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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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july 6 EarthTalk Lithium Ion Batteries 7 A Dad’s Eye View Ricky’s Road Romance 12 Calendar of Events 18 Read & Play 21 Summer Camp Directory 23 Choosing the Right Day Camp for your Child

8 Are Music Lessons Worth the Cost?

Nature Adventuring with Grandfriends

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Earthtalk from the Editors of “E” the Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Is the extraction of lithium for lithium ion batteries really worse for the environment than fracking?

— Mitch Newhouse, Oak Park, IL

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to properly dispose of Li-ion batteries (or products containing them) at hazardous waste or battery recycling locations.

Of course, alternatives to Li-ion batteries do exist with huge potential, but none are economical enough to produce yet to be anywhere near ready for mass production. Some of the most promising include batteries made from sodiumnickel chloride, silver zinc or aluminum graphite. But the expense of the raw materials and the immaturity of the production pro cess es w ill ke e p thes e emerging battery technologies on the drawing board for years to come while lithium ion continues to dominate the market.

CONTACTS: Saskatchewan vibrant-looking green forest and Proud, https://www.facebook. lakes with the text “This is an oil com/SaskatchewanProud/; Daily sands site in Alberta...Tell me Kos, http://www.dailykos.com/ more about how your electric car story/2016/5/6/1524012/-Someoneis-lying-about-electric-cars-on-theis better for the environment.” internet.

But Sumner points out that the top image in fact depicts EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy one of the world’s10 largest Scheer & Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of the nonprofit copper mines (BHP’s Escondida Earth Action Network. To donate, visit Mine in Chile) and has nothing www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to do with lithium extraction. to: question@earthtalk.org.

Lithium extraction does take an environmental toll, from the process of pumping briny groundwater containing lithium carbonate out of the ground and leaving it in pools so the excess water can evaporate. But the main environmental consequence of this is large amounts of water used to bind to the lithium to facilitate extraction.

“There’s nothing you would think of Almost a third of the world’s lithium comes from the Salar de Uyuni of Bolivia’s as mining,” reports Altiplano.

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n a world of modern technology, lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are hard to escape; they’re in cell phones, laptops, and basically anything else with rechargeable batteries. In fact, the demand for Li-ion batteries rose from zero percent market share in 1991 to 80 percent in 2007, and the European Commission expects the tonnage of lithium used in batteries to double between 2010 and 2020. With no viable alternatives anywhere near mainstream production, Li-ion batteries look like they’re here to stay for a while.

But thanks to some misinformation on the Internet, lithium extraction has gotten a bad rap. As Mark Sumner points out on Daily Kos, a pair of photos released by the community group Saskatchewan Proud shows a badly scarred and stripped mine site on the top along with the text “This is a mine where lithium is extracted for electric car batteries.” On the bottom is a photo of a neat and orderly fracking drill site surrounded by

Sumner. “No blasting. No trucks driving around carrying loads of crushed rock. No sprays of sulfuric acid.”

While it’s true that chemicals are used to refine lithium after it is collected, potential dangers pale compared to those from fracking, which involves pumping harsh chemicals underground to break up shale layers to free natural gas, which can lead to groundwater pollution and even cause minor earthquakes.

Currently Li-ion batteries’ big gest problem may be their tendency to combust— remember the recall of 500,000 hoverboards and then the infamous early version of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7? The ions inside Li-ion batteries can react if the wall between them is compromised, generating enough heat to potentially catch fire.

Manufacturers have mitigated such issues in most applications, but the problem can still rear its ugly head when improperly discarded Li-ion batteries are exposed to pressure and heat in a landfill or recycling facility that can stimulate combustion.

This is why it’s so important

A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

Ricky’s Road to Romance or Doing America with a Teenager I

was 15 and so girl-crazy that I should have been institutionalized. Instead, my father took me on a family road trip.

Our entourage consisted of Dad, my stepmother and the three sons. We visited the Grand Canyon, the Painted Desert, the oil fields of Oklahoma, Andrew Jackson’s mansion in Nashville and the Pueblo cliff dwellings in New Mexico.

My diary, which I kept every day, details every site we visited, every motel we stayed at, every postcard and letter I sent to my friends back home, and every adolescent girl I could get next to. And I got next to surprisingly many -- literally a ton of them, if my calculations add up correctly.

Because a girl named Peggy Johnson had permitted me to call her my girlfriend and hold her hand, I now regarded myself as a player in what my father called “The Game of Life.” So at whichever motel we’d checked into, I would scout the swimming pool or lobby for young enchantresses and inflict my company upon them. (In Colorado, my brothers and I went on a horseback trail ride that included three Texas hotties in blue jeans, and my imagination nearly hurt itself.) Each night, back in the motel room, like a birdwatcher updating his log book, I’d write down my notes on each specimen observed. I recorded their names, their ages, what they looked like, what we talked about and whether their accents were “cute” or “really cute.”

Read the diary and you’ll get the impression that our car was driving itself. From July 16th to July 30th, there are only two incidental mentions of my father and no mention whatsoever of my stepmother.

She had been in our family less than a year and ought to have been an object of curiosity or resentment or SOMETHING. Still mourning my mother’s death, was I making a point of not mentioning the intruder?

No. She just didn’t interest me. No adult did.

EDITORS: BEGIN OPTIONAL TRIM HERE This incident isn’t in the diary: We were sitting in a restaurant in Arizona, waiting for our food, and I was just minding my own business.

(Back then, a large percentage of my business was undressing girls with my eyes.) Suddenly Dad said, “Ricky, quit staring at that girl. You stare at every girl every place we go. Everyone sees you do it, and it’s rude and embarrassing. Knock it off.”

“Sorry, Dad,” I said. But secretly I thought I deserved credit for not exerting the full force of my girl-watching powers, which in those days could inflict minor burns.

