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Your Comprehensive Guide to Summer Fun in Lane County

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LIVING IN THE LANE - Come on in, The Water’s Warm ............................................................ 4

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Eugene Johnson, Bill Leach Joanna Bartlett, Vanessa Salvia CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Joanna Bartlett, Joey Emil Blum, Molly Bohon, Corinne Boyer, Jennifer Burns Bright, Katie Lewis Chamberlain, Zachary Glebe, Emily Joan Greene, Hannah Harris, Mandi Harris, Melissa Hart, Matthew Hollander, Bob Keefer, Ruby McConnell, Mary McCoy, Zanne Miller, Serena Markstrom Nugent, Vanessa Salvia, Anthony St. Clair, Will Rubin, Courtney Theim, Linda Wallace Trunnell, Debbie Williamson-Smith

The Hammered Lamb Comes to Town .............................................................. 10 Lane County Farmers Market Celebrates 100 Years............................................... 14 Finding your Flock ....................................................... 19

WANDERINGS WITH JOEY: Dead Birds Can Still Fly......................................... 22 DIRTY LAUNDRY: A Letter to Quinn on his First Birthday................................................... 27 SUMMERLAND EVENT CALENDAR, brings you 100 days of Summer in Lane County ............................................................... 29

SHEEP OF MANY COLORS, And Alpacas Too Eugene’s Black Sheep Gathering is internationally famous for its wool ............... 35 FROM PUNK TO CLASSICAL, All In One Concert Storm Large will bowl you over at the Oregon Bach Festival..................................... 36 Food Carts Feed Lane County........................ 42 Butte-To-Butte, The People’s Race ............ 47

INTRODUCING ZACHARY GLEBE: SummerOf Punk Music that’s far from the Fair Folk ....................................................... 80

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THE OREGON COUNTRY FAIR Expands with six new acres of large-scale art, dance, poi and more .............................................................................. 52

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Making New Memories at The County Fair ............................................................. 60

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Lane County, your comprehensive guide to Summer Fun Page 29

The County Fair: Something for everyone Page 60

Summertime, And The Living Is Hopeful

s I write this note, Caitlyn Jenner has just been featured on the cover of Vanity Fair, and the University of Oregon is hosting a Black Girls Matter speech, with UCLA law prof Kimberlé Crenshaw talking about how race and gender and justice don’t often work together … but could. Many people in Lane County are working hard for a better life, and we appreciate and applaud your work and your commitment to your neighbors. It’s an optimistic time of year, for the most part. Lane County is headed into summer; Northwest Christian University and the UO and local high schools and junior highs and kinders and more host graduations (keep that cash money flowing to the grads, friends and relatives!). In the middle of the summer, of course, Oregon is going legal with a certain large cash crop, and we’re all curious to see what will happen as prohibition ends in our state. Before we see you (in print) again, most of the summer will have passed. We’re new and evolving, and that means we’re learning to take more time in the summer. We’re planning to chill, paddleboard, soak up some rays, work on greywater systems for our gardens during this drought, hang out on the Coast, drink a variety of local beverages, head to fairs and music festivals and Free Shakespeare in the Park and Pride, hike near the McKenzie and on the Coast, read a bunch of books of both print and e- varieties and more.

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Some of us will be at the Oregon Country Fair, some at Burning Man. Some of us will volunteer with FOOD for Lane County to get thousands of lunches out to kids and youth at more than 60 sites across the county. Some of us will help out with summer reading programs or United Way’s Summer Reading hangout spots at our local libraries. Some of us will vacation all over the state and far beyond. Meanwhile, we’re planning ways for our colorful fall and winter monthly issues to be bigger, bolder and stronger, with more in-depth stories and more celebrations of the great things about Lane County. We’re tearing into the website to make it worthy of our print side. We’re transforming startup energy into longterm goals, and we’re damned excited about it. We look forward to your ideas and feedback and story pitches! Email Suzi at editor@ lanemonthly.com or Michelle at michelle@ lanemonthly.com, and we’ll see you out at artwalks, BBQs, winery patios and swimming holes in the meantime. Happy summer!

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WEST OF EUGENE: LAKE CREEK FALLS: Located 50 miles west of Eugene and just north of Triangle Lake off Highway 36, this area is known for a series of deep swimming pools and high-rock jumps connected by fish ladder rocks that serve as natural water slides. SUTTON CREEK: Four miles north of Florence on Highway 101 is Sutton Creek, a great fresh-water alternative to the chilly Pacific Ocean that offers wonderful all-abilities recreation. You can access the swimming holes via the Sutton Creek campground or from the Sutton Lake day-use area via the Sutton trail system.

ON THE MCKENZIE:

Come On In, The Water’s Warm Where to find the best swimming holes in the county

ecord high spring temperatures and an absent winter snow pack have kick-started the summer recreation season and put a lot of outdoor sports into high gear weeks or even months ahead of schedule; most notably among them, outdoor swimming. Clear skies and lots of sun in combination with a lack of near-freezing snow melt have warmed mountain lakes and kept stream levels at relative lows, making many declare open season on local swimming. Since it looks like sunny days are here to stay, we have compiled a list of some of the best swimming holes in Lane County. From casual beaches to cliff jumps and slides, there’s something here for everyone.

CLOSE TO EUGENE:

Buford Park: Nestled at the base of Mount Pisgah, Buford Park offers many options for a quick dip without a long drive. To find the water, take Franklin Boulevard to Seavey Loop, park in one of the designated (fee!) areas and hike the wheelchair accessible trail along the Willamette until you find your spot. Fair warning: One of the best lounge spots and swimming holes in the area is a wellestablished nude beach.

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ROW RIVER CORRIDOR: The Row River is known for spectacular summer swimming, including the 20-foot-high Wildwood Falls, known as a great place for cliff jumping. To find it, drive 16 miles east of Cottage Grove on Row River Road following the signs. Warning, the falls are extremely dangerous during high flow and notorious for trapping swimmers under the heavy current. Never swim under these falls. by Ruby McConnell is a geologist and dancer who writes about nature, the outdoors, and the arts. Her book A Woman’s Guide to the Wild will be published by Sasquatch Books in 2016. To find out more, read Ruby’s blog at rubymcconnell. com or follow her @RubyGoneWild.

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HENDRICKS BRIDGE WAYSIDE: If fast and easy is what you are looking for, this is your spot. Located just off Main Street in Springfield, this McKenzie River swimming hole is a popular put-in spot for rafters and includes a grass beach and access to riverside hiking trails.

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FINN ROCK AREA: Closer to Eugene and accessible by car are the pools of the Finn Rock area. Located about 30 miles east of Springfield, the pools start near Quartz Creek Road and continue for a number of miles. Parking here on busy days can be tricky, so get there early.

NEAR COTTAGE GROVE:

BY RUBY MCCONNELL

TAMOLITCH/BLUE POOL: One of the gems of the McKenzie River trail, the freezing water in this sparkling 30-foot-deep pool emerges from underground at the base of a dry waterfall. Accessible only by foot, the hike starts 14 miles east of McKenzie Bridge just across the bridge at the Trailbridge campground. Note: Do not dive into Blue Pool. It’s too shallow and can be deadly.

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Staying Safe in the Water

Boating safely in Lane County this summer BY RUBY MCCONNELL

Up the Creek with Your Paddle, and Maybe Your Pup BY RUBY MCCONNELL

addle sports like canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding are a great way of soaking up the summer and seeing Oregon’s wild lands from a new and exciting perspective. This year is especially good for Lane County paddlers; the storage and regulation of our melt waters by regional dams has so far preserved traditional water levels in spite of reduced snowmelt. Water sports come with a unique set of hazards: Check the water levels and wind conditions; carry appropriate safety equipment; observe all the precautions you would for any outdoor activity.

Companies like REI and Oregon Paddle Sports as well as the University of Oregon Outdoor Program and the City of Eugene River House offer classes and training. You should be able to identify hazards, maneuver your craft and perform a water rescue before paddling without the aid of an experienced guide. Wear your PFD, know how to swim in a current and keep a noise-making device and light on you. ROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN to the rivers of the Cascade Range, Lane County is graced with an amazing diversity of natural waters—and a whole lot of us, close to 30 percent according to the US Coast Guard, will spend time on a boat this summer. Our tips for keeping it safe while on the water:

Watch your wake. Small craft are less stable and maneuverable, so keep your speed down and maintain a healthy distance. Observe exclusion buoys and slow to a ‘no wake’ speed when approaching docks and landings. Look out for people. Have a ‘skier down’ flag ready if you are towing passengers, and keep 200 feet from any person in the water. Any time you tow, designate a watcher to keep an eye on the person in the water, and make sure this is a different person than the operator of the craft.

Not sure you want to pony up the cash to commit to a particular paddle sport? Many outfitters have reliable equipment available for rent; onsite rentals are available at Alton Baker Park and Fern Ridge and Dexter Reservoirs. Great Paddle Waters in Lane County: Unless you’re experienced with white water or strong currents, stick to the calmer waters in areas with enough traffic to provide help. You will need a permit or recreation pass for most areas and if your paddle craft is longer than 10 feet, you will need an Invasive Species Permit (www.oregon.gov/omsb).

WALDO LAKE: Located just 31 miles east of Eugene on Highway 58, this is one of Oregon’s largest alpine lakes. Nearby Gold Lake is also popular for paddlers due to a restriction on motorized water craft.

Wear a PFD. You need to be a personal floatation device for every person, plus at least one extra. Safety vests, like seat belts, only help if you are wearing them, and it is estimated that 90 percent of boating fatalities could be prevented with their use.

MERCER LAKE and the SIUSLAW RIVER TRAIL: Both of these close-to-Florence locations offer relatively calm, near-coastal waters and fantastic wildlife viewing.

Anchor consciously. Anchor with your bow facing into the current and lower (do not throw) the anchor over the bow with a line that is five to seven times the depth of water in order to prevent capsizing, hull damage and entanglement.

WILLAMETTE WATER TRAIL and LOWER MCKENZIE TRAIL: Both the Willamette and McKenzie Rivers close to Eugene offer fun runs for paddlers without a long drive. While accessible to beginners, these trails have unique hazards, so go with an experienced guide the first time out.

Stay sober. If you’re driving the boat, don’t be the one drinking the beer or wine or cocktails. Drunk boating draws stiff fines and poses a serious safety hazard. The Oregon Marine Safety Board reports that 30 percent of boating accidents are related to alcohol. Designate a driver while on the water…and for the road home.

SUPS and PUPS is a new class through the City of Eugene’s River House at Dexter Park (the first one is July 17, but there are many more) that specifically trains nonaggressive dogs and their owners in stand-up paddle boarding with pups on the boards. Call the River House at 541-682-5329 for more info and to sign up.

If an accident occurs, check the area for additional hazards, provide medical assistance and call emergency services, usually either 911 or the local sheriff ’s office.

Don’t miss the McKenzie River Trust Living River Celebration paddle event June 27th (more info at mckenzieriver.org).

Resources: Oregon State Marine Board Guidelines and Regulations http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/BoatLaws/pages/regulations.aspx

For more information on Oregon paddle sports, organizations, and conditions visit the Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club: www.okcc.org/resources/

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reference Hiking Aguide before you go The Lane BY EMILY JOAN GREENE

via the W Internet

ith a state as beautiful as Oregon, the hiking options are endless. Big, bold mountains and gushing waterfalls are scattered throughout the county. You can’t really go wrong, but it can be overwhelming to figure out where to look online for great hikes, especially when you’re new to hiking or to Lane County.

The following websites are tried and true to give you a good overview of where to start in our large, gorgeous area. Grab your hiking shoes and a friend – and some water and a GPS guide! – and check out some trails with these websites as your guide. Remember: Always leave a note that tells friends where you’re going, just in case anything happens.

1. ALLTRAILS: alltrails.com/lists/lane-county-oregon 2. OREGON HIKING: www.oregonhiking.com 3. EVERY TRAIL: www.everytrail.com/best/hiking-eugene-oregon 4. OUR COUNTY WEBSITE: www.lanecounty.org/About/Pages/VisitingLaneCounty.aspx 5. And more on WATERFALLS, if that’s your thing: www.waterfallsnorthwest.com L A N E

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T NEW QUEER BAR FILLS A GAP IN EUGENE’S SOCIAL LIFE

Since Neighbors closed in 2006, there has not been a place specifically aiming to serve the LGBTQA community of Eugene and larger Lane County. The Hammered Lamb, opening this summer at 150 W. Broadway, hopes to address this issue by choosing to create a space for self-identified queer people to come and kick back with friends, grab some food and meet new people in a safe and welcoming environment.

The back event space (“the wolf ”—the front bar is “the lamb”) will be an open canvas so it can be whatever it needs to be, whether that’s a nightlife scene for The Hammered Lamb or a private event space. It will have black walls and an acid treated cement floor with a black glaze, a built-in DJ booth, dressing rooms, its own bar, full audio visual hookupsand even a private entrance. O’Malley says, “I think there’s a real market there for people who want to do events but don’t want to have the costs of a 700-person venue.” The Den can be used for photo shoots, business meetings, living-room style concerts and for a club space operated by The Hammered Lamb itself.

Owner Colin Graham and marketing/events director John O’Malley wanted to choose a term to act as an umbrella for all genders and sexual orientations, so they

“Right now there are a lot of events happening around town that are kind of, waking people up. Because they haven’t had a space, a lot of people kind of retreated,”

HERE’S A NEW BAR hitting the streets of downtown Eugene, and it’s opening its doors to a community needing a space to call their own.

The Hammered Lamb Comes to Town BY COURTNEY THEIM

decided to use the word “queer” to describe the space. They didn’t want The Hammered Lamb to be unofficially dubbed as a “gay bar,” because they say this raises more questions of who is or isn’t included under that label. People who identify as straight are warmly encouraged to come and join the fun. The space will be divided into two sections, a front bar with accordion-style windows that open to a cafe-style sidewalk seating area, and the back events space called, “The Den.” The style is influenced by old English pubs, as Graham spent a lot of time in London, but with a modern twist. O’Malley describes it as a “cozy, modern interpretation of a pub without getting too cold.” He also says that he wants the bar to have a Cheers-like vibe, where “the bartenders know your names.” Because Graham and O’Malley want this bar to be a community-oriented space, they will be launching a campaign to take photos of people throughout the community and then hanging framed pictures on the walls of the bar—like an Italian restaurant’s “celebrity wall,” but with people who spend time in the area every day. Their goal is that “when people look and turn they’re not seeing just a stock image, but they are seeing something that means something,” says O’Malley.

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O’Malley says. LGBTQ people might have their community space in their homes, hosting dinner parties, and then go out for drinks at any bar, they say. “When any kind of group of people doesn’t have a space to go to there’s a certain psychology of it that they don’t think they deserve a space. I think that’s kind of happened to the Eugene community,” O’Malley says. The Hammered Lamb wants to take it a step further and give the community place to gather that’s nice but doesn’t feel too upscale or out of reach. Their philosophy is to really putting the time and focus on the customer, “taking a moment to just let people have a drink and talk to each other,” O’Malley says. This won’t be a place where TVs and drink signs crowd out the bar causing distractions, O’Malley says, although games and movies can be screened in the back space using a projector. The Hammered Lamb is about you, and as O’Malley documents the process of remodeling the old administrative office space, he says the Lamb is looking forward to meeting you. Follow the Hammered Lamb on Facebook, Twitter, Vine, Instagram, SoundCloud, YouTube and Spotify, or just check out thehammeredlamb.com and the newsletter for updates.

Rockin’ the

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of Summer NIGHTLIFE IN LANE COUNTY

AH, SUMMER NIGHTS. If you can hold off the allergens of the Willamette Valley, you’re a step ahead of the game already. Wait until twilight fades, and then the lights of the downtowns may draw you in.

BY EMILY JOAN GREENE

In Eugene, we visit nightlife in two districts, campus and downtown, each with something to share. Campus nightlife typically means a bar crawl, with several bars on the very same block. Taylor’s (894 W. 13th Ave.), with its German style architecture that rises above the campus strip, is most well-known in the undergrad population for Wednesday night $1 beers and $2 well drinks. According to University of Oregon student Sierra Hakanson “Taylor’s just has that atmosphere that says ‘college’. You go out and you know you’re going to run into your friends and have a great time.”

If you’re looking for another campus bar with plenty of charm, wander a few blocks west of Taylor’s, but stay on 13th, until you find Max’s Tavern (550 E. 13th Ave.). With its deep set booths made out of wood and its eclectic décor, Max’s gives students an old-style pub feel. The highlight at Max’s is that free popcorn that’s made fresh every few minutes and smothered with melted butter and extra salt. Downtown bars in Eugene have a completely different vibe. Without the swath of college kids in every corner, downtown serves a more diverse (at least in age) population. For good dancing, you can try your hand at the Cowfish (62 W. Broadway), which features upbeat, techno music and a large dance floor that is sure to get those boogie feet moving. They also have happy hour specials that run every day of the week. Emily Albertson, who frequents the Cowfish says the dancing is “awesome” on R&B and rap night. If you’re looking for beer variety beyond the breweries, First National Taphouse (51 W. Broadway) has more than 30 beers on tap and a laid-back atmosphere. Big wooden tables with benches fill the taphouse, and you can often hear local, folksy bands perform. General manager Cody Banner says, “People choose this place for amazing ambience, free local live music, the selec-

tion of draft beer, and fantastic pub food”. Jameson’s Bar (115 W. Broadway) with its eerie red lights and retro-themed lounge has a relaxed atmosphere. You can play billiards for free, and there are also martini specials during happy hour. It is often one of the most popular nightclubs in Eugene. Be sure to check out The Davis Restaurant and Bar (94 W. Broadway), which is a calm restaurant by day and dance club by night. Dancing only happens two nights a week at the Davis—Friday and Saturday, of course—but the place makes up in density what it lacks in frequency. The DJ plays old school hip-hop with new beats, and the dance floor dominates the scene. There is often a cover to get inside, but most weekends, the packed dance floor makes it worth that cover. In Springfield, Plank Town Brewing Company (346 Main St.) lies in the heart of downtown. According to Dan Schmid, one of the partners of Plank Town, the brewery is “kind of the anchor of what is going on in the nightlife.” Overall it’s a laid back pub feel. “The main thing people get is that it is a social place that people can gather at because the food is great and the beer is great,” Schmid says. Moe’s Tavern (421 S. A St.), just across the street from Plank Town, also brings people in with live music and famous burgers. Moe’s has a laid back atmosphere of a small local tavern. On the Coast, the nightlife isn’t entirely confined to bioluminescent sea life. Florence may seem like it dies down after dark, but in Old Town, Bay Street is where the nightlife happens. If you you’re looking for an excellent beer selection, The Beachcomber (1355 Bay St.) is where you want to head. Server Leah Card says the Beachcomber offers a hand-picked beer selection by the owner, who’s “really into beer.” The Beachcomber also has video poker and a jukebox, and to help you deal with the beer, it’s also known for its chowder. The Traveler’s Cove (1362 Bay St.) is known for the “Margarita Deck” that overlooks the lovely Siuslaw River. You can also catch live music on the weekends. Where do you go for nightlife in Lane County? Tell us in the comments online or shoot us an email at editor@lanemonthly.com about your favorite club, bar, restaurant or music venue, and we will check it out for the future! Emily Greene graduates in June with a professional master’s in journalism. She loves photography as well as producing multimedia pieces centered on human interest stories. Her website is emilyjoangreene.com.

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The Deal with Dating

Hookup apps in Lane County BY CORINNE BOYER

IT’S 2015, and you probably know you don’t have to leave your couch

to date.

Swiping right or tapping on a profile picture is one way to meet people and to put yourself out into the dating scene without going anywhere at all. Dating applications—or hookup apps as some people refer to them—are a by a range of people in Lane County, and there seems to be an app for everyone. For the men seeking men, there’s GRINDR, SCRUFF and GROWLR. Depending on personal preferences, each application is dotted with profiles photos of different body types; facial hair and chest hair also vary as well as interests. TINDER is used more within the straight community, but still allows users the options to seek people of the same sex. For women seeking women, the new app SCISSR debuted last December. At a BEAR BAR TAKEOVER at the Falling Sky Pourhouse on the edge of Jefferson Westside and the Whiteaker, Thomas Bair says that after he moved to Eugene from Seattle, Scruff and Growlr introduced him to new people in Eugene. Bair identifies as a gay man and says, “They’ve helped me get to know the bear community and the queer community around here, which has been kind of cool.” Bair says, for the uninitiated, a “bear” is a large, hairy gay guy. Across the street from the University of Oregon campus, a new Tinder user says she’s been out on two dates so far. “I really like Tinder because only people that you match with can write to you,” Eden says. Her first date consisted of coloring, listening to records and playing guitar with the guy she agreed to meet. Eden identifies as nongender and is pansexual, but says Tinder only has the option to identify as a man or woman.

BOTH BAIR AND EDEN SAY the apps are a great way to weed out people

they wouldn’t want to connect with. “As opposed to meeting a stranger in a bar—you really have no idea. You can talk to them all you want, but unless you know exactly the questions to ask and unless they’re being honest, you’re really not going to get an idea,” says Bair. “If you end up having a drink too many and end up taking this random person home, they may know where you live, and there’s potential complications.”

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Eden says she wouldn’t swipe right if someone doesn’t take the time to add a bio to their profile. “I think that says that they are definitely just there for sex,” Eden says.

EXERCISING CAUTION WHEN MEETING STRANGERS is common, and Bair

says another benefit of meeting people from dating apps is remaining in control of whom he decides to meet. “I would say the only downside would be wasted time. There have been instances where I will arrange to meet a guy for coffee and get completely stood up.” Because Bair chooses whom he connects with, he says he’s never felt unsafe. “I love that no one can message you unless you’ve already shown an interest in them. That is so important to me,” Eden says. Eden adds that she’s never felt unsafe, but once when chatting with a guy about documentaries, she became uncomfortable the guy she liked responded vulgarly. “The great thing about Tinder,” Eden says, “is you unmatch somebody, and they can pretty much never find you again.” Since she works seven days a week and runs an Etsy shop, Eden doesn’t have time to meet people in person that often. Eden says, “Tinder is really great because I can be sitting in bed in my pajamas deciding who I want to possibly buy me a drink because I don’t have any money.” While swiping may not be ideal for everyone, Bair says people should do what makes them comfortable. “There’s no requirement to actually talk with people,” he says. “If you are hesitant, you can always just create a profile and see who’s in your area and see what they’re doing.” Hey, it’s a lot easier than going to the bar – though the apps might also lead you there, or to the movies, or hiking, or … who knows? Check them out for more opportunities to connect.

BY JOANNA BARTLETT

PHOTOGRAPHY: KIM STILL

A Century of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables s r e m r a F y t n u o C 0 0 1 Lane s t i h t e k r Ma

HUNDRED YEARS AGO, Eugene was home to about 10,000 people—and a farmers market. The Eugene Producers Market first opened shop in 1915 on 8th Ave. and Park St., beginning a century-long tradition of supporting local food growers and producers. “The market today is at the same location as it started,” says Jake Gariepy, Public Outreach Coordinator for the Lane County Farmers Market. Not everything stayed the same for that 100 years, however. “After 10 to 15 years, the market moved from being an outdoor market to a location at Charnelton and Broadway,” Gariepy says. In a time when people shopped for fresh food every day, visiting different stalls and shops for each of their needs—meat, cheese, produce, flowers and the like—the market flourished. But, by the end of the 1950s, when supermarkets came to town, the farmers market lost its customer base and closed in 1959. It wasn’t until 1970 when the Saturday Market opened that local farmers once again had a central location downtown to sell their crops to Eugeneans. In 1978, the Lane County Farmers Market split off from the Saturday Market and formed its own organization. The two symbiotically exist today on each side of 8th Ave. A unique aspect of the Lane County Farmers Market is that it’s owned by the vendors, says Richard Wilen of Hayhurst Organic Farm. “That’s very Eugene. Across the country, most of them are owned by the government or private organizations.” Throughout its years, the farmers market has served as an incubator for local farms. “It’s a little different today than it was 25 or 30 years ago, but it’s still a place where new farms come to break in and get started,” Wilen says. “We started our farm from scratch, and the farmers market was

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our main source of income. We built the business there.” Farms are still getting their start at the Lane County Farmers Market. Mickie Myrmo works for Maple Organic Farm and sells produce at the Tuesday and Thursday markets. It’s the farm’s first year. “It’s going pretty good,” Myrmo says. “I can’t wait until the cucumbers are out. They’re my favorite.” Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm, selling pastured poultry, eggs and grass-fed beef, has been at the Lane County Farmers Market for two years. “I love doing farmers markets,” owner Lynn Schutte says. “It’s offers me a chance to interact with the customer. They can ask me a question about how their meat and eggs are raised and treated. It’s a very respectful relationship.” It’s the kind of relationship many farmers enjoy. “I’m a people person, so it’s great to interact,” says Becca Conaway, an intern at Organic Redneck. “I like to work out in the field, but when people come by and say, ‘Your asparagus is so beautiful. I love your lettuce,’ that’s the gratification moment.” The connection with his customers is a draw for Wilen as well. “Farming can be pretty isolating. You’re out on your tractor or out in your field,” he says. “Then you go to market, and it’s a very intense and social thing.” Wilen says he’s been at his booth almost every Saturday for 24 years, and it’s the people that keep him going. “I’ve been there so long that I stand there and my old friends walk past,” he says. “We’ve seen kids grow up and literally come work in my booth, go off to college, have kids. The relationships are phenomenal and it’s part of what keeps you going, because what we do is really hard.” For the customer, there are plenty of benefits from shopping at a farmers market.

“For some people, they see their neighbors more at the market than they do on their street. They’ll chat at the market more than they do at home. It’s a great feeling there.” “You’re supporting local agriculture,” Gariepy says. ”The bulk of the farmers are small in size, they’re local. You’re not only helping to keep them afloat but you’re also contributing to the local economy.” Those farmers in turn employ local workers and spend their profits in our communities. Plus, you can talk to the person who’s grown your food. “I answer so many questions,” says Rachel Weiner, president of the Lane County Farmers Market board of directors and owner of Slo Farm. “It’s fun to help people understand a little bit more about where food comes from and what it takes to get it there.” The market is also a gathering place for the community. People see friends and neighbors, chat and compare their hauls. “For some people, they see their neighbors more at the market than they do on their street. They’ll chat at the market more than they do at home. It’s a great feeling there,” Wilen says. In this important anniversary year, Lane County Farmers Market wants to keep that great feeling and improve on it. “There are a few new features to the market this year that people seem to be enjoying,” Gariepy says. Friends of the Farmers Market, a volunteer-run group dedicated to supporting local agriculture and promoting the market, is organizing Bienvenidos/Welcome to the Market days on the first and

third Saturdays of each month. These include an onsite Spanish interpreter, market guides to help you find your way around, cooking demonstrations and a veggie valet service. “If you have difficulty getting your produce back to your car, you can ask one of the market guides, and they’ll take it for you,” Gariepy says. Veggie valets, identifiable by their bright yellow vests, are available to provide an extra set of hands from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on first and third Saturdays. (This may be especially useful for people who like to buy fruit for jam, bulk tomatoes for canning and bulk cucumbers for pickling.) The cooking demonstrations, at 11 am on the first and third Saturdays, whip up tasty dishes from fresh, local produce available at the market that day. They’re held near the Beer Garden at the end of Park St. and offer free samples and recipes. Increasing public awareness of the market and its offerings is high on the agenda for this and future years. The Lane County Public Market is receiving grant funding from the USDA Farmers Market Promotion Program through Willamette Farm and Food Coalition. The grant funds a public outreach coordinator and volunteer coordinator to organize the Friends of the Farmers Market volunteers. What does the future hold for the Lane County Farmers Market? “Expansion has been a topic of discussion and some debate,” says Weiner. “If we can make room for more vendors, that would be great. “What I’d like to see for the farmers market is to have an open space where our customers can move more freely around. I think the future will be a more vibrant community space.” Those plans may take time to come to fruition, but the Lane County Farmers Market is a vibrant Eugene fixture that’s here to stay.

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100th Anniversary Celebration WHAT:

Lane County Farmers Market will host a BBQ featuring food made with ingredients sourced from Lane County Farmers Market vendors

WHEN:

Sunday, August 23, 2015, 5:00-7:00 p.m.

WHERE:

West Park St. and 8th Ave.

MORE INFO:

Tickets will be available to the public beginning in June and will cost no more than $10. Profits from the event will go to LCFM’s SNAP Match program benefiting SNAP recipients.

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Summer Gardening Tips for Lane County By Lane Forest Products

ummer months bring outdoor fun and lots of time to enjoy the garden—relaxing on a quiet patio listening to the birds, a gentle water feature serenading your cookout and, of course, consuming the bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the garden.

Beware too much relaxation though. It’s also a time to remain vigilant; hot temperatures mean SMART WATERING and CONSERVATION efforts are critical. Have MULCH or bark delivered to your home for shrubs and plant beds; spread as needed, or have it blown in for ultimate convenience. Places that need shade are obvious now. Visit your local nursery for well-established shade trees or move vulnerable plants to shadier areas. Plants in containers may need water every day, but established plants perform better after a deep soaking once or twice a week. Mulch will help retain that moisture.

Regular Care The plants in your garden and landscape will crave nutrients during hot weather. Be sure to apply organic FERTILIZER regularly to encourage bloom and fruit production while continuing to build a strong and robust shoot and root system. Compost Tea is also a great addition to bountiful gardens, adding beneficial fungi, bacteria, nematodes and protozoa to improve plant growth and protect plant surfaces. Mycorrhizal fungi can also be used to increase root growth, allowing plants to maximize their water and nutrient intake. Bountiful growth is accompanied by inevitable pest infestations. Cutworms, earworms and spider mites all flock in abundance during these long, hot summer months. Good organic solutions include wrapping the base of your plants with cardboard, washing leafy plants with soapy water, scattering crushed eggshells around the base of plants and picking individual pests off plants manually.

Planting Warm season vegetables such as artichokes, beans, beets and sweet corn are great to plant right now. Toward the end of the summer season, plant carrots, beets, cauliflower, broccoli and bush beans for fall crops. Seeds will germinate better in the summer than spring due to soil temperature. Keep seeds moist until they sprout, and continue to watch them to make sure they don’t dry out. For more information and tips for your garden, visit www.laneforest.com. Happy gardening, Oregonians!

LAWNS often absorb a bulk of the summer activities, so be sure to care for your lawn with regular mowing and watering. In June through August, lawns should be watered 1-3 times per week for a green, healthy lawn. Use EWEB’s green grass gauge to measure the amount of water you are applying per irrigation to ensure you are not wasting water to run off. If your lawn doesn’t spring back after it is stepped on, it needs watering. Or you can check the moisture of your soil by inserting a screwdriver or stake about 6 inches deep. If it goes in easily, your soil has enough moisture; if it’s difficult, it’s time to water. June is also a good time to FERTILIZE your lawn. A fertilizer with humic acid is ideal whereas lime is important in the spring and fall months. As new lawns are often installed in September, late summer is a great time to begin soil preparation and irrigation.

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Six Ways To Love Yourself This Summer Some tips and tricks for making your brain chill out during the warm days

BY ZANNE MILLER

hhh, summer is here. Things look brighter because they are: In June, July and August, we get approximately 15 hours of daylight per day here in Oregon. Compare that with fewer than 10 in January, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory. All that natural sunlight—up to six hours more a day— makes us feel more well, boosting vitamin D production, cognitive abilities and mood. It does that by boosting serotonin and melatonin production, which are key to both a positive outlook and sleep. All that exposure to sunlight has other proven health benefits as well.

So, as long as you’re wearing sunscreen, there’s no reason not to take advantage of it. But why stop there? Summer, with easier routines (especially if you have kids in school), vacations and a generally easier vibe, is a great opportunity to try some new approaches to your personal wellness. Here are a handful of no-cost approaches to wellness worth trying this summer—and hopefully a few will carry you through those darker rainy months.

1. UNPLUG. Choose a weekend, a week, or even

a month—whatever your work life will reasonably allow—and call “no screens.” No television, no Facebook, no Twitter, no swipe, no OKCupid. Impossible, you say? Imagine it’s 1995 and pick up the phone and call someone. The wellness benefits

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are many, from reduced anxiety to better sleep and better relationships. So go ahead, reconnect in person with your friends and your children.

fresh-cut grass has also been proven to have a calming effect. Lavender and jasmine have also been demonstrated to improve one’s mood.

2. FIND YOUR TRIBE. Feel you want more connec-

5. EAT WELL, LOCALLY. According to the Willamette Farm and Food Coalition’s website (lanefood. org/farmers-markets), there are at least a dozen farmer’s markets in Lane County that are open all summer—and many of them take the Oregon Trail Card or SNAP. What’s in season costs less, tastes better and retains more nutrients.

tion in your life? One 2010 study by researchers at Brigham Young University found that a sense of isolation had roughly the same negative impact on overall health and longevity as a heavy smoking habit, alcoholism and a sedentary lifestyle. There are hundreds of MeetUp groups in Lane County (visit meetup.com and type in your zip code), and several more meetings of the minds advertised in our local papers. Choose one to explore—you can find anything from books and social clubs to exercise and hiking groups.

3. SPEAKING OF EXERCISE and hiking, why not

do it outside? The Lane County parks system consists of 73 sites covering more than 4,600 acres, according to the county’s website. The benefits of fresh air and trees are well documented: Children who spend time outdoors do better in school and have fewer ADHD symptoms, according to Prevention magazine, and adults can benefit from increased energy and boosted immune systems.

4. WHILE YOU’RE THERE, stop and smell the roses (or other flowers). Science shows that this could reduce the effects of stress and symptoms of depression. If you don’t suffer from seasonal allergies so prevalent in this valley, the smell of

6. DO NOTHING AT ALL. The Zen master Thich

Nhat Hanh suggested we cultivate aimlessness. What does that mean to you? To me, it means sitting in a treehouse all day watching the clouds change formation. It’s a luxury, and it’s rest.

BY DEBBIE WILLIAMSON-SMITH

Finding Your Feathered Family How do you pick your first ﬂock?

HAVE A $33 A MONTH mealworm habit.

That is the cost of an economy size bag of mealworms. I confess I’ve even browsed the online deals for mealworms—22 pounds for $200. Yes, you read correctly 22 pounds. What could possibly make a sane person consider bringing a truckload of dried larvae into their home? Why chickens of course! Are you are interested in adding chickens to your backyard? Be warned: chickens are life-changing. And addictive. And adorable. And far more. I diligently researched breeds for a year prior to bringing home my first chicks. I spent the time obsessing, my husband spent the year hoping I would change my mind. But I was resolute and in May 2012, we became the proud parents to six adorable chicks. What did I look for in flock? I focused on personality. I had little exposure to birds prior to this and I wanted breeds that were docile, friendly and social. Aesthetically, I was drawn to birds that qualified as dual-purpose birds, meaning eggs and meat and were usually classified by Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens as cold hardy. The word hardy was appealing to a novice and I would continue to recommend that trait even in the moderate climate of the Willamette Valley. As a side note, after getting chicks, we redefined dual purpose as eggs and entertainment. My motivation for raising city chickens was to become closer to my food source and, for a very brief second, to raise my own meat. Everyone who knows me is now rolling their eyes because I’m apparently the only one who thought I would be able to handle butchering hens. I have many chicken-keeping friends who respectfully raise and slaughter their flock, so please don’t let my pet chickens prevent you from being the farmer you want to be. We’ve even encountered some eager farmers who were willing to slaughter our girls on our behalf. We just shake our heads no and watch their reactions as we explain our chickens

have their own Facebook page. My initial advice to anyone wanting to raise chickens is to start talking to people who have chickens. Most chicken people you’ll encounter are birds of a feather and can go on and on and on about their flocks. Believe me, the second you ask, they’ll be happy to share experiences and give you tips on what they do to make backyard hens a part of a more sustainable lifestyle. The internet can also be a powerful tool for information for the neophyte chicken keeper with supportive Facebook groups like The Chickenistas, or community forums like BackyardChickens.com. Assuming you’ll want a bit of variety in your flock, I would start with a combination of two or three of the following breeds. It will make for a lovely egg basket and the less chicken-obsessed members of your house will be able to differentiate the birds:

Buff Orpington Often referred to as the Golden Retriever of the henhouse, the Buff was my number one desired chicken. Plump and fluffy, they are a photographer’s dream and can lay 150-200 brown eggs a year. They are “personality plus”. But be warned, they can go broody!

Australorp The wide-eyed, social Australorp is another musthave for a first time flock. Happy little hens with black feathers and bright red combs, they are consistent layers of brown eggs and have a most agreeable personality.

Speckled Sussex If you want a lap chicken, get a Speckled Sussex. Kind and curious, these beauties will win your heart with their charm. Their beautiful feathers change patterns with each molt as their speckles increase and they lay light brown eggs.

Rhode Island Red One of America’s most popular backyard chickens and the state bird of Rhode Island, these ladies will add a fiery spark to your flock with rust-colored feathers that crest to black at the tips. They can contribute more than 200 large, brown eggs to your basket each year.

Ameraucana / Easter Egger These are not the same type of bird! True Ameraucana aficionados are grimacing at me for combining the two, but I did so for one purpose: egg color. Either of these girls will add some color to your egg basket and nothing compares to that first blue (or green) egg you find. Plus their poofy cheeks and feathery beards are a fashionable addition to the coop. I queried members of The Chickenistas for suggestions. Some other breeds they would suggest are Brahmas, a sturdy breed with fluffy feet and docile nature; Marans, for their beautiful dark brown eggs to color your egg basket; Plymouth Rock, another friendly breed recommended for beginners; Red Sex Link, a hybrid breed known for high egg volume; and for those interested only in pet chickens, Silkies, a small ornamental breed ideal for house chickens. Regardless of your motivation for adding backyard hens to your urban farm, remember each chicken has individual characteristics. Enjoy your first flock! Just be ready to pay for your mealworm habit. Debbie Williamson-Smith is a woman who has chickens for pets and thinks she’s an urban farmer. She lives in Eugene, Oregon with her hens, her rescued feral cats and a very tolerant husband. You can follow the adventures of the Girls of FusterCluck Farm at facebook.com/fustercluckfarm and instagram.com/FusterCluckFarm

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The Versatility of Flower Essences By Evergreen Nutrition

WHEN VITALITY IS LOW and it’s hard to get moving, Indian Paintbrush can

help us feel grounded yet energized; Wild Rose restores our joy for life when we are apathetic; while Zinnia brings joy, humor, and spontaneity when we take life too seriously. When we feel mentally and physically exhausted or overwhelmed by responsibility, Hornbeam and Elm energize us to be of service joyfully. Pomegranate helps women who are trying to balance the demands of career and family. Scleranthus is useful when we are indecisive; Vervain when moderation, tolerance and self-discipline are needed. Try Beech for acceptance of others when we are feeling intolerant and overly critical, or Impatience when irritable, frustrated and tense.

FLOWER ESSENCES are potentized dilutions of blossoms and buds from a wide variety of flowers and trees.

They are vibrational in nature, as are homeopathic remedies. Flower essences act upon the person, not the symptoms or disorder, energizing us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. By using flower essences, we transform negativity into positive energy which allows suppressed symptoms and emotions to surface thereby facilitating integration of all aspects of our Self to promote healing and attain well-being through balance. Flower essences are not essential oils — they have no aroma. The essences are a safe, natural mode of healing that help to restore mind/body equilibrium. They can be taken orally, applied topically, put into a bath or on a compress. Try misting the air with a dilution in a spray bottle. Blend up to four or five essences into a customized formulation if desired. These wonderful essences enhance other therapeutic modes such as psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, acupuncture, and homeopathy. They can be used by people, pets, and even plants. In fact, children and animals respond very well to flower essences.

WILLOW PROMOTES forgiveness, optimism and faith. Angelica and Star Tulip

can help us connect with the spiritual aspect of life while Saguaro helps us connect with elders through increased awareness of sacred tradition and family lineage. California Wild Rose, Sweet Pea and Tiger Lily promote love, social connections, and cooperative service. To counter materialism and greed, Trillium or Star Thistle can inspire altruism and generosity. 20

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Flower essences can also be helpful for animals. For example, Beech helps them to be more tolerant of other animals, people, and new situations. Try Chicory for those pets who are possessive and territorial or Vervain for the high-strung. Holly is for jealous pets, Mimulus for the fearful or shy; but if they are downright terrified, Rock Rose is the remedy to use. Rescue Remedy/Five Flower Essence is a formula that has a calming effect during times of stress or trauma. If you are interested in learning more about flower essences, Evergreen has several books. The Flower Essence Society distributes some high quality free brochures with lots of helpful information.

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BUSINESS IS NEVER SO HEALTHY as

when, like a chicken, it must do a certain amount of scratching around for what it gets.” Henry Ford.

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Victor Frankl A neighbor of ours started a poultry farm in Noti in the 1990s. In the early years, I helped on processing day and watched the business grow into providing chickens to the finest restaurants between the lower Willamette Valley and Portland. If you grow a better chicken, people will beat a path to your door, or at least open theirs to you when you deliver.

Finally, the mysterious congestion eased and I made my way to the restaurant where, at exactly seven minutes after 5 pm, I wheeled three chicken totes through the front door of the restaurant and into the bar, alongside a handful of early patrons. Stopping me, the host told me, “Wait here!” A minute later, the perturbed chef stepped out of his kitchen, scanned the totes of poultry and me, and then with a massive dose of condescension said, “Didn’t they tell you to get here before 5?”

Delivery day started at 4:30 am on the farm in Noti with a truck filled with totes of iced chicken, a route map and timeline for delivery. There were also directions about parking in Portland and one caveat about the last stop of the day at one of Portland’s hottest restaurants: “Don’t be late! They get very fussy because you deliver through the dining room.”

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meandering from Noti to Albany, Corvallis and on to Lake Oswego, steadily dropping tote after tote until heading to the first stop in Portland, the bucolic Reed College campus. As I was winding through the lovely campus to the kitchen, there were clusters of carefree young people enjoying orientation week activities like hacky sack and Frisbee. It was the calm before the storm of “buckling down.” Someday, like me, they might hope to use their college degree and deliver chickens. After Reed, it was on to Portland proper and the challenge of navigating and parking in urban congestion. What had been a piece of cake day soon grew more demanding, but I steadily ticked off each stop on the route and was well ahead of schedule when I headed to the fussy restaurant, barely a mile away. I was tired and hungry, but with a generous 40 minutes before the deadline, I knew I would soon be heading home. Then boom—traffic froze six blocks from the restaurant. It was a small matter, no worries, there was plenty of time … until the snarl did not abate and with each frozen five minutes, I grew more concerned.

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Two hours later at the farm, I debriefed the day with my friend, proudly sharing how I had wrestled the impulsive demon to the ground and chosen the second path. In this moment, I was setting an example for him and all others in the future. It was truly a turning point in my life and one that he would surely appreciate. His response: “That guy’s an asshole, I wish you’d gone off on him!” n

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It was a close call for certain. What good would it do to cast the dead birds into the cauldron of anger? The farm would lose a valued customer, the restaurant’s innocent patrons would feel awful— and when the euphoria of the adrenal response subsided so too would I. (Not to mention jail.) My posture changed, my heart stopped racing and in that moment, I realized I was simply tired and hungry from a long day and wanted to go home. Instead of going off, I exhaled and supplicated myself to the Chef King: “I beseech you my King, forgive this transgression.” It came out differently, but you get the point, and it worked as His Magnificence forgave the sin and accepted the chickens, “just this one time.” Soon I was winging (or actually, soon I was buried in traffic on I-5) my way home

Dead Birds Can Still Fly

One week, the farm’s regular delivery driver was ill and someone needed to fill in. Eager to embellish my résumé, I offered to do the route.

sion, detachment and ego abandonment.

BY JOEY EMIL BLUM That’s when the fun started.

WHILE I HAVE LIVED FOR 41 YEARS in the kinder and gentler Northwest, I spent my “formative years” in New York, where survival depends on honing an attitude of not taking shit from anyone. All my good intentions aside, when I’m provoked, my Inner Bronx emerges, and the adrenals start firing. Fired up and red hot they were when Chef Boy unleashed a snide lecture about the wellknown delivery deadline, totally unaware that with each condescending word he drew closer to understanding an inconvenient truth that dead chickens can still fly.

Fortunately, while the Inner Bronx guided me perilously close towards path one-hurling the chickens on to the chef ’s bleached white coat and beyond into the restaurant’s classy dining room, the inner Buddhist suggested path two: Forgiveness, compas-

friend and his family, who were now living in Portland, we were on the MAX after going to a Trailblazers game at the Rose Garden. A few stops later, a lonely figure boarded and took his seat across the aisle from us. Another part of a New York childhood is how you see people on the subways and read their souls and write their life story in your head as you steal glances at them. Before us was a tired and beatendown man, weary from a hard day’s work and likely going home to no one. A few more stops, and we exited the train. My friend said, “Remember the chef you didn’t go off at?” “I don’t really remember him but I remember the incident. Why?” “That was him.”

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Fire Season has arrived in Oregon

orecasters are calling for the return of much drier and warmer weather, with the change; fire danger will increase very rapidly. “The cool and unsettled weather of the past several weeks has kept fuel moistures in small fuels such grasses, needles, and twigs relatively high,” says George Ponte, Central Oregon District Forester. “But we have not received enough precipitation to significantly change the ongoing drought conditions and the larger fuels remain dry with fuel moistures that are below average. The smaller fuels will dry out very quickly with the return of hot and dry conditions and this will result in the rapid increase of fire danger levels.”

“MOST PEOPLE IN CENTRAL OREGON are aware of the predictions for a very severe fire season and I hope those conditions do not come true but we will be ready in any case. Ultimately the severity of this season will be determined by three factors: how much lightning we get, how much rain comes with those storms, and, most importantly, how much help we get from folks in preventing human-caused fires,” Ponte continued.

“Fire Season” is a legal designation which imposes certain restrictions on the public, forestland owners and people working in state and private forests. The use of fireworks, exploding targets, tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge at its base is prohibited. Forest operators are required to have firefighting equipment on site. Outdoor burning is prohibited without a permit issued by ODF or a local fire department. However, most local fire departments have already suspended or will soon suspend issuing such permits.

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Basic things we can all do to prevent fires from starting and spreading include: CAMPFIRES Only make a campfire where it is allowed! Improperly doused or misplaced fires are one of the leading causes of wildfires. Before starting a fire, make sure you check your area’s wildfire alert system to make sure conditions are safe for an open flame. Do not make excessively large fires as these can quickly get out of control (3 ft. wide is the max). Campfires may only be started where allowed (check restrictions) and should be surrounded by rocks or stones and be located a minimum of 10 ft away from any potential combustibles. Make sure to only burn firewood and nothing else. Also, keep a shovel and supply of water to quickly put out the fire should the situation arise. Completely extinguish a fire with sufficient dousing and covering with dirt before leaving the campsite.

FIREWORKS Every year inappropriately used fireworks cause wildfires. Before using any type of firework, make sure they are legal to use since fireworks laws vary greatly by county. It is important to note that it is illegal to use fireworks in forested areas. Only use fireworks on flat surfaces and in areas without any dry grass or trees. Make sure to keep a bucket of water to extinguish all

fireworks thoroughly after they are used.

YARD WASTE BURNING Is now banned through October. CIGARETTES To prevent cigarettes from starting wildfires, always dispose of them in places where they cannot be a source of ignition. Placing a cigarette in a cup of water after use is a great way to prevent them from causing fires. Ashtrays work well too, but make sure they are contained and that the still-lit butt cannot blow towards a potential source of ignition. Never simply discard a cigarette on the ground or throw it out a car window. Many of our Lane County forested areas have a complete ban on smoking. Please follow rules and restrictions for everyone’s safety. VEHICLES Regardless of what type of vehicles you use, it is important to be mindful of the role vehicles can play in starting wildfires. Never park any type of vehicle on dry vegetation; the heat from the exhaust can cause it to ignite. Also, make sure any off-road vehicle you use has a working spark arrester as improper ones can cause dry vegetation ignitions. To learn more visit lanefire.org, or oregon.gov/ODF for more information. Information Courtesy of Oregon.gov

Drought Year What Lane County peeps can do to conserve

By Suzi Steffen

ur beautiful, green Lane County snagged a drought designation from the state in May. That was actually to help construction companies keep on mixing their concrete with water from the Willamette River this summer, but it’s a good reminder that even in regular years (years we haven’t had for a while) with full snowpack, we can do a lot to keep our water usage down, and, not incidentally, keep water bills under control.

We trawled the Oregon.gov and EWEB conservation sites for tips and tricks, and we even looked at droughtridden Australia to bring you the best info. This isn’t everything, but it’s a start! HOME • Check for leaks, or have your plumber check for leaks, both inside and out. Leaks can drain water from the system and push your bill sky-high quickly. • Snag water-eﬃcient showerheads and faucets (check for the “Watersense” label) when you can afford to do so. • Don’t leave water running while you brush teeth, wash your face or shave.

GARDENS • First of all, mulch. MULCH. Mulching keeps your plants’ roots cooler and keeps water where it belongs. • Try to plant native plants that are drought-resistant and make the best use of water. EWEB has a great list of water-efficient plants for the Willamette Valley here: eweb.org/waterconservation/ plantguide • Water before 10 am.

• Time showers to a song that’s about 4 minutes long; sing it while you shower.

• Don’t water at night! That can encourage nasty fungi.

• Turn the shower oﬀ in the summer while you’re soaping or shampooing or shaving, and then turn it on briefly to rinse off.

• Snag a Green Grass Gauge from EWEB—here’s where to get them after June 20: eweb.org/ggg/ locations—and use it.

• Unless you have a smart washing machine that senses how full it is, only wash full loads (when possible—households with babies/kids have different requirements).

• If you can aﬀord it, get a drip irrigation system or soaker hose for your vegetable and flower gardens and automatic sprinklers for your lawn.

• Same with the dishwasher: Wait until it’s full. Don’t hand-rinse; use the dishwasher’s “quick rinse” option if the dishes will sit for a while. It’s counter-intuitive, but the state says it actually saves water. • Put a 1- or 5-gallon bucket in the shower next to you and see how much greywater you collect while showering. Use a tub to save water from your sink when you hand wash or rinse dishes. Both kinds of greywater are super for lawn or flower pots.

You could let the lawn go brown, follow the ecomantra about toilets (“If it’s yellow, let it mellow; it it’s brown, flush it down”), keep a cold jug of water in the refrigerator … and so much more. Check out eweb.org and oregon.gov/owrd/pages/wr/ drought_conservation for more ideas and info on keeping our waterways clean and flowing for the birds, fish and wildlife of the Willamette Valley. Happy summer!

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Getting Crafty with Kids’ Art What do we do with all of the things kids produce after the school year ends?

WO YEARS AGO, my daughter’s sweet kindergarten teacher sent home a suitcase on the last day of school. Yes, a suitcase that each child created out of cardboard and glue, filled with nine months’ worth of paintings, drawings and worksheets. I had no trouble recycling papers on which my kid had merely colored in outlines of maps and airplanes. But what to do with all the original art? I mean, what if she turned out to be the next Frida Kahlo? Each June, parents face a similar dilemma. After the initial admiration of a year’s worth of school projects, do we abscond with them in the middle of the night and bury them in the recycling bin? Do we store them in boxes where they seldom, if ever, get looked at? Lane County parents suggest a variety of creative solutions. Most involve downsizing and turning the best art pieces, in particular, into exciting new forms.

Add another Dimension Ginger Carlson, author of Child of Wonder (Common Ground, 2008) combines daughter Anjali’s funniest quotes with digital images of her artwork and submits them to Shutterfly’s imagepublishing service to create coffee table books. Like other parents, she’s used paintings and drawings as greeting cards and wrapping paper. She’s also lately starting converting Anjali’s whimsical creations into three-dimensional objects. A colorful painting of a heart with a smiling face becomes a pillow complete with appliqued stripes and velvet flowers that mimic her daughter’s vision exactly. A watercolor of a rainbow-horned unicorn turns into a felt stuffed animal with a yellow yarn mane and embroidered eyelashes. “There’s a few I think I want to turn into jewelry,” Carlson says. Writer and speaker Mary-Kate Mackey bought a big art folder for each of her children when they were young and stuffed most of their artwork in there. “Except for those posted on our garage walls,” she says. Out of those pieces, she created a collage—handmade masks and maps and drawings—dominated by a stuffed paper leopard. “Coming home each night and seeing all the art from many different stages of their lives,” she says, “makes me feel that connection to them, now that they’re grown and flown.” 26

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Create a Gallery Craft stores sell hundreds of frames, making it easy to change out artwork on a wall when a new masterpiece appears. Designer Merlin Payne/Swayze loves displays of different-shaped frames with no back “so you just pin or tape the artwork to the wall behind.” Clotheslines with clips work too, she says, but frames make art feel finished and special. She recalls a red lacquer “memory box” her father made for her school papers and trinkets. “When it got too full for the next thing,” she says, “I had to get rid of something. Eventually I didn’t want to get rid of anything, so it became a time capsule.”

their kids’ artwork in for scanning and digitizing. “High school students come in, too,” she says, “to request large format prints of their work.”

File the Fun When Antoinette Bierman’s oldest daughter started kindergarten, they looked to Pinterest for ideas about preserving school memorabilia. Bierman got a bin for each daughter and invited them to decorate it. She put 13 folders inside—one for each year of school. “The girls sort it,” she says, “and pick their favorites. I keep report cards and school pictures in there, too.” Before the girls recycle any artwork, she takes photos with plans to compile a book.

“Coming home each night and seeing all the art from many different stages of their lives makes me feel that connection to them, now that they’re grown and flown.”

Educator Amy Samson saves projects during the school year. She keeps a few special pieces, takes photos of others, and sends the ones she can’t bear to throw out to grandparents. “My limit for what I keep,” she says, “is one nine-by-twelve envelope for each kid for each grade they’ve finished. The rest gets recycled.”

Some parents turn the refrigerator door into a gallery. Paintings affixed with whimsical magnets hang at the child’s eye-level. Shadow box coffee tables allow the display of art projects under glass. Stylish clipboards mounted in rows on a wall create a unique presentation, while services such as Shutterfly provide artists and their fans with reproductions on everything from magnets and coffee mugs to calendars and posters.

Some parents can’t bring themselves to toss a single scribble. Judy L. Jernberg kept her children’s school projects in her attic for 43 years. “When we moved,” she says, “those very kids threw it away. So much for nostalgia.”

Annette Pfautz, customer service representative at Dot Dotson’s photo services, says parents bring

Eugene writer Melissa Hart is the author of Wild Within: How Rescuing Owls Inspired a Family (Lyons Press, 2014) and 100 Ways to Love a Book (Teacher Created Materials, 2005).

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or your first birthday, I thought I would reflect on our year together. It’s Tuesday, and I’m still wearing the clothes from Mother’s Day. I’m starting to think that when it comes to shower drought, it’s not you; it’s me. You’ve made things more challenging, but by now, I should really have this down. Maybe on some primal level, I do it for you. As you share our bed each night, there is no place you would rather be than nuzzled into my armpit. You are an interesting guy. You are also the coolest person I know. You offer that big smile of yours freely. You like most people, but you don’t like it when they close doors and leave you on the other side. It’s not so much the loud noise as the not going with them. Don’t worry, son; they will be back. One noise that does draw a look of horror from you is that of the electric mixer. This year, the mixer has only come out once or twice though. Unfortunately, becoming a mom didn’t magically turn me into a baker. I am the opposite of a baker. I hope you will love your storebought cakes, honey.

YOU HAVE EIGHT TEETH, and you take bites of things, including my nipples and any stray flesh you can find. It’s OK; I remember being somewhat of a biter myself. I know the biting isn’t to hurt anyone. On most mornings we spend about 90 minutes making and eating breakfast and listening to “The Take Away” and “Here and Now” on KLCC. This connects me to the grown-up world as you cover your face in yogurt and millet puffs. You are more interested in tracking the flight pattern of a fly or testing gravity by dropping food than anything on the radio. You love fruit. Blueberries are your favorite, and I have watched you scale the shelves of the fridge to access them. Impressive. Some days you eat eggs, and some days you won’t. On the days you do eat eggs, you prefer the yolks. I am clever and discovered that if I give you watermelon last, it will help pre-clean the yogurt from your hands and face. As for that food you have dropped, you’ll eat it off the floor if I don’t clean it up promptly. People are so interested in your diet and have many suggestions. I remember my super-healthy friend and her homemade purées for her kids. I couldn’t see myself doing that. Turns out it’s not necessary. We just offer you what we eat in ways you can handle. You sit at the table with us. It is natural and enjoyable for the whole family, especially our dog Chela. This is called baby-led weaning, but people have been doing it since long before it had a name.

hard. But we just figure it out as we go, and nothing is as complicated as I had imagined. You’ve attended three weddings, been kicked out of two bars

YOU SEEM TO REALLY enjoy being outside. An

afternoon walk does not get old for you, even if it does for me. Since you were a few months old, you have enjoyed the baby swing, your face only getting wider and tighter into a smile the higher I push you. Your first epic nap was on a sunny day in your little rocker placed on a bank of the McKenzie River. Your dad waded out to fish, and I stayed there marveling at how peaceful you looked and checking every so often to make sure you were sleeping, not dead. I’m more used to you being alive now, but it’s still tempting to confirm your pulse when you sleep silently. The sound of your breath and faint snores bring me comfort.

People often ask if you are a good sleeper. By conventional definition the answer is no because you stir and want to nurse every two hours or so. You stay asleep this whole time, so to me you are a good sleeper, but I can no longer say the same for myself.

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In the first several months of your life, you couldn’t sleep unless you were touching another human. Luckily this has worn off because although you won’t sleep in a crib, I can put you down in the rocker or on a low mattress and leave you. I then accomplish other things and feel riotously free for an hour or two.

I and seen Lewis and Clark-themed band the Meriweathers perform in Cottage Grove and Vida and a small town in Northern California. You’ve been antiquing in Oakland, Oregon, warmed your cheeks on many bonfires and spent time with your aunts and uncles in the Bay Area and Hawaii. You’ve travelled by plane, train and automobile. You’ve seen the snow, floated in hot springs and dipped your toes in both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

recently joked with my therapist that I had forgotten what all my problems were. In a way it is true. I am more in the present moment than I remember being since I was a child. I go out of my way to agonize over things and doubt myself, but having you in my life has given it something to revolve around. I don’t expect 99/100 of my phone photos will always be of you, but for now it makes sense you are the sun around which I orbit. And orbit it does. I can hardly imagine how you could be any more beautiful, and this is especially true since I got that blackhead out of your cheek. Who knew babies could have acne? You have taught me so much. I love you very much. Sincerely, Your mom

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HIand welcome LANEtoCOUNTY, summer – and to SummerLand. SUMMERLAND is a fabled place of sunshine, beautiful crops of everything from hops to mint to meadowfoam. A place where kids kick back on the river in their inner tubes, where parents fire up the grill, where dads get gifts and grads head off to internships and jobs and their parents’ houses. SummerLand is a place where you might skip town to go to an antiques fair or head to the dunes for sandboarding, where you search for the best food carts and where you love the long beautiful evenings.

SummerLand tells you WHAT’S UP WHERE in LANE COUNTY. We go in depth on a bunch of fairs and fests and music and dance. We talk nightlife, food carts, hook-up apps, mountain bikes, hikes, swimming spots and more. We even tell you what to do with all of the stuff your kids brought home from school and dumped all over their rooms. We hope you hang on to this issue for a while. Mark it up, highlight it, tear stories or listings out and stick them on the fridge, slide those reminders into your calendar (both physical and digital). Because SummerLand is here to stay … at least until late August, when we’ll drop our fifth issue and return to a monthly publishing schedule. Until then, use your sunscreen, drink your water, enjoy local produce and drinks … and peace out, people. We live in a real paradise! Let’s enjoy the heck out of it this summer. L A N E

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DATES Much of this information was provided courtesy of Eugene Cascacdes Coast

Sponsored by Eugene Public Library, Prosperity Program of Goodwill Industries of Lane and South Coast Counties, and United Way of Lane County. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugeneor.gov/library.

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How to Create and Protect Business and Product Names Thursday, June 11, 6:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Expert Frank Plaisted explains how to build and protect a valuable identity for your product or company at little or no cost. Learn the differences between trademarks and trade names, how to use them, and other vital information for small business owners and inventors. Sponsored by Eugene Public Library, LCC Small Business Development Center, and SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Teens: “Doctor Who” Club June 12, 4:00-5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive

NCAA D1 Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Teens: get together for the “Doctor Who” Club at Eugene Public Library! Enjoy episodes, snacking, and Whovian conversation. The teen “Doctor Who” Club meets the second Friday of each month, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the Downtown Library. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

June 10-June 13, Hayward Field, 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene The National Collegiate Athletic Association presents this spectacular, celebrated track and field championship competition that promises to draw in crowds of fans across the nation and beyond! Admission: Varies

Proof at Cottage Theatre June 12-June 28, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, 541-942-8001

NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 10-June 13, 2015, Hayward Field, 15th and Agate Street, Eugene The nation’s best Division I collegiate Track and Field athletes compete at Historic Hayward Field. Admission: Varies

Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Admission: $19 Adult, $16 Youth This 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama is a story of love, genius, and instability.

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June 12, 10:30 a.m., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene

One-On-One Job Hunting Help June 11 or Thursday, June 25, Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Pre-register starting June 1 for 30 min. appointments between 4:00-6:00 p.m.: 541-682-5450 Job hunters: get individual, expert advice and assistance to address your specific questions and concerns. Employment counselors will help you find employment opportunities; complete applications; write online and traditional resumes; learn and practice interview techniques; or explore new job or career directions. Pre-register for a 30 minute, one-on-one session to address your specific employment questions and concerns: 541-682-5450. Appointments will be available between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11 and Thursday, June 25. L A N E

Learn and play! You and your child are invited to join us for stories, crafts, museum exploration, and more. This month, we’ll learn all about Oregon’s weather, and children will make their own windsocks to take home. Each participating family gets 10 percent off museum store purchases. Admission: $5

Family Music Time: Rob Tobias June 13, 10:15 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Kids and families: sing and dance your way into the weekend. Join singer/songwriter Rob Tobias for classics, originals, and tunes made up on the

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Two Hearts and One Soul June and July bring two major championships and The People’s Race to Eugene

FRESH ON THE HEELS of the extraordinary Prefontaine Classic, Eugene (aka

TrackTown) is gearing up for a peerless slate of events to cap what insiders ironically call a slow year.

If you are an aficionado of the world of track and field you’re probably champing at the bit. If you are new to or simply curious about the sport, this is an ideal opportunity to satisfy your desire either as a spectator of the nation’s best athletes, or better still, as a participant, at least in the July Fourth Butte to Butte, or what’s known locally as The People’s Race.” But before the Butte to Butte, even as Lane Monthly’s Summerland guide publishes, is The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) 2015 DIVISION I MEN’S & WOMEN’S OUTDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS. The NCAAs, as they’re usually knows, run at the University of Oregon’s Hayward Field June 10-13. Recognizing the unique heritage, knowledge and atmosphere that comes with a full house at Hayward Field, the NCAA awarded TrackTown USA its Outdoor Track and Field Championships from 2015 to 2021, so this isn’t your last chance—but it is a chance to create a tradition that can last for many years to come. The NCAAs are a hard-fought and meaningful athletic competition among the nation’s best collegians, who are competing for both team and individual honors. The NCAA’s forge a spirited competitive environment, and unlike most head to head collegiate championships where there are only two teams in the finals, the track and field finals involve many teams. What an athlete does individually contributes to the team’s success, and surprises happen that may be the difference between first and second place for a single athlete or for the university the athlete represents.

