March 2019 issue

Spring Forward!

WHAT YOU MAY NOT KNOW

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RUN More, Sit Less Page 15

Being a Good Sports Parent Page 6

Spring Break & Summer Camp Guide Sports • Academics • Music • Outdoors & More!

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8 Spring Forward

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8 Things You Didn't Know About Daylight Saving Time

6 How to Be a Good wSports Parent

20 Earthtalk Farmers and Climate Change

11 Lane Schools Connected Learning to Read, Reading to Learn

24 Family Movie Time How to Train Your Dragon 3

16 Read & Play Book Yourself an Adventure!

18 Dad’s Eye View Summer Camp Bliss

Experience Lane County: Less Screen Time, More Running

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Childhood is a celebration.

We are with you every step of the way.

Alysha Bennett, M.D., F.A.A.P., knows that her role as a pediatrician is about more than prevention, diagnosis and treatment. It’s also about applauding your child’s accomplishments, from birth through young adulthood.

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

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How to be a Good Sports Parent

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veryone has seen “that parent” on the sidelines—the one who shouts at the referees, yells at the coaches and kids, stomps their feet or makes wild arm gestures when a play doesn’t go their team’s way. This type of behavior affects kids. Studies show that the top reason high school athletes quit playing sports is because of negative experiences involving their own parents.

If you want your children to truly enjoy athletics: • Focus on your child’s enjoyment of the sport and acknowledge them when they give their best effort. Instead of talking about winning, concentrate on their excitement about playing and encourage them to set personal goals.

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

• Discuss with your child the positive life lessons that can be learned through athletics, including commitment, perseverance, good sportsmanship, accepting defeat graciously and being a good teammate.

• Support your child by making sure they attend practice and workouts to reinforce the importance of commitment.

• Support their desire to put in extra practice if THEY want to, but never force your child to play outside of designated practice times.

• Model good sportsmanship to your child by supporting all of their teammates during and after practices and games.

• Let the coach do the coaching. If you have an issue with the coach, talk to him or her directly, rather than talking about the coach with your child or other parents.

• Be kind to referees. Even if you disagree with them, your reactions are teaching your child how to behave toward people in authority.

• Use positive body language on the sidelines; your child will be watching you for your reaction during games, so keep it upbeat.

• Treat your child the same after wins or losses. Try creating a fun ritual you can do as a family after games, no matter how they turn out.

Youth sports is a wonderful setting to promote good health, make friends, learn and have fun. Parents with positive attitudes, words and actions can contribute to making positive and memorable sports experiences for kids.

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by Pam Molnar

aylight Saving Time will be observed this year from March 10th to November 3rd, giving us the opportunity to make better use of the natural daylight. Over the past 100 years, Daylight Saving Time has seen several changes on how it has been observed. Who knew that an hour could make such a difference in our lives?

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The word Saving is not plural. I know. It was admittedly a surprise for me, too. Many people refer to the spring time change as daylight savings time, but that is not correct.

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President Woodrow Wilson signed Fast Time, the original Daylight Saving Time, into law in 1918 in support of the war effort. Seven months later, the law was repealed. While some believe the time was moved forward to help the farmers get more work done during the daytime hours, they were actually opposed to the change. Farmers are more dependent on the sun rising and setting as the livestock cannot read a clock anyway.

Some larger cities like Boston and New York chose to keep Fast Time as it was better for retailers and urban dwellers. Unfortunately, this lack of uniformity would get worse before it got better.

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Although the United States has been first to implement many new ideas, the changing of the clocks to make better use of daylight was not one of them. In 1916, Germany turned their clocks ahead one hour in the hopes of saving fuel during World War I. A similar plan was brought to the House of Commons in the United Kingdom in 1908, but it was not signed into law until 1916.

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During WWII, President Roosevelt instituted the use of Daylight Saving Time again. It was not the seasonal time change we have today, but rather a year-round adjustment that lasted from 1942 to 1945. In 1966, The Uniform Time Act was established, instituting the season time change which would run from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October. The irony of the Uniform Time Act was that states were allowed to exempt themselves to set up their own ordinances.

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So why do we change the time at 2:00 a.m. instead of midnight? There are several reasons for this. First, changing the time at midnight would push us to 11:00 p.m. the evening before, creating more confusion. Secondly, 2:00 a.m. was thought to be

Lose One Hour of Sleep, Gain an Hour of Sunlight Each Evening Daylight Saving Time can be seen as the glass half empty or half full. Yes, on one night you will lose an hour of sleep and it may take you a couple of days to adjust. But look what you gain! An extra hour of sunlight every night!

Here’s what you can do with that time: • Go for a walk

• Explore a new trail

• Throw a ball for your dog

• Blow bubbles

• Prepare your garden

• Roller blade

• Sit out on the porch

• Look for tree buds

• Go to the outdoor mall

• Bird watch

• Make dinner on the grill

• Climb a tree

• Ride your bike

• Fly a kite

• Take a canoe ride

• Go to the park

• Go geocaching

• Jump on a trampoline

• Use sidewalk chalk

• Plant flowers

• Play backyard games

• Kick a soccer ball

• Visit with the neighbors

• Watch the sunset

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minimally disruptive while still allowing the entire continental United States to change to Daylight Saving Time before daybreak.

In the European Union, however, the entire country changes to Summer Time at the same moment – 1:00 a.m. Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time).

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Even today, after almost 100 years of trying to make the most of our daylight, some of the states in the U.S. do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Hawaii, with its beautiful weather, just doesn’t need it. Arizona also does not observe Daylight Saving Time, with the exception of Navajo Nation. Located in the Northeast part of the state, the Navajo Nation completely surrounds the Hopi Reservation, who, to make matters more confusing, does not observe Daylight Saving Time either. Until 2006, most of Indiana did not observe Daylight Saving Time, but rather left it up to the counties.

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Daylight Saving Time is observed in some way in 70 countries across the globe. Most countries near the equator do not participate, as well as most of Africa and Asia. Antarctica experiences 24 hours of sunlight during the summer months, making Daylight Saving Time pointless. However, they chose to follow it in order to synchronize their time zone with other stations that do observe Daylight Saving Time. In Australia, most of the continent uses Daylight Saving Time, while parts, like Queensland and Western Australia has chosen not to observe.

Most of Canada, like the United States and Australia, observe Daylight Saving Time, with exceptions in a few regions across the country.

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Can Daylight Saving Time change birth order? A unique concern about the birth order of twins was brought up during the United Kingdom’s early use of Summer Time. If a woman gave birth to one twin at 1:55 a.m. on the morning of the clock change and 2:05 a.m. (after the time change) for the second twin, on paper, the second twin is older. As strange as it sounds, that did happen to a mother in Massachusetts in 2016.

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three. Despite losing an hour this month on the clock, she looks forward to having the sun around a little longer in the evening.

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s parents, we’ve all become familiar with the literacy goal of reading by third grade. Schools across the nation carefully orient their curriculum and teaching practices to position each student to be confident readers at this point and Oregon is no exception. But why third grade? What’s the significance of this benchmark?

Until third grade, much of a child’s education focuses on learning to read, but at third grade, it shifts. Content and curriculum become more involved and a child consumes more information through independent reading. “When a student reaches third grade, the emphasis shifts from learning to read to reading to learn,” according to Marianne Oakes, a language arts specialist for Lane Education Service District. “This puts a student who struggles with foundational reading skills at a serious disadvantage. Comprehending a Social Studies text is nearly impossible if you can’t read the words on the page.”

The impact of a child’s inability to read at third grade start piling on, leading to academic, social and emotional challenges.

Ultimately, those who aren’t reading by third grade become much less likely to graduate from high school –- and that has lifelong consequences.

“In our community, too many kids don’t have the reading skills they need to reach this milestone, which can have a lasting effect

on their ability to close the opportunity gap and thrive in school,” says Bess Day, United Way’s Director of Education. Specifically, 53% of Lane County’s students are not reading proficiently by third grade, according to a report by Connected Lane County.

Because students’ learning styles and needs vary broadly, modern educators are using a range of techniques and curriculum to help each child read at grade level. Some children learn phonetically, some sight read, and some are very visual. Many use a combination of techniques.

In any case, every child stands to benefit from time spent with books. Lane County educators and literacy advocates are poised for a community-wide effort that will encourage parents and community members to help a child learn to read at grade level by improving access to books, and pairing adults with young readers.

In June, United Way, the Early Learning Alliance and Connected Lane County will hold “BookFest” to distribute free books to kindergarten, first and second-graders in the Lane County schools where kids are often furthest from opportunity. BookFest is held right before students head home for summer in order to help prevent the “summer slide” that occurs when kids -- especially those who come from families navigating poverty -- often lose the literacy gains they make over the school year.

Other community reading efforts are also in place. This spring, the Eugene Emeralds’ welllovedmascot, the hairy, neon green ‘Sluggo’, will visit dozens of Lane County schools to motivate kids to read and reward those who meet reading goals with free tickets to an Ems game.

To connect with local literacy programs, reach out directly to the program, or ask your child’s teacher how you can help support your child’s reading efforts. And in any case and no matter what your child’s literacy level, educators encourage families to read together every day.

Use Your Library!

Most Lane County public libraries have children’s programs and librarians on hand to help choose books that will captivate any youngster’s interests. Put these local resources to work for your child – and for your own reading, too!

Connect with Local Literacy Programs • United Way : unitedwaylane.org/ elementary-school-success • Slug go’s Reading Challenge: milb.com/ eugene/community/read

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Story Times Springfield Library story times. Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am. Lap sit story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Sensory Storytime (for kids with sensory integration issues or special needs) every other Thurs.

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

Fern Ridge Library, FREE! Ph 541.393.1046 Dog Tale Story Time. Kids have fun and build skills in short one-on-one sessions reading to trained dogs and handlers’ courtesy of PAAWS. Every Sat, Dntwn Eugene Library, 2-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

Preschool Art & Science Storytime. Designed for precocious preschoolers, this story time is designed to teach about science and art in harmony. Preschoolers will conduct experiments, read, learn, create, and talk about the amazing world around them. February 14th and 28th Ages 0-6, Springfield Library, 10:30-11:15am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Downtown Eugene Library storytimes.

Preschool Storytime, Wed 10:15am and 11:00am.

Baby Storytime, Fri 10:15am and 11:15am. Talkers Storytime, Tues 10:15am and 11:00am. Walkers Storytime, Thurs 10:15am and 11:00am. Pajama Storytime, Tues 6:30pm. Sheldon and Bethel Branches: Family Storytime, Fri 10:15am.

Ph 541.682.8316

Barnes & Noble weekly story time.

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

Adventure! Story Time. A rotation of awesome storytellers will read, tell felt board stories, make craft projects, chat with puppets, and generally bring the fun every Friday from 11:05-11:25am. Adventure! Children’s Museum, FREE! Ph 541.653.9629

Creswell Library Story times. Ideal for 0-36 months. Boardbooks, Picturebooks, Songs, Lap Bounces, and Rhymes. Toddler Storytime for ages 3-5: Picture Books, Storytelling, Songs, Rhymes, Early Literacy Activities and Crafts.

Ph 541.895.3053 Fern Ridge Library Storytimes (recurring weekly). Pre-K Storytimes (ages 3-5) Wed at 11am followed by craft time. Baby & Toddler Storytimes

On-Going Events Saturday Kids Workshops at MECCA. From magnetic puzzles to robots to sock creatures. No need to pre-reg. All materials are included. Kids under 10 accompanied by an adult. Each week features a different creative reuse project. MECCA, 11am – 3pm, $3-5, Ph 541.302.1810

Kids Minecrafters. Play together, share tips, and get creative with building challenges on Eugene Library computers. Ages 6 - 12. Limited space, pre-reg required. Dntwn Eugene Library, Mon & Tues @ 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Science After School: Engineering Challenges. K - 5th grade students (and home school equiv) explore science in a fun, hands-on setting led by experienced STEM educators.

Incorporates structured and open-ended inquirybased learning opportunities. Adv reg required.

Eugene Science Center, Fridays 1-6pm, $35, Ph 541.682.7888 Table Tennis for Kids. Run in conjunction with the Boys & Girls Club - Tues and Thurs 5:15-6:15 and Saturdays 1:30-2:30. All sessions are free.

Equipment and coaching is provided. $40 annual Boys & Girls Club membership is required.

Ph 541.345.9939 Playtime for Parents and Children. Children 4 and under can join us every Monday to play in our fun and welcoming playroom filled with baby dolls, books, trucks, soft dough, and more.

Parenting Now! 10am-12pm, nominal fee, Ph 541.484.5316 Reading with Cats Program. Designed to help younger supporters give back to animals while developing reading skills and a sense of compassion. Also promotes animal-savvy behavior and helps our cats get positive, calm, time with children. Children ages 6 - 12. Days: Mon 12pm & 3:30pm, Tues 1pm & 4pm. Greenhill Humane Society, FREE! Ph 541.689.1503 Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 541.682.3615 Saturday Market/Farmers Market. The oldest, open-air market in the US. Offers great food, local crafts, and live entertainment. Every Saturday, Park blocks, rain or shine. 10:00am – 5pm, Ph 686-8885, FREE! “2PM Talks.” A docent-led talk every Tues thru Sun at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History, included with price of admission.

Ph 541.346.3024 Eugene Science Center. Our ever-changing exhibits and Planetarium feature something for everyone! Explore science topics, astronomy, mechanics, optics, water quality, and nanotechnology. See website for features, admission, dates, and times. Ph 541.682.7888 Pre-K Planetarium Show: Stories in the Stars. Designed with our younger visitors in mind, this live, interactive planetarium show is a wonderful introduction to the planetarium. 25 minutes. Fri and Sat, 10:30am, Eugene Science Center, Ph 541.682.7888

1 FRIDAY First Friday Artwalk. A guided tour begins at 5:30pm at Lincoln Gallery, and continues ending at 8:00pm. ArtWalk is from 5:30-8:00pm and always FREE! Ph 541.485.2278 Jazz and Friends Community Reading.

Eugene Public Library joins schools and libraries nationwide in support and celebration of transgender and non-binary youth with a community reading of children’s books. Dntwn Eugene Library, 4pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 PHOTO: COLIN MORTON

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The Stanley Clarke Band. Legendary fourtime Grammy Award-winning bassist who has proven his preeminence on both acoustic and electric guitar in his over 45 years of professional musicianship. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $3959, Ph 541.434.7000 Tot Discovery Day. Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with us on this fantastic Tot Discovery Day! The whimsical world of Dr. Seuss contains oodles of wacky science. Ages 0-5, Eugene Science Center, 9am, $2-5, Ph 541.682.7888 First Friday: West African Dance and Drumming. a show of high-energy authentic Guinean dance and drumming performed by West African Cultural Arts Institute. Audience participation is welcome! Dntwn Eugene Library, 6pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 FREE First Friday at the Museum. Investigate Oregon’s amazing fossils and ecosystems and delve into its cultural history. Museum of Natural History, 11am-5pm, Ph 541.346.3024 Mama Mia! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. Actors Cabaret, 7:30pm, $16-$49.95, Ph 541.683.4368 Lego Club. All bricks provided, including Dupelo.

Springfield Library, 2-4pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766 An Evening with Patti LaBelle. The soulful songbird whose name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. The Hult Center, 8pm, $48.50-124.75, Ph 541.682.5000

2 SATURDAY Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week musical fun will be led by Michael Bradley. Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Mama Mia! See the 1st

3 SUNDAY Girls Science Adventures. Girls grades 4-6 attend workshops to get them pumped about STEM and practice hands-on learning. This week: Math Adventures at Eugene Science Center. 9am – noon, $20 per workshop, Ph 541.682.7888 Family Fun: A new activity for kids and families every week. Downtown Eugene Library, 2-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Oregon Children’s Choir Concert. Eight choirs (K-12) sing from their contemporary, classic, and acapella repertoire. Silent auction and concession sales start at 2pm to raise funds to support music education programs and scholarships. South Eugene High School, 3-6pm, FREE! Ph 541.343.0840

4 MONDAY Playtime for Parents and Child. Join us in the Parenting Now! play room for lots of fun and socialization. For families with children up to 4 years old. Parenting Now! 10am-noon, $nominal, Ph 541.484.5316

5 TUESDAY Teens at 4:30. Teen Tech Week: Green Screen.

Teen ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, All events FREE and open to the public!

Ph 541.726.3766

6 WEDNESDAY Who’s Live Anyway? 90 minutes of hilarious improved comedy and song, all based on audience suggestions – from the cast members of the TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? Hult Center, 7:30pm, $35-51, Ph 541.682.5000

7 THURSDAY Chris Potter Circuits Trio. Grammy-nominated jazz tenor saxophonist Chris Potter and his new trio touring in support if his 2019 album release, Circuits. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $35-39, Ph 541.434.7000 Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Library, 10:30-11am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Emerald Valley Opry. Featuring: Irish Echo [Traditional Irish], Billy McCoy [Great Country], Wayne Graber [Country Gospel], Cascade Chorus [Barbershop A Cappella Chorus], David Macauley [Country Gospel Guitar Harmonica] Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:00-9:30pm, $3-$8/under 7 free, Ph 541.688.0937

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Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale.

Bring your cash and reusable bags and pick up unique and collectible books available at special pricing. Springfield Public Library, 10am-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Sunday, March 17th

Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Referred to

by Nelson Mandela as “South Africa’s cultural ambassadors” a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience.

The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $14-38, Ph 541.434.7000

KEZI Home and Garden Show. Over 300 Home & Garden Exhibits homeowners will find every expert and contractor to create a dream home & yard. Shop, explore, and learn. Lane Events Center, 5-9pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.4292

8 FRIDAY Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month: Fuzz, Fur, and Feathers! Animals keep themselves dry and warm in very different ways than humans. Instead of clothes, they use heavy hides, shiny scales, and fuzzy feathers.

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30 – 11:30am, $3-10, Ph 541.346.3024 Annie Jr. Rose Children’s Theatre proudly presents Annie Jr.! Wildest Theater, 8pm, $9-12, Ph 541.868.0689

Interplay. A collaborative performance event between the Eugene Ballet and the U of O Dance Dept. Experience dance in an “up close” environment. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $40-68, Ph 541.682.5000

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Music in the Eateries - Chris Stubbs.

Listen to music while dining at any of the five restaurants. Fifth Street Market Eateries, 5-7pm, FREE! Ph 541.484.0383

Ideas on Tap: Changing Landscapes, Evolving Practices. join Middle Fork Willamette Watershed Council’s Audrey Squires for an exploration of habitat restoration practices and innovative approaches to managing natural resources. Viking Braggot Co. Southtowne, 6-8pm, 21 and over please, Ph 541.346.3024

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

Science Saturday! Join us for our first Science Saturday and dig into family-friendly activities to spark your child’s curiosity for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This month is all about rocks! Take off on a geology adventure and explore our ever-changing planet Earth. Ages 3+, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 11am-1:30pm, Ph 541.346.3024 Love to Skate USA Competition. See synchronized skating, free skating, interpretive programs, spins and jumps along with a theater on ice event. Skaters judged by a panel on a 6.0 Majority Judging System. The Rink Exchange, 9am-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.225.5123

Mariachi Sol de México. Mariachi master José Hernández and his Sol de México come back to Eugene for a special evening of classic mariachi. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $28-36, Ph 541.434.7000 Interplay. See the 8th Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week join Kris Olsen for musical fun. Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Youth Warrior Challenge. Back by popular demand, this reloaded version of Youth Warrior Challenge is sure to put strength, speed, balance, and problem-solving skills to the test. Kids run, jump, zip, swing, and climb through a series of new and classic obstacles. Bob Keefer Center, 1-4pm, $15-18, Ph 541.736.4544

10 SUNDAY Interplay. 2pm, see the 8th It’s De-Lovely. The Cole Porter Songbook. A tribute to the legendary composer/lyricist Cole Porter (1891-1964). The Shedd Institute, 4:30 & 7:30, $5-10, Ph 541-434-7000 Family Fun: A new activity for kids and families every week. Downtown Eugene Library, 2-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Annie Jr. 2pm, See the 9th

11 MONDAY The Quebe Sisters. The triple-threat fiddle champions start playing and singing in multi-part close harmony, audiences are usually transfixed, then blown away. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $2837.50, Ph 541.682.5000

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Velveteen & inner/space Sunday, March 17th 18 MONDAY Playtime for Parents and Child. Join us in the Parenting Now! play room for lots of fun and socialization. For families with children up to 4 years old. Parenting Now! 10am-noon, $nominal, Ph 541.484.5316

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Playtime for Parents and Child. Join us in the Parenting Now! play room for lots of fun and socialization. For families with children up to 4 years old. Parenting Now! 10am-noon, $nominal, Ph 541.484.5316

13 WEDNESDAY Family STEAM. Hands-on fun and learning together!

STEAM activities feature science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Open to the public.

Springfield Library, 4-5pm, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

14 THURSDAY Kevin Burke with Tom Creegan. Acclaimed in both Europe and America as a solo performer, a teacher and as a member of some of folk music’s foremost groups, including the exciting Celtic Fiddle Festival. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $25-29, 541.434.7000 Art and Science Story Time. Preschoolers will conduct experiments, read, learn, create, and

talk about the world around them. Advanced Storytime, Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

15 FRIDAY Ninja Competition. A qualifier for events of the UNAA (Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association).

Participants take on obstacles from “American Ninja Warrior” such as warped walls, double salmon ladders, the ultimate cliffhanger and more, or even join in on the fun and see how far you can push your martial arts or gymnastics skills! Northwest Ninja Park, 3:30-8:30pm, Free to watch ($35/compete), Ph 541.600.8224 Annie Jr. See the 9th

16 SATURDAY Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week Jodie St. Clair.

Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

Myopia can keep your child from seeing the full picture.

Absolutely Incredible Kid Day and 70th Birthday Bash. A national holiday that helps lift kids with powerful messages of encouragement from caring adults in their lives. Camp Fire Wilani will provide special stationary, writing tips, and suggestions for other types of messages to youth including fun videos and more. Hilyard Community Center, 10am-2pm FREE! Ph 541.359.4508

investigational eye drop being evaluated to slow the progression of nearsightedness (myopia) in children.

To pre-qualify for this study, your child must: } Be 3 to 10 years of age } Have been diagnosed with nearsightedness (myopia) All sudy-related visits, tests and drugs will be provided at no cost. In addition, reimbursement for study-related travel may be provided.

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20 WEDNESDAY The Wizard of Oz by Corridor School. A powerful twister whisks Dorothy and her dog Toto away from Kansas to the Magical Land of Oz. Hult Center, 7pm, $20-22.50, Ph 541.682.5000

Annie Jr. 2pm & 7pm, See the 9th

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Mariachi Herencia de México. An ensemble of student musicians from Chicago’s MexicanAmerican barrios. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $28-31.75, Ph 541.682.5000

Little Family Yoga with Brynne Blevins.

Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541.726.3766

Family Fun: A new activity for kids and families every week. Downtown Eugene Library, 2-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316 Ninja Competition. 10:30am – 9pm, see the 15th Daffodil Drive & Festival. Buy armfuls of daffodils, browse local vendors, enjoy live entertainment, take a wagon ride and admire antique cars. The daffodil drive and festival is a favorite family tradition. This is the largest daffodil festival in the state! Ferguson Grange, 10am-4pm, FREE! Ph 541.998.2828

17 SUNDAY The Making of Velveteen and Inner / space.

A double feature presented by Bounce Gymnastics and Circus Arts. (Veleteen) Witness the trials and tribulations of making a circus production in a story of a fledgling company trying to make its first full length show. (inner / space) a journey to the outermost reaches of unexplored space and delve into the depths of the human capacity for curiosity, joy, loneliness, and solace.

Hult Center, 4pm, $20-20.50, Ph 541.682.5000 Daffodil Drive & Festival. See the 16th

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Teens at 4:30: Teen Flicks: Hook, based on Peter Pan. Teen ages 12+ Springfield Library, 4:30-5:30pm, FREE and open to the public!

Ph 541.726.3766

Lucky Clover Race. A 5K Trail, 5K Road or 10K Road/Trail combined race on St. Patrick’s Day. The course is entirely flat on dirt and bark paths that wind through the filbert orchards next to the Willamette River. Dorris Ranch, 4pm/race at 5:30pm, $20-30, see Level 32 Racing website.

Girls Science Adventures. Girls grades 4-6 attend workshops to get them pumped about STEM and practice hands-on learning. This week: Astronomy with Special Guest NASA Astronaut Wendy Lawrence. Eugene Science Center, 9am – noon, $20 per workshop, Ph 541.682.7888 Annie Jr. 2pm, See the 9th Dar Williams. Known as much for her staunch progressive ideals as her raw acoustic energy, Dar Williams has been captivating audiences with her sheer elegance and honesty in her folk-pop songwriting since the ‘90s. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $14.50-39, Ph 541.434.7000

The Wizard of Oz. see the 21st

22 FRIDAY Gabreil “Fluffy” Iglesias: Beyond the Fluffy.

One of a handful of comedians with the distinct honor to headline and sell out the Staples Center, Madison Square Garden and the Sydney Opera House. Hult Center, 8pm, $43-90, Ph 541.682.5000

23 SATURDAY Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week, Chuck Coxon.

Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

24 SUNDAY Family Fun: A new activity for kids and families every week. Downtown Eugene Library, 2-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

25 MONDAY Playtime for Parents and Child. Join us in the Parenting Now! play room for lots of fun and socialization. For families with children up to 4 years old. Parenting Now! 10am-noon, $nominal, Ph 541.484.5316

30 SATURDAY Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend! This week musical fun will be led by Michael Bradley. Dntwn Eugene Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

31 SUNDAY Valley Vaudeville Revue Audition. Regular people with exceptional talents sought for The Valley Vaudeville Revue, a spring show at Wildish Community Theater. Entries, up to five minutes in length, will be judged on creativity, expertise, and overall audience appeal. Wildish Community Theater, noon by appointment, FREE! Ph 541.868.0689 Family Fun: A new activity for kids and families every week. Dntwn Eugene Library, 2-3pm, FREE! Ph 541.682.8316

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Less Screen Time, More Running

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ith video games like Fortnite and League of Legends becoming increasingly popular, it’s no surprise that kids spend nearly seven hours a day looking at a screen.1 More often than not, playgrounds are filled with children looking at Nintendo Switches or their cell phones.

And with technology continuing to boom, this appears to be the new norm. Engaging children in activities like running or playing soccer is extremely important. Across the United States, only 33% of the student population are getting the exercise they need every day.2 And with a decrease in P.E. time and fewer students participating in afterschool sports, the need for new outlets of exercise is important.

Running is an extremely easy sport to be part of as it requires little to no equipment.

With a solid pair of running shoes and a positive attitude, running eliminates the need for technology and can be a great way for kids to burn off energy while participating in a sport they can enjoy for the rest of their

by Andy Vobora

lives. According to the Eugene Marathon Race Director Richard Maher, “Running is truly a sport for everyone. From young athletes to the oldest runners in the country, moving the body is what matters.”

Running offers significant health benefits like reducing stress, boosting self-confidence and helping prevent diseases like hypertension and osteoporosis. For kids, running around the track during recess or after school adds a sense of friendship and community. Many schools offer running programs to increase physical activity during the school day.

In particular, César E. Chávez Elementary School in Eugene, OR. offers a running club for fourth and fifth graders during recess several times throughout the week. The goal of this running club? Prepare students for the Eugene Marathon’s spring Kids Duck Dash. The running club utilizes the parking lot, recess area and surrounding buildings to train for the 1K distance that circles Autzen Stadium and finished on the fifty-yard line.

The Eugene Marathon’s Kids Duck Dash, held April 27, 2019, is the perfect reason to

get kids running. With a spectacular finish where football players like Marcus Mariota, Justin Herbert and Joey Harrington have made history, kids will feel the magic as they cross the fifty-yard line and receive a medal, goodie bag, pancake breakfast and t-shirt.

For kids who need financial assistance, the Kids Duck Dash offers scholarships to many students wanting to run. Additionally, this race is family focused and oriented. Open to kids aged 4-12, parents are welcome to run with their children and finish together.

Races like the Kids Duck Dash help students develop healthy habits. From proper eating to a developed understanding of how to run, kids are better equipped to drop the Nintendo Switch and lace up for the track. Not only will this create a healthy and active lifestyle, but it will continue to help kids develop an activity that can be used for the rest of their life with friends and family. In the words of Nike, “Just Do It.” For more information or to sign up for the 2019 Eugene Marathon’s Kids Duck Dash, visit eugenemarathon.com/kids.

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Rideout, Victoria J., Foehr, Ulla G., and Roberts, Donald F. Generation M2: Media in the Lives of 8- to 18-Year-Olds. Rep. Menlo Park: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, 2010.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. Available at: http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/dietaryguidelines.htm.

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Dragon Night G.P. Putnam’s Sons, $16.99, ages 4-8 by J. R. Krause

Read & Play

by Jennifer Galvin

Book Yourself an Adventure!

As the winter weather gradually turns to spring, adventure is just around the corner! Open a book this March and read an adventure. Read these books together and then, as the weather gets better outside, prepare for a great adventure outside together.

Bloomsbury Children’s Books, $17.99, ages 3-6

by Mike Wohnoutka

Is Croc the fastest, strongest, or the highest jumper? Well, no, Elephant is strongest, Rabbit jumps highest, and Cheetah runs fastest, which leaves Croc feeling sad. He wants to be the best at something. Then, Turtle realizes he is even slower than Croc and also gets sad. Until they realize they are both the best at something— they are best friends! Delightful!

Thunder Pug Sterling Children’s Books, $16.95, ages 4-8

by Kim Norman

Pug and Pig mostly like doing the same things, until Pig goes to the fair and wins a blue ribbon.

Then, all of the sudden, it seems to Pug like Pig never goes anywhere without the ribbon, and everywhere without him. In response, Pug discovers a superhero comic and dons a cape to become “Thunder Pug.” Will he be able to save the world? Will his cape be enough? Find out in this delightful book, full of friendship and adventure.

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The Storm Keeper’s Island Bloomsbury Children’s Books, $16.99, ages 8-12

by Catherine Doyle

READ… Croc & Turtle! The Bestest Friends Ever!

Georgie is afraid of the night. One night, when he is afraid, a book in his room opens up and a dragon appears. The dragon is afraid of a knight. They fly off to have an adventure.

In search of a place where the night/knight will not scare them. The dragon helps Georgie to not be afraid of the night and in return, Georgie writes the dragon a new book where the knight is kind—they read it together every night! Charming!

The Neighbors Abrams Books for Young Readers, $16.99, ages 4-8 by Einat Tsarfati

Journey with a little girl as she climbs up the seven stories to her home. There are seven different doors and seven different tenants that she imagines live behind those doors. From muddy footprints that lead her to imagine an explorer and his pet tiger, to another floor where the lights go out and she imagines a vampire, the building is full of amazing tenants. When she reaches her floor, she knows it is just her boring parents behind the door. But, are they really boring? Find out in this wonderful neighborhood adventure, full of bright, bold illustrations and surprises behind every page!

Fionn and Tara get sent away to visit their grandfather on an island called Arranmore.

Fionn notices strange things about the island, and almost feels like the island is watching him. Fionn soon learns that his concerns are not imagined, the island is magical and he is sensing the magic. The time has come for his grandfather to step down as the Storm Keeper and the island seems to want to choose Fionn to take his place. Will Fionn be brave enough to accept? Will another boy get a wish granted by the island and steal the job? Find out in this amazing magical adventure that will capture your attention from the very first page. You won’t want to put it down until you finish!

Fabulous!

The Unteachables Balzer + Bray, $16.99, ages 8-12 by Gordon Korman

What happens when you take kids that are tagged as unteachable and pair them up with a teacher that has also totally given up on teaching? Not what you would think.

The kids in Mr. Kermit’s class see him start to care for them and it makes them start to care as well. Will it be enough to keep Mr. Kermit’s job? Find out in this great book about what can happen when a great teacher finds his will to teach again through students willing to take a chance. Fabulous!

... and PLAY! Make some cool “binoculars” for your child to take on an expedition Materials: Two empty toilet paper tubes, a hole punch, construction paper, glue, a stapler, markers, and yarn.

Directions: Cover the toilet paper tubes with your favorite color of construction paper. Staple the tubes together. Decorate your “binoculars” with markers. Cut a piece of yarn 30” long. Use your hole punch to punch a hole in the top outside of each tube and tie a piece of yarn in each hole.

Adjust the yarn so that the binoculars are the right length to fit around your child’s neck before knotting the yarn.

Make a sketching journal to take on a journey or expedition of your own Materials: A small wire bound notepad, yarn, self-adhesive Velcro, a mechanical pencil, and colored pencils (if desired).

Directions: Cut a 36” piece of yarn and tie one end of the yarn onto each end of the wire on the notepad. Wrap a one-inch band of self-adhesive Velcro around your pencil. Stick the other half on the front of your notebook. Now you can wear your journal and your pencil on your expedition without losing it. If you would like, you can use Velcro to attach a few colored pencils onto your journal as well.

Go on a neighborhood expedition Materials: An explorer’s backpack, which could include: the above binoculars, the journal you created, a compass, a water bottle, a map of your neighborhood if you have one, a snack, sunscreen and bug repellent.

Directions: Whether you live in the city or the country, exploring your neighborhood can be an adventure.

Outfit yourselves for the trip and get ready for some surprises. When you see your neighborhood through exploring eyes, you are bound to see new things. Get down at sidewalk level and sketch the ants in the sidewalk cracks. Look up in the trees and see what birds your neighborhood has to offer. Draw the flowers your neighbors keep in their flower gardens. You may be surprised at the number of different flowers and wildlife that you can find in the city! If you live in the country, your exploration will be a little different. Sketch what is around you. In the country you might not even see your neighbors. Use your map to navigate around, or if you don’t have a map, you might want to use your sketching journal and sketch out a map of your neighborhood for fun as well. Be creative, explore and have fun, but stay safe and respect people’s property.

Jennifer Galvin is never far from her children, a paintbrush, or a good book. You can find her on the web at www.jennifergalvin.com.

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A Dad’s Eye View

by Rick Epstein

Bunks, Boats and Bears

Summer Bliss at Sleep-away Camp M

y daughter Sally was 10 when she first went away to a YMCA sleep-away camp in the mountains. It is a classic, with a lake, cabins, a totem pole, a trading post, a mess hall and a camp ghost.

At camp Sally discovered a world run by college kids and populated by fun-seekers. She acquired a ton of new friends (I’m figuring 20 friends at 100 lbs. each) and took part in her first “color war.”

Every camper is assigned to one of two rival teams – Red or Black. The competition begins without warning at midnight with the firing of a small cannon and lasts 48 hours. The kids paint themselves red or black and yell themselves hoarse for every tug-of-war and canoe race. Each win provokes wild celebration.

The camp ghost is Spooky Annie, a kitchen worker who drowned herself in the lake when a counselor jilted her. Need proof? Well, the lake is right there, and no camper has ever needed more corroboration than that. At night, Annie’s ghost comes out of the lake and prowls the camp.

So do bears. The campers are taught how to deal with them. Sally shared her knowledge with me, “If a bear is after you, do NOT run away, and do NOT climb a tree.”

“Hey! Whose side are you on?” I asked. “How about if I just catch a cub and hold him hostage to make his mother behave?”

“Stay out of the woods,” she advised.

That first summer, besides making candles and braiding lanyards, Sally learned a new sport and came home with a trophy – a gold-painted sailboat centerboard inscribed: Outstanding Windsurfer. She talked about camp all the time. Sally was hooked and went back summer after summer, eventually becoming a paid counselor. Back home, we miss her cheerful company.

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It’s a July day and Sally is 17. I take a day off from work and drive a few hours up to the camp. At the office, the director tells me Sally is supervising the boat dock.

There, empty canoes and rowboats drift on their tethers while boys and girls scamper back and forth catching tiny moths in the woods and dropping them off the dock to float wriggling on the water. Fish surge up from below and snatch them away. Whether the kids were being cruel or kind depends on whether you are a moth or a fish.

Sally sits dangling her feet into the water, dividing her attention between chatting with a cute boy counselor, watching the young kids feed the fish, and scratching a small-but-demanding outbreak of poison ivy on her leg.

“Dad! What are YOU doing here?” Sally asks in friendly amazement.

“I just happened to be in the neighborhood,” I lie.

“Except for campers, the only people who ‘just happen’ to be in this neighborhood are bears,” she says.

“I wanted to see you,” I confess.

“Excellent. You can have lunch with me and my girls,” she says. Sally tells the curious kids who I am, and I help them nourish the fish. Then Sally and I are in the mess hall at a table with eight 13-year-olds who live in her cabin. They all are smiling and radiant from outdoor living.

Being Sally’s father makes me a celebrity – at that table anyway.

By way of welcome, a girl with a ponytail says, “Let’s each say our name and our favorite color. I’ll start: I’m Brittany and my favorite color is kind of a yellowy orange like an oriole.”

Camp culture requires everyone to buy into this kind of cheerful goofiness.

Without any electronics more complicated than electric lights, at night the kids roast marshmallows, strum guitars, sing foolish songs like “John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmitt,” play guessing games and put on talent shows. They gossip and flirt and sneak out of their cabins after hours in a never-ending cat-and-mouse game with their counselors.

Even though I am only there for lunch, the girls make me feel like one of them. We wolf down hamburgers, and the bug juice flows like wine.

What a great place! What wonderful kids! Driving home, I get an idea. The camp is chronically short of cheap help, and I get five weeks of vacation every summer. I COULD WORK AT THE CAMP! But my plan dies quickly; my wife would almost surely figure out where I went.

Rick Epstein can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com. But take it easy; he’s feeling a bit frail just now.

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Earthtalk from the Editors of “E” the Environmental Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: How are farms and farmers dealing with climate change?

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land), and anaerobic digestion of organic wastes (via capturing methane waste and turning it into useable energy).

NRDC has been working on sustainable agriculture for decades, and recently launched its Climate Resistant Farms campaign to focus on helping farmers roll with the punches of global warming through implementation of some of these new techniques. The group works directly with farmers to develop and share some of these best

U.S. farms plant cover crops, while only one percent of total cropland nationally has them.

NRDC would like to see the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP)—which is backed by U.S. taxpayers—offer discounts to farmers who implement cover crops “just as safe drivers can get discounts on their car insurance.” “ W hile the pro gram was created to help farmers manage risk, premiums are set using a formula that fails to equip them for the challenges of climate change,” states NRDC. “Instead, the program spurs farmers to make risky production decisions.” NRDC points out that besides saving taxpayer dollars in insurance payouts, expanding climate-friendly agricultural practices helps “ensure a reliable food supply for the nation even in the face of more extreme weather and climate risks.”

CONTACTS: CSANR, csanr.wsu.edu; NRDC, www.nrdc.org.

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Midway Farms in Warsaw, Virginia has employed conservation tillage systems and soil quality improvement practices to save water and stay resilient against the threats of climate change.

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griculture may well be one of the industries hardest hit by the effects of global warming.

The non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a leading environmental advocacy group, reports that warmingrelated drought and flooding is already behind tens of billions of dollars in American agricultural losses annually. Given this growing threat, more and more farmers are looking to incorporate tools and techniques—let alone switch up what crops they grow—to be prepared for the big environmental changes already underway.

According to Washington State University’s Center for Sustaining Agriculture & Natural Resources (CSANR), some of the most promising warming-friendly far ming te chnolo g ies and practices include conservation tillage (stirring up the soil less), precision agriculture (which employs information technology to monitor crop development, refine soil inputs and optimize growing conditions), improved cropping systems (refining the sequence of which crops follow each other on a given piece of

practices regarding soil health and water use.

“Climate change and extreme weather will likely have detrimental impacts on crop production, but farmers can use cover crops and other soil stewardship practices to make their farms more resilient to the climate change impacts already being felt and those likely to come in the years ahead,” reports NRDC. “Such practices can also help to reduce and capture the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change.”

NRDC analyzed the carbon capture and water-holding benefits of soil stewardship methods to increase soil organic matter in the 10 highest-valueproducing agricultural states in the U.S. They found that “using cover crops on just half of the acres devoted to the nation’s two most ubiquitous crops—corn and soybeans—in those top 10 states could help capture more than 19 million metric tons of carbon each year and help soils retain an additional trillion gallons of water.”

But despite the benefits, fewer than seven percent of

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http://www.eugenecdc.com/

541-345-8887

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www.eugenetimbers.org

541-343-5100

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National Academy of Gymnastics

www.naag-gymnastics.org

541-344-2002

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Whole Earth Nature School

www.wholeearth.org

541-937-KIDS

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Big Lake Youth Camp

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503-850-3583

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Breakthrough Basketball

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866-846-7892 x1

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Camp Wilani

www.wilanicouncil.org

541-342-6338

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541-346-3024

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458-215-0700

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liberalarts.oregonstate.edu/sacacademy

541-737-2623

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541-480-2144

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Children do best in a predictable, stable environment, so set clear rules and boundaries and follow through with appropriate consequences. Encourage behavior you like with lots of praise.

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CAMPS at a GLANCE

Movie Time

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Two Friends, Two Kings

Best friends saving dragons.

Dreamworks Animation Rated: PG Now in theatres

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t’s always an exciting dragon adventure when we return to Berk to ride along with Hiccup, the ne’er do well best friend of Toothless, the Night Fury dragon. But in this third sequel, How to Train Your Dragon – The Hidden World, there are as many tearful good-byes as there are pitched battles. Although a little short on solid story, the film rests on the continuing dependence of humans on flying

dragons and how friendships should grow and evolve.

But Hiccup, now leading his Viking Raiders to free captive dragons, faces an unexpected question: Is marrying Astrid is the right thing to do? Never a master of romance, Hiccup follows Toothless’ lead when his loyal Night Fury discovers and courts a beautiful Light Fury. Flirtation turns dangerous, however, when we

discover that the Light Fury is being used as bait by the treacherous Grimmel, an evil dragon killer. Since Hiccup has freed so many dragons on his nightly raids, Berk becomes extremely overpopulated with rambunctious dragons. To avoid dealing with both his problems, Hiccup moves the entire village using dragon power to a remote island where he hopes they’ll be safe. Happily, Toothless and the

FOR THE PARENTS Let’s Be Romantic Isn’t It Romantic Warner Brothers, Rated: PG-13 Now in theatres

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es, I’d love to live in a romantic comedy, even for just a day. But in the new sweetheart romp, Isn’t It Romantic, large ingénue Natalie finds that it’s a nightmare. Mixing Groundhog Day with Pretty Woman and Pleasantville, director Todd Strauss-Shulson takes his audience on an amusing ride through two decades of rom-com characters and clichés. Although not necessarily hilarious nor a true two-tissue classic, Shulson’s film definitely has a couple new twists and a sweet message about the right way to find

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Light Fury find each other again, but this means that Grimmel is right on Hiccup’s trail. The two dragons take Hiccup and Astrid on the ride of their lives and show them the hidden world of dragons, which makes things even more difficult for Hiccup.

But suddenly the tables turn when Grimmel raids Berk and takes Toothless captive. Finally, Hiccup must stand up and take control, both to rescue Hiccup and to save his relationship with Astrid. Hiccup’s Raiders successfully rescue Toothless, but afterward the two friends must go separate ways. It’s a bittersweet ending, but still lovely to see how a boy and a dragon will always be friends.

alternate rom-com New York. With help from her narrator, Natalie realizes the key to escape love. But poor Natalie has a long way to go in is getting an eligible man to fall in love with the romance department, especially when she her. Of course, the fun happens when Natalie hits her head after a mugging and wakes up in has to decide between two questionable candidates. Throw in an impromptu wedding that must be stopped and Natalie has her hands full. The ending follows the rom-com formula, everyone winds up with the right partner, but I’d have stopped there for brevity and heart. But hey, it’s Strauss-Shulson movie and he goes the Overlooking Mr. Right. distance for a cliché.

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eet Minerva! Minerva is a very sweet, smart girl who is looking for a loving family to play and cuddle with. She loves to play fetch and would excel in a home with a big, fenced in yard for her to run around in. Minerva is also a huge love bug and will lounge around the house and cuddle in a comfy bed with you any day! Minerva is a 4 year old Pit bull, Chinese Shar-Pei and is a huge sweetheart. She is looking for a family who is willing to give her support with positive reinforcement training methods. She needs to be the only dog in the home and have no cat siblings. Minerva has a lot of love to give and would make a great addition to a family! If you are interested in adopting a dog, or would like to learn more about adding a dog to your family, please visit 1st Avenue Shelter.

1st Avenue Shelter is open for adoptions and visits Tues. – Sat., 10 am – 6 pm (closed Sun. & Mon.) at 3970 W. 1st Avenue in Eugene. For more information call (541) 844.1777 or visit www.green-hill.org

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he Cat Rescue & Adoption Network presents PEPPER, a super sweet and affectionate male tuxedo kitty around 12 years old. This lovebug is a quiet cat and expert nap taker. He adores any and all attention, and loves to give head bumps.

Pepper was abandoned by his previous owners, and was on his own for awhile. He has tested positive for the feline immunodeficiency virus, but he can live a normal lifespan as an indoor-only cat with good medical care. The virus can only be passed to other cats through a deep bite wound (and not to dogs or people). He would be safest as an only cat, but he absolutely loves people of all ages.

Pepper needs a stable forever home where someone understands his needs and will treasure him for the time that he has left. All he asks for is food, snuggles and a lap to sleep on. Pepper is neutered, is up to date on vaccinations, has had a recent complete dental, is microchipped, has been defleaed and dewormed, and is negative for Felv. His adoption fee is $60, which allows us to continue to provide care for other kittens and cats in need.

For more information or to meet Pepper, please call 541-225-4955 option 1 or send an email to adoptinfo@CatRescues.org

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Safe Kids West Oregon presents 5th Annual Family Safety Fair Sponsored by Northwest Community Credit Union, PeaceHealth, Bi-Coastal Media and Oregon Family Magazine 

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May 11, 2019 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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