Thurs-Sat
April 1-3
7:30 p.m. |
 Radio Redux: ‘The Hitchhiker’ and ‘Walter Mitty’
Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St.
$10/$5 for students and seniors
Fred Crafts’ Radio Redux Players explore mystery and mayhem in two short radio theater plays performed live. “Walter Mitty” is about a meek little man who escapes reality by daydreaming himself into exciting adventures. In “The Hitchhiker,” a lonely driver motoring from New York to California is hailed by the same bloodcurdling hitchhiker everywhere he goes. Call 541-736-4544 for tickets or stop by 250 S. 32nd St. Tickets at the door are subject to availability.
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Saturday,
April 3
9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. |
 MEGGA Hunt
RETURNING TO LIVELY PARK, 6100 THURSTON ROAD
$5 per child • Free to those not hunting
This egg hunt goes beyond the ordinary with live entertainment, crafts, carnival games and more than 20,000 prize eggs! Purchase advance tickets at any Willamalane facility beginning March 8.
HUNT TIMES Be prompt!
Ages 5 and under 10-11:30am Every 5 min.
Grades K-1 10:15am
Grades 2-3 10:45am
Grades 4-5 11:15am
Allow at least a half-hour for parking, shuttle and admission prior to the start
of hunts. Parking is limited; additional spaces available at Thurston High School, 333 58th St., where shuttles will run starting at 9:30 a.m.
Volunteer!
Volunteers are needed to join the team for this great event. Have fun, meet new people and contribute to a great community event. Call 541-736-4544.
Letter from E. Bunny
FREE! In early spring, E. Bunny will mail boys and girls a special letter and story. If you know someone who would like to receive a letter, send a self-addressed, business-sized, stamped envelope to:
E. Bunny, c/o Willamalane Community Recreation Center
250 S. 32nd St., Springfield, OR 97478
Deadline is March 1.
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Wednesday,
April 7
5-7 p.m. |
 Island
Park Gallery Receptions
Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while meeting the artists.
Portraits in Watercolor
The work of Ed Tryk.
Reception: 4/7 . . . W . . . 5-7pm . . . Free
Show: 4/7-5/27 . . . Regular center hours . . . Free
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Saturday,
April 10,
11 a.m.-3 p.m. |
 Stone Age Day
Dorris Ranch, 205 Dorris St. • $3 per person
Calling all cave dwellers! Learn what life was like for 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.
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Saturday,
April 10
6:30 p.m. |
 The Essentials
Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St. • $5
Willamalane presents The Essentials, a large and loud soul band with fresh ideas and deep roots. Covers of such artists as Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire and Chicago join originals written by the group to make up the Essentials' sound. |
Saturday,
May 1
5-8 p.m. |
 Vineyards & Violins
Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St.
$20 in advance/$25 at the door
Don’t miss this popular annual event at our beautiful facility by the river. Browse a huge array of silent auction items, including weekend getaways, restaurant gift certificates, golf, entertainment, gifts and much more. Listen to violin music while enjoying a buffet of delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts. Sip wine or sparkling cider. All proceeds benefit Willamalane Adult Activity Center programs.
Thank you to our generous 2010 Diamond Sponsors:
 
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Saturday,
June 12
8:30 a.m. |
 START TRAINING NOW!
Willamalane Surf and Turf Duathlon
Willamalane Park Swim Center
1276 G St.
$20
No, it's not a high-protein meal. It's Willamalane Park Swim Center's first run-and-swim duathlon! All ages are welcome to participate. Join as a team or as an individual. Run or walk a 2-mile course in beautiful Willamalane Park and swim 750 yards at Willamalane Park Swim Center. Prizes will be given to the top 10 finishers. Space is limited. Registration is required by April 30; online registration is available.
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Fri-Sun
June 18-20 |
Radio Redux: ‘Stagecoach'
Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St.
$10/$5 for students and seniors
Friday, June 18, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 19, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, June 20, 2 p.m.
Fred Crafts’ Radio Redux Players present “Stagecoach.” The Ringo Kid wards off Geronimo and gunslingers in a thrilling tale of desperate men and frontier women. Call 541-736-4544 for information and tickets.
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Fri-Sun,
July 16-18
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 Springfield SummerFest
Willamalane will celebrate Springfield’s 125th birthday in a big way this summer at Springfield SummerFest, a three-day celebration of the city and the season. Highlights include concerts, a family fest, pet fest, arts fest, outdoor movie and more. Details
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