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Themes For Charitable (No Gift) Parties My daughter quickly gets overwhelmed with birthday party gifts. There are usually several craft sets, clothes that may or may not be her size, dolls with lots of tiny accessories and stinky body sprays. She appreciates that her friends and family care enough about her to come to her celebration and to bring a gift, but the items are rarely used and just contribute to clutter. She was passionate about chimpanzees after a rescue organization visited her school last year. She wanted a monkey themed party in their honor. I saw a wish list on the rescue’s website and suggested she invite her guests to bring donations for the chimps instead of gifts for her. She was instantly enthusiastic about the idea - especially once she learned Mom and Dad would still buy her presents as usual. This way she had a good chance of getting something she really wanted and got to help the chimps at the same time. She enclosed the wish list and her request in the invitations. She collected a big box of peanut butter, raisins, dried fruit and stuffed animals for the chimpanzees. She felt great - and her guests did, too. In fact, she’s asked for it to be an annual tradition. It’s a great way to shift the focus from “what am I getting?” to “what am I giving?” Here are five ideas for charitable birthday parties. Back-to-school bash This is a great theme for late summer and early fall birthdays. Ask guests to bring school supplies, backpacks or lunch-

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boxes. Donate those items to a local nonprofit or to your child’s school to pass on to children who need them. Get cooking Do you have aspiring chef? Invite guests to join you in the kitchen for makeyour-own pizza or cupcakes. Ask for donations of nonperishable food for your local food bank or soup kitchen. Pet parade Have your animal lover encourage friends to bring a favorite stuffed animal as their guest to the party. Collect donations of pet food, toys, towels and kitty litter for the animal shelter. Literary madness Is your child obsessed with a book series, such as “Harry Potter,” “Percy Jackson,” “Junie B. Jones,” “Berenstain Bears” or “Hunger Games”? Theme the party around that and asks guest to bring their favorite book to pass on to another child. Donate the books to a children’s hospital, shelter or school. My daughter wants to collect Christmas gifts for homeless children at her next birthday party. Once kids get a taste of how good it feels to give, chances are high that they will want more of it. Wacky tacky Decorate in funky, vibrant patterns and colors. Encourage guests to wear their wildest clothes. Have a contest to see who can bring the most colorful socks. Donate them to a local foster care agency or homeless shelter.

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Five Steps to Hosting a Progressive Easter Brunch Traditionally, families celebrate Easter with their extended families by attending church, hunting for Easter eggs and eating a wonderful meal. This year, why not add neighbors and friends to the mix by hosting a progressive brunch. The benefit of a progressive meal is that it allows you to see several people, show off your home and host without having to go overboard on costs. Progressive brunches work well for people who live close to each other, whether they are in the same building, on the same block or within the same neighborhood. Each house participating in the brunch provides a meal – or at least one of the meal’s courses – and drinks. Guests arrive at a set time and usually only stay an hour before moving on to the next house and the next course. • Start Planning – Make your guest and host lists. Will your brunch include your Bunco group, neighborhood couples or families? If you host with children, be sure to include kid friendly foods and a special activity like a craft or movie. Kids might enjoy Easter movies like, “It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown,” “Hop,” “Here Comes Peter Cottontail” or “Veggie Tales – An Easter Carol.” • Hosting – When choosing your hosts, find out how many guests they can seat at their table or tables. Switch up the seating chart at each house, so everyone gets to socialize with different people. If your hosts can’t all seat the same number of guests at table, try a cocktail-party style gathering at that some of the homes. • Menu – Have the hosts get together and make a menu, so there will not be any duplicate meals. Be sure to consider any food allergies when planning. Search your cookbooks, Pinterest or other websites for ideas. Choose meals that can be prepared ahead or take little cooking time, so when it is your

time to host, you will only need to leave the previous party a few minutes before your guests arrive. • Cost – Splitting the cost of the food can be important, especially if not every guest is hosting. When the menu has been decided, select two hosts to make a list and pre-shop to gather pricing. Think about using disposable plates and cups, to make it easier on the hosts. Divide the cost of the food and drinks by the number of guests and collect the money before you shop. • Putting it all together – Start the party at the first house with a celebratory mimosa and pick up your meal schedules. Enjoy a quick half hour of mingling, before heading off to the next course. Arrive at the next house at the set time for your next course and move through the afternoon enjoying different hosts, friends and a variety of food and drinks. Head to the last house to meet up with the whole group again for desserts. End the afternoon with a group game for the adults. Try games like Hedbanz, Apples to Apples or The Game of Things. Have an Easter egg hunt for the kids or ask the Easter Bunny to stop by for a visit. Leave the party with wonderful memories, stronger friendships and a full stomach.

Pam Molnar is a freelance writer and mother of three.

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According to a new study, the more frequently a mother breastfed her child beyond the age of 24 months, the greater the child’s risk of severe early tooth decay. Researchers found that about 40 percent of children breastfed between ages 6 and 24 months had some tooth decay by the end of the study; for babies breastfed longer than two years, that number rose to 48 percent. But according to lead author Benjamin Chaffee, a doctoral student at the University of California at Berkeley, “our study does not suggest that breastfeeding causes cavities.” The authors speculate that breast milk, in conjunction with excess refined sugar in modern foods, may be contributing to the greater tooth decay. Actual human milk has very little ability to promote tooth decay, while the physical aspect of breastfeeding, or even bottle-feeding, creates problems. When a baby sucks on a mother’s breast or from a bottle, the baby’s teeth are sealed off from saliva in the mouth. This physical barrier prevents the saliva from breaking down bacteria, and increases the chances of tooth decay. Of course, it’s very easy to clean an infant’s teeth, by either swiping the mouth with a water-dampened cloth food before the baby’s first teeth or, once teeth have erupted, by brushing teeth.

A new study by the University of Minnesota that lasted three-years, and involved 9,000 students at eight high schools in three states, suggests that students would be better off with later high school start times. Previous studies showed later start times allowed more sleep and produced higher graduation rates. This new study went farther, examining grades and standardized test results. They found that there were “statistically significant improvement in their grades in English, math, social studies and science, all the core academic areas,” said Kayla Wahlstrom, Ph.D., Director of the University of Minnesota Center and author of the study. They also found improvements on standardized tests. Earlier studies that had been done, “found that eight hours seems to be the ‘tipping’ point for students in terms of the choices they make.” This study found a definite “link between teenagers getting eight hours of sleep at the minimum and positive outcomes.” In addition, the study found that in the Wyoming district, the 8:55 a.m. start time resulted in a 70 percent drop in car crashes involving teen drivers.

If you could be any animal, what would you be? Danika 6 years old “I would be a kitty-cat because they are fuzzy and nice.”

Mental Illness Risk Higher for Children of Older Fathers Children born to middle-aged men are more likely than their older siblings to develop any of a range of mental difficulties, including bipolar disorder, autism and schizophrenia, according to the most comprehensive study to date of paternal age and offspring mental health. The new report suggests that men have a biological clock of sorts because of random mutations in sperm over time. The research team, led by Brian M. D’Onofrio of Indiana University, analyzed medical and public records of about 2.6 million people born in Sweden from 1973 to 2001. Compared with the children of young fathers aged 20 to 24, those born to the same men age 45 and older had about twice the risk of developing psychosis, the signature symptom of schizophrenia; more than three times the likelihood of receiving a diagnosis of autism; and about 13 times the chance of having a diagnosis of attention deficit disorder. The researchers say that any increased risk due solely to paternal age is most likely a result of the accumulation of genetic mutations in sperm cells. Unlike women, who age with a limited number of eggs, men have to replenish their supply of sperm cells. Still experts say the numbers in the study look more alarming than they probably are. The vast majority of kids born to older dads will be just fine: a threefold increase in autism would put the odds at about one in 100, still very low.

Grandparents, Grandkids Give Each Other’s Mental Well-being a Boost

A new study found that both grandparents and adult grandchildren play key roles in the mental well-being of both. Results showed that grandparents and adult grandchildren who felt emotionally close to each other experienced fewer symptoms of depression. “The greater emotional support grandparents and adult grandchildren received from one another, the better their psychological health,” said Sara Moorman, professor of sociology. In the study, participants responded to survey questions every few years about how often they helped each other, such as with housework or giving or receiving car rides, as well as how well they got along. Among the subjects, grandparents who offered advice, paid for meals from time to time, and felt independent had fewer depressive symptoms, which suggests that a two-way supportive relationship is best.

Children’s Activity Levels Reflect Activity Levels of Mothers A new study found that child and maternal activity levels are directly associated, with more active mothers having more active children. Maternal activity levels differed depending on her level of education, number of children and weekly working hours. On average, mothers engaged in about the same amount of sedentary and light physical activity each day, with only 53 percent of mothers meeting the recommended 30 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity on one or more days. Light physical activity was more likely to occur on weekends. The authors conclude that since mother and child activity levels are closely associated, providing targeted interventions to increase maternal activity levels and encouraging them to be active with their children may result in increased activity for both.

Dawson 13 years old “A fish ’cuz fish are funny.”

Jacob 4 years old “A lion ’cuz he’s strong and he’s king of the jungle!”

Health Experts Determine Water Births Have No Proven Health Benefits In a joint clinical report, both The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) determine that undergoing the first stage of labor in a birthing pool may offer some advantages, such as decreased pain and shorter labors. However, immersion in water during the second stage (underwater birth) has no proven benefit to mother or baby, and can pose serious and sometimes fatal health risks. Underwater birth should thus be considered an experimental procedure that should not be performed unless under the context of an appropriately designed clinical trial with informed consent. Immersion during labor and delivery should not prevent or inhibit necessary equipment such as maternal or fetal monitoring from being used.

Josh 10 years old “I would want to be a tiger, because they can eat anything they see, except poisonous plants.”

Josie Beau 8 years old “Panda, because they’re friendly and fuzzy.”

April 2012, Valley Parent

Baby

20 Smart Questions to Ask During Pregnancy Frequent doctor’s visits give moms-tobe many opportunities to talk with their healthcare providers. Unfortunately, after vital signs and basic measurements, there may be little time to talk. No worries. When your doctor asks, “Do you have any questions?” use this as an opportunity for ongoing dialogue. What to ask? We polled the experts to glean 20 great questions to ask your provider 1. Is my weight healthy? “Obesity increases your risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, diabetes and high blood pressure,” says Robert Atlas, MD. Get personalized advice about how much weight you should gain (or lose). 2. How can I stop smoking? Use of cigarettes doubles the risk of miscarriage, says Atlas. Your provider can recommend behavior change strategies – and local support groups – to help you quit. 3. Do I need new meds? Some prescription drugs increase the risk of birth defects, says internist Marie Savard, MD, author of Ask Dr. Marie: What Women Need to Know about Hormones, Libido, and the Medical Problems No One Talks About. Alert your OB to any medications you’re taking. She may switch you to something safer. 4. Am I at risk for gestational diabetes (GD)? Moms who get GD are seven times more likely to develop type-2 diabetes post-pregnancy. If you have family risk factors, ask for a hemoglobin A1c blood test, says Savard. Hormonal changes in pregnancy can trigger hidden diabetes. 5. Should I get immunized? Your physician may recommend shots for the flu, hepatitis B, and tetanus, especially if you’re at risk. Live-virus vaccines and

those for measles, mumps, and varicella (chicken pox) may be harmful during pregnancy. Speak up to make sure you’re safe. 6. Should I continue to see my general practitioner and/or specialists? “Someone has to take the lead on medical care during pregnancy,” says Savard, “and it’s usually the OB/GYN.” However, a team approach gives you more comprehensive care, so don’t ignore other providers. 7. Am I drinking enough? “Fluids transport nutrition to your baby, prevent preterm labor, and minimize nausea, bloating and headaches,” says women’s health nurse practitioner Camilla Bicknell, RNC, MSN, co-author of The Pregnancy Power Workbook. Pale yellow urine is a sign you’re drinking plenty. 8. Can I book a longer appointment? “Patients tend to minimize what they need instead of asking for extra time,” says Savard. The receptionist isn’t just a gatekeeper, she’s an ally. Let her know you have several concerns to discuss. 9. Should I change my workout routine? Kickboxing and ice skating are out, because of the risk of belly trauma or falling down. “Certain pregnancyrelated conditions may worsen with exercise,” says obstetrician James Betoni, DO, co-author of The Pregnancy Power Workbook. Looser tendons and ligaments make pregnant women more prone to sports injuries. Get a fitness prescription. 10. What are the signs of miscarriage? “Although miscarriages are common, they can be frightening, sad, and potentially dangerous,” says Bicknell. Get smart and seek early medical care at your doctor’s office or the emergency room to avoid additional complications.

11. What do these test results mean? If your test results don’t make sense, ask for an explanation or retest. Don’t be afraid to follow your gut and push back on the test result.

12. What are the signs of early, false and real labor? Braxton Hicks contractions are common in the third trimester, when your uterus is training for the big event. Learn the difference between false labor and the real deal so you don’t stay up all night worrying about an early delivery. 13. When should I go to the hospital? Your caregiver may want you admitted right away if he’s concerned about preterm birth or labor and delivery complications. Otherwise, you may want to stay home during early labor, so you can eat, drink and do as you please. 14. What are my pain control options? A good pain control plan takes your medical situation and preferences into

account. 15. When should I ask for anesthesia? Every hospital has its own guidelines, says Atlas. Get intel from your labor nurse. She knows the system. 16. Who will attend my birth? Find out who is on call when your primary healthcare provider is off, says Atlas. Delivery-day surprises add unnecessary stress. 17. Could you recommend a lactation specialist? Seventeen percent of moms who wanted to breastfeed quit in the first four weeks, because of sore nipples, concerns about milk supply, or latching difficulties. Consult a pro for pointers. 18. Should I restrict my activities? The adrenalin rush of new motherhood may cause you to do too much too soon. Nurture healthy (and reasonable) expectations. 19. How do I care for my wounds? If you had tearing during delivery or have stitches from an episiotomy or c-section, infection prevention is top priority. Learn how to clean and soothe your wounds, and when you should get a checkup. 20. What are my contraception options? Ovulation is typically suspended for moms who breastfeed more than 6 times per day, but there are exceptions, says Atlas. Ask about birth control before you’re in the mood. Studies show 50% of patients forget what the doctor told them to do after their appointment, so bring along a health buddy who can take notes and give moral support.

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Development

Safe, Sane Sleepovers:

Fun overnights for tots, teens, and in-betweens Belly butterflies, anxious goodbyes, perhaps a tear or two. No, you’re not sending your fist child away to college. You’re dropping him off for his first sleepover away from home. Whether a sleepover is a child’s first or fiftieth, it can be filled with nerves and questions. Will your little one suffer from extreme homesickness? Will your teen be safe and follow your family’s rules? Will you wake up to a midnight phone call from a tearful tween? Read on for an age-by-age guide to sleepover success. AGES 0-4: To Grandma’s House We Go Sleepovers with friends may be years away, but little ones go on overnight visits too. A child’s first “sleepover” is often at a relative’s home. Although new parents may be desperate for some alone time (or simply a full night’s sleep), it’s never a good idea to rush the first overnight visit, says certified parenting coach Phyllis R D’Agostino, M.Ed. Your child, your relative, and even the relative’s home may need some preparation in order to make the sleepover a success. First, ensure that your relative is ready and willing to take on nighttime care for a young child. D’Agostino recommends having the grandparents over to your home to take part in the child’s night-

time routine beforehand. Take note of any household hazards at Grandma’s place, and bring over outlet covers, cabinet locks, and baby gates as needed. On the big day, send a detailed description of the child’s diet and daily routine along with a security blanket or toy. When it’s time to say goodbye, don’t sneak out—this could compromise trust later on. AGES 5-12: Fun, not Frazzled In elementary school, the sleepover social scene is in full swing. Whether you accept or decline these invitations depends on your child’s temperament, says Julie Newman Kingery, Ph.D., an associate professor of psychology at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Kingery has researched children’s homesickness in sleep-away situations, and recommends considering your

child’s personality, developmental level, and previous experiences. For timid children, “practice sleepover” experiences—like attending a “movie night” at a pal’s home or hosting a sleepover with one close friend—can boost the chances of sleepover success. To host a successful sleepover party for school-age children, start with a manageable guest list (say, three to five kids), and ensure that you have contact information for guests’ parents on hand. Agree on a reasonably late “bedtime,” and plan a few fun activities, like a build-your-own pizza dinner. Be open to creative sleeping arrangements, since kids who aren’t used to sleeping in the same room as a sibling or friend may have trouble drifting off. After the sleepover fun winds down, kids may need to retire to different parts of

the house. Be prepared to have fun, says D’Agostino—and to be “a little tired” the day after. AGES 13-18: Sleepover Safety When teens sleep away from home, safety should be on parents’ minds, says Kingery. “Open communication with your teen, as well as with the parents of your teen’s friends, is crucial for a successful, safe sleepover,” she ways. Though you may not score “cool parent” points with your child, it’s perfectly acceptable to check in with the hosts’ parents before a planned sleepover to make sure that rules and expectations are consistent across households. Prior to the sleepover, parents should recap their family rules about curfews, drinking, and co-ed parties, says Kingery. Remind your child that she can call you at any time to be picked up early if anything at the sleepover makes her uncomfortable or would violate family rules. Keep your cell phone on and nearby, and (try to) rest easy, knowing your teen can contact you if needed.

Malia Jacobson is a mom of three.

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Helping Your Child Find a Free Time Activity That Fits According to the National Center for Education Statistics, there is a strong association between kids’ participation in extracurricular activities and academic success. But finding an activity, club, or sport that fits the child can sometimes be a tricky matter. Want to see more enthusiasm and less frustration from your child? Here we answer some of your biggest challenges in helping your child own their free-time activities: How do you know when to push your child to continue at an activity that he’s asked to stop, and when to let him quit? A lot will depend on knowing your child. If he is prone to quit easily, then it may be time to dig in your heels. But first, ask him why he doesn’t want to do it anymore and address any issues he’s having that may be causing him to quit. After two or three seasons of a sport or a year of another activity, your child will have mastered the basics and should be ready to learn and grow. If he’s not interested, this won’t happen no matter how much you push. “The important thing is to leave doors open,” says David Elkind, author of The Power of Play and The Hurried Child. “Kids are young. They need to experiment.” Some circumstances may warrant a “keep at it until...” This works when you want your child to stick out a commitment or stay with an activity long enough to master a specific skill. For example, if your goal for piano lessons is for your child to learn to read music, then communicate that to her. Explain that you’d like her to continue piano until she gets through a specific performance book. Elkind suggests parents should, “realize that because a child doesn’t take to something doesn’t mean he or she will never learn commitment, only that they need to find the right thing to be committed to.” What signs can you look for that indicate an activity or sport is or

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isn’t the right match for your child? When the activity isn’t a good fit, your child may protest at going to lessons or practices or give a half-hearted effort toward it. On the other end of the spectrum, she may be giving it her best but never getting the hang of it. Then it may be time to take a break from that activity. Or you may need to find a different instructor or coach whose style better suits your child. If she’s excited about a sport, but doesn’t have the aptitude, maybe she could try a supporting role, such as team manager. When you find a good match with the activity and/or instructor, things will click. Your child will look forward to practices and meets. You’ll notice steady development and improvement of skills. It’s also more likely that your child will engage in the activity on her own as well — shooting baskets in the driveway or reading books on robotics in her spare time. For Gretchen Desch, whose daughter Jenny became an avid swimmer after

How to Help a Reluctant Joiner: • Sign up with a friend. • Praise effort, not achievement. Says Elkind, “Many times children who are afraid to try new things have been overly praised for doing one thing and are afraid they will not do as well on the next.” • Search for smaller group settings.

dabbling in other sports, the difference has been noticeable. “She is the one to say it’s time to leave for practice,” says Desch. If you haven’t found a match yet, it’s important to keep on looking. “The most effective strategy is to support the child’s natural interests,” says Elkind. It can also help to have an outsider’s perspective on your child. If a teacher or coach comments to you on an ability that he sees in your child, encourage him to tell the child directly. The external push may be all it takes. “I had mentioned swim team off and on for years,” says Desch. “But when her swim teacher suggested she join the team, that’s when she decided to do it.” Is it ever too late for my child to start a sport or a hobby? Few sports or hobbies are agedependent. “There is so much for young children to learn: language and social skills, the physical and natural world. None of that is inborn,” says Elkind. “There is no evidence that starting early has special benefits.” Instead, let your child lead. Is he interested in building with toy bricks? Take him to the school’s Lego club. Does she want to join her friends at Girl Scouts? Sign her up. If you’re pushing your child to start something before he’s ready, his lack of readiness has the potential to hurt his chances of succeeding. Whatever your struggle, remember the ultimate goal of free-time activities is enjoyment. If you’re too worried about your child finding success, you’ll both missing out on the fun. “They are who they are. All you can do is encourage them to bring out the best they can be,” says Desch. Prompt your child to explore their world and test her interests. And enjoy the exploration with her. You may find a new hobby or sport to share.

