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The Museum of Natural and Cultural History invites you and your families to NORTHERN LIGHTS – A WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION.
Friday, December 18
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Light up the darkest time of year at our annual solstice event. From crafts and face painting to live music and performances, the whole family will enjoy this Arctic-themed celebration of winter!
Performances at the Many Nations Longhouse:
*5:00-5:45: Northwest Inupiaq Dancers
*6:00-7:00: FisherPoets Moe Bowstern and Mary Jacobs
*7:15-8:00: Northwest Inupiaq Dancers
Plus:
*Crafts, activities, and old-time fiddle music at the museum
*Food for purchase from Sammitch Food Cart and Truck
*New museum memberships (the perfect gift!) offered at half-price throughout the celebration
General admission is $5. Admission is free with a nonperishable food donation (per person) to FOOD for Lane County.
Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event
Greetings UO Families!
The Museum of Natural and Cultural History invites you and your child to learn and play at this month’s Little Wonders – Stories and Activities for Preschoolers.
Friday, December 11
10:30 a.m.
December is all about Arctic animals. Listen to tales about wolves, whales, and birds; explore the museum in search of more Arctic critters; and craft your very own animal to take home!
Little Wonders is $5 per family (up to two adults and two children) and FREE for MNCH members.
Join the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/event
WINTER QUARTER UO YOUTH & FAMILY LESSONS START JANUARY 9TH!
Registration starts on Monday, November 23rd at the Student Rec Center Service Desk!
Creative Dance *NEW FOR WINTER*
Session 1: Saturdays, January 9 – 30
Session 2: Saturdays, February 6 – 27
Creative dance exposes children to the basics of rhythmic movement through dance games, stories, and songs. Participants will work on coordination, following directions, socialization, and dance techniques in a fun environment!
Ages 3-5
Saturdays, 11-11:45am
For more information visit: https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/creative-dance/
Ninja Warrior Training
Session 1: Saturdays, January 9 – 30
Session 2: Saturdays, February 6 – 27
Wish you had the strength and agility of a ninja warrior? This all in one cardio and strength class will help you along the path! Participants learn how to safely and correctly apply techniques before attempting any skills. Feel stronger, faster, and more coordinated while having fun!
Ages 8+
Saturdays, 10:10 – 11am
For more information visit: https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/ninja-warrior/
Tumbling Tots
Session 1: Sundays, January 10 – 31
Session 2: Saturdays, February 7 – 28
Tumbling Tots lessons are fun movement programs that teach the fundamentals of gymnastics. Our weekly themed lessons teach motor skills that help children increase their body awareness, spatial awareness, strength, flexibility and balance leading to an overall heightened sense of physical fitness and added coordination that will last them a lifetime! Children learn basic gymnastics skills as well as climbing, rolling, swinging, jumping and balancing all while improving their listening skills and ability to follow directions within a group. In every class we incorporate strength, flexibility, speed, balance, coordination, power and discipline while having tons of fun.
Tumbling Tots – Wiggle Ducks: The Wiggle Ducks class is designed for children with little to no previous gymnastics experience.
Ages 3-5
Sundays, 2:30 – 3:20pm
Sparklers: The Sparklers class is designed for children with some gymnastics, dance, and/or physical fitness background. Children should be able to perform a forward roll into a standing position as a benchmark.
Ages 5-7
Sundays, 3:30 -4:20pm
For more information visit: https://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/tumbling-tots/
Family Rock Climbing Lessons
Session 1: Saturdays, January 9 – 30
Session 2: Saturdays, February 6 – 27
Designed for families who want to learn to climb together! Family rock climbing lessons teach parents the skills necessary to safely climb with their children in an indoor climbing gym. The focus will be on fitting harnesses, tying knots, belaying, and climbing commands. The curriculum taught will give parents the skills necessary to pass the belay test at any indoor climbing facility. Price includes 1 adult and 1 child. Additional adult or children may also enroll at a cost of $15 per participant. A maximum ratio of one adult per 3 children is permissible.
Ages 5+
Saturdays, 10:15-11am
Youth Swim Lessons
Session 1: Saturdays, January 9 – 30 (Registration starts Monday, November 23rd)
Session 2: Saturdays, February 6 – 27 (Registration starts Monday, January 25th)
Starfish Swim School®: UO PE & Rec proudly offers Starfish Swim School for Preschoolers (ages 3-5) and Youth (ages 6-12). Each class runs 30 minutes in length on Saturday mornings.
Two separate 4-week series of lessons will be offered spring quarter. The Session 1 youth swim schedule is available for viewing online now!
For more information, visit our website: http://uorec.uoregon.edu/youth-family/youth-swim-lessons/
Questions? Contact Trish Dorman at trishd@uoregon.edu or 541-346-1057.
Fall Clothing and Toy Exchange for UO Families
Saturday, November 7th from 9:30 – 11:00 am
Spencer View Apartments in the Community Room
2250 Patterson Street, Eugene, OR
Children’s entertainment will be provided during this one-to-one exchange
of infants’ and children’s clothing, toys, and gear. Light snacks will be offered.
Activities
• Item drop-off at 9:30 a.m. (or in advance at Spencer View
Area Office and UO Women’s Center at McArthur Court)
• Children’s entertainment from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
• “Shopping” from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
If your items have not been taken at the end
of the event, you may collect them or they
will be donated to a local organization.
Questions? Contact jbecken@uoregon.edu.
Hosted by
Spencer View Apartments and Family Housing
Sponsored by
Nontraditional Student Programs,
WorkLife Resources and ASUO Women’s Center
This popular annual event is filled with music, poetry, art, dialogue and a traditional ofrenda is constructed to celebrate the holiday. Each evening has slightly different content and you can get the whole schedule below or on our website at: https://jsma.uoregon.edu/diadelosmuertos. The event is co-sponsored by Oak Hill School in conjunction with the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, MEChA de UO, Adelante Sí, el Instituto de Cultura de Guanajuato, el Instituto Estatal de Migrante Guanajuatense y sus familias, and CBT Nuggets.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
6 – 6:45 p.m.
Artist Catalina Delgado Trunk talks about the inspiration behind her papel picado works. Seating is limited.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Art making activities with alebrije artist Raymundo Gonzalez Nieto. Space is limited—sign up at the door for one of two 45-minute sessions, offered at 6:30 and 7:30. Each session can accommodate up to 30 participants.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mariana Estefania Gomez Gomez and Primo Lara perform traditional Mexican dances alongside musical acts Las Palomitas Serranas and Grupo P’urhembe. Las Palomitas Serranas is an all-female group specializing in music from La Huasteca, an area along the Gulf of Mexico. Artists Flor Ilithya Reyes Flores, María Tulia González Oviedo, and Mónica Chico Avelino will play traditional music from the region. Grupo P’urhembe is based in Michoacán, a region on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The group—which utilizes traditional Mexican instruments like the requinto—is comprised of Francisco Bautista Ramírez, Andrea Bautista Rangel, Francisco Bautista Rangel, Fernando Franco Soto, Marco Antonio Bautista Rangel, and Rosalba Rangel Tovar-Pireri. Seating is limited.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
6 – 6:45 p.m.
Artist Raymundo Gonzalez Nieto talks about the inspiration behind his alebrije works. Seating is limited.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Art making activities with papel picado artist Catalina Delgado Trunk. Space is limited—sign up at the door for one of two 45-minute sessions, offered at 6:30 and 7:30. Each session can accommodate up to 30 participants.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mariana Estefania Gomez Gomez and Primo Lara perform traditional Mexican dances alongside musical acts Las Palomitas Serranas and Grupo P’urhembe. Las Palomitas Serranas is an all-female group specializing in music from La Huasteca, an area along the Gulf of Mexico. Artists Flor Ilithya Reyes Flores, María Tulia González Oviedo, and Mónica Chico Avelino will play traditional music from the region. Grupo P’urhembe is based in Michoacán, a region on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The group—which utilizes traditional Mexican instruments like the requinto—is comprised of Francisco Bautista Ramírez, Andrea Bautista Rangel, Francisco Bautista Rangel, Fernando Franco Soto, Marco Antonio Bautista Rangel, and Rosalba Rangel Tovar-Pireri. Seating is limited.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1
6 – 6:45 p.m.
Tour two exhibitions by Latin American artists: Voces de Mis Antepasados / Voices of My Ancestors: The Papercuts of Catalina Delgado Trunk and Enrique Chagoya: Adventures of Modernist Cannibals. Tours available in English and Spanish.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Art making activities with alebrije artist Raymundo Gonzalez Nieto. Space is limited—sign up at the door for one of two 45-minute sessions, offered at 6:30 and 7:30. Each session can accommodate up to 30 participants.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mariana Estefania Gomez Gomez and Primo Lara perform traditional Mexican dances alongside musical acts Las Palomitas Serranas and Grupo P’urhembe. Las Palomitas Serranas is an all-female group specializing in music from La Huasteca, an area along the Gulf of Mexico. Artists Flor Ilithya Reyes Flores, María Tulia González Oviedo, and Mónica Chico Avelino will play traditional music from the region. Grupo P’urhembe is based in Michoacán, a region on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The group—which utilizes traditional Mexican instruments like the requinto—is comprised of Francisco Bautista Ramírez, Andrea Bautista Rangel, Francisco Bautista Rangel, Fernando Franco Soto, Marco Antonio Bautista Rangel, and Rosalba Rangel Tovar-Pireri. Seating is limited.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2
6 – 6:45 p.m.
Tour two exhibitions by Latin American artists: Voces de Mis Antepasados / Voices of My Ancestors: The Papercuts of Catalina Delgado Trunk and Enrique Chagoya: Adventures of Modernist Cannibals. Tours available in English and Spanish.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Art making activities with alebrije artist Raymundo Gonzalez Nieto. Space is limited—sign up at the door for one of two 45-minute sessions, offered at 6:30 and 7:30. Each session can accommodate up to 30 participants.
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Mariana Estefania Gomez Gomez and Primo Lara perform traditional Mexican dances alongside musical acts Las Palomitas Serranas and Grupo P’urhembe. Las Palomitas Serranas is an all-female group specializing in music from La Huasteca, an area along the Gulf of Mexico. Artists Flor Ilithya Reyes Flores, María Tulia González Oviedo, and Mónica Chico Avelino will play traditional music from the region. Grupo P’urhembe is based in Michoacán, a region on Mexico’s Pacific coast. The group—which utilizes traditional Mexican instruments like the requinto—is comprised of Francisco Bautista Ramírez, Andrea Bautista Rangel, Francisco Bautista Rangel, Fernando Franco Soto, Marco Antonio Bautista Rangel, and Rosalba Rangel Tovar-Pireri. Seating is limited.
Please join us!
Every year the UO Graduate School and UO Work-Life Resources invite graduate students and their families (children, parents, partners and community) to a special evening experience. Night at the Museum will be filled with fun family activities, food, free tours of the museum and an evening bedtime story by Longhouse steward, Gordon Bettles.
This year we have also reached out to Food for Lane County, a local non-profit committed to alleviating hunger by creating access to food. Please learn more about this important organization in the community and bring a can of non-perishable foods to donate. Graduate student organizations will also be present for students to learn more about ways to get involved.