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Living History Festival 2018
2018-06-23 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Pioneer Schoolhouse, 91949 Purkerson Rd. , Junction City, OR, United States
See our main page about the festival here.
Join us for the 4th Annual Pioneer Living History Festival at Singing Creek Educational Center, located at the Camas Country Bakery and Schoolhouse in Junction City. Go back in time and touch and explore crafts, music, historical exhibits, games, animals and more! For a small fee you can have a whole day of fun! Try the spinning wheel, make a bead, pet the horse, try the ring toss game and work the loom. Make a corn doll, wash clothes by hand, learn about the Native peoples of Oregon and touch furs and historical items at the Trapper’s tent.
Cost is $5.00 per person and children 3 and under are free.
Address: 91948 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR

Music lineup includes:
10-11:25 Truman Price
11:30-11:50 Kim Collar and Youth Fiddlers
11:50-1:20 Oregon Old-time Fiddlers
1:25-2:40 Gossamer Strings
2:45-4:00 Porch Sitters
This is a family friendly event and is alcohol and drug free. No pets allowed. The schoolhouse and restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Please call Karen Rainsong for more information at 541 968-1986.

Pioneer Garden Day 2018
2018-06-09 11:00 - 14:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Join us Saturday, June 9th as we put in our new pioneer garden for the year! We use this garden all year long, for summer camps, homeschool classes and more. The property owners, Tom and Sue, are generous enough to share space in their fenced garden and provide the water, but we need to provide everything else- including people-power! This is a work party so it is FREE!!!! Sign up by emailing our Director at karen@singingcreekcenter.org.
We provide some tools and lots of plants and seeds. You can bring your own tools if you like, we will have a few on hand to share.

We are so excited to add a feature to the Pioneer Garden Day; we now have a local beekeeper and educator, Jen Hornaday, coming to teach us all about pollinators and why they are important, and show us a demonstration hive (the bees are enclosed) and teach us the bee “waggle dance”. We will also learn about some important things we can do in our own gardens at home to help the bees and other pollinators.

She runs a non profit called “Healthy Bees, Healthy Gardens” and does education for kids in the area. She will be bringing out some jars of her local honey to sell. (It’s yummy, I’ve tried it!) Please bring some cash if you want to help support this important work she is doing in our community and bring home some tasty local honey!

For more information about Jen and this great work she does, check out her site at:
http://healthybeeshealthygardens.com/
We always find all kinds of cool bugs, spiders and worms. It’s a fun day of discovery for all ages!

We will see you on Jun 9th at 11am!

Homestead Arts: Felted Placemats May 2018
2018-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Come make your own unique placemat using felting techniques! It’s easy, all it takes is soap and water and the colored wool rovings- a little agitation and presto! You have your very own felted creation. These fun placemats can be used around the house under a pretty vase, at the table, or anywhere you’d like a little color.
You can also play with our pioneer toys, look around the pioneer homestead and talk to us about summer camp. If the weather is nice we can go outside and play some pioneer games too!
This event takes place on Saturday May 26th 1pm- 3pm.

All supplies included, cost $10. Perfect for ages 5 and up.

Pre-register using the form below. This helps us know how many supplies to get and to make sure we don’t cancel the event.

Horse Riding Day 2018
2018-05-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Animal Rescue Teaching, 85671 Chezem Rd. , Eugene,, OR, 97405, United States
Saturday May 5th
12pm to 2pm
Kids aged 5 and up. Cost: $30 per child. Adult must stay with participating child.
Space is limited; sign up early!
Location for this event:
Animal Rescue Teaching
85671 Chezem Rd.Eugene, OR 97405
Join us and help support our friends Animal Rescue Teaching while you learn about horses and experience a riding lesson. We’ll dress as pioneers and learn about how valuable horses were to pioneers and early settlers, then saddle up for a wonderful riding lesson! Trained and patient instructors will help you learn about holding the reins, giving commands to your horse, and horsemanship. The horse riding area is a covered arena. Then we create some horse themed art and take home some fun horse fact sheets. We will make our own little horses out of colored salt dough and play Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Horse. This is a great opportunity for some sweet photos- so bring your camera and dress in your pioneer best.
Please fill out the form below to register.
YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER AND PRE-PAY for this event. If you click Submit on the form and do not pay, you will not be registered.
See our intro video here