END OPTIONAL TRIM HERE Fast-forward 40 years and you have me contemplating a road trip with my boy-crazy 14-year-old daughter Wendy. Her two older sisters have summer jobs that make them unavailable for a family vacation.

“Wendy,” I asked her last spring, “How would you like to hit the road with Mom and me for a week or two? We could drive to wherever you want to go.”

“And leave my friends?” she said, “I’d hate that – unless we could bring along Mary.”

That’s her best friend.

We l i k e M a r y, b u t whenever Wendy is with one of her friends, the rest of the family is shut out. To speak to them is to intrude. I wonder if maybe in the course of two weeks my wife and I could befriend them and we’d become a congenial party of four. But then I remember my teenage trip to the Grand Canyon and I don’t want to be the nonentity in the front seat who is there only to drive the car and scatter money at every stop.

Next year, if at least two of our daughters want to, maybe we’ll rent a house at a beach or a lake for a week. But what about this year?

If you’re reading this in early July, you may sense that the world is a happier place than it could have been.

My wife and I are in San Francisco, riding cable cars, touring fortune cookie factories, strolling the echoing corridors of Alcatraz, and stuffing ourselves with sourdough bread and Ghirardelli chocolates.

And Wendy? As my parents should have done with me, we’ve institutionalized her. For most of this month she’ll be weaving baskets, singing beside campfires and breaking young hearts at Flirtation Valley YMCA Camp.

Sure, we could’ve dragged her along with us, but a vacation is a chance to get away from it all, and poor Wendy would be stuck with the very people she wants to get away from. And there’d be no getting away – especially from Alcatraz, where treacherous currents and icy water make escape virtually impossible. Ask anyone.

Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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Are Music Lessons Worth the Cost?

by Sarah Lyons

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oes your child love to sing?

Love plunking on the piano or pounding on the drum? Do you think you might have a future musician in your home? The average cost of private music lessons ranges from $15-40 per half hour (www.takelessons. com). Keep in mind the cost will vary depending on location and the expertise of teacher. With these numbers, private lessons cost parents $1,000 to $2,000 a year. This may make you wonder, are music lessons really worth it? Let’s look at some short and long-term benefits of music lessons.

Discipline Learning to play beautiful music doesn’t happen overnight. All students must start from the beginning playing scales and mastering basic skills. In our society, instant gratification is the norm. Music teaches the value of patience and discipline because children must set aside time for practice and make it part of their routine to further their skills.

Work ethic Music teaches children a good work ethic because they see the value of practice as they improve and reach new achievements.

Students will learn how dedication creates good results, while failing to do all the necessary practice results in mediocre results.

These lessons carry into school studies and future employment.

Memory Is your child always forgetting things? Music requires kids to practice memorization. Even if sheet music is used, students memorize how to play each note

and the sheet music eventually becomes a guide. Students can use their developing memorization skills in a variety of ways in school and at home.

Math and language skills Music helps develop math and language skills that gives kids an edge in school.

“Students who have early musical training will develop the areas of the brain related to language and reasoning. The left side of the brain is better developed with music.”

(National Association for Music Education) Teamwork Teamwork isn’t just for sports. Music students may have an opportunity to participate in a band or orchestra. This provides kids experience working as a team and a sense of camaraderie. Teamwork develops social skills that they will use for a lifetime.

Confidence and social development Kids will gain confidence as they begin to perform

music for an audience.

This helps kids learn to face their fears and builds selfesteem. As kids build up this confidence, they are more likely to boost their communication skills and have increased social development.

Lifelong challenge In music, there is always room for improvement. This creates the opportunity for students of any age to improve and challenge themselves for many years to come.

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played her first chord, a smile spread across her face. It was clear she has a true love for music. To me, this makes the cost of lessons worth it. Each family will have to weigh the overall price of music lessons against their child’s enjoyment of music and the many benefits to decide whether music lessons are truly worth the cost.

Sources: http://www.nafme.org/20-importantbenefits-of-music-in-our-schools/ http://takelessons.com/blog/how-much-arepiano-lessons http://www.childrensmusicworkshop.com/ advocacy/12benefits1/

Stress relief Playing an instrument can be an outlet for kids. Music can be relaxing and a form of stress relief, as well as a way to express yourself creatively. Kids who have this outlet are less likely to find negative ways to relieve stress, like drugs and alcohol.

Expression and creativity Kids who play music are trained to think creatively. The ability to think outside of the box in many other situations is a coveted asset among many employers.

Improved coordination Kids who play instruments develop their hand-eye coordination. Just like in sports, playing an instrument requires these skills and develops their motor skills.

Higher test scores Studies show that children who are exposed to music education have higher SAT scores and better grades in school overall. (Children’s Music Workshop) Introduces children to other cultures Through music kids are exposed to other cultures, teaching them awareness and empathy for others. This helps them become more accepting of other cultures at an early age.

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Springfield Public Library story time.

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

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

Barnes & Noble weekly story time.

Whimsical Weds 7:00pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 11:00am. Saturdays at 11:00am, Ph 541.687.0356

Play Date. Young kids and family - drop in on First Friday evenings for creative fun together.

Downtown Library, 6pm, Ph 541.682.5000

July 4th Fireworks

Eugene Public Library: Family Music Time.

Downtown Library on Tues 6:30pm; Weds 10:15am; Thurs 10:15am; and Sat 10:15am. Bethel Branch, Family Music Time will be held on Fridays at 10:15 am and in Spanish on Saturdays, 11:15am.

Sheldon Branch, 10:15am, Ph 541.682.8316

Red, White and BOOM. Starts right after Eugene EMS take on Boise at PK Park, 7:05pm

Saturday 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!

Fireworks ignite after the Butte to Butte Road road race, call for location. 541.343.7247 Downtown Creswell Celebration & Parade. Starts with 7am pancake breakfast, followed by a parade at 11am, vendors, food booths, kids activities, and fireworks show at dusk. FREE! Ph 541.895.4398

Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 541.682.3615 Legos: NEW! Bring the kids to build, play, and explore with the Library’s big and varied collection of Legos. Grades K - 6. Downtown

Fireworks Spectacular at Cottage Grove Raceway. Ph 541.942.7561 Springfield Light of Liberty Celebration. Live music, play area, magic shows, pony rides, games, slides, balloons, crafts and more - all free with admission. Island Park, 4-11pm, $5-8 Fireworks and BBQ at Delight Valley Church of Christ. 7pm, BBQ, live music, and Fireworks at dusk. Cottage Grove.

541.942.7711 Fireworks following Eugene Pro Rodeo. See event info on the 1st Art in the Vineyard Fireworks event happen at Dusk at Alton Baker Park.

See the 4th for event details.

Oakridge 4th of July fireworks show and celebration at Oakridge Industrial Park, 10-11pm. FREE!

EugeneCascadesCoast.org/Events/ Creswell 4th of July Festival

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Library, every Wed at 4:00 pm/Sheldon every Sat at 10:15am/Bethel every Sat at 2pm. FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 “2PM Talks.” A docent-led talk every Tues thru Sun at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, included with price of admission. Ph 541.346.3024 The Science Factory Children’s Museum.

Our ever-changing array of exhibits features something for everyone! Explore science topics including astronomy, mechanics, optics, water quality, and nanotechnology. Planetarium shows: “Seasonal Stargazing” and “Earth, Moon, and Sun.” and “Legends of the Night Sky: Orion.”, Ph 541.682.7888

1 SATURDAY Build Your Own Castle! Carboard Engineering Workshop. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library.

2 – 3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 First Saturday Park Walk. Enjoy nature with a stroll through Golden Gardens on this naturalistlead walk. 9am-11am, FREE! Ph 541.682.5333 Gem Faire. Fine jewelry, precious and semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold, silver, minerals and much more at manufacturer’s prices. Lane Events Center, 10am-6pm, $7 (12 under FREE!) Wetland Wander in West Eugene. Grab your binoculars and join WREN for our next Wetland Wander at Hansen/See-sill! 9am-11am, FREE! Ph 541.338.7047 Eugene Pro Rodeo. PRCA Rodeo July 1st, 2nd and 3rd - Firecracker Bull Ride July 4th.

Oregon Horse Center, 4pm-12am, $5-21.75, Ph 541.689.9700

Art in the Vineyard Freedom Fest. The premier art and wine festival with a daily Artist Marketplace, live music, food trucks, youth arena, and end with fireworks for the 4th of July! Alton Baker Park, 10am-9:30, Fireworks on the 4th at 10:00. $5-35, Ph 541.345.1571 Eugene Pro Rodeo. See the 1st EUGfun. Sunday Jams. Come and watch local DJs spin beats and jams for the whole family!

The all-vinyl selection is the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and game of hoops. Sladden Park, 3-6:30pm, FREE!

3 MONDAY “Minecraft Day.” Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on the Library’s computers. Ages 6-12. Downtown Library, Monday’s at 4:00pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Art in the Vineyard Freedom Fest. See the 2nd Eugene Pro Rodeo. See the 1st

4 TUESDAY Butte to Butte. TrackTown’s most famous road race, features a competitive 10K, a 5K and a 4-mile walk followed by a fireworks display. 43rd & Donald St. 7:30am, $25-25, 541.484.9883 Art in the Vineyard Freedom Fest. See the 2nd Eugene Pro Rodeo. See the 1st

5 WEDNESDAY EMS take on Boise. Harry Potter Night / Kids Eat Free Wednesday. PK Park, 7:05pm The Big Time. Family-favorites and oldies hits.

Meadow Park, 6:30pm, FREE!

Saturday Market. See On-Going Events.

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Concert for Kids: Okaidja Afroso. Lively music and interactive fun with singer-songwriter Okaidja Afroso from Ghana. Downtown Library, 1-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

pARTy on the Plaza. Eugene Taiko performs interpretations of traditional pieces as well as their own compositions of Japanese drumming.

Hult Center Plaza, 5:30pm, FREE!

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EMS take on Tri-City. $3 box seats, $3 – 32oz Pepsi night and discounted Old Style. PK Park, 7:05pm

Gem Faire. 10am-5pm, see the 1st

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

Okaidja Afroso

“Muppet Treasure Island” movie in the park. Kermit, Long John Silver, and Young Jim Hawkins set sail for riches using dead pirate’s treasure map. Petersen Barn Park, 9pm-11pm, FREE!

Saturday, July 1st

McKenzie River Lavender Festival. Area lavender farms open their fields for tours, photography and painting, shopping and lectures. Just outside Springfield on McKenzie Hwy, 10am-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.736.8575

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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 Amazon Farmers Market. Fresh fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, and value-added products in the heart of South Eugene! Amazon Community Center, Weekly on Thurs June 15th - Sept 28th. 12pm-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5373

Music at 5th St. Market. Enjoy dinner and a beverage while relaxing to the beautiful sounds.

6-8pm, FREE!

7 FRIDAY Oregon Country Fair. With vaudeville, circus acts, spoken word, wandering musicians, face painting, parades, and other perennial favorites.

Outside Veneta off Hwy 126, 11am-7pm, $23-30, Ph 541.343.4298 EMS take on Tri-City. Freezer Mug giveaway.

PK Park, 7:05pm Michael O’Neil, Comedian & Magician!

Teacher, director, and performer works in a wide range of styles, including clown, commedia dell’arte, new vaudeville, musical theatre, Shakespeare, and devised theatre. Springfield Public Library. 3-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Ruff it Family Campout. Activities include arts/crafts, field games, a movie “Rogue One” at sunset, stargazing and a morning stretch.

