Willamalane Special Events
Fridays, monthly
Dancin' by the River
Adult Activity Center • $8 per person • 541-736-4444
Ballroom and freestyle dancing, 8-11 p.m. Free lesson with admission at 7 p.m. Ages 21+. No-host bar and refreshments.
May 17 . . . Music by The Blue Valentines
June 21 . . . Music by Red Thunder
Aug. 16 . . . Music by Red Thunder
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Thursday, May 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
Age Knows No Limits
Willamalane Adult Activity Center • FREE
We honor seven older adults as part of Older Americans Month. The honorees exemplify this year’s theme of “Embracing Life.” Honored this year are Fred Crafts, Dorothy Cruickshank, Linda Garcia, Anne James, Bill Kievith, Steve Olienyk and Camille Ronzio. A reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres will be held after the program.
Friday, May 31
Carnaval Latino
6-9 p.m. • Willamalane Center
$1 for ages 3+, children under 3 are free • 541-736-4544
Enjoy carnival games, roller skating, basketball, a climbing wall, soccer, music, loterÍa and family fun! Concessions available. Bilingual volunteers needed. Two50 will be open for teens to check out. Call 541-736-4520.
Disfrute de juegos de carnaval, patinaje, baloncesto, muro de escalar, fu̕tbol, loterÍa, mu̕sica y diversio̕n para toda la familia! Comida disponible para comprar. Two50 estara̕ abierto para los adolescents registrar la salida.” Se ocupan voluntarios bilingües, llame 541-736-4520.
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Island Park Art Gallery Exhibits
Willamalane Adult Activity Center • Free
Art Through Adversity
Works by Rena Kriegh and JulieAnn Mills-Testi
Reception: Friday, June 14, 5-7 p.m.
Exhibit: June 5-Aug. 1, regular center hours
Impressions of Yellowstone
Works by Charlene Eckman
Reception: Friday, Aug. 9, 5-7 p.m
Exhibit: Aug. 7-Sept. 26, regular center hours
Friday, June 21
Summer Solstice Dash & Bash
6:21 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
Old Booth Kelly mill site, 303 S. 5th St. • 541-736-4544
Register now. Run or walk a 5K from Booth Kelly to Dorris Ranch and back to support Umpqua Bank’s Snack Pack program, distributed by FOOD for Lane County. Then, sit back and enjoy a party celebrating Springfield!
• 5K run/walk
• Live music by The Valley Boys
• Children’s games and face painting
• Food vendors and beer garden
Details for the Dash:
• Kids 10 and under are free
• Springfield residents: Advance registration by June 14 is $20 with shirt/$15 without shirt.
• Out-of-district residents: Advance registration is $25 with shirt/$20 without shirt.
• Day-of registration: $25 without shirt for both Springfield and out-of-district residents.
• Corporate and team challenges! Register in groups of five to 10 and compete for prizes.
• No dogs allowed on the run or at the event.Dash & Bash proceeds support Umpqua Bank’s Snack Pack program, distributed by FOOD for Lane County.
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June 22-23, 6 p.m.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan's 'The Critic'
Island Park • FREE! • 541-914-2374
The Roving Park Players present a play about theater making fun of itself. It's a hilarious romp of a day in the life of one Mr. Dangle, a theatrical critic of many opinions and few insights. Not a Willamalane event.
Saturday, June 29, 12 p.m.
Just for Kids Talent Show
Willamalane Park • FREE! • 541-736-4544
Sing, dance, play an instrument or tell a joke! Kids 18 and under can show off at our annual talent show. Performances may last up to five minutes; group performances are welcome. Advance registration required by Monday, June 24. All performers must attend a mandatory dress rehearsal on Thursday, June 27, at 6 p.m. To register, fill out the application and submit via email or return it to Willamalane Center.
Thursday, July 4
Light of Liberty Celebration
Island Park; $5 in advance, $7 at the door
Kids 5 and under free • 541-744-3794
Springfield Utility Board presents fun, food and fireworks in this annual celebration by the river. Headlining is Grand Ole Opry star and four-time Grammy award-winner Marty Stuart, known for his eclectic mix of rockabilly, honky tonk and traditional country music. Kids will enjoy the children's area. Gates open at 4 p.m.; fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Movies in the Park
541-736-4544 • Outdoor movies are back!
This year enjoy classic movies from the last five decades. Bring your blanket and lawn chairs for a movie under the stars. Movies begin around 8:30 p.m. Concessions available; proceeds support Two50 youth center.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Friday, July 5, Island Park
Charlie Bucket wins a golden ticket and joins four other boys and girls on a wild tour of Willy Wonka’s magical candy factory. Rated G.Back to the Future
Friday, July 12, Lively Park
Join Marty McFly and Dr. Brown on a series of comical misadventures as they are transported from the 1980s back to 1955. Rated PG.Up
Friday, July 26, Douglas Gardens Park
After tying thousands of balloons to a house, 78-year-old Carl and 8-year-old stowaway Russell fulfill a lifelong dream by soaring up in the sky and exploring South America. Rated G.The Muppets (2011)
Friday, Aug. 2, Meadow Park
Walter, the world’s biggest Muppets fan, along with friends Gary and Mary, travel to Los Angeles and help the Muppets save their theater by organizing the greatest Muppet telethon ever. Rated G.The Mighty Ducks
Friday, Aug. 9, Guy Lee Park
Self-centered lawyer Gordon Bombay is forced to coach a ragtag, peewee hockey team. Rated PG.E.T. the Extra-terrestrial
Friday, Aug. 16, Ruff Park
Ten-year-old Elliot tries to help a stranded E.T. reunite with his own kind in this heartwarming film about friendship and courage. Rated PG.El Padrecito (The Little Priest)
Friday, Aug. 23, Island Park
A young priest is assigned to a new parish and gradually earns parishioners’ respect through a series of comedic and heartfelt moments. Not rated. Presented in Spanish. El joven, Sacerdote (Cantinflas) asignado a la nueva parroquia, suavemente se gana el respeto por medio de una serie de momentos cÓmicos y sentimentales. No clasificado.SPONSORED IN PART BY:
Park Socials
Get out of the house and join your neighbors at a park near you! Willamalane provides the activity and a frozen treat.
Bluebelle Park
Wednesday, July 10, 5-6:30 p.m • Free
Have a field day! Enjoy some friendly competition with your neighbors in old-fashioned classics like the three-legged race, sack races and relays. Try some new favorites like the rubber chicken game and the plunger pass. Take a walk on the wild side with the Willamalane climbing program and try a backyard version of the tight rope. (Warning: This may cause kids to run away and join the circus.)Meadow Park
Wednesday, July 24, 5-6:30 p.m • Free
Play in the water! Everyone's favorite park social is back. Sprinklers, water balls and games help keep attendees cool while having a blast.Page Park
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 5-6:30 p.m • Free
Grab your parents, siblings, friends and neighbors and join in a kickball game!Menlo Park
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 5-6:30 p.m • Free
Zumba in the park! What could be better than dancing outside in the sunshine? Join in and dance at your own pace.
Aug. 9-10
Island Park Blues Festival
Island Park
This benefit for FOOD for Lane County features international, regional and local blues acts, arts and crafts, a KidSpace, dunk tank and more. Not a Willamalane event. Info at islandparkblues.com
Aug. 17-18, 6 p.m.
Ruth Gannett's 'My Father's Dragon'
Island Park • FREE! • 541-914-2374
In this Roving Park Players production, a young boy outsmarts the fierce creatures of Wild Island and saves a baby dragon using his brains, his backpack and the advice of a sassy feline. Not a Willamalane event.
Saturday-Sunday, Aug. 24-25
Family Campout
Setup at 3 p.m.; activities start at 4:30 p.m.
$5 per person/$15 per family; kids under 2 are free
Come sleep out under the stars! We will have lessons in map reading, GPS usage, and geocaching. Perfect your knot-tying abilities, learn the natural history of Clearwater Park, and study basic outdoor skills. Raffle and prizes for participants. Enjoy a continental breakfast in the morning. (Morning activities end at 9 a.m.) Must provide own tent and sleeping materials. Children must be attended by an adult at all times. No alcohol permitted. Register by Saturday, Aug. 17; space is limited.
Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
PetFest
Lively Park • Free • 541-736-4544
This celebration of pets is back, with a new date and more great activities, information and demonstrations for anyone with a love for our four-legged friends.
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Second Friday of the month • Free
Downtown Springfield Second Friday Artwalks
View shows at the Springfield Museum, Emerald Art Center and a variety of merchants and cafés. Information: 541-345-7106
Ongoing • Fridays, 3-7 p.m
Farmers' Market at Sprout!
Indoors at Sprout!, 418 A St.
Fresh local produce, all year long. Does that sound like a dream? Sprout!, Springfield's year-round indoor/outdoor farmers' market, has made that dream a reality. What used to be only a seasonal market has expanded into former church space at 418 A St. The marketplace at Sprout! is open 3-7 p.m. Fridays. The self-described "Regional Food Hub" also offers commercial kitchen space for rent and a series of classes for those wanting to get into the food business. If you're not there in person munching on fresh carrots, pastries or sweet potato waffles, you can visit Sprout! online at sproutfoodhub.org.
Library Summer Reading Program
Readers of all ages are invited to take part in the Springfield Public Library's Summer Reading Program. Every child up to age 18 gets a free book! Adults can play summer reading BINGO for prizes — among them, Willamalane gift cards.
Call for Concessionaires and Vendors
Willamalane is accepting applications from food vendors for a variety of events and programs.
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Questions? Email bethl@willamalane.org or call 541-736-4544