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12 Hot Tips

SUMMER 2013

for Summer Family Travel Deals and Steals

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f you’re looking to save a few bucks on summer family travel without sacrificing a good time you’re not alone. Summer travel can be fun and affordable if you put a few of the following tips into play. You can save a bundle on lodging, food, travel and attractions.

Find out how.

1. Looking for the perfect vacation hot spot for the family?

If you don’t have a destination in mind and are open to whatever may be available, sign up for alerts from the airlines, travel websites and AAA. There are often several offers each week and if you have some flexibility with dates, durations, or departure locations and/or times, travel opportunities can be plentiful and savings can be substantial.

2. The computer age is a wonderful thing for travelers. If you have the perfect spot in mind and are looking to save a bit on your accommodations, check out the reviews. Tripadvisor is a personal favorite. You can discover the best hotels, restaurants, and flights in your ideal area from the reviews from everyday travelers. Not only will you find out the good, but reveal many of the less than stellar features that can cost you money, time and your much deserved good time.

3. After you’ve chosen the perfect destination and assembled a short list of accommodations, don’t just contact the hotel website and book your reservation. Check out the booking sites like Expedia, Travelocity, and Trivago. Trivago is

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very interesting because it assembles the best prices from a variety of the booking sites so you can compare with ease. Tingo, a new addition to the booking sites and a Tripadvisor company, offers deal-seekers a best price guarantee with the caveat of an automatic money back guarantee if the price dips below your booking price. Not only will you get your money back, but you won’t even have to track it down yourself!

4. If you’re looking for great deals on airline flights – fly in the middle of the week. Flying Tuesday through Thursday can reduce your roundtrip flight by over $100 per traveler. Check out the major airlines and do your homework. There can be a disparity in airlines from $20 to over

$170 for comparable flights.

5. Anyone say miles? Do you take advantage of credit card or airline travel miles? If not, what are you waiting for? The Disney Rewards credit card lets you accumulate a percentage of your purchase price towards your Disney trip. As an added perk Chase typically offers new members a $100 to $250 gift card after spending a set amount within a specific period of time.

Who couldn’t use a little gift card spending money for the kids?

Besides, if you plan a few weeks or months ahead and make all purchases on the card it could really offset your outof-pocket expenses. If you don’t have a Disney card many other credit card companies offer miles/ rewards programs. Take note of what’s in YOUR wallet, and make it work for you.

6. Want to spend your cash enjoying your trip and not on a hotel room you don’t plan on spending a lot of time in? Contemplate renting a house in the city you’re vacationing in. Sites like homeaway.

com and vacationrentals.com make it easy to locate your very own home away from home. Simply select the accommodations of your dreams from the available properties that meet your specifications and Voila!

You can get your rental often for a mere fraction of the cost of a hotel.

The advantages are typically more room, the ability to prepare your own meals, access to laundry facilities, and often a backyard or patio with way more privacy than staying at a hotel or resort. If you like a house and not the rate contact the owner and make an offer that is more to your liking.

7. Ask for what you want. Call the hotel/resort in the city you are visiting and ask what they have to suit your budget. Avoid the 1-800number, if you can. The local hotel will give you the best information about the area, attractions, and any events they may be hosting during your stay. If you’re trying to relax, you’re not going to want to stay at the same hotel as a team, youth group or boisterous convention goers.

8. Take advantage of hotel rewards cards. If you’re an occasional traveler it may take you a while to accumulate enough reward points

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My two year old son can’t seem to share his toys. When other kids show an interest in a toy he is playing with, he gets upset and hits them. I’ve tried telling him no, and “timing out” the toys, but nothing seems to help. What do you suggest?

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Thanks for the great question! First, A: know that you are not alone. Many a toddler hits out when frustrated. Luckily,

it is possible to train a child to share, but it helps to understand what is happening, and why. Your child is reacting instinctively.

His aggression stems from his flight/fight mechanism. When he feels strong emotion (anger, jealousy, fear of losing something that he enjoys) his brain secretes hormones that cause his large muscles to energize and be ready for action. He gets an adrenalin surge and tries to express himself physically. This is natural for all humans at all ages, but in order to become social beings we must learn to use other ways to communicate. Toddlers are still learning verbal communication and, unlike older kids, they have almost no impulse control. This makes it practically impossible to behave in a more pro-social way, until they have learned to do so.

So how do you teach them? I believe in a three part approach: First, make sure that he is getting enough gross motor play: running, jumping, climbing—these activities are not just fun for your toddler, they are an important daily part of his emotional regulation. With proper play, he is less likely to feel irritable or frustrated. He should be playing hard often, especially when he is telling you he needs it by being particularly active--you know the signs: running around, climbing the furniture, jumping on the bed, etcetera.

Second, concentrate on language development. The more words he has, the more he can communicate, and the less frustrated he will be. If your child is not verbal at this time, think about teaching him some easy signs. This is now standard practice in many preschools, and there are many f books in libraries and stores on “baby signs.” Point out the names of the things in his world for him; look at books with him often, paying particular attention to naming the objects in the pictures. He is working on vocabulary and these activities are early language building tools.

The third part of this approach is your intervention when/if he does hit. It is very important that you respond to him in a clear but calm way. Try using “positive parenting,” which means telling him what you want him to do, rather than telling him what you don’t want him to do. Talk about his hands, since they are doing the hitting.

His impulse control is so non-existent, he hits before he thinks! As far as he knows, his hands are doing it—not him! Give him a positive verbal instruction, like: “We use gentle hands. Hands are for soft touches.”

Touch him softly to show him what you mean. Try to avoid yelling out “No!” because this will frighten him and increase his adrenalin response, encouraging the reactive behavior you are trying to change.

Whatever you do, avoid any physical discipline, such as swatting him, spanking him, or grabbing his hands. While these actions

will certainly get his attention, they are liable to reinforce his physical aggression.

If you apply the above suggestions, and still feel you need to give your child a consequence, rather than taking toys away, try offering a special toy that stays at home, and that he can choose to play with on his own. If you are at a play date with other children, and your child is having trouble sharing, you can offer to take him home to play, without the added stimulation of the social experience. This is a proactive solution, and also a natural consequence.

It teaches that we can time ourselves out when we need to.

After you’ve used your positive parenting, you can add in a choice, for a really snazzy intervention that goes like this: (Use eye contact) “We use gentle hands; we use soft touch.” (Demonstrate soft touch). “Want to go home and play with your train?” If he resists, let him try again to play. If the behavior returns, you take over and say, “We treat our friends gently. We are going home now, and can come back again another time.”

Megan Turner is a mother of two terrific children. She has worked with families in Oregon since the early 80’s. Besides hanging out with her husband and kids, Megan spends her time working as a parent trainer and pursuing a graduate degree in Social Work.

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discounts, with special rates for students and seniors.

for a free night or vacation, but a loyal consumer may on occasion find themselves a recipient of a surprise free upgrade. Some upgrades can more than double your space and be worth triple the original cost of your room. Gratis is great!

12. Like any other season, summer has its prime travel times.

4th of July and Labor Day are big booking days for hotels, resorts, and passenger carriers. But if you’re willing to put up with the heat and humidity of the southern states in mid-August hotels and resorts often offer enticing incentives. If you don’t mind a mini-vacation between a Tuesday and a Friday during certain weeks, depending on the desired destination, there are serious deals to be had.

Many summer vacationers brave the various websites to look for travel deals, but if you’re traveling to another country, going on a cruise or to a very expensive destination it never hurts to contact a professional.

There of often special rates specific

9. If your child is on a sports team, or you’re trying to get the extended family together for a reunion look into group rates. The savings can be huge.

Most hotels consider “groups” to need more than 8 rooms, some a minimum of 10. Expedia has an excellent service set up for where hotels in the vicinity of your travel area will bid for your business. You set your desired rate and they try to win your group. Not only do you not have to contact a lengthy list of hotels, but it can all be handled online.

10. All things are not equal when it comes to booking your flights. If you’re a night owl you’re in business! Ever wonder why your travel shopping cart is empty by morning? They unload carts in the wee hours to make them available for others. So if you’re looking for a flight that’s full or looking for a web deal, turn into an early bird and visit your favorite airline’s website. The savings will make you forget about the lost hours of ZZZ’s.

11. Explore other travel options.

If you don’t have to reach your destination quickly, Amtrak and car travel/rental can be an economical way to travel. Especially if you can’t find a primo airline rate. Like the airlines Amtrak offers frequent travel

to AAA or local travel agencies.

Between discounts, free upgrades, package deals and more you may secure a better deal.

Wherever you plan to travel this summer, be sure to do your research before signing on the dotted line or clicking that “complete” button. Not only can you save a ton of money, but you can also help avoid unnecessary headaches.

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Eep and Guy discover the magic of fire

Follow the Light to Tomorrow Dreamworks/20th Century Fox, Rated PG Now in Theaters

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omeone once said, “Change is good for the soul,” and that’s what this month’s family feature is all about. Dreamworks Animation now partners with 20th Century Fox and their first collaborative effort is The Croods, a fun-filled, action adventure about a prehistoric family learning to change. Featuring the voices of Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, and Ryan Reynolds, this film is still in theatres and well worth the price of admission for younger viewers.

In an environment of dangerous animals and unpredictable disasters, the caveman’s motto is: Always be afraid! Eep (sounds like eek!) lives with her family in a gloomy, dark cave, but she longs

for sunlight and the freedom to investigate the world. Her parents, Grug and Ugga, warn her that curiosity can only lead to trouble. Eep’s family never takes risks, they never try anything new, and they never, ever venture far from the cave.

But late one night, a strange flickering glow entices Eep out of the cave and into the company of Guy, a young traveler with new ideas, new tools, and the coolest invention of all: fire!

Guy asks Eep to leave with him because he believes the world is ending, but Eep chooses to stay with her family. Suddenly, Guy’s prediction comes true and a terrible earthquake destroys the

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cave forcing the Croods out into the world. Their search for a new home involves traveling through bizarre landscapes, coping with mysterious animals, and making room for Guy. Each of the Croods experiences a different challenge on their journey, but they soon

realize that old fears and limitations must be left behind. Even Eep’s father, Grug, learns to invent solutions to keep the family united. Guy’s motto, Follow the light, becomes the Crood’s motto as they evolve into a family ready for the future.

FOR THE PARENTS Corporate salesman, Steve Butler, considers his mission

Promised Land

Misleading Promises and Unfulfilled Dreams Focus Features, Rated: R Release on Home Video April 23, 2013

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on’t let the ‘R’ rating fool you. The powerful new film by Gus Van Sant, Promised Land, tells the story of our nation’s farming families betrayed by giant energy corporations and its rating by the Motion Picture Association of America is downright misleading.

One word, repeated a handful of times at the climax of the film, is deemed “excessive” despite the fact that the movie contains no violence, nudity, or other controversial images. If the word were said only three times, the MPAA would label the film ‘PG-13.’ It’s an arbitrary standard that hopefully won’t preclude audiences from experiencing Van Sant’s entertaining and consequential work.

Set in rural Pennsylvania, Promised Land follows Steve Butler, played by Matt Damon, as he systematically buys a small town for his employers, Global Solutions, in order for the company to drill for natural gas. He and his canvassing partner, Sue Thomason, played

by Frances McDormand, entice and cajole the poverty-threatened residents with promises of a better life if they sign away the rights to the land under their homes. McKinley, a close-knit community of likeable characters, represents access to the state of Pennsylvania and its acquisition means a move up the corporate ladder for Steve.

At a town gathering to discuss Global Solution’s presence, Steve and Sue are temporarily derailed by a savvy, retired engineer who exposes the dangers of Global’s drilling process. With the arrival of an environmental advocate, Dustin Noble, played by John Krasinski, the race to influence as many residents as possible shifts into high gear. Challenged at every turn, Steve finally acquires evidence that the affable Dustin doctored his proof of corporate wrong doing.

Even though Steve wins the battle, in the end he realizes he lost the war. Through Steve’s introspection, Van Sant asks us to contemplate trading our heritage for convenience and technology.

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by Christina Katz

10 Ways to Set Yourself Up for New Puppy Success N

othing makes a house feel like could become shock or choking a home and bonds a family hazards. Kitchens, bathrooms, together better than a scampering mudrooms, and laundry rooms work little bundle of fur, grrs and face-licks. best for a young pup. Think puppyBut let’s keep things real, folks. proof instead of baby-proof.

That sweet, helpless man’s best friend 4. Schedule your alarms. Eventually is also an animal with instincts, your pup will be able to make it all which need to be channeled, pronto, the way through the night without before your little cutie pie morphs— any potty breaks. Until then, set an seemingly overnight—into a weapon alarm for the amount of time you of mass home destruction. know he can hold it. Otherwise, So, if you want to keep your home you are teaching him how to wake intact tomorrow, do not dally today. you whenever he wants. When the Gaze into those puddly, I-will-neveralarm goes off, scoot that pup straight leave-your-side eyes, and promise outside, give the command to go, and your little home-wrecker that you will praise the results. Then, in the future, do whatever it every time your takes to keep him pup comes out What to and your home of his crate, he’ll puppy-safe.

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2. Straight to the vet. Any animal 6. Buy best quality. If you eat quality you bring into your home needs a food, offer the same to your pup. It clean bill of health and several rounds may cost a little more, but think of of inoculations to keep it and your higher-priced, higher-quality food family safe. Use the crate to safely as an investment. Just like an apple a transport your pup to the vet. Resist day keeps the doctor away, a couple the urge to let your puppy be loose scoops of high-quality food keep or on your lap in the car. Puppies are the vet away. Two feedings a day, usually unfazed by quick trips to the at daylight and dusk, work well for vet for multiple shots in the shoulder most families. Your new puppy will and they often sleep longer after they also need constant access to fresh, receive their vaccinations. clean water except when he’s asleep 3. Gate him off. If you let your dog in his crate. run loose throughout your home, 7. Go natural. Dogs prefer natural you are asking for trouble. Designate bones and chew things that come puppy-safe areas indoors, which can from digestible, dehydrated animal be cordoned off, and do not have parts. Bonus: real bones and animal electrical cords or loose items that parts are unlikely to be confused by Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

your pup with everyday household your puppy outside to finish the items like slippers, shoes, and job and then calmly put him in his stuffed animals. Be especially leery crate. Clean up the mess without of rawhide chews, no matter how grumbling and spray the spot with rampant in pet stores, because they enzyme neutralizer to eliminate the do not digest easily. And don’t forget likelihood of a repeat. to get bitter before you become bitter, 10. Get ready to play. Make sure by purchasing Bitter Apple spray to your pup gets enough time outside apply to furniture legs, upholstery, or and plenty of exercise even if it’s any chewable surfaces within your winter, and you will benefit from pup’s reach during teething time. less wear and tear on your home and 8. Be ready-for-anything. Things stuff. A few times a day, let him run will likely not always turn out the way loose outside with supervision or GREAT FUN IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS you would like. And by “things,” I am take him out on a leash and plan to • Your choice of camps for ages 3-13 • Sports camps referring, of course, to pee and poop. run a bit yourself.

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Creswell Farmer’s Market.

Every Tuesday year round.

Farm fare that ranges from local fruits and vegetables to home grown meats.

4pm - 6pm, 182 South 2nd St. Creswell (Heidi Tunnel’s Bakery) Ph. 541-895-2096

Hit after smash hit tells the amazing musical biography of the one and only King of Pop. Sunday, June 9th at the Hult Center.

The Corner Market. Dedicated to providing customers with fresh, local produce, this market fills up your basket with seasonal colors. Corner of Thomason & River Rd, noon6pm, Ph 513-4527, FREE! Hideaway Bakery’s Saturday Farmers Market. Featuring local organic produce. Fresh turkey, chicken, duck and goose eggs. Goat cheese, jerky and herbs, fresh pork, and organic coffee. Behind Mazzi’s & Hideaway Bakery.

Saturday’s 9am-2pm, Ph 868-1982, FREE!

Story Times and Play Groups Baby Story time (to 12mos) Fridays 10:15 & 11:15am. Wonderful Ones Story time, 10:15 & 11am, Terrific Twos Story time, Tues 10:15 & 11:00, Preschool Story time (ages 3-6), Weds 10:15 & 11:00, Sensory Storytime Eugene library, call for days and locations, Ph 682-8316 Family Story Time, Fri 11:15am Sheldon Branch Library and Fridays at 11:15am at Sheldon Branch Library. Ph 682-8316 Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am, Lapsit Story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Springfield Public Library, Ph 726-3766 Weekly Lap sit: Preschool (ages 3-6) and Lap sit (infants & toddlers) story time, Weds 10am, SF Library. Ph 726-3766 Barnes & Noble weekly story time, Whimsical Weds 6:30pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 10am. Ph 687-0356 MOMS Club - An organization for at-home moms & children.

Members based on zip code. http://eugenemomsclub.org/ Westside Indoor Playground – A parent run co-op playground. For at home moms/dads & their children ages 0-5 yrs. Located at 4445 Royal Ave Eugene, OR. www. westsideindoorplayground.webs.com, Ph 541-688-9085 Indoor Playground. Monday’s and Thursdays, Join your child for an active morning of indoor play in our gymna-

sium. We will provide the games and toys; you provide the fun. 2/3-4/28, 9-11am, $2, Ph 736-4544 Be sure to check out our listings for classes and workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

On-Going Events SF Library New Readers’ Book Club, age 8 and under, third Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm. Pre-reg. Ph 726-3766 Dog Tale Time. Kids build skills by reading to trained dogs.

Dogs and handlers courtesy of PAAWS (People and Animals Who Serve), a local chapter of the Delta Society. Grades K-6. Eugene Library, 2-3:30pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

Youth Farm Stand. Buy fresh produce from local teens who work this three-acre organic farm. Proceeds benefit Food for Lane County. Lane County Youth Farm, Sats 10am-2pm, Ph 343-2822, FREE! Friday Wood-Fired Baked Pizza Nights. Enjoy the artisan wood-fired baked pizzas of PizzAldo’s with fine wines at Sarver Vineyard in a beautiful setting with live music.

Just 25 min drive from Eugene. Sarver Winery, 4-9pm, Ph 937-3007, FREE! OTC Running Series. On the second Thurs of each month, Oregon Track Club will host a running/walking event.

These events are informal. The courses will be marked, and timed results will be presented. Alton Baker Park, June 13th – Sept 12th, 6pm, $0-5, Ph 484-9883

The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium.

In the exhibit hall, “Noise!!”. Open daily 10-4pm. In the Planetarium, shows vary, Mon-Fri 2pm, Sat/Sun times vary.

Springfield Gateway Farmer’s & Artist’s Market. Plenty of parking and the freshest produce of the season grown by local farmers. New LTD covered walkway; Springfield.

Tuesday’s 4-8pm, Ph 747-6294, FREE! Saturday Market/Farmers Market. The oldest, open-air market in the United States offers great food, local crafts and live entertainment. Every Saturday, Oak & 8th St. Rain or shine. 10am – 5pm, Ph 686-8885, FREE! Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 682-3615 South Eugene Farmers’ Market. Local produce, free samples, free parking. This event occurs every week on Saturday. Southtowne Shoppes, 9am-3pm, Ph 895-3431, FREE! Veneta’s Downtown Farmers’ Market. Local farmers showcase their goods directly to residents and visitors.

Territorial Hwy & W. Broadway, Friday’s 2-6pm, Ph 4637565, FREE! FREE admission at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History every Wednesday. Also come enjoy a FREE 45 minute guided tour every Friday at 1:00 and 3:00. Ph 346-1671, FREE! Veneta Saturday Mkt. A great place to find crafts, music, food and plants. Territorial Hwy & W. Broadway, Sat 105pm, Ph 935-2750, FREE!

OUTLYING AREAS Function 4 Junction. Take a step back in time as hot rods and classic cars take over Junction City. Show and Shine until 4pm followed by one of the best cruises in the state from 6 – 9pm. June 1st, Junction City, 8am-4pm, FREE! Kids Mountain Bike Day. Kids will learn new skills, including how to position their bodies correctly and balance their bikes with confidence while navigating trail obstacles, gauging speed, tight turns and corners.

Shuttled rides are expected to include Flat Creek, Aubrey Mountain, Larison Rock and Alpine Trail. We will also offer guided rides starting from Greenwaters Park down the Salmon Creek Trail and rotating skills clinics. June 9th Greenwaters Park, Oakridge, 9am, FREE!

JUNE CALENDAR 1 Saturday ‘Sing The USA’ Musical. A delightful musical taking you from coast to coast with your favorite songs. Produced by The Past Prime Time Players, it features a 4-piece combo and talented cast. Northwood Christian Church, $12, 7:30pm, Ph 541-942-0194 National Trails Day. Join Nearby Nature, REI & volunteers all over the world for this family-friendly event. Win prizes, Geo Cache, Get Dirty & feel good. Alton Baker Park, 1pm, Free - $5 Prefontaine Classic. Arguably the best international track meet in the United States. The Pre Classic has a rich history at Hayward Field and promises to continue in the tradition of fast times, massive throws and jumps. www.goducks.com Spring Bird Walk. A perfect walk for beginner and intermediate birders. Explore the diverse bird life at the Arboretum, look for breeding behaviors, listen for distinctive vocalizations, and talk about how to use behavior/ habitat clues to help identify our feathered friends. Mt. Pisgah, 8-10:30am, FREE-$5, Ph 747-1504 Stories and craft with Pattibuff. “Going Camping”. Springfield Library, 1pm, all ages, Ph 726-3766, FREE!

2 Sunday ‘Sing The USA’ Musical. See the 1st Hendricks Park Spring Tour. Enjoy an early morning bird tour with Allison and Tom Mickel, long-time members of the Lane County Audubon Society and birders for 35 years. Tours 1-2 hours long. Hendricks Park - F.M. Wilkins Shelter, 7-9am, $3, Ph 607-4066 Summer reading kickoff at Springfield Library. Carlyle – Seriously funny juggling, free books, ice cream, and Splash! Coupons. Ages 0-18, Ph 726-3766, FREE!

3 Monday Tween Scene. 9 to 13 year olds are invited to drop by, make a craft, play a game and have a snack.

Springfield Library, 3:30-4:30pm, Ph 726-3766, FREE!

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5 Wednesday Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. Children are invited to the museum for a reading of “Fish is Fish”

by Leo Lionni. Fun games and science activities will follow! Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 11am-noon, FREE! Ph 541-346-3024 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. Brings together the best division 1 collegiate track and field athletes in the USA. Hayward Field, www.goducks.com

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the electrifying magic of Elvis on stage by a truly gifted tribute artist. Hult Center, 7pm, $45-$25, Ph 682-5000

Eugene Airport Air Fair. The Eugene Airport Air Fair will include a fly-in, static aircraft display, antique car display, kid zone, 5K on the Runway and Young Eagles flights. Music for the Air Far will be played by Coup de Ville. Eugene Airport, noon-5pm, FREE!

Kathy Kosins. Her eclectic music palette expands the rich history of jazz, live in concert with Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra. Wildish Theater, 7:30pm, $10-15/$35 family, Ph 653-5457.

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Michael Jackson: HIStory II. This musical biography takes fans right back to the Jackson 5 era and continues on a thrilling journey to the current decade. Hit after hit tells the story of one of the greatest pop icons the world has ever known. Hult Center, 7pm, $49-69, Ph 682-5000

15 Saturday Sand Sculpting Clinic. Sand Master Park is offering our annual free sand sculpting clinic. Learn how to sand sculpt from the pros! Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Sand Master Park, 10am-6pm, Ph 541-9976006, FREE!

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NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships. See the 5th

7 Friday Chamber Music on Campus. Enjoy a free noon concert by students in the U of O School of Music and Dance. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, noon, FREE! Eugene Symphony Guild - Garden Party. Food, wine and music on a Friday night in a beautiful local garden. Walton/Sheehan Garden, 4-7pm, $25, PH 683-6354 Frank Vignola with Vinny Raniolo. Now one of the world’s most highly sought after acoustic guitarists. He has amply demonstrated his mastery of every genre from fusion to blues. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 7:30-9pm, $18-30, Ph 434-7000

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Preschool Fun with Art and Science. Springfield Library, 10:30am-11:00am, ages 3-6, FREE!

11 Tuesday Jammie storytime. Come in your jammies for an evening of stories. All ages welcome, Springfield Library, 7pm, Ph 726-3766, FREE!

12 Wednesday Tony Bennett in Concert. Tony Bennett, winner of 17 Grammy Awards, will sing his award-winning hits under the stars. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 7:30pm, $46-110, Ph 992-8499

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NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

No, No, Nanette. A tap-dancing, lighthearted musical comedy set in the stylish and vivacious 1920s - is refreshing, silly, and thoroughly uplifting! The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 7:30-10pm, $20-42, Ph 434-7000

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Free First Friday. Enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 11am-5pm, FREE!

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Emerald Valley Opry, featuring: Little Sisters, Old Country and Gospel. Red Diesel, Countrygrass. The Hanson Family, Western Music & Harmony. Bigfoot Lane, Acoustic String Band. Cowboy Cadillac, Country Rock. Benefit to help Bethel Schools music programs. Powers Auditorium

Kidical Mass - Camping Trip. June ride is our very special (and popular) family bike camping adventure! Return Sunday. It’s the perfect way to kick off the summer. Monroe Park, 10am, Ph 790-0243 The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Concert. Spend an evening remembering the King of Rock 'n Roll and experience

Make the World Move, presented by Musical Feet. Entertaining dances by beginning through professional levels, staged to jazz, pop, classical, and hip-hop music. Fun for the whole family! Hult Center, 7:30pm, $15 (student pricing available), Ph 682-5000

18 Tuesday The Helene Blum-Harald Haugaard Quintet. Two of Denmark’s finest artists, Blum and Haugaard lead an outstanding quintet which performs traditional and contemporary Danish music with great passion and virtuosity.

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 7:30pm-9pm, $18-26, PH. 434-7000 “Yes, You Can” Comedy Show for kids and families. Start summer with a smile at Henrik Bothe’s zany physical comedy show. Eugene Library, 1:00 & 3:00, free tix 30 minutes before show. Ph 682-8316.

19 Wednesday Join entertainer Habiba Addo as she brings traditional African animal stories to life with words, song, and dance.

A native of Ghana, she performs exciting, funny tales that often teach as well as delight. Bethel Branch Library, 3pm, Ph 541-682-8316, FREE!

20 Thursday Habiba Addo, Sheldon Branch Library, see the 19th

21 Friday Black Sheep Gathering. Take part in one of the most unique events in the country celebrating natural colored animals and their fiber. Lane Events Center, 9am-6pm, Ph 503-804-0014, FREE!

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Mini Maker Faire. Science Factory hosts makers, inventors, tinkerers, crafters, engineers, and do-it-yourself (DIY) enthusiasts from all over Oregon to celebrate the remarkable union between science, technology, and the DIY spirit. The Science Factory, 10am-4pm, $5-6, Ph 682-7886 Flag Day Ceremony. Boy Scout Troop 22 from Danebo/ Bethel will participate in the opening ceremony and the Flag Retirement (proper burning of old, soiled, and tattered flags) to be followed by a barbecue including hamburgers ($7) and hot dogs ($5) with salads and desserts. Elks Lodge Eugene, 11am-12:30pm, Ph 345-8416

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Musical Feet presents entertaining dances by beginning through professional levels, staged to jazz, pop, classical, and hip-hop music. Saturday, June 15th at the Hult Center.

23 Sunday Black Sheep Gathering. 9am-4pm, see the 21st Emotions In Motion 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health.

Join SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) for a 5K Run/Walk to benefit programs to educate about depression and suicide. Alton Baker Park, 9am, $10-20, Ph 953-9684

25 Tuesday The Amazing Spaghetti” magic & comedy show. Catch this hilarious magic show with the mesmerizing Daniel Freed.

Giggles guaranteed! Downtown library, 1pm & 3pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

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SheSings 2013: Women’s A Cappella Festival. A true celebration of women, featuring the SheSings Showcase on Friday night, hosted by The Sing Off’s Courtney Jensen, a stellar headliner concert Sat and workshops in between! The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, $15-45, Ph 434-7000 Soulstice - Damian “Jr Gong” Marley & Stephen Marley.

A community-based, family-friendly musical and cultural festival featuring music from Damian & Stephen Marley and the Ghetto Youths Crew with Wayne Marshall and Christopher Ellis. Cuthbert Amphitheatre, 5:30pm, $44, Ph 800-992-8499

The Amazing Spaghetti” magic & comedy show. See the 25th, Bethel branch library, 1pm & 3pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Teens: Draw Zombies. Teens are invited to get expert tips on drawing the undead at this hands-on workshop with professional illustrator Marianne Walker. All supplies provided, from pencils to Copic Markers. Downtown Library, 2pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

27 Thursday Carrie Rodriguez. Austin, Texas-based fiddler/singer/songwriter Carrie Rodriguez blows the lid off with her fifth album, Give Me All You Got, her first release of largely original tunes in years. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 7:30pm, $20-28, Ph 434-7000 Lego Club, ages 2-18, Springfield Library, 2-4pm, Ph 726-3766 The Amazing Spaghetti” magic & comedy show. See the 25th, Sheldon branch library, 1pm & 3pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

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Teens: bring a t-shirt to decorate with the design of your choice when the Art a la Carte bicycle-based printing press visits Bethel Branch Library. 2pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

Beethoven: Missa Solemnis. In its monumental scope and scale, the Missa Solemnis reflects Beethoven’s drive to express the great and mysterious forces beyond our earthly reach, in ways that set hearts ablaze. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $15-49, Ph 682-5000

22 Saturday Black Sheep Gathering. 9am-5pm, see the 21st Soulstice - Beats Antique Shpongle. Enjoy the music of Beats Antique Shpongle, March 4th Marching Band, Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited in celebration of the end of the long Northwest winter and the coming season of growth & renewal. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 4pm, $45, Ph 800-992-8499 Summer Solstice. Annual celebration featuring vocal talent, Norma Fraser, fire dancers and local food carts!

Sweet Cheeks Winery, 7pm-11pm, $18

Madeleine Peyroux. Jazz artist Madeleine Peyroux has gone from busking on the streets of Paris to mainstream recognition thanks to her musical conviction and one-of-a-kind voice. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, 7:30pm, $34-46, Ph 434-7000

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29 Saturday 2013 Hayward Classic. One of the top masters track and field meets in the country. Hayward Field, all day Saturday Around the World with Radim Zenkl. Join Radim as he shares his world of string instruments, percussion, keyboards and traditional flutes from six continents.

You’ll learn a little music history and have a great deal of fun! Soreng Theater, 2-4pm, $5, Ph 682-5000

Czech Mates: Radim Zenkl & Leo Chern. Travel back to the old country with two Czech emigrés who offer a fresh take on European folk music, seasoned with amazing skill, inviting humor, and a joyous kick. Soreng Theater, 7:30-9pm, $21-28, Ph 682-5000 On the House: Oregon Percussion Ensemble. The UO’s Oregon Percussion Ensemble, lead by director Pius Cheung and guest coach Brian Scott, enlivens the Hult lobby with rhythm and beats. 1-3pm, FREE! Sand Castle Sculpting Clinic - Animals. Sand Master Park is offering our annual sand sculpting clinic. Learn how to sand sculpt from the pros! Everyone is welcome to attend or participate. Sand Master Park, 10am-6pm, Ph 541-997-6006, FREE!

30 Sunday Oregon Paddle Sports - Summer Canoe, Kayak & SUP Demo Day. Come out and try paddle sports! If you’ve ever wanted to paddle a canoe, kayak or standup paddle board, this is a chance to try it for free. Hosted by Oregon Paddle Sports. There will be a product representative to answer questions. Richardson Park Campground, 11am-4pm, Ph 541-505-9020, FREE! Be sure to check out our listings for Camps, Classes, and Workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

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From an energy-efficiency standpoint, room A/C units are best for keeping one or two rooms cool at a time, while central air is more efficient overall at keeping a whole house cool.

U.S., at a cost to homeowners of $15 billion annually. Besides the cost, all this cooling leads to annual emissions of about 195 million tons of CO2—or two tons per year for each American home with A/C. Of course, foregoing A/C entirely is the most energy- and cost-efficient way to go, but some of us need a little cooling for comfort, especially in warmer climates. If A/C is a must, buying the most efficient model is the way to save money and pollute less. Fortunately, a new generation of much more efficient room and central A/C units means that upgrading will likely pay for itself in energy savings within just a few years.

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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, national appliance standards require room air conditioners to have an EER of 8.0 to 9.8 or more, depending on type and capacity. Units with an EER rating of 10 or above typically qualify for the federal government’s ENERGY STAR label, which appears on especially energy-efficient appliances. Check out the ENERGY STAR website for lists of qualifying A/C models.

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) says that the average EER of room A/C units rose 47 percent from 1972 to 1991. To wit, replacing an older room unit with an EER of five with a new model with an EER of 10) would result in a 50 percent energy cost savings associated with A/C. As to whether room units or central A/C makes more sense, it depends. Room units, which only cost a few hundred dollars each, will suffice for renters or those

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ACEEE points out that there are ways to keep indoor space cooler without A/C: improving insulation, sealing air gaps, getting rid of old appliances and light bulbs that give off lots of heat, running fans, using cooler colors on exterior roofing and paint, and other strategies.

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CONTACTS: ACEEE, www.aceee.org; ENERGY STAR, www.energystar.gov; AHAM, www.aham.org; Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency, www.dsireusa.org.

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voice on the phone said, “Mr. Epstein, this is Mrs. Wilson,” and my heart skipped a beat. The last time Principal Wilson had called, it had been to tell me that my fourthgrader Wendy had threatened her friend Billy with a pair of scissors.

It turned out that Wendy had not just been engaging in dark whimsy, telling Billy that life is unpredictable.

“For example,” she’d said, “I could get scissors from that cabinet and stab you with ‘em. I wouldn’t, but you just never know.” Billy, quite reasonably, had run to the teacher for protection.

That night I lectured Wendy on how scary her idea had been to Billy and told her she must not share her dark whimsy with the general public.

So, when the principal called, I was afraid there had been another incident, or maybe that the school psychologist had tracked Wendy’s dark whimsy to its source. But Mrs. Wilson laid something even worse at my doorstep: “We’d like you to deliver the keynote address at eighth-grade graduation in June. Children at that age tend to be negative, and we feel that you can offer them something positive. Please say you’ll do it.”

She sounded a little desperate.

I’m guessing the mayor had already begged off, as had the fire chief and the sewer-plant superintendent, and now she was calling mere parents.

I said, “I guess I could give the kids some good advice.” Yes, I know that eighth-graders appreciate adult advice about as much as manatees appreciate motorboat races. But I can’t resist.

Here’s how I figure it will go: Parents, teachers and members of the Class of 2013, thank you for your perfunctory applause.

You know, I wasn’t always 50 years old, overweight and losing my hair. I used to be young and cute like you eighth-graders. It breaks my heart, when I think about it. But my consolation is wisdom – things I’ve figured out on the way to being this old and unattractive. And this is your lucky night because I’m going to share some of my findings – the ones that will be useful to you in high school.

Here goes: • Respect authority, or at least pretend to. Most teachers really like kids and they want you to

learn. Work with them; they are on your side. A few teachers would rather grind you down. Just do the assignments and stay out of their way. Those bad teachers ARE teaching you – about Life.

• Stay away from trouble. Also stay away from situations that can turn into trouble

a n d people who attract trouble. If the police find you with a smoking gun beside a body, you will discover that being innocent is only half the job. The other half is staying out of smoking-gun-type situations.

• Never date anyone who has more problems than you do. Their problems become YOUR problems and you have enough already.

• Don’t be a showoff, a loudmouth or a wiseguy.

• Don’t lie, don’t complain, and don’t make excuses. When something goes wrong, first blame everyone you can think of: your parents, your teachers, your coaches, your friends, society and, of course, God. Be thorough. Then figure out what YOU did wrong and don’t do it again.

• Neatness and spelling count. So do clean fingernails, good grammar and perfect attendance.

• If you dye your hair blue, pierce your tongue and tattoo curse words on your forehead, you might be telling people too much.

Give yourself a little privacy.

• Don’t say “like” all the time, it sounds as if you don’t know anything for sure.

HEY, KNO CK OFF THAT BOOING! I’m just trying to be helpful and positive! Ouch! Who threw that?! Alright, that does it!

It only takes a few troublemakers to ruin things for everyone else. You eighth-graders are all just going to sit here until someone tells me who threw that tomato. ... In September, up at the high school they’re going to be wondering: “Gee, shouldn’t we have more freshmen than this?

Maybe a big batch of them were held back.” ... C’mon, who threw it? I’ve got ALL summer...

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