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Lane Co. History Museum Grand Reopening- kids activities!
2023-09-23 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lane County History Museum
LCHM Reopening Day festivities!
Join us for a fun day of activities at the Lane County History Museum in Eugene. We will be doing fiber arts like carding wool, spinning and using the loom. In addition, we will have a table where you can learn about letter writing and try your hand with a quill pen and ink.
FREE!
Date: Saturday, Sept 23rd, 2023
Time: 2pm -4:30pm
Address: 740 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Acorn Circle Native teaching: Creswell Library Oct 5
2023-10-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave,, Creswell,, OR, 97426
Join us for the kickoff of our Acorn Circle Program at the Creswell Public Library!
We will be teaching curriculum for kids from the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, including a craft activity to take home. See all the details here:
Acorn Circle Native American

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session One- Let's Go Eeling- Cottage Grove
2023-10-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket.
This free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Get an acorn for your basket! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Cottage Grove LibraryWednesday October 11th, 3:30 pm – 4:30pm

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session One- Let's Go Eeling- Spfld Library
2023-10-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR, 97477-4636
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket.
This free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Get an acorn for your basket! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Springfield LibraryFriday October 13th, 1:30 pm – 2:30pm

Historic Homes Walking Tour with LCHM
2023-10-17 16:00 - 18:30 | The Mims House, 330 High St,, Eugene,, OR, 97401
Join us for a wonderful evening in Eugene on a walking tour of historic homes!Afterwards enjoy a reception with wine and appetizers at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and hear about latest developements and projects of SCEC, LCHM and SMJ House.
Costs
$30 ea for members of LCHM, $35 for non-members of LCHM$50 two-person couples (members of LCHM) and $65 for two-person couples (non-members of LCHM)
SIGN UP HERE
This is a joint fundraiser with the Lane County History Museum. They are handling signups on their website. Tour is limited to 20 people. The reception afterwards is a great chance to talk with others who love history, and find out more about the upcoming projects of Singing Creek Educational Center, the Lane County History Museum, and the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.
The walking tour is led by Bob Hart, former Executive Director of LCHM. Bob is very knowledgeable and approachable and would love to answer your questions about these historic structures.
To see and learn about some of the houses that might be on the tour, enjoy this PDF with color pictures of the houses in that neighborhood, courtesy of the SMJ House.

This event is in partnership with the Lane County History Musuem and Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.

Historic Homes Walking Tour with LCHM (2nd session)
2023-10-18 16:00 - 18:30 | The Mims House, 330 High St,, Eugene,, OR, 97401
Join us for a wonderful evening in Eugene on a walking tour of historic homes!Afterwards enjoy a reception with wine and appetizers at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House and hear about latest developements and projects of SCEC, LCHM and SMJ House.
Costs
$30 ea for members of LCHM, $35 for non-members of LCHM$50 two-person couples (members of LCHM) and $65 for two-person couples (non-members of LCHM)
This is the second session of this walk, which will be the same as session one. Sign up for either day!
SIGN UP HERE
This is a joint fundraiser with the Lane County History Museum. They are handling signups on their website. Tour is limited to 20 people. The reception afterwards is a great chance to talk with others who love history, and find out more about the upcoming projects of Singing Creek Educational Center, the Lane County History Museum, and the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.
The walking tour is led by Bob Hart, former Executive Director of LCHM. Bob is very knowledgeable and approachable and would love to answer your questions about these historic structures.
To see and learn about some of the houses that might be on the tour, enjoy this PDF with color pictures of the houses in that neighborhood, courtesy of the SMJ House.

This event is in partnership with the Lane County History Musuem and Shelton McMurphey Johnson House.

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session Two- Mulak Man- Creswell
2023-10-19 15:30 - 16:30 | Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave,, Creswell,, OR, 97426
SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” storybook, Quiz Show Game and Make Your Own Leather Pouch.
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about elk hunting, and a quiz show testing comprehension for prizes, then make your own leather pouch to take home. Get an acorn for your pouch! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Creswell LibraryThursday October 19th, 3:30 pm – 4:30pm

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session Two- Mulak Man- Cottage Grove
2023-10-23 15:30 - 16:30 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” storybook, Quiz Show Game and Make Your Own Leather Pouch.
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about elk hunting, and a quiz show testing comprehension for prizes, then make your own leather pouch to take home. Get an acorn for your pouch! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Cottage Grove LibraryMonday October 23rd, 3:30 pm – 4:30pm

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session Three- Coyote- Creswell Library
2023-10-26 15:30 - 16:30 | Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave,, Creswell,, OR, 97426
SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few words in Chinuk wawa and making a paper coyote mask to take home. Bring home an acorn! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Creswell LibraryThursday October 26th, 3:30 pm – 4:30pm

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session Two- Mulak Man- Springfield Library
2023-10-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR, 97477-4636
SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” storybook, Quiz Show Game and Make Your Own Leather Pouch.
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about elk hunting, and a quiz show testing comprehension for prizes, then make your own leather pouch to take home. Get an acorn for your pouch! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Springfield LibraryFriday October 27th, 1:30 pm – 2:30pm

Native American Cultural Presentation at Creswell Library
2023-11-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave,, Creswell,, OR, 97426
Deitrich peters, photo by Karen Rainsong

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Kickoff Celebration for Acorn Circle Program!

Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
Join us at the Creswell library in November, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, 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. Bring the whole family. We may have coloring sheets and other items for the kids to take home.
FREESeating is limited, please arrive 10 minutes early.
Date: Saturday, Nov 4th, 2pm – 3pm
Addess: 64 W Oregon Ave, Creswell, OR 97426

Deitrich Peters BioI was born in Dallas, Oregon and I'm a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning "Sky Dancer". My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather's middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can.I love my culture and traditions - making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, and have been gifted these things by the Creator.

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session Three- Coyote- Cottage Grove Library
2023-11-08 15:30 - 16:30 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few words in Chinuk wawa and making a paper coyote mask to take home. Bring home an acorn! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Cottage Grove LibraryWednesday November 8th, 3:30 pm – 4:30pm

Kalapuya Cultural Presentation at Public Library in Drain
2023-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Mildred Whipple Public Library, 205 West A Ave., Drain, Oregon, 97435
Join us for a free cultural presentation we will be giving at the Mildred Whipple library in Drain, OR.
On Friday November 10th at 1pm, Karen Rainsong and Deitrich Peters will be doing a joint presentation about Native American tribes and Kalapuya traditional technologies at the public library. Adults and children are welcome to attend.
Also included is a fun craft for the kids: color your own Native style paper mask, or a lifelike paper wolf mask, to take home.
Deitrich Peters is a Kalapuya elder who will bring some items of his regalia and his wooden flute to share about his culture and play a song or two.
Please join us and learn more about the Native people of Oregon.

Deitrich Peters Bio
I was born in Dallas, Oregon and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning “Sky Dancer”. My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather’s middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can.I love my culture and traditions – making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, and have been gifted these things by the Creator.

Native American Heritage Day with Special Guest
2023-11-11 13:00 - 15:30 | Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove,, OR, 97424, United States
Learn all about the Kalapuya Indigenous people of the Willamette Valley region and enjoy storytelling and a talk from a Native American Tribal member. Explore Native art of the Columbia River area and make a craft to take home. We will learn about tools, trade, foods, medicinal plants, housing, language and more. Then we will learn about some Native American leaders and what they have accomplished today. This is a brownies and juniors-level class. Earn your Native American Heritage Month patch with us at Singing Creek Educational Center in Cottage Grove.
Sat Nov 11th, Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
All supplies includedCost: $25, adults freeLevel: Brownies and juniorsCarpooling is suggested, parking is limited
Register after Nov 8th by emailing our director:director@singingcreekcenter.orgor call 541 968-1986

Acorn Circle Native American Program: Session Three- Coyote- Springfield Library
2023-11-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR, 97477-4636
SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few words in Chinuk wawa and making a paper coyote mask to take home. Bring home an acorn! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend. Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Springfield LibraryFriday November 17th, 1:30 pm – 2:30pm

Native American Cultural Presentation at Springfield Library
2023-11-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR, 97477-4636
Deitrich peters, photo by Karen Rainsong

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Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
Join us at the Springfield Library in November, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, 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. Bring the whole family. We may have coloring sheets and other items for the kids to take home.
FREESeating is limited, please arrive 10 minutes early.
Date: Saturday November 18th, 11:00am -12:00pm
Addess: Springfield Library225 5th Street [Inside City Hall] | Springfield, OR 97477-4636

Deitrich Peters BioI was born in Dallas, Oregon and I'm a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning "Sky Dancer". My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather's middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can.I love my culture and traditions - making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, and have been gifted these things by the Creator.

