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

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

Spring Break History Camp at SMJ House
2024-03-25 09:00 - 2024-03-27 14:00 | SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, 97401, United States
History Camp for Children
Looking 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!
On 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!
This 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!)
March 25th – 27th. Hours are 9am to 2pm.
Pre-registration only, sibling discounts apply. Please see details and registration link at this page:
https://smjhouse.org/events/camps/

Los Pueblos Spring Break Day Camp
2024-03-25 09:00 - 2024-03-29 14:00 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
This free day camp is for local Guatemalan children ages 6-11 in Cottage Grove. We partner with the Early Learning Center to provide a fun camp focused on the history of South America. For more info, see this page.

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

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

Oakshire Brewing Fundraiser
2024-04-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Oakshire Brewing, 207 Madison St., Eugene, United States
Join us at Oakshire Brewing in Eugene to celebrate Singing Creek Educational Center! A portion of the proceeds of beer sales all day goes to support our living history programs for kids.
Wednesday, April 10th, 5pm
Address: 207 MADISON ST, EUGENE, OROpen 11am to 10pm
We will be there with information on a table for you to look at. Let’s raise a glass to SCEC!

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

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

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

Kalapuya Ways presentation at Hendricks Park May 2024
2024-05-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Hendrick’s Park, Summit Ave &, Skyline Blvd,, Eugene, OR, 97403
Learn about the Kalapuya Indigenous people, past and present, with instructor Karen Rainsong. This presentation and guided hike is best for adults and teens. Bring some cash as a donation to the Friend’s of Hendricks park for this presentation. Hike will include some gentle uphill climbs and is not generally considered wheelchair friendly, although the opening talk in the park is accessible.
See items of material culture, and listen to a Kalapuya story (permission for Karen to tell this story has been given by Esther Stutzman, a local Kalapuya elder.) Karen has been learning about and from Indigenous people for over 17 years.
See more info on their website: https://friendsofhendrickspark.org/

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

Los Pueblos Summer Camp June 24-28
2024-06-24 09:00 - 2024-06-28 14:00
Los Pueblos Summer Camp 2024
Singing Creek Educational Center, Cottage Grove, OR
This fun day camp is for Guatemalan children ages 6 – 11 in Cottage Grove and is funded by a grant from the Yarg Family Foundation and the Roundhouse Foundation. Logistical support is provided by the Cottage Grove Family Resource Center. Low income families receive this camp for free.
Kids will be learning about the history and culture of Guatemala and Mexico. Activities include cooking, music, dance, games, arts, movement and story time. Transportation and meals are provided. Our instructor is Janet Hernandez, a Latina mother and community member. Registration is handled through Janet. Please email us for more information.
Monday – Friday, 9am to 2pm
Location: Prospector’s Park in Cottage Grove, Oregon

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

Los Pueblos Summer Camp July 1-5
2024-07-01 09:00 - 2024-07-05 14:00
Los Pueblos Summer Camp 2024
Singing Creek Educational Center, Cottage Grove, OR
This fun day camp is for Guatemalan children ages 6 – 11 in Cottage Grove and is funded by a grant from the Yarg Family Foundation and the Cow Creek Indian Tribe. Logistical support is provided by the Cottage Grove Family Resource Center. Low income families receive this camp for free.
Kids will be learning about the history and culture of Guatemala and Mexico. Activities include cooking, music, dance, games, arts, movement and story time. Transportation and meals are provided. Our instructor is Janet Hernandez, a Latina mother and community member. Registration is handled through Janet. Please email us for more information.
Monday – Friday, 9am to 2pm
Location: Prospector’s Park in Cottage Grove, Oregon

Los Pueblos Summer Camp July 8-12
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 14:00

Pioneer Homesteading Summer Camp July 8-12
2024-07-08 09:00 - 2024-07-12 15:00 | Annex behind Wildwood, 85780 McBeth Rd,, Eugene, OR, 97405
Pioneer Homesteading Summer Camp July 2024
Monday – Friday; July 8th – 12th9am to 3pm
Each camp will feature crafts, games, stories, outside exploration, walking field trips in the park and along the creek, cooking, and more! Enjoy visits from special guests who will teach us, trade with us, or share stories. Read about the values children learn in our summer camps.
Children aged 6-10 are welcome. Eleven year olds may also register if they are really into the theme and motivated- they may be asked to help out a bit with the younger ones. Children bring their own lunches and water bottle each day.
Cost: $245 per weekSiblings in the same camp: $210 each per week.
Scholarships for low income families are available, see the form below. Camps are limited to 10 children.
Location: the Annex building behind Wildwood Chapel in Eugene, a country setting out Lorane Hwy.
Address: 85780 McBeth Rd. Eugene, OR 97405(After-care may be available if you need it; contact us for info)
Learn more and signup on this page: https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/summer-camps/

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

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

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

Waterloo County Park Native Encampment
2024-07-19 10:00 - 2024-07-21 18:00 | Waterloo County Park, 39510 Gross St., Waterloo, OR, 97355
Join us at the Native American Cultural Encampment in July at Waterloo County Park in Lebanon, Oregon, presented by the Native American Cultural Encampments with Deitrich Peters and friends. Learn how to put up a tipi, try making your own plant cordage, make a leather pouch, buy some Native made items, buy a raffle ticket, enjoy a free meal on Sunday afternoon, and see some amazing pow-wow style dancing! Deitz will explain about elements of the regalia worn by the dancers and what they symbolize (cultural and personal significance). This is a great way to get to know Native people and culture in a relaxed, informal and friendly way.Learn more here: https://naculturalencampment.org/
SCEC will have educational opportunities for children and families from 10 – 6 on Saturday and Sunday. Try the atlatl (spear throwing tool) in the field and do some free crafts. We look forward to sharing indigenous culture with you.
The public are welcome to attend each day, 10am – 6pm.
Address: 39510 Gross St, Lebanon, OR 97355
This is an alcohol and drug-free event. Children are welcome. Please keep pets leashed and under your control at all times.

Aragon Alpacas Fiber Arts Day for Girl Scouts
2024-07-27 13:00 - 15:30 | Aragon Alpacas, 33005 Dillard Rd, Eugene, United States
Alpaca Farm and Fiber Arts Day (at Aragon Alpacas) with SCEC
Come play with the alpacas and learn all about their fleece, what they provide us, and their unique personalities. Ann, the owner, will lead us around her farm and tell stories about these interesting animals. Then we go into the studio to learn about different kinds of animal fibers for spinning and weaving. Learn how to spin on a spinning wheel and make some wet felting around a bar of soap or a river stone. Have a fun day with fiber arts! See our video interview at Aragon Alpacas with Ann: https://youtu.be/HSQlIMFmt1M
Sat, July 27th, Time: 1pm – 3:30pmLocation: Aragon Alpacas33005 Dillard Rd. Eugene OR
All supplies includedmax participants: 15min participants: 10
Cost: $20, adults freeLevel: Brownies, Juniors, CadettesCarpooling is suggested; parking is limited
Pre-Registration only.
SIGNUP and pay on the Girl Scouts website: https://www.girlscoutsosw.org/en/activities/activities-list.html

Thank you so much to Ann and Mike Dockendorf for hosting this wonderful event!

Horse Riding Day 2024
2024-08-03 12:30 - 15:30 | Animal Rescue Teaching, 85671 Chezem Rd. , Eugene,, OR, 97405, United States
Horseback Riding Day at Animal Rescue Teaching
Event is FULL
Sign up for this Singing Creek Center event and ride horses and ponies and make some fun horse themed art with us. The staff at ART will be leading a talk about horse care, teaching you how to brush the horses and giving a riding lesson in the covered corral. We will make some horse art and play horse themed games in the yurt, including a horse drawing lesson. Learn about how important horses were and still are to Native people and pioneers. Girl Scouts: this event is perfect for earning your horseback riding badge!
Learn more about Animal Resuce Teaching here: https://www.animalrescueteaching.org/
Date: Sat. August 3rd, 12:30 pm- 3:30pmCost: $65 per child, parents/guardians are freeAges 5 and up.Pre-registration only.Address: 85671 Chezem Rd.Eugene, OR 97405
Sign Up using the form below. Registration is limited.

Opal Whiteley Nature Fairies Summer Camp
2024-08-05 09:00 - 2024-08-09 15:00 | Annex behind Wildwood, 85780 McBeth Rd,, Eugene, OR, 97405
Learn about the famous pioneer girl, Opal Whiteley, as you explore nature! Opal was a nature lover who kept a childhood diary relating her adventures in the woods around Cottage Grove, including her “explores” with her animal friends. We will make fairy houses, create a journal and write and sketch in nature, explore around the park and the river, and discover pioneer life.
Enjoy visits from special guests who teach us about eco-friendly living, how to take care of the Earth and reduce our waste. Opal would appreciate our lessons on how to be kind to all beings and the Earth.
We’ll have lots of fun as we learn to appreciate Opal’s youthful relationship to the natural world. You can wear your own dress up clothes or borrow some of ours.
Location: the Annex building behind Wildwood Chapel in Eugene, a country setting out Lorane Hwy.
Address: 85780 McBeth Rd. Eugene, OR 97405
Learn more and register here.

Cascadia County Park Native Encampment
2024-08-23 10:00 - 2024-08-25 18:00 | Cascadia County Park, 48241 Cascadia Dr,, Cascadia,, OR, 97329
Join us at the Native American Cultural Encampment in August at Cascacdia County Park in Sweethome, Oregon, presented by the Native American Cultural Encampments with Deitrich Peters and friends. Learn how to put up a tipi, try making your own plant cordage, make a leather pouch, buy some Native made items, buy a raffle ticket, enjoy a free meal on Sunday afternoon, and see some amazing pow-wow style dancing! Deitz will explain about elements of the regalia worn by the dancers and what they symbolize (cultural and personal significance). This is a great way to get to know Native people and culture in a relaxed, informal and friendly way.Learn more here: https://naculturalencampment.org/
SCEC will have educational opportunities for children and families from 10 – 6 on Saturday and Sunday ( Aug 24th – 25th). Try the atlatl (spear throwing tool) in the field and do some free crafts like make your own animal mask. We look forward to sharing indigenous culture with you.
The public are welcome to attend each day, 10am – 6pm.
Location: Cascadia County Park, 48241 Cascadia Dr., Cascadia, OR
This is an alcohol and drug-free event. Children are welcome. Please keep pets leashed and under your control at all times.

Grandparent's Pioneer Tea 2024
2024-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | SMJ House, 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, 97401, United States
This event is now Full.
Enjoy a lovely sit down formal tea with your grandparent or grandfriend with Singing Creek Educational Center!
This pioneer-themed 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 with us 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.
Pre-registration required; seating is limited.
One 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.
Previous 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!)
Celebrate National Grandparent’s Day on Sunday September 8th!
Date: Sunday, September 8th 2024Time: 1pm- 3pmCost:$35 per adult (age 13 and up)$25 for children (ages 12 and under)
Address of SMJ House: 303 Willamette St. Eugene OR
For questions please contact: director@singingcreekcenter.org, 541 968-1986
Thank you to Market of Choice and Sundance Natural Foods for supporting this event!
Join us next year; seats are now full for 2024.

Acorn Circle: "Let's Go Eeling" at Springfield Library 2024
2024-09-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR, 97477-4636
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket
This FUN free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Get an acorn for your basket! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10, but children of all ages are welcome.
Location: Springfield LibraryDate: Friday September 27th, 2024Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Eugene Library bookcase display opens
2024-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Eugene Public Library, 100 W 10th Ave,, Eugene, OR, 97401
Eugene Public Library Children’s Section bookcase display
For the months of October and November 2024, we will be using the large bookcases as you enter the children’s section of the library. We will fill it with Native American artifacts, cultural items, stories and descriptions. Come check it out!

Acorn Circle: Let's Go Eeling at Siuslaw Library
2024-10-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th St.,, Florence, Oregon
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket
This FUN free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Get an acorn for your basket! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10, but children of all ages are welcome.
Location: Siuslaw LibraryDate: Friday October 4th, 2024Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Address: 1460 9th Street, Florence, Oregon

Acorn Circle: "Let's Go Eeling" at Cottage Grove Library
2024-10-09 14:30 - 15:30 | Cottage Grove Library, 700 E Gibbs Ave,, Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket
This free learning session will include watching a short video, hearing a storybook about catching eels, discussion about the main idea of the story, and a craft where you can make your own small basket with ribbons to take home. Get an acorn for your basket! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10
Location: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 9th, 2024Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm

Acorn Circle: "Mulak Man" at Springfield Library
2024-10-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR, 97477-4636
SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” and make a leather pouch
This learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about traditional elk hunting, and a “moving quiz” testing comprehension, then make your own leather pouch to take home. Get an acorn for your pouch! Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, Three Rivers Foundation and participating libraries.
Best for ages 6 – 10, but children of all ages are welcome.
Location: Springfield LibraryDate: Friday, October 11, 2024Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm

Acorn Circle: Coyote and the Fish Trap in Oakridge
2024-10-12 14:00 - 15:00
“Coyote and the Fish Trap” storybook, Past/Present tense verbs, and Make Your Own Coyote Mask
This free learning session will include hearing the story “Coyote and the Fish Trap”, learning about tenses in verbs, learning a few words in Chinuk wawa and making a paper coyote mask to take home. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers and parents are welcome to attend.
Supported by the Woodard Family Foundation, the City of Cottage Grove, Spirit Mountain Community Fund, and the Three Rivers Foundation.
Best for ages 5 – 10.
Location: Oakridge Community CenterDate: Saturday October 12, 2024Time: 2pm – 3pm

Native American Cultural Presentation in Oakridge
2024-10-12 17:00 - 18:00
Deitrich Peters, photo by Karen Rainsong

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Join us for a wonderful cultural presentation with Deitrich Peters of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde!
Join us at the Oakridge community center in October, in honor of Native American Heritage Month (which occurs 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.
—-Also attend a Free children’s educational session at 2pm at the community center, focused on the Grand Ronde tribal curriculum “Coyote and the Fish Trap”. Kids ages 5 to 10 will get the most out of this and will color a coyote paper mask to take home. ——
FREESeating is limited, please arrive 10 minutes early.
Date: Saturday October 12th, 5pm – 6pmLocation: Oakridge community center, Oregon

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.
