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Art/Music/Dance

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Youth Sketch
Ages 10-14.  Eleven weeks of learning fundamental drawing skills, such as basic mark making, shading and observation that will provide a basis for further artistic development. Participate in drawing exercises like timed sketches/gestures, line and shading control, drawing from life, one-line drawings, and more. All supplies are included. Instructor: Evan Watkins.       
9/16-12/2    Sa    1-3p    $115 ID/$130 OD 

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Piano or Drum Lessons
All ages: Kids and adults, all levels. Individual 30-minute piano lessons with Georges Bouhey. Georges is a full-time professional musician practicing, creating, performing, and teaching in Eugene, Oregon. Georges is known throughout the region as a band leader, an ace sideman (drums or keyboards) and as a compassionate music educator. Georges blends teaching, performing, and learning into fun jam sessions and will usually play along. Lessons are available at his Studio 20 location, River Road Park, or Zoom. Parents are encouraged to stay and enjoy the music! $35 per class, charged monthly. The monthly cost will be $140 (4-week month) or $175 (5-week month). 
Ongoing               M-F    $35 per 30min lesson

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Combo Music Jam 
All ages. The RR Student Combo is the perfect opportunity for your student musician to learn musicianship, theory, improvisation, and performance skills from a performing, professional musician. The focus is on getting everyone to play fun rock, jazz and R&B tunes together in a small ensemble (Combo) setting. $40 per class, charged monthly. Monthly cost will be $160 (4-week month) or $200 (5-week month).
Monthly     Su    4-5:30p    $40 per session

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NE Middle School Dance Team
Grades 5-8. Have you ever thought about learning what dance team is all about? Now is your chance! This is a beginner to intermediate dance team. Built to promote physical and mental development, and to teach lifelong values and skills. Dancers will learn the foundations of dance and complex choreographed routines. Learn the ins and outs of dance team before you get the opportunity to join a high school team! Instructor: Paige Dunnavant.
9/16-12/2    Sa              1-3p                $110 ID/$115 OD

 

General

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Kayak Adventure Weekend 
Ages 15+. On Saturday, meet at Richardson Park (Fern Ridge) for a two-hour safety and Instruction session with our expert staff. This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking, basics of water safety and the chance to practice new skills on a beautiful, local waterway. River Road Park provides kayaks, paddles, and all necessary safety equipment. No experience necessary. On Sunday, meet at River Road Park and travel together (travel provided) to Florence and Honeyman Park, specifically Cleowox Lake. Here we will enjoy a full day of adventure, exploration, and relaxation. Our expert guides will lead you on excursions or choose your own adventure. River Road Park provides kayaks, paddles, and all necessary safety equipment. Responsible for: Lunch, Water, Sun Block, Towel, and Water Shoes. Leader: Renee Duncan.
9/30    Sa    11a-2p
Richardson Park
10/1    Su     8a-5p    
Cleowox Lake    
$92 ID/$115 OD    Must attend both days.

Scholarships available for kids age 15-18.

 

Safe Sitter
Ages 11-13. Safe Sitter classes prepare young adolescents to be safe, nurturing babysitters. They will receive firsthand training in areas such as: Child Care Essentials, Safety for the Sitter, Injury Management, Preventing Problem Behavior, and introduces Preventing Injuries and Behavior Management. Developed in 1980 by an Indianapolis pediatrician, Safe Sitter is a medically accurate program that teaches children how to manage emergencies when caring for young children. Each student will receive The Safe Sitter Babysitter’s Handbook. This class includes choking rescue but does not include CPR. Held at River Road Park District, 1400 Lake Dr., classes are limited to eight students. Instructor: Ceci O’Brien.
10/7    Sa    9a-3p        $100
11/4    Sa    9a-3p        $100

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Tae Kwon Do

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Tae Kwon Do
Does not qualify as Silver & Fit/Renew Active class.
AGES 10+. Tae Kwon Do is a traditional Korean martial art performed with empty hands, bare feet and a strong spirit. Students in the beginning class will learn kicking and hand techniques for self-defense, while developing their physical fitness and self-confidence. The intermediate class offers advanced training in sparring skills, forms, and self-defense techniques for students wishing to advance in the belt ranking system. This is an excellent sport the whole family can enjoy. Instructor: John B. Camp. Held at RRPRD Annex, 1055 River Road.
Ongoing    WF    5:30-6:30p    
Youth/Adult: Beginning      
Ongoing    WF    6:30-7:30p        
Youth/Adult: Intermediate   

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Teens

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Kayak Adventure Weekend 
Ages 15+. On Saturday, meet at Richardson Park (Fern Ridge) for a two-hour safety and Instruction session with our expert staff. This class will introduce you to the fundamentals of kayaking, basics of water safety and the chance to practice new skills on a beautiful, local waterway. River Road Park provides kayaks, paddles, and all necessary safety equipment. No experience necessary. On Sunday, meet at River Road Park and travel together (travel provided) to Florence and Honeyman Park, specifically Cleowox Lake. Here we will enjoy a full day of adventure, exploration, and relaxation. Our expert guides will lead you on excursions or choose your own adventure. River Road Park provides kayaks, paddles, and all necessary safety equipment. Responsible for: Lunch, Water, Sun Block, Towel, and Water Shoes. Leader: Renee Duncan. 
Scholarships available for kids age 15-18.
9/30    Sa    11a-2p    Richardson Park
10/1    Su     8a-5p    Cleowox Lake    
$92 ID/$115 OD  

 

Teen Baking
Ages 11-14. Join us for an evening of patisserie delights. We will explore how to accurately measure, prepare baked and no-bake treats. 
9/27    W    3-6p    $40 ID/$45 OD
11/29    W    3-6p    $40 ID/$45 OD

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Hall-o-Teen Night
Ages 11-14. Food, snacks, candy, music, games like donuts on a string, gaga ball, costume contest, and more!
10/28    Sa    5-8p    $15 ID/ $20 OD

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Sports 

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Intro to Football 
Ages 6-9. Flag on the play? No, flags on the players! Athletes will learn fundamentals of catching, throwing, and footwork in a fun filled environment. Please meet at shelter #1.
10/2-6    MWF    4:30-5:30p    $30 ID/$35 OD

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Mini Hoopers 
Ages 6-9. Not just mini hoopers, but mini hoops. Kids will work on shooting, dribbling, and passing fundamentals in a fun filled environment. Please meet at the basketball court.
9/18-22    MWF    4:30-5:30p    $30 ID/$35 OD

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Get a Kick out of Soccer
Ages 5-8. It is never too early to score your first goal. Learn to dribble, pass, and put that shot in the back of the net. Please meet at Shelter # 1.
9/25-29    MWF     4:30-5:30p    $30 ID/$35 OD

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Special Events

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Howl-o-ween Haunt
Need a safe alternative to trick or treating? The Park is a safe place for you! Come join us for our spook-tacular night of frightful events. We’ll have a costume contest, spooky games, and creep cuisine! Kids and parents are invited to come howl with us in your craziest costumes for a thrilling night of fun! Game and activity bracelets will be available for $5 at the main office. 
10/27    F    6-8p    $5

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Santa’s Smorgasbord 
Food, fun, and friends! It’s time for the community to come together and celebrate because it’s a wonderful life! Come see Santa, enjoy holiday music and the bling, bling of all our holiday decorations. It’s a holiday breakfast! All ages, young and old, are welcome! Pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, fruit, milk, juice, & coffee. Donations will be accepted at the door to cover the cost of food. Breakfast is open to all community members. 
12/9    Sa    8:30-11a    Donation

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