June 2016 Issue

Pets & Kids A Match Made in Heaven

Soak It Up! Dehydration Dangers

Summer Block Party Food, Fun & Friends

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Give your child a clear plastic bottle to play with in the tub. How many different things can she do with it?

Push it under the water? Float it? As your child tries something new ask her, “what do you think will happen”?

Your child likes to make things happen. And it’s even more fun when you watch and share your child’s pleasure discovering more about her world and how things work. This kind of play helps your child think like a scientist.

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june 5 A Dad’s Eye View 6 Making Moments Matter 12 Calendar of Events 16 Summer Camp Directory 21 Aways Camps: Letting Go 26 Earthtalk 28 Family Movie Time

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A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

A FATHER’S

LOVE SONG M

y 17-year-old daughter, Sally, was driving to school with me sitting beside her. Roadside mailboxes on posts were whizzing by 10 inches from my face. Forcing my voice to sound friendly but informative, I said, “You’re a little too close to the side.”

“You don’t want me to hit a moving car, do you?” she asked reasonably.

“No, but you need to find what we motorists call The Sweet Spot,” I said, “that narrow place between a headon collision and putting a dozen mailboxes in my lap.”

From reading the police news, I’ve noticed that a lot of crashes are caused by inexperienced drivers.

So, although it’s a heck of a way to start the day, I’m tr ying to give Sally as much supervised experience as possible. And there’s no better practice than taking Dad for a daily white-knuckles whirl through a maze of phone poles, bridge abutments, and cars, both parked and hurtling.

It wasn’t so long ago that her older sister, Marie, driving her ‘03 Juggernaut, sideswiped a pickup truck on a curve. That driver had thought Marie would let him have half the road, but he was mistaken.

Thank God no one was hurt. Marie had to pay a $160 fine and borrow $1,700 for auto-body work. It was what my dad would’ve called a cheap lesson – for Marie certainly and maybe for the other driver if it taught him to be less optimistic.

Sally took driver’s ed at school, but there’s so much more to learn.

“Don’t follow so close behind that SUV,” I’ll tell her in my most amiable tone. “You need extra space behind the big guys because they block your view of whatever’s going on in front of them.”

She replies with too much confidence, “Chill, Padre, I know that.”

But the more confident she sounds, the less I am able to chill.

I tell her about drivers who swerve to miss an animal and hit a tree instead, “So you have to decide way ahead of time – right now! – that you will brake for an animal, but not swerve.” I tell her when a bad driver cuts you off, fade back because you don’t want to drive into whatever fiery mess he precipitates. I tell her to watch out for young drivers, old drivers, drunken drivers, aggressive drivers, drivers using cell phones, drivers tussling with kids, drivers in zippy cars eager to show what they can do, drivers in expensive cars who think they own the road, and drivers whose banged-up cars are evidence of a bad driving record. I tell her to assume that a ball bouncing into the road will be pursued by an intent sportsman, that every tot and dog wants to dash into traffic, and that any group of 10-year-old boys is about to push one of their number into the street.

“Can we hear some music?” she’ll ask.

“The voice of your loving father isn’t music enough for you?” I ask.

It is unpleasant to ride with someone like me. But what can I do? The stakes are life and death, and time is running out. If life goes according to her plan, between summer camp and college, pretty soon she won’t be around me very much.

She might miss me a little, but she won’t miss my advice.

The Driver-Ed lecture theme is just one of several. They include: the importance of thrift, the value of showing up, what boys think about 95 percent of the time, the disadvantages of being a smart-aleck, dealing with authority figures that you think are idiots, and why you shouldn’t go to school looking like you just jumped out of a cake. (Sometimes I even tire myself.)

Much of this wisdom I learned from my own father, even though, when my dad was telling it to me, I had thought I was tuning him out. Dad was emotionally restrained, but his admonitions were unparalleled. We got very little of the lovey-dovey out of him, but now it occurs to me that his advice and warnings were his equivalent of the lullabies my mom would sing us at bedtime.

Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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Making Everyday Moments I

t’s very rewarding to be able to rediscover the world through your child’s eyes. And even though we can’t see it happening, every time we interact with our children it’s like fireworks in their brain.

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For instance, did you know your child’s brain develops more rapidly during the first five years of life than at any other time?

The first 2,000 days are when the brain is being built (like a house, from the bottom up) based on your child’s experiences and interactions.

If we make the most of these moments with our child, we make a huge impact on their growing brains.

Imagine playing “red light, green light” with your toddler. He’s probably unaware that he’s working his memory to remember the rules and learning self-control as he stops and goes.

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Keeping the Family Hydrated

by Cheryl Dolven

The sun is shining and your children are most likely spending most of their summer days outside—in the yard, at the park, on their bikes or in the pool. With this increased level of activity, the only thing more important than what your kids will eat on these hot summer days is what they are washing it down with…

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ehydration tends to affect children more severely than adults because their small bodies don’t produce a lot of sweat. This means their little “engines” can overheat easily. Because children can lose two or more quarts of water each day, it is critical their bodies are replenished.

Under hydrated children can suffer from urinary tract infections, crabbiness, listlessness and a decreased resistance to disease. Even more frightening is the idea that under hydration can quickly turn to dehydration, an acutely serious condition that can lead to death.

The only way to beat the heat this summer is to drink, drink, drink. Use these three simple tricks to keep your kids hydrated this summer: • Stay on schedule. Regardless of the temperature, have your children drink on a schedule—taking water breaks every 1520 minutes during play. You’ll want to be

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especially careful during sporting activities.

Ensure that your child drinks before, during and after these intense events. Remember— by the time most active children become thirsty, they have already lost important fluids and electrolytes that can lead to dehydration.

• Make it a priority. Plan regular rest breaks during any outing to focus on beverage intake. Make it a rule that your children cannot start playing again until they have had a few big swigs of fluid. Use a game or a song if there’s any reluctance. For example, pretend you are cars filling up your “tanks” or sing a favorite song, taking a drink between each verse. You may want to consider offering drinks before you break out the snacks… otherwise, their little tummies may be too full for fluids.

• Be prepared. Never leave home without a few bottles of water. Freeze a partially filled bottle of water the night before a trip and fill it with more water just before you leave - you’ll have instant chilled water all day long. Get your kids in the habit of always carrying cold water in their beverage holder when t he y go for a bike ride or keeping a beverage in their backpack for trips to the pool or park.

With so many

beverage choices on the shelf today, which fluids should you put in your grocery cart?

The beverages you put in the fridge matter, so let’s take a closer look at the choices.

Good old-fashioned water is usually the best choice for keeping hydrated. However, water can have its limitations. Because water can lack the taste appeal of a lightly flavored beverage, kids may stop drinking water before their fluid needs are met. Add a splash of lemon or fruit juice to water to help spark the appetite of young tummies. Also, if a child is running and playing all day, children may need a beverage that provides some energy, too. Juices, milk and sports drinks may be handy for these occasions.

Fruit juices are typically fine for children after the playing is over. However, juice isn’t always the best choice before or during

activity. The high sugar content in juice can slow fluid absorption and increase the chance of a stomachache. Consider filling a sports bottle with half juice and half water to prevent an upset stomach. Juice boxes can be easy to grab-and-go for trips to beach or the park.

On hot days, freeze them at home and they’ll stay cold for a few hours. When shopping for juice, be sure to choose a brand that is made from 100% fruit. Many juices on your grocer’s shelves are simply “sugar water.” Read the ingredient list to ensure you are buying a juice that is made from real fruit. That way, your kids will be getting the vitamins and minerals that fruit juice should provide.

Milk is also a good after-activity beverage choice. Milk not only provides calories and the bone-building calcium that your children need, but 8 other important vitamins and minerals, too. Milk is a perishable food, so be sure keep dairy drinks cold to prevent foodborne illness.

Sports drinks can also help replenish little bodies with energy and important electrolytes. Sports drinks often contain less sugar and fewer calories than many other beverage choices and their flavors can help to “turn on” a child’s thirst. Sports drinks are usually only recommended for intense sports activities. Be sure to look for drinks that are specially formulated for children.

Carbonated soft drinks are not appropriate during or after prolonged activity. The “fizz” in a carbonated beverage may prevent your child from chugging enough fluids.

Research shows that even a small amount of carbonation can also upset the stomach and cause a bloated feeling during exercise. The caffeine found in most soft drinks also acts as a diuretic, causing your child to go to the bathroom more often. This will only speed up the dehydration process.

Signs of dehydration include: cracked lips, dry mouth or tongue, darker than normal urine or decreased urine output, dizziness, headache, irritability, lethargy, nausea, pale skin, sunken eyes, sweating or tearless crying.

If your child shows any signs of dehydration, consult your pediatrician immediately. Your health care provider will be able to determine if your child needs immediate medical attention or can be treated at home with close supervision.

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Father’s Day Weekend Events! (June 17-19) Oregon Garden Brewfest. Features 120 handcrafted beers, ciders and mead from 60 different breweries from across the nation. New this year it takes place in the forest where booths dotted underneath the warm glow of bistro lights, with fire pits and live music. Oregon Gardens, 3pm-1ppm, $15-55, Ph 503.874.8100

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Preschool sensory and storytime with Debbie Laimon. Springfield Public Library. Every other Thursday at 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Father Daughter Tea at Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. Dad’s need an extra day just to be Dad. On Sunday, take him to the very first Father Daughter Tea happening in the historic Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. 1pm, $2530, Ph 541.484.0808

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Ph 541.346.3024 Fox Den: Family Nature Evening. Gather up your “kits” and bring them to Cornucopia and The Old School downtown for Fox Den! Every Tuesday we’ll delve into the natural world together as we explore: Nature Crafts, Ancient Skills, Storytelling, and Games! Cornucopia downtown, 5:30 – 7:00pm, FREE! Ph 541.321.0328

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Eugene Food Truck Fest benefiting Eugene Mission. Join this battle of the trucks featuring 20 local food trucks competing to wine the title of Eugene’s Favorite Food Truck. Valley River Center, 11am-3pm, FREE! Father’s Day at The Cascade Raptor Center.

Dad gets free admission to the Cascades Raptor Center on this special day!

Father’s Day at Sarver Winery. Celebrate dad at Sarver Winery with great wine and live music from Gypsy Moon. 2-5pm, Ph 541.935.2979

June Events 2 THURSDAY Preschool sensory and storytime with Debbie Laimon. Springfield Public Library.

10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Phoebe Gildea: Then And Now. Side by side, opera and musical theater numbers are not so different. The stories and emotions are still the same human struggles, joys and social mishaps

“Moneyville” at The Science Factory.

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The Science Factory, Jan – June 2016, Ph 541.682.7888 Oregon Bach Festival. An electric blend of familiar favorites, new works and thrilling surprises. This summer join Matthew Halls and Oregon Bach Festival for Bach favorites, Mozart and Brahms, sultry tango, blues and jazz, Baroque violins, compelling tenors, beautiful choral concerts, playful puppets, famous faces and a world premiere! There’s something for everyone! June 23rd – July 10th. Beall Concert Hall & The Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Mon – Sun, times vary, visit www.oregonbachfestival.com

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that happen to all of us, no matter how much musical styles change. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $15-19, Ph 541.434.7000 “The Big Lebowski” – brought to you by Plank’s SpringFilm! Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman and Julianne Moore. Wildish Community Theater, 6;30-9:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.736.4520

3 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 Tot Discovery Day: Flower Power! Spring is in the air, and flowers are in bloom at The Science Factory. Come to the Science Factory to explore the senses that let you explore the world!

The Science Factory, 9am – noon, $10, Ph 541-682-7888 Suzuki Strings Concert. Accomplished young musicians of UO’s Community Music Institute play during the First Friday ArtWalk. Eugene Downtown Library, 6-7:30, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 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

4 SATURDAY Family Music Time. This week, Pia and Jason Robbins. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Doggie Dash. A one-mile walk and Educational Pet Fair. Well mannered dogs on a 6’ leash welcome and costumes encouraged. Benefits Girl Scout Troop 20096 Bronze Award Project and proceeds provide free veterinary care for pets of homeless. Donation of a pet item is requested for the entry fee. Thurston High School, 9:30am/Pet Fair at 8:30am, Ph 541.505.2417

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See the 8th Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month “Outrageous Owls” with stories and fun activities about these amazing birds. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am – 12:30, Free-$5, Ph 541-346-3024 Second Friday Art Walk. Starts at Springfield City Hall, 5:00pm, FREE! Scapino! A zany modern day farce inspired

by Moliere; a fun-filled ride full of slapstick, ridiculous chase scenes, disgruntled waiters and misbehaving sausages. The Cottage Theater, 8-10pm, $15-20, Ph 541.942.8001

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Summer in the City. Brunch, beverages, live music, shopping, tour the Murals, sweet Treats, demos, lawn games, face painting, yoga and door prizes. Trivia Night @ Sprout! 7-9pm.

Downtown Springfield, 10am – 9pm, FREE! Ph 541.345.7106

ZAPP Dancers: Adrenaline. Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk, Ballet and Tap are just some of what will be showcased in this production. Performers ranging in age from 3-33 years will entertain, inspire and engage you. Hult Center, 3pm, $1517.50, Ph 541.682.5000

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

Piccadilly Flea Market. Come find your newest treasure at Eugene’s only Flea Market where people sell crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Lane Events Center, Early bird 8-10am $7.50/10am – 3pm $1.50, Ph 541.683.5589

Function for Junction. Take a step back in time as hot rods and classic cars take over Junction City. Hundreds of cars, featuring an array of makes, models and sizes and enjoy one of the best cruises in the state from 6 -9pm. All are welcome and encouraged at this family friendly event! Downtown JC, 8am-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.954.0762 Pioneer Garden Project at Singing Creek Educational Center. This event will transform the Singing Creek garden area into a pioneer garden! Pull weeds, plant starts and create a bean teepee for the kids at summer camp to enjoy and maintain. Singing Creek Center, 8am5pm, FREE! Ph 541.968.1986 We are Bethel Celebration. A neighborhood carnival where the theme is Once Upon a Time: A Cow’s Tail. Explore folklore, fairytales and origin stories with community booths, food and free music. Petersen Barn, noon-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5521 Bounce Gymnastics: James and Giant Peach. The 4th annual advanced aerial and tumbling recital featuring silks, lyra, tumbling and trampoline. Hult Center, 6pm, $18-20.50, Ph 541.682.5000

5 SUNDAY Eugene Ballet Academy: The Magical Toy Shoppe. This annual dance performance showcases the entire student body, ages 3 to 20, bringing together the youngest and most advanced students in an inspiring presentation of the dedication, commitment and accomplishment of students, staff and parents. Hult Center, 5pm, $16-18.50, Ph 541.682.5000

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Hearts band, Luke Jacobs on guitar and steel and Brannen Temple on percussion. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $25-29, Ph 541.434.7000

8 WEDNESDAY Cyrille Aimée at The Shedd Institute. Winner of the Montreux Jazz Festival’s International Vocal Competition, the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Competition and the 2015 DownBeat Critic’s Poll (Rising Star—Female Vocalist). The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $28-36, Ph 541.434.7000 NCAA D1 Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships. A celebrated track and field championship competition that draws in crowds of fans across the nation and beyond!

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7 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Bob Dylan at Cuthbert Amphitheater. Dylan brings his Fallen Angels Tour to Eugene, featuring special guest Mavis Staples. VIP Carrie Rodriguez. The Sacred Heart Tour, joined by two of the members of her Sacred

9 THURSDAY Preschool art and science storytime with Lucinda. Springfield Library. 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 OMSI Science Pub. Psychology of Free Will. In this talk, social psychologist Elliot Berkman will discuss free will from the perspective of modern psychology and neuroscience theories, and tell

Emerald Valley Opry Saturday, June 11th the audience about the studies that provided insights into the unexpected nature of human behavior. Whirled Pies at Cozmic, 6:30-8:30pm, $5, Ph 541-338-9333 Family Fun Night at Pete Barn. Meet your neighbors and friends for a free, fun-filled evening, including dinner and games, crafts and live entertainment. Dinner served until 6:30 p.m.

Free drop-in program, no reg req. Petersen Barn , 5:30-7pm, Ph 541.682.5521 NCAA Track & Field Championships.

See the 8th

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 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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Mini Maker Faire Saturday, June 11th 12 SUNDAY Father-Daughter Tea at Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. Dad’s need an extra day just to be Dad. On Sunday, take him to the very first Father Daughter Tea happening in the historic Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.

1pm, $25-30, Ph 541.484.0808 The Merry Wives of Windsor. See the 11th Scapino! 2:30-4:30, see the 10th

13 MONDAY Year of Stories presents, Will Hornyak: Stories for Kids! Springfield Public Library.

6:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

14 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

11 SATURDAY Family Music Time. This week, Rob Tobias.

Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 The Merry Wives of Windsor. Shakespeare’s classic comedy presented by Eugene Rec and Roving Park Players. Campbell Community Center, 6pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5318 Scapino! See the 10th NCAA Track & Field Championships.

See the 8th

Mixed Media for Kids. Figure Drawing Part I: Drawing the Body (ages 7-12), Springfield Public Library. 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Emerald Valley Opry. Featuring: Little Sisters, Wayne Graber, Melissa Ruth, Slow Ponies, Big Mountain County. Willamette HS Topnotchers cappella music. Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:009:30pm, $3-$8/under 7 free, Ph 541-688-0937 Living History Festival. A fundraising event, providing children and families an authentic and educational pioneer experience. Activities

include: washing clothes pioneer style, a hayride, loom weaving, crafting soapstone beads, making lemonade, horses, and pioneer-style fiddle music, and more. Singing Creek Education Center, 1pm-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.968.1986 Eugene Mini Maker Faire. It’s time once again to celebrate science, technology, and do-it-yourself!

Meet makers, hackers, artists, hobbyists, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. Robots, rockets, arts and crafts, LEGO mosaics, 3D printers, a giant slingshot and more...! The Science Factory, 10am – 5pm, $3-8, Ph 541.682.7888

Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

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

16 THURSDAY Preschool sensory and storytime with Debbie Laimon. Springfield Public Library.

10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 The Merry Wives of Windsor. Shakespeare’s classic comedy presented by Eugene Rec and Roving Park Players. Petersen Barn Community Center, 6pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5318 Scapino! See the 10th

Little Timbers Summer Camp #1 June 27-30 5pm - 7pm Free, family friendly, fun!

Every Saturday 10 AM–5 PM at 8th & Oak Rain or Shine Shows s for kid 1 at 1 !

Little Timbers Summer Camp #2 July 25-27 9am - Noon Eugene Timbers Fútbol Club 541-343-5100 www.eugenetimbers.org

Both Camps at LCC

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Each session is a $50 value. Get up to 4 sessions free, but must purchase by 7/31/16 and used within 30 days.

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LEGO Club for kids. Springfield Public Library, in children’s area, 2-4pm, Ph 541-726-3766

Top Secret Summer Reading Show. See the 21st Sheldon Branch Library, 3-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5778

Slightly Stoopid. It’s the Return of The Red Eye Summer 2016 featuring Slightly Stoopid, SOJA, Zion I and The Grouch & Eligh. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 6:30pm, $39.50 – 45 Ph 541.762.8099

Scapino! See the 10th

24 FRIDAY Scapino! See the 10th

Relay for Life. A life-changing event that gives everyone a chance to celebrate lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and fight back against the disease. Lincoln Middle School, 3pm – Sat 9am, FREE!

Jack and the Dragon Puppet Show. Enjoy an Appalachian fairy tale told with colorful shadow puppets and live music presented by Oregon Shadow Theater. Downtown Library, 1-2 & 3-4, FREE! Ph 541.682.5450

Scapino! See the 10th

The Little Mermaid. Based on the famous film, The Little Mermaid takes place in a magical kingdom beneath the sea. Actors Cabaret, 8pm, $10-50, Ph 541.683.4368

Summer Pool Kick Off! Amazon (3:00-7:00), Echo Hollow (3:00-7:00) and Sheldon Pools (1:30-3:00). FREE! Admission to all pools to celebrate summer.

The Merry Wives of Windsor. See the 16th

18 SATURDAY Family Music Time. This week, Jodie St. Clair. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Eugene Food Truck Fest benefiting Eugene Mission. Join this battle of the trucks featuring 20 local food trucks competing to wine the title of Eugene’s Favorite Food Truck. Valley River Center, 11am-3pm, FREE! Scapino! See the 10th

19 SUNDAY See a list of all Father’s Day events at the beginning of our calendar.

Scapino! 2:30-4:30, see the 10th Father’s Day at Sarver Winery. Celebrate dad at Sarver Winery with great wine and live music from Gypsy Moon. 2-5pm, Ph 541.935.2979 Father’s Day at The Cascade Raptor Center.

Dad gets free admission to the Cascades Raptor Center on this special day!

20 MONDAY Summer Solstice Dash and Bash.

Prize brackets by age. Live music from the Cheeseburgers, games for the children, face painting, food vendors and a beer garden. Dorris Ranch, 6:20pm, $20-35, Ph 541.736.4544

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Teens @ 4:30. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 Top Secret Summer Reading Show.

Especially for kids! Laugh and learn with magician Curt Nelson’s tricks and puppets. Downtown Library, 1-2 & 3-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5898

22 WEDNESDAY (over 21) 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 the movie for discussion and healthy snacks. Hop Valley Brewery, 4-6pm, FREE! Ph 541.485.BEER Top Secret Summer Reading Show. See the 21st Bethel Branch Library, 3-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.5766

Scapino! 2:30-4:30, see the 10th

28 TUESDAY Teens @ 4:30. Springfield Public Library, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

Bubble Run. Get ready for good clean fun with the 2016 Bubble Run in Eugene! Where a simple white t-shirt then run, walk, dance and play across three miles of absolute fun. Valley River Center, 8am, $20-50

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(OBF Kids) Petrouchka - Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre. A Russian tale of a humble circus clown who falls in love with a beautiful ballerina. Skilled Puppeteers present the circus atmosphere with beautifully detailed puppets and masks, including an animal trainer with his giant fuzzy bear and a mysterious magician. Hult Center, 10-11am, $8, Ph 541.682.5000

Summer Solstice Dash & Bash. Kick off summer on an active note, and run or walk a 5K through beautiful Dorris Ranch to support Umpqua Bank’s Snack Pack Program, distributed through FOOD for Lane County. After the race, sit back and enjoy a free community concert by Sugar Sauce and choose your dinner from one of our vendors. Dorris Ranch, 5pm, $20-35, Ph 541.736.4544

Family Music Time. This week, Anahid Bertrand. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 The Little Mermaid. See the 24th OBF Kids: Let the Wild Rumpus Start v2.0. Cullen Vance returns to OBF with a new multimedia stage show filled with storytelling, music and big surprises. The local musician’s interactive performance incorporates Maurice Sendak’s popular children’s book, Where the Wild Things Are. Guaranteed fun for ages 5 to 105!

Hult Center, 10:30am, $8-10.50, Ph 541.682.5000 Scapino! See the 10th 3rd Annual Cottage Grove Wings & Wheels.

Modern and vintage aircraft and autos will be on

International School of Modern Technology

Pre-School …where joy is learning.

22nd Annual

Blackberry Jam • Great Entertainment • Delicious Food • Classic Car Show • Parade

• Quilt Show • 5K Race • Fishing Derby

• Kids’ Activities • RC Flyers • Crafts & Gifts

July 29, 30, 31

Curious Kids Storytime with Taylor.

Springfield Public Library. 6:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

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display for one day only at this family-friendly event. Service animals only, please. The blacktop gets hot and can burn the feet of our canine friends, so it is best to leave your family pets at home. Oregon Aviation Historical Society, 10-3, FREE! Ph 541.767.0244

• STEM Integrated Program • International Cultural Perspective • Pre-School Literacy • Year Round • Certified through Age 12

Rolling Rock Park • Downtown Lowell, OR Free Admission • No Pets, Alcohol or Drugs 1-866-516-5534 • www.blackberryjamfestival.com

Rockin’ the Stage Inspiring Life

Bring ad for 10% OFF your first month.

moderntechweb@gmail.com 3575 Donald St., Suite 250 Eugene, OR 97405

ismteugene.org 541-285-1916

Performance Based Music School Lessons for Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vocals & Keyboard allstarrockfoundation.com 90 Lawrence St. Eugene 541-393-6893

Play Live Shows, Engage your Music Journey Programs For All Levels: Beginner to Advanced, Ages 5-18 & Adults

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National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics CAMPS! Full Day or Half-Day Drop-ins Welcome

1205 Oak Patch Road • Eugene, Oregon • 541-344-2002 • www.naag-gymnastics.org

Summer is Here!

Contact us to find out more about our programs and how we can help learning continue while school is out.

Your Ticket to Summer Fun! 541-733-1749 • 1144 Gateway Loop, Suite 100 • OregonTutor@comcast.net

Fairy Princess Ballet Camp Ages 3-5 & 6-9 (July 11-15, 9am- 12pm)

Sleeping Beauty ballet camp

Also available: ballet classes & intensives

Ages 4-6 and 7-9 (July 18-22, 9am- 12pm)

Ballerina Bootcamp

Ages 4-6 and 7-9 (July 25-29, 9am- 12pm)

Weekly Summer Gymnastics & Circus Camps!

Fantastic Classes & Camps for All Ages!

K NIGHT C AMP CAMP DATES June 20 - 24 July 11 - 15

• Girls and Boys Ages 5 & up • Sword Skills Practice • Foam Swords & Protective Gear • Shield/Sword Heraldry & Crafts • Knightly Tournament on the Final Day!

