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Josh Green (top right) of Eugene turned his interest in barbecuing into a business, and has discovered that he particularly enjoys using smokers to cook his meat. He also enjoys making other recipes, such as these bacon-wrapped jalepeño poppers (above left). See recipe, page 2.
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Hear the word “barbecue” and what comes to mind? Warm summer gatherings? A piece of cooking equipment? Or does your mouth begin to water as you remember smoky, tangy flavors that delight your taste buds? In fact, barbecue is all those things – from the event, to the equipment to the food. For most of us, it brings many happy thoughts. Yet, not done right, barbecue brings fear and trepidation
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with memories of chicken or ribs served at the company picnic – burnt to a crisp on the outside, dry and tasty as cardboard, or left too chewy next to the bone. “There’s trial and error,” says “pit master” Josh Green of Pop Pop’s BBQ in Eugene. “It all depends on what you’re working with – the differences between a gas grill or pellet grill or charcoal. And (with all those choices) the differences in the ability to maintain temperature.” Green learned to enjoy the art of outdoor cooking as a
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Boy Scout. He’s now a FedEx driver, and that hobby has turned into a real passion. “It’s always been something that interested me,” says Green, who craves learning new ways to refine recipes and techniques on his own. He
reads a lot, talks with others, and simply experiments with different recipes and methods. “We have a little test kitchen here at home,” says Green, joined by his wife Corrie. If you’re just getting started, the Greens suggest buying beef, then moving onto pork and, finally, chicken. Next, find recipes, tips and techniques for the type of barbecue equipment you have, including whether you’re working with gas, charcoal, pellets, wood, or a combination.
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The Greens have a shelf in their home dedicated to cookbooks and many of them are related to barbecue. Across the room is a collection of castiron cooking implements. Josh found many good books at second-hand stores, and he loves using social media sites — Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest — as top-notch sources. “Our barbecue ‘family’ on Instagram is very helpful,” Corrie Green says. Just as important as the right recipe and technique is
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BBQ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 keeping an eye on temperature. “A big part of it is being able to control the temperature,” Green says. “Ribs cook best at about 275 degrees over the course of a couple hours. If it’s too hot, you’ll cook up the outside, but the inside won’t be done.” He prefers a digital thermometer which is controlled by an app on his smart phone. “It’s Bluetooth-connected to my phone, so I don’t have to keep running out there to look at it,” he says. “And they’re not that expensive.” He bought his for about $40. A quick search online shows a cost between $15 and $100. For the Greens, what revolutionized their barbecuing success was investing in two types of smokers — a barrel smoker and a wood pellet barbecue. Barrel smokers (or barrel barbecues) are new to the barbecue scene. In these, the meat is suspended on hooks and hangs
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54 oz. can of regular pork and beans 8-10 slices of bacon cut into pieces 1 small yellow onion, diced finely 2-4 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed, diced 4 T. ketchup ¼ c. molasses 2/3 c. brown sugar ¼ c. apple cider vinegar
vertically within the barrel, smoking for two to three hours. Briquettes are placed on the bottom, making this type of barbecue equipment more mobile than a gas- or pellet-fueled grill. Green throws on a couple pieces of mesquite or other types of wood for extra smoke flavor, then monitors the temperature on his phone. Both Josh and Corrie agree ribs done in the Barrel House Cooker are their favorite. 2 t. dry mustard ½ t. cayenne pepper (adjustable) Pinch of black pepper
Preheat barbecue (or conventional oven*) to 325 degrees F. Spray 13x9 baking dish with nonstick spray. Cook bacon about halfway through in a large skillet and save bacon grease. In same skillet, sauté onion and diced jalapeno about 5 minutes until softened.
Barrel smokers cost between $200 and $300, and it is possible to make your own smoker with a 55-gallon drum. They also love their wood-pellet fired barbecue, and say it has made the greatest impact on their cooking. Like an oven, turn on the Traeger and walk away. But it’s outdoor cooking, and being able to bake dishes outside on a hot summer day makes for greater variety in their summer cuisine. ■ Add all remaining ingredients to skillet and stir to combine well. Let cook for a few minutes to combine flavors. Pour beans into baking dish and lay bacon pieces on top of beans. Smoke/bake on barbecue (or you can bake in a regular oven 2-3 hours*) until thickened. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. *Baking in a conventional oven is possible but will not infuse the “stellar smoked” flavor.
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Use as many jalapeños as you’d like. Cut them in half, or as boats (see picture, above left) keeping the “lid” to put back on. Remove all seeds. Mix together softened cream cheese and any spices you want. We used some barbecue rub. You can also add minced garlic and sausage. Spoon the mix into the jalapeños or fill a large baggie, cut corner and squeeze to fill (see picture). Use uncooked bacon to wrap around each popper and secure with a toothpick. Size of jalapeño will determine whether you want to cut and use a half slice or more on each popper. Preheat barbecue or conventional oven to 400 degrees. Use a baking sheet in the conventional oven. A baking sheet can be used in barbecue, but you can also lay poppers directly on grills, turning as needed. Bake for about 20 minutes until bacon is cooked to your liking.
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DIGGIN’ IT!
By GRACE PETERSON MASTER GARDENER
A pair of dark-eyed junco are foraging for nesting tidbits while a spotted towhee bathes in the upper tier of my courtyard fountain — I noticed the juncos earlier today as they came and went from the dwarf Alberta spruce by the fence. Apparently, they feel that the spruce is a sufficient structure to build their home and raise their family. How heartwarming is that? As for the towhees, I’m not sure where they’re stationed. I’ve always felt it odd that they prefer nesting on the ground instead of in a tree or a birdhouse. If I had wings, I’d nest up away from the reach of ground-dwelling predators. But what do I know? I’m not a bird. Despite their odd preference, they seem to be doing OK because I see (and hear) them in the garden all year long. It fills me with pride to have the local avian populations busily going about their birding duties in my garden. It’s affirmation that I’m doing something right by providing a safe habitat for them here in my little spot of earth. In the past several years, with the renewed interest in protecting our environment,
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two bubbler-type fountains for bathing. During our dry summer months, these water sources are visited many times a day by thirsty birds including hummingbirds and elusive gold finches. What a thrill it is to watch them bathing and splashing as their wings flap in the sun-gleaming water. Many people put up bird
seed feeders. I don’t, but surprisingly, I don’t lack for birds. I also don’t use hummingbird feeders, but I still have a pair of Annas hummingbirds that live here year-round. I do have flowers yearround and apparently this is enough. Plus, I assume there are enough bugs for them to eat. ■
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Do your part to provide a safe habitat for birds in your backyard. the emphasis on gardening has turned toward creating not just a pleasing oasis for the humans but for the wildlife as well. To me, they go hand in hand. I mean, how boring is a garden that lacks the sounds of birdsong, the buzz of bees and the croak of frogs? These are the audible reminders that we’re all part of this big world and we humans have a responsibility to protect and nurture these lesser but important life forms. Surprisingly, I’m not really doing all that much to invite the wildlife.
I’ve planted shrubs and trees that provide a safe covering with both edible flowers (nectar) and fruits. I’ve hung a few birdhouses, but it seems they’re not interested in nesting in them, possibly because the houses are too exposed, and the little birds fear the antagonistic blue jays that have been known to steal the eggs of other birds. I don’t use pesticides to kill the bugs because the birds will often take care of them for me. Most importantly, I have placed several water sources around the garden, including
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Living with technology By VANESSA SALVIA BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
How do you connect with today’s technology? Do you feel you’re part of the digital generation gap — that divide between those who were born before and after the rise of technology? “Digital natives” invented and use technology like floppy discs, microchips and the internet itself. “Digital immigrants” struggle with those concepts. You may wonder what, if anything, technology can bring to your life. After all, you’ve gotten by just fine so far without it.
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Here, we introduce you to five individuals exploring their interests by using technology. Where do you fit in?
Gary and Sandy Ludeke of Creswell both got their own desktop computers after finding that sharing wasn’t working. “He was on it when I wanted to be on it,” Sandy says, with a laugh. They both have iPads, but she’s got a mini and he’s got the full-size model. They both use their Kindles for reading but Gary’s has navigation software on it — since 2001 he’s been flying an experimental aircraft that he built.
Gary has an iPhone 5, which he uses primarily as a phone, but he does enjoy his weather apps. “On trips we use the iPad for Netflix and Dish Anywhere for watching our cable shows wherever we are,” Gary says. “Rarely do we use the inhotel TV. We’ve gotten so used to watching what we record, because we can control it more, that we rarely watch any live TV anymore. Basically, everything we watch we put on a DVD and fast-forward through commercials or we pause to get a cup of water or get a phone call. But we have friends our age who still have a TV with rabbit ears.” Sandy uses her phone to collect coupons for shopping and eating. She also uses a dictionary app. “I also use the White and Yellow Pages apps all the time,” she says. “I also like the KVAL and KEZI news apps.” Gary uses an app called Map My Walk, which tracks time, pace and distance for his fitness walks. He takes 15 to 20 minutes each morning to play his favorite games as he starts his day. They tried Skype with their
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Sandy and Gary Ludeke of Creswell finds they have settled comfortably into today’s technology, especially with their smart phones. grandchildren, but “when we tried to Skype with the grandkids they just made funny faces,” Sandy says.
Deanna Hoover, 70, has an iPhone X and an iPad, while her husband, Terry Hoover, 67, has an LG phone. Deanna is a yoga instructor with a specialty of teaching older folks (footlooseyoga.massageplanet.com). She wants to stay with her iPhone, concerned she might lose her hours of yoga class playlists through iTunes. Terry says that when they both got tablets, he found them doing less on their phones. “The Samsung Galaxy tablet is fantastic,” he says. “I took the games off my phone and put them on the tablet.” While he doesn’t like FaceTime or Skype very much, he does Skype occasionally with the grandchildren who live in New York, and they talk on the phone frequently. For Terry, the ease of reading books on the
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Kindle makes a huge difference. “I read book reviews online,” he says. “I used to go to the bookstore and pick up a book but when you get it home, it’s not as good as you thought it would be and then I’ve bought a $10 book. But with this tablet I can download free samples and read what other people who have read the book have to say about it before I make my decision.” As a yoga teacher, Deanna used YouTube to save hundreds of yoga class videos by other teachers, so she can get fresh ideas for her own classes. Deanna, who certified to teach yoga at age 55, says, “It was my goal in retirement to be a yoga teacher, so for a number of years I went to work full time and taught three classes a week, then started teaching yoga full time.” After she and Terry moved to Creswell two years ago, Deanna used Facebook to keep in touch with her former community. “I stay in touch with all my old friends and people that I have met around the world as a yoga teacher,” she says. “People in England, France and Switzerland — it’s the community I don’t have here yet. If you don’t use technology at all today you’re really missing out on a lot in life.” David Erickson, 65, of Pleasant Hill, understands the reluctance to make technology a part of life. “As you get older the technology is not as easy to learn so we don’t use it,” he says. “And it’s not that
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Humor makes us more humane
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By B. LEE COYNE, MSW
Life runs dry without humor. That is a lesson I probably learned the hard way by trial and error. Yes, I started out as a super-serious young tyke back in Brooklyn. In those days my thoughts were mainly geared to the intellectual. My hunger for knowledge propelled me to develop a photographic memory. Some of those peers even teased me as being a “walking encyclopedia.” In today’s society my label might be that of a “nerd.” I seldom smiled. It was in the seventh grade
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I don’t know the tools, it’s that I don’t value it. I’m private and I don’t want everyone on Facebook to know everything about me.” He’s selective about his social media usage. “What I like about it is keeping up with people and seeing photos of places like a good restaurant that you went to that I might want to try.” With three grandchildren living in Memphis, Erickson has come to appreciate FaceTime, even if the kids do just want to make goofy faces. “I’m the goofy grandpa that makes faces back at them,” he says. “I want them to remember me and if they see Grandpa they remember me more than if I just send them letters. When my grandparents came to visit us, I was scared and ran away. Then I’d warm up, but because my grandkids see me more often, they run up to me.” Erickson uses Fitbit along with a blood pressure monitor on his phone. No phone games, though. “It’s just not how I want to spend my time,” he says, “and it’s too small, I don’t enjoy it.” He likes his SkyView app. “It lets you explore the universe,” he says. “You point it up and there are the constellations based on your area. I can see what’s going on in the southern hemisphere by pointing it down.”
