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6 Earthtalk Climate-caused Illnesses

19 Experience Lane County Rainy Day Activities

11 Lane Schools Connected Decoding “STEM”

29 Don’t Be “That Parent” How to Communicate with Your Child’s Teacher

16 Family Movie Time Bumblebee 18 Dad’s Eye View Baby’s First Apartment

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What Colleges Seek in Applicants

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To schedule an appointment, call 541-HUG-KIDS. 995 Willagillespie Road, Suite 100 • 541-484-5437 • www.EugenePeds.com O R E G O N F A M I L Y. C O M • J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

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Earthtalk from the Editors of “E” the Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: I read the federal government’s recently released climate change report, and was surprised to learn that global warming is even being blamed for an increase in foodborne illness. What’s the connection?

— Jeremy Brotherton, Camden, ME

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es, the new federal climate report (the “Fourth National Climate Assessment”) paints a dire picture of our future—including compromised food safety—if we don’t rein in greenhouse gas emissions.

According to the non-profit Stop Foodborne Illness (SFI), climate change is already starting to affect food safety as a result of increased bacterial adaptation to fast changing environmental conditions brought on by warming surface temperatures. In essence, the bacteria that rules the world is getting better at adapting to new environments. The stronger the bacteria, the better it can do colonizing new territory—and making more of us sick. One side effect of increased bacterial resistance is much more use of antibiotics by veterinarians, farmers and ranchers to keep animals healthy. But it’s a zerosum game: The more antibiotics we

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use on ourselves and animals, the better bacteria get at developing resistance to them.

Additionally, global warming br ings inc re a s e d f lo o ding , which spreads pathogens from misdirected waste streams across soils, including where children play

and food crops grow. Meanwhile, warming-induced drought compromises overall soil health and brings new bacterial challenges to farmers and ranchers.

Another way global warming contributes to more foodborne illness is by increasing the incidence and severity of natural disasters where first responders may not prioritize food safety and many of the affected are left without power or running water that could help them sanitize food.

Likewise, agricultural experts worry that exaggerated “mycotoxin” growth in a warmer world could also contaminate food sources. “Mycotoxins are a group of highly toxic chemical substances that are produced by toxigenic molds that commonly grow on a number of crops,” reports SFI. High temperature, humidity and precipitation brought on by climate change can create optimal conditions for mold growth.

“At high doses, mycotoxins produce acute symptoms and deaths, and particular mycotoxins m ay p o s s e s s c a rc i n o g e n i c , immunosuppressive, neurotoxic, estro genic and terato genic activity,” adds SFI. What’s scary is

Warming-exaggerated flooding events can spread pathogens across agricultural fields which in turn can lead to contaminated crops on our dinner plates.

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that we could already be ingesting these contaminants—and surely will be more so in the future—by eating inadvertently infected crops and/or meat derived from livestock raised on contaminated feed.

And then there’s “zoonosis,” the transmittal of diseases from pets and livestock to people through direct contact with infected animals, meat or wastes.

Climate change will increase the susceptibility of animals to disease, says SFI, thus increasing the likelihood of our contracting illnesses from animals.

While we can try our best to eat responsibly grown foods and stay out of the way of potentially infected animals, the solution to global warming-induced increases in foodborne illness is to stop emitting greenhouse gases. But as we are finding, that’s much more easily said than done.

CONTACTS: Climate Report, nca2018. globalchange.gov; SFI, www. stopfoodborneillness.org.

EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3 nonprofit EarthTalk. To donate, visit www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to: question@earthtalk.org.

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Seek in Applicants and How Best to Present Yourself

by Joshua Hirschstein

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ompetitive colleges have six lenses they look through when assessing applicant admission potential, of which the applicant can affect only five. The flip-side of this is, a college applicant has five opportunities to shine a light on how he or she would excel and contribute, if admitted.

performance; they seek those who immerse themselves in challenge and rise to the occasion. In that regard, 3.3 GPA’s may be accepted where 4.0 is rejected. Also, strong junior and senior year performance can override earlier poor marks, especially if one addresses the change in performance through Lens #3.

Lens 1: Grades, Class Selection, and Academic Effort To succeed as a freshman, one must have the ability to do well in the offered coursework; no college will open their gates without confidence that an applicant’s intelligence and effort will be a match for the school’s academic rigor. The track record of previous academic success is GPA, balanced against one’s choice of high school coursework. Honors, advanced placement, and international baccalaureate coursework is rewarded, and a hard-earned “B” can show more grit than an A in a lessaccelerated class. Assume colleges know what opportunities your high school offers, because they do.

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Lens 2: Other Activities and Achievements Colleges also want to know what an applicant does outside academics, as choices speak to one’s talents, interests, opportunities, and circumstances. What skills have been developed (and thus will be brought to campus)? With whom has the applicant been involved? Colleges are highly aware that applicants have different opportunities, but given one’s narrative: What does the applicant do? What “lights this kid’s fire”?

Performing, visual and written arts, sports, working for pay or as a volunteer, and developing hobbies and craft-skills are all valuable, maturing experiences which offers a

measure of what a candidate brings to campus.

If one excels in the arts, consider submitting a supplemental “portfolio application” to showcase talent and confidence. Also, colleges like to field competitive sports teams, so experienced, talented, and motivated athletes have some leverage.

Lens 3: A Unique Story Ever ybody has unique histor y and personality which speaks to whom they have become. With this story comes insight into sought-after character traits: • Curiosity • Insightfulness • Engagement • Confidence • Ambition • Positive Attitude/ Spirit • Momentum • Sense of humor • Passion • Empathy • Integrity • Service • Responsibility • Ability to organize • Perseverance and lead • Self-discipline • Strength of • Dedication/ Character Commitment • Willingness to take • Direction a risk O R E G O N F A M I L Y. C O M • J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

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Students who overcome challenges and obstacles and take advantage of opportunity are highly sought. As well, colleges respond positively to those with strong self-advocacy skills and who can communicate effectively and honestly. In fact, a “unique story and self ” often adds compelling weight to an application.

Colleges gain insight as to one’s story and character through a presentation of extra-curricular activities, personal admissions essay(s), an inter view (if available), recommendations, and the quality of communications during the application process.

By the way, just as applicants research what a college offers using the internet, assume each college will reciprocate, learning about each applicant through his or her social media presentation. How one presents oneself on social media says a lot.

Lens 4: How Much Effort is Applied Every college believes it offers a unique and rewarding experience, and an applicant’s job is to be an excellent prospect for that unique reward. Colleges know those who research their college’s mission, history, and undergraduate program, ask appropriate questions, and pursue a relationship with them are more likely to be good prospects.

If a prepared applicant can clearly state why a specific college is an excellent option, that college will listen carefully.

Lens 5: Test Scores (SAT or ACT) SAT or ACT scores may also be a portion of the assessment. Typically, a student’s test scores align with the qualities mentioned; and involved students with good grades (in tough programs) usually score higher. However, there are exceptions, and colleges that use test scores for admissions will diminish a lower-than-anticipated score if other student qualities are attractive. On occasion, an unanticipated high score may indicate otherwise unrealiz ed potenti al and enhance an application.

I commonly recommend college-bound juniors take the test in the Spring, allowing time for a re-take in the Fall of their senior year if a reasonably

higher score would better meet a specific college’s expectation.

There is also a 6th lens which applicants cannot affect. That is, colleges seek a breadth of backgrounds and experiences in its collective freshman class, and thus make a concerted effort to admit a diversity of ethnicities, religions, experiences, hometown locations, and other characteristics. Further, colleges need a range of freshman interests to fill out the school’s broad offerings. They desire math fanatics, dancers, poets, lacrosse players, photographers, and pianists, and they want potential leaders for the LGBTQ, chess, Libertarian, Manga and robotics clubs.