Times: 9am-3pm Northwest Fencing Academy

www.fencingacademy.net • 541-221-1695

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

OVERNIGHT CAMP

Eagle Crest Resort, Redmond

DAY CAMPS

RiverRidge Golf Complex, Eugene

1-800-NIKE CAMP

USSPORTSCAMPS.COM

All rights reserved. NIKE GOLF, the Swoosh Design and the Nike Golf Logo are trademarks of NIKE, Inc. and its affiliates, and are used under license.

NIKE is the title sponsor of the camps and has no control over the operation of the camps or the acts or omissions of US Sports Camps.

follow @NikeJrGolfCamps

NEW LEGO® INSPIRED CAMP THEMES

Galaxy Far Away - Space Adventures Clash of Bricks - Mining & Crafting and more....

SOCCER CAMPS 1-Week Camps • 6/20 - 8/15 Includes Free Soccer Ball & T-Shirt Boys and Girls ages 3 – 18 www.challengersports.com amaclennan@challengerports.com (916) 596-1694

DUCKS TENNIS CAMPS Grades 1-12 Camp 1: July 11-14 Camp 2: August 15-18 541-346-5389 jpiibor@uoregon.edu ducktenniscamps.com

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!!

Call 541-600-6614 or Visit:

www.bricks4kidz.com/oregon-eugene/

for Details & Camp Descriptions

2016 Beaver Basketball Camps Team Showcase Grades 9th-12th June 12

Day Camp Grades K-7th July 25-28

Competition Camp: Grades 5th-12th June 20-23 Contact kurt.paulson@oregonstate.edu Website www.osumbbsummercamps.com

LCC

SPARK ACADEMY

SUMMER DAY CAMPS Grades 4-8 | June & July

Coding and Computer Arts Minecraft®, Game Making, Digital Music, & more!

spark@lanecc.edu | lanecc.edu/sparkacademy | 541.463.6100

Big Lake Youth Camp ADVENTURE FRIENDSHIP THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Adventure OVER 20 ACTIVITIES Friendship OVERNIGHT CAMPS FOR AGES 7-17 The Great Outdoors IN SISTERS, OREGON REGISTER ONLINE AT WWW.BIGLAKE.ORG

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4-12

541-600-6614

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Camp Harlow

www.campharlow.com

541-683-5416

5-18

Cascade Sports Camps

camps@campcascade.net

503-897-2600

9-17

Challenger Sports Camps

www.challengersports.com

916-265-2498

3-14

Chinese Culture Youth Summer Camp

http://blog2.huayuworld.org/gpacls

541-513-7806

5-18

Downtown Athletic Club Kids Camp

www.downtownac.com

541-484-4011

5-12

Duck Trails (UO PE & REC)

https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family

541-346-1057

5-14

Duer’s ATA Martial Arts

www.duersataoregon.com

541-345-3019

4-13

Emerald Lanes Learn to Bowl

emeraldlaneseugene.com

541-342-2611

5-18

ESYO Summer Musical Theater 1&2

www.esyorchestras.org

541-484-0473

7-18

Eugene Sudbury School Robotics Camp

www.eugenesudburyschool.org

541-683-5110

6-14

Far Horizons Montessori Camp

www.farhorizonsmontessori.com/wp/

541-485-0521

3-11

Knight Camp

www.fencingacademy.net

541-221-1695

5 & up

Lane Tutoring Service

www.lanetutoringservice.com

541- 484-4133

5-18

Lane United FC Youth Summer Camp

http://www.laneunitedfc.com

541-393-9091

8-14

LCC Spark Academy

www.lanecc.edu/sparkacademy

541-463-6107

gr. 4-8

Marist HS Sports Camps

marisths.org

541-686-2234

k-8

Museum Summer Camps

http://natural-history.uoregon.edu/

541-346-5083

7-11

Musics Edge Rock Camps

www.wowhall.org/music-camps

541-687-2746

10-18

National Academy of Gymnastics

www.naag-gymnastics.org

541-344-2002

5-13

Natures Mystery Awareness School

naturesmystery.org

541-521-8658

3-13

Nearby Nature

www.nearbynature.org

541-687-9699

3-13

Nike Golf Camp (Nike Sports Camps)

www.USSportsCamps.com

415-451-2212

7 -15

Northwest Adventures

www.nwyouthcorps.org

541-349-5055

12-15

OCC Vocal Skills Camp

www.oregonchildrenschoir.com

541-225-5662

K-12

Old School Eugene Summer Camp

oldschooleugene.weebly.com

541-554-8669

4-14

Oregon Ballet Academy

www.oregonballetacademy.com

541-338-7800

4-12

Oregon Contemporary Theatre

www.octheatre.org

541-684-6988

8-18

Oregon Duck Tennis Camp

ducktenniscamps.com

541-654-2318

6-18

Oregon Soccer Summer Camps

www.goducks.com/soccer

708-285-1427

5-18

Oregon State Boys Basketball Camps

www.osumbbsummercamps.com

541-737-2076

K-12

Oregon Volleyball Camps

www.duckvolleyballcamps.com

541-346-4459

10-18

Oregon Women’s Basketball Camp

www.goducks.com

206-786-2453

7-18

RCT Summer Musical Theater Camps

www.therct.com

458-215-0220

gr. 1-12

Rock-N-Rage Summer Camps

wwww.cruxrock.com

541-484-9535

7-17

Science Meets Art Summer Program

www.sarahaschool.org

541-359-3585

4-14

Smart Girls’ Skills for Success Camp

www.opheliasplace.net

541-284-4333

15-18

South Eugene Soccer Camp

www.southeugenesoccerclub.org

541-221-4494

gr. 1-8

Summer Learning at Oregon Tutor

www.oregontutor.com

541-733-1749

5-18

Summer Music Camps

www.eugenepianoacademy.com

541-484-5397

5-11

The Science Factory Children’s Museum

www.sciencefactory.org

541-682-7888

3-14

The Shedd Institute

www.theshedd.org

541-434-7004

K-12

U of O Boys Basketball Camp

goducks.com/mensbasketballcamp

541-346-4346

8-18

US Gymnastics Academy

www.eugenegymnastics.com/

541-255-2883

4-12

Whole Earth Nature School

naturecamps.org

541-937-KIDS

4-17

Willamalane Summer Camps

www.willamalane.org

541-736-4024

gr. 1-5

Willamette University’s Pro Hoop Camps

wubearcats.com/camps/index

503-370-6063

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www.bouncegymnastics.com

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503-850-3521

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www.biglake.org

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Museum Summer Camps

June 27 – Aug. 26

Paleontology Transportation Food Chemistry Web Design Ages 3D Printing Mythbusters 3-14 Veterinary Medicine Weather Engineering . .and more!

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Details & registration at www.sciencefactory.org or 541-682-7888

natural-history.uoregon.edu 541-346-3024 University of Oregon

Enrich the Mind, Body and Spirit!

June 27-July 8 (grades 5-12) July 11-15 (grades 6-9) July 18-22 (grades K-2 & 3-5)

willamalane.org 541-736-4544

Singing • Music • Fun

www.oregonchildrenschoir.com

541-343-0840

Summer Camps • Weekly June - Aug

The U.S. Gymnastics Academy Great Starts Here®

Ages 4-12 • Drop-ins welcome Activities include: gymnastics, arts and crafts, daily swimming & more!

9am - 5pm • Full & Half Day Camps

4540 Commerce St • 541-255-2883 • eugenegymnastics.com

SUMMER CAMPS

- 2016 olympic games -

June 20 - September 2 // Ages 5-12 swimming • games • projects field trips • sports • fun

eugenesudburyschool.org

Summer Bowling Camp

(541) 484-4011 www.downtownac.com

Nature  Science  Art Adventure  Play  Gardens

Outdoor Camps!

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Emerald Bowling Center 541-342-2611

nearbynature.org

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June 21 - Aug 25 • Ages 5-18

6 Sessions Between July 3rd – Aug 11th Boys and Girls, Ages 9 – 17 Register Quickly! Sessions Fill Up Fast!

Register: cascadesportscamp.com Email: camps@campcascade.net Phone: 503-897-2600

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Cascade Sports Camp Basketball Camps

DOWNTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB

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ROBOTICS Programming ART Crafts & Design

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Register at www.farhorizonsmontessori.com or call 541-485-0521

Vocal Skills Camp

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

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Learn dances from around the world, conduct wacky science experiments, harvest and prepare an organic feast, and so much more!

Weekly field trips, swimming and activities, there is much to explore!

GREAT FUN IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

541-687-9699

South Eugene High School

32nd Annual Eugene Hi Soccer Camp31stSouth Annual Soc

June 20-24

June 151st - 8th gr M-Th 9-2; F $130

1st - 8th grade early registration & sib Mon-Thurs: 9-2 • Friday:Register: 9-12 southeugene $130 (siblings $110) Soccer ball & camp t-shirt included

Register: southeugenesoccerclub.org O R E G O N F A M I L Y. C O M • J U N E 2 0 1 6

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Aug. 9 ~ 13

Chinese

Culture Summer Camp

Come and Learn:

-Chinese Yo-Yo -Folk Dance -Brush Painting -Arts and Crafts For more info call: 541-683-2898 Or visit: blog2.huayuworld.org/gpacls www.eugenechineseschool.org

LEARN TO ROCK CLIMB Rock ‘N Rage Summer Camps Crux Rock Gym Ages 7-17 yrs All skill levels!

Finding a job doesn’t have to be hard! This camp ill teach young omen valuable job skills that ill set them apart from other applicants.

541-484-9535 • cruxrock.com OREGON Basketball Camp A weeklong camp held at Matthew Knight Arena. Emphasis on game fundamentals, skill development, teamwork, and the importance of a winning attitude.

Boys ages 8-17 of all experience and ability levels Day Camp: $375 • Overnight Camp: $495 June 27th - 30th

541-346-4346 • goducks.com/mensbasketballcamp

Marist High School Sports Camps

Join Us for Camp This Summer!

Boys Basketball ...June 20-23 Girls Basketball ...June 27-30 Volleyball ...July 18-21 Football ...August 1-4 Boys & Girls Soccer ...August 8-11

LANE TUTORING SERVICE, INC. • One-on-One.!

• Certified Teachers, All Subjects.!

• SAT, ACT and College Admissions.!

• We travel to your home.!

• Trusted locally since 1990. www.lanetutoringservice.com!

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Directed by Tim McLaughlin Taught by real working pro musicians

Session I - July 25-29 • Session II - August 15-19

marisths.org 541.686.2234

541-484-4133

The true rockstar experience!

5 4 1 - 6 8 7 - 2 7 4 6 • w w w.w o w h a l l . o r g / m u s i c - c a m p s

Summer Music Camp!

* Ages 5 - 11 * New Theme Every Day * No Experience Necessary!

Discounts for Early Registration *

Joshua Hirschstein, Director

Space is Limited

* Camps begin in June

* Music Education * Music Appreciation * Performance * Arts & Crafts * Walking Field Trips * New OBF Camp!

www.eugenepianoacademy.com

Intro Classes also available!

relaxed atmosphere, kids easily make friends while they play, sing, work, eat and bunk together.

5) Camps creates life-long memories of new adventures in places they’ve never experienced before. Camp offers carefree days where kids can learn how to thrive outside the structure of over-scheduled days.

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leep-away camp was just what Ally needed in order to gain independence and confidence, marveled her mom, Sharon. “She found a whole new group of girls and had a ball; she’s had a hard time with girls beginning in grade 4,” Sharon says, “so it was great for her to bond with girls in a different setting.” Starting at age 9, Ally went away to camp for a week.

The following summer she begged for it to be four. Her parents were delighted.

Time away from parents helps kids learn how to make their own decisions without checking with Mom or Dad first, and residential camp provides the perfect training ground, says Michael Thompson in his book, Homesick and Happy: How Time Away From Parents Can Help a Child Grow (Random House; 2012).

If you’d like your kids to develop maturity and gain independence (and if you’d like to begin learning to let go yourself!) it’s time to start researching sleep-away camps. Weekor month-long adventures away from home give kids opportunities to experience unique adventures they’d never find at home. Asking other parents what camps their kids attend can be helpful also; having a friend go with your child is a beautiful thing for parents leery of separation.

To find a camp that fits your child’s needs, seek out opinions from friends and neighbors, ask teachers and church counselors, attend camp fairs and explore options on your own.

Residential camps of all kinds and sizes are located all across the country, so there’s sure to be one your child can love and from which he can gain valuable skills.

Camp counselor Jamie Newman expresses

enthusiasm for sending kids to camp.

“Camp encourages kids to try new things and teaches them confidence through new experiences. They learn valuable life lessons when encouraged to work through their fears to try something even if it doesn’t feel comfortable to them. Also, when kids are thrown together in a cabin for a week, they’re forced to learn how to get along with others and often build lasting relationships that can continue when they return home.”

Need more convincing? Here are a few thoughts to consider: 1) Camp builds maturity and allows children the chance to make their own decisions in a safe, caring environment. Kids benefit from new relationships with camp counselors who care about them and want to help them with everyday struggles.

2) Camp forces kids to unplug from technology and enjoy the beauty and benefits of nature. Through outside activities, kids find new hobbies without academic pressure or expectations. Kids gain self-confidence through trying new things and discovering talents they didn’t know they had.

3) Camp teaches good sportsmanship by encouraging each child to be fair and kind.

Team activities teach kids how to cooperate with each other and the value of getting along with others though working together and supporting one another.

4) Camp fosters new friendships with kids who come from varying backgrounds helping kids gain an understanding of how others live outside their community. In a

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Grow Parents and “Child sickness” When it comes to sending a child to sleepaway camp, plenty of parents say, “Well, she’s ready for camp, but I’m not ready for her to leave!” According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, homesickness is defined as “distress and functional impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from home and attachment objects such as parents.” For child sickness, the same can be true except it pertains to what parents experience when their child is away. Those who suffer from the condition feel some form of anxiety, sadness and nervousness, and most distinctly, obsessive preoccupation with thoughts of their child.

“Parents today are more anxious than their peers were 20 and 30 years ago,” says Peg Smith, CEO of the American Camp Association. “That said, the partnerships between parents and camp directors have increased. Parents should share their concerns with camp directors who are prepared to respond with responsible, informed answers.”

Gayla Grace is a writer and mom to five who sends her kids to away camps every summer.

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Surprising Ways

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by Lisa A. Beach

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t’s 6 a.m. and you hear your baby whimpering. He’s probably hungry, but you just want to sleep a little longer. Nevertheless, like any good parent, you get out of bed to feed him.

But you’re not feeding your infant son.

You’re feeding Rocky, your beloved golden retriever who is such an integral part of your family that you’re willing to get up at the crack of dawn for him.

Why do you care so much? And what does this special bond mean to your family?

As you incorporate a pet into your family’s daily rhythm, he quickly wiggles his way into your hearts. He flashes his “I’ll-miss-you” puppy dog eyes whenever you leave the house and greets you at the door when you come home. He wags his tail when you talk to him and curls up next to your kids, giving them a built-in snuggle buddy. In turn, your family celebrates his birthday, takes selfies with him, plays with him and takes him on vacation. It’s a two-way love-fest.

“When I’m watching TV, Shadow sits on my chest and rubs his head against me,” explains Kevin, the “parent” of a 25 lb. cat. “He’s so

heavy that it’s a little hard to breathe. Even though I’m gasping for air after a few minutes, I love his affection.”

Dr. Brian Benjamin of Ohio Drive Animal Hospital in Plano, TX, understands the special bond.

“We have clients who celebrate Christmas and hang a stocking on the fireplace with their pet’s name just like a kid in the family,” says Dr. Benjamin.

Three Surprising Ways Pets Benefit Your Kids According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, growing up with a pet can usher in a host of benefits.

1. They learn how to be responsible.

“In many ways, the pet becomes like a child because it depends on its owner for food, water, bathing and a clean, healthy environment,” says Dr. Benjamin. “And the child becomes like a parent because he takes on the responsibility of helping to care for the pet.”

2. They learn big-picture lessons about the circle of life, from birth and illnesses to accidents and death.

“Loss of a pet is always difficult,” explains Dr. Benjamin. “This can be the first time a child experiences the loss of a loved one. It can lay the groundwork and set the stage for what it means to lose a family member.”

3. They often confide in their pets, treating them like a trusted confidant. Pets listen with no judgment, which helps kids share their feelings. And pets cuddle and provide comfort, which helps kids develop compassion and non-verbal communication skills.

“I have a son who has special needs,” points out Dr. Benjamin, “and he sometimes relates to pets in the house more easily than he relates to people.”

It’s not just the kids who benefit from pet-ownership. Parents can get in on the tailwagging benefits, too.

“People who share their houses with pets can have less overall stress because the pets act as a comforting factor,” says Dr. Benjamin.

“Studies have shown that petting a purring cat can reduce heart rate and stress level.”

This might just make up for all those mornings when you sacrifice extra shut-eye to get up and feed your “baby.”

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.

So how can you strike the right balance in your house?

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.

For more information and parenting tips, visit www.lanekids.org/triplep

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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ROCK THE BLOCK Ideas for your Next Block Party

by Pam Molanar

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veryone we know is busy. Suburban streets are a constant flow of cars pulling in and out of their driveways. We drive to and from work, kid activities and household errands with no more than a vague wave to our neighbors when we pass by. Wouldn’t it be nice to spend a little more time with the people who share our street?

A block party is a great way to spend a sunny day and get to know your neighbors better.

Set up the party in the middle of your street, gather the food, entertainment and of course, the neighbors for an easy party right outside your door.

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LET’S EAT! The easiest plan is a potluck where everyone bring a dish to share.

To make sure you have everything you need, put your event on SignUp Genius. The guests can pick from a list of items you need – green salad, mustard and ketchup, dessert – without duplication. For the main dish, you can ask everyone to pitch in for the cost. Guests can bring their drinks in a personal cooler or you can include it in the cost of the main dish.

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GO PLAY IN THE YARD. Set up each yard with a different outdoor game. Suggestions include Bocce, yard Twister, croquet, lawn tic tac toe, volleyball, badminton, horse shoes, bean bags or ladder

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golf. Bring out the hula hoops, jump ropes and balls of all sizes. You can also make a four square game with chalk or tape on the driveway or street.

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FUN STATIONS. Set up self-serve stations offering sidewalk chalk, bubbles and temporary tattoos. Enlist some of the teens on the block to help with face painting.

Create a simple background for selfies and group photos. Provide a large frame, sunglasses, boas and hats to be used as props.

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TAKE A COLLECTION. This is a great opportunity to give back to your community at large. Call your local food bank and see which items they need the most this month. Collect new and gently used school supplies for families who are struggling.

You can even help the furry friends of the community by collecting used towels and blankets for the animal shelter in town.

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WHAT CAN YOU BORROW? Most of the basic items needed for a block party can be found in everyone’s garage. Ask everyone to bring their tables and chairs, coolers and lawn games. Pull out the kiddy pools, sprinklers and water guns. Determine who has tents, grills and other tailgating items.

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WHAT CAN YOU RENT? If you have a large enough group, you can split the cost to rent a bounce house, a dunk tank, a mobile zip line or carnival games. You can also rent food machines such as a popcorn machine, cotton candy maker or a snow cone machine.

If there are small children at your block party, you might want to rent a character costume to meet and greet the kids.

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NIGHT TIME FUN! When the sun goes down, your party will need a little more light. Bring out the fire pit and make s’mores.

Use glow in the dark sidewalk chalk to make cool art. Create a glow in the dark scavenger hunt by hiding glow sticks in neighborhood bushes and trees. Set up a family friendly movie to be shown on the side of the house or garage door.

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer, a suburban mother of three and the neighborhood party planner.

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Earthtalk from the Editors of “E” the Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: Can we ward off the spread of the Zika virus with better environmental management?

— Mary Dornfield, Key Largo, FL

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ika virus, first discovered in Uganda’s Zika Forest in 1947, is transmitted to humans and other mammals through the bite of an infected Aedes species mosquito, and typically causes only a mild and shortterm illness (fever, rash, joint pain, conjunctivitis) that likely immunizes the victim from future infections. But a Zika virus infection during pregnancy can cause a serious birth defect called microcephaly—where the fetal head doesn’t develop to the proper size, leading to other severe fetal brain defects.

Over the last half century, occasional Zika outbreaks have been reported in tropical Africa, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. But the first confirmed case in the western hemisphere last year in Brazil now has public health experts concerned about its potential to develop into a global pandemic. “Because the Aedes species mosquitoes that spread Zika virus are found throughout the world,” reports the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), “it is likely that outbreaks will spread to new countries.”

Indeed Zika’s recent “success”

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in spreading far beyond a few isolated pockets of the tropics may be partly attributable to how we have taken care of the environment in the modern industrial era post-World War II. Durland Fish, a professor of microbial diseases, forestry and environmental studies at Yale University, isn’t surprised Zika has spread widely, given the proclivity of the Aedes mosquito (which is also responsible for spreading dengue fever and chikungunya virus) for inhabiting artificially human-made habitats The Aedes aegypti mosquito can infect humans with the Zika virus when it takes a blood meal.

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like tires, cans, plastic containers and rain barrels.

“It doesn’t live in the ground, or in swamps, or any other kinds of places where you would normally find mosquitoes,” reports Fish in a recent Washington Post article.

“So humans have created an environment for it to proliferate, by having all of these water containing containers around, and the mosquito has adapted so well…it’s really kind of a human parasite. It’s like the cockroach of the mosquito world.”

And the mismanagement of urban waste is far from the only environmental factor in the spread of Zika. Environmentalists point out that dam-building and deforestation are also significant contributors to increased amounts of standing water where Aedes mosquitos can breed and come into contact with growing human populations. Restoring natural hydrological flows and leaving forests intact would be good defense mechanisms against the spread of mosquito-borne disease of all kinds.

But whether we can contain the warming of the planet as a result of human greenhouse gas emissions

might be the single biggest factor in whether we can prevent Zika from morphing into a global public health menace. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently reported that predicted global average temperature increases of two to three degrees Centigrade would make temperate latitudes hotter, in turn exposing several hundred million more people to Aedes species mosquitoes.

Malaria, dengue fever and other mosquito-borne diseases would also surge along with Zika.

“You have to do something about the mosquitoes, and that’s strictly an environmental problem, there’s no medical applications to that,” concludes Fish. “And focusing on that as an environmental issue is going to have the greatest impact on protecting people.”

CONTACT: CDC Zika Virus, www.cdc. gov/zika/; Washington Post, www.goo. gl/5wnxiS; WHO Zika Facts, www.who. int/mediacentre/factsheets/zika/.

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Movie Time

Mowgli and Baloo, the honey buddies.

by Bonnie L. Harris

The Deep Dark Jungle Walt Disney Studios Rated: PG Now in theatres

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eave it to Disney to reach another animation benchmark with its live action/ CGI feature, The Jungle Book.

Combining actors with computer generated images isn’t unique, but director Jon Favreau and his production team have constructed an imaginary jungle inhabited by extraordinar y animals that look, behave, and sound completely genuine.

Not that I believe in talking

animals, but The Jungle Book blends movement and language so seamlessly into realistic, non-human characters that it’s suddenly strange when the CGI animals don’t talk.

Living among these fascinating jungle creatures is our hero, Mowgli, the “mancub,” who was raised by a wolf pack. Mowgli suddenly finds himself an outcast when the tiger, Shere Khan, threatens to kill him and his four-legged family. With his black panther guardian, Bagheera, Mowgli journeys toward the man-village

in order to find safety with other humans. Along the way, he survives a water buffalo stampede, he’s almost eaten by Kaa the python, and he narrowly escapes from King Louis, a giant orangutan.

For all its breath-taking animation, The Jungle Book tells a very heavy-handed story that’s markedly violent and frightening for a film targeting a young audience. Shere Khan’s attack on Mowgli and the tiger’s subsequent murder of the wolf leader is shocking. King Louis’s attempt to hunt and

FOR THE PARENTS Reawaken a New Generation Star Wars: The Force Awakens Lucasfilm and Disney Studios, Rated: PG-13 Released on DVD and Blu-Ray, April 5, 2016

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nless you live underground, you’re probably aware that Star Wars: The Force Awakens, aka Episode VII in the billion dollar Star Wars franchise, steamrolled into theatres earlier this year. If you didn’t see it on the big screen, now’s the time to catch up with Han Solo, Chewbacca, Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker along with an updated cast of captivating human, alien, and robotic personalities.

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kill Mowgli is positively creepy and unsettling. And even more unnerving is Shere Khan’s final plunge into a raging forest fire.

Although visually impressive and beautifully shot, the story also lacks nuance, humor, and charm. Favreau includes a couple of iconic songs from The Jungle Book of 1967, but they occur late and seem sadly misplaced.

The few upbeat moments in The Jungle Book aren’t enough to buoy the film’s gloomy outlook, but for older viewers, it’s a remarkable action-packed adventure.

Awakens reenergizes the spirit and fun of the Star Wars saga while rewarding long-time fans with glimpses of beloved characters. Not to mention the exciting promise of Episodes VIII and IX.

But it’s a desperate time in the New Republic as the evil First Order seeks to eliminate the last Jedi Knight from the galaxy and unleash the planetdestroying power of the Starkiller Base.

Luke Skywalker, the possible savior, has Kylo Ren hunting mysteriously disappeared and it’s up for rebels. to an orphaned girl named Rey, a little roly-poly robot, and a turncoat Storm Trooper to unravel the clues leading to Luke’s whereabouts. Meanwhile, Kylo Ren, who is really Han Solo’s son with Princess Leia, has turned to the Dark Side and will stop at nothing to annihilate rebel forces.

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