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May 15
Park Dedication
May 17
Healthy Steps to Aging Walk
May 29
Honoring Older Americans Ceremony
June 24
July 4
July 12
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Remember those awesome days of summer camp? You can give your child experiences and memories that will last forever! Come join us for a summer filled with fun and excitement. We create a relaxed, trusting, and fun atmosphere where children are encouraged to discover their own interests and develop friendships. Click here to go to the camps page.
Dedication ceremony on Thursday, May 15Willamalane patrons are invited to attend a dedication and naming ceremony for a new park in the MountainGate subdivision in Thurston. The park features terrific views, a seasonal waterfall, a full basketball court, and a great selection of modern play equipment. The ceremony will be held Thursday, May 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the park east of 58th Street. For more information, call 736-4544.
Healthy Steps to Aging Walk . . . Saturday, May 17 For ages 50+. A noncompetitive, fun walk. Choose a three-mile or a one-mile
course starting at Campbell Senior Center. The first 150 to preregister
will receive a goodie bag. Those needing assistance are encouraged to participate.
Sponsored by local senior centers.
Cost: Free
Registration: 9a
Walk Begins: 9:30a
This annual reception and poster unveiling honors individuals who have
been selected for their active role in the arts. The honorees are featured
on a poster that will be distributed throughout Lane County. Sponsored
by Lane Coalition of Senior Programs. Held at the Willamalane Adult Activity
Center, 215 West C Street.
4p . . . Free
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May 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
Island Park. Local volunteers are sought to join in statewide cleanup of
waterways. Join SOLV’s Down By the
Riverside efforts along Beaver Creek and the Willamette River.
• May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., William S. Fort Memorial Park, 300 58th
St. Members of the Church of Latter-day Saints will be spreading mulch.
• May 23, 1 to 4 p.m., Gamebird Park, 1500 Mallard Ave. Join workers
from the Courtyard by Marriott as they paint play equipment and mulch trees.
• May 31, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Thurston Park, 747 64th St. Volunteers
from Oregon Community Credit Union will be planting, mulching, and weeding
beds.
Saturday, June 7This bargain hunter’s garage sale features furniture,
tools, assorted household goodies, and more. Call if you would like to
donate an item. Held at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West
C Street. Proceeds support the Center woodshop.
9a-2p . . . Free Admission
Wednesday,
June 25, 2008Cost: Free to enter; free to attend
Ages: Competition open to children ages 4-18.
Location: Meadow Park, 851 Mill Street
Registration: Preregistration is recommended and begins June 1.
Call 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 736-4544.
What
do you think about the plan? It's never been easier to give us your input. Willamalane Park and Recreation District is now working on an update for the Dorris Ranch Living History Farm Master Plan to determine how it should be developed and managed over the next 20 years. The plan will reflect the community’s and Willamalane’s vision for the unique resources, facilities and activities found at Dorris Ranch.
We want to know what you think! We are eager for feedback from community members who have an interest in the direction of Dorris Ranch. We have created an online questionnaire to help us determine future improvements, programming, and events at this unique public park.
Click
here to fill out the online survey . There are 22 questions in
the survey.
In early summer, a draft master plan will be available for public review and a public open house will take place. Learn more by visiting the Dorris Ranch web site.
Our Aquatics Department
is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a positive, fun environment.
LIFEGUARDS: No previous certification is required. Successful
candidates will receive training leading to required certifications at
no charge.
SWIM INSTRUCTORS: If you enjoy working with children, then we will prepare
you with the basic skills to successfully teach lessons.
CONCESSION WORKERS: We will
provide the opportunity to obtain an Oregon Food Handler card.
Go to our EMPLOYMENT page now!
Learn
about 21 locations in Springfield where you can find and observe birds. In some locations, birds can be observed from a parking area. In others, you will want to go on a short walk to observe the local birds. Several locations have more extensive path systems or open spaces that you can explore. In many of these areas, you might see other wildlife. These are typically quiet places to simply walk and relax, also.
Go to the new BIRDING TRAILS page