BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//singingcreekcenter.org - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for singingcreekcenter.org REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260524T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T150625 CREATED:20260113T232218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T181411Z UID:12012-1779627600-1779634800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing the Heart of the Mother: An Indigenous-led Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Join us to help heal the heart of the Mother and our own hearts. Led by our Indigenous friends and featuring music\, prayers and healing energy\, this special ceremony will connect us to the sacred mother Earth and our own internal mother.  \nThe funds raised by this event will allow us to offer substantial scholarships to our Earth Ways summer camps for low-income Native American families. (A week of day camp for only $40.)  \nSunday\, May 24\, 20261pm – 3pmCost: Sliding scale $25- $45If you are experiencing financial hardship\, but would like to join us and lend your positive\, healing energy\, please email us and let us know if there is another way you can reciprocate. Perhaps help with set up or bring something that you made yourself as an offering to our guests.Pre-registration required\, use the form below.Best for ages 13 and up.Led by: Deitrich Peters (Grand Ronde) and his wife Kathy Peters\, and Katherine K’iya Wilson. \nAt Mandala Sanctuary in South Eugene on private property (Address provided after you register) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Deitrich Peters\, photo by Brittany Lee Mason.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a wonderful indigenous-led ceremony to bless and heal the heart of the Mother Earth. Using allies such as cedar\, camas and sage we will tap into the heart center and connect to the Earth\, showing our respect and gratitude to all living beings. After clearing the space and setting our intentions\, we will be guided by Deitrich Peters (Grand Ronde) and his wife Kathy\, and Katherine “K’iya” Wilson. Listen to stories and flute music and bring a journal to record your thoughts and feelings as we connect to the sacred Mother. In this time of so much stress and disharmony\, we will use our voices and hands for healing and tap into the camas flower’s beauty and promise of return. Take home some blessed camas seeds and a heart full of love. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katherine Wilson\, Deitrich Peters\, and Kathy Keating-Peters in a ceremony in Blue River\, OR. Photo by Brittany Lee Mason. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Karen Rainsong\, Deitrich Peters\, and Katherine Wilson at the ceremonial opening of a conference at the UO Longhouse. Karen wears items made for her by Deitz. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Mandala Sanctuary is a beautiful space on private property. There is parking next  to the building and there is only one small step to enter the building. Hot water for tea is available; please bring your own travel mug. Please no pets allowed or use of drugs/alcohol at this event. \nThis event is a fundraiser for Singing Creek Educational Center\, a nonprofit providing culturally-responsive living history programming in Western Oregon. \nSee photos of the space below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n Healing the Heart of the Mother Ceremony Registration\n \n \n NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Your Address \n \n \n Street Address\n \n \n Address Line 2\n \n \n City\n \n \n ZIP Code\n \n \n \n Your Email Address(Required)\n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n Confirm Email Address\n \n \n \n Your Phone(Required)Any special accomodations you may need:I am experiencing financial hardship and would like to reciprocate another way.(Required)\n \n \n yes\n \n \n \n no\n We will reach out to you to talk about what you can do to help or give.Number of guests you are registering:(Required)Please enter a number from 1 to 10.Regular Registration fee Quantity\n \n \n Price:\n $25.00\n \n \n Quantity \n Put the number of guests you are registering in the quantity field.Additional amount for sliding scale\n \n Add an additional $5\n \n \n Add an additional $10\n \n \n Add an additional $20\n \n \n Add an additional $30\n Total\n \n Payment MethodPayPal CheckoutCredit Card\n MasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: MasterCard\, Visa\n Card Number\n \n \n \n Expiration Date\n \n \n Security Code\n \n  \n \n \n Cardholder Name URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/healing-the-heart-of-the-mother-an-indigenous-led-ceremony/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/mandala-sanct-inside-window-shelf-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T150626 CREATED:20260411T224717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T224722Z UID:12601-1780232400-1780239600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Kalapuya Ways hike and talk at Hendricks Park May 2026 DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Kalapuya Indigenous people\, past and present\, with instructor Karen Rainsong\, who is the Exec. Dir of SCEC. This presentation and guided hike is best for adults and teens. Learn about native plants and their uses as well as tools such as baskets\, digging sticks\, cordage\, the atlatl and more. \nBring 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. \nSee 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 20 years. \nSee more info on their website: https://friendsofhendrickspark.org/ URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/kalapuya-ways-hike-and-talk-at-hendricks-park-may-2026/ LOCATION:Hendrick’s Park\, Summit Ave &\, Skyline Blvd\,\, Eugene\, OR\, 97403 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Kalapuya-ways-at-Hendricks-park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260620T163000 DTSTAMP:20260422T150626 CREATED:20260130T181959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T175258Z UID:12167-1781947800-1781973000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Trails of Time: An Oregon Living History Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly gathering with history interpreters\, acitivities\, live music\, meet-a-goat\, and indigenous storytelling and food. Local history educators and enthusiasts will be on hand dressed in the time period they are portaying and doing authentic chores\, activities and crafts. Learn to wash clothes on a washboard\, sit in a canoe with the fur traders\, listen to Native stories in the cedar plankhouse and learn about Latino culture in Oregon. \nOur friend Deitrich Peters and his family members (from Grand Ronde) will be there to talk with you about Native culture today and show some items of regalia\, play flute and do some Native storytelling. He may even bring a tipi to set up near the plankhouse\, weather permitting. \nAdmission: FREEBring some cash to buy food\, raffle tickets or handmade historical items. Bring your own water bottle as there is no drinking fountain on site. \nTime: 9:30am – 4:30pm \nThis is a drug and alcohol free event. Please do not bring dogs or other pets. The festival area in on a gravel path and most activities will be outside\, please dress for the weather. \nTo inquire about being a part of the festival or for more information please contact Karen Rainsong: director@singingcreekcenter.org\, 541 968-1986. \nNEW! Joining us this year are two dwarf goats; see below…. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n BRING YOUR BOTTLES AND CANSPlease bring your clean\, dry\, empty returnable (10 cents) cans and bottles for CASA\, Court Appointed Special Advocates for children. We want to help them raise money for the important work they do in our community.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n At the festival: Meet urban goatherd Angela Petty and her two Nigerian Dwarf goats\, Oak and Orion! Oak and Orion are male “wethers\,” so they don’t produce milk. Instead\, they are small-scale urban land stewards! They graze and browse in neighborhood backyards\, alleys\, and green spaces. Along with prescribed burning\, herbivores can support natural ecosystems by eating blackberries and other invasive-species\, removing fuel loads\, sequestering carbon\, providing disturbance\, and fertilizing. Oak and Orion also enjoy engaging with human friends through events\, school visits\, and public grazing. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/trails-of-time-an-oregon-living-history-gathering/ LOCATION:Dorris Ranch Living History Village\, 205 Dorris St.\, Springfield\, OR\, 97477 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/history-festival-featured-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T150626 CREATED:20260225T174547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175152Z UID:12378-1782320400-1782327600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:History Pub 2026: The Applegates and the Kalapuyans DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and interesting talk by Karen Rainsong\, the Executive Director of Singing Creek Educational Center. Karen researched the Applegates and their connections to the Yoncalla Valley Kalapuyans and put together this fascinating powerpoint. \nJoin us for a raffle drawing for prize money\, trivia and a good time learning about local Oregon history at a great winery! \nJune 24th\, 5pm at Saginaw Vineyards URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/history-pub-2026-the-applegates-and-the-kalapuyans/ LOCATION:Saginaw Vineyard\, 80247 Delight Valley School Rd.\, Saginaw\, OR\, 97424 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Crossroads-of-Cultures-graphic-header.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T150626 CREATED:20260107T165342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T204210Z UID:11963-1789304400-1789311600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Grandparent's Tea at the SMJ House 2026 DESCRIPTION:Honor your Grandparent or Grandfriend!\nEnjoy a lovely sit down formal tea with your grandparent or grandfriend with Singing Creek Educational Center! \nThis family oriented tea will be at the historic Shelton McMurphey Johnson house\, a Victorian mansion in Eugene. The event will feature two different flights of tea and treats\, and live Celtic harp music. Each senior aged 60 and up will be invited to select a handmade gift from our gift table. Each attendee can take a paper heart and write the names of their beloved grandparents and “grandfriends” to string up around the room. In this way all our loved ones can be with us at the tea\, whether they are still alive or not. It’s a great way to include relatives that live out of town! Feel free to dress up in historic dress (a fancy hat?) as our servers will also be in historic dress. \nPre-registration required; seating is limited. \nOne hundred percent of the ticket price supports our non-profit and helps us continue our fun history-based programs for kids and families in Oregon. \nPrevious tea events have been located at the Camas Country Mill Schoolhouse in Junction City and the Dr. Snapp House in Cottage Grove. We are excited to bring you a tea party in the SMJ House (they are wonderful partners of SCEC!) \nCelebrate National Grandparent’s Day on Sunday September 13th! \nDate: Sunday\, September 13th 2026Time: 1pm- 3pmCost:$36 per adult (age 13 and up)$26 for children (ages 12 and under) \nAddress of SMJ House: 303 Willamette St. Eugene OR \nFor questions please contact: director@singingcreekcenter.org\, 541 968-1986There are no refunds on tickets after purchase. If you cannot make it\, please gift your tickets to someone else. This is a charity fundraiser for SCEC. \nThank you to Mountain Rose Herbs\, Market of Choice and Sundance Natural Foods for supporting this event! \nSCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to the SMJ House for the use of the house for our fundraiser tea! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration coming soon! URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/grandparents-tea-at-the-smj-house-2026/ LOCATION:SMJ House\, 303 Willamette St.\, Eugene\,\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/family-happy-at-smj-tea.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR