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FebruaryMarch 2015
DIRT – It’s Where It’s At!
o change our urban climate, we must live in that climate-and be the change
we wish to see. The DIRT Park is an effort to make that change, and get
back to DIRT! Direct Involvement Recreation Teaching’s (DIRT) focus is
to learn by doing - and to grow.
We are a Central Point based 501©3 non-profit that provides education
through recreation! We have transformed a one hundred year old parking lot in
a back alley of downtown Central Point to a beautiful and productive outdoor
learning center for the community.
It was in this alleyway in the summer of 2014 that our first program launched,
with 19 students. We built the park from nothing. The children and teachers were
excited to build this garden, and spent days moving the soil into the many beds,
planting the seeds, and tending to
the vegetable garden. We learned
about
other
outdoor
and
recreational aspects as well:
rainwater systems, bee and bat
pollination, sediment movement, soil
and composting, along with
exploration in geometry, friction and
motion through free-play.
The fall season brought us the
first annual Block Party at the DIRT
Park. This community event had
children’s carnival games, a silent
auction, a trolley and two fire
engines. We were able to raise
awareness about our DIRT Park, as
well as funds to carry on our free
programs through the winter months
in an indoor facility. The outpour of
community support for this DIRT
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movement -a reconnection to the soil- was incredible. We had over 200 attendees
and many sponsors, partners, and pals show up to this event.
We are currently offering a free art program with guided lessons on selfportraits. We also encourage participants to explore with acrylic and water color
painting during this program. We have many fun, exciting and diverse programs
throughout the year. Please check our web page, mydirtpark.org, for upcoming
program registration and descriptions. Join us Feb. 15th to learn about Bees
and March 8th to make Seeds in a ball from 1-2pm at 650 E. Pine St. Central
Point. The natural side-effect of the DIRT tends to be twofold – strengthening
our community through participation, and beautifying our surroundings. These
acts are changing our climate- we are being the change we wish to see!
A FREE service to help parents find child care that best meets their family’s
needs in Jackson, Josephine, Klamath and Lake Counties.
35 S. Bartlett, Medford OR
541-842-2610 or 1-800-866-9034 • www.ccrnso.org
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Planting Seeds and Watching
Them Grow
By Michelle Wilson, Development Director, Therapist at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Jackson County
oon after Valentine’s Day,
right after all of the red
and white bows and
hearts start to come off
of the shelves, little signs of the coming of spring
start to poke their heads out around us. Stores
start selling packets of seeds to plant, in
preparation for the warmer days to come
and the anticipation of summer flowers and
garden vegetables.
This is a great time of year to plan
positive family time together. You can start
with a handful of tiny seeds sown in dirtfilled paper cups set in a kitchen window.
Even very young children can help with
choosing the types of flowers to grow or the
varieties of vegetables to grace the table later in
the year. Choose soil that is as rich with nutrients as
possible to give the young seeds a good start, and read
the seed package directions for information on what they
need in the way of sun and water. When the first green sprouts start
to pop up through the soil, children and adults alike can’t help but get excited
about the magic that is happening right in the kitchen window. This is good time
to either choose a good spot in the yard to transplant those seeds into a small
garden or to pick out some clay pots (which you can paint yourself to add another
creative step to the process) to hold the young plants as they grow and blossom.
When the flowers and vegetables start to come into full bloom, everyone in
the family can celebrate the accomplishment of growing something together.
Cutting fresh flowers and bringing them into the house is a great way to bring
simple beauty into each day, and even kids who don’t normally like to eat their
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vegetables can’t help but try them when they have grown them
from seedlings! Once you start growing things, it can
become an annual event, much like celebrating holidays
or birthdays, only this event can last from late winter
when you buy those first seed packets until late in
the fall when you harvest the last vegetables
before the cold weather really hits.
Simple activities that focus on beauty,
nature, and good food are often the best ways
to spend quality together as a family. As we
watch tiny seeds grow into small seedlings —
then blooms — then into full blossom, we can
be reminded to pay attention to the ways our
children are growing each day. We can
remember to nurture them with everything they
need and never take them for granted. And we
can celebrate each day with them, teaching them the
natural rhythms of nature and of strong, healthy family
life.
For more information on the Children’s Advocacy Center,
visit www.cacjc.org.
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Kitchen Arts & Crafts:
Milk Painting and Prints
SOUTHERN
Oregon
February/
March 2015
Volume 9
Issue 2
We are devoted to discovering and promoting family-oriented activities and events
in the Southern Oregon area.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Publisher:
Editor:
Design & Production:
OSA Publishing, LLC
Deborah Perdue
Illumination Graphics
Contributors:
Becka Kem
Jean Linck
Michelle Wilson
Paige Prewett
Taneea West Browning
Tiffany Brazille-Godwin
DeNell Gallagner
Commission for Family
and Children
Southern Oregon Family welcomes photographs of
families enjoying the spirit of Oregon living in our area.
Your family just may appear in an upcoming issue!
Photos must be accompanied by a photo release. Writers
are welcome to submit articles to: [email protected].
by Becka Kem, Art Director of Kid Time! Discovery Experience
Materials
Milk (almond or cow work best)
Q-tips or toothpicks
Food Coloring
Watercolor paper or thick construction paper cut to the size of the tray/dish
Dish soap (optional)
Tray/Shallow Dish
Instructions
Pour enough milk into the tray to cover the bottom. This is roughly 1/4 cup.
Add drops of food coloring to the milk.
Use a Q-tip or toothpick to begin swirling the colors. Children enjoy
adding the colors and watching them swirl. This is a great time to talk about
what they see such as colors they have created, waves, swirls etc. Add more
drops of food coloring or a few drops of dish soap to see what happens.
To make the print, take one sheet of paper and lay it on top of the milk
mixture. Gently press down. Gently lift it, set aside to dry (cookie sheets work
well) and continue with additional sheets.
Let everything dry completely before framing, or cutting into fun shapes
and greeting cards.
For more fun art and craft ideas please visit the Art Center at Kid Time!
Discovery Experience located at 106 N. Central Avenue Medford, OR 97501.
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Pg 2
Dirt Park–It’s Where It’s At!
Pg 3
Planting Seeds and Watching
Them Grow
Pg 4
Kitchen Arts & Crafts: Milk
Painting and Prints
Pg 5
Communication Disorders:
Do You Know the Signs?
Pg 6
Pawsitive Touch for Dogs
Pg 7
BMX: The Only Sport
Where Nobody Sits
on the Bench
Pg 8-13 Where To Go & What To Do
Pg 13
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Communication Disorders:
Do You Know the Signs?
by DeNell Gallagher, MS, CCC-SLP; More Than Words Speech Therapy, LLC
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ommunication disorders are on the rise.
Between 2001 and 2011, speech disorders have
increased by 63%. The nationwide launch of the
new public awareness campaign Identify the Signs
by the American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association (ASHA), encourages parents,
caregivers, and others to educate themselves about
the early warning signs of speech and language
disorders. The campaign stems from ASHA’s new
findings that identify lack of awareness of the early
warning signs as the leading barrier to early
detection and treatment.
Results of a recent survey of ASHA’s
membership showed that 45% of expert
respondents reported lack of awareness as the
number one barrier to early detection of
communication disorders. Research has shown that
early detection is critical to treating—and
oftentimes reversing—communication disorders.
Delayed treatment can result in isolation, poor
academic skills, and delayed development.
Signs of a Language Disorder
• Says only a few words (12-18 months)
• Words are not easily understood
(18 months-2 years)
• Does not put words together to make sentences
(1.5-3 years)
• Has trouble playing and talking with
other children (2-3 years)
areas: production of speech sounds, grammar,
vocabulary, and social language. Results of a
screening will show typical development, the need
to monitor development, or a recommendation
for further evaluation.
For more information on signs of a
communication
disorder,
visit
www.IdentifyTheSigns.org. To set up a FREE
speech/language
screening
visit
www.morethanwordsst.com
DeNell Gallagher, MS CCC-SLP, is the owner of
More Than Words Speech Therapy, LLC located in
downtown Medford at Kid Time. DeNell specializes
in working alongside families in collaborative
treatment focused on growth for your child. For
information on FREE screenings or monthly parent
trainings, contact DeNell at 541-441-5473,
[email protected], or on Facebook.
Children: Signs of a Speech Sound Disorder
• Says p, b, m, h, and w incorrectly in words (1-2 years)
• Says k, g, f, t, d, and n incorrectly in words
(2-3 years)
• Produces speech that is unclear, even to familiar people (2-3 years)
• Children: Signs of Stuttering (Disfluency)
• Repeats first sounds of words, or prolongs (holds out) sounds (2.5-3 years)
• Pauses a lot while talking (2.5-3 years)
• A screening is the best way to determine if your child is at risk for a
communication disorder. You and your child will meet with a Speech Language
Pathologist (SLP) for 10-20 minutes. The screening will include the following
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hydrotherapy and massage provided by local dog lover, Debbie Erb, at
Pawsitive Touch for Dogs.
Massage alone has been known for many years to have a positive effect on
the body, whether it is human or dog, but hydrotherapy brings things to a new
level. Hydrotherapy uses water to create relaxing yet fun atmosphere, which
includes an underwater treadmill. The underwater treadmill is designed for
canine rehabilitation and allows dogs to begin their rehabilitation process earlier
than normal. Using the natural buoyancy and resistance of the soothing warm
water, the underwater treadmill creates a low-impact workout that helps the
animal to increase muscle strength and endurance allowing a quicker transition
to land-base therapy.
However, this is not just for dogs recovering from injury or surgery. Dogs
who suffer from old age or arthritis can also greatly benefit from the comforting
warm water and the ability to be able to exercise without the increased pain of
their own body weight. Healthy canines have room to benefit as well because
this provides a way to build and strengthen muscle without causing damage to
joints over time from impact.
Benefits from Treatment Include:
• Early intervention and rehabilitation
• Possibility for quicker recovery time
• Exercise for dogs of all ages
and sizes
• Helps maintain a healthy weight
• Better mental health/ increased
endorphin levels
Debbie purchased her hydrotherapy tank in 2008, but has been
working with dogs for many years as
a massage therapist at dog agility
competitions. Having a true passion
for animals, Debbie provides
genuine care and relief for many
dogs through the use of her tank as
well as massage. Each animal is
treated in the best way possible and
water level is adjusted to meet every dogs specific needs.
If you have been looking for another healing option for your dog, or even just an
outlet of fun then give Debbie at Pawsitive Touch for Dogs a call today!
541-218-5565 • www.pawsitivetouchfordogs.com,
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THE ONLY SPORT WHERE NOBODY SITS ON THE BENCH
ny Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night you will find kids and adults
warming up to compete in one of the fastest sports. You will find these
athletes at River City BMX’s outdoor or indoor tracks. The youngest
riders are 1 1/2 years old with the oldest being 58 years old. BMX racing is a
sport where kids and parents can compete together, it is a family sport. Ages 1
1/2-5 years ride peddle-less bikes, using their feet to power down the track and
up the hills. These bikes teach the youngest to balance so it is an easier transition
to peddle bikes. As soon as children can ride a 2 wheeler they are ready for the
full track experience!!
BMX racing now offers many opportunities for children including scholarships,
national titles, and the Olympics. Many of our riders earned state championship
plates in 2014. We, also, have 4 #1 district title holders from our track. With
BMX you choose how much you want to participate and how often. River City
BMX is ran entirely by volunteers and we love any help families offer us.
Our racing schedule is:
Tuesday @ the outdoor track, registration 5:30-6:30pm.
Thursday @ the indoor track, registration 5:30-6:30pm
Saturday @ the outdoor track registration 2:30-3:30pm, @ the indoor track
registration 5:30-6:30pm
Outdoor track is located at 1380 Pansy Lane in Grants Pass
Indoor track is located at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, cow barn in Grants
Pass.
USABMX offers first time riders a free 1-day trial to help families decide if
racing is for them. After that there is a yearly membership to pay and race fees
for each time there is a race. Requirements for racing are: long sleeves, pants,
and a helmet. And, of course, the need to go fast!! For more information please
visit our facebook page, River City BMX or call 541-471-0269.
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List Your Event!
Please call to confirm dates and time of events before
you travel. “Free” event submission is the 20th of the
month prior to the publication.
Email to: [email protected]
BULLETIN BOARD
Applegate Learning Collective Open House. May
1st. Grants Pass. 541-660-8046,
LearningCollectively.com
Strengthening the Family-A Parenting Class. Ages
18 up starts March 4-May 6 on Wed. from 6-7:30pm.
$5. Central Point Parks. 541-664-3321.
Pathways to Midwifery. Think you might want to be a
Midwife? Learn about Trillium Waterbirth’s apprenticeship
program and other ways to train. April 25th from 10-2pm.
$25 + supplies. Medford. 541-772-2291.
Natural Child Series. Create an herbal medicine
cabinet for your family. Four session series, Tues.
6:30pm. $20 Wise Women, Medford. 541-772-2291.
Learn to Skate at Ashland Rotary Outdoor Ice
Rink. Beginning lesson s with instructors for all ages on
Mon. & Wed from 5-6pm. Ages 5 & under-FREE, Ages
6-13-$3.50, ages 14 up $4, includes skate rental. 95
Winburn Way, Ashland. 541-488-5340.
Geocaching in Lithia Park, Ashland. 541-488-5340,
www.geocaching.com
ACT* Abolish Child Trafficking: A Southern
Oregon Awareness Initiative. Get involved with
stopping sex trafficking. Actsouthernoregon.com. 541646-0068.
American Heritage Girls is a faith-based, character
building program for girls ages 5 (and in K) -18 . The
program focuses on four areas - God, Family,
Community and Country while building skills in 6 Badge
Frontiers. Join us for Faith, Service and Fun, meest
every other Thurs. 6:30-8pm at Calvary Church on
Midway, Grants Pass. Karrie Hovis at 541-951-3135,
ahgonline.org .
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Support Group for Parents. Noon-2pm. Joys,
struggles, tips, resources & more. By donation.
Schneider Children’s Ctr. 1361 Quincy St. Ashland.
Childcare avail. $1-$5 (sliding scale). Every other
Sunday. Wholelifedynamics.og, 541-778-1365.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
First Sunday Legos at Ashland Library. Ages 5 up
from 12:30-3pm children learn building techniques.
541-774-6995
Teen Crafternoon at Ashland Library. 12:302:30pm.1st. Sun. 541-774-6995.
Story Time at Oregon Books. 1-2pm, 7th St, Grants
Pass.541- 476-3132.
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Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. 2:45-4:30pm.
Family friendly for the kids. Free. 510 W. 1st St. 541535-7090.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
Special gym toys for the young ones. Free . 474-0001.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. 6-8pm. Family
Massage Education Ctr. Medford. 541-482-3567.
admission for everyone on the first Wed. of each month.
1500 E. Main St. Ashland. 541-482-6767.
Jr. Climbing Club. Ages 7-14 from 4:30-6pm. Includes
equip. & instructor. Rogue Rock Gym, Medford. 541245-2665.
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. Supportive
community of new Mamas with babies under a year
enjoy snacks, tea & different topic each week. 400
Crater Lake Ave. Medford. 541-772-2291. Free.
Preschool Playtime. 9-9:45am. Mon. & Thurs Free
Grants Pass YMCA. 541- 474-0001.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5
per child. Parents must remain with their child. Grants
Pass. 541-955-2582.
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Kids Clay Class. 3:30-5pm. Ashland Art Ctr. 357 E.
Main St. 541-482-2772.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
Parent- Baby Massage Class. 1pm & 6pm.reduce
crying, ease constipation and colic, improve sleep time,
increase bonding and trust, and much more! Family
Massage Education Center, 1081 E Main St. Ashland.
541-482-3567.
Rogue Valley Fibro/CFS Support Group. 1st Tues.
4pm at the Smullin Center, rm. 104. Anyone with
fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome & family
members welcome, light buffet. Vickie: 541-482-2606.
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. Ages 5 up from
3:45-5:45pm at Medford Library. No exp. Needed. 1st
Tues. 541-774-8678.
K-9 Reader Buddies, 3- 4 pm. Josephine Community
Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571,
Children in K-3rd grade read to dogs. Free.
River City BMX. 1380 Pansy Lane, Grants Pass. Racing
every Tues. & Sat. year round. Call 541-441-2572.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5
per child. Parents must remain with their child. Grants
Pass. 541-955-2582.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. 1pm & 6pm.
Classes for the public at Family Massage Education Ctr.
Ashland. 541-482-3567.
Jr. Climbing Club. Ages 7-14 from 4:30-6pm. Includes
equip. & instructor. Rogue Rock Gym, Medford. 541245-2665.
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Art of Babies. 10:30am-noon. Come learn about baby
language, sleep strategies for newborns, baby massage,
slings, carriers, baby cues for less crying, bathing,
diapering. 1st. Thurs. $15. Trillium Waterbirth,
Medford. 541-772-2291.
Providence BirthPlace Mom and Baby Support
Group. 12:30-2pm . All mothers with their babies are
invited to attend our free, weekly support group for
ongoing encouragement and hands –on assistance, meet
other moms and babies to share support, reassurance
and experiences with speakers. 1111 Crater Lake Ave,
Medford.
541-732-5494.
www.providenceoregon.org/so/birthplace
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Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Seed Swap at N. Mountain Park. 7-8pm. Ashland.
541-488-6606.
Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 4pm.
Grants Pass. 541-476-0571.
Free Family Movies at the Central Point Library. 24pm. Bring the kids to enjoy a movie and free popcorn.
116 S. 4rd St. 541-664-3228.
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am meets 1st & 3rd
Thursdays. Speakers, crafts & potluck. Childcare
available. Eagle Point Comm. Bible Church. 503-5380162.
Pre-K Art School. 11:30-12:15pm. Children & parents
create keepsake art project. Ashland Art Ctr. 357 E.
Main St. 541-482-2772.
Free Day at ScienceWorks Museum!. Free
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BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Baby Rhyme Time. 1-2pm. Bring your babies and
young toddlers for nursery rhymes, playtime and
meeting new friends at Josephine Comm. Library. 200
NW C St. Grants Pass. 541-476-0571.
Breast Feeding Class at Providence Birthplace.
6:30-8:30pm 1st Thursdays. 541-732-5494.
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Rogue Valley area. 1st Saturday of the month led by an
experienced
birder.
541-482-3241
northwestnatureshop.com
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See Feb. 3rd.
RV YMCA Potluck Lunch. 12:30-1:30pm. A great
way to meet new friends and then use the YMCA for
FREE. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share.
Medford. 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.
Tinkerbell Preschool Parent Coop- Sweetheart
Silent Auction. 6:30pm. Music, deals, treats for a good
cause. Bear Hotel, 2101 NE Spaulding Ave. Grants Pass.
Fist Friday Movies at Eagle Point Library. 7-9pm,
Free family movies & popcorn. 541-826-3313.
First Friday Art Walk. The Ashland Gallery
Association sponsors first Friday art walks the first
Friday of each month in Ashland. A great opportunity
to teach your children about Art! Pick up a map at
participating galleries, 541-488-8430 or 1-877-planart.
First Friday Art Walk. Downtown Grants Pass comes
alive with art, music food and fun for the whole family.69pm, 541-479-3290.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. Ages 5-13 from 510pm. Games, pizza , swimming and fun. $15 in
advance, $18 at the door. 2160 NW Vine St. Grants
Pass. 541-955-2582
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Making Medieval. Maker s of all ages can explore skill
and topics that were big in the Medieval maker
movement. Visit with strolling minstrels, tinker with the
chain mail, cast molten metal and even fabricate
historically inspired mustaches to join ScienceWorks
Crafter Guile $8ages 2-12, $10 for teens & adults,
activity fees may apply. ScienceWorks Museum,
Ashland. 541-482-6767. scienceworks.org.
Take Your Child To the Library Day. Each Jackson
Co. Library will have their own unique activities. 541774-8679.
Make a Heart Shaped Bird Feeder. 2-3pm. Kids
ages 5 up. $10. Northwest Nature Shop. Ashland.
541*482-3241.
Chinese New Year-Year of the Ram. 5K fun run at 8am,
Parade at 10:30am, cooking demo & samplings, Chinese
medicine, arts & crafts, acrobats, children’s activities from
11:30-2:30. and more. Some activities have a fee. 541-8998118, for schedule of events www.socca.us .
The Basics of Babysitting. Ages 11-16 from 9am1:30pm. $50, Central Point Parks & Rec. 541-664-3321.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Noble. Come
hear a story. Every Sat. at 11:00. 541-858-0203
Parent-Baby massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
River City BMX. 1380 Pansy Lane, Grants Pass. Racing
every Tues. & Sat. year round. Call 541-441-2572.
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Pet Country Low Cost Vaccinations. 10-noon, 1st
Sat. 2833 N. Pacific hwy, Medford.541- 773-7087
Free Family Movies at the Central Point Library. 24pm. Bring the kids to enjoy a movie and free popcorn.
116 S. 4rd St. 541-664-3228.
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Making Medieval at Scienceworks Museum. See
Feb. 7th.
Support Group for Dads. Noon-2pm. Joys, struggles,
tips, resources & more. By donation. Schneider Children’s
Ctr. 1361 Quincy St. Ashland. Childcare avail. $1-$5
(sliding scale). Wholelifedynamics.og, 541-778-1365.
Young Master Gardeners presents “Composting
Clues” Explore the world of rot and destruction. From
11:15-11:45am for pre-school ages then from 3:304:15pm from ages 6 up (this session requires preregistration). Josephine Comm. Library. 200 NW C St.
Grants Pass. 541-476-0571. Free.
Pre-K Art School. See. Feb. 4th.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Beginning Bee Keeping Class. 6-8pm. $20. Grants
Pass. Beegirl.org.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See
Feb. 1st.
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. See Feb. 4th.
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Little Gnomes. Ages 2-5 from 10-noon. Explore trails,
plants, creeks ponds, animals while strolling through N.
Mountain Park. Play, movement, songs, stories, crafts
with monthly themes engage children in learning about
the natural world. $5. Ashland. 541-488-6606.
La Leche League of Grants Pass. 10am. Info on
breastfeeding. Meets 2nd Wed. at The Point, 290 NE C
St.(Corner of C & 8th) Grants Pass. 541-955-8838 or
541-472-0335.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See Feb. 4th.
show and play time. A snack and related craft will be
available. New show each month. (Reservations only
guaranteed til 10:30am) Please arrive early, space and
parking are limited, no late seating and must be
accompanied with adult. 2nd Fridays of month. $6 per
child at the N. Mountain Park Nature Center. Register
online at least one day prior to the program
www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center
at 541-488-6606
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See Feb. 6th.
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Project Feeder Watch. Ages 10 up from 9-10am.
Help count & indentify the birds that visit the feeders
at N. Mountain Park, Ashland. Free. 541-488-6606.
Wild wEEKend Day Camp. “Wild Babies ”. See Feb.
7th.
Cooking With Kids. 10-noon. Ages 5 with adult make
Valentine’s food. Free, donations appreciated. Grants
Pass. Pre-reg.ohmslive.com, 541-471-4208.
Homeless to Hopeful Benefit Run. 8:30am. Raising
money & awareness for Youth Shelter & family
programs. Harry & David Fields, Medford. Wear your
best super hero outfits to win prizes. http://h2hrun.com
541-646-7385.
Ashland YMCA Valentine’s Day Kids Night Out.
Ages 5-10 from 6-9pm. Games, crafts and more.
$17/$22. ashlandymca.org. 541-482-9622.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See Feb. 4th.
City Walk starring Empyrean Aerialists. 2 &
7:30pm. Craterian Theater, Medford. 541-7793000.Craterian.org.
Family Film Night at the Medford Library. 4:306:30pm. Bring the family. 541-774-8679.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
Paint with Marbles at the Phoenix Library. 1-2pm.
Bring the family. 541-535-7090.
Sex Trafficking 101. 6:30pm class for those who are
new to the issue of sex trafficking to learn how they can
get involved locally in an effort to eradicate the sexual
exploitation of our youth. Free admission. Held at Club
Northwest, 2160 NW Vine St. Grants Pass.
ActSouthernOregon.com.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 4th.
Southern Oregon Rod & Custom Car Show. 98pm. Classics, hotrods, vintage and more with proceeds
to help local children with medical disabilities.
$8adults/$2kids. Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Central Point.
Roguevalleystreetrods.com.
La leche of Southern Oregon. 11am. 2nd Mondays.
Come give and receive free peer support around
breastfeeding. Bring your questions, your babies and
wisdom to share with other mamas. 400 Crater Lake
Ave. Medford. 541-772-2291.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See Feb. 2nd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See Feb. 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See Feb. 2nd.
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Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 4pm. 541476-0571.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See Feb. 5th.
Free Family Art Day at Rogue Gallery & Art
Center. All ages from Noon-2pm. Come create art
together, All materials provided, no pre-reg required.
Medford. 541-772-8118.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Fruit Tree Pruning. Adults from 9-noon. $10. OSU
Ext. Central Point. 541-776-7371.
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Preschool Puppet Theatre. Ages 3-5 from 10:3011:45am. Gather around to see what Brenda Bear and
friends are up to. Brief lesson followed by the puppet
Valentine’s Day Parents Night Out. Ages 6-12 from
6-10pm. Parents go out and kids enjoy pizza, art, movie
bounce houses. $15. Santo Comm. Ctr. Medford. 541774-2400.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 2nd.
First Saturday Fun Crafts in the Medford Teen
Library. 1-3pm. Valentine crafts.541-774-6413.
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Wild wEEKend Day Camp. Ages 7-12 from 9-3pm.
Animal encounters, games, crafts, educational. $25
mem/$30 non. Grants Pass.
541-476-0222.
wildlifeimages.org.
Mac & Cheese Dinner Fundraiser for Grace
Christian Schools. Call for details. Medford. 51-7721438, gracechristian.org.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. 6pm. Family Massage
Education Ctr. Ashland. 541-482-3567.
Beginning Bee Keepers Class. 6-8pm. $20. Ashland.
Beegirl.org.
Klamath Bird Observatory & the Northwest
Nature Shop sponsor free monthly bird walks.
Newborn Care Class at Providence Birth Place. 69pm. 2nd Tuesdays. Medford. 541-732-5717.
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Free Kid’s Day at Crater Rock Museum. 10-3pm.
2nd Sat. Come learn and explore. Check out the Rock
Yard at 25 cents per pound. Classes are every hour on
the hour. . Kids ages 6 & under free with paid adult. $5
adult/$3 senior. $2(ages 7-17) 2002 Scenic Ave. Central
Point. 541-664-6081.
Roguebots. Robotics, 541- 474-7782.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See Feb.
7th.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See Feb. 7th.
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Support Group for Parents. See Feb. 1st.
Southern Oregon Rod & Custom Car Show. 94pm. See Feb. 14th.
Bees with Dirt. 1-2pm. Thoughtful discussion about
bees. 650 E. Pine St. Central Point. Space is limited.
Mydirtpark.org. 541-664-3321.
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. Ages 5 up from
12:30-3pm at Ashland Library. No exp. Needed. 3rd
Sun. 541-774-8678.
Story Time at Oregon Books. See Feb. 1st.
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Drop In & Draw at Rogue Gallery & Art Studio.
Kids from 9am-nnon. $5hour. Medford. 51-772-8118.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See See Feb.
2nd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See Feb. 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See Feb. 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 2nd.
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Kids Clay Class. See Feb. 3rd.
“Sex and Money: 6:30pm at the Medford Library. A
National Search for Human Worth”, a documentary
about sex trafficking in the U.S., featuring interviews
with victims, law enforcement, psychologists, etc.
Learn what local organizations are doing to raise
awareness about this crime, which takes place even
in Oregon, and provide help to young victims of sex
trafficking. Free admission.
ACTSouthernOregon.com
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
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Free Family Movies at the Central Point Library. 24pm. Bring the kids to enjoy a movie and free popcorn.
116 S. 4rd St. 541-664-3228.
Pre-K Art School. See. Feb. 4th.
Butterflies, Gardens & Backyard Nature. Noon3pm. Demos and hands on gardening tips. Benefit for
Rusk Ranch Nature Ctr. At the Bear Hotel, 2101 NE
Spalding Rd. Grants Pass. By donation. 541-287-0172.
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. See Feb. 4th.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See Feb. 4th.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See Feb. 4th.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 4th.
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Gut And Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Class
Series. 6:30-8pm. nutritionist and acupuncturist,
Summer Waters, L.Ac., NTP, CGP. Learn how your food
choices can affect all aspects of your health and may
help you heal. www.gaps.me 3rd Thurs. til
Nov.$15.Medford.541-772-2291.
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am meets 1st & 3rd
Thurs. See Feb. 5th.
Art of Babies. 6-7:30pm. Come learn about baby
language, sleep strategies for newborns, baby massage,
slings, carriers, baby cues for less crying, bathing,
diapering. 1st. Thurs. $15. Trillium Waterbirth, Medford.
541-772-2291.
Le Leche League of Southern Oregon. 3rd Thurs at
10am at the Unitarian Center. 87 4th St. Ashland and at
6:30pm at Oak Grove Midwifery, 190 Oak St. Ashland.
Laura 541-552-0282, Amy 503-922-9395.
Diabetes Support. 1:30-2:30pm. 3rd Thurs. Skilled
educators provide instruction in a supportive group
setting about nutrition, blood sugar management and
lifestyle choices. 541-732-7913.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See Feb. 5th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
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RV YMCA Family Night. 6-8pm. Bring the family for
a FREE night of swimming, rock climbing, gym games
and make a bird feeder in the lobby. Medford. 541-7726295. rvymca.org.
Social & Emotional Development in Young
Children. 6:15-7:45pm. A free meal and childcare are
available through the generosity of Women Living
Leadership. Dinner is served at 5:30pm. Workshop is
held at Roots & Wings Community Preschool, 3703
International
Way,
Medford.
RSVP
at
[email protected] or 541-779-3544.
Provide age of children and number of people attending.
Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show. Noon9pm. Exhibits, performances, attractions, demos and
more for fishing, camping and outdoor family fun at
Jackson
Co.
Fairgrounds,
Central
Point.
Exposureshows.com
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See Feb. 6th.
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Mammals of Southern Oregon. Educational
presentation by BugsRUs. From 1-2pm at the
Medford Parks Dept. 701 N. Columbus, 541-774-2400
then again from 3-4pm at Central Point Parks, 140 S.
3rd. 541-664-3321. bugsrus.org.
Fun Family Movie in Spanish at the Phoenix
Library. 1-3pm. Free. 541-535-7090.
Wild wEEKend Day Camp. “ Leaping Lemurs”. See
Feb. 7th.
Family Movie Night at the Grants Pass YMCA.
6pm. 541-474-0001.
All That Jazz Dance Studio presents “Dance
Variations”. 7pm. An evening of dance for the whole
family featuring pieces in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop and
more. $16gen/$12 student-child. Gants Pass High
School Performing Arts Ctr. 541-441-0310,
allthatjazzdancestudio.com
Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon. 7:30pm.
$10/$5students. Craterian Theater, Medford. 541-7793000. craterian.org.
Baby Sitting Certification Class. Starts at 9am.
Grants Pass YMCA 541-474-0001.
Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show.10-8pm.
See Feb. 20th.
Low Cost Pet Vaccinations Clinic. 11-2pm. $10, nail
trims $5 every 3rd Sat. at Jackson Co. Animal Shelter,
Phoenix 5595 Hwy 99, no appt. necessary 541- 7746654
Childbirth Education Classes at Providence. 95pm. Includes BirthPlace tour on 3rd Sat. Medford. 541732-5717.
Chess Club at Medford Teen Library. 1-3pm. All
levels, with basic instruction offered. Drop in ok. 3rd.
Sat. 541-774-6413.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See Feb.
7th.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See Feb. 7th.
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as an individual or team to win prizes with your Lego
creation. 229 SW G St. Grants Pass. 541-244-1933.
rebelbricks.com.
Sportsmen’s & Outdoor Recreation Show.10-5pm.
See Feb. 20th.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Story Time at Oregon Books. See Feb. 1st.
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Darkness to Light Class at the Children’s Advocacy
Ctr. 4-6pm. Learn the signs of child abuse. 816 W 10th St.
Medford. To reg. or more info 541-734-5437.
MOMS Club of Medford. 10am. Interested in joining
a moms group? We are a group for stay at home moms
that offer support through: playgroups, park days and
outings, field trips, moms night out, holiday parties,
community service projects and more! Meets last
Monday
of every month. 661-524-MOMS
[email protected]
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See Feb. 2nd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See Feb. 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See Feb. 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 2nd.
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Kids Clay Class. See Feb. 3rd.
RV YMCA Nutrition Workshop. 6-7pm. Learn how
to make better food choices for yourself and your family
then use the YMCA for FREE. A healthy snack is
provided. Medford. 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
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Bugs and Bugs As Food at the Medford Library. 35pm. Come to an educational presentation by John
Jackson of BugsRUs and you might even get a little
taste. 205 S. Central. Medford. Free. 541-774-8689,
bugsrus.org.
Free Family Movies at the Central Point Library. 24pm. Bring the kids to enjoy a movie and free popcorn.
116 S. 4rd St. 541-664-3228.
Free Movie at the Medford Library. Noon-2pm.
Last Wed. of the month. 541-774-8679.
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. See Feb. 4th.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See Feb. 4th.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See Feb. 4th.
Support Group for Dads. See Feb. 8th.
Building Competition at Rebel Bricks. 2-5pm. Enter
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TinkerBell Parent Cooperative Preschool Open
Now enrolling for
2015/2016
Open House –
February 26th from 10:3011:30am
223 SE M St. Grants Pass • 541-471-8991
www.Tinkerbellpreschool.com
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House. 10:30-11:30am. Come visit the classroom and
meet the teachers. 223 SE “M” St. Grants Pass. 541471-8991, tinkerbellpreschool.com
Jackson Co. Foster Care Informational Open
House/Orientation. 11:30am-1pm. 925 Town Center
Dr. Medford. 541-858-3181x232.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See Feb. 5th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
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Early Education of Young Children Conference. 94pm. Parents/ educators with Speakers. $20. Inn at the
Commons, 200 N. Riverside Ave. Medford.
Rogue Valley Symphony. 7:30pm. SOU Music Recital
Hall, Ashland,
Tickets
$33-$50 adults & $5
students. 541-552-6398 for tickets or rvsymphony.org.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See Feb. 6th.
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Early Education of Young Children Conference. 83pm. Parents/educators welcome $20. RCC, 101 S.
Bartlett Medford.
Girls Rock! 7th year. For girls ages 9-13 and their
caring parent/adult from 8:30-3pm. Fun filled event
with 9 workshops to pick from. New this year: SCI:
Grants Pass. Lunch included, held at the Grants Pass
High School. Hosed by AAUW, Soroptimist & Zone.
541-476-8676. On facebook-GirlsRockGrantsPass. Free
event.
Beginners Guide to Pruning, 10am. Planting &
Training Fruit Trees. Best methods for planting,
maximizing yields in smaller spaces, including
espaliering. Best for gardeners starting out with new
fruit trees. Sand box area & kid friendly activities for
age appropriate kids. $10. Shooting Star Nursery, 3223
Taylor
Rd.
Central
Point.
541-840-6453.
roguevalleynursery.com.
Wild wEEKend Day Camp. “Signs of Spring ”. See
Feb. 7th.
Primitive Shelter Building for Kids. Ages 6-17 from
1-3pm. Keeping yourself sheltered is the first line of
defense in a survival situation. $15. Coyote Trails School
of Nature, Medford. 541-772-1390.
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show. 9-5pm.
$6adults, ages 12 and under free. Josephine Co.
Fairgrounds. Grants Pass. Collectorswest.com, 800659-3440.
Project Feeder Watch. Ages 10 up from 9-10am.
Help count & indentify the birds that visit the feeders
at N. Mountain Park, Ashland. Free. 541-488-6606.
Rose Pruning. Adults from 9am-noon. Outdoor
practice.$15. OSU Ext. Central Point. 541-776-7371.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
Pruning Basics at N. Mountain Park. Ages 15 up
from 1-2:30pm. With instructor. $15. Ashland. 5414886606.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5
per child See. Feb. 4th.
Rogue Valley Symphony Masterworks. 7:30pm.
Craterian
Theater,
Medford.
541-779-3000.
craterian.org.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. 1pm & 6pm. See.
Feb. 4th.
Successful Seed Starting. Ages 12 up from 10-noon.
Hands on with instructor. $20. N. Mountain park,
Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See Feb.
7th.
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“Bye Bye Birdie” 7:30pm. Craterian Theater,
Medford. 541-779-3000, craterian.org.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See Feb. 7th.
Art of Babies. See Feb. 5th.
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Rogue Valley Symphony. 3pm.
Grants Pass Performing Arts Center,Tickets $20-$34 for
adults and $5 students.
541-552-6398 for tickets or rvsymphony.org
Collectors West Gun & Knife Show. 10-3pm.
Josephine Co. Fairgrounds, Grants Pass.
Wild wEEKend Day Camp. “Critter Kitchen ”. See
Feb. 7th.
Pine Needle Basketry. Ages 15 up from 9:30-4pm.
$40. N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 41-488-6606.
Monster Truck Show. See March 6th.
Oregon Chocolate Festival. Ashland Springs Hotel.
541-488-1700.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
Fruit Tree Grafting. Adults from 7-9pm. $35. OSU
Ext. Central Point. 541-664-3321.
Providence BirthPlace Mom and Baby Support
Group. 12:30-2pm . See Feb. 5th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 4pm.
Grants Pass. 541-476-0571.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. 6pm. Family Massage
Education Ctr. Ashland. 541-482-3567.
Klamath Bird Observatory & the Northwest
Nature Shop sponsor free monthly bird walks.
Rogue Valley area. 1st Saturday of the month led by an
experienced
birder.
541-482-3241
northwestnatureshop.com
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Noble. Come
hear a story. Every Sat. at 11:00. 541-858-0203
River City BMX. 1380 Pansy Lane, Grants Pass. Racing
every Tues. & Sat. year round. Call 541-441-2572.
Pet Country Low Cost Vaccinations. 10-noon, 1st
Sat. 2833 N. Pacific hwy, Medford.541- 773-7087
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am meets 1st & 3rd
Thursdays. Speakers, crafts & potluck. Childcare
available. Eagle Point Comm. Bible Church. 503-5380162.
First Sunday Legos at Ashland Library. Ages 5 up
from 12:30-3pm children learn building techniques.
541-774-6995
Baby Rhyme Time. 1-2pm. See Feb. 5th.
Seeds in a Ball with Dirt. 1-2pm. Make 4 seed balls
and learn the benefits. 650 E. Pine St. Space is limited,
email if you would like to attend. Mydirtpark.org.
Teen Crafternoon at Ashland Library. 12:302:30pm.1st. Sun. 541-774-6995.
Breast Feeding Class at Providence Birthplace.
6:30-8:30pm 1st Thursdays. 541-732-5494.
Story Time at Oregon Books. 1-2pm, 7th St, Grants
Pass.541- 476-3132.
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Outdoor Adventure: Free Skills Gathering. All ages
from 1-3pm. See what Coyote Trails School of Nature
is all about while you practice your wilderness skills.
Free. Medford. 541-772-1390.
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Identity Theft and Prevention. Adults from 66:30pm with instructor. $5/$11. Sky Oak Blg. 229 N.
Bartlett St. Medford. 541-774-2400.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. 2:45-4:30pm.
Family friendly for the kids.510 W. 1st St. 541-535-7090.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
Special gym toys for the young ones. Free . 541-4740001.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. 6-8pm. Family
Massage Education Ctr. Medford. 541-482-3567.
Jr. Climbing Club. Ages 7-14 from 4:30-6pm See. Feb.
2nd.
Preschool Playtime. 9-9:45am. Mon. & Thurs Free
Grants Pass YMCA. 541- 474-0001.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. 9:30-10:30am $5
per child. See Feb. 2nd.
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Kids Clay Class. See Feb. 3rd.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
Parent- Baby Massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. Ages 5 up from
3:45-5:45pm at Medford Library. No exp. Needed. 1st
Tues. 541-774-8678.
K-9 Reader Buddies, 3- 4 pm. See Feb. 3rd.
Shawna Huggins, M.A.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
Professional Academic Tutor
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541.512.9415
Jr. Climbing Club. Ages 7-14 from 4:30-6pm. See Feb.
4th.
professional dancers and students of Ritmo Alegre
School of Dance. $15adults/$10students/$6 ages 5-15.
Central Medford High School. 541-261-1906 for show
or classes.
Pre-K Art School. See. Feb. 4th.
Free Day at ScienceWorks Museum!. Free
admission for everyone on the first Wed. of each month.
1500 E. Main St. Ashland. 541-482-6767.
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. See Feb. 4th.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
RV YMCA Potluck Lunch. 12:30-1:30pm. A great
way to meet new friends and then use the YMCA for
FREE. Bring a side dish, drink or dessert to share.
Medford. 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.
“Bye Bye Birdie” 7:30pm. Craterian Theater,
Medford. 541-779-3000, craterian.org.
.
Monster Truck Show. 6-10pm. Jackson Co.
Fairgrounds,
Central
Point.
541-774-8270.
Monsterxtour.com
Oregon Chocolate Festival. Ashland Springs Hotel.
541-488-1700.
Fist Friday Movies at Eagle Point Library. 7-9pm,
Free family movies & popcorn. 541-826-3313.
First Friday Art Walks. See Feb. 6th.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. Ages 5-13 from 510pm. Games, pizza , swimming and fun. $15 in
advance, $18 at the door. 2160 NW Vine St. Grants
Pass. 541-955-2582
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BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Story Time at Oregon Books. See Feb. 1st.
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Little Gnomes. Ages 2-5 from 10-noon. Explore trails,
plants, creeks ponds, animals while strolling through N.
Mountain Park. Play, movement, songs, stories, crafts
with monthly themes engage children in learning about
the natural world. $5. Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Sex Trafficking 101. 6:30pm class for those who are
new to the issue of sex trafficking to learn how they can
get involved locally in an effort to eradicate the sexual
exploitation of our youth. Free admission. Held at Club
Northwest, 2160 NW Vine St. Grants Pass.
ActSouthernOregon.com
La leche of Southern Oregon. 11am. 2nd Mondays.
Come give and receive free peer support around
breastfeeding. Bring your questions, your babies and
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“Bye Bye Birdie” 2pm. Craterian Theater, Medford.
541-779-3000, craterian.org.
Pruning Older Fruit Trees. 10am. Fruit trees require
annual pruning for optimal health and productivity, you
can prune up to 3 times a year to control size and fruit
set. See demos. Warm coffee. Sand box area & kid
friendly activities for age appropriate kids. $10. Shooting
Star Nursery, 3223 Taylor Rd. Central Point. 541-8406453. roguevalleynursery.com.
Kids Garage Sale. Ages 8-12 from 8:30am-noon. Kids
can come shopping or can rent a booth to sell their
gently used items such as books, games, CDs, DVDs,
toys sporting goods, etc…no pets. $5 per table. Santo
Center Gym, Medford. 541-774-2400.
Primitive Shelter Building for Kids. Ages 10 up from
1-3pm. $15. Coyote Trails School of Nature, Medford.
541-772-1390.
KMED Plant Nerd Night. 6pm. Plant shopping,
presentation by local growers, door prizes and music
by host , The Rogue Gardener-Stan Mapolski. $5.
Bigham Knoll Campus Gym, Jacksonville.
Ballet Folklorico Dance Spectacular. 7-9:30pm.
Colorful folk dances from 7 regions of Mexico by
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wisdom to share with other mamas. 400 Crater Lake
Ave. Medford. 541-772-2291.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See Feb. 2nd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See Feb. 2nd.
friends are up to. Brief lesson followed by the puppet
show and play time. A snack and related craft will be
available. New show each month. (Reservations only
guaranteed til 10:30am) Please arrive early, space and
parking are limited, no late seating and must be
accompanied with adult. 2nd Fridays of month. $6 per
child at the N. Mountain Park Nature Center. Register
online at least one day prior to the program
www.ashland.or.us/register or call the Nature Center
at 541-488-6606
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
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Parent-Baby Massage Class. See Feb. 7 .
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Ashland Children’s Theater presents “Aladdin.
3pm. $12adults/$6students. The Dance Space, 280 E
Hersey #10 Ashland. 541-414-8676.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See Feb. 2nd.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See Feb. 6 .
Origami : The Art of Paper Folding. Ages 5 up from
12:30-3pm at Ashland Library. No exp. Needed. 3rd Sun.
541-774-8678.
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Shrine Circus. 1pm. Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Central
Point. 541-774-8270.
Birds and Bird Nests. Come to an educational
presentation from John Jackson of BugsRUs from 1-2pm
at Medford Parks, 701 N. Columbus, Medford then
again from 3-4pm at Central Point Parks, 140 S. 3rd St.
541-664-3321. bugsrus.org.
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Kids Clay Class. See Feb. 3rd.
Newborn Care Class at Providence Birth Place. 69pm. 2nd Tuesdays. Medford. 541-732-5717.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
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Young Master Gardeners presents “Soil or No
Soil”. Soil is important for planting but do you also
know about perlite vermiculite, peat posts and water?
From 11:15-11:45am for pre-school ages then from
3:30-4:15pm from ages 6 up (this session requires preregistration). Josephine Comm. Library. 200 NW C St.
Grants Pass. 541-476-0571. Free.
Southern Oregon Historical Society History
Luncheon. 11:30am. Step back in time with a delicious
lunch with period dressed volunteers. By donation and
must be pre-registered to 400 limit. 541-7736536x204, www.sohs.org.
Plant Your Drought Tolerant Garden Now! Ages
15 up from 6-7:30pm. Get ready for Summer with tips
from Instructor. $17. N. Mountain Park, Ashland. 541488-6606.
La Leche League of Grants Pass. 10am. Info on
breastfeeding. Meets 2nd Wed. at The Point, 290 NE C
St.(Corner of C & 8th) Grants Pass. 541-955-8838 or
541-472-0335.
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. See Feb. 4th.
Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See Feb. 4th.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See Feb. 4th.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
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Shrine Circus. 4pm. Josephine Co. Fairgounds. Grants
Pass.
Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library. 4pm. 541476-0571.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See Feb. 5th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
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Shrine Circus. 4pm. Josephine Co. Fairgounds. Grants
Pass.
Preschool Puppet Theatre. Ages 3-5 from 10:3011:45am. Gather around to see what Brenda Bear and
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Berries for Kids and Families Class. 10am. Get your
kids in the dirt and into gardening with you, learn about
the great selection of perennial fruits. Bring the kids and
get them excited about harvesting in their own berry
patch. $15. take home a potted fruit of your choice, kids
free with adult. Shooting Star Nursery, 3223 Taylor Rd.
Central Point. 541-840-6453. roguevalleynursery.com
Daddy/Daughter Dance at the Grants Pass
YMCA. Call for details 541-474-0001.
Build Your Own Bird House. 11am. Bring a hammer.
$7 donation to Siskiyou Audubon Soc. Pre-reg. NW
Nature Shop, Ashland. 541-482-3241.
Free Family Art Day at Rogue Gallery & Art
Center. All ages from Noon-2pm. Come create art
together, All materials provided, no pre-reg required.
Medford. 541-772-8118.
Wild wEEKend Day Camp. “Dinosaur Roar ”. See
Feb. 7th.
Milkweed and Monarchs. All ages (under 12 with
adult) from 1-3pm. Learn how to help the Monarch
butterflies and make seed balls. $10. Coyote Trail School
of Nature, Medford. 541-772-1390.
Project Feeder Watch. Ages 10 up from 9-10am.
Help count & indentify the birds that visit the feeders
at N. Mountain Park, Ashland. Free. 541-488-6606.
Ashland Children’s Theater presents “Aladdin. 3
& 7 pm. $12adults/$6students. The Dance Space, 280 E
Hersey #10 Ashland. 541-414-8676.
Oregon Cheese Festival. 10-5pm. Central Point. 866396-4704. roguecreamery.com.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See See Feb.
2nd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See Feb. 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See Feb. 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 2nd.
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Grace Christian Middle Schol Musical “Princess
Whatsername”. 7pm. Adult/high school $8, grades 18 $4, ages 5 and under free. Family of 6 for $20. at 649
Crater Lake Ave. Medford. 541-772-1438,
gracechristian.org.
“Human Trafficking”. 6:30pm at Medford Library.
Film from mini-series featuring Mira Sorvino and Donald
Sutherland. Learn what local organizations are doing to
raise awareness about this crime, which takes place
even in Oregon, and provide help to young victims of
sex
trafficking.
Free
admission.
ACTSouthernOregon.com.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
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Pre-K Art School. See. Feb. 4th.
Birds. Ages 15 up from 6:30-8pm. Learn about local
birds with instructor at N. Mountain Park, $10,
Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Shamrock Shuffle 5K Family Fun Run/Walk.
8:30am.Fundraiser for Mom to Mom of Eagle Point to
support moms in the community. .25 run for the kids.
Eagle Point Comm. Church. Reg. on line at Active.com
or 541-944-6952.
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. See Feb. 4th.
Rogue Valley Chorale Festival of Choirs. 2 &
7:30pm. Craterian Theater, Medford. 541-779-3000.
craterian.org.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
Shrine Circus. 1pm. Jackson Co. Fairgrounds, Central
Point. 541-774-8270.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Enlightened Living Faire. 10-5pm. Holistic products,
services and practitioners at Josephine Co. Fairgrounds,
Grants Pass. 541-761-5478.
Free Kid’s Day at Crater Rock Museum. 10-3pm.
2nd Sat. Come learn and explore. Check out the Rock
Yard at 25 cents per pound. Classes are every hour on
the hour. . Kids ages 6 & under free with paid adult. $5
adult/$3 senior. $2(ages 7-17) 2002 Scenic Ave. Central
Point. 541-664-6081.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See Feb.
7th.
Inspiring and Joyful Sunday Services!
New Youth Program!
Join us each Sunday at 10:30am. We are
an open, loving and accepting community,
offering spiritual tools to uplift your life.
Classes, workshops and more.
Grants Pass
Story Time at Oregon Books. See Feb. 1st.
466 SW “I” Street
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541.479.0007
www.grantspasscsl.org
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Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See Feb. 4th.
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RV YMCA Family Night. 6-8pm. Bring the family for
a FREE night of swimming, rock climbing, gym games
and do a craft in the lobby. Medford. 541-772-6295.
rvymca.org.
Shooting Star Nursery 10 Year Anniversary and
First Day of Sprint. Open til 6pm with lots of new
plants and refreshments. 3223 Taylor Rd. Central Point.
541-840-6453.roguevalleynursery.com
Language and Literacy Development in Young
Children. 6:15-7:45pm. A free meal and childcare are
available through the generosity of Women Living
Leadership. Dinner is served at 5:30pm. Workshop is
held at Roots & Wings Community Preschool, 3703
International
Way,
Medford.
RSVP
at
[email protected] or 541-779-3544.
Provide age of children and number of people attending
Recycled Percussion. 7:30pm. Craterian Theater,
Medford. 541-779-3000.
KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See
Feb. 6th.
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Baby Sitting Certification Class at the Grants Pass
YMCA. 541-474-0001.
Nice & Easy Natural Spring Cleaning. Ages 13 up
from 1-3pm. Make green, safe, effective, inexpensive,
easy products. Take home 4 samples. $12. N. Mountain
Park, Ashland. 541-488-6606.
Wild wEEKend Day Camp. “Birds of Prey ”. See Feb.
7th.
Rogue Valley Flyers Swap Meet. Radio controlled
aircraft for the hobbyist. $3 entry. Josephine Co.
Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Roguevalleyflyers.com
Low Cost Pet Vaccinations Clinic. 11-2pm. $10, nail
trims $5 every 3rd Sat. at Jackson Co. Animal Shelter,
Phoenix 5595 Hwy 99, no appt. necessary 541- 7746654
Childbirth Education Classes at Providence. 95pm. Includes BirthPlace tour on 3rd Sat. Medford. 541732-5717.
Chess Club at Medford Teen Library. 1-3pm. All
levels, with basic instruction offered. Drop in ok. 3rd.
Sat. 541-774-6413.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See Feb.
7th.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See Feb. 7th.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See Feb. 4th.
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Grace Christian Middle Schol Musical “Princess
Whatsername”. 1pm matinee & 7pm. See March 17th.
Gut And Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Class
Series. 6:30-8pm. nutritionist and acupuncturist,
Summer Waters,L. Learn how food choices can affect all
aspects of your health and may help you heal.
www.gaps.me 3rd Thurs. til Nov.$15.Medford.541772-2291.
Mom to Mom Group. 9-11am meets 1st & 3rd Thurs.
See Feb. 5th.
Applegate
541-846-7349
Tuesdays 4pm
Ashland
541-774-6995
Medford
541-774-8678
Monday 6pm
Wed. 11:30am
Monday 6:30pm
Tuesday 11:30am
Wednesday 10:30am
Phoenix
541-535-7090
Butte Falls Branch Library
541-865-3511
Prospect
541-560-3668
Second Tues. of each month
10:30 a.m.
Central Point
541-664-3228
Monday 11:30am
Thurs. 11:00am
Wed.10:30 a.m.
Rogue River
541-864-8850
Friday 10:30am
Eagle Point
541-826-3313
Ruch
541-899-7438
Art of Babies. See Feb. 19 .
Wednesday 11am
Tuesday 11:30am
Le Leche League of Southern Oregon. 3rd Thurs at
10am at the Unitarian Center. 87 4th St. Ashland and at
6:30pm at Oak Grove Midwifery, 190 Oak St. Ashland.
Laura 541-552-0282, Amy 503-922-9395.
Gold Hill
541-855-1994
Shady Cove
541-878-2270
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Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See Feb. 5th.
Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
Wednesday 3pm
Grants Pass
541-476-0571
Tuesdays 3pm
K9 reading buddies
Wednesdays: 11:15am
Thursdays 4pm Story
time/craft
Jacksonville
541-899-1665
Wed. 11am
Friday 10:30am
Talent
541-535-4163
Tuesday 10:30am
White City
541-864-8880
Tuesday 10:30am
Dial a Story:
541-774-6439
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K-9 Reader Buddies. See Feb. 3rd.
New to the Valley, New to Gardening? 10am. We
will cover Southern Oregon Climate and what plant
choice you do have for successful gardening including
deer resistant and drought tolerant. Free reg. for work
party attendees who would like to help get display
garden planted. $10. Shooting Star Nursery, 3223 Taylor
Rd. Central Point. 541-840-6453.
roguevalleynursery.com.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
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River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Story Time at Oregon Books. See Feb. 1st.
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Savvy Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers.
5:3-6:30pm. Strategies for maximizing your benefits. $5.
Central Point Parks. 541-664-3321
Pre-K Art School. See. Feb. 4th.
MOMS Club of Medford. 10am. Interested in joining
a moms group? We are a group for stay at home moms
that offer support through: playgroups, park days and
outings, field trips, moms night out, holiday parties,
community service projects and more! Meets last
Monday
of every month. 661-524-MOMS
[email protected]
Free Movie at the Medford Library. Noon-2pm.
Last Wed. of the month. 541-774-8679.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See Feb. 2nd.
Children’s Storytime at Josephine Comm. Library.
11:15pm. 541-476-0571.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See Feb. 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See Feb. 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 2nd.
th..
New Mama Mornings. 10:30-Noon. See Feb. 4
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Pregnant Couples Massage Class. See Feb. 4 .
BMX Racing in Medford. Sun. & Wed. 541-9739088, medfordbmx.com
Weather Broadcasting at KDRV. Ages 7-16 (under
10 with adult) from 10-noon. Behind the scenes look
with meteorologist. Free. Must pre-register. 541-6643321.
Kids Clay Class. See Feb. 3rd.
Social Security Planning for Baby Boomers. Ages
50-70 from 5:30-6:30pm. Strategies to maximize
benefits. $10. Ashland Senior Ctr. 541-488-5340.
Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
Annual Gem & Mineral Show. 9-5pmVendors,
displays & kids activities. Jackson Co. Expo, Central
Point. $5adults/ $3seniors/ $2students/ under 6 free.
541-664-6081.
Storytime at Medford’s Barnes & Nobles. See Feb.
7th.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
The Basics of Babysitting. Ages 11-16 from 9am1:30pm. $50, Central Point Parks & Rec. 541-664-3321.
Building Competition at Rebel Bricks. 2-5pm. Enter
as an individual or team to win prizes with your Lego
creation. 229 SW G St. Grants Pass. 541-244-1933.
rebelbricks.com.
Baby Rhyme Time at Josephine Comm. Library.
See Feb. 5th.
Annual Gem & Mineral Show. 10-4pm. See March
28th.
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KidZone Parent’s Night Out. See
Feb. 6th.
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Pear Blossom Festival 62nd Jr. Royalty
Coronation. 10am. Must be 5 years old to enter, all
participants ride in the parade. To register 541-8408007.
Is your child struggling
with reading
or writing?
Laurie E. Cuddy has
twenty-five years experience
tutoring students with dyslexia
and other language-based
learning differences.
Contact Laurie today:
Parent-Baby Massage Class. See Feb. 7th.
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Storytime at the Grants Pass YMCA. 10-11am.
474-0001.
RV YMCA Nutrition Workshop. 6-7pm. Learn how
to make better food choices for yourself and your family
then use the YMCA for FREE. A healthy snack is
provided. Medford. 541-772-6295, rvymca.org.
Wii Fun & Games at the Medford Teen Library. 13pm. Bring your friends. 541-774-6413.
Preschool Open Gym at KidZone. See Feb. 4th.
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Mini Bows & Arrows for Kids. Ages 7-12 from 13pm. $15. Learn to make at Coyote Trails School of
Nature, Medford. 541-772-1390.
541-301-0296
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[email protected]
www.roguevalleylearning.com
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Preschool Storytime at Ashland Library. 11:30noon. 541-774-6995.
Darkness to Light Class at the Children’s
Advocacy Ctr. 4-6pm. Learn the signs of child abuse.
816 W 10th St. Medford. To reg. or more info 541-7345437.
Monday Movies at Phoenix Library. See Feb. 2nd.
K-9 Reader Buddies. See Feb. 3rd.
Parent-Baby massage Class. See Feb. 3rd.
River City BMX. See Feb. 3rd.
Pregnant Partners Massage Class. See Feb. 2nd.
Playgroup at the Grants Pass YMCA. See Feb. 2nd.
Jr. Climbing Club. See Feb. 2nd.
7 Steps to Resolving Conflicts
Commission for Children and Families
Talk about the events that led to the conflict. What
happened first? Second? What escalated the conflict?
2
3
Name how you feel. Ask other involved to identify how
they feel. Encourage people to be honest about how they
feel without blaming others.
Quick tip:
Give Children the power to
solve their own conflicts.
Listen carefully to each person’s feelings and accounts of
the conflict. Use empathy skills. Try to understand each
person’s point of view.
4
“
hildren who learn how to think about their relationships
with other people do better in life in general,” says
Myrna B. Shure, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist. Shure
created the I Can Problem Solve (ICPS) program which
focuses on the thinking skills needed for young people to
resolve conflicts peacefully.
C
Shure suggests before young people begin discussing a specific
conflict that they find out if the time and place are good for
the discussion. If so, they can begin the seven step process. If
not, they should identify a time and place that work for
everyone involved. Then:
Identify the conflict. Have each person talk about what
happened. Each person’s account is equally important.
1
Brainstorm solutions. Be creative. Affirm each person’s
ideas but keep encouraging people to think of different
solutions.
5
Evaluate each solution. Choose one solution that
everyone agrees on.
6
7
Monitor how the solution works. If something needs to
change, start again.
If children can learn to solve typical everyday problems, they
are less likely to become impulsive, insensitive, withdrawn,
aggressive or antisocial. Shure says “In the long run it is
important for children to learn how to think about the
problems they encounter in their dealings with other people.”
ASSETS:
SOCIAL
COMPETENCIES
ASSET # 36
Peaceful Conflict Resolution
Youth are more likely to grow up healthy when
they seek to resolve conflict nonviolently.
Commission for Children
and Families
541-474-5234
700 NW Dimmick St. Suite B, Grants Pass
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Wanted: Jackson County Master Recyclers
Youth & Parents Welcome!
www.jcmasterrecyclers.org • 541-494-5488
ecome a Master
Recycler in 2015!
Jackson
County
Recycling Partnership is
now seeking residents to
take part in the annual
training course and
volunteer service program.
Participants gain a broad
understanding of home
waste prevention strategies, the local solid waste
infrastructure, hazardous
waste avoidance, composting, plastics, e-waste and
much more.
What better way to
teach young children to
recycle than if their older
siblings and adults are
positive role models.
Enthusiastic
young
people are welcome to become Master Recyclers. Ages 12-15 must be
accompanied by an adult during class and volunteer service. Students ages
16+ who are responsible go-getter types and have transportation may
enroll without an adult, with permission from a parent or guardian.
The annual course offers and an extensive training manual,
discussion-based classes, presentations from regional experts, and
field trips to the regional landfill, waste-to-energy plant, and
composting facilities. To complete the training, Master Recyclers
complete 40 service hours in their neighborhoods, schools and
workplaces, and support countywide waste prevention projects, over
the course of a year. Since 2008, nearly 200 volunteers have become
waste prevention ambassadors in Jackson County. Tuesdays, March
10-May 19, 5:30- 8:30pm.
B
Next Issue
SUMMER CAMPS
Deadline March 20th
[email protected] • 541-226-6522
BUGS R US
Educational Services
E
LIVE, SAFS
CRITTER
Promoting Education and Exploration
with Nature’s Best...
BROUGHT RIGHT TO YOU!
John Jackson 541-772-3281
or www.bugsrus.org
Specializing in on-site educational
presentations for schools, birthdays
or fundraisers.
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PRESERVEE &
DISPLAYSD
Parents: Talk to your teens about the risks of gambling
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month
SIGNS OF A POSSIBLE GAMBLING
PROBLEM IN KIDS
Asking for or borrowing money
from the family
Gambling-related “stuff” at home
(Lottery tickets, betting sheets)
Unexplained debts or windfall cash/new
items (like clothes or jewelery)
Overly upset at
conclusion of sporting match
Telephone calls from strangers and
higher phone bills
Spending unexplained time away from
home, work or school
Bragging about winnings
Behavior change(seems distracted,
moody, sad, worried, nervous, etc.)
Intense interest in gambling
conversations
Withdrawal from the family
Playing gambling type games
on the Internet
Less involvement in outside activities
Money or valuables are missing from
your home
W
orried about your kids using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs? Most
parents are, so they talk to their kids about those risky behaviors because
that’s one of the things that research tells us works for prevention.
However, you may not have discussed another risky behavior that more and more
kids are engaging in—-gambling—-in fact, they have probably heard nothing in school
or elsewhere about the potential risks.
Kids are exposed to gambling every day by simply turning on the TV to see poker
tournaments or seeing people buying lottery tickets—-sometimes even buying them
for youth. Adults usually don’t recognize it as a risk or realize it is illegal. Even
churches and schools often use gambling for fund-raising so the gambling message is
everywhere and is becoming a social norm. People are often surprised about the
types of activities that are categorized as gambling as it is typically thought of as
betting something of risk on an unknown outcome. Although the types of gambling
among youth varied, the top three identified were free internet games, card games
and sports betting; all of which have some element of personal skill which often
makes it difficult for some people to accept as a gambling behavior. The ‘free’ internet
games and gaming systems pose a growing concern as the behavior and
consequences are very similar to gambling. Other examples are raffles, 50/50 sales
or ‘friendly wagers’ on sports or other events.
As responsible parents you can give your kids the full story about gambling by
accessing Oregon’s informative websites which have resources that are pertinent to
both youth and adults: preventionlane.org and 1877mylimit.org. School surveys of
local youth in eighth and eleventh grades revealed that almost 49% of eighth graders
gamble and almost 46% of eleventh graders gamble.
Oregon is a leader in the field of gambling addiction treatment and prevention.
For any questions about gambling treatment or to ask about our free outreach
services phone Jean Linck at Options for Southern Oregon 541-472-9996.
Unusual amount of time spent watching
sports on TV and/or reading magazines
having to do with sports
If you think your child might have a gambling problem,
CALL 1-1877-MYLIMIT or go to 1877mylimit.org
for free and confidential help.
541-472-9996
W
atch your child’s self-assurance grow
as they push their own limits of balance,
strength, communication and mental strategy
under safe, professional instruction.
• Birthday Parties and Celebrations
• Scouts-Earn Climbing Badge
• Rogue Rock Climbing Team
• Kids After School Club
• Summer Camps
Ask About Special Group Rates
Gift Certificates Available
Open 7 Days a Week
3001 Samike Dr. #104 • 541-245-2665
off Highway 99 in Medford
roguerockgym.com
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The 25th Annual
Ashland Community
Bike Swap
541-955-2582
Saturday, April 18, 2015
12-2pm
The Grove, 1195 E Main St
T
he 25th annual Bike Swap will provide a community venue for
buying and selling working-condition bicycles and related
equipment. Proceeds from this event fund bike safety education in
the Rogue Valley.
This event is made possible by Ashland Parks & Recreation, RVTD
(Rogue Valley Transportation District), JPR (Jefferson Public Radio),
and the City of Ashland Fire Department, Transportation Commission
and Ashland Police Department.
If you are interested in selling, items for sale can be dropped off Friday
April 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. and again on Saturday, April 18, from 8 to 10
a.m. The seller will agree to pay 20% of each sale with a $100 cap to
benefit bicycle safety education. If you are interested in buying a bicycle,
the swap will be open to the public on Saturday, April 18, noon to 2
p.m. The event will take place at The Grove, 1195 E Main St in Ashland.
Admission into the swap is $1 per person or $3 per family. Children under
5 are free!
Bicycle and equipment donations are tax-deductible. Donations will
be accepted until April 11 and are equivalent to more bike safety classes!
Please call Ashland Parks & Recreation at 541-488-5340 for more
information
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lori Ainsworth
541-552-2264.
Sunday-Thursday
11a.m. to 10p.m.
Friday-Saturday
11a.m. to 11p.m.
RED ROBIN
OF MEDFORD
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