Upper Klamath Marsh. Photo courtesy of Ali Litts.

Delosperma 'John Proffitt' Hardy Ice Plant Oxalis adenophylla

Wood Sorrel Chaenomeles

Flowering Quince

Potentilla reptans Creeping Cinquefoil

May 14th, 2012 Volume 9, Issue 20

Lakeview, Ore. – In an effort to prevent damage to its unpaved roads, the Fremont-Winema National Forest urges the public to refrain from driving on wet, muddy roads. “We know that after a long winter people are eager to get out into the Forest,” said Amanda Warner Thorpe, Assistant Forest Engineer. “After a wet winter and spring, the ground is saturated, making driving conditions extremely difficult. This also creates potential for resource damage on Forest roads.” To ensure for safety, protect vital access routes, and care for the land, Forest officials are asking visitors to use common sense while driving on Forest roads. Driving on soft, muddy, unsurfaced roads can easily cause deep wheel ruts, resulting in road damage and soil erosion. Proper and responsible use of vehicles on Forest roads is important to ensure roads remain in good shape for other visitors. Causing damage to roads and other Forest resources can be a violation of federal regulations, which could carry a fine up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail. Forest users also should use defensive driving techniques while on Forest roads. This includes adjusting speed to current weather and road conditions and staying alert for the unexpected, including other vehicles, livestock, as well as rocks, fallen trees and road washouts.

New this year, all Forest users need to obtain a free Fremont-Winema National Forest’s Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) that is available at all local Service Forest offices and Web

site (www.fs.usda.gov/goto/fremont-winema/travelmanagement). Only those Forest Service roads and motorized trails shown on the MVUM are available for motor vehicle use. Routes designated for motorized use may not always be signed on the ground, but will be identified on the MVUM. It is the public’s responsibility to refer to the MVUM to determine where they are allowed to use motor vehicles. Regardless of what other maps may show as motorized routes, only those routes identified on the MVUM are available for motorized use. It is also each motorized user’s responsibility to know the rules and regulations displayed on the MVUM and to operate their motorized vehicles in accordance with them. The MVUM covers the entire Forest and has been divided into 11 maps to provide sufficient detail for users. The maps are black-and-white with limited landmarks and reference points. They follow strict national standards that require the symbols to be simple in order to highlight road and motorized trail information. They are not stand-alone maps, but are intended to be used in conjunction with other Forest Service maps, such as the Forest Visitor Map. For more information about road conditions, obtaining a MVUM, and how to suggest revisions to the MVUM or to report resource damage, please contact the following Fremont-Winema National Forest offices: RANGER DISTRICTS Bly Ranger District 61100 Hwy 140 E, Bly, OR (541) 353-2427 Chemult Ranger District 110500 Hwy 97 N, Chemult, OR (541) 365-7001 Chiloquin Ranger District 38500 Hwy 97 N, Chiloquin, OR (541) 783-4001 Klamath Falls Ranger District 2819 Dahlia St, Klamath Falls, OR (514) 883-6714 Lakeview Interagency Office 1301 South G St., Lakeview, OR (541) 947-2151 Lakeview Ranger District 18049 Hwy 395, Lakeview, OR (541) 947-3334 Paisley Ranger District 303 Hwy 31, Paisley, OR (541) 943-3114 Silver Lake Ranger District 65600 Hwy 31, Silver Lake, OR (541) 576-2107 -

The May 31st event is part of Oregon Humanities’ statewide Conversation Project. What this country most needs, some say, are people of our Founding Fathers’ caliber--another Abe Lincoln or Franklin Roosevelt--to step forward with the courage and wisdom necessary to solve our daunting problems. An opposing point of view holds that in a state or country with free and open elections, people get the government they deserve. Do the failures of modern governance and politics have more to do with a crisis of leadership or a crisis of citizenship? This is the focus of “The Tranquil Dedication of a Lifetime: A Practical Exploration of Citizenship,” a free conversation with author Jeff Golden on Thursday, May 31st at 7 pm at the Chiloquin Community Center. This program is hosted by Chiloquin Visions in Progress and sponsored by Oregon Humanities. Golden has served as Jackson County commissioner, chief of staff to the Oregon Senate president, and environmental policy aide to the City of Portland. He is a senior fellow of the American Leadership Forum and a media fellow of the Property and Environment Research Center. His books include Watermelon Summer, As If We Were Grownups, Forest Blood, and Unafraid: A Novel of the Possible. Golden was a Harvard National Scholar and holds a master’s degree in communications from Stanford University. Through the Conversation Project, Oregon Humanities offers free programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state's future. For more information about this free community discussion, please contact Jan Voyles at 541-891-1569 or janvoyles@gmail.com. Oregon Humanities (813 SW Alder St, #702; Portland, OR 97205) connects Oregonians to ideas to change lives and transform communities. More information about Oregon Humanities’ programs and publications, which include the Conversation Project, Think & Drink, Humanity in Perspective, Happy Camp, Public Program Grants, Responsive Program Grants, and Oregon Humanities magazine, can be found at oregonhumanities.org. Oregon Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities and a partner of the Oregon Cultural Trust.

With a dedication to the protection of natural lands in Klamath and Lake Counties, we serve the community through: - Conserving wildlife habitat - Protecting scenic and open spaces valued by the community - Facilitating community education regarding conservation. We accomplish conservation primarily through: - ecosystem restoration projects; - selective land acquisitions; - and conservation easements. Conservation easements are voluntary legal agreements with interested landowners to permanently protect their land. Learn more about how we are making a difference in making this region such a wonderful and scenic place to live at our website by clicking here. A full horizon ahead: This summer, we'll be hosting a variety of public nature hikes, making several community presentations, and collaborating with community partners on several key land conservation plans around Klamath County.

Events of interest to gardeners: A message from Joan: I made a fabulous discovery in Central Point this weekend. I saw the garden of Kathy Allen, who sells rock garden plants at the Master Gardener’s plant fair every year. There are not enough superlatives in the English language to describe her garden. The exciting news is that it is open to the public on May 16-19 and May 23-26. A couple of us are planning a day trip on one of the days between May24-26. If you are interested in joining the trip, contact me at 783-3135 or chiloquinnews@gmail.com.

Saturday June 2nd Friends of the Chiloquin Library plant sale in the park. June 2 Klamath County Master Gardener’s annual Flower and Gardening Show and Sale. Greenhouse plants grown by master gardeners, as well as crafts and plants from their gardens. Vendors & activity booths. Free tree seedlings. Klamath County Fairgrounds

Come Meet Your Neighbors!

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Red Cross Presentation: 1:30 pm Where: Chiloquin Community Center

Hear a Presentation by the Red Cross on

Disaster Preparedness!

Invite your neighbors who might be

interested in joining the Agency Lake Neighborhood Watch!

Saturday May 19th

Downtown Chiloquin, OR Breakfast 8am to 11am at the Chiloquin Community Center $6.00

BBQ Rib Lunch 12:30pm to 3pm at the Show $9.00

Move-in 8am to 9:30am Show & Shine 10am to 4pm

Slow Drags Contest 2pm

Not Your Average Awards Ceremony 3:30pm

Kids Play Area Available!

ALL TO BENEFIT CHILOQUIN VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE SERVICE

FACILITY BUILDING PROJECT

The following wildflower field trips are sponsored by the Klamath Basin Chapter of the Native Plant Society, Klamath County Museum, Fremont-Winema National Forest, and Crater Lake National Park. For all trips it is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes or boots, plenty of water, sun screen and/or a hat, and a lunch. Be prepared for mosquitoes at most sites. Contact the trip leaders for more information. Missy Anderson - Forest Service Chiloquin District Office 541- 783-4001 Jen Beck - Crater Lake National Park 541-594-3072 Klamath County Museum 541-883-4208 Victoria Tenbrink Forest Service Klamath District Office 541-885-3400 Sarah Malaby- 541-884-5703 June 2 Gardening with Natives The Klamath County Museum will offer “Workshop II: Plant Tour at the Museum” at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2. This will include a look at some of the 50-plus native plants being grown in the museum’s naturescape garden – including flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees. Also featured: interesting rocks from the region. Free and open to anyone interested. June 16 Telephone Flat 9 am-noon led by Victoria Tenbrink From the corner of Biehn St and Highway 97 in Klamath Falls, go north 20 miles. Just before the Jeld-Wen plant, turn right into a big dirt road junction with lots of parking for people who want to carpool. We'll meet there at 9 am. From there, we will continue up the left fork of the road, which is FS 9715 (gravel). Two miles up the road is a cattle guard and just past that, turn right on FS 9713 (also gravel but narrower). The gravel ends about 0.8 miles up the road. Keep going about 0.1 miles where there is a side road on the left. Park there and we will walk a short distance to the meadow. Telephone Flat is a complex habitat, with wet and dry meadows, sagebrush shrublands, aspen groves, and conifer forest. June 23 Hike above Moore Park 8:30 am-11:30 am led by Sarah Malaby Meet at the Eualona trailhead off of Cypress Ave. above the old Riverside School. At the west end of Main Street, continue west up N. Carroll Street then turn right onto Cypress. The trailhead is a short distance up Cypress on the right. This will be an approximately 3 mile hike with some elevation gain on unmaintained trails. We will see a diversity of plants and great views in all directions as we hike through juniper shrublands, mountain mahogany thickets, mixed conifer forest, and scablands. July 7 Marin’s Dairy 9 am led by Vicky Liskey We will meet at the Midland rest stop at 9:00 AM and car pool from there. This area is west of highway 97 between Dorris and MacDole. It is easy access from our cars. Bring a lunch and call me to let me know how many might be going. Open to any one. 541-891-7019 or e-mail Liskeygh@aol.com July 14 Short Creek Area 9 am-noon led by Missy Anderson Meet at Sevenmile guard station, which is near Sevenmile Creek, at the junction of Nicholson Road and Forest Roads 3200/3100. To get there go to Fort Klamath, turn west onto Nicholson Road and go 4 miles, until you reach FS land, then turn right (north) onto FS Rd. 3200. We will follow Short Creek, heading south along FS Rd. 3100 and ending up on the Westside Rd. There will be some walking off-trail for short distances. Of course mosquito repellant will likely be needed! July 21 Dry Creek 9 am-noon, led by Sarah Malaby Meet at the Great Meadows Sno-park at 9 am. The Sno-Park is off Highway 140 approximately 30 miles west of Klamath Falls, near the Dead Indian Memorial Road junction. From there, we will caravan to the field trip site at Forest Road 3640-020. The trip will consist of approximately 1 mile of easy walking on the Dry Creek Snowmobile Trail. We did this trip last year and not many people came, but it is a great area to view forest wildflowers, so we are giving people a second chance to attend. August 4 4-Mile Lake Area 9 am-noon led by Missy Anderson Meet at the junction of Highway 140 and FS Rd 3661 (this is the road to 4-Mile Lake, about ½ mile before MP 35). We will mainly be exploring the interesting riparian and boggy habitat around Bull Swamp. There are no

trails through this area and walking will be moderate to difficult in places (e.g. climbing over downed logs and through wet areas, etc). Rubber boots/waders (or shoes you don’t mind getting wet and muddy) are recommended. Mosquitoes are expected, so bug spray/net would be good too. August 18 Crater Lake Garfield Peak Trail 9 am to noon led by Jen Beck Meet near the east end of the Crater Lake Lodge at Rim Village. Hike is 3.4 miles round trip and a strenuous climb (1000' elevation gain) to the summit of Garfield Peak along the Crater Lake rim. Please note that participants will need to pay a $10 entrance fee or have a park pass.

NENA HERRERA, FNP Will be at CHILOQUIN OPEN DOOR May 24 & 25th for Women’s Clinic Be sure to Call and make your appointment today before she fills up. CALL 541-783-2292

Want to grow your own food but not sure where to start? O.S.U. Extension Service is offering a 5-part series, on how to grow and preserve foods in high desert climates found in the Klamath Basin. Classes will be held at the Klamath County Extension Auditorium, 3328 Vandenberg Road. Instructors include horticulturist, Darrin Culp, Dietitian, Patty Case, and trained volunteers. Cost is $10 per class. Registration is required. Call 541-883-7131 or e-mail claudia.tosh@oregonstate.edu. Visit our website for more details http://oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec/.

May 22, 6:30-9:00: Early Season Gardening & Cooking.

June 27, 6:30-9:00: Garden Favorites-Tomatoes and Berries.

July 24, 6:30-9:00: Extend Your Growing Season.

August 21, 6:30-9:00: Get the Most Out of Your Harvest. Patty Case, MS, RD Associate Professor, Extension Family & Community Health College of Public Health and Human Sciences Oregon State University Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center 3328 Vandenberg Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Phone: 541-883-7131 Fax: 541-883-4582 http://oregonstate.edu/dept/kbrec

The Chiloquilters are looking for entries for their annual quilt show that will be held Saturday, June 30th and Sunday, July 1st. If you have a quilt you would like to enter, please contact Eleanor Stone at 541-783-2551 or e-mail eleanorstone@hotmail.com. There is a limited amount of space at the show, so it is first come first served. Once we have enough quilt entries we will not be able to accept more. Entry forms can be picked up in the lobby of the Community Center or can be e-mailed to you. The deadline to have your entries in is June 9th, if we have not received the amount we need to fill the show before that.

I began my quilting career in the late early 1980's as a traditional quilter, but soon came to the conclusion that I enjoyed doing pieces which were a little outside the box. After becoming a member of a guild, I met a few like minded people, and thus the inception of Collective Visions (fractured quilts) came into being after viewing a trunk show by Cassandra Williams. The group has evolved and members have changed, however I remained as one of the three original artists. The first three pieces which I designed were inspired by images from various Dover Books which were copyright free. The first one completed is titled "Bamboo Gardens". The original image is the part on which the butterflies and flowers reside. Five members of the group at that time (Carol Dougan, Joanne Baethe, Susie Fitts, Dona Ford and myself) created this piece. The piece was painted, trapuntoed, beaded, thread painted, stenciled and quilted. Wire crochet, melted yarns and recycled pieces of jewelry were also used. My second endeavor for this group was a water scene entitled "The Pondering Life" which is actually three separate pieces which hang as one. The section with the frogs was the original pattern tweaked

somewhat. It was done by Carol Bowen, Joanne Baethe, Dona Ford, Susan Massini, and myself. It was accomplished through painting, beading, trapunto, fusing of fabric, creating silk fabric with rovings, thread painting, and quilting. The bird on the far left was done by quilting the image first and then adding numerous layers of color through the use of colored pencils, watercolor pencils and gel pens. The last piece of this display is an tropical underwater scene titled "Sushi Anyone". This piece was constructed in a different manner than the first two in that the five participants (Joanne Baeth, Cheryl Carbone, Dona Ford, Susan Massini and myself) each completed elements of the design and then I created the background for the elements to be placed on.

Being a member of this group has been a very special experience for me. Not only have I gotten to know and become friends with some wonderful people, but they have caused me to grow as an fiber artist in way which I had never imagined. I highly treasure the relationships and education which I have garnered over the past seven years. Louise Page

For More Information Call Louise at 541-783-3131

CHILOQUIN LIBRARY PRESENTS

A FREE MOVIE Rated: PG 13 on

SATURDAY, MAY 26, 2012

2: 00 PM AT THE CHILOQUIN LIBRARY

Actors: Katherine Heigl, Jason O'Mara, Daniel Sunjata, John Leguizamo

Director: Julie Anne Robinson

Unemployed and newly-divorced Stephanie Plum lands a job at her cousin's bail-bond

business, where her first assignment puts her on the trail of a wanted local cop from her

romantic past.

Everyone is welcome!

Refreshments will be available.

Calendar courtesy of Mata Rust

Updated 5/10/12

Submit events for inclusion to rustm@fireserve.net DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION LOCATION/CONTACT

Until April 29, weather permitting 1 PM every Sat. & Sun.

Free ranger-guided snowshoe walks

2-hour walks of forests and meadows near and along Crater Lake’s rim.

