BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard RiverBend clinic offers introduction to tai chi Tai Chi Definition T'ai chi is a Chinese exercise system that uses slow, smooth body movements to achieve a state of relaxation of both body and mind. The Cardiovascular Wellness and Rehabilitation program Noun 1. rehabilitation program - a program for restoring someone to good health program, programme - a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care at Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute invites people with arthritis to attend a free Tai Chi for Arthritis orientation class from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the institute at River- Bend. Beginners who would like to learn introductory tai chi are also welcome to join the free class. The orientation, taught by certified See certification. instructor Suman Barkhas, is a preview of a new class offered at the institute focusing on the use of tai chi for treatment of arthritis. The three-class series will meet in the group exercise studio at the institute from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on consecutive Fridays: June 19, June 26 and July 3. The fee for the three classes is $60. McKenzie fire service to hold garage sale WALTERVILLE - The McKenzie Fire and Rescue Boosters' annual fundraising garage sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Hundreds of items will be for sale at bargain prices. Hot dogs, beverages and baked goods also are available. Proceeds go to Mc Kenzie Fire and Rescue Services. The location of the sale is six miles east of Walterville on Highway 126. Follow signs across the bridge to 41587 Madrone St. A portable toilet A portable toilet is a modern, portable, self-contained outhouse manufactured of molded plastic in a variety of colors and are often used as a temporary toilet for construction sites and large social gatherings. is available. To donate items or arrange possible pickup, call McKenzie Fire and Rescue at 746-6312. No clothes or electronics can be accepted, and tax donation letters are available upon request. To register, call 222-7216. Library's `Spring Fling' set for Saturday "A Community of Friends" is the theme for this year's Friends of the Springfield Public Library's "Spring Fling Spring Fling can refer to:
All events are free and are intended for all ages. The event will kick off at 1 p.m. with an interactive program of music and stories presented by storyteller and musician Pattiebuff Bear. Other events will include a musical book walk, library scavenger hunt scavenger hunt n. A game in which individuals or teams try to locate and bring back miscellaneous items on a list. , and crafts and prizes provided by local organizations, including the Springfield Museum, Emerald Art Center, Springfield Arts Commission, Start Making a Reader Today, Home Instead, Willamalane Park and Recreation District and Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation. For more information, call 726-3766. Local photographer featured at art center The Emerald Art Center's "Wings of Wonder: Birds and Dragonflies of Lane County," a photography exhibit by Ken Haley, is now on display through June 27. A reception for Haley and other featured artists will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 12. The event also will serve as a celebration of the 100th year of the art center's building, with music, time capsule capsule In botany, a dry fruit that opens when ripe. It splits from top to bottom into separate segments known as valves, as in the iris, or forms pores at the top (e.g., poppy), or splits around the circumference, with the top falling off (e.g., pigweed and plantain). and other activities. Haley works for the Springfield School District as a translator, interpreter A high-level programming language translator that translates and runs the program at the same time. It translates one program statement into machine language, executes it, and then proceeds to the next statement. and photographer. His wildlife photography has been shown at the Florence Events Center, the 2008 Springfield Mayor's Art Show and the 2008 PhotoZone Juried Show. His photo of a barn swallow swallow, common name for small perching birds of almost worldwide distribution. There are about 100 species of swallows, including the martins, which belong to the same family. Swallows have long, narrow wings, forked tails, and weak feet. mother feeding her fledglings, titled "Anticipation," won the grand prize in the 2008 University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. Outdoor Program Photo Contest. Another featured member of the center this month is Isabel Lopez-Dutroncy, whose "Sunset of a Civilization" series explores the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, beliefs, legends and daily lives. Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit www .emeraldartcenter.org or call 746-3878. History commission to discuss city's birthday The Springfield Historic Commission will meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Jesse Maine Room at City Hall, 225 Fifth St. The agenda includes discussion of opportunities for involvement with the city's 125th anniversary. Auditions are June 16 for Battle of the Bands Ready to Rock? It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to get your band together and sign up for the Battle of the Bands competition at the Wildish Community Theater. The Willamalane Park and Recreation District will conduct tryouts from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. June 16. Bands selected from qualifying tryouts will compete June 20 at the theater. Band members must be 20 years old or younger. The winning band will be awarded a $150 cash prize and will be a featured performer at the annual Children's Celebration on July 18 at Island Park. The registration fee is $15 per band. Registration is limited. To register, call 736-4544. Children invited to perform in talent show It's "American Idol American Idol is an annual American televised singing competition, which began its first season on June 11, 2002. Part of the Idol franchise, it originated from the British reality program Pop Idol. " on a pint-sized scale. The Willamalane Park and Recreation District is calling all talented kids ages 4 to 18 for the "Just for Kids Talent Show" to be held at 6 p.m. June 30 at Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St. Performers may dance, sing, tell jokes, do magic tricks This page contains a list of magic tricks. In magic literature, tricks are often called effects. Based strictly upon published literature and marketed effects, there are hundreds of millions of effects; a short performance routine by a single magician may contain dozens of , play an instrument, demonstrate martial arts This is a list of martial arts, broken down by region and style. African martial arts Eritrea
Some performers will be invited to entertain during the Children's Celebration on July 18 in Island Park. Advance registration is required for the talent show. Admission is free. Call 736-4544 for more information and to register. |
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