen Barn Community Center, FREE!

Concerts in the Park: Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band. Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy talented local musicians!! Scottish piping, drumming and dancing. Washburne Park, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE!

Rhythm Fest. First hour includes a family-friendly facilitated drum circle. Second hour features rhythm entertainment. Bring your drum and small percussion instruments, chairs and blankets. Amazon Community Center, 5:30-7:30pm, FREE!

21 TUESDAY KIDS: Musical Petting Zoo. Eugene Symphony’s bringing instruments to hear, touch, and try. Downtown Library, 1:00 & 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316

22 WEDNESDAY KIDS: Musical Petting Zoo. Eugene Symphony’s bringing instruments to hear, touch, and try. Bethel Branch Library, 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Motley Crew and Alice Cooper. Iconic rock band Motley Crue will mark the end of their touring career, which began 34 years ago with special guest Alice Cooper! Matt Knight Arena, 7pm, $20-99.50 TEENS: Create Frankentoys. Take apart and reassemble all types of toys to turn them into brand-new, previously unimaginable creations. Bring toys to destroy plus the Library will provide plenty. Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Lane County Fair. Family fun for everyone! Come and join us for rides, entertainment, scrumptious goodies to eat, animals from small to large and wonderful Lane County crafts and surprises. Lane Events Center, 11am – 11pm, Ph 541-682-4292

Enjoy an evening with legendary performer Graham Nash. Monday, July 27th at the McDonald Theater.

24 FRIDAY Movies in the Park: Stand and Deliver. Drama. Starring Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips. PG (103 minutes). Trainsong Park, 9pm, FREE! Lane County Fair. See the 22nd Eugene Ems vs. Salem-Keizer. Disco Inferno 70’s night, Girlscout Campout, and Flashback Friday. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367 Zany Zoo (2 shows), 11:00am and 1:00pm, Springfield, Ph 541-726-3766 Hilyard Presents. Enjoy movies, karaoke, lawn games and more! Light snacks available for purchase. Main activity starts at 6:30pm. Hilyard Community Center, FREE! Ph 541-682-5311

25 SATURDAY Eugene Ems vs. Salem-Keizer. Star Wars Night. Fans will be treated with Star Wars themed video clips and music. 7:05pm, $13, Ph 541-342-5367 Farm to Table Dinner at Pfieffer Winery. Join us for an exquisite farm-to-table experience! Enjoy an abundant family-style supper in the vineyard featuring local and

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26 SUNDAY Lane County Fair. 11am – 8pm, See the 22nd

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Eugene Ems vs. Boise. Kilcullen Night: A Tribute to Police and the Military. $1 hotdogs and special 5:01pm start time, $13, Ph 541-342-5367

An evening with Graham Nash. Inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this legendary performer will rock the house! McDonald Theater, 8pm, $46, Ph 541-345-4442

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30 THURSDAY KIDS: All About Bees. It’s all about bees, from flowers to food, with WREN: Willamette Resources and Educational Network. Sheldon Branch Library, 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 TEENS: Draw Superheros. Bethel Branch Library, see the 29th Concerts in the Park: Eleven Eyes. Electronica-accented combination of a world-class horn section, powerful vocals, rip-roaring guitar, and a bumpin’ rhythm section fuses the gap between sounds that bring to mind ‘70s Fela, swampy New Orleans funk, Bassnecter, James Brown, and August Pablo. Awbrey Park, 6:30-8pm, FREE! Rezonate. An award-winning, 7-member a cappella band that sings contemporary Pop, Rock and R&B music. Hult Center Plaza, 5:30-6:15pm, FREE!

31 FRIDAY TEENS: Draw Superheros. Sheldon Branch Library, see the 29th Movies in the Park: Labyrinth. Adventure/Fantasy/Family. Starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Rated PG (101 minutes). Willakenzie Park, 9pm, FREE! Be sure to check out our listings for Camps, Classes, and Workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

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w e i V e y E s ’ d A Da ein by Rick Epst

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’ve heard that you won’t let Wendy come to my house because I have guns,” said the aggrieved man on the phone. His daughter and mine are inseparable. “That’s true,” I admitted, not wanting a discussion. “I’m a very responsible gun owner,” he said. “I keep all my firearms locked in a steel gun case at all times. The kids couldn’t break into it with dynamite.” I fought off a mental image of our two sixth-graders popping up from behind a couch to toss sticks of dynamite in sparking arcs across his rec room at the gun cabinet. “Well, I’ll talk to my wife about it,” I evaded. He knew he was speaking to a sissy’s sissy, but he said, “Let’s talk about this later.” “OK,” I said. I feel bad for the guy. Divorced, he hosts his daughter Jenn on alternate weekends and is trying to maintain good relations with her. But when Jenn comes to see him, it is at the expense of separating the inseparable. Wendy was over there once, and when I came to get her, she and Jenn were in the rec room, sitting on the couch watching TV. On the wall behind them were the mounted heads

of six deer, also seemingly watching TV. On the way home, Wendy told me that Jenn has a pink .22 rifle that she keeps at her dad’s house and Jenn had showed it to Wendy. When my wife and I reacted badly to this information, Wendy downgraded the weapon to BB caliber, and it soon became a paintball gun. Whatever kind of gun Jenn has, her childhood is better equipped than mine had been. My mom would not even let her boys have cap guns. But when we were about 5 and 7 years old, we took to roughing up smaller kids and taking THEIR guns. Reluctantly, Mom decided she’d rather have make-believe killers in the house than genuine muggers. Actually, I didn’t want to be a killer; I wanted to be a cowboy, and accoutrements were needed. When Mom caved in, my 10-gallon hat and lasso were augmented by a cap pistol whose imitation ivory grips were embossed with a longhorn’s head.

handguns and two rifles. Besides shooting targets, the only use I ever put them to was hunting. Rats were eating a neighbor’s chickenfeed, so he let me play Cops & Drug Dealers with them. After dark, I’d get a flashlight and a pistol and burst into the henhouse and blast away at the rats as they raced for their holes. It was exciting for everyone involved, including the chickens. But apart from interrupting their banquets, I never successfully harmed a rat. That’s why there are no trophies watching television in MY house. Then I met my wife and my evenings were filled with activities that didn’t involve sudden gunfire and scampering vermin. When our first child was born, guns became unwelcome. Sure it would be fun to get the drop on a home invader, although I don’t personally know anyone who has. But I AM acquainted with survivors of three different tragedies in which a kid was shot dead indoors by a supposedly unloaded gun. (I’ve been told my circle of acquaintances is atypical, but I can’t help that.) I lovingly oiled my weaponry and put it away along with my reckless youth. The guns have been in deep storage in a secret place for almost 20 years, and our only home invaders have been our kids and their friends. So now Jenn’s dad thinks he can argue me into letting Wendy go near his guns. But when it comes to a showdown, he’ll find he’s pressing the wrong hombre. “Sorry, pardner,” I’ll say. “My wife won’t allow it.”

Wanting more, I used to ask, “Dad, can I have a BB gun?” “You want a gun?” he would say. “Join the Army.” Dad was a veteran himself and he loved the Army – not for its firepower, but for its ability to turn adventurous boys into steady men who would embrace civilian lives of comfort and safety. When I grew up and moved out, I searched every gun shop within 50 miles for the finest six-shooter available, finally buying a handsome Swiss-made gun with walnut grips and brass fittings. I was imagining little children far in the future pleading, “Let’s get Grandpa to show us his revolver!” Yes, I had been planning to be the kind of colorful grandpa who would thrill the wee ones with a display of blue steel and a tall tale. Plus, between youth and old age, you never know when circumstances might call for the bold use of a loaded gun. Why, hardly a week went by that I didn’t see such a situation in a movie or on TV. Imagine Gary Cooper in “High Noon” asking, “You really think I’ll need a GUN? How would that teach the Miller gang to make better choices?” By age 25, I had four Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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