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11 Lane Schools Connected The Magic of CTE

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Charting the course for a healthy childhood, we are with you every step of the way.

LoRanée Braun, M.D., F.A.A.P., enjoys sharing her own experience as a parent and pediatrician, helping other moms and dads navigate parenting and the many successes and challenges along the way.

“Every child deserves a safe and healthy life, so they can reach their full potential,” says Dr. Braun.

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Family Health

Q&A with Barry Jarvis, MD

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With the holidays behind us, I thought my stress level would ease a little, but it seems like it’s the exact opposite. Work is busier than ever for both me and my wife, my

teenage son is struggling with his grades and I feel cranky and on edge way too often. It’s started to affect my sleep and concentration. What are some easy ways I can better manage my stress?

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Stress is your body’s response to various events in your life.

These exciting, frightening, confusing or irritating events can cause a chemical reaction in your body leading to physical and emotional symptoms. A demanding job, parenting challenges and just general family strife are common sources of stress. When in a stressful situation, the body instantly responds with a surge of hormones. These hormones cause your heart to beat faster, elevate blood pressure and blood sugar and quicken breathing.

Chronic stress can contribute to medical problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, ulcers, migraine headaches and many other ailments.

Fortunately, there are some fairly easy and very effective steps you can take to keep stress and anxiety from taking over your life: Take the time to breathe—with purpose! Inhale through your nose to the count of five and exhale through your mouth to the count of five. You can do this anywhere—at the grocery store, at your office or at a red light.

Exercise. Research has found that the benefits of exercise rival those of common anti-anxiety medications. It’s good for your body and your mind.

Physical activity helps regulate the “fightor-flight” chemicals in the brain. You should aim for about two-and-a-half hours of moderate intensity exercise each week to fully benefit—but every little bit

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helps. Brisk walking, by the way, is an excellent way to get exercise.

Work hard on getting more sleep. Make this a priority. Sleep-deprived individuals lack the mental resources needed to break away from negative thinking. Learn what helps you relax: take a warm bath, listen to calming music, read a book, do a crossword puzzle. This should help you fall asleep more easily and stay asleep.

Eat healthy, well-balanced meals. Even though you’re busy, resist the urge to take the easy way out with fast food or too much processed food. Minimize caffeine.

You’ll find plenty of simple, healthy, quick-to-fix recipes online.

Balance your work and personal life. Are you making time for family meals? Date nights with your wife?

Catching up on your favorite TV shows?

Seeing friends? Don’t lose sight of how important these activities are in helping keep your stress in check. Relax and recharge!

Accept those things that are beyond your control. Focus on controlling your

reaction to the situation, rather than the situation itself.

Meditation and Mindfulness practice are excellent techniques to become familiar with to reduce anxiety. You can get more information about this online.

Set reasonable daily expectations for yourself. Learn how to say no more often to requests that cause you excessive stress, whether it’s taking on a new project at work or volunteering at your son’s school. You can’t—and shouldn’t—do it all.

Resolve issues before they reach the crisis level. Problems are always easier to address before they blow up into something major.

Keep a sense of humor. Laugh at yourself. Smile at people. Really! When you give a big smile, your body releases chemicals that help you to relax.

If you still feel like your stress is out of control after trying the above mentioned suggestions, schedule an appointment with your primary care provider or a counselor.

About Dr. Jarvis Barry Jarvis, MD, practices family medicine at PeaceHealth Medical Group’s University District clinic. He has worked for PeaceHealth for 33 years. In his time off, he enjoys playing music, dancing, movies and spending time with family.

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Living Large Big Family Perspectives You Can Benefit From

by Sarah Lyons

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aising six children has taught me many valuable lessons that have changed my perspective on parenting, housework, finances, and relationships for the better. You do not need to have a big family to live like a big family and use the principles most larger families are forced to apply. Here are some large family perspectives that all families should consider, no matter what size.

is an hour for cleaning, get up and clean. If there is an hour for playing, make the most of it and enjoy your children. If you have two hours to spend with your spouse, turn off the TV and talk. Put down your cell phone and ask the kids how school went. Rise early in the morning to spend some quiet time alone so you feel refreshed for a busy and full day.

Benefits for all families: When time is used wisely, there is more time for the things you enjoy.

On Time Time is something we all want more of.

The change in perspective here is that large families must use their time more wisely.

If there

On Disagreements Large families have to learn to let go of what they cannot control. Moms of many learn that fighting about whether the four and two year old wear coordinating T-shirts or matching socks is not a battle that is worth ruining a day, or even an hour, over. If the child is dressed appropriately for the weather, then the child is ready to go. This principle can be applied to any relationship, including your spouse. By choosing to let the small things go and work through the important things as a team, there are less disagreements.

Benefit for all families: Learn not to sweat the small stuff, which helps create healthy relationships and less stress for everyone.

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On Differences We all realize that each person is different and has their own unique gifts, talents, opinions, quirks, and habits. Larger families learn to embrace differences because their own house is a diverse place. Growing up in this environment creates an appreciation for our differences and teaches kids to be accepting. You don’t have to have a lot of kids to know that life is precious and children are a gift. In a large family parents learn to appreciate each child for their unique

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personality and have the opportunity to teach kids to love and respect each other.

Benefits for all families: People should be celebrated and accepted for what makes them unique.

On Fun Many large families must stick to a tight budget. Activities like movies and other outings that cost a lot per person are often out of the questions. Large families learn to find the fun in things that are cheap or free,

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such as a picnic at the park, building a fort in the living room, movie night at home, a dance party, or learning to bake.

Benefits for all families: Quality family time and lasting memories can be created at little or no cost.

On Planning When you are dealing with a large crowd, planning and organization are key to things running smoothly. As a large family mom, meal planning, a chore schedule, and a well maintained calendar are necessary for our family to thrive. Planning does take time but the results create a less stressful environment for everyone.

Benefits for all families: Planning ahead creates less stress.

On Budgeting Large families must work with a tight budget and learn to cut costs in creative ways.

There are many ways to trim the budget and all families have to choose what works for them. Some ideas may include cooking from scratch, buying used instead of new, cutting out cable, or taking on household repair projects yourself.

Benefits for all families: Learn to spend wisely and save money.

On Chores Working as a team and sharing chores is a necessity for large families to maintain the house. Teamwork is a skill that is valued in school and in the workplace. Kids in large families learn to use teamwork to accomplish tasks and work with others in all situations.

Kids also learn how to effectively do chores that they will be expected to take on in adulthood.

Benefits for all families: When everyone pitches in the work goes faster and children learn responsibility and skills they will use as adults.

Large families may stumble upon these perspectives out of necessity, but you do not have to have a large family to benefit from them.

Sarah Lyons found herself with a large family overnight after the birth of their triplets in 2014 when they went from a family of five to a family of eight.

She has since found that this shift has changed her family’s perspectives for the better.

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A Reason to Go to School – and Beyond

The Magic of CTE

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he pendulum of vocational education has swung dramatically between the glory days of shop class and industrial arts to a narrow focus on college acceptance.

Today’s approach is much more balanced, with educators confident in the value of Career and Technical Education (CTE) not just from the perspective of preparing students to work, but because they’ve seen CTE programs engage students in a meaningful way.

Though in the past CTE programs were traditionally associated with careers in the trades, 21st century jobs demand sophisticated skills and competency in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects. With the benefit of a CTE program of study, a high school student can be equipped with guided practice in real-world environments, and connections to people in the community who already conduct that type of work. CTE also offers a path to discovery, giving students a way to ‘try on’ their future.

“So many students don’t know how to figure out their path after high school,” says Joy Marshall, the Lane County Director of Stand for Children and a driving force behind 2016’s Measure 98, which allocated funding for CTE. “They wonder ‘What kind of work would I

enjoy? What are my options?’ and even, ‘What is the point of high school?’”

That’s where CTE is expected to make the biggest difference: CTE classes make school relevant for students. It directly connects them to the world of work, whether in technology, health care, the skilled trades, or any other field. Students in CTE gain confidence and understand what job opportunities there are for them after high school.

“I’ve seen students who were planning to drop out of high school get engaged by an auto shop class, a robotics class and a pre-nursing class. These kids become auto mechanics, engineers, EMTs, nurses, or brain surgeons. They won’t end up in poverty, or struggling for years trying to find their way,” says Marshall.

Many Lane County high schools offer CTE programs beginning in 9th grade. Here’s a glimpse of what’s happening: • Churchill High School Health Sciences students prepare for a wide array of medical careers. Simulation equipment for almost all medical professions helps students gain experience, and visiting professionals help to evaluate students and provide professional tips during their labs. Each year, seniors assist

Eugene 4J Nurses and The Lions Club with the district’s Elementary Vision and Dental Screenings.

• Mohawk High School students designed and built a storage shed for their supplies for the growing Construction CTE program.

Chambers Construction helped with the project by laying a concrete foundation.

• Automotive Technolog y students in Springfield High School enter yearly competitions.

• Willamette High School Graphic Design students explore and understand principles of design, art and illustration software tools.

• Junction City High School Culinary Arts students have a new classroom and food service kitchen in which to practice their skills and gain college credit through Lane Community College.

Learn more about the programs across Lane County by visiting lanecte.org or visiting the website of your region’s high school.

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On-Going Events

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Story Times Springfield Library story times. Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am. Lap sit story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Sensory Storytime (for kids with sensory integration issues or special needs) every other Thurs.

Ph 541.726.3766 Preschool Art & Science Storytime. Designed for precocious preschoolers, this story time is designed to teach about science and art in harmony. Preschoolers will conduct experiments, read, learn, create, and talk about the amazing world around them. February 14th and 28th Ages 0-6, Springfield Library, 10:30-11:15am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Barnes & Noble weekly story time.

Whimsical Weds 7:00pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 11:00am. Saturdays at 11:00am, Ph 541.687.0356 Creswell Library Story times. Ideal for 0-36 months. Boardbooks, Picturebooks, Songs, Lap Bounces, and Rhymes. Toddler Storytime for ages 3-5: Picture Books, Storytelling, Songs, Rhymes, Early Literacy Activities and Crafts.

Ph 541.895.3053

Fern Ridge Library Storytimes (recurring weekly). Pre-K Storytimes (ages 3-5) Wed at 11am followed by craft time. Baby & Toddler Storytimes (ages 0-3) Friday at 11am followed by play group. Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046 Dog Tale Story Time. Kids have fun and build skills in short one-on-one sessions reading to trained dogs and handlers’ courtesy of PAAWS. Every Sat, Dntwn Eugene Library, 2-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Downtown Eugene Library storytimes.

Preschool Storytime, Wed 10:15am and 11:00am.

