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January 21 MLK Jr. Celebration
February 6 Art Gallery Reception
March 1 Request a Letter from E. Bunny
March 22 mEGGa Hunt
April 3 Art Gallery Reception
April 12 Stone-Age Day
April 26 Willamalane Summer Expo
May 3 Vineyards & Violins
June-August Free Outdoor Concerts
June 4 Art Gallery Reception
June 24 Just for Kids Talent Show
Summer TBA Willamalane Games
July 4 Light of Liberty Celebration
July 12 KidJam Celebration
July TBA 2nd Great Outdoor Art Contest
Sept 12-13 Fiesta Latina
Oct 27-28 Haunted Hayride
November 1 Holiday Faire
November TBA Cabaret Dance & Drill Clinic
New gallery shows every two months Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street
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 736-4444 for details.
Painting the Wilderness
Will Klausmeier’s landscapes render the natural world in bold color
and texture.
Reception: 4/2 . . . W 5-7p . . . Free
Show: 4/2-5/29 during regular Center hours
Black & White
The photographs of Mike VanDeWalker and Charles Search.
Reception: 6/4 . . . W 5-7p . . . Free
Show: 6/4-7/31 during regular Center hours
Cost: $16 (Program #3070)
Ages: Preschool-Grade 12
Location: Thurston High School, 333 North 58th Street
Open to youth in preschool through grade 12. 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 Street; register on the day of the clinic 9-10 a.m. at Thurston High School.
Saturday,
July 12, 2008 Cost: FREE!
Ages: All ages
Location: Island Park, 200 West B Street
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 736-4544.
Saturday,
March TBA, 2009Cost: $3 in advance
$5 at the gate
Non-hunters FREE. BONUS: Your ticket also serves as a $3 individual and $6 family discount for entry into Splash on March 22.
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 Street.
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 Street , Springfield, OR 97478
Cost: $5 per person; children under 10 are free
Ages: All ages
Location: Island Park, 200 West B Street
Viva La Fiesta!
This celebration of Latin music, food, art, and dance spices up Island
Park. This is a nonalcoholic event. Bienvenidos!
For more information call 344-5070.
Saturday,
July TBA, 2008 Fees: TBA
Location: Island Park, 200 West B Street
Ages: All ages
Using their own materials, participants will start and complete a work of art in the “plein air” style between 7 a.m. and 2 p.m. from locations in Island Park and other areas in Lane County. Judging will begin at 2 p.m. with the awards ceremony to follow. Ribbons will be awarded to all participants, with special ribbons for first, second, and third places in each age group. Call the Springfield Public Library at 726-2237 for more registration information. Sponsored by Willamalane and the Springfield Arts Commission.
Cost: Most concerts are free
Ages: All ages
Free Summer Concerts in Willamalane Parks!
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 736-4544. Please note that alcohol is not permitted in any Willamalane park.
October
27-28, 2008Cost: $3/child; $5/adult
Ages: All ages
Location: Dorris Ranch, South 2nd & Dorris Streets
Registration: Space is limited! RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. We begin taking reservations October 1. Rides sell out every year! Register at the Community Recreation Center, 250 S. 32nd Street, Springfield, or call 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.
November
1, 2008Cost: FREE
Ages: All ages
Location: Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street
Annual Shopping Extravaganza!
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, Springfield Utility Board, and Trillium
Community Health Plan.
• Handmade pottery
• Woodcrafts
• Flavored vinegars
• Jams and jellies
• Home-baked pies
• Houseplants
Tuesday,
June 24, 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.
July
4, 2008Cost: TBA
Ages: All ages
Location: Island Park, 200 West B Street
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.
January
TBA, 2009Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Location: Springfield Middle School, 1084 G Street
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 726-7377 and leave a message.
• Live music
• Recognitions and awards for student contestants
• Presentation of a SAfER Human Rights Leadership Award
Saturday,
April TBA, 2009Cost: 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.
Summer
2008Cost: TBA
Ages: All ages
Location: TBA
Get Ready ... Get set ... Get moving!
At last, an athletic competition that¹s fun for everyone! The whole
family and your friends and neighbors are invited to come on
down to Willamalane Park for a day of fun and 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 736-4044.
• Soccer Skills
• Basketball Shootout
• Softball Skills
• Best Splash Cannonball
• Water Luge
• Timed Swim
• 40-Yard Sprint
• Standing Long Jump
• Frisbee Toss
Saturday,
May TBA, 2009Cost: $15 in advance
$20 at the door
Ages: All ages
Location: Adult Activity Center, 215 West C Street
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 736-4444.
Saturday,
April TBA, 2009Cost: FREE
Ages: All ages
Location: Community Recreation Center, 250 S. 32nd Street
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