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Women’s Breast Health Mammography at 40 is Still Best Practice
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hat keeps you up at night? For Dr. Cathryn Chicola of the Breast C enter at Oregon Imaging Centers, it’s conflicting reports on the benefits of mammography. “Women are confused about whether they should start their mammograms at age 40 or 50, and so they postpone getting started with what is a really important annual routine.” The American Cancer Society advocates a simple program of regular breast self exams for women, combined with annual mammograms for women 40 and older. That is still the best way for women to protect themselves against breast cancer. In the last 30 years, annual screenings are credited with discovering 50% of all new, small breast cancers. Combined with better treatments, often conducted earlier, the sur vival rate for women diagnosed with breast cancer is significantly higher. “Mammograms are a really important part of the survival equation,” says Dr. Chicola. “And risk begins to climb at 40. There is no reason to wait a full decade before beginning screenings.”
About one in ten screenings will prompt a “call back” for additional mammogram views or the use of ultrasound to get a better look at a possible abnormality shown in the imaging. “The call back can be stressful for women, and
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support and to answer questions. Mammograms alone are not enough. “Know yourself,” counsels Dr. Chicola. “Be familiar with your breasts and give yourself credit to know if something’s different.” If it is, call your doctor. Many women p ostp one a mammogram because of rumors of pain and because they think they don’t have the time. Yet new technology has vastly improved the experience. “We use pads in our machines, and that minimizes discomfort,” says technologist Jennifer Cantu. “And it only takes 15 to 20 minutes to get a screening mammogram.” It’s worth the time. Despite a highly publicized Canadian report that claimed mammograms at age continued on page 2…
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Early detection is still the best tool in the fight against breast cancer. Oregon Imaging Centers is here to help. Our designated Breast Center of Excellence is the only one in the area. It offers a full suite of screening technologies and on-site, expert radiologists to interpret the results and make recommendations on any next steps. Take the time. It only takes 20 minutes to have a mammogram. That’s time well spent.
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Screening mammograms are free, and no referral is necessary. If you have private or public insurance, your screening mammogram is free. If you’re 40 or older no referral is necessary for a screening mammogram.
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Early diagnosis makes a difference. The survival rate for breast cancer has increased by 25% over the last 25 years. Here’s one reason: the earlier breast cancer is diagnosed, the more treatment options are available – and the less invasive they tend to be.
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Annual screenings save lives. If you are 40 or older, the American Cancer Society recommends you have a mammogram each year. If your family history includes breast cancer, talk to your physician about starting earlier.
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Know yourself. Be familiar with your breasts and report changes to your physician.
To schedule your mammogram call 541.334.7555 Breast Center at RiverBend | University District oregonimaging.com
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continued from front cover… 40 don’t save lives, Dr. Jonathan Sims of OIC is emphatic. “Absolutely start your mammograms at 40. It’s really a decision you make for your whole family.” He joins his colleagues and the American College of Radiology and Society for Breast Imaging in refuting the Canadian study, which professionals worry has prompted some women to postpone starting their annual screenings. Sims says the study has a number of flaws that should be considered: For one thing, it used old-school film (not digital) m a m m o g r a p h y. That increased exposure to radiation and decreased the quality of the imaging. That lower qu a l it y i mag i ng reduced the chances of early detection. Then, the images were reviewed by d o c tors w ho were not trained
What You May Not Know
to interpret the mammograms. Additionally, the technologists were not board-accredited and specifically trained and licensed mammographers, which is required of all mammographers in the United States. Generalized recommendations aside, it’s important to note that if you have a family history of breast cancer, or if you notice a change in your breasts not related to your menstrual cycle, you should contact your doctor to determine the best time for you to begin screenings.
Mammography, which has been in use since 1969, is simply a specialized x-ray of the breast done in such a way that it can reveal small lumps or calcium deposits that might be cancerous. Mammograms give women and their physicians a detailed look at breast tissue, making it possible to detect small abnormalities that wouldn't be felt by self exams. You want to learn about these early because breast cancer responds very well to early treatment, and is best treated before you notice any symptoms at all. Risks Although it uses x-rays, the amount of radiation you're exposed to in a digital screening mammogram is quite small. “The risk from radiation is tiny compared to the benefits of early screening,” Dr. Sims says. Squeeze? When you have a mammogram, a female radiologic technologist will take two different views of
each breast while they are briefly compressed between two flat plates. While this squeezing may be uncomfortable, it lasts for only a few seconds, and it's necessary to get a good, detailed image. Dense breasts? You may be told after your mammogram that you have “dense breast tissue”. This is fairly common and means it can be more difficult to detect a small cancer using mammography. In that case, your doctor may want to use another scanning method, such as ultrasound or an MRI to examine your breasts. Insurance? Health insurance companies are required to pay for an annual screening mammogram for women 40 and older, so cost should not be an issue. Referrals Screening mammograms for women 40 and older do not require a referral. Simply make an appointment.
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Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell (Hult) 5.19 Chamber Music Amici: Guy Few 5.23-24 SheSings Women’s A Cappella Festival 2014 5.31 Moombah: Skyscraper Caper! June, 2014 6.5 Chico Schwall & friends 6.11 Chamber Music Amici: Lane Cty 6.12 Dave Douglas Quintet 6.19-29 Musical: Oh, Kay! (1926) August, 2014 8.1-10 MUSICAL: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1949) 8.1-10 Oregon Festival of American Music 2014: Son of Hollywood!
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Just a Squirrel After a Nut Universal Pictures, Rated PG Release on Home Video April 15, 2014
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quirrels love nuts, but how far would they go to get them? In The Nut Job, written and directed by Peter Lepeniotis, we find out that a particularly greedy squirrel named Surly will do anything to grab all the nuts he can. According to Surly, “It’s every squirrel for himself,” but underneath his selfish attitude is a hero waiting to emerge. Surly lives by his wits on the edge of Liberty Park while the other small animals work diligently to stockpile food for the coming winter. This year the supplies are especially low, and when Surly’s greed starts a chain reaction that destroys all their food, the animals decide to ban-
ish him. Surly is forced out of the park and must go it alone in the surrounding city. Fortunately, he finds utopia in a nut shop a few blocks away from Liberty Park, but how does a squirrel outsmart a group of bank robbers and a pug dog? Apparently, the thieves are using the nut shop as a cover to tunnel under the bank next door. Surly maneuvers through the robbers and the pug to get to his beloved nuts, but then he’s forced to share his horde with the animals who threw him out of the park. While the bank robbers plan to double cross each other during their heist, some of the animals plan to do the same thing to Surly.
How does it end? Well, that’s the fun part, and although The Nut Job has a predictable happy ending, Lepeniotis keeps the action moving, the jokes coming, and the suspense going right up
to the final moments. Critics have said that The Nut Job wasn’t enjoyable because of its simplicity, but that’s actually its strength. It’s clean, simple, exciting, funny, and most of all, nutty!
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The Secret Life of Walter Mitty To Feel, That is the Purpose of Life 20th Century Fox, Rated: PG Released on Home Video April 15, 2014
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n the past, the style and content of Ben Stiller’s previous comedic films haven’t appealed to my taste, and overall, I didn’t think much of his acting ability. After seeing The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, however, I realize I’ve completely underestimated Stiller’s talent as a filmmaker and his skill as an actor. This charming, quirky, romantic adventure begins slowly and quietly, like the character of Walter Mitty himself, and then quickly transforms into a crazy, rollicking chase around the world. Walter Mitty prides himself on keeping his life in order, taking care of his family, and organizing his work in the photography department of a major New York magazine. Unfortunately, his introverted nature leaves him unable to talk to the girl of his dreams and unwilling to confront the demise of the magazine. Like many print journals, Walter’s iconic workplace is cutting the budget and going digital. When a photograph from a celebrated artist is lost, Walter must track down the elusive photographer in order to save his job and his self-esteem. The incredible trip takes Walter to Greenland, Iceland, Afghanistan, and eventually to the Himalayas where he treks across the unforgiving wilderness. The real-life odyssey replaces anything Walter might have imagined in his wildest daydreams, and the challenges along the way reveal his inner strength, resiliency, and adaptability. Although he returns to New York seemingly empty handed, Walter’s ordeal provides a new perspective that enables him to reorder his priorities and maintain his thoughtful and gentle personality. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty has it all: a great story and lead characters, a fabulous supporting cast, moments of sweetness & hilarity, amazing CGI special effects, stunning cinematography, and a phenomenal soundtrack. IMO, Ben Stiller has created one of the best little films of the year. Check us out on-line at www.oregonfamily.com
