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Tea and Tales: Storytelling with Karen Haas

SMJ House 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, United States

Join us for a wonderful evening of tea and heartwarming tales of love from history. Karen Haas is a noted storyteller from Washington, who will charm us with stories (including audience participation parts) for all ages. Also enjoy a tour of the SMJ House after the storytelling! Proceeds benefit the SMJ House and Singing Creek Educational Center.

$18

Frontier Heritage Fair SCEC Booth 2023

Join us Feb 18th and 19th at the Lane County Fairgrounds at the annual Frontier Heritage Fair!9am to 5pm on Saturday9am to 4pm on Sunday This indoor family-friendly event features booths, exhibits, crafts, artisans and live music! See the  the frontier, wild west and Civil War era goods and demonstrations.We will be doing our always […]

Join us at the South Lane Youth Celebration

Armory 628 E. Washington Ave., Cottage Grove, Oregon

Come visit our booth at the S. Lane Youth Celebration at the Armory, on Saturday April 8th! Time: 11am to 4pm. Food! Fun! Prizes! Speak up and tell us what you love about your community and what you'd like to see. Let your voice be heard! SCEC will have a booth where you can make a […]

Green Living Fair 2023

Join us on Sat & Sun April 22nd and 23rd, 2023 for a wonderful event for the whole family about living sustainably. Come enjoy vendors, art show, raffle, giveaways and more! Small donation requested at the door. Hours are 10am to 5pm at the Armory building in downtown Cottage Grove.

$2

Pioneer Homesteading for Girl Scouts 2023

SMJ House 303 Willamette St., Eugene,, OR, United States

Learn what it was like to be an Oregon settler in 1890 at the Shelton McMurphey Johnson House in Eugene.  Pioneer dress-up clothes and bonnets are available or bring your own. Fun activities and authentic "chores" and crafts await you in this class where you can earn your Playing the Past badge in a truly […]

Kalapuya Ways presentation at Hendricks Park

Hendrick's Park Summit Ave &, Skyline Blvd,, Eugene, OR

Learn about the Kalapuya Indigenous people, past and present, with instructor Karen Rainsong. This presentation and guided hike is best for adults and teens. Bring some cash as a donation to the Friend's of Hendricks park for this presentation. Hike will include some gentle uphill climbs and is not generally considered wheelchair friendly, although the […]

Pueblos Summer Camp June 19 – 23 2023

In this fun summer day camp, children learn all about the history of Mayan and Mexican cultures, including cooking, crafts, animals, songs & dancing, nature studies and more!  Enrollment is through our instructor, Veronica Alvarado.

Pueblos Summer Camp June 26 – 30 2023

In this fun summer day camp, children learn all about the history of Mayan and Mexican cultures, including cooking, crafts, animals, songs & dancing, nature studies and more!  Enrollment is through our instructor, Veronica Alvarado.

Aragon Alpacas Day for Girl Scouts

Aragon Alpacas 33005 Dillard Rd, Eugene, United States

Alpaca Farm and Fiber Arts Day (at Aragon Alpacas) with SCEC Come play with the alpacas and learn all about their fleece, what they provide us, and their unique personalities. Ann, the owner, will lead us around her farm and tell stories about these interesting animals. Then we go into the studio to learn about […]

Catch us at Bohemia Mining Days!

Coiner Park, Cottage Grove, OR

Join us Saturday July 15th at Coiner Park in Cottage Grove for the FUN! Bohemia Mining Days festival returns in 2023, with tons of great booths, activities and entertainment. We will be in the kids' zone, making corn dollies with kids of all ages. Please come join us! Want to volunteer? It's fun to interact […]