Adventure! Children's Museum Craft day with SCEC
2024-02-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Adventure! Children’s Museum
Come to the Adventure! Children’s Museum on Friday Feb 9th, 1pm to make crafts with Karen Rainsong of the Singing Creek Educational Center! We will use air-dry clay to make animal track medallions, and make your own fossil by pushing nature items into Sculpey and other kinds of quick-dry clay.
Adventure! is inside the Valley River Center mall in Eugene. Admission fees may apply.

Travel in Time History Field Trip at the SMJ House
2024-02-16 14:00 - 15:30 | SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, 97401, United States
Join us for a fun afternoon learning about Oregon history at the SMJ House in Eugene!
This hands-on history field trip is best for ages 5 -12. Come learn about the history of the house and pioneers, the Kalapuya people who have lived here since time immemorial, and the fur trappers that lived in the Willamette Valley. We will have three groups that rotate every 30 minutes and explore different parts of history inside the house. Each group will get to touch and explore items from history and participate in hands on learning. Taught by Singing Creek Educational Center staff (and SMJ House staff) this field trip is perfect for homeschoolers and will work for varying ages. Please have a parent or guardian with you children at all times.
Cost: $7 per child, adults and ages 2 and under are free. Parking is next to the house and is free.No refunds; tickets are transferable to another family if you cannot make it for some reason.
Pre-registration only for this event, scroll down on this page.

Frontier Heritage Fair SCEC booth 2024
2024-02-17 09:00 - 2024-02-18 17:00 | Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene
Join us Feb 17th and 18th 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 popular corn dollie making craft! Create your own boy or girl doll and dress it up with clothing you create. (Suggested Donation $1 per doll)
There is a small entrance fee to come into the fair but it’s well worth it!
Admission $5, Kids 12 and under Free, when accompanied by an adult.
We hope to see you there.
If you want to volunteer for a shift at our booth you can get in free. Your kids can come along and help if you volunteer. Contact our Director, Karen Rainsong, for more info: director@singingcreekcenter.org.

Travel in Time field trip for Adventure! Members
2024-02-24 13:00 - 14:30 | SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, 97401, United States
Calling all Adventure! Children’s Museum members
Sign up for a FREE Travel in Time field trip with the Singing Creek Educational Center at the SMJ house in Eugene! Pre-registration only.
DATE: Saturday February 24th, 1pm -2:30pmADDRESS: 303 Willamette Street, Eugene, Oregon 97401Enter Driveway at Third and Pearl Streets541 484-0808
Only 20 lucky children will be registered to come experience hands-on history in the area’s only Victorian house museum. SCEC staff will teach the Kalapuya Ways Native American presentation for 30 minutes, then you get a house tour and learn about pioneers and early settlers for 30 minutes. Round out your trip with a self-guided hike on Skinners Butte just behind the house.
Learn more about our Travel in Time field trips here. This trip does not include the fur trapper instruction, just the Kalapuya and pioneer talks.
This special event is ONLY for Adventure! Children’s Museum members. Field trip is for ages 5 – 12 years old. Please sign up below. First come, first served. If you need to cancel, please give us as much time as possible so we can allow someone else to take the spot.
Parking is just next to the house in the wooded lot. To get there, go to Pearl St. and Third, and follow the signs to drive behind the YaPoAh Terrace building. Other lots may tow you.

Native Cultural Presentation at ECEC
2024-03-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 State Highway 38 W, Elkton, OR, 97436
We are doing a Native cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters at Elkton Community Education Center in Elkton, March 21st at 2pm.
Learn about Kalapuya and Grand Ronde culture from Deitz, and explore the hands-on items of Kalapuya material culture with Karen Rainsong. Karen is the E.D. of Singing Creek Educational Center and will be sharing a Kalapuya story (with the permission of Esther Stutzman, a local Kalapuya storyteller.)
Kids are welcome but ages 8 and up are best for this presentation.
Deitz is an accomplished flute player and maker of regalia, and is passionate about sharing the traditions and culture of his people. Please bring your questions and enjoy learning about all the items he will have on display. Learn more about Deitz and our Acorn Circle program here.

Indigenous Presenter Discussion on "Fear & Belonging": Consider This series
2024-04-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave,, Creswell,, OR, 97426
Join us for an evening discussion with a well-known Kalapuya basket weaver woman, at the Creswell Public Library. We will be hearing from her and talking about the subject “Fear & Belonging” as part of the speaker series “Consider This.” Each year, Oregon Humanities has a different topic for this series. We were lucky enough to receive a grant from Oregon Humanities with the library to offer this series in Creswell.
Our conversation with the indigenous presenter will focus on traditions, the loss of those traditions, and reclaiming or continuing them. She is an expert on Kalapuya weaving and works to pass that information on. Her work and expertise fits very well into the theme of Fear and Belonging. What is more terrifying than watching cultural traditions move from the active world to a museum? And do cultural artifacts belong in museums, and if so, which museums do they belong to? Her work weaving replica baskets for museums touches on this perfectly.

These talks are free and open to the public, though might not be appropriate for children. No need to RSVP, you can just attend.
Date: Monday, April 8thTime: 5:30 pm -6:30pmLocation: Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave, Creswell, OR 97426
Our second speaker in this series is Deitrich Peters, an indigenous regalia maker, flute player and culture-bearer. Deitz’s talk is on April 25th at 5:30pm.
For More Information: https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/consider-this/fear-and-belonging-202324-consider-this-series/

Oakshire Brewing Fundraiser
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 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.
Wednesday, April 10th, 5pm
Address: 207 MADISON ST, EUGENE, OROpen 11am to 10pm
We will be there with information on a table for you to look at. Let’s raise a glass to SCEC!

Deitrich Peters discussion on "Fear and Belonging": Consider This Series
2024-05-02 17:30 - 18:30 | Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave,, Creswell,, OR, 97426
Join us for an evening discussion with Deitrich Peters, a Kalapuya elder, at the Creswell Public Library. We will be hearing from Deitz and talking about the subject “Fear & Belonging” as part of the speaker series “Consider This.” Each year, Oregon Humanities has a different topic for this series. We were lucky enough to receive a grant from Oregon Humanities with the library to offer this series in Creswell.
Our conversation with Dietrich will focus on what it means to belong to a Native community and how that can look different to groups, organizations, and people. For example, blood quantum and obtaining objects of cultural significance (eg. feathers). Dietrich’s experience navigating these systems of belonging is a perfect match for the Oregon Humanity’s theme.

These talks are free and open to the public, though might not be appropriate for children. No need to RSVP, you can just attend.
Time: 5:30 pm -6:30pmLocation: Creswell Public Library, 64 W Oregon Ave, Creswell, OR 97426
Our other speaker in this series is an Indigenous basket weaver and culture-bearer, on Monday, April 8th at the same location.
For More Information: https://oregonhumanities.org/programs/consider-this/fear-and-belonging-202324-consider-this-series/

Deitrich Peters Bio
I was born in Dallas, Oregon and I’m a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. I am Kalapuya, Rouge River, and Umpqua. My given name is Cosa Tance, meaning “Sky Dancer”. My English name is Deitrich David Peters. I was given both my grandfather’s middle names. I grew up in Oregon and love to travel to as many cultural events as I can.I love my culture and traditions – making things with my hands, working with feathers, beadwork, traditional dancing, storytelling and of course my all time favorite, flute playing. I have learned these many things from our elders, and have been gifted these things by the Creator.

Kalapuya Ways presentation at Hendricks Park May 2024
2024-05-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Hendrick’s Park, Summit Ave &, Skyline Blvd,, Eugene, OR, 97403
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 opening talk in the park is accessible.
See items of material culture, and listen to a Kalapuya story (permission for Karen to tell this story has been given by Esther Stutzman, a local Kalapuya elder.) Karen has been learning about and from Indigenous people for over 17 years.
See more info on their website: https://friendsofhendrickspark.org/

Letters From the Trail presentation at Luper Cemetery
2024-05-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Luper Cemetery, Junction City, OR
Join us for a wonderful talk by Mrs. Annabelle Smith of the Oregon Trail, in 1856. Mrs. Smith has just arrived last Fall after a 6 month journey overland with her family on the wagon train, and has stories (kid friendly) to tell about the trip.
This is a special event hosted by the Luper Cemetery and is free to the public. Bring your whole family! Mrs. Smith will have some letters to hand out, written by children on the Oregon Trail, detailing their thoughts, feelings and experiences along the journey. Receive your own letter to take home! (The letters are ficional, written by our Executive Director, Karen, based on journals and historical artifacts from the trail.)
Memorial Day: Monday May 27th, 12:30pm
Location: Luper Cemetery in Junction City, OR
Directions: Head North on River Road from Eugene. Turn left on Beacon Dr. (You will see a Nature Discovery School on the corner there.) Go down about 1/2 a mile and look for the sign on your right that says Luper Pioneer. Turn down that driveway and follow it back to the cemetery. If you hit Prairie Road on Beacon you’ve gone too far.
Learn more about this program and order it for your classroom or group:
Letters From the Trail Program

Roaring River Park Native Encampment
2024-06-28 10:00 - 2024-06-30 18:00 | Roaring River County Park, 42000 Fish Hatchery Dr I,, Scio, Oregon, 97374
Join us at the Native American Cultural Encampment in June at Roaring River Park in Scio, Oregon, presented by the Native American Cultural Encampments with Deitrich Peters and friends. Learn how to put up a tipi, try making your own plant cordage, make a leather pouch, buy some Native made items, buy a raffle ticket, enjoy a free meal on Sunday afternoon, and see some amazing pow-wow style dancing! Deitz will explain about elements of the regalia worn by the dancers and what they symbolize (cultural and personal significance). This is a great way to get to know Native people and culture in a relaxed, informal and friendly way.Learn more at: https://naculturalencampment.org/
SCEC will have educational opportunities for children and families from 10 – 6 on Saturday and Sunday. Try the atlatl (spear throwing tool) and make an animal mask. We look forward to sharing Indigenous culture with you.
Address: 42000 Fish Hatchery Dr I, Scio, OR 97374
The public are welcome to attend each day, 10am – 6pm.
This is an alcohol and drug-free event. Children are welcome. Please keep pets leashed and under your control at all times.

Living History Day at Fort Umpqua- Come see us!
2024-07-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Elkton Community Education Center, 15850 State Highway 38 W, Elkton, OR, 97436
Come see us at our booth at the Living History Days at Fort Umpqua, in Elkton, OR.
We will have a booth with items of Kalapuya Native material culture. Learn about camas, cedar, fire, cordage, tools, obsidian and more. Also kids can color a paper mask of an animal in a Native style design to take home!
More info coming soon.
Please visit ECEC website here: https://elktonbutterflies.com/

Flower Fairies Day at Grow Ability Farm
2024-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Grow Ability Farm, 75045 CG Reservoir Rd., Cottage Grove, OR, 9744
Flower Fairies Day!
Celebrate summer flowers with us at Grow Ability Farm! Teams of children will pick their own flowers among the gorgeous rows of blooms. The owner will teach us how to make a perfect bouquet which you can take home in a mason jar (bring one.) Then make a wall hanging made of twigs, yarn and flowers to decorate your home or fairy garden. Learn why pollinators are important and how we can plant wildflowers to feed them. A day of beauty and bliss among the blossoms!
Date: Monday, July 15th, 10am – 12pmAges 6 – 12 can be registered for this event.Cost: $30 each child, adults are free. (Toddlers and babies are free and must be carefully supervised at all times.)
Location: 75045 CG Reservoir Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Max of 15 participating children
Bring a sack lunch and a water bottle. And wear your Fairy clothing! Children of all genders are welcome. If you are allergic to bee stings you might not want to attend. In the morning hours, the bees may be less active, but you will likely still see them busy with their work of pollinating during your visit.
Let us know if you need accommodations of any kind. For more info contact our director, Karen Rainsong: director@singingcreekcenter.org.
REGISTER with the form below. Pre-registration and payment is required. Tickets are transferable but there are no refunds.

Girl Scouts Day: Native Ways with Deitrich Peters
2024-07-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Waterloo County Park, 39510 Gross St., Waterloo, OR, 97355
SCEC is partnering with Native American Cultural Encampments to offer this special event.
Girl Scouts Day only on Thurs. July 18th, at Waterloo County Park in Lebanon, Oregon, with Deitrich Peters, a Kalapuya elder, and his family. Girls and parents will be learning directly from Native people about culture, crafts and lifeways.Learn to put up a tipi, with the guidance Native people, and try the big drum. Then make a beaded craft, and watch some pow-wow style dancing. Ask questions and learn from Deitz and his family.Earn your Native American Heritage badge in an authentic and informative way, and afterwards enjoy the river and the park!Bring a water bottle and a sack lunch.
Cost: $22.50 for girls, adults are freeLocation: 39510 Gross St, Lebanon, OR 97355(Look for the tipis!)
Best for ages 6 and up.Min girls: 10Max girls: 25
Register on the Girl Scouts website: https://www.girlscoutsosw.org/
