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: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:20250311T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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:20260403T125755 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250712T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125755 CREATED:20250122T185240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T180259Z UID:10895-1752325200-1752334200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Girl Scouts Fiber Arts Day 2025 DESCRIPTION:Alpaca Farm and Fiber Arts Day (at Aragon Alpacas) with SCEC \nCANCELLED \nCome 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. Have a fun day with fiber arts! All female self-identified children ages 6 and up are welcome to participate. \nFor Girl Scouts: Earn your Fiber Arts badge (not included.) \nSee our video interview at Aragon Alpacas with Ann: https://youtu.be/HSQlIMFmt1M \nSaturday\, July 12th\, 1pm – 3:30pmLocation: Aragon Alpacas33005 Dillard Rd. Eugene OR  \nAll supplies included \nCost: $25\, adults freeGirl Scouts Level: Brownies\, Juniors\, CadettesCarpooling is suggested; parking is limited \nPre-Registration only. \nSIGNUP using the form below. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you so much to Ann and Mike Dockendorf for hosting this wonderful event! URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/girl-scouts-fiber-arts-day-2025/ LOCATION:Aragon Alpacas\, 33005 Dillard Rd\, Eugene\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/girl-scout-w-alpaca.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250717T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250719T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125755 CREATED:20250406T190947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T190953Z UID:11184-1752746400-1752944400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Spirit of BMD Festival 2025 Booths DESCRIPTION:Join us July 17\, 18 and 19 at Coiner Park in Cottage Grove for the Spirit of BMD Festival! We will have several booths in the kids zone so come on by! \nMake a corn doll\, buy a ticket for the “pocket lady” to pick her pockets for treasures\, or check out the fur trappers history interpretation in the history area.  \nLet us know if you and your family would like to volunteer to help staff a booth! Email: director@singingcreekcenter.org URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/spirit-of-bmd-festival-2025-booths/ LOCATION:Coiner Park\, Cottage Grove\, OR CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/making-corn-dolls.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250721T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125755 CREATED:20250606T184112Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T184117Z UID:11364-1753088400-1753455600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Pioneer Homesteading Summer Camp 2025 DESCRIPTION:Pioneer Homesteading Summer Camp July 2025\nMonday – Friday; July 21 – 259am to 3pm \nEach camp will feature crafts\, games\, stories\, outside exploration\, walking field trips\, 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. \nChildren 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. \nCost: $245 per weekSiblings in the same camp: $210 each per week. \nScholarships for low income families are available\, see the form below. Camps are limited to 10 children. \nLocation: the Creswell Pioneer Schoolhouse \nAddress: 195 S. 2nd Street\, Creswell\, ORDirectly across the street from the Creswell Bakery. \nLearn more and signup on this page: https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/summer-camps/ URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/pioneer-homesteading-summer-camp-2025/ CATEGORIES:Spring/Summer Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/two-girls-hunton-farm.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250801T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125755 CREATED:20250122T193222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T031332Z UID:10900-1753693200-1754060400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Opal Whiteley Nature Fairies Summer Camp 2025 DESCRIPTION: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 in 1905\, including her “explores” with her animal friends. We will make fairy houses\, create a journal and write and sketch in nature\, play games outside\, and discover homesteading life. \nEnjoy visits from special guests who teach us about fiber arts and 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. \nWe’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. All genders/gender expressions are welcome to sign up for this camp (and all our programs!) \nAges 6 – 10\, ten kids max for this camp \nLocation: Private Farm with acrege and two horses in West Eugene\, on Svarverud Rd.(Address provided after you register.) \nLearn more and register here. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/opal-whiteley-nature-fairies-summer-camp-2025/ LOCATION:Creswell Pioneer Schoolhouse\, 195 S. 2nd St.\, Creswell\, OR CATEGORIES:Spring/Summer Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Sophia-writing-jefferson-letter-at-camp-Summer-2019.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250802T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125755 CREATED:20250108T194429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T220231Z UID:10822-1754141400-1754148600@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Horse Riding Day August 2- 2025 DESCRIPTION:Horseback Riding Day at Animal Rescue Teaching\nSign 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\, 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! \nLearn more about Animal Resuce Teaching here: https://www.animalrescueteaching.org/ \nDate: Sat. August 2\, 2025 1:30 pm- 3:30pmCost: $40 per child\, parents/guardians are freeAges 5 and up. Younger children are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian but are not participants in the activities. \nIf you are sick\, please stay home and do not attend this event.NO dogs or animals allowed on the property. \nPre-registration only.Address: 85671 Chezem Rd.Eugene\, OR 97405 \nSign Up using the form below. Registration is limited.  \nThere are no refunds for this event. If you cannot make it please gift your spot to a friend and then call us to let us know of the change: 541 968-1986. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/horse-riding-day-august-2-2025/ LOCATION:Animal Rescue Teaching\, 85671 Chezem Rd. \, Eugene\,\, OR\, 97405\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/brushing-horse-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250804T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250808T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250406T181437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T181634Z UID:11172-1754298000-1754665200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Earth Ways Summer Camp 2025 DESCRIPTION:Monday – Friday\, Aug 4 – 8\, 9am to 3pm \nLearn about indigenous ways of the Kalapuya and other Native tribes in this outdoor camp at Prospector’s Park. This day camp (9am – 3pm) includes special guest Native people who will share about culture\, traditional crafts\, and music. Learn some words in the Kalapuya language\, make a leather pouch\, learn about Pacific Northwest art forms and hear traditional stories. This camp is best for ages 7 – 11 and has a max of eleven students. \nThe park has a covered picnic table shelter\, port a potty\, and is right next to the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. We will go across on the swinging bridge\, and go on nature walks. Students will try out the atlatl (spear throwing tool) and play games of sport. The river has several safe places where children can wade in shallow water and look for creatures. We treat all beings with respect and release back all creatures we find. Water shoes and tennies are most appropriate for this camp. \nLocation: Prospector’s Park in Cottage Grove\, 360 S. River Rd. Cottage Grove\, OR \nThis camp is currently FULL and has a waiting list. To be added to the Wait List please email us at: director@singingcreekcenter.org with your child’s name and age\, and your contact info. \nLearn more and register here:  \nSummer Camps URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/earth-ways-summer-camp-2025/ LOCATION:Prospector’s Park\, 360 S. River Rd.\, Cottage Grove\, OR\, 97424 CATEGORIES:Spring/Summer Camp ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Earth-ways-summer-camp-2024-shane.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250816T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250729T175219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T175409Z UID:11409-1755370800-1755374400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Kalapuya Ways presentation at Pine Meadows Campground DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free talk about the Kalapuya Indigenous people by Karen Rainsong\, the E.D. of Singing Creek Educational Center. Learn about foods\, hunting tools\, clothing\, shells used as money and to display wealth\, housing\, seasonal round and more. \nWe will meet at the ampitheater at the Pine Meadows Campground just East of Cottage Grove\, at 7pm. \nhttps://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233585 \n  URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/kalapuya-ways-presentation-at-pine-meadows-campground/ CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Karen-outdoor-Kalapuya-teaching-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250824T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250811T231827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T231831Z UID:11443-1755943200-1756054800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Cascadia Park Native Encampment: Visit our booth DESCRIPTION: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/ \nSCEC will have educational opportunities for children and families on Saturday and Sunday ( Aug 23 – 24). 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. \nThe public are welcome to attend each day\, 10am – 6pm. \nLocation: Cascadia County Park\, 48241 Cascadia Dr.\, Cascadia\, OR  \nThis is an alcohol and drug-free event. Children are welcome. Please keep pets leashed and under your control at all times. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/cascadia-park-native-encampment/ LOCATION:Cascadia County Park\, 48241 Cascadia Dr\,\, Cascadia\,\, OR\, 97329 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dietz-and-Tess-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250108T201847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T021226Z UID:10829-1757250000-1757257200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Grandparent's Tea at the SMJ House - Sept 7th DESCRIPTION:Honor your Grandparent or Grandfriend!\nEnjoy a lovely sit down formal tea with your grandparent or grandfriend with Singing Creek Educational Center! \nThis family oriented tea will be at the historic Shelton McMurphey Johnson house\, a Victorian mansion in Eugene. The event will feature two different flights of tea and treats\, and live Celtic harp music. Each senior aged 60 and up will be invited to select a handmade gift from our gift table. Each attendee can take a paper heart and write the names of their beloved grandparents and “grandfriends” to string up around the room. In this way all our loved ones can be with us at the tea\, whether they are still alive or not. It’s a great way to include relatives that live out of town! Feel free to dress up in historic dress (a fancy hat?) as our servers will also be in historic dress. \nPre-registration required; seating is limited. \nOne hundred percent of the ticket price supports our non-profit and helps us continue our fun history-based programs for kids and families in Oregon. \nPrevious tea events have been located at the Camas Country Mill Schoolhouse in Junction City and the Dr. Snapp House in Cottage Grove. We are excited to bring you a tea party in the SMJ House (they are wonderful partners of SCEC!) \nCelebrate National Grandparent’s Day on Sunday September 7th! \nDate: Sunday\, September 7th 2025Time: 1pm- 3pmCost:$35 per adult (age 13 and up)$25 for children (ages 12 and under) \nAddress of SMJ House: 303 Willamette St. Eugene OR \nFor questions please contact: director@singingcreekcenter.org\, 541 968-1986There are no refunds on tickets after purchase. If you cannot make it\, please gift your tickets to someone else. This is a charity fundraiser for SCEC. \nThank you to Mountain Rose Herbs\, Market of Choice and Sundance Natural Foods for supporting this event! \nSCROLL DOWN TO REGISTER \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to the SMJ House for the use of the house for our fundraiser tea! URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/grandparents-tea-at-the-smj-house-sept-7th/ LOCATION:SMJ House\, 303 Willamette St.\, Eugene\,\, OR\, 97401\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ann-and-mike-at-tea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250827T233427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T233637Z UID:11592-1758790800-1758992400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:ALHFAM Western Region Conference: Crossroads of Cultures DESCRIPTION:Register now for the Western Region Conference of ALHFAM\, located in Eugene\, Oregon\, on September 25th – 27th.Deadline to register: Sept 13th. \nCrossroads of Cultures\nHosted by Singing Creek Educational Center Location: Campbell Community Center \n(With other events at the historic SMJ House and Dorris Ranch Living History Village in Springfield) \nThursday\, Sept 25th Opening Reception at the SMJ House: 5pmFriday\, Sept 26th: Opening Land Blessing with Deitrich Peters\, Keynote Address\,and Field Trips to Local SitesSaturday\, Sept 27th: Educational Sessions and Business meeting\, Closing Banquet Dinner \nThroughout history\, cultural crossroads have served as pivotal gathering places—where ideas are exchanged\, traditions evolve\, and communities are transformed. This year’s regional conference theme\, Crossroads of Culture\, reflects on the historical intersections that have shaped our identities\, institutions\, and landscapes. Set in Eugene\, Oregon—a place with deep Indigenous roots and a legacy of migration\, innovation\, and activism—we will examine how the past informs the present\, and how our understanding of cultural convergence can guide us toward a more inclusive and thoughtful future. \nThe deadline to register is September 13th\, 5pm PST. \nEarly registration ends on September 5th. After that date\, fees will increase to $150 for members and $190 for non-members of ALHFAM. \nDownload the conference program here.  \nFor questions please contact Cece Otto. \nLearn more and register here: https://alhfam.org/event-6199907 URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/alhfam-western-region-conference-crossroads-of-cultures/ LOCATION:Campbell Community Center\, 155 High St.\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Crossroads-conference-image.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Rainsong":MAILTO:director@singingcreekcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250827T231536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T190228Z UID:11585-1758978000-1758988800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Final Weekend: Letitia Carson Exhibit at the SMJ House DESCRIPTION:See the Letitia Carson: Oregon Black Pioneer exhibit at the SMJ House before it’s gone!\n  \nSCEC partnered with the SMJ House this summer to bring this exhibit to Eugene. It highlights the story of Letitia Carson\, one of the first Black pioneers in Oregon. \nThis beautiful exhibit details what we know about this courageous woman and her family’s quest for life\, liberty\, and happiness in the unwelcoming territory of Oregon in the 1800’s. \nCome tour the house and see the traveling exhibit\, brought to us by Oregon Black Pioneers\, which will be ending on September 30th. The panels and exhibits will spark discussion in your group. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/final-weekend-letitia-carson-exhibit-at-the-smj-house/ 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/2025/07/Letitia-Carson-exhibit-small.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250923T185906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T185911Z UID:11735-1759669200-1759676400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Kalapuya Ways Hike and Story at Hendricks Park DESCRIPTION:Learn about the Kalapuya Indigenous people\, past and present\, with instructor Karen Rainsong\, who is the Exec. Dir of SCEC. This presentation and guided hike is best for adults and teens. Learn about native plants and their uses as well as tools such as baskets\, digging sticks\, cordage\, the atlatl and more. \nBring some cash as a donation to the Friend’s of Hendricks park for this presentation. Hike will include some gentle uphill climbs and is not generally considered wheelchair friendly\, although the opening talk in the park is accessible. \nSee items of material culture\, and listen to a Kalapuya story (permission for Karen to tell this story has been given by Esther Stutzman\, a local Kalapuya elder.) Karen has been learning about and from Indigenous people for over 18 years. \nSee more info on their website: https://friendsofhendrickspark.org/ URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/kalapuya-ways-hike-and-story-at-hendricks-park/ LOCATION:Hendrick’s Park\, Summit Ave &\, Skyline Blvd\,\, Eugene\, OR\, 97403 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Karen-outdoor-Kalapuya-teaching-for-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250820T165403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T165408Z UID:11480-1759933800-1759937400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Let's Go Eeling at CG Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket\nThis 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. 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 City of Cottage Grove. \nBest for ages 6 – 10 \nLocation: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 8th\, 2025Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-2025-lets-go-eeling-at-cg-library/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Library\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\, OR\, 97424 CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lets-go-eeling-featured-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250820T165806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T165838Z UID:11487-1760113800-1760117400@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Let's Go Eeling at Eugene Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket\nThis 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. 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. \nBest for ages 6 – 10 \nLocation: Eugene Public Library\, 100 W 10th Ave\, Eugene\, OR 97401Date: Friday October 10th\, 2025Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-2025-lets-go-eeling-at-eugene-library/ LOCATION:Eugene Public Library\, 100 W 10th Ave\,\, Eugene\, OR\, 97401 CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lets-go-eeling-featured-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250821T225933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T230925Z UID:11527-1760457600-1760461200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Let's Go Eeling at Lebanon Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION ONE“Let’s Go Eeling” Storybook and Make a Basket\nThis 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. Curriculum by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde\, adaptation and teaching by the staff of Singing Creek Educational Center. Teachers are welcome to attend. Parent or guardian must stay with your child. \nBest for ages 6 – 10. \nLocation: Lebanon Library\, Date: Tuesday October 14th\, 2025Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-lets-go-eeling-lebanon/ LOCATION:Lebanon Library\, 55 Academy St.\, Lebanon\, OR\, 97355 CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/lets-go-eeling-featured-image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T023000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250821T003205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T004122Z UID:11494-1760495400-1760542200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Mulak Man at Cottage Grove Library DESCRIPTION:SESSION TWO“Mulak Man” and make a leather pouch \nThis learning session will include hearing the story “Mulak Man” about traditional elk hunting\, and a “moving quiz” testing comprehension for prizes\, then make your own leather pouch 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. \nSupported by the City of Cottage Grove. \nFREE. Best for ages 6 – 10\, but children of all ages are welcome. \nLocation: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 15th\, 2025Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-mulak-man-cottage-grove/ LOCATION:Cottage Grove Library\, 700 E Gibbs Ave\,\, Cottage Grove\, OR\, 97424 CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mulak-man-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T125756 CREATED:20250924T225416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T225422Z UID:11740-1760607000-1760616000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Wild Ways Family Days: Map and Compass Oct 16 DESCRIPTION:This family-oriented series of classes will get you outside learning skills and connecting with nature. Our location is the beautiful Dorris Ranch Living History Village in Springfield\, Oregon.\nMap\, Compass and Navigation 101\n9:30am – NoonThursday\, October 16 or Sunday\, Oct 19th \n$50/family $35/individual \nMin 8\, Max 15 students (counting ages 7+) \nBring water bottles\, snacks\, and dress to be outside. Optional: bring a sack lunch and enjoy a picnic at the Living History Village with the group after the class. \nGet outside and hands-on with Singing Creek Educational Center and Wild Alive Outside\, a family-centered wilderness skills series for all ages. Each workshop focuses on one or more wilderness skills—knots\, navigation\, shelters\, fire-building\, basketry\, carving\, plant identification\, nature journaling and more—practical learning in a safe\, supportive environment. \nMap\, compass\, and Navigation 101: This workshop introduces the cardinal directions\, basics of reading a map\, using a compass to take a bearing\, and more. \nNo prior experience needed. Come dressed to get dirty and for the weather.  Many activities will not be ideal for young children\, but all ages are welcome with parental supervision and guidance.  Individual adults and teens are also welcome to join in the fun! \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 Address:Dorris Ranch\, 205 Dorris Street\, Springfield\, OR(Turn left upon entering the driveway and park near the restrooms.) \nRegister here. URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/wild-ways-family-days-map-and-compass-oct-16/ LOCATION:Dorris Ranch Living History Village\, 205 Dorris St.\, Springfield\, OR\, 97477 CATEGORIES:Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/kids-doing-map-and-compass-outside-in-fall.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR