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SUMMER CAMP 101

SUMMER 2015

by Kimberly Carlson

Kid-to-Kid Advice from Seasoned Campers

hen we were kids, summer camp meant something different to us than it does to our children. For us, camp meant camp: cabins or tents, canoeing, hiking, singing songs around a campfire, and general camaraderie. Children today are much more active, much more schedule-oriented, and generally just busier. Consequently, the very dynamics of summer camp have changed. Camps offered now are much more focused and detail oriented. There’s soccer camp, art camp, violin camp, space camp, leadership camp, paleontology camp, etc. But there are some things about

camp that truly haven’t changed, like the general apprehension your son or daughter might feel the first time they attend camp. Here’s what seasoned camp veterans had to say to children that are going off to camp for the first time.

kids that got homesick. “We felt bad for them, but we all tried to make them feel better. We brought them junk food and soda.” It’s a great opportunity for the kids that don’t get homesick to step up and show their sympathy, and their new

EVERYONE GETS HOMESICK Some kids handle being away from home better than others. In a dorm room with 9 other campers, fourth grader Dakota Lopez recalls 2-3

friendship skills. And the ones that do get homesick learn just how much they can rely on their peers to get them through difficulties. It’s a great learning experience for all campers. “I didn’t like missing my mom,” said 10 year old Michael. “But when the kids cheered me up instead of teasing me, I felt better.” Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com

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LEARN SOMETHING NEW As a sixth-grader, Elise Finlinson is a seasoned camper. She’s been attending summer camps since she was in first grade. “Camp is great because you get to explore things you wouldn’t get to do in school or learn about,” she says with a smile. Elise has found a new love of art that wasn’t cultivated during the school year, but has stuck with her since last summer’s c amp. She h a s since expanded h e r k n ow l e d g e and delved into different artistic mediums with the help of an art teacher she sees outside of school. Dakota reminisced about the sketches she and her roommates were tasked with writing and performing at Soccer Camp last summer. “It was SO COOL!” she said. “We got to perform it in front of all the other campers and the coaches. That was the best part of camp.” It was also unexpected. She was expecting all things soccer. But her favorite memory from Soccer camp had nothing to do with soccer. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3… PAGE 1

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continued from front cover… HAVE FUN T h i s s ou n d s l i k e a pre t t y straightforward bit of advice, but sometimes children need to be

reminded to have a little fun, lest they get caught up in the stress of the “new.” A new environment, new rules, new daily activities and

DON’T BE SHY One of the best parts about summer camp is the ability to “make new friends,” says Dakota Lopez, a fourth grader. “Some of them I’m still friends with from last summer’s soccer camp.” Every child I asked had the same bit of advice right from the start: don’t be shy. “Camp only lasts a week, and if you wait until the last few days of camp to make friends, you’ve missed out on half the fun” says Elise. Regardless of the type of camp you and your children have chosen, make sure they make the most of it. It will go by faster than either one of you expect. If your child can embrace the opportunities presented before him, he will have a much more enriched experience.

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Elise says that “summer camp is much cooler than regular school because although we’re still learning stuff, we’re not stuck behind a desk all day.” Even Michael, who was the most apprehensive about attending summer camp, says he would “do it again” this summer. He found confidence and security in knowing he can rely upon himself, and trust in his peers to help him if he feels homesick. “Riding horses was pretty cool too,” he proffered. While summer camp may only last a week or so, the memories really do last a lifetime. See for yourself: ask any child you know about their summer camp experiences and you’ll see their faces light up with the memories. Have your first time camper talk to other children that have already attended. They are more than willing to share their experiences and their energy and excitement about it can be quite contagious! Kimberly Carlson is a published author, blogger, and mother of two. One of her kids loves camping in the mountains and snow while her other kid loves camping in the forest – in the summertime, of course!

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Discovery Box by Kristin Strommer & Jalen Buchalter

ay is here and spring is well underway in Oregon. Flowers are blooming, bees are buzzing, and the landscape is growing greener each day. The natural world is vibrant with new life, and baby birds of all kinds are appearing on the scene. Oregon is home to many hundreds of bird species. From raptors to finches to ducks and geese, Oregon has one of the most diverse lists of native and migratory birds in the nation – making it one of the best places to observe and learn about birds. Do you remember Hans Christian Andersen’s story of the ugly duckling? This particular baby bird looked nothing like his duck family. The ugly duckling turned out to be a swan, of course, which explained the differences in his appearance. But even in bird families where everyone is genetically related, we sometimes see big differences between individuals – especially between parents and their young. The common murre is a great example. A puffin-like seabird that nests along Oregon’s coastal cliffs, the common murre sports sleek, gray and white feathers that help

for instance, are covered with white down, while their parents’ plumage ranges in color from brown to brick red. Over time, the babies start to look more and more like their parents: Around two weeks after they hatch, the babies begin to grow their juvenile flight feathers, which gradually replace all their downy fuzz. After a year or so, the babies molt into their adult feathers and finally get their signature red tails. If you have a preschooler in your life, you can explore these fascinating patterns together during “Little Wonders” at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History. This month, we’ll read You Don’t Look Like Your Mother by Aileen Fisher, and we’ll have lots of fun with crafts and other activities around the museum. Little Wonders happens the second Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $5 per family (up to two adults and two children) and free for museum members. Want to learn more about Oregon’s birds? Vi s i t t h e mu s e u m’s Explore Oregon exhibit, where you can get upA baby common murre close and personal with a red-tailed hawk, as well it to dive, swim, and fly effectively. as several other species like the Baby common murres, however, are American widgeon, the barn owl, covered in fluffy down feathers that and Oregon’s own state bird, the are quite unlike their parents’. This western meadowlark. down helps keep the baby bird warm, whether on land or in the ocean. The Museum of Natural and Cultural Eventually, the baby will grow into an adult and a new type of feather History is located at will appear. These new feathers will 1680 E. 15th Avenue, on the UO campus. help the young murre do something Museum hours are it couldn’t do as a baby: fly. Tuesday through We see similar patterns among Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit raptors. Red-tailed hawk chicks, us online at natural-history.uoregon.edu.

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MUSE Clues! Are you looking for educational, low cost, multigenerational activities for your family? MUSE Clues is a great way to keep families and students learning throughout the year by visiting local museums and cultural institutions. 1) Download the entry form at http:// www.museumslanecounty.org/muse-clues/ 2) Visit at least 8 participating institutions and solve clues at each one. 3) Submit your online entry or turn in a printed form at a MUSE Clues institution by September 18, 2015 for a chance to win great prizes!

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MAY CALENDAR 1 FRIDAY BLOOM: The Art of Gardens. Join us for the kick-off of BLOOM! We will have a May Day maypole dance from the children of Eugene Waldorf School, live Balinese Dancers from LCC, live music, Rose wine tastings, and beer from Agrarian Ales! 5th Street Market, 5-8:30pm, FREE, Ph 541-484-0383 Alice in Wonderland. Musical version of Lewis Carroll's tale follows Alice down the rabbit hole. Actors Cabaret, 7:30pm, $12-15, Ph 541-683-4368 Paper or Plastic? This comedic, one-act play by Werner Trieschmann takes a look at how it feels to be the “new hire,” have a boss who doesn’t help you and a line of customers who have a hard time answering the simple question, “Paper or Plastic?” Soreng Theater, 7pm, $ 12, Ph 541-682-5000 Free First Friday. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural History, Enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics. 11am-5pm, FREE! First Friday Art Walk. A monthly art walk hosted and led by special community guests. Enjoy wandering the local galleries and venues and viewing a variety of art. Starts at Fifth St Market this month. 5:30-8:00pm, FREE! Ph 541-485-2278 U of O Mens Baseball vs Stanford. 6pm, $6-14, www. goducks.com Make A Band Spotlight Showcase. Join the Lane Arts Council’s First Friday Art Walk, and welcome the winners of the Make-A-Band Spotlight series. Live performances by local talent! 2pm, FREE! Ph 541-942-7223 Fortunes Folly. Psychedelic funk pop band Fortune’s Folly plays Sam Bonds Garage with (the) Autumn Electric and Love Monster. 9:30pm, $6, Ph 541-431-6603 First Friday Concert: Bellafina Ensemble. Spanning styles from classical to musicals, Renaissance to waltzes, Celtic

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3 SUNDAY Uof O Mens Baseball vs Stanford. Noon, $6-14, www. goducks.com Dad’s Day Out BBQ Interactive. An entertaining and interactive afternoon as we have teamed up with Tom Slagle, Pitmaster at Boss Hawgs BBQ to learn what it’s all about. Package also includes a complimentary pint of beer, slowsmoked BBQ lunch, and notes from a Pitmaster. Pfeiffer Winery, 2-5pm, $50, Ph 541-998-2828 Herb Day Celebration. Enjoy a lecture by Herbalist Susun Weed! Learn about the herbs that will lead to a high energy lifestyle. If you want to take a big, juicy bite of life, join this high-energy session about the five simple herbs that will do the most for you! Mt. Pisgah, 11:30am-5pm, FREE! Ph 541-741-7307 Ideas on Tap – Honeybees and Ecosystems. (adults only) Join Museum of Natural and Cultural History and enjoy local craft beers and thought-provoking discussions about science, ecology, culture, and more. This month, join OSU entomologist Ramesh Sagili to discuss honeybees and ecosystems, and the challenges they face. Sam Bond’s Brewing Co, 7-9pm, Ph 346-3024, FREE! Family Game Time. Kids and family: come play all kinds of board games! The Library has a big collection of old favorites and new discoveries to enjoy. Downtown Library, 2:30-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-6617

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6 WEDNESDAY Mother’s Day Spring Classic. Experience the grace and fluidity of the horse and rider pairs in the hunter ring. Get your heart pumping with excitement from the jumpers. This is one of the longest standing hunter/jumper events in Oregon, and won the US Hunter Jumper Association ZONE 9 Member’s Choice award. Oregon Horse Center, 8am-6pm, FREE! Ph 541-513-8224

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7 THURSDAY Mother’s Day Spring Classic. See the 6th Alice in Wonderland. See the 1st Emerald City Jazz Kings: “Why Don’t You Do Right?” A focus on those great female vocalists who shared the stage with jazz ensembles but never made it to stardom or mega-stardom. The Shedd Institute, 7:30-9:30pm, $1830, Ph 541-434-7000

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Boston bluegrass/Americana scene, fuse together to give Hanneke a uniquely American approach to Scottish music. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $18-22, Ph 541-434-7000 Cinderella: A Rock Opera Ballet set in 1964. Imagine the Cinderella story, set in 1964, where the ball is the prom, the dance moves ar the Twist and the Mashed Potato, and Cinderella goes by “Cindy!” Hult Center, 7:30pm, $29-49, Ph 541-682-5000 Eugene Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. Shop cool vendors, collect freebies, learn about new products, listen to local and national running icons and get excited to run on Sunday! Lane Events Center, 1-6pm, Free Parking, Ph 877-345-2230

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Lego Club. Come and have fun with Legos and Dupelos. Springfield Library, 2-4pm, ages 2-18, Ph 726-3766

Mother’s Day Spring Classic. 8am -3pm, See the 6th Family Game Time. Kids and family: come play all kinds of board games! The Library has a big collection of old favorites and new discoveries to enjoy. Downtown Library, 2:30-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-6617 Cinderella: A Rock Opera Ballet set in 1964. 2:30pm, See the 8th Emerald City Jazz Kings. The Jazz Kings close their 19th season with a focus on those great female vocalists who shared the stage with jazz ensembles but never made it

CALENDAR Ballet Fantastique presents Cinderella: A Rock Opera Ballet. Starts Friday, May 8th at the Hult Center.

TEENS: “Dr. Who” Club. Get together to enjoy episodes, snacks, and Whovian conversation. Downtown Library, 4pm-5:30pm, Ph 541-6828316, FREE!

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Family Music Time. This week, join Rich Glauber delights all ages with interactive music play. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 6828316, FREE! Alice in Wonderland. See the 1st Joe Bonamassa. They’re calling him the future of blues, but they’re wrong - Joe Bonamassa is the present; so fresh and of his time that he almost defines it. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $72-102, Ph 541-682-5000

8 FRIDAY Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. This month celebrate families and learn why some animals look so very different from their parents. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30-11:30am, Free-$5/family of 4, Ph 541-346-3024 Alice in Wonderland. See the 1st UofO Oregon Twilight at legendary Hayward Field. 9am, goducks.com Willamette Valley Music Festival. Multiple stages and fourteen bands, as well as food vendors. Join the free spring time fun on UO Campus! Noon-1am, FREE! Mother’s Day Spring Classic. See the 6th Henneke Cassel. Influences from Scotland to China, along with grooves and musical innovations from the hip

Make it for Mom. Kids are invited to make a bouquet for Mom for Mother’s Day. Flowers and vases will be provided. 100% of all donations will go to the Relief Nursery. Dandelions Flowers & Gifts, 10:30am-noon, FREE! Ph 541-485-1261 Cinderella: A Rock Opera Ballet set in 1964. See the 8th UofO Science and Invention Fair. Calling all Mad Scientists, Inventors and Investigators! The fourth annual UO Science and Invention fair will be hosted in the Willamette Hall Atrium, Saturday, May 9! Don’t have a project? That’s okay! Come enjoy the free workshops, activities, and demo show. UofO Willamette Hall, 11am-3pm, FREE! Ph 541-346-4313 Hardy Plant Sale. Featuring a huge variety of usual and unusual plants, as well as unique, must have garden art. Lane Events Center, 9am – 2pm, FREE! Ph 541-344-0896 Nellie McKay. What can you say about Nellie McKay? It will be an unusual, entertaining and thought-provoking evening. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $24-32, Ph 541-434-7000

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Mother’s Day at Village Green Resort. Special Mother’s Day brunch from 9am – 2pm featuring an extensive buffet in the Seasons at the Green. Live music, wine tasting and flower baskets will be featured on the terrace. In the evening, Steel Magnolias will be showing in the Map Room Theatre. 9am-2pm, $24.95, Ph 541-792-2491 Mother’s Day Spa at the Vineyards. his Mother’s Day, Unwind Soak & Sauna will be setting up rejuvenating foot soaking spas at our vineyard tasting room. Mom can relax with a glass of her favorite wine while enjoying a view of the vineyard and a foot massage on the spa’s river rocks. Nobel Estate Vineyard, noon – 5pm, FREE! Ph 541-338-3007 Mother’s Day Brunch at Pfeiffer Winery. Honor mom on this special day and treat her to an elegant buffet featuring culinary delights, relaxing live music and a rose for each mom! Please call ahead to reserve your spot for this luxurious celebration. 10:30am – 12:30 & 1:00 – 3pm, adults $38/kids $19, Ph 541-998-2828

Renaissance MayFest Dinner. In stunning Elizabethan costumes, the “Lords and Ladies” spring madrigals, antics, foolery and Renaissance dancing. The event returns to the stately St. Paul’s Parish Hall, and Billy Mac’s Catering will prepare a delectable feast including Salmon Wellington and the incomparable Wild Mushroom Pie! St. Paul’s Parish Hall, 6pm, $45-600, Ph 541-687-6865

16 SATURDAY Family Music Time. This week: Emily Fox plays lively fiddle tunes. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Renaissance MayFest Dinner. See the 15th Coburg Colossal Clutter Clearout. Join this citywide, rain or shine, annual garage sale event! Gather your “for sale” items, throw up a sign, meander the town and find your next treasure. Coburg Chamber of Commerce, 9am, FREE! Ph 541-484-0991 Eugene Spring Fling for Women. Get inspired, feel refreshed, and discover the secrets to living well, feeling healthy and having fun. Grab your mom, daughter, sister and girlfriends! Ladies, this one’s for you. Lane Events Center, 10am-6pm, FREE! Ph 907-344-1007

17 SUNDAY Eugene Spring Fling for Women. 10am-5pm, See the 16th Mt. Pisgah Wildflower and Music Festival. A day of wildflowers, music, food, crafts and microscopes! You don’t have to be a plant expert to love our upcoming Wildflower and Music Festival. Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, 10am-5pm, $8, Ph 541-747-3817 Piccadilly Flea Market. Come find your newest treasure at Eugene’s only Flea Market where people sell crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Lane Events Center, Early bird 8-10am $7.50/10am – 3pm $1.50, Ph 541-683-5589 Family Game Time. Kids and family: come play all kinds of board games! The Library has a big collection of old favorites and new discoveries to enjoy. Downtown Library, 2:30-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-6617

18 MONDAY Monday @ 4:30 for Teens. Audacity. Springfield Library, 4:30pm, Ph 726-3766

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Mother’s Day Color Dash. A fun cross country 5K dash, inflatables for the kids and food carts to help celebrate Mother’s Day with the family. Get splashed with color, and benefit kids. Camp Harlow, 2pm, $35-85, Ph 541-521-6761

Little Family Yoga. Come with parent and learn yoga, ages 3-8. Springfield Library, 10:30am, Ph 541-726-3766

Eugene Marathon. No matter where you live or how fast your pace, every runner is a Citizen of TrackTown USA. In 2015, run home to Eugene and the Mother of All Marathons. Hayward Field, 7am, go to www. Eugenemarathon.com

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11 MONDAY Monday @ 4:30 for Teens. Movie Day. Springfield Library, 4:30pm, Ph 726-3766

12 TUESDAY Uof O Mens Baseball vs Gonzaga. 6pm, $4-10, www. goducks.com Wildflower Walk. Camas and Iris should be in full flower and we’ll look for fringe-cup, this year’s poster flower for the upcoming Wildflower Festival. Rain or shine. Mt Pisgah, 10am-noon, Free-$5, Ph 541-747-3817

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Walkin’ and Rollin’ through the West Eugene Wetlands. Enjoy a scenic adventure along the Fern Ridge Bike Path, through the last 0.5% of Oregon’s Wetland Prairie. Learn about this unique ecosystem in Eugene’s own backyard. Meet at WREN, 10am-2pm, FREE! Ph 541-338-7047

Working Women’s Wednesday – Ladies Night Out. Come out for Stella & Dot Personal Stylist Session. Taste gourmet chocolates paired with Pfeiffer wines, and pick up your copy of “Chiseled” by Danuta Pfeiffer. Laugh, dance, and have a great time! Our party bus will be offering transportation for this event for only $10 per person. Light appetizers will be available along with a no-host bar. Pfeiffer Winery, 4-7pm, FREE! Ph 541-998-2828

21 THURSDAY Preschool Fun with Art and Science Storytime: Sculpture. Springfield Library, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

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The Eagles! The tour follows the release of the band’s acclaimed, top-selling documentary of the same name and features classic Eagles’ songs spanning their entire career. Matt Knight Arena, 8pm, $49-179

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Family Music Time. This week, elementary school teacher Bryan Reed really makes learning rock! Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! 13th annual Eugene Scottish Festival. Enjoy the rich traditions of Scotland, such as Celtic music, dancers and pipers, clan gatherings and Scottish food. Highlights include a Scottish museum and a dog parade. Great family event. Irving Grange, 10am -5pm, FREE! Ph 541-935-6051 2nd Annual Blues, Brews and BBQ Festival. Enjoy a full day of BBQ sampling, beers from 16 breweries, and eight bands! Free entertainment, a kid zone, and more! West Cornerstone Tailgates, 11am-4pm, FREE, Ph 541-228-1251 Uof O Mens Baseball vs UCLA. 7pm, $6-14, www.goducks.com Memorial Day Soccer Tournament. Register your soccer team for the Memorial Day Soccer Tournament, happening at Willamalane Center. Age divisions U10 up to U18. $150 per team. Willamalane Sports Center, 8am, Ph 541-736-4520 Culpepper Merriweather Circus in Cottage Grove. Catch classic circus acts under the big tent! This traveling circus, established in 1985, specializes in family-friendly shows. There is also a midway with rides, concessions and carnival games. Bohemia Park, Cottage Grove. 9:30 tent raising, $7-13/ advanced tix avail. Ph 541-942-7700 Miles for Meals run. Choose your course. Select between a one mile run, or go big with a 5k or 15k. Support the Bethel School District Snack Pack Program. Alton Baker Park, 9am, $15-20, Ph 541-484-9883

24 SUNDAY Uof O Mens Baseball vs UCLA. Noon, $6-14, www.goducks.com Family Game Time. Kids and family: come play all kinds of board games! The Library has a big collection of old favorites and new discoveries to enjoy. Downtown Library, 2:30-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-6617

Prefontaine Classic. The premier track and field meet in the nation. This iconic event consistently draws world class field of athletes and fills the stands at the historic Hayward Field with cheering spectators. All day, Friday/Saturday.

30 SATURDAY Prefontaine Classic. See the 29th Emerald City Roller Girls Derby. 3 of the A/B/C travel season! Bones will crack and skates will roll when the ECRB C Team and the ECRB B Team meet their matches! Lane Events Center, 6pm, $12-15/kids 6 and under free. Enynne Hollens. Her Cotemporary Songbook Project is a celebration of the best of the new generation of songwriters working within the classic songbook tradition in the world of post modern musical theatre. The Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $18-30, Ph 541-434-7000 Family Music Time. This week join in the fun with Anahid Bertrand, who is fluent in musical fun - and six languages! Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE!

Magical Moombah. Rumbles and the Moombah team discover musical oddities in America and around the world. Their tour guide is the magical Mr. Theramin! The Shedd Institute, 10am & 1pm, $5, Ph 541-434-7000 UofO School of Music Spring Concert. Join the University Symphony Orchestra, Oregon Wind Ensemble, and University Singers for an afternoon of diverse and exciting music! Hult Center, 7:30pm, $10, Ph 541-682-5000 Family History Seminar. Discover how DNA can be used to Discover Your Ancestors. Includes guided access to on-line genealogy resources, classes on topics such as Using Historical Records to build your Family Tree, using DNA to Discover Your Ancestors, and much more. Register at http://eugenefamilyhistory.org/ The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 9am-3pm, FREE! Ph 541-343-3741 Family Movie Matinee. Springfield Library, 3pm, FREE! Ph 541-726-3766

31 SUNDAY Piccadilly Flea Market. Come find your newest treasure at Eugene’s only Flea Market where people sell crafts, collectibles, wares and services. Lane Events Center, Early bird 8-10am $7.50/10am – 3pm $1.50, Ph 541-683-5589 The Art of Tasting at Silvan Ridge Winery. Join us for an Alice in Wonderland themed day full of art, food, wine, live music and more, all benefiting the Bags of Love organization. Raffles, auction, and our famous Wine Ring Toss make this a fun and action-packed afternoon in wine country for a great cause. Noon – 4pm, FREE! Ph 541-357-4957 Family Game Time. Kids and family: come play all kinds of board games! The Library has a big collection of old favorites and new discoveries to enjoy. Downtown Library, 2:30-3:30pm, FREE! Ph 541-682-6617 Be sure to check out our listings for Camps, Classes, and Workshops at www.oregonfamily.com

Function 4 Junction. Hot rods and classic cars take over Junction City. The classic Show and Shine presents hundreds of cars, featuring an array of makes, models and sizes. After exploring these amazing autos, enjoy one of the best cruises in the state from 6 – 9pm. All welcome and encouraged for this family friendly event! Downtown JC, 8am – 4pm, FREE! Ph 541-913-9503 Glow XC 7k Run. 250 Glow XC is a nighttime trail run through Elijah Bristow State Park. This run will support rural 911 response teams. The course is lined with thousands of LED lights and runners receive a free headlamp to create an electrifying atmosphere. 9:30-11pm, $40, Ph 310-697-9201

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e’ve all heard the saying “not everyone can be a foster parent” – which is true; but the flip side of that is, many can. The thought of opening your home to care for (and about) a child who is not your own can be a frightening idea. However, there are many positive and beneficial reasons, and length of time has no bearing on the benefit the child will receive. If a child is in foster care only a few months, there is an opportunity to teach lifelong lessons, be a positive role model, and set examples for how healthy families can, and should, interact. Every day in Oregon about 8,000 children wake up in foster care – with about 1,000 living right here in Lane County. Regardless of why or how a child becomes a ward of the court; their lives are typically a storm of emotions, trauma, and insecurities. What they need most is an island of safety, nurturing, and stability – and that’s what being a foster family is all about. As a foster family recruiter, the most common statement I hear when talking with families is: “… I could never do that! I would become too attached!” Actually, good foster families DO become attached! They care enough to commit to loving a child while in their home, knowing they will experience grief and loss when (and if) the child returns to

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his or her parents. Foster parents constantly remind themselves “it’s not about me… it’s about the child.” One foster parent said it best… “We cannot let the fear of loving a child who might leave us, deter us; we must let the fear of a child never knowing love drive us.” Becoming a foster family is a chance to make a difference – one child at a time – but it is not easy, nor should it ever be considered a way to make money or solve personal or family problems. WHO CAN APPLY? Families of every race, culture, and ethnicity are needed to help children grow with a strong sense of racial and cultural identity. Applicants are considered regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. There are currently foster homes with two parents, single parents, domestic partners, emptynesters, and some raising their own family along with a foster child; still others have never parented before. To be considered, you must meet the following general requirements. (for specific requirements or questions, contact your local DHS agency). • Be single, married, or domestic partners • Live in a house or apartment and work inside or outside the home • Be at least 21 years of age or older

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• Have sufficient income to support your family • Be able to physically care for a child • Pass a child abuse and criminal background check. When asked why they care for these children who are not their own, one foster parent answered: “I do it to help children. When there are hard times I try to put myself in their position. There are moments of fear, anger and utter sadness. But there are also moments of happiness, joy and pure love.” Our sincerest gratitude goes out to the nearly 4,000 foster homes currently active across the state of Oregon – with more than 600 in Lane County. You too can make a difference by stepping up when children are most vulnerable. WAYS TO HELP • Become a foster parent! For more information call 541-7266644, ext: 2248 or go online to www. fosterORadopt.com • Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – www. casaforchildren.org • Mentor a child in foster care - A Family for Every Child provides this service in Lane County. Contact www.afamilyforeverychild.org

THE APPLICATION PROCESS • Complete an application • Provide at least four references • Have criminal history and child abuse background checks • Undergo a comprehensive SAFE (Structured Analysis Family Evaluation) home study, which involves a series of interviews, home visits, meeting the household, safety/ fire inspections, and sometimes medical information from your doctor. • Attend Foundations Training for Caregivers (Eight 3-hour classes provided at no cost)

• Provide services to foster parents photography, haircuts, child care, car repair/wash, meals, transportation, etc. Your imagination and their needs are the only limits! • Become a Respite Care Provider • Fundraise or Donate Supplies to: Lane County Foster And Adoptive Parents’ Association (FAAPA) contact: faapalane@gmail.com Cynthia Schwarm is a Social Service Specialist at Lane County DHS/Child Welfare Program who specializes in recruiting and supporting foster and adoptive families. For more information or questions on fostering, she can be contacted at 541-726-6644, ext. 2229, or by email at cynthia.g.schwarm@state.or.us

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he fact that our climate, our air and our water know no national borders means that the forests are our mutual responsibility. We all depend on their services and we all play a part in causing deforestation even if we live far away geographically. Also, deforestation is occurring everywhere on the planet, not just the in the Amazon rainforest, so doing your part locally could help retain tree cover and improve air quality in your region. Most if not all deforestation

is ultimately driven by our consumption, so avoiding products and companies responsible for deforestation is the logical first step. While it may seem obvious, asking about the source of the wood you are using on your next home repair project—and rejecting it if it comes from the tropical rainforest—will help efforts to prevent deforestation. Mahogany, ipê and other tropical hardwoods should be avoided unless they are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, a non-profit which vets sustainably harvested timber operations around the world. Another way to do your part to fight deforestation is to cut back on or eliminate meat from your diet. Cattle from the Amazon basin are most likely raised on ranches that used to be part of the rainforest. Likewise, expanding soybean farms in Brazil to feed cattle is a huge reason for Amazon deforestation. If you can’t give up meat

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entirely, at least eat less and get it from local producers practicing organic techniques. Meatless Monday, a project of the Center for a Livable Future (CLF) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides many resources and ideas to try to get Americans to cut their meat consumption by at least 15 percent. The expansion of palm oil plantations in tropical regions is the latest insult to tropical rainforests. Making your own homemade food and health/beauty products is one way to be sure you are avoiding

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t was suppertime and my 14-yearold self was shoveling in the beef stew. Sitting beside my new stepmother, I was thinking of nothing except the next bite. My arm was a blur as I speared the chunks and crammed ‘em in. Suddenly my forearm was seized on the up-stroke in a powerful two-handed grip. In astonishment, I looked directly into the blazing eyes of my stepmother, who growled: “Slooooww doowwn.” My brothers and father stared in amazement. We Epsteins did not grab each other’s arms at dinner. We were not hands-on people. But a year after my mother died, my father had married someone who obviously didn’t know our unwritten rule about mealtime arm-grabbing. Still holding my fork, along with its skewered piece of potato, I said, “OK,” and she released my arm. Let me tell you, it was a subdued fork that went back into play. The lesson in etiquette had been justified, but its abrupt nature was an unsettling reminder that a stranger was in our

midst. I failed to appreciate her situation: Mary Ann had lived alone with her mother up to age 35. Then she married a man 14 years her senior and moved in with him and his boys, ranging in age from 11 to 16 – and all of us still grieving the death of my mother. Mary Ann was a shock to our system. Our parents, descended from Norwegian Lutherans and Russian Jews, had raised us on the American melting pot principle. But for Mar y Ann, to assimilate was to sell out, and she wore her Irish-Catholic heritage like combat fatigues. Yet she loved all things English. Yet she was generally angry at Protestants. Yet she hated bigotry. And Germans. We had been used to parents whose worldview was easier to understand. Liquor was another issue. My nondrinking dad kept the booze under

aside his newspaper and live a little. No matter where Dad saw himself along life’s parade route, Mary Ann’s march was just getting up to speed. They dined out with other couples, ventured to bed-and-breakfasts, attended concerts and even toured England. During the 12 years of their marriage, my stepmother and I tangled occasionally. But my bottom line was that she was my father’s wife and was doing right by him. Maybe her bottom line was similar. I never knew where I stood with her, so on Mother’s Day or other occasions I would present her with framed photos of myself. If she liked me, these would be good gifts, and if she didn’t, the pictures would be a fitting punishment. Now I realize there is a middle ground – where people of good will compromise, co-exist and maybe even grow to love each other. I never went there. Maybe Mary Ann should’ve been a little mellower, but I should’ve been a lot more flexible and compassionate. After she died, we found a stack of those gift photos, and the sight of a dozen 8-by-10 variations of my grinning mug made me ashamed. Of course it’s too late for any conciliatory gesture. But maybe on Mother’s Day I’ll drink a toast to Mary Ann’s brave effort. I’m sure there’s a suitable beverage under the sink. I’m thinking whiskey, not Drano. (I’m sorry, but not that sorry.)

the sink with the silver polish and drain cleaner. To Mary Ann that meant we thought we were better than everyone else. So she bought a crystal decanter, filled it with Irish whiskey and displayed it in the living room as if to say: Hey! I live here, too! Our non-judgmental cat became her best friend. When a tribe of blue jays took to pecking at him, Mary Ann borrowed a neighbor’s BB gun and killed one of the birds. She left its body on the lawn as a warning to the others. Her demonstration of fierce loyalty should have boosted her ratings. But we were alarmed by the killing. I was afraid she’d begun working her way down a list. Mary Ann had many other good qualities. She was generous and adventurous. She had an inquiring mind and loved art and history. Best of all, she could make my dad put Rick can be reached at rickepstein@yahoo.com.

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