April 2015 by Oregon Family Magazine

Happy Easter!

APR 2015

INSIDE

CALENDAR • EARTH TALK • NEARBY NATURE LET’S EAT OUT! • DAD’S EYE VIEW • FAMILY MOVIE TIME

Conquering the SAT

SUMMER 2015

by Dressler Parsons and Todd VanDuzer

high-school math. And there absolutely are strategies to help make it even easier. You don’t even have to finish this portion of the test! Hang on. Rewind. What was that? Yep. You read it correctly. Unless you’re looking to get a 700 or above on the math section, you can leave part of it unfinished. (Note: A score of 700 is incredibly high, and unnecessary unless you’re applying to the super-elite schools.) In fact, you might not want to finish the math section, because for every question you guess wrong, you lose a quarter of a point. Hmm. Sounds intriguing. But how do you choose which part to leave unfinished? Well, how about…the difficult part? The SAT math section is actually organized neatly into three parts, and the problems gracefully transition

CRIT I C

LET’S TAKE THIS SAT MONSTER APART So things aren’t ever as scary once you know what to expect. (Think: job interviews, first dates, jellyfish.) And the SAT isn’t any different. It has three parts: Each section is worth 800 points. That might seem like a lot—but you’ll soon discover that it’s more than possible to gather enough points to achieve your goal score. Again, the patterns and the language used on the test might seem mysterious, but it’s really not; it’s actually set up to help you.

MATH

he SAT monster is poised to attack! With three sections of sharp teeth, your only defense is a number two pencil, and that might not seem like enough. The commonly-used Standardized Aptitude Test definitely looks daunting. And with thousands in scholarship money and even college admission on the line, that number two pencil starts to look like less and less of a useful weapon. But here’s the deal. Believe it or not, anybody can ace the SAT with the right amount of preparation resulting in full tuition scholarships and entrance to your dream schools. The questions aren’t trying to trick you. Each section has its own patterns and rules and clues, and this article will teach you the SAT tips and tricks for how to start looking for them. Ready? Grab your pencil.

R E A DIN G

from an easy beginning to a medium middle to a decidedly difficult end. So if you can ace the easy and medium sections, you don’t have to worry about finishing the hard part, and you can still walk away with a score you can frame on your wall and brag about to your neighbors. And acing the easy and medium

sections should be no problem, because there are strategies to make any problem a piece of cake. Take the Estimating Strategy, for example… By using w hat we ca l l t he “Estimation Strategy” when you see a diagram (above), you can tell the shaded region is about ⅔ of the circle! Find the area of the whole circle and multiple that by ⅔… voila! You get C. And you are correct! SAT PREP CRITICAL READING TIPS AND TRICKS If you’ve never liked reading, you might look at this test section and think you’d be better off smashing your thumb with a hammer or calling your grandmother who really loves to talk about her fish’s daily adventures. But no. Put down the phone. Really. (Really.)

SAT PREP MATH TIPS & TRICKS Ah, math. Everybody loves to complain about math. (But not to the SAT’s face, for fear they’ll get bitten.) Now before your pencil starts shaking, remember that the SAT isn’t asking you to invent a new form of calculus or derive an equation for a plane engine. Nobody’s life is on the line. It’s just trying to test your knowledge of Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

G N I T RI

CONTINUED ON PAGE 3… f i n d

u s

o n l i n e

a t

w w w . o r e g o n f a m i l y . c o m

PAGE 1

Distributed through all Eugene/ Springfield, Bethel and Junction City public elementary and middle schools, most area private schools, and over 420 commercial locations in Linn and Lane counties.

Rescue Spotlight P

PUBLISHER

Pacific Parents Publishing EDITOR

Sandy Kauten CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Rick Epstein Jen Galvin Bonnie Harris Kim Green-Spangler

GRAPHIC DESIGN/LAYOUT

Springer Design & Illustration ADVERTISING

Christi Kessler • 541.484.0434 christi@oregonfamily.com Sandy Kauten • 541.683.7452 sandy@oregonfamily.com OREGON FAMILY

P.O. Box 21732 Eugene, OR 97402 541.683.7452 FAX: 541.683.7925 Email: info@oregonfamily.com Web: www.oregonfamily.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/OregonFamily Opinions expressed by contributors or advertisers are not necessarily the opinions of this publication.

umpkin is an adorable solid black female kitty with dense, plush fur and a small white spot on her belly. She’s about 4 years old, is a very confident girl with a big personality who has adjusted well to changes in her living environment. In her foster home (a doctor’s office), she has exposure to new people all the time and has been very friendly with the folks she encounters. She loves to sit on her foster dad’s lap and get pets and head scratches. She is quite talkative, especially when it comes time for food -- which is one of her favorite things (she’s a little on the pudgy side). Pumpkin’s owner moved away and simply left Pumpkin behind in her apartment! She tested positive for FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) but is a healthy girl, and with a few precautions will lead a normal life. Her immune system can be protected by keeping her as an indoor-only kitty (although her foster dad has carefully trained her to go for short walks in his fenced backyard). The virus cannot be passed to dogs or people - only to other cats through a deep bite. Pumpkin does NOT like other cats and best as an only kitty. She might be OK with a mellow dog. She needs a home where there are lots of things to climb and where she will get tons of loving attention. Pumpkin has been neutered, micro chipped, dewormed, defleaed, and is current with vaccines. Pumpkin is being offered at a special adoption fee of $20.15 (sponsored by Main St Mini Storage). She is now residing at WAGS Dog Emporium on Coburg Rd. WAGS is open Mon-Sun from 10 to 6. For more information call 541-338-8801, or call Beth at (541) 255-9296. West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue, www.westcoastdogandcat.org.

reenhill regularly receives reports of domestic rabbits on the loose. This is the time of year that rabbit “sightings” increase. Rabbits are purchased for children at Easter and then abandoned once the novelty wears off. The stray bunnies reproduce and suffer the elements. Choose wisely this year and opt for a fur-iend of the plush variety or adopt a homeless rabbit like Lavern, here. Already have a rabbit? V i s i t w w w. Green-Hill.org to find information and resources aimed to help you take the best care possible of your rabbit year-round. What do an Easter egg hunt, stand-up comedy and a 2K walk have in common? They’re all fast approaching benefits for homeless pets at Greenhill Humane Society and 1st Avenue Shelter! Visit www. Green-Hill.org to learn about more fun events coming up soon. 1st Avenue Shelter is open for adoptions and visits Tue -Fri, 10am-6pm and Sat 10am-5:30pm (closed Sun & Mon) at 3970 W. 1st Avenue in Eugene. For more information call (541) 844-1777 or visit www. green-hill.org

of this publication may be copied or reproduced without prior expressed written permission from Pacific Parents Publishing.

1 Annual 5K Run/Walk st

G L O RY B E E

Miss Football Yet? Willamette Valley Pop Warner Online Registration opens May 1st 2015 Kindergarten - 8th Grade New weight limits for upper divisions

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Richardson Park, Fern Ridge Reservoir

10:00AM START

ation r t s i g e-Re edgeracing.com r P 0 2 ic $ .eclect hirtasm w w S w t e a c r e n t Regis formavae the Bee progr r e P 2 $1 the S fit

s bene

eed All proc PAGE 2

Background checks on all Coaches/ Team Managers for your child’s safety! All coaches are HEADS UP concussion certified

WVPW.org 541-607-4153

Timing & Announcing provided by Eclectic Edge Racing Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

continued from front cover… This section can also be handily defeated with proper preparation and knowledge of strategies. First of all, the Critical Reading section just wants to test your ability to a) read (which you seem to be doing an A+ job with, so far) and b) understand what you’re reading. Quick raise of hands—do you know that this is an article about mastering the SAT? Yes? Fantastic start. Now imagine ratcheting it up a notch (just a notch). SELECTIVE ATTENTION Just like you skim through your Facebook news feed to see if there’s anything interesting, skim through the passage you’re reading. Let your eyes glaze over it. Take in its essence. Then read the questions (carefully). For many questions, you’ll be asked about specific lines in the passage, and it will tell you exactly which lines they’re asking about. Go back and just read those lines (plus 5 above and 5 below for important context clues) in order to answer the question. This saves time and energy,

it’s more effective than reading the entire passage intently before getting to the questions, and it’ll save you from pulling your hair out halfway through the passage.

Outline one practice question. Then another. Then another. Practice until you can create an outline in five minutes or less because that’ll give you more time to write, and the more time you have for

SAT PREP WRITING TIPS AND TRICKS Okay, okay. So the math and critical reading sections are mainly multiple choice, and there are obviously strategies with multiple-choice questions. “But,” I hear you asking, your pencil all a-tremble again, “how am I supposed to write an essay if it’s not my strong suit?” With practice. And strategy. Sounding repetitive? That’s because it is. When you’re writing an essay for the SAT, give yourself a break—don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Just follow this tried-and-true formula, at right: Congratulations! You now have your very own essay.

Better Lawns & Gardens, Inc

Are you on the right academic track? Start early to maximize scholarships and open up your college options with Student Tutor. Go to Student-Tutor. com or call 541-414-6647 to speak with an academic advisor.

Christian School Where children can discover God, develop academically, and demonstrate His love to the community.

Now enrolling students Preschool through the 8th grade

Programs to Fit Your Budget

www.yourWCS.com 2500 W 18th Ave. Eugene

free estimates

www.betterlawnsandgardens.net

BASICALLY, JUST REMEMBER You’ve already learned all the material that you need to know. That’s what sitting through high school has done for you. Now it’s just about m a s t e r i n g s t r a t e g y, which is what SAT classes are really all about. And if you can learn to answer these questions, you’ll have an incredible SAT score, and a much better shot at the college of your choice—and even some scholarship money. Keep holding onto that pencil. You’ll do great.

Willamette

Lawn Restoration Leaf Pick Up One Time Projects Complete Lawn & Landscape Maintenance Dethatching & Core Aeration Commercial and Residential

541-344-7610

that, the better. In fact, you might even be disappointed at how easy it becomes.

541-686-8655 • Schedule a Tour Today! Concerts coming up at

The Shedd

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts

Music School

Private & group lessons on most instruments and in various styles (including dance, voice and musical theatre), classes and vacation camps for all ages, including preschool, school age & adults.

Join classes or start private lessons! Register: 541.434.7015 Shedd Music School Supporter

The Shedd: 868 High Street (corner of Broadway & High) www.theshedd.org/MusicSchool

OrFam-Shedd 2015-04bw.indd 1 Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

April, 2015 4.1 Charlie Musselwhite 4.9 BoDeans 4.11 Moombah! Tall Tales Up To Here! 4.11 A Night For Sight 2015 benefit concert & dinner 4.17-19 Shirley Andress & Siri Vik: How Lovely To Be A Woman 4.27 Chamber Music Amici: Baroque at The Shedd 4.30 Chico Schwall’s American Roots: We Shall Not Be Moved May, 2015 5.7-10 The Jazz Kings: Why Don’t You Do Right? 5.8 Hanneke Cassel 5.9 Nellie McKay 5.22 Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks 5.29 Moombah! Giddy Song Quest! 5.20-31 Evynne Hollens’ Contemporary Songbook Project III June, 2015 6.19-28 MUSICAL: How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying

BoDeans Thursday, April 9

The Magical Moombah!

saving an Adobe Il Save As command

sical A mdueville Ha-Ha -Ha Vaur kids! ! fo

Tall Tales up To Here! Only

Shedd Presenting Sponsor

The Brockett Family

Sat April 10-11 3/25/2015 3:17:50 PAGEAM 3

by Bonnie L. Harris

Mo ieTime Walt Disney Studios • Rated G Released on Home Video March 3, 2015

he main theme of Disney’s new direct-to-video feature Tinkerbell and the Legend of the NeverBeast is that wise old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Because it’s the seventh installment in the Tinkerbell series and the film had only a limited theatrical release before going straight to DVD, I didn’t think there would be much of a story. Like Tink and her friends in Pixie Hollow, I judged the NeverBeast before giving him a chance and I’m glad to say I was proven wrong. The positive messages, the quality animation, and the sweetness of the characters make this film

very worthwhile and enjoyable for younger viewers. Although Tinkerbell’s name is in the title, in this episode she takes a secondary role to Fawn, a fairy with a big heart for animals. Unfortunately, Fawn’s desire to

help often causes trouble for Pixie Hollow and when she discovers

Tinkerbell helps rescue the NeverBeast

the NeverBeast, who is awakened from hibernation by a mysterious green comet, it could mean disaster for everyone. According to fairy legend, the NeverBeast’s awakening heralds a mighty storm and the Scout Fairies are determined to capture the strange creature and subdue him in order to save Pixie Hollow. Their plan backfires and just when all seems lost, Fawn discovers that the legend is wrong and the NeverBeast has been

awakened for a different reason. Working together with the NeverBeast, the fairies use all of their resources to break up the storm, but when Pixie Hollow is finally safe, the friends realize that Fawn is mortally injured. Only the care of the NeverBeast can save her and he demonstrates again how valuable a friend he is. The film ends with a sad goodbye to the NeverBeast, so have a Kleenex handy. The wonderful, energetic soundtrack accompanies the NeverBeast back into hibernation leaving Pixie Hollow ready for another adventure.

Parents of 3-7 year olds Celebrating 60 Years

“All KIDS PLAY”

Upcoming Registration Dates

Some say they’re local, others want to be…

We’re your neighbors in Junction City.

Look for us at your favorite grocer. Ask for us at your favorite restaurant.

Do you struggle with your child’s Disobedience? Hitting? Fighting? Tantrums?

Help is at hand! Take part in the Success for Children & Families Project and learn how to:  Improve your child’s behavior  Increase your confidence in parenting FREE of charge and up to $90 in gift cards/cash Call today to see if you qualify for this exciting and important research project!

3 & 4-year-old Tot Soccer April 3, 2015 5th-8th grade Baseball & Softball April 24, 2015 K-4 Baseball & Softball May 1, 2015 4 & 5-year-old Lil’ Hitters May 22, 2015 www.kidsports.org (541) 683-2374

Call Today!

Local Fresh Milk & Ice Cream

PAGE 4

Success for Children and Families Project 541-434-1551 success@ori.org wwww.ori.org/success Oregon Research Institute Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Explore

Nearby Nature Get Up and Get Out!

ake a moment to think back to your favorite summers when you were a kid. How did you spend your time? Probably NOT sitting inside. That’s right, you were outside playing with friends – digging in the dirt, making forts, riding your bikes. Or maybe you were on your own, reading a book in your favorite tree, exploring a nearby empty lot, or making mud pies. You probably still remember your favorite secret hideout. Or the swampy ditch where you found tadpoles with your sister. Or the hill that you loved to roll down with your big brother. The best of summertimes for many of us happened outside, in nearby nature. If you’re hoping your kids can experience some of the same joy you

by Beth Stein felt during your best summers as a child, then read on, but also try to relax. Unfortunately, for many families, the pressure to plan summer fun starts well before spring, when the first bits of information about summer activities surface on the internet. Where will you go on vacation (gotta buy those tickets today!), what camps will your kids attend (are they full yet?), when is the deadline, did I miss the discount, am I TOO LATE? Wow. As if it isn’t hard enough just to plan what’s happening tomorrow! There are lots of ways you and your family can get up and get out right in our own community, even before the summer begins, without tons of planning, money, or time. And being outside promotes good health, relieves stress, and generally makes people happy! So what kinds of fun can you look forward to? 1) Family-Paced Hiking: Kids of all ages will enjoy romping around in Alton Baker, Golden Gardens, and Island Park. These parks are all easily accessible by foot, bike, bus, or car, and have plenty of space for running, catching bugs, and having fun in the sun – or rain! You might also want to treat your family to a Family Exploration Day at WREN, an all ages nature program at Mount Pisgah Arboretum, or a Nearby Nature Quest in Alton Baker Park. See the websites of these organizations for upcoming events. 2) Riverside Biking: Check out the scenic Middle Fork Willamette River

in Springfield by riding along the 4-mile, lovely, safe paved bike path between Clearwater Park and Dorris Ranch (see willamalane.org/park/ middle-fork-path). Teens can ride this path even if they don’t have their own bikes during the Youth in Nature Partnership’s Adventure Fest on May 2 – see youthinnature.org for more info. And of course, don’t forget the easily accessible bike trails all along the Willamette River and the West Eugene Wetlands in Eugene. 3) In Town Boating: You don’t have to own a boat or even a car to have fun on the water. You can easily explore the Canoe Canal in Alton Baker Park starting on May 23, by renting a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard from Northwest Canoe Tour (see canoetour.org). And when you’re done, it’s always fun to take a little time to have a stick race or plop rocks in the river! 4) Neighborhood Walking: Don’t forget to simply go exploring in your neighborhood. It doesn’t cost anything, it’s easy to find, and it’s doesn’t require planning. Some of the best moments in nature are the simplest – discovering an awesome cherry tree in an alley, playing hide and seek in the tall grass of an empty lot, stomping in puddles after a rainstorm. 5) Summer Daycamping: Finally, if you do decide to think ahead, all sorts of local organizations and agencies (including Nearby Nature!) offer great summer outdoor discovery and learning opportunities for kids. Although some do fill up relatively early, there are so many different options you are bound to find something that will work for your kids. Check out the listings at summercamps.uoregon.edu, eugene-or. gov/rec, willamalane.org, on community bulletin boards, and in this newspaper. Have fun! Beth Stein is the Executive Director for Nearby Nature, a non-profit education group dedicated to fostering appreciation of nature nearby and providing tools for ecological living. The group hosts summer daycamps in local parks as well as school programs, special events, and restoration projects. For more information, call 541687-9699 or see www.nearbynature.org.

“WHERE QUALITY IS A MUST”

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL CARPETS & UPHOLSTERY CARPETS DUCT CLEANING TILE & GROUT LEATHER CLEANING & CONDITIONING UPHOLSTERY HOUSEKEEPING SPOT DYE VEHICLE INTERIOR DETAILING FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1972

541.521.2600

5-MEAT

STUFFED

12 LARGE

Coupon required. Expires 5/1/15.

Phone ahead. We’ll have it ready. EUGENE/W 11TH AVE 2911 W 11th Ave 541-431-6882

SPRINGFIELD/MAIN 5727 Main St 541-744-2475

EUGENE/COBURG RD 1508 Coburg Rd in Sheldon Plaza 541-686-6615

SPRINGFIELD/ OLYMPIC 1810 Olympic St 541-741-8886

COWBOY $ PIZZA

LARGE

(Pepperoni, Sausage, Mushrooms, Black Olives, and Herb & Cheese Blend) Coupon required. Expires 5/1/15.

Sofas Sectionals Recliners Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

PEPPERONI

8 LARGE

Coupon required. Expires 5/1/15.

MEAT THIN CRUST 9 $

LARGE

(Pepperoni, Sausage, Beef) Coupon required. Expires 5/1/15.

PAGE 5

STORY TIMES AND PLAY GROUPS

ON-GOING EVENTS

Baby Story time (to 12mos) Fridays 10:15 & 11:15am. Wonderful Ones Story time, 10:15 & 11am, Terrific Twos Story time, Tues 10:15 & 11:00, Preschool Story time (ages 3-6), Weds 10:15 & 11:00, Sensory Storytime Eugene library, call for days and locations, Ph 682-8316

The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium. In the exhibit hall, “Outreach to Space” runs January 24th 2015 thru June 07, 2015. Open daily 10-4pm. In the Planetarium, shows vary, Mon-Fri 2pm, Sat/Sun times vary.

11-time Grammy nominee Charlie Musselwhite plays Wednesday, April 1st at the Shedd. APRIL CALENDAR

Weekly Lap sit: Preschool (ages 3-6) and Lap sit (infants & toddlers) story time, Weds 10am, Springfield Library. Ph 726-3766

MUSE Clues! Are you looking for educational, low cost, multigenerational activities for your family? MUSE Clues is a great way to keep families and students learning throughout the year by visiting local museums and cultural institutions. 1) Download the entry form at http:// www.museumslanecounty.org/muse-clues/ 2) Visit at least 8 participating institutions and solve clues at each one. 3) Submit your online entry or turn in a printed form at a MUSE Clues institution by September 18, 2015 for a chance to win great prizes!

Barnes & Noble weekly story time, Whimsical Weds 6:30pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 10am. Ph 687-0356

Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 682-3615

MOMS Club - An organization for at-home moms & children that meets on the second Thursday of each month. Come check it out! Kids welcome! Members based on zip code. http://eugenemomsclub.org/

FREE admission at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History every Wednesday. Also come enjoy a FREE 45 minute guided tour every Friday at 1:00 and 3:00. Ph 346-1671, FREE!

Charlie Musselwhite. He’s been inducted into the Blues Music Hall of Fame, has acquired 35 Blues Music Awards, and has 11 Grammy nominations under his belt. A harmonica virtuoso, and has earned legendary status as one of blues music’s most important artists. The Shedd Instititute, 7:30pm, $13.50-35.00, Ph 541-434-7000

Be sure to check out our listings for classes and workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

Creswell Farmer’s Market. Every Tuesday year round. Farm fare that ranges from local fruits and vegetables to home grown meats. 4pm - 6pm, 182 South 2nd St. Creswell (Heidi Tunnel’s Bakery) Ph. 541-895-2096

Easter Bunny Photos at Valley River Center. Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny! The Easter Bunny will be located in the Center Court in his garden, designed and created by Gray’s Garden Center. He’s cute and cuddly and

Family Story Time, Fri 10:15am Sheldon Branch Library and Fridays at 10:15am at Sheldon Branch Library. Ph 682-8316 Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am, Lapsit Story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Springfield Public Library, Ph 726-3766

Whoooo has fun at Saturday Market? Owl bet you do!

1 WEDNESDAY Ideas on Tap – Adventures in the Archeology Lab. Join Museum of Natural and Cultural History and enjoy local craft beers and thought-provoking discussions about science, ecology, culture, and more. Museum archaeologist Pat O’Grady offers a behind the scenes look at how animal skeletons are prepared for scientific use! Sam Bonds Brewing Co, 7-9pm, Ph 346-3024, FREE!

The Glory Bee Annual Bee Weekend features live demonstrations, honey sampling, onsite food vendors and additional activities. April 10 & 11 at GloryBee (Airport Road).

carrying eggs! All photo packages come with a free gift. 11am-8pm, $25-28, Ph 541-683-5513 Zach Heckendorf – singer, songwriter plays Cozmic Pizza, 7pm, $7-10, Ph 541-338-9333

2 THURSDAY Easter Bunny Photos at Valley River Center. See the 1st SpringFilm! Presents “Goodfellas”. Come watch “GoodFellas” for free! SpringFilm’s theme is Almost Oscars — feature films that did not win an Oscar, but should have! Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630pm, Ph 541-736-4520, FREE!!