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that a guidance teacher confronted me. She was very upfront with her comments: “Lee, you had better stop being so serious and start to get a sense of humor. If you don’t you are bound to become a total failure in life,” she warned. That triggered a radical change. I began to study the comedians of the day: Bob Hope and Jack Benny. My inclination tended toward ad libs. The use of irony and wordplay soon occupied my fertile little mind. I would also view sitcoms
He uses weather apps and the GPS maps feature all the time, and enjoys his movie theater apps on his phone so that he can see what’s showing and easily buy tickets. “It’s convenience,” he says. “I also have Audible (an audiobooks app) and Kindle on my phone. I love Kindle on my iPhone because it’s always with me. If I get someplace early I sit in my car and do some reading.” Because he acts in local community plays, Erickson uses an app called LineLearner to memorize his lines. “And, I use the FedEx app to alert me that my package was delivered and with my Walgreens app I can refill my meds without having to go there,” he says. Erickson keeps the IMDB movie database app on his phone, so he can quickly look up actors that he recognizes when he’s watching movies or TV shows. “For people who are reluctant to use technology I’d say, you’re right, there is nothing you need it for,” he says. “I lived just fine without all this, but it’s really convenient. I can see pictures of my grandkids, I can see pictures of what they’re doing, I can take a picture of the meal I’m having and send it to the kids. Not because they care, but because it makes them more than a part of my life more than, ‘He’s out there somewhere and I hope he sends me a letter this week.’” ■
on those old black-and-white TV sets in order to grasp how humor is conveyed. In time my humor began to blossom. At first, I tried out axions in the witty Ben Franklin style. For example, “Too heated a discussion brings on a concussion,” and “A liar views the world by deceit of his pants.” In speaking to senior citizen friends about the good old days, I’d playfully remark to them: “Behind those dentures lie many adventures!”
Anecdotal data Then came anecdotes. These were correlated to real life situations that involve social interaction. Reducing stress was what I was after. Take a crowded elevator. Its speed is slow and its passengers soon become grumpy. Some feel a bit trapped. So, I casually chime in, “This elevator has a mind of its own. Just like some of the people we know.” What do you know? Laughter erupts. Another occasion happens when I visit an office of someone in authority. As we wind down and get ready to leave, I’m noting the person has
quite a workload and I say, “I suspect that your inbox is taller than I am.” (This writer stands at 5 feet, 1 inch, by the way.) A broad grin comes into view. Lately my hairline is shrinking to a semi-balding state. When detecting a young woman with abundant hair in the grocery line ahead of me, I thus profess envy for her full head of hair and good-naturedly ask for a few strands of hers in donation. Then I add, “Maybe a small bit of glue can keep it safely in place.” Humor in good taste offers us a humane sense of sanity. ■
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Two local mobile dental care providers help low-income, homebound By MARY OWEN BOOMER & SENIOR NEWS
Kyle Isaacs and Lori Killen Aus are part of a growing breed of mobile dental care providers who actually pack up their dental tools and come to their patients — from the home to the hospital and even to senior care facilities. Both are passionate about providing good dental care to patients who otherwise may not have access to it. To provide such care, both hold an expanded-practice dental permit that allows them to clean teeth and perform minor dental procedures away from a dental office and without direct supervision by a dentist. “My services are important especially for people who are unable to care for themselves or cannot go to a dental office,” says Isaacs, who runs Miles 2 Smiles LLC. “When they are unable to clean their own teeth and go to a dental office, not only do they have a higher incidence of cavities, periodontal disease and tooth loss, but also the chronic food and bacteria
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in their mouths can be aspirated into their lungs causing pneumonia. This is the number one reason residents of long term care facilities go to the hospital and die.” Isaacs says these patients are also more likely to lose teeth, and often when they can-
not care for themselves, the decay and gum disease occur at a faster rate. “When these problems are happening in their mouths, they can have pain,” she says. “It can be more difficult to eat. They are likely to have nutritional issues that make them
