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2009 News Releases

Nov 10 Public input sought on Splash! water park

Nov 5 December calendar highlights

Oct 22 Pumpkin Fest tickets now two for the price of one

Oct 14 Media Advisory: Photo Op (Lights on After School event)

Oct 7 Swim center set to reopen; hours expanded

Oct 6 Photo/Video Op: Behind the scenes at ‘War of the Worlds’

Oct 5 Fred Crafts’ Radio Redux presents 'War of the Worlds'

Oct 5 November calendar highlights

Oct 5 Media Tip Sheet: Story ideas for reporters

Sept 28 Fred Crafts’ Radio Redux presents 'War of the Worlds'

Sept 14 PHOTO OP: Students get bus safety trainings this week

Sept 14 PHOTO OP: Grandparents Day

Sept 14 Swim Center set to reopen after annual maintenance

Sept 10 Volunteers needed for citizen planning committee

Sept 8 Willamalane Web site gets a makeover

Sept 3 October adult activities

Sept 1 New rental brochure available from Willamalane

Aug 26 Middle school sports sign-ups under way

Aug 21 Swim Centers to alternate closures

Aug 20 Benefit concert and free movie in the park set for Aug. 25

Aug 7 Back-to-School Benefit Concert postponed

Aug 7 First open house for Wildish Community Theater set Aug. 19

Aug 7 Registration for preschool, before- and after-school programs

Aug 4 September calendar highlights

Aug 4 September adult activities

July 30 The Essentials to play Back-to-School Bash benefit concert

July 28 Bike path to undergo resurfacing in August

July 28 Willamalane Adult Activity Center to offer relief from heat

July 28 Photo Op: Local teens to give facelift to Teen Center

July 15 Swing Shift to play free Island Park concert

July 15 Summer barbecue and park concert

July 14 Pet Parade set for Sunday, July 19

July 2 A full weekend of fun at Springfield SummerFest

July 2 August Adult Activities

June 29 MEDIA TIP SHEET: Story ideas for reporters

June 8 Trip presentation for “The Magic of Victoria”

June 5 A full weekend of family fun at Springfield SummerFest

June 5 Media Advisory: Photo op for today

June 3 July Adult Activities

May 29 Willamalane offers free summer playground program

May 29 Bands wanted for "Battle of the Bands" competition

May 29 Performers wanted for "Just for Kids Talent Show"

May 28 MEDIA TIP SHEET: Story ideas for reporters

May 11 Willamalane Camps Offer New Tier-Pricing System

May 5 June Adult Activities

May 4 MEDIA TIP SHEET: Story ideas for reporters

Apr. 25 Willamalane child care coincides with early school release

Apr. 16 Vineyards and Violins benefit auction set for May 2

Apr. 10 Photo Op: MEGGA Hunt expected to draw thousands

Apr. 6 Alert: Willamalane complies with pool safety act

Apr. 6 Splash! offers new half-price nights this spring

Apr. 3 Photo Op: Magnolia Arboretum

Apr. 3 May Calendar of Adult Activities

Mar. 30 Willamalane summer camp sign-ups begin

Mar. 27 49th Annual MEGGA Hunt set for April 11

Mar. 26 Media Tip Sheet: Story ideas for reporters

Mar. 23 April volunteer opportunities in Willamalane parks

Mar. 12 Public meeting for playground improvements

Mar. 5 April calendar for adults

Feb. 23 Public input sought on playground

Feb. 15 E Bunny set to mail greetings

Feb. 4 March calendar highlights

Feb. 3 Sharps & Flats sing Valentine melodies

Feb. 3 Oregon's birthday celebration

Feb. 3 Daddy-Daughter Valentine Social

Feb. 2 February tip sheet and photo ops

Jan. 6 Applicant sought for seat on Budget Committee

Jan. 5 Calendar announcements

Jan. 2 January tip sheet and photo ops

 

 