3 FRIDAY Free First Friday. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural History, Enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics. 11am-5pm, FREE! First Friday Art Walk. A monthly art walk hosted and led by special community guests. Enjoy wandering the local galleries and venues and viewing a variety of art. Jacobs Gallery. 5:00-8:00pm, FREE! U of O Mens Baseball vs Michigan State. 6pm, $6-14, www. goducks.com Quixotic – Gravity of the Center. An ensemble of artists who fuse movement, sound, fashion and technology to create a total sensory art form. Lush strings and primal drums mix with digital symphonies, aerial acrobatics, dance, theater, fashion, film, music and visual effects, as if electronic dance music meets Cirque. Hult Center, 8pm, $20-45, Ph 541-682-5000 The Texas Toasters. This high-energy Western Swing band features twin steel guitars, swingin’ fiddle, and driving rhythm. Eugene Library, 6pm, Ph 541-682-6617, FREE!!

Crafts • Food • Music • Family Fun Family entertainment at 11 AM www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org

Easter Bunny Photos at Valley River Center. See the 1st

LIFE IS BETTER WITH BLUE.

Natural gas can cost half as much as electricity.

Imagine a better life. What would you wish for? Reliable and inexpensive energy might not be the first thing that comes to mind but if you think about it, natural gas is the ideal energy. It’s abundant, home grown, clean burning, and it can cost half as much as electricity or oil to heat your home or business. So you could say that with Blue, life seems better. And, that your wish has come true. See how your energy costs compare to natural gas at: nwnaturalcompare.com.

PAGE 6

Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Make and Take Friday for kids at Springfield Library. 2-3pm, Ph 541-726-3766, FREE!

4 SATURDAY Family Music Time. This week, join Samuel Becerra for the high-energy music of Mexico and South America. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Easter Egg Hunts and More!

april Bunny Extravaganza. Don’t miss the EGG-citement as

Creswell Easter Egg Hunt. Everyone welcome to hunt for 11,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes! Concessions are available, and there will be drawings for family fun prizes. Creslane Elementary School, 9:30am-noon, Ph 541-895-3352, FREE! Easter Egg Stash Dash 1k/5k. Join in an Easter Egg hunt/ run hybrid race where you’re challenged to carry as many eggs to the finish line as you can! No bag, no basket, just you! Also a timed Easter Egg hunt for kids (they can use a basket). Alton Baker Park, 2pm, $10-20, Ph 541-484-9883 Easter Bunny Photos at Valley River Center. See the 1st U of O Mens Baseball vs Michigan State. 2pm, $6-14, www. goducks.com

food vendors and additional activities. GloryBee (Airport Road), 9:30am-5:30pm, Ph 541-689-0913, FREE! TEENS: “Dr. Who” Club. Get together to enjoy episodes, snacks, and Whovian conversation. Downtown Library, 4pm-5:30pm, Ph 541-6828316, FREE!

Children of all ages get the opportunity to investigate the wonders of the great outdoors at WREN’s Family Exploration Day! Saturday, April 11th at Meadowlark Prairie.

U of O Mens Baseball vs OSU. 7:30pm, $7-17, www.goducks. com

CALENDAR trained leaders provide games, crafts and other spring time activities, followed by a traditional Easter egg hunt! Limited to the first 70 children ages 2 – 7 who register. River Road Park, $7, Ph 541-688-4052

Easter Egg Hunt. Join the celebration and it’s absolutely FREE. The hunt is open to all children 5th grade and younger! Over 7500 Easter Eggs filled with candy, Bounce House, Easter Bunny & Despicable Me Minion, and much more. Harvest Community Church, 10am-1pm, Ph 541-3431840, FREE! Easter Egg MEGGA Hunt. More than 20,000 eggs and prizes! Hunt times are prompt, so be punctual. Ages < 5 / 9:35 - 11:15am. Grades K – 1 / 10:15am. Grades 2 - 3 / 11:15 a.m. Also a Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt for grades 1 – 5 at 11:40am. Lively Park, $5, Ph 541-736-4544 Walterville Easter Egg Hunt. Bring a basket and join the fun! Children of all ages can hunt for easter eggs at the Walterville Community Center. 10am, Ph 541-747-9297, FREE!

5 SUNDAY

11 SATURDAY

U of O Mens Baseball vs Michigan State. 2pm, $6-14, www. goducks.com

Family Music Time. This week, join Mike and Carleen McCornack for lively musical fun. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

6 MONDAY Monday @ 4:30 for Teens. Egg Drop. Springfield Library, 4:30pm, Ph 726-3766

7 TUESDAY Nearby Nature Green Start Play Day: Spring Sprouts. Enjoy stories and crafts in Nearby Nature’s cozy yurt and time for nature play outside in the Learnscape Garden. For preschoolers, 5 and under, with an accompanying adult. Alton Baker Park Nearby Nature Yurt, 1-3pm, $5/ child, Ph 541-687-9699 25th Annual Chef’s Night Out. Enjoy delicious food and sample premiere wines and microbrews. Benefit for Food for Lane County. Hult Center, 6pm, $65-90, Ph 541-682-5000

8 WEDNESDAY

Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour (Adults only). Come see what happens when two national touring comedians embark on a road trip from Electronic dance music meets Cirque in New York City to Anchorage. Mac’s Lounge, Quixotic – a total sensory art form. Friday, 8-9:30pm, $8, Ph 917-292-5441

April 3rd at the Hult Center.

THURSDAY

BoDeans. Long known as one of the best live acts in the business, BoDeans has consistently delivered high powered “roots Rock” both from the studio and the stage high energy, live performance. The Shedd Instititute, 7:30pm, $19.50-39.00, Ph 541434-7000

FRIDAY

Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month, we’ll learn all about seeds and plants and the different ways we use them. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30-11:30am, Free-$5/ family of 4, Ph 541-346-3024 Glory Bee Annual Bee Weekend. This two-day event is packed with beekeeping education, distribution of live bees, live demonstrations, honey sampling, onsite

2015 Covered Bridge Regatta. This is a race for collegiate fours and eights, as well as open 1x and open 2- events. All races will use our fully buoyed, 7-lane, 2000m course. Dexter Lake & Lowell State Park, 9am-3pm, FREE for spectators Glory Bee Annual Bee Weekend. 9am – 4pm, see the 10th. A Night for Sight 2015. No-holds-barred benefit concert for the World Vision missions of longtime friend, philanthropist, and world health activist Dr. John Haines will be a rotating carnival of over 20 musicians and six bands! The Shedd Institute, 8pm, $25-100, Ph 541-434-7000 U of O Mens Baseball vs OSU. 7:30pm, $7-17, www.goducks.com Color Me Rad 5k. Wear white to this Technicolor blast of a 5k run! Throughout the run, you will be coated with color bombs of blue, green, pink, purple and yellow until you come out like a tie-dyed hippie. Valley River Center, 9amnoon, $15-35, www.colormerad.com/locations Saturday Stories. “Color!” Springfield Library, 11am, Ph 541-736-3766, FREE! Spring Cling & Day Camp Expo. Scale the climbing wall, learn tips, tricks and see demos from experts. Raffles and prizes, as well as competitions for kids! Info about summer camps will be available. Willamalane Sports Center, 1pm, Ph 541-736-4520, FREE! Magical Moombah. “Tall Tales Up to Here!” The Moombah zanies find themselves smack in the middle of larger-than-life adventures with wild and crazy characters from North American lore! The Shedd Institute, 10am & 1pm, $5, Ph 541-434-7000 Tommy the Ballet. Rock out to Tommy, The Who’s iconic rock opera set to energetic dance. Accompanied with live music by Eugene musicians Tim McLaughlin, Siri Vik, Zak Johnson, Ben Scharf, Lance Seiders and Merlin Showalter. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $28-53, Ph 541-682-5000 University of Oregon Track & Field Pepsi Team Invitational at Hayward Field. Goducks.com Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale. Choose from thousands of gently-used and like-new books on all topics, at bargain prices of only $1.00 to $2.00. Lane Events Center, 9am-6pm, Ph 541-682-5450, FREE!

Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

12 SUNDAY U of O Mens Baseball vs OSU. 2pm, $7-17, www.goducks. com Tommy the Ballet. 2pm, see the 11th Piccadilly Flea Market. Come find your newest treasure at Eugene’s only Flea Market where people sell crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Lane Events Center, Early bird 8-10am $7.50/10am – 3pm $1.50, Ph 541-683-5589 Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale. 10am – 4pm, See the 11th

13 MONDAY Monday @ 4:30 for Teens. Movie: Big Hero 6. Springfield Library, 4:30pm, Ph 726-3766

14 TUESDAY Wetland Wander. Explore, observe, and be inspired by our surrounding natural spaces. This month at Iris Ridge. Bring sturdy shoes and water to drink. 9am – 11am, Ph 541-485-1800, FREE!

CALENDAR CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE…

OPENS APRIL 30! Eight Shows ONLY!!

Alice in

Wonderland

Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 7:30 PM April 30, May 1, 2, 7, 8 & 9, 2015 Desserts and Beverages Available Brunch Matinees, May 3 & 10, 2015 at 2 PM Brunch, Desserts and Beverages Available

The nice Oregon weather is here! Our selection of fresh choices is sure to be a hit when you’re on the go. We use local, healthy ingredients.

Treat your family to freshness!

WREN’s Family Exploration Day at Meadowlark Prairie. Children of all ages get the opportunity to investigate the wonders of the great outdoors! Meet at the parking area located on Greenhill Rd, north of West 11th Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. WREN will provide binoculars. 10am-2pm, Ph 338-7047, FREE!

Based on “Alice in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll Directed & Designed by Joe Zingo

Fresh choices for your busy life

You count on us for the freshest milk and ice cream. Now, enjoy our fresh to go items.

Ballet NW Academy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Celebrate Spring with a timeless story of love, mischief, and magic that will entertain the whole family. The Wildish Theater, 4pm, $7-12, Ph 541-868-0689

FIND US ONLINE: www.darimart.com

/darimart /darimartsm

Actors Cabaret, 996 Willamette Street For Tickets & Information

Call (541)683-4368 PAGE 7

CALENDAR CONT’D… 16 THURSDAY UO Track & Field Oregon Relays at legendary Hayward Field. Goducks.com

17 FRIDAY Lego Club. Come and have fun with Legos and Dupelos. Springfield Library, 2-4pm, ages 2-18, Ph 726-3766 Shirley Andress & Siri Vik “How to be a Lovely Woman”. Explore the many ups and downs of womanhood, love, friendship, family and more in an evening of dramaticallyset classic songs. Don’t miss these ladies! The Shedd Institute, 7:30-9:30pm, $16-34, Ph 541-34-7000

Shirley Andress & Siri Vik “How to be a Lovely Woman”. See the 17th An evening with Bill Maher: Live Stand Up Tour (Adults). He has set the boundaries of where funny, political talk can go on American television. His combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garndered him 32 Emmy nominations. Hult Center, 8pm, $49.75-69.75, Ph 541-682-5000 Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club Show & Sale. Swap meet and train show returns to the Lane Events Center, $6/ ages 8 and under FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Toot toot! Ph 541-225-7394

BoDeans consistently delivers high powered “roots Rock” on stage with a high energy, live performance. Thursday, April 9th at The Shedd Instititute.

Family Music Time. This week: Rich Glauber delights all ages with interactive music play. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

Metamorphose Fashion and Art Show. While diverting usable resources from the waste stream in honor of Earth Day, they showcase Fashion Designers, Artists, Reuse Artists and Youth Artists. Oregon Wine Lab, time/cost TBD, Ph 541-302-1810

Emerald Valley Opry, featuring: The Trammels, Billy Pollard, Taylors Crossing, plus Appreciation performance by Willamette HS Bands. Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:00-9:30pm, $3-$7, under 7 free, Ph 688-0937

Willamette River Run 10k. Guaranteed to be the most scenic in the Willamette Valley. The race starts at Dorris Ranch, will fly by, and finishes at Willamalane Rec Center. Prizes will be awarded for fastest times! Dorris Ranch, 10am, $20-25, Ph 541-484-9883

Boom Box at McDonald Theater. (adults) Get funky with this psychedelic electronic band. 7:30pm, $15-20, Ph 541-345-4442

2015 Covered Bridge Regatta. 2015 Masters (age 27+) and Juniors (high school crews) will race on a fully buoyed, 7-lane course. Dexter Lake & Lowell State Park, 7:20am6pm, FREE for spectators

Metropolitan Choral Festival. Approximately 600 students from 14 area high schools enjoy an evening of rehearsing two mass pieces of literature with a great conductor, culminating in an evening Gala Concert that is open to the public. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $5, Ph 541-682-5000

18 SATURDAY

Family Movie Matinee. The Lorax, Springfield Library, Ph 541-726-3766

INDOOR HITTING FACILITY • Baseball & Softball • Half Hour & Hourly Cage Rentals • Teams, Groups and Individual Players • Private Lessons • Custom Screen Printing • Sporting Goods

541-687-2909

3990 Roosevelt Unit B • Eugene

Our Cages are Ready for Your Practice Sessions!

19 SUNDAY Shirley Andress & Siri Vik “How to be a Lovely Woman”. 1:30pm-3:30pm, See the 17th Plastic Classic. This 2-on-2 Wiffle-Ball Tournament has teams of two competing for the title in this exciting game of Wiffle-ball. $40/team, ages 13+ / 3 game guarantee. Willamalane Center, 8:30am, Ph 541-736-4520 2015 Covered Bridge Regatta. 7:30am – 1pm, see the 18th

20 MONDAY

21 TUESDAY

Little Family Yoga. Come with parent and learn yoga, ages 3-8. Springfield Library, 10:30am, Ph 726-3766

24 FRIDAY Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel. Presented by Eugene Opera and UO School of Music and Dance - join the awardwinning UO Opera Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Karen Esquivel for a tale of witches, candy, faith and retribution. Perfect for families and opera lovers alike. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $14, Ph 541-682-5000 U of O Mens Baseball vs Washington. 7pm, $6-14, www. goducks.com

