On Saturday June 28th The KINETIC SCULPTURES RACE will be located at Veterans Memorial Park. This event provides fun and laughs for the whole family with its completely human-powered art and engineering sculptures that travel over hills, mud, sand, and water. Very enjoyable and entertaining! Judging will begin at 8:30 AM while the race itself begins at 10:18 AM. For more details, contact Denise at 541.892.1836.

Local Events:

!!!The Children's Museum of Klamath Falls Grand Opening!!! is July 4th from noon to4pmand July 5th from 10am to 3pm at 711 East Main St., K-Falls, OR 97601. Be a part of the ribbon cutting ceremony Friday at noon and enjoy cookies and refreshments as well as the AWESOME EXHIBITS (firsthand report!). Pre-purchased and discounted passes are available. Contact Christa at 541-885-2995 or visit www.cmkf.org for more info. See Attached Flyer.

Youth Harvest Potluck!!! Come be a part of the Klamath Youth Harvest Garden and get your hands dirty to help with a great community partnership. Bring a dish and a handful of willing volunteers to the Kickoff Potluck to learn how you can help in the Garden for the 2008 season. Burgers and Hotdogs are on us! See you there on July 9th at 5:30pm at the OSU Extension Center Auditorium, 3328 Vanderburg Road, KF 97603. Contact Corey Christensen, Volunteer Coordinator, at 541-274-1564 or ydnklamath-lake@co.klamath.or.us for further details. Also see attached.

Congratulations!!!!

Hope Lutheran Church broke ground yesterday on a new communitycenter building at 2408 Homedale Road, just south of the corner of South 6th and Homedale. The church plans to use the facility for youth and family programming. For more information on how you can help and future activities contact Pastor Donna Herzfeldt-Kamprath at 541-884-6414 or donnalhk@aol.com.

Support Marta's House Shelter - Dollar Tree is having a drive for Marta's House Shelter through out the month of June, you can support your local shelter by purchasing much needed items!

*Such as: Baby Medicines, Adult Medicines, Hairbrushes/ Combs, Deodorant, Tampax, Pads, Band-Aids, Hydrogen Peroxide, Neosporin, Journals/Spiral Notebooks, Pens/Pencils/Art supplies, Dish/Hand Towels, Cleaning Products, Sponges, Brillo Pads.
Just let your Dollar Tree checker know that you want to donate an item from the list when you have finished shopping. Marta's House thanks you for supporting our community.

Harvest Ford - "Show 'N Shine"

Harvest Ford is hosting the 1st annual Customer Appreciation Day "Show 'N Shine"
June 28, 11a-4p Entries are open to all makes and models, 3 trophies will be awarded.
Entry fees are $25.00. ALL proceeds to go to the Klamath Hospice Camp Evergreen for youth in our Basin afflicted directly by loss. The event will be full of activities for the entire family including free pony rides, a big balloon jump house, free food and sodas. Also, enter to win a 20th Anniversary 1984 Ford Mustang GT. For more information and an entry form, contact Joe or John at Harvest Ford, 541-884-3121.





Learning Opportunities:

The Spiritual Nature of Children
A Conversation with Ba Luvmour
Friday, June 20th, 7 - 9pm at Hidden Springs

It's an important issue every parent faces: How do I recognize the spiritual capacity of my children as they grow and how do I support its optimal development?
Join Ba as he discusses Natural Learning Rhythms, an understanding of child consciousness utilized by parents, child-oriented professionals and spiritual leaders for more than twenty years. The evening will offer practical insights, tips on applying Natural Learning Rhythms and a Q &A session.
Cost: $20 general, $15 seniors/students.
Advance registration suggested.
The first 30 people to register will receive the 3-disc audio CD
Optimal Parenting, a $29.95 retail value.
Call (541)488-8858 to register or visit http://www.hiddensprings.org/

The Connecting Communities Conference: Reaching out to Latino youth and families is filling fast! Over 40% of the places have been filled. This October 2-3, 2008 Conference will offer an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Latinos and Latino culture and how to reach and engage Latino youth and adults in community-based programs. To learn more about the conference, including a listing of conference sessions and presenters, please visit the conference web site at http://oregonstate.edu/conferences/connectingcommunities2008
The early bird registration fee is just $50.
Beverly Hobbs
Beverly B. Hobbs, Ph.D.
Phone: 541-737-1319
beverly.hobbs@oregonstate.edu




Opportunities for Youth:

Seeking Artwork from Young Artists with Disabilities

VSA arts and Volkswagen of America, Inc. are seeking artwork from young artists with disabilities, ages 16-25, living within the U.S. "Green Light" encourages artists to consider the motivations behind their work and the infinite possibilities that creativity provides.

Fifteen finalists will be awarded a total of $60,000 during an awards ceremony on Capitol Hill and artwork will be displayed in a nationwide touring exhibition that will debut at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
Artwork may illustrate actual aspects of what signals your creative motivations, such as the physical world or personal discoveries. Abstract work that relates to feelings or emotions is also encouraged. Art must be an original work that has been completed in the last 3 years.
Eligible media includes: paintings, drawings, fine art prints, photography, computer generated prints, and mixed media. Artwork must be presented in two dimensions and should not exceed 60 inches in either direction.
New this year: sculpture and time-based media (video, film etc.) will also be considered. Sculpture should not exceed 24 inches in any direction. There is no fee to apply. Each artist must complete the submission process online.
Visit www.vsarts.org/PreBuilt/showcase/gallery/exhibits/vw/current/
for additional information and entry instructions or contact Jennifer Wexler, visual arts coordinator, at jenniferw@vsarts.org or 800-933-8721 ext. 3885. Alternative formats of the call for entries are available upon request.
VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where people with disabilities learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts. VSA arts provides educators, parents, and artists with resources and the tools to support arts programming in schools and communities. VSA arts showcases the accomplishments of artists with disabilities and promotes increased access to the arts for people with disabilities. Each year millions of people participate in VSA arts programs through a nationwide network of affiliates and in 55 countries around the world. VSA arts is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.



Celebrate Service-learning and accept the National Learn & Serve Challenge on October 6-12, 2008

The National Learn & Serve Challenge is the time to shine a spotlight on service-learning. During the week of October 6-12 individuals and programs all across the country will raise awareness of service-learning. Activities might include contacting the media, holding an event that demonstrates or celebrates service-learning, or issuing a proclamation in support of Learn and Serve America.

Through service-learning, young people can BE A SOLUTION to real world challenges that face our community, nation and the world.

You can BE A SOLUTION too!

Help us spread the word about the positive impact service-learning has on young people and the community. Visit the National Learn & Serve Challenge www.learnandservechallenge.org to learn more about what you can do during the National Learn & Serve Challenge, and then tell us here: www.learnandservechallenge.org/acceptthechallenge.php what you or your organization will do during the Challenge!

The Learn & Serve Challenge is a signature event of the National Service-Learning Partnership, made possible with support from State Farm® Companies Foundation. Lead Organizing Partners include: SEANet - the State Education Agency K-12 Service-Learning Network, Camp Fire USA, Campus Compact, the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, Youth Service America, and America’s Promise in collaboration with Learn and Serve America and the Corporation for National and Community Service.

For more information contact nslp@aed.org or (202) 884-8982.




Funding:


Anti-Discrimination Grants from Herb Block Foundation
The Herb Block Foundation will make grants of $5,000 to $25,000 for projects aimed at eliminating all forms of prejudice and discrimination.
The Defending Basic Freedoms grants are available to 501(c)3 nonprofits; joint projects by two or more organizations are encouraged.
Application deadline is Oct. 6.
For more information, see www.herbblockfoundation.org/HerbBlockFoundation/content.aspx?page=2183192


Hope you are all getting enough Vitamin D!!!

Warm Regards,