Additionally, colleges may weigh a family’s legacy at their school ability to pay. (Note: Many colleges are needs-blind in admissions, and offer needs-based and merit scholarships; never let a price tag stop you from applying!).

The truth is, one cannot control all the weights on a college application. But an applicant can highlight personal strengths and align the five lenses above to cast a bright light on their competency and ambition. The effort is worth careful thought and time, as the rewards of a well-matched college education are lifelong.

Finally, everyone has access to a quality education through community college.

Locally, Lane Community College offers affordable, fully-accredited core college coursework and other skill training for every high school graduate wishing to continue their education.

Joshua Hirschstein is the Owner and Director of Lane Tutoring Service, Inc. in Eugene since 1990, and has coached high school students on college admissions and test preparation for over 35 years. He can be reached at 541-484-4133 or by email at josh@lanetutoringservice.com.

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Connected

LANE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Decoding “STEM”

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he term “STEM” has infiltrated the language of education across the nation. The emphasis on integrating science, technology, engineering and math into classrooms began to catch fire a decade ago, and for good reason: Not only do workforce projections indicate significant growth in STEM-based categories, a reasonable portion of the jobs can be landed with technical training after high school, and lead to highwage jobs.

In practice, STEM reaches beyond what students are learning, and into how they are learning. Here in Lane County, all school

Out-of-School STEM Education Opportunities Organizations in the area offer abundant opportunities for outside-of-school STEM learning.

Here are just a few: • Eugene Science Center eugenesciencecenter.org • Academic Achievement Center eugeneaac.com • Whole Earth Nature School wholeearthnatureschool.com • Museum of Natural and Cultural History natural-history.uoregon.edu • Lane Arts Council lanearts.org • The University of Oregon SPICE program spicescience.uoregon.edu • Lane Community College’s SPARK Academy lanecc.edu/ce/spark-academy

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districts have some version of STEM education in place. STEM learning takes place inside and outside of the classroom and often includes multi-step projects, and situations where students need to apply knowledge from one subject area to another.

“Technology continues to evolve faster than textbooks can be written ,” says Heidi Larwick, Director of Connected Lane County.

“That’s one reason it’s important for students to practice creativity and have the opportunity to innovate in their classrooms.”

There are many examples across Lane County of students doing exactly this, across many grade levels. In many cases they are working with local companies that utilize STEM skills and principles in their work. For example: • For the next two years, 30 elementary schools across Lane County will host Coders-in-Residence (professionals from local technology companies) in their fourth and fifth grade classrooms. With help, students are learning computer programming basics with the use of “Gigabots,” -- robots connected to the internet.

• Churchill High and North Eugene High students are working with Pivot Architecture to design a prototype for a spiral staircase.

Using principles of design, engineering, and math, the students will be competing for cash prizes for the best spiral staircase.

• Creswell Middle School offers a drones and flight science course as part of its STEM program. The district is also developing connected curriculum with professionals at the Hobby Field airport, giving high school students a glimpse into the flight industry.

skateboards for the past several years thanks to input from skate company Zumiez, a field trip to the Washington-Jefferson Skate Park, and a brief lesson from the City of Eugene River House staff.

• Oakridge Junior and Senior High School students are learning how to fly mini-drones and modifying them with pieces they design and produce on 3D printers. Students in the Robotics class must complete flying challenges through hula hoops, in figure eights, and avoiding ‘teacher-monsters’.

• After their Chemistry teacher learned about ice cream quality assurance procedures at So Delicious, Willamette High School students had the opportunity to do their own testing and tasting.

• Mohawk High School students are working with Pivot Architecture to develop an agricultural science program.; students will take aerial photos of their school using drone technology, and then design learning spaces on top of the photos.

Students aren’t the only ones who benefit from the collaboration with professionals – participants of all ages find the experience professionally inspiring and personally rewarding. Hands-on, STEM learning provides just the right forum for industry and education cross-collaboration, and the future returns for all—students, industry, and the community-could not be bigger or brighter.

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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. January 10th and 24th 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

(ages 0-3) Friday at 11am followed by play group.

Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046 Downtown Public 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

On-Going Events

Creswell Library Story times. Ideal for 0-36 months. Board books, Picture books, 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

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

Fern Ridge Storytimes (recurring weekly).

Pre-K Storytimes (ages 3-5) Wed at 11am followed by craft time. Baby & Toddler Storytimes

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.

Kids Minecrafters. Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on Eugene Library computers. Ages 6 - 12. Limited space, pre-reg required. Downtown 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 the animals while developing reading skills and a sense of compassion. It also promotes animalsavvy behavior, and helps our cats get positive, calm time with children. Children ages 6 years through 12 years. Days Available: Mondays 12pm and 3:30pm, Tuesdays 1pm and 4pm. Greenhill Humane Society, FREE! Ph 541.689.1503 Family Music Time. Live music for kids of all ages, with their caregivers. Downtown Library, Saturday’s 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 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.

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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 S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Ages 6-10, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046

1 TUESDAY HAPPY NEW YEAR!! All the best to you and your family today, and throughout 2019!

First Run 10k & 5k. Start the new year with a scenic run or walk along the Willamette River and Delta Ponds. Choose between a 10K and 5K run/walk. Valley River Inn, 10am, $25-40, 541-556-1496

2 WEDNESDAY Komedy 4 da Kidz Show. Warm up during winter break with Angel Ocasio’s zany physical comedy show filled with jokes, juggling, magic, and more. Downtown Library, 1pm and 3pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Ideas on Tap: Who Am I? Our Stories in the Age of Genetic Testing. 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 UofO biologist Amy Connolly for a discussion about genetic testing and the philosophical and cultural questions it raises. Viking Braggot Co. Southtowne. 6-8pm, 21 and over please, Ph 541.346.3024

3 THURSDAY Nature Kids: Stones and Cones. Enjoy nature tales and create “earth art” with natural treasures including stones, pine cones, shells, seeds, driftwood, and more. Led by Nearby Nature.

Age 6 - 12, Downtown Library, 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Komedy 4 da Kidz Show. Warm up during winter break with Angel Ocasio’s zany physical comedy show filled with jokes, juggling, magic, and more. Bethel Branch Library, 11am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Game Night. We’ll teach and play our games of the month, then break into small or large groups to play. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied. Barnes & Noble, 7-9pm, FREE! Ph 541.687.0356

4 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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Komedy 4 da Kidz Show. Warm up during winter break with Angel Ocasio’s zany physical comedy show filled with jokes, juggling, magic, and more. Sheldon Branch Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 First Friday Concert. Start the weekend with a stellar jazz concert by the Joe Manis Trio, featuring Joe Manis on tenor saxophone, Phil Baker on bass, and Charlie Doggett on drums.

Downtown Library, 6-7:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

5 SATURDAY Gnome Roam Nature Quest. Come along on our second annual Gnome Roam in the Wildflower Hollow! Learn something new about the winter forest with each gnome you discover on this wander through the woods and meadows. Meet at the Nearby Nature Yurt in Alton Baker Park. FREE - $5/family for nonmembers. Reg online or at 541-687-9699.

Methodist Church, 3pm-4:30pm, $10 donation, Ph 541.345.8764

High School Hour. Fandom Trivia. Grades 9-12, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

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

The Lion King. 2pm and 7:30pm, see the 9th

Fur and Feathers Green Star Play Day. Enjoy outdoor nature play in our Learnscape plus toddler and pre-school activities and stories. Rain or shine! Kids 5 and under only, with an adult.

Drop in 10am-noon. Circle time at 11am. $0-$5.

Pre-reg online or call 541.687.9699.

Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month: Astounding Architecture.

Does your child like to build, design, and tinker?

Join us at the museum for story time and activities to bring out our inner engineers and architects.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30 – 11:30am, $3-10, Ph 541.346.3024

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

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The Lion King. 8:00pm, see the 9th

Kids’ Club: Build a Board Game. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, sing, move, and play with Kris Olsen. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

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

The Lion King. Presented by Theater League.

Kids and adults alike will be captivated by the stunning visual effects, choreography and score. The story tells story of Simba, from his childhood at Pride Rock as the son of

12 SATURDAY The Lion King. 2pm and 8pm, see the 9th Emerald Valley Opry. Featuring: Jerry Ott/Glory Road Traveler [Country Gospel], Cowboy Cadillac [Country with an Edge], Midnight Darlins [blues, country], Clark Stacer [Americana some pop], Satori Bob [Indie Americana Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:009:30pm, $3-$8/under 7 free, Ph 541.688.0937

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Family Fun: Yoga. Try yoga with Caye Harrison.

Have fun and learn easy ways to relax together, including breathing and relaxation techniques.

Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Twelfth Night Celebration. Award-winning musicians from Willamette High School join the FUMC handbell choirs to mark the turning of the year. Soloists, small and large bell ensembles, bell trees and chimes work together to celebrate this ancient holiday. Eugene First United

Saturday, January 5th

Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, Bryan Reed makes learning rock. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

the king through the betrayal of his uncle and his eventual courage to return to the Pridelands with help from his friends. Recommended ages 6 and up. The Hult Center, 7:30pm, $28-170, Ph 541-682-5000

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Jake Shimabukuro Thursday, January 31st Middle School Lounge. Library Jenga!

4-5pm, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 The Lion King. 7:30pm, see the 9th

17 THURSDAY Big Head Todd and the Monsters. Having played together for nearly three decades, Big Head Todd and The Monsters are putting their energy into promotion and touring around their 11th studio album New World Arisin’, The Shedd, 7:30pm, $31.25-39, Ph 541.434.7000 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Hibernation Station. Ages 6-10, 3:30-4:30pm, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 The Lion King. 7:30pm, see the 9th

18 FRIDAY The Lion King. 8pm, see the 9th Good Earth Home, Garden, and Living Show. Explore 7 Pavilions of national Green Building experts, sustainable living experts, North West authors, live music, organic eats, 60 eco-friendly seminars, green neighbors, and our signature chickens. Lane Events Center, 5-9pm, FREE with canned food donation, Ph 541-484-9247 Lego Club. All bricks provided, including Dupelo. Springfield Public Library, 2-4pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Chili Cook Off. Two options: bring in your chili and enter to win a prize OR just come and enjoy all the delicious food! To enter the cookoff, you must bring chili to feed 10 or more. See Facebook post for details. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 6-8pm, FREE! Ph 541.688.9085

19 SATURDAY The Lion King. 2pm and 8:00pm, see the 9th Dinosaurs Take Flight exhibit opening weekend. Join us for a weekend-long dinosaur party! Explore the new exhibit, create your own dino-craft and dig into dinosaur science at our family-friendly activity tables.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 11am5pm, Ph 541.346.3024 Good Earth Home, Garden, and Living Show. 10am-8pm, see the 18th Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, Michael Bradley bring live music, puppetry, and interactive storytelling. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

13 SUNDAY Family Fun: Rainbow Royalty. Enjoy a sparkling storytime with drag performers.

Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 The Lion King. 1pm and 6:30pm, see the 9th

15 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. Teen Flicks. “Ready Player One” All events free and open to the public. Teen

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ages 12+ Springfield Public Library, 4:305:30pm, FREE and open to the public!

Ph 541.726.3766 The Lion King. 7:30pm, see the 9th

16 WEDNESDAY Kids’ Club: Suminagashi. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

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20 SUNDAY Good Earth Home, Garden, and Living Show. 10am-5pm, see the 18th Dinosaurs Take Flight exhibit opening weekend. See the 19th Family Fun: Legos. Downtown Library, 2pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 The Lion King. 1pm and 6:30pm, see the 9th

23 WEDNESDAY High School Hour. Adulting 101: All About the Money. Grades 9-12, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 Kids’ Club: Edible Molecules. All events are free and open to the public. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

24 THURSDAY S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Robo Hands day. Ages 6-10, 3:30-4:30pm, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 Oregon Truffle Festival. Invites truffle lovers from around the world to appreciate, learn about and explore truffles from in and around the Willamette Valley. The Joriad North American Truffle Dog Championship also takes place during the festival on Thurs the 24th Eugene and surrounding area, $15-25, Ph 503.296.5929

26 SATURDAY Kalani Pe’a. Back by popular demand on tour in support of his new CD, No ‘Ane’i, Hawai’ian for “We belong here”. The Shedd, 7:30pm, $11.50-31.00, Ph 541.434.7000 The Big One! Join Steve Robinson of Cascadia Prepared for a screening of the OPB documentary “Unprepared.” Meet the film’s Executive Producer and talk with a panel of experts about the coming Cascadia quake, expected to be one of the most intense earthquakes of recorded history and the deadliest natural disaster of the US. Museum of Natural History, 2-4pm, $3-5, Ph 541.346.3024 Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, music educator Jodie St. Clair of Eugene Suzuki Music Academy leads the fun. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

29 TUESDAY S.T.E.A.M. Punks! Read to a Dog day. Ages 6-10, 3:30-4:30pm, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512 National Geographic LIVE! Into the Arctic Kingdom. Through breathtaking imagery, the National Geographic photographer Florian Schulztakes takes audiences on a legendary journey into the Arctic kingdom— with a special focus on the Arctic Refuge, one of the world’s last great wilderness. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $25-28.50, Ph 541.682.5000

30 WEDNESDAY Middle School Lounge. Escape Room @ FRL! 4-5pm, Fern Ridge Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.935.7512

31 THURSDAY Jake Shimabukuro. Likened Mr. Shimabukuro (shee-mah-boo-kuh-roh) to such icons as Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix, today, he is widely recognized as the world’s top ukulele musician.

7:30pm, $16.50-39, Ph 541.434.7000 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Game Night. We’ll teach and play our games of the month, then break into small or large groups to play. All ages welcome, but children must be accompanied. Barnes & Noble, 7-9pm, FREE! Ph 541.687.0356

Raising a Confident Child

by Pilar Bradshaw, M.D., F.A.A.P. Eugene Pediatric Associates

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aising a positive, confident, resilient child is not an easy task in today’s frazzled world. The news is full of sad, scary stories. Parent and family stress levels are at an all-time high, and children often absorb the tension and negativity around them. What’s a parent to do?

After more than 25 years as a pediatrician, and as a mom, I suggest these tips for parents:

1

LIMIT SCREEN TIME. Research shows a direct connection between screen time and behavioral problems, anxiety and depression in children.

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PRACTICE AND MODEL GRATITUDE. Comment on things you are thankful for as they happen throughout the day. Make it a habit to ask each family member to share about the positive parts of their day, during

family dinners or when you’re driving in the car with your children.

3

PRAISE EFFORT NOT OUTCOME. When your child’s team wins the game or he or she does well in a class, focus on the effort rather than the score or the grade.

4

BUILD GRIT. Encourage your child to try hard things that require extended practice and effort.

5

EXPECT AND ACCEPT FAILURE. Today’s kids (and parents) often expect perfection and seek instant gratification, so help your child accept defeat graciously; and teach them to keep trying rather than giving up.

