BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//singingcreekcenter.org - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:singingcreekcenter.org 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:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240322T211005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T204718Z UID:9761-1729693800-1729697400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle: "Coyote and the Fish Trap": Cottage Grove Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook\, Past/Present tense verbs\, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask\nThis 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. \nSupported by the Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove\, Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries. \nBest for ages 6 – 10 \nLocation: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 23\, 2024Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-coyote-and-the-fish-trap-cottage-grove-library/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Library\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\, OR\, 97424 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/coyote-trap-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241025T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240731T173328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T205046Z UID:10251-1729863000-1729866600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle: "Coyote and the Fish Trap" at Springfield Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook\, Past/Present tense verbs\, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask \nThis 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. \nSupported by the Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove\, Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries. \nBest for ages 6 – 10\, but children of all ages are welcome. \nLocation: Springfield LibraryDate: Friday\, October 25\, 2024Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-coyote-springfield/ LOCATION:Springfield Public Library\, 225 5th Street\, Springfield\, OR\, 97477-4636 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/coyote-trap-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241026T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20230824T173514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T230908Z UID:8987-1729949400-1729953000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Cultural Presentation at Drain Library DESCRIPTION:Deitrich peters\, photo by Karen Rainsong \n \n \n \n \n \n See the entire Acorn Circle listing of events for kids and adults\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!\nJoin us at the Mildred Whipple 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. We may have coloring sheets and other items for the kids to take home. \nFREESeating is limited\, please arrive 10 minutes early. \nDate: Saturday October 26\, 1:30pmLocation: Mildred Whipple Library in Drain\, OR \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/native-american-cultural-drain/ LOCATION:Mildred Whipple Public Library\, 205 West A Ave.\, Drain\, Oregon\, 97435 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Deitz-teaching-small-for-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241030T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240731T174352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T231022Z UID:10269-1730293200-1730296800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle: "Coyote and the Fish Trap" at Drain Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook\, Past/Present tense verbs\, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask \nThis 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. \nSupported by the Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove\, Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries. \nBest for ages 6 – 10\, but children of all ages are welcome. \nLocation: Mildred Whipple Library in Drain\, ORDate: Wednesday October 30th\, 2024Time: 1pm – 2pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-coyote-and-the-fish-trap-at-drain-library/ LOCATION:Mildred Whipple Public Library\, 205 West A Ave.\, Drain\, Oregon\, 97435 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/coyote-trap-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241101T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240731T213729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T215618Z UID:10318-1730475000-1730478600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle: "Coyote and the Fish Trap" at Siuslaw Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook\, Past/Present tense verbs\, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask \nThis 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. \nSupported by the Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove\, Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries. \nBest for ages 6 – 10\, but children of all ages are welcome. \nLocation: Siuslaw LibraryDate: Friday November 1\, 2024Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm \nAddress: 1460 9th Street\, Florence\, Oregon URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-coyote-siuslaw/ LOCATION:Siuslaw Library\, 1460 9th St.\,\, Florence\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/coyote-trap-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241102T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240731T175044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T010958Z UID:10272-1730568600-1730572200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Cultural Presentation at Cottage Grove Community Ctr DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!\nJoin us at the Cottage Grove library/ Community Center 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. Best for ages 8 and up. We may have coloring sheets and other items for the kids to take home. \nFREESeating is limited\, please arrive 10 minutes early. \nDate: Saturday November 2\, 2024Time: 5:30pm -6:30pm \nAddess: Cottage Grove Library and Community Center700 E Gibbs Ave\, Cottage Grove\, OR 97424 \nThank you to our generous funders: Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation\, The Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/native-cultural-presntation-cg/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Community Center\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\,\, OR\, 97424\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Deitz-at-Cottage-Grove.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241105T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240816T203537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T203741Z UID:10402-1730820600-1730824200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle: “Coyote and the Fish Trap” at Fern Ridge Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION THREE“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook\, Past/Present tense verbs\, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask\nThis 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. \nSupported by the Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove\, Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries. \nBest for ages 6 – 10 \nLocation: Fern Ridge LibraryDate: Tuesday November 5\, 2024Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-coyote-fern-ridge-library/ LOCATION:Fern Ridge Public Library\, 88026 Territorial Hwy\, Veneta\, OR\, 97487 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/coyote-trap-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240731T214333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T011146Z UID:10328-1731079800-1731083400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Cultural Presentation at Siuslaw Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde! \nJoin us at the Siuslaw 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. \nFREESeating is limited\, please arrive 10 minutes early. \nDate: Friday November 8\, 2024Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm \nAddess: 1460 9th St.\, Florence\, Oregon \nThank you to our generous funders: Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation\, The Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/native-cultural-siuslaw-library/ LOCATION:Siuslaw Library\, 1460 9th St.\,\, Florence\, Oregon CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Deitz-teaching-small-for-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241109T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240227T221521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T233406Z UID:9670-1731150000-1731153600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Cultural Presentation- Indigenous Basketry DESCRIPTION:Join us for a FREE cultural presentation with a well know Kalapuya weaver\, at the Springfield Public Library in November. She will talk about her culture and share examples of traditional basketry. This presentation is family-friendly but best suited for ages 6 and up. SCEC is excited to welcome this indigenous culture-bearer to share her stories and information with the public. \nThis is a part of the Acorn Circle program of Singing Creek Educational Center. See our other Acorn Circle events for children and families on our events calendar. \nThe library has an elevator and we will be providing chairs for the presentation. \nThank you to our generous funders: Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation\, The Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-cultural-presentation-indigenous-basketry/ LOCATION:Springfield Public Library\, 225 5th Street\, Springfield\, OR\, 97477-4636 CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241116T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240103T214007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T220241Z UID:9349-1731762000-1731771000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Cancelled - Native American Heritage Day for Girl Scouts DESCRIPTION:Cancelled due to lack of sign ups.\nLearn all about the Kalapuya Indigenous people of the Willamette Valley region and enjoy storytelling and music 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. \nThis will be our third year offering this program. We work closely with local Tribal members to make sure our curriculum is culturally responsive. \nSat Nov 16\, Time: 1pm – 3:30pm \nAll supplies includedmax participants: 20min participants: 10 \nCost: $25\, adults freeLevel:  Brownies and JuniorsCarpooling is suggested\, parking is limited \nRegistration below URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/native-american-heritage-day-for-girl-scouts/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Community Center\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\,\, OR\, 97424\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/girl-scouts-native-salmon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240916T221328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T223923Z UID:10570-1732008600-1732015800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Travel in Time History Field Trip for Homeschoolers DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun afternoon learning about Oregon history at the SMJ House in Eugene!\nThis 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. \nDate: Tuesday\, Nov 19th\, 2024; 9:30 am – 11:30am \nCost: $7 per child\, adults and ages 2 and under are free.Parking is next to the house and is free.Go to Pearl St. and Third St. in Eugene and follow the signs to the parking lot. \nNo refunds; tickets are transferable to another family if you cannot make it for some reason. Please email us to let us know if you would like to transfer your tickets. \nPre-registration only for this event\, scroll down on this page. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/travel-in-time-history-field-trip-for-homeschoolers/ LOCATION:SMJ House\, 303 Willamette St.\, Eugene\,\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/kevin-smj-house-field-trip-2023.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20240816T204658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T014103Z UID:10417-1733572800-1733576400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Cultural Presentation at Fern Ridge Library DESCRIPTION:Deitrich peters\, photo by Karen Rainsong \n \n \n \n \n \n See the entire Acorn Circle listing of events for kids and adults\n Learn More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!\nJoin us at the Fern Ridge Library in December\, in honor of Native American Heritage Month (which was 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. \nFREESeating is limited\, please arrive 10 minutes early. \nDate: Saturday  Dec 7th\, Noon – 1pmLocation: Fern Ridge Library\, 88026 Territorial Hwy\, Veneta\, OR 97487 \nThank you to our generous funders: Spirit Mountain Community Fund\, Three Rivers Foundation\, The Woodard Family Foundation\, the City of Cottage Grove. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/native-presentation-fern-ridge-library/ LOCATION:Fern Ridge Public Library\, 88026 Territorial Hwy\, Veneta\, OR\, 97487 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Deitz-teaching-small-for-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20241212T020714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T020904Z UID:10769-1737363600-1737385200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Los Pueblos School Day-Out at the Community Center DESCRIPTION:Monday\,  January 20th\, 2025 \nA fun School Day-Out Program for Guatemalan and Latino children in Cottage Grove\, celebrating culture and civil rights in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. \nQualifying low-income families receive this program at no cost. It includes transportation\, breakfast and lunch and all supplies. Our instructor\, Janet Hernandez\, is bilingual and has been doing these Los Pueblos programs with us for two years. Janet is the mother of 4 children and lives in Cottage Grove. We are excited to expand this program (typically spring and summer week-long camps) with the funding help of the Roundhouse Foundation. \nThe camp will be from 9am to 3pm. Registration is through Janet Hernandez. Please contact our Executive Director for details and to get in touch with Janet.  \ndirector@singingcreekcenter.org URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/los-pueblos-school-day-out-at-the-community-center/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Community Center\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\,\, OR\, 97424\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Private Group ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/kids-w-puppets-at-camp-spring-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20250107T180947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T181116Z UID:10815-1737709200-1737730800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Los Pueblos School Day-Out at the Comm. Ctr. DESCRIPTION:Friday\,  January 24th\, 2025 \nA fun School Day-Out Program for Guatemalan and Latino children in Cottage Grove\, celebrating culture and civil rights in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. \nQualifying low-income families receive this program at no cost. It includes transportation\, breakfast and lunch and all supplies. Our instructor\, Janet Hernandez\, is bilingual and has been doing these Los Pueblos programs with us for two years. Janet is the mother of 4 children and lives in Cottage Grove. We are excited to expand this program (typically spring and summer week-long camps) with the funding help of the Roundhouse Foundation. \nThe camp will be from 9am to 3pm. Registration is through Janet Hernandez. Please contact our Executive Director for details and to get in touch with Janet. \ndirector@singingcreekcenter.org URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/los-pueblos-school-day-out-at-the-comm-ctr/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Community Center\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\,\, OR\, 97424\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/janet-with-kids-spring-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20241208T042622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T014600Z UID:10745-1739610000-1739725200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Frontier Heritage Fair SCEC booth 2025 DESCRIPTION: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 \nThis 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) \nThere is a small entrance fee to come into the fair but it’s well worth it! \nAdmission $5\, Kids 12 and under Free\, when accompanied by an adult. \nWe hope to see you there. \nIf 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. \nPLEASE NOTE:  Singing Creek is a participant only\, not part of the management.  The event has a limited scope with displays and merchandise relating to the Fur Trade\, Civil War\, Old West and pre-1898 period in general.  It is not a craft fair.  For more information call the director Melody Morrell at 541-689-4281 URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/frontier-heritage-fair-scec-booth-2025/ LOCATION:Lane County History Museum CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/frontier-fair-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20250205T235335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T235343Z UID:11022-1739977200-1739980800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Draw a Barn Owl: Free Class for Kids DESCRIPTION:Raptor Art Challenge: Draw an Owl\n \nWed Feb 19th 3pm\, FREE\nLocation: Adventure! Children’s Museum inside the Valley River Center Mall\n \nLearn how to draw a Barn owl step-by-step in this art class for ages 8 and up. Children’s art will be eligible for parents to enter in an art contest by the Cascades Raptor Center (deadline to enter is March 23rd). We provide all the supplies. Instruction provided by Singing Creek Educational Center\, a nonprofit in Lane County. This is NOT a drop-off activity\, parents must stay with their children at all times.\nLearn more about the art contest here:https://cascadesraptorcenter.org/youth-art-challenge-information/ URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/draw-a-barn-owl-free-class-for-kids/ LOCATION:Adventure! Children’s Museum CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/how-to-draw-a-barn-owl-picturejpg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20250108T204303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T032138Z UID:10833-1741685400-1741692600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Lewis and Clark Field Trip for all Homeschoolers DESCRIPTION:Lewis and Clark: Explorers Field Trip\nCalling all homeschoolers: join us for a fun and imaginitive field trip about the Corp of Discovery and their journey to the Pacific Northwest! \nFor ages 6 – 11\, this field trip features three stations in the museum with an instructor who will teach you about history. You will get your own little paper journal for taking notes and making drawings. Your group will rotate stations every thirty minutes. \nOverview all together: 10 minutesLearn the basics of who sent them\, who went with them\, why they went and more. \nStation one: William ClarkLearn about map making\, investigate a map and use a compass. Draw your own “compass rose” and learn about trade items brought along on the journey for meetings with Native Peoples. \nStation two: Merriweather LewisLearn about plant and animal species collected on the journey. How were these preserved? What animals did they name after themselves? How did they conduct science? Draw and write with a feather quill and ink in your journal. \nStation three: Native AmericansWhat Native American tribes did they encounter along the way? Learn about some encounters that were tense and others that went smoothly. How did Sacajawea help the men on the journey? Learn about Native culture in Oregon at that time and about trade routes. \nYour field trip will last about 1.75 hours. \nCost is $7 per child\, adults are free.There is no admission charge to get into the musuem. \nThis field trip is pre-registration only and we can only take up to 30 children.Please fill out the form below to register. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/lewis-and-clark-field-trip-for-all-homeschoolers/ LOCATION:Lane County History Museum CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kids-with-Native-items-on-field-trip.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20250224T222155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T174116Z UID:11068-1741701600-1741712400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Basket Weaving Workshop with Jess Lambright DESCRIPTION:Let’s make a basket by hand!\nTogether we will make a small basket from either cattails or tule and twined with raffia infused with local color. \n$65 per person ($30 materials\, $35 instruction) \nThe fee includes materials and three hours of instruction on basketry techniques using locally gathered and naturally dyed materials. Come weave with us! Instructor Jess Lambright from Wild Alive Outside also is an instructor for SCEC. She has learned basketry from an indigenous person. \n(If you don’t finish your basket on the first class\, you can come for free to the second class and bring your basket back to keep working on it. If you sign up for the second class and don’t finish your basket the instructor can stay a few minutes after class to help you finish it.) \nLocation: a rented house in Eugene\, in the University district. (You will receive the address after you register for the class.) \n6 people minimum\, 8 people maximumAge requirement: This class is best for teens and adults.  \nTuesday March 11th (cattail basket); 2 pm – 5pm \n(The tule basket will be made during the class on March 20th\, 5pm – 8pm.)If you want to sign up for both classes you need to submit the form once for each class. \nPlease register below.We are sorry we cannot offer refunds for no-shows. Your space and materials have been reserved for you. Talk to us if you cannot make your spot and we may be able to give you a credit for a future class. \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 Jess Lambright is a dedicated mother\, forest guardian\, basket weaver\, and educator. As the founder of Wild Alive Outside\, she spends one day a week in the woods mentoring a group of young explorers. Together\, they are establishing a student research forest and learning wilderness skills. Through Wild Alive Outside\, Jess aims to connect people with the natural world through wilderness skills\, community science\, and ancestral crafts. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/basket-weaving-workshop-with-jess-lambright/ CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/basket-weaving-header-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20250112T001650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T001657Z UID:10864-1742295600-1742331600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Fundraiser at Falling Sky Brewing in Eugene DESCRIPTION: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 plans are for this year (our 10th Anniversary!) \nSee you there:  \n134 Oak AlleyEugene\, OR(541) 505-7096 \nhttps://www.fallingskybrewing.com/ URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/fundraiser-at-falling-sky-brewing-in-eugene/ LOCATION:Falling Sky Brewing\, 1334 Oak Alley\, Eugene\, OR CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/falling-sky-brewing-image.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250320T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20250224T231439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T172747Z UID:11081-1742490000-1742500800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Basket Weaving Workshop with Jess Lambright Mar 20 DESCRIPTION:Let’s make a basket by hand!\nTogether we will make a small basket from either cattails or tule and twined with raffia infused with local color. \n$65 per person ($30 materials\, $35 instruction) \nThe fee includes materials and three hours of instruction on basketry techniques using locally gathered and naturally dyed materials. Come weave with us! Instructor Jess Lambright from Wild Alive Outside also is an instructor for SCEC. She has learned basketry from an indigenous person. \n(If you don’t finish your basket on the first class\, you can come for free to the second class and bring your basket back to keep working on it. If you sign up for the second class and don’t finish your basket the instructor can stay a few minutes after class to help you finish it.) \nLocation: a rented house in Eugene\, in the University district. (You will receive the address after you register for the class.) \n6 people minimum\, 8 people maximumAge requirement: This class is best for teens and adults. \n Thursday March 20th (tule basket); 5pm – 8pmIf you want to sign up for both classes you need to submit the form once for each class. (The other class is on March 11th.) \nPlease register below.We are sorry we cannot offer refunds for no-shows. Your space and materials have been reserved for you. Talk to us if you cannot make your spot and we may be able to give you a credit for a future class. \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 Jess Lambright is a dedicated mother\, forest guardian\, basket weaver\, and educator. As the founder of Wild Alive Outside\, she spends one day a week in the woods mentoring a group of young explorers. Together\, they are establishing a student research forest and learning wilderness skills. Through Wild Alive Outside\, Jess aims to connect people with the natural world through wilderness skills\, community science\, and ancestral crafts. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/basket-weaving-workshop-with-jess-lambright-mar-20/ CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/basket-weaving-header-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250326T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20241219T185804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T214356Z UID:10797-1742806800-1742997600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Spring Break History Camp with SMJ House 2025 DESCRIPTION:History Camp for Children\nLooking for something fun to do over Spring Break? Join us for three fun filled days of history themed day camp at the beautiful Shelton McMurphey Johnson House in Eugene! \nOn Monday\, Tuesday and Wednesday you can experience hands-on activities\, games\, cooking and outside time in a lovely Victorian mansion setting. Learn about the owners of the home through time\, about pioneer life and nature on the Skinner’s Butte just behind the house. We will do butter churning\, play pioneer games\, sewing\, fun art projects and more! \nThis camp is being jointly presented by the SMJ House and SCEC. We will have instructors from both organizations bringing interesting and engaging activities for ages 6 – 10. All genders of children are welcome (children can wear whatever dress up clothing they like!) Children bring their own lunch and water bottle. \nMarch 24th – 26th. Hours are 9am to 2pm.\nPre-registration only\, sibling discounts apply. Please see details and registration link at this page: \nhttps://smjhouse.org/events/camps/ \nDownload the PDF flyer here. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/spring-break-history-camp-with-smj-house-2025/ LOCATION:SMJ House\, 303 Willamette St.\, Eugene\,\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Karen-W-with-guitar-at-SMJ-house-with-kids.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20241212T021442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T023133Z UID:10776-1742806800-1743170400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Los Pueblos Spring Break Camp 2025 DESCRIPTION:This fun spring break camp features games\, art\, movement\, music\, and activities about the history of South America. The camp is taught by Janet Hernandez\, our Program Coordinator for the Los Pueblos programs. \nJanet has been teaching for SCEC since 2023 and is a mother of 4 children. She is bilingual English/Spanish and both languages are used in this camp. Children are often speaking in Mam (from Guatemala) as well. \nQualifying low-income families in Cottage Grove who are Guatemalan/Latino are eligible for this camp. We can only take 11 children. Please contact our Executive Director\, Karen\, to be connected to Janet who processes the registration. \nCamp is from 9am to 2pm Monday through Friday. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/los-pueblos-spring-break-camp-2025/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Community Center\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\,\, OR\, 97424\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/janet-with-kids-spring-2024.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130637 CREATED:20250310T204114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T204255Z UID:11119-1744131600-1744137000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:History Pub: The Applegates and the Kalapuyans DESCRIPTION:Crossroads of Cultures: the Applegates and the Kalapuyans\nJoin us for a History Pub at the Axe and Fiddle Restaurant in Cottage Grove on Tuesday April 8th. \nThe 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 the Kalapuya people of the area. Chief Halo of the Kalapuya tribe and Jesse Applegate were friends and the friendship continues to this day between descendants. \nHear more about this unique friendship\, some of the history of the Applegate house and the family. Watch a short video about the relationship and the archaeology done on the site of the house. \nStay for the Trivia game with prizes at the end of the talk! Bring cash to buy a raffle ticket for the 50/50 raffle! \nTime: 5pmAddress: 657 E Main St\, Cottage Grove\, OR 97424 URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/history-pub-the-applegates-and-the-kalapuyans/ LOCATION:Axe and Fiddle Pub\, 657 E Main St\,\, Cottage Grove\,\, 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:20250423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130638 CREATED:20241212T030015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T030021Z UID:10784-1745398800-1748703600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Spring Outdoor School Teaching- Kalapuya Ways DESCRIPTION:Each year in Spring and Fall\, SCEC teaches the Kalapuya Ways program for Outdoor School in the Dorena area\, for hundreds of children. \nWe provide a 45 minute unit on the First Peoples of the Willamette Valley area\, including either a stick dice game activity or throwing atlatls in the field (if the weather is good.) Children at outdoor school rotate between activities including our teaching. \nWe have been providing this education for Grove Christian Camp for many years\, and are happy to once again be participating in Spring 2025.  URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/spring-outdoor-school-teaching-kalapuya-ways/ CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/students-with-atlatls-and-KR.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130638 CREATED:20250319T204826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T211144Z UID:11146-1745604000-1745611200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:BookMine Celebration: Viewing of Opal Whiteley Fairyland Book with SCEC DESCRIPTION: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 imagination of the world. \nWe are celebrating 50 years of the BookMine\, and also 10 years of Singing Creek Educational Center’s non-profit status. \nStop by and join the festivities and see our raffle items! \nOur own Steve Williamson\, from the SCEC board\, is a historian and widely regarded as the expert on Opal Whiteley. Please bring your questions for Steve\, and see his website here. \nThe BookMine: 702 E Main St\, Cottage Grove\, OR 97424Time: 6pm to 8pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/bookmine-celebration/ LOCATION:the BookMine\, 702 E Main St.\, Cottage Grove\, OR\, 97424 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/the-bookmine-and-opal.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130638 CREATED:20250127T235210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T235623Z UID:10907-1746030600-1746034200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Native American Cultural Presentation with Deitz Peters- Eugene Library DESCRIPTION:Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!\nJoin 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. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong will attend and display items of Kalapuya material culture. This talk is great for families although children under 6 may have a hard time sitting still for the 45 minute presentation. We will have coloring sheets for the kids to take home. \nFREESeating is limited\, please arrive 10 minutes early. \nDate: Wednesday April 30th\, 4:30pmLibrary Address: 100 West 10th Avenue\, Eugene\, OR 97401 URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/cultural-presentation-with-deitz-peters-eugene-library/ LOCATION:Eugene Public Library\, 100 W 10th Ave\,\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/deitz-with-feathers-small-for-site.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250507T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130638 CREATED:20250109T031220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T032121Z UID:10848-1746637200-1746648000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Oakshire Brewing SCEC fundraiser! DESCRIPTION: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. \nWednesday\, May 7th\, 5pm \nAddress: 207 MADISON ST\, EUGENE\, OROpen 11am to 10pm \nSee their website at: https://oakbrew.com/ \nWe will be there with information on a table for you to look at. Let’s raise a glass to SCEC! URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/oakshire-brewing-scec-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Oakshire Brewing\, 207 Madison St.\, Eugene\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/oakshire-brewing-inside.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250523T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130638 CREATED:20250406T194257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T194707Z UID:11190-1748005200-1748026800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Kids Heritage Fair at the Family Relief Nursery DESCRIPTION: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! \nFree admission \n1pm to 7pm\, Friday May 23rd \n720 N. 14th St\, Cottage Grove\, OR \nLEARN MORE: https://www.spiritofbmd.com/partnerships.php URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/kids-heritage-fair-at-the-family-relief-nursery/ LOCATION:Family Relief Nursery\, 720 N. 14th St.\, Cottage Grove\, OR\, 97424 CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250525T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130638 CREATED:20250322T170513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250322T170521Z UID:11161-1748178000-1748185200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Kalapuya Ways Presentation and Hike DESCRIPTION: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. \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 over 18 years. \nSee more info on their website: https://friendsofhendrickspark.org/ URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/kalapuya-ways-presentation-and-hike/ LOCATION:Hendrick’s Park\, Summit Ave &\, Skyline Blvd\,\, Eugene\, OR\, 97403 CATEGORIES:Classes,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:20250618T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T130638 CREATED:20250516T165618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T231135Z UID:11326-1750262400-1750267800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Letitia Carson Black History Exhibit DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception: Letitia Carson Black History Exhibit at the SMJ House\n \n \n \n \n \n Join us to learn about Letitia Carson\, one of the first Black women to settle in Oregon\, as you tour the beautiful Shelton McMurphey Johnson House in Eugene. Letitia became a landowner after traveling on the Oregon Trail\, and her story is unique and interesting. Though we have no photographs of her\, there are photos of her daughter and other family. \nThis is a traveling exhibit from Oregon Black Pioneers and will be up at the SMJ House from June through September\, 2025. The exhibit is a partnership between SCEC and the SMJ House. We are committed to exploring\, understanding and highlighting history from all sides\, including underrepresented and marginalized groups. \nFREE event\, donations accepted.Wednesday June 18th\, 4pm – 5:30pm \nRead a book about Letitia Carson’s story:  \nA Light in the Wilderness\, by Jane Kirkpatrickhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20665235-a-light-in-the-wilderness URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/opening-reception-letitia-carson-black-history-exhibit/ 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/2025/05/collage-Martha-Jane-Carson-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR