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■ Google Trekker camera technology takes you right to the spot By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Most people are familiar with how Google Maps works — enter in a destination and get directions. Even better, enter in an address on Google Street View and it can take you virtually to the area, so you can see what it looks like before you go. Now, that technology is being applied in a different way to people who want to check out hiking trails. “Whether you want to explore faraway sites or some of your neighborhood’s most beautiful parks, Street View can let you virtually tour these places before you go,” says Mara Harris, Google’s PR manager for Street View. In 2015, Google reached out to Travel Lane County, the destination marketing organization that promotes travel to Lane
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Google’s camera technology means you get to see more than just city streets. With the help of Travel Lane County's Stephen Hoshaw (left), Kelly Wilkes, and Keith Tharp, many trails have been mapped out. Here, they're on Hardesty Trail. Page 1: Samara Phelps at Heceta Head Lighthouse.
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County. Stephen Hoshaw, Travel Lane County’s PR and social media manager, says at that time it was a new program and Google was seeking partners willing to add to their inventory of trails. Now, the trails that get most asked about, like trails with waterfall views and river views, are virtually mapped out. Viewers can virtually tour Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area via a dune buggy, fly down the Siuslaw River via jetboat, or ride a bike along the Row River Trail. “We loved the opportunity to assist in making our trails available digitally for visitors to explore,” Hoshaw says. “Google was very open to helping us make this happen, and they were able to lend us their Trekker pack for roughly three months to get out on the trails and collect data.” The Street View Trekker pack, a wearable backpack with a camera system that Google introduced in 2012, is the key to how this program works. When a hiker walks on the trail wearing the pack, or when it is attached to the back of a dune buggy or jetboat, it automatically gathers images as they go along. Then the images are stitched together to create the 360-degree panoramas you see today in Google Maps. “There are 15 lenses at the top of the mast, each pointed in a different direction that enables us to create a 360-degree panoramic view,” Harris says. “As the operator walks, photos are taken every 2.5 seconds.”
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The Trekker weighs approximately 40 pounds and is the size of a large hiking backpack. It’s about four feet high when set on the ground, and when worn, the camera system extends two feet above the operator’s shoulders. The Trekker battery can last six to eight hours on a full charge. Hoshaw says wearing the pack was “surprisingly comfortable” after it got adjusted for fit. Once the straps are adjusted, the wearer would pick up the handheld controller (smartphone) device and tell the unit to start recording. For safety, the Travel Lane County team always hiked in at least pairs. The cameras captured images as far as the eye could see.
“Before we hiked with Google’s Trekker pack a majority of the trails in Lane County were not visible on Google Maps,” Hoshaw says. “There are several cases where users will upload an image, 360-degree photo or a little note to a specific location on Google Maps that will pop up, but there was very little in being able to navigate the trails virtually.” Now that many of the trails are up on Google Maps, anyone who wants to get a look at what a hike looks like can take a virtual tour, very similar to Google’s Street View. “We are particularly excited as this gives a great vantage to those that are unable to get out on the trails, or for visitors planning which hikes to tackle,” he says. Harris says the Trekker loan program is part of Google Maps’ efforts to make
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For views of local trails mapped by Google Trekker, visit eugenecascadescoast.org/google -trekker/trails. the world’s diverse heritage and beauty accessible to everyone. Google may be willing to loan Trekker packs to professional photographers, travelers and organizations (such as tourism boards, nonprofits, government agencies, universities or research groups) or other groups that want to promote areas of cultural, historical or touristic significance as well as those who intend to photograph business interiors. “So far, the Trekker has traveled to some breathtaking natural wonders and
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BAYLOR Baylor is a beautiful and rare petite pale orange female tabby kitty about 1 to 2 years old, with medium length hair. She cowers and is defensive when other cats come close, so she may have been terrorized by them. In her foster home, she adores being carried and held, as well as cuddling in your lap, and she offers appreciative little mews of gratitude with soft purrs. Baylor needs a stable forever home where she can be the only pet and thus focus solely on her person — could it be you? She has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (she is negative), spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free vet visit. Her adoption fee is $75 which is strictly to help cover our costs. She is currently at Wags! Dog Emporium, 485 Coburg Rd, Eugene, open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For more information call Cat Rescue and Adoption Network, 541-225-4955 option 1, or send an email to adoptinfo@westcoastdogandcat.org. ■ world heritage sites, such as the Grand Canyon (google.com/intl/en/culturalinstitute/worldwonders/grand-canyon/) the Taj Mahal (maps.google.com/ maps/about/behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/taj-mahal/), Angkor Wat (google.com/maps/about/behind-thescenes/streetview/treks/angkor/), the Galapagos Islands (google.com/ maps/about/behind-the-scenes/ streetview/treks/galapagos-islands/) and even the historic pedestrian paths in Venice (google.com.sg/maps/about/ behind-the-scenes/streetview/treks/). “But we can’t do it all on our own,” Harris says. “We’re grateful for the many partners we’ve had over the years who have helped to collect imagery of other locations around the globe to share for everyone to enjoy and explore through Google Maps.” ■
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Thompson's Mills is even older than Oregon itself By DEB ALLEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Does Oregon have hidden treasure? It does if you consider Thompson’s Mills State Heritage Area, a state park off the beaten path, yet in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Thompson’s Mills was built in 1858 (one year before Oregon’s statehood) and has been one of Oregon’s oldest continuously functioning waterpowered businesses. In 2004, the property, located in Shedd, was purchased by Oregon State Parks and has become a hands-on treasure trove of Oregon history. “The history here is that in (more than) 150 years, all the owners that have cared for and used the mill have always found ways to make the mill relevant in a changing world,” says Tom Parsons, the park’s ranger for the past seven years. “In 1858, it was built to serve the local residents and farmers who were growing wheat. The mill ground the local wheat into flour. People were growing a lot of their own food. As time went on, it became more of a commercial mill where they were buying and selling products.” The Thompson family bought it in the 1890s, he says, and brought it up to their current standards. The mill was going strong until the 1940s when a couple of things happened: New business regulations for hygiene meant huge obstacles for the mill, and people stopped baking their bread at home. In-
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Thompson’s Mills actually started as a flour mill in the 1850s, and still has the original equipment. It’s called a “unique survivor” because so many other mills have shut down over the decades. stead, bread production at giant bakeries required trainloads of flour. “Many of the small momand-pop mills no longer had a customer base,” Parsons says. “Many flour mills went out of business during the 1930s and ‘40s.” So rather than throw in the towel all together, the Thompson’s Mills took a new direction and began producing animal feed, which it did for many decades. Yet again, changing times brought changing markets and big corporations took over the market for manufacturing animal feed. “Once again, this mill
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the property, it took more than three years to complete all the necessary infrastructure work to make it ready and safe for the public; it opened as a park in December 2007. No other park in Oregon is like Thompson’s Mills. Staffed by knowledgeable and enthusiastic park rangers, and camp host volunteers, visitors
to this park have an opportunity to step back in time. “When we give tours, we remind visitors of who the Oregon Trail pioneers were and what they went through to come across the country and settle here,” Parsons says. “All the bravery and tenacity and the hardship that they went through, that same sort of spirit is what has kept the mill going.” Previous owners continued to bring that pioneer spirit to operating the mill, and it’s why the mill still functions today. Yet it gets even better than simply hearing about the history. “The highlight of the tour is that we bring the visitors into the basement and open the flume gates,” he says. “The water comes rushing in and it starts to pool up in the flume. Eventually it’s enough to get the turbine spinning. So, visitors will see the mill running on water power. And it’s a real thrill. Every time we, or our
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host volunteers, run the mill we all get goosebumps to see it all coming to life.” Parsons says the guides do a good job of keeping young children occupied with hands-on displays while also sharing history with adults. Tours can be catered to visitors’ needs, especially for school groups. “The history here fits really nicely into the state required curriculum for fourth graders,” he says. “By bringing kids here we can really give firsthand living history, and interaction with Oregon Trail-type experiences in the Photo by Deb Allen sense that it was pioneers Camp hosts Stephanie and Michael Ferland enjoy sharing the who built this place. “It’s such a fantastic re- rich history of Thompson’s Mills, including this retired turbine. source for schools,” Parsons continues. “When the kids come, they get to make flour, are in the sun, Parsons says. winter, but we’re open and we’ll they get to run a hand-powered “Some are covered. So, come fall give you a peek down in the auger elevator, they get to see or winter you can be out of the basement,” he says. “We’ll how the grain is moved around, rain. We’ve done our best to check out how powerful the and then the highlight is usually make it accommodating for peo- water is when the river is really down there in the basement ple to hang out here and relax for high, when all the channels are where they get to see the mill run a while. Beyond the mill is the draining, because it all comes scenery. It’s really a quiet, scenic through the mill. It’s pretty imon water power.” The Thompson’s Mills Preser- spot. You can go fishing here (in pressive.” Plans are also in the works for vation Society helps school the Calapooia River).” And while summer is a great restoring a typical 1930s-style groups that might need funding to have access to the park, he adds. time to visit parks in Oregon, Par- heirloom vegetable garden. “So, keep an eye on this space The park offers even more to sons says one of the best times to visit Thompson’s Mills is the day because it’s going to be getting make for a great outing. even better,” Parsons says. “The “We have lots of picnic tables after a rain storm. “It’s pretty quiet here in the best is yet to come.” ■ — some are in the shade, some
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A trip through ‘thyme’
A year ago, I wrote a column about the joys of road trips to various out-ofthe-way country nurseries. At the end of the article, I asked you all if I had missed any. Not long after, I received an email from Janet Hagen, co-owner of The Thyme Garden, just outside of Alsea. She suggested I take a road trip to see her and her husband Rolfe’s establishment, perhaps on Mother’s Day weekend, when they’d be hosting an “Art in the Garden” event. Or maybe I could reserve a weekday luncheon and guided tour with friends. Sadly, I couldn’t make those excellent suggestions happen. But finally, at the end of July, on a perfectly sunny Saturday morning, I grabbed two of my three daughters — both avid gardeners — piled us into the car and headed toward Alsea. The drive along the Alsea Highway was pleasant as we traveled from farmland to forest. Not long after descending the 1,250-foot elevation of the south flank of Mary’s Peak, we saw a row of flags stationed along the roadway, flapping in the breeze as if to say, “Hey, you’re here.” And sure enough, seconds later there was “The Thyme Garden” sign. After turning onto the gravel drive, we drove across a bridge with a babbling creek
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below and banner overhead — attached to two of the many tall trees — that greeted us with “Welcome to the Garden.” Ours was the only car in the small gravel lot on this Saturday morning, which kind of surprised me. I had half expected there to be wedding hustle-bustle since the grounds include a large wooded area complete with rusPhoto by Grace Peterson tic arbor for the vows, an indoor area for event Garden writer Grace Peterson took a road trip preparations, several with her daughters and visited The Thyme Garoutdoor seating areas, a den near Alsea. large barbecue and basically everything needed for an elabo- other, aroma therapy plants. One section of the garden is planted with the rate outdoor reception. Later, when talking with Rolfe and surprisingly numerous thyme (Thymus) Janet, I learned that this was a rare cultivars. (I counted 37 varieties in their event-free Saturday for them so they catalog.) Most varieties were in bloom, ablaze with happy honeybees and other were caring for the grandkids. Walking under a large, rustic trellis, pollinators. A moon garden, with white flowers swathed in verdant hop vine foliage, we entered the garden. Laid out in a large and silvery leaves awaiting magical parterre, Rolfe explains how each circu- moonlight illumination adorns the cenlar corner was planted with a specific ter of the grid. All of the plants in the garden were in their peak, evidenced by theme in mind. For example, one series of grids con- the hundreds of honeybees flitting from tains edible flowers, while another has one flower to another. While I’m not an herbalist, I am a flowers used to make dyes. Another holds insect-repellent plants and an- plant geek and saw several plants that
interested me. Unfortunately, a lot of their stock was sold out since peak sales are in spring. Still, I had to purchase a new-to-me variety of thyme called “Tuffet.” The tag reads, “Miss Muffet would love it.” I also purchased a Mountain Mint called Pycnanthemum tenuifolium after earlier reading online accounts of how much the bees love its plethora of white flowers. Fortunately, this mint is not a huge spreader like your typical mint (Mentha spp.) plants are. My daughters and I enjoyed strolling garden paths, sniffing fragrant blossoms and making mental notes of plants we’d like to grow next year. When the sun became a bit too warm, we took a stroll through the shady woods and saw glimpses of the aforementioned creek with its musical gurgling, then came to the reflective pond, mirroring summer skies behind a cool, leafy canopy. Secretly I wondered if I might return here as a mother-of-thebride someday. Although The Thyme Garden is closed now for the season, the website lists all the details for tours, luncheons and other special events, including a Salmon Walk and Herbal Dinner in November. Additionally, you can purchase seeds, hop roots and many other herbal goodies at thymegarden.com. Also check out their page on Facebook where you can see lots of garden and food photos. ■
Meet authors at Florence book fair Here’s your chance to meet and chat with authors and see their books as approximately 80 Northwest authors have signed up to participate in the Seventh Annual Florence Festival of Books on Sept. 30. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, meet a mix of returning and first-time authors. Authors will sign and personalize any books that are purchased. Admission is free. The book fair also includes 10 publishers. If you have a manuscript finished or in progress, bring it along.
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Meadow Park (above) is just one of the sites that now offers pickleball courts. Below, Roger Schaljo is president of the Emerald Valley Pickleball Club in Eugene and Springfield. Courts are also available at Bob Keefer Center in Springfield. By BILL KUNERTH SPRINGFIELD PARKS AND REC
It’s not often that a new sport is called “life-changing,” but that’s how many new players are describing pickleball, one the fastest growing sports in the country. An easy game to learn, pickleball’s popularity can be attributed to its many physical and social benefits, says Roger Schaljo, president of the Emerald Valley Pickleball Club in Eugene and Springfield “It’s a great social game, great for the reflexes, and it gets the heart rate up while having fun,” he says. Monte Bousquet, 60, is one of those who credits pickleball with providing physical and mental benefits. “I was a very active person all my life, and then all of a sudden I quit coaching,” Bousquet says. “I quit refereeing, and I ran out of things to do. Jogging was not the answer. Then I was introduced to pickleball, and it’s been a lifechanger. I was able to be competitive again, get my heart rate better and also work up a sweat.” Another local player, Gloria Cramer, says pickleball has improved her health and stamina. “I’m 73 years old, and I was beginning to lose my stamina, and I’ve got that back,” she says. “It has great health benefits. I love to work out, and I think the best benefit is that my stamina is much better and I’ve gained some strength from it. It’s a wonderful game, I love it.” Schaljo has seen pickleball help those who are fighting serious health issues. Last summer, he held a fourweek session of pickleball lessons devoted specifically to people with Parkinson’s disease. He says the sport helped a number of participants rediscover their physical confidence.
Because of the disorder, even holding a coffee cup steadily can be a challenge. But Schaljo saw these same players move with grace and confidence on the court, delivering solid serve after solid serve. The game, based as much on strategy as well as stamina,
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is played on a badmintonsized court, with a net and rules similar to tennis. The equipment is simple — players use a solid paddle to strike a plastic whiffle ball. Both singles and doubles can play. Pickleball courts are available at recreation centers and clubs across Eugene and Springfield, including at Willamalane Park and Recreation District. Schaljo credits Willamalane for opening both indoor and outdoor courts. In June, its first outdoor courts opened at Meadow Park in Springfield. The creation of the courts was a partnership between Willamalane and the Emerald Valley Pickleball Club as the two organizations worked closely together throughout this project. Through a grassroots effort, the pickleball club raised $15,000 to match Willamalane’s investment in converting two tennis courts into eight pickleball courts.
Schaljo says he was excited to see the outdoor courts open, as they allow more time for “working people to come out and play,” and that the outdoor courts can open the floodgates for increased play and interest, citing Bend as an example. “Bend had 90 pickleball members before 16 new outdoor courts were constructed and they now have 650 members,” he says. Before Willamalane’s outdoor courts opened, club membership of Emerald Valley Pickleball Club numbered 142. Now, there are more than 200 members. With the new outdoor courts in Springfield and others in the planning stages in Eugene, Schaljo expects membership to easily grow to 250 and beyond in the next year. To join the Emerald Valley Pickleball Club, or learn more about the sport, contact Roger Schaljo at 541-214-4940, or roger.schaljo@gmail.com Along with Meadow Park,
Willamalane offers drop-in pickleball play at Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield. For more information, call 541-736-4544, or visit willamalane.org.
About Willamalane: Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates five recreation facilities and 46 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres. Highlights include 10 waterfront areas, 29 miles of hiking and biking trails, nine turf and four synthetic sports fields, and 27 playgrounds. Willamalane offers recreation programs to people of all ages and abilities. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent. Learn more at willamalane.org. ■
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Albany celebrates new carousel
8 LANE COUNTY EDITION After 15 years of planning, carving and assembling, the Albany Historic Carousel and Museum opened Aug. 15. A grand opening featured a ribbon cutting, one free ride for guests, and many children’s activities. The long-awaited, 22,000 square foot, state of the art facility is located at the corner of 1st Avenue SW and Washington Street SW in Albany. The Carousel Board hosted the celebratory ribbon cutting as a means of acknowledging and thanking the community for their tireless support toward completing this spectacular project — and to officially “open” the carousel facility. “This is not just about the carousel,” says Carl Baker, lead engineer. “It’s about the community — so many people
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working together — that’s what this carousel is about.” The building opened immediately following the ribbon cutting, and stayed open until 7
Remember Constitution Week
Sunday, Sept. 17 begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The week-long commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those inalienable rights to every American. The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually
cated to building a traditional carousel in Albany’s downtown historic district. This project is the centerpiece of the downtown revitalization effort. This grassroots project has been serving as an anchor for the Historic Downtown Commercial District and has gained attention and support each year with more than 200,000 volunteer hours documented. Sponsors, donors and grantors continue to show their support through financial contributions, bringing this community project to fruition. More than 2,000 visitors on average visit the carousel project each month. The carousel project began in 2002. Carving officially began on June 7, 2003. It has taken more than 14 years to complete, with all work done
p.m. Guests were treated to a free ride. The carousel and museum are overseen by a nonprofit volunteer organization dedi-
to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into Public Law #915 on Aug. 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The aims of the celebration are to: ■ Emphasize citizens’ responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution, preserving it for posterity.
■ Inform the people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s great heritage and the foundation for our way of life. ■ Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.
by hand by volunteers of all skill levels. The tradition will continue with additional animals to complete and repairs that might be needed. No experience is necessary to volunteer, but you must be at least 14 years old. Volunteers are needed for all phases of the project, including carvers, office helpers, gift shop sales, concession sales, carousel operators, painters, sanders, fundraising and organizers. Send an email to albanycarouselvolunteers@gmail. com to find out how to become a volunteer. To learn more about the Albany Historic Carousel and Museum, visit albanycarousel.com. The carousel building will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. ■
Bells Across America Abigail Scott Duniway Chapter would like to encourage everyone to ring bells on Sept. 17, to celebrate the start of Constitution Week. Join with us as bells will ring at 4 p.m. EST in all time zones, so that they are heard simultaneously from coast to coast. DAR has 183,000 members with approximately 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and 13 foreign countries. DAR promotes patriotism through commemorative celebrations, memorials, scholarships and activities for children and programs for new immigrants. For information about DAR and its programs, visit dar.org or Abigail Scott Duniway Chapter, abigailscottduniway@gmail.com. ■
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Aug. 27 Family Nature Discovery Day, “All About Owls,” noon to 4 p.m., Cascades Raptor Center, 32275 Fox Hollow Road, Eugene. 541485-1320.
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Shakespeare’s Word Jazz, a performance by Fools Haven actors, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
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Son Jarocho and Dance with Omar Rojas, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 7 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Lake Oswego. Mossbacks.org.
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How Prepared Are You? Earthquake Readiness, 3:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
Tabletop Games for All Ages, 5:30 p.m., Bethel and Sheldon branches of Eugene Public Library.
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Emerald Valley Opry, 6 p.m., Powers Auditorium, Willamette High School, 1801 Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $8/$5.
AAUW: Jan Eliot, syndicated cartoonist of “Stone Soup,” 10:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. 541-3437592.
Create a Designer Life, 2 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
(through Sept. 26) Meditation and Visualization, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. $25/$29. 541736-4444.
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(also Sept. 13, 20) Sew Much More, 6 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. $21/$25. 541-736-4444.
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Make Stencil Tote Bags, 4 p.m., Bethel Branch; 4 p.m. Sept. 14, Sheldon Branch, of Eugene Public Library. 541-682-5450.
Murals of Oregon, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
How to Get What You Want Without Really Trying, noon, Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. $15/$18. 541-736-4444.
Alzheimer’s Association: Effective Communication Strategies, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St., Florence. 800272-3900.
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(through Sept. 10) Rods ‘n Rhodies Car Show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Historic Old Town, Florence. FlorenceChamber.com.
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Smokin’ Jukebox, 7:30 p.m., The Jazz Station, 124 W.
Canning tomatoes, Salsa and More, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Community of Christ Church, 1485 Gilham Road, Eugene. $40. Extension.oregonstate.edu.
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Grandparents Day celebration, hosted by Parenting Now!, 1 to 4 p.m., Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Dr., Eugene. Parentingnow.org. Romance novelist Susan Wiggs, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541682-5450.
“Cheers to 50 Years,” a kickoff celebration for the Eugene Symphony Guild, 4 to 7 p.m., Valhalla Winery, 23785 OR-126, Veneta. $12. Eugenesymphonyguild.org or 541-434-9188. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 7 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Milwaukie. Mossbacks.org.
Grandparents Pioneer Tea, 3 to 5 p.m., Camas Country Bakery’s one-room schoolhouse, 91948 Purkerson Road, Junction City. Benefits Singing Creek Education Center. $20/$10. 541-9681986.
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AARPOR Neighborhood Walk, “Downtown Springfield Murals and History,” 10 a.m., Simpson mural.
Open Microphone Musical Benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30 p.m., Axe and Fiddle Music pub, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Donations taken. Spanish, Italian and Chinese, Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
Bone Builders and Bone Breakers, 2 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-682-5318.
(through Oct. 25) Update Your Marriage, 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $10/$18. 541-682-5318.
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Talking About Dying: Community Conversation, 2 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
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Climate Change in Oregon: How Fossils Foretell the Future, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-6825450.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 10 a.m., Gracie’s Sea Hag Restaurant, 58 N. Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay. Mossbacks.org.
Auditions for Eugene Concert Choir and Eugene Vocal Arts, Emmaus Lutheran Church, Eugene. 541-6876865 to arrange audition time.
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Farewell to Cassini, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
Find Your Purpose, 3:30 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444.
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Memory and More, “Learning the Difference Between Senior Living Options,” 10 a.m., Room 126, Garden Room, First Baptist Church, 3550 Fox Meadow Dr., Eugene. 541345-0341. Hearing Loss Association, Lane County, 7 p.m., Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St., Eugene. Speaker: Eileen Marma. Free.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Mount Angel. Mossbacks.org.
Alzheimer’s Association: Getting Started, noon, Senior Health and Wellness Center, 4010 Aerial Way, Eugene. 800-272-3900.
(also Sept. 22, 29) Living with Alzheimer’s for Caregivers-Early Stage, 10 a.m., River Road District, 1400 Lake Dr., Eugene. 800-272-3900.
Dr. Doolittle – Talk to Your Dog, 10:30 a.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.
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Oregon Trail Lacemakers, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamette Oaks Retirement Living, Eugene. 541484-1180.
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Windfall Reading Series, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-6825450. Siltcoos River Kayak, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $50. 541-682-5318. American Rhododendron Society, Siuslaw Chapter, “Rhodies 101,” 6:30 p.m.,
Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy. 101, Florence. 541-997-3082. (through Sept. 26) Mosaic Madness 101, 6 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. $35/$39. 541-736-4444.
George Winston, 7:30 p.m., Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette, Eugene. $29.50/$32. 541-345-8986 or mmeyer@efn.org.
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Digitize and Restore Photos, 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
Retired Senior Providers of Lane County, “The Homeless and a Step Up,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road. 541-342-1983.
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(through Sept. 24) Radio Redux: “The Philadelphia Story,” 7:30 p.m., Hult Center, Eugene. $22/$19. Radioreduxusa.com.
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Fix-It Fair, noon to 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-6825450.
Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C St., Springfield. Carpool to Corvallis for the Annual Fall Festival. Mossbacks.org.
(through Dec. 16) Chinese Brush Calligraphy, 9 to 11 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. $159/$189. 541-736-4444.
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Banned Books Green Screen Photo Booth, 2 to 4 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
AARP-OR Neighborhood Walk, “Jefferson Westside,” 1 p.m., Charnel Mulligan Park, Springfield.
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(through Nov. 6) Card Making Class, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $44. 541-682-5318. Dementia Conversations, 5 p.m. Mondays, Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318.
NARFE, Lane County chapter, “Senior and disability services in Oregon,” noon, Sizzler Restaurant, 1010 Postal Way, Springfield. 541-334-5108.
Intro to Excel, 1 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450. Conscious Aging for Women, 1 to 4 p.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. $78/$89. 541-7364444.
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(through Nov. 29) The Nitty-Gritty of SelfPublishing, with author Valerie Ihsan, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St., Springfield. No charge for first class.
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Living with Alzheimer’s for CaregiversEarly Stage, 11:30 a.m., Willamalane AAC, 215 West C. St., Springfield. Free. 800-272-3900.
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Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Valley River Inn, 1000 River Way, Eugene. Walk through Alton Baker Park, and more. Mossbacks.org.
AARP-OR Neighborhood Walk, “The Whiteaker Past, Present and Future,” 10 a.m., New Day Bakery, 449 Blair Blvd., Springfield.
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REMEMBER WHEN?
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The advent of personal computers
Personal computers are now a very common item in nearly every home, yet in 1955, there were only 250 computers in use throughout the world. In 1980, more than one million personal computers had been sold and by the mid-1980s, this figure had risen to 30 million. Computers in 1955 were so large they would never fit into a normal room in a normal sized house. By the late 1950s, computers got smaller because of one of its main components — the transistor. Transisters made computers far more reliable and therefore businesses took a much greater interest in them. By the mid-1960s, microchips replaced transistors. A microchip could have several transistors on it. By being smaller, the size of computers decreased dramatically. By 1965, there were 20,000 computers in the world. The most famous was the IBM Sys-
tem/360. By 1970, microchip technology made it possible to build a computer that was nearly portable — the home personal computer. In 1971, Intel began selling microprocessors, revolutionizing the computer industry. In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen formed Micro-Soft (now Microsoft). Also in 1975, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniac founded Apple Computers. In 1977, Apple created the Apple II, a “home/personal computer” that could be used by anyone. Computer technology grew exponentially and is now an integral part of every aspect of our lives. Where would we be today without computers?
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In 1945, ENIAC, a 27-ton, 1,800-square-foot bundle of vacuum tubes and diodes, became the first true computer.
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