Continental breakfast provided. Families provide their own tents and sleeping materials. Children must be attended always. No alcohol. Ruff Park, $15, 3pm – dawn, Ph 541.736.4544 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 Free First Friday at Adventure! Children’s Museum. Come camp, type, dig, dance, build, make, map, read and play. Admission on a first-come, first-served basis. 10am-6pm, Ph 541.653.9629

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Clatsop County Fair August 1st - 5th, 2017 92937 Walluski Loop Astoria, Oregon 503-325-4600 www.clatsopcofairexpo.com

THE destination for FUN, concerts, carnival rides, food, games, exhibits, and much more!

Springfield Farmers’ Market. Every Fri from 3-7pm at the City Fountain Plaza at 5th & A streets in downtown Springfield.

Organic, in-season produce, local grassfed beef, locally caught fish and artisan goodies. Live entertainment and family focused activities. Through Sept 29. 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 Saturday Farmers Market. Every Saturday, April-Nov, 8th & Oak St. Rain or shine. 10:00am – 5pm, Ph 686-8885, FREE! 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 Food for Lane County Youth Farmers Market. Thurs 2pm–6pm, June–October, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend.

Ph 541.343.2822

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Oregon Country Fair Friday-Sunday, July 7-9 Oregon Country Fair. See the 7th Mixed Media for Kids/Tweens. Exploring Peru. (ages 7-12). We strongly encourage adults to attend this program with their young ones. Adults get to create, too! Springfield Public Library.

10:30am – 12:00, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Boys and Young Men’s Choral Festival.

Guest conductor, Fernando Malvar-Ruiz of the American Boychoir returns to lead the choir.

Through July 16th. PicFest, Ph 541.465.9600

11 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

2-3pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Bohemia Mining Days. See the 13th Dodge the Zombies. Conquer and evade the zombies in a massive dodge ball war against the ever-growing zombie nation. Kids in grades K-5 only. Pizza and refreshments provided. Bob Keefer Sports Park, 7pm, FREE! “Finding Dory” movie in the Park. PG-13, Douglas Gardens Park, 7:30pm/movie at sunset, FREE! Ice Cream Social and Quilt Show. Features homemade cakes, pies, ice cream and beautiful historic quilts. First Presbyterian Church, Cottage Grove, 12pm-8pm, $2, Ph 541.915.1593

Saturday Market. See On-Going Events.

EMS take on Tri-City. Bachelor Night.

PK Park, 7:05pm

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EMS take on Everett. Live from Eugene… It’s Saturday Night! PK Park, 7:05pm

EMS take on Tri-City. Bike to the Ballpark for cycling related prizes. PK Park, 1:05pm Dirty Heads & Soja with the Green and RDGLDGRN. Cuthbert Amphitheater, open to all ages, 6pm, $35-149

Teddy Bear Picnic

McKenzie River Lavender Festival.

See the 7th

Saturday, July 15th

Oregon Country Fair. See the 7th

8 SATURDAY McKenzie River Lavender Festival. See the 7th “James and the Giant Peach” movie in the Park. Tugman Park, 9-11pm, FREE! Russ, at the Cuthbert. Beautiful outdoor concert venue with features beer gardens, food booths, and a wonderful outdoor experience.

Alton Baker Park, 8pm, $35

Dogs to the Rescue Puppet Show. Developed by health professionals to educate families about how we can stop climate pollution and improve our health by walking, eating healthy food, reducing waste, and choosing clean energy. Springfield Public Library. 4:30-5pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

10 MONDAY EMS take on Tri-City. Good Karma Monday. PK Park, 1:05pm “Minecraft Day.” Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on the Library’s computers. Ages 6-12. Downtown Library, Monday’s at 4:00pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

Bohemia Mining Days. See the 13th

12 WEDNESDAY Nate Botsford. Portland-based artist Nate Botsford and his band bring big sound and high energy with his Americana meets-country rock style. Willamalane Park, 6:30pm, FREE!

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pARTy on the Plaza. Seffarine. Moroccan singer Lamiae Naki and oud player/flamenco guitarist Nat Hulskamp perform classical Arabic and Andalusian music influenced by widely varying cultures. Hult Center Plaza, 5:30pm, FREE! Music at 5th St. Market. Shelly James.

MusicBox. Enjoy dinner and a beverage while relaxing to the beautiful sounds. 6-8pm, FREE!

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Read to a Greenhill Dog. Ages 7-12, Springfield Public Library, 2-4pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Teddy Bear Picnic. Join in this beloved tradition for young children and family. Campbell Community Center, 11am-12pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

16 SUNDAY EMS take on Everett. Fake News Night. You decide what is real, and what is fake. PK Park, 1:05pm Bohemia Mining Days. See the 13th

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EUGfun. Sunday Jams. Come and watch local DJs spin beats and jams for the whole family!

The all-vinyl selection is the perfect soundtrack for a picnic and game of hoops. Sladden Park, 3-6:30pm, FREE!

Relay for Life. Support American Cancer Society at Willamalane Sports Park. 6pm-10am, Ph 541.434.3101

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Bohemia Mining Days. Listen to music, watch the parade, explore living history exhibits, shop at vendor stalls, enjoy pony rides to lots of contests.

Good old-fashioned family fun! Downtown Cottage Grove, FREE! Ph 541.942.5064

Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month: “Fun in the Sun”.

Welcome warmer days of summer with suncentered crafts and activities, learn about how the sun affects the earth and the organisms that live here. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am – 11:30, $3-10, Ph 541-346-3024

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Yoga under the Oak Trees. Join Jenny Ewing and Suzy Kropf for a monthly summer yoga class for beginners. Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, 10am -12pm, $5, Ph 541.747.1504

Tinker Tech for Tweens/kids. Learn, create and explore with science, technology, engineering and math. Springfield Public Library.

Truck Function in Junction. View semi-trucks, haulers, show trucks, working trucks and trucks for hire at this fun family event. Truck cruise from 7-9pm. Junction City High School, 8am-9pm, FREE!

17 MONDAY EMS take on Everett. Good Karma Monday.

Emeralds Baseball Camp. PK Park, 7:05pm

18 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 EMS take on Everett. Dog Day – Bring your friendly canines and enjoy the game in the 3rd base picnic area. PK Park, 7:05pm

Kids: Build. Build a shelter, design a boat, weave a shoe, or invent a fishing tool using the technology of Oregon’s ancient engineers, Native American people. Downtown Library, 1:00 & 3:00pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

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EMS take on Everett. Sluggo’s Birthday / Kids Eat Free Wednesday. PK Park, 7:05pm

“Minecraft Day.” Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on the Library’s computers. Ages 6-12. Downtown Library, Monday’s at 4:00pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

Lane County Fair. From the midway and rides to the headliner entertainment it is full of excitement. 11am-11pm, $0-9, Ph 541.682.4292 “The Cheeseburgers” concert in the park. A blend of cowboy, calypso and rock, this group’s music will get you dreaming about boats, beaches and just sailing away. Island Park, 6:30pm, FREE!

20 THURSDAY pARTy on the Plaza. Urban Jazz Dance Company. American Sign Language dance: a realistic expression of deaf culture through a blend of ballet, African, jazz and other forms of dance performed by hearing and deaf dancers.

Hult Center Plaza, 5:30pm, FREE! Lane County Fair. See the 19th Music at 5th St. Market. Marc Siegel and Friends. Enjoy dinner and a beverage while relaxing to the beautiful sounds. 6-8pm, FREE! Rhythm Fest. Performances by Thrill the World, Cullen Vance and Kutsinhira’s energetic teen marimba ensemble Mutswi guaranteed to get you dancing. All ages, Amazon Community Center, 5:30-7:30pm, FREE!

21 FRIDAY Lane County Fair. See the 19th Dr Amnesia Trance’s Hypnotic Show. This event features youth actors from Cottage Theatre’s summer Melodrama Camp. An oldfashioned audience sing-along for all ages.

Cottage Theater, 7-9pm, $7, Ph 541.942.8001

22 SATURDAY Butterflies and Dragonflies Walk. Explore the diversity of butterflies and dragonflies the Arboretum! A gentle walk through the meadow lands. Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, 1-3pm, $5/family, Ph 541.747.1504 Main Street Chili Cookoff. Enter your favorite chili against your friends and neighbors in this year’s Main Street Chili Cook Off! Prizes, music, and fun for all, with awards for Most Festive Booth, Judges Choice, and People’s Choice.

Downtown Cottage Grove, 12pm – 3pm, FREE! Ph 541.942.2411 Saturday Market. See On-Going Events.

Dr Amnesia Trance’s Hypnotic Show. See the 21st STEM at Lane County Fair. Hands-on discovery activities, a Battle of the (Ro)bots, a Minecraft demo, experiments from local scientists, and electric powered cars. Lane County Fair, 11am-8pm, 541.682.7888 Lane County Fair. See the 19th

23 SUNDAY LEGO Club for kids. Springfield Public Library, in children’s area, 2-4pm, Ph 541.726.3766 Dr Amnesia Trance’s Hypnotic Show.

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25 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 Kids: Flight. Experiment with flight with educators from The Science Factory. Learn about the four forces of flight, build a flying contraption, and test it in a real wind tunnel. Downtown Library, 1-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Science Pub. The Total Solar Eclipse. Discuss how eclipses happen, and what people see, how to get the most out of our Oregon experience on August 21, how eclipses and the sun relate to our human future, how eclipses and astronomy can help us feel our universe. Axe & Fiddle Public House, 5-7pm, $5, Ph 541.767.9717

26 WEDNESDAY EMS take on Salem-Kaizer. Princess Night / Kids Eat Free Wednesday. PK Park, 7:05pm 3 Man Slam concert in the park. Crowdpleasing classic rock and pop from the late ‘50s thru late ‘70s. Douglas Gardens Park, 6:30pm, FREE!

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selected to complement your night out. Free wine samples for 21 and over, in designated tasting area. Movie begins at sunset. Rated PG. Willamalane Sports Park, 7:30pm, FREE! Saturday Market. See On-Going Events.

Children’s Celebration. Hands on activities, crafts, games, live entertainment, inflatable slides, balloon clown, and pony rides. Island Park, Free with canned food.

30 SUNDAY EMS take on Hillsboro. 1972 Throwback Game – Ems are sporting old school jerseys.

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Blackberry Jam Festival. Daylight – 4:30pm, See the 28th Japanese Obon & Taiko Festival. Participate or watch traditional and contemporary Japanese Obon dances, wake daik (youth taiko group) and Eugene taiko. Alton Baker Park, 5-9pm, FREE!

31 MONDAY “Minecraft Day.” Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on the Library’s computers. Ages 6-12. Downtown Library, Monday’s at 4:00pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

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Ages 7-12, 2-3pm, Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766 EMS take on Salem-Kaizer. $3 Thursday / Animal House night. PK Park, 7:05pm Music at 5th St. Market. Mike Denny Trio. Enjoy dinner and a beverage while relaxing to the beautiful sounds. 6-8pm, FREE! pARTy on the Plaza. A hysterical water balloon gladiator show with comic antics and loud opera music. Using no words, Seth and Christina deliver a gut-busting, interactive show. Great for all ages. Hult Center Plaza, 5:30pm, FREE!

28 FRIDAY EMS take on Hillsboro. Jesus Feliciano Bobblehead Giveaway. PK Park, 7:05pm Blackberry Jam Festival. Great music, unique crafts, and delicious food, a car show, fishing derby, quilt show, parade and more! JasperLowell Road and Moss St. 5-10pm, FREE! Ph 866.516.5534

29 SATURDAY EMS take on Hillsboro. Guardians of the Galaxy Night. PK Park, 7:05pm “Ghostbusters” movie in the park. Before the movie, pick up a map and navigate your way to hidden ghosts. Make your very own slime to take home. Performance by Reign Dance Company.

Movie begins at sunset. PG-13, Willamalane Sports Park, 7:30pm, FREE! Blackberry Jam Festival. Daylight – 10pm, See the 28th “While You Were Sleeping” movie in the park. Sample Oregon wine, or treats specially

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Explore Nearby Nature

by Beth Stein

Nature Adventuring with Grandfriends

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ake a moment to imagine the outdoor activity you enjoy most in your free time. Do you love to hike? Fish? Watch birds?

Take photos? Garden? Now think about the origin of that passion. For many people, it’s a “grandfriend” -- a grandma, grandpa, or special older adult that comes to mind. There’s something about these people – the “not your parents” older adults in your life – that can make them extra influential.

One of Nearby Nature’s favorite volunteers, Rick Ahrens, who we fondly call the “bird whisperer,” credits his grandma for much of what he knows and appreciates about birds. And that’s a lot! At a young age, Rick’s grandma had him outside watching birds, using binoculars, and learning how to be patient. Although he didn’t always revel in these avian adventures at the time (it’s tough

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to be patient when you’re a kid!), Rick is so grateful that his grandma shared her passion with him when he was young.

Today, Rick spends lots of time watching birds…and teaching others about these winged wonders. Going with Rick on a walk in the woods is like taking a stroll with your own personal, living, breathing field guide – and bird magnet. When you’re with Rick, hummingbirds inevitably flit through the bushes right in front of you and hawks dance in the sky overhead.

Early nature adventures, like the ones Rick had with his grandma, can help positively shape a child’s future life path. Thanks to youthful connections with nature, we have everything from scientists to school teachers, farmers to foresters, researchers to river guides.

This summer, check in with the older folks in your life – your parents, your neighbors,

interesting elders at church or work. How frequently do they get a chance to hang out with your kids? If your answer is not very often, why not extend an invitation? Without a doubt, if you give them a chance, these “grandfriends” could share a lot with your kids, especially when it comes to activities that are hands-on, feet-wet, and knees-dirty – the very best kind.

DIG IN THE DIRT: Making mud pies, discovering where your carrots come from, trying new foods – all of these experiences are part of the fun of gardening. If you don’t have access to a garden at home, maybe your grandfriend does! If not, send the kids off with a grandfriend on a berry or veggie u-pick adventure at a local farm. The Willamette Farm and Food Coalition has a great printed as well as online guide to local farms at willamettefarmandfood.org.

GO FISHING: You don’t have to go far to fish in the in Alton Baker Park Canoe Canal.

This waterway is easily accessible on foot, by bike, by car, or by bus. The canal gets stocked with trout periodically, so your kids might even catch something! See dfw.state.or.us/ resources/fishing/trout_stocking_schedules/ (click on South Willamette Watershed District) for more information.

Make Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes: Little kids especially love this imaginative, low-stress, simple activity. Grandfriends and kids can work together to create pretend homes for fairies and gnomes out of moss, rocks, sticks, lichen, flowers, shells and other natural materials. You can do this anywhere – the park, your backyard, even your living room (if you bring your nature collection inside).

GO BIRDWATCHING: Backyard bird feeders make this easy...local parks make it fun! There is lots of great information about local green spaces you can explore in Eugene at eugene-or.gov/327/Parks-and-Natural-Areas and in Springfield at willamalane.org/parks.

GO CANOEING: Kids love boating adventures. Floating is such a hoot and

inspires all sorts of imaginative play. And you don’t need your own boat to float locally.

You can rent canoes to paddle on Alton Baker Park’s Canoe Canal from Northwest Canoe Tours, Fridays-Sundays, from 11 am-5 pm.

See canoetour.org for rates and directions.

GO CAMPING: Send your kids out of town if your grandfriends are up for it, but if it’s not in the cards to go on a real campout, simply send everyone outside with sleeping bags outside to spend time telling stories in comfy lawn chairs! The simple act of hanging out in the dark outdoors can be a really fun eye and ear opener for kids.

TAKE PICTURES: These days it’s so easy to share photography with kids. Back in the day, when you could put a price on every single photo you took, taking pictures with kids was simply not affordable. But now kids can shoot away to their heart’s content – and you can delete the junk later. You don’t have to go far to take pictures, and in fact, the best photos happen when you slow down and look closely at the world around you. Taking photos is also great way to share the “leave only footprints, take only memories” ethic of a true nature

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Note to older grandfriends who aren’t quite up for getting down and dirty with kids like you used to – you can still be part of sharing nature with your favorite children by helping to send them to summer camps where they get to explore and play outdoors. Ask them questions about their nature adventures and share stories of camps when you were kids. Nearby Nature, as well as many other local organizations, offers a wide variety of outdoor summer camps for kids from three through the teens. Check out the summer camps guide in this magazine for more information.

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

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Diana Hopkin’s father works at the Roosevelt’s White House as the president’s chief advisor.

Diana volunteers to help with the gardens at the White House and becomes the face of the victory garden for the country. Victory gardens were an important part of the war effort and getting food to the troops. Read about how Diana did her part here on the home front during World War II with her victory garden. Based on a true story! May even inspire you to get out and grow a garden of your own this summer.

summer and our nation’s birthday together.

My Washington, DC

by Jennifer Galvin

Happy Indepedence Day! Happy Summer! Independence Day, otherwise known as the Fourth of July, is a very important day to our country. July 4, 1776 is the day we declared ourselves independent from England. Here

Little Brown, $18.99, ages 5-9 by Kathy Jakobsen

READ… And Then Comes Summer Candlewick Press, $16.99, ages 3-7 by Tom Brenner

“When daylight pushes back bedtimes, and crickets crick-crick in the evening air…then play hide and seek until darkness wins.” Vivid, bold illustrations fill this book that celebrates summer from the last day of school, to a great day camping and everything in between.

Includes a fabulous parade and fireworks display for Independence Day. What fun!

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standing together, united under one flag, with gorgeous, yet different landscapes and gorgeous, yet different people, all coming together under one nation and one flag to live in one amazing country. Powerful!

My Awesome Summer by P. Mantis Holiday House, $16.95, ages 4-8 by Paul Meisel

Journey along with P. Mantis from May to October. She hatches in May and then grows up, surviving along the way by pretending to be a stick and hanging upside down.

Bright, bold illustrations fill this whimsical summer story that is both entertaining and educational. End papers are full of facts about praying mantises. Fascinating and fun!

Exquisite oil painting illustrations and interesting information about Washington DC fill this entertaining book. Follow along with Becky and her best friend Martin as they visit and tour Washington DC. Visit train stations, the capital, the White House, Smithsonian museums, and more as you thumb through the intricate and beautiful pages of this book. Amazing!

Guts & Glory: The American Revolution Little Brown, $17.99; ages 8-12 by Ben Thompson

An interesting and entertaining look at the history of the American Revolution. Full of kid friendly terms and facts from history, that will keep kids reading. Includes sidebars that help you to “know your founding fathers” with quick facts. A great way to learn histor y and per fect for Independence Day!

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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. Wear your pin to show your pride in our fine country this Independence Day.

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.

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Best of pranksters Harold & George.

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Their pranks make them pintsized legends, but when Principal Krupp finally catches them in the act, George and Harold face separation and the loss of their treasured friendship. By a strange twist of fate that includes a magical hypnosis ring, the boys accidentally bring Captain

Underpants to life in the form of Principal Krupp himself. At first it’s terrific ordering around their most despised adult, and rest assured he gets into outrageous trouble without his pants. But when the school carnival goes bonkers, George and Harold realize that having Mr. Krupp may not be all bad. But how do they bring back the Principal and say good-bye to the beloved Captain Underpants? The answer rests in their new science teacher, a mad Professor in disguise, who unleashes a gigantic toxic toilet

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As the naive Philip Ashley investigates the sudden death of his guardian in Italy, he suspects foul play by his guardian’s young wife, Rachel. She eludes him on the Continent, but surprisingly, she suddenly turns up on his estate in England. Although determined to hate her, Philip eventually allows Rachel to redirect his anger into a torrid affair, but doubts creep into their relationship as Rachel infiltrates Philip’s life and his pocketbook. Also locked in this distorted triangle is the angelic and patient Louise, who must step aside as Philip pursues his new love interest. The breathtaking

on the school. Thank goodness Captain Underpants finally saves the day and flushes the Professor for good.

Of course we need an ending that heralds Captain Underpants 2, which happens when Mr. Krupp, aka Captain Underpants, foils an army of mini toxic toilets and inspires George and Harold’s nex t comic b o ok . Madcap jokes, innovative graphics, extraordinary animation, and even a couple of good lessons about loyalty and friendship make Captain Underpants a sure winner.

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Challenging classes and activities for gifted students

Grades K - 7th Oak Hill School Campus

Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) July 23 - Aug 5 A residential, college academic experience for gifted students

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Summer Science Adventures!

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June 26 - Aug 25

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Choosing the Right Day Camp for Your Child

by Christa Melnyk Hines

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ay camps come in all shapes and sizes, appealing to a range of interests and ages. Here’s how to find a camp that invests in your youngster by creating an unforgettable experience where they’ll meet new friends, gain self-confidence and learn new skills --all while giving you peace of mind.

Begin with basics. First determine your schedule needs. Some camps are only a few hours a day while others are structured to work well with a working parent’s schedule.

Figure out if you’ll need to arrange before or after care.

From there, seek a camp with “caring staff, fun programs and a dedication to the health and safety of the campers,” says DD Gass, a director of camps and school-age services for a faith-based community center.

Match the camp with your child’s interests. From computer coding to robotics and sports, day camps offer kids the opportunity to try all kinds of new activities.

If your child isn’t interested in a camp that specializes in one activity, choose a more traditional camp that offers a wide range of activities throughout the session.

“Make sure there’s a healthy balance between structure and choice,” says Jim

Spearin, senior vice president of Youth Development for the YMCA. Consider the culture. Ask for referrals from trusted family and friends. “Choose a camp that welcomes parents as partners in their experience,” Spearin says. “Parents should always feel welcome to come visit during camp. There should be planned activities for both parent and camper to enjoy together such as special events or campouts.”

Seek qualified, organized staff. Camp employees should be licensed, certified and trained in sexual/child abuse prevention, first aid and CPR. Find out how camp leaders are supervised and how they plan for emergencies, including natural disasters, intruders and other threats.

Also consider the child-to-staff ratio. Will your child feel lost in a group that’s too big, even if it meets state criteria?

“It’s vitally important for staff to have child development knowledge and experience to ensure that appropriate, engaging and enriching activities are offered,” says Katrina Ball, a childcare resource and referral director.

Try it before you buy. Attend a camp expo or camp fair to find out what options exist in the area. Some organizations feature their

own camp fairs and mini-camps during the spring for families to try.

“As a parent you know your child best and what program would be best for them. Trust your instincts,” Ball says.

Calm butterflies. Many youngsters have a hard time adjusting to new situations and people and may feel scared or intimidated.

Include them in the process of choosing a camp. Discuss the schedule of activities and what a typical day will look like.

“Children can help pack their lunch (if needed) and pack their backpack with the items they’ll need for camp. This helps them know what they have in their backpack and know what they will need to bring home,” Gass says.