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SPEND FOCUSED TIME WITH YOUR CHILD. It’s estimated that the

average child spends less than 15 minutes a day having one-on-one time with a parent and spends more than six hours a day in front of screens. It’s important to devote time to your child every day. Put away your phone. Engage and talk with your child. Share your thoughts and show them your love and dedication during your time together.

Children ultimately reflect a combination of their own inborn personality and their upbringing. As parents, we cannot control every element that impacts our children, but we can work to create a positive environment that helps increase the chance that our kids will be happy, productive and flexible members of society. If you need help or support with maneuvering the tricky task of parenting, talk with your pediatrician.

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Movie Time

Charlie meets Bumblebee.

by Bonnie L. Harris

New Life Buzz Paramount Pictures Rated: PG-13 Now in theatres

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hen a Hollywood franchise runs out of steam with sequels, it often turns to prequels to revive its popularity.

The debut Transformer prequel, Bumblebee, definitely breathes new life into a strug gling storyline with a spunky female lead named Charlie and an adorable mute Transformer, who doubles as a bright yellow VW Beetle. It’s a human-robot buddy movie with rollicking

action, snarky villains, super special e ffects, and most surprising for a popcorn movie, genuine heart and a great story.

A s with all prequels, we backtrack to a turning point in the Transformer world when Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobot rebellion, realizes his troops must retreat to fight the Decepticons another day. He sends a trusted soldier, B-127, to scout Earth to establish a

new command base. But B-127 is followed and although he wins a skirmish with a Decepticon, he loses his memory and the ability to speak. He wakes up when teenaged Charlie accidentally discovers him in a dusty junkyard. After some elbow grease and a wonderful meet cute, Charlie renames the shy Autobot Bumblebee.

Unfortunately, Charlie has no idea that repairing Bumblebee

FOR THE PARENTS What’s Really Real Welcome to Marwen Universal Pictures, Rated: PG-13 Now in theatres

W

atching Welcome to Marwen feels like a quirky glimpse into the troubled soul of someone trying to reconcile the aftermath of a horrifying event. Using live action and motioncapture animation, director Robert Zemeckis recreates the real life characters and fantasy world of artist Mark Hogancamp, who was brutally assaulted in 2000 after glibly admitting he was a cross-dresser. Hogancamp, poignantly played by Steve Carell, loses his memory and suffers from severe post-traumatic stress so

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sends an intergalactic signal to the Decepticons, who are hunting both Bumblebee and Optimus Prime. When Bumblebee is captured by the U. S. military, Charlie and her neighbor, Memo, team up to save him and learn that the ongoing war between the Autobots and the Decepticons is headed straight to Earth. While Bumblebee takes on a couple of nasty Decepticon warriors, Charlie bravely helps dismantle their homing beacon in a deathdefying race against time. Just when we think the coast is clear and Charlie is about to say goodbye to Bumblebee, several more fiery landings signal that there’s probably a Transformer sequel to this prequel on the horizon.

across the street and he’s asked to attend the sentencing hearing for his attackers, Hogancamp he recreates a miniature world populated by spins out of control, as does his fantasy world. dolls that become surrogates to act out his Eventually he realizes that neither his medication inner anxieties. When a new neighbor moves in nor his protective measures will shield him from life’s inevitable ups and downs. While oddly beguiling, Welcome to Marwen takes some getting used to and the fantasy world is often quite violent, which reflects the turmoil in Hogancamp’s mind. But given the truelife circumstances, it’s a film about one man’s psychological survival and his community’s A new Marwen loving effort to support him character. despite his unusual recovery.

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A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

Baby’s First Apartment “I

s there a fire escape?” I asked.

“I don’t know,” said my 23-year-old daughter Marie as I visited her first apartment. “Look out the window and see.”

I did and found nothing to break a three-story fall to the sidewalk. “Well,” I said, trying to sound a positive note. “You might survive that drop. A cat almost certainly could. If you were thinking about getting one, that would be an argument for.”

She had been living in the apartment for two weeks before I could get into the city to visit. She asked, “How do you like it?”

“It’s excellent,” I said. It’s a really big empty room in a converted factory. It had brick walls, high ceilings and a shiny hardwood floor. It looked like an art gallery without pictures.

Most of the furnishings had arrived with me. I had driven my car there with two kitchen chairs in the back seat, a bookshelf sticking out of the trunk and a queen-sized mattress lashed to the roof. I’d used my favorite rope. It’s about 40 feet long and a half-inch thick. A while ago, I’d put glue on the ends so they wouldn’t unravel. It reminds me of the kind of rope sailors are always pulling on. I’m

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a great respecter of good rope, but I wasn’t always that way.

When I was Marie’s age, I tried to move a big mattress across Olympia, Washington, by merely placing it on the roof of my car.

Optimistic, I figured if I drove slowly, there would be no need to tie it on. Somewhere along the route, the mattress took wing. Backtracking through town, I found it lying big and pink right in the middle of the street with cars detouring around it.

But you stack up a few decades, and optimism fades, and you learn how to tie a slip knot. Now, given enough time and rope, I could fasten a mattress onto the top of a jumbo jet.

“Show me your neighborhood,” I suggested.

About 100 feet from her front door, a large, foul-smelling rat lay dead on the sidewalk. Again, trying to be positive, I said, “Wow, that’s one heck of a rat!”

“It’s not as big as it looks,” she joked. “The fur adds 5 pounds.”

“I wonder what killed him,” I said, looking around. The neighborhood had no cute coffee shops, parks or corner grocery stores. It consisted entirely of old industrial buildings, some already converted to apartments and some noisily in the process. Everything was brick, concrete or asphalt. The passers-by looked kind of mean, and sirens shrieked by one street over. Maybe the rat died of discouragement. I didn’t say it, though.

Our house is no Taj Mahal, but it’s beside a beautiful river with plenty of trees around it. I didn’t like seeing Marie surrounded by such ugliness. But she has embarked upon her life and doesn’t seem to care. She’s doing a theater internship almost for free. She earns some money selling refreshments and by babysitting. Not afraid of work, she has lined up some freelance writing and hopes it’ll make ends meet. Her cheerful hopefulness makes me love her even more than usual.

I took her out to dinner and then slept over. Before leaving in the morning, I got my rope, tied one end of it to a radiator by the window and coiled it neatly on the floor. It blended with the shabby-chic industrial decor. “In case the stairwell is blocked by fire, take that chair and smash out this window,” I advised. “Then climb down this excellent rope.”

“Dad,” she said patiently, “Bricks don’t burn.”

“They can surprise you,” I said.

“I can’t climb down a rope,” she said.

Rick Epstein can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

But take it easy; he’s feeling a bit frail just now.

Experience L A N

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C O U N T Y

Raining Outside?

No Problem!

by Andy Vobora

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ugene is an active outdoor town and most of the time we don’t notice a few sprinkles. But sometimes a downpour can get you down, especially when the kids are bouncing off the walls. Here are a few rainyday destinations worth exploring: Not just for shopping For families seeking room to romp that is out of the weather, malls are a magnet. Valley River Center offers wide open space under cover. Ever heard of «mall walking»? Well, one lap around the mall is .65 miles, so you can cover almost 3 miles by circling the mall four times!

There is also a free children’s play area for kids under 42-inches tall, with cushioned benches for parents in an enclosed, carpeted play area featuring regionally-themed climbing structures. But even better, take the escalator to the Adventure! Children’s Museum on the second floor. This hub of interactive exhibits and creative play is the perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Museums Museums are also a natural wet weather attraction. The Eugene, Cascades & Coast

region has so many great museums that it is difficult to choose which to visit. The Eugene Science Center is versatile for all ages with its "Tot Spot" for children under 5 to its rock music-themed Planetarium laser light shows. The Museum of Natural and Cultural History has interactive displays and detailed dioramas. The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art engages children with special “ArtPacks” backpacks and the Lane County History Museum often features child-friendly exhibits.

Carousel Roaring Rapids Pizza Company has a carousel, pizza and more. The 1930s carousel runs once every 30 minutes and doesn’t require tickets. A “bear” sometimes ambles about and there are plenty of kid’s arcade games to suck up your spare quarters.

Heart Pumping Fun Open g ym at the Northwest Ninja Park gives kids unstructured time to conquer a variety of obstacles. Bouncing off the walls here is okay! Coaches are available to answer questions and give tips on technical approaches as needed.

Work Together “Book Scavenger” fans or anyone who enjoys codes, riddles or puzzles will find the immersive mysteries exhilarating. Parents and children can work together to collect clues and decipher the meanings to “escape” from themed rooms. Escape the Room Oregon game rooms are family-friendly and range from easy to hard.

Go For a Dip Swimming is not just a summer thing.

Year-round play in the indoor wave pool at Splash! Ride the waves, plunge down the water slide, soak in the hot tub (adults only) or wade in the kiddie pools.

More Than Books Armed with a library card, kids can adventure to amazing places through fiction and nonfiction alike. Our public libraries offer regular story times and a variety of activities including music, Legos, crafts and classes geared for both children and teens.

And Finally - What’s Wrong With Rain?

Don’t fight it - get outside. Stomp in mud puddles, dance and run. For more ideas go to www.eugenecascadescoast.org/family-fun/ O R E G O N F A M I L Y. C O M • J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

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2019

Your Guide to Local Schools, Preschools & Educational Resources

Education Resource Guide

Ratio

Enrollment

Hours

Application Deadline

Religious?

Tuition

Camps?

Dancing Sol Nature Education Program

2:11

11

8:30 - 12:30, ext. care 8-3

open

No

web or call

Yes

Eugene Montessori School

1:10

7:45-5:30

open

No

varies

No

Lane Child and Family Center

1:9

7:00am-5:30pm

open

No

please call

No

7:00am - 5:30pm

open

Yes

varies

No

School Name Preschools

99

New Discoveries Christian Child Care & Devel.

varies

New Dream Family Center

varies

126

7:00am - 6:00pm

open

No

varies

No

1:4

26

9:00am - noon

open

No

$90-120

No

Eugene Waldorf School

1:17

185

varies from preschool to 8th grade

open

spiritual

web or call

No

O'Hara Catholic School

1:18

520

8:05-3:05 ext. care 2:40 - 6:00

open

Catholic

web or call

No

St. Paul Parish School

1:18

294

8:10-3:00

open

Roman Catholic

please call

No

Wellsprings Friends School

1:10

60

9:00 - 3:00

open

No

$700/mo

No

Mountain View Academy Charter School

1:16

144

8:00-2:55

February 15th

No

n/a

No

Ridgeline Montessori School

1:14

250

8:30-3:05

January 31st

No

none

No

The Village School

1:25

225

8:25-3:00pm

March 8th

No

none

No

varies

varies

see website

varies

No

varies

No

1:1

open

see website

open

No

none

No

varies

varies

see website

open

No

varies

Yes

1:1

varies

varies

open

No

please call

No

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

varies

varies

Tue-Sun, 11-5:00

varies

No

varies

Yes

Music Together Eugene

varies

varies

see website

varies

No

call

No

1:08

varies

9am-12:00pm / 2:30-8pm/ Sat 9-2

open

No

varies/call

Yes

Nearby Nature

varies

varies

see website

open

No

varies

Yes

Oregon Ballet Academy

varies

ongoing

Mon-Fri 3pm-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm

varies

no

call

Yes

Oregon Children's Choir

1:15

varies

vary

open

No

varies

Yes

Oregon Tutor

1:1

open

Mon-Thur 2-8pm/Fri 2-6pm/wknd by appt

open

No

varies/call

Yes

PNCA Community Education Youth Program

varies

varies

see website

open

No

call

Yes

Triple P: The Positive Parenting Program

varies

open

not applicable

open

No

none

No

2:8 / 2:12

varies

see website

see website

No

varies

Yes

Patterson Preschool Private Schools

Charter Schools

Educational Resources Eugene Figure Skating Eugene Veg Education Network (EVEN) Kidsports Lane Tutoring Service

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics

Whole Earth Nature School

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Dancing Sol Nature Education Program 896 Sundance Street Eugene, OR 97405 541-357-9559 DancingSol.com

Would you like your preschooler outside connecting with nature every single day? Dancing Sol supports the whole child in all areas of their development, and does this through teaching a comprehensive nature program.

Contact us for a visit! (Summer nature camps for preschoolers are taught through our sister organization: Whole Earth Nature School.)

Eugene Montessori School 2255 Oakmont Way Eugene, OR 97401 541-345-7124 www.eugenemontessorischool.com

Lane Child and Family Center 4000 E 30th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-463-5517 http://lanecc.edu/cfe/lcfc

LCFC offers high quality, Reggio inspired education for the entire community. Parent participation is welcome and financial aid is available! Our curriculum focuses on purposeful play, developing creativity, cognitive,

emotional and motor skills.

We provide opportunities for children to experiment with a variety of materials in a safe environment, along with natural, outdoor playscapes. Teachers respect children’s unique needs and allow development at their own pace.

2019 Education Resource Guide

Preschools

Eugene Montessori School offers a quality Montessori education for children 3 to kindergarten. The individualized curriculum fosters the childs natural curiosity and love of learning while building self confidence and independence. In our multiage classrooms, children work together as a community caring for each other and the environment. For more information or to schedule a tour please call 541-345-7124

New Discoveries Christian Child Care & Development 2080 19th St Springfield, OR 97477 541-952-7496 http://newdiscoverieschildcare. org/index.html

At New Discoveries, whether in small or large groups, individually, at free play, or together at circle time, children become confident learners. Through hands-on exploration, they make sense of the world around them. With the understanding that curriculum should continued on next page…

Lane Child & Family Center

Euge ne Montes sori S c h ool

Reggio inspired, high quality preschool education for the entire community!

E d u c a t i n g fo r a b e t t e r w o r l d s i n c e 1 9 6 2 .

Call us for a tour!

541-463-5517 lanecc.edu/cfe/lcfc LCC Main Campus Building #24 Nationally accredited with the highest rating by Oregon’s Quality Rating Improvement System To request this information in an alternate format please contact the Center for Accessible Resources at (541) 463-5150 or accessibleresources@lanecc.edu.

A quality Montessori education for children ages 3 through kindergarten. The individualized curriculum includes music, P.E., snacks and a wholesome hot lunch.

Call for a tour!

541.345.7124 • 2255 Oakmont Way • eugenemontessorischool.com

FREE REGISTRATION!

(A $50 VALUE)

“A GREAT PLACE TO GROW” 541-952-GROW • info@newdiscoverieschildcare.org 2080 19th St. Springfield, OR 97477 • www.newdiscoverieschildcare.org O R E G O N F A M I L Y. C O M • J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9

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Patterson Preschool Cooperative

Enrolling for Fall 2019 Ages 6 weeks to 12 years Call for a tour!

Where learning is child’s play!

Now Enrolling Children 3-5 years old Play-based approach to learning

OPEN HOUSE

MAY 17TH, 2019 6 PM

Nurturing the whole child Parent-run cooperative with a strong community of support

Ask us about our STEM Spanish / Garden Program

Since 1972, Patterson has provided a warm and inviting atmosphere for children, parents, and teacher to grow together. We value creativity, exploration, and interaction with our natural world.

LIVE WELL, DO GOOD, PLAY MORE!

541-344-1905

pattersonpreschoolcoop.org follow us on Facebook

www.newdreamfamily.com

541-345-0515

shift and shape to meet children's needs and interests, our program provides a wonderful setting that encourages each child’s individual potential and readiness.

New Dream Family Center 1895 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-344-1905 www.newdreamfamily.com

New Dream offers programs for infants through school-age students. Our STEM Garden program is delivered in both English and Spanish. Two kindergarten-readiness classrooms get your 4-year old ready for school. Our classrooms are led by dynamic teaching teams, who are skilled communicators, educators and caring adults. The New Dream facility boasts large play yards, many gardens, and covered areas for outdoor play.

Patterson Preschool 2801 W 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97402 541-345-0515 www.pattersonpreschoolcoop.org

Where Learning is Child's Play!”

Patterson Preschool focuses on a play based model of early education of the 3 to 5 year old. Our experienced teacher focuses on nurturing the whole child through creative exploration and socialization. As a parent run cooperative we are able to offer low tuition costs in exchange for the time and talents of our parents, inviting each family to become a part of our community.

Private Schools Eugene Waldorf School 1350 McLean Blvd.

Eugene, OR 97405 541-683-6951 www.eugenewaldorf.org

Come to our Open House!

Sunday, January 27 | 11:00am - 1:00pm

O’Hara Catholic School is dedicated to developing the whole child spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally, and physically.

O’Hara’s 129 year tradition of academic excellence fosters enthusiasm for discovery and knowledge, allowing children to develop into life-long learners.

In Preschool through 8th grade, O’Hara students are given a solid foundation for learning and growing in a loving, faith-filled environment.

From academics to values and community service, O’Hara prepares students for high school, college, life, and beyond.

Enter to learn.

Go forth to serve.

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Visit oharaschool.org for more information or to pre-register for our Open House.

O’Hara Catholic School | 715 West 18th Avenue, Eugene

O'Hara Catholic School 715 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-485-5291 www.oharaschool.org

O’Hara Catholic School serves students from Preschool through 8th grade in a nurturing, enriching environment. With an exceptional academic program and a strong focus on faith and values, students develop confidence, compassion, and a love of learning. Specialists teach music, choir, art, Spanish, reading, PE, Praise & Worship, and library. O'Hara offers 1:1 technology for students in grades 6 - 8 and has multiple Google certified educators on staff. Founded in 1889. Fully accredited. Open House Sunday, January 27th from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

St. Paul Parish School 1201 Satre St. Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 saintpaul-school.org

St. Paul Parish School is a fully accredited Preschool through 8th grade elementary program in the

WELLSPRINGS FRIENDS SCHOOL

best tradition of Catholic education. Our mission is to provide a Catholic education fostering spiritual growth and academic excellence in a safe, nurturing environment. Currently Accepting Applications for the 2018-19 School Year. Please contact the school for more information.

Open house Sun, January 27, 2019, 11:30am – 1:30pm.

Public/Charter Schools Wellsprings Friends School 3590 W. 18th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 541-686-1223 www.wellspringsfriends.org

Wellsprings is an accredited, independent, non-profit highschool, founded in 1994. Offering small classes, a variety of learning/teaching styles, lots of personal attention, and a safe,

nurturing environment, we provide an engaging high-school experience for teenagers whose needs are not met in other settings. Our teachers create supportive relationships that value each student's individual emotional, social and academic needs.

Mountain View Academy Charter School (please see our ad on p.24) 45 South Moss Lowell, OR 97452 541-735-1709 www.mtviewacademy.com

Mountain View Academy has it's foundation in character education. Nine character traits are woven through the curriculum each year. Small class sizes and ability grouping help us to provide an accelerated education for our students. Students attend classes Mon-Thurs with continued on next page…

Parent-child through grade 8 since 1980

Founded 1994

• Academic Achievement • Personal Growth • Transformation Grades 9-12 Fully accredited Student-centered curriculum Small mixed-grade classes Strong sense of community Safe, nurturing environment All learning syles welcome Problem-solving skills taught Diverse student body & faculty Music and Art classes Frequent field trips 501 (c)(3) Non-profit

3590 West 18th Ave Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 686-1223 www.wellpringsfriends.org

ST. PAUL PARISH SCHOOL

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY, JAN. 27, 2019 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Providing a quality Catholic education for students in preschool through 8th Grade for over 60 years.

1201 Satre Street Eugene, OR 97401 541-344-1401 www.saintpaul-school.org

Open House Saturday, January 19 10 am - 12 pm

Adventure Ahead Elementary Education Overview Wednesday, January 16 6 - 7:30 pm

EugeneWaldorf.org 541-683-6951 1350 McLean Blvd.

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The Eugene Waldorf School educates students in a handson, enthusiastic, engaging way.

Music, art, Spanish, handcrafts, woodworking, drama and movement are integrated with a strong academic and developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Students' social and emotional intelligence are nurtured and inspired for a lifelong love of learning and independent, critical thinking. See our website for adult tours while class is in session and open houses which include preschool and kindergarten play sessions. Eugene Waldorf School has been educating children and creating a fulfilling community for parents since 1980.

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monthly field trips on Fridays.

We encourage parent involvement, recognizing that this is the most powerful partnership to help students acheive success.

Ridgeline Montessori School 4500 W. Amazon Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-681-9662 www.ridgeline.org

• Challenging Curriculum • Self-Directed Learning • Multi-Age Classrooms • No Tuition Information Sessions: January 12, 10:00am January 24, 6:30pm Application Deadline for 2019-20 School Year: January 31, 2019 For Details Call 541-681-9662 or visit www.ridgeline.org

Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School provides free public Montessori education to more than 250 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

We provide an academically rigorous Montessori education.

Students balance their freedom to explore and think for themselves with their responsibility to work and learn within a community. Visit our website at www.ridgeline.org for more information.

The Village School 3411 Willamette St Eugene, OR 97405 541-345-7285 www.eugenevillageschool.org

The Village School is a tuition-free public charter school serving children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The Village School’s curriculum fully integrates academics with the arts, educating the whole child – head, heart and hands. Movement, handwork, music, Spanish language and gardening classes are an integral part of the student’s learning experience. Meals are cooked on-site with mostly local and organic ingredients.

Educational Resources Eugene Figure Skating 2580 Crowther Rd. Eugene, OR 97404 541-206-0237 https://www.eugenefsc.org/

Eugene Figure Skating club offers the Learn to Skate USA classes for age 4 to adult and all skill levels, freestyle sessions for figure skaters, basics of ice skating for new hockey enthusiasts, and other events for members and guests throughout the year.

Learn to Skate USA is endorced

by U.S. Figure Skating, USA Hockey, US Speedskating, the Professional Skaters Association and Special Olympics.

Eugene Veg Education Network (EVEN) 1574 Coburg Rd. #120 Eugene, OR 97401 541-686-8686 www.eugeneveg.org

Mountain View Academy ENROLLMENT OPENS IN FEBRUARY Mountain View Academy is a charter school in Lowell, Oregon with 16 students per class, a focus on character education, and teaching students through ability-based grouping.

We have a “Back to Basics” approach, encouraging hard work and providing students with a full curriculum. Our program has a 4-day school week with monthly field trips and volunteer requirements.

Sponsored by the Lowell School District, believing in options for parents.

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The Village School is a tuition-free public charter school serving children in Kindergarten through Eighth grade. The Village School’s curriculum fully integrates academics with the arts, educating the whole child – head, heart and hands. Movement, handwork, music, Spanish language and gardening classes are an integral part of the student’s learning experience. Meals are cooked on-site with mostly local and organic ingredients.

For More Information: - www.eugenevillageschool.org - 3411 Willamette St, Eugene 97405 - village@4j.lane.edu - 541-345-7285

Parent Information Meetings: Thurs. Jan 10th, 6pm & Sat, Jan 12th, 10am.

2019-20 Applications Due by March 8th, 2019

been serving the community since 1954. KIDSPORTS strives to provide an early, positive, team sport experience for “all kids,” kindergarten through eighth grade. Regardless of athletic ability, or ability to pay, KS finds a way for “all kids” to play.” See www.kidsports. org for scholarship assistance and team sport options and opportunities.

Lane Tutoring Service 2141 Crest Drive Eugene, OR 97405 541-484-4133 www.lanetutoringservice.com

Lane Tutoring Service is a oneon-one, in-home tutoring and college preparatory service serving student in grades K-12. Our professional teachers design programs that cater to each student’s unique

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Kidsports 2190 Polk Street Eugene, OR 97405 541 683 2374 www.kidsports.org

KIDSPORTS - Lane County’s #1 Multi-Sport Provider – and its mission of “All Kids Play,” has

Learn to Ice Skate with the Eugene Figure Skating Club Ages 4 through Adult • Classes starting 1/8/19 & 2/19/19 Go to eugenefsc.org for more information See you at the Rink!

Registration Deadlines Lacrosse

Girls 3rd - 8th gr ......... 2/22/19

Eugene Veg Education Network (EVEN) Joshua Hirschstein, Director

LANE

TUTORING SERVICE, INC. One-On-One Tutoring: • Friendly, Certified Teachers • All Subjects, K-12 • In-home tutors since 1990 College Preparatory Services: • SAT/ACT Prep • College Admissions: Family Workshop & 1-1 Coaching • Admissions Essay Coaching

541-484-4133 lanetutoringservice.com Trusted by local families for 28 years.

A 501c3 vegan education and outreach nonprofit, serving as a vegan resource since 2005.

Emphasizing non-violence, compassion, sustainability and the inter-connectedness of all life.

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Boys 3rd - 8th gr......... 2/22/19 Co-Ed 1st - 2nd gr....... 3/29/19

Soccer 5th - 8th grade ............. 3/8/19 K-4th grade ................ 3/15/19 3 & 4 Year Old ............ 4/12/19

Softball 5th-8th grade ............. 4/19/19 K-4th grade ............... 4/26/19 4 & 5 year olds ........... 5/17/19

Baseball 5th-8th grade ............. 4/19/19 K-4th grade ................ 4/26/19 4 & 5 year olds ........... 5/17/19

www.kidsports.org (541) 683-2374

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The Eugene Veg Education Network (EVEN) is a 501c3 vegan education and outreach non-profit emphasizing compassion, non-violence, and sustainablity. Since 2005 EVEN has been serving as a vegan resource to individuals, families, students, organizations, and the community. EVEN's mission is to inform, educate, and encourage those interested in a whole-foods, plant-based diet.

EVEN focuses on the interconnectedness of all life and how a vegan lifestyle positively benefits the earth, the animals, and all people.

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strengths, needs and demeanor. We offer school-year support, focusing both on academic and study skills, as well as curriculum design for home-schoolers or summer skill-building. Our teachers are dynamic and engaging, and students enjoy working with us as they reach for greater success. All subjects, plus SAT/ACT and college admissions preparation. Serving Eugene/Springfield since 1990.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Discover the power of family music-making.

Eugene musictogethereugene.com (646) 957-4411

1680 E. 15th Ave. Eugene, OR 97403 541-346-1694 http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/

At the museum or in your classroom, your students can be scientists for a day, digging deep into Oregon archaeology, paleontology, and more. All of our K-12 programs meet national and Oregon standards in

science or social studies. Visit our website to learn about our classroom outreach programs or the many learning adventures available at the museum.

Scholarships are available on a first-come first-served basis.

Music Together Eugene 1430 Willamette St, #383 Eugene, OR 97401 541-362-5511 www.musictogethereugene.com

Come sing, dance, and laugh with Music Together premier early childhood music program for kids and the adults who love them! We offer weekly classes that include songs, rhymes, movement, and instrument play.

Just like language development, the early years are critical for developing basic music competence and our classes provide a good foundation for future dance and instrument study.

Best of all, they're FUN!

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 1205 Oak Patch Rd. Eugene, OR 97402 541-344-2002 www.naag-gymnastics.org

Nationally Renowned Program.

Fun gymnastics and fitness programs for children 1-18 and Adults! Increase physical ability and self-confidence in a fun and positive environment. Gymnastics, Movement, Trampoline/ tumbling, Cheerleading, Girls and Boy Teams, Open Gyms, Birthday Parties, No School Day Activities and Camps for Summer, Winter and Spring Break. Where Fitness is Fun and Confidence Grows.

Nearby Nature P.O. Box 3678 Eugene, OR 97403 541-687-9699 www.nearbynature.org

Join us as we discover, learn, and grow in nature nearby! Pro-

DINOSAURS TAKE FLIGHT Do You Love To Sing? We’d Love To Meet You! Choirs available for ages K-12 www.oregonchildrenschoir.com

Where Fitness is Fun and Confidence Grows!

Making a positive difference in the lives of Lane County’s youth for 44 years

THE ART OF ARCHAEOPTERYX | A TRAVELING EXHIBIT Meet the mysterious feathered dinosaurs of the Jurassic!

GRAND OPENING WEEKEND January 19 and 20 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. n n

Family-friendly science activities Snacks provided

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OUR NATIONAL RENOWNED PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Preschool Gymnastics School Age Gymnastics Adult Gymnastics Ninja Classes Silks Classes Boys and Girls Teams Birthday Parties Parents Night Out Camps for No School Days

Try a FREE Class!

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Oregon Ballet Academy 3400 West 11th Ave Eugene, OR 97405 541-338-7800 www.oregonballetacademy.com

OBA is directed by John Grensback, formerly with the New York City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet and principal dancer with the Houston Ballet. OBA offers pre-ballet, ballet, boy's ballet, pointe,

partnering, improvisation, Pilates, modern, tap, jazz funk and ballroom. Our weekly tuition free all boys ballet class for ages 9-18 yrs serves as a model for dance organizations around the country and was written up in Time Magazine.

Oregon Children's Choir PO Box 11007 Eugene, OR 97440 458-215-0070 www.oregonchildrenschoir.com

The Oregon Children's Choir serves K-12th grades and provides advanced choral instructions in many styles of music, including Traditional, Contemporary, Broadway, World and A cappella. Choirs meet for rehearsals once a week at First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. Eugene, and perform in 4 concerts throughout the year. Several of our choirs take end-of-the-year singing trips

including competitions for our high school a cappella groups.

Scholarships and sibling discounts are available.

Scholarships & Volunteer Projects Available!

Oregon Tutor 1144 Gateway Loop Springfield, OR 97477 541-733-1749 www.oregontutor.com/

At Oregon Tutor, we believe oneon-one tutoring greatly enriches the lives of our students. We offer private tutoring to students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade, as well as adults. Our philosophy is to help students of all ages achieve their academic goals by providing tutors of the highest quality while working at each student’s pace. We like to work in tandem with the school teacher and home, to ensure that we are working as a team towards common goals. Scholarships available. continued on next page…

Summer Daycamps No School Days Nature Quests School Field Trips Classroom Visits Green Start Play Days

Register 541-687-9699 nearbynature.org

Now Enrolling for 2019!

541-733-1749 • OregonTutor @comcast.net

Experienced tutors here to help students of all ages with: Test Prep • Homework Support Math Help • Beginning Reading Foreign Language • Much More!

New clients, mention this ad and receive a $20 account credit when scheduling your first three appointments!

Offer applies to new clients scheduling during the months of January and February, 2019.

