Early Childhood CARES will host part 7 of its Behavior Training for parents of preschool age children with challenging behavior on Mon., June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building at the University of Oregon, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. This is an 8-week training to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies. Early Childhood CARES will offer another behavior training in the near future.
The Arc Families Connected will host an Out & About at Bounce Gymnastics for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their siblings every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This weekly event will continue in the summer, but the group of volunteers will not be there to help. Parents must remain on site while their children play. The cost is $3 per child. For more information, contact Sydney Shook at 541-343-5256 ext. 113.
Come join a group of parents and share in the joys and struggles of parenting a child with special needs. This is a great group for parents looking to connect with other parents. The bimonthly Early Childhood CARES Parent Support Group will meet on Tues., June 3 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 201A of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. This will be the last meeting until July. Free pizza and childcare will be provided! Preregistration is required. Parents need to register for the meeting even if childcare is not needed. To register, please call 541-346-2578 by Mon., June 2. Please note, the support group will be cancelled if fewer than five parents register.
Early Childhood CARES will host a Spanish workshop on the kindergarten transition process for families who have a child transitioning to grade school next year. Representatives from Direction Service will share information about their agency, how they can help with the kindergarten transition process and other Direction Service programs. Free pizza and childcare will be provided at this event! Preregistration is required. To register, please call 541-346-0742 by Mon., June 2.
The Eugene Public Library hosts Sensory Story Time every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the downtown branch, located at 100 West 10th Ave. This is a special story time for kids of all ages with sensory integration issues or other special needs and their caregivers.
The Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth (LCHAY) will host a Volunteer Training & Social on Thurs., June 4 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is a great opportunity to learn about LCHAY, its latest initiatives and meet others who care about building healthy communities! This will be a casual, fun and informative event. Email Laura McClain or call 541-682-4306 to RSVP.
All parents are invited to join the Early Intervention Council and meet representatives from community agencies who may serve their child. The Early Intervention Council will meet on Thurs., June 5 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Eugene Hearing and Speech Center, located at 1500 W. 12th Ave. in Eugene. Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre will discuss the Oregon Parent Project, a research study that examines family and child well being during early childhood and the impact of a family-based intervention program for toddlers and preschool-aged children with developmental delay. Dr. McIntyre is a principal investigator with the Child and Family Center and an associate professor in the Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences at the University of Oregon. Childcare is not available for this meeting; however, a stipend will be provided for self-arranged childcare. Please call 541-346-2578 to register by Tues., June 3.
Early Childhood CARES will host a discussion on Siblings and Extended Family 
Issues on Thurs., June 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in room 201B&C of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. This class is geared for caregivers and parents of children who either have or are in the process of getting an autism eligibility. Susan Shultz, a licensed clinical social worker with the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center, will introduce Sibshops, a program for brothers and sisters of children with special needs. She will also host a discussion about the challenges of talking about your child’s needs to family members and what makes family gatherings difficult to participate in at times. The class will be held during the day, so please allow extra time for parking. Metered parking is available on 18th Ave., or free, 2-hour parking is available on side streets. Families with children enrolled in A Child’s Garden will attend this training while their child is in class. Childcare is not available for this class. To register, please contact your Early Childhood CARES autism consultant.
Early Childhood CARES and The Arc Lane County Families Connected will host a Forum on the Governance of Early Intervention (EI) and Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) on Thurs., June 5 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilyard Center, located at 2580 Hilyard Street in Eugene. All parents, providers, administrators, community partners and other interested participants are welcome. At the forum we will: 1) learn about the past and current collaborations between the State Interagency Coordinating Council (SICC) and the Early Learning Council; 2) learn what the Legislature has asked of the SICC; 3) gain an understanding of the context and issues; and 4) discuss opinions, concerns, ideas and recommendations. For more information, email Judy Newman or call 541-346-2578.
The Science Factory Children’s Museum & Exploration Dome will host Tot Discovery Day on Fri., June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. in Eugene. This is a casual, friendly and fun “drop-in” program for parents and preschoolers to discover science together. This month’s theme is water wonders. Preschoolers can create beautiful water art and make waves in the water station. Make sure to wear some exploration-ready clothes as Tot Discovery Day is turned into a splash-zone! The cost is free for members, $10 for nonmember parent with child and $2 for each additional child. Registration is not required.
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural and Cultural History offer free admission the first Friday of every month from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Both museums are located on the University of Oregon campus. Visit the museum’s websites for information on current exhibits.
JUNE 6: OFSN RESPITE NIGHT
The Oregon Family Support Network hosts a monthly Respite Night for parents and caregivers of children and youth with emotional, behavioral, mental and/or physical challenges and special needs. This month’s Respite Night will take place on Fri., June 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Free dinner will be provided, and there will be crafts and movies. Children should come dressed as their favorite super hero. Space is limited and preregistration is required. To RSVP, call 541-342-2876.
The City of Eugene Recreation Services will host a Family Fit Friday on Fri., June 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Sheldon Community Center, located at 2445 Willakenzie Rd. in Eugene. Grab the family and enjoy some recreation time together in the gym, pool and playground. This is a free, family event. Swimming is available for a charge. Registration is not required. Swimming costs $3.75 per adult, $3.25 per child or $7.50 per family. For more information, call 541-682-5312.
The City of Eugene Recreation Services will host a free First Saturday Park Walk for people of all ages on Sat., June 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the West Eugene Wetlands-Meadowlark Prairie. Naturalists from the City of Eugene Outdoor Program will lead this interpretive walk. For questions, call 541-682-5329.
Corridor Alternative Elementary School will host the Corridor Car Show and Carnival on Sat., June 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the school grounds, located at 250 Silver Lane in Eugene. There will be a classic car showcase, with fun carnival games for the kids, food, silent auction and more! This annual fair is a benefit for Corridor, with all profit going directly to the school.
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) will host a free Family Fishing Day on Sat., June 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Willamette Fish Hatchery (76389 Fish Hatchery Rd. in Oakridge); from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cleawox Lake at Honeyman State Park (off Hwy. 101 in Florence); and from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Alton Baker Canoe Canal (located at 100 Day Island Rd. in Eugene). Onsite ODFW staff and volunteers will provide all the equipment and teach youth how to bait, cast and reel in their catch. Licenses are required for anyone 14 years and older. Licenses can be purchased online. For more information, visit ODFW Family Fishing Events.
Kids and families are invited to the Materials Exchange Center for Community 
Arts (MECCA) every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make a creative reuse project. From magnetic puzzles to robot rockets to sock creatures, there’s always a fun, all-ages craft project for kids and families each Saturday. No need to preregister, just drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All materials are included for each workshop. A $3 to $5 sliding scale donation is requested per child. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. MECCA is located at 449 Willamette St. in Eugene.
The University of Oregon will host a free Native Culture Day Camp on Sat., June 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Many Nations Longhouse, located at 1630 Columbia St. in Eugene. Native youth and families are invited to spend the day playing games and hearing stories from the northwest. Snacks will be provided. For more information, email nadines@uoregon.edu.
The State of Oregon will host a Free Fishing Weekend on Sat., June 7 and Sun. June 8 to provide locals and visitors with two full days to fish, crab and clam without a license. Visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn more.
The Petersen Barn Community Center will host the We are Bethel Celebration 
to celebrate the Bethel and West Eugene neighborhoods on Sat., June 7 from noon to 6 p.m. at 870 Berntzen Rd. in Eugene. There will be community booths, good food, free music and a carnival for the kids. Free admission. For more information, visit We are Bethel Celebration.
The State of Oregon will host a Free Fishing Weekend on Sat., June 7 and Sun. June 8 to provide locals and visitors with two full days to fish, crab and clam without a license. Visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to learn more.
Early Childhood CARES will host part 8 of its Behavior Training for parents of preschool age children with challenging behavior on Mon., June 9 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in room 145 of the Clinical Services Building at the University of Oregon, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. in Eugene. This is an 8-week training to help parents learn effective behavior support strategies. Early Childhood CARES will offer another behavior training in the near future.
The Arc Families Connected will host an Out & About at Bounce Gymnastics for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their siblings every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This weekly event will continue in the summer, but the group of volunteers will not be there to help. Parents must remain on site while their children play. The cost is $3 per child. For more information, contact Sydney Shook at 541-343-5256 ext. 113.
The Eugene Public Library hosts Sensory Story Time every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the downtown branch, located at 100 West 10th Ave. This is a special story time for kids of all ages with sensory integration issues or other special needs and their caregivers.
Social thinking is an intuitive process, but for many individuals with autism, this process is anything but natural. Cathy Hyslop and Teresa Copeland, autism consultants with Early Childhood CARES, will host a discussion on social thinking on Thurs., June 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in room 201B&C of the Clinical Services Building, located at 901 E. 18th Ave. This class is geared for caregivers and parents of children who either have or are in the process of getting an autism eligibility. The class will be held during the day, so please allow extra time for parking. Metered parking is available on 18th Ave., or free, 2-hour parking is available on side streets. Families with children enrolled in A Child’s Garden will attend this training while their child is in class. Childcare is not available for this class. To register, please contact your Early Childhood CARES autism consultant.
Come one, come all to Early Childhood CARES Annual Family Fun Night in Florence! All families with children enrolled in Early Childhood CARES programs in Florence and Mapleton are invited to a potluck dinner and a fun evening of games on Thurs., June 12 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 541-997-1513.
Bridgeway House will host a Parent Support Meeting on Thurs., June 12 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 1385 Oakway Rd. in Eugene. The support group is for parents and caregivers of children with autism. Childcare is available, but parents must call in advance. Please call 541-345-0805 to make childcare arrangements. All parents and guardians are invited to attend.
Parents and preschool-age children are invited to the Museum of Natural and Cultural History (MNCH) at the University of Oregon on Fri., June 13 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for stories and hands-on fun, including crafts, songs, games and museum exploration. Little Wonders is hosted the second Friday of every month at MNCH, located at 1680 East 15th Ave. in Eugene. Little Wonders is free for MNCH members and $5 per family for non-members.
The Oregon Family Support Network provides Daytime Support the second
Friday of every month for families with children who experience emotional, behavioral, mental and/or physical special needs. Daytime Support will be provided on Fri., June 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (location TBD). A light snack will be provided. Preregistration is required. To RSVP, call 541-342-2876.
The City of Eugene will host a Family Fun Night on June 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Petersen Barn Community Center, located at 870 Berntzen Rd. in Eugene. Dinner will be served until 6:30 pm. There will also be games, crafts and live entertainment. This is a free drop-in program; no registration is required.
Kids and families are invited to the Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts (MECCA) every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make a creative reuse project. From magnetic puzzles to robot rockets to sock creatures, there’s always a fun, all-ages craft project for kids and families each Saturday. No need to preregister, just drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All materials are included for each workshop. A $3 to $5 sliding scale donation is requested per child. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. MECCA is located at 449 Willamette St. in Eugene.
Regal Entertainment Group will host its 2014 Summer Movie Express starting 
June 17 in Eugene. The Summer Movie Express runs for nine weeks with select movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Regal will show Hotel Transylvania on June 17 at 10 a.m. Admission to films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. To learn more, visit Summer Movie Express.
The Arc Families Connected will host an Out & About at Bounce Gymnastics for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their siblings every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This weekly event will continue in the summer, but the group of volunteers will not be there to help. Parents must remain on site while their children play. The cost is $3 per child. For more information, contact Sydney Shook at 541-343-5256 ext. 113.
Regal Entertainment Group will host its 2014 Summer Movie Express. The Summer Movie Express runs for nine weeks with select movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Regal will show The Smurfs 2 on June 18 at 10 a.m. Admission to films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. To learn more, visit Summer Movie Express.
The Eugene Public Library hosts Sensory Story Time every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the downtown branch, located at 100 West 10th Ave. This is a special story time for kids of all ages with sensory integration issues or other special needs and their caregivers.
The Oregon Family Support Network hosts a monthly Family Support Meeting the third Friday of every month for families of children and youth who experience mental, emotional, behavioral and/or physical special needs. The Family Support Meeting will take place on Fri., June 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Emerald Park Pool, located at 1400 Lake Dr. in Eugene. Kids can swim for free and a light snack will be provided. Preregistration is required. To RSVP, call 541-342-2876.
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art will host an ArtAccess Workshop for Children with Special Needs on Sat., June 21 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This is a free, drop-in art class for K-12 children with developmental, emotional and physical disabilities. The class will be taught by occupational therapists and artists. Reservations are requested. Email Nori Rice or call 541-346-6443 to register. Visit ArtAccess VSA for more information.
Kids and families are invited to the Materials Exchange Center for Community 
Arts (MECCA) every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make a creative reuse project. From magnetic puzzles to robot rockets to sock creatures, there’s always a fun, all-ages craft project for kids and families each Saturday. No need to preregister, just drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All materials are included for each workshop. A $3 to $5 sliding scale donation is requested per child. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. MECCA is located at 449 Willamette St. in Eugene.
Regal Entertainment Group will host its 2014 Summer Movie Express. The Summer Movie Express runs for nine weeks with select movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Regal will show Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 on June 24 at 10 a.m. Admission to films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. To learn more, visit Summer Movie Express.
Kids and family can enjoy a Science Magic Show on Tuesday, June 24, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Downtown Eugene Public Library, located at 100 W. 10th Ave. While at the library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading with the 2014 theme “Fizz! Boom! Read!” Each child and teen gets a free book to keep; each adult gets a free book bag and a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store. There will also be free raffles for all ages.
The Arc Families Connected will host an Out & About at Bounce Gymnastics for children with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their siblings every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. This weekly event will continue in the summer, but the group of volunteers will not be there to help. Parents must remain on site while their children play. The cost is $3 per child. For more information, contact Sydney Shook at 541-343-5256 ext. 113.
Regal Entertainment Group will host its 2014 Summer Movie Express. The Summer Movie Express runs for nine weeks with select movies playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Regal will show The Pirates: Band of Misfits on June 25 at 10 a.m. Admission to films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute. To learn more, visit Summer Movie Express.
Kids and family can enjoy a Science Magic Show on Wed., June 25, at 3 p.m. at the Bethel Branch Library, located at 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. in Eugene. While at the library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading with the 2014 theme “Fizz! Boom! Read!” Each child and teen gets a free book to keep; each adult gets a free book bag and a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store. There will also be free raffles for all ages.
The Eugene Public Library hosts Sensory Story Time every Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the downtown branch, located at 100 West 10th Ave. This is a special story time for kids of all ages with sensory integration issues or other special needs and their caregivers.
The Arc Families Connected will host its monthly Dinner Night on Wed., June 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 4181 E St. in Springfield. This month’s topic will focus on helping parents create a vision for transition and employment and why it is important to start thinking about this early in your child’s life. Childcare will be provided, but parents must RSVP in advance. To RSVP, email Becca Hope.
Kids and family can enjoy a Science Magic Show on Thurs., June 26, at 3 p.m. at the Sheldon Branch Library, located at 1566 Coburg Rd. in Eugene. While at the library, kids can sign up for Summer Reading with the 2014 theme “Fizz! Boom! Read!” Each child and teen gets a free book to keep; each adult gets a free book bag and a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store. There will also be free raffles for all ages.
Bridgeway House will host a Parent Support Meeting on Thurs., June 26 from 7 
p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 1385 Oakway Rd. in Eugene. The support group is for parents and caregivers of children with autism. Childcare is available, but parents must call in advance. Please call 541-345-0805 to make childcare arrangements. All parents and guardians are invited to attend.
Kids and family will see Rhys Thomas’ amazing JuggleMania stunts and zany jokes with shows at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the Eugene Public Library downtown location, 100 W. 10th Ave. While at the Library, sign up for Summer Reading with the 2014 theme “Fizz! Boom! Read!” Each child and teen gets a free book; each adult gets a free book bag and a coupon for a free coffee or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library book store. There will also be free raffles for all ages.
The Oregon Family Support Network hosts a monthly Family Fun Night the fourth Friday of every month for families with children who experience mental, emotional, behavioral and/or physical special needs. The Family Fun Night will be held on Fri., June 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Skate World, located at 3188 Gateway Lp. in Springfield. Children must be supervised by their parent or caregiver. The cost is $1 for roller skates or $4 for inline skates.
Kids and families are invited to the Materials Exchange Center for Community 
Arts (MECCA) every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to make a creative reuse project. From magnetic puzzles to robot rockets to sock creatures, there’s always a fun, all-ages craft project for kids and families each Saturday. No need to preregister, just drop in any time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All materials are included for each workshop. A $3 to $5 sliding scale donation is requested per child. Children under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. MECCA is located at 449 Willamette St. in Eugene.
Please note the following important dates on your calendar. The last day of Early Childhood CARES services is Fri., June 13. The first day of summer services is Mon., July 7. Summer services will continue for five weeks and conclude on Fri., Aug. 8. To view the calendar, see Early Childhood CARES 2014-2015 Service Calendar. We wish you and your family a fun, healthy and sunny start to your summer!
All parents should have received Early Childhood CARES 2014 Family Survey in the mail. Please take time to complete and return the survey. Your feedback is valuable as it helps Early Childhood CARES monitor the quality of its programs and continually make improvements. Your feedback also helps Early Childhood CARES staff learn and grow. This year, there will be a drawing for one parent to win a $50 Fred Meyer gift card. Surveys must be postmarked by June 18 to be entered in the drawing. All surveys are confidential, so please provide honest feedback. If you have already returned your survey, we appreciate your input!
Summer Reading Spots will start this month in both Springfield and Eugene. This
is a free story time for infants and children up to age 12, their parents, caregivers and siblings, and kids will receive free books! The Summer Reading Spots will take place immediately after FOOD for Lane County’s Summer Food Program. In Eugene, the Summer Reading Spot will be held Tues. through Thurs. from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Petersen Park from June 23 through Aug. 21. Petersen Park is located at 870 Berntzen Rd. In Springfield, the Summer Reading Spot will be held Tues. through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Willamalane Park Swim Center from June 24 through Aug. 21. The Willamalane Park Swim Center is located at 1276 G St.
The Arc Lane County’s JumpStart Program provides summer fun for kids, and parents can use their K Plan funding to pay for this program. The program will be held at 4110 River Rd. in Eugene. Limited space is available. Parents must call to register their child by June 13. To learn more or to register, email Becca Hope or call 541-654-7649.
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