Baby Storytime, Fri 10:15am and 11:15am. Talkers Storytime, Tues 10:15am and 11:00am. Walkers Storytime, Thurs 10:15am and 11:00am. Pajama Storytime, Tues 6:30pm. Sheldon and Bethel Branches: Family Storytime, Fri 10:15am.

Ph 541.682.8316 Adventure Story Time. A rotation of awesome storytellers will read, tell felt board stories, make craft projects, chat with puppets, and generally bring the fun every Friday from 11-11:30am.

Adventure! Children’s Museum, FREE! Ph 541.653.9629

Saturday Kids Workshops at MECCA. From magnetic puzzles to robots to sock creatures. No need to pre-reg. All materials are included. Kids under 10 accompanied by an adult. Each week features a different creative reuse project. MECCA, 11am – 3pm, $3-5, Ph 541.302.1810 Kids Minecrafters. Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on Eugene Library computers. Ages 6 - 12. Limited space, pre-reg required. Dntwn Eugene Library, Mon & Tues @ 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Table Tennis for Kids. The table tennis for kids program run in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club has resumed. Tues and Thurs 5:15-6:15 and Saturdays 1:30-2:30. All sessions are free.

Equipment and coaching is provided. $40 annual Boys & Girls Club membership is required.

Ph 541.345.9939 Playtime for Parents and Children. Children 4 and under can join us every Monday to play in our fun and welcoming playroom filled with baby dolls, books, trucks, soft dough, and more.

Parenting Now! 10am-12pm, nominal fee, Ph 541.484.5316 Reading with Cat Program. Designed to help our younger supporters give back to animals while developing reading skills and a sense of compassion. It also promotes animal-savvy behavior and helps our cats get positive, calm time with children. Children ages 6 through 12 years. Days: Mon 12pm & 3:30pm, Tues 1pm & 4pm. Greenhill Humane Society, FREE! Ph 541.689.1503 Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 541.682.3615 Saturday Market/Farmers Market. The oldest, open-air market in the US. Offers great food, local crafts, and live entertainment. Every Saturday, Park blocks, rain or shine. 10:00am – 5pm, Ph 686-8885, FREE! “2PM Talks.” A docent-led talk every Tues thru Sun at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, included with price of admission.

Ph 541.346.3024 Eugene Science Center. Our ever-changing exhibits and Planetarium feature something for everyone! Explore science topics, astronomy, mechanics, optics, water quality, and nanotechnology. See website for features, admission, dates, and times. Ph 541.682.7888 Pre-K Planetarium Show: Stories in the Stars. Designed with our younger visitors in mind, this live, interactive planetarium show is a wonderful introduction to the planetarium. 25 minutes. Fri and Sat, 10:30am, Eugene Science Center, Ph 541.682.7888

1 FRIDAY First Friday Artwalk. A guided tour begins at 5:30pm at Lincoln Gallery, and continues ending at 8:00pm. ArtWalk is from 5:30-8:00pm and always FREE! Ph 541.485.2278 FREE First Friday at the Museum. Investigate Oregon’s amazing fossils and ecosystems and delve into its cultural history. Museum of Natural History, 11am-5pm, Ph 541.346.3024 PHOTO: SALLY MCALEER

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Romeo and Juliet. This tragic romance of Shakespeare has become so well-known for a reason: masterful language accompanies scenes of forbidden love, sword fights, friendship and fatal mistakes. The Cottage Theater, 8pm, $1525, Ph 541.942.8001 Mama Mia! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. Actors Cabaret, $16-$49.95, Ph 541.683.4368 Rock and Roll Dance Party with RIFFLE. Eugene’s favorite party bands, plays hits from six decades of rock, blues, R&B, country, jazz, and more. Dntwn Eugene Library, 6pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 KEZI Boat and Sportsmen Show. Hundreds of exhibits, displays and attractions representing several types of outdoor recreation, including boating, camping, fishing, hunting, RVing, ATVing, paddling, biking, climbing and hiking. Lane Events Center, noon-9pm, $0-8, Ph 541.682.4292 Lego Club. All bricks provided, including Dupelo. Springfield Library, 2-4pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

2 SATURDAY Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week Bryan Reed makes learning rock. Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Mama Mia! See the 1st Dierks Bentley Burning Man tour. The country music star makes a stop in Eugene. Matt Knight Arena. 7pm, Ph 541.346.4461 KEZI Boat and Sportsmen Show. 9am-8pm, see the 1st Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. The legendary duo has been playing together for decades, intermingling their songs with quick storytelling and appreciation and returning to Eugene for an engagement at The Shedd Institute. 7:30pm, $69-95, Ph 541.434.7000 Romeo and Juliet. See the 1st Alternative Education Fair. A great opportunity for parents, teens, and kids to drop in to learn about local alternative education programs. Dntwn Eugene Library, 1-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

3 SUNDAY Romeo and Juliet. 2:30pm, see the 1st Family Fun. Celebrate “Chinese New Year Traditions”, featuring live music and a fullcostume Lion DanceDntwn Eugene Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 KEZI Boat and Sportsmen Show. 9am-3pm, see the 1st

5 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. Game Day. VR, Video and Board games, and snacks. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, All events FREE and open to the public! Ph 541.726.3766

6 WEDNESDAY Kids’ Club: Winter/Spring Season Bingo. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 High School Hour. Anti-Valentine’s Day Party.

Grades 9-12, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

Blind Willie McTell & The Carter Family - Chico Schwall’s American Roots. Chico Schwall and company will pay tribute to American masters Blind Willie McTell (1898 1959) and the Carter Family who were recording stars in the 1920s. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $15-19, Ph 541.434.7000

Tonight You Belong to Me. The Jazz Kings will perform Morse’s and Bailey’s works with three vocalists accompanied by a six-person band for two pre-Valentine’s Day concerts. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $22-30, Ph 541.434.7000

Ideas on Tap: Evolution of Flight. Quench your thirst for knowledge and beer, at Ideas on Tap, the Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s monthly pub talk. This month Join museum paleontologist Edward Davis as he unravels the complex evolutionary story behind bird flight. Viking Braggot Co. Southtowne. 6-8pm, 21 and over please, Ph 541.346.3024

Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month: Fabulous Feathered Dinosaurs! Dinosaurs came in a variety of shapes and sizes. Come learn about the ones that soared overhead through a story, crafts, and other fun activities. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30 – 11:30am, $3-10, Ph 541.346.3024

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Romeo and Juliet. See the 1st Harry Potter Book Night. A Hogwarts Celebration. Wizards, witches, and Muggles of all ages: come celebrate Harry Potter Book Night!

This international event will feature a Hogwarts theme with magical crafts, games, live music, and more. Costumes welcome. Dntwn Eugene Library, 5-7:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Affair of the Heart Health and Wellness Expo. Dozens of vendors, on stage entertainment, Doc Talks, enjoy a luncheon and listen to special guest speaker, American Ninja Warrior Travis Rosen. Lane Events Center, 3-8pm, $3-25, Ph 541.682.4292

Mama Mia! See the 1st Polar Plunge for Special Olympics. A unique opportunity for individuals, organizations and businesses to support Special Olympics Oregon by jumping, walking or slowly crawling into the frigid and icy Oregon waters. Maurie Jacobs Park, 9am-11am, Donations, Ph 503.248.0600

Teens at 4:30. Harry Potter Wands. Make Harry Potter Wands out of Thermoplastic just in time for Friday’s Harry Potter Academy! Teen ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public! Ph 541.726.3766 Open Microphone Musical Benefit for Habitat for Humanity. Perform at the open mike, prepare a musical set up to 20 minutes long. Show up and sign up by 6:30pm. Axe and Fiddle Music Pub, under 21 allowed until 8:30pm, for info Ph 541.942.3878

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Romeo and Juliet. See the 1st

Second Friday Art Walk. Starts at Springfield City Hall, 5:00pm, FREE!

Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week join Chuck Coxon for musical fun. Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

Ehud Asherie. An evening dedicated to the music of Brazilian composer and pianist Ernest Júlio de Nazareth (1863-1934). The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $18-26, Ph 541.434.7000

Romeo and Juliet. See the 1st

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Mama Mia! 2:30pm, see the 1st

Middle School Lounge. Anti-Valentine’s Day Party! 4-5pm, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

World Day of Puppetry. Feature hands-on displays and a variety of puppet performances provided by members of the Willamette Valley Puppeteers. Petersen Barn Community Center, 2-4pm, FREE! Ph 458.205.8570

Truffle Shuffle. Run, jog or walk through Alton Baker Park. There’s a 4-mile run, 2-mile walk, 2-mile run and 700-meter kids fun run. 12:15pm5:00pm, $20-30, Ph 541.343.7177

KLCC Microbrew Festival. Eighty breweries bring at least 200 beers and ciders to taste and compare! Lane Events Center, 5-11pm, $10-22, Ph 541.463.6030

S.T.E.A.M. Punks! LEGOS day! Grades K-5, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

SweetHeart Tea. Tea times include scones, savories, tea sandwiches, dessert and freshly brewed tea, of course. Prepaid reservations are required. Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, 1pm, $30, Ph 541.484.0808

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Kids’ Club: Random Acts of Kindness. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Mama Mia! See the 1st

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[Celtic Harps, Rare Instruments & Wondrous Stories] Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:00-9:30pm, $3-$8/under 7 free, Ph 541.688.0937

KLCC Microbrew Festival. 5-11pm, see the 8th Emerald Valley Opry. Featuring: Julie Nedele [Country], David Elvis Lomond [Gospel, Elvis & Hawaiian], Gary and Paula Hunt [Toe Tapping Family Fun], Lisa Lynne & Aryeh Frankfurter

Tonight You Belong to Me. The Jazz Kings.

3pm, see the 7th Family Fun. make “Valentine’s Crafts.” Dntwn Eugene Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Romeo and Juliet. 2:30pm, see the 1st

14 THURSDAY SweatHeart Dance. Enjoy a chocolate buffet, music, dancing, crafts and sweet treats at this Valentine’s theme party. Ages 18 and up.

Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 2-4pm, $5-7, Ph 541.736.4444 Halie Loren Quartet. An evening of song dedicated to love in its myriad forms. The Jazz Station, 7-8:30pm, $20, Ph 458.205.1030

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Valentine’s Day Bash with Darline Jackson’s My Band. A creative group of vocalists singing pop, funk, soul and variety music known for music that keeps you toe-tapping, dancing and rocking the night away. Mac’s Restaurant, 7-9pm, $5, Ph 541.344.8600 Romeo and Juliet. See the 1st S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Candy Science. Ages 6-10, 3:30-4:30pm, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 Teen Entrepreneurs. Learn the skills it takes to plan to be a successful entrepreneur! Work with others to build solid ideas! Requires pre-reg and is for students grades 9-12. Springfield Library, 4:306pm, FREE and open to the public! Ph 541.726.3766

15 FRIDAY Creative Kids Club. Come and craft with us! We’ll put out supplies, you get creative. This drop-in program works a lot like our Lego Club, but you get to keep whatever you create. Springfield Library, 2-4pm, FREE and open to the public! Ph 541.726.3766

Romeo and Juliet. See the 1st

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Evita! Follows the rise of the ambitious Eva Peron, the iconic First Lady of Argentina who is nearly worshipped by her people. The story is told through the perspective of future revolutionary leader Ché Guevara. The Hult Center, 8pm, $43.25-82.75, Ph 541.682.5000

High School Hour. Cupcake Battle! Grades 9-12, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

Mama Mia! See the 1st Winter Music Festival at Macs. A night (and early morning) of upbeat funk, soul, jazz, rock and more. The festival will be held in three different rooms. Mac’s Nightclub, 6pm-2:30am, $30-35, Ph 541.344.8600 Frontier Heritage Fair. Features artifacts and replicas of the period on display and for sale.

Includes a special exhibit of Oregon prehistory and displays representing the Hudson Bay Co, Fort Umpqua, Applegate Trail and NW Coast Native art. Lane Events Center, 9am-5pm, $5 (12 and under FREE!), Ph 541.689.4281

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Mama Mia! See the 1st

Romeo and Juliet. 2:30pm, see the 1st

16 SATURDAY

Oregon Asian Celebration. 10am-6pm, see the 16th

Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, sing, move, and play with Kris Olsen. Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Oregon Asian Celebration. Traditional performances, live music, fine arts, martial arts demonstrations, a marketpace of Asian crafts, Asian cuisine, and other cultural touchstones from every corner of the world’s largest continent. Lane Events Center, 10am-7pm, $0-6, Ph 541.729.4096

Family Fun. Try percussion instruments at a “Rhythm Circle” with Jill Sager. Dntwn Eugene Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Frontier Heritage Fair. 9am-4pm, see the 16th Mama Mia! See the 1st

19 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30: Teen Flicks: Groundhog Day. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public! Ph 541.726.3766

Kids’ Club: Give Back: Make Toys for Pups.

All events free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

21 THURSDAY S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Make a Birdfeeder! Ages 6-10, 3:30-4:30pm, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

22 FRIDAY Mama Mia! See the 1st

Rob Tobias plays classics, originals, and tunes made up on the spot. Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

24 SUNDAY Family Fun. “Play with Clay” and make magnets, medallions, and necklaces with Thallia Lerin of Local Clay. Dntwn Eugene Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

26 TUESDAY National Geographic LIVE! Ocean Soul.

Journey through the oceans of the world with National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, a chaser of sea creatures and the mysteries of the deep who has spent over 10,000 hours underwater to tell stories of life below. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $25-28.50, Ph 541.682.5000 Teens at 4:30. Adulteen 101: Teen Financial Literacy. Come learn good basic skills for managing your money. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public! Ph 541.726.3766

The Seven Deadly Sins - Siri Vik. Explores the short, difficult and thoroughly intriguing collaboration of composer Kurt Weill and poet/ playwright Bertolt Brecht. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $28-38, Ph 541.434.7000

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23 SATURDAY The Seven Deadly Sins - Siri Vik. See the 22nd Lego Movie 2 – Special Event! Join us for exciting activities including building a Mini Emmet’s Dream House to take home with you, plus other giveaways while supplies last. Visit our Café and get a Blondie Blast for $1. Barnes & Noble, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.687.0356 Mama Mia! See the 1st Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, singer/songwriter

Middle School Lounge. Cupcake Battle!

4-5pm, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! Daniel will learn what it takes to be King through songs to sing along to, magical moments and surprise guests along the way. The Hult Center, 6pm, $25-39.75, Ph 541.682.5000

28 THURSDAY S.T.E.A.M. Punks! R.E.A.D. to a Dog day. Ages 6-10, 3:30-4:30pm, Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

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Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 pm All tickets $25

Voyage across the oceans with Brian Skerry, one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves.

Using his camera to communicate, Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours underwater telling the oceans’ stories.

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B e t te r Th an Recyc l ing…

REDUCE FIRST

by Sarah Grimm

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i n L a n e C o u n t y, t h e majority of our community “walks their talk” and puts a priority on watching their waste in order to build a better future for their family. While recycling is the bedrock of watching our waste, there are far greater results to be gained by other activities such as reduce, reuse, repair, share, and grow or make your-own.

These activities provide enriching life experiences for young minds, not to mention economic support for your savings account and local businesses. The long term health of our communities depend on our reducing pollution to air, water and climate. Lane County Public Work’s waste management division is dedicated to helping families in our communities to reduce waste in a variety of ways.

Want to discover why something is recyclable or not? Over 1000 individuals have

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taken Lane County’s Master Recycler Class.

This nine-week evening class with three tour days is offered in spring and fall. It covers all aspects of Reduce Reuse and Recycle-presented by local experts in their field. It’s a great way to learn the inherent importance of protecting our earth by reducing our waste. www.lanecounty.org/masterrecyclers Learning to garden does wonders for child development. It’s a true natural wonder to bring forth life giving nourishment from the soil in your back yard. Supporting that soil by making free fertilizer from your own food waste can save money on your garbage bill too. You’ll find discounts on worm bins and workshop schedules at www.lanecounty.org/ compost Over half of all the plastic made each year is used once and then disposed. Pulp and paper manufacturing is the third largest industrial polluter to air, water and land in the U.S.,

and releases well over 100 million kg of toxic pollution each year. Disposable products may provide momentary conveniences, but the manufacturing of it—motivated by our purchases, causes unhealthy and dangerous pollution. Check out www.lanecounty.org/ ditchthedisposables to learn how Lane County helps people ditch their disposable habits.

Of course, sending the recyclable portion of our waste DOES achieve incredible reductions in harm to the human life support system we call Earth. But not everything is recyclable, and incorrect materials placed in curbside recycling programs (i.e., coffee cups, frozen food boxes) have caused serious problems here and abroad. Please only recycle the items described in your recycling program instructions. If in doubt, find out or leave it out! Here’s an easy way to find out, check out the Lane County Garbage Guru at www.

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A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

Valentine Report: I Used to Be Cute, Too “S

o, what’s your plan for the evening?” I asked Brandon, the high school senior who stood in our living room beside our daughter, dutifully meeting the parents. I meant the question to sound ambiguous, not that I really expected him to give me a sly wink and outline a scenario of seduction for me.

“I thought we’d rent a movie and then go back to my house and watch it,” he said, reasonably enough.

“Will there be any old people there?”

I asked.

“Oh yes,” he said, smiling and holding up two fingers. “Two parents.”

I wanted a phone number to confirm that, but decided not to insult him by asking for it. My wife asked another question to which he knew the right answer, “Are you a careful driver?”

“Oh yes,” Brandon said soothingly. “Very careful.”

“OK,” I said grudgingly. “Can you have her home by 11?”

“No problem,” he said. Then he and my 16-year-old daughter Wendy said goodbye and ran down the front walk like they’d just lit a fuse. But when they drove away, there was no shower of gravel.

“He’s cute!” said my wife.

“I used to be cute, too,” I replied bitterly. If it weren’t February and time for my annual Valentine Report, I’d just as soon skip this entire topic. Young love gets old fast when you have three daughters.

This was Wendy’s first date with a boy who drives, and I’m not liking it. Up until now, Wendy’s social life has been without privacy.

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I’d deliver her to someone’s house and get a responsible adult to take a blood oath to monitor the suspect until my return. Or Wendy would entertain in our living room – a central hub you have to pass through to get practically anywhere in the house. It’s as public a place as you’re liable to find in a private home.

Social historians say the automobile changed America’s “courtship patterns,” and now that includes Wendy.

I have to admit Brandon made good eye contact and had a firm handshake. He has a reputation for being devoutly religious and fervently anti-drug. But my source for that information is Wendy, a girl who mixes fact and fiction like a bartender creating exotic drinks.

We waited up for her, and at the stroke of 11 Wendy flew into the house like she’d been popped out of a champagne bottle. She told us, “Out in the car, Brandon said, ‘I think your parents like me. Should I come in and say goodnight?’ I told him, ‘Don’t over-do it.’ Then he goes, ‘C’mere a second,’ and he gave me a little kiss.” She was as happy and breathless as if she’d just won the Kentucky Derby.

The situation forces me to remember a romance that I perpetrated about a thousand years ago, when I was a high school senior with full access to my stepmother’s Pontiac Tempest, which was underpowered but roomy. Kathy was a freshman who was active in church and 4-H. “Have her home by 10,” said her sad-eyed father at the outset of our first date.

“How about 11?” I countered. “ Ten-thirty,” the old man said wearily.

Whenever I took Kathy to a movie or a basketball game, I would pad the schedule with at least 30 minutes of off-the-radar parking time. Looking back, I’m glad to say that we never got much past kissing. But Kathy deserves all the credit. One night driving home from her house, I was so preoccupied that I made the 4-mile trip with the parking brake on. I smelled something burning, but I thought it was hormonal.

After four months, Kathy and I realized that the only thing we really had in common was my desire, so we broke up. When our inning of the Game of Life ended, our relationship was a mercifully unscored run that died halfway between first and second base. We both moved on, me more quickly than she.

So if you like justice, there’s plenty of it in my current thankless role as father of a hot chick. It’s like being reincarnated as a skunk after living a wicked life. It’s totally fair, but it still stinks.

Rick Epstein can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com. But take it easy; he’s feeling a bit frail just now.

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Bickering Brothers Squabbling Sisters Understanding and Squelching Sibling Rivalry

by Shannon Dean

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e’ve all seen an older sibling hug the baby a little too hard.

We’ve witnessed weary parents’ unsuccessful attempts to referee yet another a round of “He stole my toy.” Like many parents, I wanted to avoid these scenarios when I became pregnant for the second time. So I took my oldest son to sibling classes and included him in baby preparations. Once we became a family of four, I attempted to divide my time and attention equally. I hoped that this strategy would encourage sibling harmony, but wondered if my efforts would matter. Thankfully, experts confirm that parents can significantly impact sibling relationships. “Parents can make a difference,” says Adele Faber, author of Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too. “Our attitude and words have power. We can lead rivals toward peace.”

Evolutionary Influences A recent Oakland University survey found that 35% of adult siblings have a hostile or apathetic relationship. Scientists believe this rivalry has an evolutionary component. Children may compete over parents’ time and attention because humans are hard-wired to protect essential resources. Fortunately, nature proves that living things must cooperate to survive. This is clear when baby lions snuggle

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for warmth and practice hunting skills against one another. Smart parents boost collaboration and discourage competition because the strongest families function as a cohesive team. While one person’s success benefits everyone, conflict weakens the family.

Perceptions Of Favoritism Although parents may vow to treat children the same, each child is different. An effective approach for one child may be a disaster for another. Unfortunately, children can mistake these adjustments for preference or favoritism. To avoid misunderstandings, highlight each child’s value by honoring what makes him unique. Don’t deny diversity. Celebrate it.

Early Conflict Resolution Routine sibling conflict is healthy. Dr. Laura Markam, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How To Stop the Fighting And Raise Friends for Life says “the sibling relationship is where the rough edges of our early self-centeredness are smoothed off, and where we learn to manage our most difficult emotions.” These benefits make it tempting to allow children to negotiate for themselves. But they rarely have the skills needed for conflict resolution. Show kids that loving families do

Five Ways To Foster A Loving Sibling Relationship 1. Encourage Empathy. Since it’s difficult to feel animosity when you care deeply, develop sibling closeness early. Allow young children to comfort, care for, and entertain one another. Foster a fun, cooperative partnership rather a competition.

2. Require Appreciation. To encourage kids to see the good in one another, consider a “put up” system. If one child puts another down, he must offer a “put up” or compliment. Kids build self-esteem

and foster empathy when they exchange admiration.

3. Reiterate Expectations. Stop conflict before it starts by re-stating the rules. A comment like, “If you’re arguing I will find unpleasant tasks to keep you busy,” encourages positive alternatives to conflict.

4. Even The Score. End the fighting without taking sides by removing the item or issue in question. For example, if the kids are fighting over a toy, put the item in a timeout. If

not solve problems in physical ways. Nor do they belittle one another.

Instead, they listen, negotiate, and compromise.

When Negotiations Fail Children who understand expectations can become effective negotiators. Still, parents should intervene when one child hurts another. Be careful not to model the behavior you wish to discourage by making accusations. Instead, use descriptions like, “I see two angry children who need a break.” Then separate the kids until things cool down and discuss how to improve the next time.

Limit Labels Experts caution that children may internalize negative phrases. For example, a child chastised for being a “bully” may assume that he will always be the aggressor. To counter this, parents might use creative spin during an intervention. Instead of labeling a child’s behavior as mean-spirited, tell him you know him to be kind. If a sibling complains, “Sam never shares and is selfish,” your response might be, “try asking him differently since we both know he can be generous.”

The Power Of Self-Esteem Most children sometimes feel like the least favorite. So why do some kids shrug off perceived slights while others develop severe sibling rivalry? Often, it comes down to how a child feels about both himself and his place in the world. Children who feel competent and valued are less likely to engage in or to create conflict. A child with high selfworth can brush off perceived favoritism.

Lasting Rewards No one else shares your child’s history in the way a sibling will. No one else understands the events that shaped who you are. Siblings “serve as witnesses to what occurred and provide vital links to the past,” says Linda Sonna, Ph.D. and the author of The Everything Parent’s Guide To Raising Siblings: Tips to Eliminate Rivalry, Avoid Favoritism, And

they’re competing for your attention, tell everyone to take a break. This objective strategy means that siblings must compromise to get what they want.

5. Offer Validation. Sometimes, providing validation is a viable alternative to negative reinforcement. Saying, “that must have hurt and I’m sorry this happened because nothing should come between family,” is an effective alternative to anger or making a child feel like a perpetual victim.

Keep the Peace. Facilitating loving sibling relationships is a long-term investment. While a parental relationship may last for 30 to 50 years, the sibling bond can span 80. It’s easy to prioritize this relationship when you realize that the brothers bickering today may be the elderly men who share each other’s triumphs and burdens tomorrow.

Author Shannon Dean is the mother of two sons with very different personalities.

Thankfully, they usually treat one another with mutual respect.

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Discovery Box

by Andrea Willingham, Museum of Natural and Cultural History

did it behave? What sounds did it make?

What did it eat?

This is where we need a little imagination. We may never be able to see this dino-bird in real life, but with the help of paleoartists— artists who create reconstructions of ancient animals—we can get a better idea of how Archaeopteryx might have looked, lived, and behaved hundreds of millions of years ago.

Since fossils are rarely whole skeletons, paleoartists sometimes have to make guesses about an animal based on just one fossilized bone or bone fragment. They

Dinosaurs and the Evolution of Flight W e share our planet with over 10,000 different bird species, and more than 500 of them live right here in Oregon. But have you ever wondered how birds evolved in the first place, and where their feathers came from?

Back in the 1800s, scientists were wondering the same things. They had found fossils of the scaly, reptile-like dinosaurs that evolved into many of the animals we see on earth today, but no one could figure out where birds came into the picture.

That is, until one fateful day in 1861, in a dusty limestone quarry in southern Germany. An incredible discovery was made: a single fossilized feather, 150 million years old!

Never before had such a specimen been found, and it astounded scientists at the time.

Soon after, people began to discover more fossils of these ancient feathered creatures, challenging the previous notion that all

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dinosaurs were scaly reptiles.

With the claws, teeth, and tail of a reptile and the wings and feathers of a bird, scientists called this creature Archaeopteryx (meaning “ancient wing”) and considered it the evolutionary “missing link” between dinosaurs and birds.

Examining the shape of the fossilized feathers, scientists determined that Archaeopteryx may have used its feathered wings for flying, just like today’s birds. They also found that these feathers contained melanin, the same pigment that gives color to the skin, feathers, or fur of modern animals, including humans. The high levels of melanin found in Archaeopteryx fossils indicate that their feathers were black, making them strong and durable like the black feathers of a raven or a crow.

Although there is a lot we can learn from the shape, size, and pigments in Archaeopteryx’s feathers, there is still a lot we don’t know.

What color was the rest of its body? How

start by conducting detailed research into all the known fossils that we have from a given animal. They also consult with paleontologists and other scientists who study the fossils today. Using this information, paleoartists can create sculptures, paintings, drawings, and digital renderings of animals that lived long ago.

You can meet Archaeopteryx at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s newest traveling exhibit, Dinosaurs Take Flight: The Art of Archaeopteryx, on view through May 19, 2019. Explore fossils and replica skeletons, check out amazing paleoart, and dive into interactive media to learn more about this mysterious feathered dinosaur and the artists who help bring it to life. The museum is located at 1680 E. 15th Avenue, on the UO campus. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit natural-history.uoregon.edu to learn more.

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Movie Time

Miles realizes his power.

by Bonnie L. Harris

Great Expectations Sony Pictures Animation Rated: PG Now in theatres

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he creative artists behind S o ny A n i m at i o n’s n e w version of Spiderman, Into the Spider-Verse, wanted the film to be like walking into a comic book.

But enjoying this spectacular, rocket-fast extravaganza about Spiderman characters from several alternate universes is more like plunging headfirst into a wonderful Marvel vortex. Complete with a fantastic soundtrack, great humor, and

eye-popping animation, this film sets the bar unbelievably high for anything that might come next.

B u t M i l e s M o ra l e s , a k a awkward teenager with helicopter parents, finds himself extremely low when he’s pressured into attending a new magnet school.

He lets off steam with his beloved Uncle Aaron by tagging with a rainbow of spray paint in his own signature style. And that’s when it happens: A spider bite changes his life. It only takes a few mishaps before Miles uses his new found Spideysense to figure out that super

villain, Kingpin, plans to turn Brooklyn into a black hole using a huge particle accelerator. Once turned on, the deadly machine malfunctions and brings together five dimensions that each have a rendition of Spiderman. Miles needs to learn his Spider-skills

FOR THE PARENTS Culture Clash The Upside STX Films, Rated: PG-13 Now in theatres

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n unreliable ex-convict and a grumpy paraplegic team up to create a loveable odd couple in the new dramatic comedy, The Upside.

Mixing comedy and drama takes a special touch and director Neil Burger hits it just right with enough of both elements to keep this story inspiring and fresh. Based on the 2011 French film, The Intouchables, Burger’s The Upside is set in New York with a decidedly East Coast vibe. But the Americanized setting only adds to the humor of parolee Dell Scott being accidentally hired

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as a live-in caretaker for wealthy entrepreneur Phillip Lacasse. Imprisoned by poverty, Dell discovers that money can’t buy happiness Taking Dell’s son for a ride.

fast because Kingpin plans to repair the accelerator and do away with any Spider that gets in his way. Add to that, both Doc Oct and The Prowler chase Miles to within an inch of his life. The six super Spiders band together to help Miles fulfill his task while revealing how they live on the fringe and cope with the loss of loved ones. There’s plenty of mayhem and over-the-top battles between heroes and villains, but there’s also a strong message of self-sacrifice and loyalty between friends. As the new guardian of the city, Miles eventually reconnects with his father and the five alternate Spiders return to their dimensions leaving the bad guys to plot their revenge.

while Phillip, imprisoned by his immobile body, eventually realizes that embracing life will set him free. But it’s not an easy journey for either of them. Dell urges Phillip to meet the woman he’s been corresponding with for months, but she unexpectedly breaks Phillip’s heart. Meanwhile, Dell must repair the broken relationship with his son as well as take responsibility for his mistakes. Both men come to terms with their limitations through humor, opera, art, a couple of shouting matches, and finally love.

It’s a wonderful mix and a terrific film!

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Rescue Spotlight

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eet Marion! Marion is a very sweet large, mixed breed female who is looking for her forever family! She is very playful and loves to be outside to run around and explore. Once she gets to know you, she will be your best friend! Marion is 4 years old, weighs about 65 lbs, and has a beautiful grey and white coat.

She can be nervous around new people and places so she needs a family that will give her time to settle into her new home and become herself. She should be the only dog in the home and should have a slow introduction to any cat siblings. Marion is very lovable and would make the perfect addition to your family! If you are interested in adopting a dog, or would like to learn more about adding a dog to your family, please visit 1st Avenue Shelter.

1st Avenue Shelter is open for adoptions and visits Tues. – Sat., 10 am – 6 pm (closed Sun. & Mon.) at 3970 W. 1st Avenue in Eugene. For more information call (541) 844.1777 or visit www.green-hill.org

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he Cat Rescue & Adoption Network presents TAMMY, a very sweet young female kitty about 3 ½ years old, with plush black fur. She was born to a neighborhood s t ray, a n d went to live in a loving foster home where she learned to trust people. She was adopted as a kitten, but her first owner passed away. Tammy is active and playful, but it takes her awhile to acclimate to a new situation. Once you’ve earned her trust, however, she will purr for hours, enjoys all the pets and chin rubs you can give her, and will cuddle in your lap. Tammy likes to be the “top banana” kitty, but she might be OK with a mellow, nondominant cat. She’s a very talkative girl, and is great with children who are gentle with her. A diamond in the rough, Tammy will make the perfect companion for the right family. She is spayed, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, defleaed and dewormed, and is negative for FIV & Felv. Her adoption fee is $60, which allows us to continue to provide care for other kittens and cats in need.

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