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Native American Cultural Presentation at Fern Ridge Library

Fern Ridge Public Library 88026 Territorial Hwy, Veneta, OR

Join us at the Fern Ridge Library in October, in honor of Native American Heritage Month (in November), with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe. Deitrich (Deitz) has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong will attend and display items of Kalapuya material culture. Best for ages 8 and up.

Frontier Heritage Fair SCEC booth 2025

Lane County History Museum

Join us Feb 15th and 16th at the Lane County Fairgrounds at the annual Frontier Heritage Fair!9am to 5pm on Saturday9am to 4pm on Sunday This indoor family-friendly event features booths, exhibits, crafts, artisans and live music! See the  the frontier, wild west and Civil War era goods and demonstrations.We will be doing our always […]

Fundraiser at Falling Sky Brewing in Eugene

Falling Sky Brewing 1334 Oak Alley, Eugene, OR

Join us Tuesday March 18th at Falling Sky Brewing in Eugene and raise a glass to SCEC! We get $1 from each pint of beer sold all day. Come by in the evening for dinner and talk with our Director, Karen, and various other SCEC folks. We'd love to share with you about what our […]

History Pub: The Applegates and the Kalapuyans

Axe and Fiddle Pub 657 E Main St,, Cottage Grove,, OR

Crossroads of Cultures: the Applegates and the Kalapuyans Join us for a History Pub at the Axe and Fiddle Restaurant in Cottage Grove on Tuesday April 8th. The speaker is Karen Rainsong, the Executive Director of Singing Creek Educational Center. She will be talking about the Applegate family of Yoncalla, Oregon and their relationship with […]

BookMine Celebration: Viewing of Opal Whiteley Fairyland Book with SCEC

the BookMine 702 E Main St., Cottage Grove, OR

Join SCEC at the BookMine in Cottage Grove during the Artwalk in April! We will be bringing one of the original copies of Opal Whiteley's "The Fairyland Around Us" book for viewing. Also on display will be a first edition copy of Opal's "Journal of an Understanding Heart", the famous childhood journal the captured the […]

Native American Cultural Presentation with Deitz Peters- Eugene Library

Eugene Public Library 100 W 10th Ave,, Eugene, OR

Join us at the Eugene Public Library in April with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe. Deitrich (Deitz) has graciously agreed to share elements of his regalia and will play flute music, talk about his culture, and answer questions. FREE.

Oakshire Brewing SCEC fundraiser!

Oakshire Brewing 207 Madison St., Eugene, United States

Join us at Oakshire Brewing in Eugene to celebrate Singing Creek Educational Center! A portion of the proceeds of beer sales all day goes to support our living history programs for kids.

Kids Heritage Fair at the Family Relief Nursery

Family Relief Nursery 720 N. 14th St., Cottage Grove, OR

Come visit our corn dollie making booth at the Kids Heritage Fair, put on by the Spirit of BMD folks. It should be a really fun afternoon of engaging activities for kids of all ages! Free admission 1pm to 7pm, Friday May 23rd 720 N. 14th St, Cottage Grove, OR LEARN MORE: https://www.spiritofbmd.com/partnerships.php

Kalapuya Ways Presentation and Hike

Hendrick's Park Summit Ave &, Skyline Blvd,, Eugene, OR

Learn about the Kalapuya Indigenous people, past and present, with instructor Karen Rainsong. This presentation and guided hike is best for adults and teens. Bring some cash as a donation to the Friend's of Hendricks park for this presentation. Hike will include some gentle uphill climbs and is not generally considered wheelchair friendly, although the […]