Find out if one of your child’s friends would like to attend the camp with him. Attending orientations, visiting the camp site and meeting the staff prior to the beginning of camp can also help reduce any pre-camp jitters.

Freelance journalist Christa Melnyk Hines and her husband are the parents of two happy day campers. Christa’s latest book is Happy, Healthy & Hyperconnected: Raise a Thoughtful Communicator in a Digital World.

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Give the Kids a

1970’s Summer

by Sarah Lyons

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s the whirlwind of the last few weeks of school fly by, I find myself ready for the long, unscheduled days of summer. Sleeping in, spending our afternoons poolside, and playing hide and seek until the fireflies come out. Realistically, my idea of carefree summer days come from my youth and not from the summers our own kids typically experience. Camps, play dates, and ball games fill up most of our calendars while any free time is consumed by parent-planned educational activities and crafts seen on social media. While these things aren’t bad, it can be a little daunting for parents due to the pressure to plan every minute of their child’s summer…

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…I have declared this summer to be different.

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y kids will have the kind of summer I had as a child. One that is less scheduled and more free play, less video games and more outside time, and less parent planned and more child created. If, like me, you are tired of feeling pressure to entertain and educate your child every waking moment, use these tips to enjoy your summer, 1970’s style.

Ditch the excess Today parents often feel the need to sign their kids up for as many camps, clinics, and activities as possible to fill their days. In the 70’s, kids did not spend their days at baseball camp, they played baseball with the neighbor kids in the backyard. They didn’t attend theater and dance camps but instead made up their own show to perform for parents and siblings. Give your kids the gift of free time to play and try things on their own. If kids are away at camps all summer, they won’t have time to create their own adventures.

Unplug Today we love our electronics. It is unlikely that many of us can make it more than a few hours without checking in with social media and responding to emails and texts. Our kids are no different but limits should be set on screen time to allow kids to experience outdoor play, the joy of curling up with a good book, and allowed time to use their own imaginations. 1970’s kids didn’t have apps, educational or not, to entertain them and fill their days. Instead, they used their imagination to create inventions with recycled trash, build forts with whatever they could find, and cooperate with other kids to create games that could last for hours.

and this was the norm. While many parents don’t feel quite as safe giving their child free reign, we can learn from this attitude. Kids do not need us to plan and intervene in their daily activities. Send them outside, have them go knock on a neighbor’s door and ask them to join them. Play in the sprinkler, ride bikes, draw with chalk, drink from the hose, learn to do cartwheels, jump rope, plant flowers, or simply sit in the sun. Go outside and don’t come home until dinner.

Let it go Parents today have so much pressure to live up to unrealistic standards. We feel we must provide educational crafts, plan interesting and affordable outings, provide well balanced extracurricular activities, all while cooking healthy, organic food, maintaining a clean house, a healthy marriage, and balance our careers simultaneously. The truth is, none of us are able to keep up with it all. The 1970’s parent, while balancing many of the career and family obligations we have today, did not put the type of pressure parents today place on themselves.

This summer, take a break from the pressures of social media, enjoy your kids, join them outside, play a board game, have a movie night, lounge at the pool, eat a little (or a lot of) junk food, and give yourself permission to let things go and accept you can’t realistically keep up with everything anyway.

The key to giving your kids, and yourself, a 1970’s summer is to unplug, enjoy, and ease up on the pressures we place on ourselves.

Let’s just enjoy our kids and enjoy every unscheduled moment because, before you know it, it will be time to head back to school.

Go outside “Go outside and come back when it’s dinner time.” is what my parents would say nearly every afternoon when I was growing up.

There were no scheduled play dates, meet ups at the park, or specific activities planned. If I wanted to go to the park, I would ride my bike or walk there. If I wanted a friend to come along, I would swing by their house on the way and knock on the door to see if they wanted to join me. My parents had only a vague idea where I was or who I was with

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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.

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.

USDA, the State of Oregon and FOOD for Lane County are equal opportunity employers and providers. USDA, el estado de Oregon y FOOD for Lane County son proveedores y empleadores de igualdad de oportunidad.

(541) 343.2822 www.foodforlanecounty.org

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Rescue Spotlight

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arley and Charles are a sweet pair of Chihuahua mixes. They are a bonded pair and love spending time together. Harley (8) is a bit more laid back then Charles (6), who sometimes prefers to play tug-o-war, over napping like Harley. The pair has a hard time getting along with other animals and would need to be the only pet in the home. Not to worry though, because Harley and Charles have plenty of love to give. The two are looking for a calm home with older kids where they go on daily walks, warm naps, and spend a lot of time on laps, and we mean a LOT of time.

HICO is just the sweetest cat in the world! He is a handsome flame-point Siamese mix around 9 years old. At his current weight of 16+ lbs, he is a gentle giant, and his adopter will need to continue his weight-loss regimen so that he can stay healthy. He has a cute little meow-chirp, and will talk to you a lot. He loves to be petted (he will plop down on his side so that you can rub his tummy) and will purr and purr. Chico will cuddle up by you on the couch or bed, and he LOVES people and attention. He would do well with older children. He is an easy-going guy and should be OK with a mellow cat or cat-friendly dog with a slow introduction. He really likes to play, especially with the feather toy. Won’t you give this sweet boy a stable forever home, with all of the love and attention he so deserves? He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, has tested negative for FELV and FIV, is microchipped and has been treated for fleas and dewormed and comes with a free vet visit. Chico's adoption fee is $60.

Greenhill Humane Society is open for adoptions and visits Friday-Tuesday, 11am-6pm (closed Wed & Thurs) at 88530 Green Hill Road in Eugene. For more information call (541) 689-1503 or visit www.green-hill.org

To meet Chico in foster care or learn more about him, please call West Coast Dog and Cat Rescue at 541-225-4955 option 1 or send an email to adoptinfo@ westcoastdogandcat.org.

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