Lara Krupicka is a freelance writer who loves watching her three daughters try new pursuits and add to their repertoire of interests.

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minor first aid or sunscreen application, playing with kids at activities, and being a friend on a bad day or a homesick moment. Teens gain maturity as they help the younger campers. 2. Endurance. Camp schedules are packed with activities to allow the kids opportunity to experience as many activities in a short amount of time. Camp counselors need to lead, even on days they feel tired or unmotivated. Counselor Jamie Newman says, “The schedule is exhausting--you have to learn how to endure long days and persevere through exhaustion.” 3. Selflessness. The camp counselor role forces a teen to let go of self-indulgent attitudes and replace them with empathy and understanding for others. It shows teens how to put others’ needs before their own, a valuable life skill. 4. Relationship skills. Camp counselors are thrown together with other teens they don’t know, some of whom they might not like. They’re forced to learn how to get along with others while working

toward a common goal. Meaningful relationships are built as counselors work alongside one another day after day. 5. Overcome fears. Camp is all about new adventures, for campers and counselors alike. Newman says, “We were constantly pushed outside our comfort zone. I had to encourage kids to be adventuresome and try new things, which meant I had to do that too.” Counselors gain self respect as they push themselves outside their comfort levels. 6. Humility. Camp counselors learn how to work under someone else’s leadership and follow directions. Counselors must do what’s asked of them and follow a pre-determined schedule. 7. Self-Esteem. What a great feeling to know you’re investing in others. That’s the feeling a camp counselor experiences every day at camp. Whether it’s one week or ten weeks, camp counselors go home knowing they’ve made a difference in young children’s lives and that’s something to be proud of!

If your teen needs a job that offers life skills with an income, consider a camp counselor position. Camps of all varieties fill their staff with teenagers that offer fun and camaraderie with young campers. Match the interests of your teen — sports, music, education, etc. — with an appropriate camp and watch your teen blossom. As camp counselors, our teens gain valuable experience that offers lifelong lessons and memories in the process.

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Strategies

Creating Neighborhood Harmony Communication and Little Gestures

It’s been said that neighbors are like roommates you see less frequently. However, few of us buy homes based on whether we’ll enjoy the company of our next door neighbors. In fact, research indicates fewer than half of us know our close neighbors by name. And, the most recent “State of American Neighbors” survey found that while a whopping 83 percent of us say we’d be willing to help a neighbor in need, 60 percent have complaints about our current neighbors. Certainly there are myriad ways a neighbor can drive us nuts. Excessive noise, out-of-control kids or pets, and poor property upkeep come to mind. The way we handle a problem with a neighbor affects not only our relationship with that neighbor, but also our very satisfaction with the neighborhood. Pat Appelgren has lived in the same house for 19 years, and has raised two children there. Although her urban neighborhood has seen some turnover, Appelgren says she’s never had a serious problem with a neighbor. How does she achieve such harmony? Appelgren believes “it’s important to think about another’s perspective.” And the Golden Rule (treat others as you wish to be treated) goes a long way in building a community among neighbors. Here are some tips: Make contact. Introduce yourself and your family to your neighbors next door, across the street, and over the back fence. It’s much easier to address future problems when you know your neighbors’ names and have had some friendly exchanges. And if you’re new to the neighborhood, don’t wait for the welcome wagon. Take introductions into your own hands—and shake some hands! Be a good neighbor. Appelgren says, “When I rake my leaves or pull dandelions from my yard, I’ll do it along my neighbor’s strip too.” She says it’s also important to respect what’s important to a neighbor. An elderly gentleman on her street kept a meticulously manicured lawn. “You could see how important his lawn was to him. So I never let my kids run on his lawn. It wasn’t that he was mean or ever yelled at them. You could just tell that he didn’t need to have kids running on his lawn.” Address an area of conflict directly. Professional mediator Stuart Watson advises, “Do not leave an

anonymous note or talk to other neighbors about your frustration—this only fuels the conflict.” Too many people neglect a direct discussion with a neighbor, and instead go straight to law enforcement. This may or may not resolve the current problem, but it definitely lessens your chances of ever having a positive relationship with that neighbor. Go not in anger. You’re leaving for work and see that your neighbor has left his garbage bin out overnight again, allowing animals to strew refuse all over the street. Avoid the impulse to bang on his door at 7 a.m. Wait until you can talk about it calmly. Don’t assume. Watson says, “Do not assume they know it is bothering you – approach them with curiosity.” While your 4-year-old cowers every time your neighbor’s St. Bernard lopes into your yard, your neighbor may see the dog as nothing more than a big affectionate fur ball. Gently remind her of your child’s pint-size perspective, while still acknowledging the dog’s friendly nature. Use “I” statements. Talk about how the problem affects you, rather than telling the neighbor what she “needs to do.” When you speak to the neighbor who regularly starts the mower at 7 a.m. on Sundays, explain that you’re often up with your new baby in the middle of the night, and getting another hour of sleep in the

morning is pure heaven. Be a part of the solution. When you’re willing to meet your neighbor halfway, it’s likely you’ll get better results. Offer to have your 4-year-old get better acquainted with the friendly St. Bernard while it’s on a leash. If your trash-strewing neighbor’s work hours make it difficult for him to curb his bin in the morning, offer to do it for him. Seek mediation. If you are unable to resolve a problem yourself, it’s worth enlisting a professional mediation service before going to law enforcement. Resolutions Northwest states that 80 percent of people who are asked to engage in mediation agree to try it, and that 94 percent of those who engage in mediation are happy with the outcome. In addition, mediation services are often offered free or at low-cost. See the National Association for Community Mediation website (www. nafcm.org) for a state-by-state listing of providers. Use law enforcement only as a last resort. Watson acknowledges that the police should be called “when there are threats to harm people or property… [and a] person’s safety is jeopardized.” Be sure to document any ongoing threats or dangerous illegal activity, and get other neighbors to band with you when possible.

— Ashley Talmadge

Calendar

April 2014 Ongoing Events

Albany Historic Carousel and Museum. 503 First Ave. W, Albany. 10a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 10a.m.-9p.m. Wednesday. Free. Come see the creative processes taking place every Monday through Saturday on this hand-carved carousel project. In the lobby, view finished animals and watch the painters work on a number of animals and other hand-crafted projects. In the carving studio, see and touch over two dozen carvings in progress. For information visit albanycarousel.com. Art About Agriculture 2014: Agricultural Bounty Exhibit. LaSells Stewart Center, Giustina Gallery, 875 SW

26th St., Corvallis. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through April 28th. Art About Agriculture encourages artists to investigate the visual resources of the science and practice that sustains human life: agriculture. It strives to develop an understanding and appreciation of food and fiber production, especially among people not traditionally acquainted with agriculture. For information visit http://oregonstate.edu/ lasells/gallery. Cool Tools! Exhibition. Benton County Museum, 1101 Main St., Philomath. 10a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday through 2014. Free. Tools for agriculture, engineering, robotics, textiles, distilling, lumbering, surveying, and woodworking are all represented. Visitors can see the surveying tools used by Oregon pioneer Joseph C. Avery to lay out the town of Marysville (later Corvallis) in 1851, as well as a theodolite used to survey Lake Superior in 1869. This exhibition contains a chain saw that might be the largest you’ve ever seen! The HP35 calculator and the Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet printer had profound effects on American life--and the museum has these objects and shares their stories. For information call (541) 929-6230 or visit http://www.bentoncountymuseum.org. Corvallis Pokémon League. Corvallis Elks Club, 1400 NW 9th St., Corvallis. 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Free. All skill levels. Play, trade and learn the rules of Pokémon. Bring your own cards or DS games. For information visit http://corvallispokemon.wordpress.com. Drop N Shop. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-7 p.m. Thursdays. $12 per child. It’s parent time to shop or run errands, have a lunch date with a friend or spouse, or work out. Reservations are required one week in advance and are for a two-hour time slot. Child must be out of diapers. Snack crackers and beverages are provided. Call (541) 7576512 or visit www.wackybounce.com to reserve your spot. Family Climb Time. Indoor Climbing Center, 425 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cost is $3 per child, $6 per adult with a two-kids-per-parent limit. Parents who are RecSports members bring only their current OSU ID to get in. Parents/guardians must sponsor and belay the child at all times. Visit http://oregonstate.edu/recsports/ node/58#Family%20Climb or call (541) 737-1595 for information. Fun-With-The-Animals Work Party. Lighthouse Farm Santuary, 36831 Richardson Gap Road, Scio. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free. All ages and abilities. Work parties provide the sanctuary’s abused, abandoned, or neglected farm animals with clean water, bedding, and living conditions. No RSVP required; just show up wearing farm apparel and boots. For information call (503) 3944486 or e-mail Volunteer@lighthousefarmsanctuary.org. Grass Roots Reading Group. Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Free. 6:30-8 p.m. first Tuesdays. 15% discount on chosen book. For information/ book titles call (541) 754-7668 or visit www.grassrootsbookstore.com/book-clubs. Hoolyeh International Dance. 1180 25th Ave., SW, Albany. 7-9 p.m. every Monday. $4. For information call (541) 967-8017 or e-mail grholcomb96@gmail.com. La Leche League of Corvallis and Lebanon. Free services. La Leche League provides breastfeeding information and encouragement for families by phone, e-mail, group meetings, and online. We serve expectant and/or breastfeeding mothers and their families. We offer information and resources on the normal course of breastfeeding, help with overcoming breastfeeding challenges, and encouragement and peer group support for parents of infants and toddlers. For information about local meetings and programs call (541) 766-0055 or visit http://www.parentingsuccessnetwork.org/ community-resources/community-resources/1185-2. Mommy and Me Dance. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis.1:30 p.m. Thursdays. First class is free. $40/ month plus registration fee. Ages 24 months-3 ½ yrs. with an adult. This 40-minute class focuses on teaching young children coordination and the fundamentals of a dance class. They will sing and dance along to their favorite songs,

while having fun with new friends. Visit www.dancecorvallis. com for details or call (541) 556-2470. MOPS–Mothers of PreSchoolers. First Baptist Church. 125 NW 10th St., Corvallis. 9-11 a.m. First and third Fridays, October-May. $45/year. It is a great opportunity for mothers of preschoolers to get to know each other in an accepting, small-group atmosphere. At every meeting there will be a speaker or video that gives practical tools and insight into specific things. Childcare is provided during this time. For information contact Sarah MacClary at sarah.macclary@ gmail.com or visit www.mops.org. Music a la Carte. OSU Memorial Union Lounge, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. Noon-12:45 p.m. most Fridays during the fall, winter, and spring terms. Free. These “brown bag” concerts showcase a wide variety of musicians and performance ensembles. Bring your lunch or purchase something from one of several restaurants in the MU. Call (541) 7374061 or visit http://mu.oregonstate.edu/events-amp-entertainment/music for details.

Open Recreation Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center.

1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1-3 p.m. MondayThursday, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, 1-9 p.m. Friday, 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/ children 0-6. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information. Parent/Child Swim Class. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $4/child, free/parents or $37/10 class punch card. Drop in class, no registration required. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/ departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/albany-community-pool for details or call (541) 967-4521. PEACE Parent Support Group. Osborn Aquatic Center Meeting Room, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6:458:45 p.m. 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Suggested donation: $5/adult/evening. Parents deserve a little PEACE. Join this fun, relaxed, ongoing Parent Enrichment and Continuing Education (PEACE) group. Different topic each night. Children swim for free while parents grow in their parenting skills! For more information contact Dave Jackson at (541) 760-9637 or familyconnectionsnight@gmail.com. Poem-A-Day Poetry Month Celebration. Grass Roots Books & Music, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Free. Celebrate Spring and National Poetry Month by receiving a poem a day Monday-Friday in April by e-mail. Local poets are invited to submit a poem for the celebration. To sign up for this opportunity or submit a poem for consideration, e-mail grootsreads@gmail.com. Poets please include a brief bio. For information call (541) 754-7668.

Recreation/Open Swim at Albany Community Pool.

2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays; 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. $3/youth, $3.50/ adult, $3.25/senior, $10/family. Special rate $2.75/person on Wednesdays. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www.cityofalbany.net/parks/facilities/acp.php for details or call (541) 967-4521. Story Time with Puppets. Downtown Carnegie Albany Public Library, 302 Ferry St. SW, Albany. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays. Free. Kids and YA. For information call (541) 917-7585. Toddler Time Swim at Osborn Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. MondayFriday. $4.75/Adults, $3.75/youth 7-17, $2.50/children 0-6. Children 6 and under are invited to enjoy a fun, mellow time in the pool. Siblings 8 and under welcome. The relaxed experience during this special session is designed to help infants and toddlers grow comfortable in the water. A parent or guardian needs to accompany their children. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/pool or call (541) 766-7946 for information. Whiteside Theatre Tour. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Noon-1 p.m. first Mondays. Free/ members; $5/non-members. All tours of the Whiteside Theatre start promptly. Once a tour enters the building the doors are closed and joining the tour is not permitted. Videography of any kind is not permitted. To reserve your space simply e-mail reservations@whitesidetheatre.org with your name, any special arrangements, and the number in your group. Admission is paid at the door on the day of the tour.

Friday 4

Circle Mirror Transformation. Majestic Theatre, 115

SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m April 4, 5, 11, 12; 2:30 p.m. April 6 & 13. $12-$14. The play traces the lives of a handful of small-town Vermont residents who gather each week for an acting class taught at the local community center. By the play’s end audiences seem to see the very bottom of these souls, and feel how the artificial intimacy of the acting class has shaped their lives in substantial ways. For information/ tickets visit www.majestic.org/circle-mirror-transformation-2/. Family Swim. Albany Community Pool, 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. $3/youth,

$3.50/adult, $3.25/senior, $10/family. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Visit www. cityofalbany.net/parks/facilities/acp.php for details or call (541) 967-4521. Folk Music Concert with David Roth. CoHo Ecovillage, 1975 SE Crystal Lake Dr., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $10-$20. David Roth’s songs have found their way to Carnegie Hall, the United Nations, several “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books, NASA’s Space Shuttle “Atlantis,” and countless venues in this and other countries for two and a half decades. Poignant to improbable, holistic to hilarious, the former Seattle resident joins us from his home on Cape Code. Parking is limited. For information e-mail Debby Vajda at debby20878@yahoo.com. Poetry Reading Night. Gallery Calapooia, 222 W First Ave., Albany. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Enjoy an evening of poetry reading and art to help celebrate National Poetry Month. For information visit www.gallerycalapooia.com. School’s Out Swim. Albany Community Pool. 2150 36th Ave. SE, Albany. 1-3 p.m. $3/Youth, $3.50/Adult, $10Family. Visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-andrecreation/classes or call (541) 967-4521 for information. Teens Modern Dance. Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 4:15-5:35 p.m. Mondays, 4-5:30 p.m. Fridays. $42/month/1 class per week-$75/month/2 classes per week. Beginning or continuing students learn a variety of Modern Dance styles. All classes include floor and center work, body swings, balance, footwork, jumps, leaps, turns, and choreography. Notify Donna at ervin95@comcast.net or call (541) 752-6329 if you would like to stop in for a free trial class or to observe. For information visit www.moderndancetechnique.com. The Glass Menagerie. Albany Civic Theater, 111 First Ave. SW, Albany. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $12/general; $9/senior/junior. An aging Southern Belle, longing for her youth, dreams of a better life for her children. Tennessee Williams tears at the heart strings in this iconic classic. For information visit http://albanycivic.org or call (541) 928-4603. Zumba! Adult Fitness. Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 9:30-10:20 a.m. Wednesdays; 8:309:20 a.m. Fridays. $7/drop-in. $30/5 classes. Punch card available. Join the fun! For information visit www. DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or call (541) 829-0070.

Saturday 5

Africa Night. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St.,

Corvallis. 5-9 p.m. $10/general; $8/OSU students. When you hear Africa, what comes to mind? The culture, dancing, pride, Mandela... giraffes? Riveting and star-studded performances will take place, and fun of all sorts will be had. Expect a visit from some special guests of the animal variety. Food will be served. For information call (541) 737-2402 or visit www. facebook.com/events/281249682032604/. April Pools Day. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 1-4 p.m. Fun for the whole family including: SCUBA with Bottom Dwellers, Inc., kayaking with the Willamette Valley Kayak and Canoe Club, annual big splash competition, basketball shooting contest, the famous penny toss, and the outdoor water slide! Prizes will be awarded and the penny store will be open to cash in pennies for a prize. For information visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/ index.aspx?page=275. Beginner Adult Clogging Class. Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 9-10 a.m. $5/first class; $10/drop in; $30/month. Clogging is a folk style type of tap-dancing. Bring hard-soled shoes or tap shoes. For information call Mary Bray at (541) 931-4080 or e-mail cloggerbray@msn. com. Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St., Philomath. 1-3 p.m. Saturdays during the school year. $3.25/adults, $2.50/student/seniors, free/age 5 and under, $8/family (Attendant of at least 14 years old must accompany children under 7). Also offered are lessons, lap swim, aqua fitness, and swim team. Visit www. philomath.k12.or.us/pool or call (541) 929-3584 for information. Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through April 12. One of western Oregon’s oldest weekly indoor winter markets, it offers a broad variety of products to the local shopper. From organically grown vegetables and fruits to artisan baked breads, this weekly market offers a broad selection for those wishing to support locally grown foods. Browse displays of fine quality crafted items from artist drawings to handcrafted jewelry. Local musicians perform each week. For information visit corvalliswintermarket. wordpress.com.

Crafters Market & Home-Based Business Expo.

Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main St., Lebanon. Free

April Pools Day

Fun for the whole family including: SCUBA with Bottom Dwellers, Inc., kayaking with the Willamette Valley Kayak and Canoe Club, annual big splash competition, basketball shooting contest, the famous penny toss, and the outdoor water slide! Prizes will be awarded and the penny store will be open to cash in pennies for a prize. Where: Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. When: Saturday, April 5 at 1-4 p.m. All ages Who: Info: www.corvallisoregon.gov/index. aspx?page=275. admission. A wide variety of hand-made items for sale, as well as products and services from home-based businesses. For vendor information call Sally Skaggs at (541) 259-4255 or visit www.santiamplace.com. Prenatal Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-Noon. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. $10/class or $70/10 classes. Prenatal yoga is a great way to prepare the body and mind for birth, boost mood, and reduce pregnancy aches and pains. Modifications are available to meet various backgrounds and levels of experience. This class is open to women in any stage of a complication-free pregnancy. For information, call (541) 740-2516 or visit www. ecofusionfitness.com.

Spring Craft Fair at the Children’s Farm Home Old School. Children’s Farm Home’s Old School, 4455

U.S. 20, Corvallis. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Visit the beautiful and recently restored Children’s Farm Home Old School and shop the wares of local crafters and artisans, including candles, quilting, jewelry, paper-crafts and more. For information e-mail gfrisk@trilliumfamily.org or visit www. facebook.com/pages/Childrens-Farm-Home-Historic-OldSchool/146186748744394. Story Time for Kids. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Story Man, James Warren, reads to children (of all ages). For information visit http:// imaginecoffee.net/events-in-corvallis. Circle Mirror Transformation. See 4/4. The Glass Menagerie. See 4/4.

Sunday 6

Hoolyeh International Dance. First Congregational

United Church of Christ, 4515 SW West Hills Road, Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. first and third Sundays. $3/admission. The first Sunday of the month will be dedicated to Balkan dances. For information call (971) 237-2000 or visit http:// hoolyeh.com. Circle Mirror Transformation. See 4/4. The Glass Menagerie. See 4/4.

Monday 7

FireWorks Performer’s Spotlight/Open Mic. FireWorks

Restaurant, 1115 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8-10 p.m. first and third Mondays. Free. Features artists playing longer sets than previously and encourages more family involvement. To ensure a family-friendly show, no profane or offensive content is allowed, and volume is limited to acoustic levels. Sign up in advance at www.Facebook.com/fireworksopenmic. Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. First Baptist Church, 125 NW 10th St., Corvallis. 5:30-8:15 p.m. Mondays. $5/class. All shapes, sizes, and levels of ability are

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invited to try this gentle form of Hawaiian dance and expression. For information call Barb Landau at (541) 908-9190 or visit http://www.corvallishula.com. Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. Clemens Community Pool. Philomath High School, 2054 Applegate St., Philomath. 5-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays through April 30th. $40/10 lessons. Ages 6 mos.-6 yrs. Children will learn to become comfortable in the water and practice basic water safety skills depending upon age and level. For information call (541) 929-3584 or visit www.philomath.k12.or.us/ resources/clemens_pool.php. Southtown Performers Spotlight. FireWorks Restaurant, 1115 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 8-10 p.m. Free. Enjoy a great new show every Monday at FireWorks featuring music, song, and poetry by artists from Open Mic. Visit http://southtownlive. com/events.html. Sign up in advance at www.Facebook.com/ fireworksopenmic or call (541) 754-6958 for information. Teens Modern Dance. See 4/4.

Tuesday 8

Baton Twirling Class. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd

St., Corvallis. 4:30 p.m. $40/month, first class is free. Boys and girls welcome, ages 4+. Baton Twirling classes taught by Kailey McKay, former OSU Feature Twirler. Private lessons are also available. Please email Kailey at reignbatontwirling@gmail.com if interested or call (541) 760-3467. Like our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ ReignBatonTwirling. Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. Impulse Bar & Grill, 1425 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6-7:30 p.m. $40/fourweek course. Beginner course (16 and older) in Cuban Salsa (Casino) and Rueda de Casino (a fun, group dance from Cuba). Learn the first set of fundamental motions and basics to this amazing dance, and be immediately infused into an incredible community of people who love the music and culture of Cuba. Call (541) 230-1114 or see http://www.rumbanana.org/Classes.html for information. Celtic Jam. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Tuesdays. See http://imaginecoffee.net/ events-in-corvallis/ for information. Contemporary Dance. Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 4-4:50 p.m. Beginner class from age 6. Free first class. For information call (541) 829-0070 or visit www. DowntownDanceCorvallis.com. Mama Baby Yoga. EcoFusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 9:45-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. $70 for 10 sessions or $10 drop in rate. A yoga class for moms and babies 2 weeks to 4 months. For information, call (541) 7402516 or visit www.ecofusionfitness.com. Ready Together-School Success! Garfield Elementary School, 1205 Garfield Ave., Corvallis. 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays for 6 weeks. Free for parents of 2-6 year olds. Be a ready parent and raise a Ready Child. Learn how to build skills in children that are important for school success, ways to help a child stick with it when learning a new task, and steps you can teach to solve real-life problems. Offered in partnership with Benton CCCC and Corvallis School District. Free dinner at 5:30 and on-site day care. Class for Spanish-speaking parents offered at same time and place. For information/registration call (541) 917-4899. Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. Pop’s Branding Iron, 901 Pacific Blvd. SE, Albany. Noon. Free. Rotary of Albany has purchased and helped install playground equipment, sponsored an annual Christmas party for underprivileged children, provided grants to local service organizations, given scholarships to deserving students, and sponsored recognition programs for outstanding young people. E-mail dale.stowell@ linnbenton.edu for information. Teen Tribal Dance. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce St., Corvallis. 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays through June. Free. American Tribal Style (ATS) dance is welcoming to females from all backgrounds and body types. The focus on positive and supportive team mentality provides a great environment in which teen girls can flourish during this challenging time in their lives. The class will present tribal dance moves from around the world including Africa, Egypt, Native America, Spain, and India, and will offer the opportunity to learn about costuming techniques from around the globe. For information e-mail instructor Antigone Cook at antigonepilates@comcast. net, call (541) 740-4632, or visit www.tribalrisingdance.com. Teen Writers Group. Corvallis Public Library, Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Free. Every Tuesday. Teen Writers Group is open to teens 12-18 yrs. who are interested in writing. This group is led by a local YA author, Bryan Bliss. For information call (541) 766-6794. Tuesday Tea Community Event. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 11 a.m.-Noon. Free. Gather for tea in the studio. Bring your favorite tea to share and a mug. Visit http://www.livewellstudio.com for information. Ying Quartet: Music For Healing. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $24-27/ general; free/students. In its second decade of leadership in imaginative programming, performance of new works, and innovative projects, The Ying Quartet is committed to taking music out of the concert hall and into communities, schools, prisons, and workplaces. For information/ticketing visit www.chambermusiccorvallis.org/tickets.html.

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Teen Makers Arduino and Raspberry Pi are low cost, open-source, physical computing platforms that can be used to learn programming, detect sensor input, blink LEDs, and control motors. The Library has purchased SparkFun Inventor’s Kits and Raspberry Pi boards for Teen Makers to learn programming and explore electronics. Bring your own laptop if you would like. Where:

Corvallis Public Library, Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Second and fourth Wednesday; 6 p.m. When: Cost: Free (541) 766-6794. Info: Yoga in the Gallery. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison

Ave., Corvallis. 6-7 p.m. Tuesday; 10-11 a.m. Wednesday. $5 suggested donation. Explore the world of yoga and enjoy a sense of community in the beautiful setting of The Arts Center’s main gallery. The hour-long session will be led by Marcy Keuter, a certified yoga instructor and The Arts Center volunteer. Marcy will lead you through a series of gentle yoga poses inspired by the art in the gallery. Beginners are welcome. Please bring your own mat if possible. For information visit http://theartscenter.net/calendar/events. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5.

Wednesday 9

Albany Fitwalkers. Villas of Courtyard Villa, 1929 Grand

Prairie Road. SE, Albany. 7 p.m. Second Wednesday. This group sponsors walking events and presents walks around the community. Their motto is “walk for the health of it.” For information, contact Rozy Weatherby at (541) 926-7890 or email her at wrozy@yahoo.com. All Boys Hip Hop. Dance Corvallis, 1898 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. First class is free. $40/ month for returning students. Boys can benefit from dance and from the concentration and strength that dance builds. These classes are designed to encourage athleticism. Boys will work on individual skills as well as a group combination. Visit www.dancecorvallis.com for details or call (541) 556-2470. April Teen Book Club. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 4-5 p.m. Free. Teens ages 12-15 meet for book discussion and activities. This year the book is Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead. For information call (541) 2584926.

Author Presentation Meander Scars: Reflections on Healing the Willamette River. Grass Roots Books &

Music, 227 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Abby Phillips Metzger’s book of personal stories recounts a forgotten Oregon river, the Willamette, as it was before white settlement and the scars of development and degradation. Yet, through canoe trips and intimate explorations of the river, Metzger discovers glints of resiliency. Book signing and Q&A follow presentation. For information call (541) 754-7668 or visit www.grassrootsbookstore.com/event. Baby and Me Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 10 a.m. Free. Designed for ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Enjoy interactive time with your tot through stories, finger plays, and music. Call (541) 2584926 or visit www.lebanon.plinkit.org for information. Geisel Book Club for Beginning Readers. Corvallis Public Library Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Second Wednesday. Open to any child in grades K-2 who is beginning to read. Monthly meetings include a discussion about the book, activities, and other stories. This month’s title is Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes. A limited number of copies of each title will be available at the Youth Reference Desk. For information call (541) 766-6794 or visit www.thebestlibrary.net/libraryevents-kidslinks-119. Hey! Look us Over Maternity Program. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Drive, Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Second Wednesday. Free. Expectant parents will tour the Center for Women and Families and meet the delivery staff. Call (541) 768-4752 for information. Irish Dance/New Beginner. An Daire Academy of Irish Dance, Eastgate Business Ctr., 33815 Eastgate Cir., Corvallis. 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays. $50/month. First class is free. For information visit http://andairecorvallis.com/schedule.html or e-mailcorvalliscelticarts@gmail.com. OSUsed Store Sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 1st Wednesday; 12-3 p.m. other Wednesdays; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 3rd Saturday. Free admission. Items for sale include computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and much more. See www.surplus.oregonstate.edu for information. Pre-Natal Yoga. Live Well Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Corvallis. 7-8:15 p.m. $11-12. Using a carefully chosen set of poses, students learn to support their changing bodies and

develop the strength and openness needed for giving birth and the breath and mindfulness skills which are essential to childbirth and motherhood. For information, call (541) 224-6566 or visit www.livewellstudio.com. Relaxing Flow Yoga. Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 8-9 p.m. Wednesdays. $7 or punch card available, $30/5classes. Adult fitness. This fun, all-levels class takes students from energizing sun salutations and strengthening standing poses to deeply relaxing floor work to stretch and open. Students leave class feeling joyful, restored, and ready for whatever tomorrow may bring. For information visit www.DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or call (541) 829-0070. Rise and Shine Storytime. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath.10-10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Free. Children 2-5 will wake up with reading, singing, movement, and art projects. For information call (541) 929-3016 or visit www.thebestlibrary.net/library-events-kidslinks-119. Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. The Osborne Aquatic Center. 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6:45 a.m. Free. Meet every Wednesday for fellowship, breakfast, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Local projects have included stage curtains for Lincoln School, clothing for residents at Jackson Street Youth Shelter, and art supplies for schools. For information visit www.corvallismorningrotary.org. Teen Makers. Corvallis Public Library, Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 6 p.m. Second and fourth Wednesday. Free. Arduino and Raspberry Pi are low cost, open-source, physical computing platforms that can be used to learn programming, detect sensor input, blink LEDs, and control motors. The Library has purchased SparkFun Inventor’s Kits and Raspberry Pi boards for Teen Makers to learn programming and explore electronics. Bring your own laptop if you would like. For information call (541) 766-6794. Family Swim. See 4/4. Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 4/7. Yoga in the Gallery. See 4/8. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

Thursday 10

Art for the Benton County Fairgrounds. Fairgrounds

4-H Exhibition Building, 110 SW 53rd St., Corvallis. 3:305:30 p.m. Free. All ages. Meet to help create a community project for the Benton County Fairgrounds--mosaics to adorn the outside grounds with design elements of flora and fauna of the area. Paint and tile donations needed. For information/ registration call (541) 456-2211 or e-mail thejeds@peak.org.

Hearts of the Valley Talent Search Open Mic Entry.

Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. The first and second place winners from this event will be entered into the Next Level, a bimonthly talent search, where they will compete for a cash prize, a one hour recording session at Wild Rose Studios, and entry into the Hearts of the Valley Talent Search. The first and second place winners of the Next Level go on to compete at the bi-annual Hearts of the Valley Talent Search. For information contact clay@wildrosestudios.com. La Leche League of Lebanon Meetings. Lebanon Community Hospital, 525 N. Santiam Hwy., Lebanon. 6 p.m. Second Thursday. Free. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. Fathers and babies welcome. For information call (541) 766-0055 or visit www.llli.org. Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 11 a.m. Free. Children ages 3-6 to explore their world interactively through books, songs and finger plays. A craft follows every story time. Call (541) 258-4926 or visit www.lebanon.plinkit.org for information. Lyrical Jazz. Downtown Dance, 223 NW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:45-8:45 p.m. $13/session. Teen/Adult, open level. A technique class exploring the expressive and emotional side of contemporary jazz dance choreography. Try a class! For information visit www.DowntownDanceCorvallis.com or call (541) 829-0070. Modern Dance I. Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 3:45-4:45 p.m. $12/single class, $40/month.

Children 8-10 years will learn basic ballet and Modern technique in a variety of contemporary dance styles. All classes include floor and center work, body swings, jumps, leaps, turns, and choreography. Notify Donna at ervin95@comcast. net or call (541) 752-6329 if you would like to stop in for a free trial class or to observe. For information visit www.moderndancetechnique.com. Teen Yoga. LiveWell Studio, 971 NW Spruce Ave., Ste 101, Corvallis. 4-5 p.m. Free. Teens learn to get stronger and more flexible, feel easier and happier in their body, and relieve stress and relax. For information e-mail frontdesk@livewellstudio.com. Tribal Dance Class. Odd Fellows Hall, 223 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $12/drop-in. All levels. A communitystyle dance. For information call (541) 740-4632 or e-mail AntigonePilates@comcast.net. Mama Baby Yoga. See 4/8. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. School’s Out Swim. See 4/4. The Glass Menagerie. See 4/4.

Friday 11

Dances for Birth. Ecofusion Fitness, 116 SW 4th St., Corvallis. 4:30-5:30 p.m. $10/drop-in; $8/pass. Dances for Birth combines gentle dance from the Middle East and Africa with yoga to prepare the body for birth. The movements are great conditioning for pregnancy and will help the baby move into the optimal fetal position during labor. The movements are also great for postpartum healing. Having fit abdominal muscles, flexible hips, a strong pelvic floor, and healthy, toned thighs will aid in pregnancy, labor, and recovery. For information visit ecofusionfitness.com or brittabandit.com. Parents’ Night Out. Osborn Aquatic Center, 1940 NW Highland Dr., Corvallis. 6-10 p.m. $15/child. Ages 3-12. Ages 3 to 6 yrs. will play games in our Activity Room, and kids 7 to 12 will go for a swim. Visit www.corvallisoregon.gov/ index.aspx?page=275 or call (541) 766-7946 for information and pre-registration. Parents’ Survival Night. The Little Gym, 958 NW Circle Blvd., Suite A, Corvallis. 6 p.m. $30/members; $35/general. Parents call it a break from the kids; kids call it a break from their parents. Parents enjoy some adult time while the children get quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, familiar place with trained instructors who lead them through games and musicfilled activities. Call (541) 753-0950 to register. Circle Mirror Transformation. See 4/4. Family Swim. See 4/4. School’s Out Swim. See 4/4. Teens Modern Dance. See 4/4. The Glass Menagerie. See 4/4. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

Saturday 12

Art Journal Workshop: Magical Mapping with Rachel Urista. Imagine Coffee, 5460 SW Philomath Blvd.,

Corvallis. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $25. Local mixed media artist Rachel Urista shows how to use teas and inks to stain maps for a richly vintage look in your journals. Incorporate writing and symbols to document your journeys and travels. For information call (541) 286-4340 or visit http://rachelurista. wordpress.com/classes-events/. Audubon Society Field Trip. Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. 7:30 a.m. Second Saturdays. Membership varies starting at $15. Of interest to beginner birders and birders new to Oregon’s mid-valley area. Time is spent identifying local birds by sight and song in the valley’s National Wildlife Refuges—Finley, Baskett Slough, and Ankeny, as well as other birding areas locally. For information visit www. audubon.corvallis.or.us/field_trips. Becoming a New Sister or Brother. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Dr., Corvallis. 1-3 p.m. Free. Children will learn about baby care and see a film on pregnancy, delivery, and adjusting to a new sibling. Children should be at least 3 years old and accompanied by an adult. For information call (541) 768-4752 or visit www. samhealth.org. Floral Demo with Jim Somppi. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free. Jim Somppi, owner of The White Rose Custom Floral Design will share how to best create unique fresh cut arrangements from your own garden. No registration required. For information call (541) 753-6601. India Night. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 5-9 p.m. $12/general; $9/OSU students. OSU’s largest annual cultural event presented by Oregon State ISA, includes Indian performances based on India’s Filmfare Awards and fine Indian cuisine. Dinner from 6-7 p.m. Tickets available at MU 103. Kid’s Night Out: Nerf Guns with Laser Lights. Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30-9:15 p.m. $12/child for Valley Parent readers! Parents go wacky while your kids enjoy a night out. Snacks and beverages are provided. For reservations call (541) 757-6512 or visit www. wackybounce.com/kidsnightout.html for information. La fiesta de su biblioteca. Corvallis Public Library, Youth Activity Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Free. 11 a.m.-noon, second Saturdays. Come and enjoy a fun bilingual English/Spanish program. Children of all ages welcome. Crafts are made after story time. Refreshments served. Venga

y disfrute de la fiesta de su biblioteca. Un programa bilingüe cada mes en la biblioteca. Gratis Refrescos. Call (541) 7666794 for information. Little Sprouts: Fairy Gardens. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 11 a.m. $10/child. Mischievous things are happening around the garden center: items tipped over, sparkly things missing, and Corlie barking at seemingly nothing. This means the fairies are here again and ready for Little Sprouts to create new little gardens for them and to take home. To register call (541) 753-6601. Oregon’s Biggest Easter Egg Hunt. Corvallis High School Football Field, 400 NW Buchanan Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m. Free. Ages infant through 6th grade. Rain or shine don’t miss out on this egg-citing egg-stravaganza – including thousands of candy-filled eggs, free prizes, a Sesame-StreetLive-type puppet show starring Buddy Easterly as the Easter Bunny, and the story of the first Easter. Bring your basket and arrive early to enter the 9:30 a.m. drawing. Sponsored by Star Attractions and King’s Chapel. For information call Rich Rowley at (541) 401-4778 or e-mail richard@kingscathedral. com. Circle Mirror Transformation. See 4/4. Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. See 4/5. Corvallis Indoor Winter Market. See 4/5. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Story Time for Kids. See 4/5. The Glass Menagerie. See 4/4.

Sunday 13

Confidently Grow Conifers with Jock Demme.

Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 11 a.m. Free. Jock Demme from Iseli Nursery and world-renowned grower of specialty conifers will share the ins and outs of the care and maintenance of conifers and how to pick the best variety for use in landscaping and container gardening. No registration required. For information call (541) 753-6601.

Creating Healthy Organic Soil with Randy Ritchie.

Garland Nursery, 5470 NE Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 2 p.m. Free. The heart and building block of any garden or landscape is good healthy soil. Special guest Randy Ritchie, founder of Malibu Compost, will share how compost teas and composts work in the production of food. Randy will also explain the biology of the soil and the types of organic ingredients in teas and soil mixes and how they work. No registration required. For information call (541) 753-6601.

G2T (Garden to Table): Plums & Prunes, Currants & Gooseberries, and Brassicas. Garland Nursery, 5470 NE

Hwy. 20, Corvallis. 1 p.m. Free. With spring here, it’s time to start some favorites of nature’s candies and brassicas.Learn how to prep, plant, harvest, and bring this wonderful produce to your table. No registration required. For information call (541) 753-6601.

HOUR Traders 13th Annual Springtime Celebration.

Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. Noon-4 p.m. Free. A Celebration of All Things Local: local music, local vendors, and local money. Gardeners and plant lovers are encouraged to bring seeds, starts, bulbs, plants, and other items for exchange or to give away. There will be live music throughout the afternoon. Everyone is welcome. For information visit http://hourexchange.org/index.php/upcomingevents-2/13th-annual-springtime-celebration. Circle Mirror Transformation. See 4/4.

Monday 14

Science Pub – Natural Gas for Transportation.

Old World Deli, 341 2nd St., Corvallis. 6-8 p.m. Free. Chris Hagen, assistant professor in the Energy Systems Engineering program, will discuss the potential benefits of his research and the role of natural gas in the transportation industry. Call (541) 737-4717 or visit http://oregonstate.edu/ terra/science-pub-corvallis for information. Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. See 4/7.

Counseling with Heart

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 4/7. Southtown Performers Spotlight. See 4/7. Teens Modern Dance. See 4/4.

Tuesday 15

Dining for Women. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship Church, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays. An organization funding programs fostering good health, education, and economic self-sufficiency through potlucks where the money saved on the meal is donated to international programs. Bring a potluck dish to share and a donation (any amount, check or credit card preferred). For visit http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dining-for-WomenCorvallis-Chapter/201679226520781?sk=info. Baton Twirling Class. See 4/8. Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. See 4/8. Celtic Jam. See 4/8. Mama Baby Yoga. See 4/8. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Ready Together-School Success! See 4/8. Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. See 4/8. Teen Tribal Dance. See 4/8. Teen Writers Group. See 4/8. Tuesday Tea Community Event. See 4/8.

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LEGO Club. Lebanon Public Library, 55 Academy St., Lebanon. 4-5 p.m. Free. Kids ages 6-13 work independently to create LEGO masterpieces with the LEGOs provided. Call (541) 258-4926 or visit www.lebanon.plinkit.org. Movie at Chintimini. Chintimini Senior Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 2-4 p.m. Free/Gold Pass, $5/day pass. 18 and over. Movie enthusiasts, right this way! Each month the theme and movie will change. Popcorn drinks, and other treats available for purchase during the show. Call (541) 766-6959 for information and movie titles. OSUsed Special Store Sale. 644 SW 13th St., Corvallis. Noon-3 p.m. Free. Reach into the egg basket for a chance to draw a sale price of 25, 50 or 75% off one item. Merchandise includes computers and computer accessories, furniture (desks, file cabinets, tables, chairs, bookcases, etc.), office supplies, sporting goods, household items, bicycles and more. See www.surplus.oregonstate.edu for information. R.E.A.D. Philomath Community Library, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 2:30-4:00 p.m. Free. Experience reading time with a four-legged friend. R.E.A.D. stands for Reading Education Assistance Dogs. The program’s mission is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered therapy teams as literacy mentors. For information call (541) 929-3016 or visit www.cbcpl.net or www. welcomewagger.org/read.html. April Teen Book Club. See 4/9. Baby and Me Storytime. See 4/9. Family Swim. See 4/4. Irish Dance/New Beginner. See 4/9. Pre-Natal Yoga. See 4/9. Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 4/7. Relaxing Flow Yoga. See 4/9. Rise and Shine Storytime. See 4/9. Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. See 4/9. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

Thursday 17

Anime Club. Main Library, 2450 14th Ave., SE, Albany.

4:30-5:30 p.m. Free. Third Thursday. Ages 11 to adult. Fans of Japanese animation meet monthly to play Yu-Gi-Oh or other games, share books, practice drawing in the Japanese style, and meet others with similar interests. Participants are encouraged to come in costume and to bring snack foods and drinks to share. For information about this program, call

Young Adult Services Librarian Doris Hicks at (541) 7910015 or email doris.hicks@cityofalbany.net.

Art Reception: Structure of Nature by Carol Chapel and Leah Wilson. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison

Ave., Corvallis. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Meet the artists behind Structure of Nature and visit with others who are passionate about the arts. For information call (541) 754-1551. La Leche League Corvallis. Multicultural Literacy Center, 128 SW 9th St., Corvallis. 10 a.m. first Wednesday; 6 p.m. third Thursday. Free. Breastfeeding information and support for expectant and breastfeeding mothers. Babies and children welcome. For information call (541) 766-0055 or visit http:// lalecheleagueoregon.webs.com/localcorvallis. Find us on Facebook as LLL Willamette Valley. Open Studio at The Arts Center. 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $15/session. Punch card available. Ages 6-16. Enjoy guided projects by artist Diana Ryan, or work independently in the clay or mixed media studios. For information/registration visit https://secure.theartscenter. net/np/clients/artscenter/event.jsp?event=401 or call (541) 754-1551. Third Thursday. Downtown Albany. 4-8 p.m. Free. Third Thursdays is a monthly stay-open-late shopping event. Eat at one of Downtown’s 22 locally owned restaurants and stay for Third Thursday happenings. Contact the Albany Downtown Association at (541) 928-2469 or see www.albanydowntown. com for information. Art for the Benton County Fairgrounds. See 4/10. Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. See 4/10. Lyrical Jazz. See 4/10. Mama Baby Yoga. See 4/8. Modern Dance I. See 4/10. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Tribal Dance Class. See 4/10. Teen Yoga. See 4/10.

Friday 18

Kid’s Night Out: Hide and Seek with Laser Lights.

Wacky Indoor Bounce, 202 NW 3rd St., Corvallis. 5:30-9:15 p.m. $12/child for Valley Parent readers! Parents go wacky while your kids enjoy a night out. For reservations call (541) 757-6512 or visit www.wackybounce.com/kidsnightout.html for information. Dances for Birth. See 4/11. Family Swim. See 4/4. Teens Modern Dance. See 4/4. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

Saturday 19

Albany Farmers’ Market. SW Ellsworth St. and SW 4th

Ave., Albany. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through November 22. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/ home/ for information. Alsea Falls Spring Fling Trail Run. Alsea Falls Recreation Area, Alpine Junction, Alsea. $20-$42. Enjoy a scenic trail run of 5K, 10k or 20k through the Alsea Falls recreation area, including some trails newly developed with the efforts of the BLM and Team Dirt. Special Easter egg hunt on course for all runners. For information/registration visit http://oregontrailruns.com. Between the Cracks. The Arts Center, 700 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Free/students; $10/members; $15/ general. The Arts Center and the OSU Music Department present Spatial Shifting, electronics and acoustic instruments. For information call (541) 754-1551 or visit http://theartscenter.net/exhibitions-events. Community Easter Egg Hunt. Grace Point Church, 210 NE Clover Ridge Rd., Albany. 10 a.m. Free. Includes egg hunt, face painting, snacks, bounce house, and pictures with Easter bunny. For information e-mail Deanna Fulcher at deflorez@hotmail.com.

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Corvallis Farmers’ Market. NW Jackson Ave. and NW 1st St., Corvallis. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays through November 26. Free admission. Features fresh, locally-grown, locally-produced dairy, meat, and farm goods. See http://locallygrown.org/home/ for information. Easter Egg Hunt. Pioneer Park, Brownsville. 1 p.m. Free. Age groups 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. Children are encouraged to bring their own baskets to find multi-colored eggs. Prizes are awarded for first, second and third places. The event is sponsored by the Central Linn Recreation Association. Easter Egg Hunt. The Oaks at Lebanon, 621 West Oak St., Lebanon. 2-4 p.m. Free. Hop on by for an Easter Egg Hunt, and get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Refreshments will be provided. For information call (541) 258-7777. Family Music Fun. Corvallis Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Av., Corvallis. 11-Noon third Saturdays. Free. Kids under 12. Family participation music and movement program led by experienced music instructors. For information contact Peik-Kuan Lim at (541) 766-6481. Flea Market. Santiam Place Event Hall, 139 Main St., Lebanon. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission. Vendors will be selling a variety of items. This is a good opportunity for nonprofit groups to sell items for fundraising. For vendor information call Sally Skaggs at (541) 259-4255 or visit www. santiamplace.com. Heel-to-Heal Display. Heritage Mall, 1895 SE 14th Ave., Albany. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Donated shoes for the Linn County children in foster homes will be on display. For information/shoe donation sites call Judith Treanor at (541) 967-3888. Hop & Shop. Historic Downtown, Brownsville. 2-4 p.m. Free. Participating businesses will offer free candy, Easter eggs, and goodies to fill those baskets. Last year local children were delighted with their goodies while their grown-ups enjoyed visiting merchants in Brownsville’s historic downtown. Sponsored by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce, you will be able to easily identify participating businesses in this year’s “Hop & Shop” by spotting the colorful signs in the windows. Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. See 4/5. OSUsed Special Store Sale. See 4/16. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Story Time for Kids. See 4/5.

Sunday 20

Century Fields Easter Egg Hunt. Century Fields, 181 S

5th St., Lebanon. 1:30 p.m. Free. For information call (541) 258-7706. Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser. Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary, 36831 Richardson Gap Road, Scio. 1-4 p.m. $7. Free/children in strollers. Enjoy an afternoon in the country while kids hunt for plastic eggs filled with treats. Other activities include face painting by Annabelle and door prizes. Bring own baskets, boots, and bonnets. All are welcome to feed previously neglected, abused, or abandoned farm animals being cared for at the sanctuary. Proceeds will go directly to their care. For information call (503) 394-4486 or e-mail info@lighthousefarmsanctuary.org. Hoolyeh International Dance. See 4/6.

Monday 21

Lebanon Garden Club. First Christian Church, 170 East

Grant St., Lebanon. Noon. Free. Meeting begins at noon with refreshments. Program at 12:30 will be a mini horticulture workshop in preparation for the Strawberry Fair Flower Show in June. Bring horticulture samples from the garden. Learn how to best choose and display an entry and understand what the judges will be looking for. All garden enthusiasts welcome. For information call (541) 401-2336.

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Library Story Times Albany Public Library, Main

Mon: 7 pm with puppet show Wed: 10:30 am with puppet show Thurs: 10:30 am with puppet show

Albany Public Library, Downtown Tues:

10:30 am with puppet show

Philomath Public Library Wed:

Philomath Story Time, 10 am, 3-5 years old

Corvallis Public Library Mon: Bedtime Story Time, 7 pm, all ages Tues: Toddler Story Time, 10 am, 18-36 months old Wed: Infant Story Time, 10 am, Birth-18 months old Thurs: Preschool Story Time, 10 am, 3-5 years old 1st Sat: 11 am, 0-36 months old with dads

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FireWorks Performer’s Spotlight/Open Mic. See 4/7. Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. See

4/7.

Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 4/7. Southtown Performers Spotlight. See 4/7.

Tuesday 22

14th Annual Earth Week Community Fair. Memorial Union Quad, 2501 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. An annual fair of about 50 groups offering activities and environmental information. OSU Campus Recycling will host a recycling sorting game with prizes and will provide info about how to recycle and reduce waste at OSU. For information visit http://web.businessservices.oregonstate. edu/apps/recycle/EarthDay/eventCalendar.cfm. All About Breastfeeding. Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, 3600 NW Samaritan Dr., Corvallis. 6:308:30 p.m. Free. Learn about the many benefits of breastfeeding, how to get started and establish a good milk supply, prevent common problems, maintain good nutrition during lactation, and learn baby’s normal feeding behavior in the early weeks. For information call (541) 768-4752 or visit www.samhealth.org. Baton Twirling Class. See 4/8. Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. See 4/8. Celtic Jam. See 4/8. Mama Baby Yoga. See 4/8. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Ready Together-School Success! See 4/8. Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. See 4/8. Teen Tribal Dance. See 4/8. Teen Writers Group. See 4/8. Tuesday Tea Community Event. See 4/8.

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Visiting Artist Series: Oliver Herring. LaSells Stewart Center, Construction and Engineering Hall, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 6-9 p.m. Free. The work of Oliver Herring has been the subject solo exhibitions at the Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden in Washington, D.C., the MIT List Visual Arts Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Frye Art Museum in Seattle, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Cleveland and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, among many others. For information visit http://liberalarts.oregonstate. edu/school-arts-and-communication/art/visiting-artists-andscholars. All Boys Hip Hop. See 4/9. April Teen Book Club. See 4/9. Baby and Me Storytime. See 4/9. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 4/19. Family Swim. See 4/4. Irish Dance/New Beginner. See 4/9. OSUsed Store Sale. See 4/9. Pre-Natal Yoga. See 4/9. Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 4/7. Relaxing Flow Yoga. See 4/9. Rise and Shine Storytime. See 4/9. Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. See 4/9. Teen Makers. See 4/9. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

14 Valley Parent, April 2014

Thursday 24

George Mann Concert. Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship, 2945 NW Circle Blvd., Corvallis. 7 p.m. $15/ donation. This benefit concert for the Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates includes songs from the last century of labor and social activism. Mann’s own songs are powerful and funny takes on the state of the nation. His concerts are part sing-along, part history lesson. For information visit http:// www.mvhca.org/calendar. Art for the Benton County Fairgrounds. See 4/10.

Procession of the Species Dress up like a favorite tree, animal, or imaginary creature. Parade ends at the Albany Saturday Market where the Celebration continues with booths offering environmental activities and giveaways. No Words, No live animals, No motorized vehicles.

Hearts of the Valley Talent Search Open Mic Entry. See 4/10.

Where:

Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. See 4/10. Mama Baby Yoga. See 4/8. Modern Dance I. See 4/10. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Tribal Dance Class. See 4/10. Teen Yoga. See 4/10.

Friday 25

When: Cost: Info:

Linn County Courthouse, 4th Ave. and SW Broadalbin St., Albany. Saturday, April 26; 9:30 a.m. line up; parade at 10a.m. Free (541) 928-0911

Audubon Weekend Field Trip. Hesthavn Nature Center, 8590 NW Oak Creek Dr., Corvallis. Friday-Sunday. $50 deposit. All Audubon Society members and prospective members can participate. Explore Bandon and the southern coast of Oregon. The trip is led by an experienced crew of birders who take pride in their abilities to help beginners. Comfortable vans supply transportation. Accommodations include comfortable motels and lodges. Expenses are shared by all participants. For information/registration e-mail flramsey5@comcast.net. The Sketchbook Club. Brownsville Art Center, 255 N. Main St., Brownsville. 6 p.m. $10/annual membership. All ages. The Sketchbook Club provides a community of artists, beginners and advanced, young and old, of all types of art. Monthly meetings allow members to increase their drawing skills, expand their use of art mediums, and network with other artists. For information e-mail shavonne.schu@gmail. com, call (541) 990-9478, or visit http://thesketchbookclub. wordpress.com. Dances for Birth. See 4/11. Family Swim. See 4/4. Teens Modern Dance. See 4/4. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

All you can eat breakfast includes Belgian waffles, strawberries, bacon, sausage, eggs to order, biscuits and gravy, hash browns, orange or tomato juice, and coffee. For information call (541) 451-1351.

Saturday 26

April Repair Fair. OSUsed Store, 644 SW 13th St, Corvallis. 6-8 p.m. Free. Bring broken items and questions; volunteers will help you learn how to repair belongings for free. Specific repair skills and DIY demonstrations offered. For information visit http://tiny.cc/repair-fair. Discovery Lecture: Adam Braun. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Free. Adam Braun is the Founder and CEO of Pencils for Promise, an award-winning nonprofit that has opened more than 150 schools across Africa, Asia and Latin America. In 2012, he was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. Inspired by a begging boy who asked for a pencil on the streets of India, Braun left a dream job to launch his nonprofit, which was awarded “Education Organization of the Year” in 2013. For information visit http://oregonstate.edu/ua/events/discovery. Forty by Leonora Rianda. Withycombe Hall Lab Theatre, 2901 SW Campus Way, Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Leonora Rianda, a fixture at OSU for many years, is nearing completion of a play on the Armenian Genocide. The entire work will premiere at OSU in April 2015. In the meantime, this is a sneak preview. This event will culminate in a discussion of the play and genocide. For information visit http:// oregonstate.edu/holocaust. Baton Twirling Class. See 4/8. Beginning Cuban Salsa Dancing. See 4/8. Celtic Jam. See 4/8. Mama Baby Yoga. See 4/8. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Ready Together-School Success! See 4/8. Rotary Club of Albany Meeting. See 4/8. Teen Tribal Dance. See 4/8. Teen Writers Group. See 4/8. Tuesday Tea Community Event. See 4/8.

The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace. LaSells Stewart

Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. $25/main floor; $20/balcony. Corvallis Repertory Singers perform this examination of war and peace expressed in a bold classical-ethnicecclesiastic musical composition by Karl Jenkins. Includes orchestra, soloists, and accompanying film. In addition, they will be performing a piece entitled Toward the Unknown Region by Ralph Vaughan Williams. This concert is in collaboration with the OSU Chamber Choir. For tickets visit www.tickettomato.com/event_group.php?gid=67.

Evening Garden Club of Corvallis Annual Plant Sale.

The Assembly of God Church, Corner of Kings and Circle Blvds., Corvallis. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Over 1,000 plants for sale from $1-$4 in most cases. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to help with plant choices. Proceeds go to the Grants and Scholarship Program. No checks. For information visit http://xlerators1.esiteasp.com/egccorvallis/plantsale.nxg. Procession of the Species. Linn County Courthouse, 4th Ave. and SW Broadalbin St., Albany. 9:30 a.m. line up; parade at 10a.m. Dress up like a favorite tree, animal, or imaginary creature. Parade ends at the Albany Saturday Market where the Celebration continues with booths offering environmental activities and giveaways. No Words, No live animals, No motorized vehicles. For information call (541) 928-0911. Albany Farmers’ Market. See 4/19. Clemens Community Pool Open Rec. See 4/5. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 4/19.

Kid’s Night Out: Nerf Guns, Laser Lights, and Fog Machine. See 4/12. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Story Time for Kids. See 4/5.

Sunday 27

Corvallis Youth Symphony Spring Concert. LaSells

Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30-10 p.m. $10/advance; $12/door; $2/students. The Corvallis Youth Symphony (CYS) was founded in 1982 by Charles Creighton to provide talented students with musical experiences to enhance and extend music education in the schools. This concert will feature Giuseppe Verdi’s Overture to La Forza del Destino, Carl Maria von Weber’s Concerto for Bassoon in F Major, Op. 75 (J. 127) with Michael Devin on bassoon, and Nikolai A. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34. For tickets visit http://cysassoc.org/tickets. Sunday Matinee Stitching. Stash Headquarters, 110 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 1-3 p.m. last Sundays. Free. Bring a knitting project or your spinning wheel and socialize with other fiber enthusiasts! For information call (541) 753-9276 or visit http://stashlocal.com/classes. Vietnam Veterans of America Breakfast. American Legion, 480 Main St., Lebanon, 8-11 a.m. last Sundays. $5.

Monday 28

The Holocaust and the Shaping of Israel. Austin

Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Tom Segev, celebrated Israeli historian and journalist, lectures on World War II and the Holocaust. His talk on April 28 will draw on, and expand on, The Seventh Million: The Israelis and the Holocaust, a work that incorporates extensive testimony from Holocaust survivors who immigrated to Palestine/Israel after the war. Copies of The Seventh Million will be available to purchase at the close of Dr. Segev’s talk. For information visit http:// oregonstate.edu/holocaust. Pu’uwai O Ke Kuawa Heart of the Valley Hula. See 4/7. Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 4/7. Southtown Performers Spotlight. See 4/7. Teens Modern Dance. See 4/4.

Tuesday 29

Wednesday 30

Oregon Shadow Theatre: Anansi the Spider.

Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 4-5 p.m. Free. Children’s Day / Book Day = el día de los nños / El día de los libros. The Oregon Shadow Theatre will perform Anansi the Spider as part of the Corvallis Public Library’s annual bilingual literacy celebration. For information visit www.thebestlibrary. net/library-events-kidslinks-119. Beavers Got Talent 2014. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7-9 p.m. Free. This annual talent show showcases the OSU student athletes’ talents, apart from sports. For information visit http://visitcorvallis.com/ai1ec_ event/beavers-got-talent-2014/?instance_id=100189. Child Abuse Prevention Forum. Samaritan Center, 605 Mullins Dr., Lebanon. 9 a.m.-Noon. Free. Linn county community is welcome. Dee Ann Everson of Jackson County United Way will facilitate event using “The World Café”

model. Forum will identify what is and isn’t working and what can be done to ensure the safety of all Linn county children from abuse and neglect. For information/registration e-mail liz@journeytooz.com by April 18. All Boys Hip Hop. See 4/9. April Teen Book Club. See 4/9. Baby and Me Storytime. See 4/9. Corvallis Farmers’ Market. See 4/19. Family Swim. See 4/4. Irish Dance/New Beginner. See 4/9. OSUsed Store Sale. See 4/9. Pre-Natal Yoga. See 4/9. Red Cross Learn-To-Swim Lessons. See 4/7. Relaxing Flow Yoga. See 4/9. Rise and Shine Storytime. See 4/9. Rotary Club of Corvallis Mornings. See 4/9. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

Thursday, May 1

Remembering Anne Frank. Austin Auditorium, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. Free. Laureen Nussbaum, “Hansi” in Anne’s diary, will tell her own story of survival and share her unique memories of Anne and her sister Margot. For information visit http:// oregonstate.edu/holocaust. Little Bookworms Preschool Storytime. See 4/10. Mama Baby Yoga. See 4/8. Modern Dance I. See 4/10. Prenatal Yoga. See 4/5. Tribal Dance Class. See 4/10. Teen Yoga. See 4/10.

Friday, May 2

A Little Piece of Heaven. Albany Civic Theater, 111 SW

1st Ave., Albany. 7:30 p.m. $12/general; $9/senior/junior. An unlikely relationship is forged in the quirky tourist shop called “A Little Piece of Heaven.” Restless biker Mike, who works in the shop, finds a friend in the sassy elderly Lily, although their relationship certainly doesn’t start out that way. But there’s something odd about this little shop owned by the equally odd Elizabeth and Henry. Suspicion and disagreement turn to respect and trust in this place where long lost things are finally found. For information/tickets visit http://albanycivic.org/13-14-piece-of-heaven.htm. Besame Mucho - The Jazz Kings. LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., Corvallis. 7:30-10 p.m. $22. Jesse Cloninger and the Emerald City Jazz Kings close their season with an exploration of the “Latin tinge,” with an intriguing collection of tunes hailing from both sides of the border, from the likes of Jelly Roll Morton, Duke Ellington (“Caravan”, “Perdido”), The Andrew Sisters (“Rum an Coca Cola”, “Tico Tico”), Desi Arnaz (“Cuban Pete, “In Santiago, Chile”), Carmen Miranda. For tickets visit https://tickets.theshedd.org/single/SYOS.aspx?perf_ no=3715. Halie Loren Concert. The Majestic Theatre, 115 SW 2nd St., Corvallis. 7:30 p.m. $20-$25. An American jazz-pop singer/songwriter brings her earthy and ethereal voice to the Majestic. Described by Jazz Times as “the next big thing among jazz vocalists,” her voice is perfectly matched to her songwriting talents as she performs songs that convey wounded defiance, stubborn love, and hard-earned hopefulness. For information visit www.majestic.org/halie-loren. Teens Modern Dance. See 4/4. Zumba! Adult Fitness. See 4/4.

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