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she was wiping her first consisting of wood and harsh chemicals Naerheim announced of the baby care giants March of this year, Naturals® introduced only baby wipe in is 100% natural, and produced renewable plant
Elements Naturals baby wipes are available nationwide and throughout Central Oregon at natural product retailers. The wipes retail for $5.95 for 80 wipes. To find a retailer near you and learn more about Linda and the company, visit www.elementsnaturals.com.
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To further her cause, the packaging uses 60% less plastic than other wipes. Elements Naturals also donates proceeds from the sales of the wipes to 1% FOR THE PLANET, an organization that encourages businesses to contribute 1% of sales to environmental groups to drive positive environmental change around the world.
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Unlike traditional baby wipe brands, which use a blend of polyester, polypropylene, cotton, wood pulp, and /or rayon fibers, Elements Naturals® baby wipes are made from 100% Ingeo™ fibers, the world’s first man-made fiber from annually renewable plant resources. The wipes material is made entirely from plant starches derived from the naturally stored carbon produced through photosynthesis. By utilizing this cutting edge technology, Elements Naturals baby wipes are naturally chemical free and do not leach harmful toxins into the soil. Their production also requires significantly less fossil fuel resources and produces fewer greenhouse gases (GHG) than traditional synthetic wipes..
“As a mom of two, who has changed a lot of messy diapers, it was important to me to create a larger wipe that could clean the messiest diaper, reducing the amount of wipes used, and helping parents keep their hands clean during the process too,” said Naerheim.
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“After getting over the shock of discovering what I was using on my baby’s tender skin, I had a burning passion to develop a gentler and more eco-friendly alternative to other wipes on the market. While there are other wipes that don’t contain alcohol or synthetic ingredients that can irritate a baby’s skin, these products are not compostable or made entirely from renewable resources. Americans use 36-billion wipes a year, that are “cradle to grave’: you use them once and they are then thrown away. I made it my mission to make one that is produced from annually renewable materials that can also be composted, breaking down into a soil nutrient,” said Elements Naturals Founder Linda Naerheim.
The best part, Elements Naturals wipes can go into commercial compost sites because they break down into carbon dioxide and water. Another distinctive benefit to the Elements Naturals wipe is its size and thickness.
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D o n ’ t L e t A n A c c i d e n t Spoil Your Party By TJ Borland
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can spoil a good party like an accident. Even the best planning and safety precautions in your home will never be perfect. I’m sure your Mom (or maybe you) have said “put down that knife”, “no running in the house” or my Mom’s favorite “walk your bike across that busy road”. You can plan to keep everyone safe but there are times where someone is going to be hurt. It could something minor such as a bruise or something much more serious such as stitches or broken bones. If you have children, chances are you will wind up in the emergency room at some point. Consider the following statistics from the National Safety Council:
Childhood falls account for more than 2 million emergency visits each year. Roughly 3.5 million children ages 14 and under are treated for sportsrelated injuries each year. More than 200,000 children are injured each year on playgrounds at child care centers, parks, and schools in the US. Falls onto playground surfaces are a contributing factor in 70 percent of injuries requiring hospital visits.
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Fortunately many accidents that result in an emergency room visit usually don’t result in hospitalization. However, a simple emergency room visit can cost over $300. The challenge that many families have now is that their medical insurance will not help pay for these visits until they have met a deductible of two to five thousand dollars. How does a family find cash to pay for the costs of an accident? An accident indemnity policy is the answer. An accident indemnity policy is a supplemental insurance program that pays you cash if you or your children are hurt in an accident. These programs will pay for the initial visit in an emergency room or your doctor’s office. You will also be paid for the specific injuries that happen to you. Broken bones, dislocations, burns, stitches and concussions are some of the injuries that you will receive money for. A good program will also help pay for hospital stays, major diagnostic exams such as an MRI, and appliances such as crutches. Most importantly, the accident indemnity policy you choose should never increase in price when you make a claim.
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SEVENTH MOUNTAIN RESORT OFFERS FUN FOR LOCAL FAMILIES Built in 1969, Seventh Mountain Resort has for decades been a destination for families looking to relax, enjoy nature, indulge in their favorite sports, savor fine meals and create family memories. But the fun at Seventh Mountain isn’t just for out-of-towners. The resort has a schedule jam-packed with fun for local families as well. Here’s just a sampling of upcoming family activities planned for spring and summer months: April 4: Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt. Chefs at Seasons, Seventh Mountain Resort’s premier restaurant, have created a delectable Easter brunch menu, featuring baron of beef with au jus, brown sugar and mustard glazed ham, ricotta cheese and peach crepes with crème fraiche and pecans, made-to-order omelets, and many more delicious provisions from 8am-noon. Also during the brunch, an Easter egg hunt will be held for children at the resort’s west lawn at 9am and noon. Cost of the brunch is $25,adults and $12.50, children ages 6-12. Children under 5 are free. For reservations, call (541) 693-9143 or (877) 765-1501. May 7: Launch of spring/summer menu at Seasons. Seasons lives up to its name, serving Pacific Northwest cuisine that takes full advantage of the freshest ingredients of the season. Chef OJ Robinson finds delectable ways to highlight Oregon’s spring and summer bounty. May 9: Mother’s Day Brunch. Families can indulge Mom with a bountiful and elegant buffet from 8am to noon. Cost of the brunch is $25 for adults and $12.50 for children ages 6-12. Children under 5 are free. For reservations, call (541) 6939143 or (877) 765-1501. May 17: Whitewater rafting begins for adventurers ages 7 and older. Photos are taken on the trip and can be purchased at the recreation office. Trips are 2 hours long; based on the time of year. Cost for adults is $42; kids 7-12 are $37. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more. More info. is available at www.seventhmountainrafting.com/trips-and-rates/ June 21: Cascade Kids’ Eco Challenge Camp begins. Kids ages 8-13 will enjoy daily field trips that include whitewater rafting, kayaking, guided hikes, exploration of lava caves and snow play at Mt. Bachelor. Kids can attend for a day, a week or the entire summer! The day camp will be held 9am-5pm, MonFri. The cost is $70 a day, w/lunch provided. Kids can come for a day, a week, or the whole summer! Camp is $70 per day, with some discounts available. To register, call the Seventh Mountain Resort recreation office at (541) 693-9124. Details are available at www.seventhmountain.com/recreational-activities/ cascade-kidseco-challengecamp.cfm June 25: Friday night s u m m e r concert series begins at 6:30pm on the Seasons patio. Families are welcome to enjoy a variety of types of live music. Every Friday night from 6:30-8:30pm through Sept. 3. For more information about these and other activities scheduled at Seventh Mountain Resort, visit www. seventhmountain. com or phone (877) 765-1501.
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By Linda Gilpin P r o g r a m M a n a g e r a n d P a r e n t E d u c a t o r Together For Children
Free Family Barn Party & Community Dinner April 16 The Week of the Young Child is scheduled the week of April 11 to 17. The week is designed to recognize and support the needs of young children, and to honor and celebrate children ages birth to 8 years, their families, educators and care providers who make a difference in their lives, and help them get the most of their early learning opportunities. The kick-off celebration takes place on Monday, April 12 from 10 am to Noon at Kiddoz, Inc. (222 SE Reed Market Rd.). The Public is invited to this free event and are encouraged to help recognize children’s champions, advocate, celebrate and help spread the word about why children matter. Communities throughout Central Oregon are invited to join the activities throughout the week. Events will highlight the importance of reading to your child, playing and engaging with your child, as well as the importance of keeping children safe and healthy. The week concludes with the free Family Barn Party and Community Dinner at Hollinshead Barn in Bend, on Friday, April 16, from 4-7pm. Families are invited to enjoy dinner, live music and engage in numerous hands-on activities and crafts. Numerous children and family service organizations will be on hand to provide information about their programs. Help bring to light the message of this very important week: Early years are Learning Years. Please visit www.deschutescountykids.com for a complete list of Week of the Young Child activities and workshops offered April 11 through 17.
To volunteer, provide a service or make a donation to the cntrlorfamnewAPR10qrtrpg.pdf 3/14/10 1:10:21 PM Week of the Young Child, please call 541.410.1974.
How can something so thin have so much flavor?
Parents are naturally sentimental when it comes to the next birthday for their child. Our little ones seem to blossom before our very eyes. To children, however, a year is a very long time and for the littlest ones, the previous year’s events are not even a memory. Why don’t we remember experiences during these first few years? Scientists say that is has to do with the development of the brain, especially the language centers. Until a child has meaningful words for his experience, his memory is either procedural (learning to walk, learning routines, learning vocabulary) or associative, needing a trigger such as a certain place or visual cue to remember. Episodic memory, remembering events and facts without specific cues, begins between the third and fourth year, when the receptive and expressive language centers in the brain are well developed. Meanwhile, parents are the keeper of these early memories. With this in mind, parents can help strengthen a child’s autobiographical memory in a number of enjoyable ways. The yearly birthday party is a perfect time for family and friends to share pictures, momentos, and stories from their adventures together during the year. A gift box of memories for a child could be something like photos of last summer’s swim in ocean and a few shells found on the beach, a collection of special rocks and a picture of grandpa who helped him throw rocks into the river, a brochure with many pictures from the place you visited on vacation and a story you read over and over during your travel time. Scrapbooking aficionados understand that collecting and cataloging our stories has a tremendous impact on our memory and our sense of belonging. Young children change dramatically in a year. Measuring a child’s height and recording it on a growth line on the wall is a birthday ritual for many families. It is fun for some children to attempt to put on a fitted shirt from the last birthday to get a real feel for how their body has grown. A tally of their new skills with real pictures for illustrations, make great birthday stories and gifts. For example: “Here is a photo of you on your red trike and this is you now, riding your little bike without training wheels!” “Last year you sat in the high chair to join us for dinner. Now you sit in a big chair in your booster right at the table!” “You always asked me to push and push you on the swing. Here you are pumping the swing yourself. “This is the time when Dad taught you to hammer a nail. Now you build things all by yourself.” Parents or friends holding onto the stories and honoring these accomplishments on special days are birthday gifts that no amount of money can buy.
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The Krafty Kid:
Creative party ideas for kids of all ages.
Princess Party!
Do you have a little princess in the family? There are many options to pamper her with a pedicure, manicure, or the full salon treatment. It’s fun to learn how to apply make-up or to get her hair done and play dress up, especially when she’s with her friends. Or maybe she is a bit old fashioned and would like a tea party? Either way she will love all the attention.
Is your child very creative? Then consider having a party where creative juices flow. With options like painting pottery, face-painting, scrapbooking, art facilities or jewelry making. You can either have the party at a local facility or in your own home. The options are endless once you put your creative mind to it. Art parties are a wonderful way to engage party-goers in a truly creative manner. Making art together is a way for children and adults to use that often rusty right side of the brain - the side that is innovative, visual, and holistic. Leave your overworked, analytical left brain at the door and discover the creativity that is in everyone - even if you don’t think so! Kids absolutely love making art and grownups c a n too - if they let themselves!
Gaming!
Is your kid a ‘gamer’? Does he/she love to play Wii, Xbox, Playstation or any other kind of electronics? Then a gaming party is a great option. Either have the party at a local facility or do your own party in the comfort of your own home. From Rockband to Wii Sports...it’s all about the energy!
Play Centers:
Several places in Central Oregon cater to our younger (under 8) children. You can either have your party during regular hours and use a separate party room that is available or even rent the whole facility. Many places allow you to bring your own party supplies or they can supply them for you to save you the hassle, even the cake or food. From inflatables to play gyms, Central Oregon has it all. No limit on fun when it comes to indoors!
Sports:
Is there a sport fanatic in your family? There are several indoor facilities through Central Oregon where you can have a great party. From gymnastics to soccer, rock-climbing to roller-skating, bowling or swimming. Some have separate party rooms and you can either rent the facility for a couple hours or all night for a lock-in.
Museums:
What to do with the deep thinker? Maybe visit one of our many museums or go for an interpretive walk/hike? You might even get to hold an interesting animal or insect. Central Oregon is known for it’s educational museums that keep kids of all ages captivated or interested. How about visiting an observatory and checking out our wonderful night skys?
Winter:
If you happen to be the parent of a child with a birthday during the coldest times of the year, don’t fret. There are several fun outdoor options such as ice-skating, sledding, or tubing in the snow. Laughter is the best ‘thank-you’ your child can give.
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Summer:
Everybody loves a summer party, especially in Central Oregon. There is horseback riding, hot air balloon rides, rafting trips and many wonderful parks that have shelters or buildings for rent. Summer also includes ice-cream! You could have every flavor your heart desires and not have to deal with clean up or set up.
Magic or Clowns: How about the old time favorite of inviting a clown who can make your child laugh or makes balloon animals. Or the magician who boggles the minds of kids young and old. You could send a singing telegram (yes, they still do these) or check out some cool stilt walking or fire breathing.
Cooking: Is your child constantly in your kitchen making some wonderful masterpiece for you to try? How about having a cooking or baking party where the kids learn to make something unique, or take lessons from a pro.
Scavenger Hunts: Here’s a creative idea for your very active child. You could have the party at a local facility with lots of nostalgic toys and candies or maybe make up your own scavenger hunt either in your neighborhood or throughout town. You could theme it with town history, town art, random items or invent your own.
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Parents, Talk With Your Kids About Your Expectations, Rules For Prom Night So, your son or daughter is headed to the prom. They’ve chosen their outďŹ t, ordered owers and decided on the perfect restaurant where they’ll have dinner with their date. They’ve lined out all their plans and are ready for the big night. Are you? Whether you know it or not, you’re the biggest inuence on your teen when it comes to making healthy choices. If you haven’t done it already, one of the most important steps you can take to help ensure a safe prom night is to talk with your kids about their plans and share your expectations of them. As part of this important conversation: • Talk about your family’s rules, including curfew, and your desire for them to have fun and be safe. • Talk with your teen about their plans before and after the prom – the pre-functions and after-parties can be risky for kids. • Be clear about a no-tolerance policy on alcohol and other drug use, not attending a party where alcohol will be served and that you will not host a party where alcohol is served. • Develop a plan with your teen for who they can call for a ride home if they ďŹ nd themselves in a situation where alcohol is being served or they feel unsafe. Before your son escorts his date out the door, or your daughter steps into the limo, tell them you love and care about them. And remind them you have conďŹ dence in their character and ability to make good decisions. Conversations with your teen before the prom are important, but you can also show your love and support – and reiterate your family’s rules during the evening. Visit www.promperfect.org to send your teen a text message on the big night. The Web site promperfect.org is part of the Prom Perfect campaign, a collaborative effort of Beaverton Together!, Helping Empower Youth Together! (HEY!), Oregon Partnership, Tigard Turns the Tide and Washington County. Parents and other caregivers in Central Oregon interested in parenting resources and more information about helping youth stay alcohol and drug free may contact the Deschutes County Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator (541-330-4632); the Crook County Prevention Coordinator (541-416-8392); the Alcohol Prevention Coordinator/Meth Prevention Coordinator for Warm Springs (541-553-3462); or the BestCare Treatment Services Prevention OfďŹ ce in Madras (541-325-5552).This article was submitted by Oregon Partnership, a statewide nonproďŹ t that exists to end substance abuse and suicide. For parenting resources, please contact Oregon Partnership at 503-244-5211, or visit www. orpartnership.org.
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Plan A Perfect – And Safe – Prom Party So, you’re adventurous enough to open your home for a prom party. It’ll be lively, with kids bringing all the energy the big night generates. Here are some ways to ensure a party is fun, safe, and free of alcohol and other drugs: - Establish clear rules. Before the party, talk with your teen about your expectations and establish rules together. For example, make it clear alcohol and other drugs will not be tolerated and that it’s illegal and dangerous for parents to host teen parties with alcohol (penalties range from fines to imprisonment). Deciding on rules together gives your teen ownership of the event. - Help plan activities in advance. Put your heads together – and encourage your son or daughter to brainstorm ideas with responsible friends about music and stuff to do. How about an open-mic night, a Wii or Guitar Hero competition, or watching a favorite movie? - Make a guest list with your teen and stick to it. Sit down with your son or daughter to discuss who they want to invite, and check the list closely on party night as guests arrive. With texting and instant messaging, word of a party can spread quickly among teens. And don’t let guests come and go from the party.
- Send invitations. Consider putting your phone number on the invitations so other parents can call and ask questions about things like adult supervision at the party, allowing you to share your family’s rules as well.
- Agree on a start and end time. Put these times on the invitation.
- Be clear about which parts of the house, indoors and out, will be used for the party. Make other places off-limits. - Monitor the party. Check on things regularly. Though your teen may
not be wild your cruising through from time to time, it’s important to put safety ahead of your popularity. Consider asking other parents to help with supervision, particularly if it’s a big group of kids. Aim for no more than 10 teens per chaperone.
- Be the enforcer. If a teen breaks a rule, ask them to leave. If a teen arrives under the influence, help arrange for their safe ride home. - If you have alcohol at home, store it in a secure place. While
statistics show most teens don’t drink, alcohol easily available at home might be tempting to kids.
- Tell your neighbors about the party plans. Share the start and end time, and let them know you’ll be there throughout the event. - Consider forging a “safe party� agreement with your teen.
Such agreements establish guidelines for parents and teens about party plans, time limits, transportation, supervision, rules that restrict uninvited guests and other issues. For more information about safe party agreements, please visit www.promperfect.org. For more information about safe and substance-free parties, also check out “Make Your Parties Rock Substance-Free, A Guide to Safe and Sober Event Planning.� The guide, produced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is available online at www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ people/injury/alcohol/PartiesRock/index.html, or in hard copy from the Crook County Prevention Coordinator at 541-416-8392.
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This week is “Cover The Uninsured Week” and a great time to highlight local efforts to enroll children in “Healthy Kids” – Oregon’s health insurance program for children. Thanks to our leaders in Salem, more than 80,000 additional Oregon children are eligible for health insurance. With enrollment numbers in Healthy Kids now exceeding 35,000, Oregon continues to prove that that the problem of covering uninsured children is one we can solve. But there is still work left to do. In Deschutes County alone, there are 6,573 uninsured kids. As the recession continues to squeeze Oregon families, it is important that we focus on finishing the job by enrolling these newly eligible children into Healthy Kids. Currently, all Oregon children living in families at or below 200% of the federal poverty level -- $44,100 for a family of four -- are eligible to receive free health coverage through Healthy Kids. Children in families between 200% and 300% of the poverty level are eligible to receive a subsidy for their health coverage. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery and Healthy Beginnings both recently received a grant from the Office of Healthy Kids. Our staff is available to answer questions about eligibility and to provide in-person assistance in filling out Healthy Kids applications. MountainStar staff are located at 2125 NE Daggett Lane across the street from Ensworth School and can be reached at (541) 322-6820. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery’s mission is to provide comprehensive child abuse and neglect prevention services for 300 children 6-weeks to 4-years old and their families annually. Babies and toddlers are at a critical stage in their development and comprise 40% of the child abuse and neglect victims in Oregon. Services include therapeutic classes for children, home visits, parenting classes, transportation, counseling, clothing closet, and a respite class on Fridays. MountainStar’s website is www.mountainstarfamily.org. Healthy Beginnings staff are located at 1029 NW 14th Street, suite 102 at the Rosie Bareis Campus and can be reached at (541) 383-6357. Healthy Beginnings provides child health and development screens at no cost for children birth through 5 who live in Deschutes County. Children and their parents receive screening and referral information in the following areas: health, vision, hearing, dental, speech, behavior, parenting skills and cognitive/motor skills. The next screening is April 16th in Sunriver. Healthy Beginnings website is www.myhb.org.
It Is Important To Start Thinking About Summer Parenting Time By Lillian Quinn
Hard to believe that summer is just around the corner but it is and that means that it is time to have a plan in place for how your children will spend the summer. If parents are following the Standard Deschutes Parenting Plan then prior to May 1st, the non residential parent shall notify the residential parent, in writing of the summer parenting time schedule. Some parents run into difficulties because the other parent doesn’t let them know when they want the children for parenting time and conflict occurs when for example the 4th of July comes and both parents have separate plans for the children. It is never appropriate to ask the children which parent they would prefer. Instead, the better option is for the parents to work out the parenting time away from the children. Certainly, children can have input on what they would like to do but ultimately it is a parental decision. Make sure that if you are signing the children up for camp that the other parent agrees if you want them to pay half of the cost. Child support only covers, food, shelter and clothing and it is not meant for “extras”. If your divorce judgment doesn’t specify that Dad will pay for Boy Scout Camp then you have no legal recourse to make that happen. Hopefully, it will be a mutual decision and both parents can pay towards the agreed upon camps and lessons. Sometimes I counsel my clients to pay towards extras based on income and sometimes clients just split the extra costs down the middle. Another major cost in August is a school clothes/books budget. Do not go out with your child and spend a bunch of money and then just expect the other parent to pay half. Make sure that you are in communication with that parent and try to set a budget. It is helpful if the child can add some money to the cause as well. Summer time is such a wonderful time for children. Make sure that you are not over scheduling your child and remember that kids don’t need you to spend a bunch of money on them. What they really want is your time and a walk to the park is a great way to do it. Children love to run through the hose and that certainly doesn’t cost a lot of money. Have a campout with your child in the backyard and it is a memory that they soon will not forget. Make your plans early and let the other parent know what they are. Once a schedule is in place, it should help the summer to be a good one for your children. If the kids are happy, it makes parents happy!!!
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Tooth Talk with Dr Dondo Sink Your Teeth into This By Carlo Arredondo, DDS
It may come as a surprise to hear this but, one way that I see patients losing teeth is by the way their teeth fit together – like gears in a car. If the gears don’t fit together well, teeth contact in ways they were never meant to. Over weeks, months, and even years of this aberrant contact, teeth begin to wear down and break. Our facial muscles, our teeth, and our jaw joints were created to work in harmony and balance for proper chewing and swallowing. A bite that is out of whack can put undue stress and strain on the teeth, muscles, and joints. Have you ever wondered why only your lower jaw moves? This is because the upper jaw is part of your skull and is stationary. Our lower jaw can move in many directions: up, down, side to side, and even forward and back. A poorly fitting bite can cause the lower jaw with the teeth attached to it to collide and interfere with your upper teeth. These constant interferences ultimately destroy your natural teeth (as well as crowns and bridges). We call this “Occlusal Disease”. The problem is usually quite silent. We don’t feel like our teeth are fitting poorly because we have grown used to the “feel” of our bite. So, you might ask, how do I know if my bite is slowly destroying my teeth? Here are some signs to look for. • Look at an old photo of yourself like a high school graduation picture. Do your front teeth look shorter to you now? Are the edges of your front teeth worn flat? Are your front teeth chipped on the edges or broken? • Are your front teeth loose? • Are there more spaces between your teeth now than there used to be? • Do you have any broken, cracked or bite sensitive teeth? If you can answer yes to any one of the above questions, you may have a serious problem with the alignment of your teeth. Don’t underestimate the power of your bite. Studies show that the strongest recorded bite strength was 975 pounds-per-square-inch (PSI) over a two second period of time. The average force we put on our teeth during chewing is a range between 55 to 286 PSI. Folks, that’ an incredible amount of pressure isolated in one small area! This helps explain why a poorly aligned bite can wear away and even break your teeth. It is my opinion that the large majority of teeth wear seen is caused by what we do with them during the day – mainly chewing. I often see patients whose lower front teeth habitually collide with their upper front teeth when they eat. Over time the teeth silently wear down to a fraction of their original length. We know that some people clench and grind their teeth at night, but it is far fewer than once thought. Our bodies are marvelous inventions. When a bite problem exists they find a way to adapt. In this regard, all adaptation comes at a price. Sometimes the price is paid by our teeth, evidenced by tooth wear. At times the price is paid by facial muscles becoming tired and tender (like getting a “charlie horse”) and causing frequent tension headaches. Other times our jaw joints become painful making popping, clicking sounds. Of course, a combination of the three sometimes is seen as well. So, if I am describing you today what can be done to stop this typically silent and destructive process? The verdict is still out on the perfect treatment plan. However, we do know that if teeth are worn, broken, or in any way damaged and no longer functioning correctly, they need to be restored to proper function. This may include orthodontics, crowns and/or bridges, or maybe a dental appliance worn to alleviate pain. The first step involves seeing your dentist for regular visits. Relay your concerns to him/her regarding your bite and the wear on your teeth. A variety of individualized treatments are available to dentists ranging from posture training, stress management, appliance therapy all the way to surgery. Keep in mind that surgery should only be considered as an absolute last resort. Sometimes diseases creep up on us silently and slowly. Occlusal disease is no different. So take a look at your teeth today and set up a visit with your dentist to discuss what you can do to put the breaks on abnormal tooth wear. Dr. Arredondo graduated from the University of Loma Linda School of Dentistry. He has received several awards for academic accomplishments and for his clinical skills. He now lives in Bend with his wife and two boys. Dr. Arredondo has a love for music, photography, outdoor activity, and remains active on his church’s worship team. He currently is practicing at Bend Family Dentistry. He can be reached by visiting www.bendfamilydentistry.com.
Bluegrass Jamboree Fundraiser Held to Feed the Hungry A Bluegrass Jamboree and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, April 3, at Bends’ Community Center, 1036 NE 5th St., to benefit their Feed the Hungry program. The concert, featuring local bluegrass bands Prairie Rockets, Bend N’ Strings and Bitterbrush runs from 6:30-9pm. The Silent Auction ends at 8:30pm. Door open at 5:30 to allow time to peruse the Silent Auction items. Free appetizers prepared by local chefs and a no host bar will be offered throughout the evening. Tickets are $20 per person, $35 per couple. Reserve seating is available by phone (541-312-2069) and MasterCard, Visa and debit cards are accepted Monday through Saturday, 9am-5pm. Silent Auction items will include fine dining, spa, massage and gift certificates, as well as unique gift baskets loaded with a wide variety of goodies. The Feed the Hungry program prepares 1,000 meals a week for the hungry in Central Oregon. Bend’s Community Center is located at 1036 NE 5th St. For more information, call: 541-312-2069.
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Positive Community Connections Equals Better Health B y D r. M i c h e l l e J a c k s o n , N . D .
I recently went to a conference to help health care professionals and educators network, problem solve, and coordinate care for children and youths with special needs. The keynote speaker was Al Condeluci, PhD who has written several books about “Social Capital” and many of the ideas that I am writing about in this article that I want to share are from his lecture. Social Capital, which I will explain, is such a simple and beautiful concept that I think we all want to practice and certainly install as a value in our children. Social Capital is another word for friendships and refers to the connections and relationships that develop around our community and the value that these relationships hold for the community members. For most children, two very strong components or places for Social Capital are the school and family relationships. You may be thinking what does this have to do with health? Well, our spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing are all connected, and when we feel emotionally connected to people then our stress levels go down and the immune system ability goes up. Think about the last time you had a big problem that was weighing on you and then you were able to talk to a friend about it, and how much better you probably felt about the problem after simply talking with a trusted friend about it, that connection with the friend was part of the Social Capital. Over the last 25 years researchers have been evaluating and looking closely at this idea of Social Capital on health and happiness. Although it is not “hard science” as we are not able to measure happiness is something like a lab test, the research does support that healthy adults who were more socially integrated with deeper forms of Social Capital with family and close friends were more likely to live longer and have greater survival from events such as heart attacks, they also had less cancer recurrence, and less depression. When you have a strong Social Capital network you would have more resources to cope with any kind of stress, children need this too. Many studies have pointed out that children who have been isolated from their peers, for any reason, but for example- bullying, have more problems academically. By finding similarities among people, can definitely override the differences. This is an important concept for us as a society especially our children to hold. I may think that I have nothing in common with someone and then find out that we both enjoy poetry for example, that can be our connection, now instead of focusing on our differences we can now converse and focus on our common interest of poetry which is a much more positive experience. Research has found that when there is strong Social Capital in the family, school, and neighborhoods surrounding a school there is an increase in the rate of students graduating. When there is increased Social Capital or community involvement it is positively related to improvements in math and reading achievement scores. With friendships and Social Capital we develop a sense of belonging, create an identity, create mutual interests, and improve selfimage.
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There are so many simple things to do yourself and teach your children how to foster more Social Capital. To name a very few, they can be: turn off the TV, look up when you are walking down the street to meet eye contact with others, greet people, buy from local merchants, fix “it” even if you did not break “it”, talk to the mail carrier, UPS man, etc., ask a question, and ask for help when you need it. Words do matter and leading by example is one of the best ways children learn.
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Your Teenage Daughter’s Behavior: Developmentally Appropriate or a Bigger Problem? By Lisa Lipton, MFT
As a parent to a preadolescent or adolescent girl, do you ever ask yourself: What happened to my sweet, kind, and happy little girl? Do you wonder: Why is she so moody and defiant? Why is she so disrespectful? What happened to her self-esteem? Adolescence is a particularly difficult and challenging time in your young daughter’s life. She tends to push you away as she attempts to become more independent and develop her own sense of identity. She faces so many obstacles while learning to navigate her world. Being accepted by her peers becomes one of her biggest priorities. You hope as a parent that your daughter has good friends, ones that make healthy choices and value themselves. Even one negative friend can influence your own daughter to make poor choices. If your daughter attracts to the “negative crowd,” she can quickly become entrenched in the negative peer culture, whereby it is commonplace to use drugs and act out sexually to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance. Your daughter could even have some good friends and do well in school, but might still struggle with feeling anxious or depressed. Your daughter might lack a sense of self-worth and value. These negative feelings often lead to acting out behaviors. Does she yell at you and call you names? Does she ignore your rules and undermine your parental authority? Does she show a blatant disregard for other family members? Is she sneaky or dishonest? Does she lie, cheat or steal? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions your daughter is most likely struggling with this developmental stage. These are red flags that let you know that your daughter might need additional help. Your daughter might need more support even if she isn’t displaying these more obvious behaviors. Many of your daughters will follow the rules at home, school and in society, but quietly struggle with their insecurities and self-doubt. Numerous young ladies at this age develop poor body images, which can lead to eating disorders. Certain girls at this age resort to self-harm behaviors, such as “cutting” in attempts to manage their intense emotional feelings. By the time you actually learn that your daughter is struggling with these more secretive
negative behaviors, they are often more entrenched and difficult to treat. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have worked with adults, teenage-girls and families for the past 9 years. I worked in a therapeutic boarding school for girls, ages 10-16, for 3 years. It was a very difficult and agonizing choice for all the parents who brought their troubled daughters to the residential placement facility. But they recognized that their child needed more help. Their daughter was at risk due to her poor choices and could not be successful living at home, thus needed a bigger intervention. Parents often will exhaust every other possible alternative before considering this option. Such programs usually have 1to 2 year lengths of stay. At a cost of approximately $6,000-$9,000 per month, this is quite a costly price to pay to get your daughter the help she needs. Shorter programs, such as Wilderness programs, often last approximately 30-90 days at a cost of approximately $300-$500 per day. Many of the students I worked with were referred from the Wilderness Programs, thus these girls’ parents paid for both the Wilderness Program and for their 1 to 2 year stay at the Therapeutic Boarding School. Parents will make this emotional and financial sacrifice because they love their child and want their daughter to be that sweet, kind and happy girl again. Don’t ignore the warning signs and hope that they will resolve on their own. Waiting to intervene can be very costly to both you and your daughter. Get your daughter the help she needs to navigate the many challenges she faces. Being proactive in accessing outpatient therapy and other community resources can help spare you from having to make the agonizing decision to send your daughter to a residential placement. Lisa Lipton, MFT, is available for both individual and group therapy sessions, for girls ages 11-17. She also has a summer camp and after-school program for girls ages 11-15, called Girl Spirit (www.girlspirit.us), which focuses on learning healthy life-skills and improving self-esteem. She can be reached at (541) 598-5567 or at elisa. lipton@gmail.com.
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Remove Your Rearview Mirrors By BettyJean Schuster
Lessons and reminders come in various packages; this reminder came in the form of a cartoon movie. One night I was watching Cars with my kids. In the dark, after a night of tractor tipping, Mater (a tow truck) shows Lightning McQueen (a race car) some zany moves while quickly and radically driving backwards. At the end of Mater’s action scene, when asked by Lightning how he accomplishes such maneuvers, he says, “I don’t have to see where I’m go‘in I just need to know where I’ve been”. This almost seems poetic coming from a redneck tow truck yet how wrong he is. In life, we will never move forward and accomplish our dreams and greatness if we only see and remember what is behind us. There are those among us who travel through life mentally driving backwards, examining their pasts, concentrating on their failures, anxious of their former hardships and afraid to try again. Just like driving our car backwards down a one-way road, we would immediately encounter an accident resulting in a dead stop. This applies to our lives as well, mentally concentrating on what is behind leads to inaction, lack of focus and a dead stop. What is a dead stop? It is the inability to look forward, a distraction of our dreams and monotony resulting in the “same old yesteryear” or an accidental future. To move from a dead stop it is important to take our past life experience and use it to strengthen our visions and actions for a strong and dynamic future. We all can have a dynamic future because everyone has unique greatness within but it is up to the individual to discover and use this greatness. What is your greatness? It can be any number of things such as a Dr. and a dad, a fulltime dedicated mom or even a passionate lawyer, whatever it may be, you must concentrate on the future and going forward. Moving forward is impossible while directing our focus on our rearview mirrors. Mistakes may engulf us and may be embarrassments from our pasts, which can blind us to the greatness of our future. This blindness can weaken us and create what I have deemed an “accidental future”. This is when we are only living day to day and before we know it, time has passed by and we are not where our heart truly desires us to be. If this is the case for you, I encourage you to look forward and allow yourself to tap into your greatness and create a strong life. Creating a strong life is what we all desire. The definition of a strong life is different and is individually unique. No matter the uniqueness, there are steps to attaining a strong life. These steps require us to look to our future and go forward; stop looking in our rearview mirrors at our past. When I explain, whom I am and what I do as a Certified Life Coach I say, “…if you are concentrating on your past you are looking backwards and if you are looking backwards you are going backwards. I help people go forward”. Going forward is for those who are ready to stop dwelling in the past, those willing to change their behavior to one of positive self-talk, optimistic conversation, systematic futuristic planning and positive action. Another way to define going forward is by letting go of past mistakes and try again. Let go of the “if I had known”, “if I had only”, “I really screwed that up” self-talk and realize we all make mistakes as George Bernard Shaw said, “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” The “winners” in life are the ones that look ahead, plan and take action. They know what is behind them and search for their greatness in front of them. I encourage you to remove your rearview mirrors, give yourself the gift of positive self-talk, and believe that greatness lies within you but you have to look and move forward to find it. BettyJean Schuster, Certified Life Coach, Writer, Speaker, Wife and mother. 541.280.1596 or bj@DynamicCoaching.org
Give Them Wings: LUNCHTIME BLUES by Rachel Martin
Q. I send a healthy lunch to school each day with my son (age 6). (His school doesn’t provide a hot lunch). He keeps pestering me about getting to have the kinds of candies and prepackaged cakes he sees his friends bring in their lunches. He often trades his fruit with one of them for a cake. He thinks he it is unfair that he has to eat the homemade stuff! What am I to do? A. This is one of those situations where it becomes clear that our children’s peers and the practices of their families impact our own ability to raise our children according to our own beliefs and preferences. Children are influenced by the culture they live in, for better or worse. So we have a choice of going along with the culture, or competing with it to a greater or lesser extent. First of all, it is tempting to demand that your son eat only what is in his own lunch and not anything from someone else’s lunch. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that there will be anyone able to monitor and see that your son obeys this rule. It may not be wise to make rules for young children that can’t be enforced. This may encourage your son to lie to you if he fails to follow the rule. Another consequence of forbidding his making a trade may be that you make the less healthful foods seem to him to be more desirable than they might otherwise seem. One thing you might do is to explain in simple and clear terms why you believe the food you pack for him is healthy for him to eat and why you don’t think some of the other foods are good for him to eat very often. You might also point out that if some of his friends want to trade for his fruit, they must think his fruit is pretty darn special and tasty. You might want to include foods in his lunch that are especially tasty or fun to eat, such as cutting cheese into special shapes with cookie cutters or the like. From time to time you might consider including some foods that are packaged but that you believe to be healthier than others. You might even want to wrap up homemade food in fancy ways. Opinions vary about what the best kinds of food are. Educate your son about what you believe the most important characteristics of nutritious food are and its role in helping young bodies grow in healthful ways. Also point out the possible consequences of eating too much of the foods that you believe to be bad for him. Involve your son in your cooking, and even the making of his lunch. You might find a child’s recipe book that you approve of and encourage your son to make some of those foods with your help. Show your enjoyment of what he produces. You might even try some blindfolded taste comparisons between homemade foods and some specially-selected prepackaged ones. Encourage him to bring some extra examples of the best results to school in his lunch box to share with his friends. Try to make sure everyone in the family provides a good example of eating healthfully for your son to follow. It is hard to convince him to eat in one way while he sees other family members eating differently. One of the most difficult things to accept is the fact that we can’t control all of the influences our children experience. They will grow up in the world as it is and all we can do is to try to add our influence in best ways we know how to help them on their way. Rachel Martin, M.S., is a Certified Family Life Educator. Email her at rachelmartin@parentingresearch.org or write to her at P.O. Box 131, Corvallis, OR 97339-0131.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Emotional Abuse of Children By Leah Davies, M.Ed. Emotional abuse is commonly defined as systematic attacks on a child’s emotional well-being and sense of self-worth. It is based on power and control and often accompanies other forms of abuse. Emotional abuse is the most challenging form of child maltreatment to identify and stop. Since it is difficult to detect, assess and substantiate, many cases go unreported. Yet, emotional abuse leaves deep, hidden scars in children that can impede their intellectual, social and emotional development. Educators need to be informed about emotional abuse and steps need to be taken if abuse is suspected.
What are the specific forms of emotional abuse? * REJECTION Abuse occurs when a parent or caretaker withholds affection or refuses to acknowledge the child’s presence or accomplishments. A rejecting adult is emotionally unavailable, detached, and often devalues a child’s thoughts and feelings. In a variety of ways, the abusing adult communicates dislike for the child who also may become the “scapegoat” for family problems. * HUMILIATION Abuse occurs when an adult consistently insults, mimics, and degrades a child. It can include sarcastic comments, name-calling, yelling, swearing or shaming a child in private or public. * ISOLATION Abuse occurs when a parent or caregiver restricts a child’s contact with others, preventing him or her from forming friendships. Normal family interactions are restricted; a child may be required to stay in his or her room, closet, basement or attic for extended periods of time. * TERRORIZE An adult can abuse a child by threatening to use a knife or other means to hurt, torture or kill a pet, loved one or the child. It includes forcing a child to watch violent acts, threats of abandonment, and/or placing a child in dangerous situations. * CORRUPTION Encouraging antisocial or delinquent behavior in children is a form of emotional abuse. Corruption exists when children are given alcohol or other drugs, shown pornographic materials, or are exposed to cruelty toward animals or other human beings. * EXPLOITATION Abuse occurs when children are used for advantage or profit, such as involving them in stealing, assaulting, drug dealing or prostitution.
What are some of the indicators that a child may be experiencing emotional abuse? o low self-confidence/poor self-image o unable in trust/fearful o dependent/withdrawn o anxious/depressed o too compliant/hypervigilant o detached/difficulty forming relationships o little enthusiasm/low perseverance o demanding/aggressive o destructive/cruel o passive-aggressive/compulsive-obsessive o delayed emotionally, socially and/or academically o sleep and/or speech disorders o self-destructive/suicidal o alcohol or drug abuse
What can an educator do if emotional abuse is suspected? 1. Follow the school/state rules and procedures for reporting suspected child abuse to the agency charged with protecting children. 2. Refer to a school counselor, psychologist or other available resource for services. 3. Keep informed of resources and materials relating to emotional abuse. 4. Be available to the child. o Listen to the child. o Believe the child. o Inform the child that he or she is not alone. o Let the child know that the emotional abuse is not the child’s fault. o Be consistent and predictable. For additional information concerning what to do if abuse is suspected, see Helping the Sexually Abused Child in the Teacher & Counselor Ideas at www.kellybear.com. Used by permission of the author, Leah Davies, and selected from the Kelly Bear website [www.kellybear.com]. 9/02
KIDS Center Special Events for April Tree of Hope Blue Ribbon Ceremony: April 2, 4-5pm. Join us as we kick off the annual Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse. Listen to speakers, enjoy refreshments and learn more about what our community can do to protect children. We will also present the winners of the Blue Ribbon Art Contest. The Ceremony will take place at Troy Field in front of the Bend/La Pine Education Center across from the Bend Library. Reading: Not in Room 204 by author Shannon Riggs: April 3, 3pm, Bend Library. Join Shannon Riggs, child sexual abuse survivor and author, as she reads and discusses her powerful children’s book Not in Room 204. The reading is family friendly and it might just be what you need in order to start the conversation about personal safety with your children. Blue Ribbon Sunday: April 11. Join your local faith community in highlighting the issue of child abuse in Central Oregon. To learn more about how to participate in Blue Ribbon Sunday or to request blue ribbons, contact Katie at KIDS Center: 541-383-5958 “Let’s Talk About It!”: April 16, 11:30am-1pm (Brown Bag Lunch). En Espanol, April 16, 10:30-Noon (childcare provided thanks to MountainStar Family Relief Nursery). April 21, 5-6:30pm (Light Snack Provided). KIDS Center staff will discuss what is sexually appropriate development and behavior in children 0-7 and how to start the conversation about sexual abuse and safety. Appropriate for early childhood educators and parents. No cost. For more info and to register, contact Valentina at KIDS Center: 541-383-5958. Cowboys 4 Kids: April 22, 5:30-8:30pm, Crook County High School, Prineville. A cooperative fundraising event to benefit four Central Oregon organizations that serve children in Crook County: Big Brothers Big Sisters, KIDS Center, Saving Grace and SMART. KIDS Center Healing Heart Tours: April 8, 5pm and April 28, 12:30 pm. Learn more about how KIDS Center helps children and families take the first step toward healing. Contact Talena at 541-383-5958 for reservations.
What are some of the characteristics parents or caretakers of emotionally abused children may exhibit? Blue Ribbon Art Tours: Bend Public Library: April 5-11, Sunriver Public o rejects child o blames child for problems o describes child negatively o withholds affection o rigid and/or unrealistic expectations o poor impulse control o low tolerance for frustration o immature o mental health problems o alcohol or drug abuse
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Library: April 12-18, La Pine Public Library: April 19-25, Redmond Public Library: April 26-May 2. Stop by your local library and see expressive masks created by Deschutes County Health Services clients who received counseling at KIDS Center. Also view the winners of the Blue Ribbon Art Contest “Journey of Expression: What It Means to be Safe!” Darkness to Light Trainings: Over 10 sexual abuse prevention community trainings held throughout Central Oregon during April! See www. kidscenter.org for dates and times.
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The 2010 Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse The Blue Ribbon Campaign began in the spring of 1989 when Bonnie Finney of Virginia lost her grandson, Michael Dickenson. The three year old died at the hands of her daughter’s abusive boyfriend. Bonnie tied a blue ribbon to her car- symbolizing the blue of her grandson’s bruises- and encouraged her community to do the same. The Blue Ribbon Campaign is now used throughout the country as a way to bring communities together to protect children. In Central Oregon, each year more than 50,000 blue ribbons are distributed locally by KIDS Center staff, volunteers and community partners. Show your support for protecting children. Wear a blue ribbon during the month of April and contact KIDS Center to distribute them to you co-workers, friends and neighbors. New this year, look for one of the many Blue Ribbon “Trees of Hope” around Central Oregon. Each will have over 2300 ribbons tied to them to symbolize the number of reported child abuse cases in Central Oregon. Attend one of the many events during April that give tools to protect and nurture children in your care and in our entire community. Become part of the solution. Become part of the hope. Recognize and Report the Signs of Abuse Some- but not all- abuse children may exhibit physical or behavioral signs. Signs of abuse may include: Nervousness around adults or a particular adult Aggression or passivity and over-compliance Sudden changes in personality or school work Unable to stay awake or concentrate Does not want to go home from school or after school activity Low self-esteem & Poor hygiene Bruises or injuries that are frequent and/or unexplained Sometimes there are no signs at all. Since few children ever come forward to report abuse, make it your responsibility to recognize these signs and report any suspicians or disclosures of abuse. If you suspect that a child is being abused, call and talk to trained DHS personnel at 541693-2700 or call 911. Anyone who makes a good faith report based on reasonable grounds is immune from prosecution.
Join MountainStar in Preventing Child Abuse in your Community! By Robyn Lopez
Child abuse is real. Children are being abused in our community, in our neighborhoods. In Deschutes County there were 185 confirmed incidents of child abuse and child neglect during 2008 and many more that went unreported and uninvestigated. Children are being harmed, physically, emotionally and sexually and have no voice to protect themselves. Art for a Cause! Help MountainStar Family Relief Nursery Raise Awareness of Child Abuse Prevention WHEN: April 10, 6–9pm WHERE: Nancy P’s Baking Company,1054 NW Milwaukee Ave. Bend, (behind Newport Market) CONTACT: Nicci Ferguson, 541.322.8778 or niccif@ mountainstarfamily.org NOTE: Open to the public come help MountainStar raise awareness of child abuse prevention month. Local artists will showcase their work and donate a portion of proceeds to MountainStar. Desserts and champagne will be hosted by Nancy P’s.www. mountainstarfamily.org
April is child abuse prevention month, a time to give a voice to these children and their families and create awareness around the lives that they lead. MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is a local non-profit dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect in Families with children 04 years old. Children under 5 are at the highest risk of being abused or neglected with 48.6% of the victims state wide falling into this age bracket.
With a mission to keep children safe, parents successful and families together, Mountainstar looks at the causes of child abuse and neglect as well as the parents’ strengths to prevent abuse from happening. Raising a small child is challenging under the best conditions and stressful living situations affect a parent’s ability to effectively parent their children. Families at MountainStar face an average of 12 of these major stressors which include, poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, isolation, mental illness, past or present substance abuse and under /unemployment. These families love their children and want the best for them but expend all of their energy on survival. The relief nursery model is unique in its comprehensive approach to child abuse prevention. Families receive services including crisis intervention, home visiting, basic needs assistance and a therapeutic preschool program for the children. Interventionists are teachers in our therapeutic classroom creating a safe space for social and emotional growth for the young children at MountainStar; they are also the home visitors and work to build a relationship with the families giving parents someone to call when parenting gets too hard. By working with the whole family, interventionists reduce family stress and children’s anxiety generating better outcomes for families. Child abuse is a community problem, and our community needs to step up and protect our most vulnerable population. Take action and get informed about what is happening in your community during child abuse prevention month. Become a voice for children. Speak up when you suspect that a child is in danger. Help MountainStar support families and children in your community; come in for a tour, give your time as a volunteer, or donate. Check out our website at www.mountainstarfamily.org or find us on Face Book.
Weekly Tours in April to Raise Awareness MountainStar Family Relief Nursery is dedicated to raising awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. They will host weekly tours, providing an opportunity for interested guests to learn about its purpose and how MountainStar truly helps prevent child abuse and neglect in our community. During the month of April Dutch Brothers will also donate 5% of its proceeds to The KIDS Center and MountainStar. Tours will be held every Friday in April from 12:30-1:30pm at 2125 NE Daggett Street, in Bend. Tours are currently offered and will continue to be offered on the third Friday of every month from 12:30-1:30pm. MountainStar welcomes donations of diapers, wipes, and children’s clothing for ages 0–5. To sign up for a tour or learn more about Child Abuse Prevention Month, please visit www.mountainstarfamily.org or call (541) 322-6820.
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Statistics taken from the Status of Children in Oregon 2008. Robyn Lopez Melton is the Hispanic Outreach Coordinator and Program Specialist at MountainStar Family Relief Nursery.
About MountainStar Family Relief Nursery: MountainStar Family Relief Nursery, “MountainStar,” provides crisis intervention and a therapeutic classroom for 350 babies and young children from 6-weeks to 4-years-old. These children come from families with multiple risk factors for child abuse and neglect, including low income, substance abuse, homelessness, mental health issues and domestic violence. While one risk factor alone can create high stress environments, our families experience an average of 12 of these risk factors. MountainStar’s Safety Net Program networks with multiple agencies to provide a comprehensive support system for more than 275 children and families each year. We support parents’ efforts to provide a loving home and solid foundation for growth and development. MountainStar teachers and volunteers work one-on-one with more than 65 children in our Healing Children Program, a “therapeutic classroom” where we address each child’s social, physical and emotional needs. In recognition of our significant contributions to the community as a nonprofit organization, in March 2006 MountainStar was named the first ever “Organization of the Year” by the Bend Chamber of Commerce. MountainStar’s website is www. mountainstarfamily.org.
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Stem Cells: Sci-Fi Therapy for Pets By Douglas Evans, Bend Veterinary Clinic
The seemingly exponential changes in technology have made this an exciting time to be a veterinarian as well as a hopeful time for pet owners. In the last ten to fifteen years we have seen rare and unheard of technologies become common place for vets. MRI’s, laser surgery, digital radiography, ultrasound, new diagnostic tests including genetic testing, new surgeries including complete laparoscopic surgery have all found their way into veterinary clinics and hospitals. Diagnosis and treatment that would have been difficult or impossible even a few years ago are now routine. Among these new technologies is one on the edge of science fiction yet is available at your local vet. “Stem cell” therapy or more accurately “Regenerative cell” therapy is the practice of using an animal’s own regenerative cells to help heal damaged tissue. Animals (and people) have cells within their bodies designed to rebuild and repair tissue. Bodies use these cells naturally when an injury occurs, however we have found that these cells can be harvested and placed directly into the area of injury dramatically increasing the number of regenerative cells available for repair. Stem cells also decrease the inflammation and pain associated with injuries. How this occurs is not fully understood. Case studies show pets have much less pain and improved movement after stem cell therapy. This is sometimes true even in cases of severe, long term arthritis where the stem cells no longer “fix” the damage, treatment can still improve comfort and movement. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this technology is the ease of treatment for our pets. Regenerative stem cells are found in good supply in an animal’s fat. A straight forward surgery can harvest the fat which is then sent to a special lab where the stem cells can be isolated. These cells are sent back to the vet to be injected into an injured joint, tendon, ligament, or fracture site. This whole procedure is accomplished in three days. Benefit is also obtained by injecting the cells into the veins (IV injection) when multiple parts of the body are involved. Stem cell therapy is currently being used for osteoarthritis, partial tears to ligaments and tendons, and in conjunction with surgery for fractures and cartilage chip problems. The future potential is very exciting; studies are looking into this therapy for liver regeneration, slowing neurologic degeneration, and possible cardiac therapies. Dr Doug Evans uses Stem Cell Therapy and is a small animal veterinarian at Bend Veterinary Clinic as well as being the proud father of sixteen-month-old Hope Evans.
About freekibble.com “Every dog deserves a decent dinner!” Mimi Ausland, a 12 year old girl from Bend, Oregon, wanted to help feed the hungry animals at her local animal shelter. “There are 10’s of thousands of dogs and cats in animal shelters across the country, all needing to be fed a good meal.” Say hello to freekibble.com and freekibblekat. com! Freekibble.com’s primary mission is to provide good, healthy food to dogs and cats to those shelters who are working so hard to see that none of them go hungry - they need our help. In addition to providing free kibble to the Humane Society of Central Oregon, we’ve added 13 new shelters to the program (from Oregon to Florida!) and plan to expand the program to many more! Thanks to everyone for supporting freekibble by playing the trivia game - every piece of kibble counts! We’re very happy to say that we’re partnering with our Founding Sponsor Castor & Pollux, as well asCanidae Dog Food to feed these hungry dogs and cats a very high quality, all natural kibble - a very decent dinner! Thank you Castor & Pollux and Canidae Dog Food! We also want to make it easy and fun for you to help provide free kibble by playing Bow-Wow Trivia - and we hope you learn a few interesting things about dogs and cats along the way. Thanks and enjoy!
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Dog Adoptions: All for Dogs Rescue is an all volunteer foster organization that works to get once homeless dogs into their forever homes. They foster all their dogs in private homes and have a great application, screening, and follow up process. We will be doing adptions the first Saturday of every month thru August. Go to www.allfordogsrescue.com for more information. April 3rd 2010 - Bend Pet Express Eastside Store 10:30-2pm May 1st 2010 - Bend Pet Express Eastside Store 10:30-2pm GET ‘ER FIXED BALL!! April 24th, 6-9pm. This years theme: MacClaws and Paws Fling!! Featuring live music entertainment by The Scottish Heart Band and dance demonstrations by The High Desert Scottish Country Dancers!! Catering provided by Tate and Tate! Live and Silent Auction! Raffle prizes and much more!! At The Bend Community Center. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door! Purchase a table for you and your friends and guarantee a great seat for the evening. Kilts and Tartans encouraged, but not required! Dressy/casual attire suggested!
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Taken from www.humanesociety.org website You’ve always managed to give your pet the medical care she deserves, but due to unexpected circumstances, you’re faced with vet expenses that are far beyond your ability to afford them. No owner wants a pet to suffer because medical care is out of reach. Financial aid is out there, and there are steps you can take to cover an emergency vet bill. Please remember that, depending on the severity of your pet’s illness or injury, you may still lose your pet even after great expense. Discuss the prognosis and treatment options with your veterinarian, including whether surgery or treatment would just cause your companion discomfort without preserving a life of good quality. Work with veterinarians Be proactive. Check our list of groups nationwide that are offering veterinary care assitance. Or, here are some ways to work with vets to make treatment affordable. * Negotiate a payment plan with your vet. If you’re a client in good standing, she may be happy to work out a weekly or monthly payment plan so that you don’t have to pay the entire cost of veterinary care up front. However, don’t expect a vet you’ve never been to before to agree to such a plan; she doesn’t know you and understandably doesn’t want to get stuck with an unpaid bill. * Offer to perform a service for your vet like cleaning kennels, answering phones or other work in lieu of actual cash. * Get a second opinion. You’ll pay a consultation fee, but another vet may have other, less expensive ways to treat your pet. * Use a vet in a less expensive area. Vets in smaller towns tend to charge lower fees. * Check out local veterinary schools. Many run low-cost clinics for limited income clients. The American Veterinary Medical Association’s website and Veterinaryschools.com have lists of veterinary schools by state. Credit concerns With the economy taking a turn for the worse, it’s become very hard to get credit. If you don’t qualify for a credit card or bank loan that can help you through your pet’s crisis, you may still be able to get an account with Care Credit, a credit card that’s specifically for health expenses, including your pet’s. Care Credit offers no interest or low interest plans with fixed monthly payments that allow you to budget your money. It’s accepted by many veterinarians (and people doctors). Cash in Explore ways to bring in some extra cash. * Have a yard sale. One’s man’s trash is another man’s treasure. * If your birthday or a holiday is near, ask for cash in lieu of a present. * Sell things on an online auction site such as eBay. * Consider getting a second or part-time job or working for a temp agency. * Ask your employer for a salary advance. Financial assistance There are many animal welfare organizations that can help out with vet bills, either with low-cost care, loans, or grants. Here are a few: Dog breed-specific veterinary care assistance programs • CorgiAid: corgiaid.org • Special Needs Dobermans: doberman911.org • Dougal’s Helping Paw (Scottish Terriers, West Highland White Terriers and other small, short-legged terriers): www.welcome.to/ dougalsfund • Labrador Harbor: labradorharbor.org/ • Labmed: labmed.org • Labrador Lifeline: labradorlifeline.org • Westimed (West Highland White Terriers): westiemed.org • Pyramedic Trust (Great Pyrenees): www.angelfire.com/bc2/ pyramedic/summary.html Veterinary care assistance for working/service dogs • Helping Harley Cancer Treatment Grant: http://grants.landofpuregold. com • Assistance Dogs Special Allowance Program: www.cdss.ca.gov/ cdssweb/PG82.htm
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School News Safe Routes to Schools Gets Kids Biking and Walking by Annissa Anderson for Commute Options
With additional federal highway administration funding awarded as Oregon Department of Transportation grants for the Safe Routes to School program, four central Oregon cities will have safer routes for kids who bicycle and walk to school. The grants for new infrastructure projects in and around elementary and middle schools were approved in mid-January. Infrastructure grants issued to the cities of Sisters, Prineville and Bend will be administered collaboratively between cities and participating school districts to address the growing issue of childhood obesity in part by encouraging children to walk and bike to school. “Changing social norms overnight is not possible,” said Kim Curley, of Commute Options and Healthy Active Central Oregon, “so Safe Routes to School takes one small component of life and changes it into an opportunity for physical activity for families.” Students who walk and bike to school will directly benefit from added infrastructure that creates safe routes and street crossings around schools. For example, one grant of $180,000 was awarded to the City of Bend to reduce traffic speeds and improve pedestrian crossing safety on Daggett Lane between Ensworth Elementary school and Al Moody Park, said Robin Lewis, transportation engineer for the City of Bend. The project will be designed in 2010 and constructed in 2011, said Lewis. Non-infrastructure grants were also awarded in 2009 for Madras, Bend, Sisters and Redmond. These grants are administered locally by Commute Options for Safe Routes to School, whose mission is to increase the ability and opportunity for children to walk and bicycle to school by providing Encouragement, Education, Engineering, Enforcement and Evaluation. Non-infrastructure projects include classroom activities, walking school buses, increased law enforcement, and educational programs. “We put in applications for both types of grants because the projects are interdependent,” said Curley. “If a neighborhood gets a new sidewalk or crosswalk and students don’t know how to safely use it, the program is not as effective.” Commute Options is looking for volunteers in the Madras area for Safe Routes to School bike and pedestrian safety trainings. Volunteer training will take place on May 22nd and is open to adults (over age 16) who have an interest in bicycle and pedestrian safety. Email Stan Nowakowski at snowakowski@509j.net for more information. Safe Routes to School will offer spring courses at the following local schools (in Bend unless noted): Elk Meadow Elementary School, April 5 - 16, 2010 Lynch Elementary (Redmond), April 5 - 9, 2010 Sisters Middle School (Sisters), April 19 - 30, 2010 Cascade Middle School May 3 - 14, 2010 Jewell Elementary May 17 - 28, 2010 High Lakes Elementary, May 17 - 28, 2010 Elk Meadow Elementary, June 1 - 11, 2010 Madras and Buff Elementary schools (Madras), June 1-4, 2010 Commute Options promotes choices that reduce the impacts of driving alone. Healthy Active Central Oregon is a project of Commute Options. For more information about Commute Options, contact Jeff Monson, Executive Director of Commute Options at 541/330-2647 or visit www.commuteoptions.org. Annissa Anderson is a freelance writer and public relations consultant in Bend.
Exciting New Partnership Anytime a new SMART reading program starts up it is exciting. A new program is starting at Madras Elementary School, that not only is exciting--but is trying a new approach. The program will be a part of the Kids Club Program that is already servicing 135 to 150 Jefferson County students per day. SMART would work with children who are members of Kids Club. Executive Director of Kids Club, Kristin Viscaino detailed other benefits of belonging to Kids Club. “There is homework assistance at The Brain Domain; Physical Fitness activities at The Zone; arts and crafts at The Creation Station; and building activities at The Construction Zone. During the school year dinner is provided and during the summer breakfast and lunch are provided. Membership in Kids Club is open to all Jefferson County children at a cost of $50 per year.” The SMART program will include grades K through 3. It will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 to 5:00. The goal is to start on March 29th. Even though the SMART program will be outside regular school hours, teachers are asked to refer children who might particularly benefit from reading help. Kristin commented, “Teachers are pleased that the program will not involve taking the children from the classroom, as there are already so many interruptions in the school day.” Daleena Green, Area Manager for Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson Counties was enthusiastic. “This is an exciting partnership, and it has lots of potential. Because of SMART’s inclusion in Kids Club, it will even be able to run the program during the summer, when children’s reading skills sometimes backslide.” SMART is learning, but most importantly SMART is fun! The reading becomes even more fun if the same volunteer can work with the same child. They not only read with the kids, but they have the time to listen to them. The volunteer may learn things like what kinds of books the kids like, whether they have brothers and sisters, their pets names, and whether they love dinosaurs. Bonds between child and reader can become very close. The success of the program depends on the enthusiasm of the children and the enthusiasm of the volunteers. As anyone who has been involved in the program knows, it is rewarding for both. Budding readers thrive in one on one reading program with a caring adult. Kids can read at their own pace or be read to by the volunteer, if that is what they feel most comfortable with. As the program goes along even reluctant readers start wanting to share the words or sentences or pages that they can read. To make the program even more fun, each month the kids get to take home up to two free books. Usually the children put a lot of thought into which book they want to take home; and, if for some reason they miss their free book, you can be sure they will remind you. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to contact Kristin Viscaino at 541-475-7028 or email her at kidsclub@509j.net. There are inevitably SMART moments that you don’t forget. Last year I was a reader at Metolius Elementary. At the end of the year, the children made bookmarks that were to say what they wanted to be when they grew up. The second grade boy I was working with wrote that he wanted to be a SMART reader. I questioned him as to whether he might not rather be a teacher, doctor, or fireman. “Nope!” he replied. “SMART readers are best.”
School Events High Desert Middle School April 7th, 7pm: 7/8 Choir Festival April 14th: 7/8 Band Festival April 14-15th: Spring Pictures High Lakes Elementary April 21st, 5-7pm: Science Night Juniper Elementary April 14th, 9:30am: Kindergarten Open House Mt. View Highschool April 2nd, 7:30pm: Blacklight Dance April 9th, 7:30pm: Talent Show April 13th, 7:30pm: Choir Concert April 30th, 7:30pm: Cougar Pageant Pine Ridge Elementary April 9th: Spring Pictures April 14th, 3-6pm: 2010-11 Kindergarten Registration
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Ponderosa Elementary April 14th: Spring Picture Day April 15th, 6:30-8pm: Craft Night/Ice Cream Social Skyview Middle School April 6th, 7pm: 7/8th grade Band/Choir Concert Summit High School April 8th, 6-9pm: Band Concert w/Cascade Middle School April 9th, 8-11pm: 80’s Dance April 24thth, 8-11pm: Prom Three Rivers Elementary April 9th, 7pm: School Play, Alice in Wonderland April 20th: Spring Pictures William E. Miller Elementary April 8th: Spring Pictures April 14th, 9:30am: Kindergarten Orientation & Registration for 2010-11 school year begins
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601 NW Wall, 541-617-7097 Toddlin Tales: For ages 18-36 mo. Stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, movement. Tues. at 10:15 and 11am and Wed. at 10:15am. Come early, space is limited. Baby Steps: Stories, songs, rhymes. For infants 0-18 months. Wed. and Thurs. @ 11am. Preschool Parade: Stories, songs, rhymes, and sometimes a craft for children ages 3-5. Tues. at 1:30pm and Fri. at 10:15am. Saturday Stories: Stories, songs, rhymes and activirtes for children ages 3-5. 10:15am. Musical Adventures: Mon., 10:30am. For ages 3–5. Limited to the first 20 kids. Songs, Movement, Games, and Instruments to explore the world of music with Janellybean. Plenty of hands-ON fun! This FREE program is a partnership between Deschutes Public Library and Cascade Community School of Music. Pajama Party: April 28, 6:45pm. Night time stories, songs, rhymes and activites for ages 3-5. EITC Tax Preparation Session: Apr. 2, 10am–4pm. Meyer Classroom. Come to the library to learn about Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) and access a free online tax filing program using the IRS certified software TaxWise Online. Helpers will be available to answer questions about using the computer, Internet, email, and the online tax program. The volunteers will also help people prepare returns and can answer some tax questions. Sessions are limited to those who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Call 541504-1389 to sign up for an appointment. Christ & The Christians: Sources Outside of the Bible: Apr. 4, 12–1:30pm. Brooks Room. Mike Caba explores how Christ and Christians were viewed by historical figures and literary sources outside of the Bible. Composting and Organic Gardening Made Easy: Apr. 10, 1–2:30pm. Brooks Room. Go green with your gardening by learning all about the benefits of composting, and how it supports the soil/food web and your overall organic gardening plan. Reducing Water Use by Harvesting and Reusing Rainwater: Apr. 14, 6–7:30pm. Brooks Room. Learn about what rain harvesting is, why it is important, and the types of systems that are available. Read Watch Discuss: Apr. 15, 5:30pm. Brooks Room. Movie showing of Wonder Boys. See the film this week, then join us April 22nd for a discussion of both the film and book by Michael Chabon Classics Book Club: Apr. 27, 6pm. Brooks Room. Read and discuss Confessions by Augustine and The Prince by Machiavelli.
Crook Cty. Public Library
175 NW Meadow Lakes Dr., 541-447-7978 Wee Read: A toddler lapsit for ages birth-3ys & caregivers held every Wed., 10am. Storytime: Join Tammy for stories and crafts. Tues., 6pm; Thurs., 11am. Ages 3-6yrs.
Lapine Public Library 16425 1st St., 541-312-1090
Tuesday Tales: Ages 0-5yrs with an adult. Listening, singing and dancing for an active and exciting time for you and your child. Every Tues. at 10:30. Teen Game Day: April 7 and May 5, 3-4:30pm. Come play Mario Kart, DDR, Rock Band, Guitar Hero and others with your friends! Librarian in room. Ages 12-17. Art Exhibit: Walter Lee: Through May 2nd. Come inside the La Pine Public Library and take a look at this vibrant local artist. Poetry Reading: April 3rd, 2–4PM. Featuring local poets Larry Dudley (author of “A Cowboy’s Heart”), Wendy Rightmire, Karen Gillette, Ryan Parrish, and Pam Cosmo. Free and Open to the public. After the reading, visit the Newberry Eagle Open House (across the street from the Library). Tax Help Workshop: Apr. 5, 10am–4pm. Get tax help at the LaPine Public Library. All day, drop in sessions sponsored by Partnership to End Poverty and AARP and Deschutes Public Library. Expressiveness Through Art Workshop for Teens with Walter Lee: Apr. 17, 1–2:30pm. Artist and Art Therapist Walter Lee, whose art is currently on display at the La Pine Public Library, will hold a workshop for adults. Free and open to the public, but class size is limited to 12 participants. Please register online or by calling Lisa McGean at 312-1034.
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Madras Public Library
241 SE 7th St., 541-475-3351 Little ones Storytime: Tues.,10:10am. Ages: toddlers to 2yrs. (but all are invited to share in the fun). For toddlers, we focus on rhyme, repetition and things that are familiar to your little one. Pre-school Storytime:Tues., 10:30am. Ages 3-up (but all are invited to share in the fun). For pre-schoolers, we focus on narratives, real world experiences, and word play. In order to engage your pre-schooler’s mind, story time also includes interactive games, educational videos and cartoons, and an after-story craft time. Elementary Storytime: Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Ages 5-8 (but all are invited to share in the fun). For elementary school children, we focus on guessing games, riddles and poetry, and chapter books. Each book is serialized, so make sure to come every week in order to not miss out on any of the excitement. Spanish Storytime: Cuándo: Miércoles, 1pm. Bebés y niños de edad preescolar pero todas las edades están invitados. Leeremos un cuentito, cantaremos y haremos un proyectito educacional y divertido que se podrán llevar a casa. Jefferson County Community Read 2010 “Hannah’s Dream” by Diane Hammond April 16th & 17th at the Jefferson County Library. For more information call the Library at 541-475-3351 www.jcld.org
Redmond Public Library
827 SW Deschutes, 541-312-1054 Baby Steps: Stories, songs, rhymes. for infants 0-18 months. Thurs., 10:30. Toddlin’ Tales: For ages 18-36 mo. Stories, songs, rhymes, tickles, movement. Tues. 10:15 & 11:15. Preschool Parade: Stories, songs, rhymes, and sometimes a craft for ages 3-5. Weds., 10:15 & 11:15. Pajama Party: April 15, 6:30pm. Ages 3-6yrs. Appalachian Dulcimer Workshop: Apr. 13, 6pm. What’s a dulcimer? Find out with aficionado Richard Neises who both makes his own and plays these stringed instruments. All ages welcome. Teen Territory, Game Day: April 15 and May 20, 3:15–4:45pm. Teens, get your game on at the library! Play Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and more! Bring in your own games if rated E or T. Snacks provided. Free. Ages 12-17.
Sisters Public Library
110 N Cedar Ave., 541-312-1072
Family Fun Story Time: Ages 18mo-5yrs. Wed. at 10:30am. Do It Yourself Cold Frame: Mar. 14, 1:30pm. Get an early start on the growing season! Local do it yourself genius, Fred Olson, helps you learn to build a cold frame. Participants will be entered in a drawing to take home Fred’s sample cold frame. Good Chair, Great Books: Mar. 24, 6:30pm. Read and discuss The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.
Sunriver Public Library
56855 Venture Lane, 541-312-1080 Family Fun Story Time: Every Tues. at 10:30. Stories, finger rhymes, songs and movement skills for all ages. Parents and caregivers required to attend with child and to participate in all activities Teen Game Day: April 28 and May 26,1-3:30. Come Play Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DDR, card and board games. Librarian in room; free and open to 6th-12th graders. Good Chair, Great Book: Apr. 1st, 12-1pm. Read and discuss “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches to this event. Chapter One Book Club: Apr. 3, 10-12. Read and discuss Wives of the Fishermen by Angela Huth. Pajama Party Story Time: Apr. 13th, 6:30pm. Come join the fun at Pajama Party Story Time. Wear your favorite pajamas’ and bring your favorite cuddly stuffed animal and enjoy a few stories before bedtime. Live Read with Julie Bowers: Apr. 28th, 6:30pm. Love a good story? Sit back, relax, and escape from the everyday with a short-story sure to keep you smiling. Calling All Volunteers: Come join our team of wonderful volunteers! The Deschutes Public Library System thrives in part because of the generosity of its volunteers. The Sunriver Area Public Library needs more help shelving materials. If you are interested please contact Kate at katem@dpls.us or by calling (541) 312-1086. Thursday’s Teen Territory Game Day’s: 3-4:30pm. Open to 6-12th grades. April 1st “April Fool’s Edition”. *Special this week: bungee jumping and crocodile wrestling. The library is your space! Come hang out, listen to music, do your homework, craft, or whatever hits your fancy. Board games and cards available. Meeting room; librarian in room; free and open to 6th-12th graders. April 29th “Mother’s Day Edition”. *Special this week: crafts and supplies for Mother’s Day gifts! Come hang out, listen to music, do your homework, craft, or whatever hits your fancy. Board games and cards available. Meeting room; librarian in room; free and open to 6th-12th graders
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Second Grade Reading Expectations B y L i n d a B a l s i g e r, M . S ., C C C - S L P
Second grade is a time of building and expanding basic literacy skills. How do you know if your child is on track with their reading skills as they approach the end of second grade? The following describes the foundational reading skills that second grade readers are expected to have. Decoding and Word Reading A second grader should be able to fluently read second grade level text from multiple subject areas. Their reading should be accurate, and use prosody and intonation to “read” punctuation such as commas and periods. Reading speed is expected to be around 90-100 correct words per minute by the end of second grade, for new material that has never been read before. A reader in second grade can recognize many words on sight, and use their word attack skills to sound out unknown words. Second-graders know all of the common vowel patterns and can read them correctly in words, including irregular vowel diagraphs (such as au, aw, ou, ow, oy, oi). They can “flex” to decode words with vowel patterns that have more than one sound (for example ea in beach versus bread, ie in tie versus chief, ow in throw versus cow). A second grader understands basic syllabification rules, and can apply them to break apart multi-syllabic words into syllables. For example, they can break the word music apart as mu/sic (with a long vowel in the first syllable), instead of mus/ic (with a short vowel in the first syllable). They know that a word such as pic/nic is divided between the 2 consonants, and that the first syllable will always have a short vowel sound. They also understand spelling conventions that affect the vowel sound in words with affixes (hoping versus hopping). They can accurately read words with regular plurals (-s, -es), as well as irregular plurals (cries, wolves). Vocabulary and Comprehension A second grader knows what a number of common prefixes and suffixes mean (such as un-, re-, -ful,) and can use their knowledge to decipher the meaning of new words (e.g. reissue means to issue something again). Vocabulary is expanded dramatically through reading and discussing written material, as opposed to direct vocabulary instruction. Second graders can often guess at the meaning of a word based upon context,
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and are able to use a dictionary or glossary to look-up the meaning of unknown words. A second grader has also developed reading comprehension skills for a variety of text structures, including literary structures (narrative stories, poems) and expository text (factual material). They show their understanding of narrative text structures through their ability to retell the story in the correct sequence, make predictions, describe cause- effect, and identify the setting, plot, and main characters. For factual materials, second graders can summarize information they have read, relate material to their own real-life experiences, answer why and how questions, infer implied meanings, and compare information from different sources. Second graders are also able to read to perform a particular task or find information they are asked to find. For example, they can follow written directions, interpret charts and diagrams, and locate information in books using the table of contents, index, or headings. One critical comprehension skill that second graders practice is the ability to self-monitor their reading, so that they reread a sentence if it does not sound right or does not make sense in the context of the paragraph. Second graders should also begin to enjoy reading, and want to read things voluntarily, rather than because they have to read. Concerns? If your child is falling behind in reading, it is important to get help early rather than later. Children who are below grade level in reading are at risk for falling behind in all academic areas, since reading is a primary avenue of learning. Studies show a significant difference in the vocabularies of fluent readers versus non-fluent readers, simply because of the greater volume of material that fluent readers tend to read. Research also shows that children who are still behind grade level in reading in third grade rarely catch up to grade level in later years. Seeking help can prevent your child from falling further behind, losing interest in reading, or losing confidence in their learning abilities and becoming discouraged learners. Reading is a lifelong skill, and the gateway to learning and long-term academic success. Linda Balsiger, M.S., CCC-SLP is a literacy and learning specialist and certified state-licensed speech-language pathologist. She is the owner of Bend Language & Learning, a private practice dedicated to the treatment of dyslexia, reading disorders, and other language-based learning disabilities (www. bendlanguageandlearning.com).
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APRIL EVENTS
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Groups, Meetings, Classes & Seminars AARP Driver Safety Classes A nationwide accredited program, focusing on driving safely, within DMV laws, and compensating for changes occurring after age 50. Each class is 8 total hours, conducted over two consecutive 4-hour days. $14 Student fee ($12 AARP members). All drivers welcome! Qualifies for auto insurance discount at age 55. Ruth Womack, District 8 coordinator. 541-317-0610. LA PINE- Fire Hall, April 5-6th, 10-3pm. To Enroll: 541-317-0610. PRINEVILLE- April 6-7th, 8am-Noon. To Enroll: 541-548-2826. REDMOND- Senior Center, April 12-13th, 8-Noon. To Enroll: 541-548-6325. BEND- Senior Center, April 26-27th, 1-5pm. To Enroll call 541-388-1133. CO Eating Disorder Support Group Meets the 2ND Tuesday of each month at 7PM, Summit Assisted Living Center, in the conference room (127 S.E. Wilson Ave). For family and friends of persons with eating disorders. Our support group is open to all persons and is free of charge. Our group provides a place for family and friends to meet and talk, confidentially. The meetings and guided meetings are guided by facilitators whose family member has recovered from an eating disorder. Consultants for the facilitators: Nancy Curfman, LCSW and Janyce Vick, LCSW. For more information please contact: Eileen White, 541-383-3405. KIDS Center Classes Darkness to Light April 1st, 9am-noon. Darkness to Light “Stewards of Children” community trainings for adults take place the first Saturday of each month at KIDS Center. $15 materials fee. RSVP to Vale Muggia at vmuggia@kidscenter.org. Healing Hearts Tour April 8th, 5-6pm. Come join us for the KIDS Center “Healing Hearts Tour” - a one-hour, up-close look at our child-friendly facility. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the issue of child abuse, how to be protective of children, and how KIDS Center helps kids and families take the first steps toward healing. Our tours are scheduled twice monthly * The 2nd Thursday of each month at 5pm * The 4th Wednesday at 12:30pm (April 28th). We also welcome your community group, club, company or service organization and are happy to find special times that fit your schedule. www.kidscenter.org. Parenting by Connection Study Group Join this six-week study group to learn valuable listening skills. The main topics discussed will be: listening through play, setting limits using “Listen. Limit. Listen”, listening to your child’s difficult emotions like fear and anger, and the benefits of arranging listening time with other adults. You’ll also learn more about how emotions work (which will explain why you’re child won’t listen to reason when they are upset!), how to offload everyday tensions to release your own stress and a little brain science to support it all. When: Thursdays - April 8th thru May 13th from 6:15-7:45pm Where: Waldorf School of Bend on OB Riley Cost: $35 for materials
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Who: The group will be lead by Michelle Pate, Certified Parenting by Connection Instructor Contact: 541-550-0506 or michellepate@ bendbroadband.com
Partners In Care For family and friends mourning the death of a loved one, Partners In Care, offers free, on-going support groups. All classes are at the Partners In Care location unless otherwise stated. 2075 NE Wyatt Court. Please RSVP at 541382-5882 for the class you’re interested in. Partners In Care offers monthly community educational presentations. Grief Support Group Reinvesting in life after loss is less painful when the journey is shared with others. In this eight week group participants will find hope, connection, and solace together. No cost. Redmond: 3rd Thursdays of the month, 2-3:30pm. Bend: Tues., 10:30-Noon, Feb. 2-Mar. 23 or Wed., 5:30-7pm, Feb. 3-Mar.24. Pet Loss An open, drop-in group, for anyone anticipating or currently experiencing the loss of an animal companion. Tues., 6-7:30pm. **For further info. call Sharen at 382-5882. Coffee & Doughnuts with Bob & the Boys Sorry ladies….gentlemen only for this grief support group. Last Thurs. of the month 10–11:30am. My Friend’s House For children and families who have experienced a loss through death. Parents & caregivers can meet for support and healing while their children attend group with other children. No cost. Dinner included. Contact Eileen for pre-registration at 382-5882. Monthly Potluck Bereaved are encouraged to attend a potluck lunch the second Tuesday of every month held at Hospice. No cost. 12:00-1:30pm. Traumatic Loss Losses by suicide, homicide, accident and other forms of trauma share common bonds that bring participants together for eight weeks of sharing, comfort, and support towards healing. No cost. Thurs., 5:30-7pm, Feb. 4-March 25. Our new web address is: www.partnersbend.org
Ongoing Events
Child Car Seat Clinic Usually meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10-1pm at the Redmond Fire & Rescue, downtown Station, 341 NW Dogwood Ave, Redmond. Have local car seat technicians help you install your child car seat correctly for FREE! Statistics show that 8 out of 10 car seats are installed wrong! Inspections of child safety seats will be available on an individual basis but appointments will be required. Questions: 541-504-5016 or go to www.redmondfireandrescue.org. Crook County Skating Rink The Parks District operates a roller skating rink after school begins, through the end of May. It’s located in the gymnasium of Crooked River Elementary School, at 200 NE Fairview. Friday & Saturday Night Skate is from 6-9pm. $5 out of district, in district without card* and $4 in district with card*. Private Parties The skate rink may also be reserved for parties on Saturday afternoons for a twohour period, 3-5pm. The cost is $40 for the first 30 skaters, payable at the Parks office, with $1 for each additional skater, payable at the door. Reservations are required. Typically, the skate rink is reserved for birthday parties or group recreational gatherings. Your treats and drinks may be brought into the foyer, your personal music may be brought and played by the skate staff, and the limbo bar may be used. Candies and refreshments are also available for sale during your party session.* Get your in district card for the skate rink at the Parks Office. It’s free! www.ccprd.org. Culver 100 Year Celebration The Month of April is History Month in the City of Culver Celebrating 100 years; Different Historical Displays will be available for viewing. Call City of Culver 541-546-6494 for more information. Free Pancakes for Kids Got Hungry Kids? Come to Pancakes for Kids every Sunday from 8:30-9:30am. Free pancakes and juice for all kids ages 10 and under. At agape Harvest Fellowship, 52460 Skidgel Rd., La Pine. Questions? Call Pastor J.D. Lee at 541-536-9390. Hot Chocolate Runs On the second Sunday of each month - through March at 9 am in Shevlin Park. Five to eight mile trail run. Hot chocolate, coffee and bagels afterward. What a
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Color Guide: Bend Sisters Redmond great place to meet new friends and get out and run during the winter. Contact Dan Harshburger at 541-312-0139 or runsmts@bendbroadband.com for more information. Kiddoz Craft Day- Every Tues. at 9:30am, FREE. Parents Night Out-April 2nd and 16th, 5:30-9pm. $16. 222 SE Reed Market Rd., #100, Bend. 541-312-4742. kiddozplaycenter.com. Kids Night Out at Juniper Saturdays through May 29th, 6:30-9:30pm at Juniper Swim and Fitness Center in Bend. For ages 3-11. Swimming, games, movies. The facility is closed to other patrons while the program is in session. Registration is required by noon each Saturday. $8-10. https;//register.bendparksandrec.org; Jen Avery at 541-389-7665. La Leche League of Bend Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month to discuss breastfeeding related topics. Nursing babies are welcome, as are pregnant women. Call Katie Boone at 541-317-5912 for more information. Madras Meet and Greet Every Friday at 8am come and enjoy a cup of Coffee at Coffee Cuppers, Hosted by different businesses. Come and meet and greet local Business People and share your Business Announcements and/or community announcements. Call the Chamber for locations and more information 541-475-2350. Mothers Of Preschoolers (MOPS) Bend-North Chapter Women with children birth to 6yrs are invited to attend our bi-monthly meetings Sept.-May, Fridays from 9-11:30am. Enjoy childcare, breakfast, speakers and crafts for Moms. No meetings on holidays or school closures. Come get connected. We meet at Church of the Nazarene, 1270 NE 27th Street. 541-3833464 for more info or email at thewymanfamily@msn.com. The Crossings Lounge at The Riverhouse The Betty Berger Big Band plays the 2nd and 4th Sundays from 6-9pm featuring music from the 40’s, 50’s, Big Band Era and Swing. There is a $7 cover charge for this event. Hotel guests get in free with your room key. www.riverhouse.com.
April 2nd First Friday Gallery Walk April 2nd, 5-9pm. Galleries in downtown Bend, Northwest Crosssing and the Old Mill fill with art patrons as they open their doors for this special monthly evening. Includes musical performances and refreshments at selected galleries. www.visitbend.com. Tour du Chocolat April 2nd, 6-9pm. The annual buffet of extraordinary chocolate creations, will be the delicious center of downtown Bend’s spring Art Walk. For just $5, chocolate lovers from 8 to 80 get five tastes and a beverage. Tickets Available ONLY at the door Friday Night! www.towertheatre.org.
April 3rd
Old Mill District Easter EGGstravaganza April 3rd, 10:30am. Join us for the Red Robin, Old Mill District EGGstravaganza in the Les Schwab Amphitheater. Bring your little ones and their baskets for a morning of entertainment, egg finding and arts & crafts. We will have separate areas by age catagories, so your little ones can hunt at their own speed. Afterwards dine at Red Robin with “Red the Robin” and the Easter Bunny. Greg’s Grill will have a special brunch and everyone is sure to have fun. www. theoldmill.com. Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt April 3, 10:30am-1pm. Ages 2-3 at 11:00 am Ages 4-6 at 11: 15 am Ages 7-9 at 11:30 am Ages 10-11 at 11:45 am Bring your own basket. And specially marked eggs will win a prize. Location: Ochoco Creek Park, Prineville, OR 97754. www.visitprineville.com. 7th Annual Snow Bike Grand Prix April 3rd at Hoodoo Ski Resort. Spring Fling. Includes pond skimming, ultra cross and skibike races! Regular season ends. Make sure all of your Anycards are used. www.hoodoo.com. MOCA (Metolius Outreach for Community Action) Easter Egg Hunt April 3rd, 1pm. At the City of Metolius Park. Madras United Methodist Church Easter Egg Hunt April 3rd, 9am. www.madraschamber.com.
April 4th
The Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Jam April 4th, 1-4pm. Will be jamming at Pine Forest Grange, 63214 Boyd Acres Road, Bend, Oregon. Bring the family for an afternoon of listening and dancing to old time music. Non-smoking and alcohol free. Admission is free. Donations accepted. For more information call: Ron Odegard, Chairman 541-447 7395 or Bob Ervin 541-447-5451
Sunriver Madras Prineville Lapine Easter Egg Hunt April 4th, 9am at 800 NE 6th St., Bend, Juniper Park. www.visitbend.com. Madras Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt April 4th, 1pm. Come and enjoy an Easter Egg Hunt Sponsored by the Madras Elks Lodge. For AGES 0-12. At Sahalee Park in Madras. www.madraschamber. com. Crook County Habitat for Humanity Bunco Party Fund Raiser April 4th, 2pm. Fundraiser will aide next home build. Cash and door prizes. Something for everyone! Come, enjoy and have fun! Families Welcome. Location: Eagles Lodge, 235 NE 4th St., Prineville. Cost: $5 per person. www. visitprineville.com.
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Photos with the Easter Bunny at Sisters Drug April 6th, 10:30-3pm at Sisters Drug & Gift. Photos are $6 each or 2 for $10 and also receive a coupon for Sisters Drug and Kolshots Photography. www. sisterscountry.com.
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Pink Floyd Laser Extravaganza starring House of Floyd April 7th, 7pm. In darkened rooms, smokey concert halls or hazy laseriums, fans continue to discover the music of Pink Floyd. From the hypnotic psychedelia of Syd Barrett to the first heartbeats of Dark Side of the Moon to the dramatic fall of the Wall, Pink Floyd has continued to mesmerize its audiences for over four decades. Tickets: Reserved Seating $26 Advance / $29 Day of Show. www. towertheatre.org.
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My Own Two Hands Americana Art Project April 9-10th in Downtown Sisters. A community parade, art stroll and performing arts evening will be held on April 9th and Art Auction on April 10th. Theme this year is “Traveling Light”. This annual event is produced by Sisters Folk Festival to raise money for the Sisters Americana Project. This is a great event and lots of fun. www.sistersfolkfestival.org.
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Doug Benson with Special Guest Graham Elwood April 10th, 8pm. Doug Benson began performing stand-up in San Francisco when he was 22 years old, after some friends pushed him to try it out. With comics Arj Barker and Tony Camin, Benson co-created the show “The Marijuana-Logues” - a play on Eve Ensler’s “Vagina Monologues.” Except, obviously, about weed. The show was well reviewed and found an enthusiastic audience, running for a year Off-Broadway in New York. “The Marijuana-Logues” was later turned into both a CD and book. Tickets: $23 in advance $28 Day of Show ~ Reserved Seating~ All Ages. www.towertheatre.org. A Night in Wonderland April 10th, 6-8pm. Bend Senior High DECA is holding their annual fashion show and silent auction. This is fundraiser to benifit the DECA chapter and send our team to compete in the national competition in Louisville, Kentucky. Clothing and silent auction items will be donated from local vendors. The cost to attend is: $5 for students, $10 for adults. Located in the Bend Senior High School Mini Gym. www.bendchamber.org. Vinca Quartet April 10th and 11th, Sat. at 7:30PM and Sun. at 2PM. A charismatic young string quartet committed to forging bonds between audiences and performers by sharing their own passion for chamber music through the highest caliber performances. Central Oregon Symphony Donors Concerts. Bend, OR. www. cosymphony.com Spring Play Day sponsored by La Pine Rodeo Assoc. April 10th, 9am. Barrels, Pole Bending, Keyhole & more! Food, Fun & Camaraderie. $$$ AWARDED to high point winners. Registration: Saturday, April 10th, 8-9am Entry Fees: (includes all games) $20 – Individual $45 – Family Public is invited at no charge. No dogs or alcohol – Helmets required age 16 & under. At Ghost Rock Ranch 10 min. south of La Pine, Beal Rd off of Hwy 31. Call 536-8094 or visit our website for more information www. lapinerodeo.com.
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Building Best Practices, a Guide for Achieving Efficient Home Building April 13th, 8:30-4:30pm. Maximize your potential in residential energy efficiency with this full-day comprehensive workshop that covers foundations, framing, air sealing, ENERGY STAR(r) Thermal Bypass Checklist, Critical Details, and more. At The Environmental Center, 16 NW Kansas Ave. Hosted by The Energy Trust of Oregon. www.envirocenter.org.
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Financial Fitness Class April 14th, 5:30-7:30pm. Location: 2303 SW 1st St., Redmond, OR. Credit Management and Credit Reports. Class offered by Neighbor Impact. PreRegistration is required, please contact Somer Hartvigsen by phone or email at somerh@neighborimpact.org. www.visitredmondoregon.com. (April events cont. on pg 24)
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Color Guide: Bend Sisters Redmond Small Farmer’s Journal Horsedrawn Auction & Swap Meet April 14-17th, 8AM. Grand agricultural event! Starting off with a Plowing Match on Weds. Auction to run Thurs.-Sat. expecting 4000+ items. Draft horses, mules, wagons, buggies, farm equipment/tools, harness and more. Harness makers, green living and self sufficiency tools, blacksmiths, country artists, antiques, boot makers, period clothing, demonstrations, clinics, concert and dance. At the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Madras, Oregon. www. bendchamber.com.
April 15th
Central Oregon RV Show April 15-18th. Location: Deschutes Expo Center, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. www.expo.deschutes.org.
April 16th
2010 Bend Int’l Comedy Competetion Semi-Finals April 16-17th, 8pm. This is the third night of competition. Eight comedians, who were victoious in the preminiary rounds at 900 Wall Restaurant & Bar, will perform their 12 minute sets, each being scored by three judges. Tickets: General Admission $34.00. The BICC is an annual comedy competition held in Bend, brining 16 nationally touring, headliner comedians together to compete for top cash prizes and the title of winner of the Bend International Comedy Competition. This year’s special guest comedians performing their guest sets at the BICc is ‘King of Queens’ star Jimmy Shubert, star of ‘Kings of Vegas’ Morgan Preston, and last year’s BICC finalist Russell Parker. www.towertheatre. org. Baja Fresh Fundraiser - Bend April 16th. Eat at Baja Fresh at 916 NE 3rd St, Bend, OR on Friday, April 16th, and 15% of the net proceeds will be donated to SMART. www.getsmartoregon. org.
April 17th
Dancing with the Central Oregon Stars April 17th, 6-10pm. 10 local celebrities will be matched with 10 professional dancers in a friendly and fun-fulled competition that will support the ongoing work of Sparrow Clubs in central Oregon! For more information contact Jeff Leeland at Sparrow Clubs at Summit High School Auditorium. www. bendchamber.com. 2nd Annual Spring Fling Car Show April 17th, 9am-2:30pm at the Corner of Evergreen Ave. and 7th St., Redmond. Come join in the fun and see the classic cars! To register please pick up an entry form at Diego’s at 447 SW 6th St., or please call for more information. www. visitremondoregon.com. Walk MS 2010 April 17th, 10am. The Oregon Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society serves individuals and their families dealing with MS in Oregon and SW Washington. www.theoldmill.com. 5th Annual Bowl For Kids* Sake! April 17th. Save the date! Start gathering your team today! Raise some money, support a good cause and join us for our bowling and pizza party! Great Prizes. Call ext. 333 for details and stay tuned for when the website, online registration and fundraising is officially launched! Location: Rimrock Lanes, Prineville. www.visitprineville.com. Contact: Sonia Hill Bend Spring Festival April 17-18th, 11am. Celebrating the return of the sun, the renewal of the earth, and the launching of a busy Central Oregon outdoor season, the all free Bend Spring Festival takes place in the downtown-like corridor of Northwest Crossing Drive, in the award winning Northwest Crossing Neighborhood on Bend’s Westside. Thousands will come out to explore the original art, to get some tips from the Oregon State University Master Gardeners, to enjoy live music, great food, wine and beer, and our “Make Local Habit” support area for local area businesses. This is a lovely festival. Approximately 60 booth spaces available. www.bendchamber.com.
April 18th
Light of Hope 5K Walk/Run April 18th,10am. At Riverbend Park and Old Mill District. Light of Hope 5K Walk/Run benefiting CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children). Join CASA in supporting Child Abuse Awareness Month by registering to participate in the Third Annual Light of Hope run on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Riverbend Park in Bend. This is a USATF certified 5K Run/Walk, a 1K Run/ Walk and a Community Challenge Relay. All proceeds will benefit abused and neglected children that are under the protection of the Juvenile Justice Court in Crook, Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. www.theoldmill.com. Betty Buckley ~ Broadway by Request April 18th, 7:30pm. Backstage stories and distinctive songs from the Tonywinning actress (“Cats” “Sunset Boulevard” “Promises, Promises”) in her onewoman show “Broadway by Request”. TICKETS: Reserved Seating $35 and $40. www.towertheatre.org.
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Sunriver Madras Prineville Lapine Redmond Community Concert Association presents “Mike Strickland Trio” April 18, 2 and 6:30PM. As a gifted arranger and stylist, Mike’s eclectric concert sets might include jazz, classics, romantic film themes, blues, piano busting boogie-woogie and gorgeous original music. Mike is coming back by popular demand. A vocalist will add texture to the trio. All concerts presented at Redmond High School Auditorium on the corner of SW Rimrock and Highland. www.redmondcca.org.
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Cowboys 4 Kids - Prineville April 22nd. Allow me to introduce to you a new Prineville event, Cowboys 4 Kids, created to round up support for four non-profit organizations who serve children in Crook County. Cowboys 4 Kids is a cooperative fundraising event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters, KIDS Center, Saving Grace and SMART (Start Making a Reader Today). The event will be an evening of country and western entertainment held in the historic town of Prineville. The John and Linda Shelk Foundation has initiated the event to encourage nonprofit collaboration. To learn more or to purchase your ticket please call 541-355-5600. www.getsmartoregon. org.
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Central Oregon Shootout April 23-24th at Aspen Lakes Golf Course. www.aspenlakes.com.
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Bend Earth Day Celebration April 24th. The Bend Earth Day Fair is a celebration of our natural environment. The 12th annual Procession of the Species, a colorful, creative parade filled with children and adults costumed as their favorite species will kick off the day. More info to come! www.envirocenter.org. Bruce Cockburn April 24th, 7pm. The ever loved folk/rock guitarist and singer-songwriter returns to the Tower Theatre. Tickets: Reserved Seating $36 in Advance $40 Day of Show. www.towertheatre.org. March for Babies (March of Dimes) April 24th, 10am. Old Mill District. As the March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser, March for Babies supports our mission to give every baby a healthy start by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The money you raise supports community grants, local moms in need, and funds Nobel Prizewinning research to find answers to premature birth and birth defects.
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Redmond High School Alumni Band Concert April 25th, 1-4pm. Location: Eagle Crest, Redmond. This event will include a Jazz Band Concert, Band Concert, no-host bar, light appetizers, raffle and silent auction. Sponsored by Eagle Crest, Safeway, Wal-Mart, Rays Food Place, Albertsons, and the Redmond Band Boosters, this event is a fundraiser with all proceeds benefitting the Redmond Band Programs. Tickets cost $15 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets please contact Dave Sime or Sharon Rosen. 541-923-7370. www.visitredmondoregon.com.
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Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre April 26th, 7:30pm. Costumed singers, dancers and storytellers celebrate authentic Indian culture against a backdrop of video images and tradtitional music. TICKETS: Reserved Seating $25 and $30. www.towertheatre.org.
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Spring Home and Garden Show April 30th-May 2nd. Deschutes County Fair & Expo in Redmond. Cost: $7 adults, $5 seniors (55 & older), Free for children 16 & under. Bring a nonperishable food items and receive $1 off admission. Provides a one stop shop for any construction or landscape project you have. Many new exhibits will provide attendees with ideas and resources ranging from garden art to contractors ready to help you design and build your home. www.expo.deschutes.org.
Crook County Parks and Recreation Events
OMSI - SCIENCE AFTER SCHOOL: Take part in this week-long science program brought to you by OMSI. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Space Science are the topics at hand. Monday-Friday, April 5-9. 3:30-4:30 (Grades K-3), 4:30-5:30 (Grades 4-8). $40 ID, $60 OD. Crooked River Elementary School. Registration Deadline: March 19!! WARD PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN: First come, first serve! Large plots are $40 and small plots are $30 for the season. All necessities included in fee. Season is May 1 to October 15. Call or stop by with questions! Applications now being accepted. YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS: Youth scholarships are available for Parks and Recreation programs. Inquire at 447-1209 for more information and to see if your child may qualify. Crook County Parks and Recreation - 447-1209, www.ccprd.org
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G O T C U LT U R E ? The Art Station Art Start Ages 2-4. Thurs., Apr. 8-29th, 11am-11:45. Experience the extraordinary world of art as you and your child paint, work in clay, create collage masterpieces and more! Using drawing and painting tools helps children develop fine motor skills at their important “pre-writing” stage. A caregiver must accompany each child. No child under two allowed during class. $45 Art and More Ages 4–6. Thurs.,Apr. 8-29th, 1-3pm. Art and books-winning combination! Books will be read out loud and linked to each art project for skill development in both visual and literary arts. Your child will explore paint, clay drawing and collage. Bring a healthy snack. $70 Clay Magic Ages 6-8, Thurs., Apr. 1-29th, 3:45-5:15pm. Your child has fun while increasing fine motor skills by constructing a variety of clay sculpture and bowls from start to finish, including hand glazing them. $68 Painting Studio Ages 8-12, Tues., Apr. 6-May 4th, 4-5:30pm. This is a class for the artist who loves to paint! Students will learn color-mixing, idea development, and composition while creating paintings using a variety of types of paints and subjects. $60 It’s Art Wednesday: Clay and Multimedia Ages 6-8 and 8-12, Wed., Apr. 7-28th, 2:30-4:30pm. Create with clay in the ceramics studio and then investigate art in the multimedia studio. What will you create? Come and Find out.... the possibilities are endless! Bring a healthy snack. $75 TEEN/ADULT You Can Draw Tues., Apr. 6-May 11th, 6-9pm. Learn keys to “seeing” so you can tap into the creative part of your brain. Beginner/Advanced beginner. Bring 12x18 sketchbook. $135 Art History Apr. 7-28th, 6-7pm. An enjoyable introductory art history series for the general public. This class focuses on early 20th century European artists such as Matisse, Picasso, and their peers. $40 Color Mixing Workshop Apr. 10th, 10-2pm. Master the use of color and how to mix it by customizing your palette. Create stunning effects by learning the properties of color, including mixing colors to create vibrant and dynamic darks. $35 GOLDEN Acrylics Demo/Lecture Apr. 23rd, Fri., 6-8pm. This special lecture from the GOLDEN Working Artist Program cover acrylics from “A to Z”, including the acrylic medium, pigments, color mixing, glazing, gels, grounds, varnishing and health and safety. $5 The “GOLDEN Feast” Apr. 24th, Sat., 10-3pm. A workshop exploring GOLDEN’s latest array of acrylic materials, including mediums, gels, and grounds plus the new OPEN line. $95 Clay Basics Apr. 28th-June 2nd, Wed., 5:30-8:30pm. Practice wheelthrowing, learn hand-building techniques, plus glazing. With frequent demos, individualized instruction and lots of practice, you’ll build a solid foundation in ceramic art. $162 Clay Open Studio Mar. 18-Apr. 29th, Thurs., Noon-3pm. Limited to intermediate and advanced students, this class allows students the opportunity to pursue their own direction at their own pace. Bring your own tools, or purchase at studio. $89 The Art Station is a project of the non-profit Arts Central. It is a learning center for the creative arts. For more information or to get a class catalog, call 541-617-1317, 313 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr., Bend 97702 or check the Arts Central website for the class catalog online at www.bendartstation.org. Contact Ingrid at 22ingrid@artscentraloregon.org.
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Classes *Inks and solvents are supplied for all classes. Paper is available for purchase.
ART TALKS AT A6 Join us for an enjoyable, informative ArtTalk when Artists in Residence are teaching. Meet local and regional artists as they share their inspiration, artwork and words with you. $5 suggested donation. Printed Impressions Fri, Apr. 16, 7–8:30pm. Join Adrian C. Van Suchtelen as he discusses printmaking as a form of art. He shares the unique qualities of the process and highlights the ideas expressed by the language of line in his artwork. Exploring Encaustic Fri, Apr. 30, 7–8:30pm. Join Ron Schultz as he discusses the use of encaustic in original prints. DRYPOINT PRINTMAKING: Integrating Drawing, Printmaking & Chine Collé April 16–18. In this intensive workshop, students will be introduced to the basic techniques of dry point, a form of intaglio printmaking. No prior printmaking experience is necessary. $215 + $35 studio fee. (Take advantage of our Drypoint Open Press sessions in April and May to continue working in drypoint.) ENCAUSTIC: PAST & PRESENT April 30–May 2. Encaustic painting is one the oldest painting techniques acknowledged by art historians. This unique and versatile painting technique incorporates a natural bee’s wax and resin medium, combined with pigments and other materials. It is heated, applied to a rigid surface, reworked, layered and etched or scraped, resulting in the creation of a composition of great depth and dimension. As each layer cools, another can be applied producing a luminous and complex surface of light, color, and texture. Beginning and intermediate painters. No prior experience with encaustic is necessary; artists with previous experience will learn new techniques. $130 + $35 studio fee. Beginning Book Design Wed, April 7–28, 10am–12:30pm. Provide beginning instruction in basic page design and book construction. Students will be given an intro to uses of the press, color layering, and stamping techniques to develop page composition. Build on the foundation of composition as you incorporate collage, printmaking, watercolor and ink drawing to enhance the book pages. Two to three book construction projects will be completed. $65. Instructor: Rachel Fox. Beginning Observational Drawing: Still Life Studies Thurs, April 1–22, 10am–12:30pm. Discover how to develop line, shape and texture to enhance form, and develop contrast and value to achieve space and dimensionality. Drawing media explored will be pencil, ink and charcoal. Students will compose and complete two to three medium sized drawings. $70. Instructor: Ron Schultz. Drawing to Printmaking Thurs, April 29–May 20, 6 –8:30pm. Develop skills in line quality, shading, blending and color contrast to enhance compositions. Demonstrations, slides/cd images will be presented to investigate and answer questions related to “personal style” in drawing. Discover how to transfer the images to print techniques the last two weeks of class. $75. Instructor: Pat Clark Adding Dimension: How to Rescue Your Prints Thurs, April 1–15, 5:30–8pm. Save your artwork and work into those prints that didn’t make the cut. Draw into your printed artwork with pencil, pastels, chine collé or collage to create mixed-media artwork. It’s about creativity and experimentation. $70. Instructors: Pat Clark and Lloyd McMullen. Atelier 6000, 389 SW Scalehouse Ct. Suite 120, Bend, OR 97702. Note: All printmaking classes include the use of the equipment, tools and inks. Paper is available for purchase. Please register for all A6 classes through the Art Station. Call 541-330-8759 to register. www.atelier6000.com. (GOT CULTURE continued on pg. 26)
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EXPLORE YOUR INNER CHILD High Desert Museum
Behind-the-Scenes Tours April 3rd and 17th, 2pm. Join our wildlife staff for a look behind the animal exhibits: how food is prepared, how bugs, snakes and tortoises are cared for, where the birds sleep, and more. $15.00 per person regardless of age (plus Museum admission), $10 for members. Author Talk April 3rd, Noon and 2pm. Western Adventure writer Rick Steber. This dynamic storyteller and prolific author of travel books to Western adventure novels reads from some of his works, which have titles such as Forty Candles on a Cowboy Cake, Buy the Chief a Cadillac, New York to Nome and Wild Horse Rider. Book signing after each talk. Fur Trader Days April 24th, 10-3pm each day. Living History Experience: Meet fur traders. Discover what it was like to be a fur trader of the High Desert in 1825. Talk to these real, live trappers from the past about their adventures. Dig roots, help make pemmican, and paint Native American rawhide bags. Exhibit Opening “Sin in the Sagebrush” One of the most in-depth exhibits examining the lives of those who sought opportunity, fortune and community on the Western frontier. The stories of the trappers, miners, tracklayers, soldiers, buckaroos, sheepherders, mill workers and others whose dreams were replaced with lonely, harsh lives. Discover how and why they sought community and escape in saloons, gambling halls, and bordellos. Step up to a poker table, 1880s roulette table, and other games of the era, replete with cheating devices. A recreated saloon furnished with rare artifacts immerses you in the period in a multi-sensory fashion, from the echo of piano tunes to the aroma of whiskey and cigars. Featuring live, authentic portrayals of those who worked there. Lakota Sioux Dance Theatre April 25th. Meet this acclaimed troupe. Meet this acclaimed troupe celebrating the Lakota people through creation stories, sacred songs, and traditional dances with authentic costumes and powwow dancers. Daily Programs
Free with Museum admission. This schedule is subject to change daily check with Admissions Desk to confirm: 541-382-4754, ext. 271.
11am Birds of Prey Talk: Meet a magnificent raptor close-up and learn about them from the wildlife staff. 1pm Keeper Talk: Find out from the animal keepers what it is like to care for wildlife at their habitats throughout the Museum (check with front desk for schedule) 2pm Otter Talk: See the amazing world of the river otter. Touch furs and skulls and learn about the Museum’s river otter, Thomas. 2:45 pm Spirit of the West Exhibit Tours: Journey with a guide from a Native American rock shelter, through a mining operationand a re-created 1885 settlement town. Dig Crawl Climb: Be a paleontologist and uncover animal fossils! Climb on timber like a pioneer lumberjack! Be a spider and swing from a web, and more! Outdoor exhibit, open during regular Museum hours. Weekly Programs 2pm KOHD Wild Wednesdays: Visitors ages 7 to 12 and their parents will discover obscure parts of the Museum on weekly scavenger hunts. Use an adventure map to find all the hidden treasure chests and geta Museum prize. Starting September 30, KOHD Wild Wednesdays begins with themes of the hunt changing each month. Watch KOHD-TV for the Word of the Week and receive an additional prize! 11am-3pm, Weekends: Living History at the Homestead: Visit with the Blair family, settlers of the High Desert, out at the Homestead as they go about their daily chores. 10:30 am Tuesdays: Totally Touchable Tales: Storytelling that opens preschoolers’ eyes, ears, and hearts to the natural and cultural wonders of the High Desert, with activities such as puppet play and quick craft projects for ages 2 to 5. The High Desert Museum is nationally acclaimed for telling the story of America’s High Desert through indoor and outdoor: wildlife habitats; interactive, experiential play spaces for children; living history performances; natural and cultural exhibits; Native American and Western art; and music, nature trails, tours and special programs for all ages. A wild getaway on 135 forested acres, it is just five minutes from Bend on South Highway 97. Winter Hours through April 30th: 10am-4pm daily. Admission: adult, $10; senior (65+) $9; ages 5 to 12, $6; ages 4 and younger, free. High Desert Museum 541-382-4754, www.highdesertmuseum.org
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Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Darwin’s Legacy: 200 Years of Insights and Challenges Lecture #4 April 16th, 6:30pm. Series of 7 lectures. This is lecture #4: Each of us is a Galapagos: the wonderful and bizaree world of microbial evolution? Individual Lectures are: $10 or $8 for members, $3 students (scholarships are available from local schools and COCC) with Brendan Bohannan. Spring Family Forays April 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th, 10-11:30am. All ages are encouraged to join a naturalist for a nature walk exploring the wonders of early Spring in Sunriver. $3 adults, $2 children:ages 2-5, Members Free
Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is located at 57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR. 541-593-4442. Hours are March 20-27th, 10-4pm. Observatory is Wed, Fri. and Sat., 8-10pm. Admission rates are $2, adults, $1 child (ages 2-12) at the Nature Center and $6, adults, $4, child (ages 2-12) at the Observatory. 541-593-4394 www.sunrivernaturecenter.org
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Theatrical Arts
All classes will be held at the BEAT Studio (300 Scott St./behind Sparrow Bakery.) You can sign up directly through BEAT by downloading a registration form from www.beatonline.org. Call 541-419-5558 if you have questions about how to sign up for one of the following classes:
West Side Story April 1-3rd, 7pm, April 3/2pm. Adults $15, Students (18 and younger) $10. West Side Story is an American musical; book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. The musical´s plot is based on William Shakespeare´s Romeo and Juliet. Set in New York City in the mid-1950s, the musical explores the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The members of the Sharks are firstgeneration Americans from Puerto Rico taunted by the Jets, a group who consider themselves to be true Americans. The young protagonist, Tony, a Jet, falls in love with Maria, sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. The powerful theme, sophisticated music, extended dance scenes, and focus on social problems mark a turning point in American musical theatre. Is Acting for You? April 10-11th, 9am-11:30pm. Age: 6-9. Finally, a drama class for younger actors! It will include learning acting techniques rich with break-through games, understanding character portrayal, how costumes and props help you on stage. There will be a performance at the end of the class. Instructors: Jessica Adler and Parker Daines. Fee: $55 Broadway Musical Vocal Intensive. April 17-18th, 12:30am-4:30pm. Age: 10 and up. Learn how to sing, move and act at the same time. It´s a bit like rubbing your head and patting your tummy - once you´ve got it down, you won´t forget!We´ll work on small group original performances as well as a group presentation. As always, vocal warm up and overall vocal health are emphasized. Class size limit; 16. Brief family and friends performance April 18 at 4:30pm. Fee: $65.
Children’s Theater Company Workshops Offering three 4-week sessions of Drama Workshops this Spring. These sessions will focus on specific skills and elements of acting that will improve and strengthen your children’s ability to effectively communicate on stage. Skills will include, but are not limited to, expression, enunciation, projection, stage presence, and character interpretation. Sess. II – Skits: April 2, 9; www.childrenstheatercompany.net Contemporary Gospel Choir of the Cascades (CGCC) The Contemporary Gospel Choir of the Cascades is a fun, inclusive choir that performs in the Central Oregon area. Please contact Julie for more information: 541-390-2441 or check us out on the web: www.freewebs.com/bendgospel. CTC Presents “She Stoops To Conquer, or, The Mistakes of a Night” By Oliver Goldsmith April 9-25th, Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm and Sun., 2pm. Aristocrats, commoners, and more than one case of mistaken identity highlight this boisterous comedy of manners with its hilarious take on social class, love and trickery. Sparks fly when young urbanite Charles Marlow arrives at a country estate to court the lovely Kate Hardcastle. He is threatened and uncontrollably shy around upper-class women (while, of course, completely the
AT O R E G O N S F I N E S T M U S E U M S opposite with the “lower-class” girls). When Marlow mistakes her father for an innkeeper and her for a saucy barmaid, Kate soon realizes that she must “stoop to conquer” to woo him. Good-natured hijinks and grand pretensions abound in this frothy romp that pits town against country and parent against child. 2nd Street Theatre Presents “Couple Dating” April 2nd-24th. A fast paced comedy about Tess and Bobby Marotta a young married couple living in Brooklyn. They have been married for five years, have a 3 year old daughter and after watching a segment on NBC’s Today Show, they decide they need to expand their circle of friends. They set up dates with three different couples on three different nights and the hilarity ensues.
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Space: A Journey To Our Future Through May 31, 2010. Through immersive environments, interactive experiences, 3-D displays and multi-media, visitors will experience firsthand the present and future of human spaceflight in Space: A Journey To Our Future. Exhibit highlights include a tour of a full scale future lunar habitat, an opportunity to create your own mission to Mars, and information NASA’s new spacecraft that will take us back to the Moon and beyond. Samson: The Colossal T.Rex Discovery Now Open. A magnificent 40-foot fossil of one of Earth’s most fearsome carnivores will soon be on display in the Earth Science Hall. The 66-million-year-old skeleton known as SAMSON* is one of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons in existence. 56% of SAMSON’s original bones, including the nearly complete skull, will be displayed. SAMSON is smaller but close in length to the T. rex known as Sue, the largest T. rex yet discovered. OMSI Presents Science on a Sphere A new permanent exhibit in OMSI’s Earth Science Hall, made possible through a partnership between OMSI and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), promises to reignite the excitement generated the Blue Marble photographs. OMSI Star Party April 24th. Astronomy Day. The Star Parties provide a great opportunity to meet other people that share your interest in astronomy, and to view the planets, moon, stars, and other celestial sights through telescopes and binoculars of all sizes. From beginners to experts, all ages are invited. This year, all viewing will be held at both Rooster Rock State Park and Stub Stewart State Park on the same night! 45th Annual Shell Show April 23-25th. Discover the beauty of the ocean at the 45th Annual Shell Show. Enjoy a wide variety of rare and beautiful shells from around the world, including conch, mollusk, oyster, and clam. Presented by the Oregon Society of Conchologists (OSC), 20+ exhibits will be on display. CURRENT OMNIMAX FILMS
OMNIMAX Hotline 503.797.4640; $6 AFTER 6pm! Any Movie from 6PM until close is $6 ($5 Youth (3-13) and Senior (63+) ) Member discount of $1 still applies.
Roving Mars Watch the thrilling story of the Mars rovers unfold on the giant screen in this remarkable journey to the surface of the Red Planet. Roving Mars chronicles the design, launch, and successful landings of NASA’s robotic Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity. Offering unprecedented visuals and amazing computer-animated depictions of the rovers’ arrival on the Martian surface, the film dramatically portrays the considerable obstacles NASA faced in launching and landing the rovers on time and within budget. Viewers witness first hand the highly skilled engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory as they address each challenge and possible contingency, the tension escalating as touchdown draws near. Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure Ever seen a 40-foot tall praying mantis? Experience the insect kingdom from a bug’s eye view when more than forty different
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insects are magnified up to 250,000 times their normal size in Bugs! A Rainforest Adventure. This fascinating film follows the dramatic and savage lives of a butterfly and praying mantis from birth to their fateful encounter in the jungles of Borneo. Along the way, we meet an assortment of amazing creatures, from thorn bugs and leafcutter ants to tarantulas and dueling rhinoceros beetles. Narrated by Judy Dench, Bugs! combines incredible footage with cutting-edge technology to deliver an entertaining and enlightening feature about the little guys in life. After the film, check out OMSI’s own cool collection of real insects and assorted animals in our Life Science Hall. Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk Adrenaline Rush examines why the human mind and body craves danger as viewers experience breathtaking views of skydiving over the Florida Keys and a 4,265-foot jump from a legendary Norwegian cliff. The film also follows skydivers as they prepare to undertake a unique scientific experiment: trying to fly the parachute imagined in 1485 by Leonardo da Vinci, the first parachute design ever recorded. Dinosaurs Alive A global adventure of science and discovery featuring the earliest dinosaurs of the Triassic Period to the monsters of the Creataceous Period “reincarnated” life-sized for the giant screen. Narrated by Michael Douglas, the film uses state-ofthe-art CGI to bring dinosaurs, their behaviors and their ancient environments to life. Viewers witness dinosaurs locked in mortal combat, nesting in colonies, protecting their young, and facing catastrophic forces of nature. Deep Sea Dive beneath the ocean’s surface to witness some of the most unique, dangerous and colorful creatures on the planet. Narrated by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, Deep Sea is an immersive, underwater OMNIMAX adventure featuring neverbefore-seen, up-close encounters with a wide range of exotic undersea life, from the unusual Wolf Eel, to the ominous Giant Pacific Octopus, to the bizarre Rainbow Nudibranch. $2 DAYS April 4th. Explore the museum for $2 the first Sunday of every month. HARRY C. KENDALL PLANETARIUM
503.797.4610/Laser: 503.797.4646 OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium is a unique Planetarium features educational and entertaining multimedia presentations on astronomy and space science.
Stars Every star has a story. Some are as old as time, faint and almost forgotten. Others burn bright and end their lives in powerful explosions. New stars are created every day, born of vast clouds of gas and dust. Through every phase of their existence, stars release the energy that powers the Universe. Journey to the furthest reaches of our galaxy and experience both the awesome beauty and destructive power of Stars. Starry Night LIVE! Learn about the interesting stories of the constellations and others in this live presentation in OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium. It is not just stars everyone can see in the night sky - planets, constellations, zodiac, shooting stars and satellites are all there if you know when and where to look. Navigate by the stars and discover how you can become a backyard astronomer. Ice Worlds The delicate balance between ice, water and the existence of life has been a topic of exploration and discovery in science for generations. In travels to the Arctic and Antarctic regions of our planet, we’ll examine the ecosystems that live and thrive there and see how their survival is connected with our own. Beyond Earth, we’ll see how the existence of ice shapes the landscape and the natural systems on other planets and moons in our solar system. DAY LASER SHOW Daily: 3pm, Laser Space Odyssey: A trip through space OMSI Planetarium style. The program is a mix of electronic music, science fiction themes and rock, with a distinctive flair. EVENING LASER SHOWS (Fridays and Saturdays only): 8:15pm, Laser Michael Jackson. 9:30pm, Laser Ragefest/10:45pm, Laser Pink Floyd: The Vision Bell.
ADMISSION INFORMATION: Spring Hours are Tues.-Sun., 9:30am-5:30pm and closed on Mondays. Special Events Hotline: 503.797.4588. Discounts available to groups of 12 or more with 10-day advance reservations. Call 503.797.4661. *Museum Combo includes one museum admission ticket, one OMNIMAX movie ticket, and a choice of either one Kendall Planetarium show or USS Blueback submarine tour. Prices subject to change. **OMNIMAX tickets may change in price for premium shows. For general OMSI information, call 503.797.4000 or visit www.omsi.edu
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