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Summer Learning

20 Ways for Kids to Avoid the Summer Slide Boredom Busters for All Ages

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You probably have heard about the summer slide – when the lazy days of summer cause kids to lose skills, knowledge and motivation they gained during the school year. And while of us don’t expect our child to become the next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie, we do want to our children to retain as much as they can of what they learned last year in order to be prepared for the academic year to come. A little strategic screen time here and there can be educational when we intend it that way, but the key to keeping summer fun and instructive is to mix up informative play and educational screen time. Setting a tone that a little learning is an important part of each day, allows kids to enjoy the relaxation of summer while keeping up the habit of learning. Here is a roundup of 20 ways to keep your kids’ minds active all summer long: up for your library summer 1timeSign reading program. Set a minimum reading each day of at least 30 minutes. The library offers lots of variety, and summer is

a great time to check out age-appropriate comic books and graphic novels, as well as cookbooks and biographies. Visit museums in your area. Find out in advance when the free days are to visit – and check out the smaller, local history museums, they are often very inexpensive. Opt for a guided or non-guided tour, as your family prefers. Be sure to check out the gift shop on your way out for inspired games and toys. Plant a garden together. If your family loves pizza, plant a pizza garden. If fresh salsa is your thing, plant a salsa garden. Think about what your family likes to eat and

plant accordingly. See sidebar for guidebooks bursting with gardening inspiration. Shop like a teacher. Visit your local book store and stock up on workbooks and educational games. Other things you will find that might motivate summer loungers include: craft supplies for every age, and educational games, videos and music. Play store. Pull out a portion of the food in your cabinets and pantry out onto the countertops. Let kids use real money, price items, break out the calculators, and do the math. Make playing store an all-day affair or a weekly occurrence, if your kids enjoy it.

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to hit all the regional natural destinations all before the first day of school. Then plan a weekly outing and bring along a picnic. Research a future vacation. Let each child pick their own destination and figure out what it would cost for the family to spend one week there including airfare, transportation, meals, hotels, and everything else. Have them present their proposed vacations to the whole family by showing the math writ large on poster-board. Who knows, they just might talk you into a trip you hadn’t thought of yourself. Let them plan a meal. The kids can become chefs for the day, including the jobs of finding the recipes, making the grocery list, cutting the coupons, doing the shopping, comparing brands, and cooking up a storm. Then be a good sport and enjoy whatever they serve.

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Summer Learning

Keep a “How I Spent My Summer Visit friends and family around the 13 Scrapbook.” Choose a blank-page, 16 world. Start with a list of friends and over-sized book with ample pages for writing, family you know all over the globe. Then

the definition just below. Hang the word on the fridge and make a game out of using it in sentences all day long. Battle bugs or weeds as research projects. What a great way to practice troubleshooting and potentially solve your most nagging nuisances. Challenge older kids to solve your ecological challenges by researching and experimenting with natural solutions they track down on the Internet. Measure and mix. Put the kids in charge of desserts for the summer. Make sure they create some healthy choices like fruit pops or sorbet, as well as delicious baked goodies like pies, cakes, and cookies. If they get carried away, let them have a neighborhood bake sale. Go multi-media with books you read together. Take turns reading out loud or check out audio books from your local library to listen to before dinner or before bed. Once you finish the book as a family, watch the movie together. Compare and contrast the books and the films. See sidebar for suggested books that have been made into movies.

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collaging, collecting, and embellishing. Set aside time to work on “summer books.” Let kids decide whether or not to keep it private or share the results with the family. Sign up for BrainPop. This educational website has over 1,000 short animated movies for kids ages six to 17, making it the perfect substitute teacher for your kids over the summer. Best of all, they can pursue topics that interest them. Check with your child’s school library to see if they have free access to BrainPopJr for K - Third Grade. Otherwise a subscription is money well-spent on entertaining enrichment. Tackle a big creative project. Choose one that takes planning, creativity, and involving others like putting on a puppet show, writing a play, or making a movie. Let your child approach the project in his own way, and only offer to help if you are needed. Invest a little money in your child’s creativity and her imagination will be buoyed by your patronage.

once a week, take an hour to really explore that destination via Google Earth and by researching online information. Post a map on the wall and stick a tack in each location you visit virtually.

Kids’ View If you had a farm or a garden, what would you grow?

Aidan 5 years old “I would plant seeds that would grow into trees because I never grew them before.”

18 Think beyond the lemonade stand. 17 Terrific lessons about business, sales and marketing will be learned when you create your child’s version of the lemonade stand. Why not sell old toys, baked goods, or artwork as a lesson in entrepreneurism? You never know. You might spark a future interest in business.

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Commit to a cause. If you child loves animals, see if you can spend some time volunteering at a local animal shelter. If she’s a regular fashionista, why not throw a summer trashion show to raise money for a local charity? Even a trip to your local food bank or letting your kids come with you while you give blood is a life lesson that keeps on giving.

Share your childhood favorites. Did 19 you love to make friendship bracelets or collect comic books? Did your husband learn to play guitar or practice scouting skills in the backyard? Summer is the perfect time to share your favorite hobbies and summer pastimes with your kids. Why not strike up a conversation about it at dinner tonight to get the memories rolling?

Admire intelligence. Find healthy 20 and smart virtual role models for your tween or teen to study over the summer. For example, if your young lady loves entropy and dissecting frogs, she might enjoy trying some home experiments created by Bill Nye, The Science Guy. Learn more at http://www. billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/home-demos/. Make a list of virtual summer tutors for each child and indulge in customized summer learning.

Christina Katz loves jungle gym slides, water park slides, Slip N’ Slides, and Chutes And Ladders, but not the summer slide.

“I would grow radishes, carrots, and corn because they are my favorites. Except radishes. I hate radishes.”

Makayla 4 years old “We have a garden and we grow tomatoes, strawberries, ‘cchinis, and pumpkins. My favorites are the strawberries.”

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Parent Profile

A Dad, A Daughter & 4-H Many parents wonder what is the best extracurricular activity to help their child learn new things and grow into a competent young adult. Corvallis fire engineer Dave Belton, father to 14 year old Eleanor, ventured into the world of 4-H with just that intent. Here is his story. “We chose to get involved in 4-H as a learning experience,” says Dave. “That was four years ago, when Ellie was ten years old. We were attending the 2009 Benton County Fair, looking at goats in the small animal barn. Ellie showed an interest in Pygmy goats and had some questions for the 4-H Pygmy goat attendant who was caring for the animals. The attendant was very engaging and encouraged us to attend next seasons club meeting potluck to get an idea of what is involved in being in the 4-H Pygmy goat club.” And so began their journey into animal husbandry. Ellie soon began raising her own goats, even building the animals’ barn from scratch (with her dad’s help). “As a goat owner, you learn many life skills that help you become a responsible and competent individual,” explains Dave. His and Ellie’s 4-H experience has introduced them to countless aspects of nature, craft skills, and community: “Where our meat comes from, managing resources, fence and building construction, teamwork, making decisions, thinking critically, sharing, caring for others, and learning through community service are just a few [of the skills learned].” Caring for goats isn’t the same as raising a puppy

or kitten, and 4-H is there to share resources to help families provide the best possible care to their animals. “Some goat owners will use a veterinary doctor to administer shots, dehorn, or neuter their goats,” notes Dave, “but I choose for us do these procedures ourselves, with guidance from our 4-H club leadership that has been invaluable.” Ellie took her goats to a breeder and they were soon pregnant. “Being present during the delivery of the offspring was a great learning experience,” says Dave. The circle of life, of course, also involves death. Having only bred and raised dairy goats to this point, Ellie and Dave brought in two new goats, Lester and Fathead, who are of a species bred for meat production. Last spring, the two goats were finally slaughtered. “Understanding and respecting the living animal that you have raised for food was powerful. Through all the tears and sadness came the experience of witnessing the circle of life first hand; a lesson that was invaluable.” Parents and kids act as volunteers to help keep 4-H events running smoothly; something Dave believes builds character and helps kids become more well rounded. “As a 4-H member you typically camp with your club at fair and are required to sign up for herdsmanship duty, which entails spending your time in the barn

area keeping the animals watered, fed, and the area clean. You also engage with the public as they walk through, and talk to parents and children about goats, 4-H and fair in general. During showmanship things can be very stressful for the animals and 4-H member alike. Being involved with the children as they deal with and overcome the stresses and struggles is a great teaching moment. Ellie is confident, engaging, a natural leader and has learned many valuable life skills through 4-H.” Of course the raising, breeding, and slaughter of animals is not every child’s cup of tea; Dave is enthusiastic about the other fields of study Benton County’s 4-H offers. “There are many other programs besides animal

science. If you search online under 4-H Benton County Oregon you will find clubs involving, but not limited to, archery, geology, water resource, wildlife stewards, food/nutrition, outdoor cooking, child development, bicycling, computers, photography, scrapbooking, flowers, vegetables…” The list goes on. The Benton County Fair—July 31-August 3rd, this year—is always a good place to see what the local 4-H is up to, and an opportunity to get information about the club from its members firsthand. You can also visit them online at http://oregon.4-H.oregonstate.edu/ or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/4Hbenton.

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Findings

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More Than One in Five Parents Believe They Have Little Influence in Preventing Teens from Using Illicit Substances A new report indicates that more than one in five parents of teens aged 12 to 17 think what they say has little influence on whether or not their child uses illicit substances, tobacco, or alcohol. The report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also shows one in ten parents said they did not even bother talking to their teens about the dangers of using tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. In fact, national surveys of teens show that those who believe their parents would strongly disapprove of their substance use were less likely to use substances than other. SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde said: “Parents need to initiate age-appropriate conversations about these issues with their children at all stages of their development in order to help ensure that their children make the right decisions.”

Parenting More Important Than Schools to Academic Achievement, Study Finds New research finds that parental involvement is a more significant factor in a child’s academic performance than the qualities of the school itself. Researchers from North Carolina State University, Brigham Young University and the University of California, Irvine looked at how “family social capital” and “school social capital” pertained to academic achievement. Family social capital can be described as the bonds between parents and children, whereas school social capital captures a school’s ability to serve as a positive environment for learning. The researchers found that students with high levels of family social capital and low levels of school social capital performed better academically than students with high levels of school social capital but low family social capital. In other words, while both school and family involvement are important, the role of family involvement is stronger when it comes to academic success.

Breast Milk Contains More Than 700 Species of Bacteria A study by Spanish researchers traced the bacterial microbiota map in breast milk, which, at more than 700 species, is much more diverse than originally thought. The bacteria present in breast milk constitute one of initial instances of contact with microorganisms that colonize the infant’s digestive system. Researchers are now working to determine if the bacteria’s role is metabolic (it helps the breast-fed baby to digest the milk) or immune (it helps to distinguish beneficial or foreign organisms). For the authors, the results have opened up new doors for the design of child nutrition strategies that improve health. “If the breast milk bacteria discovered in this study were important for the development of the immune system, its addition to infant formula could decrease the risk of allergies, asthma and autoimmune diseases,” conclude the authors.

‘Boys Will Be Boys’ in U.S., but Not in Asia A new study shows there is a gender gap when it comes to behavior and selfcontrol in American young children -- one that does not appear to exist in children in Asia. In the United States, girls had significantly higher levels of self-regulation than boys. Self-regulation is defined as a child’s ability to control his or her behavior and impulses, follow directions, and persist on a task. It has been linked to academic performance and college completion. In three Asian countries, the gender gap that occurs in the United States was not found when researchers directly assessed the self-regulation of 3-6 year olds. “These findings suggest that although we often expect girls to be more self-regulated than boys, this may not be the case for Asian children,” said Shannon Wanless, lead author of the study. “In our study, self-regulation was good for academic achievement for boys and girls,” Wanless said. “That means this skill is important for both genders and we should be supporting self-regulatory development for all children, especially boys. Low selfregulation in preschool has been linked to difficulties in adulthood, so increased focused on supporting young boys’ development can have long-term positive benefits.”

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Signing in Babies Does Not Accelerate Language Development, Study Suggests Researchers from the University of Hertfordshire have found no evidence to support claims that using sign language with babies helps to accelerate their language development. Baby sign is used by many parents to communicate with their babies before they are able to talk. It is claimed that baby signing helps infants learn to talk earlier, increases their vocabulary, and improves bonding between parent and baby. Dr Liz Kirk said: “Although babies learnt the gestures and used them to communicate long before they started talking, they did not learn the associated words any quicker than the non-gesturing babies, nor did they show enhanced language development.”

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weight loss that week would earn extra points. At the end of the 15 weeks, the woman with the most cumulative points and the woman with the highest percentage of weight loss would split the prize money. I posted my competition rules on Facebook, and to my surprise, not just three or four, but twenty-one friends committed to the competition we named Girls Getting Fit. These friends, from all different seasons of my life, bonded and cheered for one other with each pound lost, each goal reached and each new pair of skinny pants. We supported each other through moments of failure, pulled muscles, job changes, deaths in the family, and cancer treatments. We lost weight through good old-fashioned hard work, one small change at a time, and we had fun doing it together. The eight women who persevered to the end lost a combined total of 165 pounds, an average of over 20 pounds per person. Lynn, my friend battling cancer, was the winner of the most accumulated points. After incorporating exercise and healthy eating into her life, her recovery after radiation treatments went from three weeks to ten days, amazing her doctors who had been encouraging her for a long time to get healthy. Rachel, the winner of the highest percentage of weight loss, lost almost 17% of her weight and went on to run two 5Ks. Lori’s ratio between “bad” and “good” cholesterol improved dramatically, and after three years of being on

antidepressants, Deanne was able to wean off medication. I may not have been the Biggest Loser, but at the end of those 15 weeks, I had lost 23 pounds and more than two dress sizes. I learned to eat smaller portions and to view food as fuel instead of something with which to stuff my stomach when I’m bored or stressed. My husband and I discovered a love for kettlebells which somehow helped eliminate the back pain I had long experienced, and our family became more active, taking hikes on Saturdays and joining the YMCA to work out and swim. My weight loss and healthy lifestyle rebirthed self-confidence and a sense of beauty in me that had been missing for many years. The healthy habits I learned and the support of my Girls Getting Fit friends played an important role in my emotional healing, too. I know I’m not the only mom who has let her health take a back seat during the early years of parenting. Maybe you’ve struggled with making healthy food choices or fitting exercise into your busy life, and you feel like you’ll never be in shape. Why not make a small change towards a healthier you or better yet, start your own competition like Girls Getting Fit? It might just be one of the best decisions you ever make, for you and your family.

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go instead of waiting until the end of the day, you’ll be better able to plan what you eat and not go over your daily calorie goal. • Exercise. Start small if you need to, but start. Commit to taking a walk as a family every night after dinner. Meet a friend early in the morning or during your lunch hour to work out. Try lots of different forms of exercise until you find something you love -- walking, jogging, cycling, rollerblading, kettlebells, jump rope, swimming, Zumba -- the possibilities are endless. • Set measurable, realistic goals each week. If changing your eating habits and finding time to exercise feels overwhelming, pick one healthy, attainable goal each week. Your goal may be to drink 32 ounces of water before drinking anything else, to walk for 30 minutes three times a week, or to only eat second servings of vegetables. • Be accountable to others. In Girls Getting Fit, we shared everything from our daily food journals and exercise choices to our weekly weigh-ins. Seeing each other’s successes encouraged us to keep moving towards our own goals and seeing each other’s failures helped us not to feel alone.

Affordable Family Fitness Someone told me recently that he doesn’t pay for his morning cup of coffee, because he fills his travel mug for free at the gym each day before heading to the office. “Oh,” I thought, “You’re pinching on your coffee so you can pay for your gym membership.” According to StatisticBrain.com the national average for a gym membership is $55 per month. That’s over $600 per year. And that doesn’t include the $200 to $500 initial fee. If you want to spend some time together as a family, and get exercise at the same time, there are cheaper alternatives. Walk/Run If you’re paying $600 a year on running shoes, something’s wrong. You can purchase a good pair of shoes that will last at least six months, for around $100. Put them babies on your feet and you’re good to go around the block, over trails, or along the beach. Nothing encourages the teenage track star like having mom or dad run with him. Ride a Bicycle If you need to save the wear and tear on your vertebrae, ride a bicycle. A good bike, properly maintained, can last you the rest of your life. Okay, so you might need to spend that $600 to get one, but that’s only the first year for a lifetime investment. Don’t forget the helmet. Head injuries are real — and costly. Setting an example for your kids is also important. And when riding together as a family, remember to review safety rules before you begin. Swimming Swimming is one form of exercise that provides an aerobic workout and stretches muscles at the same time. Differing your strokes can work different muscle groups, too. A year membership for the whole family at a local pool costs less than that single gym membership.

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Dos and Don’ts: What to do — and not Do — when kids get an eyeful

When Little Ones Catch Mom & Dad Being Adults Ah, sweet bedtime. The kiddos are tuckered out and tucked in. You’re (miraculously) still awake. Even better, you’ve finally stolen a moment alone with your spouse. Things get amorous, and you’re so caught up in the moment that you don’t notice the sound of little feet padding down the hall. “Mommy? Daddy?” You glimpse your pajama-clad child standing in your bedroom doorway with a quizzical expression. Meanwhile, you’re dying a thousand parental deaths as you frantically try to calculate just how big an eyeful your little one got. Yes, this cringe-inducing scenario is embarrassing. But it may not be as bad as you think. Here’s how to handle the aftermath of an accidental peep show. Lock talk Parents can ward off this purely preventable incident by simply installing a locking bedroom doorknob. Once children are old enough to get out of their bed at night, a bedroom doorknob that locks creates safe boundaries for kids—and provides parents with welcome security and peace of mind during sex. “Bedroom door locks are there for a reason. Parents should use them!” says Kevin Leman,

Ph.D., author of dozens of marriage and parenting books including A Chicken’s Guide to Talking Turkey with Your Kids About Sex. Dial down the details Start by taking a moment to collect your thoughts (and possibly, your clothing). As with any embarrassing situation, your first instinct may not be your best response. When you’re flustered, it’s easy to say too much or say the wrong thing, says Melisa Shelton, M.S., a school psychologist in the Seattle area. “I recommend taking short break to regain some composure before plunging into an explanation.” Next, don’t assume that your child saw everything—or much of anything. A preschoolage child is probably not aware of what’s happening under those sheets. “Most three and four year olds won’t have a clue, even if they do see something,” says Leman. Thankfully, that means parents usually can let themselves off the hook with a simple “Mommy and daddy were hugging, because we love each other” response for tots and very young children. Birds and bees For children older than five, an age-appropriate explanation is in order. “Kids of this age probably know and think more about sex than parents realize,” says Leman. “So parents

should approach the topic honestly.” As with any parent-child dialogue about sex, a parent’s ultimate goals are to answer questions honestly without oversharing and leave the door open—so to speak—for future talks. Do this with a short, reassuring conversation that occurs soon after the walk-in (ideally, the following day). Bring it up yourself; waiting for a child to raise the topic puts the responsibility on the child’s shoulders, instead of on yours. Now is not the time to introduce new terminology or confusing concepts. “Put yourself in your child’s shoes,” advises Shelton. “Remember how differently (and simply) a child perceives any situation.” Instead, draw on the information you know your child already knows about sex, by saying something like, “Remember when we talked about how babies are made?” Indeed, the entire situation is easier to handle if a child has already listened to the “birds and bees” talk—which should happen in early elementary school, says Leman. “If your child is over eight and you’ve never talked about sex with him or her, you’ve waited too long.” The morning after Ready to broach the big topic? The morning after the “incident,” steal a quiet moment with your child, away from siblings, friends, the television, and other distractions. Start with “Hey, you know when you walked into our room last night? I’m sorry. We have a lock on our bedroom door for that reason, and we should have used it.” Leading with an apology lets the child know that she did nothing wrong by walking in, says Leman. Because a child might be frightened by what he saw, it can be helpful to portray sex as a completely normal, even universal, part

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• DO invest in a lock for the bedroom door. • DON’T feel overly guilty—your child may sense your embarrassment and conclude that sex is shameful. • DO take a moment to collect your thoughts. • DON’T fumble through a full-on explanation immediately. • DO use simple, age-appropriate language. • DON’T over-explain or give too many details, especially if the child is under five. • DO discuss the matter factually and comfortably with children five and older. • DON’T avoid the topic or wait for children to bring it up. • DO let the child know he or she did nothing wrong by walking in.

of marriage and adulthood. “Saying, ‘This is what mommies and daddies do—all mommies and daddies,’ makes it more universal and less threatening or scary,” says Leman. Use factual, plain language, and answer any questions a child asks, without supplying additional information or answering questions the child isn’t asking. The best post-walk-in talk is one in which the parent feels comfortable and relaxed, notes Leman. “Speak to kids in comfortable language that’s comfortable for you. If you’re nervous, that lets kids know that this is a bad subject, something we don’t talk about.” “It’s not a topic most of us want to embrace,” says Leman. “But it’s a teachable moment for kids and parents both.”

Malia Jacobson is a nationally published health and parenting journalist and author of “Sleep Tight, Every Night: Helping Toddlers and Preschoolers Sleep Well Without Tears, Tricks, or Tirades.”

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July 2013 Ongoing Events

All Boys Hip Hop. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 Wednesdays, 3:15 p.m. Fridays. No class June 22-July 8.. First class is free. $40/month for returning students. Boy’s can benefit from dance and the concentration and strength that dance builds. These classes are designed to encourage athleticism. Boys will work on individual skills as well as a group combination. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 5562470. Build a Better Marriage! Osborn Aquatic Center Meeting Room, 1940 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis. 6:458:45 p.m. 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of each month. Recommended donation: $5/adult/evening. Awardwinning program called “The Third Option,” where essential concepts and tools for growing and strengthening marriages are presented and discussed. Children can swim for free while parents invest in their marriages. Begin at any time. For details contact Dave Jackson, MS, MAMFT at (541) 760-9637 or TTOCorvallis@gmail.com or see the Marriage Works. Family Matters. website at www. mwfm.org. Drop N Shop. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Thursdays. $12 per child. It’s your time to shop or run errands, have a lunch date with a friend or spouse or workout. Reservations are required and are for a 2 hour time slot, preferable one week in advance and child must be out of diapers. Snack crackers and beverages are provided. Call (541) 757-6512 or visit www.wackybounce.com to reserve your spot. Family Night Swim at Cool! Pool. 705 Railroad St. SE, Albany. 5-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday. $4/Adults, $3.25/Youth (6-17), $2.50/tots (0-5), $2/Observer. Youngsters 5 or under must have an adult in the water with them. Call (541) 917-7751 or visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/ cool-pool for information. Find Waldo. Downtown Corvallis. All day. Free. This is a month-long scavenger hunt to find Waldo in participating local businesses. Pick up a “Find Waldo” passport in participating businesses and hunt for the six-inch Waldo standees in each location. See www.grassrootsbookstore. com/ or call (541) 754-7668 for information. Mommy and Me Dance. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Mondays, 1:30 Thursdays. First class is free. No class June 22-July 8. $40/month for returning students. This 40 minute class focuses on teaching young children coordination and the fundamentals of a dance class. They will sing and dance along to their favorite songs, while having fun with new friends. For ages 18 months-3 ½ years with any adult. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470. Recreation Swim at Albany Community Pool. 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 1-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays. $3/youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/ parks/facilities/acp.php for details or call (541) 967-4521. Open Recreation Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1-7 p.m. Wednesday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/children 0-6. See http://www.ci.corvallis.or.us/ index.php?option=content&task=view&id=532&Item id=471 for information. Open Swim at Cool! Pool. 705 Railroad St. SE, Albany. 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $4/ Adults, $3.25/Youth (6-17), $2.50/tots (0-5), $2/Observer. Children 5 or under must have an adult in the water with

them. Call (541) 917-7751 or visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/coolpool for information. Oregon by Nature. Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. TuesdaySaturday through 2013. Free. Oregon By Nature includes Oregon state symbols, a 19th century Klamath canoe made from a single fir tree, mammals, birds, fossils, rocks, a hands-on area and a few other surprises. Informational labels are available on touch screen computers or your own smartphone. Se www.bentoncountymuseum.org/exhibitions/kimono/ for information. Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents or $37/10 class punch card. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit www. cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/albany-community-pool for details or call (541) 9674521. Parent/Tot Swim at Cool! Pool. 705 Railroad St. SE, Albany. Noon-1 p.m., Monday-Saturday. $4/Adults, $2.50/tots. This swim time is for parents and children under 6 years old. Call (541) 917-7751 or visit http:// www.cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/ aquatics/cool-pool for information. Toddler Time Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MondaySaturday. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/children 0-6. Children 6 and under are invited to enjoy a fun, mellow time in the pool. The relaxed experience during this special session is designed to help infants and toddlers grow comfortable in the water. A parent or guardian needs to accompany their children. See http://www.ci.corvallis. or.us/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=532&Ite mid=471 for information.

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Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” 111 First Ave. SW, Albany. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday performances. $8-11, 1/2 off on Thursdays with student ID or OPB member card. The play is set in Hazelhurst, Mississippi, in 1974, where the three Magrath sisters, Lenny, Meg and Babe, have gathered to await news of the family patriarch, their grandfather, who is living out his last hours in the local hospital. In the end, the play is the story of how its young characters escape the past to seize the future. Go to www. albanycivic.org for tickets and information or call (541) 926-4603. Beading 101 Demo. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Learn the basics of jewelry making. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information. Birth Boot Camp Natural Childbirth Class. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6:30-9 p.m., May 3-July 5. $295/10-week course. For those expecting in July-August. This course is designed for parents desiring a natural childbirth. Guided by a trained and certified instructor, you will receive the full-color Field Manual, relaxation training, links to additional reading on related topics, access to real birth videos, and a breastfeeding DVD, “The Ultimate MRE.” For information, call (541) 847-9606 or visit www.NaturalOregonBirth.com. Corvallis Knights vs. WCL Portland. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission. Wear Cardinal. First 150 fans get Knights’ cardinal t-shirts compliments of Les and Bobs. First 250 fans get a delicious slice of pizza compliments of Papa’s Pizza Parlor. $1 Nachos. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Family Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3/ youth, $3.50/adult, free/under 3 years old, $10/family. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/parks/facilities/

acp.php for details or call (541) 967-4521. Lumberjack Breakfast. Timber Linn Park, 900 Price Road, Albany. 6-11 a.m. $7/adults, $4/children 11 and under. This event put on by the East Albany Lions Club features you can eat sausage, eggs, pancakes, milk, and coffee. See http://eastalbanylions.com/Home.php for information. Restorative Yoga. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 7-8:15 p.m. $14. Restore yourself with deep-supported yoga postures, self massage, pranayama (breathing exercises), and meditation. For information, call (541) 224-6566 or visit www.livewellstudio.com. Wildflowers on Cone Peak and Iron Mountain Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 7.44-mile, difficult hike with lots of elevation gain. Enjoy wildflowers, panoramic views and geologic formations that surround these two landmarks on a loop trail. Bring water and a lunch. Preregistration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/ detail/willamette/recreation/outdoorlearning/?cid=stelpr db5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168.

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Albany Farmers’ Market. SW Ellsworth St. and SW 4th Ave., Albany. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through November 23. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/ home/ for information. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. Corner of Park Ave. and North Main St., Brownsville. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. E-mail farmersmarket@gocfa.org for information. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. and NW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 23. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/home/ for information. Kids Workshop. Home Depot, 3500 Spicer Drive SE, Albany or 1780 NW Four Acre Pl., Corvallis. 9 a.m.noon, first Saturday of every month. Free. First come, first serve. Hands-on workshops designed for children ages 5-12. Workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills, tool safety and instill a sense of pride and accomplishment. All kids get to keep their craft and receive a free Kids Workshop Apron, commemorative pin and certificate of achievement. For information, call (541) 812-0808 for Albany or (541) 758-9303 for Corvallis. Man in the Yellow Hat Storytime: Storytime for Dad and Me. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m., first Saturday. Children ages 0-6 and dads or father figures. Age-appropriate books, music, rhymes and early literacy information presented. Call (541) 766-6794 or visit www. thebestlibrary.net for information. OSUsed Store Clearance. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. 8 a.m.-noon. Free admission. The OSUsed Store is open for its first-Saturday-of-the-month public sale, and marked items will be 25-75% off. Items for sale include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and more. See www.surplus.oregonstate.edu for information. Parking Lot Sale. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 9 a.m.-noon. Free participation and admission. Children ages 0-18 and their families may come set up a table or spread a blanket and sell their old toys, clothes, or other items. No food, animals, or weapons for sale. Keep it kid friendly. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Philomath Classic Car Show. Philomath City Park, 231 S 23rd St., Philomath. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free to spectators. The competition is open to cars, trucks and motorcycles dating from 1900 to 1983. There will also be food, music, a variety of vendor booths and 50/50 drawing. See

Philomath Classic Car Show

The competition is open to cars, trucks and motorcycles dating from 1900 to 1983. There will also be food, music, a variety of vendor booths and 50/50 drawing. See http:// www.philomathchamber.org/carshow for information. Where: Philomath City Park, 231 S 23rd St., Philomath. When: Saturday, July 6; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free to spectators

http://www.philomathchamber.org/carshow for information. Prenatal Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, 11 a.m. Saturdays. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Prenatal yoga is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost mood and reduce pregnancy aches and pains. Modifications are available to meet various backgrounds and levels of experience in yoga. This class is open to women in any stage of a complication-free pregnancy. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 7/5. Lumberjack Breakfast. See 7/5.

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What To Do In the Garden in July. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis. Noon. Free. Garland Nursery experts will share summertime tips and tricks to keep your garden blooming. It’s not too late to fix a few of the problematic parts of your yard and garden, so bring your questions if you have them. Call (541) 753-6601 or visit www.garlandnursery.com for information. Lumberjack Breakfast. See 7/5.

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Bluegrass Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Mondays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ for information. Farm Experience Day Camp. Midway Farms, 6980 NW Hwy 20, Albany. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8-12, July 22-26, August 5-9, and August 19-23. $249/week. This camp provides your child with the opportunity to develop character, learn life skills, make new friends and discover new interests, all while experiencing real life on a bio-diverse local family farm. See http://www.farmexperiencedaycamp.com/ for information and registration. Mother Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 10-11 a.m. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Introduce your baby to yoga as you build strength, flex-

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ibility and calm in this supportive class. This class is designed for moms and their babies 2 weeks (6 weeks if cesarean) to crawling. For information, call (541) 7402516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. Mondays at Monteith. Monteith Riverfront Park, 489 Water St. NW, Albany. 7 p.m. Food vendors open at 5:30 p.m. Come lay your blanket down for this summer series. As always, the concerts are free of charge but donations are encouraged. July 8: The Willamette Valley Concert Band, July 15: 234th Army Band, July 22: J.T. and the Tourists, July 29: Halie Loren, and August 5: The Cheeseburgers. See www.mondaysatmonteith.org for performer descriptions and information. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. FireWorks Restaurant, 1115 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 9 p.m. Free/ admission with $2 purchase. $5/entry fee. Cash prize purse awarded to the top three acts. First place winners are eligible to compete in the Acoustic Showdown playoff. Sign-up happens shortly before 9 p.m. All Open Mic performers agree to share time equally, limit volume to acoustic levels, refrain from the use of profanity and keep their acts “family friendly.” Call (541) 754-6958 for information or see www.fireworkscorvallis.com/events.html. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 4:30-5:30 p.m. $70 for 10 sessions or $10 drop in rate. In this class we focus on women oriented dance practices for the preparation of birth, recovery and overall reproductive health. Some traditions you may be familiar with are “belly” dance, Polynesian and Hula. All women are welcome to participate in this class, but if you are already in your third trimester, consult your medical practitioner if you are just starting an exercise program. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com.

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$5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. 1750 NW 9th St., Corvallis. All movies are $5 all day. Call (541) 758-1028 or visit www.fandango.com/regalninthstreet4cinemas_ aaaxg/theaterpage for showings. Celtic Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/ events-in-corvallis/ for information. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. Central Park Gazebo, near 8th St. and Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8 p.m. Free. Themes change weekly, with a new concert each week presented throughout the summer. July 9: For the Kids, July 16: Sousa Spectacular, July 23: Broadway, July 30: Hits of the 60’s, August 6: Angels and Demons, August 13: Great Marches, August 20: Jazz Night, and August 27: Community Band Favorites. No seating is provided, so audience members are encouraged to bring low chairs and/or blankets and to dress for the weather. See http://c-cband.org/ for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Wenatchee Applesox. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission. Show your Bi-Mart member card to purchase a ticket for $2. Also $2 bag of peanuts. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Family Mornings in the Garden. SAGE Garden, Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-noon. $5-10/family, sliding scale. SAGE is offering family-friendly garden art projects that are appropriate for all ages. Each week features a new activity, such as: paint a mural, do a garden weaving, or put another layer on our cobb over. After working on the project, finish your morning with a snack fresh from the garden. No registration is required. See www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter. org or call (541) 753-9211 for information. Jazz Dance. Downtown Dance. 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 5:45-6:45 p.m. No class June 18. $13/session. A stylistic class fusing a variety of jazz dance forms and techniques. For teens and adults. All levels welcome. Visit www.DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or (541) 8290070 for information. Lebanon Concerts in the Park. Ralston Park, 925 Park St., Lebanon. 6-8 p.m. Free. July 9: Trevor Tangle of Sweet Home, July 16: Misplaced Tropics, July 23: The Bush Pilots, July 30: Cloey and Friends, and August 6: My Hero. Call (541) 258-7164 or see www.lebanon-chamber.org for information. Mama Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m. $70 for 10 sessions or $10 drop in rate. A yoga class for moms and babies 2 weeks to 4 months. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents or $37/10 class punch card. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit www. cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/albany-community-pool for details or call (541) 9674521. Prenatal Pilates. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6-7 p.m. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Pilates

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Historic Silver Falls Days From Native Americans, to loggers, to homesteaders, to parks, the land we know today as Silver Falls State Park has a colorful history. Event includes demonstrations, displays, and games that bring history to life. Call (503) 874-0201 for information. Where: When: Cost:

20024 Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. Saturday, July 13; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free

is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost mood and reduce pregnancy aches and pains. Modifications are available to meet various backgrounds and levels of experience. This class is open to women in any stage of a complication-free pregnancy. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness. com. Regal Summer Movie Express! Regal Albany 7 Cinemas, 1350 SE Waverly Dr., Albany. 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays. $1. Different movies each week, rated G and PG. See http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/SummerMovie-Express#Oregon for movie lists or call (541) 9287469 to reach the theater. SAGE Garden Workparty. SAGE Garden, Bruce Starker Arts Park, 4485 SW Country Club Dr., Corvallis. 4-6 p.m. Free. Gardening newbies and experts alike are welcome to join in. The 1-acre, volunteer-driven production garden needs your support. All produce harvested (over 3.5 tons in 2012) is donated to local hunger relief agencies. See www.corvallisenvironmentalcenter.org or call (541) 7539211 for information. Superheroes Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., July 9-12. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. The kids will be pretending to be their favorite superhero during this week of camp. We’ll even have some visits throughout the week by our real-life superheroes: police officers, firefighters and paramedics. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym. com/CorvallisOR. Teen Book Club. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 1 p.m. Free. For ages 12-15. Sign-up required. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ or call (541) 2584926 for information and registation. Teen Writers Group. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Every Tuesday. Free. Teen Writers Group open to all teens ages 12-18 interested in writing. This group is led by a local YA author, Bryan Bliss. For information call (541) 766-6794. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. Impulse Bar & Grill, 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30-11 p.m. Free. Corvallis Cuban Salsa party crowd gathers for dancing, socializing and $1 tacos. Call (541) 230-1114 or see www. rumbanana.org/TimbaTuesdays.html for information. Yarn Yoga. Creative Crafts, 934 NW Kings Blvd., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays and 5-7 p.m. Thursdays (kids 8 and up welcome). Free. Have fun getting together with people who have similar interests. An instructor will be available to help with knitting, crocheting or any project you choose involving yarn. Just relax and create. Bring a current project or start a new one. See http://www.creativecraftsandframeshop.com/ for information. Westward Ho! Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Oregon history thought songs, games, crafts, and food. For Kindergarten students and up. Call (541) 917-7580 for information.

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Albany Fitwalkers. Villas of Courtyard Villa, 1929 Grand Prairie Road. SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. This group sponsors walking events and presents walks around the community. Their motto is “walk for the health of it.” For information, contact Rozy Weatherby at (541) 926-7890 or email her at wrozy@ yahoo.com. Brad Story Song. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free. Superhero Wannabe Brad Clark presents music and story with book characters. This is a school-age program. Call (541) 7666794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/. Corvallis Knights vs. Wenatchee Applesox. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/ general admission, $2/seniors on Wednesday nights. Heart of the Valley runners 5th Annual Out to the Ballgame 5k Fun Run and Walk. To register for this pre-game run and walk, visit http://www.hotvrunners.com/. For information,

call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights. com/. Border Collies International. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. This show features rescued border collies entertaining and educating through interactive demonstrations of sports and skit. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ or call (541) 258-4926 for information. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. Meet at Comfort Suites Inn, 1730 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free. Special, all-day tours happen on July 17, August 21, and September 11. On these days, you’ll tour the Georgia Pacific Mill in the morning, followed by the guided tour of Starker Forests in the afternoon. Bring a lunch with you to enjoy on the drive. No children under 12 are allowed on this all-day tour, as the Georgia Pacific Mill is a working mill. Free guided tours of just Starker Forests are available every Wednesday from June 19 through September 18 beginning at 12:45 p.m. Children are welcome at these half-day tours. Seating for the tours is limited so reservations for all tours are required. Call Visit Corvallis at (541) 7571544 for reservations and information or visit http://visitcorvallis.com/things-to-do/starker-forests-tours/. Hey! Look us Over Maternity Program. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. second Wednesdays. Free. Expectant parents will tour the Center for Women and Families and meet the delivery staff. Call (541) 768-4752 for information. OSUsed Store Sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. Noon-3 p.m. Free admission. The OSUsed Store is open for its afternoon public sale. Items for sale include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and much more. See www.surplus.oregonstate.edu for information. The Hilltop Big Band in Central Park. Central Park Gazebo, 650 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free. See http://www.hilltopbigband.com/ for information. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Family Swim. See 7/5. Prenatal Yoga. See 7/6. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 7/9.