Join us at OBA and enjoy our family friendly atmosphere, beautiful studios and our world class ballet training!

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grams for pre-school through 12th grade. Based in Alton Baker Park, Nearby Nature leads daycamps, field trips, class visits, costumed Kinder Critter presentations, Green Start Play Days, and no-school-day programs.

We also host weekend Nature Quest adventures and special events for families. Partner in the Network Charter School.

Scholarships, service learning projects, and volunteer opportunities are available. Discounts for members.

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Triple P: The Positive Parenting Program 3171 Gateway Loop Springfield, OR 97477 541-741-6000 https://www.lanekids.org/triplep/

Triple P, the Positive Parenting Program, is an online parenting course for parents of children ages 2-12. Triple P doesn’t tell you how to parent, but gives you strategies you can adapt to your family’s needs. This program is

free if you or your child(ren) are members of Trillium Community Health Plan (OHP). Visit LaneTripleP.org to sign up! (Triple P esta disponible en español.)

the chance to explore their skills in studios equipped for college students.

PNCA Community Education Youth Program

PO Box 5223 Eugene, OR 97405 541-937-KIDS WholeEarth.org

511 NW Broadway Portland, OR 97209 503-821-8967 https://cereg.pnca.edu/p/youth

PNCA's Saturday Sessions in Art and Design give young artists

Whole Earth Nature School

Fostering Confidence, Resilience, and Kinship with Nature. Join us for amazing adventures and accidentally learn a bunch along the way! Our programs give kids an opportunity to connect with the natural world in a deep and meaningful way, all whilst playing games and practicing primitive skills. We track animals, move silently, become “lost-proof,” eat wild plants, build shelters, and expand our awareness of the world through exercising all of our senses.

Scholarships available, see WholeEarth.org.

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CREATE A SAFE, INTERESTING ENVIRONMENT.

Children need to play and explore their world.

Provide plenty of safe and interesting things to keep kids busy.

Triple P Online is free for Trillium (OHP) members!

Triple P esta disponible en español.

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t a u g h t e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l fo r over thirty years and enjoyed my relationships with both the children and their parents. However, thinking back over the years I remember a few times when parents really stepped over the line in their efforts to communicate with me. These parents lacked judgment and infringed on my privacy. In one case a woman asked if I would take her child out to eat over the weekend to “build the child’s self-confidence. She didn’t offer to pay! In another case a parent called me nightly to discuss the same topics over and over again. After three or four of these conversations I had to tell her my evenings were reserved for my own family.

Don’t get me wrong. I loved it when parents wanted to communicate with me about their children’s progress in school. Parents and teachers need to convey important information back and forth between home and school. It can be crucial information about illness, or failures to understand subject matter and it can even be mundane things like being late for school due to a dental appointment. But there are ways to communicate that are acceptable and ways that are not. Here are some guidelines to ensure that your relationship with your child’s teacher remains healthy.

Sending Notes Teachers usually have a system for receiving notes from parents in homework folders or some other clear and consistent way. Parents

can convey a great deal of information quickly and easily in a short note. A note is just that, a few sentences conveying information on Johnny’s upset tummy or the reason that his homework looks like it was run over by a truck. This isn’t the time to send in a long dissertation on the reasons he is failing in math or is below grade level in reading.

Phone Calls Most teachers don’t mind making or receiving phone calls from either school or home if they are infrequent and meaningful.

Sometimes a phone call can solve an on-going problem in the classroom or help to explain some unusual behavior or circumstances that are affecting a child’s learning. Teachers can convey to parents their observations in class and some plans can be made to improve difficult situations. These calls need to be made on a professional level, respecting the teacher’s right to a private life.

E-mails In a day when most parents work, e-mails are another quick and easy way for parents and teachers to “talk” to one another. Again, these e-mails should be on a professional level, be brief and necessary. Teachers are very busy and don’t have time to send messages back and forth on a friendship level. If the e-mails are sent to the school, teachers are under restrictions to limit their messages to school business. Your school may have a website on which to communicate. These work well.

by Jan Pierce, M.Ed.

Face to Face There are times when it’s definitely in everyone’s best interest to meet face to face. Aside from parent conferences several times a year, parents and teachers may never see one another in person. Behavior issues, serious learning problems, and other important topics related to a child’s success in the classroom need to be addressed in person. In cases of serious behavioral or academic problems it’s advisable to have a third party present as well, such as a principal or specialist. The conversation should be documented in writing to be sure all parties are aware of subjects covered and plans made to solve a problem.

Yes, teachers are busy people. They’re also people who have chosen a relatively lowpaying career because they enjoy helping children learn. They want to know of problems at home or anything else that may impact your child’s ability to learn. Often just one conversation can help to head off difficulties in the classroom or convey information that will help the teacher to do a better job of teaching your child.

So, be sure your communications don’t infringe on classroom teaching time, be clear in the messages you send and respect the teacher’s privacy, but don’t be afraid to talk to your child’s teachers because they welcome your efforts to communicate.

Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and writer. She is the author of Homegrown Readers and Homegrown Family Fun. Find Jan at www.janpierce.net.

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eet Eur ydice! This playful boy is a 4 year old large mixed breed looking for a family to love and explore outside with! He is very friendly and volunteers love how playful and cute he is when he carries toys around! Eurydice loves going on walks, playing fetch and getting butt scratches.

Eurydice should be the only pet in the home and should go to a home where kid siblings are 12+. Eurydice is a really friendly guy looking for an active family to join on adventures! 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 SKY, a beautiful, long-haired black and white female tuxedo kitty with a magnificent fluffy tail.

This sweet girl is about 1 ½ years old and loves her lap time, but she is also a very playful young girl who likes lots of interaction! She was abandoned when her owners moved away and left her behind, and she ended up in a loving CRAN foster home.

She is great with kids, but Sky would definitely like to be the only cat in the household. She should be fine with a calm and friendly dog, after a period of adjustment. Because of her long fur, it is important that she be brushed often, but fortunately, she thoroughly enjoys this! Sky needs a caring and stable forever home that won’t abandon her again, and she will make a wonderful and devoted companion for the family.

She has been tested for feline leukemia and FIV (she is negative), spayed, microchipped, vaccinated, defleaed and dewormed, plus you get a free vet exam. Her $100 adoption fee allows us to continue to provide care for other kittens and cats in need.

For more information or to meet Sky in her foster home, please call 541-2254955 option 1 or send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues.org

HOW DIRTY IS YOUR FURNACE FILTER?

A clean air filter not only improves your indoor air quality, but it can also improve your system's airflow and efficiency, which can lower your utility bill and extend the life of your equipment.

How often should you replace your filter?

In general, a 1" filter should be replaced every month. If you have pets, children, smoke and/or have allergies, it will need to be replaced more frequently.

Call Marshall's to find out if your filter needs to be changed. Ask for Brittney.

Don't want to replace it that often?

Get a high efficiency 4” media filter and you only have to replace it every 6 -12 months.

IMPORTANT! If you run your heating and cooling system with a dirty or plugged filter for too long, it WILL cause low air flow, poor system performance; resulting in fan motor, heat exchanger and/or compressor failure.

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School Based Health Center Give us a call to schedule an appointment!

Same-day appointments for physicals and illness care are usually available!

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Referrals for specialty care Lab testing Reproductive Health Care Mental Health Assessments and Visits

Churchill Health Center Churchill High School 1850 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene, OR 97405

North Eugene Health Center North Eugene High School 200 Silver Lane, Eugene, OR 97404

541-790-5227 n 541-790-5229 (fax)

541-790-4445 n 541-790-4446 (fax)

Open: Monday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Open: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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www.HealthyStudentsSucceed.org