BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//singingcreekcenter.org - ECPv6.15.20//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:20251005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260423T170720 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:20260423T170720 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:20260423T170721 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:20260423T170721 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:20260423T170721 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:20260423T170721 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251017T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T170721 CREATED:20250821T003445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T003449Z UID:11501-1760718600-1760722200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Mulak Man at Eugene 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. \nFREE. Best for ages 6 – 10\, but children of all ages are welcome. \nLocation: Eugene Public LibraryDate: Friday October 17th\, 2025Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-2025-mulak-man-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/mulak-man-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260423T170721 CREATED:20250924T230143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T230148Z UID:11746-1760866200-1760875200@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Wild Ways Family Days: Map and Compass Oct 19 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-19/ 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260423T170721 CREATED:20250821T230441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T230446Z UID:11535-1761062400-1761066000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Mulak Man at Lebanon 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 are welcome to attend and a parent/guardian must stay with the child. \nFREE. Best for ages 6 – 10\, but children of all ages are welcome. \nLocation: Lebanon Library\, 55 Academy Street\, Lebanon\, OR 97355Date: Tuesday October 21st\, 2025Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-mulak-man-at-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/mulak-man-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251024T173000 DTSTAMP:20260423T170721 CREATED:20250821T004411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T004416Z UID:11518-1761323400-1761327000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Coyote and the Fish Trap at Eugene 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. 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. \nFREE. Best for ages 6 – 10\, but all ages are welcome with a parent/guardian. \nLocation: Eugene Public LibraryDate: Friday October 24\, 2025Time: 4:30pm – 5:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-2025-coyote-and-the-fish-trap-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/coyote-trap-featured.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T170721 CREATED:20250918T155024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T181411Z UID:11641-1761400800-1761408000@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Hallows Eve Batty Bash 2025-cancelled DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED due to weather- Sorry!\nJoin us for a fun autumn-themed celebration in an old-fashioned style!  Make your own crafts\, fun kids activities and games\, watch a spooky shadow puppet show\, and enjoy treats from our bake sale!\nAll our crafts are plastic-free and candy-free\, we are using natural materials to make things like witch’s brooms\, lavender ghosts\, and more. Learn about local bats with our instructor Willow who knows about them! \nOur shadow puppet play will be inside the indigenous-style plankhouse and is a little bit spooky but not scary (suitable for all ages.) We will have homemade baked treats (many will be healthy treats) but some may contain nuts\, gluten or other allergens. Please feel free to bring your own snack\, but we discourage commercial candy at this event. We also plan to serve hot apple cider at this event. \nFeel free to wear a costume that is not too scary (no gore or weapons of any kind) and culturally appropriate. Keep in mind this is a family-friendly event and we want to show respect for all cultures and keep things child-focused (no adult themed costumes.) \nLet’s make this a special vintage style Hallows Eve celebration! \n***This small\, curated and thoughtful event is a good choice for children with sensory issues\, special needs or fears of large crowds. Each craft station will have a volunteer ready to help and parents will stay with their children. Unlike some other halloween celebrations\, we don’t feature scary images\, loud noises or overwhelming crowds. We don’t use plastic (as much as possible) and don’t give out candy. Enjoy a healthy alternative Halloween celebration just right for children with special needs or that just love old-fashioned fun!**** \nLocation: Dorris Ranch Living History VillageSaturday October 25\, 20252pm to 4pm \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Entry fees$15 per child$25 for two kids$10 each for 3 or more children in the same familyThis is NOT a drop off event; you must stay with your child. Adults are free with a participating child. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please RSVP below to hold your spot and bring cash or check at the door.There will be a maximum of 25 children at this event. \nAll ages and abilities are welcome. There are no stairs to get into any buildings but the ground may be uneven or wet\, and some paths are gravel. Please use caution and let us know if you need help. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oregon bats: Come learn why they are important members of our ecosystem and how you can help them!Wear a bat costume if you like! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Pictures of our past Halloween Events: URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/hallows-eve-batty-bash-2025/ LOCATION:Dorris Ranch Living History Village\, 205 Dorris St.\, Springfield\, OR\, 97477 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/batty-bash-featured-tiny.png ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Rainsong":MAILTO:director@singingcreekcenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T153000 DTSTAMP:20260423T170721 CREATED:20250821T003958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T004002Z UID:11510-1761748200-1761751800@www.singingcreekcenter.org SUMMARY:Acorn Circle 2025: Coyote and the Fish Trap at 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. 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 all ages are welcome with a parent/guardian. \nLocation: Cottage Grove LibraryDate: Wednesday October 29\, 2025Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm URL:https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/acorn-circle-2025-coyote-and-the-fish-trap-at-cottage-grove-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/coyote-trap-featured.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR