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June-Aug. Outdoor Concerts
Sept. 12-13 Fiesta Latina
Oct. 1 Art Gallery Reception
Oct. 23 Town Hall Meeting
Oct. 27-28 Haunted Hayride
Nov. 1 Holiday Faire
Nov. 1 Cabaret Dance & Drill Clinic
Dec. 10 Art Gallery Reception
Jan. TBA Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
March TBA Letter from E.
Bunny
March TBA mEGGa Hunt
April TBA Stone-Age Day
April TBA Summer Expo
May TBA Vineyards & Violins
June TBA Just for Kids Talent Show
July 4 Light of Liberty Celebration
July TBA KidJam Celebration
July TBA Great Outdoor Art Contest
Aug. TBA Willamalane Games
New gallery shows every two months Admission: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St.
Willamalane's Island Park Art Gallery provides artists a space to show their work and is an opportunity for the center to support the Arts. Join us for artist receptions, complete with current works by local artists, hors d'oeuvres and classical music. Call (541) 736-4444 for details.
The Castles of Scotland
Pen and ink drawings by Betty Jean
Burnett.
Reception: 8/6 . . . W . . . 5-7p . . . Free
Show: .8/6-9/25 during regular Center hours
Daydreams and Memories
Mixed media/assemblage by Marsha Barr and Anita Browning.
Reception: 10/1 . . . W . . . 5-7p Free
Show: 10/1-12/4 during regular center hours
Muse Art
Artists’ images of musicians. Free reception will include artist
demonstrations.
Reception: 12/10 . . . W . . . 5-7p Free
Show: 12/10-1/22 during regular center hours
Fee: $20 (Program #3070-102)
Ages: Preschool-Grade 12
Location: Thurston High School, 333 N. 58th St.
Members
and coaches of Thurston High School Cabaret will
teach participants an exciting dance routine. Students
will be divided into appropriate age groups. A showcase for parents at
2 p.m. Fee includes clinic T-shirt. Preregister at the Community Recreation
Center, 250 S. 32nd St.; register on the day of the clinic 9-10 a.m. at
Thurston High School. Please bring a lunch.
Saturday,
Sept. 21 Admission: For those who are able, canned goods to be donated to FOOD for Lane County
Ages: All ages
Location: Tenth and G streets, next to Brattain House
An Event to Raise Community Awareness
Enjoy music, food and speakers and gather information on human rights and human needs in Springfield. Share your garden’s bounty and take part in a harvest exchange of produce. This event is sponsored by SAfER, Springfield-Marcola Family Resource Centers, the City of Springfield, Springfield Public Schools, Catholic Community Services and the Justice and Peace Commission of St. Alice Catholic Church.
Admission: $5 per person; children 10 and under are free
Ages: All ages
Location: Island Park, 200 W. B St.
Viva
La Fiesta! A celebration of Latin music, food, art and dance
at Island Park. Bienvenidos! For info call (541) 344-5070.
Saturday,
July TBA, 2009 Fee: TBA
Location:Island Park, 200 W. B Street
Ages: All ages
Enjoy the fun and challenge of creating art from nature in the tradition of “plein air” artists. All ages are invited to start and complete a work of art using their own materials. Sign up at the Springfield Public Library; call (541) 726-2237 for information.
Oct.
27-28, 2008Admission: $5
Ages: All ages
Location: Dorris Ranch, South 2nd & Dorris streets
Registration: Space is limited! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. We begin taking reservations Oct. 1. Rides sell out every year! Register at the Community Recreation Center, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield, or call (541) 736-4544.
A classic
hayride through one of Springfield’s treasures!
There’s nothing else around like this unique event. Take a hayride through
the Dorris Ranch orchards, which will be haunted by dancing ghosts, scarecrows
and maybe even a few aliens. Warm up after the spooky ride with some hot apple
cider in the Dorris Ranch barn. Visit the barn loft, where Dr. Frank’s
lab is brewing up trouble; then have fun with crafts and games. This family-friendly
event is fun and not too scary for even the smallest ghosts and goblins.
Nov.
1, 2008Admission: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St.
Annual Shopping Extravaganza!
· Handmade pottery
· Woodcrafts
· Flavored vinegars
· Jams and jellies
· Home-baked pies
· Houseplants
Kick off the holiday shopping season with this annual extravaganza that benefits
programs at the Adult Activity Center. Wander through 8,000 square feet of handcrafted
gifts and homemade delicacies at incredibly reasonable prices. Need to replenish
your energy for more shopping? Lunch provided by Senior Meals program from 11
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ($3-3.50). Sponsored in part by Lane Transit District and Springfield
Utility Board.
Wednesday,
June TBA, 2009 Admission: Free to enter; free to attend
Ages: Competition open to children ages 4-18.
Location: Meadow Park, 851 Mill St.
Registration: Preregistration is recommended and begins June 1.
Call (541) 736-4544 for more information.
Show off!
Sing • Dance • Tell jokes • Do magic tricks • Play an instrument • Display martial arts
Are you between the ages of 4 and 18? Show off your stuff at our annual talent show. Performances may last up to ten minutes. Preregistration is recommended and begins June 1. Call (541) 736-4544.
Saturday,
July TBA, 2009 Admission: FREE!
Ages: All ages
Location: Island Park, 200 W. B St.
Willamalane's Children's Celebration is partnering with KMTR's Kid Jam! It's the same Children's Celebration families have enjoyed in the past, but this year the fun is bigger, with more exhibits and activities, and FREE to all.
Celebrate the joy of childhood!
• Cuddle with animals in the petting zoo
• Get your face painted
• Play carnival games
• Enjoy live entertainment
• Create craft projects to take home
• Eat fantastic foods
• Bounce and jam in fun inflatables
• And much, much more!
Beautiful Island Park will be transformed into a child’s
world where you can bring your family for a fun-filled day of activities
and excitement. Tickets available at the gate.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, and SPONSORS: If
you are interested in participating in this event, please call the Community
Recreation Center at (541) 736-4544.
FREE! Beginning in March, E. Bunny will mail boys and girls a special letter and story, a springtime craft idea and a flyer telling all about the Easter mEGGa Hunt.
If you know someone who would like to receive a letter from E. Bunny, send a self-addressed, BUSINESS-SIZE, stamped envelope to:
E. Bunny
c/o Willamalane Park & Recreation District
250 S. 32nd St.
Springfield,
OR 97478
July
4, 2009Admission: TBA
Ages: All ages
Location: Island Park, 200 W. B St.
This event is being organized by the Springfield Utility Board.
Plan now to attend SUB's Light of Liberty celebration on July 4th! Join SUB for food, fun and fireworks in Springfield's beautiful Island Park! Gates open at 4 p.m. and entertainment begins at 5 p.m.
All proceeds benefit Project Share, an energy assistance program for low-income and elderly Springfield residents with winter heating emergencies.
Monday,
Jan. TBA, 2009Admission: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Springfield Middle School, 1084 G St.
An African-American Hero for Everyone
This event celebrates the life and work of Martin Luther
King Jr., a leader who was committed to justice and nonviolence. The event
is open to all ages. The essay, poem and art contests are open to all
students in grades K-12. This event is coordinated by the Springfield Alliance
for Equality and Respect (SAfER), Springfield School District #19, Springfield/Marcola
Family Resource Centers, the City of Springfield and Willamalane Park
and Recreation District. For more information and entry deadlines please
contact SAfER at (541) 726-7377 and leave a message.
• Live music
• Recognitions and awards for student contestants
• Presentation of a SAfER Human Rights Leadership Award
Saturday,
March TBA, 2009Admission: $3 in advance
$5 at the gate
Non-hunters FREE.
Ages: Birth-Grade 5
Location: Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Road
More than 20,000 prize eggs!
The mEGGa Hunt is an egg hunt that goes beyond the ordinary! Admission to the mEGGa Hunt also includes a discount coupon for Splash! Lively Park Swim Center. Enjoy the afternoon Wave & Slide Play Swim from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at any Willamalane facility.
• Over 20,000 prize eggs
• Meet E. Bunny
• Willamalane Train rides
• Live entertainment
• Craft-making and carnival games
NEW HUNT TIMES
Ages 5 and under . . . 10-11:30a (every 5 minutes)
Grades K-1 . . . 10:15a
Grades 2-3 . . . 10:45a
Grades 4-5 . . . 11:15a
An important note about Hunt start times: Grade-level hunts start promptly at the denoted time and only happen once. Allow at least 1/2 hour for parking and admission prior to the start of hunt times.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
9a-12:45p (Gates open at 9:30a)
Parking is extremely limited, so we have set up a shuttle service that
leaves regularly from the parking lot at Thurston High School, 333 58th
St.