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magine stepping outside this morning and finding snow and ice everywhere. Springtime flowers are blooming here in Oregon and the cold days of winter seem like a distant memory, but in some parts of the world, spring is a very chilly time of year. For example, in Longyearbyen – a town in Norway with just over 2,000 residents – May temperatures often hover around 25° Fahrenheit (–3.9° Celsius), and the soil remains frozen year round, even in the summer! L o n g y e a r b y e n i s t h e w o r l d’s northernmost city, and it’s located in Earth’s northernmost region – the area known as the Arctic. The Arctic is about
5.5 million square miles in size and includes the Arctic Ocean and the lands of several countries. The Arctic Ocean, which surrounds the North Pole, is so cold that vast sections are covered in thick layers of sea ice for most of the year. What would you need to survive in Arctic weather? Nearly four million people live in the Arctic region, and they use clothing to insulate them against cold temperatures. From the down anoraks worn by Longyearbyen’s residents to the reindeer-fur shoes worn by people in Native Alaskan communities, warm clothing helps protect people from the Arctic chill. But what about other mammals that
live in the Arctic? How do they stay warm? For many mammals, the answer is blubber – a thick, firm layer of fat just beneath the skin. Marine mammals like whales, walruses, seals, and polar bears all rely on blubber to keep them warm in their icy Arctic habitats. They wouldn’t survive Arctic conditions without this insulation because, like humans, they are warm-blooded animals. Try this experiment at home to see for yourself how blubber works! You’ll need: • Two large containers • Vegetable shortening • Two plastic bags • Cold water • Ice cubes Directions: Fill two containers with cold water and place a handful of ice cubes in each. Put a large scoop of vegetable shortening in one plastic bag – enough to surround your whole hand. Place one hand in the shortening-filled bag, completely covering the hand in shortening. Place your other hand in an empty plastic bag. Being careful to not let water seep into the bags, dip both
hands into the ice water. What do you notice? Which hand is warmer? One of your hands is being insulated from the cold thanks to the shortening – a layer of fat that’s keeping you warm, much like blubber does for Arctic marine mammals. You can learn more about the Arctic at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History’s new exhibit, Highlights of the Jensen Arctic Collection, opening May 9. The exhibit takes visitors on a journey into the unique cultures and ecosystems of the Arctic. Recently adopted from Western Oregon University, the Jensen Collection represents one of the largest assemblages of Arctic material in the United States, and a valuable record of life in a rapidly changing region. The museum is located at 1680 E. 15th Avenue, on the UO campus. Museum hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit natural-history.uoregon. edu to learn more.
Fun ARCtic Facts! 1. The word “Arctic” comes from the Greek word for bear, arktos. 2. Eight countries have land in the Arctic region: Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Canada and the USA.
Pole stays in full sunlight all day long throughout the entire summer. For this reason, the Arctic is sometimes called the “Land of the Midnight Sun." During the month of December, on the other hand, it’s dark twenty-four hours a day!
3. Eight seas surround the Arctic Ocean: the East Siberian, Laptev, Kara, Barents, Norwegian, Greenland, Beaufort, and Chukchi.
7. The Arctic Ocean is the world’s smallest and shallowest, with an average depth of roughly 3,450 feet.
4. Polar bears only live in the Arctic. They depend on sea ice to hunt seals, and on snow to build snow caves to have their young.
8. Reindeer, called caribou in North America, are the only deer relative whose females grow antlers as well as the males.
5. Polar bears are generally considered the largest bears on earth. However, depending on weight and length measurements, some brown bears, like the Alaskan Kodiak bear, are larger.
9. There are three Arctic cultures that herd reindeer: the Sámi in Scandinavia, Russian Inuit people, and Mongolian people.
6. Due to its position in relation to the sun, the North
10. Arctic foxes have brown fur in summer, but turn white in winter to blend in with the snow.
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Led ZepAgain. The celebrated band Led ZepAgain returns to play the WOW Hall! Get your tickets early for this fan favorite group. 9pm, $12-15, Ph 687-2746
Bridgeway House presents The Saving of Castle Gamewell an entertaining fable loosely based on the Robin Hood legend. Saturday, May 3rd at the Hult Center.
Mallard Madness Goes Country. Lee Brice, one of country music’s newest and celebrated artists, will headline for Cole Swindell, along with Sarah Davidson. Matt Knight Arena, 7:30pm, $25.50-35.50, Ph 800-992-8499 Straight No Chaser. Their fourth album features contributions from superstars Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Phil Collins, Dolly Parton and more! Hult Center, 8pm, $41.5056.50, Ph 682-5000 Kids Yoga. Come with parent and learn yoga, ages 6-11. Springfield Library, 1:30-2pm, Ph 726-3766 Lego Club. Come and have fun with Legos and Dupelos. Springfield Library, 2-4pm, ages 2-18, Ph 726-3766
Story Times and Play Groups Baby Story time (to 12mos) Fridays 10:15 & 11:15am. Wonderful Ones Story time, 10:15 & 11am, Terrific Twos Story time, Tues 10:15 & 11:00, Preschool Story time (ages 3-6), Weds 10:15 & 11:00, Sensory Storytime Eugene library, call for days and locations, Ph 682-8316
Preschool Story time (ages 3-6) Weds 10:00am, Lapsit Story time (ages 0-3) Weds 10am, Springfield Public Library, Ph 726-3766 Weekly Lap sit: Preschool (ages 3-6) and Lap sit (infants & toddlers) story time, Weds 10am, SF Library. Ph 726-3766
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Barnes & Noble weekly story time, Whimsical Weds 6:30pm. Toddler-Time, Weds 10am. Ph 687-0356
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MOMS Club - An organization for at-home moms & children. Members based on zip code. http://eugenemomsclub.org/ Be sure to check out our listings for classes and workshops at www.oregonfamily.com
On-Going Events SF Library New Readers’ Book Club, age 8 and under, third Tuesday of each month, 4-5pm. Pre-reg. Ph 726-3766 The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Planetarium. In the exhibit hall, “Eat Well, Play Well”. Open daily 10-4pm. In the Planetarium, shows vary, Mon-Fri 2pm, Sat/Sun times vary. Public Skate @ The Ice Center. Call for skate times. Ph 682-3615
Oregon Ducks Football - Spring Football Game. Witness the first game of the season and get ready for edge-of-yourseat football action with the Oregon Ducks, 2014! Autzen Stadium, 11am Family Music Time. This week join Foxgloves, musical duo Emily Fox and Liat Lis, for lively tunes on banjo and guitar. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Saturday stories and craft with Pattibuff. “Roar Dinosaur Roar!” Springfield Library, all ages, 1pm, Ph 541-726-3766
FREE admission at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History every Wednesday. Also come enjoy a FREE 45 minute guided tour every Friday at 1:00 and 3:00. Ph 346-1671, FREE! Creswell Farmer’s Market. Every Tuesday year round. Farm fare that ranges from local fruits and vegetables to home grown meats. 4pm - 6pm, 182 South 2nd St. Creswell (Heidi Tunnel’s Bakery) Ph. 541-895-2096
Family Story Time, Fri 10:15am Sheldon Branch Library and Fridays at 10:15am at Sheldon Branch Library. Ph 682-8316
May Faire at Eugene Waldorf School. Come and join the fun with games, crafts and art, beautiful silk marionette puppet shows, Maypole dancing, cake walks, delicious food, and live musical performances. Eugene Waldorf School, 11am-4pm, FREE!
Chris Botti has become the largest selling American jazz instrumental artist. His success has led to four #1 jazz albums, as well as multiple Gold, Platinum, and Grammy Awards. Hult Center, 7:30-9:30, $18-58, Ph 434-7000
Experience to Straight No Chaser with hits from from superstars Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Phil Collins, Dolly Parton and more! Friday, May 2nd at the Hult Center.
2 Friday Free First Friday. Enjoy the museum’s new exhibits and old classics. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and Museum of Natural History, 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. Check website for tour starting location each month. 5:30pm, FREE!
