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Get in Touch with Nature

A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

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es, that was my 13-year-old daughter and her two gal pals in the alley between Seventh and Eighth streets, armed with shovels and surrounded by three state troopers, one town cop and an irate neighbor lady.

It all started three years ago when Rebecca, Simona and our Wendy wrote a letter to the people of the future and put it into a “time capsule” (a cylindrical plastic pretzel container) along with a few small toys they wouldn’t miss, plus a snapshot of themselves sticking out their tongues. They buried it beside an abandoned garage as a treat for posterity.

But, about a thousand days later, they wanted to see it. So they went into the alley and began digging exploratory holes. An enraged neighbor, Mrs. Fenske, caught them at it, accused them of vandalism and dialed 911. To be fair to her, the new holes, along with some graffiti on the garage wall, did seem to be part of a downward trend for her viewscape.

Four police cars converged on the scene. “The police were more interested in calming down the lady,” Wendy told us later. “They only pretended to care about the holes.”

Soon the State Police went off looking for worse crimes and the neighbor withdrew victorious into her bunker, leaving the local cop to supervise the filling of the holes. He kidded the girls about their “buried treasure” and Wendy interviewed him while she and her accomplices worked. “Are we going to be fined?” (No.) “Did you ever shoot anyone?”

(No.) “Did you ever pepper-spray anyone?” (Yes.) “Did you ever GET pepper-sprayed?” (Yes, in training.) “Did you cry?” (Uh, yes.) “What’s the silliest case you were ever on?” (This one. By far.) ...

This is not the first time the Epstein children’s Dark Ops have come

to the attention of the authorities. Back when Wendy’s big sisters were both in high school, they decided they would walk to school – 6 miles away. At 5 a.m. a patrolman saw two girls with backpacks hiking in the darkness and asked, “Are you running away?”

“No, we’re walking to school,” said Marie.

“Do your parents know?” he asked.

“Yes,” said Marie. I hate when my kids drag me into it. But in fact I did know, and even approved. Although 9/11 has created a mood of zero tolerance for shenanigans, why live in a free country if you can’t test your freedom once in a while? When Marie expresses her kookiness in a way that won’t hurt anyone, I’m generally for it.

I even bought her a can of taupe spray paint when she wanted to obliterate a neon-orange curse word that someone had sprayed onto a tree trunk in the park. Nothing beats a good deed done in the dark of night with an air of mischief to it. Luckily the police didn’t catch her and she was spared the burden of crafting an explanation.

Last summer, home from college, Marie was painting pictures on the ceiling of her ‘03 Dodge, which was parked in front of our house. As the day got hotter, she changed into something cooler – in the car. Her act of semipublic, semi-indecency attracted the notice of a passing patrolman.

He demanded ID and, once he had assessed the extent of her misconduct, he went away.

I told Marie, “Go ahead and be eccentric, but remember: Police are on the lookout for anything unusual, so don’t be doing anything you don’t want to have to explain to them.” She can rely on that advice because it has been field-tested. Exhaustively. By me.

Long ago. My dad would tell me, “You are flirting with disaster. Someday you’ll be in the wrong place at the wrong time and Good Intentions will not suffice.”

He had devoted a lifetime to staying out of trouble. But Safety did not become my own God until I had children, and I still believe a young person should live a little. But just a little.

So what happens now in the Case of the Outlaw Archaeologists? Will posterity’s guide to understanding girls’ life in 2013 A.D. lie forever in an unmarked grave? “We still want our time capsule,” Wendy said.

“Forget it,” I said. “Your right to dig holes has clashed with Mrs. Fenske’s right to live in a neighborhood that hasn’t been strip-mined by teenagers – and you lost. Besides, that alley is red-hot right now.

If you enter the Forbidden Zone, Mrs. Fenske will FEEL it. And when the police come, this time they’ll be mad at you – for defying them and for stirring up Mrs. Fenske.”

I told her that if she’s so eager to discover a repository of forgotten artifacts, she can just look under her bed. (I figure she knows the difference between good advice to absorb and a cheap shot to ignore.)

Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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Every year, millions of young athletes end up in the hospital. What parents and kids can do to prevent sports injuries‌

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ish gotta swim, birds gotta fly, kids gotta play. And that’s what they do.

Each year, an estimated 30 million young Americans, high-school age and under, participate in organized sports like football, basketball and soccer. Millions more race around every day on bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards and climb, jump and swing on playground equipment. The benefits of all that physical activity far outweigh the risks, especially these days, when obesity and inactivity plague the videogame generation.

Still, sports and recreation-related injuries are an ever-present threat to young athletes and a constant concern to their parents. With good reason. According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control, more kids receive medical attention for sports injuries each year than for injuries in automobile accidents. During the 12 months ending June 2015, nearly 2 million kids 14 and under were treated in emergency rooms for sports and recreation injuries. (Strains and sprains are the most common, followed by fractures.) The rate of sports injury among kids 5 to 14 is nearly three times the rate for people 25 to 44.

Those numbers add up to a major publichealth issue, and the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and others are promoting a variety of guidelines and strategies to reduce them. “We want kids to get up off the couch, we’re big cheerleaders for that,” says Dr. Julie Gilchrist, a sports-

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injury expert at the CDC’s Center for Injury Prevention and Control. “But be realistic in how you’re doing it. Make conscious choices about injury prevention. Don’t just take it for granted.”

Most kids get their first lumps riding their bikes and cavorting on the playground. The CDC estimates that more than 330,000 children from 5 to 14 are injured while bicycling each year. An additional 219,000 in that age group are hurt on monkey bars and other climbing equipment, swings and slides.

Wearing a helmet that fits properly is the surest way to avoid serious injury on a bike. (Helmets

More kids receive medical attention for sports injuries each year than for injuries in automobile accidents. are also the key to safer skateboarding, which accounts for about 50,000 injuries among people under 20 each year, including many head injuries.) At the playground, where 60 percent of injuries are due to falls, a soft surface to land

on is a top priority. Wood chips, shredded tires and sand are good; packed-down soil is bad.

Organized sports, including football, are generally less risky for the 10-and-under crowd because the kids usually aren’t big enough or fast enough to make collisions a serious problem. But that all changes when the hormones kick in. “At puberty, children gain muscle mass, speed and weight,” says pediatric orthopedic surgeon J. Andy Sullivan, coeditor of the book “Care of the Young Athlete.” “And the combination of those things allows them to run together hard enough to hurt each other.”

There is no reliable way to compare the relative risks of various sports because the CDC doesn’t track the level of participation.

It knows how many people are injured playing basketball, for example (an estimated 977,000 each year, all ages), but it doesn’t know how many people are playing the game, or for how long or how many days a week. “Basketball is one of the most common sports in all ages and areas of the U.S.,” says Gilchrist, “and so just because it has the highest number of injuries doesn’t mean that it’s riskier.”

Whatever the sport, injury prevention begins with the athletes and their parents. And the first thing they need to focus on, experts say, is conditioning. Being out of shape, a real problem for lots of kids, increases risk. Those who play only one sport have to be careful not to wait for their season to arrive before they begin working out; going from naps in the hammock to two-a-day football practices pretty much guarantees trouble. Appropriate gear in good condition is a must. And, simple as it sounds, knowing and learning basic skills also helps young athletes avoid injury. Baseball players should know how to slide correctly, football players how to tackle, soccer players

how to head the ball.

Besides making sure their kids are fit and understand the fundamentals, parents can make any sport safer by attending games and practices, watching the coaches and encouraging them to emphasize injury prevention. (Which is hardly inconsistent with winning, since superior skill and safety go hand in hand.) Parents can also promote safety by urging officials to call stringent games. When a ref won’t tolerate flagrant fouls, players usually get the message and rein themselves in (or they get ejected). The cleaner the game, the safer.

But there are no officials at practice, and that, in fact, is where most injuries happen because teams practice a lot more than they play actual games. “The safety of the athletes is really in the hands of the coaches at practice because usually you don’t have trainers there,” says Robert Ferraro, executive director of the National High School Coaches Association.

Ferraro and Gilchrist both say trainers play a critical role in injury prevention because they focus on safety. “Coaches have other things on their minds, and to make them think about these things in addition to their other work is burdensome,” says Gilchrist, who urges parents to press their local school officials to hire athletic trainers, if they don’t already have them.

than an adult’s brain. Fortunately, such cases are rare.

Even when a kid has a common injury, the decision about when to let him play again is critical. “It depends on the diagnosis and common sense, which a lot of people don’t have,” says Sullivan. “Number one, you want to know if the injury is healed. Number two, have they been rehabilitated?” In Sullivan’s view, a young athlete is not rehabilitated until

he or she has regained the full range of motion, strength and flexibility of the affected joint.

If the injury is to the left ankle, for example, it has to be equal in all ways to the uninjured right ankle. In addition, the kid has to regain the same level of fitness and conditioning he was at before he got hurt. Bottom line for parents, coaches and kids: a little common sense and a lot of vigilance can prevent unnecessary pain.

The first thing you need to focus on is conditioning— being out of shape, a real problem for lots of kids, increases risk.

It’s impossible to prevent all injuries, of course. Head injuries, which account for about 15 percent of the sports injuries treated in emergency rooms, are a special concern.

Returning to play too soon after a concussion can be dangerous. A player who receives a second concussion before he recovers from the first can suffer long-lasting brain damage and even death. A child’s brain may be more susceptible to this “second-impact syndrome” because it fits more tightly inside the skull

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breakfast. Come early to get your seat along the parade route. When planes buzz downtown at 11am, the parade starts. Vendor booths include food, treats and activities for children. At the main stage there is live music and entertainment.

Events conclude with fireworks at dusk.

Downtown Creswell, 7am – 10pm, FREE! Ph 541.895.4398

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Story Times Downtown Public Library. Baby Story time (ages 0-1) Fridays 10:15 & 11:15am. Wonderful Ones Story time, 10:15 & 11am, Terrific Twos Story time, Tues 10:15 & 11:00, Preschool Story time (ages 3-6), Weds 10:15 & 11:00, Sensory Storytime (for kids with sensory integration issues or special needs) Weds 1:00pm. Ph 541.682.8316

Farmers Markets Creswell Farmer’s Market. Every Tuesday May through October. Farm fare ranges from local fruits and vegetables to home grown meats. 4pm - 6pm, First and Oregon, Ph 541.895.2096 Hideaway Bakery Farmers Market.

Every Saturday 9am-3pm (per vendor availability), behind Mazzi’s Restaurant, Ph 541.868.1982 MarketPlace @ Sprout! Showcases the best of Lane County’s organic and locally-grown farm products. Farm fresh eggs, local meats and fish, plus produce, grains and artisan goodies. Music and activities vary week to week. Sprout! Every Friday, rain or shine, 3-7pm, FREE! Ph 541.345.7106 Lane County Farmers Market. Over 85 growers and producers, grown locally.

Support your community and get the freshest goods, direct from the source!

Every Sat 9am-3pm & Tuesday 10am3pm, April – Sept, 8th & Oak Blocks.

Winter Farmers Market: Feb – March, park blocks. Holiday Farmers Market: Mid Nov – Mid Dec, Lane Events Center, Sat 10-5/Sun 11-5pm. FREE! Ph 541.431.4923 Winter Green Farmers Market.

Emmaus Lutheran Church, Weds 2pm–6pm, June–Oct. Ph 541.743.3366 Veneta Farmers Market. Every Sat 10am–2pm, June–September, Luther Lane & Territorial, Ph 541.285.4376 Cottage Grove Market. 10th & Washington, Mon – Sat, 10am–6pm yearround, Ph 541.337.7684

Family Story Time (all ages). Fri 10:15am and Fridays at 10:15am at Bethel Branch Library.

Ph 541.682.8316 Springfield Public Library Story Times.

Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am, Lapsit Story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Preschool sensory and storytime (for kids with sensory integration issues or special needs) with Debbie Laimon. Every other Thursday at 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Curious Kids Storytime with Taylor. 2nd and 4th Sunday at 6:30pm. Springfield Public Library, Ph 541.726.3766 Barnes & Noble weekly story time.

Whimsical, Weds 6:30pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 10am. Saturdays at 11am, Ph 541.687.0356

On-Going Events Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 541.682.3615 Saturday Market/Farmers Market.

The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, April-Nov, 8th & Oak St. Rain or shine. 10:00am – 5pm, Ph 541.686.8885, FREE!

3rd Annual Blues, Brews & Cruise. Car show and live music from The Blue Valentines! To show your car, register in advance. Registration includes a t-shirt and one breakfast. Awards for best engine, best exterior, best interior, best motorcycle and more. July 9th, Siuslaw Bank Amphitheater in Greenwaters Park in Oakridge, 9am – 8pm, FREE! Bohemia Mining Days. Listen to music, partake in the parade, explore living history exhibits and shop at the many vendor stalls.

From breakfast at the mine to pony rides to beard growing contests, this is great, old fashioned family fun! Downtown Cottage Grove, July 14 (3-10pm), 15 (2-10pm), 16 (9:30am-10pm), and 17 (10am-6pm). FREE! Ph 541.942.5064 Bi-Mart Summer Clash . The Columbia Drag Boat Association (CDBA) is the premier racing association in the Pacific NW, offering a wide variety of class competition in a safe, fun and family-oriented atmosphere and some of the hottest action in the entire country. Friday is test and tune. July 22nd – 24th, Dexter Reservoir, 9am, $10-12, Ph 541.419.7329 Planes, trains and hot-air balloons. Planes, trains, helicopters and hot-air balloons will fill the day and skies at the Benton County Historical

“2PM Talks”. A docent-led talk every Tuesday thru Sunday at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, included with price of admission.

Ph 541.346.3024 “Tapping into Clean Water” at The Science Factory Children’s Museum. This Summer plunge into water science with this mini exhibition that explores how clean drinking water gets to your home. Through August 31st. Also check out our great shows in the Dome! Features change weekly, with Seasonal Stargazing everyday at 1:30. Ph 541.682.7888

Outlying Area Events Wings and Wheels in Florence. This outstanding family event features antique and custom airplanes and cars, lots of action, demonstrations, displays and good food! Music provided by a DJ. All years, makes and models are welcome. Florence Municipal Airport, July 2nd 11am – 4pm, $2, Ph 541.997.2687 Creswell 4th of July Celebration. This crowdpleasing tradition starts 7am with pancake

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Florence Independence Day Celebration.

Spend a beautiful holiday on the Oregon Coast.

Participate in a pie eating contest and see a spectacular fireworks display over the Siuslaw River! Buildings and planter boxes are decorated with red, white and blue and flowers in glorious bloom. July 4th Port of Suislaw Boardwalk, noon – 7pm, FREE!

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Museum. Art, crafts, scavenger hunt, exhibitions, model trains. Pack and picnic and bring the family. July 23rd 8:00am – 3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.929.6230

Hometown Highlights 2016 Olympic Team Trials! July 1st – 10th.

Eugene, OR will be host to the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials - Track & Field. This will be the sixth time the U.S. Olympic Trials will be staged in TrackTown USA. The event serves as the selection meet for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Ph 541.343-6129 or visit www.gotracktownusa.com Lane County Fair! July 20th – 24th A family tradition, from the midway and rides to the headliner entertainment it is full of excitement.

Enjoy favorite food vendors, browse the animal and agricultural exhibits, arts and crafts and expo halls. Wed-Sat 11:00am-11:00pm, Sun 11:00am8:00pm. Adults $9/Youth & Sen $7/Kids 6-12 $5/ kids 5 and under FREE. Ph 541.682.4292 Eugene Pro Rodeo. Join us for the 25th Anniversary, Eugene Pro Rodeo July 1st – 4th.

PRCA Rodeo July 1 and 2 and the 4th Firecracker Bull Ride Sunday July 3rd. Oregon Horse Center, 4pm, $12-21, Ph 541.689.9700 McKenzie River Lavender Festival. During this glorious summer weekend, area lavender farms open their fields for tours, photography and painting, shopping and lectures. The McKenzie River Lavender farm, just outside Springfield, offers a Lavender Labyrinth, specialty lavender products from oils to pillows, u-cut lavender and lavender refreshments. July 8th – 10th, 10am – 4:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.736.8575

1 FRIDAY First Friday Art Walk. A monthly art walk hosted and led by special community guests.

Enjoy wandering the local galleries and venues and viewing a variety of art. 5:30-8:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-485-2278

Lyle Lovett Friday, July 1st Punch Brothers. Five astonishing musicians create some of today’s most vibrant music with mandolin, banjo, fiddle, bass and guitar. A splendid fusion of bluegrass, classical, alternative rock, jazz and mainstream pop, Punch Brothers bring humor, energy and unrivaled musical magnetism to every show. Hult Center, 7:309:30pm, $10-60, Ph 541.682.5000 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Public Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

6 WEDNESDAY M80s Concert. Fronted by a former ballet dancer, two keyboardists and a five-vocalist attack, the M80s are a combination as versatile as a Rubiks Cube. They ignite the greatest hits of the MTV era and explode with a sound that few can match. Willamalane Park, 6:30-8:00pm, FREE!

7 THURSDAY First Friday Jazz Concert: Calamity Jazz.

Jump into First Friday ArtWalk fun with a highenergy Dixieland band. Downtown Library, 6-7:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5450 Calango in the Square. Bring the whole family downtown for an evening of entertainment with a Brazilian jazz band with a twist, to get the athletes and community ready for the Olympics in Brazil! Kesey Square, 5:30-8pm, FREE! Lyle Lovett. Spend an evening with Lyle Lovett and his Large Band at the Cuthbert Amphitheater.

Gates open at 6pm. $38-60, Ph 541-762-8099

Butte to Butte. A 4th of July tradition features a competitive 10K, a 5K and 4 mile walk. This challenging course is Eugene’s most popular road race and a great lead-in to the holiday fireworks that evening! The 10K course will begin with the traditional start UP Donald Street Hill, followed by a downhill to a NEW finish by 5th St. Market! Donald St Hill, 7:45am, Springfield Light of Liberty Celebration.

Live music featuring The Lovin’ Spoonful and

great local acts. Huge kids area with magic shows, pony rides, games, slides, balloons, crafts and more - all FREE w/ admission. The evening ends with a beautiful fireworks display over the Willamette River. Island Park, 4pm – 11pm, $5adv/$8 door / 5 and under free.

Ph 541.746.8451

5 TUESDAY Teens @ 2:00. DIY S’mores Oven. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

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Art in the Vineyard. Art and the Vineyard has grown to be the premier art and wine festival in the Southern Willamette Valley. The principal fundraiser for the Maude Kerns Art Center attracts over 20,000 visitors annually and helps fund the Art Center’s year-round exhibitions and art classes in all media for children, teens, and adults. Alton Baker Park, 10am – 9:30pm, $8, Ph 541.345.1571

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First Saturday Park Walk. Join this interpretive walk led by a naturalist. Presented by Eugene Rec. Delta Ponds. 9-11am, FREE! Ph 541.682.5329

3 SUNDAY Art in the Vineyard. See the 2nd Stangeland Family Youth Choral Academy (OBF). This high-energy vocal concert is sure to impress and enchant with more than 80 international high school singers who have come together for a training course with one of the nation’s top choral conductors, Anton Armstrong.

The culmination of their efforts includes Haydn’s St. Nicholas Mass. Hult Center, 7:30-10pm, $1020, Ph 541.682.5000

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Free First Friday. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural and Cultural History allow you to enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics for FREE today! 11:00am-5pm

Family Music Time. This week, Rich Glauber.

Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

OMSI Science Pub. Physics of Bacteria. Our bodies is home to trillions of microbes, mostly resident in our digestive tract, that form a complex ecosystem whose structure and dynamics remain largely mysterious. How do bacteria grow, compete, and cooperate in the turbulent environment of the gut? Whirled Pies at Cozmic, 6:30-8:30pm, $5, Ph 541.338.9333

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Stangeland Chorus Sunday, July 3rd Inside Out. After Riley moves to San Francisco her emotions - joy, fear, anger, disgust and sadness - conflict on how best to navigate her new life. Rated PG. Washington Park, 9pm, FREE! James Taylor. James and His All-Star Band come to Eugene with his warm baritone voice and distinctive style of guitar-playing that has inspired countless musicians. Matt Knight Arena, 7pm, $68-88 Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story. Americans throw away $165 billion in food each year. Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story dives into the issue of food waste from farm to retail and right to the back of our own fridges. Stay after for a discussion and healthy snacks. Petersen Barn Community Center, 6-8pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5521

Axe Dide: pArty on the Plaza. Afro-Cuban and Brazillian music and dance celebrating the forces of nature. Authentic, traditional Samba costumes. Axe Dide means rising vital energy.

The group calls forth this energy through a variety of dances ranging from the entrancing gods of fire, metal and water to the celebratory and sexy movements of Samba. NOTE: Costumes are revealing. Hult Center Plaza, 5:306:15pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5000 GoPro Video Editing Basics. Now that you have your GoPro, how do you edit and share your videos? GoPro Studio video editing software can help you get there. Get an inside look at GoPro’s revamped video editing software and get ready to make your videos pop! REI Eugene, 6-8pm, $20-40, Ph 541.485.1800 SpringFilm: Bottlerocket. The 2016 SpringFilm theme is Cult Cinema - films characterized by active and lively communal followings. Each film will feature a unique introduction by a special guest speaker and will be followed by a moderated discussion. Wildish Community Theater, 6:30pm, FREE!

8 FRIDAY Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month, celebrate the Olympic Trials with Ancient Animal Olympics. Move like a mammoth, crouch like a saber tooth cat and make your own gold medal to take home.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am – 12:30, Free-$5, Ph 541-346-3024 The Science Factory presents, “Sun Science” 2:00pm. For grade school and middle school. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541726-3766 Let’s Go Camping. Curious about camping?

Don’t have a tent or sleeping bag? No worries.

Let’s Go Camping lets you try it out with gear provided. This guided weekend is for beginning campers of all ages. Hands-on lessons, nature hikes and fun family activities, Let’s Go Camping makes camping easy. Fri 6pm – Sun noon, Fall Creek State Park, $30, Ph 888.953.7677 Second Friday Art Walk. Starts at Springfield City Hall, 5:00pm, FREE! Movie in the Park: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Come at 7:30 and play archaeologist with representatives of the

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We’ll have a photo opportunity to document you and your adventure gear. Island Park, movie at 8:30pm. FREE!

continue its journey through 50 years of Pink Floyd and their vast and incredible catalogue of music. Hult Center, 8pm, $38-64, Ph 541.682.5000

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DanceAbilty International. People of all abilities dance to choreography demonstrating that creative expression is the common ground for all people. Kesey Square, noon-1:30pm, FREE!

Family Music Time. This week, Kris Olsen.

Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 James and the Giant Peach. Enjoy a movie in the park where an orphan befriends human-like bugs who live inside a giant peach and take the boy on a journey to New York City. Rated PG. Petersen barn, 9pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5521 Jungle Book – Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre (OBF). Explore the jungle with Mowgli and his friends as they discover what it means to be a family. Audience members participate as part of the wolf pack as this powerful play unfolds. Fall in love Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and Akela the wolf. Hult Center, 10-11am, $8, Ph 541.682.5000

14 THURSDAY Tinker Tech: Creating in 3D. Springfield Public Library. 1-2:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Tommy Hogan Concert. A power-packed punch of authentic rockin’ and soulful blues, funk and Americana. Jesse Maine Park, 6:30-8pm, FREE! Evynne Hollens with Nathan Alef. YouTube stars cover everything from Adele’s Hello to several Disney princess favorites, to Broadway smash-hit Hamilton. Hult Center Plaza, 5:30pm – 6:15pm, FREE!

KISS Freedom to Rock Tour. America’s #1 Gold Record Award winning group of all time in every category. KISS comes to Eugene with opening act Caleb Johnson. Matthew Knight Arena, 8pm, $39-125

Party in Willakenzie Park. A true community experience. Play games, get your bike tuned up, tinker with the Library’s new maker exhibits or grab a bite from a local food cart. Live music with polyrhythmic marimba band Jenaguru.

Willakenzie Park, 5:30-7:30pm, FREE!

PICFEST - On the house. This community event is part of the Oregon Bach Festival. Hult Center Lobby, noon-1pm, FREE!

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10 SUNDAY Brahms Requiem (OBF). This stunning Festival Finale includes more than 230 orchestra members, soloists and choir singers performing the German masterpiece praised as an irresistible force heaven on earth. Hult Center, 3-5pm, $10-60, Ph 541.682.5000 Dashboard Confessional at Cuthbert Amphitheater. Featuring Taking Back Sunday, Saosin and The Early November. Gates open at 5pm, show at 6pm. $45-50, Ph 541.762.8099

12 TUESDAY Teens @ 2:00. Movie. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

13 WEDNESDAY Brit Floyd. The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show, returns to North America in 2016 to

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LEGO Club for kids. Springfield Public Library, in children’s area, 2-4pm, Ph 541-726-3766 Movies in the Park - Big Hero 6. Rated PG. Fun and engaging hands-on activities for your evening. Bring a flashlight, blanket and lawn chairs to settle down in once the movie starts.

Take a turn on a 55-foot inflatable obstacle course! Douglas Gardens Park, 6:30pm, FREE! Coburg Golden Years Festival. Celebrate the community of Coburg for 2 days of family fun and excitement! Enjoy a parade, food, arts, crafts, music, performances, a family movie and the fireman’s water ball tournament. Coburg Community Grange, 2-11pm, FREE! Ph 541.343.9875 Family Game Night. Open gym, crafts, a movie and food. Swim next door for just $2! Sheldon Community Center, 6-8:30pm, Ph 541.682.5312

As the Butter Churns … OR All That Glitters is Not Gold. Written especially for us by local playwright Keith Kessler, the melodrama features 35 up-and-coming young actors ages 9 to 14. The family-friendly show is appropriate for all ages. Cottage Theater, 7pm, $7, Ph 541. 942.8001 Live music at Sarver. Come out to Sarver for delicious wine and soulful funk originals from Crossing Neptune. Food carts will be on hand nearly every weekend as well. 6-9pm, FREE! Ph 541.935.2979

16 SATURDAY Family Music Time. This week, Emily Fox. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-6828316 Coburg Golden Years Festival. 9am – 1am, see the 15th Oregon Geo Festival in Eugene. Celebrating the beauty and mysteries of Planet Earth featuring Portland State University’s Meteorite Lab, gem and mineral dealers, fossil screening, gold panning demonstrations, meteorite and mineral identification, prize drawings, rock hounding information, music and food.

Broadway Center, 11am-6pm, FREE! Ph 541.343.2201 As the Butter Churns …OR All That Glitters is Not Gold. See the 15th Sand Master Jam. An overall test of a sandboarders skills in Pro/Amateur Men’s and Women’s categories. Coupled with our popular sand sculpting and always FREE to participate or spectators! Sand Master Park, 10am-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.997.6006 Teddy Bear Picnic. Bring a stuffed friend for live music in the park by Carleen and Mike McCornack and the Garden Variety Band. This event is especially for kids! Campbell Community Center, 11am-noon, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Movie in the Park: The Princess Bride. While home sick in bed, a young boy’s grandfather reads him a story of love and adventure. Rated PG. Bethel Community Park, 9pm, FREE! Bethel Skateboard Competition. All ages, all abilities! Prizes for podium finishers. Youth under 18 must have parent present to register. Helmets required. Cash prizes for 17 and up sponsored categories. Bethel Community Park, 5-8pm, Ph 541.682.6321

17 SUNDAY Oregon Geo Festival in Eugene. See the 16th Chris Cornell: Higher Truth Tour. Multiple Grammy Award winning, Golden Globenominated singer and songwriter Chris Cornell comes to Eugene as part of the second US leg of his critically acclaimed Higher Truth World Tour.

Hult Center, 8pm, $45-100, Ph 541.682.5000 Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour. Dan Frigolette, Shane Clark and a few special guests in each city are Comedy’s Best Kept Secret, amazingly talented comedians who haven’t made it into the limelight… yet. LaVelle Vineyards, 3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.935.9406 As the Butter Churns … OR All That Glitters is Not Gold. 2:30pm, See the 15th

a flashlight, blanket and lawn chairs to settle down in once the movies start. This week, it’s a treasure hunt! Before the movie, pick up a map and navigate your way to hidden treasures in the park. Royal Delle Park, 7:30pm (movie at 8:30pm), FREE!

23 SATURDAY Family Music Time. This week, Bryan Reed.

Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Movies in the Park - Brave. Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom and must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. Awbrey Park, 9:00pm, FREE!

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Riverhouse 50th Anniversary Celebration.

Eugene Rec is thanking the community for making it all possible with live music, kayak and stand-up paddleboard demonstrations, cake and more! Park limited – please ride your bike or park at the soccer fields and walk over. Maurie Jacobs Park, 4-7pm, FREE!

Curious Kids Storytime with Taylor.

Springfield Public Library, 6:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Family Art Day. Create summer reading inspired art. Springfield Public Library, 10:30am – noon, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

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Teens @ 2:00 Henna. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

Concert in the Park. Oregon Tuba Ensemble.

Familiar tunes and classical melodies on the biggest brass instruments sponsored by Pacific Winds Music. Washburne Park, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE!

Concert in the Park. Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band, Scottish bag piping, drumming and dancing sponsored by Pacific Winds Music.

Washburne Park, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE!

Party in Churchill Park. A true community experience! Play games, get your bike tuned up, tinker with the Library’s new maker exhibits or grab a bite from a local food cart. Live music with emcee Zen Tempest and the Eternal Now. 5:307:30pm, FREE!

Sunday Jams. Local DJ’s will be spinning beats and jams for the whole family to enjoy. Sladden Park, 6:30pm, FREE!

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South Hills String Band. This contemporary four-piece walks the line between early bluegrass and Ozark-style string band music. Influences range from Cajun to swing, bluegrass to early blues. Douglas Gardens Park, 6:30pm, FREE!

Teens @ 2:00. Murder Mystery Tea. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

21 THURSDAY Learn It: Money Sense for Kids. 1:00-2:00pm.

For grade school and middle school. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Touch-A-Truck. Climb into a fire engine, police vehicle, dump truck, LTD bus 18-wheeler and more! This event is especially for kids. Petersen Barn Community Center, 5-7:30pm, FREE!

22 FRIDAY Movies in the Park - Hook. Rated PG. Bring

27 WEDNESDAY Coup de Ville Concert. From Doo-wop to Rockabilly and Elvis to ZZ Top, this band covers all of the artists and the songs you love to dance to and sing along with. Lively Park, 6:30pm, FREE!

28 THURSDAY Games for All Abilities. Join a day of events to celebrate summer fun! From lawn games to DJ Yoga, three blocks of Hilyard St is packed with activities all day. Bocce, croquet and giant Jenga. People of all abilities are welcome! Hilyard Community Center, 1-3pm, FREE! Rhythm Fest 2016. Performances

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Americanistan. Amazon Community Center, 5:30-7:30pm, FREE!

29 FRIDAY “Weird Al” Yankovic. Weird Al, king of song parody, is coming to Eugene’s Cuthbert Amphitheater for a summertime concert. Gates open at 5pm/Concert at 7pm, $33-55, Ph 541.762.8099 Movie in the Park – Toy Story. Rated PG. Bring a flashlight, blanket and lawn chairs.

Eugene Pro Rodeo Kids Club will lead a roping demonstration at 7:30p, movie at 8:30pm. Ruff Park, FREE! Ph 541.736.4104 Alder Street Concert. A boot stomping and gritty drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, evinced by original tunes that break the mold of traditional bluegrass and reprises ranging from Iron Maiden to Bill Monroe.

Arrowhead Park, 6:30 – 7:30pm, FREE!

Family Music Time. This week, Pia and Jason Robbins. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316

31 SUNDAY Blackberry Jam Festival. Daylight - 4:30pm, see the 29th Movies in the Park – Stranger Than Fiction.

An IRS auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear. Rated PG-13.

Sladden Park, 9pm, FREE!

LEGO Club for kids. Springfield Public Library, in children’s area, 2-4pm, Ph 541-726-3766 Blackberry Jam Festival. A wholesome community event featuring plenty of great music, unique crafts and delicious food. Events include a car show, fishing derby, quilt show, parade and more! Downtown Lowell, 5-10pm, FREE! Ph 866.516.5534 Movies in the Park – MirrorMask. A 15 year old girl must find the fabled MirrorMask in order to save the kingdom. Rated PG. Churchill Sports Park, 9pm, FREE!

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61st Annual Beef Pit BBQ. featuring entertainment for all with bingo, a silent auction, vintage cars, game booths and even dancing to the Coupe-deVille Band. The BBQ beef dinner will be roasted underground and served with secret sauce for only $15. St. Catherine of Siena Park, Veneta, noon-5pm, $7-15, Ph 541.935.3933 Eugene Sunday Streets. Promoting healthy, active living by opening the city’s largest public space - its streets - for people to walk, bike and roll to discover active transportation in a safe, car-free environment. Live music featuring The M80’s Band and Karaoke from Hell. Downtown Eugene, noon – 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.501.0390 Concert in the Park. Springfield Community Band. Washburne Park, 6:30-7:30pm, FREE!

Blackberry Jam Festival. Daylight - 10pm, see the 29th

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Bug, who is great at follow-the-leader, but not so good at hide and seek, this book is full of darling bugs and their stories. Children will fall in love with these bug’s stories and the lively, bright illustrations!

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Celebrate Summer & Independence Day with some fabulous books!

July means Independence Day! July is also a fabulous time to get out and enjoy the garden. So, this month, I’ve gathered some wonderful Fourth of July and nature themed books for you to enjoy! Happy Summer and Happy Independence Day!

READ… We Came to America Alfred A. Knopf, $17.99, ages 4-8 by Faith Ringgold

Full of bright, vibrant illustrations and text that speaks to the diversity of America and how we all got here, this book is a true tribute to America. A celebration of diversity and all Americans, this book is perfect for Independence Day or any day!

America’s Tea Parties: Not One but Four!: Boston, Charleston, New York, Philidelphia Abrams Books for Young Readers, $19.95; ages 8 and up by Marissa Moss

A beautifully designed and engaging book about the tea parties and the time leading up to the American

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Revolution. Photos, documents from the time period, and interesting and engaging text fill this book about the British taxes and subsequent tea parties that led up to the colonists declaring their independence from England. Includes a timeline of events.

Beautifully done!

Stories from Bug Garden Candlewick Press, $16.99, ages 4-8 by Lisa Moser

The garden is old and forgotten and no one tends the flowers anymore, so bugs move in one by one. From Roly-Poly rolling all over to Lightning

Balzer + Bray, $16.99, ages 8-12 by Sara Pennypacker

Pax, a fox and Peter, a boy—two but not two. Then, a war. This story resonates on so many levels. With the war coming, Peter’s father volunteers, makes Peter set Pax free, and takes Peter to live with his grandfather.

Almost as soon as he gets there, Peter realizes his mistake. He needs to find Pax. Pax is also looking for his boy, Peter. Will Peter and Pax find each other again? Will Peter win his personal war to find his way back to Pax or will the war that is going on in the world claim Pax first? As Peter journeys to find Pax, he learns about the world and about himself.

A book that will totally immerse you in it as you read about loss, war, growing up, love and what it means to love so much you are willing to do almost anything for that love. Amazing!

The Coloring Book of Cards and Envelopes: Nature Nosy Crow, $10.99; all ages by Rebecca Jones

Color your way into the summer with this fun, nature themed cards and envelopes coloring book. Children and adults alike will love these nature-themed cards and envelopes!

Intricately designed in pen and ink, a delight to color and to receive! Even includes stickers to hold together the envelopes—all you need are pens and postage!

... and PLAY! Paint a cool Fourth of July cup Materials: A red, white or blue plastic tumbler for each child, red, white and blue acrylic paint, paintbrushes, newspaper, and paper plates.

Directions: Cover your work area with newspaper as acrylic paint does not wash out. Pour a little bit of each color of paint onto the paper plate. Have the children paint “Happy Fourth of July” on their cups. Let them decorate their cup with flags, fireworks, and patterns.

Let dry. Now the children at your Fourth of July gathering can use their cups for the rest of the day and hopefully they won’t mix their cup up with another child’s cup.

Create a beautiful fireworks picture to hang up and enjoy Materials: Blue construction paper, and various colors of glitter glue.

a combination of both to create my night sky extravaganza). Let dry completely, so your fireworks don’t run down the page.

Make a Flag Pin to wear on the Fourth of July Materials: Red, white and blue felt, Tacky glue, toothpicks, and small white “seed” beads, and a pin back.

Directions: Cut a small rectangle out of red felt. This will be the base for your flag. Cut out a small blue square and glue it onto the upper left corner of the red rectangle. Cut small white strips of felt and glue them onto the red rectangle to make the stripes of your flag. Glue the small white beads onto the blue square to represent the stars (I used a toothpick to pick up the beads and to dab the glue onto the felt). Let dry. Glue a pin to the back of your flag.

Jennifer Galvin is never far from her children, a paintbrush, or a good book.

You can find her on the web at www.jennifergalvin.com.

Directions: Use glitter glue to create firework shapes on your construction paper. You can make big bursts or little squiggles (I used

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Children can benefit from age-appropriate technology, but watching TV or playing on a computer too long means missing out on other important activities. Playing outside, talking with friends and reading are all vital for kids.

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Kids age 2-18 eat free this summer in Lane County.

Los niños comen gratis este verano en el Candado de Lane.

It’s a good idea to put some rules in place.

Let your kids know what they are allowed to use and when they can use it. Discuss this as a family so that your kids can have a say too.

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For the site nearest you, call FOOD for Lane County. Para el sitio más cercano a usted, llamar a FOOD for Lane County.

FFLC does not provide day care. Children ages 1 to 2 may eat if accompanied by a responsible adult. FFLC no provee cuidado de niños. Niños de 1 a 2 años pueden comer si están acompañados por un adulto responsable.

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Earthtalk from the Editors of “E” the Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Which current artists, bands and music festivals are leading lights when it comes to reducing their environmental footprints and spreading awareness about sustainability?

— Jim Greenville, Brewster, NY

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he music industry has indeed come under fire in recent years for the huge amount of plastic waste it generates at outdoor concerts and festivals each summer. The 2015 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, for one, generated some 679 tons of waste over just four days. Aside from their irresponsible disposal after the fact, these single-use plastics are also fossil fuel-intensive to produce to begin with. But recent acknowledgement of this issue by the industry has resulted in actions by fans, bands and entire festivals.

Musician Jack Johnson has led the charge on this initiative, championing the elimination of disposable plastics on his tour, as well as partnering with several environmental groups to found the Sustainable Concerts Working Group. This organization created a blueprint for making tours more sustainable, listing actions to take by both the band and the fans. Their website has a long list of goals, followed by specific actions to achieve them—for

example, reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by switching to renewable energy sources, more efficient lighting and biofuelpowered transportation.

Many other musicians are also working to green up their industry.

The Dave Matthews Band has taken significant steps to neutralize its environmental impact via its Bama Green Project, which educates fans around the world about paths toward sustainability.

The band travels in a biodiesel tour bus and eats locally. Pop icon

Adele has publicly championed the charity, Drop4Drop, which provides local, clean water to impoverished areas of the world.

Rock band Phish founded the group WaterWheel in 1997 to focus on clean water and urban gardening. Meanwhile, U2 has worked closely with Greenpeace since the 1990s, helping them with protest campaigns from nuclear reprocessing in England to the destruction of forests in Russia.

And punk rockers Green Day live up to their name by partnering with the Natural Resources defense Council (NRDC) to raise awareness about American dependence on foreign oil.

While individual musicians have found success in mitigating environmental impact, some have also taken larger-scale actions.

Dave Matthews, Maroon 5, Willie Nelson, The Roots, Sheryl Crow and others founded the Green Music Group (GMG) in 2004 to help change the industry as a whole. The group has four core principles with which they hope to incur a paradigm shift: create a community of environmentally conscious musicians and fans; facilitate “large-scale greening” of the music industry through to u r i n g , d e v e l o p m e n t a n d public service campaigns; give environmental nonprofits a

megaphone for their cause; and position musical leaders as voices for change. GMG has already made 80 major tours sustainable while reaching over 10 million fans in just over 10 years.

Music festivals are also starting to follow suit. Bonnaroo recently partnered with the Plastic Pollution Coalition to encourage attendees to bring their own reusable containers, rather than giving out thousands of plastic cups. The Outside Lands Music Festival only uses biodegradable containers.

Other festivals have completely eliminated the use of plastics; instead offering discounted products in return for reusable stainless steel containers. With this trend gaining momentum every year, music fans around the world can be optimistic that the music industry will continue on this road to sustainability.

CONTACTS: Bonnaroo Festival, www. bonnaroo.com; Bama Green Project, www.bamagreen.org; Drop4Drop, www.drop4drop.org; Green Music Group, www.greenmusicgroup.org; WaterWheel Foundation, phish.com/ waterwheel/; Outside Lands Music Festival, www.sfoutsidelands.com.

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Dave Matthews’ Bama Green Project attempts to educate fans around the world about steps toward sustainability, while his band travels in a biodiesel bus and eats locally to reduce its environmental impact.

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Explore Nearby Nature

by Beth Stein

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his summer, take some time to help your kids get in touch with nature… literally! Summer is the perfect time to connect with the four classic elements – Earth, Air, Fire, and Water.

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EARTH As all parents know, kids are dirt magnets.

This summer, instead of lamenting this natural attraction, celebrate it! If you have a yard or garden, set aside space where it’s okay to dig, tunnel, and build. If possible, provide small hand shovels or old spoons for making holes and plastic containers for creating mud-cakes. If you don’t have access to dirt of your own, go exploring in a nearby park.

Ever notice those circular piles of soil that pop up overnight? Those are made by tunneling moles. Give your kids license to dig around in these piles. Can they find a hidden mole hole?

Probably not. But it’s still fun to try!

AIR This summer, have some fun with the wind.

On a breezy day, have your kids make their own mini-sailing vessels. The canoe canal or the ponds in Alton Baker Park will provide plenty of places to launch. Your homemade floaters don’t need to be fancy, and in fact, could simply be big sticks with leafy sails!

Corks, styrofoam meat trays, milk cartons, and plastic tubs also make good floating materials. A great place to look for building stuff is MECCA (materials-exchange.org) next to Eugene’s train station. If you use non-natural items in your creations, be sure to retrieve them before you leave the park.

FIRE Don’t worry, you don’t need to torch anything to get in touch with the essence of heat in the world. Just look up in the sky!

This summer, you and your kids can put the sun’s fire to work by making your own mini solar oven. Search the internet for “pizza box solar oven” and you’ll find all sorts of directions for this fun project. If your kids are older, there are also plenty of ideas out there for building more permanent solar cookers. And if construction is not your thing, you can use sunlight to dry fruit slices on an old window screen in your back yard. Yum! WATER Summer is the perfect time to GET WET! And what better place to play than one of our wonderful riversides? Next time you’re out on a bike path near a local waterway, look for some good wading spots. A few to check out

on the Willamette include Maurie Jacobs Park, the boat ramp near Valley River Center, and side trails along the West Bank Bike Path. If you’re at Mount Pisgah Arboretum, there is also a nice wading beach there. When you find a tempting spot, be sure to scan it for safety hazards before letting your kids explore, watching in particular for broken glass, slippery surfaces, or hidden drop-offs.

Water sandals for wading are a good idea and life preservers are a smart choice for younger ones. Never leave little people unattended by water and be sure to give clear boundaries. If you’re not quite up for river adventuring, you can find water features at RiverPlay Park at Skinner Butte, Washington Park in southwest Eugene, Oakmont Park off Coburg Road, Fairmont Park in southeast Eugene, and Filbert Meadows Park in Santa Clara.

Finally, don’t forget that sending your kids to an outdoor daycamp is a great way to get them in touch with nature this summer.

Several organizations and agencies in our community (including Nearby Nature at nearbynature.org) offer wonderful summer opportunities for kids to spend time outside.

See the camps section in this magazine for more information. Enjoy!

Beth Stein is the Executive Director for Nearby Nature, a nonprofit education group dedicated to fostering appreciation of nature nearby and providing tools for ecological living. The group hosts summer daycamps in local parks as well as school programs, special events, and restoration projects.

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String Theory Why Music is Good for Kids

by Holly Spencer

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ith focused intent, a young cellist picks up his bow and leans into a bit of the Star Wars theme. He looks up with a grin that is pure satisfaction – mixed with undeniable delight. “It’s… like… the coolest thing I’ve ever done.” says Brandon, the first year cello student.

Welcome to Beginning Strings! This kind of magic happens often during String Academy classes provided through the EugeneSpringfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO). Because budget cuts have reduced instrumental music instruction, especially for strings, these after-school classes are offered in several Eugene elementary schools.

Learning to play a violin, viola, cello or bass can bring a wealth of benefits to your child – benefits that can last a lifetime. For decades, studies have shown that the positive effects of music education are many and varied. Learning an instrument teaches far more than how to finger a note or hold a bow. It gives children an engaging activity that increases the development of natural abilities and skills

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needed in many other areas of learning. For example, a strings program in California for very young elementary students showed improvement in math proficiency four times that of non-participants after only one year.

Reading and language skills are also known to improve through music instruction. And research has found a link between musical training and spatial reasoning, which is important for future learning of many kinds – from solving geometry problems to successfully packing a backpack for school.

But playing the violin or cello is beneficial not just for academic development. Learning and playing an instrument uses all parts of the brain – on both the left side and the creative right.

No, your child won’t become smarter by making music, but they’ll gain many valuable benefits – both academic and artistic!

By tapping into listening, focusing, and fine motor skills, playing an instrument integrates and uses many different parts of the brain at once. Science has shown that these processes working together strengthen all of the brain’s

functions. In fact, studies have determined these benefits continue to help in one’s later years, with memory and other cognitive functions.

And let’s not forget the social benefits of playing in a musical group. Discipline, patience, responsibility, cooperation and awareness are all enhanced through orchestral instruction.

The result is a shared sense of accomplishment, and often, increased self-esteem.

As any parent knows, there’s a lot to be said about the value of sustained effort. Reaching a challenging, but achievable, goal is one of the most rewarding benefits of learning a musical

If you are interested in trying String Academy for your child, take a look at the Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO) web site: http://esyorchestras.org/ programs/string-academy-i/

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For those in ESYO’s String Academy classes, the concerts are a chance for all of us to witness that satisfaction – that delight – in these young new musicians. Remember, this isn’t about becoming a professional musician or landing a job in an orchestra some day. Learning an instrument lights a spark and opens a door to incredibly valuable experiences. It gives a child the opportunity to stretch their own internal resources, and perhaps accomplish something they never thought they could. Whether they play for a year, or five years, or for the rest of their lives, the skills and experiences gained while learning and playing a musical instrument are beneficial every step of the way.

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Movie Time

by Bonnie L. Harris

Seriously Silly Angry Birds Bomb, Red, & Chuck discover their hero.

Sony Imageworks Rated: PG Now in theatres

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he next great source of material for feature films looks to be the massive frontier of video games, so it’s no surprise that The Angry Birds Movie follows behind the more than two billion downloads of the popular gaming application. Creating a solid narrative based on a flock of pig-popping, errant birds must have been difficult, but the result is a hilarious, irreverent, jokea-minute movie with gorgeous

animation, oddball characters, and an abundance of delightful silliness.

The inhabitants of Bird Island normally spend their days happily raising their chicks and idolizing Mighty Eagle, their esteemed founder. Red, however, a cantankerous bird with really bad luck, upsets the island’s tranquil lifestyle and is sentenced to ‘Anger Management’ classes where he finds several other maladjusted birds like himself.

During Red’s rehabilitation, visitors arrive from Pig Island

and are immediately welcomed, but Red suspects that the Pigs have ulterior motives. With his reluctant classmates, Chuck and Bomb, Red sets out to uncover why the Pigs are acting so strangely and what’s aboard their ship. Unfortunately, Red, Chuck, and Bomb realize too late that the Pigs are stealing eggs, which turns Red’s misdirected anger into a positive force that inspires all the Birds to retaliate.

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FOR THE PARENTS Lovely & Forgettable Love & Friendship Amazon Studios, Rated: PG Now in theatres

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ne would suppose that any period film based on a Jane Austen story with a preeminent cast, fabulous costuming, dazzling cinematography, and plenty of intrigue would automatically be wonderful. Alas, one would, unfortunately, be quite mistaken. More’s the pity for Love & Friendship, one of the early productions from Amazon Studios. While director Whit Stillman takes on his task with gusto and the opening sequences promise a unique telling of Austen’s overlooked novella,

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Mighty Eagle, who turns out to be less than a mythical hero, Red and the Birds set sail to Pig Island in order to save their eggs.

While The Angry Birds Movie might be short on plot, fairly thin on uplifting themes, and many critics have faulted its cartoonish vibe, the film is enormous fun.

Blending slapstick comedy with a fantastic soundtrack and all the destructive mayhem of the video game, The Angry Birds Movie never takes itself too seriously. And be sure to watch the credits for added clues about the inevitable ‘Angry’ sequel.

& Friendship’s supporting characters, such as the foppish Sir James Martin and the hysterical Lucy Manwaring, are far more entertaining and interesting than Lady Susan. But, one finds, in the end, a surprise or two that makes the watching almost worth the effort.

Love & Friendship tends to rely solely on dialogue rather than exploring the subtle depths of its characters.

The tale revolves around the enigmatic and widowed Lady Susan, who charms herself through every awkward situation.

Using her beauty and wit to secure rich husbands for herself and her shy daughter, Frederica, Lady Susan raises the ire of both her former in-laws and the wife of her not-so-secret lover, Lord Manwaring.

As with most Jane Austen stories, money and status prompt all subterfuge, but actress Kate Beckinsale, who plays the Lady Susan endures manipulative Lady Susan, is neither Sir James Martin. sympathetic nor endearing. In fact, Love

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