Let's Toast to Singing Creek! Hop Valley Fundraiser
2018-04-11 17:30 - 22:00 | Hop Valley Brewing, 990 W 1st Ave,, Eugene,, oregon
Join us at Hop Valley and celebrate Singing Creek Educational Center!
Raise a glass for hands-on, immersive education for kids all about history!
Wednesday April 11th, 5:30pm- 10:00pm
990 W. 1st Ave., Eugene
A percent of the proceeds from every beer sold will benefit SCEC and help us bring to life fabulous program and events for families. Share some fun and smiles and know that you are helping a good cause. Invite your friends. We really appreciate it!

Oregon Trail Talk & Tea March 2018
2018-03-18 13:00 - 15:00 | SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, 97401, United States
Oregon Trail Talk & Tea
Experience our Letters From the Trail Presentation and Curriculum
For home schoolers, at the SMJ House, in Eugene Oregon on Sunday March 18th
Event is FULL, Please catch us next year.

Meet Mrs. Annabelle Smith, an emigrant on the Oregon Trail, and listen to her talk about her journey and new life in Oregon City. Our costumed interpreter will take you back in time at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, the area’s only Victorian house museum. Gather in the parlor (wear your historic clothing if you like!) and enjoy the first-person interpretation and receive your own letter from a pioneer boy or girl on the trail. Use our curriculum to answer questions about it on the sheet provided, which helps you think more deeply about the Oregon Trail and the real life experiences of families undergoing this epic journey. Then have cookies and tea with us in the dining room. (Gluten free and dairy free options provided.)
What a wonderful day of connecting with local history!
Cost: $5 per person
Sunday March 18th, 1pm
Parking is around the back of the Ya Po Ah Terrace building.
See the SMJ House website for more information about this historic treasure.

Girl Scouts Day: Home on the Prairie March 2018
2018-03-17 13:00 - 15:30 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Go back in time and live like an Oregon settler in 1850 at our pioneer education center. The family farm includes a pond, chickens, garden, one-room schoolhouse, and a pioneer “homestead”. We can provide pioneer clothing like bonnets and aprons or you can wear your own. Complete with fun activities, authentic “chores” and crafts. This class will earn you the Playing the Past badge in a truly unique and hands-on way.
Activities will include: Sew your own pioneer shoulder bag, play authentic games, hear pioneer stories, learn pioneer phrases and what they mean, iron cotton with our old-fashioned iron, learn to finger knit, and if there is time, learn to square dance!
Registration available soon on the Girl Scouts of Oregon and SouthWest Washington Page: http://www.girlscoutsosw.org/
FOR Juniors, grades 4-5
For more information call Karen at 541 968-1986 or email karen@singingcreekcenter.org.

Homestead Arts: Rag Rug Making Class - March 2018
2018-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Come learn how to make your own braided rag rug at the Granary at Singing Creek Center! Bring some old sheets to tear into strips to make the rug. You can find them easily at Goodwill or thrift stores. Our class is taught by Carolyn Bard, and we will have “starts” for you to use so you can dive right in. Adults can register for this class as well (no need to have a child with you.)
The granary building is not wheelchair accessible at this time; there are two steps up to the front door.
$10 fee per rug made. The whole family can come out for just $10 and make a rug!
If you prefer not to use Paypal and pay at the door, please contact our Director, Karen at karen@singingcreekcenter.org or 541 968-1986.
Pre-registration is required using the form below. See you there!

Travel in Time Field Trips for teachers- Spring 2018
2018-03-01 08:00 - 2018-06-15 17:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Go back in time and experience local history on our beautiful family farm! Your 3rd – 5th grade school group will learn about life as a pioneer, trapper, and Kalapuya Indian with hands-on experience, outdoor activities and more. The trip begins at our pioneer homestead, a historic granary building, then your class with break into three groups that will have different adventures with a costumed interpreter as a guide. The Kalapuya group will go to a beautiful camp under the trees to learn about foods, housing, tools, language and more. Trappers will walk to a camp spot with a tent and cooking ring, sit on tree stumps and learn about trade, early tools, lifestyle, and animals then go for a walk to the pond to search for tracks. The pioneer group will start at the granary and learn about early schooling, work the loom and go for a nature walk to the creek to record observations in their field journals. Each group will make a craft to take home.
We re-convene at the granary for a final wrap up and to get back on the bus. There is a pioneer one room schoolhouse on the property, next to the farm store and commercial kitchen, which you will probably see as you approach our driveway. It is not available for our field trips, however, the Camas Country Mill has field trips there for students during the school year. (You may contact them directly to book a trip there.) Thanks for your cooperation!
Please let us know if you have special needs in your group or severe allergies.
Pricing: $4.50 per child, with a $50 minimum. Adult Chaperones are free.
If you have a small group we can do the field trip with one or two groups, such as pioneer only, or pioneer and Kalapuya group only. Our maximum is 35 kids.
12 children or less, ONE GROUP
13-21 children, TWO GROUPS
22-35 children, THREE GROUPS
Field trips last for two hours and are usually scheduled from 9:30am to 11:30am. We do not have facilities for groups over 15 to stay and eat their lunches, unless you can sit outdoors on the grass (good weather.) If your group is 15 or under and you would like to use the granary for lunch, please let us know in advance. There is an additional fee of $20 to stay for lunch.
Liability release waivers will need to be collected for all persons attending the field trips, including adult chaperones. You are encouraged to bring your own water bottles and snacks if necessary (depending on timing of your trip.)
We will send you a packet of information about preparing for your field trip as well as background information and what to expect.
Contact our Director, Karen Rainsong, for more information.

Visit our Booth at the Frontier Heritage Fair
2018-02-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Lane County Fairgrounds, Eugene
Join us at the Lane County Fairground for the Annual Frontier Heritage Fair
Stop by and make a corn dollie with us, even make little clothes for him/her. We will have info about our upcoming events and programs this year, and you can enter our drawing to win a prize!
The booths include fun things to look at, touch and do, like Native American goods, Fur Trade and muzzleloader stuff, pioneer clothes, dishes, toys, housewares, books, nature stuff like furs, bones, skulls, feathers, beads and more!
Hours:
Saturday Feb 17th, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday Feb 18th, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Admission:
Adults $5.00
Kids under 12 free when accompanied by an adult
Location
Lane County Fairgrounds Auditorium
796 W 13th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97402
For more information:
Melody Morrell 541-689-4281
James Hayden (541) 746-1819
SEE WEBSITE HERE: http://www.crazycrow.com/site/event/frontier-heritage-fair/
Sponsored by the Fort Umpqua Muzzleloaders.

Homestead Arts: Winter Wreath Making
2017-12-09 13:00 - 14:30 | Adventure! Children’s Museum
Join us for a wonderful day of making a holiday wreath to decorate your home or give as a gift!
We provide all the supplies and instruction- you just show up!
We start with a grapevine wreath form and add ribbons, balls, greenery, little ornaments, and more!
Cost is $20 per wreath made.
This is a great craft to do with your daughter or son, or with a parent! Great family friendly activity!
Location will be at Adventure! Children’s Museum in the Valley River Center Mall.
Sat Dec 9th at 1pm. Pre-registration is required.

Holiday Bazaar at the Pioneer Schoolhouse
2017-12-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Schoolhouse, 91949 Purkerson Rd. , Junction City, OR, United States
The annual Holiday Bazaar at the Pioneer Schoolhouse will be on Saturday and Sunday, December 2nd and 3rd, from 9am to 4pm.
This event is presented by the Camas Country Bakery.
SCEC will have a booth at the bazaar selling holiday decorative swags and baskets! Come get something pretty for $6 – $10 to hang on your door or for inside your home! We will have bows, pinecones, silk flowers, fresh green boughs and ornaments. We make them to order on the spot or you can purchase a pre-made swag. Support our children’s programs while bringing good cheer!
We will only have our booth on SATURDAY the 2nd, but please visit the Bazaar on either day.

The pioneer schoolhouse, home of the Camas Country Bakery, is just down the road from us.

Homestead Arts: Rag Rugs
2017-12-01 11:30 - 13:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Come learn how to make your own braided rag rug at the Granary at Singing Creek Center! Bring some old sheets to tear into strips to make the rug. You can find them easily at Goodwill or thrift stores. Our class is taught by Carolyn Bard, and we will have “starts” for you to use so you can dive right in. Adults can register for this class as well (no need to have a child with you.)
The granary building is not wheelchair accessible at this time; there are two steps up to the front door.
$10 fee per person- pay in advance.
If you prefer not to use Paypal and pay at the door, please contact our Director, Karen at karen@singingcreekcenter.org or 541 968-1986.
Pre-registration is required using the form below. See you there!

Homestead Arts: Wax Candle Making
2017-11-18 13:00 - 15:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Join us for a wonderful day of crafting candles for seasonal gifts! We will fill molds, do some dipping into hot wax, use some glitter and more! Supplies and instruction are included for your $10 fee per person. Bring your old broken candle pieces to add to the bubbling pot!
Suitable for children ages 5 and up.
Please wear clothes you can get dirty in. You must pre-register and pay in advance.
We look forward to seeing you there!

Halloween at the Homestead
2017-10-27 15:30 - 17:30 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Join us for a wonderful Old Fashioned Halloween party!
Come celebrate Halloween this year at Singing Creek Educational Center on Friday October 27th at 3:30pm!
Specially designed for children ages 5-12 years, this event features vintage crafts, games with prizes, and a special shadow puppet play! We will have baked goodies and hot drinks on hand for purchase. All proceeds benefit the SCEC. The cost is $10 per child, and adults are free. Pre-registration and payment is required.
What are vintage crafts? We’re glad you asked. In keeping with our pioneer historical theme, these crafts are made with natural supplies and there is minimal plastic or “modern” ingredients used. We make witches brooms with raffia, paper lanterns painted by your child, lavender ghosts with white fabric, play the “apple snap” game and more. This is always a fun time for the whole family.
Please, no scary costumes or pets. Thank you for your cooperation.
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO PRE-REGISTER
Volunteer Opportunities available! Contact karen@singingcreekcenter.org if interested.

Girl Scouts: Home on the Prairie
2017-10-21 13:00 - 15:30 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Go back in time and live like an Oregon settler in 1850 at our pioneer education center. The family farm includes a pond, chickens, garden, one-room schoolhouse, and a pioneer “homestead”. We can provide pioneer clothing like bonnets and aprons or you can wear your own. Complete with fun activities, authentic “chores” and crafts. This class will earn you the Playing the Past badge in a truly unique and hands-on way.
Activities will include: Sew your own pioneer shoulder bag, play authentic games, hear pioneer stories, learn pioneer phrases and what they mean, iron cotton with our old-fashioned iron, learn to finger knit, and if there is time, learn to square dance!
Registration available soon on the Girl Scouts of Oregon and South West Washington Page: http://www.girlscoutsosw.org/
FOR Juniors, grades 4-5

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Historic Homes Tour & Reception
2017-10-07 16:00 - 18:30 | OR
Join the Lane County History Museum and Singing Creek Educational Center on their Historic Homes Tour and Reception for a fun evening of history and good company.
Tour begins at the Mim’s House, 330 High Street, Eugene.
Start with a walking tour of the historic East Skinner Butte Neighborhood, led by Bob Hart and Faith Kresky of the Lane County History Museum. Learn about the area and specifics about the surviving historic homes of this area. Afterwards join us for a gathering at the Pironi House for a wine and cheese reception, socializing, and updates on what each organization is doing to promote our exciting local history. The reception will be held at the historic home of Sherrill Necessary and Doug Partridge. Hear all about the amazing “built-in” features of this craftsman home.

Spots are limited; pre-registration is required. Ticket prices are $20 per person or $35 for a couple. Proceeds benefit the Lane County History Museum and Singing Creek Educational Center.
Call the museum at 541-682-4242 to register.

Homestead Arts: Harvest Wreath Making
2017-09-23 13:00 - 15:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Make a beautiful harvest themed wreath to decorate your home! We provide all the supplies and instruction, although you can bring items from home you have been saving like pinecones, boughs, ribbons, etc.
Cost is $20 each wreath, and it’s a lot of fun!
Kids and adults are welcome. Please pre-register below, so we know how many supplies to get. You can pay at the door when you arrive for the class.

Grandparent's Pioneer Tea at the Schoolhouse
2017-09-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Pioneer Schoolhouse, 91949 Purkerson Rd. , Junction City, OR, United States
Honor your grandparents near and far at our annual Grandparent’s Pioneer Tea!
Sunday September 10th is National Grandparent’s Day!

This event is now SOLD OUT. Come see us at the next event.
We’ll serve you a special sit-down tea with china cups and plates, complete with mini treats from the Camas Country Mill Bakery and hot or cold drinks. Entertainment, a raffle, and a sweet simple art activity will round out this lovely afternoon tea. Get your tickets early as seating is limited.
The venue is the restored one-room pioneer schoolhouse at the property of Tom and Sue Hunton, next door to their bakery. The servers and staff will be dressed as pioneers and ready to treat your family with style.
The schoolhouse and restrooms are wheelchair accessible and one of our menu items will be gluten-free.
Your ticket price helps us bring our year round immersive history programs to kids in the surrounding areas. See more on our website: www.singingcreekcenter.org/
Read About the history of the Historic Schoolhouse here.
Cost:
$20 per adult, $10 kids 15 & under
Mountain Rose Herbs has generously sponsored this event with the wonderful teas we will be drinking and our volunteer goodie bags. Please patronize their Mercantile store on 5th Street in Eugene.

Karen was interviewed recently on KLCC 89.7 radio talking about Singing Creek Center and the Grandparent’s Tea—-Listen to it here:
http://klcc.org/post/honoring-elders-grandparents-pioneer-tea
Want to know more about the history of the pioneer schoolhouse and the Hunton’s commitment to preserve local history? Read our Blog post about it here. Watch the video on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooAHprxjSyY

Click here to download the PDF and spread the news about this awesome event!

Emerald's Baseball at PK Park- fundraiser for SCEC
2017-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 | PK Park, 2760 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd,, Eugene,, Oregon, 97401
Friday Aug 25th, Emerald’s Baseball at PK Park- featured non profit is Singing Creek Educational Center
Join the fun and support us while enjoying some great baseball. Stop by our table at the park and learn more about our fun programs. We will be throwing out the first pitch!
A portion of the proceeds goes to fund our programs.
Eugene Emeralds Baseball Club
Mailing Address:
PO Box 10911
Eugene, Oregon 97440
Phone: (541) 342-5367
Fax: (541) 342-6089
info@emeraldsbaseball.com

Homestead Arts: Game of Graces
2017-07-22 13:00 - 15:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Make a fun ring toss game called Game of Graces to take home and play with your friends!
Game of Graces is a fun activity that was popularized in the early 1800s. It is typically played with two people– each holding two rods used to toss a hoop, sometimes decorated with ribbons, back and forth. The goal of the game, originally mainly a game for young ladies, was to make the players more graceful. Nowadays, the game is and easy and fun activity, suitable for young ladies and gentleman to play.
See a video of this game being played! Click here to see the video on youtube.
Sat July 22nd, at the granary building at Singing Creek Educational Center.
Cost: $10 your supplies provided. All tools and instruction provided.

Pre-registration required- see below.

Hop Valley Brewing fundraiser for SCEC
2017-06-28 13:00 - 23:00 | Hop Valley Brewing, 990 W 1st Ave,, Eugene,, oregon
Join us at Hop Valley Brewing on Wed. June 28th! A portion of proceeds goes to help fund our programs and special events!
Raise a glass to quality hands-on education for kids….the kinds of programs you wish you had when you were a kid!

Pioneer Living History Festival
2017-06-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Pioneer Schoolhouse, 91949 Purkerson Rd. , Junction City, OR, United States
Join us for a fun-filled day of pioneer activities and exploring! Our third annual Living History Festival takes place on Saturday June 10th, at the Camas Country Mill Bakery and Schoolhouse.
This fundraiser for the SCEC will be an event not to miss!

Cost: $6 per person or $20 for a family of four (additional guests $5).
Location: Singing Creek Educational Center and the Pioneer Schoolhouse at Camas Country Mill.
91949 Purkerson Rd, Junction City, OR. For more info email karen@singingcreekcenter.org

Enjoy hands-on family fun:

Washing clothes pioneer-style
Hayride along the creek (tickets $1.00 each)
Trappers and Miners camp
Weaving on a loom/ try a drop spindle/ learn about plant cordage
Make your own clay bead
Make your own lemonade
Try Spinning wool with our spinning wheel
Try some local honey/ learn about beekeeping
Play pioneer games: bean bag toss, knock the cans, and ring toss
Pet a horse: mustang from Wild Ones Youth Ranch
Live Fiddle/Americana music all day
Explore our nature touch table: animal furs,bones and more
Learn about local history: Opal Whiteley, Pioneer settlers, and more
Fabulous Raffle with prizes like handmade spun wool, books, massage and restaurant gift certificates, and more!
Shop: beads, baskets, handmade soaps, and more!
Enjoy fresh baked goodies and lunch from the Camas Country Mill Bakery on-site
Kids: Get your pioneer passport stamped at some of the booths and turn it in for a prize!

See our Living History Page on this website for all the details!

Homestead Arts: Felted Placemats
2017-05-29 13:00 - 15:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Come make your own unique placemat using felting techniques! It’s easy, all it takes is soap and water and the colored wool rovings- a little agitation and presto! You have your very own felted creation. These fun placemats can be used around the house under a pretty vase, at the table, or anywhere you’d like a little color.

This event takes place on Memorial Day, a Monday.

All supplies included, cost $5. Perfect for ages 6 and up.

Pre-register using the form below. This helps us know how many supplies to get and to make sure we don’t cancel the event.

Pioneer Garden Day 2017
2017-05-20 11:00 - 14:00 | OR
Join us Saturday May 20th as we put in our new pioneer garden for the year! We use this garden all year long, for summer camps, homeschool classes and more. The property owners, Tom and Sue, are generous enough to share space in their fenced garden and provide the water, but we need to provide everything else- including people-power! This is a work party so it is FREE!!!! Sign up by emailing our Director at karen@singingcreekcenter.org.

This is a fun day for all ages to work and laugh together in the garden. Look for worms, stones and new baby plants!

We need donations of gardening tools and a bench for our lovely pioneer garden.
Some items we need:

Gloves
Trowels
rake
shovel
wheelbarrow
straw bales
hoe
bench
toolshed
organic fertilizer (chicken manure?)
kids-sized tools and gloves
tin pails
plants
bamboo stakes
tin watering can
garden art stakes
deer proof netting
and more!

Contact our Exec Dir by email if you can help: karen@singingcreekcenter.org.

Horse Riding Day at Animal Rescue Teaching
2017-05-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Animal Rescue Teaching, 85671 Chezem Rd. , Eugene,, OR, 97405, United States
Saturday May 6th
11am to 1pm
Kids aged 5 and up. Cost: $30 per child. Adult must stay with participating child.
Space is limited; sign up early!
Location for this event:
Animal Rescue Teaching
85671 Chezem Rd.Eugene, OR 97405
Join us and help support our friends Animal Rescue Teaching while you learn about horses and have a lesson. We’ll dress as pioneers and learn about how valuable horses were to pioneers and early settlers, then saddle up for a wonderful riding lesson! Trained and patient instructors will help you learn about holding the reins, giving commands to your horse, and horsemanship. The horse riding area is a covered arena. Then we create some horse themed art and take home some fun horse fact sheets. We will make our own little horses out of colored salt dough and play Pin-the-Tail-on-the-Horse. Get your picture taken with your pioneer horse for the day, and show us your pioneer spirit! (Professional photos may be purchased for a small additional fee.)

The mission of Animal Rescue Teaching for Any Level of Learner is to rescue and rehabilitate animals using them for education of people young and old. They are a non profit and Karen (our director) has experience there taking lessons with her family. The Animal Rescue farm also has goats and a friendly cat, so come say hi!
Bring a sack lunch and drink for this event.

Birding Day 2017
2017-04-29 11:00 - 13:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Class is cancelled for today- not enough sign ups. Please stay tuned for the reschedule date!
Join us for a fun day learning all about birds. This class is open to all ages but is best for kids 8 years old and up.
Our instructor, Kathy Lamberg, will show a slideshow all about our local birds, and we will discuss what they might be doing this time of year. (I’ll give you a hint…think eggs.)
We will hear some recorded bird calls to help us better identify the calls on the farm. Then we will go on a walk around the beautiful farm and down to the creek and pond where we typically have many water birds and song birds. Often we see raptors as well!
We will have some binoculars on loan for you to use, or you can bring your own!
Then we will go back to the granary and make a wooden birdhouse to take home. Bring your own hammer to make this part go faster!
Cost: $8 each person participating (small children and babies are free.)
This event is generously sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited. Visit their store on Willamette and 25th!

Homestead Arts: Basket Weaving
2017-04-22 13:00 - 15:00 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Join us and learn how to make a simple basket! There will be kids basket making with pipe cleaners and ribbons. It’s an easy process that involves weaving in and out, up and down around the pipecleaners.
Also make an egg shaped rattle to put in your basket! All materials and instruction provided.
Cost: $5 pre-register using the form below.
Sample basket below, with pipe cleaners bent to look like twigs for a “basket nest”

Tea with Mrs. Skinner
2017-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, 97401, United States
Meet Mrs. Eugene Skinner, the first woman settler in the Eugene area, and listen to her talk about her life here. Our costumed interpreter will take you back in time at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House, the area’s only Victorian house musuem. Gather in the parlor (wear your historic clothing if you like!) and enjoy her talk, then explore the items in the Westward Migration trunk from the Lane County Historical Society. Mrs. Skinner will lead the discussion about what each item was used for. Then have cookies and tea with us, and go on a special tour of the SMJ house, led by their staff.
What a wonderful day of connecting with local history!
We have two times for presentations:
1pm and 2:15pm
Both shows are sold out at this time, please contact us to be on the wait list in case there are cancellations.
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Cost: $12 per individual, $35 for a family of four (additional guests $8 each)
See the SMJ House website for more information about this historic treasure.

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Homestead Arts: Tin Can Lanterns
2017-02-25 13:00 - 14:30 | the Granary building at S.C., 92194 Purkerson Rd., Junction City, OR, 97448, United States
Join us on Saturday, Feb 25th at 1pm for a fun class learning to make your own tin can lanterns!

Cost: $5, We provide your tin cans and supplies. Bring an extra hammer from home if you have one. Best for ages 7 and up.
Location: the Granary building at Singing Creek Center.
In the Homestead Arts program, we explore different historical crafts and games and always have a good time! Make something unique to take home and share with friends and family.
This time, we use tin cans and a hammer and nails to make some pretty designs and give it a sturdy handle for safety. You can put a candle or LED light in your can lantern and bring some festive twinkle to your home. Pre-registration is required as space is limited.
Please sign up with the form below. You can pay your fee when you arrive for class. You will also be required to sign a liability release form upon arrival.
