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RECREATION OUTLOOK.


Byline: The Register-Guard

Events scheduled by the Willamalane Park & Recreation District for the week of Aug. 2.

Thursday, Aug. 2

Registration for Fall Child Care - Registration is now open for a wide variety of enrichment and child care opportunities. Early childhood recreation ages birth to 6. Before- and after-school programs. Register at Community Recreation Center.

Friday, Aug. 3

Move With Ease - At the Adult Activity Center. For ages 50 and older. Experience a `Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement' lesson. Learn how these lessons may help improve quality, ease and comfort of movement. Registration required. Presenter: Jan Cox Several people are called Jan Cox:
  • A painter, see Jan Cox (painter)
  • A philosopher, see Jan Cox (philosopher)
, physical therapist, Guild Certified Feldenkrais practitioner from Options Through Movement, LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol.

LLC - Logical Link Control
. 1:30 p.m. Free.

Specialized Recreation - Multicultural Festival at Sheldon Community Center. Food, music and fun activities. For adults 18 and up. Register at Community Recreation Center. 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. $5. Also bring $10 for dinner.

Saturday, Aug. 4

Living History Festival - Travel back in time at the Dorris Ranch, South Second and Dorris Streets. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4 and 5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Civil War re-enactments Civil War re-enactment may refer to:
  • American Civil War reenactment
  • English Civil War reenactment
 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Advance tickets, youth (3-12) $3, seniors (55 and older) $5, adults (ages 13 to 54) $6. At the gate, youth $5, seniors $6, adults $8. Shuttles from Booth-Kelly site at Fifth and South A streets. For information call 736-4544.

Sunday, Aug. 5

Living History Festival - Travel back in time at the Dorris Ranch. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 4 and 5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Civil War re-enactments at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Advance tickets, youth (3-12) $3, seniors (55-plus) $5, adults (13-54) $6. At the gate, youth $5, seniors $6, adults $8. Shuttles from Booth-Kelly site at Fifth and South A streets. For information call 736-4544.

Monday, Aug. 6

Swim Lessons - Two-week sessions at Splash! Lively Park Swim Center and Willamalane Park Swim Center. All ages. Times vary. Registration required. Call Lively Swim Center at 736-4244 or Willamalane Swim Center at 736-4080. $34.

Willamalane/Colt Conditioning Camp - Prepares athletes for fall competition. Training concentrates on strength, endurance and cardiovascular conditioning. Held at Thurston High School Thurston High School is located in Springfield, Oregon in Lane County. Their mascot is a black colt. Shooting
On May 20, 1998, student Kipland "Kip" Kinkel killed his parents, William and Faith, both Spanish teachers at local high schools.
, 333 58th St. Register at Community Recreation Center. For students entering grades nine to 12. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 6-16. $55 individual, $90 family.

Tadpole tadpole, larval, aquatic stage of any of the amphibian animals. After hatching from the egg, the tadpole, sometimes called a polliwog, is gill-breathing and legless and propels itself by means of a tail.  Summer Camp and Leapfrog Summer Camp: Zany Zoo - For ages 3 up to those entering kindergarten, and separate camp for students entering first grade. One week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required, Community Recreation Center. $125, Tadpole and $100 Leapfrog.

Kids Club Summer Camp - Detectives and Special Agents - For students entering grades two to five. One week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required, Community Recreation Center. $100.

Team Sports Fall Softball Registration - Registration 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Community Recreation Center.

Sixth-Grade Adventure Camp - Wild, Wild Waves. For students entering grade six. One week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required, Community Recreation Center. $100.

Teen Challenge Teen Challenge is an evangelical Christian recovery program and a network of Christian social and evangelizing work centers. It is a 12-18 month program that serves drug addicts, alcoholics, gang members, prostitutes and people with life-controlling problems.  Camp - The Great Outdoors. For students entering grades seven to nine. One week, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration required, Community Recreation Center. $100.

Teen Center Drop-in Activities - The Great Outdoors. 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Senior Meals Program - For ages 60 and up, at Adult Activity Center. Three entrees to choose from, regular hot meals and a deli-style lighter lunch. Call by 1 p.m. three days in advance to reserve entree. Every Monday through Friday. 11:30 a.m. Suggestion donation $3.40.

Active Exercise - For adults 50 and older, at Adult Activity Center. Begin anytime. Instructor: Doug DeWitt Doug DeWitt (born Douglas Anthony Italiano on September 14, 1961) was a middle-weight boxer.

Known as "Cobra", DeWitt started boxing at the age of 15, and by the time he was 18, the Yonkers native had turned pro and was on his way to three middleweight titles during a
. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. $1.50 per class.

Willamalane Walkers - At Adult Activity Center. For ages 50 and older. Monday through Friday, ongoing. Walk rain or shine, one to three miles. 8:30 a.m. Free.

Wills and Trusts Assistance - Attend a presentation and discussion in a small-group setting regarding wills, trusts and designated beneficiaries in estate planning Estate Planning

The overall planning of a person's wealth, including the preparation of a will and the planning of taxes after the individual's death.

Notes:
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning involves much more than preparing a will, and it is not only for the
. Provided by Bill Atwood, Attorney-at-Law. Register at Adult Activity Center. 3 p.m. Free.

Team Sports Fall Softball Registration - Registration 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Community Recreation Center.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

Tennis Lessons - At Willamalane Park Tennis Courts. Register at Community Recreation Center. Held Tuesdays and Thursdays for three weeks. Ages 4 to 7 and 8 to 12, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ages 13 to 17 and adults, 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Call 736-4544. PeeWee peewee: see flycatcher.  or Bantam Bantam

Former city and sultanate, Java. It was located at the western end of Java between the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean. In the early 16th century it became a powerful Muslim sultanate, which extended its control over parts of Sumatra and Borneo.
, $16; juniors or adults, $22.

Gentle Exercise - Breathing and exercise techniques that increase flexibility, strength and mobility. Begin anytime. At Adult Activity Center. For ages 50 and older. Instructor is Byron Hanks. On Tuesdays and Thursdays. 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. $1 per class.

The Frankie Hernandez Band - A mix of soul, Latin, funk and reggae. At the south end of Island Park, 200 West B St. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Wednesday, August 8

Mad Science - Mad Science of Portland brings an amazing a·maze  
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 show to Meadow Park Meadow Park is the home of the English Southern Premier League football club Gloucester City. The club moved from their former Horton Road ground in 1986. The ground has a total capacity of 4500 with a 560-seat stand. Other than this the ground is terraced and 80% is under cover. , 851 Mill St. Witness a chemically challenging `magic trick,' amusing sounds from the Flaming Didgeridoos, a genie genie: see jinni.


An online information and bulletin board service that closed its doors at the end of 1999, much to the dismay of its many users, some of whom were still chatting when the plug was pulled.
 erupting from a flash and more. 11:30 a.m. Free.

Movie Appreciation Group - At Adult Activity Center. For ages 50 and older. The original `King Kong' (1933). 1 p.m. Free.

Specialized Recreation - Beading beading,
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 by creating jewelry and more. This class is open to adults of all abilities. Registration required. Community Recreation Center. 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. $6.

Upcoming

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 blues music at Fifth and A streets. Free.

Fall Registration - Sept. 5 for most activities. Register now for child care.

Fiesta Latina - This celebration of Latin music, food, art and dance spices up Island Park. For information call 344-5070. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 to 15. Fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics.
fireworks

Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to
 Saturday night. $5 per person. Children 10 and younger. Free.

For information about events, classes and facility rentals, call the following facilities: Community Recreation Center, 736-4544, 250 S. 32nd St.; Willamalane Park Swim Center, 736-4080, 1276 G St.; The Annex (Teen Center), 736-4083, 1276 G St.; Splash! Lively Park Swim Center, 736-4244, 6100 Thurston Road; Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 736-4444, 215 W. C St. Also check www.willamalane.org.
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