COACH ROBERT JOHNSON’S hometown Ducks are expected to be strong

contenders for both the women’s and men’s titles, with the Duck men defending their 2014 title, while the women hope to take a step forward from their third place finish behind last year’s winner, Texas A&M, and second place Texas. At press time, qualifying has yet to be determined for this year’s competition, but notable Duck competitors for the women’s team will likely include Jenna Prandini and Jasmine Todd, competing in sprints and long jump. Highlighting the men’s team is theW distance running tandem of Edward Cheserek and Eric Jenkins, while teammate Dakota Keys will attempt to win an unprecedented fourth consecutive title in the Decathlon. If there are still tickets available on the weekend of the event, get them through the University of Oregon at goducks.com, or of course you might try your luck at Craigslist or StubHub. Next up in June, the nation’s most accomplished athletes arrive at Historic Hayward Field for the United States Track and Field (USATF) Outdoor Championships, June 25-28, 2015. S U M M E R

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Musical Fun at Cuentos y Canciones— Bethel Branch June 13, 11:15 a.m., Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road This week at Cuentos y Canciones (Stories and Songs) storytime in Spanish, enjoy interactive musical fun with Rich Glauber. Free. Information: in Spanish, 541-682-5450 (press 5); in English, 541-682-8316.

Art and Culture Family Weekend at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History June 13-June 14, University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 541-346-3024

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June 13, 10 a.m., Guaranty RV Travel Center, 93668 Oregon 99, Junction City, 541-9984285 Learn about all the systems in your RV from highly qualified technicians. Great for first-timers or as a refresher for experienced RVers. All questions answered. Admission: Free

Eugene Saturday Market June 13, 10 am-5 pm; 8th & Oak 10 am—Gordon Kaswell; 11 am—Ales Family Band; Noon—Carolanós Consort; 1pm—Jason Eklund; 2pm—Truckstop Honeymoon; 3:30pm— Satori Bob; www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

The Dam Marathon June 13, 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, 541-554-9946

Location: One campus, two museums, free admission! In celebration of UO Commencement, the MNCH and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art offer free admission to graduates, families, and friends throughout the weekend. Admission: Free

Join The Dam Marathon! Run the full marathon, opt for the half, do a 10K or 5K run, or choose a mountain hike. Music, food, and lots of fun. Bring the whole family for an experience to remember. Nestled in the most beautiful setting, the runs cross the headwaters of the Willamette River, starting in Oakridge. Admission: $20-$69

Workshop: Daily Writing in the Spirit of William Stafford

A Night of “Breathing & Chiseling”

June 13, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive

June 14, Pfeiffer Winery, 25040 Jaeg Rd, Junction City

Writer Kim Stafford leads this two-hour workshop sharing his father’s method of daily writing. Oregon poet William Stafford wrote every morning for fifty years, producing 22,000 poems and 60 books through his mysteriously effective devotion to “your own way of looking at things.” For practicing poets, or anyone interested in “tasting the honey of exploratory writing,” this workshop will provide examples, consider creative practice, and offer an invitation to begin.

Books, readings, music, appetizers, drinks, and world-class Oregon Pinot Noir. Please join Danuta Pfeiffer and Kelly Kittel on the evening of Sunday, June 14 at Pfeiffer Winery for this free event, with a no-host bar and and book sale! FREE

Kim Stafford is the founding director of the Northwest Writing Institute at Lewis & Clark College, and author of a dozen books of poetry and prose. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www. eugene-or.gov/library.

Spend an eventing with Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot at the Cuthbert Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $35-$55

Gordon Lightfoot at the Cuthbert Amphitheater June 14, 7 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene

Piccadilly Flea Market Emerald Dog Obedience Club June 13-June 14, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Lane Events Center Livestock Arena, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 541-870-4904 Emerald Dog Obedience Club has been serving Lane County for over 50 years. Join the class, held at the Lane Events Center. Admission: Free

June 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Location: Lane Events Center, Expo Halls: 1, 2, and 3, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 541-683-5589 Come find your newest treasure at Eugene’s only Flea Market where people sell crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Admission: $1.50

Eugene Mini Maker Faire

Free Admission in Honor of UO Commencement Day

June 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Exploration, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy, Eugene, 541-6827888

June 15, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 541-3463024

This is a call to all makers! Do you make things? The Science Factory is on the hunt for hackers, tinkerers, hobbyists, builders, artists, crafters, and do-it-yourself-ers of all types to participate in the 2015 Eugene Mini Maker Faire. Fill out your application online and show off your projects!

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History celebrates UO Commencement with free admission for everyone, all day! FREE

RV 101 Seminar

Do volunteers really have more fun? Find out! Discover the wide range of ways you can make a

You Owe It to Yourself: Volunteer! June 16, 5:30 p.m., Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1566 Coburg Rd.

Welcome to Summer Food Program 2015!

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Cottage Grove

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Eugene

Oakridge

ALL children and youth ages 2-18 are welcome to come and have a free meal. Because this is a USDA program, certain rules must be followed. Sites are still being added as of the printing of this flyer. All sites, dates and times are subject to change. Some sites have different starting dates and serving times, so call FOOD for Lane County at 541-343-2822 or log on to www.foodforlanecounty.org for updated information. The USDA and FOOD for Lane County are equal opportunity providers and employers. L A N E

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The Jazz Station is a concert venue & art gallery providing guests and members a place to meet, mingle, enjoy live music, local wines, beer and ciders during performances.

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Visit us to Enjoy Live Jazz all Summer Long “All Ages” venue • 100% Membership A project of the Willamette Jazz Society Check our website for schedules of events, advance sale of tickets, and membership information or call 458.205.1030, LEAVE A MESSAGE and we will reply. Hours of Operation: Tuesday Night Advanced Jam Session 7:30-10:30pm Thursday night events, 7:30-10:30pm Friday and Saturday night events, usually 8 -11pm Website: www.thejazzstation.org

SUMMER POP-UP TOUR!

Look for the little red bus popping up around Eugene this summer! Share your parks and rec story, and help us plan places and spaces to play for years to come.

Tour dates and locations at EUGparksandrec.org

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Discover the wide range of ways you can make a difference working with local organizations. Barbara Susman of the LCC Successful Aging Institute will provide a lively overview of opportunities and hands-on tools to help you take the next step and get involved. Sponsored by Eugene Public Library, RSVP of Lane County / United Way, Senior Companion Program at Lane Community College, and LCC Successful Aging Institute. FREE. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Grow Your Business with Google June 18, 6:00, Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Nick Wiley of the LCC Small Business Development Center explains that Google is not only the number one search engine, but also much more. Google offers products and services designed to improve search engine visibility and boost customer interaction online. Best of all, many of these tools are free or inexpensive. At this presentation, learn about Google Apps, a cloud-based suite that can work from any device and helps coworkers connect; Google+ Local, a combination of the old Google Places and new Google+ social network; Google+ Local Pages, which allows customers to easily connect with physical locations; Google AdWords, the simplest way to advertise online; and Google Analytics, a free website statistics application for analyzing traffic, conversions, and sales. This event is co-sponsored by Eugene Public Library, LCC Small Business Development Center, and SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business. FREE. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

Small Business Clinic: Ask the Experts June 18, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Pre-register for individual 30 min. appointments: 541-682-5450 Running a small business? Or thinking of starting one? Get one-on-one advice and mentoring from the experts. Sign up in advance for a no-cost, individual, and confidential 30-minute session with a SCORE counselor to address the issues most important to your business right now. This project is sponsored by Eugene Public Library and SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business. Free. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required: call 541-682-5450.

The Curt Show pARTy on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series June 18, 5:30-6:15 pm, Hult Center Plaza

Rocket Stoves, Gasifier Stoves & TLUDs

Join us for Curtis Carlyle’s new-school comedy and juggling. FREE

Sidewalk to Catwalk: Downtown Fashion Show June 18, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Hult Center Lobby

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Be ready to be wowed and dazzled at the 6th Annual Downtown Fashion Show—Sidewalk to Catwalk! From street fashion to couture and everything in between, we’ll have something for the fashionista and VIP in us all. You won’t want to miss this! Come early and also catch the sneak peak of our new performance art series, pARTy on the Plaza at 5:30 p.m. FREE

Family Fun Nights June 18, 5:30–7:00 p.m., Petersen Barn Community Center Enjoy a free evening of fun including dinner, games, crafts and live entertainment. Meet your neighbors and friends for a fun-filled evening. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m. FREE

To Kill a Mockingbird Page & Screen Discussion at Barnes and Noble June 18, 7 p.m., Eugene Barnes & Noble, 1163 Valley River Dr., Eugene, 541-6870356 Join us as we compare Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird with the Academy Award-winning film adaptation. Longtime fans of the novel and first-time readers will enjoy sharing their thoughts with other fans of To Kill a Mockingbird. FREE

Lane United FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC U23 June 19, 7 p.m., Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield Lane United FC, Eugene and Springfield’s semiprofessional men’s soccer team and winner of the national Rookie Franchise of the Year award in the USL Premier Development League, take on Seattle Sounders FC U23 at the Willamalane Center in Springfield. Admission: $5-$10

The Donkeys with Extra Classic at HiFi Music Hall June 19, 10 p.m., HiFi Music Hall, 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene, 541-912-3833 Location: Free show in the lounge of HiFi Music Hall. FREE

Grieves with Grayskul at HiFi Music Hall June 19, 8:30 p.m., HiFi Music Hall, 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene, 541-912-3833 Grieves, currently based in Seattle, is a rapping hip-hopper heavily influenced by the indie hip-hop duo Atmosphere. With Grayskul at HiFi Music Hall. Admission: $14-$16

Black Sheep Gathering 2015 June 19-21, Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 7:45 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 503-804-0014 The 40th annual Black Sheep Gathering strives to provide an environment dedicated to education, cooperation and participation, an atmosphere of fellowship and fun, and celebrating natural colored animals and their fibers. Register for workshops and classes, watch sheep and goat shows, attend wool fleece judging, learn about fiber arts and shop the marketplace. Check the schedule for events. FREE

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difference working with local organizations. Barbara Susman of the LCC Successful Aging Institute will provide a lively overview of opportunities and hands-on tools to help you take the next step and get involved. Sponsored by Eugene Public Library, RSVP of Lane County / United Way, Senior Companion Program at Lane Community College, and LCC Successful Aging Institute. FREE. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Sheep Of Many Colors, And Alpacas Too Eugene’s Black Sheep Gathering is internationally famous for its wool BY SUZI STEFFEN

WHEN IT’S ALMOST TIME for the Black Sheep Gathering in Eugene, Amtrak knows how things will go on the Coast Starlight from San Diego. Fiber artists and spinners start hopping on at the farthest south station, and more and more join the train as it proceeds slowly north to Eugene. “People are singing, people are talking, people are really having a good time,” says Eugene’s Wayne Thompson, one of the Black Sheep Gathering’s board members and, with his wife, owner of Fox Hollow Farm and Fiber. Also from far-flung spots including Texas, Michigan, the Dakotas and Minnesota, sheep farmers and goat farmers—and this year, for the first time, alpaca farmers—load trailers and trucks and campers and cars with themselves, their tents and their “strings of sheep” and head to Eugene’s Lane County Fairgrounds for the three days of fleece contests, sheep showings, workshops, a wool market that Thompson (who, OK, might be a little biased) calls the best in the country. “Estes Park, Colorado, has a nice show; Carmel, California, has a nice show,” Thompson says, “but I think when you ask wool aficionados that know the animals really well, they realize the wool we is premium.” Last year, after the fleece judging, there was such a rush that more than threefourths of the 450 fleeces at the show were sold in 45 minutes at the first-come, first-served sale. Thompson expects more fleeces this year. The Black Sheep Gathering began 40 years ago (this is its 41st year) when, Thompson says, farmers up and down the Willamette Valley started talking about “how to put color back into sheep.” Thompson adds, “At one time, sheep were all kinds of natural colors. We educated each other as to how we could bring the color back.” The BSG, as it’s known among fans, is larger than the Oregon State Fair, at least in the number of animals at the Fairgrounds (the Gathering pays to take over the entire grounds, and many farmers camp to be close to their animals). Though there are no rides, Thompson thinks the free-to-spectators Gathering is a place that families would enjoy. The (newly separated from their money and carting tons of wool) fiber artists and spinners of California might agree that it’s a blast as they make their sometimes inebriated and always joyful way home again. “There’s 12 different breeds of sheep; there’s food to eat; there’s many different things to buy at the marketplace,” Thompson says, “there are demos and many things to look at.” And, aside from fiber arts and other workshops, it’s all free!

Black Sheep Gathering ◆ Lane County Fairgrounds June 19-21 ◆ blacksheepgathering.org

Grow Your Business with Google To Kill a Mockingbird Page & Screen Discussion at Barnes and Noble

June 18, 6:00, Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Nick Wiley of the LCC Small Business Development Center explains that Google is not only the number one search engine, but also much more. Google offers products and services designed to improve search engine visibility and boost customer interaction online. Best of all, many of these tools are free or inexpensive.

June 18, 7 p.m., Eugene Barnes & Noble, 1163 Valley River Dr., Eugene, 541-6870356

At this presentation, learn about Google Apps, a cloud-based suite that can work from any device and helps coworkers connect; Google+ Local, a combination of the old Google Places and new Google+ social network; Google+ Local Pages, which allows customers to easily connect with physical locations; Google AdWords, the simplest way to advertise online; and Google Analytics, a free website statistics application for analyzing traffic, conversions, and sales. This event is co-sponsored by Eugene Public Library, LCC Small Business Development Center, and SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business. FREE. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

The Curt Show pARTy on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series June 18, 5:30-6:15 pm, Hult Center Plaza

Join us as we compare Harper Lee’s classic novel To Kill a Mockingbird with the Academy Award-winning film adaptation. Longtime fans of the novel and first-time readers will enjoy sharing their thoughts with other fans of To Kill a Mockingbird. FREE

The Donkeys with Extra Classic at HiFi Music Hall June 19, 10 p.m., HiFi Music Hall, 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene, 541-912-3833 Location: Free show in the lounge of HiFi Music Hall. FREE

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Join us for Curtis Carlyle’s new-school comedy and juggling. FREE

June 19-21, Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday, 7:45 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m., Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 503-804-0014

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The 40th annual Black Sheep Gathering strives to provide an environment dedicated to education, cooperation and participation, an atmosphere of fellowship and fun, and celebrating natural colored animals and their fibers. Register for workshops and classes, watch sheep and goat shows, attend wool fleece judging, learn about fiber arts and shop the marketplace. Check the schedule for events. FREE

June 18, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Hult Center Lobby Be ready to be wowed and dazzled at the 6th Annual Downtown Fashion Show—Sidewalk to Catwalk! From street fashion to couture and everything in between, we’ll have something for the fashionista and VIP in us all. You won’t want to miss this! Come early and also catch the sneak peak of our new performance art series, pARTy on the Plaza at 5:30 p.m. FREE L A N E

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From Punk to Classical, All In One Concert Storm Large will bowl you over at the Oregon Bach Festival BY SUZI STEFFEN

ORTLAND’S PUNK/ROCK superstar Storm

Large is headed to the Oregon Bach Festival for the second time in a few years, and the Bach Fest, which is admittedly a little bit nerdy (or focused, if you like), is excited about the life and energy she’ll bring to a fierce show in the Silva Concert Hall. Perhaps that’s not what most people think of first for the Oregon Bach Festival – fierceness, life, energy. But Storm Large, says OBF Artistic Director Matthew Halls, “is a multitalented and highly charismatic performer who wowed the OBF audience when she appeared at the Cuthbert in 2012.” And Halls is looking forward to having her back with the OBF. Large began touring with Pink Martini in 2011 when lead singer China Forbes had some vocal chord trouble. Suddenly, Large started getting calls from symphonies all over the country. “It’s been endless, endless touring,” she says from the road on a tour on the East Coast. She made her Carnegie Hall debut in May of 2013 with the Detroit Symphony, singing The Seven Deadly Sins, one of the main pieces she’ll also be performing at the Bach Fest along with sharp vocal quartet Hudson Shad. Seven Deadly Sins was originally a “sung ballet”

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that composer Kurt Weill (probably best known in the U.S. now for The Threepenny Opera) wrote for his wife, the dancer and singer Lotte Lenya. Playwright and theatrical provocateur Bertolt Brecht wrote the libretto (the words). Not surprisingly for Brecht, the words are what many writers call “caustic” about the search for money and success undertaken by main character Anna. Large appreciates the irony that her singing of Anna (who’s either one woman split into two parts, the cynical and the innocent, or two women who look exactly alike and act very differently—you decide) is one of the things that helped her unlock a wildly successful solo career. “I’ve started to adopt the characters, the dichotomy,” she says, “one person conflicted over the choices you’re making and why.” Her life is, to put it mildly, busy right now. “There’s not much sleeping when you’re living the dream,” she says on the phone from the East Coast. “It’s kind of great. When I catch myself complaining or whingeing about being tired, I remind myself that I’m tired because I’m in demand as a performer.” Singing for classical audiences means Large has to change some of the ways she approaches her voice. “Staying hydrated and getting sleep are the two most important things a singer can do,” she says, like any singer. And she’s learned a lot: “There’s free

alcohol and snacks after every show. Don’t drink it always, or try not to drink too much.” And there’s so much more, including a lot of plane travel. Her list of things that help her stay healthy: “Sanitize, don’t touch your face, just be really anal retentive and germphobic.“ She’s on planes a lot. Large doesn’t ever stop moving, and last time she was in Eugene with Pink Martini, she didn’t have time to appreciate anything about the Bach Festival but the fact that she was here for it. While we’re on the phone, she starts to plot ways to end her concert—which will include blues, jazz, punk, rock and other styles of song as well—with a bit of Bach. And she somehow has Eugene summed up: “It’s beautiful, the whole town. It’s kind of like SE Portland just exploded and sprawled all over itself,” she says. “Add a dash of Ashland, and a little smidge of Grants Pass, and there you have Eugene.”

STORM LARGE SINGS SEVEN DEADLY SINS With the Oregon Bach Festival orchestra and Hudson Shad

7:30 pm Friday, June 26 Silva Concert Hall Hult Center for the Performing Arts $15-$58 ◆ hultcenter.org ◆ 541-682-5000 or in person at the Hult Center box office

June 19-21, Friday, 8 a.m.-Sunday, Bowen Sports Performance, 225 NE Lafayette Ave, Bend, 541-977-1321 This three day cycling event is a northwest tour de force! On Friday, depart from Bowen Sports Performance in Bend and ride 102 miles, including 5742 feet of climbing (7900 descending) from Sisters to Westfir Lodge. This route includes the Aufderheide Scenic Byway. Saturday’s ride is 58 miles from Cottage Grove to Westfir Lodge, and Sunday will conclude with a route from Crescent Cutoff Road back to Bend. Enjoy this beautiful cycling journey! Admission: $425

Radio Redux—The Day the Earth Stood Still June 19-21, Friday, 7:30 p.m. & Sunday, 2 p.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-682-5000 From out of outer space comes a warning and an ultimatum. A flying saucer lands in Washington, DC carrying Klaatu, a humanoid who says he has a message so momentous that it must be revealed to all the world’s leaders simultaneously. No one believes him. The military shoots him. He escapes to hide in a boarding house where a gentle woman shields him. Only when he is tracked down does he deliever his stunning message. Experience Radio Redux’s fabulous journey into sci-fi. Admission: $21

Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for over 30 years. A member of the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years, Melvin helped to pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music.” From blues to funk to rock to jazz, experience a tasty mix of music at HiFi Music Hall. Admission: $20

Go Skateboarding Day, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee June 20, 7:00 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince Street, Florence Last Resort Players presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a musical comedy. The show centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Performance dates are Saturdays on June 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7:00 pm and Sunday matinees on June 14, 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Family Music Time: Mike and Carleen McCornack Saturday, June 20, 10:15 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Sing and dance your way into the weekend with local musicians. This week, join Mike and Carleen McCornack for lively musical fun. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

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Musical Fun at Cuentos y Canciones—Bethel Branch

June 19-28, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 868 High St, Eugene, 541-434-7000

Saturday, June 20 and Saturday, June 27, 11:15 a.m., Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road

Big business means big laughs in this delightfully clever lampoon of the competitive dog-eat-dog world of 1950s corporate America and all its foibles and worst tendencies. A tune-filled comic gem that took Broadway by storm when it premiered in 1961. Admission: $22-$38

Arboretum Animal Hunt June 20, 10 a.m.-noon, Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene In this walk for families, search for signs of the many animals that call the Arboretum home. Travel through forests, fields and pond on a journey to discover the animal life that can be found in each. Led by Jenny Laxton, free for members. Admission: $8

Eugene Yacht Club Open House June 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eugene Yacht Club at Fern Ridge Reservoir, 26126 Bangs Road, Junction City EYC invites the public to an Open House at its facilities on the Northwest corner of Fern Ridge Reservoir. The event will feature guided tours of the club, various boats on display as well as information about sailing classes, major regattas and weekly racing. FREE

Melvin Seals & JGB at HiFi Music Hall June 20, 9 p.m., HiFi Music Hall, 44 E 7th Ave, Eugene, 541-912-3833

professional men’s soccer team and winner of the national Rookie Franchise of the Year award in the USL Premier Development League, take on the Puget Sound Gunners at the Willamalane Center in Springfield. Admission: $5-$10

Storytime in Spanish, join guest presenter Anahid Bertrand. She is fluent in musical fun—and six languages! Free. Information: in Spanish, 541682-5450 (press 5); in English, 541-682-8316.

Eugene Saturday Market June 20, 10 am-5 pm, 8th & Oak 10 am—Robert Meade; 11 am—Magic Mama Music; Noon—Pickles & Peppers; 1 pm—Emily Jensen & Tim McLaughlin; 2 pm—Accordions Anonymous; 3:30 pm—Eagle Park Slim All Star Blues Band. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

June 21st, 12:30pm-6:30pm, WJ SKATEPARK Various Skate Contests, FREE

Lane United FC vs Liga Unida XI June 23, 7 p.m., Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield

Summer Solstice Celebration June 21, 6-10:30 p.m., Pfeiffer Winery, 25040 Jaeg Rd, Junction City, 541-9982828 Join us for our second annual Solstice Celebration. Enjoy a night of great food, as we bring back a Northwest-style Salmon Potlatch, slow-smoked BBQ ribs, live music, hayrides through the vineyard and end the night with a giant bonfire! Ages 21+. Admission: $50-$65

Nike Volleyball Camp at Willamalane Center

June 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 W 13th Ave, Eugene

June 22, Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield, 541-736-4521 or 541-870-2517 Oregon Volleyball Club will host a week long Nike volleyball camp at the Willamalane Sports Center. Players from around the region will take part. Coaching staff will include current and former collegiate plaers and coaches. This camp will focus on all areas of the game, providing campers with a solid foundation to improve their game. Campers ages 10-18 are welcome to attend and will be grouped by age and ability level to ensure proper training. Admission: $310

“Komedy 4 da Kids” Show June 23, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. at Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive June 24, 3:00 p.m. at Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road June 25, 3:00 p.m. at Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Road

The 8K event is flat, fast and scenic, starting at the Oregon Urology Institute, looping behind Gateway Mall, crossing over I-5 via the new bike bridge, covering a loop through the surrounding neighborhoods to the west of I-5, crosses back over the bridge and finishes at Gateway Mall. The 5K walk follows the same route; however has an earlier turn-around in the neighborhoods. Admission: $5-$25

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Tunnel Books: Workshop for Adults

June 21, Noon, Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield

June 23, 6:00 p.m., Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1566 Coburg Rd Tuesday, June 30, 6:00 p.m., Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd.

June 21, 8 a.m., Oregon Urology Institute and Gateway Mall, 2400 Hartman Lane, Springfield, 541-284-5508

Lane United FC, Eugene and Springfield’s semi-

Lane United FC, Eugene and Springfield’s semiprofessional men’s soccer team and winner of the national Rookie Franchise of the Year award in the USL Premier Development League, take on a team of all-stars from Springfield’s Liga Unida in an exhibition match at the Willamalane Center. Admission: $5-$10

Responding to Abrupt Climate Change with Dr. Guy McPherson

Kids and family: start summer with smiles at Angel Ocasio’s zany physical comedy show filled with jokes, juggling, magic, and more. Admission is free. Join the fun at the Downtown Eugene Public Library at 10th and Olive on Tuesday, June 23, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; at Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road on Wednesday, June 24, 3:00 p.m.; or at Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Road on Thursday, June 25, 3:00 p.m. (Downtown only: pick up free tickets starting 30 minutes before each show.) The 2015 Summer Reading theme is “Heroes!” While at the Library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading and choose a free book to keep. Grown-up Summer Readers get a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store, and a free wristband flash drive (while supplies last). Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

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Adults: get creative with artist Amanda Puetz at this hands-on workshop to make “tunnel books.” They are three-dimensional books featuring cut-out pages that reveal a scene or image. See finished examples, generate ideas, and learn how to make your own. All materials provided. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

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USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships June 24-28, Hayward Field, 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene The USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships is the qualifier for the IAAF World Championships meet and features the nation’s best track & field athletes and action packed excitement every day.

Musical Fun at Preschool Storytimes June 24, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Friday, June 26, 10:15, Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1566 Coburg Rd Guest presenter Rich Glauber will bring musical fun to Preschool Storytimes at the Downtown Eugene Public Library on Wednesday, June 24, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m., and to Family Storytime at the Sheldon Branch on Friday, June 26, 10:15 a.m. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www. eugene-or.gov/library.

Teens: Design Your Logo June 24, 2:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Teens: join artist Mari Livie to make your own one-of-a-kind t-shirt. Create a design and transfer it to fabric. Shirts provided or bring your own light-colored shirt. Free. Plus: while at the Library, sign up for Summer Reading and choose a free book to keep. Information: 541-682-8316 or www. eugene-or.gov/library.

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Our guide to the Oregon Bach Festival

p.m., Sheldon Branch Library High-energy hilarity and juggling by Angel Ocasio. FREE

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our intrepid editor happens to love pretty much everything at the Oregon Bach Festival and would happily spend those 17 days trekking from rehearsal to free concert to Discovery Series to Silva Performance Hall, but she’s well aware that’s not highly normal person behavior.

IF YOU HAVE KIDS The obvious choices here are labeled OBF Kids and consist of shorter, cheaper concerts, often with an element of fun. For instance, there’s Cullen Vance’s Let the Wild Rumpus Start (10 am June 27) at Soreng Theater at the Hult. Most parents will know this is based on the Maurice Sendak book Where the Wild Things Are and will be interactive, multimedia and a lot of fun. The other OBF Kids concert is with harmonica expert Joe Powers and is called Super Powers! (10 am July 11, Soreng Theater at the Hult).

Mariachi Monumental Calavera, Oregon’s authentic Mariachi band, will be playing both contemporary and traditional mariachi music. FREE

IF YOU WANT TO EXPLORE Christian Music All of the Discovery Series—three on the Christmas Oratorio, a truly gorgeous piece of music by OBF founder and longtime artistic director Maestro Helmuth Rilling on the St. John Passion—will satisfy your curiosity. Christmas Oratorio: 2:30 pm June 29; July 1; July 7; and St. John Passion July 8, all in the Soreng Theater at the Hult.

FOR FANS OF GORGEOUS newer music, Arvo Pärt’s Passio at Beall Hall (9 pm June 28) provides a meditation on the cruciﬁxion of Christ. Beall Hall has some of the best acoustics in the country, and Pärt’s music is stunning. This will be a meditative choral tour de force.

IF YOU LOVE BAROQUE Music and/or Historical Instruments No, not everything at the Bach Festival is about Bach, and not everything is even about Baroque music. And, as you may know, the instruments are usually not “contemporary” to Bach, but contemporary to us, which means that Baroque-era music will sound very different.

SO, FOR YOU ACTUAL BACH/BAROQUE FANS, anything that says “Berwick Academy” on it is your jam, including the Beauty of Baroque (June 30) or the Suzuki Conducts Bach (July 3) shows at Beall Hall on the UO campus. Another good bet is the Lord Nelson Mass (July 7), conducted by Mazaaki Suzuki, founder of the Bach Collegium in Japan, at Silva Concert Hall in the Hult Center.

IF YOU FEEL SLIGHTLY INTIMIDATED BY THE IDEA OF BACH The July 10 Canadian Brass concert is one of the most welcoming big concerts at the festival this year. Called “Family Fanfare” (thus a kid-friendly event as well), the concert runs the gamut from Bach to the Beatles to Dixieland and Big Band sounds.

LOW ON FUNDS: So many free things! So many that the Bach Festival itself lists them under a “free events” link on the website: oregonbachfestival.com/free-community-events. Yes, it’s often talks, but also free concerts, free soloists, free organ performances and the free conductors’ showcase.

JUST ONE CONCERT: This is a tough one. Two of the big concerts are the opening, Haydn’s Creation on June 25, and closing, Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 on July 12, both at the Silva Concert Hall at the Hult Center (I’m personally excited about this one). Massive emotions attend both concerts for their content and for their places bookending the Oregon Bach Festival. Smack in the middle is the Bach, Bruckner, Brahms concert on July 2. That one has a little bit of everything, and just about everyone on stage. 38

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Let’s Talk: Q & A with Monica Huggett June 26, 1 p.m., The Studio at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-682-5000 In association with the Oregon Bach Festival, spend some quality time with guest artists and engage in informal discussions and questions and answer sessions. Featuring baroque violinist Monica Huggett. FREE

Tween Scene Book Group June 25, 4:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive This month’s book is “El Deafo” by Cece Bell. In this warm and funny graphic novel, the author/ illustrator shares her childhood tales of trying to feel good and fit in while coping with hearing loss. For grades 4 through 6. Pre-register and pick up the book at the Children’s Center starting June 1. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugeneor.gov/library

FOR KIDS AND YOUTH INTERESTED IN SINGING, there’s the wonderful and storied Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy, led by St. Olaf concert master Anton Armstrong, July 8 at the First Methodist Church in Eugene (7:30 pm). And in an associated event, the picfest (Paciﬁc International Choral Festivals) presents the 2015 Treble Choral Festival at 7 pm June 28 at the Silva – 170 young voices, including the Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir from the Philippines.

Are.” Admission: $7.50-$10

Teen Book Group June 25, 4:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive This month’s book is “Noggin” by John Corey Whaley. Travis has a good head—on someone else’s shoulders. In this imaginative novel, a teen’s head is frozen at death, then attached to a new body five years later. How will the new and old Travis coexist? For middle and high schoolers. Starting June 1, visit the Downtown Teen desk to pre-register and pick up your copy. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library

Haydn’s Creation—Oregon Bach Festival June 25, 7:30 p.m., Silva Concert Hall at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, 541-682-5000 The Creation, one of the greatest musical triumps of Hadyn’s life, is the awe-inspiring climax of his half-century career. Based on the biblical account of the creation of Genesis and Milton’s Paradise Lost, this powerful masterpiece conveys the chaos of the world as it unfolds. FREE

Inside Line—Haydn’s Creation June 25, 6:30 p.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 In association with the Oregon Bach Festival, learn more about the composers, compositions and history behind the music you’ll hear at this insightful pre-concert lecture. FREE

Let the Wild Rumpus Start with Cullen Vance June 26, 10 a.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 Oregon Bach Festival for Kids! Let the Wild Rumpus Start. Local Eugene musician, composer, actor and teacher Cullen Vance leads an afternoon of music and storytelling based on Maurice Sendak’s popular children’s book, “Where the Wild Things

Seven Deadly Sins—Storm Large June 26, 7:30 p.m. Silva Concert Hall at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 Oregon Bach Festival welcomes Storm Large, Ameican renaissance woman and vocal superstar. She’ll weave a tapestry from rich and varied musical traditions such as French theatrical chanson, jazz, smokehouse lounge, and heavy metal. Featuring Weill and Brecht’s Seven Deadly Sins. Admission: $15-$58

Ballet Fun at Bethel Branch Storytime June 26, 10:15 a.m., Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road This week at Bethel Branch Family Storytime, join in “Ballet Fun” with guest presenter Felicia Sanders. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www. eugene-or.gov/library.

Family Music Time: Bryan Reed June 27, 10:15 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Kids and family: sing and dance your way into the weekend with local musicians. This week, elementary school teacher Bryan Reed really makes learning rock! Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Kids: Teatro Calamari Puppet Show June 27, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Kids and family: join Tim Giugni for a delightful puppet show that answers the question “who is a hero?” Is it about capes and muscles, or something else? Find out at this re-telling of the classic “Three Billy Goats Gruff.” Pick up free tickets starting 30 minutes before each show. The 2015 Summer Reading theme is “Heroes!” While at the Library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading and choose a free book to keep. Grown-up Summer Readers get a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store, and a free wristband flash drive (while supplies last). Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

2nd Annual Cottage Grove Wings & Wheels June 27, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Oregon Aviation Historical Society, 2475 Jim Wright Way, Cottage Grove

Modern and vintage aircraft and autos will be on display for one day only at this family-friendly event. Service animals only, please. The blacktop gets hot and can burn the feet of our canine friends, so it is best to leave your family pets at home. Admission: $5

Calango. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

Steve Benevides for Oakridge Rock the Park June 27, 1:00-8:00 p.m., Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater in Greenwaters, 48362 Hwy 58, Oakridge

Aragon Alpacas’ Open Farm Day

Enjoy a full day of country music in Oakridge! Steve Benevides and Haywire DLC House Band will rock Greenwaters park. FREE

June 27, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Aragon Alpacas, 33005 Dillard Rd, Eugene, 541-912-0782

Wings Down, Wheels Up Art

Drive to Cottage Grove to see Oregons history BY CORINNE BOYER

THE OREGON AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY is gearing up for a second

year of what began almost as a whim in 2014 and has now blossomed into an annual celebration of antique cars and planes Wings and Wheels will feature classic cars, trucks and planes. The society began more than 30 years ago as a way to preserve Oregon’s aviation history. “The museum began as an offshoot of the Oregon Antique and Classic Aircraft Club,” Davena Amick-Elder. “They created the museum/historical society as a nonprofit to house their growing collection of aviation artifacts.” Amick-Elder, who is the part-time administrative assistant, is the sole paid staff member of the OAHS. She says the nonprofit came up with the idea for event at the last minute in 2014. “It’s a display of aircraft and four wheeled vehicles,” she says. “Wings and Wheels is a way for people to know what we have to offer.”

AT LEAST 30 vehicles will be on display at the event. Last year, a Model A and a custom Crown Victory were two of the highlights, along with restored pickup trucks. Experimental aircraft, open cockpit and various types of propeller driven planes will also be on display. Visitors will have the chance to vote on their favorite plane and automobile, and the winners of the vote will receive an oil change. Attendees will also have a chance to enter a raﬄe. The historical society will have a tarmac display, including a 1935 Stinson SR-5E and a 1937 Rearwin Sportster. The society runs solely on donations. Funds from Wings and Wheels will be used for the museum, which houses both the artifacts and the Hedberg Aviation Resource Library. Amick-Elder says that the proceeds from Wings and Wheels will also assist with the digitization of records and help get the word out about the historical society.

WINGS AND WHEELS ◆ 11 am-4 pm Saturday, June 27

2475 Jim Wright Way, Cottage Grove ◆ oregonaviation.org

Come meet the alpacas, walk in the pastures with them and learn a bit about these curious animals. Then visit the farm store with yarn and products made from their soft fleece. Spinning demos will be held on site as well through the day. FREE

RideAble Summer Events 2015 Motorcycle Poker Ride Fundraiser, June 27, 9 am at the barn in Goshen, food, fun Art in the Vineyard, July 3-5, RideAble booth, crafts for kids, food, music

Eugene Spring Fling for Women

Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ, July 26, RideAble booth, crafts for kids, food, music

June 27-28, 2015, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 907-344-1007

20th Anniversary Celebration @ RideAble August 22, Volunteer Reunion & BBQ

Get inspired, feel refreshed, and discover the secrets to living well, feeling healthy and having fun. Grab your mom, daughter, sister and girlfriends! Ladies, this one’s for you. FREE

August 23, Open Barn & Demonstrations (Public Invited)

Eugene Women’s Weekend

Teatro Calamari for Kids

June 27-28, 2015, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Lane Events Center Performance, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene

June 27, 1 & 3 pm, Downtown Eugene Public Library

Two days of renewal, connection and inspiration in the heart of the Willamette Valley. This interactive event at the Lane Events Center in Eugene is open to women of all ages, and children are welcome. FREE

Contact RideAble for more information and additional events: 541-684-4623, www.rideable.org

Super-fun puppet show about heroes with Tim Giugni. FREE

Concerts in the Park: New Horizons Band Washburne Park Series, June 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park

Iris Vineyards Anniversary Celebration

Sponsored by Pacific Wind and Music What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! The New Horizons Band will present concert arrangements of pops, show tunes and more. FREE

June 27, Noon-6:00 p.m, Iris Vineyards, 82110 Territorial Hwy, Eugene, 541-2426588 Celebrate the vineyard tasting room anniversary with live music by Will Brown from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Great appetizers, and deals on wine. Admission: $5

Motorcycle Poker Ride Fundraiser June 27, 9:00 a.m. at the barn in Goshen, food, fun. For more info: 541-684-4623 or info@rideable.org

On the House—PICCFEST Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir June 27, 1:00 p.m., The Lobby of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-682-5000 In association with the Oregon Bach Festival, one hour of free performance by the Philippines Hail Mary the Queen Children’s Choir. FREE

Eugene Saturday Market June 27, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 8th & Oak 10 am—Alex Rockwell with Craig Einhorn; 11 am—Rockstop; Noon—Edson Oliveira; 1 pm Laura Kemp Trio; 2 pm Red Pajamas; 3:30 pm L A N E

Treble Choral Festival at PICCFEST Gala Concert June 28, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene Welcome to the Pacific International Children’s Choir Festival! Now in our 18th Season, PICCFEST continues building on a legacy of extraordinary guest conductors, fabulous performances, and a roster of over 120 participating choirs that has garnered the praise of singers, their conductors and tour chaperones who call it “life-changing.”

Discovery I—Christmas Oratorio Part I: Oregon Bach Festival June 29, 2:30 p.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 Presented by the Oregon Bach Festival. From Christmas Day to Epiphany in the 18th century, the town of Leipzig marked the birth of Jesus and the events surrounding it not with a single feast day but with six special celebrations. Each movement will be closely examined in our annual M O N T H LY

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Discovery Series Lectures. Admission: $20

Let’s Talk: Q & A with Berwick Faculty June 29, 1:00 p.m., The Studio at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-682-5000 In association with the Oregon Bach Festival, spend some quality time with guest artists and engage in informal discussions and questions and answer sessions. Admission: $20

Fun For All June 29 and Tuesday, June 30, 10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m. Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park Monroe Park Drop-in playground program for youth ages 5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

Jodie St. Clair at Terrific Twos Storytime June 30, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m., Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive, Eugene, 541682-8316 This week at Terrific Twos Storytime, join guest presenter Jodie St. Clair of Little Notes Music. For 2-year-olds with their caregivers. FREE

Jodie St. Clair at Terrific Twos Storytime June 30, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive This week at Terrific Twos Storytime, join guest presenter Jodie St. Clair of Little Notes Music. For 2-year-olds with their caregivers. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

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Hannah Yaginuma-Nute was born in Tokyo, Japan, but has lived most of her life in Eugene. She is currently a junior at South Eugene High School. The historic images were reproduced by permission of the Lane County Historical Society and the University of Oregon Libraries Special Collections. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugeneor.gov/library.

On Becoming: An Identity Project Through June in the cases of the 2nd floor Magazines & Newspapers Room As part of the University of Oregon’s TeachOUT, educators and education students visually represent their personal identities, each starting with an identical wooden mannequin. Free. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Weekly Storytimes at Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Terrific Twos Storytime Tuesdays, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m. For 2-year-olds with their caregivers. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m. For ages 3 to 6 with their caregivers. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/ library.

Sensory Storytime Every Wednesday, 1:00 p.m.

June 30, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive July 1, 3:00 p.m., Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road July 2, 3:00 p.m., Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Road

Fun stories, songs, and word play designed especially for children with sensory integration or other special needs, with caregivers. Developed by Debby Laimon, Early Childhood School Psychologist. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www. eugene-or.gov/library.

Kids: take an imagination vacation with storyteller Kelly Terwilliger’s tales of small heroes who make a big difference! Join the fun at the Downtown Eugene Public Library at 10th and Olive on Tuesday, June 30, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m.; at Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road on Wednesday, July 1, 3:00 p.m.; or at Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Road on Thursday, July 2, 3:00 p.m. (Downtown only: pick up free tickets starting 30 minutes before each show). Free. The 2015 Summer Reading theme is “Heroes!” While at the Library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading and choose a free book to keep. Grown-up Summer Readers get a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store, and a free wristband flash drive (while supplies last). Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

Wonderful Ones Storytime Thursdays, 10:15 and 11:00 a.m.For 1-year-

Displays at the Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive

Family Storytime at Bethel

Windows on the Past Through June on the walls of the 2nd floor 40

This exhibit uses “rephotography” to reveal changes in and around the city of Eugene. Local landmarks featured in historic photographs were rephotographed from the same vantage points, and the new views digitally overlaid on the old. The resulting composites are intended to create a sense of the past and the present coexisting, as if in a memory or dream. Featured sites include the Shelton Murphey Johnson House, the Lane County Courthouse, and Hayward Field.

olds with their caregivers. Free. Information: 541682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Baby Storytime Fridays, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. For ages 0 to 1 with their caregivers. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or. gov/library.

Family Storytime at Sheldon Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1566 Coburg Road For children with their caregivers. Free. Information: 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.

Fridays, 10:15 a.m., Bethel Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Road

GOATS on the Trail

Volunteer organization helps keep our trails safe and open for all users BY VANESSA SALVIA

ONCE A TRAIL, NOT ALWAYS A TRAIL IS THE UNFORTUNATE TRUTH ABOUT OREGON’S FORESTS. “Everything grows super fast,” says David Chamberlain, a volunteer with GOATS, an organization that creates and maintains some of Lane County’s many trails. “If you leave a trail alone for a couple of years, it will disappear.” GOATS, or Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards, operates out of Oakridge in close association with the U.S. Forest Service to protect, enhance and maintain trails. “Most of our GOATS are cutting brush back from the trail so people can see where they’re going,” Chamberlain says. “One of the best ways to make sure that everyone gets along on the trail is if people can see each other around corners.” GOATS is a local chapter of IMBA, the International Mountain Bicycling Association. People can become members of GOATS by joining IMBA for $30, but events are open to anyone. “You don’t have to be a member to join us for trailwork,” Chamberlain says. GOATS formed about 5 years ago to create a long-term plan for trail development and maintenance in Oakridge, which is surrounded by hundreds of miles of trails. “Oakridge has always had a bunch of people that like to get out in the woods and fix trails,” Chamberlain says, “and we wanted to make sure we were working efficiently with the Forest Service.” A similar mountain biking group in Eugene called the Disciples of Dirt is also involved with Oakridge-area trail maintenance. Both groups have certain trails that they maintain. One big GOATS projects recently was the Dead Mountain Trail about a mile east of Oakridge. Chamberlain says, “The middle section is a longstanding trail that’s been there for probably 70 or 80 years, but as part of our trail plan, we proposed to extend it both to the top of the hill and to the bottom of the hill.” The trail had a June 6 grand opening, so it’s still fresh this summer. Another project is the Middle Fork Trail, which has seen a lot of damage from flooding and fire. “The Forest Service is doing a major rehabilitation on the trail, and we’re providing a major portion of the volunteer labor,” Chamberlain says. GOATS events are posted on their website and Facebook page and are open to all ages, including kids. “We’re real keen to get as many youth and kids involved in these activities as we can,” Chamberlain says. “I think for most of our members, the primary motivation is because they like to use the trails themselves. It’s not entirely selfish but we’re working on a resource that is important to each one of us individually.”

GOATS: www.oakridgegoats.org ◆ www.facebook.com/groups/OakridgeGOATS

Disciples of Dirt: http://disciplesofdirt.org | www.facebook.com/DisciplesofDirtMTB

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BACON NATION Since opening in the spring of 2014, TWISTED TAKO has moved from spot to spot in Eugene offering an array of fusion tacos like the Spicy Mango Pork Tako (2 for $6!). This summer, Twisted Tako can be found at various wineries and breweries throughout Eugene; the truck’s schedule is on its website and Twitter and Instagram accounts, and you can also find it by using the new Eugene Street Food app. Owner Mike Hartsfield says, “The nice thing with food trucks is that you can go to where things are happening.” Events usually do well for Twisted Tako, because there are lots of people milling about and a party atmosphere. Very few of Hartsfield’s locations are centered around student areas, so things pick up during summer months rather than drop off, even with the majority of students leaving.

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CHAIYO is a mobile Thai unit that can normally be found on 11th and Grant in west Eugene. Josh Halleman started cooking Thai food at the age of 20, and he’s still at it 7 years later. Halleman says he has always had a flair for Asian cuisine and doesn’t want to cook anything else. Chaiyo is completely a one-man show. Halleman says this pays off because customers appreciate that only one person is handling their food, and that it is consistent and comes out the same every time. Summer for Chaiyo means spending Saturdays in the Whiteaker outside the Eugene Wine Cellars and visiting the local breweries a few times a month. Find out Chaiyo’s location using the Eugene Street Food app, and be sure to try their Pad Thai.

Food site and app streetfo odapp.com/Eugene for m ore info! See comprehensive Fo od Truck listing and lo cation info on next pag e! M O N T H LY

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FROM LOCAL FLORENCE FARMS You can see the bright red BOXLUNCH truck from Highway 101 on your way to the Oregon coast. Owner Wayne Crosthwaite says that’s crucial for business. This summer, Boxlunch will be parked outside of Florence’s City Lights Cinemas, where you can get breakfast or lunch and then bring it inside to watch your favorite summer blockbuster. There’s also picnic seating outside if you prefer to feel the sun and smell the salty air. Boxlunch focuses on fresh, quality ingredients from local Florence farms. Boxlunch also offers catering for private events, via buffet style or individual boxed lunches. Make sure to check out their social media and spot them the next time you head to the sunny (or stormy) beach this summer.

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SAMMITCH has been open since 2011 and now has two food trucks and one food cart. One of their trucks is parked downtown on 6th and Willamette, something owner KC Brooks says is crucial to business. “Repetition is key. Truthfully the people who eat at the food trucks are the ones who are around the food trucks when they’re open. Very rarely do people go to a food truck to eat.” However, one of the Sammitch trucks frequently drives around to local events including Human Nature Fest, Whiteaker Block Party, and What The Festival to name a few this year. One challenge during the summer? The grill is hot! It stays at 900-1500 degrees and is always on, all summer long. Of this heat wave, Brooks says, “It’s life.” If you want to try out a piping hot menu item from Sammitch this summer, check out the PesTurkular, with sliced turkey, brie, grilled peaches and Presto Pesto.

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Find the FOOD Adriana’s Homemade Mexican Food

Tamales, Chorizo Tacos and more. 267 Van Buren St. | (541) 735-2234

Springfield Utility Board’s

Bacon Nation

Serving up all things Bacon. (541) 520-1869 | baconnation.com

BBQ by Tony

Southern Style Ribs, Chicken, Brisket. 3825 River Road | (541) 606-7909

Bori Mex

Authentic Mexican food. 10 E Broadway, Cottage Grove (541) 968-7262

Coalesce Juicery & Whole Foods Kitchen 100% organic, gluten-free, dairy free, soy free. Raw/vegan options. mkt.com/coalescejuicery coalescejuicery@gmail.com @CoalesceJuicery | (619) 993-0526

Crepes!

Crepes, savory or sweet; soups, made from scratch. Pink cart at 37 West 13th gayellen1@gmail.com @GayGriffin | (541) 600-6612

CRUSH Burger

Fresh baked buns, sustainably sourced ingredients. CRUSH IT! crushburger@gmail.com @CrushBurger | (541) 463-5672

Da Nang Vietnamese Eatery

Serving up Viet-Noms inspired by Vietnamese street food. danangeatery.com danangeatery@gmail.com @danangeatery | (541) 868-7823

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Jimmy Bobby

Authentic Thai Street Food. 904 W 6th Ave, Eugene (541) 513-3911

July 4th • 4 p.m. Island Park, Springfield

Everyday Kine Grindz from Hawaii Bringing our Island cooking from Hawai`i to Eugene. facebook.com/edkh2014 edkh2014@gmail.com @edkh2014 | (808) 747-1441

Tickets $5 in advance starting June 22 at SUB or Jerry’s Home Improvement Center

Felfela

Authentic Middle Eastern foods. areissa@hotmail.com | @ar_eissa (541) 510-8116

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The Green Plow Juicery

100% Organic juices and smoothies, super food add-ons. 2760 Friendly Street facebook.com/TheGreenPlowJuicery thegreenplow@gmail.com M O N T H LY

Hawaiian Shave Ice, hoagies, burgers and fries. hensensgrill@gmail.com @hensensgrill | (541) 852-3125

Kats Calico Kitchen

Hot Mama’s Wings

Currys, Pad Thai, Drunken noodles, Stirfry, Chicken Fried Rice, Thai tea jjhalleman@gmail.com @jjhalleman | (541) 525-4133

Voodoo Chili

Hensen’s Grill

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Organic grilled cheeses, bison and vegan/veggie options from Warmheart Hempfoods. facebook.com/GrillingPlaces grillingplaces@gmail.com @GrillingPlaces | (541) 914-2294

Fresh, local ingredients transformed into delicious meals, packaged sustainably and logically. Breakfast, lunch, catering Miller Park in Florence | (541) 991-0539 Serving authentic $6 falafels 5 days a week. 12th and Kincaid

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Restaurant style burgers and dogs from a mobile food cart. Friday Fish Fry! facebook.com/pages/Kats-CalicoKitchen/27533217599 katscalicokitchen@gmail.com @Kats_Food_Truck | (541) 556-8424

Box Lunch

A fundraiser for Project Share

@thegreenplow

Free-range, all-natural hormone & antibiotic free wings along with tater tots or fries. 5 sauces to choose from. Organic tempeh, best pretzels in town. 420 West 13th Ave. hotmamaswings@gmail.com @hotmamaseugene | (541) 505-6220

I Scream For Waffles

Scratch made waffles, ice cream, waffled sandwiches, chicken & waffles, waffle burgers, & fries iscreamforwaffles.com aromacafecoffee@icloud.com @iscream4waffles | (541) 729-1732

Kunfusion

Asian-Mexican fusion. Burritos Big As Your Head, Tacos, Kyros, Quesadillas, Rice Bowls, The Grown Up Grilled Cheese. kunfusion.com | kunfusion@live.com @KunfusionG | (541) 232-9733

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TRUCKS!

Soup Nation Soup Carte

Daily rotating soup menu; baguette sandwiches. E. 14th & Kincaid, front of PLC building, U of O | soupnationeugene.com catering@cbsoup.com | @cbcaterers

Sporks A La Cart

Sporks comes to you with cuisines from around the World! facebook.com/sporksalacart francineaustin5@icloud.com @Sporksfoodcart | (541) 852-9924

Sum’s Sliders Salads and Wraps

Grass fed beef sliders, burgers, gluten free options, big salads and veggie, bacon and chicken wraps. Healthy housemade dressings and vinaigrettes. facebook.com/sumsfoodtruck sumsfood@centurylink.net @sumsfoodcart | (541) 968-7929

Tam’s Place Vietnamese Cuisine

Traditional Vietnamese food specializing in Com Tam. TamsPlaceVietnamese@gmail.com @Tams_Place_Viet | (541) 214-0562

Trolley Cuisine

New American grill comfort food with a twist. trolleycuisine.com trolleycuisine@hotmail.com @TrolleyCuisine | (541) 206-5806

Twisted Tako

Fusion tacos. Delicious, from-scratch recipes with high-quality flavor. twistedtako.com twistedtako@gmail.com @TwistedTako | (541) 521-5636

Ulys Tacos

Curing the Drunchies All Weekend Long! 10pm-3am. ulyscatering@gmail.com 894 E 13th Ave | (503) 328-9513

Vegimoto

Scratch Italian food: pizza, pasta, hand ground Italian sausage. mondoforcella.com mondoforcella@gmail.com @mondoforcella | (701) 390-4669

Viva! Vegetarian Grill’s Food Truck. See us at area festivals or on the move during the week. eugenecooks.com info@eugenecooks.com @vegimoto | (541) 595-8482

Mothership

Viva! Vegetarian Grill

Breakfast and lunch 6 days a week. 285 W 6th Ave

Red Five Hotdog Company

1/4 lb all-Oregon beef hot dogs, 1/3 lb all-Oregon smoked pork Ninkasi IPA beer brats. red5dogs.com redleader@red5dogs.com @red5dogs | (541) 517-0530

The Sandwich League

Juicy burgers, slow roasted meat sandwiches using local meats. Homemade sauces. 245 Van Buren St. sandwichleague.com thesandwichleague@centurylink.net @Sandwichleague | (541) 285-8069

Sammitch

Sammitches, Soups, Salads, Smoothies. Local food, in a local place, with a local’s attitude at a local pace. sammitchtime.com sammitchtime@gmail.com @sammitchtime | (408) 309-2074

Vegan All-American Classics, cheesesteaks, Reuben’s, Tempeh Tacos, Fresh Cut Fries, Vegan Soft Serve, Hot Dogs, Soysages, and more. 1171 Willamette St. | eugenecooks.com info@eugenecooks.com @vivavegetarian | (541) 636-5826

Whapping

Costa Rican & Caribbean Cuisine where the flavors of Spanish and Afro-Caribbean come together. whapping.net | info@whapping.net @Whapping_Now | (541) 359-1333

Xoco Mexican Street Food

Pambazos, tortas, tostadas, tacos, aguas de sabor y mas! xocomexican@gmail.com @xocomexican | (503) 960-0274

The Zingaro

Taking Burgers, Dogs and comfort food to the next level. thezingaro.com | billy@thezingaro.com @bigredzingaro | (541) 760-8483

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Drink, Eat, Listen – And Buy Art

Wine and Art go Hand in Hand at Art and the Vineyard, July 3-5 BY JOANNA BARTLETT Art and wine are a complementary pairing.

ART AND THE VINEYARD offers a wide selection of both—along with music and food—over the Fourth of July weekend at Alton Baker Park. With more than 100 artists and 20 vineyards at this year’s festival, there’s a flavor of each for every taste. More than 90 juried artists will show their wares: ceramics, fiber arts, sculpture, paintings photography, jewelry and wearable art. “We have a huge variety of artists from all over—New York, Washington, California and Oregon,” says Marsha Shankman, publicity coordinator. “This is the 32nd year, and it’s quite amazing.” There’s also a selection of garden art, which includes garden furniture, ceramics, gates, arbors and garden sculpture. “It’s anything that can be used in the garden, as well as arrangements of plants provided by local nurseries.” Shankman says. “It’s one of the nicest parts of Art and the Vineyard.” Kids also have a spot at the youth art arena, a family-oriented area where they can create arts and crafts with the help of local organizations such as the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, MECCA and BRING Recycling.

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Everyone in the family can enjoy the Freedom Festival Fireworks show at dusk on July 4, presented by the Active 20/30 Club of Eugene. The festival is a fundraiser for the Maude Kerns Art Center, a non-profit organization. “It helps us run our exhibits and education program. We do nine exhibits a year and have year-long art classes and camps for all ages,” Shankman says. And don’t forget the wine.

MORE THAN 20 OREGON VINEYARDS will offer sips of their latest ferments—many from the Southern Willamette Valley. “You can sample wine by the glass and buy it by the bottle or case,” Shankman says. Wine tasting has been a central part of Art and the Vineyard since its inception. Its first year, held at what is now Lavelle Vineyards, was organized in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Eugene and featured a live art auction and bluegrass music. It was a successful event, despite organizers’ anxiety that perhaps no one would show up. But folks flocked to the event—as they have every year since. Unfortunately, someone forgot to bring water to the site, so the crowd had to make do with wine. This year, there’ll be plenty to eat and drink, music to enjoy and art to browse and buy. “It’s really family friendly,” Shankman says. “There are lots of things for lots of different kinds of people.”

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LIKE THE MCKENZIE and Willamette Rivers, like camas blooms in April and

May, verdant fields of green pasture in the spring, rain in the winter, salmon, elk and wetlands filled with waterfowl, the Butte to Butte race is as much a part of our community identity as it is about competition. There are meets and races with greater prestige, bigger purses, fame and notoriety, but none come close to capturing the heart and soul of our community the way this one does. If Olympic trails, world, national, and collegiate championships lure gods into our community, the Butte to Butte race on July 4th offers mortals and gods an opportunity to cavort and compete together. The Butte to Butte engenders family traditions, inspires friendships and binds people together with fun memories of a shared place and experience. William Wyckoff, now in his ninth year as race director, speaks passionately about the Butte to Butte: “The race is the oldest run/walk event in the Eugene/ Springfield area, it has more participants than any other race, and it raises money for the wide ranging programs of its owner, The Oregon Track Club, whose motto, ‘It’s for Everybody’ is embodied by the diverse participants and more than 150 volunteers it takes to put on the event.” Wyckoff says that the Butte to Butte draws 92 percent of its participants from the local community. Profits from the race support OTC’s summer all-comers’ meets for kids, promotional activities for the UO track teams and maintenance of Pre’s Trail.

STARTED AS THE “STORM THE BUTTE” in 1973, the race was the brainchild of two Eugene runners, Geoff Hollister and Tom Ratliffe. That race was shortlived. Blaine Newnham, formerly of The Register-Guard, described that race as “having no route, only a destination.” The run draws its name from the two geological landmarks that bookend the race, Skinner’s Butte and Spencer Butte. It features a lookalike contest for the best resemblance to municipal founder Eugene Skinner. And, not to be undone by the Oregon County Fair’s Silver Man, the Butte to Butte usually has red, white and blue-clad Lady Liberty, running with her torch. Historical Butte to Butte participants read like a who’s who of Oregon track and field, perhaps led by Bill McChesney. McChesney is a figure in the Oregon track and field world for five decades, and he has run in 41 of the 43 races. Though full of talented runners, especially in the shorter and flatter 5K run, the race is less about celebrity than about playful camaraderie and competition among friends and family members who start their July 4th festivities at

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Spencer Butte Middle School for the infamous uphill one mile run up Donald Hill, then downhill to Fox Hollow before settling into the remaining four miles of the race along relatively flat terrain, ending in Skinner Butte Park. The Butte to Butte includes a 10K run, starting at 8 am; a 5K run, beginning at 7:45 am, and the 4.5-mile Mayor’s Fitness Walk that begins at 8:20 am. The 10k and 4.5 miler are one-way races, and shuttles are provided pre-race. Shuttles will depart every 5 minutes beginning at 6:30 am and finishing at 7:30 am from the corner of 5th and Pearl (for runners) and 4th and Mill (for walkers). There will also be a clothing shuttle at the start, where vans will be available to transport participants’ gear to the finish. Prize money abounds: Prizes of $200, $150, and $100 go to the top three overall male and female finishers. The top master’s runners will each receive $100, and the “king and queen” of the uphill (mile 1) and downhill (corner of Fox Hollow and W. Amazon) will each receive $50 per win.

THE EVENT ALSO FEATURES the Alumni Challenge, allowing 10K runners to designate the high school they graduated from. Finishers are scored with an age-graded table based on age and sex, with the top scoring school (based on the five scorers) winning the challenge. There’s no extra registration necessary - just indicate a high school of graduation on your entry. There is also a team competition which can be completed when registering for the race. Online registration, which is $30 with a tech shirt or $20 without, closes at 6 pm on July 3. One child 12 and under is free in either Run or Walk when accompanied by an entered adult, and the entry fee for each additional child is $10 (T-shirts for kids receiving free entry may be purchased for $10 each.) Oregon Track Club members get a $5 discount on their entry. Register in-person thrugh June 29 at the Eugene Running Company (116 Oakway Center), or at the packet pick-up area at the Hilton in downtown Eugene on July 1, 2 or 3 from 10 am to 6 pm.

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June 30-July 2, Tuesday 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Wednesday 3 p.m., Thursday 3 p.m., Call for library locations and times: 541-6828316 Eugene Public Library 10th & Olive Bethel Branch Library 1990 Echo Hollow Road Sheldon Branch Library 1566 Coburg Road Kids: take an imagination vacation with storyteller Kelly Terwilliger’s tales of small heroes who make a big difference! Join the fun. (Downtown only: pick up free tickets starting 30 minutes before each show). The 2015 Summer Reading theme is “Heroes!” While at the Library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading and choose a free book to keep. Grown-up Summer Readers get a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store, and a free wristband flash drive (while supplies last). FREE

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July 1, 2:30 p.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 Presented by the Oregon Bach Festival. From Christmas Day to Epiphany in the 18th century, the town of Leipzig marked the birth of Jesus and the events surrounding it not with a single

feast day but with six special celebrations. Each movement will be closely examined in our annual Discovery Series Lectures. Admission: $20

Fun For All July 1-3, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park, Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park, Monroe Park Drop-in playground program for youth ages 5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

Ideas on Tap—Aroma Hop Cultivars and the Craft Beer Industry July 1, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Sam Bond’s Brewing Company, 540 E 8th Ave, Eugene, 541-3463024 The Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s popular pub conversation series continues through the summer! Enjoy local craft brews and thought-provoking discussions at Sam Bond’s historic Foundry Building, near the federal courthouse.

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Let Freedom Ring South Lane Celebrates the Fourth of July BY HANNAH HARRIS

ITHOUT OUR INDEPENDENCE, we

wouldn’t have the freedom to slather maple syrup on our scrambled eggs, catch candy from parade participants as they pass by or holler at fireworks all in the same day. The Creswell Chamber of Commerce’s 4th of July celebration encourages us to take advantage of all of this freedom and celebrate it with others in the community. Chamber Administrator Don Amberg says that the participant list in the parade varies, but as for now he predicts that the mayor, members of the city council, the National Guard, horses, and people in their vintage cars will be participating. But the Creswell celebration is more than a parade. The parade begins at 11 am after the pancake breakfast from 7-10 am at Holt Park. If you miss breakfast, don’t sweat it! Food vendors like Paradise

Shaved Ice and Hawaiian Snack Shack will be ready to serve you after the parade ends at 1 pm. Amberg says that one highlight is the drawing for prizes between band performances. To participate in the drawings, individuals must be wearing a button previously purchased. These buttons are being sold for $1 and can be found around town. The fireworks celebration—let’s be honest, the main event—will begin when it gets dark, about 9 pm.

IF CRESWELL SEEMS like too much of a trek,

or you want to see what else is out there, consider attending Springfield’s Light of Liberty celebration. For a $5-7 ticket, you get to see fireworks plus three bands perform, including the multiple Grammy award-winning country music group, Asleep at the Wheel. Perhaps you’re really looking to shake your typical 4th of July celebration up. From noon to 1 pm,

Oakridge is hosting a lawnmower racing event at Oakridge Industrial Park. Later in the evening, they will be hosting a fireworks show and celebration.

MAYBE LAWNMOWER RACING doesn’t really do it for you, either. If you’re willing to spend a few extra bucks, Cottage Grove Speedway is hosting a Sprint Series with Demo Derby and fireworks. Admission ranges from $13-30. Remember to celebrate the birth of our country responsibly. If you’ve got a dog that freaks out at firecrackers or you’re someone who experiences PTSD around firecrackers and cherry bombs (illegal in Eugene city limits, by the way, folks), consider heading to Sunriver for a quiet, family and friends-focused Fourth. We look forward to your many Instagram and Facebook and Twitter and Snapchat photos of your fun Fourth! Happy birthday, U.S.A.

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Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 A trio of monumental works from three of classical music’s greatest composers, performed by the most talented soloists and musicians of our day— plus an appearance by Oregon Bach Festival’s own Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy. Don’t miss this spectacular musical experience. Admission: $15-$68

July 3, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 541-3463024

Quartet; 3:30 pm—Rob Tobias & Friends; www. eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History on the first Friday of the month. FREE

July 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Florence Municipal Airport, 2001 Airport Way, Florence, 541997-3128

First Friday July 3, 6:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library

Fefafe—pARTy on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series July 2, 5:30–6:15 p.m., Hult Center Plaza West African dancing and drumming performance. FREE

Inside Line—Bach, Bruckner and Brahms July 2, 6:30 p.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 In association with the Oregon Bach Festival, learn more about the composers, compositions and history behind the music you’ll hear at this insightful pre-concert lecture. FREE

Masaaki Suzuki—Hinkle Distinguished Lecture: OBF July 2, 2 p.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-682-5000 Since founding the Bach Collegium in Japan in 1990, Masaaki Suzuki has established himself as a leading authority on J.S. Bach. Mr. Suzuki is a conductor, an organist and harpsichordist, and teaches at both Tokyo and Yale Universities. In this Hinkle Distinguished Lecture, the maestro will discuss his career and dedication to the life and music of J.S. Bach. FREE

Art and the Vineyard & Freedom Festival Fireworks July 3-July 5, Alton Baker Park, Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene From its inception as a small art auction and wine-tasting event, Art and the Vineyard has grown into the premier art and wine festival in the Southern Willamette Valley. The festival, which is the principal fundraiser for the Maude Kerns Art Center, attracts over 25,000 visitors annually during the Fourth of July weekend. The Artist’s Marketplace showcases artists from six states working in a wide spectrum of mediums, including oil and acrylic paintings, pastels, watercolors, jewelry, ceramics, photography, glass, fiber, steel and wood. Join us this summer for fantastic wine, food and craft vendors, art, live music and the annual fireworks display to celebrate the holiday! FREE

Karass Concert July 3 (first Friday), 6:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library Old-timey bluegrass strings and super-harmonies. FREE

Old-timey bluegrass strings and super-harmonies. Information: 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or. gov/library. FREE

Gem Faire at the Lane Events Center July 3-5, 2015, Friday, Noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 503-252-8300 Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold and silver, minerals, and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Over 70 exhibitors from around the world. Jewelry repair and cleaning offered while you shop, as well as free hourly door prizes. Admission: $7

Lane United FC vs. Portland Timbers U-23s July 3, 8 p.m., Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield Lane United FC, Eugene and Springfield’s semiprofessional men’s soccer team and winner of the national Rookie Franchise of the Year award in the USL Premier Development League, take on the Portland Timbers U-23s at the Willamalane Center in Springfield. Admission: $5-$10

On the House—SFYCA Soloists July 3, 1 p.m., The Lobby of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-682-5000 Presented by Oregon Bach Festival, one hour of free performance by the Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy Soloists. FREE

Concerts in the Park: Eugene Symphonic Band, Washburne Park Series July 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park Sponsored by Pacific Wind and Music What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! FREE Eugene Symphonic Band plays a traditional concert band repertoire including pops, marches and more. Heraldic processions, folk dances, scherzos and show tunes. Featuring familiar and other arrangements including those by present and former members. Musicians from all walks of life.

Eugene Saturday Market July 4, 8th & Oak

Free First Friday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: 10 am—Richard Crandell; 11 am—TBA; Noon—Peter Wilde Band; 1 pm —El Flowious; 2 pm—Left Coast Sax

Celebrations July 4, Florence Events Center & Old Town Florence, 715 Quince St, Florence

“Wings & Wheels” in Florence

Welsome to Florence’s annual Fly In & Car Show, featuring radio control airplane demonstrations, displays by emergency services, military heritage, and vintage aircrafts. Food and beverages are available, compliments of local non-profits. Don’t miss this great family outing! Admission: $2

This 4th of July in Old Town, Florence, holiday celebrations will include live outdoor music and a spectacular fireworks display over the Siuslaw River. Buildings and planter boxes are decorated with red, white and blue and flowers are in glorious bloom. Shops and restaurants will stay open late to accommodate locals and visitors who come to watch the fireworks on the Oregon coast.

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July 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park

The awe-inspiring Light of Liberty is a fundraiser featuring music, food, family fun and a fabulous fireworks show set to music and reflected over the scenic Willamette River. Be sure to arrive early and find a great spot to enjoy the sights! Western swing giants Asleep at the Wheel with Ray Benson will be this year’s headline band. Over their history, Asleep At The Wheel have garnered nine GRAMMY Awards and released more than 25 studio and live albums. Opening acts will feature the local and award-winning reggae fusion band, Sol Seed, as well as Springfield’s oldies rock house band, Mystery Train. Admission: $5-7

July 6, 6 p.m.per event entry fee, McKenzie Community Track & Field, 51326 Blue River Dr, Blue River

July 4, 7:30 a.m., Donald St Hill, 43rd & Donald St, Eugene, 541-343-7247 Join us for TrackTown’s Fourth of July celebration, with a competitive 10K, a 5K and a 4.5 mile walk. This challenging course is Eugene’s most popular road race and a great lead-in to the holiday fireworks display that evening! The 10-kilometer course will begin with the traditional start up the Donald Street Hill, followed by a downhill to a flat, fast finish. The 5-kilometer course will start and finish near the Lamb Cottage in Skinner Butte Park, touring the bike paths and Alton Baker Park. The course for the Mayor’s Fitness Walk follows the flat portion of the Aquafina Butte to Butte course (4.5 miles). Sponsored by Aquafina and the Oregon Track Club. Admission: varies

Creswell July 4th Celebration July 4, 7:00 a.m., Holt Park, 1 N 4th St, Creswell OR, 541-895-4398 This little town celebrates with a bang! Get breakfast from 7-11 a.m., followed immediately by the famous Creswell parade. Families and residents from across the county turnout to see Creswell strut their stuff. Enjoy entertainment, food and vendors all day. A fireworks show is held at dusk.

Dexter 4th of July Celebration July 4, 4 p.m., Dexter State Recreation Area, 39011 Hwy 58, Dexter A holiday tradition at Dexter Lake, this event supports the local volunteer firefighters. Venders, food, live music, and, of course, a spectacular fireworks show over the lake make this an evening not to miss.

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The Left Coast Sax Quartet features four symphony musicians who get together one morning each week for fun. Without a conductor, they get to play whatever strikes their fancy (and at whatever volume!). They marvelously mix and match many styles: ragtime, Latin, jazz, klezmer and all kinds of classical.

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Aquafina Butte to Butte—Oregon Track Club

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What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! FREE

Open to all ages. Events include softball throw, shot put, long jump, high jump, 60-100 meter, 400 meter predicta-mile, 5k distance race. Meet finishes with a 2k/3k steeplechase. Participants receive an event ribbon. Admission: $1

Discovery III—Christmas Oratorio Part III: Oregon Bach Festival July 7, 2:30 p.m., Soreng Theater at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-6825000 Presented by the Oregon Bach Festival. From Christmas Day to Epiphany in the 18th century, the town of Leipzig marked the birth of Jesus and the events surrounding it not with a single feast day but with six special celebrations. Each movement will be closely examined in our annual Discovery Series Lectures. Admission: $20

Let’s Talk: Q & A with Nicholas Phan July 7, 1:00 p.m., The Studio at the Hult Center for the Performing Arts, 7th Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, 541-682-5000 In association with the Oregon Bach Festival, spend some quality time with guest artists and engage in informal discussions and questions and answer sessions. Featuring lyric tenor Nicholas Phan. FREE

en Taiko—pARTty on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series July 9, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Hult Center Plaza Join us for a taste of inspiration and beauty with

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HEN THIS YEAR’S Oregon Country

Fair begins on July 10, fairgoers will have more space. In what used to be camping for staff, vendors and crafters, a new 6-acre meadow has turned into space for fairgoing public and Fair Family alike to mingle, dance and do a whole lot more.

The Fair attracts about 45,000 people over its three days, and the main paths can be, well, let’s charitably describe them as packed with joyous revelers. That’s fun but also hard on people who need space, and the new acreage will give everyone some breathing room. Charlie Ruff, the longtime general manager of the OCF who is retiring from that job after the wrap-up of this year’s event, says, “It’s a singular space – large, expansive, with big open sightlines to the river.” But, he says, when you’re there, “it still feels like you’re inside the Fair.” The area was supposed to open last year, but it was damaged in the ice storms of Feburary, 2014, and had too many downed trees and other damage to be available for the 2014 Fair.

BUT NOW IT’S READY, and the acreage will include a variety of things, including a second big food area. There’s room for large-scale art installations, and there’s room to advance what’s one of the biggest components of the new space: Movement arts. Hilary Anthony, who with a six-person committee has been in charge of the movement arts, says that the committee has worked hard to make the space reflect the vision and skills of a large community.

The FlowArts space will include things like hula hooping and poi dancing, where, Anthony says, people who want to try these things for the first time or who want to get instruction in them can come and give it a whirl, or where those who are skilled can show their skills.

Six acres of large-scale art, dance, poi and more BY SUZI STEFFEN That’s true for the dance pavilion as well. Many people who have been to the Fair know that plenty of people dance alone or in loosely affiliated circles and groups at the Main Stage and in Chela Mela Meadow, where there’s a ton of music, but the dance pavilion will be different. Anthony says that the movement arts folks went out into the dance community and tried hard to figure out what could work with social dance and the Fair. “We were just amazed at how much local social dance there is,” she says, including everything from blues fusion to contra dancing to salsa to Cuban dance. “A lot of people I met who were doing that were in their 20s or 30s. There are informal organizations of people that crop up and say, let’s get a DJ, rent a space, give lessons to new people.”

THUS THE DANCE pavilion will provide a mix of live music and DJs with recorded music. People

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Longtime manager Ruff wraps up his time this year BY SUZI STEFFEN

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at the Oregon Country Fair who want to watch will be able to watch, Anthony says, and people who are experienced in the various social dances will be able to dance. But of course, part of Fair is trying new things. That means, Anthony says, “experienced dancers will wear armbands and help people who aren’t real experienced, get them on the dance floor.”

IF YOU’RE NOT in the scene, social dance might sound like something people did during WWII and have done but little since then. Anthony says that new forms of social dance reflect the energy and values of the Oregon Country Fair. “It’s almost like a generation rediscovering partner dance,” she says. “It doesn’t have to be the boy comes and asks the girl and he leads. You can ask anybody; you can trade off the leads. One person suggests an idea, and another person picks up on it.” The dance pavilion may change some of the dancing around the other areas of the Fair, Anthony says. “We’re really open to this program developing over time,” she says. “We’re really hoping that this program will build on what’s popular and the interests of the local dance community.” Ruff says that the size of the new space, beyond just the pavilion, may change a variety of things as time goes on. “The space is a very large tabula rasa, which each year gives us the opportunity to think about recreating it,” he says. “It allows us to dream and create from a large scale perspective, which we never could before.”

and explained that it was time for them to start looking for a new general manager. Ruff wanted to stay on through this year’s Fair, to ensure its success and also to help train the new hire. That new hire, the Fair announced in early June, is Tom Gannon. Gannon certainly fits the ethos of the Fair; he was a senior planner in Seattle, working especially with recycling and environmental stewardship. He’s been part of the Fair crew for years, working in admissions and parking, so he’s not new to the ethos of the Fair.

GANNON WILL officially become general manager after he shadows Ruff

before and during this year’s Fair.

“I couldn’t be happier,” Ruff says. “I think Tom is coming from the right place to grow into this job.”

A First-Timer’s Survival Guide Tips and tricks to help you enjoy the magic BY RUBY MCCONNELL

SO YOU’VE DECIDED TO HEAD OUT to the Oregon Country Fair, maybe listen to some music, watch some acrobatic feats, go to the new dance meadow, see what all the fuss is about. Good for you, day tripper! You will, however, need more than tie-dye and good vibes to get you through one of the biggest and oldest festivals in the country. Don’t get us wrong; both are great things to have with you, but you’ll have a better time if you’re prepared.

A FIRST-TIMER’S SURVIVAL GUIDE TO THE OREGON COUNTRY FAIR: 1. Buy your tickets in advance, and get cash before you head out to Fair. You can’t buy a ticket onsite, so pop to any TicketsWest outlet or to oregoncountryfair.org for tickets now! Cash is king once you’re at Fair, and there are only four ATMs available. Get your business taken care of in advance.

2. Take the bus. The OCF pays to operate every bus line in Lane Transit District during the Fair just so the Fair can run a temporary line from Eugene to the front gates of the Fair. It’s easy, fast and free, and much better than the three-quarters of a mile hike in from the parking area. Plus, why waste your own gas in the long car lines to Fair?

3. Wear a costume, sure, but also: Wear, or at least bring, comfortable shoes. If the Fair is deﬁned by one thing, it’s walking. Make sure your feet don’t bring you down by wearing comfortable, breathable shoes that can stand being coated in two inches of dust.

4. Leave your dog at home, unless it’s a service animal. Fairgoers love pets, but Fair is not the place for your pooch.

5. Bring water and food, but nothing in glass containers. While there are some great eats at the Fair, the lines for food booths are notoriously long and the prices can be high, especially for drinks. Bring extra water (in non-glass containers) and plenty of snacks to keep you going.

6. Protect yourself from the sun. Shade is at a premium at Fair, and the heat can be overwhelming, especially out by Main Stage. Use sun screen, wear long sleeves and pants or a long skirt, bring a hat—and maybe even carry a parasol.

7. If you see a bathroom, use it. And make sure your costume of fabulousness is something that can be taken off within the conﬁnes of a Honey Bucket. It’s not a bad idea to bring your own SaniWipes and toilet paper either, just in case; 40,000 some-odd people use those Honey Buckets. Just sayin’.

8. Have a plan. Scope out the Peach Pit before heading out, choose one or two acts you really want to see and use that plan to give your day some purpose and your feet some rest. Random wandering is great, but you can miss a lot of things and get overwhelmed. Having a destination helps you take much-needed breaks. An exit strategy is essential too. Plan on meeting up with everyone at a designated place outside the Main Gate when you know you’ll need to go home, or when the Fair closes.

9. Be at your best. Bring your patience, generosity, good will and positive attitude. The Fair is about having a good time, even with the heat, crowds and long lines. Take a who cares approach; use your time in line to watch the Fair go by; be willing to be spontaneous; step outside your box.

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10. Check out all of the advice at the Fair website! www.oregoncountryfair.org/general-information/ advice/ will help you know what to do to make it the best time of your life.

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this youth Japanese Taiko drum performance. FREE

ambiance, parades and surprises around every turn. Dress up and prepare to participate in a timeof-your-life cultural immersion of unforgettable sights and sounds. The Oregon Country Fair creates a world unlike any other in an inspired magical wooded setting that embraces the meandering banks of the Long Tom River. Admission: Varies

Lane United FC vs. Washington Crossfire July 9, 7:00 p.m., Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield Lane United FC, Eugene and Springfield’s semiprofessional men’s soccer team and winner of the national Rookie Franchise of the Year award in the USL Premier Development League, take on the Washington Crossfire at the Willamalane Center in Springfield. Admission: $5-$10

Little Wonders at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History July 10, 10:30 a.m., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 541-346-3024 Learn and play! You and your child are invited to join us for stories, crafts, museum exploration, and more. This month, we’ll learn all about dens, nests, and other places where animals sleep, and children will make their own animal beds to take home. Admission: $5

EVER WONDERED WHAT IT WAS LIKE to live in the Victorian age, or earn

your living as a gold miner? Mark your calendar for July 16-19 and head back to the 1800s at Bohemia Mining Days. For four days each summer, Cottage Grove turns back the clock and transforms into a scene from a sepia-toned photograph as folks in period costumes stroll through the streets, pan for gold and attend ice cream socials. Timber and mining made up the livelihoods of many during Cottage Grove’s formative years. In 1863, gold was discovered in the Bohemia Mountains— named after James “Bohemia” Johnson—just east of town. Gold mining activities died down in the 1920s, but the city began an annual celebration around this theme in 1959 at Oregon’s state centennial. Each year the festival grows and the activities and sights are great family fun. Bohemia Mining Days provides the standard summer festival fare of live music, food booths, carnival rides and pony rides, but the organizers also strive to keep fairgoers busy with living history events like gold panning and fur trapping demonstrations, a Victorian craft booth and an old time photo booth. There’s even a root beer saloon, complete with cards and poker chips, just for folks under 21.

McKenzie River Lavender Festival July 10-July 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., McKenzie River Lavender, 40882 McKenzie Hwy, Springfield, 541-736-8575 A celebration of lavender grown in the Pacific Northwest. During this glorious summer weekend, area lavender farms open their fields for tours, photography and painting, shopping and lectures. The McKenzie River Lavender farm, located just outside Springfield, offers a Lavender Labyrinth, specialty lavender products from oils to pillows, u-cut lavender and lavender refreshments. FREE

Boys & Young Men’s Choral Festival at PICCFEST Finale Concert July 11, First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Rd, Eugene, 541-345-0341 Welcome to the Pacific International Children’s Choir Festival! Now in it’s 17th Season, PICCFEST continues building on a legacy of extraordinary guest conductors, fabulous performances, and a roster of over 140 participating choirs that has garnered the praise of “life-changing” and “the most amazing week of my life so far.” Don’t miss the Boys & Young Men’s Finale Concert at PICCFEST 2015.

Movies in the Park: Maleficent July 11, 9:00 p.m. State Street Park, Bethel. Maleficent. Fantasy/Action. Starring Angelina Jolie. Rated PG (97 minutes). FREE

July 11, 10 a.m., Guaranty RV Travel Center, 93668 Oregon 99, Junction City, 541-9984285

Movies in the Park: D2—The Mighty Ducks July 10, 9:00 p.m., Petersen Park

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D2: The Mighty Ducks. Action/Comedy/Drama. Starring Emilio Estevez. Rated PG (107 minutes). FREE

Eugene Saturday Market

Movies in the Park: Maleficent

Watch a melodrama with youth actors or see the Bohemia City Players theater group tell the story of the famous Cottage Grove oil well swindle. The real history buffs will want to take the BMD Express Train downtown to the Bohemia Gold Mining Museum, Dr. Snapp Victorian house or the Applegate Trail Interpretive Site. For the extra hungry, the price is right to get up early and hit the Miners’ Breakfast (all you can eat) on the mountain, or there’s a chuckwagon breakfast, chicken BBQ dinner or Miners’ Dinner of steak, beans and corn bread.

July 10, 6-9:00 p.m., Hilyard Community Center

Bohemia Mining Days is located mainly in Coiner and Bohemia Parks, but there are special events throughout Cottage Grove. Check the website BohemiaMiningDays.org for days and times of all events mentioned or to volunteer.

July 11, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater in Greenwaters ParkAddress: 48362 Hwy 58, Oakridge ORWelcome to the 2015 Blues, Brews & Cruise in Oakridge! Registration starts at 9 a.m. for hot rods and classic cars, with a police escorted cruise from 12:30-1 p.m. Great live blues from Cherry and the Lowboys and the Hank Shreve Band! Awards at 4 p.m. Admission: Varies

RV Accessories Seminar

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And you can’t miss out on the annual feud between Slabtown and Lemati. Based on a historical divide of between the west and east sides of the Coast Fork of the Willamette River, the feud means visitors can chose their favorite side and participate in activities throughout the festival. On Sunday the trophy is bestowed upon the victorious “town,” and the person with the most points becomes the honorary mayor for the next year.

2nd Annual Blues, Brews & Cruise

July 11, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 8th & Oak

Maleficent. Fantasy/Action. Starring Angelina Jolie. Rated PG (97 minutes). FREE

Hilyard Presents

10 am—TBA; 11 am—Anahid Bertrand; Noon— Garden Variety Trio; 1 pm—TBA; 2 pm—The Better Halves; 3:30 pm—Groove Too. www. eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

SummerFair in Springfield July 11-12, Island Park, 200 W B St, Springfield, 541-736-4544

Enjoy movies, karaoke, lawn games and more! Light snacks available for purchase. Main activity starts at 6:30 p.m. FREE

The annual summer festival is a local favorite, featuring live music, fun family activities and delicious food. Enjoy the summer sun and visit in the SummerFair celebration! Admission: $8-24

Oregon Country Fair (OCF) July 10-12, Hwy 126, Veneta The 46th annual Oregon Country Fair showcases hundreds of world class entertainers and performers, unique hand craft artisans and sumptuous gourmet food creators who provide an experience that is unequaled in the festival pantheon. Absorb dancing shadows throughout other-worldly path L A N E

Summer Reading Book Sale July 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive, Eugene, 541-6825450 Friends of Eugene Public Library fundraiser offers thousands of gently-used novels and mysteries,

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It’s the Gold Rush Again in Oregon

The Nugget Bucket works for pros and amateurs alike BY LINDA WALLACE TRUNNELL

LOOKING FOR A WHOLESOME OUTDOOR activity that you can enjoy with family and friends this summer? Check out the Gold Rush Nugget Bucket, designed by Eugene inventor and businessman Mark Peterson. The Nugget Bucket was featured last February on ABC’s Shark Tank, where a deal was garnered with multimillionaire shark Robert Herjavec. The inspiration for his product was born as Peterson was thinking of ways to get his family out of the house. “Technology was increasingly putting my family members in separate corners,” he says. “I was looking for a way to get them away from technology and outside, for some quality family time.”

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Peterson, who is also president of Western Mortgage Brokers in Eugene, decided to take his daughters gold panning and devised a system with screens that fit inside a 5-gallon bucket. That was in 2011. After many improvements, two US patents and some healthy initial sales, Peterson is now in discussions with Cabela’s, the giant sporting goods chain. The Gold Rush Nugget Bucket’s design uses water and gravity to reduce the amount of time and labor necessary to pan the fine gold dust particles, as shown in a video on the product’s website. Another selling point is that everything is contained within one 7-lb. bucket, allowing a person to take it nearly anywhere. Peterson’s product is popular with both the novice gold seeker and professionals; it is endorsed by the Gold Prospectors Association of America. Professionals use it as a sampling tool, or to capture mining ‘wastewater,’ which has superfine particles that have historically been lost. It is also being used in drought-stricken California, where the water is too low for motorized devices or traditional sluice boxes. Recent customers of the buckets range from 86-year-old women to 10-yearolds. Peterson sold several buckets to Thurston Middle School for their outdoor education program. The product is assembled in Eugene, with parts manufactured around the U.S. Peterson says of his national exposure, “It definitely gives you credibility with companies like Cabela’s to have a shark as a business partner.” Look for the Gold Rush Nugget Bucket booth at Bohemia Mining Days in Cottage Grove, and then go out and bring home the gold.

The Biggest Fiddlin’ Party Around Northwest String Summit brings bluegrass home BY SUZI STEFFEN

SUMMER IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST is often perfect for camping. Now

imagine a huge campfest in the forest, with a lake and with Mount Hood’s snowcap framing the background of a four-day bluegrass festival. That’s the Northwest String Summit, in its second decade of existence as a kind of paradise of strumming, picking, yodeling, harmonies and general bliss, all in Horning’s Hideout, a mere 26 miles from Portland. The Northwest String Summit has a special connection to Lane County thanks to the Further Bus, the bus that we see at the Oregon Country Fair or sometimes parading through downtown Eugene during Saturday Market. The Bus, with Ken Kesey’s son Zane guiding it, serves as the “Further Tweener Stage” for the festival. Lane County’s own Ninkasi sponsors the Cascadia Stage as well (and you can be sure plenty of people will be enjoying Ninkasi’s products as well; by the way, the festival has a rule about not bringing your own alcohol, so be ready to buy). Aside from the Main Stage, Further and the Cascadia Stage, there’s a new Kinfolk Revival Tent workshop area as well as late night sets to satisfy the crowd that likes to jam out into the wee hours. But Northwest String Summit also features what a lot of reviewers say is one of the most kid-friendly spaces for a music fest. This year, there’s quiet family camping as well as regular tent camping and RV camping. Yonder Mountain String Band headlines the festival, and Greensky Bluegrass plays three sets during the festival. The lineup should make anyone who’s into bluegrass and Americana happy. There’s the old school Del McCoury Band, world music indie stars Rising Appalachia, Portland’s Shook Twins and many, many more. Some days, the music starts at 8:30 am and runs until, well, the next morning at 2:30 am. Three-day and four-day passes come with rights to primitive camping, and kids 10 and under are free with adults, but advance four-day passes are nearly sold out. At the gate, three-day passes (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) are $230, and fourday passes are $250. That’s not expensive for what you get, but be sure to bring cash for food and alcohol, for shower stalls and for the merch and music you’re sure to want as you bliss out with your friends and chosen family members in the luscious paradise that is this fine bluegrass/Americana/gypsy/roots festival in its 14th year.

Take a Swim Now is the perfect time to get out, or in, and enjoy a swim. Lane County Swimming Pools are open for your enjoyment. Prices and schedules vary so call ahead or check out their websites. ECHO HOLLOW POOL/FITNESS CENTER 1655 ECHO HOLLOW RD, EUGENE 541.682.5525 Indoor/Outdoor, lap and recreational swimming. Lessons and rentals available, call for details.

SHELDON POOL/FITNESS CENTER 2443 WILLAKENZIE RD, EUGENE 541.682.5314 Indoor facility promoting individual and family fitness. 25-yard lap pool, diving well, fitness equipment, classes and activities for all ages.

AMAZON SWIMMING POOL 2600 HILYARD ST, EUGENE 541.682.5350 COURTSPORTS ATHLETIC CLUB - SPRINGFIELD 2728 PHEASANT BLVD., SPRINGFIELD 541.736.1167 Call for details

EUGENE SWIM AND TENNIS CLUB 2766 CRESCENT AVE, EUGENE 541.342.4414 Call for details

NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT

July 16-19, $230-$250 ◆ Horning’s Hideout (near Portland) ◆ Stringsummit.com

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Mountain Bikes, Mountains and Summer Variety

If you like to snowboard or surf, try dry and warm on the Dunes BY VANESSA SALVIA

Variety, views make Oregon tops for cycling BY VANESSA SALVIA

OAKRIDGE, OREGON, or OROR, as the stickers and T-shirts now proclaim,

has reinvented itself from a once-booming logging town into a destination for outdoor recreation. Mountain Bike Oregon, an annual event coordinated by Oregon Adventures owner Randy Dreiling, started with 34 people at the first trail ride 11 years ago. More than 300 people attended the second event, and by the third year it was so popular the event was split into two weekends and now regularly sells out. “It’s popular because of the variety of trails here,” Dreiling says. “They are true mountain bike trails, and there’s close to 500 miles of trails around here.” Dreiling grew up in Cottage Grove and biked throughout the Oakridge area for years before moving there 14 years ago. He says, “I got to thinking, ‘Why isn’t there some kind of event for the 99% of people who don’t race bikes?’” His answer was Mountain Bike Oregon, where each weekend is full of guided rides for small groups who choose which trails to ride each day. Oregon Adventures shuttles each group to the trails. Seven guides take 35 clients on each bus. “Each ride breaks up into fast, medium and a slower-paced group,” Dreiling says. Many riders tell Dreiling they consider Oakridge’s 14.4-mile Alpine Trail to be the best trail they’ve ever ridden. “It’s got an interesting mix of flow and beauty,” he says. “You can see Mount Bachelor, all the Sisters and Diamond Peak.” Wildflowers bloom at different times depending on elevation, so the Alpine Trail almost always has wildflowers with its climbing and elevation changes. Oregon Adventures also offers private, custom tours. A tour Dreiling calls 17K in a Day is growing in popularity. That one covers six trails, 17,000 feet of descending, 3,500 feet of climbing, and 45 miles of trail, including Alpine. Another popular weekend is the Women’s Weekend held August 28 to 30, featuring women’s ride and skills clinics. Oregon Adventures opened two months early in March this year because of the mild, dry winter. “Seven years ago I shuttled 50 people all summer long,” Dreiling says. “Last summer it was three short of 2,000 people. We have people from every state, every Canadian province and over 30 countries.”

OREGON ADVENTURES ◆ 541-968-5397 ◆ www.oregon-adventures.com MOUNTAIN BIKE OREGON ◆ July 17-19 and August 14-16, 2015, Oakridge

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BOARDING ON SAND DEFINITELY HAS SOME ADVANTAGES over snow-

boarding or surfing. “It’s a lot warmer!” says Lon Beale, the owner and founder of Florence’s Sand Master Park. Beale is widely known as “Dr. Dune.” He’s been riding for 43 years and is regarded as the inventor of the sport of sandboarding. Other than a parking lot, the 40-acre Sand Master Park is nearly all sand. “It’s the world’s first sand park,” he says. “We were doing exhibitions all over the United States and down in Mexico and other parts of the world, and we settled in Florence because the sand is some of the best we’ve seen anywhere.” In addition to sandboarding, Beale offers sand sledding, dune buggy tours, rental skim boards, boogie boards and bikes. During the summer he also holds sand sculpting events and classes taught by world champions. He holds two free annual competitions including July’s Sand Master Jam, the world’s longest running sand competition. At only about 20 riders, it’s not a huge competition, but it does have the better riders, Beale says. August’s competition is jumps only. Sand is forgiving and less painful when you fall, says Beale, which makes the sport more appealing to people who don’t want to be hurt. “It’s like snowboarding at the beach,” he says. “It’s sunny and dry and you’re out there in your T-shirt. It’s similar to snowboarding, but the feel of sand is maybe a little closer to surfing because the sand acts like a liquid. Surfers just get it and snowboarders have a little adjustment in their stance and then they get it too.” First-timers can sign up for an hour lesson taught by instructors who are all current or former world or national sandboard champions. Boards are rented for $16 for 24 hours. “They have free access to our dunes and they can take the boards anywhere they want,” Beale says. “We have 50 miles of dunes here on the coast, so you could just spend weeks riding in a new location every day if you wanted to. The majority of our customers are repeats—once they try it they fall in love with it and they keep coming back.”

Sand Master Park ◆ 5351 Hwy 101 ◆ 541-997-6006 ◆ www.sandmasterpark.com SAND MASTER JAM Saturday, July 18 ◆ 2 to 5 p.m. at Sand Master Park XWEST HUCK FEST Saturday, August 15 ◆ 2 to 5 p.m. at Sand Master Park ◆ www.sandmasterpark.com

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Concerts in the Park: Platypus Clarinet Orchestra Washburne Park Series July 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park Sponsored by Pacific Wind and Music What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! FREE The Platypus Clarinet Orchestra is a blend of over 20 players from Eugene (Ducks) and Corvallis (Beavers) with a big warm sound like a pipe-organ made of wood. Their program ranges from orchestral music to folk music from around the world.

Eugene Running of the Bulls 4 Mile Run July 12, 9 a.m., Alton Baker Park, Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene Get ready to run with the bulls! We give you a red sash at packet pick-up, you wear white. Runners start first and then we let the bulls, roller derby girls, loose! Don’t let them catch up to you on their roller skates, if they lightly tap your booty with their plastic bats you have been gored by the bulls. If you’ve been gored by the bulls, just keep running! Admission: $10-$25

Lane United FC vs. Bellingham United July 12, 1:00 p.m., Willamalane Center for Sports & Recreation, 250 S 32nd St, Springfield Lane United FC, Eugene and Springfield’s semiprofessional men’s soccer team & winner of the national Rookie Franchise of the Year award in the USL Premier Development League, take on Bellingham United of the Evergreen Premier League in the last game of the regular season at the Willamalane Center. Admission: $5-$10

Fun For All

Main & E Washington St, Cottage Grove, 541-942-5064 Celebrate the discovery of Gold at Bohemia Mining Days. Listen to music, partake in the parade, explore living history exhibits and shop at the many vendor stalls. From breakfast at the mine to pony rides to beard growing contests, this is great, old fashioned family fun!

Touch-a-Truck July 16, 5-7:30 p.m., Petersen Park The big trucks are coming back to the Barn! Climb into a fire engine, cement truck, backhoe, dump truck, LTD bus, 18-wheeler and more! A free, family event sure to please all ages. Food available for purchase. No registration needed. FREE

Concerts in the Park: Abbey Road LIVE! July 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., WJ Skatepark & Urban Plaza, between Washington & Jefferson Streets at 1st Avenue What would make a free concert in the park even better? The world’s premier Beatles cover band! Plus, food from some of the best food carts in town, face painting, Adaptive Art with the Oregon Supported Living Program and more! Join us for a night of great music, food, and friends at WJ Park!Abbey Road LIVE! Is not your typical Beatle look-alike tribute act; don’t expect mop-top haircuts and vintage Rickenbacker guitars. Rather, this show is about bringing to life some of the more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw &amp; spirited fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of hits and more obscure favorites.

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SPLASH! AT LIVELY PARK 6100 THURSTON RD 541.736.4244 Indoor water park with wave pool; waterslide; family, lap and kids’ pools; spa; concessions; playground; park; and picnic shelters. 25 yards, 6 lanes, Indoors.

WILLAMALANE PARK SWIM CENTER 1276 G ST, SPRINGFIELD 541.736.4080 25 yards, 6 lanes, Indoors. Recreation, lap swimming and lessons available.

RIVER ROAD PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT POOL 1400 LAKE DR. , EUGENE 541.688,4052 25 yards x 45 feet, Indoors. Recreation, lap swimming and lessons available.

SHELDON POOL AND FITNESS CENTER 2443 WILLAKENZIE RD., EUGENE 541.682.5314 25 yards x 42 feet, 6 lanes, Indoors. Recreation, lap swimming and lessons available.

EUGENE FAMILY YMCA 2055 PATTERSON ST. , EUGENE 541.686.9622 25 yards x 24 feet, 4 lanes, Indoors. Lessons, recreation and lap swimming available.

H. DAUGHTERY AQUATIC CENTER 1440 S 8TH ST, COTTAGE GROVE 541. 942.5533 100 feet, 6 lanes, Indoors. Recreation, lap and swimming lessons available.

Bounce Circus Arts—pARTy on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series July 16, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Hult Center Plaza Bounce Circus Arts is a group of local performers that dazzle their audiences with aerial dance, acro yoga, flow arts, hand-balancing and contortion. FREE

MAPLETON COMMUNITY POOL 10870 E. MAPLETON RD., MAPLETON 541.268.4289 25 yards, 6 lanes, Indoors. Recreation, lap and swimming lessons available.

July 13-17, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park, Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park, Monroe Park Drop-in playground program for youth ages 5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

John Mayall at The John G. Shedd Institute July 14, 7:30 p.m., The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 868 High St, Eugene, 541-434-7000 The Godfather of British blues is back for his fourth Shedd appearance. At 80 years young, Mayall has nothing left to prove to anyone. It has been that way since his legendary Bluesbreakers album set the blues and rock worlds on their collective ears, beginning in 1965. Admission: $29-$36

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Concerts in the Park: Abbey Road LIVE!—Pedal Power Series July 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m., WJ Urban Plaza What would make a free concert in the park even better? The world’s premier Beatles cover band! Plus, food from some of the best food carts in town, face painting, Adaptive Art with the Oregon Supported Living Program and more! Join us for a night of great music, food, and friends at WJ Park! FREE Abbey Road LIVE! Is not your typical Beatle lookalike tribute act; don’t expect mop-top haircuts and vintage Rickenbacker guitars. Rather, this show is about bringing to life some of the more mature and complex Beatles material in a raw & spirited fashion, while remaining true to the original recordings. Combining attention to detail with a creative exuberance, the band always delights its audiences with its diverse repertoire of hits and more obscure favorites.

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Making New Memories at The County Fair

From Joan Jett to elephant’s ears, get ready for a grand time BY HANNAH HARRIS

THERE ARE VERY FEW MEMORIES that will measure up to being handed your first slab of fried dough, or feeling that surge of gravity escape from your stomach as you endure Starship 2000 for the first—and only—time. The Lane County Fair, happening July 22 to 26, provides ground for members of the community to come together and create new memories. With activities ranging from live music to racing pigs, there’s a little something for everyone. Marketing Manager and Assistant Fair Manager Rachel Bivens explains the accessibility of fun at the Lane County Fair. “There are lots of things to do that only cost the price of admission,” Bivens says. “There will be a play area for kids, reptiles and a hypnotist. Families can come and be entertained.”

NEW SPECIAL ACTIVITIES this year are Agri-culture Land and Discovery Park. Agri-culture Land will offer information on local farms and nonprofits as well as providing hands on activities. Discovery Park gives the community a chance to learn what members of various clubs, associations and institutions bring to Lane County. One of the most obvious (and delicious) offerings from other community members comes from the infamous fair food. A couple of booths expected to be there are Topaz Bistro, Bubba’s Smoky Mountain Cuisine and Lemon’s on the Loose.

FOR MUSICALLY INCLINED individuals, the fair offers headlining acts for

each night. Concerts are free with fair admission, but seats can be reserved for $25-$30. And you might want a seat when headliners include the likes of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Theory of a Deadman. Not everyone at the fair enjoys the concept of metal clanking together to create a sense of “rush.” But if you do decide you want to purchase tickets for rides, Bivens encourages you buy a wristband before your visit to the fair. “We’re offering an unlimited ride bracelet for the first time this year,” Bivens says. “When you buy it ahead of time, there’s a $15 discount.” You’ll want to get as many rides in as you can when the carnival portion offers 35 of them, including classics like Scrambler, El Nino, and Kamikaze. The presale for bracelets ends July 21 at midnight. Fair admission is not included in the bracelet price. For further information on the Lane County Fair, visit the website: http://atthefair.com.

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32663 E Mill St, Coburg, 541-343-9875 Celebrate Coburg’s historic past in this classic American community known for its antiques and quilts. Experience a variety of arts and crafts, food booths, unique music, tributes to the “golden years,” and a celebration parade. FREE

Emerald Empire Hemp Fest July 17, 18 and 19 Maurie Jacobs Park Eugene The purpose of the Emerald Empire Hempfest is to unite our citizens in calling for sweeping reforms in America’s laws against cannabis and hemp. Free to the public, family-friendly, live music, speakers & vendors. Please join us! Call 541-5170957 to volunteer

Movies in the Park: UP July 17 at 9:00 p.m., Awbrey Park

July 18, 2:00-5:00 p.m. Sand Master Park, 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, 541-997-6006 Welcome to Sand Master Park’s annual professional and amateur sandboard competition, sanctioned by Dune Riders International. Open and free to the public. Come and enjoy the spectacle or enter the Sand Master Jam and compete! FREE

Eugene Saturday Market July 18, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 8th & Oak 10 am—Lonesome Randall; 11 am—Lorna Miller; Noon—Jerry Zybach; 1 pm—Carl “Bus Man” Faddis; 2 pm—The Traceys; 3:30 pm—The Dennis Smith Project; www.eugenesaturdaymarket. org. FREE

Teddy Bear Picnic for Kids July 18, 11:00 a.m., Campbell Community Center

Animation/Adventure/Drama. Staring Ed Asner. Rated PG (96 minutes). FREE

Bring a stuffed friend and join Eugene Public Library in the park for live music and more. FREE

Mountain Bike Oregon

Concerts in the Park: Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band

July 17-19, Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, 541-968-8870 Register today for this mountain biker’s dream vacation! Three full days of mountain biking in Oakridge, Oregon will leave you both exhausted and replenished. Mountain Bike Oregon has something for everyone! It’s small, festival atmosphere offers a unique experience. Each day offers supported ride options for intermediate and advanced riders - this is not a beginner’s event. Camping, breakfast, lunch, snacks and BEER are all included. Free mechanical demos, ride clinics, and daily yoga sessions! Join the fun! Admission: $409 plus fees

July 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Washburne Park, East 21st & Agate, Eugene Sponsored by Pacific Wind and Music. What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! Scottish piping, drumming and dancing. FREE

DJ Dance Party in the Park July 19, 3:00-6:30 p.m. University Park, 2350 University St., Eugene, 541-682-5333

Eugene Symphony in the Park

Local DJs will be spinning beats and jams for the whole family! FREE

July 18, 8:00 p.m. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 2300 Leo Harris Parkway, Eugene, 541-7628099

Habitat for Humanity—Blues Build

Presented by the Eugene Symphony, Kesey Enterprises, Double Tee Concerts and the City of Eugene. Check eugenesymphony.org for program details. While this is a free event, tickets are required. Get yours at the Hult Center box office. Admission: Free (tickets are required)

Iris Vineyards Tour & Live Music July 18, Noon-6:00 p.m., Iris Vineyards, 82110 Territorial Hwy, Eugene, 541-2426588 The vineyard manager will be leading informational tours and educating guests on the life of a grape! Join this wonderful experience, with live music provided by Jesse Meade from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Admission: $5

Movies in the Park: Matilda July 18, 9:00 p.m., Churchill Park, Bailey Hill & West 18th, Eugene Animation/Adventure/Drama. Staring Ed Asner. Rated PG (96 minutes) FREE

July 19, Pfeiffer Winery, 25040 Jaeg Rd, Junction City The 7th Annual Blues Build Benefit features the Hank Shreve Band, the Joanne Broh Band, and Barbara Healy and Her Groove Too Band. Enjoy a no-host bar with beer and wine. Lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets are welcome. Food will be available for purchase. Proceeds support the building of simple and decent homes for low and moderate income families by the Junction City/Harrisburg/Monroe Habitat for Humanity.

Skate Competition July 19, 5:00-8:00 p.m., Cal Young Skate Park, 2555 Gilham Road, Eugene Sponsored by Tactics Board Shop. Join us to compete for prizes or just watch the action for free. All ages, all abilities can compete (helmets required when skating)! Register at 4 p.m., $5/person, and parent must register competitors aged 18 and under. All proceeds will go to fund skateboard programs. FREE

Truck Function in Junction Sand Master Jam at Sand Master Park

July 19, Junction City High School, 325 Maple St, Junction City

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Bring Your Own Containers, And Jam On The Northwest World Reggae Festival is close to home BY VANESSA SALVIA

2015 RideAble

a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Lane County is proudly celebrating

20 Years of Horses Changing Lives SCIO, OREGON, is typically a sleepy little town about 15 miles northeast of

Albany. The last official population count was 838 people in 2010, and aside from being named after the Ohio hometown of an early resident who set up a flourmill, its biggest claim to fame is that it bills itself as the “Covered Bridge Capital of the West” thanks to the five covered bridges out of the eight in Linn County that are within its boundaries. This year, Scio is also home to the Northwest Reggae Festival, which is not only Northwest-based but world-class in scope. If you’re a fan of reggae music, it’s likely that you’ve already heard of this massive three-day festival, now in its eleventh year. Last year’s event was in Astoria, and this year, the festival, which has a capacity of 1,500 attendees, will bring in enough people to double Scio’s permanent population. One way the celebration of music, food and crafts keeps things friendly in the little towns it visits is to encourage people to bring reusable containers for their food and beverages, so there’s less trash. Returnable beverage containers are collected and returned by the town’s local scout troops. All food booths are local and organic, and the festival management uses wind power for its energy consumption.

WITH A CONSCIOUS MESSAGE of environmental stewardship and the

spirituality of the Rastafarian religion, the festival attracts many well-known acts from the reggae scene. This year’s headliners are the Mighty Diamonds, an old-school reggae band which formed in 1969 in Jamaica’s Trenchtown. Also appearing are the Melodians, a name that goes back to 1960s Jamaica. Over the decades they have become one of the country’s best-known exports of rocksteady, a style that takes the driving rhythms of ska and slows it down for a more soulful sound. Saturday’s headliner, the B-Side Players, expands the reggae sound a little with what they call a “horn-driven polyrhythmic groove.” Sunday’s line-up is no less satisfying, with performances by three of Portland’s finest, reggae bands Steady Riot!, Santino Cadiz and Randy Foote & The Skankin’ Yankees.

NORTHWEST WORLD REGGAE FESTIVAL ◆ July 24-26, Scio, Oregon

3-day pass with camping, $75 ◆ www.nwwrf.com

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RideAble is an equestrian program that provides horsemanship instruction for the special needs community in a safe and interactive environment, but it’s much more than that. Students, spanning a range of ages and abilities, not only experience a healthy and fun physical activity but learn essential life skills through their interactions with the horses, staff and volunteers at RideAble. Events will be held throughout the summer (see RideAble.org), culminating with the 20-Year Anniversary Celebration August 22 and 23 at the RideAble facility in Goshen. Volunteer Reunion, Saturday, August 22. RideAble would not survive without its incredible volunteers. Current volunteers and those who have been involved throughout the remarkable 20-year history of RideAble will be honored on this day. A picnic lunch will be provided at 1 pm. Open Barn with Demonstrations, Sunday, Aug. 23, 1-5 pm. Come out to this amazing facility and meet the equine and human staff and instructors. See demonstrations to experience the students in action! Talk with students and parents about their experience at RideAble and find out how you can help keep RideAble going for another 20 years.

Come to the Second Annual Truck Function in Junction and view semi trucks, haulers, show trucks, working trucks and trucks for hire at this fun family event. This year, Esley “Your Home for Chrome” and 10-4 Magazine will return sponsors, as well as photographer Colby Williams of Fueled Photography, who will be conducting photo shoots on site. FREE

Concerts in the Park: Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band, Washburne Park Series July 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park Sponsored by Pacific Wind and Music What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! Scottish piping, drumming and dancing. FREE to spectate

Fun For All July 20-24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park, Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park, Monroe Park. Drop-in playground program for youth ages 5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

Motley Crue and Alice Cooper at Matthew Knight Arena

July 22, 7:00 p.m., Matthew Knight Arena, 1776 E 13th Ave, Eugene

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m. FREE

Iconic rock band Motley Crue will mark the end of their touring career, which began 34 years ago. Fans will rejoice as they play Matthew Knight Arena with special guest Alice Cooper! Admission: $20-$99.50

RhythmFest

Lane County Fair 2015 July 22-26, Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Lane Events Center, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 541-682-4292 Family fun for everyone! Come and join us for rides, entertainment, scrumptious goodies to eat, animals from small to large and wonderful Lane County crafts and surprises.

Eric Stern, pARTY on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series July 23, 5:30-6:15 p.m., Hult Center Plaza, 7th & Willamette, Eugene, 541-682-5000 Eric Stern is the Northwest’s renowned operatic tenor, accordionist, pianist, composer and consummate showman with incendiary stage presence and devilish virtuosity. FREE

Family Fun Nights July 23, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen, Eugene, 541-682-5521 Enjoy a free evening of fun including dinner and games, crafts and live entertainment. Meet your neighbors and friends for a fun-filled evening.

Electroma July 25, 9:00 p.m., Monroe Park, 950 Monroe St., Eugene, 541-682-5333

July 23, 5:30-7:30 pm. Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard St., Eugene First hour includes a family-friendly facilitated drum circle. Second hour features rhythm entertainment. Bring your drum and small percussion instruments, chairs and blankets. FREE

Daft Punk’s Electroma. Silent movie made by electronic music duo Daft Punk. Not rated (74 minutes). FREE

Main Street Chili Cook-Off in Cottage Grove July 25, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Historic Downtown Cottage Grove, 700 Main Street, Cottage Grove, 541-942-2411 Enter your favorite chili against your friends and neighbors in this year’s Main Street Chili Cook Off! Prizes, music and fun for all, with awards for the BEST CHILI. Vote for your favorite flavorful recipe in the PEOPLE’S CHOICE CHILI competition. This event is held in conjunction with KNND’s Rock, Roll & Rumble Car Show! FREE

Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional at Cuthbert Amphitheater July 23, 7:00 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene Check out two American indie rock bands in one great night! Third Eye Blind and Dashboard Confessional play the Cuthbert Amphitheater. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Admission: $41-$206

Midsummer Cleanup in Springfield July 25, 9:00 a.m.-Noon, Heron Playground, 1387 Aspen St, Springfield, 503-844-9571 x332

Blackberry Jam Festival July 24-26, Downtown Lowell, Moss & Jasper-Lowell Rd, Lowell The Blackberry Jam Festival is a wholesome community event featuring plenty of great music, unique crafts and delicious food. Events include a car show, fishing derby, quilt show, parade and more! FREE

Join the great mid-summer cleanup at West D Street Greenway! Help keep green spaces clean and safe. We will be picking up litter from the path and along the banks of the Willamette River. The more the merrier, so bring your friends and family! All ages and abilities welcome. Tools, gloves, water and snacks provided. Get outside!

Pfeiffer Winery’s 31st Birthday Celebration

Hilyard Presents July 24, Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene, 541-682-5311

July 25, 6:00-10:00 p.m., Pfeiffer Winery, 25040 Jaeg Rd, Junction City, 541-9982828

Enjoy movies, karaoke, lawn games and more! Light snacks available for purchase. Main activity starts at 6:30 p.m. FREE

Join us for an exquisite farm-to-table experience! Enjoy an abundant family-style supper in the vineyard featuring local and organic foods. Enjoy special wine served from our large format bottles. Includes full dinner, complimentary wine & beer, gratuity, entertainment and surprises! Admission: $130

Movies in the Park: Stand and Deliver July 24, 9:00 p.m., Trainsong Park, 2701 Edison Street, Eugene Stand and Deliver. Drama. Starring Edward James Olmos and Lou Diamond Phillips. Rated PG (103 minutes). FREE

Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove July 25, Cottage Grove Lake, London Rd, Cottage Grove The Rolf Prima Tri at the Grove has been selected as one of the 22 best triathalons in the USA. Register for the Tri, an event that features Sprint and Olympic distance courses with individual and relay team options. Scenic Cottage Grove Lake offers competitors a calm lake swim and low-to-no traffic courses for the bike and run. Soak up the sun on this easygoing Oregon adventure race!

Taj Mahal and Charlie Musselwhite at Cuthbert Amphitheater July 24, 6:30 p.m, Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene A night of blues and Americana at the Cuthbert Amphitheater with Taj Mahal and Charlie Musselwhite. Admission: $28-$45

Eugene Saturday Market

Coburg Quilt Show

July 25, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 8th & Oak

July 25, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Downtown Coburg Join the Annual Coburg Quilt Show, where the 2015 theme is, “Q is for Quilting!” Admission by donation, or bring canned food goods for the Coburg Food Pantry. Vendors, food and attractions await at this wonderful celebration of quiliting in Coburg! Admission: Canned Food Donation

Movies in the Park: Daft Punk’s L A N E

10 am—TBA; 11 am—TBA; Noon—Sacred Harp Singers; 1 pm—Buffalo Romeo; 2 pm—Sun Bossa; 3:30 pm—Dubious. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

Concerts in the Park: Oregon Tuba Ensemble July 26, 6:30-7:30 pm. Washburne Park, East 21st & Agate, Eugene

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Sponsored by Pacific Wind and Music. What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! Familiar tunes and classical melodies. FREE

60th Annual Fern Ridge Beef Pit BBQ July 26, Noon-5:00 p.m., Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 25181 E Broadway, Veneta Enjoy all the usual fun entertainment with Bingo, Silent Auction, $$$ Raffle, game booths for all ages and the WONDERFUL band, Coupe-deVille. Don’t forget to check out the nice row of Show Cars— TWO trophies will be awarded this year. FREE

Sunday Streets—Downtown July 26, 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Kesey Square Activity Center

Are You Ready To Tour De Lane?

Bike fest shows off the beauties of our county BY EMILY JOAN GREENE

THIS BIKE RALLY IS SO FILLED WITH OPTIONS that even if you rode 24 hours a day for three days (don’t do that though!), you couldn’t get through them all. Tour de Lane is a three-day, noncompetitive festival highlighting the many cycling routes in Lane County. Each day has a different collection of routes that riders can take. The tours range from easy to difficult. One tour includes bike facilities where riders will see our businesses that produce high-end bikes. Another route runs through wine country that passes through well-known wineries in the area (though, you know, don’t drink to excess and bike). A few different routes go all the way to the Oregon Coast—challenging, beautiful rides. The central rally point is Richardson Park, which will have a BBQ on Saturday night for participants, and don’t forget the beer and wine gardens, entertainment and bonfires.

ON SUNDAY riders can choose to participate in the Blackberry bRamble ride,

which is an all day event offering several options (see p. 70). Riders can ride out of the Willamette Valley, through farmlands, along the Siuslaw River, through forests until eventually making their way back. The standard registration fee for Tour de Lane is $195 and includes all meals, shuttles and camping accommodations.

TOUR DE LANE BIKE RALLY ◆ July 31-Aug.2 ◆ Tourdelane.com

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Walk, bike and roll on two miles of car-free streets in downtown. Eugene Sunday Streets is an annual event that promotes healthy, active living by opening the city’s largest public space—its streets, to discover active transportation in a safe, traffic-free environment. Fun activity center in Kesey Square with live music! For kids of all ages, food carts, beer garden and more! Check out eugenesundaystreets.org for details. FREE

Two Cities Summit Run 8K & 12K— Eugene & Springfield July 26, 9:00 a.m., Eastgate Woodlands Park, 512 Aspen St, Springfield, 541-3436414 Choose from an 8k or 12k course and start from Springfield’s Eastgate Woodlands Park. The 8k travels west on the bike path through Alton Baker Park, crosses the Defazio Bridge, goes through Skinner Butte Park, ascends Skinner Butte and finishes at the summit. The 12k makes its way east to D Street, heads into the neighborhood to the north and ascends Kelly Butte. This course will return participants to Eastgate Woodlands Park to continue west and follow the 8k’s map, also finishing at the Skinner Butte Summit. Whew! Sign up today. There will be two shuttles, one at 7 a.m. and one at 7:35 a.m. Don’t miss this Two Cities Summit Race! Admission: Adults, $25-$30; Ages 17 & Under, 60 & Over, $20-$25

Fun For All July 27-31, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park, Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park Monroe Park. Drop-in playground program for youth ages 5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

Pacific Northwest Masters Basketball Tournament July 29-August 1, 2015, Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., Willamalane Center for Sports and Recreation, 3310 Onyx St, Springfield, 541-914-9265 Register by Wednesday, July 29 to participate in the Pac NW Masters Basketball Tournament, the only 5x5 Masters Tournament on the West Coast for players 40 and older, up to 75 years!

7th Annual Wine for Water Auction at Sweet Cheeks Winery July 30, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd, Eugene, 541600-4173 Bring your friends for a beautiful evening at the winery to benefit Water For People. Entry includes appetizers, wine and beer tasting (first glass free), silent auction, live music and hearing from a project volunteer. Bring a picnic dinner or buy additional food from the winery or food cart. Admission: $20-$25

Concerts in the Park: Eleven Eyes July 30, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Awbrey Park, 158 Spring Creek Drive, Eugene Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket, and if you are up for it, come ready to help power the fun by riding one of Pedal Power bikes! Eleven Eyes is one of Eugene’s most colorful music institutions. With an eye to the future and a nod to the past, Eleven Eyes creates their own brand original dance music. The electronica-accented combination of a world-class horn section, powerful vocals, rip-roaring guitar, and abumpin’ rhythm section fuses the gap between sounds that bring to mind &#039;70s Fela, swampy New Orleans funk, Bassnecter, James Brown, and August Pablo. FREE

Rezonate pARTY on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series July 30, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza, 7th & Willamette, Eugene, 541-682-5000 Rezonate is an award-winning, 7-member a cappella band that sings contemporary Pop, Rock and R&B music. FREE

Movies in the Park: Labyrinth July 31, 9:00 p.m. Willakenzie Park, 2455 Willakenzie Road, Eugene Labyrinth. Adventure/Fantasy/Family. Starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly. Rated PG (101 minutes). FREE

Tour de Lane Bike Rally July 31-August 2, Richardson Park Campground, 25950 Richardson Park Rd, Junction City This fun and exciting three day, non-competitive bike rally offers nine supported rides over three days! Included in the ride is the Bike Builders Tour, where riders will tour the facilities of local bike manufacturers throughout the area, a Century Ride to the Oregon Coast, and a Wine Country Ride! Food and beverages included, pay for camping. Register today! Admission: $185-$245

Whoopee! at The John G. Shedd Institute July 31-August 9, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 p.m., The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 868 High St, Eugene, 541-434-7000 A smash hit for Floz Ziegfeld in 1928 on Broadway and again in 1930 for Samuel Goldwyn, Whoopee! is a thoroughly goofy story of rivalry, car (and horse) chases, threatened violence, and true love. A gem of a show, an excellent musical comedy. Admission: $20-$36

BY CORINNE BOYER

Jam Out at the Oregon Jamboree

OME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES in country music are headlining the 23rd Annual Oregon Jamboree—a three-day nonprofit music festival held in Sweet Home, just up the road in Linn County.

Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Big & Rich, along with 19 other artists, play on two stages July 31 through August 2. The family-friendly event has campgrounds, specially priced passes for kids and an arts and crafts event that at Sweet Home High School. Oregon Jamboree profits go directly to the town of Sweet Home. As with most Oregon festivals, you can get your jam on at the beer and wine gardens as well as onsite food booths. Festival Director Erin Regrutto says the country music festival began with a cause back in 1992 when

money for extra curricular activities like soccer. “Instead of funding thse activities through bake sales and car washes during the summer,” Regrutt says, “these groups are able to work at the Jamboree and raise the bulk of the money that they need for the year.” Not only do the proceeds from the festival benefit the community, but the festival also helps stimulate businesses and community’s economy. Regrutto says, “A lot of the local businesses base their yearlong business plan on this weekend. They depend on it to generate income and have new people come into their businesses and spend money.” The manager of Safeway told her that Jamboree weekend is busier than Thanksgiving, which is not surprising —Sweet Home’s population is about 9,000, and the Jamboree has hosted up to 13,000 people in recent years. Regrutto says the Oregon Jamboree has given back $2 million to Sweet Home. The Sweet Home Economic Development Group nonprofit was founded a few years after the event began and has distributed festival earnings to the Sweet Home School District, the Sweet Home Pregnancy Center and Meals on Wheels, just to name a few. “The whole goal behind the festival originally was to improve the economy in Sweet Home, and 23 years later, we can certainly say that we’ve done that,” Regrutto says.

BOOKING ARTISTS for the country music festival

Marge Geil and Leslie Ancke decided to do something about the local unemployment problem after two timber mills shut down. “These two women had the foresight and the innovation to consider throwing a multi-day country music festival, which wasn’t something as common as it is now,” she says. Wynonna Judd headlined that first show in 1992, and the organizers never looked back. Volunteers are an essential part of the festival and this year, Regrutto says more than 900 people have signed up to volunteer before, during and after the three days of music and pepole. Students also sign up to volunteer and have the opportunity to earn

is done roughly a year ahead of time. Regrutto says summer is the busiest touring time for most country artists. “We’ve got a bunch of festivals in our area,” she says, “and so we’re fortunate to be able to have really great partners to work with in terms of getting artists not just one show over the course of that weekend but a couple of shows.” Announcing at least one artist for the next festival is a way to keep people excited about the event, she says.

ahead for long walks, and bring plenty of cash for the food and drink since you can’t bring anything— even water bottles—into the grounds of the festival. Three-day VIP passes might be the best bet because you’ve got reserved seating up near the stages, but for those who like to dance and move around, general admission is a great option. Regrutto says the festival has helped promote tourism not just in the town but within the area as well: “We have two beautiful lakes within ten minutes of the center of town,” she says—Green Peter Lake and Foster Lake, both with nearby camping and options for boating, fishing and hunting when the festival is over (no weaponry allowed on festival grounds). Regrutto is proud of the festival and of the gorgeous area. She says that when they come for the Jamboree, “people really start to see what a gem this is, right smack in the middle of the Willamette Valley.”

Though the two Yelp reviews are rough (where are you, fans?), Facebook reviews numbering in the thousands count the Jamboree as a top event, averaging 4.6 stars out of 5. Regrutto says that some of the festival regulars who brought their children now bring their grandchildren. Twitter fans are especially excited about Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley—not surprisingly—and the festival’s rich social media presence keeps track of emerging stars like Michael Ray, Rachele Lynae and Kelsea Ballerini. Premium parking has long since sold out, so plan

The Oregon Jamboree • July 31-August 2 • Sweet Home (Linn County) Get Tickets @ oregonjamboree.com • Tickets range $31-$280 L A N E

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DATES 24th Annual Coburg Car Classic August 1, 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Coburg City Park, 541-688-6087 It’s a family tradition! Wake up with a pancake breakfast and a classic car “show & shine.” This popular car show and classic car rally features an engine blow, a variety of car games, raffle drawings, poker walk, chicken BBQ lunch and even a 50s street dance! Always the first Saturday in August.

Eugene Saturday Market August 1, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 8th & Oak 10 am—TBA; 11 am—TBA; Noon—Hello Dollface; 1 pm—The Liaisons; 2 pm—Deer & Antelope Band; 3:30 pm—Cap’n Trips; www. eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

Whiteaker Block Party August 1st Noon - 2am Whiteaker District Eugene

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Come join and enjoy the music, food, entertainment and culture of the”Whit” for the ninth annual neighborhood party. Celebrate summer and share in the revelry. Food, Crafts, Spoken Word, Music and Shenanigans to fit every taste. To volunteer email, whitblockvolunteer@gmail.com.

Movies in the Park: The Rescuers Down Under August 1, University Park, 2350 University St., Eugene, 541-682-5333 The Rescuers Down Under. Animation/Adventure. Disney classic featuring Bob Newhart and Eva Gabor. Rated G (77 minutes). FREE

Free Shakespeare in the Park presents: As You Like It August 1-23, Opens Saturday, August 1, playing Saturdays and Sundays 6:00 p.m., Outdoors on the south lawn at Amazon Community Park & Center, 2700 Hilyard St, Eugene, 541-682-5373 Now celebrating our SEVENTEENTH year! In partnership with Amazon Community Center, Free Shakespeare in the Park presents the delightful romantic comedy of William Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Bring a picnic, blanket, family, and friends, and join us for an evening of fun. FREE

Oakridge Rock the Park 2015 August 1-2, 1:00-8:00 p.m., Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater in Greenwaters, 48362 Hwy 58, Oakridge Enjoy two great days of rock and roll in Greenwaters Park. Six great bands will play! FREE

Summer Golf Spectacular— Florence Rotary August 1, 8:30 a.m., Ocean Dunes Golf Links, 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, 541-997-3232 Register today for Cool at the Coast, the 6th annual fund-raising golf tournament presented this summer by the Florence Rotary Club. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the End Polio Now program, as well as community projects that assist youth and families in need. Lunch and beverages will also be provided, and there will be prizes for a hole in one! Admission: $80 Per Player; $320 Per Foursome

Concerts in the Park: Springfield Community Band August 2, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Washburne Park, East 21st & Agate, Eugene What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! Traditional concert band.

DJ Dance Party in the Park August 2, 3:00-6:30 pm., University Park, 2350 University St., Eugene, 541-682-5333 Local DJs will be spinning beats and jams for the whole family! FREE

GEARs 17th Annual Blackberry bRamble August 2, 6:30-9:00 a.m., Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St, Eugene Whether you’re a road cyclist in top form, a weekend recreational rider, or a parent pulling two kids in a trailer, Eugene’s Blackberry bRamble is the ride for you. The Blackberry bRamble has long been known for its scenic route, extraordinary food at rest stops, reliable support and free blackberry pie and ice cream at the finish! Admission: $39$49

Fun For All August 3-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park, Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park, Monroe Park. Drop-in playground program for youth ages 5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

Downtown Dodgeball Tournament August 5, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Kesey Square

A Community Celebrates IF YOU ENJOY FUN CROWDS , STAGE/BAND LINEUPS

live music, and an all-around good time, then the Whiteaker Block Party is the place to be on Saturday August 1. Celebrating its ninth year, this one day event is the biggest little festival in Eugene, attracting thousands of visitors with music, dancing, games, entertainment, food and FUN! Each year the celebration has increased in size and magnitude with the help and support of a vibrant community of volunteers, performers and vendors, all coming together to deliver a one of a kind experience that epitomizes the ever growing and popular Whiteaker District. This year’s lineup is sure to please, with something for everyone; the party starts at noon and continues well into the night.

The official festival footprint includes 8 square blocks of stages, booths, crafts, food and fun. In recent years the unofficial footprint has extended to neighborhood pubs and wineries and porches and patios throughout the Whitaker District. This free event is sure to entertain and is an excellent opportunity to observe and participate with a diverse and enthusiastic group of folks. So if you’re ready fun, get over to the Whit for a funky, sure to please street party.

G-Spot Stage

Uncle Brad’s Secret Stage

Ninkasi Parking Lot Stage

12:00 – Kenny’s Rig 2:00 – Girin Guhua 2:45 – Jesse Meade 3:30 – Cash Only 5:00 – The Rhythm Pimps 7:00 – Dick Dagger & the C Monsters 9:00 – The Element

12:00 – The Mertztones 1:15 – Peace-N-Love 2:30 – Alder Street All Stars 3:45 – Def Kids 5:00 – Lisa Vasquez 6:15 – Dr. Rocket 7:45 – The Great Hiatum 9:15 –Ferns

4:00 – TBA 5:30 – GoldFoot 7:00 – Acoustic Minds 8:30 – Vokab Kompany

Ninkasi Patio Stage 1:00 – Gayle Skidmore 2:30 – Dubious 4:00 – Black Beast Revival 5:30 – Rare Monk 7:00 – Adventure Galley 8:30 – Marv Ellis & We Tribe

Cornerstone Stage 12:30 – Corwin Bolt & the Wingnuts 2:00 – Blue Lotus 3:30 – Stagger & Sway 5:00 – Winner of Eugene Weekly’s Next Big Thing 6:30 – Unkle Nancy & the Family Jewels 8:30 – Black Magdalene & Redoux Parlour’s Fashion Show

The Hostel Stage Misery Whip The Great All Merge Uncle Stumbles Behind the Mind Jupiter Hollow

Blairally Stage 3:00 – Toad in the Hole 4:30 – The Long Hello 6:15 – Ferns 7:30 – Bustin Jeiber 9:00 – Alcyon Massive 11:00 – Octonaut

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Hop Valley Stage 1:00 – Beat Root Band 2:30 – Killa Cam 3:00 – The Beat Grinders 4:30 – Andrew Mautaus 5:00 – Kudana 6:30 – Dave Dluxx 7:00 – Dream Dusters Experience 8:30 – Medium Troy Spoken Word Stage 2:00 – Teen Performance Slam 3:30 – Tall Tales and Storytelling 5:00 – Poetry Slam 6:30 – Comedy 8:00 – Karaoke

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The Community of the Saw

Chainsaw Festival Sculpts Works of Art, Aug. 6-9 BY JOANNA BARTLETT

Are you ready to Walk on the Wild Side with our animal themed event this year?! Will you and your friends wear the Golden Helmets and be the next Downtown Dodgeball Tourney Champs? Grab your pals, costume it up with lots of animal print, fur and feathers and win the right to donate $200 to your favorite charity! The Spirit Award goes to the team with the best (and loudest!) cheering section and the winners of the Spirit Award will pick another favorite charity to receive a cash prize. Registration opens on June 1 and closes Thursday, July 31, 2015. Register your Walk on the Wild Side Dodgeball team for $30 at Playground Sports website, and you’re guaranteed three games. Admission: Free to spectate

Ideas on Tap—Reviving Abandoned Orchards: Oregon’s Cider Tradition August 5, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Sam Bond’s Brewing Company, 540 E 8th Ave, Eugene, 541-346-3024

IT’S AMAZING WHAT YOU CAN CREATE with a chainsaw. Not just a wooden sculpture, but a way of life, a sense of camaraderie, and support for a good cause. All these elements come together at the McKenzie River Chainsaw and Arts Festival, Aug. 6-9, as world-class chainsaw carvers make works of art from blocks of wood.

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s popular pub conversation series continues through the summer! Enjoy local craft brews and thoughtprovoking discussions at Sam Bond’s historic Foundry Building, near the federal courthouse. FREE

Jackson Browne at the Cuthbert Amphitheate

Concert: Dr. Jazz August 7, 6 p.m., Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive, Eugene, 541-682-5450 Time travel with toe-tapping tunes from the 1920s through 1950s. FREE

Free First Friday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History August 7, 11 a.m. 5 p.m., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 541-346-3024 Enjoy free admission to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History on the first Friday of the month.

Movies in the Park: Angels in the Outfield August 7, 9:00 p.m., Washington Park. Angels in the Outfield. Comedy/Family/Fantasy. Starring Danny Glover and Tony Danza. Rated PG (120 minutes). FREE

2nd Annual Cruise-N-Ride Benefit August 8, 9:00 a.m. Crow Grange, 85994 Territorial Hw, Eugene, 541-998-2803 The Oregon Paralyzed Veterans of America (OVPA) and several Lane County Granges are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Cruise-N-Ride Benefit event to raise awareness and funds for OPVA, and are inviting all street legal motorized vehicles to participate, SENIOR Buses are welcome too. Entry fee $15 per vehicle. Advance registration appreciated.

The festival, now in its third year, features quick carve demonstrations where carvers create individual sculptures over a one-and-a-half-hour period that are then auctioned off to the highest bidder. Each carver—more than a dozen from Washington, Oregon and California—will also work on a large, 6-foot tall by 3-foot round, carved piece over the course of the weekend, also auctioned at the end of the festival. Festival goers can vote for their favorite through the People’s Choice Award.

August 5, 7:30 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene

LAST YEAR, THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD went to Jacob Lucas, a Wash-

Def Con 5 is a Portland-based Hip Hop crew which established in 1992. Their performance will showcase the arts of B-boying, DJing, Emceeing, Beatboxing and Graffiti Art. FREE

The festival was originally conceived when Jeff Sherman, McKenzie Community Track and Field vice president, met a chainsaw carver at a local shop while pondering ways to raise money to keep the track maintained. The carver suggested a chainsaw art festival and offered to help put it on, says Peggy Pantel, one of the festival organizers.

McKenzie River Chainsaw Art Festival

Always create, always encourage, Never Land! Two days and one evening of Mirth, Myth, and Mayhem in Florence, OR. Some 40 vendors will showcase their wares at this festival with an underlying theme of Find Your Creative Spark! Make a weekend of it, and join the fun. Admission: $7-$25

August 6-9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., McKenzie Community Track & Field, 51326 Blue River Dr, Blue River

As You Like It

ington-based full-time chainsaw artist. “I did a unique piece—a mother horse nuzzling a baby horse,” he says. “It was an off-balanced, asymmetrical piece. I looked at the wood and that’s what I saw inside of it.”

If watching tree stumps reveal their inner beauty isn’t enough for you, exhibitors will show and sell their wares, including plenty of wood-themed items like chairs, door knockers, bird houses and spoons.

KIDS CAN LEARN FLY TYING, paint bird houses and climb trees. “The Pacific Tree Climbing Institute puts kids in a harness and helps them climb up a tree,” Pantel says. And McKenzie Schools booster clubs offer food and drink for festival goers. Proceeds from the McKenzie River Chainsaw and Arts Festival go toward sustainably maintaining the McKenzie Community Track and Field, a professional track and field facility used by the McKenzie Schools athletic program and community members. Camaraderie, support and collaboration are common traits of chainsaw artists. Chainsaw sculptor Bruce Thor enjoys the energy and graciousness abundant in the chainsaw family at festivals. “I’ve been blessed to be in the presence of some of the greatest unknown artists of all time,” Thor says. “They’re all people who are brought together by the commonality of the saw.” 68

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Spend an evening with the legendary Jackson Browne. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: $42-$62

Def Con 5, pARTY on the Plaza August 6, 5:30-6:15 pm., Hult Center Plaza, 7th & Willamette

This 3rd Annual event features spectacular world-class chainsaw carving action! Watch 15 carvers perform their main carve created over four days, and daily quick carves. Enhance your home, garden, or workplace and bid for your favorite sculptures during live auctions. Health fair, kid’s activities, great food, beer and wine, music, a car show and more! FREE

Scandinavian Festival 2015 August 6-9, Downtown Junction City, 6th & Greenwood, Junction City There are three stages of entertainment featuring choral and instrumental groups, folk dancers that perform and instruct, childrens dancing, and lots of informational demonstrations and presentations over four days. Shop for Scandinavian handcrafts such as Hardanger Embroidery, bobbin lace, and Rosemaling. Each day celebrates a different Scandinavian country. Admission and entertainment are free.

2nd Star Festival in Florence August 8-9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St, Florence

August 8 & 9, 6:00 p.m., Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard St., Eugene Bring a picnic, blanket, family and friends for a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. FREE

Eugene/Springfield Pride Day August 8, Noon-6:00 p.m., Alton Baker Park, Shelters #1 & #2, Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, 541-321-0356 A safe place for celebrating local diversity with food and entertainment. Join in the fun and enjoy live music, vendors, craft beers and lots of activities to engage and enlighten. Entertainment all day! FREE

Hilyard Presents August 8, 6:00-9:00 p.m. Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene Enjoy movies, karaoke, lawn games and more!

Pick Your bRamble

Annual bike ride celebrates riders of all levels

Light snacks available for purchase. Main activity starts at 6:30 p.m. FREE

5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

Movies in the Park: Remember the Titans

Oregon Festival of American Music (OFAM)—Makin’ Whoopee! Reflections on the Jazz Age

August 8, 9:00 p.m., Sladden Park Remember the Titans. Biography/Drama/Sport. Starring Denzel Washington. Rated PG (114 minutes). FREE

WHETHER YOU LIKE RIDING A CENTURY, a metric century, a nice stretch of 20 miles or a family-friendly 10-mile trek around Eugene, the Blackberry bRamble has something for you.

The community event, put on by the Greater Eugene Area Riders (commonly known as GEARs), begins early in the day at Amazon Park and the Hilyard Community Center. Or rather, it begins the night before (Aug. 1 this year) with an all-you-can-eat community dinner, with all of the proceeds from the dinner going to the City of Eugene’s Adaptive Recreation program, which has bikes and trikes and all kinds of adapted wheeled vehicles to help everyone get on the bike path. For road cyclists, the morning might begin at 6:30 when the century riders leave the community center for Wolf Creek, to the cheering of supporters and friends. Those who want to ride a metric century—100 km, or 62 miles—leave for Poodle Creek at 7:30 am, and 15 minutes later, those who want to zip through a 40-mile loop take off. Finally, families and the rest of us can take the community ride, a 10/20-mile community ride through the city and sometimes on the bike path. Each ride offers food at various rest stops, and the three longer rides have SAG wagon support as well. And no matter which ride you choose, the bikes and trikes and tandems and trailers end up back at Amazon Park, where a full community celebration includes free blackberry pie and ice cream for riders, music, other treats and the chance to cool off in the Amazon Pool for only $1. The longer rides are limited to 60 riders, so sign up soon (registration for all rides ends July 29). The (very much fun, especially for people with kids) community rides are both cheaper and more packed. Kids 12 and under are free when they register with an adult. Register for any of the rides at eugenegears.org/bramble, or if you’d like to volunteer to provide support or balloons or cheering or what have you, check the website for links. Then you can spend the early months of summer gearing up for blackberry pie.

BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE

Dinner: $10; Saturday, Aug. 1 ◆ Rides: $8-$49; Sunday, Aug. 2 eugenegears.org/bramble

August 8, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 8th & Oak Free stage includes: 1 pm—John Shipe; 2 pm— The McKenzie Drifters; 3:30 pm—To the Bridge; www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

Slightly Stoopid at the Cuthbert Amphitheater

Mellow down with Slightly Stoopid, Dirty Heads and Stick Figure at the Cuthbert Amphitheater. The first 250 tickets sold will cost only $20, including parking and facility fees! Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Admission: $20-$38.50

Wine Camp at Domaine Meriwether August 8-9, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.; Sunday, Noon, Domaine Meriwether Winery, 88324 Vineyard Ln, Veneta, 541-221-8592 Finally, a camp for adults...Wine Camp is the ultimate adventure for wine-loving, camping enthusiasts! The camp fire is crackling and the bottle is uncorked. Sleep under the stars in a vineyard setting…Pull up a chair and enjoy great food, fabulous wine and a most unique camping trip! Admission: $159

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Cascadia Concert Opera pARTY on the Plaza August 13, 5:30-6:15 pm. Hult Center Plaza, 7th & Willamette, Eugene Join us for a taste of inspiration and beauty with some fun, energizing open-air opera. FREE

Concerts in the Park: High Step Society August 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Churchill Sports Park, Bailey Hill & W. 18th What would make a free concert in the park even better? Having the A/V powered by people on bicycles! You can be a part of the action, helping to bring music to everyone’s ears. Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket, and if you are up for it, come ready to help power the fun. FREE

Family Fun Nights August 13, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen, Eugene, 541-682-5521 Enjoy a free evening of fun including dinner and games, crafts and live entertainment. Meet your neighbors and friends for a fun-filled evening. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m. FREE

4th Annual Triathlon Eugene August 9, 7:00 a.m., Fern Ridge Reservoir, Clear Lake Rd, Junction City Triathlon Eugene will return to swim through Fern Ridge Reservoir, cycle a challenging tour of Lane County and run through the trees of Richardson Park. Athletes will have the opportunity to race either the Sprint or Olympic course with youth courses available for the all the triathletes of tomorrow. Admission: $65-$250

Concerts in the Park: Calamity Jazz Dixieland Band August 9, 6:30-7:30 pm. Washburne Park, East 21st & Agate, Eugene What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! Calamity Jazz plays a carousel of music, setting the right mood. FREE

Fun For All August 10-14, Mondays 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park, Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park, Monroe Park. Drop-in playground program for youth ages

The 2015 Oregon Festival of American Music reflects on the Jazz Age.

Eugene Saturday Market

August 8, 6:30 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene

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August 11-15, The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 868 High St, Eugene, 541-6876526

Cottage Grove W.O.E. Fair and Lumberjack Show August 14-16, Western Oregon Exposition Fairgrounds, 2000 N Douglas, Cottage Grove, 541-942-6150 Celebrate 84 years of community spirit with the Cottage Grove Western Oregon Exposition Fair and Lumberjack Show. Join the Summertime Fun. Watch the pet parade, enjoy exhibits, listen to talks and demonstrations, venture into the barn and see the animals, hear an olde-tyme calliope and so much more!

Little Wonders at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History August 14, 10:30 a.m., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 541-346-3024 Learn and play! You and your child are invited to join us for stories, crafts, museum exploration, and more. This month, we’ll investigate our wonderful, water-filled world—learning about oceans, waterfalls, and more. Participating families get 10 percent of museum store purchases. Admission: $5

Good Old American Music OFAM at the Shedd makes summer cool BY SUZI STEFFEN

YOU MIGHT NOT THINK YOU’RE UP on the Great American Songbook,

but you’ve probably heard of Cole Porter, Cab Calloway, the Cotton Club, Louis Armstrong, maybe the Gershwins … and a whole lot more. That’s a good start for the annual Oregon Festival of American Music at Eugene’s Shedd Institute. OFAM is a concentrated, joyful, well curated mix of entertainment and education that is unmatched anywhere else. This year, OFAM starts off with the musical Whoopee! and continues for two weeks of immersion in the music of the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression. Early Broadway shows in the U.S., half-vaudeville, half-narrative and completely fabulous productions, didn’t much resemble something we might think of as a musical today. But you don’t need much historical prep to enjoy Whoopee! You just need to be ready to enjoy some zaniness. The 1928 musical is a “thoroughly goofy story of rivalry, car (and horse) chases, threatened violence, and true love.” Musicals at the Oregon Festival of American Music are always a hoot, with local students and longtime OFAM regulars putting in the work to make them lively combos of dance, singing and acting. The run starts July 31 and ends Aug. 9, and tickets run $13-$36. If you do have some leanings toward theater nerd-dom, check out the 1936 Best Picture winner, The Great Ziegfeld, starring Myrna Loy and William Powell. It chronicles the rise to fame of the guy who brought the Ziegfeld Follies and a bunch of other shows (including Whoopee!) to life. And if you’re SUPER interested (as some of us are), also check out the 1946 movie The Ziegfield Follies, which covers parts of this era. The movie was directed by Vincente Minnelli and stars Powell, Lena Horne, Fanny Brice, Lucille Ball, Fred Astaire, Judy Garland and Esther Williams.

SPEAKING OF MOVIES: In addition to the musical, OFAM is showing quite a few films from and about the Great American Songbook time period—neither of the Ziegfeld movies, but everything from The Broadway Melody to 42nd Street. The movies run at 10 am every day from Aug. 12-15.

The main events of OFAM, however, are the concerts. The big kickoff is 8 pm Tuesday, Aug. 11, with “Rhapsody in Blue.” That’s not just the Gershwin piece (you know part of it from United Airlines commercials, or the walkway under Chicago’s O’Hare airport) but an homage to the 1924 concert “An Experiment in Modern Music.” With saxophonist Jessie Cloninger (director of the Emerald City Jazz Kings), guest pianist Ted Rosenthal and many of OFAM’s longtime musicians and vocalists, the kickoff concert hits the high notes of vaudeville, the early days of jazz, musical comedy and more. Tickets range from $10-$38. The rest of the concert lineups include a tribute to Louis Armstrong and a fabulous musical tribute (think Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Rodgers and Hart) and a lot more. Whether you like Tin Pan Alley, swing, jazz, Broadway revue, vaudeville or any other kind of pre-WWII American music, OFAM has something for you this year. With concerts every night and most afternoons, the movies and the prefestival musical, Shedd owners and passionate musical fans Jim and Ginevra Ralph give Lane County a pretty amazing range of options for air-conditioned musical education and entertainment in the dog days of summer.

Mountain Bike Oregon

Concerts in the Park: Asculta! Woodwind Quintet

August 14-16, Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, 541-968-8870 Register today for this mountain biker’s dream vacation! Three full days of mountain biking in Oakridge, Oregon will leave you both exhausted and replenished. Mountain Bike Oregon has something for everyone! It’s small, festival atmosphere offers a unique experience. Each day offers supported ride options for intermediate and advanced riders - this is not a beginner’s event. Camping, breakfast, lunch, snacks and BEER are all included. Free mechanical demos, ride clinics, and daily yoga sessions! Join the fun! Admission: $409 plus fees

Movies in the Park: Finding Nemo August 14, 9:00 p.m. Monroe Park, 950 Monroe St., Eugene Finding Nemo. Animation/Adventure/Comedy. Starring Albert Brooks and Ellen DeGeneres. Rated G (101 minutes). FREE

Quilters at Cottage Theatre August 14-30, Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.; Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, 541-942-8001 Based on true narratives of pioneer women, Quilters dramatizes the strenuous realities of 1800s frontier life through stories, music, and movement. Admission: $24 Adult, $20 Youth

August 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park, East 21st & Agate, Eugene What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! From Latin Heat to German Cool. FREE

DJ Dance Party in the Park August 16, 3:00-6:30 p.m., Cal Young Park Local DJs will be spinning beats and jams for the whole family! FREE

Watershed Arts Steamroller Print Event—Great Big Art Festival! August 16, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., The Gallery at the Watershed, 321 Mill St Ste 6, Eugene, 541844-1668 Watershed Arts presents their second annual, bigger and better, Steamroller Print event. Thanks to EWEB for sharing their parking lot, the event will have twice as much space to roll those prints, double the print demos, AND incorporate a sculpture garden of GREAT BIG SCULPTURES. Watch the website for changes and details! Admission: TBD

Fun For All August 17-21, Mondays 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

As You Like It August 15-16, 6:00 p.m. Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard St., Eugene Bring a picnic, blanket, family and friends for a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. FREE

Petersen Park, State St. Park, Trainsong Park, Churchill Sports Park, Washington Park, Monroe Park. Drop-in playground program for youth ages 5-18. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible party aged 15+. FREE

Fun For All Festival August 19, 10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m., Petersen Barn Park, 870 Berntzen, Eugene, 541-6825521

Movies in the Park: Buscando a Nemo August 15, 9:00 p.m. Petersen Barn Park, 870 Berntzen, Eugene (En Espanol) Buscando a Nemo. Animación/Aventura/Comedia. Protagonizada por Albert Brooks y Ellen DeGeneres. G nominal (101 minutos). FREE

R5 at The Cuthbert Amphitheater

The City of Eugene’s free summer camp program is winding down and to celebrate another awesome summer, Petersen Barn is happy to host the 3rd annual Fun For All Festival. Crafts, Games, Art projects and general pandemonium will be the order of the day…Oh yeah, and laughter. FREE

Movies on the Square: Raiders of the Lost Ark

August 15, Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene

August 19, 8:30-10:30 p.m.

R5 brings their Sometime Last Night Tour to the Cuthbert Amphitheater. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission: $35-$39.50

Kesey Square Presented by City of Eugene and Eugene Film Society Raiders of the Lost Ark. Spielberg classic, starring Harrison Ford. Rated PG (115 minutes). FREE

Eugene Saturday Market August 15, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Oak & 8th Free stage includes: 12 pm—Robert Meade; 1 pm—Jill Cohn; 2 pm—Brian Ernst; 3:30 pm— Heavy Chevy. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

Danceability International pARTy on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series August 20, 5:30-6:15 pm., Hult Center Plaza, 7th & Willamette Join us for a taste of inspiration and beauty with this mixed abilities dance performance, where creative expression becomes the common ground for all people. FREE

OREGON FESTIVAL OF AMERICAN MUSIC ◆ July 31-Aug. 16

The Shedd, E. Broadway and High Streets, Eugene Tickets range from free to $48 ◆ theshedd.org/ofam 541-434-7000

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Eugene’s Got Talent August 20, 5:00 p.m., Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive, Eugene, 541-6825450 A delightful variety show performed by local kids and teens. FREE

Create! Eugene—Plein Air Paint Out August 21-23, Various Eugene Locations: Willamette St & Broadway St, Eugene The annual Create! Eugene Plein Air Paint Out is a multi-day social event and competition, bringing regional artists together, outdoors! Paint outside, celebrate Eugene’s creative community!

Festival of Eugene August 21-23, Friday, 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 12-4 p.m., Skinner Butte Park & River Playground, Cheshire Ave, Eugene, 541-505-4031 Join us at The Festival of Eugene. Enjoy a weekend full of free performances, live music, food, dancing and fun! Express your own creativity and flair at this community-based event. The goal of this festival is to celebrate our local community, support small businesses, and most of all, to have fun! FREE

As You Like It August 22-23, 6:00 p.m., Amazon Community Center Amphitheater, 2700 Hilyard, Eugene Bring a picnic, blanket, family and friends for a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare. FREE

Hilyard Presents August 22, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene Enjoy movies, karaoke, lawn games and more! Light snacks available for purchase. Main activity starts at 6:30 p.m. FREE

happenings at RideAble. Picnic lunch served at 1:00 pm.

Eugene Saturday Market August 22, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Oak & 8th Free stage includes: 1 pm—Patience Munjeri; 2 pm—Planet Loop; 3:30 pm—Music’s Edge Rock Camp Showcase. www.eugenesaturdaymarket. org. FREE

Concerts in the Park: Oregon Brass Society August 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park. What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! Traditional British brass band. FREE

RideAble’s 20th Anniversary Events Open Barn & Demonstrations August 23, 1:00-5:00 p.m. RideAble barn, 85230 Hicks Lane, Eugene, 541-684-4623 Come see the students in action! Meet the staff: horses, human instructors, and volunteers. Talk with students and parents about their experience at RideAble, and how you might get involved!

August 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Hult Center StudioCade. Captivated by artists painting outside, in the open air? Called “en plein air,” the practice of painting in the elements has endured for centuries. Experience its enchantment at Create! Eugene’s Plein Air Paint Out, a one-day competition for artists. Join us for an evening of fun, where you can view artists’ cityscapes and landscapes on display at the Hult Center Studiocade. Enjoy live music, a wine bar, an awards ceremony and a unique exhibit of paintings that reflect our great outdoors. For more information about Create! Eugene Plein Air activities, go to createeugene.org. FREE

RideAble’s 20th Anniversary Events Volunteer Reunion August 22, 1:00 p.m., RideAble barn, 85230 Hicks Lane, Eugene, OR Phone: 541-6844623 Come see the Goshen facility, visit with other volunteers and staff, and catch up on all the latest

Blues, Brews & Cruise August 30th Noon-3pm Fifth St Public Market Eugene

August 27, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Campbell Community Center

Join us down at the Market on Sunday, August 30th to enjoy our annual Blues, Brews & Cruise, a Food for Lane County fundraiser! We will have live music, a balloon artist, classic cars and local beer & wine! Bring down the whole family to enjoy this fun event, admission is free. We ask that you bring cans or cash donation for Food for Lane County!

As summer comes to an end, spend an evening enjoying some free ice cream and musical rhythms with the people in our neighborhood. FREE

Concerts in the Park: Make-ABand’s Featured Band

Concerts in the Park: One More Time Marching Band

August 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Cal Young Park Come check out one of the ten bands that were selected at last spring’s showcase, where local musicians demonstrated their talent to local producers and were then chosen for Make-ABand. Let’s see what great local talent Eugene has to offer! FREE

August 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Washburne Park What would summer in Eugene be without free, live music in the park? Bring your friends and family, pack a picnic and blanket and enjoy our beautiful parks and talented local musicians! The One More Time Marching Band has been a Eugene-area institution since 1986. Fun, localarea marching band. FREE

Women’s Weekend Cycling Camp

DJ Dance Party in the Park

August 27-30, Bowen Sports Performance, 225 NE Lafayette Avenue, Bend, 541-9771321

August 30, 3:00-6:30 p.m. Cal Young Park

Three full days of recreational riding in a supportive group atmosphere on the beautiful roads of the Western Cascades. Fully supported rides include expert coaching, sports nutrition, camping, clinics and more. Women with varying abilities welcome; this is a no-drop ride. Admission: $225

Local DJs will be spinning beats and jams for the whole family! FREE

Dog Days of Summer August 26, 5:30-8:00 p.m., University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E 15th Ave, Eugene, 541-3463024 Dogs and their humans are invited to celebrate National Dog Day with the MNCH and Greenhill Humane Society! Bring a picnic, gather on the museum’s south lawn, and join UO astronomer Scott Fisher for A Not-So-Serious Look at the Dog Star Sirius. FREE

Movies on the Square: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial August 26, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Kesey Square.

Plein Air Paint Out Exhibit

Campbell Center Neighborhood Ice Cream Social

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. Spielberg classic, starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore. Rated PG (121 minutes). FREE

Donkey Basketball—Lane County Shriners Fundraiser August 29, 2:00 p.m., Lane Events Center, Livestock Arena, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene 503-371-7361 Bring the family and enjoy the fun of Donkey Basketball while supporting the Shriners of Lane County. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Admission: $8

Eugene Saturday Market August 29, 10am-5pm, 8th & Oak Free music series: 10 am—TBA; 11 am—Adams Marimba Band; Noon—Sweet River; 1 pm—Sun Bossa; 2 pm—Los Cumbiamberos; 3:30 pm— Soulicious. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org

Garrison Keillor at the Cuthbert Amphitheater August 27, 7:30 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene Garrison Keillor’s America the Beautiful Tour at the Cuthbert Amphitheater. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Admission: $40 - $60

The Embodiment Project—Chalk Outlines pARTy on the Plaza: Performing Arts Series August 27, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Hult Center Plaza This San Francisco-based group intersects highenergy street dance, live song, choreo-poetry and theater. “Chalk Outlines” is a response to the Black Lives Matter Movement. FREE

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Painting Outside Brings Rewards – And Sometimes, Prizes Plein Air Paint Out gets artists outside in August BY LANE MONTHLY STAFF

WHAT CHANGED PAINTING—dramatically changed it—in the

19th century, the thing that made Monet and Renoir and Cassatt and Morisot so famous as Impressionists, was the invention of little metal tubes of oil paint. That meant the artists could go outside and paint in the fresh air, or en plein air as the French artists said. In Eugene, the Create! Eugene Plein Air Paint Out keeps up the tradition of painting outside. The three-day event that runs August 21-23 even asks painters to compete against each other in two categories—landscape and cityscape (or maybe “townscape” in our case). First, there’s a brew-up social with other artists at the Inn at the 5th on Friday the 21st, and then the competition begins at 6:00 am on Saturday, Aug. 22. Artists must paint within Lane County. The competition provides maps of good places to paint in downtown Eugene, but artists can go wherever they want, as long as it’s within county boundaries. Warning, though: The paintings for the competition are due by 4:00 pm at the Hult Center plaza to Create! Eugene staff, so artists might not want to wander too far off.

ON SATURDAY NIGHT, as part of the City of Eugene’s EugFun! series, every-

one in the community can join the painters at the Hult Center to view their art, sip some wine, listen to music—and hear the awards announced. The grand prize winner gets $500 cash and $300+ of art supplies, while first place and second place in each category also get cash and supplies. On Sunday, Aug. 23, artists will have breakfast with the juror Kat Sowa in the Hult Center’s Lobby. All of the paintings will remain on display in the Lobby from Aug. 23 to Sept. 2.

IF YOU WANT TO COMPETE, you must register, and you must have your com-

petition canvas stamped with the official Create! Eugene stamp. Register online at createeugene.com/plein-air-paint-2015/ or during the in-person canvas stamping events at Oregon Art Supply (1020 Pearl) 3:00-6:00 pm Friday, Aug. 21 or 8:00-11:00 am Saturday, August 22. You can get as many canvases stamped as you want, but you may only turn in one painting in each of the two categories. 74

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Pride Month in Lane County Lasts All Summer Long

NORTHWEST JAM turns some tricks

NORTHWEST JAM returns for its second year to the Washington Jefferson Skate Park on August 22nd. IN YEAR TWO OF NORTHWEST JAM, Tactics is inviting a heavy crew of west coast shredders to vie for $8,500 in cash. This deep field will combine many of last year’s top qualifiers and finalists, including Dalton Dern, Zion Ofriel, Aniken Senn, Jake Selover and Nick Peterson, plus a heavy dose of west coast pro-ams like Kevin Kowolski, Mason Merlino, Frank Shaw, Steven Reeves, Cody Lockwood and others. Skaters will compete in a “survive & advance” format with runs in both the bowl and street sections of WJ Skatepark. Our top-12 qualifiers will do it all over again with the winners taking home cash, prizes and podium bragging rights. We’ll cap the day with a winner-takes-all $1,000 best trick contest. If you missed David Lobasyuk’s dramatic last-second $1,000 Best Trick win last year, check it out. This year EVERYONE at WJ can jump in to our $1,000 Best Trick. Seriously, all comers, even if you didn’t compete in Northwest Jam, you can drop in for best trick. If you didn’t make the invite list, don’t sweat it. Tactics will host two summer qualifiers – the top three from both comps will earn automatic entry into Northwest Jam. Here’s what you need to know:

HERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW about Northwest Jam ’15.

Eugene/Springfield Pride celebration keeps the rainbow going in August BY SUZI STEFFEN

YEP, JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH, and it’s possible that if you identify as

LGBTQIA or an ally and you moved to Eugene from elsewhere, you might have been as confused as I was to find that Eugene’s big Pride celebration lands in August. But the truth is that Portland, Seattle and—of course—San Francisco Pride all create vortices that pull the QUILTBAG communities of Lane County away from our smaller town and into the cities. Plus, it’s kind of great to see August turn into an extra time for the queeridentified folks of Lane County to celebrate our existence, like an extra fillip on the summer. (If you’re interested in experiencing July Pride as well, Ashland and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival have designated July 3-5 as a big Pridefest down in Southern Oregon. See www.osfashland.org/productions/2015activities-and-events/osf-out-weekend for more details, including a discount on tickets and special discussions with LGBT-identified OSF actors and staff, which … hey! Fun!) Eugene/Springfield Pride, which takes place in Alton Baker Park noon to 6 pm on Saturday, August 8, will be replete with vendors, entertainment, food and the chance to relax and celebrate both political and personal life. It’s not a march but a chance to kick back with the local community, meet people, strut your stuff, find out more about local opportunities and events, play Frisbee and just generally revel in being who we are. Admission is free, but a $5 donation (or more!) is encouraged, and you’ll need some cash for the food and drink. Pride also always needs volunteers, so check out the website for more info as the summer wears on.

GET YOUR RAINBOW ON: www.eugenepride.org Eugene/Springfield Pride ◆ Noon-6 pm Saturday, August 8 ◆ Alton Baker Park

Entries will be capped at 60 skaters. Entry is free for invited skaters and Northwest Jam qualifiers (thank the sponsors for their support).

THE COMPETITION FORMAT will emphasize the versatility of Eugene’s WJ

Skatepark — 23,000 square feet of concrete, coping, rock, brick and metal. The park is transition heavy, but does offer some street features. Skaters will be judged not only on their skill and style, but also their versatility throughout the various sections of the park. The unique “ribbon” section will be in play! For more about the competition course and our best trick area, check out our WJ Skatepark info.

ALL SKATERS will receive a Northwest jam t-shirt, various free stuff from

Tactics and other sponsors, plus free admission into the After Party at Level Up Arcade & Bar in Eugene (8 p.m. to 1 a.m. the night of the event).

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Celebrate Cottage Grove’s Historic Covered Bridges with Good Old Fashioned Family Fun! LANE COUNTY IS THE “COVERED BRIDGE CAPITAL” of the west, with 20

in total, people can drive, bike and hike to bridges throughout our historic and beautiful county. Visitors to the Oregon Covered Bridge Festival taking place Labor Day weekend can visit six of these bridges while enjoying the hospitality, and old town charm of Cottage Grove. The main attractions of the Festival will be dinners, live music, a beer garden, arts and crafts booths and family activities all taking place at Bohemia Park. The art and quilt show will be presented at the nearby Armory Building where attendees will enjoy local artists display quilts, crochet and knitting work, needlepoint, oil painting, photography, and much more! Van tours of the bridges will leave from Bohemia Park to three of the bridges (call for times): Centennial (located in Historic Downtown), Chambers and The Swinging Bridge, all within the city limits. For those who prefer to tour the bridges individually, the bridges can be reached by car or via the Row River Bike Path that takes the bicyclist on a 16-mile trail from the city to the shores of Dorena Lake. More experienced cyclists may continue onto the connected Covered Bridge Scenic Bikeway for a 36-mile loop back to the city center.

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A walking tour through Historic Downtown, the location of many boutique and antique stores, introduces the visitor to the 21 murals that enhance the outdoor walls of the historic buildings and depict the many adventures of former residents and their activities. Among the mural subjects are Opal Whitley, an internationally known author; Buster Keaton, star of the movie “The General,” filmed in Cottage Grove; vintage biplanes; and scenes of Main Street from the early years of the town. Short drives from the city’s center take visitors to wineries in every direction, many of them offering concerts and other events. Towering waterfalls and popular swimming holes are within a 20-minute drive, and an abundance of watersport recreation and fishing take place at both Dorena and Cottage Grove Lakes.

September 4th through the 6th Bohemia Park, 10th and Main St, Cottage Grove The Cottage Grove Visitor Bureau is located at 700 E Gibbs Ave. and has information on the area attractions and events. To volunteer visit The Covered Bridge Society, covered-bridges.org, or for more information, visit cgchamber. com, eugenecascadescoast.org/bridges/ or call 541-942-2411. Stewart Covered Bridge photo credit:William Leach. Information provided by the Cottage Grove Visitor’s Bureau

DATES Movies on the Square: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Eugene Brews Cruise 5K

September 2, 8:30-10:30 p.m. Kesey Square Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Starring Richard Dreyfuss. Rated PG (137 minutes). FREE

Fiesta Cultural September 4, 5:30-8:00 p.m. Kesey Square

The Dahlias Are Blooming All Around

Join us in Kesey Square for the kick-off to this month-long series of events at Lane County’s four major art walks. Bring the whole family downtown for a Salsa Dance Party with live music, contemporary Latino art, food vendors and much more! FREE Additional ArtWalk Dates

Lane County’s Dahlia Show enters its 52 year BY COURTNEY THEIM

IF YOU LIKE BEING IN A ROOM surrounded by the sweet scent of fresh

flowers and being immersed in a sea of color, this is the place for you: Eugene’s Dahlia Show hits its 52nd year this September. With 20 different forms of dahlias blooming today, you can expect to find giant dinnerplate dahlias that are 12 inches across or 1-inch Mignonne dahlias—and everything in between. Show chair and Co-president Cheryle Hawkins says, “When you walk in the door, it’s like looking at an ocean of dahlias.” Not only do the dahlia enthusiasts want you to enjoy the flowers, but they want and encourage you to take photos, so hone your skills over the summer. There is also a dahlia demonstration garden outside the pavilion, cared for by three volunteers year-round, that will be in bloom during the show. “Oregon is a great state for horticulture in general and dahlias specifically because they’re really acclimated to the Oregon climate,” Hawkins says. Dahlias can blook “as early as May and go all the way until it frosts in November,” she adds. For growers and observers alike, winners of the show competition will be announced Sunday afternoon, and you will be able to see the prizewinning flowers displayed with little ribbons hanging from their stems. Flowers will not be available for sale, but Hawkins says she encourages people to ask growers at the end of the day Sunday to take home a flower or two, or talk to them about where to get dahlia tubers for their garden.

The Dahlia Show is noon-5:30 pm Saturday, September 19, and 10 am-4 pm

Sunday, September 20, in the Wheeler Pavilion next to the flag at the Lane. Events Center. Questions? Call 541-461-8004. The Lane County Dahlia Society encourages newcomers, and it meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month February through November at the Celeste Campbell Center (155 High St.) in Eugene.

Welcome to the Labor Day 5k Brews Cruise! Start at Hop Valley Brewing Co. on 1st Ave and wind your way to Railroad Blvd, continuing on down River Road. Loop back around for a tour of the Maurie Jacobs Park paths and return to the North Whiteaker District for a finish line celebration at Hop Valley. Register today! Admission: Adults, $25$30; Ages 17 & Under, 60 & Over, $20-$25

Rods n’ Rhodies Invitational Car Show September 11-13, Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m; Saturday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.Noon, Historic Old Town Florence, Bay Street, Florence, 541-997-3128

Second Friday Art Walk (Springfield)—Sept. 11

September 7, Hop Valley Brewing Company, Eugene, 990 W 1st Ave, Eugene, 541-3436414

Second Saturday South Willamette Art Walk (Eugene) —Sept. 12

Over 100 high-end custom hot rods and classic cars line the streets of historic Old Town Florence while owners & spectators alike enjoy the sounds of classic fifties and sixties tunes, a car cruise, poker run and more!

Oregon Covered Bridge Festival September 4-6, 7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Bohemia Park, 10th and Main St, Cottage Grove, 541-942-0046 Celebrate Cottage Grove’s historic covered bridges with good old fashioned family fun!

Hilyard Presents September 12, 6:00-9:00 p.m., Hilyard Community Center

Covered Bridge Festival

Enjoy movies, karaoke, lawn games and more! Light snacks available for purchase. Main activity starts at 6:30 p.m. FREE

September 5-7, Bohemia Park, 10th and Main St, Cottage Grove, 541-942-0046 Celebrate Cottage Grove’s historic covered bridges with good old fashioned family fun! Bridge tours will be offered, along with wine tasting, a cycling event, art, music and kid’s activities. FREE

52nd Annual Lane County Dahlia Show

Quilts & Art at the Cottage Grove Armory

September 12-13, Saturday, Noon-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Lane Events Center—Wheeler Pavilion, 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, 541-461-8004 Hundreds of dahlia varieties will be exhibited by Pacific Northwest growers. Lane County Dahlia Society members will be on hand to answer your questions, provide information and show off a dahlia garden just outside Wheeler Pavilion. FREE

September 5-7, Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Monday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Cottage Grove Armory, 628 E Washington Ave, Cottage Grove, 541-9425501 In partnership with Oregon Covered Bridge Festival, the City of Cottage Grove presents Quilts & Art at the Cottage Grove Armory. On Labor Day Weekend, see local artists display quilts, crochet and knitting work, needlepoint, oil painting, photography, and much more!

FAT 55 Mountain Bike Marathon September 12, 6:30 a.m., Greenwaters Park, 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, 541-736-6424

Eugene Saturday Market September 5, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 8th & Oak Free music: 10 am—TBA; 11 am—Joe Ross; Noon—Celtic Tradition; 1 pm—Geoffrey Mays; 2 pm—Calango; 3:30 pm Steel Wool. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE L A N E

FAT 55 is for those who think racing should be as much about culture and trail riding as it is about speed. FAT 55 challenges the notion that cross country mountain bike racing should be focused around climbing speed and watts by bringing back the old school philosophy that a course should challenge riders in a variety of disciplines. Join the ride! Admission: $95-$125

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How We Read

Summer reading lists, libraries, apps and more BY SUZI STEFFEN

IF YOU KNOW ME at all, you likely know that I’m a reader. Readers know the drill.

My to be read pile is a bookshelf by my bed. Well, OK, it’s sprawled over onto another bookshelf, but there was a system at some point last year, if I remember correctly. If you’re a kid, you might have a summer reading list or a required summer reading list (though all the studies show that kids who get to pick their own books enjoy the books way, way more, so parents and teachers, listen up). If you want some more recommendations, School Library Journal has some superb summer reading lists at.slj.com/2015/06/programs/sljs-summer-reading-resources-2015. Also, ask your librarians. The children’s and young adult librarians are not only trained in this area, but they constantly read books in their areas and also read the trade journals that explain what books are coming out when and who might like them. Adults, we also have trained librarians who can help us find books when we need a readalike or any other recommendation. They like using their expertise. Ask away. Speaking of the library, I have 51 books on hold right now and get texts from the library when they’re ready to pick up. I set reminders on my phone for when to renew or return books I already have out, and I try to make a list of prioritized reading with phone alerts so I don’t get stuck with fines. (This works, sometimes.) So that’s print books. Print books have been my jam since I learned to read. Print books are fun! Print books are piled up everywhere in my house! But print books are heavy. If you have any hand or wrist or shoulder injuries, print books can be soooo challenging. We are deeply lucky to live in a world where we have other options. I use my smartphone to read, but I also own a Kobo Mini. My Kobo account is hooked up with the bookstore portion of the Duckstore. Kobo is an independent Japanese/Canadian company that works with indie bookstores in the U.S., which is why I love it so much. I also use the Kindle app for my ebooks from the Eugene Public Library. If you are in Springfield, Creswell, Oakridge, Eugene and other library zones in Oregon, Library2Go can be a splendid source for ebooks and audiobooks. Yes, you often have to put books on hold (weird, right? But publishers only sell libraries so many licenses for ebooks, so that’s how it is right now), but it’s so wonderful to read things like Cristina Hernandez’ The Book of Unknown Americans or Emily St. John Mandel’s Station Eleven or heck, George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones books for free, from my library, on my phone. Whoa, this future!

THE EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY is also participating in Hoopla. Hoopla is a

digital system that has free audiobooks (no holds!) and also movies, music, TV series and ebooks. There’s a limit of 10 items of any kind per month, but I haven’t approached that … yet. My favorite other ebook apps, and ones I use in spurts are Oyster and Scribd. I get addicted to authors, and this is a super way to read series like Kerry Greenwood’s Phryne Fisher books or Terry Pratchett’s Discworld books. I also read Lysley Tenorio’s searing book of short stories, Monstress, the other day, and whoa was that worth it. Both are “Netflix for ebooks,” that is, you pay about $10 per month and can read unlimited ebooks. In Scribd’s case, you can also listen to unlimited audiobooks. This is kid in a candy store time, y’all.

SPEAKING OF AUDIOBOOKS, I listen to books too. I just finished listening to

the marvelous Juliet Stevenson reading Sarah Waters’ The Paying Guests on my Audible app. I’m not a big fan of Audible’s being an Amazon company (I prefer my local stores and library!), but whenever I have to drive long distances, garden, cook, etc., audiobooks make it all go by faster. Note, though: The reader is key. Always listen to a sample before you snag an audiobook! What’s on your summer reading list, and how will you read it? Let us know at editor@lanemonthly.com! 78

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Downtown Coburg Is Pretty Sweet And it’s perfect for an antiques fair in late summer BY LANE MONTHLY STAFF

IF YOU LIVE IN EUGENE OR COTTAGE GROVE, Springfield or Florence, there’s a good chance you’ve never been to downtown Coburg. That is, unless you’ve gone antiquing. Coburg, for those who haven’t ventured far off of I-5, is not only a truck stop and center of recreational vehicle construction (a sector that was badly hurt during the Great Recession, but is picking back up now, happily). Nope. It’s a place with relatively inexpensive housing, and its downtown is downright adorable. On a normal day, you can find great deals or just enjoy browsing at its several antique stores and Coburg Antique Mall. But on one Sunday in September, just after Labor Day, the state’s antique fans descend en masse to experience all that is the Antique and Vintage Fair. The Fair runs 8 am to 4 pm Sunday, September 13, and you can get shuttles to the amazing dealer tent area—which features more than 300 antiques and vintage goods dealers, food vendors, live music and more—by paying $5 for parking. One fan (check out WaywardSpark.com) wrote of her fourth experience at the fair that “There is everything from garage sale junk to gorgeously restored oak furniture with a $6,000 price tag.” She added, “The fun is in the hunt … for the best items and the best prices.” Estimated attendance? About 20 times the size of Coburg, with more than 20,000 people flocking from all over the county and state each year. This year marks the 28th year of the fair, and all of the vendors will be lining the streets. Are you looking for vintage baseball cards, or maybe baseball gloves? What about enamelware, furniture, copper pots, vintage radios and pretty much anything else under the antique or vintage sun? The Coburg Antique and Vintage Fair will likely have it, and much more. Plan ahead with a list of what you’re looking for, cash or check (many vendors do take credit or debit cards, but we all know cash can be king at events like this), water, appropriate shopping gear and a spirit of adventure, and the little town that could will provide you with adventure, joy, surprises and finds you’ll probably be talking about for years to come.

COBURG ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR

8 am-4 pm Sunday, September 13 ◆ Drive to I-5 exit 199, park and take the shuttle for $5 coburgorchamber.com/-2015-coburg-antique-fair

Mad Decent Block Party 2015

Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque at McDonald Theater

September 12, 4:00 p.m., Cuthbert Amphitheater, Day Island Rd, Eugene, 800992-8499

September 17, 9:00 p.m., McDonald Theatre, 1010 Willamette St, Eugene, 541-345-4442

This electronic extravaganza will bring the party to the Cuthbert with a huge line-up! Reserve your tickets early for this magnetic, musical mad-house. Ages 18+ only. Admission: $55

The Suicide Girls present Blackheart Burlesque at the McDonald Theater. Seating is reserved for those ages 18 and older. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission: $25-$85

Mardi Gras in Greenwaters Park

Mary Poppins at The John G. Shedd Institute

September 12, 1:00-8:00 p.m., Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater in Greenwaters Park, 48362 Hwy 58, Oakridge It’s Mardi Gras in Oakridge as Sonic Bent and Kelly Thibodeaux & E’Touffee play this free concert in association with the Fat55 Mountain Bike event. FREE

Not Your Parents’ Block Party Mad Decent rolls into the Eug BY VANESSA SALVIA

THE MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY ROAD SHOW started seven years ago as

an event in the Philadelphia neighborhood where the headquarters of the Mad Decent record label was located. Now it’s coming to our neighborhood. When the neighborhood event got big enough to hit the road, it gained the attention of fans of EDM (electronic dance music) not just because some of the biggest names in the industry were part of the tour. Fans also liked it because it wasn’t just an evening of music. The concerts started early in the afternoon, so the event was more like a whole day’s party than just a night’s concert. Founded by DJ, producer, rapper and songwriter Diplo, the Mad Decent label is home to nearly 90 acts spanning all genres in the dance and rap scenes, including Major Lazer, Blaqstarr, Dillon Francis, Riff Raff, Zeds Dead and Flosstradamus.

Eugene Saturday Market September 12, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 8th & Oak Free music: 10 am—TBA; 11 am TBA; Noon— TBA; 1 pm—Umpqua Brass; 2 pm—Gerry Rempel Jazz Syndicate; 3:30 pm—Rob’s Grateful Dead Band. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

The McKenzie River Trail Run—50K September 12, 7:00 a.m., McKenzie River National Recreation Trail, 91806 Mill Creek Rd, Rainbow Point to point 50K on the McKenzie River National Recreation Trail. The run begins at Carmen Reservoir off Hwy 126, just below Koosah falls and Icecap Campground. Runners go upriver past the falls and around Clear Lake before returning down the length of the trail to finish across the road from McKenzie Ranger Station. 200 runners, 31 miles, 28 years, one river.

Walterville Community Fair & Waddle 5K September 12, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Walterville Community Hall, 39259 Camp Creek Rd, Walterville, 541-747-2767 This fun fair will delight your senses as you and the family enjoy great food, music, activities and as always some unexpected surprises all in beautiful Walterville, Oregon! Five kilometer fun run and walk to raise money for the Walterville Community Hall. FREE

Now, the Mad Decent Block Party crisscrosses the United States and Canada, and the 2015 line-up again boasts some of today’s most popular dance and rap acts. There are bound to be some disappointed teenagers trying to score tickets to September’s Cuthbert Amphitheatre Show, though . . . last year’s event welcomed people 16 and above, while this year’s age cut-off is 18.

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One of the most popular Disney movies of all time is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect musical! Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, including “Chim Chim Cher-ee” and “A Spoonful of Sugar.” A wonderful show for the entire family! Admission: $22-$38

Cycle the Lakes Bike Ride September 19, 7:00 a.m-5:00 p.m., Bohemia Park, 10th and Main St, Cottage Grove, 541-913-4470 The Rotary Club of Cottage Grove will host the 5th Annual Cycle the Lakes Bike Ride. Choose 32, 42, 67, 77 or 102 mile rides. Food stations, SAG support and great volunteers ensure a great ride. All routes include the nationally known Row River Trail. New and experienced riders welcome. Admission: $49

Eugene Saturday Market September 19, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 8th & Oak Free music: 10 am—TBA; 11 am—Paul Safar; Noon —TBA; 1 pm—Brian Cutean; 2 pm—Paul & Nancy’s Love Truffle; 3:30 pm—The Geo 4. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

One aspect that the label has become known for is introducing electronic dance music from Brazil and Africa to audiences around the world. About five years ago, a Mad Decent artist named Dave Nada slowed down a track called “Moombah” by a Dutch house dance band. The original track had elements of Latin rhythms mixed with electronic dance beats, and when slowed down, it became a stirring blend of continent-hopping ingredients.

The show makes 22 stops this year, and the line-up is not the same at each stop. The Cuthbert show features Brazzabelle, Major Lazer, RL Grime, What So Not and more. For this event, the gates open at 2:30 p.m. and the music begins at 4. Tickets are $55 and will not increase in price the day of the show, assuming there are any left.

September 18-October 4, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2:00 p.m., The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 868 High St, Eugene, 541-434-7000

September 13, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Downtown Coburg, 91069 Willamette St, Coburg, 541-357-7055 Drawing antique collectors from across the Northwest, the 27th Annual Coburg Antique and Vintage Fair features an outstanding collection of antiques and vintage treasures. Over 250 antiques dealers showcase their finds in historic Coburg’s charming atmosphere at a wonderful park setting. Shop for rare collectables, beautiful heirlooms and period pieces. Enjoy live music and have a picnic lunch in the park. Plenty of food vendors will be offering great food. Free parking at Coburg exit 199, just off I5, with a free shuttle to downtown. Admission: $5 Parking

Sunday Streets: Friendly Neighborhood September 20, 11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Friendly Street Neighborhood. Walk, bike and roll on car-free streets in the Friendly neighborhood. Eugene Sunday Streets is an annual event that promotes healthy, active living by opening the city’s largest public space—its streets, to discover active transportation in a safe, traffic-free environment. For kids of all ages, food carts, beer garden and more! Check out eugenesundaystreets.org for details. FREE

Eugene Saturday Market September 26, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., 8th & Oak Free music: 10 am—TBA; 11 am—Lorna Miller; Noon —TBA; 1 pm—Geoffrey Mays; 2 pm—TBA; 3:30 pm —Sonic Bent. www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org. FREE

4 pm, Saturday, September 12 $55 ◆ Cuthbert Amphitheatre, Eugene ◆ thecuthbert.com L A N E

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Summer Of Punk Music that’s far from the Fair Folk by Zachary Glebe

UMMERS IN EUGENE mean

Oregon Country Fair, occasional and much lamented drizzle, Saturday Market, local beer, wine and spirits, and lots of bluegrass, Americana and folk. However, that’s not all that Lane County’s sunnier months have to offer. Our unique location on the I-5 corridor allows us access to regional and national punk, metal and alternative acts that might otherwise completely skip over an area of comparable population. Here’s a taste of what’s to come. On SUNDAY, JUNE 21 , The Black Forest presents Sacramento hardgaze act NMBRSTTN. NMBRSTTN (said “Number Station”) is the brain child of Ean Elliot Clevenger (Ex-Pipedown vocalist) and guitarist Barry Crider, aSac-town scene mainstay. Having cut their teeth in now defunct punk and hardcore bands, the two formed NMBRSTTN in 2012 and have been hard at work crafting their own unique blend of postpunk, hardcore, shoegaze and gothrock, resulting in something sonically along the lines of mid-2000s AFI meets Jesus & Mary Chain. About to birth their second EP, “Energy & Entropy” via NW label Flossless Audio, and already demoing tracks for a full length record, NMBRSTTN is poised to challenge the way people look at

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heavy shoegaze music. NMBRSTTN will share the stage with local self described “Nautical Math Rock” band Spiderwolf/Deathhorse and lauded local indie-pop trio The Shifts. The best part of shows at The Black Forest is that there’s never a cover, so you have a little extra skrill left over to have a round of drinks with the bands afterwards. Just don’t ring the “round on me” bell unless you mean it.

FRIDAY, JULY 10, will see the

noise-rock of Shellac arrive at the historic WOW Hall. SHELLAC features members of Big Black, Mission of Burma as well as infamous frontman Steve Albini, who has engineered albums by The Pixies, Nirvana, Slint, Joanna Newsom, Neurosis, Mogwai and so many more that you would think Albini would be rolling in a gold-plated tour bus, but not so. The anti-music industry advocate refuses percentages, often working as an engineer for a flat rate, shirking thousands (maybe more) in potential profits in the interest of upholding his punk rock ethics. That same bare necessities approach is applied to Shellac’s sound. Last year’s Dude Incredible, their fifth full length (released by legendary Touch & Go Records), was an excellent illustration of the band’s ability to utilize dynamics to patiently build

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explosive, aggressive rock songs without just smashing chords, guitars and listeners’ ears to pieces. They craft intelligent punk rock rather than relying on overproduction in studio, resulting in excessive effects pedals onstage. Instead, the band employs a finely tuned attention to specific gear and sonic arrangements. This isn’t to imply that their sound is simplistic—it’s just cleverly minimal. Live, Shellac is stoic yet vicious. Their ferocious punk-tinged rock is performed with a tightness that borders on mechanical precision, not to mention the presence that is Albini live, rocking back and forth in time to the songs, staring with a deadeyed intensity through the crowd like he’s tapped into some deep dark place inside himself that you’d never want to visit. Occasionally that fire will spill out in an eruption of shouted or screamed vocals, but most of the time, it just simmers.

along with her on a journey into the depths of her psyche. Embodying the intense and powerful delivery of Kim Gordon channeling Kate Bush, Shannon Wright’s live presence is a sight to behold.

MONDAY, JULY 13 , at Old Nick’s Pub in The Whiteaker District, Fullerton, California punk rock supergroup ADOLESCENTS will pack the house to the delight of adoring fans. The band features members of Agent Orange and rockabilly giants Social Distortion and has been tearing it up and influencing fresh-faced young punks for 35 years now. Though the lineup has burned through nearly 20 or so other members, the founding duo of Tony Cadena and Steve Soto and the rest of the current lineup remain ever strong, as shown by their noholds-barred, take-no-prisoners 2014 record La Vendetta. The times may change, but Adolescents are still punk rock as ever.

Joining Shellac is rough and tumble indie songwriter SHANNON WRIGHT. Wright is known for her selfrecorded DIY aesthetic, resulting in albums with a rough, lo-fi presentation that feels incredibly intimate.

Adolescents will be joined by punk rock veterans The Weirdos and local punk n’ rollers The Googins, making for an unforgettable night at one of The Whit’s newest rock venues.

In concert Wright’s sound ranges from noise-rock experimentation to brooding personal confessional to almost baroque piano pop. She grabs hold of you and drags you

I know that summertime can seem like a hippie-fairie wonderland, but we still get to party. Anybody know where the Adolescents after-party/ drum circle is happening?

SO ROCK N’ ROLLERS , breathe easy.

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According to the Willamette Farm and Food Coalition’s website (lanefood.org/farmers markets), there are at least a _____ farmer’s markets in Lane County that are open all summer. (5) Ice on a stick. (8) Side issue. (2) Wedge shaped piece of metal that holds another in place. (3) Agriculture. (2) The Black Forest presents the band ______ (pronounced “Number Station”). (8) Expressing sudden pain. (2) Summer accessory. (3) To mimic. (3) Florence food cart. (8) Summer party invitation letters. (3) Hypothetical force of natural power. (2) To exist. (2) Sound to urge silence. (2) Dog’s bark. (3) Curved line. (3) Greek letter. (2) The Lane County parks system consists of 73 sites covering more than 4,600 _____ , according to the county’s website. (5) Abdominal muscle. (2) Chinese unit of distance. (2) Summertime product of young entrepreneurs. (8) Summer browning ritual. (7) A perfect shot. (3) Fireworks celebration. (15) Cool summer indulgence. (8) From _____ to Classical, All In One Concert, Storm Large will bowl you over at the Oregon Bach Festival. (4) Towords. (2) Person playing tag. (2) Tour de _____ Bike Rally July 31-Aug. 2. (4) One. (2) Possessive pronoun. (2) Mountain. (3) Safety vests, like seat belts, only help if you are wearing them, and it is estimated that 90 _____ of boating fatalities could be prevented with their use. (7) Male person. (2) Mother. (2) Possible condition. (2) Surfers like it strong, sunbathers not. (4) Tasteful pleasure. (3)

DOWN 2 Waterproof leather used for boots. (3) 3 For four days each summer, Cottage _____ turns back the clock and transforms into a scene from a sepia-toned photograph as folks in period costumes stroll through the streets, pan for gold and attend ice cream socials, during Bohemia Mining Days. (5) 5 Oakridge, Oregon. (4) 6 Part of psyche related to instinctual impulses. (2) 7 Arable land left fallow or used for pasture. (3) 8 Prohibit. (3) 10 To bleat. (3) 12 To leave. (2) 13 To exclaim in amazement. (2) 15 Unit of noise intensity equal to ten decibel. (3) 16 Structure made of wet sand, typically by children at a beach. (10) 19 Long white robe worn by priests. (3) 21 In favour of; for. (3) 22 Fifth tone of diatonic musical scale. (3) 24 Oregon Bach Festival. (3) 25 Greeting. (2) 27 Yellow and black stripes. (9)

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A dried legume, such as lentils, beans or peas. (3) Playground toy. (5) Objective pronoun for we. (2) Alcoholic beverage. (3) Lane County Fair performer. (8) Green on the outside red on the inside. (10) Fourth tone of diatonic musical scale. (2) Letter “X”. (2) Large deer like animal. (3) High musical note. (3) Outdoor meal activity. (6) Have fun outside on a summer day. (4) Negative reply. (2) Oregon Country Fair. (3) Plural pronoun. (2) To raise. (2) To shed, moult or change. (3) Plough used to scratch top surface of soil. (3) Small volcanic cone. (3) Egyptian spritual self. (2) Letter “F”. (2) Seventh tone of diatonic musical scale. (2) Expressing satisfaction. (2)

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Horoscope Aries—(March 21 to April 20)

Libra—(Sep 23 to Oct 22)

This summer, make time to commune with the elemental aspect of your personality: fire. Just as a flame consumes fuel, transforming it to warmth and light, you consume dreams, turning them into passions, projects and goals that can profoundly affect your community. A responsible campfire or backyard barbecue may be just the place you need to reflect on what tomorrow’s dreams will be.

This summer you might find yourself in the position of judge or mediator. Your charm, grace and good humor will help you deliver a fair verdict pleasing all parties involved. To relax from all your adjudication, consider attending events with clear rules such as the USATF championships, social dance or the Butte to Butte.

Taurus—(April 21 to May 21)

Scorpio, oh Scorpio, wherefore art thou Scorpio? Around midsummer it might feel like you’re living in a Shakespearian drama, but instead of going the route of Romeo, consider the roles of Theseus or Hippolyta and watch a play instead. There may even be an opportunity to take center stage yourself. You may find the theater’s catharsis brings resolution to your real-life dramas.

The sign of the bull. Did you know bulls fight by thrusting their horns up? That is why a ‘bull market’ is shorthand for one that’s trending up, filled with optimism and confidence—just like you. It looks like your patience and generosity are about to pay off during the third quarter, so keep riding it with your typical Taurus moxie and see where it goes.

Gemini—(May 22 to June 21) Summer is finally here! With it comes new opportunities to stimulate your sharp wit, deep intellect and appetite for change. From the Bach Festival to bike rides, Lane County has a little bit of everything—which can easily overwhelm. Instead of drowning in choice or courting boredom with redundancy, try making a weekly “adventure list” and see where the summer takes you.

Cancer—(June 22 to July 22) This summer has the potential to be one for the record books! It’s no surprise that your loving, spontaneous and protective personality has won you a large family of friends, and with the nice weather it seems everyone wants some of your time. Consider group events like Bohemia Mining Days where you can explore the past with friends, or run the Butte to Butte, shaping the future with family.

Scorpio—(Oct 23 to Nov 21)

Sagittarius—(Nov 22 to Dec 21) Summer looks like it’s going to be a busy time for you. Your electric energy and can-do attitude make you someone in high demand. With so many responsibilities, try to make time for yourself. A few unplugged hours to read a book, enjoy nature or picnic outdoors could be just what you need to replenish your energies, so you can be on when you need it most.

Capricorn—(Dec 22 to Jan 20) Your thirst for knowledge, an understanding of where things came from and the factors that shape our world are obvious to all who know you. This summer consider visiting the Wings and Wheels, Bohemia Mining Days and Coburg Golden Years festivals for opportunities to truly grasp the past and deepen your understanding of what the future could hold.

Aquarius—(Jan 21 to Feb 19)

Leo, this summer is your time to shine! The many theatrical, athletic and musical opportunities of Lane County might leave you feeling torn between occupying center stage and the director’s booth. Like the lion, trust your instincts and you may find yourself pouncing on opportunities combining both roles, feeding both your body and mind.

The Blackberry Jam festival may be a bit like your totem for the summer. A smorgasbord of events bringing the fun for everyone on your list. Just like you might dabble between the pie-eating contests, 5k run and pole climbing, try doing lots of varied activities over the course of the summer. The new people you meet, and experiences you encounter might make you want to start an annual ‘Aquarius festival’ commemorating the summer for years to come.

Virgo—(Aug 24 to Sept 22)

Pisces—(Feb 20 to Mar 20)

You are not one to shy away from a challenge; instead you embrace the impossible and turn it into reality. This summer, physical challenges like learning a new skill or training for an event like Cycle the Lakes may help you arrive at solutions for some of those larger questions you’ve been grappling with.

After a hectic spring, you might be feeling a little off balance. Try taking some time to reconnect with your elemental sign: water. Walking on the beach with friends as the waves hit the coast, floating the river or making cannonballs at the pool may be just the kind of rejuvenation you’ve been searching for.

Leo—(July 23 to Aug 23)

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