Tot Discovery Day. Flower Power. Spring is in the air, and flowers are in bloom! Discover some of the world’s most bizarre buds, find out what makes bees good at pollinating, and learn how flowers absorb water from the ground. The Science Factory, 9am-noon, $10/parent-child combo, Ph 682-7895
3 Saturday 3rd Annual Bacon Fest. Bacon Fest is a celebration of everything Pork! Enjoy Pig in the Box tasters, live music, craft beers, pin the tail on the pig and more! Rogue River House, 2-8pm, $5 Black Prairie. Features Jenny Conlee-Drizos on accordion, Chris Funk (dobro), Nate Query (upright bass), Annalisa Tornfelt (violin, vocals) and Jon Neufeld (guitar). The Shedd, 7:30pm, $19-23, Ph 434-7000 Cinco de Mayo 5K & 5 Mile Run. Will start and finish at El Torito in VRC, cross the bridge over Delta Highway twice and includes bike-path sections through the Delta Wetlands. 9am, $17-30 Bridgeway House: The Saving of Castle Gamewell. Loosely based on the Robin Hood legend with the regular cast of characters but also parts and plots by several other jovial characters. Hult Center, 7:00, $12, Ph 682-5000 Down 4 It - Dance Concert. Brings together a hip, energetic collection of talent with over 100 performers. A benefit Lane Dance Foundation - something for everyone, with hip hop, tap, jazz, modern, burlesque and more all featured! Lane Community College, 7:30pm, $15 Family Day - Animal Tales. Enjoy a day of art making and performances during this free family-friendly event! Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, noon-3pm, FREE! Junction City Pet & Costume Parade Celebration! Demos begin at noon with dog training through fun positive games, followed by Springfield Police Canine Unit demonstration at 12:30, and the parade at 1pm. Downtown Junction City, 11:45-2pm, FREE! Ph 541-998-8852
4 Sunday Family Fun: Family Fun: Thai Games & Crafts. Play Thai games and learn paper-folding crafts with Jirashaya (Bua) Chirayus of Thailand. Eugene Library Downtown, 2:30pm, FREE! Ph 682-8316 Family Fishing Days at Alton Baker Park. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) staff and volunteers provide all the equipment and teach youth how to bait, cast and reel in your catch. Licenses are required for 14 years and older. Alton Baker Canoe Canal, 10am, FREE! Ph 503-947-6000 Herb Day Celebration. Mountain Rose Herbs, one of the nation’s largest suppliers of organic herbs, spices and teas, is kicking off the second year of the free Herbalism Projects. Mt. Pisgah Arboretum, 11am-5pm, FREE! Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market. The area’s largest flea market with 300 tables of vintage, collectibles, wares and services. Live music while you shop. Since 1970. Lane Events Center, $1.50, 8am-4pm, Ph 683-5589.
6 Tuesday 4th Annual Scientifically Speaking. Gala Event & Auction. Gala participants will enjoy a delicious seasonal dinner and cash bar with friends and take part in silent and live auctions. Then sit back and listen as Guest of Honor Lynn Brunelle. Hilton Eugene, 5:30-9pm, $75-85, Ph 682-7895
7 Wednesday Carol Burnett - “Laughter And Reflections: A Conversation” A rare opportunity to talk to Carol in the same enjoyable and intimate audience-interactive format will be revived, and you are invited to participate! Hult Center, 7:30pm, $45-110, Ph 434-7000 Fox Den Family Nature Night. Bring the kids and let them enjoy nature based activities for children. Cozmic Pizza, 5-6:45pm, FREE! Ph 541-517-9098
Mom-Net Improve your mood. Improve your parenting. Moms, have you been feeling stressed or sad? Do you qualify for Head Start, OHP, or SNAP/WIC? Being a mother of young children can be very stressful. Many women find that they feel sad or tense a lot of the time. This program, called Mom-Net, teaches mothers skills for improving their mood. Early results show that mothers find the program helpful in improving both their mood and how they engage with their children.
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Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. Join us for stories and hands-on fun including crafts, songs, games, and museum exploration. This month children learn about the different parts of plants and how they grow and thrive. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, ages 3-5, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-346-3024
Science Factory’s Girls’ Science Adventures. Girls who register for these exciting workshops will meet women scientists from the UofO, tour laboratories, get a behindthe-scenes peek at research and participate in hands-on activities. Today’s topic: Mathematics. The Science Factory, 9am-noon, Feb – June 14, $15-20, Ph 541-682-7895
Family Fun: Paleolithic Painting. learn about ancient cave paintings and create your own art inspired by them. Eugene Library Downtown, 2:30pm, FREE! Ph 682-8316
Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra presents guests artists pianist Mike Wofford. Mike Wofford was the musical director for Ella Fitgerald and Sarah Vaughn. Only Hubert Laws compares to Holly Hofmann as a jazz flutist. Wildish Theater, 7:30pm, $35 fam/$15 GA, Ph 541-485-8868
Emerald Valley Opry, featuring: Corn Stalkers, 56 Pontiac, Billy McCoy, Willamette HS Jazz band, Willamette HS Choir. Powers Auditorium Willamette High School, doors open 5pm, concert 6:00-9:30pm, $3-$7, under 7 free, Ph 688-0937
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All-American Kids Fishing Derby. Bring your own fishing pole, bait and tackle to this fun fishing extravaganza! The wading pool at River Road Park will be stocked with legal sized Rainbow Trout. Open to all kids ages 2 – 7 with an adult. Sugg donation of $2/fish caught. River Road Park, 8-11am, Ph 688-4052
Bring Mom to the Museum! The Museum welcomes moms and their families to enjoy free admission to our exhibits in celebration of Mother’s Day! Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 11am-5pm, FREE! 541-346-3024
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Mother’s Day Brunch. 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! Pfeiffer Winery, Kids $19/adult $38, 10:30am-12:30pm & 1-3pm. Ph 541-998-2828
Asian Kite Festival. Beginners and pros are welcome to show off their kite-flying skills. An all-ages kite competition will award prizes to participants in several categories, including Most Creative, Highest-Flying and more! Yujin Gakuen, 2-5:30pm, Ph 541-225-5982, FREE!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Village Green Resort. Extensive buffet, live music by Neil Johnson and wine tasting by Saginaw Vineyards. $24.95/adult, $19.95/Sr. $14.95/kids 6-12 (5 and under free). Ph 541-345-4155
Bark in the Park. Greenhill Humane Society’s largest fundraiser. Over 1100 people and 500 pets participate in the 5k run or 2k walk. Be sure to visit each vendors, agility demonstration, and enjoy contests and prizes throughout the day! Alton Baker Park, 9am, $20-30, 541-689-1503
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The Color Dash - Mother of all Color Runs! This 5K color run benefiting the Boys and Girls Club. Packet pick-up at noon, race at 2pm. Camp Harlow – see website for details.
14 Wednesday Fox Den Family Nature Night. Bring the kids and let them enjoy nature based activities for children. Cozmic Pizza, 5-6:45pm, FREE! Ph 541-517-9098
16 Friday Lego Club. Come and have fun with Legos and Dupelos. Springfield Library, 2-4pm, ages 2-18, Ph 726-3766 Renaissance MayFest Dinner. The “Lords and Ladies” of the Eugene Vocal Arts Ensemble, in their stunning Elizabethan dress, will present a May Festival dinner, complete with performance of spring madrigals, trumpet fanfares, Byrdsong Early Music Consort, and Renaissance dancing for all! Lane Events Center, 6pm, $25-50, 541-682-4292
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Come cheer at the Emerald City Roller Girls’ Derby — a family-friendly, all-ages event full of excitement and fun. Saturday, May 31st at the Lane Events Center.
Childish Gambino. When he is not busy writing or acting for television, performing sketches with Derrick Comedy, or acting on the NBC sitcom Community, Donald Glover finds time to make beats and rap as his alter ego. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 7pm, $35-40, Ph 800-992-8499 Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers featuring Edie Brickell. Known for the hybrid of bluegrass and comedy the Steep Canyon Rangers have been delighting audiences with at their sold-out, critically acclaimed shows. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $49-79, Ph 434-7000 The Archaeology Channel International Film & Video Festival returns with films on archaeology, ancient cultures, and indigenous peoples. This worldwide juried competition features films from over 20 countries. The Shedd, times and cost TBD, Ph 345-5538
17 Saturday Family Music Time. Join singer/songwriter Rob Tobias for classics, originals, and tunes made up on the spot. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Renaissance MayFest Dinner. See the 16th
Bohemian Dub Ball. Aerial silks will transform the Silva Concert Hall into an outrageous costume gala, showcasing hundreds of Oregon’s finest artists from all different backgrounds including dance, visual arts and interactive media. Hult Center, 7:30pm, $20-25, Ph 682-5000 Make it for Mom. Kids are invited to Dandelions Flowers for this free event where they can make a bouquet for mom in celebration of Mother’s Day. Flowers and vases will be provided. Donations go to the Relief Nursery. Dandelions Flowers & Gifts, 10:30am-noon, FREE! Ph 485-1261 Family Music Time. Singing and dancing with Rich Glauber! Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Hardy Plant Sale. Huge variety of usual and unusual plants and garden art. Lane Events Center, 9am-2pm, FREE! Ph 344-0896
Sizzlin’ Summer Showcase. Willamalane Center is opening its doors with this celebration that features all their activities in one event-filled afternoon. Willamalane Park and Rec, noon-4pm, FREE! Ph 541-736-4544
Family Fun: Play and learn with Frannie Frog, a costumed educator from Nearby Nature. Eugene Library Downtown, 2:30pm, FREE! Ph 682-8316
Wildflower & 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, times/cost vary. Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market. The area’s largest flea market with 300 tables of vintage, collectibles, wares and services. Live music while you shop. Since 1970. Lane Events Center, $1.50, 8am-4pm, Ph 683-5589.
19 Monday An Evening with Guy Few. A program that includes Baldassare’s piccolo trumpet concerto, Persichette’s Hollow Men, Dvorak’s Bagatelles for two violins, cello and harmonium, and Saint-Sean’s Septet for Trumpet, piano and strings. The Shedd, 7:30pm, $20-30, 434-7000
20 Tuesday Little Family Yoga. Springfield Library, ages 3-6 with caregivers, 10:30-11am, FREE! Ph 726-3766
21 Wednesday Fox Den Family Nature Night. Bring the kids and let them enjoy nature based activities for children. Cozmic Pizza, 5-6:45pm, FREE! Ph 541-517-9098
22 Thursday 1A - 6A Boys & Girls Track & Field Championships and 4A/3A/2A/1A Tennis Championship. Root for your home team as the top tier students from the State of OR represent the NW and their schools. Hayward Field, Thur-Sat, cost/times vary. See goducks.com
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12th Annual Eugene Scottish Festival. Enjoy the rich traditions of Scotland including Celtic music, dancers and pipers, clan gatherings and Scottish food. Highlights include the Scottish museum and a dog parade. For children under 12 FREE! Peace Presbyterian Church, 10am-5pm, $5 donation, 541-517-6906 Foam Wonderland. EDM’s wildest and wettest concert experience has arrived in Eugene. Performers for this craziness include Crizzly, Terravita, Dirty Audio and Triad Dragons. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 7pm, Ph 800-992-8499 Rad Run - 5K Obstacle Course Race. Get your “Radness” on with this adventurous run with more obstacles than any other 5K race in the state. Sollevato Vineyard, 8am, Ph 503-593-6276 Relay for Life. Join us for a survivor lap, luminaries, dance lessons with UofO Cheer squad, exercise classes, live music, On The Rocks, games, silent auction, signed Bruins jersey, signed Timbers hats and more. Hayward Field #3, 5pm, $10-20, 541-517-8939
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Explore Oregon! Grand Opening Reception. Join us for the grand opening of Explore Oregon! This state-of-theart exhibit showcases the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes and ecosystems. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 6-8pm, FREE! Ph 346-3024 Prefontaine Classic. The premier track and field meet in the Nation, this iconic event consistently draws a world class field of athletes. Hayward Field, time and cost varies, Ph 800-932-3668
Eugene Kennel Club - Agility Trials. Lane Events Center, 6am-6pm, FREE! Ph 661-242-2389
24 Saturday Science Factory’s Girls’ Science Adventures. Girls who register for these exciting workshops will meet women scientists from the UofO, tour laboratories, get a behindthe-scenes peek at research and participate in hands-on activities. Today’s topic: Field Biology. Science Factory, 9am-noon, $15-20, Ph 541-682-7895 1A - 6A Boys & Girls Track & Field Championships and 4A/3A/2A/1A Tennis Championship. See the 22nd
Magical Moombah! Skyscraper Caper. The Moombah crew goes tower-hopping all around the world! Songs include “Volare,” “New York, New York,” “I Love Paris,” “Stairway to Paradise,” “Like a Rolling Stone” and more. The Shedd, 10:15am, $2-3, Ph 434-7000
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SheSings 2014, 9am, see the 24th Family Music Time. This week, join Kris Olsen of Do Re Play, who inspires learning through musical exploration and play. Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Die Antwoord. Their trademark style features a fusion of hip-hop, electronica and rave music. Catch this energetic and racy duo at Cuthbert Amphitheater, 7pm, $38, Ph 800-992-8499 Eugene Kennel Club - Agility Trials. See the 23rd
25 Sunday 1A - 6A Boys & Girls Track & Field Championships and 4A/3A/2A/1A Tennis Championship. See the 22nd Family Fun: Kids and family, enjoy time together playing board games with Chris Wuebbles. Eugene Library Downtown, 2:30pm, FREE! Ph 682-8316 Eugene Kennel Club - Agility Trials. See the 23rd SheSings 2014, 7:30pm, see the 24th
Family Music Time. This week, elementary school teacher Bryan Reed really makes learning rock! Downtown Library, 10:15am, FREE! Ph 541-682-8316 Magical Moombah! Skyscraper Caper. 10am & 1pm, see the 30th Explore Oregon! Open House Weekend. Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Explore Oregon! This state-ofthe-art exhibit showcases the dynamic forces that shape Oregon’s landscapes and ecosystems. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 11am-5pm, Ph 346-3024 Function 4 Junction. Take a step back in time as 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. Junction City, time varies, FREE! Glow XC 5M. Glow XC is an electrifying night-time run that uses thousands of LED lit bags and complimentary headlamps to illuminate a 5M trail through the wooded terrain of Elijah Bristow State Park. 9pm, $30-45, www. GlowXC.com Emerald City Roller Girls’ Derby. Live, bone-crushing roller derby! This is a family-friendly all-ages event full of excitement and fun. Lane Events Center, 5-10pm, $5-15, Ph 682-4292
26 Monday Eugene Kennel Club - Agility Trials. See the 23rd
28 Wednesday Fox Den Family Nature Night. Bring the kids and let them enjoy nature based activities for children. Cozmic Pizza,
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w e i V e y E s ’ d A Da ein by Rick Epst
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Getting Physical With Mom
hat would my wife Betsy like for Mother’s Day? A photo of a little face in a homemade frame? Or maybe a tiny handprint in terra cotta? No, I’m afraid we’re past that. The only little faces around here anymore are portraits of Andrew Jackson printed on the money that not-so-tiny hands are continually pulling out of my pockets. Yes, we still snuggle with our daughters, but it’s different when they are hormonally supercharged teenagers and apt to turn on you like unstable circus tigers. They are magnificent beasts, but scary. Eighteen-year-old Marie was smiling and playful when she approached her mother who was reading on the livingroom couch. “C’mon Mom, I can take ya!” she said, holding out her hands in that offensive/defensive way wrestlers have. The living room is where we do most of our horseplay because it has a carpet and almost enough space. Behind Marie’s sportive air was real curiosity. She has been exploring the shadowy frontier between childhood and adulthood, and this challenge was the physical part of the exploration. In her junior year she was studying less, cutting school and spending every spare minute with a certain angry boy. Then Marie announced
she would homeschool herself for senior year. “My teachers are destroying my love of learning, all my friends are graduating and I hate e ver yone else. I’d like your b l e s s i ng on t h e homeschooling, but it’s not necessary,” she said. “No matter what you do or say, I am NOT going back to that high school.” It looked like a plan for spending even less time on school work and even more time with the angry boy. We advised her to grit her teeth and finish high school in the regular way. She refused. We had thought all those years of bedtime stories and piggyback rides would count for more. But we were spared a showdown when her principal said she could earn her diploma by taking English and phys-ed at the county college. It was a really good plan and has worked out wonderfully well. But the episode wounded us. Part of it was her rejection of our advice. Apart from a few high-profile instances, our advice has been pretty darn good. Brush your teeth and wear your seat belt have worked out well
In her stretch toward autonomous adulthood, her size may be a factor. Marie is a well-filled-out 5-foot-6. She has always enjoyed overpowering her younger sister, so maybe it was inevitable that Marie would challenge her mother. Betsy is 5 inches shorter than Marie and weighs almost 30 pounds less. But Betsy works out and is strong and scrappy. She laughed, took off her eyeglasses and said, “OK, I’ll fight you.” Marie helpfully pulled her up from the couch and then lunged onto her, her superior bulk bearing her mother to the floor with a crash that made the windows rattle. “Aargh!” said Betsy, as if a horse had fallen on her. Rallying, she shot a sturdy leg up and over Marie’s body and suddenly she was on top, holding her daughter’s shoulders to the carpet. Marie was pinned good and proper. “Well Miss Smartypants, what do you say NOW?” Betsy teased. “I just LET you win. I didn’t want to be a granny-basher,” Marie said with a defiant gaiety that masked her surprise at being taken down so handily. Well, it wasn’t the fiercest fight I’d ever seen. But it was the most decisive. And I have to admit, our team needed the win more than Marie did. Maybe for Mother’s Day I’ll buy Betsy a satin robe with her name across the back. And I’ll promise not to tell Marie that the only way to defeat Betsy is to pick her up. Separated from the floor, those powerful legs are as harmless as a baby seal’s flippers.
for her. Also, back when she was very young, we were the first to advise her to use toilets. Now she has a car and holds down two jobs to pay for it. She’s getting good grades at the county junior college and has been accepted at the state university. I’m proud of what she’s accomplishing and relieved that her rebellion of last spring worked out so well. But I feel like we’ve lost our license to direct her. Of course as long as she is lives in our house and expects help with college tuition, we have some power. But I feel strange when I tell her what to do. Our authority and her willingness fade together in no-man’s-land along some indistinct line that could only be defined by battles that none of us want. So we ask her to be home by midnight and she either complies or phones to get a little more time. Reach Rick Epstein at rickepstein@yahoo.com
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