Family News November 2010

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November 2010

Holiday Traditions

The Nutcracker Community Celebrations Toys for Tots

Photo Compliments of Chris Sawiel

Featured Articles The Impact of One Gift Finding Holiday Joy Distracted Parenting Word Finding Problems in Children

By Annette Perry

By BettyJean Shuster

By Peggy B. Sapp

By Linda Balsiger

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This year, for its 35th anniversary, the Snowflake Boutique is looking to be as big as ever. The event, which annually kicks off the holiday season, is set for November 5th and 6th at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds & Expo Center in Redmond in the North Sister building. The show is open from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday November 5 and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday November 6. Admission is $2.00, which also entitles each visitor a chance to win a basket full of hand made treasures donated by Snowflake members and local crafters.

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Lillian Quinn

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Don’t mistake “Boutique” for “Bazaar.” The Snowflake Boutique differs from a bazaar in that items are intermingled for maximum ambience rather than segregated in booths. Common themes include fishing, sports, floral arrangements, tree decorations, autumn, holiday, kitchen, garden, western, and everything in between. You can expect to find wood carvings, bird houses, quilts, furniture, clothing and accessories for kids and adults, doll clothes, metal work, ceramics, handmade soaps and candles, jewelry, oneof-a-kind decorations, and lots of santas, snowmen and angels – just to name a few. And there’s no need to pull out your wallet out every time you find something you want – just pay one time as you exit (we even take debit and credit cards).

If you’ve not had the pleasure of experiencing this event, please reserve the time to do so. Your one stop shopping center “Snowflake Boutique” is a wonderful beginning to the holiday season and a delight for the senses.

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The Snowflake Boutique is unique in many ways. It is a club, not a business. Club members donate their time to organize, set up and run this arts and crafts show. Consigners are “juried” to assure that their handcrafted items are of the highest quality and are not duplicates of another consignor’s craft. We usually have around 80 consigners that take part in the show, each one with their own unique style that almost guarantees the perfect gift for you or someone special.

Snowflake always welcomes new crafters. There are several open juries during the year, beginning in May. Check our website (www. snowflakeboutique.org) for the details and dates. All are invited to bring your handcrafted items, meet new friends and join our club. It’s NOT too late!

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Edie Jones

How can you help our local children in need and get a head start on your holiday shopping? Attend the Snowflake Boutique! What began as a few friends selling their crafts from their home 35 years ago (1975) has evolved into a major Central Oregon event looked forward to by thousands of people.

The nonprofit organization that presents the Snowflake Boutique each year donates the post-expense proceeds to the Family Access Network (FAN) in Redmond. FAN is a collaborative network of agencies and school districts that provide services to children and families in need of basic resources, such as food, shelter, education and clothing.

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Celebrating 25 years, Central Oregon School of Ballet performs The Nutcracker to Central Oregon families Dec. 4th & 5th.

A silver anniversary, that Central Oregon School of marking 25 years of success is Ballet will be one of the first something few events attain, and to perform in the renovated Written by Annette Perry one would speculate that after 25 auditorium, enjoying a holiday Photos by Chandler Photography years, you coast through without tradition. His vision is to start a Sarah and a vision, but Zygmunt still dreams fund to help maintain the facility,

ometimes the full effect While of a gift isn’t evident at first. A gift Zygmunt continued teaching that of the future. And this year, at the to keep it beautiful for all artistic is a warm thought, something you summer, Jacub (affectionately 25 anniversary, he has something endeavors.

So this year, marking hope the recipient will cherish. called Kuba) worked on that piece else to mark this special year, much like the nutcracker gift from 25 years, Kuba’s nutcracker will of pine.

Painted and holding When giving a gift, we hope the his father.

As he speaks about once again shine in the spotlight, receiver will remember us fondly a walnut in his mouth, Kuba this year’s performance, he in an auditorium that Zygmunt when they look at it or use it. gave Zygmunt the finished says he is so proud.

In hopes the community will see And usually the giver never really nutcracker. Zygmunt was the past 25 years he has as a gift. Zygmunt pauses as he stunned.

It was just as he knows the full impact their gift dreamed of having a speaks about his excitement, had envisioned it. Painted makes on the recipient’s life. community auditorium, and reflects. “Maybe I will retire

And so the gift of a regally, with an arm that a real auditorium like him after this performance,” he nutcracker, a gift from father to would break off and then he and Sarah used to says, about the nutcracker. “I magically reattach. son, had an impact so strong and perform in, in Europe. feel sentimental about him,” lasting. And as a son reflects--25 He never thought his One with fancy seats he adds. But when asked what years later, the story of the impact father would make the and carpet. he might use in its place, he is that simple gift made on a man’s nutcracker, yet here it

I’ d like to believe silent, and then he says, “I don’t was, the gateway to his life, finally unfolds here.

Kuba was waiting know, maybe not.” The hand The story begins in vision of performing a for a special event. carved gift from Kuba brings 1973. A ballerina from Oregon classic family ballet in Perhaps the 25th back memories for Zygmunt, and and a soloist from Poland meet Central Oregon. anniversary of his continues to star in a gift from

Zygmunt was while dancing for a professional son’s dream....Because Zygmunt to the community. The company in Germany. They fall in touched that his father over the summer, Bend gift of his passion for ballet and love, marry in 1974, and continue would do something like High School’s auditorium his vision that Central Oregon dancing throughout Europe, until that for his son. And then underwent a transformation families should share this holiday he knew he must follow 1980 when she becomes pregnant and renovation.

The seats tradition with their loved ones. through with his dream. with their first child. were removed and padded, And every time

Watching other dancers During the winter of carpeting was installed, new the spotlight shines on that raise a family in the theater, 1986, Central Oregon School lighting added.

Just like Zygment nutcracker, a son remembers his of Ballet performed its first Zygmunt and Sarah Sawiel envisioned. dream was supported by a gift decide they want real roots for production of The Nutcracker.

And now Zygmunt has from his father. their young family, so they leave With approximately 48 students, a new vision.

He talks about Europe and decide to settle in Sarah and Zygmunt danced the In 1996, Kuba passed. Zygmunt’s Oregon, close to her family home, Pas de Deux. They also ran the his pride in the building, hoping mother still lives in Poland. She has but so, so far away from a life of music, opened curtains, cued that the audiences enjoy the new made a few trips to Oregon. dancers, and moved sets in and amenities. He beams with pride professional ballet. out. They did it all

Dancing is THANK YOU themselves. all he knows, as he

Now, 25 years has danced since he later, a cast that was a child of ninenow numbers years-old. Seattle This year, Redmond High School’s JROTC members will again be over 120. Kuba’s and Portland providing ushering services during performances of The Nutcracker. nutcracker is beckon the call, but Last year, with the addition of the partnership with the Marine Corp still a star on the he fell in love with League, the JROTC was extended an invitation to also join forces stage. He’s been Central Oregon, so with the production, giving the group a unique opportunity for a repaired a few Central Oregon is fund raiser. times, has had new where they will call wool added to his home.

“Volunteering and citizenship is part of the program (JROTC),” hair and beard.

In 1986, explained Mastery Gunnery Seargent Michael Trammel, Marine One year, the Zygmunt’s father Instructor at Redmond High School. He went further, “The money exuberant dancers and mother raised helps fund competitive drill competitions, marksmanship were so excited, traveled from training, and travel expenses. Without those funds, we wouldn’t be they pulled on the Poland to visit the able to compete. “This year the group is 50 members strong, with young couple. Zygmunt’s father, arm and it flew into the audience, new members being added.

Jacub, wanted to help the young causing the dancers to scramble to couple some how, some way. recover the arm, as the audience The program at Redmond High School is a recent addition to the Today Zygmunt remembers that chuckled. school, only a few years old. At its inception, it was dedicated in And other props on time. “My father was always honor of Lance Corporal Dale Peterson, who was killed in the line of duty in Iraq. At 50 plus members strong and growing, funds for helping, fixing things for people, stage are also cherished items uniforms and other expenses for the group are much needed. cars, and building. He wanted from loved ones. The bed was to help me, but I knew he could made by Sarah’s grandfather, and And in keeping with the idea of one event partnering with many not teach ballet, and I am a ballet Sarah remembers she and her other groups in a community to benefit each other, the Mtn. View sister, just one year older than teacher. So one day when he JROTC will also again be distributing posters throughout Bend, also asked again, I gave him a piece herself, sleeping in that bed as raising funds for their group. of our firewood, and I tell him, children of four and five years.

‘You want to help me. I want to The sleigh, also made by Kuba, Zygmunt and Sarah Sawiel, directors at Central Oregon School of perform The Nutcracker, and I after he made the nutcracker.

Ballet, explain that the willingness of many different organizations need a nutcracker. Can you make And the Sugarplum crown, was coming together to help one another is what has made this holiday me a nutcracker, one that will the crown Sarah herself wore as tradition possible. “It would not be possible to continue doing this work for the ballet, that will break she danced the part of Clara as without the tremendous community support,” Sarah said, “noting and go back together (reflecting a child in Eugene in 1962. Gifts volunteers are what help make dreams become a reality”. the story line of the beloved and memories that they cherish. ballet)?’”

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Celebrating 25 years, Central Oregon School of Ballet performs The Nutcracker to Central Oregon families Dec. 4th & 5th.

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his year, kids of all ages throughout Central Oregon will experience the excitement of Christmas, thanks to a group of men and women who have served our country to ensure our freedom, and who continue to serve in their local communities, ensuring that no children are forgotten during the holidays.

It is time once again for the collection of toys and gifts for the annual Toys for Tots toy drive.

Toys for Tots is a long-time tradition, started in 1947, by one marine. He noticed that children from economically strapped families were going without toys, so he set out to make sure that kids had gifts at this time of year.

The campaign from this one individual was so successful, that his Commandant ordered every Marine Reserve unit to start a Toys for Tots program. Thus began a tradition with deep roots that is still active today.

Because Central Oregon does not have a Marine Reserve unit, the local Toys for Tots campaign is run by the Marine Corps League, a group of active and former active duty Marines, and Fleet Marine Force (FMF) corpsmen. This is the second year for the local campaign.

Art Edgren, Central Oregon toys for Tots coordinator, explains that the Toys for Tots organization gathers and distributes toys. They do not asses needs of families, but rather leave that duty up to other groups in each community. For instance, in Bend they work closely with the Salvation Army and the Bend Community Center.

He further explains that the group is currently looking for distribution contacts in Sisters and Madras. “We are always looking for contacts,” he said.

He added that the goal of the group is to serve all Central Oregon communities.

The group gathers toys by placing boxes in local area businesses. The general public, as well as employees of the businesses deposit new, unwrapped toys into the boxes, which are emptied

several times throughout November and early December.

They are then taken to a warehouse and sorted by age appropriateness and gender. Money collected is used to purchase toys and gifts, filling in any further needs. Toys are also supplied by Toys for Tots headquarters in Virginia. All toys and monetary gifts donated in Central Oregon stay in the local area to help local children.

Locally, the Toys for Tots helps ages infant to late teen.

Edgren also said there is room for non-Marine volunteers to help also. In December the toys must be readied for distribution and Edgren said he” would like to get local teens involved.” He said that the group will need help with sorting the toys by age an gender and he encourages clubs, scout troops, church groups, etc. to contact him if you would be interested in performing this community service.

For the second year, the Marine Corps League will join forces with the Central Oregon School of Ballet’s production of

The Nutcracker. Edgren explains that working with the ballet school is two-fold in purpose. “It provides the local Toys for Tots program exposure,” he explains, noting that the long-running ballet’s reputation for being a family event is a huge plus. He further explains the second part as “ two holiday traditions that go well together; both aimed at children, although they involve adults, their primary goal is children.”

COSB’s production of The Nutcracker pride’s itself on being “a ballet for everyone”.

Many Central Oregon families come year after year, kicking off their holiday traditions. With the partnership with Toys for Tots, patrons are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy, which can be deposited in the lobby upon arrival at the performance. Or to make a monetary donation, and placing a paper train on a donation tree. Toys for Tots is hoping this “tradition of giving” will become a traditions as much as attending the ballet. “I want children to remember that as they attend an event with their family and friends, that they can also give a gift to a less-fortunate child,” said Edgren.

“No matter what you believe, giving at this time of year, or any time of year is an important lesson to learn.”

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By Edie Jones, M Ad.Ed.

As the holidays approach the lives of many families often take on the pace of a marathon runner with non-stop business. Fun as it is it can also disrupt the normal routines that keep us grounded. Young children thrive on knowing what is going to happen; predictability is like an anchor.

Predictability in the way their parents behave is important to kids. If the holiday season sends you into a tail spin of parties, shopping, decorating, baking or mailing you may not be as diligent as you’d like in keeping on track with discipline, unconditional love, individual attention for each child or following through on what you say. Going back to the metaphor of an anchor, kids also need their parents to stay the “Captain of the Ship.” The book Parenting Without Power Struggles by Susan Stiffelman emphasizes the need for parents to “let control go while staying in charge.” She defines control as “attempting to compensate for feeling powerless or afraid” and being in charge as being “capable of keeping our cool when things get rocky.”

Parents often share how they feel powerless to change situations when there’s too much to do, too many family obligations or relatives insist on over indulging their kids with gifts. If this you, work to “let control go while staying in charge.” Become the captain of your families’ ship. Anticipate the things that are going to cause problems and work out a plan that adjusts the situation. Give directions and statements with authority and instructions in a clear, calm manner. Stay matter of fact and avoid the emotional roller coaster that plunges families into dilemmas.

Set the stage and assume the role of quiet, calm authority.

Remember, pushing creates power struggles and resistance.

Figure out how to stand your ground without getting into a “stand-off” situation. Find ways to come along side your kids, spouse or relatives instead of meeting them in a face-off. This way, way each can be receptive to the other. When we “come at” another person, we provoke defensiveness and resistance. When we “come alongside” we allow energy to flow and creativity to happen.

When we loosen our grip on an idea, letting go of the control, we often are able to approach it in a better way. By taking a good look at why we believe something has to happen or can’t change helps us become capable of dealing with things that promote receptivity instead of resistance. Take time to consider whether what you are saying or doing opens or closes a door on the situation. You may be surprised with what you find.

As the captain of the ship, you can be the person in charge as you navigate the holiday waters. Some tools to remember are: engage the other person in finding a solution, be a good and thoughtful listener, share your thoughts in a positive way, create a loving atmosphere and consider why something is a “should, must or ought to.” The answer will be different whether you are concerned with a toddler, a school aged child, a teen, a relative or a spouse, however, the above tools still work.

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By BettyJean Schuster

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving!

The leaves have turned gold and red and have begun to drop from the trees.

Halloween is behind us and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Every family has a variety of holiday traditions but sometimes a new family likes to start their own. Thanksgiving is a great time to introduce some cooking and kitchen skills to your youngsters as well as has them brush up on their table manners before the trip to Grandma’s house!

So, where to start? Certainly most kids aren’t ready to tackle the turkey or pie, but something simple such as corn bread is a great place to start. Corn bread can be made in a square or round bread form, as muffins or in molded sticks. The recipe that follows is a great one to practice math skills, as it utilizes different sizes of the cup measurement and teaspoons as well as tablespoons.

Plus, every child enjoys cracking eggs!

Corn Bread

¾ Cup cornmeal, preferably stoneground 1 Cup flour 1/3 Cup sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder ½ Teaspoon salt 1 Cup milk 1 egg, well beaten 2 Tablespoons butter, bacon drippings or vegetable oil, melted Preheat oven to 425° and butter an 8” square pan, or 12 muffin tins. If making sticks, grease well.

Mix the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add the milk, egg and butter and blend briefly. Pour the batter into the pan or muffins cups (fill about ¾ full).

Bake for about 18-20 minutes for corn bread and muffins. Bake about 12 minutes for sticks. Serve immediately. Serves 12 Recipe Notes: For a richer corn bread, you can add an additional egg to the recipe. You can also add some of your favorite ingredients to the batter for a slightly different twist on a classic. Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese, about 1 cup; Bacon bits or diced ham, about ½ cup; Canned mild green chiles, 3-4 ounces; ½ cup roasted pumpkin seeds; 1 ½ cups blueberries.

Now that you have your corn bread made, another fun thing to do at any time of the year is to make butter. It is simple, fun and requires a bit of elbow grease. Simply pour about 1 tablespoon of whipping cream in a jar or plastic container. (A baby food jar works well, as does any commercially purchased plastic container). Add a pinch of salt, as this will give it some flavor. Now, shake, shake, shake! This may take up to 10 minutes, depending upon the strength and determination of your child. Once the solid butter forms, pour off the liquid (this is “buttermilk”). Taste it and enjoy. You can also make this in advance, refrigerate it and have it ready to put on the corn bread when it comes out of the oven.

he holiday season is upon us! I used to joke with my girlfriends about why we are stressed this time of year.

Could it be the increase of expenses, managing family more than usual, costumes, decorating then un-decorating, just to redecorate and then do it all again (fulfilling three consecutive holidays)? Could it be the increase in cooking, activities, pageants and shopping, that gets us to the feelings, “thank goodness the holidays are over, now we can return to normal”? Let us start a new trend shall we?

The fact is over half of women are working, raising kids and running a home, we need to cut back, get help and capture the joy of the season; after all who has time to bake great grandma Moon’s special stuffing? Well, some feel the importance of stuffing but that is not what our holiday focus should be! It is about sharing thanks, enjoying the placement of the ornaments on the tree with the kids, getting up early to have hot chocolate and watch the parade, and bringing in a new year with anticipation. What is my point? Simplify!

Here are some ideas to simplify: 1) You do not have to buy for everyone. A family name tree or something along those lines is a great way to cut costs yet still give.

2) Shop from home and/or delegate your shopping.

3) Let your partner know you would like help and how.

4) Simplify your cooking! If you would rather watch the game then make pies, go for it!

Going to Grandma’s

I think we have all experience the terror, either as a child or as an adult, of going to a relative’s home and being scrutinized about our manners. The holidays certainly bring families together and before the festivities begin, now is a good time to review with your child some basic social and dining etiquette rules. These rules will serve them a lifetime, at family gatherings, dating (!) and in business situations.

• Always say please and thank you. You would be surprised how many adults forget this simple courtesy.

• Bread and rolls are broken into bite size pieces; this is why they call meals, breaking bread. The butter is spread on each bite of bread as you eat it; you never butter a whole slice of bread. Never cut the bread with a knife.

• Don’t talk with food in your mouth and chew with your mouth closed. Don’t blow on your food to cool it off. If it is too hot to eat, just wait.

• When you sit down at the table, put your napkin in your lap. The napkin should stay on your lap until the end of the meal, not just when you are done.

Keep your elbows off the table!

Reviewing these simple rules and others with your child on a regular basis will ensure that they will have wonderful table manners that will last a lifetime.

They will be able to enter any dining situation with ease and confidence.

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!

5) Watch your commitments.

This time of year volunteers are needed, parties are thrown and it is easy to be maxedout by shorting your time and energy as well as your family’s.

6) Stop doing what you are not enjoying. The holidays are to be enjoyed! If you decide not to spend, hours sending Christmas cards, Good for You! Do the things you love, find your joy and if you have joy sending cards, Good for You! 7) The most important…

Give and Share Love!

In my household we have unintentionally minimized Santa; this was not a “stand” by any means. It happened because we have so much fun giving!

Waiting with anticipation for the moment when your gift is opened is a gift within itself.

Giving teaches us to receive and by doing so we bring joy to those who have given. It is a fun circle and enjoyable to watch and engage in at any age.

Give from the love of a pure heart and receive in love with joy.

Remember, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years is about enjoying what we have and sharing love. Love is the greatest gift in the universe and transcends all religions, ethnicities and economic position, so give your love!

This article was created to be a reminder to enjoy the seasons, to give some of you permission to simplify and enjoy.

Wishing you a relaxed and b l e s s e d H o l i d a y Season!

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Gratitude, Kindness and Respect Creating Family Time to Talk About Important Values

Teaching and helping kids to use the words “please” and “thank you”

is an important and on-going mission for most parents and caregivers. It starts the moment a child starts talking (“juice please”) and continues through the teen years (“thanks for letting me use the car today”). While good manners make for proud parents and grandparents, there’s a greater opportunity at hand in helping children and adolescents understand gratitude.

The winter holidays can be great spring boards for conversations and behaviors that reinforce gratitude. Thinking and talking about the things we’re thankful for is the first step. Saying a sincere “thank you” to the people we appreciate is next. And taking time to show kindness and compassion to others is the way we weave gratitude into our everyday lives. Parents and caregivers model this behavior, and depending on the age of the child or youth, acts of kindness will grow along with them. The very young child might give their stuffed animal an extra soft hug along with one for Grandma. The growing adolescent might smile, make eye contact, and say “Thanks for helping me with that Dad,” or “can I help you with those groceries Mom?” According to Vicki Ertle, Executive Director for Family Resource Center of Central Oregon, family meetings, discussions or dinners with a “gratitude theme” can create a great environment for sharing ideas about how to show appreciation during the holidays.

“We almost always hear positive feedback from the families who try it,” said Ertle who adds that sitting down with kids and listening to their ideas is validating for them and enjoyable for parents and caregivers.

“Kids love it when you ask their opinions and really listen,” she said.

“When you empower them to be an important part of the process, they are more likely to engage in the activities you discuss.”

Family Resource Center offers a few suggestions to kick off conversations about expressing gratitude: • Begin a family meeting (discussion, dinner, whatever words your family wants to use) with each family member sharing a few things they feel grateful for. Keep it simple.

• Brainstorm simple ways to show kindness, taking into consideration the age of the child (a smile, a hug, a phone call, a written thank you note or a kind text, Tweet or Facebook message).

• Come up with a few activities that offer the gift of time instead of money (an unexpected favor for a friend, neighbor or family member, volunteering for a local charity or visiting a senior center or nursing home).

Treating each other with kindness and respect is really very simple.

Be present, listen, acknowledge. By using the holidays as an opportunity to remind ourselves and our children about gratitude and appreciation, families can help build empathy and acceptance of others.

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I don’t know what makes us think we’ll have more time later than we do now. It only looks like that in the present. By the time we get to “later” that imaginary block of free time will have vanished.

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Distracted Parenting:

of your day, and encourage your children to be equally open. You may have a few more emails to read in the morning, but your children will thank you!

By Peggy B. Sapp

Parents and other caregivers in Central Oregon interested in parenting resources and 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/Meth Prevention Coordinator for Warm Springs (541-553-2211); or the certified prevention specialist at the BestCare Prevention Office in Madras (541-475-4884). Parenting resources and information also are available from the Central Oregon Family Resource Center (www.frconline.org).

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o you find yourself checking your email before taking care of something else that you need to do? Do you feel the need to respond immediately to emails, phone calls and text messages?

Do you find yourself saying “just a few more minutes” when online? Believe it or not, these are actual questions from an Internet addiction test and I bet you answered yes to at least one of them.

We as parents know the dangers of letting our children use computers and cell phones unmonitored. We try to set limits on Internet use, TV watching, texting, talking on the phone and listening to the iPod. Many of us are working to prevent technology overload and screen sucking among our children, but do we set limits for ourselves?

Peggy B. Sapp is president and CEO of Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership Inc., a nonprofit education, training and support center for parents, schools and communities to help raise safe, healthy and drug-free children. This article originally appeared in the organization’s August 2010 “CATalyst” newsletter and is used with permission.

This article was submitted by Oregon Partnership (OP), a statewide nonprofit that exists to end substance abuse and suicide. For more information about positive parenting, and helping kids steer clear of alcohol and other drugs, please call OP at 503-244-5211, or visit www.orpartnership.org.

Think about the many times you’ve had to “respond to a quick email” or “check just one more thing,” and found yourself hours later typing away on a laptop or a smart phone. Spending quality time with your kids is more than just being in the same room or sitting at the same table. Communicating with them and having real conversations has been proven not only to keep kids off of drugs, but also to improve their language skills and expand their vocabularies.

Unfortunately, we have all witnessed examples of the “plugged-in” parent who is too busy talking on the phone or texting to look down and see that their child is visibly upset. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in work issues we forget that we have families, too, and that the office closed hours ago. However, as parents it is our job – yes, job – to model good behavior and encourage our children to make the right choices through our own actions.

Visit our website, www.informedfamilies.org, and sign a Family Day pledge, promising to eat dinner together more frequently. Eating together four or more times a week has been proven to reduce the risk of future negative behavior among our children. Make time to sit down and have a real, technology-free family dinner, talk about the good and bad parts

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Cold Weather Carpools for Kids

by Annissa Anderson for Commute Options

Winter is coming. The shorter days and colder temperatures have a way of keeping kids from walking and biking, fleeing instead to the warmth of their parents’ heated vehicles for regular transportation to school, play dates and activities. Rather than getting trapped into becoming personal shuttle drivers, parents can use the winter months to connect with neighbors and create carpools.

Carpooling – also known as car sharing and ride sharing – is the sharing of car journeys so that more than one person travels in a car. While most people associate carpooling with people traveling to work, carpooling can be equally effective for families that regularly transport their kids to activities and events. Reducing replicated trips – parents in the same neighborhood driving separately to the same location – saves time, money, fuel and vehicle emissions.

Carpools can be used for any family transportation need, whether ongoing or isolated. Talking to other parents whose children attend the same sports practices, games and Isolated lessons can lead to successful, regular carpools. events like birthday and holiday parties are also ideal for carpooling. Simply find out who is attending, and decide which parents are willing and able to safely transport several kids at once.

The regular journey to and from school is common with families.

This daily trip is a big contributor to traffic congestion around schools, but more importantly it unnecessarily adds to fossil fuel consumption and vehicle emissions that are harmful to the environment. In response, many of Central Oregon’s schools are promoting programs to reduce the

number of parents driving their kids to school every day.

“Our goal for this year is to increase the number of kids taking the bus, walking, and biking to school,” said Paul Dean, principal of Highland Elementary School in Bend. “For the families who live farther away, we recommend using the Commute Options website or getting to know other parents who live in your area in order to create carpools.”

Commute Options provides a service on their website which matches people with similar carpool needs. Families looking to create carpools can fill out a RideShare Application.

A response as to whether a match is found will come within a few days of submitting an application.

“Social websites, like Facebook, can even make carpooling easier for parents,” said Kim Curley, Community Outreach Director for Commute Options. “Parents who regularly use Facebook to connect with parents of their children’s friends can use it as a live transportation tool. Simply find out if your kids are going the same place and decide which of you will do the driving for both families,” she said.

“Talk to your PTA about encouraging carpool matches. Post notices on school bulletin boards. Get creative, and communicate,” said Curley.

For more ideas about commute options or to fill out a RideShare Application, visit www.commuteoptions.org.

Commute Options for Central Oregon promotes choices that reduce the impacts of driving alone. For more information about Commute Options, contact Jeff Monson, Executive Director of Commute Options for Central Oregon at 541/330-2647 or visit www.commuteoptions.org. Annissa Anderson is a freelance writer and public relations consultant in Bend.

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Are You Qualified To TEACH Your Teenager To Drive?

By Mark Larson

November, the days are shorter and colder and the road conditions are constantly changing.

Is your teen driver educated and prepared to handle the additional responsibility and risk that comes with winter driving? Are you the one who taught your teen to drive? Do you know the current laws regarding legal stop locations at intersections and pedestrian laws? Do you know best practices for following distances and approaching/leaving intersections to minimize your risk and the risk to others? Do you truly know how to recognize and safely negotiate the winter road conditions that are approaching? If you can’t answer with an emphatic yes to all of these then why would you try to teach your teen instead of having a professional who does possess this knowledge teach them?

Over the course of your child’s teen years you are or will be prepared to spend countless dollars on sports activities because you want the best coach for your student. You will pay for special tutors to get them in the best schools available. You will do everything in your power to give your child the very best chance to succeed in their careers and in life. Yet, when it comes to driving, the one thing that they will do longer than a career, longer than just about anything and is the most hazardous task they will engage, you will try to teach them yourself.

On average most people will drive for at least 60 years. What other high risk task will you do each day for that long? If you consider the single largest cause of death to teens is automobile crashes, why would any of us not have our teens complete a formal driver education program? Many people we talk to say they can teach their teen because their parents taught them and the parents believe they are safe and responsible drivers. Yet when we talk to the parents who try to do their own teaching they and their teen often are frustrated, become angry and the experience is anything but pleasant.

Don’t short change your child’s safety and future. Enroll them with Deschutes Driver Education for the best driving education. We are licensed and certified by the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Department of Transportation. We offer Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel instruction.

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25 hours which includes 15 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. We limit our class size to 10 students so each student gets a personalized education. Our program is designed for the student/family on the go too.

We hold our classroom sessions in the evening, generally from 5:307:30pm or 6-8pm, twice per week.

The behind-the-wheel sessions are set around student/family schedules. The entire program takes approximately 5 weeks to complete. Students meeting all the requirements of the course will receive a Certificate of Completion that may be presented to your insurance company and also to the DMV. Make sure your teen learns the current laws, best practices and has the best chance for a safe driving career.

Contact Deschutes Driver Education for more information. You can visit www.deschutesdriveredu.com or call 541-647-0478.

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35th Annual Snowflake Boutique

Nov. 5th, 1-8pm and 6th, 9-4pm. Attend the Snowflake Boutique and help children in need and get a head start on your Holiday shopping. The Boutique features hand crafted items made by local artisans, food and much more.

Location: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, North Sister Building, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. Admission: $2 to benefit the Family Access Network and will provide a chance to win hand made crafts donated by each Snowflake member. www.visitcentraloregon.com.

Holy Redeemer Annual Christmas Bazaar, Cafe’ and Bake Sale

Nov. 5th, 9-6pm and 6th, 9-3pm. At the Holy Redeemer Church on Burgess Rd. The cafe will be open the same hours. There will be many vendors, including our very popular bake sale, so bring family and friends, have lunch and get your Christmas shopping done early! Please join us! For more information call Allyson Maes 541-306-0641 or e-mail allysonmaes@hotmail.com.

Holiday Vendor Extravaganza

Nov. 6th, 10am-5pm at St. Francis Church, 2450 NE 27th St., Bend. This is a one-of-a-kind shopping event in Central Oregon! 30+ Vendors and crafters coming together to support a great cause and provide Holiday shopping in a GREAT BIG location! Find everything for that special person from toys and games to books and jewelry, purses, kitchenware and so much more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Healthy Beginnings. To find out more about this program visit www.myhb.org. For more info call 541-385-5386 or Elizabeth@cascadesbaglady.com.

Bee Crafty Holiday Show

Nov. 12th, 1-8pm and 13th, 9-5pm. This event features more than 80 local artisans and includes handcrafted items just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. For more information, contact Linda at 541-536-5655 or by email: beecrafty@hotmail.com. Location: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Middle Sister building, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond. Cost: $1 Admission. Children are free. www.visitcentraloregon.com.

Annual Chili Feed and Holiday Bazaar

Nov. 12-13th, 10am-4pm. The best holiday bazaar around is back! Mili’s Chili, wagon tours through historic Bend, unique crafts and Christmas presents, and a bake sale with goodies from Bend’s best bakers and canners! For over 20 years, the best bazaar and chili in town. Don’t miss it! www.deschuteshistory.org.

Bend Senior Center Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar

Nov. 20th, 9am-4pm. Featuring over 65 local artisans, crafters and vendors.

Wide variety of ‘one of a kind’ handmade items, Christmas gifts, baked goods and unique items for sale. Chili Dog Feed and giant used book sale. Free.

Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. www.bendparksandrec.org/ senior_center.

St Thomas Altar Society Homespun Holiday Bazaar

Nov. 13th, 9am–3pm. A Country Store - Baked Goods, Grandma’s Attic, Handmade and Homemade Items, Religious Gifts. Offering Lunch from 11am1pm. Free admission. St Thomas Parish Hall, 12th and Evergreen, Redmond.

For more information, contact the St Thomas Parish Office, 541-923-3390.

Prineville Soroptimist Christmas Bazaar

Nov. 13th, 9-3pm. Christmas Bazaar-Vendor Booth; food available on site.

This is the place! This is where you can do your Christmas shopping. Many vendors offering wares from See’s Candy to handcrafted quilts; from gem stone jewelry to handmade quilts; from toys to baby clothing; from bowls & vases to dried dip & drink mixes; from picture frames to mirrors. Come see for yourself!

Vendor spaces are still available. Contact Karole Stockton or Dorless Reid: 541-447-5502 Vendor applications are available at the Prineville Senior Center (vendor cost lowered to $15 per booth). Location: Prineville Senior Center, Address: 180 NE Belknap, Prineville. www.visitprineville.com.

The 11th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival

Nov. 19-21st. Returning to Redmond at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.

With over 120 exhibitors the festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, wood, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor, and much more makes this a gift buyers delight. There is a large gourmet food area where you can sample and purchase a wide range of food items including tea, chocolates, pasta, soups, dips, meats, coffee, jams, shortbread, chili, sauces and many more delights!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

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Seizure Disorders Explained

By Dr. Michelle Jackson, N.D.

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eizure disorders or commonly referred to as Epilepsy is a group of disorders that have symptoms caused by when our brain cells (neurons), send abnormal signals to the other neurons – (that is how they communicate with each other). The abnormal electrical signal causes changes in brain function which can result in attacks of altered consciousness, physical motor activity, and/or sensory phenomena due to these abnormalities of the electrical system of the brain. Seizure affect about 2% of the population and chronic recurring seizures or epilepsy are ¼ that frequent.

T h e r e are a number of causes of seizures and they can occur at any age, the following are generalizations of the most common causes per age group. For infants to 2 years of age, birth trauma may cause a loss of oxygen or blood flow to the brain. Inherited genetic disorders and acute infection with high fevers can cause seizures. From ages 2 to 12 years there is a large class, which are idiopathic in nature, which means no know cause. Again a high fever and trauma can cause seizures. For 12-18 year olds, they can be due to idiopathic, trauma, alcohol or drug withdrawal and arteriovenous malformations, which do not show up

until young adulthood. For18-35 year olds seizures can be due to trauma, alcoholism and drug withdraw, as well brain tumors. Older than 35 years olds, brain tumors, cerebrovascular disease, alcoholism, and metabolic issues such as due to liver failure can cause seizures. As you can see these are general guidelines and categories can cross over into age groups. Given enough of a stimulus even a normal brain can produce a seizure, including hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), in people who are susceptible to seizures and seizures may even be stimulated by sound, light, and certain touch stimulation.

Convulsive seizures are the most common form of attacks, which begin with the loss of consciousness and loss of motor control and then jerking of all extremities, but any recurrent seizure pattern may be termed epilepsy.

There are many types of seizures 3 classes with up to 6 subcategories.

The 3 types are partial, general, and unclassified seizures. Partial, also called local or focal seizures, begin with a specific sensor or motor sensation, which reflects the part of the brain that the abnormal brain cells are firing from. A generalized seizure usually affects both consciousness and

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As for treatment, most often seizures are treated with anticonvulsant drug therapy, These drugs effect the brain and brain chemicals that control the neurons. As you can imagine there may be many side effects with these medications but it is the most common treatment plan.

As a naturopathic doctor I try to complement the drug therapy. There are many diet, nutritional and herbal and supplementation that can help with side effects and sometimes treat the causes as well. I will often counsel on specific diet changes as people who are susceptible to low blood sugars can get seizures more often. Any chronic stress on the body such as food allergies, adrenal fatigue, migraines should be treated to keep the body in a most healthy state. Neurotransmitter, brain chemical testing, can be performed and any imbalances balanced with amino acid therapy to treat both the causes of seizures as well the side effects of the medications. Foods and supplements that are rich in B6, magnesium, calcium, folic acid, zinc, and taurine can be taken orally and higher dosages of these supplements as well as others can be administrated through a nutrient IVs that provide these supplements. Hydrotherapy, manipulation, cranial sacral, Bowen therapy and homeopathy can also be balancing to those with seizure disorders.

Free Lecture at the Bend Public Library Hormonal Imbalances: Thyroid, Adrenal, Male and Female Hormones

By Dr. Michelle K. Jackson, N.D., P.C. Please join Dr. Michelle Jackson, Naturopathic Physician on November 11, 2010 for a FREE lecture on common ailments related to glandular disorders of the thyroid, adrenals, and male and female hormone systems. Common symptoms of imbalance include insomnia, fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and menopausal symptoms.

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Pre-school Storytime:Tues., 10:30am. Ages 3-up. 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: Tues, 6:30pm. Ages 5-8. 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. www.jcld.org

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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: Sat. at 10:15am. Stories, songs, rhymes, and activities for children ages 3-5.

Good Chair, Great Books: Nov. 1st, Noon. Brooks Room. Read and discuss The Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones. Free and open to the public.

Second Sunday: Nov. 7th, 11am. Brooks Room. In conjunction with Nature of Words, Second Sunday will host a reading by Oregon’s newly appointed Poet Laureate, Paulann Petersen. She will read from a selection of her work. Free and open to the public.

Teen Territory: Every other Wednesday. Activities, games and snacks provided, no registration required. Free. For ages 12-17. Nov. 10th, 1:30-3pm: Video and board games. Nov. 24th, 1:30-3pm: No-bake holiday treats.

Spark! Bookclub: Nov. 18th, 6:30-7:30pm. This bookclub for 6th-8th grades meets every month. The Bend Spark! Bookclub will focus on the Oregon Battle of the Books titles for middle school: http://oboblsta.pbworks.com/OBOB+BOOKS+FOR+20102011. Contact April Witteveen, 541-617-7079 or aprilw@deschuteslibrary.org , for more information.

National Gaming Day: Nov. 13th, 1-4pm. All Ages. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun as the Bend Public Library celebrates the American Library Association’s National Gaming Day! Play a variety of board games and video games designed to bring people together. This program is free.

Classics Book Club: Nov. 23rd, 6–8pm. Brooks Room. Read and discuss Prometheus Bound by Aeschylus and Unbound by Shelley Pajama Party: Nov. 17th, 6:45pm. Ages 3-5. Night time stories, songs, rhymes and activites.

Two Faces of the Alps: French and Italian: Nov. 3rd, 6:30-7:30pm. Brooks Room.

Join Hilloah Rohr as she delves into and explores two very different, but equally magnificent aspects of the Alps. From the grandeur of the rugged Dolomiti in NE Italy, to the grace of the French Alps, Hilloah illustrates the contrasts of her beloved Alps. All new photos this year will create a visual journey certain to inspire! Free to the public.

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Of the People or for the People: Nov. 4th, 6:30pm. Brooks Room. Getting the Government We Deserve. Do the failures of modern governance and politics have more to do with a crisis of leadership or a crisis of citizenship? What can we as citizens do to improve the political discourse and the quality of public life? This is the focus of a conversation with Jeff Golden, former public radio host, author, and Jackson County Commissioner, 1987-1991. Sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Free and open to the public.

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16425 1st St., 541-312-1090 Teen Laptop Lab: Teen Laptop Lab: Nov. 1st, 3rd, 1-3pm. Also, Nov. 8th, 15th, 29th 3-4:30pm. Check Myspace and Facebook, do homework, play games with your friends.

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Family Fun Story Time: 10:30am. Ages 0-5. Come join us for reading, rhyming and singing, all of which strengthen literacy skills!

Nov. 2nd. Theme: Pizza, Pancakes, and Pie, Oh My! Nov. 9th. Theme: Oink, Moo, Bah! Nov. 16th. Theme: Simply Silly.

Nov. 23rd. Theme: Who’s Who at the Zoo. Nov. 30th. Theme: Emotions.

Teen No Bake Food: Nov. 10, 1:30-3:30pm. Want to help out with the “cooking” during the holidays? Learn to make some great no-bake treats, and taste test the results!

Librarian in room; free and open to 6th-12th graders.

Teen Game Day: Nov. 17, 1-3:30pm. Play Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Madden Football, card and board games. Librarian in room; free and open to 6th-12th graders.

Know Crafts: Kitchen Comforts: Nov. 1h, 11am. Learn to create holiday gift items from your kitchen with craft queen, Anita Tracy. Class is limited to 20 participants.

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.

National Gaming Day: Nov. 13th, 1-3pm. Join libraries nationwide and celebrate videogames! Snacks provided. For grades 6-12.

Teen Thursdays: For grades 6-12. 3-4:30pm.

Nov. 4th. Theme: Radical Resumes and Awesome Interviews. Be successful in your job search and learn about the library resources that can help you. You’ll be glad you did!

Nov. 11th. Theme: No-Bake Treats. Make something yummy for the holidays. All materials and ingredients supplied.

Nov. 18th. Theme: Game Day - Play Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, and more!

Bring in your own games if rated E or T. Snacks provided.

Redmond Council of Library of Teens Monthly Meeting: (meets the first Wednesday of each month) Nov. 3rd, 3-4pm. Get involved in planning library activities, community service projects, book sharing and more! Grades 6-12th.

Redmond SPARK!: Nov. 3rd, 6:30-7:30pm. Book Club Monthly Meeting (meets the third Wednesday of each month). Share awesome books with friends. New members always welcome. For grades 6 - 8.

Good Chair, Great Books: Nov. 12th, Noon. Bring your lunch, and feed your mind at this thought-provoking and fun book club. November’s book is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.

Dorian Michael and Kenny Blackwell Perform: Nov. 21, 2pm. Enjoy an hour of music with mandolin and guitar duo, Kenny Blackwell and Dorian Michael.

Monday Movie Mania: Nov. 22nd, 1pm. Ages 8-11years.

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Teen no-Bake Treats: Nov. 16th, 3:30-5pm. Make something yummy for the holidays. All materials and ingredients provided. Librarian in room: free and open to 6-12th graders.

How to Write an Effective Resume: Nov. 1, 3:30-5pm. Learn the do’s and don’ts of writing an effective resume that markets you to employers. This workshop will educate you on the best ways to write a resume that will get you interviews and enable you to revise your current resume to be more effective. Limited to 10 students per class.

How To Ace an Interview: Nov. 8th, 3:30–5pm. Learn what to do and say in an interview including what not to say. Instructor Gina Yates’ will share her top three ways to “ace an interview.” Limited to 10 students per class.

Job Search Strategies: Nov. 15th, 3:30–5pm. Learn how to best search for jobs in the Central Oregon job market today including tapping into the “hidden job market,” networking and using the Internet to your best advantage. Limited to 10 students per class.

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Good Chair, Great Books: Nov. 4th, Noon. Read and discuss “The Amazing Adventure of Kavalier and Clay: a novel by Michael Chabon. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches to this event.

Pajama Party Story Time: Theme: “Pet Parade”. Nov. 16th, 7-7:30pm. 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.

Teen Territory: 1:30-3:30pm. Librarian in room; free and open to 6th-12th graders.

Game Day: Nov. 3rd. Play Wii, Guitar Hero, Rock Band, DDR, card and board games.

No Bake Treats: Nov. 17th. Come learn how to make some great no-bake treats for all your holiday celebrations!

Artist Reception: Nov. 6th, 2–4pm. Reception featuring the jewelry by Chandra vanEijnsbergen – jewelry, and Cameron Kaseberg’s paintings and solvent transfer prints.

Live Read: Nov. 17th, 6:30pm. Live (long i) Read (long e) n. 1. A program in which attendees sit in comfy chairs around the fireplace and listen to great short fiction read out loud by library staff. Synonyms: escape from the everyday, rediscover simple pleasures.

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A. There are several issues raised here, all related to how you see your role of grandparent in the lives of your grandchildren and their parents. I see it as a juggling act involving several roles.

One is to nurture your extended family, while still taking good care of yourself. Actively notice things the parents do well. How often do parents hear, “You are such a good parent!” or “You sure solved that problem well!”

Another way to nurture is to regularly bring dinner, part of a dinner, or perform some other chore that will lighten their workload. Make your own home child-friendly with old toys and books and child-proofing before a visit. Invite the family over (or out) for dinner.

Perhaps you could bring them a supply of healthy, fresh, cleaned, and cut veggies and fruit for snacking; or bring over a collection of library books every week, three or four for each child’s age and interests.

You might offer to take the children to specific events in the community from time to time. Do only those things you are able to do while taking good care of the children and without tiring yourself too much.

Another role I see is to provide suggestions or advice, (a) about the most important issues you see, (b) only from time to time, (c) in a way that is very respectful and not at all coercive, and (d) read or heard by the parents only.

For example, find and clip out an article from a newspaper or magazine that addresses the issue and give it to the parents.

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the parents with your concern and your reasons, embedded in expressions of respect for their parenting, different ideas about parenting, their busy lives and responsibilities, and your love.

This is, I think, the most difficult role grandparents have, because they must balance maintaining a positive and nurturing relationship with the parents, while at the same time offering them, and their children, the benefit of your wisdom, experience, and unique perspective. They may feel irritated by your advice, even when you provide it in the most gentle and respectful way you can find. But if it is about an important issue, I see it as a grandparent’s responsibility.

A third role is to establish and maintain a close and nurturing relationship with each of your grandchildren. (This is particularly challenging for grandparents who are not able to see their extended families very often, but it can be done, at least to some extent, as long as you have the parent’s cooperation.)

Treat each child as the individual he is. Get to know his unique interests and abilities. Be a good listener. Be willing to play. Share your own interests and skills. Identify an interest you can share. Give thoughtful but inexpensive gifts from time to time, such as toys to stimulate outdoor play.

Take one or more children to a play park. Offer to pay for specific lessons that involve a physical activity such as soccer or tennis. Play catch – inside with a balloon or outside with ball or frisbee.

You also may teach your grandchildren media literacy skills as you visit and watch TV or play videogames with them. These may also rub off on their parents as they overhear these conversations. You can find information about these skills at http://parentingresearch.org/spectops. htm. You also might provide the parents with some good website guides to selecting electronic media, TV and movies, such as www. commonsensemedia.org and www.kids-in-mind. com.

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Home Foreclosures and Divorce

By Lillian Quinn

Recently, I attending a CLE (continuing legal education) class and learned some information regarding home foreclosures. Attorneys are required to attend continuing legal education courses and we must report every three years and earn at least 45 credits in order to continue to be bar certified. This ensures that attorneys are keeping up to date with new changes in the law. The recent speaker said that as of August 2010 there were 28,000 foreclosures in Oregon. It is no secret that Central Oregon has been hit hard.

What can you do to stop a foreclosure? One way is to file a bankruptcy and it is always helpful to get advice from a bankruptcy attorney even if you end up not filing one. The speaker talked about the HAMP program which is the Home Affordable Modification Program. It only applies to personal homes and not commercial real estate or rental properties. There is a web site that might be helpful: making home affordable.gov. Unfortunately, it can take at least 9 months to get through the HAMP program and the speaker said that it can be discouraging. She suggested that people contact HUD approved agencies that have HUD Government counselors who can help guide you through the process. If you are doing the modification process then it is important to understand you can’t file bankruptcy. The speaker warned that there are shady people out there ripping off the consumers pretending to be able to modify loans for a fee. Please be extra leery of companies that charge a fee for the process as several people have been deceived and lost money.

There is local house counseling that is free and you also make be able to access attorneys who could help through the Oregon State Bar. What are the steps of a foreclosure? If you miss payments, then a 30 day default letter is sent and then they usually give 120 days before the property is sold on the courthouse steps. Recently, there is new legislation that allows the debtor to meet with the mortgage holder and see if something can be worked out. The speaker reminded the attorneys that holding onto a house is not always in a client’s best interests. Sometimes, as hard as it is, it is better for the client to cut the losses and start over again. The speaker pointed out that sometimes the 2nd mortgage (home equity) can’t be dismissed and that debt can cause trouble down the road for a divorcing couple. The issues are complicated and it is worth your money to seek at least a consultation with an attorney who is knowledgeable in the area of foreclosures.

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Not their First Rodeo Written by Annette Perry

reasons to their coach. Shoffner has been practicing her speech, memorizing every last detail.

Fund-raising has been a huge factor also, as it costs approximately $12,000 to send these teams, who must also travel with a coach. Karissa Dishon, who is the Deschutes County 4-H Program Assistant, and volunteer coach stated that the fund raising is often a forgotten aspect in taking youth to this level of event.

Competition Events HORSE JUDGING--

Team of Four

Deschutes County 4-H Program The youths are to ‘judge’ four

Coordinator. Oregon can only horses in separate events, and

send a total of 16 kids. This year, ‘place’ them from first to fourth in

five of those slots are filled with accordance with certain standards Central Oregon youth. Last year -and they are placing them against

seven were from Central Oregon. an ‘official judge’, who they must

match. Their scores are given So now for the

based on how closely they match accomplishment for Deschutes

this official judge. They also must County. In the past five years,

give ‘oral reasons’ in effect, the our intermediate and senior teams

reason they placed the animals as have taken numerous state-level they did.

The team will be providing championships in the various

HORSE BOWL-ouisville, Kentucky is the events. And in the past four years, refreshments during the 25th

Team of Five Anniversary performance of destination for four Central Oregon we have sent at least one team to teens this month. The ‘awesome the national level from the senior The Nutcracker, performed by Think jeopardy, with all topics Central Oregon School of foursome’ are part of an elite division. The youth can compete being equine related. The kids Ballet. compete with a team of five, and group of young adults who earn in several events at the state level, as teams lose, they are eliminated. the privilege of representing the but may only compete in one event Studying for this event at the Providing refreshments at State of Oregon, in a top-notch at Nationals. Once an individual state level requires the youths to Equine Education Competition-- has competed in an event at the The Nutcracker performances has memorize all of the 4-H horse and this isn’t “their first rodeo” national level, their career in that become a tradition for the group, as manuals, as well as Horse Industry as some would say. This is the 4th event is complete, and they are not they have been doing this since the Handbook, and the various record keeping and competition manuals. consecutive year that Deschutes allowed to compete in that event first Deschutes County qualified County has had the honor of its at the state or national level again. for Nationals in 2007.

HIPPOLOGY-kids qualifying for the National This means that in order for them After many months of Team of Four to make it to Nationals again, they planning and preparations, the event.

This year, Anna Shoffner must master a different event. Not youth are now within days of (hippa- means horse, and -ology, the study of) This event combines will compete in public speaking, an easy feat. traveling to one of the horse capitals the above two, requiring the teams and Crystal Bates, Lindy Perry and of the world. Asked what she is to take a written exam, judge Kayla Vincent will participate most excited about, Perry said several classes of horse events (but This (competition) does not even require in judging. This will be each without the oral reasons), and then she “can’t wait to see Churchill girl’s second appearance at the the participants to own a horse. This they throw in a team presentation, Downs”, home of the Kentucky event is centered around knowledge. national level. where the team is given a problem Derby, a side trip the group is or situation, and they have

In order to understand hoping to take. She added, “I also approximately 15 minutes to why this is such an accomplishment, Last year Deschutes sent like meeting all of the other people prepare a presentation to be given one must first understand what is two senior teams to Nationals in front of an audience. from around the United States.

It’s involved. Yes, each of these girls (hippology and horse bowl), is an accomplished horseman. and this year we will repeat that pretty cool.” Is she nervous about PUBLIC SPEAKING & PRESENTATIONS And yes, there are many horse- accomplishment (judging and the level of competition? “No”, related competitions throughout public speaking). The teams have she stated, “I’ve been competing in Speaking in front of an audience Oregon. But this one is different. a choice to compete at either the these events since the forth grade.” and judge, they present their topic, Further evidence that the hard This one does not even require using visuals they have created.

Western Nationals, held in Denver, work and commitment has paid the participants to own a horse.

Public speaking is an individual Colorado, in January, or the Eastern off for this elite group of Central This event is centered around event, while presentations offers Nationals, held in Louisville, Oregon youth. a category for individuals and a knowledge.

Kentucky in November. Both team of two.

Each year, since 1989, 4-H coincide with large national stock has presented an event called Spring Horse Classic. The competition shows. The first three years, the is open to intermediates (grades teams traveled to Denver, and this 7-9) and seniors (grades 10-12). year they decided to make a switch The event rotates around the and compete in Kentucky.

Asked why she thinks state, giving different counties the these types of events are important, opportunity to host. What takes Bothum added, “This allows place during the two day affair is our local kids an opportunity intense.

Just to make it to the state to experience competition at a level, each participant has had to higher level.” She added, “ It compete at their local level and be gives them skills that will stay ranked at the top, thus they become with them for the rest of their part of their county’s team. The lives--decision making, public winning team in each of the speaking, and practical thinking. events is the champion team from Judging optimizes everything we Oregon, and the champion team are teaching in youth development in the senior division qualifies to these days.” compete at the national level.

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Word-Finding Problems in Children

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re you ever unable to retrieve the name of a friend, movie, or object -- even though it feels like it is on the tip of your tongue? For some adults these difficulties seem to increase in frequency as they age. You may be surprised to learn that word-finding problems can occur in children as well – and that many children have an undiagnosed word-finding disorder.

What are the signs of a word-finding disorder, what does it mean, how does it impact learning, and what can be done?

Symptoms of a WordFinding Disorder:

• • • • •

Obvious difficulty retrieving words (expressing frustration, saying “watch-ya-ma-call-it,” or saying “It starts with a “pa.”)

Long pauses when speaking (more than 4 seconds) Frequent use of conversational fillers (e.g. umm, uh) Repetition of words or phrases (as “place savers”) Frequent use of non-specific words (e.g. stuff, things) Disorganized language: backingup, starting over, circling around to express an idea.

The following language excerpts

from children with word-finding disorders illustrate these language reformulations: • But um … it turned out that F--red, uh… ah… Billy was…. Fred and Billy were scared more than Bobby.

• And this is a.. just it, this is the.. this is just getting to the funny part

form (or meaning) and the word’s phonological or articulatory speech form.

Types of Word-Finding Problems:

1) Reading: Research has shown that the word-retrieval and naming speed of kindergartners accurately predicts their reading fluency in grade school.

This is because reading requires fast and accurate retrieval of sounds, phonetic patterns, and whole words, in addition to the semantic meanings for those words. Children who struggle with reading fluency often end up avoiding reading. This causes them to fall even further behind in word recognition and comprehension skills - because they miss the vocabulary growth that occurs through higherlevel reading.

2) Test-Taking: Word-retrieval problems can render testing formats such as fill-in-the-blank or short answer difficult, since a child may be unable to retrieve the correct word even when they possess the knowledge being tested. For these children, testtaking accommodations may include alternate formats such as matching or multiple-choice, or allowing the use of a vocabulary list they can consult during the test.

1) Semantic– Semantic wordfinding problems occur when there is a breakdown between the semantic meaning of a word and the entry for that word in the mental “lexicon” or dictionary. A person may express frustration at their inability to retrieve the word, they may experience the “tip of the tongue” phenomena, or they may substitute a semantically similar word without even realizing it (e.g. lion/tiger, microscope/binoculars, or uncle/aunt).

2) Form Based or Phonologic- This type of error occurs when there is a breakdown in accessing the correct phonological form of the word.

Instead of “elephant”, the child may say “elevant, elgephant, or ephelant”.

They may also substitute a word that begins with the same sound or has a similar word form (e.g. potato/tomato, chicken/ kitchen, October/octagon).

This type of error pattern is due to a weak link between the semantic

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Word-finding problems can affect many areas of learning, including reading, test-taking, math, and classroom participation.

If you suspect your child has a word-retrieval disorder, the first step is to have an evaluation conducted to determine whether a clinical disorder exists. The evaluation results will discuss the nature of any language weaknesses in detail, provide treatment recommendations, suggest home activities, and outline appropriate classroom accommodations.

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 reading disorders and language-based learning disabilities (www.bendlanguageandlearning.com)

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3) Math: Some children with word retrieval difficulties also have difficulty with rapid retrieval of math facts. Tasks such as “mad math minutes” where they have to solve a certain number of math problems in 60 seconds may be too challenging for children with slow retrieval.

4) Verbal Expression: Children with word retrieval disorders often struggle to express their thoughts fluently.

While it may be less obvious when conversing with peers, it can become more apparent when they have to perform higher-level verbal expressive tasks, such as answering classroom questions on-demand, retelling a story or narrative, or giving oral presentations. Difficulties in this area often impact self-esteem and result in avoidance of classroom participation.

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Amity Creek Magnet School Nov. 3rd and 10th, 8:30-9:30am: Cafe Amity Coffee & Pastry Fundraiser High Lakes School Nov. 15-18th: Book Fair Nov. 18th, 3:45: Turkey Trot Juniper Elementary Nov. 10th, 1pm: Patriotic Assembly R.E. Jewell Elementary Nov. 4th, 5:30pm: PTA Dinner and Book Fair W.E. Miller Elementary Nov. 15th-19th: Book Fair

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Good News Coming to Central Oregon Schools PARENTS/GUARDIANS-your children are invited to attend a free Good News Club® (GNC), for students of public elementary schools throughout Central Oregon. Parental signed registration forms are required. Children are released from school for one hour each week to attend the Club held in a GNC classroom trailer, home or church near the school. “Afterschool GNC’s” are available at some elementary schools.

Good News Clubs feature Bible lessons, songs, and games designed to encourage good moral behavior and character traits. The program is staffed by trained Christians and supported by individuals, businesses and churches throughout Central Oregon. Church particulars are not emphasized. The Good News Club program is a ministry of the local chapter of Child Evangelism Fellowship®, Inc.; a Bible centered worldwide mission organization helping children for over 70 years. For a registration form, day and time of the Good News Club please call the local office of Child Evangelism Fellowship at 541-365-2233 or toll-free 1-877-569-2818 or check the Community Bulletin board at your child’s school. www.ponderosacef.com **Child Evangelism Fellowship is a non-profit religious organization operating under IRS code section 501 (c) (3).

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Madison Munn is among the top scoring students in Oregon, as well as nationwide, chosen as National Merit semifinalists this year. The students are those who obtained the highest scores (top 1%) from the 1.5 million students around the United States who took the PSAT in 2009. The National merit semifinalists can compete for the opportunity to be National Merit finalists and scholarship winners.

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“Do Good, Feel Good!”

Family Access Network partners with Local Spas For a SPA Day to Benefit FAN On November 11, 2010 the Family Access Network (FAN) is partnering up with Anjou Spa & Salon, The Spa at Black Butte Ranch, Jinsei Spa, Sage Springs Club and Spa (at Sunriver Resort) and Shibui Spa to help raise funds and awareness for FAN and the services provided to children in need. Throughout the day 100% of the profits from services at the above locations will be dedicated to FAN and its mission. It takes just $100 per school year to connect a child to basic-need services. What a great way to support FAN while pampering yourself at the same time!

All funds raised will help provide connections to essential services such as food, clothing, shelter, medical and dental care (including health insurance) and more through the FAN advocates in all of Deschutes County.

FivePine Lodge and Shibui Spa owners, Bill and Zoe Willitts “believe that in our community, on this day, at this very moment, many families and children are experiencing real and deep economic hardship. If you have been blessed with a warm home and food on your table then perhaps today is a good day to reach out and help a family in need. By booking a massage or spa treatment on November 11 at one of five Central Oregon spas 100% of the profit from your treatment will go towards supporting a child in our community for one full year.”

FAN began in January 1993 and currently employs 24 advocates in 48 public schools (K-12) which includes five early childhood sites. FAN strives to improve lives by ensuring all children in Deschutes County have access to basic-need services. FAN is unique to Deschutes County, utilizing advocates to efficiently reach and connect disadvantaged children and families with basic needs, such as food, shelter and health care. During the 2009/2010 school year FAN connected over 7,894 children and their family members with food, shelter, health care and other critical services.

To make your reservation for the “Do Good, Feel Good event, please contact any of the participating spas and make your reservation NOW! For event information, contact Cynthia Jurgensen @ 541.815.2401. Treat yourself AND support a child in the community.

The Family Access Network is committed to building a healthy community by alleviating the suffering of children in need. In FY 2009/2010, FAN advocates improved the lives of 7,894 people in our community. To learn more about Family Access Network, visit www. familyaccessnetwork.org or call 693-5675.

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Together For Children Program

A Valuable Early Childhood Resource

Together For Children, a parent/child program for families with children from birth through three years old, is open to all families with a child in this age group. Weekly group sessions throughout the school year in Redmond, Bend and Sisters bring families together in an encouraging, safe environment, allowing parents to learn new skills while interacting with their child.

Trained Early Childhood Educators plan activities appropriate for the age of the children within the group. The friendly atmosphere helps parents gather new ideas and learn new information about child development. As they participate with their child in activities that stimulate social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth, parents experience firsthand positive ideas that can easily be duplicated at home.

Half of the two hour group time is spent with a certified parent educator who facilitates discussion using evidence based material and looking at the daily issues parents face. The support system that develops is one of the serendipities that coincide with the yearlong program. Lifelong friendships often emerge, invaluable to parents whose extended families live miles away.

To learn more about the program, go to www.together-forchildren.org or call Linda at 541-2809686. The program is fee based, however a limited number of scholarships are available. Visitors are always welcome to observe a group and to inquire about enrolling in the program. Donations made to the not-for-profit are greatly appreciated and acknowledged with information to be used for tax purposes.

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November

Events ros eeings Clsses  eminrs 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.

REDMOND- Senior Center, Nov. 8-9th, 8-Noon. To Enroll: 541-548-6325.

BEND- St. Charles Medical Center, Nov. 11-12th, 10am-3pm.

To Enroll: 541-388-4802.

BEND- Senior Center, Nov. 29-30th, 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.

Family Resource Center Parenting Classes Sholarships Available. Book, Dinner and childcare provided.

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Staying Connected to Your Teen Nov. 2-Dec 7, 6-8pm. Tues. at the Family Resource Center in Bend. A 5-week workshop for parents with children ages 12-17. Parenting adolescents and teens can be challenging. Learn about strengthening family bonds and connections during the teen years. Cost $30/person or $50/couple. Scholarships Available.

Golden Bridge Seminars The Abraham-Inspiration-Group Nov 6th, 5pm (to approx 8pm). On the Rosie Bareis Campus, 1010 NW 14th St. (on Bends Westside). Enjoy an open discussion with awesome Video featuring Abraham and Jerry & Esther Hicks. Donations are welcome, half of which is given back to the Children—the Animals—and the Land. Questions ~ Call Richard & Debbie @ 389-4523 or visit www.GoldenBridgeSeminars.com.

Playing Life Bigger Nov 20th, 9am-5:30pm. At Cat-Scratch Acres (6 miles west of Tumalo). Playing Life Bigger is a one-day experiential seminar that can nurture you in reclaiming

your power and passion, and creating a new commitment to yourself, your life, and your relationships. Donations are welcome, half of which is given back to the Children—the Animals—and the Land. To RSVP or for more details contact Dr Richard Benson, founder & guide at (541) 389-4523 or visit www.GoldenBridgeSeminars.com and click on the “Giving Back” page.

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 541-382-5882 for the class you’re interested in. Partners In Care offers monthly community educational presentations.

Animal Hospice and Pet Loss An open, drop-in group for anyone anticipating or currently experiencing the loss of an animal companion. Tuesdays 6–7:30pm.

For further information call Sharen at 541-382-5882.

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.

Tues. 10:30-Noon; Oct.19th – Dec 14th or Weds. 5:30-7pm; Oct. 20th – Dec 15th Animal Hospice and 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 10–11am. Fall dates as follows: Nov. 18th, Dec. 16th.

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.

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, Oct. 21st-Dec. 16th.

Volunteer Search Listing: Partners In Care has many opportunities for volunteering depending on your time, talent and interest. Volunteer training available monthly (excluding August and December) Contact Sarah: 541-382-5882.

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Child Car Seat Clinic Usually meets on the 1st Thurs. 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! By appointment, 3rd Thurs. of every month 4-6pm. 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.

Free Guide Available To Help Adults Talk With Kids and Teens About Being Online The Family Resource Center of Central Oregon is offering a free guide called, Net Cetera: Chatting with Kids About Being Online, to parents and caregivers of pre-teens and teens. Timely topics such as cyberbulling, cell phones, and ways to keep your child safe are included in the guide. Net Cetera is produced and distributed by the Federal Trade Commission and is available in Spanish and English. Stop by the Family Resource Center to pick up your free copy. You can also visit their lending library for more information on parenting or ask about low or no-cost parenting classes. The Family Resource Center is located at: 1130 NW Harriman, Bend, OR 97701.

For more information, call 541-389-5468.

Kiddoz Craft Day- Every Tues. at 9:30am, FREE. Parents Night Out-Nov. 5 and 19th, 5:30-9pm. $16. 222 SE Reed Market Rd., #100, Bend. 541-312-4742. kiddozplaycenter.com.

Jefferson County Film Center Presents FREE Family Films every Friday at 7:30pm and enjoy free popcorn at the Jefferson County Rodriguez Annex located on E and 8th Street.

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.

Bend Billy Bragg Nov. 2nd, 7pm. Stephen William Bragg (born 20 December 1957), known as Billy Bragg, is an English alternative rock musician and left wing activist who blends elements of folk music, punk rock and protest songs, and his lyrics mostly deal with political or romantic themes. His music career has lasted more than 30 years. www.towertheatre.org.

The Nature of Words Nov. 4-5th, 7pm. Guest author readings and book signings by a roster of nationally and internationally acclaimed authors. All tickets general admission $22. Nov. 4th Author Reading and Book Signing. Thursday reading authors: (in order of appearance) Jimmy Santiago Baca, Kent Haruf, Brian Turner, Anne Lamott. Nov.5, Author Reading and Book Signing. Friday reading authors: (in order of appearance) Michael Dickman, Barry Lopez, Hillary Jordan, David Whyte Barry Lopez will receive the 2010 Caldera Special Recognition Award for his body of work. www.towertheatre.org.

OLLI-UO Open House-Power in the Age of Steam Nov. 4, 2-4pm. Richard Hanstad’s presentation focuses on the history of the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad and includes contemporary photos taken on site at key locations of the line. Considered one of the greatest American technological feats of the 19th century, the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad served as a vital link for trade, commerce and travel, joining the eastern and western halves of the United States. Event Contact Person: Ruth Heller, Program Director, ctrinfo@ uoregon.edu or 800-824-2714/541-617-4663. At the Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Road, Bend OR. Event Sponsor: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of Oregon.

First Friday Gallery Walk Nov. 5th, 5-9pm. Galleries in downtown Bend, Northwest Crossing 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.

Central Oregon’s Last Comic Standing Nov. 5-19th. Friday of each week, 8pm. Presented by Combined Communications and The Source Weekly provides a setting for funny people to compete in search of the Last Comic Standing. A total of 12 semi-finalists will take the stage for a 5 minute act during the four qualifying nights where the audience will vote to see who advances to the finals. At stake - $5,000 in cash and prizes. On the Finals night, the qualifying comics will be judged by a select panel of judges. For more information, call Lay It Out Events at 541-323-0964 or www.visitcentraloregon.com. At the Old Stone Church, 157 NW Franklin in downtown Bend. Tickets may be purchased at Bendticket.com or at the door and are available for $5 (qualifying nights) and $10 (final night).

Wildfire Pottery Showcase Nov. 6th, 10-5pm and 7th, 10-4pm. Highland Elementary School (Old Kenwood School), 701 NW Newport, Bend. 25 local and guest potters will display and sell their work from individual booths. A selection of the ‘Best of the Show’ chosen by the artists themselves, will be available for viewing in the gallery in the center of the show. Along with pottery for sale by individual artists, we are featuring continuous ceramic demonstrations in the event hall. There will also be a selection of mugs donated by the individual potters and the students, the sale of which will be donated to the Alyce Hatch Center. This year the Guild will sponsor six $25 gift Raffles. Three raffle drawings will be on Saturday and three on Sunday. www.visitbend.com.

Holiday Vendor Extravaganza Nov. 6th, 10am-5pm at St. Francis Church, 2450 NE 27th St., Bend. This is a one-of-a-kind shopping event in Central Oregon! 30+ Vendors and crafters coming together to support a great cause and provide Holiday shopping in a GREAT BIG location! Find everything for that special person from toys and games to books and jewelry, purses, kitchenware and so much more! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Healthy Beginnings. To find out more about this program visit www.myhb.org. For more info call 541-385-5386 or Elizabeth@cascadesbaglady.com.

Oregon Old Time Fiddlers Nov. 7, 1-3:30pm at the Pine Forest Grange Hall, 63214 Boyd Acres Rd., Bend, Oregon, Donation Accepted, All Ages Welcome, Non Smoking - Alcohol Free, Come Listen and Dance, Information: Bob 1-541-447-5451.

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Mad Science presents STAR TREK LIVE Nov. 7th, 2pm. Welcome Starfleet Academy cadets! Today, the U.S.S. Enterprise has been attacked by alien forces, leaving the fate of the Federation in your hands. You must use science, math, and space-age technology to help Capt. Kirk and Mr. Spock set things right. Through interactive activities and special effects, this live, 60-minute stage show will help you discover how science, technology, and a little imagination can save the world! $14 children under 12, $20 adults. www.towertheatre.org.

Body Vox-2 Nov. 9th, 4:30pm. The NEW Portland ensemble makes their Central Oregon debut at the Tower! Choreographed by BodyVox founders Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, this young, energetic troupe delivers the traditional BodyVox wit and whimsy, tenderness and athleticism with fresh faces and modern attitudes… plus fanciful short films featuring Hampton and Roland. www.towertheatre.org.

A Simon & Garfunkel Retrospective Nov. 11th, 8pm. A wonderful cover group give a remarkable tribute to the music of “Simon & Garfunkel”. Performing together for over a decade, they sell out shows all over the country. Tickets: Reserved Seating $23, $31, $37. www.towertheatre.org.

Veteran’s Day Parade Nov. 11th, 11am. This parade honoring troops and U.S. Armed Forces veterans, will feature a procession of high school marching bands, floats, pipers and drummers, military vehicles and equipment, military marching installations and an f-15 fly-over. Downtown Bend. www.visitbend.com.

Annual Chili Feed and Holiday Bazaar Nov. 12-13th, 10am-4pm. The best holiday bazaar around is back! Mili’s Chili, wagon tours through historic Bend, unique crafts and Christmas presents, and a bake sale with goodies from Bend’s best bakers and canners! For over 20 years, the best bazaar and chili in town. Don’t miss it! www.deschuteshistory.org.

Central Oregon Homegrown Music Review Nov. 12th, 7pm. 2010 edition of the Central Oregon Homegrown Music Review is poised to be better than ever. Featuring Mosely Wotta, Shireen Amini, Tim Coffee, Dennis McGregor, Brent Alan & Erin Marie Cole-Baker. All proceeds directly support Bend’s Ronald McDonald House. Sponsored by Clear 101.7 and Home Federal Bank. www.towertheatre.org.

Jazz at Joe’s - Bill Beach & Brazil beat Nov. 13th, 7-9pm at the Greenwood Playhouse. Featuring Bill Beach – Piano and Vocals; Rob Davis – Sax; Dave Captein – Bass; Charlie Doggett – Drums.

Come out and enjoy an evening of fantastic music with some of the Northwest’s premier jazz artists. Show Price $25. www.justjoesmusic.com.

Empty Bowls Nov. 14th, 11am-1pm. “Buy a bowl. Fill anothers” is the concept for this NeighborImpact event based on a national model, that raises awareness about hunger. Empty Bowls is the kick-off event for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. Participants purchase a ticket which allows them to choose a bowl, hand-thrown by local artists, and enjoy a delicious meal while listening to live music. Location: COCC Campus Center, 2600 College Way (south of the library). Cost: $18. For additional details, conatact Neighbor Impact at 548-2380 or www.neighborimpact.org.

Scientist turned Comedian” - Tim Lee Nov. 19th, 7pm. This unique show blends stand-up comedy with science and humorous PowerPoint visuals. The show was developed by Tim Lee, a comedian with a PhD in Biology. Tim has become an underground sensation with over 3 million views of his YouTube videos and a feature in the NY Times.

Piggybacking on that success, Tim took Off the Charts on the road, selling out shows from New York to San Diego. www.towertheatre.org.

Cathedral Classics Nov. 19 and 20th, 7:30pm, at Church of the Nazarene in Bend. The Central Oregon Mastersingers will present a concert of sacred works for chorus and string orchestra. The featured work will be “Dixit Dominus” by George Frederick Handel. A 40-minute, multi-movement setting of Psalm 110, “Dixit Dominus” was written when Handel was just 22 years old, studying in Italy. It exhibits a wealth of youthful exuberance, Italian styling, and precocious technical mastery that already marks him as one of the most important composers of his generation. Another featured work for chorus and strings will be “Triptych,” a new cantata by the young American composer Tarik O’Regan. Premiered in 2005, the work sets texts by John Milton, William Wordsworth, and Thomas Hardy, among others, that all share a memorial theme. His musical treatments of these texts cover the emotional spectrum from deepest meditative elegy to ecstatic rhythmic exuberance. www.co-mastersingers.com.

Harmony 4 Women Holiday Chorus Nov. 20th. In its second year as the local Women’s Acappella Holiday Chorus will have two performances at Summit High School in Bend. Call for information: Nancy 541-383-3142 or Linda 541-385-0356. www.wrcco.org.

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Bend Senior Center Holiday Craft and Gift Bazaar Nov. 20th, 9am-4pm. Featuring over 65 local artisans, crafters and vendors.

Wide variety of ‘one of a kind’ handmade items, Christmas gifts, baked goods and unique items for sale. Chili Dog Feed and giant used book sale. Free. Bend Senior Center, 1600 SE Reed Market Rd. www.bendparksandrec.org/senior_center.

Paul Taylor Dance Company - Taylor 2 Nov. 20th, 8pm. The Paul Taylor Dance Company, established in 1954, has long been one of the world’s most sought-after dance troupes. It has represented the United States at arts festivals in more than 40 countries and has toured extensively under the aegis of the U.S. Department of State. In 1993, Mr. Taylor formed Taylor 2, which brings many of the choreographer’s masterworks to smaller venues around the world. Tickets: Reserved Seating $45 and $35. www.towertheatre.org.

The Celtic Tenors “A Celtic Christmas” Nov. 22nd, 7:30pm. The Celtic Tenors continue to re-invent the whole tenor idiom by pioneering a new style of cool never before seen on the classical stage and by breaking the traditional stuffy tenor mould. Ticketing ~ Reserved Seating @ $32 and $27. www.towertheatre.org.

LaPine

Holy Redeemer Annual Christmas Bazaar, Cafe’ and Bake Sale Nov. 5th, 9-6pm and 6th, 9-3pm. At the Holy Redeemer Church on Burgess Rd. The cafe will be open the same hours. There will be many vendors, including our very popular bake sale, so bring family and friends, have lunch and get your Christmas shopping done early! Please join us! For more information call Allyson Maes 541-306-0641 or e-mail allysonmaes@hotmail.com.

La Pine Grange Flea Market (& trading post) Nov. 6th, 10-3pm. Held the first Saturday EVERY MONTH (year round). Come experience the origin of “networking”. Shop in a wholesome family environment for new/used items, collectable’s, antiques, FRESH EGGS, one of a kind crafts and ART. Vendor fees are the most affordable in Central Oregon. The venue is open YEAR ROUND and expands to include the outdoor shopping space as the weather permits. For La Pine Grange Flea Market Call Pam at 541-536-3007. The Grange Flea Market is at the Grange Hall on Morson (one block North of The Prairie House).

La Pine Grange Open House/Pot Luck Dinner Nov. 16th, 6pm. Come on down to the Grange Hall on Morson (1 block north of the Prairie House) and enjoy an evening of GREAT FOOD, GREAT CONVERSATION. You can learn more about the folks that are in the Grange.

Potluck starts at 6pm (the business meeting starts at 7pm). For more information about Grange call Dot at 541-536-2197 Grange is a non profit organization that is focused on the local enrichment and education of it’s community, and who’s efforts and energy is used to help rural Americans with legislative action.

La Pine Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Nov. 19th, 7:45-9:15am. Come and join the Chamber for Breakfast at the La Pine Senior Center. Special Speaker, Sponsor and lots of networking. Call the Chamber for more information and to reserve a seat, (541) 536-9771.

Holy Redeemer Annual Christmas Bazaar, Cafe’ and Bake Sale Nov. 5th, 9-6pm and 6th, 9-3pm. At the Holy Redeemer Church on Burgess Rd. The cafe will be open the same hours. There will be many vendors, including our very popular bake sale, so bring family and friends, have lunch and get your Christmas shopping done early! Please join us! For more information call

Madras

Evening of Elegance Nov. 13th. The Jefferson County Youth Organization better known as the KIDS CLUB invite you to come to our Annual Fundraiser at Kah-Nee-Ta High Desert Resort and Casino. Silent and Live Auction, Dinner. Prizes include vacation get-a-ways, art, gift certificates, jewelry, home decor and much more. For more information call The KIDS CLUB at 541-475-7028. Warm Springs. www.madraschamber.com.

Prineville Can Chaser Barrel Racing Nov. 13th, 9am. Location: Indoor Arena, Prineville. Cost: Free to the public. www.canchaser.com Prineville Soroptimist Christmas Bazaar 2010 Nov. 13th, 9-3pm. Christmas Bazaar-Vendor Booth; food available on site. This is the place! This is where you can do your Christmas shopping. Many vendors offering wares from See’s Candy to handcrafted quilts; from gem stone jewelry to handmade quilts; from toys to baby clothing; from bowls & vases to dried dip & drink mixes; from picture frames to mirrors. Come see for yourself! Vendor

spaces are still available. Contact Karole Stockton or Dorless Reid: 541-4475502 Vendor applications are available at the Prineville Senior Center (vendor cost lowered to $15 per booth). Location: Prineville Senior Center, Address: 180 NE Belknap, Prineville. www.visitprineville.com.

Crook County Kids Club Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 18th, 5pm. Location: Carey Foster Hall, Prineville.

Contact: Angelia Wagner, Phone: 541-447-7661. www.visitprineville.com Santa’s Workshop Nov. 20th, 11am. Location: Carey Foster Hall, Prineville.

Cost: Free to the public. www.ccprd.org.

Jewelry Making - Creative Creations Every Sat. through Jan, 10am-1pm. Participants will learn to make beautiful jewelry in these 1-day workshops. Each Saturday has a different project/piece.

Stop by the District Office to see Samples!! These would make great Holiday gifts. Juniper Art Guild. $28 ID, $42 OD. Price is for One Saturday and includes Jewelry Making Kit. Ages 16 and Up. Crook County Parks and Recreation 447-1209, www.ccprd.org.

Community Chorus Tues. though Dec. 21st, 4:30-5:30pm. This program will focus on vocal and ear training. Open to kids of all ages. A voluntary community service concert is planned for the end of the program. More information to follow. Juniper Art Guild. $88 ID, $132 OD. Family discounts available! No class Oct 19 and Nov 23. Crook County Parks and Recreation - 447-1209, www.ccprd.org Keyboard Lessons This class will teach participants how to read music and play fun and easy songs on the keyboard.

All experience levels welcome!

Program will culminate with a recital for parents.

No class when there is no school. Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Dec 16, 3:15-4:15pm. Class held at Cecil Sly Elementary in the Music Room. $25 ID, $30 OD. Crook County Parks and Recreation - 447-1209, www.ccprd.org.

Photography Classes Digital Exploration. 8-week course teaches camera and photography basics. Participants will focus on using the manual settings and features on DSLR cameras. Thurs, Oct 21 - Dec 16, 6-7:30pm at the Juniper Art Guild. $66 ID, $99 OD. Ages 14 and Up. Need own DSLR Camera.

Digital Creativity. 6-week course focusing on creative photography including Photoshop basics and photo manipulation. Thurs, Oct 28 - Dec 9, 7:30-9pm at the Juniper Art Guild. $50 ID, $75 OD. Ages 14 and Up. Need own DSLR Camera. Crook County Parks and Recreation - 447-1209, www.ccprd.org.

Redmond 35th Annual Snowflake Boutique Nov. 5th, 1-8pm and 6th, 9-4pm. Attend the Snowflake Boutique and help children in need and get a head start on your Holiday shopping. The Boutique features hand crafted items made by local artisans, food and much more. Location: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, North Sister Building, 3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond. Admission: $2 to benefit the Family Access Network and will provide a chance to win hand made crafts donated by each Snowflake member. www.visitcentraloregon.com.

Bee Crafty Holiday Show Nov. 12th, 1-8pm and 13th, 9-5pm. This event features more than 80 local artisans and includes handcrafted items just in time for the holiday gift-giving season. For more information, contact Linda at 541-536-5655 or by email: beecrafty@hotmail.com. Location: Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center, Middle Sister building, 3800 S.W. Airport Way, Redmond. Cost: $1 Admission. Children are free. www.visitcentraloregon.com.

Dodge Columbia Rier Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals Nov. 12-13th, 7pm , Friday and Sat and 1pm, Sat. Hooker Creek Event Center, Redmond. Watch some of the nations’s top cowboys and cowgirls compete for a circuit championship and a chance to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. $14 for Friday and Saturday afternoon performances and $16 for Saturday night performance. $38 for an all-event pass. Children 3 and under enter free. www.columbiarivercircuitfinals.com.

St Thomas Altar Society HOMESPUN HOLIDAY BAZAAR Nov. 13th, 9am–3pm. A Country Store - Baked Goods, Grandma’s Attic, Handmade and Homemade Items, Religious Gifts. Offering Lunch from 11am1pm. Free admission. St Thomas Parish Hall, 12th and Evergreen, Redmond.

For more information, contact the St Thomas Parish Office, 541-923-3390.

GUY FEW Nov 14th, 2 and 6:30pm. GUY FEW is a virtuoso, in demand as a trumpeter, cornist, pianist and singer. He has been called outrageously gifted and simply

phenomenal. He plays with brilliant clarity and virtuosity. Stephanie Mara will accompany and also join him at the piano. Adult, $50 and Students, $20. concerts are at the Redmond High School Auditorium (corner of SW Rimrock and Highland). www.redmondcca.org.

The 11th Annual Holiday Food & Gift Festival Nov. 19-21st. Returning to Redmond at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds.

With over 120 exhibitors the festival will provide shoppers with one-of-a-kind gifts that cannot be found anywhere else. Featuring art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, wood, music, photography, toys, Christmas décor, and much more makes this a gift buyers delight. There is a large gourmet food area where you can sample and purchase a wide range of food items including tea, chocolates, pasta, soups, dips, meats, coffee, jams, shortbread, chili, sauces and many more delights!

Hours: Nov. 19 & 20th, 10-6pm; Nov. 21st, 10-5pm. Ticket prices: Adults & Seniors $5, 12 and under FREE. www.expo.deschutes.org.

Redmond Chamber Starlight Parade Nov. 27th, 5pm. Theme: “The Polar Express” . Parade route will proceed down 6th St., from Dogwood Ave. to Forest Ave. Line up - 3:30pm, Judging - 4pm. Phone: 541-923-5191 or www.visitredmondoregon.com

Sisters Celebration with Our Troops / Juniper Pool Nov. 11th, 8-5pm. Location: SPRD Community Center. Fee: $42 ID $52 OD. www.sistersrecreation.com.

Gravity Labs Indoor Bike Park Nov. 19th, 9-5pm. Location: SPRD Community Center. Fee: $42 ID $52 OD. www.sistersrecreation.com.

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Arts Central

Declares It’s “Black & White” Fundraiser For Arts Education

A SUCCESS! Arts Central’s annual gala event, the “Black & White,” met its fundraising and awareness raising goals for its arts education programs.

The event raised over $81,000 in cash from ticket sales, live and silent auctions and the special appeal. Sponsorships of over $21,000 from the event venue and media brought the total for the evening to $102,000.

Held at Mount Bachelor Village on the popular date 10.10.10, the board and staff declared the sold out event a “Ten” and a perfect way to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Arts Central’s art school, the Art Station.

Mount Bachelor Village donated the venue for the event and media support was provided by BendBroadband, Bend Radio Group, The Bulletin, The Source Weekly and Central Oregon Family News.

Harvest Days Nov. 22-23rd, 9-5pm. Location: SPRD Community Center. Fee: $42 ID $52 OD. www.sistersrecreation.com.

Cowboy Christmas - Christmas Parade & Visits with Santa Nov. 26-27th, 2pm. This tradition is fun for the whole family. Following the parade, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Chamber. Enjoy refreshments and holiday cheer. On Hood Ave. 541-549-0251 or www.sisterscountry.com Sisters Tree Lighting Ceremony Nov. 26th, 5:30pm. Barclay Park. This annual community event marks the beginning of each holiday season. www.sisterscountry.com.

Sisters Christmas Parade Nov. 27th, 2pm. Hood Avenue. A tradtion for the whole family. After the parade, visit Santa and Mrs. Claus for refreshments and holiday cheer. www.sisterscountry.com.

Sunriver Sunriver’s Bach ‘n’ Brew with Aaron Meyer Concert Nov. 5th, 8pm. Make it a family event. Children’s activities provided during the concert. $5 Discount for members of the High Desert Museum & Sunriver Music Festival Tour the museum from 6 to 7 PM on November 5 for free with concert ticket. Cost: $35. At the High Desert Museum, 59800 S Hwy 97, Bend.

541-593-9310. www.visitbend.com.

Thanksgiving Weekend in The Village at Sunriver Nov. 27-28th. Top off your Thanksgiving Week celebration with a weekend full of pre-Christmas activities in The Village at Sunriver. Holiday tree lighting throughout the Village, plus a special visit from Santa Claus! Enjoy the grand opening of Sunriver’s new Ice Rink! Completely remodeled with new amenities that are sure to increase your enjoyment of this ever popular activity! All events held in The Village at Sunriver. www.sunriverchamber.com.

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Family First Fridays: Watercolor Wonders All ages. Nov. 5th, 9:30 am-Noon. Let your creative juices flow in this selfguided exploration of art. Using the Art Station classroom and supplies, you and your children can create masterpieces together! $5/person Clay Start Ages 2-4. T, Nov. 9 - Dec. 14, 9-9:45 am. Experience the tactile world of art as you and your child work in clay. A caregiver must accompany each child. No child under 2 should be present during class. All supplies included. $65 Art Start Ages 2-4. TH, Nov. 11 - Dec. 16th, 11-11:45 am. Experience the extraordinary world of art as you and your child draw, paint, create collage masterpieces and more! A caregiver must accompany each child. No child under 2 should be present during class. All supplies included. $65 Clay Play Ages 4-6. T, Nov. 9 - Dec. 14th, 10:30 am - Noon. The focus of this class is experimentation and exploration. Young artists will learn how to use clay tools, and glaze their pieces. $80 Art and More Ages 4-6. TH, Nov. 11 - Dec. 16th, 1-3 pm. Books will be read out loud and linked to each art project for skill development in both visual and literary arts.

All supplies included. $80 Meet the Masters Ages 5-8. W, Nov. 10 - Dec. 15th, 9-10:30 am. This class will focus on artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. All supplies included. $68 Clay Exploration II Ages 6-8. T. Nov. 9 - Dec. 14th, 4-5:30 pm. Ages 9-13. W, Nov. 10 - Dec. 15th, 11 am - 12:30 pm. We will dive deeper in to the world of clay by experimenting with new techniques, increasing our artist’s vocabulary and experimenting with your own personal style and expression. $75 It’s Art Wednesdays: Clay Studio Ages 6-8. W, Nov. 10 - Dec. 15, 2:30-4:30 pm. Build your skills in art making while developing your creativity and problem solving. You will create a variety of projects in clay, including hand-building and working on the wheel. $94 School’s Out Art’s In: Sensational Seasonal Gifts Ages 6-8. Fri., Nov. 12th, 9 am - Noon. Ages 8-12. 1 - 4 pm. No School? It’s time for some pre-holiday fun with art! Get prepared early for Dec. by creating holiday and seasonal cards and gifts. Bring a healthy snack. $30 School’s Out Art’s In: Holiday Clay Creations Ages 6-8. Fri., Nov. 12th, 1 - 4 pm. Ages 8-12, 9 am - Noon. No School? Get prepared early for Dec. by creating unique holiday creations. Bring a healthy snack. $30 It’s Art Wednesdays: Multi-Media Studio Ages 8-12. W, Nov. 10 - Dec. 15th, 2:30-4:30 pm. Build your skills in art making while developing your creativity and problem solving. Create a variety of projects in painting, drawing, collage and printing. Bring a healthy snack.

All supplies included. $94 Drawing II Ages 8-12. T, Nov. 2 - Dec. 14th, 4-5:30 pm. Continue your exploration of the line and increase your familiarity with important models, methods, and media by using both traditional and progressive exercises. Bring a 9 x 12 sketchbook. $81

Clay Basics II T/Th, Nov. 2-Dec. 2nd, 6-9pm. Students will hone their skills in the fundamentals of ceramic art including hand-guilding techniques, wheel-throwing and glazing to create inventive work. First bag of clay, firings and tools included. $220 Holiday Art Cards Sess. 1: M, Nov. 1-15th, 6-9pm. Sess. 2: SA, Nov. 6-20th, Noon-3pm. Create a series of fun, festive and unique holiday greetings using simple techniques.

Please bring your own holiday themed ephemera, including old photos to embellish and personalize. $99 Toasty Cabled Wristwarmers SU, Nov. 7-21, 1-3pm. Learn to knit your own fashionable and cozy cabled wrist-warmers in the historic setting of Arts Central. Supplies list $54.

Day Clay M, Nov. 8-Dec. 13th, Noon-3pm. Open to all experiene levels; learn new skills in this project-oriented class which explores functional and decorative art. First bag of clay, firings, and tools included. $155 Dynamic Painting W, Nov. 10-Dec. 15th, 6-9pm. Explore distinct and different strategies for creating dynamic paintings with acrylics. Previous acrylic experience recommended. Supplies list. $144 Figure Drawing TH, Nov. 11-Dec. 16th, 6-8:30pm. An introduction to drawing from a live, clothed model. Class is suitable for beginning to advanced students. Supplies list. $90.

Luminous Watercolors M, Nov. 15th, 12:30-3pm. Monthly a la carte workshops for the continuing watercolorist. Enjoy a variety of demos and simple exercises to advance your own personal style and ability. $35

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.

Art Classes Image Transfer Nov. 15th, M/W, 10-Noon. Go beyond collage. Explore a variety of transfer techniques to layer existing images into your artwork. Learn and perfect various collage/transfer techniques. Includes simple tape transfers, acrylic and direct transfer techniques, as well as way to incorporate transfers into paintings and contractions. Lots of experimentation and trouble shooting for those inevitable attachment issues. Supplies list. $75 The Working Questions Nov. 9th, Tues. Printing with Carborundum, 5–8pm, 6:15 – 8 pm Non-members - $10/ Free to Atelier 6000 Members. Learn how to use carborundum grits to directly roughen up the surface of the plate and achieve a rich dark tone and texture.

Art Book in a Box Nov. 30-Dec. 9th, T/Th, 12:30–3pm. Create a hardcover book using a concertina structure. Bursting with artistic content, your book incorporates creative printmaking methods to achieve a one of a kind book. Complete this workshop by construction a special box covered with book cloth to house your unique creation. All ready to give as a gift for the holidays – or to treasure for yourself.

Supplies list. $85.

Painting Studio: Color Ages 8-12. TH, Nov. 4-Dec. 16th, 4-5:30pm. Students will focus on mixedmedia by looking at and discussing some of Art’s greatest colorists in painting: Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Mark Rothko. All supplies included. $81 TEEN/ADULT Clay Open Studio Sess. 3: W, Nov. 3-17th, 6-9pm. Sess. 4: TH, Nov. 4-18th, 10am-3. Sess. 5: SU, Nov. 7-21, Noon-3pm. Limited to intermediate and advanced students, this class allows clay students the opportunity to pursue their own direction at their own pace. No instructor present. Students need to be independent in their studio work. Bring your own tools, or purchase at the studio. $45

Artist In Residence Program Provides enrolled participants the opportunity to work side by side with an accomplished artist who specializes in a particular field of art. Atelier 6000 residencies are intended to enrich the educational process, open invigorating dialogue and provide inroads to learning that are creative and inspirational.

Drawing Seminar: The A6 Triad - Three Artists/ Three Styles/Three Mediums ArtTalk: Nov. 12, 7–8:30pm – FREE to public.

Workshop: Nov. 13, 10am–3:30pm, Nov. 14, 10am–12:30pm.

Enhance your understanding of drawing principles, observe and enjoy dialogue of three different styles and media exploration. Push your drawing skills to new levels while exploring the techniques of their master artist teachers.

Demonstration, discussion and exchange of ideas will be explored during these workshops. $145

Oil Painting II T, Nov. 2-Dec. 14th, Noon-3pm. We will continue to expand on what we’ve learned in the first class working with basic color palettes and still life subjects.

Previous oil painting exp. recommended. $144

Graphic Novel: The Visual Narrative and the Art of Storytelling Nov. 13th, 10am-12:30pm. Discuss, explore, and observe drawing approaches for communicative art making. Explore ideas and layers of content to make connections to storytelling and art. Instructor: Don Olsen

Non – Representational Drawing Nov. 13th, 1- 3:30pm. Observe and discuss the use of structure and concept in non-representational drawing. Investigate elements of point, line, plane and color and your individual stylistic tendencies. Instructor: Bill Hoppe The Yin (Shadow) and Yang (Light) of Drawing Nov. 14th, 10am-12:30pm. The elements of drawing combine to create visual movement--a kind of energy--or chi. The class will witness the techniques of drawing with Chinese ink and pastel to explore the concept of opposite value in balance (dark and light) compositions. Instructor: Dawn Emerson November Gallery Exhibition “Broadsides” Hanging at the crossroads of art and literature, Atelier 6000 and Nature of Words present “Broadsides” artworks that include mixed media and two-dimensional works with emphasis on text and image. This juried show opens November 1 and continues through November 30, 2010.

Limited Print Subscription Program In 2010, Atelier 6000 will offer a very special opportunity to take part in a limited print subscription series. For a small monthly fee, participants will receive one limited original hand-pulled print by local and regional artists per month. Payment options: Monthly $40, or Quarterly, $105 (must be three consecutive months). To reserve your subscription please call the studio directly at 541.330.8759 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.

High Desert Museum

Butterflies Interact with live butterflies. 100 species of live, free-flying butterflies float, eat, rest and interact with plants - and you! Explore the biodiversity, migration, plant interactions and conservation of this fascinating arthropod.

Rangeland Cultures: Cowboys, Buckaroos and Sheepman Nov. 2nd. The livestock industry arrived in the Far West with the earliest Spanish explorations. It expanded with growing populations in the West and railroad access to eastern markets. Shaped by landscape, local working traditions and ethnic heritage, this rangeland way of life is still distinctive part of the region’s culture today.

Homesteaders and Hunters, Townsmen and the Early Urban West Nov. 9th. The Homestead Act of 1862 opened the West to settlement and a flood of American and European immigrants rushed west. Towns and cities were created or expanded to serve industries and the rural populations. Extensive professional hunting raises issues of protecting both species and landscapes.

Law and Order, the Timber Industry, and Early Management of Public Lands Nov. 16th. Prosperity and class divisions result in a rise in crime in the West, with dramatic incidents of law verses disorder. The timber industry moves west to new resources and markets. The U.S. Forest Service, the national parks and new federal agencies begin to exert some control over the use of the West’s public lands.

Behind-the-Scenes Animal Tours Nov. 6th and 20th, 10am. 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. Staff will share their insights and experience with animals and offer a close look at animals not normally on display. $25.00 per person regardless of age (plus Museum admission), $20 for members. We will take a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 8 people per tour. (These are not private tours.)

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 operation and a re-created 1885 settlement town.

Weekly Programs 10-2pm, The Otter Den: A fun, new creative lay and learning space! Children ages 2-5 and their parents can experience changing themes each week, from tumbling to bubble play.

12-4pm, Wild Wednesdays: Visitors ages 7 to 12 and their parents will discover obscure parts of the Museum on weekly scavenger hunts. Use puzzles to find

all the hidden treasure chests and get a Museum prize. Themes of the adventure change each month.

10:30am, 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. Sponsored by Central Oregon Pediatric Associates.

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 Nov. 1-April 30th: 10am-4pm daily. Admission: adult, $15; senior (65+) $12; ages 5-12, $9; ages 4 and younger, free. High Desert Museum 541-382-4754, www.highdesertmuseum.org

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory Winter Hours

Thru May 27, 2011 we are open Tuesday thru Saturday, 10am-4pm.

OBSERVATORY Hours Nov. 27th, Dec. 18th, Jan. 15 and 16th and Feb. 12 and 13th, from 8pm-10pm.

Be our guest for a complimentary night of stargazing. Enjoy the night sky through our variety of telescopes. Remember to dress warm! FREE. What Does It All Mean? The Darwin Lecture Series continues....

Nov.18, 6:30pm. At the COCC Bend, Campus Center Building ,Wille Hall. The Darwin lecture series is wrapped up by Dr. Kathleen Dean Moore, distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Oregon State University and founding director of the Spring Creek Project of Ideas, Nature and the Written Word. Dr. Moore tackles the big questions that we all ask - What Does It All Mean? We recommend purchasing tickets in advance as past lectures have been filled to capacity. $10 Adults $8 SNCO Members $3 Students with ID Kids/ Day At The Nature Center Nov. 27, 10am-4pm. Free admission for all children ages 2-12 when accompanied by an adult. A special day just for kids, filled with nature, science talks, and fun activities. Includes Observatory Solar Viewing between 10am-2pm. Call for more information just prior to the event at 541.593.4394.

Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory is located at 57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR. 541-5934442. Hours are Sept. 7th-May 27th, 10-4pm Tues-Sat. Observatory is 8-10pm on specific days.

Admission rates are $3, adults, $2 child (ages 2-12) at the Nature Center and $6, adults, $4, child (ages 2-12) at the Observatory evening programs. 541-593-4394; www.sunrivernaturecenter.org

Theatrical Arts Bend Theatre for Young People presents Fall Play Production Class Oct. 4-Dec. 4th on Mon. and Thurs, 4-5:30pm. Don’t miss the fun this fall with BTYP’s Fall Play Production Class! This class reinforces the basics of the BTYP curriculum while producing the annual Holiday Play, “Storybook Christmas”. Join in the fun as our acting students rehearse and perform our annual holiday musical, Storybook Christmas. One of Santa’s elves has grown tired of the same old stories year after year and wants to rewrite the old favorites into something more “relevant!” Falling asleep in the midst of her rewrites, the old favorites take some comical twists and turns: a wolf who is a gourmet cook; three little pigs who are interior decorators; Little Red Riding Hood who is into natural, organic foods (her grandma now runs a vegetarian restaurant). Santa, the elves, and the host of storybook characters who sing and dance their way through this hilarious musical will warm your heart this holiday season. This class reinforces the core elements of the BTYP curriculum. No experience is necessary but attendance is mandatory! Performances: December 3rd & 4th. At 1st Presbyterian Church, 230 NE 9th ST. $180. www.bendtheatre.org.

Bend Experimental ARt Theatre (BEAT) Presents “The Homecoming” Nov. 4th at 7pm, 6th at 2 and 7pm and 7th at 2pm. A wonderful play based on the book Spencer’s Mountain by Earl Hamner, Jr. This book led to stage adaptations, and then to the familiar TV series; The Walton’s. In the book and play the family’s last name is the Spencer’s, but obviously it contains the same lovable antics captured in The Walton’s. This play takes place during a harsh winter of the Great Depression and the large Spencer family, living at the foot of a Virginia mountain, is struggling hard just to survive. It is a heartwarming dramatic comedy. The production is appropriate for all ages. Tickets are Adults $15, Youth (8-18) $10, General Seating. Purchase tickets by visiting www.beattickets.org. Questions call 541-419-5558.

Bend Experimental ARt Theatre (BEAT) Presents “RENT” Beginning Nov. 12th-28th. Thurs.-Sat. performances at 7:30pm. Sun. performances at 2pm. Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s opera La Bohème. Complications from AIDS (both physical and emotional) pervade the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village. Performances at 2nd Street Theater. *Due to the mature nature of this play, it is not recommended for children under age 10. Tickets are Adults $15, Youth (10-18) $10, Reserved Seating. Purchase tickets by visiting www.beattickets.org. Questions call 541419-5558.

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