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BUGS R US Bugs as Food
Y
ou may have enjoyed the taste of CRAB
or LOBSTER or even SHRIMP at a
local seafood restaurant. But….there's
ANOTHER food group out there that people get
SQUEAMISH about when it's talked about in
polite society……BUGS AS FOOD!
BUGS are technically arthropods…..the same
as a crustacean like crab or lobster. They all keep
their skeletons…..EXOSKELETONS…..on the
outside. But for some reason, the United States
doesn't recognize BUGS AS FOOD.
Most all other countries in the world see insects as food. Underdeveloped
countries HAVE to. If they don't, people starve. Mexico, right across the
border from the US, sells scorpions on a stick, just like a CORNDOG. China
eats grasshoppers and ants. Australia eats termites. Africa eats grubs and
beetles. These insects are a FOOD GROUP.
ALL other animals on earth eat bugs……birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish,
OTHER insects, and mammals…..it's just the PEOPLE mammals of the
United States that haven't seen their way clear to eating a handful of six
legged animals.
The United Nations recently published an article outlining the health
benefits as well as the ease of farming insects versus cattle or sheep. For one
fact…..livestock take up A LOT OF ACERAGE which most foreign
countries don't have. Insects can be raised
by the BILLIONS in a very small area. And,
bugs are NUTRITIOUS! A very small
serving of grasshoppers, for example, has
the same amount of protein as ground beef.
ALL insects are high in vitamins and
minerals, too. Now YOU can enjoy a sixlegged snack right here in the Rogue Valley.
As part of the SUMMER READING
PROGRAM through all 15 branches of the
Jackson County Libraries, BUGS-R-US Educational Services will be dishing
up crickets and meal-worms during June and July.
This year, along with the regular BUGS program, they are offering to let
the audiences EAT real insects. It sounds weird, but since offering this back
in September, they have gone through 21 POUNDS of DEAD crickets and
mealworms…..everyone is wanting to eat bugs! They all taste like chicken
with a popcorn-like texture…..popcorn with legs…..they're even
FLAVORED like nacho cheese and BBQ.
For more information, talk to any of your local 15 Library branches or
check out the website at www.jcls.org. Come out and support your local
branch of the Jackson County Library, win some prizes just for reading books
and enjoy a crispy, mouth-watering 6-legged treat.
John Jackson is a Naturalist and is the owner of BUGS-R-US
Educational Services. www.Bugsrus.org.
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TOUCHA
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& P R E SE R
VE D
DISPLAYS
Have a Safe and Fun Summer!
By Megan Burroughs, Intake Coordinator for the
Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County
ummer is here and Southern Oregon has a
wide variety of fun activities and camps for
S
kids and families to participate in! Whether
you are sending your child off to a summer camp or having fun as a family,
keeping your kids safe is always the main concern.
How to Stay Safe
Here are some suggestions of things to consider when it comes to choosing a
camp for your child:
• What is the screening process for staff and volunteers?
• Is it a requirement for staff and volunteers to attend trainings in child
abuse prevention? (We offer the Darkness to Light Stewards of Children
child sexual abuse prevention training at our Center – call (541) 734-5437
for information!)
• Are staff and volunteers CPR certified?
• What is the staff-to-child ratio?
• Are there policies in place to ensure that children are not left alone with
only one adult?
If you’re attending a big event, it is important to consider ways to keep your kids
safe in large crowds. Here are some tips:
• Always keep kids within eyesight
• Make sure your kids understand the importance of staying close to you
• Have a plan in case you get separated
Staying Engaged
Have your kids ever complained about being bored, especially during the
summer? Staying engaged with your kids can help reduce boredom and
strengthen the bond you have with your children. Here are a few things to
remember:
• Play with your kids, rather than simply watching them
• During family time, turn cell phones off or on silent
• Reserve time for one-on-one time with each of your children
Having healthy familial bonds is important to your child’s development.
Consider cooking together, taking turns reading to one another, and playing
outside as a family. Taking day trips to explore nearby lakes and rivers is also a
great way to spend time together as a family and build those important bonds.
If you are looking for something fun to do over the 4th of July weekend, consider
going to Children’s Advocacy Center Night at the Ballpark! The game will be
Saturday, July 5th, and if you buy your tickets from us, half of the $8 ticket price
will go to support services for kids who come to us! You can call (541) 282-5474
X111 to purchase tickets. You can also take a look at the calendar in this edition
for other events that you can enjoy with your family this summer!
A free service to help parents find child care that best meets their family’s
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Now taking registration for 2014-2015 school year. September through May.
Morning pre-K and 3-4 year old classes. Ages 3-5. More information:
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SOUTHERN
Oregon
June/July 2014
Volume 8 Issue 3
We are devoted to discovering and promoting family-oriented activities and events
in the Southern Oregon area.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Publisher:
Editor:
Design & Production:
OSA Publishing, LLC
Deborah Perdue
Illumination Graphics
Pg 2
Bugs as Food
Pg 3
Have a Safe and
Fun Summer!
Pg 5
Summer Reading
at the Library
Pg 6
Miss Annie presents:
Mabel Sets The Table
Pg 7
Smart Phone Safety–
Recommendations
for Parents
Contributors:
Laura Horton
John Jackson
Miranda Black
Sgt. Colin Fagan
Megan Burroughs
Anna Minter-Martinez
Commission for Family
and Children
Southern Oregon Family welcomes photographs of
families enjoying the spirit of Oregon living in our area.
Your family just may appear in an upcoming issue!
Photos must be accompanied by a photo release. Writers
are welcome to submit articles to: sofamily@riousa.com.
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Pg 8-13 Where To Go &
What To Do
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Planning, Deciding
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Pg 14
Acupuncture and
Traditional Chinese
Medicine for Kids
Pg 15
Children’s Festival
“Create A Spark”
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SUMMER
READING
AT THE
LIBRARY
R
eaders of all ages will explore all things science
this summer as Jackson County Library Services
presents “Fizz Boom, Read!” during their
summer library program. Activities may include science
games and experiments, a visit from Bugs-R-Us, nature
exploration, and more.
The 2014 Summer Reading Program is free of
charge and open to young people, preschool through
young adult, with programs, prize drawings, storytimes,
a reading club, and more. Families are invited to join the Read-to-Me
portion of the program. Registration for “Fizz, Boom, Read!” begins as
soon as school is out. All children who read or listen to ten books will
receive a special bookmark, a reading certificate, and a coupon for a free
kid’s meal from HomeTown Buffet. Kids who complete the program will
also be eligible to enter local branch library drawings for additional
prizes.
Area teens (ages 12-18) are invited to “Spark a Reaction” this year
and join Jackson County Library Services’ Teen Summer Reading
Program. Create a felted wool project, make a “fobot” or a lava lamp or
just come and hang out. The library offers free movies, art activities, and
gaming days all summer long.
Teens who write a review of a book, graphic novel, audio or eBook,
or library program can earn the chance to win one of fifteen $100 Barnes
& Noble gift certificates as well as other prizes. Selected reviews will be
posted on the Teen section of the library Web site.
The “Fizz, Boom, Read!” program is sponsored by the Kenneth A.
and Lucille D. Hulburt Family Trust, Friends of the Library groups
throughout Jackson County, and HomeTown Buffet.
For more information, call Jackson County Library Services at 541774-8679 or visit www.jcls.org.
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Miss Annie presents:
Mabel Sets The Table
sk Anna Martinez-Minter “A penny for your thoughts?” and she’ll
usually respond with an anecdote about children or a manners history
lesson. After all, local children’s entertainer “Miss Annie” is Southern
Oregon’s children’s etiquette advocate and the epitome of courtesy and kindness.
But ask her today, and you’ll get a different answer.
“My book!” Anna exclaims, her eyes sparkling. “After years of refining and
editing, I feel like I’ve finally given birth!” The book — Anna’s “baby” - is Mabel
Sets the Table, first of seven children’s books for young readers in Minter’s Miss
Annie Presents eti-kit series.
If you’re familiar with Anna’s Gracious Me™ Manners and Tea sessions for
young children, you understand her motives and
appreciate her approach.
“Just like the parent who cleverly conceals
broccoli in a child’s macaroni and cheese,
I’m writing the Miss Annie Presents series
to gently guide children toward good
manners and gracious behavior.
“Civility and courtesy open doors,”
Anna explains. “Children who aren’t
taught manners, who don’t understand
how to hold polite conversation, or who
don’t have proper hygiene are at a
disadvantage. My goal is to encourage busy
parents by offering fun ideas and suggestions
A
for interactive manners lessons.”
With her popular manners
classes and entertainment programs already keeping her busy,
why is Anna writing books?
“Mostly to raise awareness.
I’m told that, with regards to
manners, the baby got thrown out
with the bath water. I believe we
need to change our approach. I
wanted to emphasize respect and consideration for others, with a fun and
entertaining approach”.
“Parents and grandparents already know that habits are formed early,” Anna
says. “I believe they will appreciate this window of opportunity toward making
a difference in their child’s life”.
Ever gracious herself, Anna is quick to credit others with helping her
“deliver” Mabel Sets the Table, including Illustrators Michelle Bergeron and
Denise Elzea, editor Constance Frankland, and publisher Steve Laible of The
Kodel Group LLC. Constance Frankland, also published as Constance Bates,
lives and works in Grants Pass
Miss Annie Presents: Mabel Sets the Table is available at Amazon.com and
local bookstores June 2014. The Really Big Book of Manners, an adult guide with
hands-on activities for children, is next on Anna’ project list. Follow her on
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anywhere. These devices also commonly use small software applications, or
“apps”, that allow for additional communication.
While most adults use their devices to make calls, text, manage e-mail, and
surf the web, “tweens” and teens connect with each other differently and over
multiple apps – often simultaneously. Currently popular social networking apps
used by kids include Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and Vine. Popular
texting and voice call apps include TextPlus, Pinger, and TextFree. These apps
allow kids to communicate with their local friends, but they may also be
Smart Phone Safety –
Recommendations for Parents
communicating with adult strangers who pose as kids with the intent to sexually
exploit them.
While most of these apps are relatively safe and monitored by their
providers, apps such as Kik Messenger are intended for adult users (17+) and
by Sgt. Colin Fagan
are fraught with adults who use it to gain access to kids for sexual exploitation.
If your child has the Kik app installed on their device, I recommend you uninstall
S
mart
phones
are
amazingly powerful
devices
that
have
moved many of us away
from conventional desktop
home computers. Smart
phones
may
referred
to
be
as
better
“smart
devices”, and include cell
phones,
iPods,
Kindles,
Nooks, and other tablet
it immediately as the risk of having a bad experience is far too great.
So what can you do to help your children be safe? First, maintain an open
line of communication with your kids about their smart device use. Ask them to
help you understand what apps they’re using and how they work. Second, replace
your existing home wireless router with one that has parental controls. This will
allow you to restrict access to high risk sites, limit usage times, and reduce the
need for controlling individual devices. A retail associate at a home electrics
retailer can help you. Finally, educate yourself about the parental controls that
are connected with the apps your kids are using. I have prepared a guide with
links that you can download from. An Internet search for the name of the app
and “parent guide” will get you there.
style devices. The power of
these devices comes from
their connection to high
speed Internet from almost
Colin Fagan is a Detective Sergeant with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. He is
assigned to the Southern Oregon High-Tech Crimes Task Force. He and his wife have
two teenage sons.
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Please call to confirm dates and time of events before
you travel. FREE event submission is the 20th of the
month prior to the publication.
Email to: sofamily@riousa.comACT* Abolish Child
BULLETIN BOARD
Trafficking: A Southern Oregon Awareness
Initiative. Get involved with stopping sex trafficking.
Actsouthernoregon.com. 541-646-0068.
Rogue Valley Hip Homeschool Mamas - In this
group we strive to provide diverse ‘meaningful support’,
group activities, field trips, FUN and most of
all friendships! Join today:
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38th Annual 4th of July Run In Ashland.
$10youth/$20adults. www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun.
541-488-5340.
Free Lithia Park Nature Walks. All ages at 10am on
Wed. & Fridays. In July on Sat. too. Guided 1.5 hr
nature walk with naturalists.. Meet at park entrance
across from Plaza. Free.
Story Time at Oregon Books. 1-2pm, 7th St, Grants
Pass.541- 476-3132.
3:45-5:45pm at Medford Library. No exp. Needed. 1st
Tues. 541-774-8678.
2 MONDAY
K-9 Reader Buddies, 3- 4 pm. Josephine Community
Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571,
Children in K-3rd grade read to dogs. Free.
Breast Feeding Class at Providence Birthplace.
6:30-8:30pm 1st Thursdays. 541-732-5494.
River City BMX. 1380 Pansy Lane, Grants Pass. Racing
every Tues. & Sat. year round. Call 541-441-2572.
6 FRIDAY
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. 2:45-4:30pm.
Family friendly for the kids.510 W. 1st St. 541-535-7090.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
Special gym toys for the young ones. Free . 541-4740001.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. 6-8pm. Family
Massage Education Ctr. Medford. 541-482-3567.
Jr. Climbing Club. Ages 7-14 from 4:30-6pm. Includes
equip. & instructor. Rogue Rock Gym, Medford. 541245-2665.
Preschool Playtime. 9-9:45am. Mon. & Thurs Free
Grants Pass YMCA. 541- 474-0001.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5
per child. Parents must remain with their child. Grants
Pass. 541-955-2582.
3 TUESDAY
23-27th.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
Curry County Fair. Gold Beach, July 24-27th.
www.curryfair.com.
Parent- Baby Massage Class. 1pm & 6pm.reduce
crying, ease constipation and colic, improve sleep time,
increase bonding and trust, and much more! Family
Massage Education Center, 1081 E Main St. Ashland.
541-482-3567.
Lane County Fair.
www.atthefair.com.
Eugene,
July
1 SUNDAY
First Sunday Legos at Ashland Library. Ages 5 up
from 12:30-3pm children learn building techniques.
541-774-6995
Teen Crafternoon at Ashland Library. 12:302:30pm.1st. Sun. 541-774-6995.
Rogue Valley Fibro/CFS Support Group. 1st Tues.
4pm at the Smullin Center, rm. 104. Anyone with
fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome & family
members welcome, light buffet. Vickie: 541-482-2606.
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. Ages 5 up from
4 WEDNESDAY
Free Day at ScienceWorks Museum!. Free
admission for everyone on the first Wed. of each month.
1500 E. Main St. Ashland. 541-482-6767,
scienceworksmuseum.org (does not include Dinosaurs
exhibit)
“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Circus” presented
by Le Cirque Centre. 7pm. Ashland Armory. 541283-6399, lecirquecentre.org
Fist Friday Movies at Eagle Point Library. 7-9pm,
Free family movies & popcorn. 541-826-3313.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
Parent and Me at ScienceWorks. 10am. 150 E. Main
St. Ashland. 541-482-6767.
Mothersong-Multicultural Sing A Long. 9:30am for
families with wee ones under 5 years. Ashland. Free,
donations appreciated. Family Massage Education Ctr.
Ashland. 541-482-3567.
First Friday Art Walk. In Downtown Ashland. 541488-8430 or 1-877-planart.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5
per child. Parents must remain with their child. Grants
Pass. 541-955-25820
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. 1pm & 6pm.
Classes for the public at Family Massage Education Ctr.
Ashland. 541-482-3567.
Jr. Climbing Club. Ages 7-14 from 4:30-6pm. Includes
equip. & instructor. Rogue Rock Gym, Medford. 541245-2665.
First Friday Art Walk. Downtown Grants Pass comes
alive with art, music food and fun for the whole family.69pm, 541-479-3290.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. Ages 5-13 from 510pm. Games, pizza , swimming and fun. $15 in
advance, $18 at the door. 2160 NW Vine St. Grants
Pass. 541-955-2582
7 SATURDAY
Pirate Weekend at ScienceWorks. 1500 E. Main St.
Ashland. 541-482-6767. ScienceWorksMuseum.org.
5 THURSDAY
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Circus” presented
by Le Cirque Centre. 2 & 7pm. Ashland Armory.
541-283-6399, lecirquecentre.org
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am meets 1st & 3rd
Thursdays. Speakers, crafts & potluck. Childcare
available. Eagle Point Comm. Bible Church. 503-5380162.
Gold Dust Day. Parade at 10am, wagon rides, gold
panning, antique tractors, vendors, historical displays,
food, children’s activities & more. Gold Hill.
Wii Games at Central Point Library. 4:30-6:30pm.
541-664-3228.
A Taste of Summer. 11-4pm. Celebrate the opening
season of the Britt. Live music, street performers, art,
children’s activities on the courthouse grounds, food
and more in downtown Jacksonville.
Providence BirthPlace Mom and Baby Support
Group. 12:30-2pm . All mothers with their babies are
invited for ongoing encouragement and hands –on
assistance, meet other moms and babies to share
support, reassurance and experiences with speakers.
1111 Crater Lake Ave, Medford. 541-732-5494.
www.providenceoregon.org/so/birthplace
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young toddlers for nursery rhymes, playtime and
meeting new friends at Josephine Comm. Library. 200
NW C St. Grants Pass.
Brews, Burgers & Bluegrass. Noon-8pm. Eden
Valley Orchards. Medford. Ticket 541-488-7272,
buylocalrogue.org.
Gun & Knife Show. 9-3pm. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass.
Collectorswest.com.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. 6pm. Family Massage
Education Ctr. Ashland. 541-482-3567.
Baby Rhyme Time. 1-2pm. Bring your babies and
Klamath Bird Observatory & the Northwest
Nature Shop sponsor free monthly bird walks.
Rogue Valley area led by an experienced birder. 541482-3241 northwestnatureshop.com
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2nd.
nd
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 2 .
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See June 4th.
Crater Performing Arts Ctr. Central Point. 541-7737272, studioroxander.com.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 4th.
Medford Cruise Concert in the Park. 7:30-9:30pm.
“The Duquanes”. Hawthorne Park, Medford. Free.
Medfordcruise.org.
10 TUESDAY
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Noble. Come
hear a story. Every Sat. at 11:00. 541-858-0203
River City BMX. 1380 Pansy Lane, Grants Pass. Racing
every Tues. & Sat. year round. Call 541-441-2572.
Pet Country Low Cost Vaccinations. 10-noon, 1st
Sat. 2833 N. Pacific hwy, Medford.541- 773-7087
8 SUNDAY
12 THURSDAY
Newborn Care Class at Providence Birth Place. 69pm. 2nd Tuesdays. Medford. 541-732-5717.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies, See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 1:30pm. White City Library.
Free. 541-864-8880., bugsrus.org.
Rocks, Minerals & Fossils. 3:30pm. Royal Oak
Retirement, Medford. Free. 541-702-1811, bugsrus.org.
Wii Games at Central Point Library. 4:30-6:30pm.
541-664-3228.
Pirate Weekend at ScienceWorks. 1500 E. Main St.
Ashland. 541-482-6767. ScienceWorksMuseum.org.
11 WEDNESDAY
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See June 5th.
Gun & Knife Show. 9-3pm. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass.
Collectorswest.com.
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 10:30am. Prospect Library.
Free. 541-560-3668.
13 FRIDAY
Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam
trains. 2nd & 4th Sun. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. &
Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free, but donations are
appreciated.
Free Kids Fest Tennis Carnival. Ages 5-12 at 4:30or 5:45pm. Professionally coached clinic with drills,
games, face painting, fun stations, prizes. No exp.
Required. RV Swim & Tennis Club, Medford. 541-7342222 to register.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st .
9 MONDAY
Surealia-an original contemporary Ballet
presented by Studio Roxander. 7pm. $10/$20,
Reptiles & Amphibians. 12:30pm. Talent Library.
Free. 541-535-4261, bugsrus.org.
Preschool Puppet Theatre. Ages 3-5 from 10:3011:45am. Gather around to see what Brenda Bear and
friends are up to. Brief lesson followed by the puppet
show and play time. A snack and related craft will be
available. New show each month. (Reservations only
guaranteed til 10:30am) Please arrive early, space and
parking are limited, no late seating and must be
accompanied with adult. 2nd Fridays of month. $6 per
child at the N. Mountain Park Nature Center. Register
online at least one day prior to the program
www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center
at 541-488-6606.
Ms. Annie at Gold Hill Library Storytime. 541-541855-1994.
La leche of Southern Oregon. 11am. 2nd Mondays.
Come give and receive free peer support around
breastfeeding. 400 Crater Lake Ave. Medford. 541-7722291.
La Leche League of Grants Pass. 10am. Info on
breastfeeding. Meets 2nd Wed. at The Point, 290 NE C
St.(Corner of C & 8th) Grants Pass. 541-955-8838 or
541-472-0335.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See June 2nd.
Mothersong-Multicultural Sing A Long. See June 4th.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See June 4th.
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june
The Feast of Will-Dinner & Performances in Lithia
Park. 6pm. $15 ticket, Ashland. 541-482-4331.
Parent and Me at ScienceWorks. See June 6th.
Open Gym At KidZone. See June 6th.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See June 6th.
Battle of Stewart State Park. 9-5pm. Cascade Civil
War Society Re-enactments, period correct uniforms,
tents, camps battles at 11am & 3pm. . Lost Creek Lake.
Hathkapasuta-Illinois River Celebration. 10-6pm.
Native American River Blessing, food, games & crafts,
artists, live music, history exhibits. Cave Junction Forks Park.
Yreka’s Gold Rush Days. 9-4pm. Old time
reenactments, gold mining, vendors, food, activities for
kids, historical hayrides and more. Downtown Yreka.
Surealia-an original contemporary Ballet
presented by Studio Roxander. 3pm. $10/$20,
Crater Performing Arts Ctr. Central Point. 541-7737272, studioroxander.com.
Miss Diana’s School of Ballet Recital-Once Upon a
Dream. 2pm. N. Medford High School Aud. $5. Call
541-941-7007.
Oregon Coast Sea Life. 1-2pm at Medford Parks-541774-2400, then from 3-4pm at Central Point Parks-541664-3321. bugsrus.org.
Summer Saturday Morning Bird Walks. All ages
from 8-9am. Stroll with birding expert at N. Mountain
Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Flag Day Celebration, Artist Fair & old Fashioned
Lawn Party at Hanley Farm. 11-4pm. House tours,
music,
badminton,
horseshoes,
food.
$5adutls/$3children. Under 5 yrs-free. 1056 Hanley Rd.
Central Point. 541-773-6536.
Antique Tractor & Engine Show at Pottsville.
Merlin, pottsvilleoregon.com
“Celebrate Dance” 7pm. High energy hip-hop, ballet,
jazz, tap and more. Grants Pass High School Performing
Arts Ctr. 541-441-0310, AllThatJazzDanceStudio.com.
Medford Cruise.1-4pm Show ‘N Shine at Hawthorne
Park. 5:30-8pm. Downtown Medford – movie to follow
in Hawthorne Park at dusk. Steve McQueen in “Bullitt”.
Rose Show. 8-6pm. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. 541476-3215.
Free Family Fun Night at Fichtner-Mainwaring
Park. 6:30-11pm. Bring the family for free hot dogs, fun
family activities, bounce house and movie at dusk “The
Italian Job”. Medford. 541-774-2400.
41st Frog O’Faire Children’s Festival. 10-3pm. A free
day of fun with hands on activity booths and live
entertainment. Tie-dying, pottery, wood working,
jewelry making and more. Riverside Park, Grants Pass.
The Birds & the Bees: Attracting Pollinators to
Your Garden. 10am. Learn which plants attract. $10,
kids free with adult. Shooting Star Nursery, Central
Point. 541-840-6453.
15 SUNDAY
Jacksoniville History Saturdays. 10am guided
cemetery tour. Beekman House & Bank tours. 541-2453650.
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. Ages 5 up from
12:30-3pm at Ashland Library. No exp. Needed. 3rd Sun.
541-774-8678.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st.
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 1:30pm, Central Point Library.
541-664-3228, Free. Bugsrus.org.
Park & Play. Mobile vehicle bring activities, games &
art projects. 10-noon at Union Park, 1-3pm at Lewis
Park. Free. Medford Parks & Rec. 541-774-2400.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. 2:45-4:30pm.
Family friendly for the kids.510 W. 1st St. 541-535-7090.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 2nd.
17 TUESDAY
Free Kid’s Day at Crater Rock Museum. 10-3pm.
2nd Sat. Come learn and explore. Check out the Rock
Yard at 25 cents per pound. Classes are every hour on
the hour. . Kids ages 6 & under free with paid adult. $5
adult/$3 senior. $2(ages 7-17) 2002 Scenic Ave. Central
Point. 541-664-6081.
Roguebots. Robotics, 541- 474-7782.
Second Saturday Legos at Medford Library. Ages 5
up from 12:30-3:30pm. Helga Motley will teach children
a different lego building skill. 541-774-8678.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See June 7th.
River City BMX. See June 7th.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See June 7th.
Trail Food Dehydration. Ages 12 up from 10-1pm.
$5. N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Wolf Creek Inn’s Father’s Day BBQ, Blues, Brews.
11-8pm. Historicwolfcreekinn.com.
16 MONDAY
14 SATURDAY
Fusion Dance Academy Dance Showcase. “A Little
Party”. 6:30pm. Roaring 20’s performance, come in
your Great Gatsby themed attire. $15/$22. Craterian
Theatre, Medford. 541-973-8588.
Tri-tip, chicken, hot dogs. $4 per car park entry fee.
Cantrall-Buckley Park. Applegatevalleydays.org.
Happy Father’s Day!
Antique Tractor & Engine Show at Pottsville.
Merlin, pottsvilleoregon.com.
Battle of Stewart State Park. See June 14th.
Applegate Valley Days Father’s Day BBQ. 11-4pm.
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 1pm. Ashland Library. 541774-6995. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Herbs. Ages 12 up from 7-8:30pm. How to grow,
harvest, and store. $12. N. Mountain Park, Ashland.
541-488-6606.
Park & Play. Mobile vehicle bring activities, games &
art projects. 10-noon at Howard Park, 1-3pm at Lone
Pine Park. Free. Medford Parks & Rec. 541-774-2400.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
18 WEDNESDAY
Water Wisdom 101: Habits & Hardware. Ages 10 up
from 6:30-8:30pm. Simple changes to reduce our water
use. Free. N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Toddlerobics: Movement, music & me. Noon.
Medford Library. 541-774-8678.
Park & Play. Mobile vehicle bring activities, games &
art projects. 10-noon at Donahue-Fronmayer Park, 13pm at Holmes Park. Free. Medford Parks & Rec. 541774-2400.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See June 4th.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 4th.
19 THURSDAY
Mammals of Southern Oregon. 2pm. Morrow
Heights, 176 Wards Creek Rd, Rogue River. Free. 541582-7892, bugsrus.org.
Park & Play. Mobile vehicle bring activities, games &
art projects. 10-noon at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, 13pm at Bear Creek Park. Free. Medford Parks & Rec.
541-774-2400.
Free Ashland City Band Concerts. 7-8pm. (no
alcohol). Butler Bandshell in Lithia Park, Ashland.
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am meets 1st & 3rd Thurs.
See June 5th.
Le Leche League of Southern Oregon. 10am at the
Unitarian Center. 87 4th St. Ashland and at 6:30pm at
Oak Grove Midwifery, 190 Oak St. Ashland. Laura 541552-0282, Amy 503-922-9395.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See June 5th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
20 FRIDAY
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 2pm. Phoenix Library. Free.
541-535-7090, bugsrus.org.
RV YMCA Family Night. 6-8pm. Bring the family for
a FREE night of swimming, rock climbing, gym games
and more. Medford. 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.
Battle of the Bones. 4-9pm. Taste BBQ then vote for
your favorite , Beer, Wine, Live Music. Kids activities.
Free entry & parking. $10 tasting tickets. 555 Twin
Creeks Park, Central Point. 541-664-3321x265.
Talent Art & Music Festival. 5-8pm. Downtown Talent.
Parent’s Night Out. 6-10pm. Kids enjoy supervised
games, bounce houses, movie & dinner while parents
enjoy a night out. $15. Medford Parks, Santo Comm.
Ctr. Medford. 541-774-2400.
“Cinderella” presented by Heartland Dance
Studio. 7pm. Grants Pass.
541-295-3222.
www.heartlanddancestudio.com
Parent and Me at ScienceWorks. See June 6th.
Open Gym At KidZone. See June 6th.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See June 6th.
21 SATURDAY
Free Summer Concert Series. 7pm. “Frank Ricci” at
Bear Creek Park, Medford.
Worms & Composting. 1-3pm. Medford Library.
Free. 541-774-8689, bugsrus.org.
Demonstration Garden Tours. Ages 10 up from
9:30-10:30am. Sights, smells and learn about the garden
with Master Gardener at N. Mountain Park, Ashland.
Free. 541-488-6606.
Mothersong-Multicultural Sing A Long. See June 4th.
Safety Saturday. 10-2pm. Document shredding,
public home safety activities, Medford Police, Fire &
Rescue, Red Cross, bring your bike for the bike rodeo.
Rogue Valley Mall, Medford.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
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Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See June 4th.
Free Family Saturdays at Rogue Gallery & Art Ctr.
Noon-2pm. Bring your family for free & fun art projects.
40 S. Bartlett St. Medford. 541-772-8118x301.
Park & Play. See June 16th.
june
Fun in the Son. 10-2pm. BBQ & Carnival, bounce
house, prizes, snow cones, crafts and more. If hot,
water activities. Everyone is invited & everything is free.
St. John Lutheran Church, 42 Alta Vista, Eagle Point.
541-826-4334.
“Celebrate Dance Magic”. 7pm. Ballet, tap, hula, jazz
& more. Craterian’s Performing Arts Ctr. Central Point.
Adults$10/children$6. Call Dance Arts Center-541772-1362.
Talent Vendor Fair. 11-5pm. Vendors, music,
entertainment in downtown Talent.
Battle of the Bones. 11-9pm. See June 20th.
www.hopemountainbarterfaire.org
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“Cinderella” presented by Heartland Dance
Studio. 7pm. See June 20th.
Free Movie at Bear Creek Park. Movie starts at dusk
“Rise of the Guardians”. Medford. 541-774-2400.
Low Cost Pet Vaccinations Clinic. 11-2pm. $10, nail
trims $5 every 3rd Sat. at Jackson Co. Animal Shelter,
Phoenix 5595 Hwy 99, no appt. necessary 541- 774-6654
Childbirth Education Classes at Providence. 95pm. Includes BirthPlace tour on 3rd Sat. Medford. 541732-5717.
Chess Club at Medford Teen Library. 1-3pm. All
levels, with basic instruction offered. Drop in ok. 3rd.
Sat. 541-774-6413.
Teen Game Day at Ashland Library. Noon-3pm. 3rd.
Sat. 541-774-6995.
Legos at Eagle Point Library. Noon-3pm. Robots &
Space with Helga Motley. 541-826-3313.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See June 7th.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See June 7th.
22 SUNDAY
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See June 2nd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 2nd.
24 TUESDAY
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 3pm. Phoenix Library. Free.
541-535-7090, bugsrus.org.
RV YMCA Nutrition Workshop. 6-7pm. Make better
food choices for your family then use the YMCA for
FREE. Medford. 541-772-6295. rvymca.org.
College Planning Class. 6pm. Medford. Free. 541773-9600. Mycollegeauthority.com.
Park & Play. See June 17th.
Try Scuba. 6-8pm. Ages 10 up at Rogue Aquatics.
$25/$31 includes equip. Central Point. 541-774-2400.
Free Healthy Walk and Doc Talk. For adults at 7pm.
10 minute health talk with Dr. Paden of Paden Eye Care
then 30 min. walk at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park,
Medford. 541-774-2400.
Free Concerts in Riverside Park. 6:30pm. Music,
food, kids activities. “Matt Hill Band”. Grants Pass.
Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers. Ages
50-70 to maximize benefits form 5:30-6:30pm. $10.
The Grove, Ashland. 541-488-5340.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
25 WEDNESDAY
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 3pm. Gold Hill Library. Free.
541-855-1994, bugsrus.org.
Park & Play. See June 18th.
www.hopemountainbarterfaire.org
Summer Music Jam in North Mountain Park. All
ages from 6:30-pm. Bring your acoustic instrument,
voice, chair. Free. Ashland. 541-488-6606.
“Cinderella” presented by Heartland Dance
Studio.2pm. See June 20th.
Free Summer Concert Series. 7pm. “The Tempest”
at Bear Creek Park, Medford.
Northwest Nature Shop’s Into to Birding. Ages 10
up from 10-noon. $5. N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 541488-6606.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See June 4th.
Mothersong-Multicultural Sing A Long. See June 4th.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See June 4th.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 4th.
Bike Chata. 20 mile race & 4 mile family race starting
at Chuck Roberts Park. BBQ, kid’s bike rodeo in Talent.
Bikechata.evenbrite.com
Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam
trains. 2nd & 4th Sun. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. &
Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free, but donations are
appreciated.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st.
23MONDAY
23
Breastfeeding Heart to Heart Class. 3-4:15pm.
Drop in, casual mom support class. Grants Pass. Glenda
541-474-5325x2233.
26 THURSDAY
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 2pm. Talent Library. Free. 541535-4163, bugsrus.org.
Park & Play. See June 19th.
Free Ashland City Band Concerts. See June 19th.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See June 5th
541-664-3228.
“Cinderella” presented by Heartland Dance
Studio.2pm. See June 20th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st.
27 FRIDAY
30 MONDAY
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 10:30am Rogue River Library.
541-864-8850 then at 2:30pm at the Applegate Library
541-864-7346.Free. Bugsrus.org.
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 2pm. Jacksonville Library. 541899-1665. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Park & Play. See June 16th.
12:30-1:30pm. Bring a side dish or drink to share then
use the YMCA for Free. Medford. 541-772-6295.
rvymca.org.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See June 2nd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 2nd.
“Cinderella” presented by Heartland Dance
Studio.7pm. See June 20th.
Parks Uncorked. 6:30-9:30pm. Live music, local wine,
beer samplings, Hors d’ oeuvres, games, silent auction.
Proceeds provide scholarships for youth to participate
in Medford Park programs & Rotary academic
scholarships. $35 person. 541-774-2400.
Inlakesh. Sacred ceremony, music, art, dance, kids
village.
Jackson
Wellsprings,
Ashland.
www.inlakeshfest.com
MOMS Club of Medford. 9:30am. Interested in
joining a moms group? We are a group for stay at home
moms that offer support through: playgroups, park days
and outings, field trips, moms night out, holiday parties,
community service projects and more! Meets last Friday
of
every
month.
661-524-MOMS
www.medfordmomsclub@yahoo.com
Parent and Me at ScienceWorks. See June 6th.
Open Gym At KidZone. See June 6th.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See June 6th.
july
1 TUESDAY
Miss Annie Presents: Mabel Set the Table Book
Signing. 5pm at Lawridge Park, Grants Pass. 541-6605962.
Park & Play. See June 17th.
Free Concerts in Riverside Park. 6:30pm. Music,
food, kids activities. “Gretchen Owen”. Grants Pass.
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. See June 3rd.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
28 SATURDAY
Parent- Baby Massage Class. 6-7:30pm. See June 3rd.
Art Hike. All ages (under 10 with adult) from 9-1pm.
Make creations based on your exploration. Start at N.
Mountain Park, Ashland. $15. Call 541-488-6606.
Rogue Valley Fibro/CFS Support Group. See June 3rd.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 1pm at Ruch Library. 541-8997438. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Rooster Crow Festival. Parade at 10am on Sat. Arts &
crafts booths, food, kids area, music and more. Rogue
River.
2 WEDNESDAY
Park & Play. See June 18th.
Spam Festival in Shady Cove. 10-5pm. Live music,
Spam food, arts & crafts, fish exhibits, contests, Sheriff
display of vehicles, Child ID’s, Kids Carnival, dunk tanks,
pony rides, rubber duck race & more.
Shadycovespamfestival.com.
Free Day at ScienceWorks Museum!. Free
admission for everyone on the first Wed. of each month.
1500 E. Main St. Ashland. 541-482-6767,
scienceworksmuseum.org (does not include Dinosaurs
exhibit)
Relay for Life of Josephine County. 10am. Grants
Pass High School.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
“Cinderella” presented by Heartland Dance
Studio.7pm. See June 20th.
Free Movie at Bear Creek Park. Movie starts at dusk
“Mr. Peabody and Sherman”. Medford. 541-774-2400.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See
June 7th.
rd
River City BMX. See June 3 .
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See June 7th.
29 SUNDAY
Rooster Crow Festival. See June 28th.
Mothersong-Multicultural Sing A Long. See June 4th.
3 THURSDAY
Park & Play. See June 19th.
Free Ashland City Band Concerts. See June 19th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Wii Games at Central Point Library. 4:30-6:30pm.
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am See June 5th.
Providence BirthPlace Mom and Baby Support
Group. 12:30-2pm . See June 5th.
Wii Games at Central Point Library. 4:30-6:30pm.
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Park & Play. See June 17th.
july
4 FRIDAY
Happy 4th of July!
38th Annual 4th of July Run In Ashland.
$10youth/$20adults. www.ashland.or.us/JulyRun. 541488-5340.
Ashland ‘s 4th Celebration. Parade at 10:15am.
Followed by food, games, vendors, entertainment in
Lithia Park. 8pm City Band Concert at Ashland High
School, Fireworks at 10pm.
Central Point Freedom Festival. Parade at 9:30am
followed by live music, craft, vendor, food booths and
more in Pfaff Park.
4th of July BBQ. Food, jump house, live music at Hope
Christian Church, Center Point. Right after the parade.
Red, White & Boom. 4-10pm. Biggest fireworks show
ever. Free admission. Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Central
Point. 541-774-8270.
th
4 Celebration in Eagle Point. 7-11am Boy Scout
breakfast at the Grange. Flyover at 10:45am. Parade at
11am downtown with booths, Fireworks at dusk at EPHS.
Fireworks at Josephine Co. Fairgrounds. 7:3011pm. Grants Pass.
Kids Day at Ashland Tuesday Growers Market E.
Main & Wightman. 10-noon. Cherry spitting contest,
doughnut eating, face painting, jugglers. Free.
Free Concerts in Riverside Park. 6:30pm. Music,
food, kids activities. “Funktional Fusion”. Grants Pass.
Newborn Care Class at Providence Birth Place. 69pm. 2nd Tuesdays. Medford. 541-732-5717.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies, See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
9 WEDNESDAY
Park & Play. See June 18th.
Free Summer Concert Series. 7pm. “Salsa Brava” at
Bear Creek Park, Medford.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Noble. Come
hear a story. Every Sat. at 11:00. 541-858-0203
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
Pet Country Low Cost Vaccinations. 10-noon, 1st
Sat. 2833 N. Pacific hwy, Medford.541- 773-7087
6 SUNDAY
First Sunday Legos at Ashland Library. Ages 5 up
from 12:30-3pm children learn building techniques.
541-774-6995
Teen Crafternoon at Ashland Library. 12:302:30pm.1st. Sun. 541-774-6995.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st .
7 MONDAY
Park & Play. See June 16th.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 2nd.
8 TUESDAY
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 5pm. Shady Cove Library. 541878-2270. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Be Our Guest-Coyote Trails School of Nature. 112pm. Bring the family for hands on experience within
each “Trail of Study” includes organic lunch. $12 person.
Medford. 541-772-1390, CoyoteTrails.org.
Kids Day at Growers Market at the Commons-6th
& Bartlett, Medford and at Ashland Market-Oak
St. 10-noon. Cherry spitting contest, doughnut eating,
face painting, and more. Free.
Crater Rock Museum “Rocks” at Hanley Farm!
10-2pm. Displays of handcrafted, one of a kind, lapidary
works of art, polished slabs, jewelry, gems & minerals.
Bring a picnic, browse the farm, Farmhouse tours avail.
1053 Hanley Rd. Central Point.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 2nd.
15 TUESAY
Park & Play. See June 17th.
Free Concerts in Riverside Park. 6:30pm. Music,
food, kids activities. “Southern Oregon Jazz Band”.
Grants Pass.
Jackson Co. Fair. Kids 12 and under free. “Wynonna
Judd” at 8pm. Fairgrounds Central Point. 541-774-8270.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
Mothersong-Multicultural Sing A Long. See June 4th.
La Leche League of Grants Pass. 10am. The Point,
290 NE C St. 541-955-8838 or 541-472-0335.
Free Movie at Bear Creek Park. Movie starts at dusk
“The Sandlot”. Medford. 541-774-2400.
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 3pm. Medford Library. 541774-8689. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See June 4th.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 4th.
Bumble Bee Monitoring for Citizen Scientists.
Ages 12 up from 10-noon. Lifestyle, identification. $5.
N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Toddlerobics: Movement, music & me. Noon.
Medford Library. 541-774-8678.
Park & Play. See June 18th.
Free Kid’s Day at Crater Rock Museum. 10-3pm.
2nd Sat. Come learn and explore “World of Dinosaurs”.
Check out the Rock Yard at 25 cents per pound. Classes
are every hour on the hour. . Kids ages 6 & under free
with paid adult. $5 adult/$3 senior. $2(ages 7-17) 2002
Scenic Ave. Central Point. 541-664-6081.
Roguebots. Robotics, 541- 474-7782.
Jacksonville History Saturdays. See June 14th.
Jackson Co. Fair. Kids 12 and under free. Fairgrounds,
Central Point. 541-774-8270.
Second Saturday Legos at Medford Library. Ages 5
up from 12:30-3:30pm. 541-774-8678.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See June 7th.
River City BMX. See June 7th.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See June 7th.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See June 4th.
Mothersong-Multicultural Sing A Long. See June 4th.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See June 4th.
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 4th.
13 SUNDAY
17 THURSDAY
10 THURSDAY
Parent-Baby Massage Class. 6-7:30pm. Family
Massage Education Ctr. Ashland. 541-482-3567.
Mammals of Southern Oregon. 1pm at Medford
Parks-541-774-2400 then at 3pm at Central Point
Parks-541-664-3321. bugsrus.org.
La leche of Southern Oregon. 11am. See June 9th.
Summer Saturday Morning Bird Walks. All ages
from 8-9am. Stroll with birding expert at N. Mountain
Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Mt. Shasta Celebration. 530-926-3696.
5 SATURDAY
Weird Science at ScienceWorks Museum. 1500 E.
Main St. Ashland. 541-482-6767,
ScienceWorksMuseum.org.
Kids Day at Medford Growers Market at Medford
Armory. 10-noon. Cherry spitting contest, doughnut
eating, face painting, and more. 1701 S. Pacific Hwy.
Free.
Park & Play. See June 19th.
Free Ashland City Band Concerts. See June 19th.
Wii Games at Central Point Library. 4:30-6:30pm.
541-664-3228.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See June 5th
11 FRIDAY
Bugs & Bugs As Food. 1pm. Eagle Point Library. 541826-3313. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Preschool Puppet Theatre. Ages 3-5 from 10:3011:45am. Gather around to see what Brenda Bear and
friends are up to. Brief lesson followed by the puppet show
and play time. A snack and related craft will be available.
New show each month. (Reservations only guaranteed til
10:30am) Please arrive early, space and parking are limited,
no late seating and must be accompanied with adult. 2nd
Fridays of month. $6 per child at the N. Mountain Park
Nature Center. Register online at least one day prior to the
program www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature
Center at 541-488-6606.
Parent and Me at ScienceWorks. See June 6th.
Open Gym At KidZone. See June 6th.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See June 6th.
12 SATURDAY
48th Annual Children’s Festival. See page 15.
Weird Science at ScienceWorks Museum. 1500 E.
Main St. Ashland. 541-482-6767,
ScienceWorksMuseum.org.
48th Annual Children’s Festival. See page 15.
Herbal First Aid. Ages 13 up from 10am-12:30pm. Hands
on poultices, plasters, juice and more with clinical herbalist.
$25. N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606.
16 WEDNESDAY
Demonstration Garden Tours. Ages 10 up from
9:30-10:30am. . Free. 541-488-6606.
Free Summer Concert Series. 7pm. “Five A.M.” at
Bear Creek Park, Medford.
Park & Play. See June 19th.
Free Ashland City Band Concerts. See June 19th.
Jackson Co. Fair. Kids 12 and under free. “Mark
Chesnutt” at 8pm. Fairgrounds, Central Point. 541774-8270.
Wii Games at Central Point Library. 4:30-6:30pm.
541-664-3228.
Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam
trains. 2nd & 4th Sun. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. &
Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free, but donations are
appreciated.
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am meets 1st & 3rd
Thurs. See June 5th.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st.
Le Leche League of Southern Oregon. Ashland.
See June 19th.
14 MONDAY
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Reptiles and Amphibians. 1:30pm. Phoenix Libray.
541-535-7090. Free. Bugsrus.org.
48th Annual Children’s Festival. See page 15.
Park & Play. See June 16th.
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Monday 6pm
Wed. 11:30am
Monday 6:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am
Wednesday 10:30am
Phoenix
541-535-7090
Butte Falls Branch Library
541-865-3511
Prospect
541-560-3668
Second Tues. of each month
10:30 a.m.
Shawna Huggins, M.A.
Medford
541-774-8678
Central Point
541-664-3228
Monday 11:30am
Thurs. 11:00am
Wed.10:30 a.m.
Rogue River
541-864-8850
Friday 10:30am
Eagle Point
541-826-3313
Ruch
541-899-7438
Wednesday 11am
Tuesday 11:30am
Gold Hill
541-855-1994
Shady Cove
541-878-2270
Wednesday 3pm
Grants Pass
541-476-0571
Tuesdays 3pm
K9 reading buddies
Wednesdays: 11:15am
Thursdays 4pm Story
time/craft
Jacksonville
541-899-1665
Wed. 11am
Friday 10:30am
Talent
541-535-4163
Tuesday 10:30am
White City
541-864-8880
Tuesday 10:30am
Dial a Story:
541-774-6439
18 FRIDAY
RV YMCA Family Night. 6-8pm. Bring the family for
a FREE night of swimming, rock climbing, gym games
and more. Medford. 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.
Parent’s Night Out. 6-10pm. Kids enjoy supervised
games, bounce houses, movie & dinner while parents
enjoy a night out. $15. Medford Parks, Santo Comm.
Ctr. Medford. 541-774-2400.
Jackson Co. Fair. Kids 12 and under free. Fairgrounds,
Central Point. 541-774-8270.
Parent and Me at ScienceWorks. See June 6th.
Open Gym At KidZone. See June 6th.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See June 6th.
19 SATURDAY
Mammals of Southern Oregon. 1-3pm. Medford
Library. 541-774-8689. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Free Family Saturdays at Rogue Gallery & Art Ctr.
Noon-2pm. Bring your family for free & fun art projects.
40 S. Bartlett St. Medford. 541-772-8118x301.
Island Night, an Aloha State of Mind. 5-8pm.
Hawaiian music, dancing and fun activities for all ages.
Free Hula dance workshop. Daniel Meyer Pool,
Ashland. 541-488-0313.
Free Movie at Bear Creek Park. Movie starts at dusk
“Turbo”. Medford. 541-774-2400.
Jackson Co. Fair. Kids 12 and under free. “The Guess
Who” at 8pm. Fairgrounds, Central Point. 541-774-8270.
Crawdad
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Creek.
Low Cost Pet Vaccinations Clinic. 11-2pm. $10, nail
trims $5. See June 21st.
tracks know how, sustainability exhibits, kids activities &
more. Free admission. Cave Junction. 541-287-2164,
ruskranchnaturecenter.org.
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. See June 15th.
southernoregonkitefestival.com-Brookings.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st.
21 MONDAY
Park & Play. See June 16th.
Free Healthy Walk and Doc Talk. For adults at 7pm.
10 minute health talk with Nicole Daddona, ND then
30 min. walk at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, Medford.
541-774-2400.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
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Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2 .
Jr. Climbing Club. See June 2nd.
22 TUESDAY
th
26 SATURDAY
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
23 WEDNESDAY
Park & Play. See June 18th.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See June 4th.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See June 4th.
Nature and Art Festival. 10-4pm. Arts & Crafts,
music & dance, butterflies, water spray park, animal
29 TUESDAY
MOMS Club of Medford. 9:30am. Interested in
joining a moms group? See June 27th.
Free Concerts in Riverside Park. 6:30pm. Music,
food, kids activities. “Sound Stage Revue”. 50’s music
Grants Pass.
Third Saturday Chess Club at Medford Teen
Library. See June 21st.
Teen Game Day at Ashland Library. See June 21st.
Jackson Co. Fair. Kids 12 and under free. Fairgrounds,
Central Point. 541-774-8270.
Miss Annie at the Rogue River Storytime. 0
Parent and Me at ScienceWorks. See June 6 .
Open Gym At KidZone. See June 6th.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See June 6th.
Free Summer Concert Series. 7pm. “Abbey Road
Live.” at Bear Creek Park, Medford.
20 SUNDAY
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See June 2nd.
RV YMCA Nutrition Workshop. See June 24th.
Park & Play. See June 17th.
Childbirth Education Classes at Providence. 95pm. Includes BirthPlace tour on 3rd Sat. Medford. 541732-5717.
Legos at Eagle Point Library. Noon-3pm with Helga
Motley. 541-826-3313.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See June 7th.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See June 7th.
25 FRIDAY
24 THURSDAY
Park & Play. See June 19th.
Culinary Herbal Wreath Making. Ages 12 up from 57pm. Gather herbs, create fresh herbal wreath that will
dry naturally. $20 includes materials. N. Mountain Park,
Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Free Ashland City Band Concerts. See June 19th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Reptiles & Amphibians. 1pm at Medford Parks-541774-240 then at 3pm at Central Point Parks-541-6643321. bugsrus.org.
Park & Play. See June 17th.
Try Scuba. 6-8pm. Ages 10 up at Rogue Aquatics.
$25/$31 includes equip. Central Point. 541-774-2400.
Free Family Fun Night at Lone Pine Park. 6:3011pm. Free hot dogs, fun family activities, bounce house
and movie at dusk “The Croods”. Medford. 541-7742400.
Back to the 50’s Car Cruise. 7-9pm. Downtown
Grants Pass.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See June 7th.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See June 7th.
Free Concerts in Riverside Park. 6:30pm. Music,
food, kids activities. “Whiskey Weekend”. Grants Pass.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See June 3rd.
River City BMX. See June 3rd.
30 WEDNESDAY
Park & Play. See June 18th.
27 SUNDAY
Summer Music Jam in North Mountain Park. See
June 25th.
Siskiyou Folk & Bluegrass Festival. Gates open
10am.
Lake
Selmac,
541-592-3326.
siskiyoubluegrassfestival.com.
Free Summer Concert Series. 7pm. “Babylon Saints”
at Bear Creek Park, Medford.
Railroad Park. 11-3pm. Ride the miniature steam
trains. 2nd & 4th Sun. Intersection of Table Rock Rd. &
Berrydale Ave. Medford. Free, donations appreciated.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See June 1st.
Toddler Storytime at Ashland Library. 1:30-2pm.
541-774-6995.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See June 4th.
31 THURSDAY
28 MONDAY
Reptiles & Amphibians. 1pm. White City Library.
541-864-8880. Free, bugsrus.org.
Breastfeeding Heart to Heart Class. See June 23rd.
Park & Play. See June 16th.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 6:307pm. 541-774-6995
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See June 2nd.
Reptiles & Amphibians. 2pm. Morrow Heights.
Rogue River. 541-582-7892. Free. Bugsrus.org.
Park & Play. See June 19th.
Free Ashland City Band Concerts. See June 19th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001
Planning, Deciding and Acting
Commission for Children and Families
ix-year-old Tommy Tighe had a dream: He wanted to create world
peace. “Ever since I was four I had a vision that I could cause peace
in the world” he said. “I want to make a bumper sticker that says PEACE,
PLEASE DO IT FOR US KIDS signed Tommy”
So he developed this plan:
1. Call about the cost of printing bumper stickers.
2. Make a plan for a loan so that the printer can get paid.
3. Have bumper stickers printed.
4. Figure out how to tell people about the bumper stickers.
5. Get addresses of world leaders.
6. Write a letter to all of the presidents and leaders of other countries
and send them each a free bumper sticker.
7. Talk to everyone about peace.
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8. Call the newspaper and tell them about my business.
9. Arrange for a talk at my school.
Once he decided the plan was a good one, he acted on it. Soon Tommy
had a picture of Mikhail Gorbachev,
former president of the former Soviet
Union that included his autograph
saying “Go for peace Tommy.” Tommy
also sold a bumper sticker to former
U.S. president Ronald Reagan.
He has since sold more than
2,500 of his bumper stickers and
ASSETS:
repaid his $454 loan. Not only has he
done well, his story appears in the
SOCIAL
best-selling book Chicken Soup for
COMPETENCIES
the Soul and he also appeared on
ASSET # 32
the Joan Rivers Show. When Joan
Planning and Decision Making
Youth are more likely to grow up
Rivers asked if his bumper stickers
healthy when they know how to plan
really made a difference, he replied
ahead and make choices.
“So far I’ve had it out two years and Commission for Children
and Families
got the Berlin Wall down. I’m doing
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pretty good, don’t you think?”
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Acupuncture and Traditional
Chinese Medicine for Kids,
Part 1
By Miranda Black, MAcOM, LAc, Radiant Family LLC
541-244-0111
P
eople often ask me if they need to believe in acupuncture for it to work.
This question makes me smile. For one, I have to remind myself that
acupuncture is still a mystical experience for some people because it’s
not well understood. But it is an effective, straight-forward method of helping
the body to heal.
My favorite way of explaining how belief is not necessary for acupuncture’s
effects is that the populations it works best on are pets and kids.
We know that Fido is not fretting
over whether or not his acupuncture
treatments are going to cure his
arthritis. And the toddler is surely not
ruminating over her acupuncture
session and creating a placebo effect.
It is true that kids and animals both
respond to acupuncture more quickly
than adults, and often require fewer
treatments. I believe that not
stressing over the healing process is a
large part of what allows kids and
animals to heal quicker.
Sometimes people are surprised
that children can receive acupuncture. If you have never experienced it, it is
helpful to know that it is nothing like getting poked by a syringe! Most people
find it to be a painless and relaxing experience.
Kids are most apprehensive in response to their parents being apprehensive.
Sometimes children are even braver than adults when trying acupuncture for the
first time. Especially if Mom or Dad tries a needle or two as well, curiosity wins
out and most kids will be willing to give acupuncture a try.
Chinese medicine is a whole system, and acupuncture is just one part.
Nutrition therapy, Chinese herbs, massage, exercises and healthy habits are all
important branches of traditional Chinese medicine. When working with children,
I like to provide as much at-home care as possible to empower parents to treat
their child at home and limit the number of office visits they need.
In the next issue of Southern Oregon Family, I will explain what sort of
conditions traditional Chinese Pediatrics treats, and how it works.
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Children’s Festival
“CREATE A SPARK”
T
his magical three day event will
take place July 12-14th at the
Britt Grounds in Jacksonville and is a
guaranteed amazing day out for the
entire family. The theme, “Create a
Spark!” was inspired by the Jackson
County Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Fizz, Boom, Read”.
Children and adults can look forward to over 35 booths (two which are new:
“Community Build” is an area using “Lego” style bricks to encourage building
and working together as a community. Children are encouraged to donate a
lego style brick from home to add to the structure and can write their name on
the brick. The Science booth will also be adding “Squishy Circuits”, this will be
lots of fun!!!) of hands-on arts and crafts and daily feeding of the beloved littereating dragons, Rosabelle and Pebbles, as well as our baby dragon, Lulu, whom
is anxious to receive your
recyclables! Older children
will enjoy crafts such as candle
making, pottery and wood
working;
while
younger
children will have a chance to
make their own puppets, sand
and easel art and have their
faces painted. The whole
family can look forward to
child-focused
stage
performances, yummy food
from our Dragon Deli and
activities like storytelling on the hill. We
always enjoy having some local
celebrities reading to the children,
including a few well known anchors!
Admission for this “Spark-tacular”
event is $3 per day for adults and
children. Our goal has always been to
offer an amazing day of entertainment
and education while keeping the cost to
families as reasonable as possible.
This year’s Festival promises to
inspire children of all ages and will help
us continue our mission of instilling a
love of reading in children; a gift that if
given in childhood, can last a lifetime.
For more information or to sign up as
a volunteer, visit the Guild website:
www.storytellingguild.org or visit our
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/storytellingguild
The Festival runs for a total of three sessions over a three day period:
Saturday, July 12th - 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 13th - 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Monday, July 14th - 10:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
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