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more likely to get sick. And their self-esteem and quality of life usually decline as well. Chronic poor oral health has also been shown to be a contributing factor with some other diseases such as Alzheimer’s, some cancers, heart disease and strokes.” Isaacs hails from a family of dental professionals – her dad is a retired dentist, her mother is a retired dental hygienist, and her brother is a dentist working in Delaware. “You might say it’s in my genes,” says Isaacs, a member of Altrusa of Corvallis, a volunteer service organization. “I always loved doing things with my hands, connecting with people, and helping others, so dental hygiene seemed to be a good fit.” She worked in private dentistry in California and Alaska before coming to Oregon four and a half years ago. A mother of two daughters and two stepsons, she helps her husband with their small organic farm when not providing dental services. “Working in a private practice was great,” says Isaacs, who has worked in dentistry more than three decades. “I loved building relationships with my patients and coworkers. We were all like family. After a while, I kept thinking about all the people who were unable to access dental care for many reasons — money, mobility issues, dementia and other special needs.” To answer the need, Isaacs took to the road. She sees patients in Marion, Benton, Linn and Lane counties. She serves as an on-call dental hygienist for Benton County, and is part of a team that visits elementary and middle schools in Linn and Benton counties. Isaacs also gives talks to dental health professionals and teaches continuing education courses. “I am passionate about taking care of people who are de-
pendent and cannot access a dental office,” she says. “I am also passionate about helping the public and other healthcare providers understand the importance of good oral health on overall health and quality of life.” In 2009, following her master’s degree and a tour in South Africa, Killen Aus realized poverty is a major factor in accessing dental care. Soon after returning from South Africa, she created her own mobile dental hygiene business, Oral Health for Life LLC. Since observing poverty in a foreign country, Killen Aus realized “there are those around me with the same needs. I purchased mobile equipment and supplies to serve those who are unable to access oral health care.” She actually began her career in 1980, and got her expanded-practice permit in 2001. Becoming a provider for Exceptional Needs Dental Services, where Isaacs also gets referrals, Killen Aus connected with care facilities throughout Lincoln, Columbia, Multnomah, Clackamas, Washington, Yamhill and Marion counties. In 2012, she began practices inside two area facilities: Friendsview in Newberg, and Capital Manor in Salem. “I get cards and letters of gratitude from the residents’ spouses or family members,” she says. “I enjoy wonderful working relationships with collaborating dentists who offer restorative treatment when needed. Prevention of oral disease is so paramount to overall wellness.” A large part of her practice is to the under-served, Killen Aus says. “Many seniors — around 66 percent — do not have dental insurance, some living in HUD facilities, some in their homes
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By SARAH REDFERN, RN SAMARITAN WILEY CREEK COMMUNITY
Allergy season is in full swing. The trees and flowers are blooming, and the grass needs mowed. So, what are allergies and how do we tell if we are suffering from a viral illness or an allergy? An allergy is our body’s normal immune system overreacting to a non-harmful substance in our environment such as pollen, dust, pet dander or other things. Our bodies see these things as a danger and release histamines to attack them, causing, sneezing,
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or adult care homes,” she says. “I offer very low-cost preventative care.” A volunteer adjunct professor for several dental hygiene programs, she takes dental hygiene students to free clinic sites, a win/win for all. “The students gain valuable experience outside of their regular learning environment,” she says, “and the people who are served gain the benefits of the much-needed oral health services at no cost.” Both Killen Aus and Isaacs are honing their skills to work with the growing clientele of memory-impaired patients. They hold hands with and sing to their patients during procedures, lessening the stress associated with the care. “Some are at the end of their life, and though they are unable to communicate with words,” Killen Aus says, “they have a way of displaying grat-
coughing, runny nose and watery eyes to try and flush out the allergen. The best way to tell the difference between an allergy and an illness is by the symptoms and when they occur. An illness lasts a few days to a week, usually has a fever and body aches, and nasal drainage or phlegm is dark green in color. Allergies can last for months, with no fever or body aches and phlegm remains clear. If you’re able, avoid the allergen, and don’t go outside between 6 and 10 a.m. when pollen is at its highest. Have someone else mow the lawn or wash the dog.
itude for their clean and fresh mouth.” Isaacs finds spending quality time with her patients rewarding, no matter the location. She attends several health fairs each year and volunteers when (Mission of Mercy) is taking place. “I would love to help organize some oral cancer screening days,” Isaacs says. “I love giving back and utilizing my skills to help others, so I’m always open to finding new events.” They both agree that despite the challenges — clerical tasks, toting equipment, traveling, or fending off back aches from leaning over a bed — the work is rewarding. “Some nights I go to bed very tired and sore,” Killen Aus says, “but the rewards of this work allow me to get out of bed the next morning with renewed energy and a smile.” ■
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There are also many medications, both over-the-counter and doctor-prescribed, depending on how severe your symptoms are. Be aware, though, that some of these medications can cause elevated heart rate and have adverse side effects if mixed with other prescription medications. If you’re starting a new allergy medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist and let them know any other medications you are taking. Enjoy the pretty flowers and blooming trees while managing the sneezes and watery eyes. ■
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eBooks and More: Drop in, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450. All Ages: Try Virtual Reality, 4 to 5 p.m. Sheldon Branch Library; 4 to 5 p.m. June 7, Bethel Branch; noon to 4 p.m. June 10 and 17, Downtown Library. 541-682-5450. French Favorites: Crepes, 1:30 p.m. Marche Provisions, 5th Street Market, Eugene. $39/$45. 541-7364444. Neck and Shoulder Tension Relief, noon, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $15/$18. 541-736-4444. “The Post,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $3. Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers, “The Stroke of an Artist,” 2 p.m., Room 200A, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, 3333 Riverbend Dr., Springfield. Free. 541-222-5144. Newcomers Club, 10 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. 541-8441543. Swing Dance Fusion, 6:45 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $20/$24. 541-736-4444. (through June 24) “The Crucible,” 8 p.m. (2:30 p.m. Sundays), Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. $25/$15. Cottagetheatre.org. Art Gallery Reception: Janet Sweeney, 5 to 7 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541-736-4444. Yarn and Thread, 3 to 5 p.m., Sheldon Branch Library; and 3 to 5 p.m. June 16, Bethel Branch Library. 541-682-5450. AAUW: Jennifer Byers Chambers, author of “Abigail Scott Duniway and Susan B. Anthony: Hesitate No Longer,” 9:30 a.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Road, Eugene. 541-3444267. Natural Soap Making 101, 1 to 4 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $93.75. 541-7666959. Emerald Valley Opry, 6 p.m., Powers Auditorium, Willamette High
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May 26 Eugene Scottish Festival 2018, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Irving Grange, 1011 Irvington Dr., Eugene. $5. Eugenescottishfestival.com. May 28 Fitbit Fitness Class, 1 p.m., Newport 60+ Activity Center, 20 SE 2nd St. 541-265-9617. May 31 (and June 2) Mosaic Stepping Stone Workshop, Clay Space Pottery Studio, 222 Polk St., Eugene. $70. 541-653-8089. JUNE Sign up for Summer Reading for All Ages at Eugene Public Library, all branches. Get free stuff and join summer events. 541-6825450 or eugene-or.gov/library. Blue Skies Band and The Jewel Tones First Friday, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. (through Sept. 20) Tai Chi in the Park Blocks, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8th and Oak streets, Eugene. 541-682-5318. Free.