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Bring a picnic and meet your friends for live entertainment under the open sky! Light concessions are available at evening performances, or bring a picnic. Performers and times are subject to change. Call (541) 736-4544. Please note that alcohol is not permitted in any Willamalane park.
Friday, Aug. 22 • 6:30 p.m.
Willamalane Park Swim Center, 1276 G St.
A benefit concert featuring the Good Luck Joe band.Gear up for another exciting school year at the first annual “Back-to-School Bash” to benefit area school children.
• Enjoy a discounted swim at the pool
• Get your face painted
• Win cool prizes
• Play carnival games
• Learn how to pack a healthy lunch
At this special concert, featuring the local “Good Luck Joe” band, attendees will have the opportunity to donate a backpack or school supply item for Springfield students. Kids will enjoy fun games, crafts and prizes. Light concessions will be available. Fun rock music and games will be a great way to celebrate the beginning of a new school year. Come down to Willamalane Park and bask in the last glow of summer.
Saturday,
April TBA, 2009Admission: A $3 per person donation will help support educational programs at Dorris Ranch.
Ages: All ages
Location: Dorris Ranch barn, South 2nd and Dorris streets
Calling All Cave Dwellers!
Gather around the fire outside the cave (barn) and toss spears with your atlatl at our giant mammoth. Learn what life was like for the Ice Age people 12,000 years ago when mammoth, bison, camel and giant sloth roamed the Willamette Valley. Sample some bison on a stick and try your hand at making a stone tool.
Saturday,
April TBA, 2009Admission: FREE
Ages: All ages
Location: Community Recreation Center, 250 S. 32nd St.
Get a jump on planning your child's summer
Come to the Willamalane Summer Expo and find out about all the exciting
things happening for kids in Springfield! From weekly adventure camps
to free playground programs, Willamalane has something to offer every
family. Experienced staff members will be on hand to answer questions
and help you register for camp, playground and aquatic programs. This
free event will feature face painting, crafts, door prizes and refreshments.
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to register early!
Open registration for programs begins Monday, May 6.
Register for:
• Camp programs
• Summer Playground
• Aquatic programs
Enjoy:
• Face painting
• Crafts
• Door prizes
• Refreshments
Thursday,
Oct. 23, 2008Admission: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Community Recreation Center, 250 S. 32nd St.
Registration: RSVP by Oct. 17 by calling (541) 736-4544.
Make the most of your park and recreation district by attending Willamalane’s first Town Hall Meeting. The purpose of the meeting is to hear from our community about the quality of our programs, services and facilities and learn about our community’s park and recreation needs. Your park and recreation district is dedicated to providing exceptional park and recreation services that enhance the livability of our community and the lives of the people we serve. The gathering will include beverages and snacks. We hope to see you there!
Saturday,
May TBA, 2009Admission: $15 in advance
$20 at the door
Ages: All ages
Location: Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St.
A Silent Auction Extravaganza
The center will be filled with the sound of violins at our annual
Vineyards & Violins. Browse an incredible array
of silent auction items, including weekend getaways, restaurant gift certificates,
entertainment, gifts and much more. Enjoy a buffet of delicious hors d’oeuvres
and desserts. Don’t miss this popular
annual event at our beautiful facility by the river.
All proceeds benefit the Willamalane Adult Activity Center programs. For more information, contact the Center at (541) 736-4444.
Saturday,
Aug. TBA, 2009 Admission: FREE
Ages: All ages
Location: Willamalane Park, 1276 G St.
Everyday athletes go for the gold!
Not everyone ’s an Olympic athlete, but everyone
has a little of that spirit inside. Willamalane invites everyday athletes — kids,
parents, grandparents, and friends — to go for the gold in an athletic
competition that’s fun for everyone. Fitness challenges are geared
toward all ages and activity levels.
A series of noncompetitive events will emphasize fun, sportsmanship, and
the joy of active play. Take part in one event or try them all! Prizes
for all participants. For more information, call (541) 736-4544.
• Soccer Skills
• Basketball Shootout
• Softball Skills
• Best Splash Cannonball
• Water Luge
• Timed Swim
• 40-Yard Sprint
• Standing Long Jump
• Frisbee Toss