Thursday 11

Baton Twirling Class. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5 p.m. $40/month, first class is free. No class June 22-July 8. Baton Twirling classes taught by Kailey McKay, former OSU Feature Twirler. Private lessons are also available. Please email Kailey at reignbatontwirling@gmail.com if interested or call (541) 556-2470. Brad Clark. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Stories and songs. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Contemporary Dance. Downtown Dance. 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 9:45-11 a.m. $13/session. No class June 20. The dance fuses a variety of modern techniques and current dance styles. A multi-level technique class for the adult student. Beginners welcome. Visit www. DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or (541) 829-0070 for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Walla Walla Sweets. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/ general admission. The first 250 fans receive a free tote bag courtesy of Barker Uerlings Insurance. $1 Hot Dogs. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www. corvallisknights.com/. Crazy Daze. Downtown Albany. All day. Free admission. You will find clothing, home decor, pet supplies, health and beauty items, Christmas decor and more at great savings. Many Downtown restaurants will also be offering deals. Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 or see www.albanydowntown.com for information. Evening Book Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Free. Discussing “Moonwalking with

Einstein” by Joshua Foer. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Fun in the Park. See locations below. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Crafts and games will be at six neighborhood parks and two area business parking lots. Children can experience parachute games, hands-on art projects, and activities designed to get them out from in front of the television and enjoying the great outdoors. The activities are geared for children ages 3-10, but all are welcome to come to the park and have fun. July 11 at Takena Park, July 18 at Kinder Park, July 25 at Yogurt Extreme, August 1 at Gibson Hill Park, and August 8 at Red Robin. Call (541) 917-7777 for information. Hip Hop Dance. The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Ste. A. 2:15-3:15 p.m. Cost varies. This class is half dance, half gymnastics. Kids will be exposed to jazz and Hip Hop styles, learning specific moves and exploring creative freestyle dance. For ages 5-9. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. La Leche League of Lebanon Meetings. Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon at 6 p.m. Second Thursday of the month. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers and fathers. Babies welcome. Open to the public. Free For info., call (541) 766-0055 or visit www.llli.org. Magic Tree House Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 1 p.m. Free. Storytime for all ages. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ or call (541) 258-4926 for information. Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. Philomath Rodeo Grounds, S 13th St., Philomath. 5:30-9 p.m. Thursday, 3:30-9 p.m. Friday, 6:30 a.m.-after midnight Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. $13-15/adults, $5-10/age 6-12. The Philomath Frolic & Rodeo has three Northwest Professional Rodeo Association sanctioned rodeos (NPRA), Lions Club breakfasts, beef and chicken barbecues, The Kids’ and Main Street Parades, crafts booths, food booths, drill team performances, a Friday and Saturday Dance, carnival rides, an Old Fashion Fiddle Jam, the Musical Christian Cowboy Church Service, bingo, and a Kids Korner. See http://www.philomathrodeo.org/ for schedules, information, and tickets. River Rhythms. Monteith Riverfront Park, 489 Water St. NW, Albany. (Except July 18 which will be held at Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Rd. E, Albany at 8 p.m.) 5:30 p.m. blanket area and food vendors open. 5:30-7 p.m. Children’s Art Area open. 7 p.m. concert begins. Free. July 11: Collin Raye, July 18: Kansas, July 25: Stone in Love, August 1: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, and August 8: Foghat. See http://riverrhythms.org/ for information and performer descriptions. Wildlife Safari. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3 p.m. Free. Call (541) 9293016 for information. Yarn Yoga. See 7/9.

Friday 12

Corvallis Knights vs. Walla Walla Sweets. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission. The first 250 fans will get a stress ball courtesy of Samaritan Health Services. $1 Nachos. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www. corvallisknights.com/. Downtown Crazy Days: Sidewalk Sales. Downtown Corvallis. Add day. Free admission. Businesses will fill the sidewalks with their wares, discounted prices and deals. See www.downtowncorvallis.org or call (541) 7546624 for information. Movies by Moonlight. Cappies Brewhouse back parking lot, 211 W 1st Ave., Albany. 7 p.m. $1. Bring your chair (and maybe a blanket) and enjoy the show projected on the back of the Eagles Club Building. The movies start at dusk (as soon as it gets dark enough). Popcorn, ice cream and sodas are available for purchase. July 12 “Speedway,” July 19 “The Maltese Falcon,” July 26 “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” August 2 “Dressed to Kill,” August 9 “Nothing Sacred,” August 16 “House on Haunted Hill,” and August 23 “National Velvet.” Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 for information or see www.albanydowntown.com for movie descriptions. Beading 101 Demo. See 7/5. Crazy Daze. See 7/11. Family Swim. See 7/5. Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. See 7/11. Restorative Yoga. See 7/5.

Saturday 13

5th Annual Gypsy Arts and Crafts Lavender Faire. 34556 Mountain View Place NE, Albany. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Enjoy the view, flower gardens, over 12 varieties and 800 lavender plants, music, refreshments, and, over 20 local vendors and artisans selling their wares, and a gift shop that offers lavender products, fresh cut lavender, and plants. Call (541) 928-5122 or see https://www. facebook.com/events/206942416125372/ for information. Cruise for CASA Car Show. Two Rivers Market parking lot, 250 Broadalbin St. SW, Albany. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

$20/enter car, Free/spectators. Event is to raise money for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Linn County. Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 or see www.albanydowntown.com for information. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. Tours depart from NW 2nd St. and NW Jackson Ave., Corvallis. $5/suggested donation. 1-2 :30 p.m. This is a guided driving tour of the historic homes in and around downtown Corvallis. Ride in antique style in an old-fashioned trolley as an informed guide explains the history and architecture behind the homes on the tour. You will be dropped off where you were picked up. Children are welcome, although the tour is not really suitable for kids under 10. Reservations are required. Call Visit Corvallis at (541) 757-1544 or (800) 334-8118 to make your reservation. Historic Silver Falls Days. 20024 Silver Falls Hwy., Sublimity. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. From Native Americans, to loggers, to homesteaders, to parks, the land we know today as Silver Falls State Park has a colorful history. Event includes demonstrations, displays, and games that bring history to life. Call (503) 874-0201 for information. La fiesta de su biblioteca. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free 11 a.m.-noon, second Saturdays. Come and enjoy a fun bilingual English/Spanish program. Children of all ages welcome. Crafts are made after story time. Refreshments served. Venga y disfrute de la fiesta de su biblioteca! Un programa bilingue cada mes en la biblioteca. Gratis Refrescos. Call (541) 766-6794 for information. Little Sprouts-Water Gardening. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis. 11 a.m. $5/child. This month, kids are learning about plants, animals and insects that love the water. Little Sprouts will take a tour of Garland Nursery’s pond area and see if they can find these water-lovers themselves. Registration required. Call (541) 753-6601 to register or see www.garlandnursery. com for information. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Crazy Daze. See 7/11. Downtown Crazy Days: Sidewalk Sales. See 7/12. Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. See 7/11. Prenatal Yoga. See 7/6.

Sunday 14

Heritage Mall Pop-Up Art Activity. 1895 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 1-2 p.m. Free. An interactive activity presented by the Albany Art Commission. Call (541) 9678238 for information. 5th Annual Gypsy Arts and Crafts Lavender Faire. See 7/13. Downtown Crazy Days: Sidewalk Sales. See 7/12. Historic Silver Falls Days. See 7/13. Philomath Frolic & Rodeo. See 7/11.

Monday 15

Bluegrass Jam. See 7/8. Mondays at Monteith. See 7/8. Mother Baby Yoga. See 7/8. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 7/8. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. See 7/8.

Tuesday 16

Kids’ Summer Book Club. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 1 p.m. Free. Pick up a copy “Hoot” by Carl Hiaasen from the library before the event. Read the book, then come for the Book Club Party. Chintimini Wildlife Center will drop by with some hooty friends. Call (541) 929-3016 for information.

Dining for Women. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Church at 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays. An organization funding programs fostering good health, education and economic self-sufficiency through potlucks where the money saved on the meal is donated to international programs. Bring a potluck dish to share and a donation (any amount, check or credit card preferred). For information visit http://www.facebook. com/pages/Dining-for-Women-Corvallis-Chapter/201679 226520781?sk=info. Legends, Fables, and Folklore Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., July 16-19. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. Has your child ever pretended to be a Unicorn, Dragon or Mermaid? Do they love the stories of “Robin Hood” or “Cinderella?” The kids will get to bring these and other characters and stories to life this week and get some great exercise at the same time. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. Modern Voices Book Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. Noon. Free. Discussing “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled Hosseini’s. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Pipe Dreams Aviary. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Birds and other animals. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 7/9. Celtic Jam. See 7/9. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 7/9. Family Mornings in the Garden. See 7/6. Jazz Dance. See 7/9. Lebanon Concerts in the Park. See 7/9. Mama Baby Yoga. See 7/9. Prenatal Pilates. See 7/9. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 7/9. SAGE Garden Workparty. See 7/9. Teen Book Club. See 7/16. Teen Writers Group. See 7/9. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 7/9. Yarn Yoga. See 7/9.

Wednesday 17

Dig Into Reading. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10 a.m. Free. Storytime and gardening activities. Call (541) 929-3016 for information. Dragon Theater Puppet Show. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10 a.m. Free. “I Dig Dinosaurs.” Call (541) 929-3016 for information. Motion Magic Circus Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. Traditional and original stories are told through circus theater. Featuring Morgan Goldberg, Erika Dean, and Randy Schless. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ or call (541) 258-4926 for information. Wild About Weather. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free. OMSI presents at the library. This is a school-age program. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Family Swim. See 7/5. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. See 7/10. Prenatal Yoga. See 7/6. OSUsed Store Sale. See 7/10. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 7/9.

Thursday 18

Anime Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Third Thursday. Fans of Japanese

Da Vinci Days Festival Da Vinci Days is Corvallis’ ode to science, art, and the spirit of discovery. This three-day celebration boasts award-winning, nationallyknown entertainers, its own film festival, the Kinetic Sculpture races, special tours, demonstrations, vendors displaying the wares of our talented local art community, and booths devoted to the science of sustainability, ecology, biology, and chemistry. There are special kids’ activities, events staggered throughout the day so there’s always a variety of choices to keep you busy, and a food court. See www.davincidays.org for information.

Where: When: Cost:

OSU, 1500 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis See website for schedules and times. $20/adult weekend pass, $10/youth, ages 12-18, weekend pass, Free/ children 11 and under with paid adult

animation meet monthly to play Yu-Gi-Oh or other games, share books, practice drawing in the Japanese style and meet others with similar interests. Participants are encouraged to come in costume and to bring snack foods and drinks to share. For ages 11 to adult. For information about this program, call Young Adult Services Librarian Doris Hicks at (541) 791-0015 or email doris. hicks@cityofalbany.net. Border Collie International. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. This show features rescued border collies entertaining and educating through interactive demonstrations of sports and skit. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Mid-Valley Rockets. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/ general admission. First 250 kids get mini bats compliments of Country Financial. $1 Hot Dogs. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Linn County Fair. Linn County Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. $7/Adults, $5/ seniors 60 and up, Free/kids 12 and under, Free/General admission until 3 p.m. and seniors all day on July 18. Concerts include Kansas, Collective Soul, Steve Holy, Savannah Colen, and Ty Curtis. Familyland Fun open all day, every day. See www.linncountyfair.com for information. Mommy Connections Postpartum Support Class. Samaritan Medical & Diagnostic Center, 400 NW Hickory St., Albany, 1st Floor Conference Room. First and third Thursdays. No need to register. 6:30 p.m. Free. New mothers, supportive partners (spouse, mother, sister, friend) and new baby are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call (541) 812-4301 for information or visit http:// www.samhealth.org/ and click on “Take a Class” on the right side of the screen. Third Thursday. Downtown Albany. All day. Free admission. Third Thursdays is a monthly stay open late shopping event. The theme for July is “Founders DayRed, white, and blue celebrating small town pride.” Eat at one of Downtown’s 22 locally owned restaurants and stay for Third Thursday happenings. Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 or see www. albanydowntown.com for information. Baton Twirling Class. See 7/11. Contemporary Dance. See 7/11. Fun in the Park. See 7/11. Hip Hop Dance. See 7/11. Magic Tree House Storytime. See 7/11. River Rhythms. See 7/11. Yarn Yoga. See 7/9.

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Friday 19

Da Vinci Days Festival. OSU, 1500 SW Jefferson Ave., Corvallis. See website for schedules and times. $20/adult weekend pass, $10/youth, ages 12-18, weekend pass, Free/children 11 and under with paid adult. Da Vinci Days is Corvallis’ ode to science, art, and the spirit of discovery. This three-day celebration boasts award-winning, nationally-known entertainers, its own film festival, the Kinetic Sculpture races, special tours, demonstrations, vendors displaying the wares of our talented local art community, and booths devoted to the science of sustainability, ecology, biology, and chemistry. There are special kids’ activities, events staggered throughout the day so there’s always a variety of choices to keep you busy, and a food court. See www.davincidays.org for information. Family Movie Night. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Third Friday. $4.75/ adult, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/child 0-6. Enjoy swimming at the Osborn Aquatic Center in our Indoor Pools while watching the family movie. Call (541) 766-7946 for information. Parent Survival Night-PSN. The Little Gym of Corvallis, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Ste. A. 6-9 p.m. $30$35/first child. Special PSN so you can go enjoy the music at DaVinci Days. For 3-12 year olds who are toilet independent. Call (541) 753-0950 to register in advance or reserve a slot online at www.TheLittleGym.com/ CorvallisOR. Three Pyramids Wildflower Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 4-mile, difficult hike with lots of elevation gain. This 2-mile trail ascends 1,600 feet in elevation through old growth forest and meadow before switchbacking to the summit of the Middle Pyramid. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http:// www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/outdoorlear ning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. Beading 101 Demo. See 7/5. Family Swim. See 7/5. Linn County Fair. See 7/18. Movies by Moonlight. See 7/12.

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Library Story Times Albany Public Library, Main

Mon: 7 pm with puppet show Wed: 10:30 am with puppet show Thurs: 10:30 am with puppet show

Albany Public Library, Downtown Tues:

10:30 am with puppet show

Philomath Public Library

Tues: Wed:

Philomath Bedtime Story Time, 7 pm, all ages Philomath Story Time, 10 am, 3-5 years old

Corvallis Public Library Mon: Bedtime Story Time, 7 pm, all ages Tues: Toddler Story Time, 10 am, 18-36 months old Wed: Infant Story Time, 10 am, Birth-18 months old Thurs: Preschool Story Time, 10 am, 3-5 years old 1st Sat: 11 am, 0-36 months old with dads

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Restorative Yoga. See 7/5.

Saturday 20

Brownsville Citywide Garage Sale. Historic Brownsville. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Garage sale maps will also be available in town. The proceeds from the $10 you pay to be put on the map benefit Brownsville activities and the community. For information, contact Laura Meckle at (541) 731-7316 or AFP4You@gmail. com. Family Music Fun. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Family participation music and movement program for families with young children. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/. International Brotherhood of Magicians. Ray’s Food Place, 621 NW Hickory St., Albany. 1 p.m. third Saturdays. All ages. A social club dedicated to advancing the art of magic performance, interest and fellowship. Call (541) 752-3900 for details; magictuba@proaxis. com, www.ring238.org. Willamette Theater Festival presents Midsummer Arts in the Park. Monteith Riverfront Park, 489 Water St. NW, Albany. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. Performing arts festival featuring theater, song, dance, puppets, and more from local companies including Legacy Ballet, Albany Civic Theater, LBCC, and others. Also, a production of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” Tons of great fun for the whole family. See www.willamettetheaterfestival.com for information. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Da Vinci Days Festival. See 7/19. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. See 7/13. Linn County Fair. See 7/18. Prenatal Yoga. See 7/6.

Sunday 21

Da Vinci Days Festival. See 7/19. Linn County Fair. See 7/18.

Monday 22

Bluegrass Jam. See 7/8. Farm Experience Day Camp. See 7/8. Mother Baby Yoga. See 7/8. Mondays at Monteith. See 7/8. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 7/8. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. See 7/8.

Tuesday 23

All About Breast-feeding. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. Fourth Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. Free. Learn how breastfeeding can reduce a baby’s chances of getting diarrhea and respiratory and ear infections. It also gives baby an increased immunity against other diseases. Call (541) 768-5244 for information. Lights, Camera, Action Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.noon or 1-4 p.m., July 23-26. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. Campers will have many creative movement, role-playing, and even acting experiences this

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week. By the end of the week we just might even have a “World Premier Movie” starring all of our campers to show the parents. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym.com/ CorvallisOR. Traditional Games. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Call (541) 9177580 for information. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 7/9. Celtic Jam. See 7/9. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 7/9. Family Mornings in the Garden. See 7/6. Jazz Dance. See 7/9. Lebanon Concerts in the Park. See 7/9. Mama Baby Yoga. See 7/9. Prenatal Pilates. See 7/9. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 7/9. SAGE Garden Workparty. See 7/9. Teen Book Club. See 7/16. Teen Writers Group. See 7/9. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 7/9. Yarn Yoga. See 7/9.

Wednesday 24

Best Friends. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10 a.m. Free. Obedience, tricks, and other dog activities and community picnic. Call (541) 929-3016 for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Medford Rogues. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission, $2/seniors on Wednesday nights. Join your Knights as they lead the way with a complete day of community involvement capped by sharing 20% of walkup at that night’s game. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Craft Day. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. Bring your creativity and enjoy crafts that go along with the “Dig Into Reading” summer reading theme. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ or call (541) 258-4926 for information. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Family Swim. See 7/5. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. See 7/10. Prenatal Yoga. See 7/6. OSUsed Store Sale. See 7/10. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 7/9. The Hilltop Big Band in Central Park. See 7/10.

Thursday 25

Corvallis Knights vs. Medford Rogues. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission. Visit the Stahlbush table in the Goss plaza before the game for a local and sustainably grown tasty treat. $1 Hot Dogs. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Red Yarn. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers, 2:30 p.m. for all ages. Free. Stories and songs. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Baton Twirling Class. See 7/11. Contemporary Dance. See 7/11. Fun in the Park. See 7/11. Hip Hop Dance. See 7/11. Magic Tree House Storytime. See 7/11. River Rhythms. See 7/11. Yarn Yoga. See 7/9.

Friday 26

Corvallis Knights vs. Medford Rogues. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5/general admission. First 1,000 fans get Knights’ hats compliments of the Mario Pastega House. $1 Nachos. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights. com/. Beading 101 Demo. See 7/5. Family Swim. See 7/5. Movies by Moonlight. See 7/12. Restorative Yoga. See 7/5.

Saturday 27

36th Annual Historic Tour of Homes and Gardens. Downtown Albany. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $15/adults, $12/ seniors and groups of 10 or more. Free/children 12 and under with a paid adult. Tickets available beginning at 10 a.m. at the Albany Visitors Association, 110 3rd Ave. SE. This year’s tour features six historic homes, two churches and three museums. Ticket price also includes trolley and/or horse-drawn wagon rides. Visitors can tour the homes in any order they like. Homeowners and Hosts/Hostesses will be available to answer questions about restoration efforts, historic house maintenance and why they chose Albany as home. Call (541) 928-0911 for information. Jefferson Mint Festival and Frog Jump. Jefferson. 7

a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Pancake breakfast, parade, car show, concerts, and a frog jumping contest. See www.mintfestival.com or e-mail info@mintfestival.com for information. Sprint Boat Races. 33131 Witt Dive, Tangent. 10 a.m. $25. Qualifiers at 10 a.m. Eliminations start at 1 p.m. Boats race against the clock in a designated track. Call Don Wirth at (541) 979-4688 for information or see www.oregonjetsprint.com. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Historic Homes Trolley Tour. See 7/13. Prenatal Yoga. See 7/6.

Jefferson Mint Festival and Frog Jump

Sunday 28

Jefferson Mint Festival and Frog Jump. See 7/27.

Monday 29

American Idol Albany XI Talent Show. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Free. Call (541) 9177580 for information. Parenting in the Park. Cloverland Park, 1605 NW 29th St., Corvallis. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. These casual, facilitated conversations are geared for parents of children ages 1-10 and take place throughout the summer. Home, Simple Home: How simplifying your home serves both your child and you. See www.heartofthevalleyparenting for information or for cancellation in case of inclement weather. Bluegrass Jam. See 7/8. Mother Baby Yoga. See 7/8. Mondays at Monteith. See 7/8. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 7/8. Women’s Dance for Prenatal/Postnatal and Feminine Health. See 7/8.

Tuesday 30

American Idol Albany XI Talent Show. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Secret Agent Gyms Bond Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.noon or 1-4 p.m., July 30-August 2. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. Campers will spend the week pretending to be “secret agents.” Each day includes activities and games including “secret hiding places,” “searching for clues to a solve a mystery,” and “catch me if you can” challenges. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www.TheLittleGym.com/ CorvallisOR. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 7/9. Celtic Jam. See 7/9. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 7/9. Family Mornings in the Garden. See 7/6. Jazz Dance. See 7/9. Lebanon Concerts in the Park. See 7/9. Mama Baby Yoga. See 7/9. Prenatal Pilates. See 7/9. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 7/9. SAGE Garden Workparty. See 7/9. Teen Book Club. See 7/16. Teen Writers Group. See 7/9. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 7/9. Yarn Yoga. See 7/9.

Wednesday 31

100th Annual Benton County Fair and Rodeo. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. See website for schedules. Free/kids 12 and under all day July 31, $8/age 13 to adult, $3/youth age 6-12, Free/age 5 and under, $5/seniors 65 and over, $5/parking. This year the fair celebrates 100 years of ribbons, rides and rodeos. See www.bentoncountyfair.net for information and schedules. Bug Chicks. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. Explore the world of insects, spiders and their relatives. Audience members get to hold and pet all sorts of crazy creatures. See www.lebanon. plinkit.org/ or call (541) 258-4926 for information. Pigeon Birthday Party. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Author Mo Willems creation, the Pigeon, turns 10 this year. Help him celebrate with stories and activities. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 7/6. Family Swim. See 7/5. Georgia Pacific Mill Tour and Guided Tour of Starker Forests. See 7/10. Prenatal Yoga. See 7/6. OSUsed Store Sale. See 7/10. Regal Summer Movie Express! See 7/9.

Thursday, August 1

American Idol Albany XI Talent Show. Main Library,

Pancake breakfast, parade, car show, concerts, and a frog jumping contest. See www.mintfestival.com or e-mail info@mintfestival.com for information. Where: When:

Jefferson Saturday, July 27; 7 a.m. -11 p.m. Sunday, July 28; Noon-4 p.m.

2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Evening Book Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Free. Book to be announced. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Santiam Wagon Road — Tombstone to Latiwi Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 7-mile, difficult hike, mostly downhill. Explore what early travel was like in the forest on the historic toll road that once linked the Willamette Valley to eastern Oregon. Bring water and a lunch. Preregistration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/ detail/willamette/recreation/outdoorlearning/?cid=stelpr db5182167 for information and registration or call (541) 367-5168. 100th Annual Benton County Fair and Rodeo. See 7/31. Baton Twirling Class. See 7/11. Contemporary Dance. See 7/11. Fun in the Park. See 7/11. Hip Hop Dance. See 7/11. River Rhythms. See 7/11. Yarn Yoga. See 7/9.

Friday, August 2

Albany Civic Theater presents “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” 111 First Ave. SW, Albany. 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday performances. $8-11, 1/2 off on Thursdays with student ID or OPB member card. The musical takes place in New York City in 1922 and tells the story of young Millie Dillmount, who has just moved to the city in search of a new life for herself. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz, a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Based on the popular movie, the stage version of includes a full score of new songs and dance numbers. Go to www. albanycivic.org for tickets and information or call (541) 926-4603. Oregon Jamboree. Sweet Home. 3-11 p.m. Friday, Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Noon-9 p.m. Sunday. $145/3-day General Admission pass, $35/3-day child pass, $110/ reserved campsite. Featuring country music by Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Dwight Yoakam, Kip Moore, and others. See www.oregonjamboree.com for information. 100th Annual Benton County Fair and Rodeo. See 7/31. Beading 101 Demo. See 7/5. Family Swim. See 7/5. Movies by Moonlight. See 7/12. Restorative Yoga. See 7/5.

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