Monday @ 4:30 for Teens. Scratch Pi. Springfield Library, 4:30pm, Ph 726-3766

25 SATURDAY Celtic Spring for Kids by Eugene Concert Choir. This family-friendly one hour highlight features The Eugene Concert Choir, along with all twelve of the incredibly talented children of the Willis Clan, will present a concert of Irish and Celtic songs and traditional dances. Hult Center, 11am, $10, Ph 541-682-5000 Family Music Time. This week, elementary school teacher Bryan Reed really makes learning rock! Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Jason Aldean. His 2015 Burn It Down Tour with a stop at the Matthew Knight Arena. Get ready to rock with special guests Cole Swindell and Tyler Farr. 7:30pm, $34-200 Save the Bee 5k Run/Walk. Make a BEE-line to the Finish! This run, in partnership with GloryBee Honey, is dedicated to increasing awareness of our favorite pollinators and ALL proceeds go to Save the Bee programs. Richardson Park Campground, 9:30am-1pm, $15-32, Ph 541-689-0913 The Willis Clan Celtic Spring Concert. The Willis Clan returns to sing, dance, and play Irish and Celtic in this joyful concert celebrating the arrival of spring. Uniquely engaging for their charm, energy and individual singing, dancing and instrumental accomplishments. Hult Center, 8pm, $17-42, Ph 541-682-5000 U of O Mens Baseball vs Washington. 7:30pm, $6-14, www. goducks.com

eugene therapy

-- Eugene’s largest family therapy group practice --

individuals | couples | families

26 SUNDAY Piccadilly Flea Market. Come find your newest treasure at Eugene’s only Flea Market where people sell crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Lane Events Center, Early bird 8-10am $7.50/10am – 3pm $1.50, Ph 541-683-5589 U of O Mens Baseball vs Washington. 2pm, $6-14, www. goducks.com Nearby Nature Quest: Slime Time. Learn all about snails, slugs, and other slimy creatures on a fun family-paced adventure in Alton Baker Park. Enjoy a special guest appearance by Eugene’s Slug Queen! Meet near Learnscape, 1-3pm, $2/pp, $5/fam, Ph 541-687-9699

EugeneTherapy.com 541.868.2004

27 MONDAY Monday @ 4:30 for Teens. Poet Tree. Springfield Library, 4:30pm, Ph 726-3766

30 THURSDAY Chico Schwalls American Roots. “We Shall Not Be Moved; Songs of Work, Labor and Protest” will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the death of organizer, activist and songwriter Joe Hill. The Shedd Institute, 7:30-9:30pm, $15-19, Ph 541-434-7000

Counseling for you and your family.

Be sure to check out our listings for Camps, Classes, and Workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

Liana Ruiz B.S. in Human Development and Family Sciences OSU Ecampus graduate

Oregon State University Ecampus delivers flexible learning opportunities online so parents like you can raise a family while advancing your career. Our high-quality degree programs and courses are designed to meet students’ needs, and that’s why Ecampus is a nationally ranked provider of online education. You can start in any season, so apply today.

Summer term registration opens April 12. ecampus.oregonstate.edu/oregonfamily | 800-667-1465 PAGE 8

Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

Helping Your Student with Test Anxiety I

t’s easy to forget the stomach-churning stress of test-taking when it’s been years since you’ve taken one yourself. But how many of us – even decades later – still have nightmares about taking a test we haven’t studied for? Or showing up at the wrong place, at the wrong time, or worse – stark naked?! These memories nest themselves deeply in our brain, and all point to a few good

lessons about how to help your child avoid the nightmares and prepare for their big tests: the SATs, ACTs, APs or finals. 1. Normalize the nervousness. Make use of your memories and share your stories. It is helpful for your child to know that it’s normal to feel jittery. 2. Control the controllable. The test content won’t be entirely predictable, but other components are. Reserve energy for

Success

the test by nailing down the logistics like place, time and any forms your student will need. 3. Feed the brain. It’s so basic, but a healthy breakfast will settle the stomach and help with focus and endurance. 4. Imagine success. Help your children get past their worries about the minutes during the test, and focus on how good it will feel to be done – and to have given it their all. 5 . Fo c u s o n e f f o r t . E r a s e t h e preoccupation with the numeric score or grade, and replace it with an emphasis on studying hard before the test and doing your best work. 6. Manage irrational fears. Thoughts of “I always do poorly on tests” or “I’m not good at multiple choice tests” are common but irrational. Find an example of a time when this was not true, and focus on it. Concentrate on how much your child has learned, rather than the test itself. 7. Assume the best. Help your children assume the best about the situation and their performance. Focus on positive outcomes, not potential mistakes. Your students will do best if they feel prepared. Start early and ask for help. There are many resources to help with preparation; they range from rote memorization to prep classes, practice tests and visualization. Some strategies will work better than others for your student; you will have a solid sense of this based on the years you’ve spent together. Here are a few that will help any student: Outline a plan of attack. Work with your student and let him or her chart a plan. Make sure he or she owns the approach so it’s enforceable. Use a calendar for planning, and be sure to leave the last couple of days before the test clear for self-

care and rest. Cramming for the test will create anxiety. Peer pressure and your child’s internal expectations can skew all perspective of the test’s true importance. You can help restore equilibrium by reminding your test taker that the score is only one part of a larger picture of academic or scholastic success. Celebrate after the test is completed. It doesn’t matter how well the child performed; they saw the process through from start to finish and that’s important. Plan the celebration in advance of the test so that you’re ready for action – and for distraction if your student is being hard on him or herself. Get input from your son or daughter about the celebration. Your idea of fun may not be as motivating as something your student brainstorms. Even with the best preparation and fullest support, your student is likely to be emotional. The best thing you can do to appease the stress is to remain calm and understand the pressure of formalized assessments. Remember what it felt like when you were seated at the desk, number two pencil in hand… And then send your student off with a hug, a smile, and the reminder that doing the best job possible is all you expect. This guidance was gathered by the professional counseling staff of mental health professionals at Eugene Therapy and its Corvallis office, Oregon Counseling. The team provides the mental health support many of us need at one time or another. Specialties include teen and family support, parenting, anxiety and depression management, eating disorders, couples counseling, trauma coping and recovery, grief and loss, substance abuse and other challenges. www.eugenetherapy.com.

Birkenstock Season is Now! Follow your feet to Footwise

is constructed.

Lane TuToring Service Expert Teachers, One-on-One. All Subjects, K-12. SAT/ACT/College Prep.

541-484-4133

www.lanetutoringservice.com Trusted in-home tutors since 1990. C O M P A S S I O N

•

C O O P E R A T I O N

CUB SCOUTS

P O S I T I V E

•

Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

•

A T T I T U D E

F I T N E S S

P E R S E V E R A N C E

For information about where to join your local Pack, call 541-485-4433 or visit www.otcbsa.org

A N D

•

H E A L T H

H O N E S T Y

GREAT FUN IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

• Tons of camps for ages 5-13 • Sports camps • Extended hours • Adventure!

•

RIGHT NOW is a great time to get involved.

F A I T H

is a place to meet new friends, try new things, build selfconfidence and always be a winner.

•

• RESOURCEFULNESS • RESPEC T • RESPONSIBILIT Y

•

C O U R A G E

C I T I Z E N S H I P

•

Downtown Eugene • 181 E Broadway • 541.342.6107 Mon-Sat 10-6 & Sun 11-5 • facebook/FootwiseEugene

Save up to $100! Register for a Willamalane day camp by May 31 and get $10 off per week. Offer good on select Willamalane day camps only.

541-736-4544 willamalane.org PAGE 9

OF FUN CAMPS!

Mention this ad for 10% off your tuition!

see ad, page 95 SEE AD, PAGE 541-736-4544 willamalane.org

Experienced teachers can help K-12 students with:

◙ SAT/ACT Prep ◙ Reading ◙ Writing ◙ Study Skills ◙ Math ◙ Science ***College Math also available!***

Call today to get started!

SUMMER 2015 Gymnastics & Dance Camps Ages 2 to Teens FULL DAY, HALF DAY OR DROP IN

O R E G O N

Enjoy a Moonlit Safari night hike, animal show, and S’mores by the campfire. Wake up to breakfast and get face-to-face with a wild animal!

Fun obstacle courses Trampoline fun & group games

2 People/$100 • 4 people/$200 Mention Oregon Family to get FREE Drive-Thru Tickets!

Fitness & fun for everyone! Before care & after care available

July 11-12 • July 25-26 • Aug 8-9 • Aug 29-30 4pm-9am • All Ages (accompanied by an adult)

475 W. 5th Ave | 541-914-6040 kipstersgymnastics.com

Check out our Day Camps too!!

541 679-6761 x221 • www.wildlifesafari.net

Cascade Sports Camp Basketball Camps

Call Today to Register!

6 sessions between July 5th – Aug 9th Boys and Girls, Ages 9 – 17 Register Quickly! Sessions Fill Up Fast! Register: cascadesportscamp.com Email: camps@campcascade.net Phone: 503-897-2600

June 22-25 9am-3pm Ages 10-18

Fractured Fairytales July 6 - 18 (Grades 3-6)

USSportsCamps.com 1-800-NIKE-CAMP

Sp ir

/R op ati

ing

Aq u

mb Cli

mp Ca

Hik i

ing

kR rts

eb Ho rs

Ar ter

Ga m

dT rip

Fie l

ce Da n

ic Mu s

ts Ar

Cra f

idi

ing Co

ute

Wr it

ien

AGES

At-A-Glance

June 15 - 27 (Grades 7-12)

For more information, visit us at: musiccamps.uoregon.edu (541) 236-2393

Shakespeare Camp

Springfield, OR

Camps

Eugene Timbers Fútbol Club 541-343-5100 www.eugenetimbers.org

WILLAMALANE CENTER

Science · History · Hands-on fun

natural-history.uoregon.edu 541-346-1694 University of Oregon

ETFC Youth Premier Soccer Tryouts U11-14 boys and girls May 8-11, 2015 Lane Community College

Sp o

Musuem Summer Camps

din

June 15th & going All Summer Long

W I N S T O N ,

Skill building in gymnastics & dance

Re a

    

Overnight Safari Adventure Camp

Ma th

541.733.1749 OregonTutor@comcast.net 1144 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR

• • • • • • • • • Bounce Gymnastics www.bouncegymnastics.com 541-343-4222 4-12 • • • • Camp Harlow www.campharlow.com 541-683-5416 5-18 • • • • • • • • Cascade Sports Camps camps@campcascade.net 503-897-2600 9-17 • Challenger Sports Camps www.challengersports.com 916-265-2498 3-14 • DAC Summer Camps www.downtownac.com 541-484-4011 5-12 • • • • • • Duck Trails uorec.uoregon.edu 541-346-1057 5-14 • • • • • Duer’s ATA Martial Arts www.duersataoregon.com 541-345-3019 4-13 • • • • Eugene Sudbury School www.eugenesudburyschool.com 541-683-5110 5-16 • • • Eugene Timbers Futbol Club www.eugenetimbers.org 541-343-5100 4-18 • Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestra www.ESYOrchestras.org 541-484-0473 7-18 • • • Kipsters Gymnastics Dance & Fitness www.kipstersgymnastics.com 541-914-6040 2-16 • • • • • • • • http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/ 541-346-1694 7-11 Museum of Natural History • • • Music Masters Camps www.musicmastersstudio.com 541-461-8000 8-17 • • • • National Academy of Gymnastics www.naag-gymnastics.org 541-344-2002 5-13 • • • • • • • • Natures Mystery Awareness School naturesmystery.org 541-521-8658 3-13 • • • • Nearby Nature www.nearbynature.org 541-687-9699 3-13 • • • • • • • • • Nike Volleyball Camp ussportscamps.com 541-870-2517 • Northwest Adventures (NWYC) www.NorthwestYouthCorps.org 541-349-5055 12-15 • • • • • • Oregon Children’s Choir www.oregonchildrenschoir.com 541-255-5662 K-12 • • Oregon Theater Camps - Contemporary www.octheatre.org 541-684-6988 8-17 • Oregon Women’s Basketball www.goducks.com 541-346-5879 7-18 • Oregon Women’s Soccer Camp Www.goducks.com/soccer 541-346-5292 5-17 • Overnight Safari Adventure Camp! www.wildlifesafari.net 541-679-6761 all • • South Eugene Kids Volleyball Southeugenevolleyball.org 541-790-8000 grd 3 - 8 • South Eugene Soccer Camp www.southeugenesoccerclub.org 541-221-4494 5-14 • Summer Academy to Inspire Learning sail.uoregon.edu 541-346-8378 14-18 • • • • • • • • • • • • Summer Learning at Oregon Tutor www.oregontutor.com 541-733-1749 4-16 • • • • Summer Music Camps at U of O musiccamps.uoregon.edu 541-236-2393 9-12 • Summer on the Hill at Oakhill School www.Oakhillschool.net/summer 541-221-8047 5-18 • • • • • • • • • • • U of O Super Summer uoyetag.uoregon.edu 541-346-1404 5-11 • • • • • • US Gymnastics Academy www.eugenegymnastics.com/ 541-255-2883 4-12 • • • • • • Whole Earth Nature School NatureCamps.org 541-937-KIDS 4-16 • • • • • • • Willamalane Summer Camps willamalane.org 541-736-4024 grds 1-5 • • • • • • • Big Lake Youth Camp

PAGE 10

www.biglake.org

503-850-3583

7-17

Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

arby Natur Ne Outdoor e

um Adventure m er ayca m D NatureArtPlay

Ages 3-13Small ClassesScholarships

541-687-9699  nearbynature.org

Summer Camps Every Week

The U.S. Gymnastics Academy Great Starts Here®

Ages 4-12 • Drop ins welcome Activities include: gymnastics, arts & crafts, swimming, games, free time Call for pricing and details

4540 Commerce St • 541-255-2883 • eugenegymnastics.com Full Day Camp Programs June 22 - August 21, 2O15 at the UO Student Rec Center

Weekly Summer Gymnastics & Circus Camps!

SOCCER CAMPS 4 Week-Long Camps Includes Free Soccer Ball & T-Shirt Boys and Girls ages 3 – 18 Register Online at www.challengersports.com

THREE SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS: • Duck Trails Classic Camp [ages 5-11] •Sports Camp [ages 7-11] • Climbing and Outdoor Survival Camp [ages 11-14] PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION UOREC.UOREGON.EDU - Youth & Family

Fantastic Classes & Camps for All Ages!

Trish Dorman | 541-346-1O57 | trishd@uoregon.edu

ational tional Academy of Gymnastics

541-343-4222 329 W. 3rd Ave. www.bouncegymnastics.com

1205 Oak Patch Rd, Eugene OR

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics

Summer on the Hill

Inspiring students to pursue higher education!

Explore, Learn, Create & Adventure 1st-12th Grade Summer Enrichment Weekly & Summer-Long Camps June 22 - August 28

Students grades 8 - 12 who qualify for Free & Reduced lunch are invited to attend a FREE Academic Summer Camp on the U of O campus!

Great Classes for All Ages

CAMPS!

* Birthdays * Camps * Open Play

Full* Creative Day or Adult Half-Day Cheer Movement

Director Lara Fernandez 541-346-8378 sail.uoregon.edu

Drop-ins Welcome

Building Healthy Bodies 1205 PatchEsteem Road • Eugene, Oregon • 541-344-2002 • www.naag-gymnastics.org andOakSelf

o a k h i l l s c h o o l .c o m / s u m m e r

2015 SUMMER CAMPS

TEAM CAMP #1 | JUNE 16TH-19TH TEAM CAMP #2 | JUNE 29TH-JULY 2ND YOUTH CAMP | JUNE 16TH-19TH ELITE CAMP | AUGUST 8TH-9TH

344-2002 www.naag-gymnastics.org

South Eugene High School

June 15-19 1st - 8th grade M-Th 9-2; F 9-12 $130

early registration & sibling discounts Register: southeugenesoccerclub.org

SOUTH EUGENE VOLLEYBALL CAMP

Vocal Skills Camp

31st Annual Soccer Camp

SINGING MUSIC FUN

Ages 5– 18 August 3-7 www.oregonchildrenschoir.com 541-343-0840

Indoor & Sand Camps in June and July All Skill Levels, Grades 3-8 / 6-12 Contact: Danielle Glenzel SouthEugeneVolleyball.org • 541-790-8000

SUMMER MUSIC AL THEATER C AMP Musical theater triple threat training! Singing, acting, & dance!

Grades 4-12, Jun 22-July 2 & July 13-24 BIG JAZZ Band: grades 7-9, July 13-24 ROCK STRINGS: grades 6-10, Aug. 17-21 www.ESYOrchestras.org 541.484.0473

August 3–7

SESSION 2

Dig deep into archaeology, paleontology, nature, and history!

Space is limited. Register now! · natural-history.uoregon.edu · 541-346-1694 Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

swimming • games • projects field trips • sports • fun

(541) 484-4011 www.downtownac.com

Comprehensive Treatment for Learning-Related Vision Problems

“The words don’t bounce around anymore!”

August 17–21

MUSEUM SUMMER CAMPS

SUMMER CAMP June - September Ages 5-12

60% of students with learning problems have undetected vision problems

MUSEUM of NATURAL and CULTURAL H I S T O RY SESSION 1

DOWNTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB

541.342.3100

Monthly Workshops on How Vision Impacts Performance

Visit our Website

LifetimeEyeCare.net PAGE 11

w e i V e y E s ’ d A Da ein by Rick Epst

Sally Epstein’s Day Off

he debate lasted through dinner, but as we shoveled in the last of the grub, I made my ruling. “No. You’re not blowing off a day of school to go hang around with your sister at college,” I said. “School is your job.” My 15-year-old daughter Sally looked me in the eye and said with controlled anger, “You’ll regret this.” Then she stalked up to her room. A three-day weekend had been on the school calendar, but Sally wanted to expand it to four. Otherwise her trip to Threehundredmilesaway College would entail almost as much bus-riding as visiting. One of my core principles was at stake, namely, the value of Showing Up. Maybe you won’t hit a home run every day, but you DEFINITELY won’t if you aren’t even there. In fact, my only sports hero is Lou Gehrig, “The Iron Horse of Baseball.” Even broken bones did not prevent him from playing 2,130 consecutive ballgames for the New York Yankees. At the office that I manage, anyone will tell you, “Epstein might not do much, but by golly he always shows

up.” And I like to hold others to that high standard. I got this way during my first week of college. When an upperclassman heard I was afraid of flunking out, he said, “The only people who flunk out are the ones who miss a lot of classes.” So I pledged myself to Perfect Attendance. Although some days I did little more than sit there imagining some of my classmates naked, some knowledge was bound to leak in. And for a student like me, being there made the critical difference between failure and success. Well, between failure and non-failure, anyway. My wife, who slipped through college using other techniques (such as studying), is lax on attendance. So it’s been up to me to hammer it into the kids. As a result, their favorite video is “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” That’s the 1986 movie in which a

My wife Betsy stayed out of the discussion. That meant she agreed with my scrappy, little opponent. There are four reasons for this: 1. Sally has hit a rough spot in her academic career. She is taking a cruel pounding in U.S. History and is barely surviving daily combat with an egomaniacal American Lit teacher. But she fights doggedly on. 2. When teen life – including boyfriends, girlfriends, teachers, parents and mid-term exams – drives her into an emotional corner, Sally phones her big sister. Marie figuratively rubs the battling bantam’s shoulders, gives her advice and sends her back into the ring. Their relationship is beautiful and should be encouraged. 3. “The kid has never given us a speck of trouble and deserves some consideration,” said Betsy, when I asked her. 4. Sally is usually right. A painful hour after I’d made my decree, I told Sally, “All right, you can miss this one day of school to go see Marie. Although right now your job is to go to school, it’s not like you’ll be letting anyone down if you miss a day. But don’t count on this happening again.” Whether I’m right or wrong to let her go, I’ll admit the decision-making process was messy. AND weak, AND stupid, AND inconsistent, you say? Well, you have your parenting style and I have mine.

high school boy feigns illness and has a day of wild adventure. The kids know that to miss school they must convince me they are really sick. My policy provided so much early dramatic exercise for my oldest daughter Marie that her acting ability won her a college scholarship. At the audition she didn’t pretend to be merely sick, she pretended to be DEAD! Her portrayal of the tormented ghost of Emily Gibbs of “Our Town” melted the icy hearts of the faculty and swept her into the school on a wave of money. Although Marie had to writhe and emote for every Mental Health Day she ever got, Sally managed to dodge an entire year of school by convincing the authorities that she didn’t need eighth grade. So now we were fussing over one undistinguished day of her junior year. Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com. Professional Services

KERSEY & SON

Market Place Retail

DRYER VENT CLEANING $65 CARPET CLEANING* $99 WINDOW CLEANING* $99 UPHOLSTERY CLEANING* $99 *PRICING STARTING AT

willamalane.org

(541) 653-3327 akiko@napuaohawaiinei.com 1320 West 2nd Avenue www.napuaohawaiinei.com

15% OFF!

PAGE 12

Lori Hamilton, M.S., BIT/s Practitioner Call NOW: 517-7709

only $45.00

6100 Thurston Road, Springfield Expires 7/30/15 • 541-736-4244

Dining Out Savings!

Language, Vision & Auditory Processing

Want to learn to dance hula? Boys and girls, men and women. Classes for all.

541-636-3450 541-461-0204

Oregon Family PRING PECIAL Willamalane coupon 2 Private lessons, a uniform, and a month of lessons for April 2015

or $4 OFF family

any purchase of $20.00 or more

1622 Coburg Rd 45 Division Ave

ADD & ADHD Stress with learning Spelling, Math, Reading

Classes & Lessons

individual admission

with 2 locations

We accept cash, card, and checks.

$2 OFF No duplicates or cash value. Cannot be combined with other offers. Exp 5/1/15

FREE ASSESSMENT

Call (541)600-0824 for details.

Family Fun

$5.00 OFF

Help Your Child !

South Willamette 68 West 29th Eugene, OR 97405 541.683.5458

Oakway Center 136 Oakway Center Eugene, OR 97401 541.434.6113

One discount per table. Dine-in only. Exp 4/30/15. Not valid with other offers.

Kenpo Karate builds self-discipline, self-confidence, & concentration.

Piano and Violin Lessons, Your Home or Mine

25 years professional experience

747-3181

Love Children... Adults too!

www.eastgatekenpo.com

SOUTH EUGENE & UO 30 W. 29th Ave (at Willamette)

541-484-7272 NORTH EUGENE/FERRY ST BRIDGE 54 Division (just off River Rd)

Kalia Bethany 484-9341

Family Special PLUS

Pizza & Dessert

2 Large Pizzas

1 Extra Large Pizza

(up to 5 toppings or Specialty)

Plus a 2-Liter of Pepsi Product

Plus a Mega Size Choc. Chip Cookie

Not valid with other coupons or specials. One coupon per visit. Limited delivery area. Delivery charges may apply. Expoires 4/30/15. COUPON REQUIRED.

Only $25!

Only $20!

541-461-7272 Order online at papajohns.com Open Lunch & Late Night Locally Owned & Operated WE BAKE. WE DELIVER.

Check us Check out on-line us out at www.oregonfamily.com