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Art in the Mid-Valley
By Brian Egan
The Annual Howland Community Open is the The Arts Center’s most popular exhibit and offers an opportunity for artists of all ages and skill levels to have their work displayed in the main gallery of The Arts Center. The Open invites ALL people living in Linn or Benton Counties to show their art. The exhibit reflects the joy of art-making and the engagement of our community with the visual arts. Art making is a valuable means of expression for beginners and seasoned professional artists alike. The 2019 show featured over 200 artists showcasing painting, sculpture, fiber arts and more. For more information and submission rules go to www.theartscenter.net/call-to-artists-howland-communityopen-2020
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Artwork drop off dates for Arts Center members are February 11th to 14th, noon to 4pm Artwork drop off date for non-members is February 15th, noon to 4pm.
Show Dates are from February 18th to April 9th Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony will be on March 12th from 5:30 to 7:30
The Arts Center’s Artist Accelerator Program is excited to showcase the work of the most recent Artists in Residence. As part of their residency in The Arts Center’s Artist Accelerator Program, Kristie Potwora (painting and printmaking), Margot Dedrick (painting), Sabra Comins (mixed media and writing), and Shagufta Mulla (painting) exhibit their work in the Corrine Woodman Gallery. The Artist Accelerator Program is dedicated
to the professional development of established as well as emerging artists. In it, artists learn career-building skills that boost confidence, artistic abilities, and economic proficiency. The residency has provided these four artists with studio space at The Arts Center for four months, access to lectures and critiques, participation in artist talks, partnership with the Corvallis Arts Walk, and this exhibit in the Corrine Woodman Gallery.
Show Dates are from February 25th to March 11th Artist Reception will be on Thursday, January 17, 5:30-7:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE!Thursday February 13th is the nextArtBar at The Arts Center, an evening of creative cocktails and art related fun and games. Three or four local distillers will be on hand to serve up adult drinks made from their finest potent potables. The ArtShop will be open for last minute Valentine gifts for late shoppers. This event runs from 5pm to 8pm and is open to the public. See details at theartscenter.net.
Corvallis Art Walk (CAW) will take place on February 20th and March 19th with all the regular stops in the Downtown Corvallis area. Go to www.corvallisartswalk.com for a list of venues.
Art Classes:Are you interested in expanding your art skills or taking beginner lessons? The Arts Center offers a variety of classes and workshops ranging from after school culinary classes for kids to freestyle dance for adults. Class offerings change on a regular basis so check the schedule online at theartcenter.net / classes/ for listings. If you are a teaching artist and would like to propose a class, camp, or workshop please contact our Education Outreach Coordinator Jen Hernandez at Jenc@theartscenter.net.
The LaSells Stewart Center at OSU will host Marine Food Webs: Drifters to Swimmers, an exhibit depicting sea life that may include algae, plants, and animals that live in the marine environment. This exhibit will be a parallel show to a special collection by invited artists who participated in a National Science Foundation funded Artist-at-Sea Residency Program that worked with scientists from OSU Hatfield’s Plankton Lab and UO's Sutherland Lab aboard four oceanographic research cruises.
Show Dates are from Feb 3rd to March 12th
The Corvallis Folklore Society is now partnering with The Arts Center to host Local Folk, an open mic all acoustic event on the second Monday evening every month from 6:00 to 10:30pm at The Arts Center. The event is open to the public free of charge so stop in to appreciate a night of local talent.
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How to Choose a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love and That You Approve
By Kimberly Blaker
Whether you're looking for enrichment for your child, a way to keep your kids occupied and supervised while you work, or need a short reprieve from parenting, there's sure to be a summer camp that's the right fit for your child and family.
The benefits of summer camp
Summer camp offers kids plenty of benefits, and many kids thrill at the idea of going away to summer camp. Still, for some kids, particularly those who are shy, introverted, or homebodies, the thought of going away for a night, let alone a week or more, can cause considerable anxiety. When kids are adamantly opposed, forcing summer camp on them may not be in their best interest.
But for kids who are eager – or at least willing to give it a shot without much fuss – summer camp offers opportunities kids may not have elsewhere. Summer camp provides kids the following benefits:
• fosters independence
• a place to develop lasting friendships
• development of new skills
• discovery of new interests and hobbies
• the opportunity for creative expression
• a break from being plugged-in
• daily exercise
• improves their self-esteem
• teaches kids to work with others
• makes them feel part of a community
• prevents or reduces summer learning loss
Getting started in your search
Before you begin looking into summer camps, create a list of the criteria you're looking for. Here are some things you'll want to consider.
What is your budget for summer camp? What is the purpose of sending your child to summer camp?
Do you want a resident (overnight) or a day camp?
Are you looking for a short-term (week or two) or summer-long program?
Do you want a camp that's very structured or one that provides your child with lots of freedom and choices?
What are your child's passions, such as a particular sport, hobby, or other interest?
Once you've narrowed down some of the criteria, you can begin your search. Many summer camps advertise in localpublications found at newsstands and online. Also, visit www.summercamps. com, where you can search by zip code or category.
The American Camp Association (ACA) accredits summer camps. So this is another excellent place to look. The ACA educates camp owners and directors in health and safety for both staff and campers as well as program quality. It then accredits camps that meet the ACA's standards.
Next steps to finding the perfect summer camp
Once you've selected a few summer camps that meet your primary criteria, and that fit your child's interests, share the choices with your child to see what excites him or her. Be sure to let your child know upfront that you still need to thoroughly investigate the camp(s) before making a final decision. But do keep your child's choices in mind to ensure your child gets the most out of summer camp.
Once you and your child have narrowed the list down to a manageable selection, you'll want to investigate the camps further. There are several things you'll want to consider.
What are the staff's qualifications?
Many summer camps use teens to staff the camps. Teens make excellent mentors and can bring liveliness to summer camp programs. However, the programs themselves should be developed by professionals and have professional oversight to ensure kids are getting the most from their camp experience.
How does the camp ensure your child's safety?
Find out what kind of safety training the camp provides its staffers. Also, is there staff on hand at all times that knows CPR? What are the camp's procedures in the event your child becomes ill, has an accident, or an emergency?
What is the daily schedule for campers?
Ask for a daily itinerary, so you know your child will be getting everything you and your child anticipate from the program.
What are the rules?
Each camp has its own set of rules. So, find out whether your child is allowed to call you. If it's a summer-long residential camp, can parents come and visit? Can kids bring along a cell phone or electronics? Also, how much money can they bring, and how is it managed?
Don't sweat it
Keep in mind, although there are many great camps, no camp is likely to offer everything precisely the way you want it. Just choose the one that best fits your child and satisfies your most important criteria. Remember, your child will have many summers to come and plenty more opportunities to work in more exciting camp experiences.
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By Chelsea Yarnell
Each summer nearly 300 athletes from 18 different states flock to the Tillamook Coast to attend the Ultimook Running Camp at Patrick Zweifel’s farm.
And it’s about more than just running.
“Our goal is that everyone leaves with more confidence than when they arrived,” Zweifel said. “I also believe that our emphasis on character development and leadership training is a real advantage. I’m sure that nearly all kids leave with a greater love for the sport of cross country and excited about the upcoming season because of the unique culture they are exposed to at the Ultimook.”
Zweifel is currently the head cross country and track and field coach at Tillamook High School. He also owns the Hydrangea Ranch, one of Oregon’s premier flower farms, adjacent to the Kilchis River and surrounded by the Tillamook State Forest, where the Ultimook Running Camp is hosted.
Willamette Living Magazine February / March 2020 “We offer a unique training environment with the best runs on the Oregon Coast. It’s much different than a college campus which is the normal venue for a running camp,” Zweifel said.
Camp-goers will be coached by experienced running experts who have coached athletes and teams to state championships, and a few have competed in the Olympic Trials themselves. Campers’ running abilities range from elite to beginner, and each are treated to individualized training plans that complement their fitness levels.
“Nearly every run has a range of distance and difficulty,” Zweifel said. “We also follow a hard/easy approach with one day being challenging and the next day recovery. The end result is a challenging week of training just prior to the start of the cross country season.”
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“Teams compete in activities including: the log carry relay, tug-ofwar, chocolate milk mile, and glow stick relays,” Zweifel said. “There is nothing more bonding for a team than participating in that.”
In between training sessions, athletes gain valuable insight from guest speakers. Speakers in the past have included high school phenom Melody Fairchild, and Jim White, the McFarland coach who inspired the Hollywood movie McFarland, USA.
“We focus heavily on character development and leadership training,” Zweifel said. “It is really important to me to help build character in young athletes. Cross country is one of the perfect tools to aid in this teaching.”
In 2020, co-ed Ultimook Camp has two sessions scheduled for July 26-August 1 and August 2-August 8.
A special addition this year is Melody Fairchild Girls Running Camp July 5-July 10, 2020.
“This camp will take a comprehensive approach to life and running, addressing the unique issues adolescent girls face in today’s culture, as well as the latest research on training and nutrition,” Zweifel said.
Group rates are offered for teams. Coaches with five or more athletes attending are eligible to partake in the camp for free.
Willamette Living Magazine February / March 2020 For more information and to register for camp, visit the Ultimook Running Camp at www.ultimookrunningcamp.oregoncoastalflowers.com
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