The Summer Resource Guide Remastered. Introducing. . .

Another fun production from Library, Recreation and Cultural Services

Fun For All Park Schedule. . . . . . .2

Summer Highlights Calendar . . . .6

Movie Night Schedule . . . . . . . . . .9

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What’s Inside:Park locations and times ............................. 2Letter from the Editor .................................. 3Fun For All site map ...................................... 3Summer in the City ....................................... 4Library Summer Reading Program ......... 5Punctuation Blues ......................................... 5

Summer calendar .......................................6-7Puppet shows ................................................. 8Movie schedule .............................................. 9Puzzles, etc. ....................................................10Horoscopes ....................................................11Personal advertisements ..........................11

For ages 7 and upYouth under 10 must be accompanied by someone who is 15 years or older.

June 30 - August 22

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Lark (lärk)1) to play or frolic cheerfully2) a type of bird that flies3) kral spelled backwards4) harbinger of daybreak I know you were wondering what the heck you were going to do this summer. Ahhh, the Resource Guide I heard you sigh, barely au-dible above the city’s din, as you prepare to re-lax into the comforting knowledge that ques-tions would be answered, schedules posted and listings listed. Yeah, well, about that...we’re trying some-thing new this year. In an attempt to amuse, confuse and otherwise engage you we are offering a new kind of summer publication. Welcome to “Lark”, re-mastering the mas-ters issue. Inside you will find insight into the imaginations of Recreation staff as we indulge in our whimsical side, subverting iconic art into recreation memes and other-wise challenging habitual expectations. We have included some nuts and bolts information on free summer programming to provide a smidgen of the familiar (Fun For All and Movie Night sched-ules, as well as event hi-glights for June, July, and August to name a few), but less than you can find online or in our Recreation guide—look to those sources for detailed information on summer’s goings on. So, just to be clear, Lark highlights free programming produced by City of Eugene’s Library, Recreation and Cul-tural Services Department in a way intended to be amusing, at least, and thought provok-ing at its best. I’m interested in hearing what you think.PeterPeter.a.chavannes@ci.eugene.or.us541-682-6359

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Letter from the Editor

1. Petersen Barn Park2. Trainsong Park3. Churchill Park

4. Washington Park5. Monroe Park6. State Street Park7. Sladden Park

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Punctuation Blues

Are you looking at me? (silence)

(silence) I’m seeking inspiration.

A woman: without her, man is nothing.

I findinspiration in cooking my family and my dog.

A woman without her man is nothing.

Are you looking at me? ARE YOU LOOKING AT ME!?!

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Summer CalendarJUNE7 First Saturday Park Walks. All ages. Free.

Meadowlark Prairie, 9 -11 a.m. Park walks also on: July 5, Aug 2, & Sept 6.

7 We Are Bethel Celebration. All ages. Free. Petersen Barn Community Center,

Noon-6 p.m.

1-17 Drop-in skateboard lessons. T & Th, 3:30-5:30; S & Su, 9-11 a.m. Ages 4 & up. Free. WJ Skatepark. For summer days & hours, 541-682-6321.

15 Father’s Day/Family Challenge Course. Ages 8 & up. $. Meet in parking lot of Spencer Butte Park. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Info & to register, 541-682-6324.

19 Family Fun Nights at Pete Barn. All ages. Free. Petersen Barn Community Center. 5:30-7 p.m. Also on July 9 & Aug 14.

20 Summer Kick Off Free Swim. All ages. Free. 2-6 p.m. at Amazon Pool; 1:10-3:40 p.m. at Echo Hollow Pool; & 1:40-3:40 p.m. at Sheldon Pool.

20 Family Fit Friday. All ages. Free. Sheldon Community Center & Pool. 6:30-9 p.m. Hotdogs & outdoor movie; swimming. $.

21 WJ Skatepark + Urban Plaza Grand Open-ing. All ages. Free. Washington-Jefferson Park, 1st & Washington St. 1-8 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

24 Science Magic Show. Kids. Free. 1 & 3 p.m. Eugene Public Library, Downtown.

25 Science Magic Show. Kids. Free. 3 p.m. Bethel Branch Library.

25 All-Comers Track Meet. All ages. $. Hayward Field, UO. 4–7 p.m. Also every Wed in July.

26 Science Magic Show. Kids. Free. 3 p.m. Sheldon Branch Library.

27 Juggle Mania Show. Kids. Free. 1 & 3 p.m. Downtown Library.

27-29 2-for-1 Recreation Swim. All ages. Half-price. 1:10-3:40 p.m. at Echo Hollow

Pool; 1:40-3:40 p.m. at Sheldon Pool.

30 Fun For All, first day! Ages 7-15. Free. k7 neighborhood parks, all are Food For Lane County lunch sites (see p. 2). Weekdays through Aug 22. For info: 541-682-5521.

JULY1-31 Fun For All ! Ages 7-15. Free. 7 neighbor-

hood parks, all are Food For Lane County lunch sites (see p. 2). Weekdays through Aug 22.For info 541-682-5521.

2-25 Wednesdays. All-Comers Track Meet. All ages. $. Hayward Field, UO. 4-7 p.m.

5 First Saturday Park Walk. All ages. Free. Whilamut Nature Preserve. 9-11 a.m. 541-682-5329.

5 Family Afternoon Raft. Ages 7 & Up. $. Paddle raft on the Willamette River.

11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 541-682-5329.

8-19 Daily - Mad Duckling Theater. $. All ages. “Two Dumb Dogs”. Amazon Community

Center. 11 a.m. - Noon.

9 Family Fun Nights at Pete Barn. All ages. Free. Petersen Barn Community Center. 5:30-7 p.m. Also on Aug 14.

17 Touch-A-Truck. All ages. Free. Petersen Barn Community Center. 5-7:30 p.m.

17 Live Music: Concrete Loveseat. All ages. Free. Awbrey Park. 6:30-8 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

18 Family Fit Friday. All ages. Free. Sheldon Center & Pool. Wraps & water play.

6:30-9 p.m.

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2-24 Shakespeare in the Park: “Antony and Cleopatra”. Free. Amazon

Community Center. SaSu, 6-9 p.m.

2 First Saturday Park Walk. Spencer Butte Trailhead. All ages. Free. 9-11 a.m.

Another Park Walk on Sept. 6.

6 “Doctor Who” Marathon & Party. Teens. Free. 2 p.m. Eugene Public Library,

Downtown.

6 Downtown Dodgeball Tournament. All ages. Free. Kesey Square, Willamette & Broadway, 6-8 p.m. Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

14 Family Fun Nights at Pete Barn. All ages. Free. Petersen Barn Community Center. 5:30-7 p.m.

15 Summer Beach Party at Amazon. $. All ages. Designed for individuals with

disabilities, their families and friends. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 541-682-5311.

15 Family Fit Friday. All ages. Free. Amazon Pool. 6:30–8:30 p.m. End of summer BBQ & Slip-n-Slide.

13 Downtown Fashion Show - Sidewalk to Catwalk. All ages. Free. East Park Blocks, 8th & Oak. 7:30-9 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

20 Downtown: Art Alfresco & Plein Air Show. All ages. Free. Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity. 21 Live Music: The Shed Shakers. All ages. Cal Young, Gilham & Crescent. 6:30 - 8 p.m. Free. Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

21 Talent Show. Kids & Teens. Free. 5 p.m. Eugene Public Library, Downtown.

23 Family Afternoon Raft. Ages 7 & up. $. Paddle raft down the Willamette River

11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

28 Campbell Center Neighborhood Ice Cream Social. All ages. Free. Live music. Campbell Center. 5:30-7 p.m.

29 Farewell to Summer Free Swim. All ages. Free. 2-6 p.m. at Amazon Pool; 1:10-3:40 p.m. at Echo Hollow Pool; and 1:40-3:40 p.m. at Sheldon Pool.

30 Summer in the City Skateboard Competi-tion. All ages. Free for spectators; $5 for participants. Bethel Community Park.

3-7 p.m.

SEPTEMBER6 First Saturday Park Walk. Meadowlark

Prairie. All ages. Free. 9-11 a.m. 21 Eugene Sunday Streets. All ages. Harlow

Neighborhood . Noon - 4 p.m. Free. www.EugeneSundayStreets.org 23 Family Afternoon Raft. Ages 7 & up. $.

Paddle raft down the Willamette River. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 541-682-5329.

19 Teddy Bear Picnic. Kids. Free. In the park at Campbell Center. 11 a.m.

19 H20 Paddle Challenge. All ages. Free for spectators. Dexter Lake (20 miles west of Eugene on Hwy 58). 10 a.m. -3 p.m.

20 Sunday Streets. All ages. Free. WJ Skatepark & 5th Avenue. Noon-4 p.m.

www.EugeneSundayStreets.org

20 Summer in the City Skateboard Competi-tions. All ages. Free for spectators.

WJ Skatepark. 3-7 p.m. $5 for partici-pants. Also on Aug 30.

24 Live Music: Los Cumbiamberos. All ages. Free. Churchill Park. 6:30 -8 p.m.

Eugene-or.gov/SummerintheCity.

29-31 Daily - Mad Duckling Theater. $. All ages. “The Jungle Book”. Amazon Community

Center. 11 a.m. - Noon. (Continues in August).

30 Downtown Movie: King Kong. All ages. Free. Kesey Square, Willamette & Broad-way. 8:30-10ish p.m.

31 Family Friendly Drum Circle and Samba. Amazon Community Center. 5:30-8 p.m. Free.

AUGUST1-22 Fun For All ! Ages 7-15. Free. 7 neighbor-

hood parks, all are Food For Lane County lunch sites (see p. 2). Weekdays. For info 541-682-5521.

1 Family Challenge Course. All ages. $. Mental and physical challenges on the ground and in the air. 5-8 p.m. Spencer Butte Challenge Course. 541-682-5329.

1-9 Daily - Mad Duckling Theater. $. All ages. “The Jungle Book”. Amazon Community

Center. 11 a.m.- Noon.

These activities are no-cost or low-cost. See all activities at www.Getrec.org

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Puppet Shows (all shows at 1:00 pm) Special Events Schedule

(weekly throughout the summer)

Mondays 10:30 am Trainsong Park 2:00 pm Monroe Park

Tuesdays 2:00 pm Washington Park

Wednesdays 10:30 am State Street Park 2:00 pm Petersen Park

Thursdays 2:00 pm Sladden Park

Fridays 2:00 pm Churchill Park

Mon July 21 Petersen ParkTue July 22 State Street ParkThu July 24 Trainsong ParkFri July 25 Churchill parkMon July 28 Washington ParkTue July 29 Sladden ParkWed July 30 Monroe Park

More Puppets = More Fun For All

“S’alright!”

“S’alright?”

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• All events are family-friendly and FREE, no tickets required.

• Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics.

• No glass containers, alcohol, smoking, or pets.

• Subject to change and weather.

• Subtitles on all movies for those with hearing impairment.

• Show times are approximately 9 to 11 pm.

Jurassic ParkA melodrama in a minor key, quietly affecting, quietly chilling, qui-etly quite quiet…except for the crashing about and screaming.Morally complex, beautifully shaded and filled with fascinating char-acters, Jurassic Park is the initial installment of director Steven Spiel-berg’s melancholic meditation on what it means to be eaten. Rife with earthy details and poetic associations, the movie often advances like a daydream. Its suspense builds on the fragile and nuanced busi-ness of emotional rebirth deftly metaphoricizing the reconstitution of the Raptor brothers in a particularly tender harmony. Of the many things that happen in this surprising, sad and astonishing movie, none is more staggering than Sam Neil’s evolution from insouciant intellectual to delicately nuanced hors d’oeuvre. Yet again, Spielberg brings us into a world that severely tests our collective daily fiber.

Jurassic Park plays Friday, August 1 at Willakenzie Park. Showtime 9-ish.

2014 MOVIE SCHEDULEJuly 11 Petersen Barn Park Mars Needs Moms (PG)

July 12 State Street Park All Dogs Go To Heaven (G)

July 18 Awbrey Park Monster House (PG)

July 19 Sladden Park The Little Rascals (PG)

July 25 Trainsong Park The Perfect Game (PG)

July 26 Monroe Park The Longshots (PG)

Aug 1 Willakenzie Park Jurassic Park (PG-13)

Aug 2 Amazon Park Breaking Away (PG)

Aug 8 University Park Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (G)

Aug 9 Sladden Park El Amor Brujo (En Español) (PG)

Aug 15 Churchill Park Space Jam (PG)

Aug 16 Petersen Barn Park Space Jam (En Español) (PG)

Aug 22 Washington Park Wall-E (G)

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1. What are the actual names of the works of art that have been spoofed in this

publication?

2. What are the names and addresses of the Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Facilities in Eugene?

3. Who is the Executive Director of the Library, Recreation and Cultural Services Department?

Submit answers: via email to: Peter.a.chavannes@ci.eugene.or.us by phone: 541.682.6359 in person: Petersen Barn Community Center. 870 Berntzen Rd. Eugene, OR 97402

Correct answers receive 1 free swim pass (1 swim pass per question)

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11More information about programs/activities on this page can be found in our Summer Recreation Guide at getrec.org

www.getrec.org