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Dad’s Just Parent Differently & That’s A Good Thing At a multi-family gathering at the home of a friend, adults stand in clusters in the kitchen chatting and eating. I’m in the middle of a conversation about school sports with another mom, when I hear a familiar two-toned sound. It’s my husband’s signature whistle. As much as the sound grates, it is getting late and we need to round up our kids. Sure enough, our three girls are soon gathered around my husband, getting their departure instructions. He gives a knowing grin over their heads. I shrug back at him. Truth is, as much as I don’t care for his Captain Von Trapp impression, it works. Before we had our first child twelve years ago, my husband offered to yield all the parenting to me. “After all, you were the babysitter. I know nothing about babies,” he claimed. Yet something remarkable happened in that hospital room. While I was recovering from childbirth, he figured out how to care for our daughter. By the time we got home with our new little one, he was teaching me how to swaddle her. When I couldn’t coax a burp, he’d coach me on a hold he’d perfected for doing the job. Before long he was interjecting other ideas of his own, learning to assert himself as her father. By the time our second child arrived, he truly was an old pro. Watching him grow into that role made me swell with pride. I loved his knack for calming our girls when they were fussy. And I

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As with many of the other ways he parents differently from me, I’ve found his whistle is an improvement over the alternative of yelling. Just as I learned that wrestling with dad can be safe and fun, the wild can be a great place to conquer your fears and explore new things, and young girls can be warm enough in just a light jacket on chilly days, I’ve learned that a whistle-based summons has its place in our family life. In all this, I’m glad my girls have their father to parent them too. They need his adventurous spirit and light-hearted nature to balance their straight-laced mom. And I need his differences too. I’ve grown through parenting with him. I’ve learned to let go more and to risk more. And I’ve found my way doesn’t have to be the only way. Because of his role as a father, I’ve become a better mother. As we collected our kids, said our goodbyes and headed out the door of our friends’ house, I reach out and squeeze my husband’s hand. I give him a quick smile. In return he lets out another whistle, low and under his breath. It’s a quiet catcall. It’s directed at me. And it lets me know in his own way that he appreciates our differences too.

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loved how he’d sing tenderly off-key as he deposited them in their beds for the night. There were other moments where I chafed at the differences between his parenting ways and mine. He’d wrestle and roll on the floor with our girls, eliciting shrieks and giggles. I worried that someone would get hurt. He brushed off my overcautiousness. He also liked to lead our family on hikes through the woods, urging us to forge our own path. I’d call out often from the rear of our pack, “Are you sure this is the right way? How are we going to get across this stream here?” Again he’d ignore my fears and cross that stream with his characteristic aplomb, guiding our trusting girls along behind him. Sometimes he simply has a different idea of what’s appropriate for our children. Such as letting our tween head out into the cold with a thin jacket on because she’s “not as chilly as you always are.” Or feeding our girls Spam with their macaroni and cheese and thinking that makes a complete meal. When he first started whistling for our kids, I questioned his motives. Did he really think they could be summoned like dogs? True to his engineering nature, he rattled off a reasoned response I found hard to refute — something about efficiency and pitch. He remained insistent that the whistle worked. I relented.

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The Benefits of High School and Collegiate Women’s Sports Separate studies from two economists provide strong evidence that high school and college athletics make a significant long-term difference in a woman’s educational, work and health prospects. In one study, Betsey Stevenson, an economist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, found that the changes set in motion by Title IX explained about 20 percent of the increase in women’s education and about 40 percent of the rise in employment for 25-to-34-year-old women. In another study, Robert Kaestner, an economics professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago, compared rates of obesity and physical activity of women who had been in high school in the 1970s — as Title IX was taking effect — with similar women from earlier years. The increase in girls’ athletic participation caused by Title IX was associated with a 7 percent lower risk of obesity 20 to 25 years later, when women were in their late 30s and early 40s. While a 7 percent decline in obesity is modest, no other public health program can claim similar success.

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Parents Sucking on their Baby’s Pacifiers: A Good Thing According to a new study published by the journal Pediatrics, parents who “clean” their child’s pacifier by sucking on it can protect their infant from developing allergies. Researchers found that children whose parents sucked on their pacifiers to clean them had one-third the risk of developing eczema (the most common early manifestation of allergy), at 18 months of age, compared to children whose parents did not use this cleaning practice. Development of eczema up to 36 months of age was significantly lower in children whose parents sucked on their pacifiers during the first 6 months of life. Study authors conclude that early exposure to parental saliva may help stimulate the baby’s immune system, resulting in a reduced risk of allergy development.

Amy Chua’s 2011 book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother, depicted a mom so strict she wouldn’t allow her daughter to watch TV, play computer games or be in a school play, as these would distract her from studying for school and practicing music. That her daughter got into Harvard seemed to justify her disciplinarian tactics. A new study by Su Yeong Kim, an associate professor of human development and family sciences at the University of Texas, questions the effectiveness of this parenting style. According to Kim’s decadelong study of more than 300 Chinese-American families, the kids of so-called “tiger parents” had lower grades, were more troubled emotionally and were more estranged from their families than kids whose parents were what Kim categorizes as “supportive” and “easygoing.” Also, despite the now-popular belief that most Asian parents are tigers, the majority of parents in Kim’s study turned out to fit a “supportive” parenting style.

The birthrate of fathers age 40 and older has increased by more than 30 percent since 1980. But according to a study in the journal Nature, older men are more likely than young ones to father a child who develops autism or schizophrenia. This is because of random mutations that become more numerous with advancing paternal age. The study provides support for the argument that the surging rate of autism diagnoses over recent decades is attributable in part—as many as 20 to 30 percent of cases—to the increasing average age of fathers. The findings also counter the longstanding assumption that the age of the mother is the most important factor in determining the odds of a child having developmental problems. Still, the finding is hardly reason to forgo fatherhood later in life—the overall risk to a man in his 40s or older is in the range of 2 percent, at most.

Surprise, Surprise: Adolescents text and drive In a 2011 national survey, that should surprise absolutely no one, nearly half of high school students 16 and older reported texting while driving. Researchers surveyed more than 15,000 students as part of the national Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Almost 45 percent of respondents said they had engaged in texting while driving during the prior 30 days. Those who reported texting while driving also were more likely to behave in other risky ways, including operating a car after they had been drinking alcohol and not wearing a seat belt.

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Stategies

Building Blocks for the Teen Job Hunt “Don’t cha think he should’ve taken off his shades, Mom?” asked my teen one evening about a young man who came into his place of employment looking for a job. Even though this restaurant was not hiring, the manager took the time to speak with him; even as the boy failed to remove his sunglasses during that interview. I don’t think he

intended to remain anonymous. I think his parents just failed to teach him job-hunting skills. With summer close at hand, let’s look at a few ways to help our teens find a summer job—despite the competition. Build a Resume The time to start preparing your child for his first summer job is years before he is ready. My oldest boy volunteered at the local library and a museum to gain experience before his 15th birthday. Also, my husband trained our boys on the care and use of power tools, as well as basic carpentry and woodworking skills. When the time came for them to start looking, they had a skill set to put down on an application. In fact, when our second son arrived at his first job, the employer immediately upped his agreedupon wage when he found out that he could use the needed tools without supervision. Build a File To fill out a job application a teen must know, or have on his person, his social security number. He must know how to spell the names of his parents, street address and state abbreviations. (You would be surprised to know how many kids are challenged in this area.) He also needs to accurately spell the names of his references and have their contact information available. Remind your child to secure permission from key adults in his life to use as a reference before he begins his job

search. Teachers, coaches, or youth pastors are ideal candidates; but don’t forget the neighbor he’s been mowing grass for since he was 12. That neighbor can more readily attest to your child’s work ethic than the other adults mentioned. How often have you, as an adult, starting filling out a form on the wrong line? Practice filling out applications at home with your teen. (You can find an assortment of sample forms online.) Don’t be tempted to fill out the application for your child. The employer will figure that out and pass him over for the job. Build a Work Ethic If your child struggles to get up each morning for school, don’t think that a summer job requiring him to be on site at 6 a.m. will teach him to get out of bed on time. It will only frustrate him, your household, and his employer. Small business owner Ralph Wakeman says that his best employees “work while they are working. If they finish something and can’t find something to do, they dust.” He also said that a good employee will “show a desire to go beyond what is done. They have a desire to be always learning.” Build a Persona Let’s face it; some kids are just socially inept. When my third son applied for his current position, he told the manager he wanted to work at that restaurant to improve his people skills. He was hired because the manager saw a boy that was honest about his abilities. Wakeman said that he only hires teens that show an ability to interact with adults. He believes that “most kids don’t socialize with adults enough on a regular basis” to

build this quality. If you think your child needs a little help in this area, try role playing with him. Review body language and dress. Remind him to remove his sunglasses before he gets out of his car, turn off his cell phone, smile often, and look the interviewer in the eye when he speaks. Help him to prepare questions in advance so that when the interviewer asks if he has any, he doesn’t look clueless. Build a Network Only one of my children ever went job hunting. The others found their jobs word-ofmouth. If you have a teen looking for a job, tell everyone you know. Remind him to tell everyone he knows—especially adults. Don’t be shy about asking business owners if they have work for your child. Our oldest son had a baseball coach that was a building contractor. One evening after the game my husband approached him, told the man what skills our son had, and asked if he had anything Drew could do for the summer. “Have him at my house at 5:30 Monday morning,” he said. “I’ll see what he can do.” Drew worked for him for eight years. Our daughter found her job in a café through friends. They knew of her baking abilities and approached the café owner as soon as a position became available. It pays to have someone that knows you on the inside. A man told me recently that his son couldn’t find a job because the economy is so bad. There may be fewer jobs out there, but I believe that those prepared for the hunt will come out on top.

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she was often an unfair scapegoat and dumping ground for my disappointments. We got through it!” As a couple, decide who disciplines. Most teenagers will only respond to discipline by the biological paren, whereas younger children may be receptive to the discipline of the stepparent. Be cautious about speaking for the other parent. Monica says, “Let the biological parent be the rule enforcer.” Stepparents may find that life flows more smoothly when the biological parent is the disciplinarian because that parent has known the child longer and has the reference point of how discipline was practiced in the previous household. Love your step child. Time is how a child measures love. Be as generous as you can with your time and energy. a.) Cook family meals together. b.) Listen a lot. Then listen some more. c.) Learn about their interests, not in an effort to win them over , but because you genuinely care about who they are. d.) Be generous. At the end of the day, what matters most is that someone buys the shoes or school clothes, regardless of what the divorce decree states. Sandee may have summarized it best. “The reality is, you love your spouse by loving his/her children. They don’t have to do anything to earn that love. It just is. Isn’t that the bedrock of all parenting anyway? Unconditional love!”

Take care of your own needs. You cannot give what you don’t have. Taking time for yourself to recharge your batteries in healthy, nurturing ways is critical to giving all you can to your new blended family. Just as parents of young children must guard against burn out, step parents must do the same. Raul shared that he sometimes runs errands by himself and listens to inspiring music in order to recharge his battery on the run. He comes back with a better attitude ready to listen to his stepchildren. Blending a family takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a day. Many experts believe it takes approximately five years to blend a step family. David L. Brasher, BCSW and family therapist states, “If you decide to be a stepparent, be sure to attend to the needs of your own children also.” Above all, be patient with yourself, your spouse and all the children. There are many helpful resources for stepparents. Sometimes a counselor, pastor or family therapist can lend perspective to the process of blending a family. There are also support groups. Two websites that are readily accessible and helpful to step parenting immediately are: www. RemarriageSuccess.com, www.stepfamily.org and www.helpguide.org/mental/blended_families_stepfamilies.htm. Sally shared, “I don’t know if I am a successful stepparent. I just know that my adult step children come home for the holidays and bring their children to visit me and their Grandpa. The grandkids even call me Grandma.” – Laura Regan-Porras, MS

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The Family That Skates Together... Elizabeth Ohling is a committed wife, mom of four, and secretary of her church’s Young Women program. In her spare time, the Albany resident hits the track with the Sick Town Derby Dames, the local roller derby league, where she’s known not as Elizabeth, but as Shankee Doodle, #13. Shankee not only skates with the elite travel team, S*M*A*S*H Unit, as a blocker—blockers are the skaters that make up the “pack” and try to obstruct the opposing “jammer” from getting through the pack—she occasionally leads practices, and is co-head of the training committee of the junior roller derby league, the Candy Stripers (ages 10-17). But skating isn’t something that she does alone. Husband Eric (aka Mr. Doodle or Doc) started speed skating in 1977, and skated off and on—winning several state and regional titles in speed, and even playing inline hockey— until 2005. When

Shankee started derby—on August 11, 2010, a date she remembers to this day—he was drawn back to skating when she tapped him for help bettering her skills. He started speed skating again, won regionals for his division in 2011, and runs a speed practice once a week for the roller derby league. He has even played some roller derby himself. With both parents so involved in skating, it’s no surprise all four of the kids have their own pairs of skates, and even derby names. “We are a skating family,” says Shankee. “I like that they’re having fun while getting exercise.” Krischan, aka Reffin’ Awesome, 16, has done derby and speed skating, and now focuses more on rugby and lacrosse. Zoe, aka Bite’m Ann C, 14, skates with the Candy Stripers. Bergen, aka Obi 1, 11, also did speed skating; and the youngest, Brinn, aka Brinnana SplitHer, 4, skates around the house when she’s not busy playing princess. Kids grow too quickly and keeping them in good quality skates can be costly. But for the Ohlings, skating is a family activity, and having good skates is important. “We are Riedell and Bont fans,” confirms Shankee. “Both can be kind of spendy, but usually when you buy cheap they fall apart and you have to buy another pair. We’ll just start out with a nicer pair; they won’t wear out,” making them perfect for hand-medowns.” That, and, “skates have pretty good resale value.” For Shankee, the expense is worth it. She

Elizabeth, mom of four, started skating in the summer of 2011 and now also helps train the junior derby league.

believes skating, and her commitments require roller derby especially, some understanding on teaches valuable her kids’ parts, it helps lessons. “It teachthat they love having es confidence, to “Shankee Doodle” for a keep going, keep mom. Krischan says his trying, and never friends are surprised give up. With and jealous when skating, everyone they find out his mom is improving and plays derby. One of will get faster and Zoe’s friends even has a faster or better and poster of Shankee hangbetter… As long as ing in her room. Bergen you keep coming to says “In my opinion, I have practice and pick yourself the best roller skating mom!” up when you’ve fallen and And Brinn, the youngest, clearly has still keep trying, you will get her priorities straight: her favorite part of it!” having Shankee Doodle for a mom is eating pro“I feel like most of my time motional cookies with Shankee’s photo on them I am Shankee Doodle these at the roller derby bouts. days,” she says. “Derby can Shankee encourages anyone who is intertotally be time consumested in skating to look up the Sick Town Derby ing. I’ve allowed it to be, Dames at their website, www.sicktownderbybecause I love it so much.” dames.com: “We have skaters that range from She’s careful to add: “To grandmothers to 10 years those who would love old (which is the to try derby, don’t let my age you can start schedule scare you—you can with the junior skate as much or as little as your league). We Modern Dance Technique Creative Movement schedule allows.” also&have She appreciates that it is a sport that things to do Summer Session begins June 24 is accessible to people of all sizes, ages, and for people athletic backgrounds. “First of all, roller derby is whoOngoing love classes for beginners through Advanced the most fun exercise ever!…I love the people derby or want Creative Movement ages 4—6 I get to meet, the strategies, the skating, learnto be involved Introduction to Modern ages 6—8 ing new things, and challenging myself…Roller but don’t want Modern Technique ages 8 and up derby gives me something that’s for me--and it to skate. Our volhelps me relieve stress.” She also enjoys passunteers can be NSOs For information & registration contact ing on her knowledge to others, so the training (non-skating officials), Donna Blatt Ervin, Director part is a good fit. “I love to teach the juniors,” coordinate our bouts,- and much more.” 541-752-6329 she adds, “they’re seriously amazing and they You can witness Shankee’s love for roller www.moderndancetechnique.com inspire me.” derby in action on the track at almost any Sick 22nd Annual Spring Celebration of Dance With four busy kids, Shankee’s able to play Town home bout. look for the Hall skater with Classes heldJust at Oddfellows SWher 2nd Corvallis & 8, at thethanks Majestic such a largeJune role7 in the2013 league toTheatre Eric’s the number 223 13 on shoulder as she stops the support and a detailed family calendar. While opposing jammer in her tracks.

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40+ Simple Ways to Keep Summer Fun & Save Money Too Complicated money-saving strategies just don’t work for today’s busy moms. Saving money, especially during the lazy-crazy days of summer, needs to come from simple steps that can easily become habits without too much thought or effort. But, thanks to these fifty tips, creating special summer memories doesn’t have to break the bank or leave you stranded at home all summer. In fact, you might be surprised how much you can save while still enjoying summer to the fullest. Leave your car behind as much as possible. Add baskets and racks to bikes and be sure to give them a seasonal tune-up. If you go long distances, bring along a tire repair kit. Visit websites before you go anywhere to check for discount coupons. Competition between destinations can yield savings. Grow your own cutting garden. Fill an entire bed from end to end with varieties like daisies, lilies, gladiolas, sunflowers, and zinnias. Scour the house for plugged in appliances you simply do not use in the summer. Unplug what you can. Make sun tea. Buy bulk quantities of black tea bags, remove the tags from ten-twelve bags, and leave the jar in the sun until water turns amber. Add mint and lemon to a glass of ice or create your own tasty variations. You don’t want to find out your AC doesn’t work on the hottest day of the year and incur a rush repair. So check your AC for needed maintenance and replace filters early.

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Homemade granola from oats, nuts, and dried fruits purchased in the bulk food section is a delicious way to start the day. Don’t forget the honey and peanut butter. Teach kids that the best things in life are not always new. Shop garage sales, flea markets, and local thrift shops for summer clothes. Decrease oven use in general. And when you must cook or bake, get a jump on it in the cool morning hours. Build a raised garden bed to keep out weeds and pests and plant a whole summer’s worth of salad plants. Pace plants to harvest on an ongoing basis. Check neighboring towns for free music performances and festivals. Meet up with friends each week for low-key afternoon or evening of fun. Stock snacks weekly to keep them fresh for healthy appetites. Instead of lots of pre-packaged items, fill large jars with low-fat, crunchy snacks each week. Float cut veggies in a big tub of water in the fridge for easy access. Encourage lying about by hanging a hammock, scattering lounge chairs throughout the yard, and leaving a stack of blankets by the back door. Visit the library each week for a steady supply of reading materials and educational media. Remember, the library is often cool on extremely hot days. Have cooler; will picnic! Make sure you own a sturdy cooler on wheels with a drip tap at the bottom. Buy re-usable

ice packs. Clean and dry out after every use. Or fill with ice and bring along a whole days’ worth of hydration rather than paying for expensive sugary drinks. Have a full-family yard sale. Don’t forget to check attics and basements for things you will likely never want or use again. Let kids sort, price, and sell for a couple of days in exchange for a percent of the profits. Or spend the money you make on a carnival or state fair. Lower the heat setting on your dryer. Hang partially dry sheets and towels out to dry in the sun. Use your slow cooker in the summer and make your own BBQ sauce, baked beans, or ratatouille. Check out lake and ocean beaches within an hour’s driving distance. Leave early and stay all day to maximize the fun without adding the hotel stay. When the big summer movie that you all want to see comes out, eat lunch at home first and then go enjoy the matinee. Use summer downtime to teach your kids about money. Teach kids resourceful lessons about money by encouraging entrepreneurism and lemonade stands. Have them make their own piggy banks. Open up savings accounts for each. Set goals for earning and saving, and offer fun rewards for meeting them. Tree swings cost a lot less than swing sets, and create lifelong memories. Here’s a great selection: http:// treeswings.org/. Fire up the grill to keep the kitchen cool. Purchase meat in bulk, divide,

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marinade in freezer bags and stock the freezer. To save on gas, grill a few items for the week over the weekends. Don’t forget shish-ka-bob spears, foil, and grill baskets for grilling veggies. Reheat in the microwave for the same just-grilled flavor. Make note on your calendar of free days at museum and nature center to battle summer boredom. Spruce up furniture you find at yard sales and flea markets with a couple of coats of paint. Let it dry outside. Make your own salad dressings, BBQ sauces, and dipping sauces using fresh herbs from the edges of your raised garden bed. Attend a parade. Bring a picnic and homemade lemonade. Cut your own lawn or teach your older kids how to cut it. Make raking a family affair. Save on air conditioning. Open upstairs windows before bed. Turn fans on low for the night. Close windows before the sun gets high in the sky. Close curtains on the sunny sides of the house as the day goes on. Go to bed early, wake up with the larks, and go for a long day hike. Pack oranges and granola bars. Keep firework purchases to sparklers and attend free public fireworks display instead. Set aside yard-maintenance mornings every other Saturday for an hour or two of weed pulling and planting before the

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temperature spikes. Can’t afford camp? Create your own. Choose a theme for the day or the week. Let older kids be the counselors to younger children in the neighborhood. Enjoy plenty of fresh, local berries, at their best prices of the year. Rinse. Then dry in a salad spinner lined with paper towels. Refrigerate in a vented container lined with more paper towels. Scope out free, local water parks. Arrive early to beat the rush on the hottest days. Take siestas during the hottest time of the day. It’s a great way to give siblings a break from each other. Buy less lunchmeat and make more fresh egg, tuna, and meat salads. Try serving them on pocket bread, naan or burritos with lots of veggies. Share music as a family. Instead of buying whole albums, let each child download five or six songs to make their own summer mix. Pick up inexpensive, used CDs to download for pocket change. Cancel your cable TV for the summer. You might not miss it. Kids love to contribute. Offer to pay your kids for jobs that would otherwise cost you more. Take advantage of their skills like car washing, garage cleaning, furniture painting, window washing, and digital photo sorting. Have a movie night with popcorn popped the old-fashioned way at pennies per serving. Check out films at the library or rent them at your local Red Box. If you don’t have a community pool, YMCA, or school pool, locate the closest options and head there on the hottest days. Don’t forget to check for

free swim times. Give each child five bucks to spend at the farmer’s market. Eat breakfast at home before you go. Then enjoy free samples at the market for dessert. Camp in the back yard. Use whatever camping gear you have on hand or borrow anything else you need from friends and neighbors. Have fun! Invest in a few inexpensive sprinkler heads. During the hottest weeks of summer, turn on the sprinkler at set times every afternoon. Encourage kids to invite their friends over for a quick dash about, squirt fight, and bubbleblowing contest. Make shoe pots out of old shoes and boots for whimsical porch and patio decor. Fill with lightweight potting soil and add annuals, ground cover or succulents-or a combination of all three. Invite birds and butterflies into your yard by planting sweet smelling flowers like cosmos, phlox, and zinnias. Purchase seed in bulk to last the whole summer and fill feeders from the thrift store. Let children paint favorite words on wooden boards and rocks with smooth surfaces. Set these around the yard for inspiration. Keep a bag of swim towels and bathing suits, binoculars, and hand-held pruners in the car, so you will be ready to get wet, bird watch, or collect an impromptu bouquet at a moment’s notice.

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Christina Katz never needed much money to create summer memories as a kid, but has noticed that everything costs a lot more when you are a parent.

Graduates

Eight Great Gifts for your High School Graduate The sounds of Pomp & Circumstance fill the air as we approach graduation season. When your graduate closes the door to childhood, you want to give him a gift that reflects that milestone. Stuck for ideas? No matter what your budget, you are sure to find a great gift for your graduate here: • Spirit wear – Help your recent grad blend in at her new school by getting her some college spirit wear. Contact the school directly or go online to PrepSportsWear. com. They have an amazing database of colleges in the U.S and Canada. • Luggage – Maybe your grad is taking a year off and plans to travel. Whether he is traveling first class or backpacking across the country, he’ll need something to hold his things. For daily use, consider purchasing a book bag for walking around campus or a duffle bag for the gym. • Toolkit – If your grad is planning to move out of Mom and Dad’s house, she won’t have access to Dad’s toolbox. A basic toolkit includes screwdrivers, pliers, a hammer, measuring tape and other handy tools. You can find a readymade toolkit at your local hardware store. • Gift cards – Gift cards are a onesize-fits-all type of gift. New college students might appreciate a gas card or a gift card to Walmart, where he can pick up food, toiletries or household items. IKEA sells inexpensive furniture for small spaces – perfect for a dorm setting. • A Basket of Goodies – Whether your

grad is starting out in his first apartment or headed to the dorm, he will appreciate a basket full of essentials. Fill a laundry basket with snack foods, toiletries, a sewing kit, and a roll of quarters for the Laundromat. • Books – A classic graduation book is Dr. Seuss’ “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” which is an inspirational graduation sendoff for all ages. For practical college advice, try “The Secrets of College Success” by Lynn F. Jacobs. To record her college experiences, consider buying a 5-year journal. • Money – The most popular gift for grads is cash. The question is always, “How much should I spend?” Check out Simchabucks.com for a cash gift calculator. Fill in your relationship to grad, state where the event takes place, who the gift is giving the gift, and your household income to receive a dollar amount suggestion. • Homemade gift – If you have the time to make it, a homemade gift is a heartfelt one. Make a pillow or quilt out of high school and sports t-shirts. Put together a scrap book of high school memories and include theatre programs, sports medals and football programs. Create a photo montage of pictures from Kindergarten to graduation and present it at her party.

Pam Molnar is a mother of three. She takes pleasure in finding the perfect gift for the graduates in her life.

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Dance After School. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 3:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 2:15 p.m. Fridays. First class is free. No class June 22-July 8. $40/month for returning students. Hip-hop, jazz, stretching, jump rope and more. Ages 5 and up on Tuesday and Thursday. Ages 6 and up on Friday. Afterschool pick-up available from Lincoln Elementary School. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470. Family Night Swim at Cool! Pool. 705 Railroad St. SE, Albany. 5-8 p.m., Tuesday and Thrusday. $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-andrecreation/aquatics/cool-pool for information. Recreation Swim at Albany Community Pool. 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. on Mondays, 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, and 1-4 p.m. on Saturdays. Summer swim times begin May 15 and will be 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. May 28 to June 11 pool times are 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday only. Summer swim times begin June 12 and are 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&Itemid=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-andrecreation/aquatics/cool-pool for information. Oregon by Nature. Benton County Historical Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday 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. Also on display “Staff Picks: Art from the BCHS Collection” through June 15. See www.bentoncountymuseum.org/ exhibitions/kimono/ for information. 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. May 28 to June 11 Toddler Time is Saturday and Sunday only. Summer swim times begin June 12 and are 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Saturday. $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&Itemid=471 for information.

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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) 556-2470. 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. Family Outdoor Movie Night. Santiam Christian School Practice Field, 7220 Arnold Ave NE, Adair Village. 8 p.m. Free. Bring your friends, sleeping bags, blankets, lawn chairs and snacks to watch the family friendly movie “The Perfect Game.” Free popcorn, cotton candy and drinks. In the event of rain, the movie will be shown in the high school gym. Registration is requested, but not required. E-mail SCSFamilyFun@ santiam.org for information or registration. 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. Indoor Kite Flying Clinic. St. Peter the Fisherman Lutheran Church, 1226 SW 13th St., Lincoln City. 2-4 p.m. Free. All participants receive a complimentary indoor kite kit to assemble, fly, and keep. More complex single, dual and quad lines kites will be available to try. All skill levels and ages are invited. Space is limited and pre-registration is suggested. Call Suzanne at (541) 996-1273 to for registration or information. Kids Book Club: “No Talking” by Andrew Clements. Youth Activity Room, Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 2:30-3:15 p.m. first Friday. This club is for kids who love to read and is geared for readers in the 4th and 5th grades. A limited number of copies of this month’s book will be provided by the Library. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or visit www.thebestlibrary.net/. 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.

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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. Audubon Society Second Saturday Field Trip. Meet at Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 a.m. Free. These trips are especially interesting for beginner birders and birders new to Oregon’s midvalley area. Spend time identifying local birds by sight and song. Call (541) 752-0108 or e-mail proebstw@ gmail.com. 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. Family Climb Time. Indoor Climbing Center, 425 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Cost is $3 per child, $6 per adult with a two-kids-per-parent limit. Parents who are RecSports members bring only their current OSU ID to get in. Parents/guardians must sponsor and belay the child at all times. Visit http:// oregonstate.edu/recsports/node/58 or call (541) 7371595 for information. Jim Bean Memorial Community Safety Fair. Sweet Home Police Department, 1950 Main St., Sweet Home. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Annual Community Safety Fair with Police, Fire, Public Works, and more. Bring the family and enjoy a morning checking out community safety equipment and staff. Call (541) 367-6243. Kid’s Night Out. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30-9:15 p.m. $15/child, $12/mention Valley Parent Magazine. Enjoy an evening out while your kids also enjoy a night out. Snacks and beverages are provided. June 8: Nerf Gun Night, June 14: Pizza and Snack Night, June 22: Nerf Gun Night. Reservations required. Call (541) 757-6512 to reserve your spot or visit www.wackybounce.com 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. 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-Carnivorous Plants. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis. 11 a.m. $5/child. Kids will learn about different types of carnivorous plants, which insects they like best, and how to care for them. Each child will plant and take home their own carnivorous plant. Call (541) 753-6601 to register or see www. garlandnursery.com for information. National Get Outdoors Day. Peavy Arboretum, 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Road, Corvallis. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. This event will feature a variety of hands-on activities for youth (including free fishing for youth

National Get Outdoors Day

This event will feature a variety of hands-on activities for youth (including free fishing for youth under 12) and guided bilingual (Spanish and English) hikes for people of all ages. A number of local organizations will be on site to introduce participants to the outdoor activities and opportunities for families in the OSU College Forests and other outdoor areas in the Willamette Valley. For information call (541) 766-6750. Where: Peavy Arboretum 8692 NW Peavy Arboretum Road Corvallis. When: Saturday, June 8; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: Free under 12) and guided bilingual (Spanish and English) hikes for people of all ages. A number of local organizations will be on site to introduce participants to the outdoor activities and opportunities for families in the OSU College Forests and other outdoor areas in the Willamette Valley. For information call (541) 766-6750. 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. Strawberry Century Bike Tour. Lebanon High School, 1700 S 5th St., Lebanon. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $25/ pre-event, $30/day of event. 100 mile non-competitive bike tour of Linn County. Call (541) 928-6311 for information. Summer Celebration. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 5-7 p.m. Free. This is a Corvallis Community all-ages event, brought to you courtesy of Jim Kuhlman State Farm, who has rented the whole place and will have more than 20 featured attractions, all free, including more than a dozen delicious foods. Call (541) 753-2500 or see https://www. facebook.com/events/574172495936915 for information. Willamette Valley Symphony Concert. First Christian Church of Albany, 432 Ferry St. SW, Albany. 7-9 p.m. $15/adults, $10/seniors, Free/youth

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Big League Chew Opening Night

18 and under. Featuring Dow Yeh, pianist, performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Also playing Herbert’s “American Fantasie” and Hanson’s “Symphony No. 2: Romantic.” A free pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Call (541) 912-0127 or see www. willamettevalleysymphony.org for information and tickets.

Corvallis Knights vs. Kitsap Bluejackets. First 250 fans get a pouch of Big League Chew, Knights’ trading cards and 2013 Corvallis Knights magnet schedule.

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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. Willamette Valley Symphony Concert. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 4-6 p.m. $15/adults, $10/seniors, Free/ youth 18 and under. Featuring Dow Yeh, pianist, performing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue.” Also playing Herbert’s “American Fantasie” and Hanson’s “Symphony No. 2: Romantic.” A free pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Call (541) 912-0127 or see www. willamettevalleysymphony.org for information and tickets. Family Climb Time. See 6/8.

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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. First Monday Whiteside Theatre Tour. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. $5/general admission. All tours of the Whiteside Theatre start promptly on time. Once a tour enters the building the doors are closed and joining the tour is not permitted. Videography of any kind is not permitted. To reserve your space, send an email to Reservations@ WhitesideTheatre.org stating name, special arrangements, and number of tourists. 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, flexibility 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) 740-2516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. 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. Science Pub. Old World Deli, 341 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 6-8 p.m. Free. “Elder Caregiving: Challenges and Opportunities,” Karen Hooker and Carolyn Mendez-Luck, Oregon State College of Public Health and Human Sciences. Call (541) 737-4717 for 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. Vitality Dance. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $10/drop-in, $7/pass option. Vitality Dance is a creative practice that explores invigorating dance traditions from Africa, the Middle East and Latin America designed for celebration, community, and to connect to the “vital life force” energies. For information, see www.brittabandit.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. 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

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Goss Stadium, SW Langton Place, Corvallis. Wednesday, July 12; 6:30 p.m. $5/general admission, $2/seniors.

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. Celtic Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis/ 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) 829-0070 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-andrecreation/aquatics/albany-community-pool for details or call (541) 967-4521. Prenatal Pilates. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 6-7 p.m. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Pilates 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. 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.

Wednesday 12

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. Big League Chew Opening Night. Goss Stadium, SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. $5/general admission, $2/seniors. Corvallis Knights vs. Kitsap Bluejackets. First 250 fans get a pouch of Big League Chew, Knights’ trading cards and 2013 Corvallis Knights magnet schedule. 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. All Boys Hip Hop. See 6/7. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Family Swim. See 6/7. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8.

Thursday 13

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. 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. Kitsap Bluejackets. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. 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. Oregon Originals: Heritage Vegetables and Fruits of the Willamette Valley. Benton County Extension Services, Benton County Sunset Building, 4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Free. This event is about fruit and vegetable varieties that originated right in the Willamette Valley. Three experts will speak about the histories of famous cultivars. Come early by 5:15 p.m. to sample pea varieties. Outdoor tables are available, so bring a picnic dinner. Berry desserts prepared by Slow Food Corvallis members will be available for purchase. See http://slowfoodcorvallis.org/ for information. Drop N Shop. See 6/11. Mommy and Me Dance. See 6/10. Parent/Child Swim Class. See 6/11. Yarn Yoga. See 6/11.

Friday 14

Chintimini Chamber Music Festival. Congregational Church, 4515 SW West Hills Road 7:30 p.m. $20/ adults, free to students of all ages. (Up to two adult tickets at $5 each to SNAP participants. Just bring Oregon Trail Card to Box Office.) The Festival is built around classical performers from all over the world who grew up in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. Friday’s line-up: “Opera Plus” with works by Verdi, Freeman, Puccini, Wagner and Hindemith. Corvallis Knights vs. Kitsap Bluejackets. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40

p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Downtown Dance Spring Showcase. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday. $10/general admission. Featuring hip-hop, contemporary, and creative dances. Special guest LBCC Dance Club. Visit www. DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or call (541) 829-0070 for information. Santiam Wagon Road Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 4-mile, moderate hike. Explore what early travel was like in the forest on the historic toll road that once linked the Willamette Valley to eastern Oregon. Hike is mostly downhill. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http://www. fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/outdoorlearni ng/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration. Summer Book Sale. Albany Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 2-7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. Courtesy of Friends of the Library. Please use the Meeting Room entrance. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. All Boys Hip Hop. See 6/7. Beading 101 Demo. See 6/7. Birth Boot Camp Natural Childbirth Class. See 6/7. Family Swim. See 6/7. Indoor Kite Flying Clinic. See 6/7. Kid’s Night Out. See 6/8. Restorative Yoga. See 6/7.

Saturday 15

Art Along the River Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 9 a.m. $13/ person, $8/senior. 3-mile, moderate hike. All experience levels and mediums welcomed. Your guide will take you to the ancient forest, a historical shelter and a swimming hole. Bring whatever you need to create, and remember you have to carry them. Bring a lunch and a cushion to sit on. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/ outdoorlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration. Corvallis Knights vs. Cowlitz Black Bears. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Daily Life 1863. Monteith House Museum, 518 Second Ave. SW, Albany. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Living history event with re-enactors displaying daily life in 1863. Call (541) 928-2469 for information or see http://albanydowntown.com/wordpress/. 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. Sick Town Derby Dames. Santiam Bldg. at Linn County Fair & Expo Center, 3700 Knox Butte Road, Albany. Doors open at 5 p.m.; bouts start at 6 p.m. STDD’s S*M*A*S*H Unit vs. Emerald City Roller Girls’ Andromedolls. The evening starts with Sick Town’s Candy Stripers Junior Derby. Come experience Roller Derby. It’s a family fun event. Tickets are $13 / door or $10 / advance. Advance tickets available at The Uprise Skate Shop and Aqua Seafood and Steaks in Corvallis. Through the Garden Gate Garden Tour. Various locations, Albany. All day. Six to seven gardens, selected by a committee of Master Gardeners, are open to the public. Call (541) 990-5624 for information. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Downtown Dance Spring Showcase. See 6/14. Family Climb Time. See 6/8. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8.

Sunday 16

Corvallis Knights vs. Cowlitz Black Bears. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 7:05 p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Family Climb Time. See 6/8.

Monday 17

Corvallis Knights vs. Cowlitz Black Bears. Goss

Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Bluegrass Jam. See 6/10. Mommy and Me Dance. See 6/10. Mother Baby Yoga. See 6/10. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 6/10. Vitality Dance. See 6/10.

Tuesday 18

Chintimini Chamber Music Festival. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave. 7:30 p.m. $20/ adults, free to students of all ages. (Up to two adult tickets at $5 each to SNAP participants. Just bring Oregon Trail Card to Box Office.) The Festival is built around classical performers from all over the world who grew up in Oregon’s Mid-Willamette Valley. Tuesday’s line-up: “Movie Composers” Copland, Poulenc, Williams, Bach, Morricone, Takemitsu, Rota. 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. 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. Crazy Carnival Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., June 18-21. $29-34/day, depending on membership status. Carnival rides and games in The Little Gym using equipment, music, and imagination. “Talent Show” held on the last day. Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www. TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. 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-WomenCorvallis-Chapter/201679226520781?sk=info. Modern Voices Book Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. Noon. Free. Discussing “Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West” by Dorothy Wickenden. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Rhythm from Head to Toe. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Aaron Wheeler-Kay presents. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 6/11. Celtic Jam. See 6/11. Drop N Shop. See 6/11. Mama Baby Yoga. See 6/11. Parent/Child Swim Class. See 6/11. Prenatal Pilates. See 6/11. Teen Writers Group. See 6/11. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 6/11. Yarn Yoga. See 6/11.

Wednesday 19

Build a Better Marriage! Osborn Aquatic Center Meeting Room, 1940 NW Highland Dr, Corvallis. 6:45-8:45 p.m. 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays of each month. Recommended donation: $5/adult/evening. Award-winning 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. Chintimini Children’s Concert. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Free. Six musicians from the Chintimini Chamber Music Festival will present Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor and the Nightingale. This chamber music performance is a family event. All ages welcome. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/. Musician Mo Phillips. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. The audience will sing songs they know, and learn some crazy new ones. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ for information. All Boys Hip Hop. See 6/7. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Family Swim. See 6/7. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8. OSUsed Store Sale. See 6/12.

Thursday 20

Anime Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Third Thursday. Fans of Japanese 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) 7910015 or email doris.hicks@cityofalbany.net. Cascadia Cave Heritage Hike. Sweet Home Ranger District, 4431 Hwy 20, Sweet Home. 8 a.m. $13/person, $8/senior. 2.5-mile, easy hike. Follow the historic footsteps of the Kalapuya Indians along the lower floodplains of the South Santiam River. The trail may be muddy so bring appropriate footwear. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http:// www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/outdoo rlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration. Here Comes the Sun. Downtown Albany. Free. Downtown businesses will stay open late for your shopping convenience. Many will have in store specials, treats and music. See www.albanydowntown. com for information. JuggleMania. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Rhys Thomas presents. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Magic Tree House Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 1 p.m. Free. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ 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. Baton Twirling Class. See 6/13. Drop N Shop. See 6/11. Hip Hop Dance. See 6/13. Mommy and Me Dance. See 6/10. Parent/Child Swim Class. See 6/11.

Chintimini Children’s Concert Six musicians from the Chintimini Chamber Music Festival will present Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor and the Nightingale. This chamber music performance is a family event. All ages welcome. Call (541) 7666794 for information or see http://www. thebestlibrary.net/. Where: When: Cost:

Corvallis Public Library 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis Wednesday, June 19 10 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Free

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Friday 21

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. Brownsville Pioneer Picnic. Historic Brownsville. All day. Linn County Pioneer Picnic is Oregon’s oldest continuing celebration. Picnic focuses on family fun with games, food booths, a logger jamboree, equestrian events, talent shows and more. The theme for this year is “Pioneer Treasures.” See www.historicbrownsville.com for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Klamath Falls Gems. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. 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. All Boys Hip Hop. See 6/7. Beading 101 Demo. See 6/7. Birth Boot Camp Natural Childbirth Class. See 6/7. Chintimini Chamber Music Festival. Friday’s lineup: Mendelsohn, Britten, Beethoven and Grieg. See 6/14 for location et al. Family Swim. See 6/7. Indoor Kite Flying Clinic. See 6/7. Restorative Yoga. See 6/7.

Saturday 22

Corvallis Knights vs. Klamath Falls Gems. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. OSUsed Store Special Sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free admission. Special day and time. 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. Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 6/21. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Brownsville Pioneer Picnic. See 6/21. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Family Climb Time. See 6/8. Kid’s Night Out. See 6/8. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8.

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Sunday 23

Bicycle Birding. Meet at Crystal Lake Sports Fields, 1199 SE Fischer Lane, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon. Free. Bring a bicycle helmet, water and binoculars to explore Willamette Park and Kendall Natural Area. We ride slowly, listen for birds and stop frequently. Trip lengths are less than 10 miles. For information call (541) 753-7689 or e-mail bouchdon@peak.org. Brownsville Pioneer Picnic. See 6/21. Chintimini Chamber Music Festival. Sunday’s lineup: Turner, Hindemith, Strauss, Korngold. See 6/14 for location et al. Corvallis Knights vs. Klamath Falls Gems. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 5:05 p.m.$5 general admission. For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. Family Climb Time. See 6/8.

Monday 24

Circus! Camp. Ashbrook Independent School, 4045 SW Research Way, Corvallis. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., June 24-28. $220/week, $198/members of The Arts Center. Children will experience performing arts you would expect to find at a circus: stilt walking, clowning, prop-making, storytelling, and magic. Contact John Knight at (541) 754-1551 ext. 652 or john@ theartscenter.net or see http://theartscenter.net/globe-

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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

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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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trotters-summer-camps/ for information. English and Spanish Songs and Stories. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Free. Rich Glauber presents. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Farm Experience Day Camp. Midway Farms, 6980 NW Hwy 20, Albany. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 24-28. $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. http://www.farmexperiencedaycamp.com/ Bluegrass Jam. See 6/10. Mother Baby Yoga. See 6/10. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 6/10. Vitality Dance. See 6/10.

Tuesday 25

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. Cars, Planes, Trucks and Trains Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., June 25-28. $2934/day, depending on membership status. Each day this camp offers activities, music and games about one of these modes of transportation. Call (541) 7530950 for information and enrollment or see www. TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. Magician. Downtown Carnegie Library, 302 SW Ferry St., Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Tom Waldrop presents. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 6/11. Celtic Jam. See 6/11. Chintimini Chamber Music Festival. Tuesday’s lineup: Fauré • La bonne chanson, op. 61. See 6/14 for location et al. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 6/18. Drop N Shop. See 6/11. Jazz Dance. See 6/11. Mama Baby Yoga. See 6/11. Parent/Child Swim Class. See 6/11. Prenatal Pilates. See 6/11. Teen Writers Group. See 6/11. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 6/11. Yarn Yoga. See 6/11.

Wednesday 26

Dragon Theater Puppet Show. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30 p.m. Free. This program is geared towards school-aged children. Call (541) 766-6794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary.net/. Soil Science Day. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. Participants get to dig in the dirt and learn about what goes on underground. See www.lebanon.plinkit.org/ for information.

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Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Family Swim. See 6/7. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8. OSUsed Store Sale. See 6/12.