2009 Articles published by local media

Nov 6 Hazelnuts, by any other name, are still as delicious

Nov 5 Latin made easy

Nov 4 Dorris Ranch trek

Oct 29 Some haunts will be open a day early

Oct 22 Halloween events include pumpkins, spooky hikes

Oct 22 Dorris Ranch set to scare up family fun

Oct 22 Dorris Ranch: A new neighbor

Oct 16 Lively Park adding playground, with more on the way

Oct 9 'War of the Worlds' taking place at Wildish

Oct 8 Classic sci-fi radio broadcast to be performed on stage

Oct 1 Rotary collects state volunteer service award

Sept 17 Preschool kids host grandparents

Sept 17 Splash! to close for maintenance

Sept 17 Park district updates Web site

Sept 10 Sylvia's Italy

Sept 1 Rockhounds, Northwest Senior & Boomer News

Aug 20 Downtown Digs: Celebrating Springfield's art venues

Aug 10 Bicycle path gets major updating

Aug 8 Teen Adventure Campers give Teen Center a facelift

Aug 8 Willamalane Park Playground gets grant for improvements

Aug 6 Bike path gets a makeover

Aug 6 Plenty to do during the last month of summer break

July 30 Second day of record heat even cooks up a power outage

July 27 Lottery grants go to 3 area agencies

July 19 Youth is served: Hundreds turn out for Children's Celebration

July 17 Springfield event includes pet parade

July 17 Seven celebrations comprise the inaugural SummerFest

July 13 Room to Ride: Improving Eugene and Springfield bicycle links

June 4 Briefly: Auditions

May 21 The gift of giving

May 21 Day campers have plenty of choice

May 14 Willamalane offers sliding scale summer camp fees

May 6 Schools’ early closure spurs park program

May 5 Willamalane has activities for coming no-school days

Apr. 30 Auction benefits programs for older adults

Apr. 19 Park and recreate

Apr. 12 Easter goody grab

Apr. 6 Youths spend spring break in spacesuits

Apr. 2 Second annual senior resource fair

Apr. 2 Willamalane offers seven summer camps

Apr. 1 Work parties

Mar. 19 In Thai cuisine class students can't wait for homework

Mar. 2 Willamalane seeks input on new playground

Mar. 1 Plan for 3 new parks put on hold

Feb. 20 Sharps & Flats provides Valentine's Day tunes

Feb. 20 State sesquicentennial celebrated at Dorris Ranch

Feb. 19 Park district makes birding a breeze

Feb. 15 Many honor hearts, history

Feb. 13 Seniors treated to chocolate lover's feast

Feb. 12 Briefly: Valentine concert, social, and chocolate buffet

Feb. 12 Bear attack survivor feels lucky to be alive

Feb. 4 Valentine dance set for dads, daughters

Jan. 29 Willamalane's Winter Ball a huge success

 

Willamalane in the News

 

Willamalane Presents War of the Worlds by Fred Crafts' Radio Redux Players

Fred Crafts is interviewed by Shelly Kurtz on KVAL 13. War of the Worlds, performed Oct. 9, 10 and 11 at the Wildish Theater in Springfield, Oregon, is sponsored by Willamalane and KLCC 89.7 FM.

 

 

 

 

Willamalane Videos

 

Middle School Sports

In partnership with Springfield Public Schools, Willamalane Park and Recreation District is offering sports activities starting this fall. The season will kick off with co-ed flag football and girls volleyball. Later offerings will include basketball and soccer.

 

 

 

Volunteer

Volunteer at Willamalane Park and Recreation District.

 

 

 

Adult Activity Center

Overview video of Willamalane Park and Recreation District's Adult Activity Center in Springfield, Ore.

 

Willamalane Preschool 2009

Children, ages 4-5, participate in Willamalane Park and Recreation District's half-day preschool program called Ready Robins. Trained staff members work with children to expand reading, writing, science and math concepts. Children also enjoy art, creative movement and imaginative play.

 

 

Springfield SummerFest 2009

The streets of Springfield, Oregon turned into a 70's party last night. It was a great time to relax, have a beer and talk to folks you haven't seen in a long time.

 

 

Pets on Parade

If you missed our first pet parade, you can see it here on YouTube. The video was shot by a Willamalane patron.

 

TV Commercials

Splash! Lively Park Swim Center's TV commercial called "Waves"

 

 

Splash! Lively Park Swim Center's TV commercial called "Vacation Getaway."

 

Splash! Lively Park Swim Center's TV commercial called "Birthday Party."

 

 

 

 

 

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Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates four recreation facilities and 35 parks and open spaces in Springfield, Ore. Willamalane offers hundreds of recreation programs to more than 57,000 patrons. Visit willamalane.org or call (541) 736-4544 to learn more.

 

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