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Eugene Symphony Guild 50th anniversary celebration, with music and cake, 2 to 3:30 p.m., second-floor atrium, Downtown Eugene Public Library. Hidden Treasures: The Backyards of Corvallis, a self-directed tour, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15. 541-766-6959. Ridgeline Trail Through-hike, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $15. 541-6825318. Mossbacks Volkssport Club, 8 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Carpool to Brooks, walk through fields of peonies. Mossbacks.org for more June events.
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School, Echo Hollow Road, Eugene. $8/$5. Music in the Garden, a selfguided tour of five private gardens, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eugene. $15/$18. Tickets at several garden centers/home and gift stores, or eugenesymphonyguild.org. 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. Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior, 1 p.m., Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., Florence. 800-272-3900. Memory Loss Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community
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Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Veterans and Family Connections Social Night, 6:30 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. 541-682-5450. “Just Getting Started,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $3. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, noon, Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Hearing Loss Association of Lane County, 7 p.m., Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard, Eugene. Free. (also June 28) Caregiver Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Good Samaritan, 3500 Hilyard St., Eugene. 8002723900 for more Lane County groups. Explore Eugene/ Springfield by Bucket List, 6 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th and Olive. Free. 541-682-5450.
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Indie Publishing: Outlining and Theme, 9:30 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $22/$27. 541-736-4444. Password Management for Apple Products, 1:30 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $17/$20. 541736-4444. Oregon Trail Lacemakers, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Willamette Oaks Retirement Living, Eugene. 541-913-9070 or oregontraillacemakers.weebly.com. Allergies and Your Eyes in
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the Willamette Valley, 1 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. Free. 541-682-5318. Retired Senior Providers of Lane County, “Being Friendly to Those with Hearing Loss,” 2 p.m., Sheldon Oaks Retirement, 2525 Cal Young Road, Eugene. 541-342-1983. Low Vision/Macular Degeneration Support Group, 2 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group, 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Hilltop Big Band, featuring Sherri Bird, 7:30 p.m., Central Park, Corvallis. Movie: “Same Kind of Different as Me,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. Stroke Support Group for Survivors and Caregivers, 10:30 a.m., Room 22Y, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend, 3333 Riverbend Dr., Springfield. Free. 541222-5144. Campbell Bridge Tournament, 1 to 4 p.m., Campbell Center, 155 High St., Eugene. $7 (cash only) by June 12. 541-6825318. Amateur Astronomy: Tools of the Trade, 7 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $20/$25. 541-7666959. Oregon Rail History, 1:30 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Free. 541736-4444. Brain Games: Staying Sharp for Life, 9 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $19/$25. 541-7364444. Lo Mein Chinese Food Cooking, noon, Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $49/$61.25. 541-7666959. Basic Soldering Skills, 6 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. $26/$31. 541-736-4444.
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“Crooked House,” 1:30 p.m., Chintimini Senior and Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. $3.
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Diamond Creek Falls Hike (3.4 miles), 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. $31/$38.75. 541-766-6959.
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July 4 Freedom Festival Fireworks Show and Celebration, 4 p.m., Alton Baker Park, Eugene. 541-345-1571. July 6 (through July 8) Art and the Vineyard Festival, 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Alton Baker Park, Eugene. Artandthevineyard.org.
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If the answer is yes, Timberhill Place Assisted Living Community in Corvallis may be the right place for you. We are looking for a few good volunteers to enhance our activity program. If you like working with seniors and have one or two free hours to spare each month this could be the opportunity that you are looking for. Must be 18 years or older and willing to submit a criminal background check. If interested, contact Ashley at 541-753-1488 or send an e-mail to tmbrpl@proaxis.com for more information.
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