Thursday 27

Aaron Nigel Smith and The Annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Central Park across from the Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Family event geared for children 6 and under. Bring a blanket and your favorite stuffed animal. Meet Olivia, the children’s book character. Call (541) 7666794 for information or see http://www.thebestlibrary. net/. Henna Workshop. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 10:30 a.m. Free. Grades 6-12. Limit 35 kids. Call (541) 917-7580 for registration and information. Preschool Songs and Stories. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 10:30 a.m. Free. Rich Glauber presents. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Puckett Family Magic. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany. 2:30 p.m. Free. Call (541) 917-7580 for information. Summer Reading Kick-Off with Aaron Nigel Smith. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 3 p.m. Free. Concert with special guest Olivia, the children’s book character. Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 6/21. Contemporary Dance. See 6/13. Drop N Shop. See 6/11. Hip Hop Dance. See 6/13. Magic Tree House Storytime. See 6/20. Parent/Child Swim Class. See 6/11. Yarn Yoga. See 6/11.

Friday 28

Pinocchio and the Blues Sisters. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. $7/single, $20/family of four. “Pinocchio and the Blues Sisters” is a production of Willamette Children’s Theater. Pinocchio has three teenage blue-fairy sisters. The Blues Sisters quickly learn that keeping track of Gepetto’s naive, gullible and brainless marionette is not an easy assignment. See http://willamettechildrenstheater.com/ticket-information.html for tickets and information. Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 6/21. Beading 101 Demo. See 6/7. Birth Boot Camp Natural Childbirth Class. See 6/7. Family Swim. See 6/7. Restorative Yoga. See 6/7.

Saturday 29

Sprint Boat Races. 33131 Witt Dr., Tangent. 10 a.m. $25. Boats race against the clock in a designated track. Contact Don Wirth at (541) 979-4688 for information or see http://oregonjetsprint.com/. Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 6/21. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Family Climb Time. See 6/8. Pinocchio and the Blues Sisters. See 6/28. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8.

Sunday 30

Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 6/21. Family Climb Time. See 6/8.

Monday, July 1

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. First Monday Whiteside Theatre Tour. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. $5/general admission. All tours of the Whiteside Theatre start promptly on time. Once a tour enters the building the doors are closed and joining the tour is not permitted. Videography of any kind is not permitted. To reserve your space, send an email to Reservations@WhitesideTheatre.org stating name, special arrangements, and number of tourists. Vietnam Arts Camp. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., July 1-5, except July 4. $220/week, $198/members of The Arts

Center. Students will be encouraged to try something new, develop a new skill or technique, and better understand their own artistic choices, all based around Vietnamese art, culture, history, and geography. Contact John Knight at (541) 754-1551 ext. 652 or john@theartscenter.net or see http://theartscenter.net/ globetrotters-summer-camps/ for information. Bluegrass Jam. See 6/10. Mother Baby Yoga. See 6/10. Southtown Open Mic Talent Search. See 6/10. Vitality Dance. See 6/10.

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Tuesday, July 2

Corvallis Knights vs. Bellingham Bells. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:40 p.m. $5 general admission. For information, call (541) 7525656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. X-treme Sports of All Sorts Summer Camp. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m., July 2-5 (closed on July 4). $29-34/day, depending on membership status. The kids will take part in some creatively-modified X-treme sports activities such as “Base Jumping,” “CliffDiving,” “Surfing” and even “Zorbing.” Call (541) 753-0950 for information and enrollment or see www. TheLittleGym.com/CorvallisOR. $5 Movies at Ninth Street Cinema. See 6/11. Celtic Jam. See 6/11. Concerts in the Park-Corvallis Community Band. See 6/18. Drop N Shop. See 6/11. Find Waldo. See 7/1. Jazz Dance. See 6/11. Mama Baby Yoga. See 6/11. Parent/Child Swim Class. See 6/11. Prenatal Pilates. See 6/11. Teen Writers Group. See 6/11. Timba Tuesday: Salsa Dancing. See 6/11. Yarn Yoga. See 6/11.

Wednesday, July 3

Corvallis Knights vs. Bellingham Bells. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 7:15 p.m. $5 general admission. OSU Federal Credit Union Fireworks night after the game! For information, call (541) 752-5656 or see http://www.corvallisknights. com/. Fairy House Building Workshop. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 1 p.m. Free. Concert with special guest Olivia, the children’s book character. Red, White and Blue Riverfront Festival. Riverfront Commemorative Park at NW Jackson Ave. and NW 1st St., Corvallis. 4:30-10:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday. Free. This Family festival features live music throughout, a delightful array of food vendors, colorful crafts booths, and kids activities including inflatables, rock climbing wall, and bungy jump. See http://www.downtowncorvallis.org/experience/calendar.php?eventid=34 for information. Build a Better Marriage! See 6/19. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Family Swim. See 6/7. Find Waldo. See 7/1. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8. OSUsed Store Sale. See 6/12.

Thursday, July 4

4th of July Breakfast and Fireworks. Historic Brownsville. 7-10 a.m. breakfast, 4 p.m. barbeque open, fireworks at dark. $7/adult breakfast, $4/ kids 10 and under. $7-10/barbeque. Free/fireworks show. See HYPERLINK “http://www.historicbrownsville.com” www.historicbrownsville. com for information. Corvallis Knights vs. Bellingham Bells. Goss Stadium, 430 SW Langton Place, Corvallis. 6:05 p.m. $5 general admission. For information, call (541) 7525656 or see http://www.corvallisknights.com/. River Rhythms and Fireworks. Monteith Riverfront Park, 489 Water St. NW, Albany. 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. Nikki Hill performs blues/rock. Fireworks following the concert. See http://riverrhythms.org/ for information. Find Waldo. See 7/1. Red, White and Blue Riverfront Festival. See 7/3.

Friday, July 5

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 wild-

“Pinocchio and the Blues Sisters” is a production of Willamette Children’s Theater. Pinocchio has three teenage blue-fairy sisters. The Blues Sisters quickly learn that keeping track of Gepetto’s naive, gullible and brainless marionette is not an easy assignment. See http://willamettechildrenstheater.com/ ticket-information.html for tickets and information. Where: When: Cost:

The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis Friday, June 28; 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday. $7/single, $20/family of four

flowers, panoramic views and geologic formations that surround these two landmarks on a loop trail. Bring water and a lunch. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/willamette/recreation/ outdoorlearning/?cid=stelprdb5182167 for information and registration. Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 6/21. Beading 101 Demo. See 6/7. Birth Boot Camp Natural Childbirth Class. See 6/7. Family Swim. See 6/7. Find Waldo. See 7/1. Restorative Yoga. See 6/7.

Saturday, July 6

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. 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 http://www.philomathchamber.org/carshow for information. Albany Civic Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.” See 6/21. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Brownsville Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 6/8. Family Climb Time. See 6/8. Find Waldo. See 7/1. Prenatal Yoga. See 6/8.

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