Advance reservations recommended Crater Lake Visitor Center 541 594-3100 www.nps.go/crla

Memorial Day though Labor Day

Ranger Guided Programs

Contact the Visitor Center to see what programs are being offered. The summer is full of varied and frequent experiences

Lava Beds National Monument 530 667-8113

Tuesdays 3 – 6 PM

Year-round Tuesday Market

Fresh Green Organics vegetables, local honey, fresh eggs, baked items. Selection varies by season. Call for each week’s offerings.

249 EAST MAIN STREET Klamath Falls, Oregon 541-205-3488 www.greenwayecomart.com

Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:45 – :45PM

Zumba Fitness Classes

Chiloquin 541 633-5521 vkovak@centurytel.net

All of May 11 AM –4 PM, Mon. – Sat.

Collective Visions art quilt display

Louise Page featured artist Two Rivers Gallery Chiloquin

May 17 5 PM

Sons of Norway Constitution Day Banquet

Dinner celebrating Norway’s independence from Denmark and Sweden. Everyone interested in Norwegian heritage invited. Reservations required.

Nibbley’s on the Green 541 883-3111

May 17 6:30 PM

“Hispanic Communities in the Basin: History, Culture, Current and Future Roles”

4th

in a series of Klamath Conversations, sponsored by PROSPER.

Oregon Institute of Technology Mt. Mazama Room

May 17, 18 Klamath Dog Fanciers Agility Trials

Klamath County Fairgrounds

May 17 – 19 “Investing in Youth for Economic Recovery and Prosperity.”

Conference and workshops, guest speakers, presenters. Sponsored b Oregon Community Foundation Regional Action Initiative, Oregon Mentors, & Citizens for Safe Schools

Running Y Ranch www.oregonmentors.org

May 18 5 – 8 PM

Linder Factory Riding Clinic, BMX racing

Linder has trained several world champs. Clinic is open to all ages and skill levels.

3869 Anderson Avenue 541 331-2558 541 892-3247

May 18 7:30 PM

Katie Harmon & Friends

Concert – A celebration of stage & screen Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org

May 19 10th

Annual Taste of Klamath

Fabulous food, delightful drinks, high spirits, and socializing.

Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org

May 19 All day

4th

Annual Siskiyou county Armed Forces Day

Breakfast, walk/run, entertainment, resource fair, lunch, activities, & programs. Veterans from Southern Oregon & Northern California especially welcome.

Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds Yreka, CA 530 842-8010

May 19 10 – 2

Spring Book Sale Keno Library

Phone-541-273-0705

May 19 10 AM –3 PM

Stevens Johnson Syndrome Benefit

Car Show, raffle, BBQ. All proceeds benefit the syndrome foundation

Applebee’s Parking Lot

May 19 10 AM –

Keno Farmers’ Market

Produce, farmers’ market items in season, craft vendors. Cash & credit cards

Keno, OR Angela Reid

2 PM accepted 541 882-1620

May 19 8:30 AM

“The Seven Hills of Klamath”

Theme for this year’s 6th annual hike, sponsored by Klamath County Museum & YMCA. Preregistration required.

Klamath County Museum and the Y of Klamath Falls.

May 19 8 AM – 4 PM

Old School Rodders Crusin Fun

Slow drag Contest, breakfast, BBQ rib lunch, kids play area. Benefit for Chiloquin Volunteer Ambulance Facility Building Project.

Downtown Chiloquin 541 783-3131

May 19

6th

Annual long-distance history walk

“The Seven Hills of Klamath. Klamath County Museum www.historyhike.org

May 20 Astronomy Night The Annular Solar Eclipse. Klamath County Museum 541 883-4208

May 20 Late afternoon

“Ring of Fire,” See the sun & moon in a rare alignment.

Geared for the whole family. Safe viewing of an annular solar eclipse.

Lava Beds National Monument 530 667-8113

May 22 6 – 7:30 PM

Be Wattsmart Workshop

Energy workshop covering energy use and efficiency, cost-effective improvements, Energy Trust incentives, and more. Refreshments. Sponsored by Pacific Power

Mr. B’s Steakhouse Banquet Room www.pacificpower.net/bewattsmart!

May 24 6:30 PM

Poetry event honoring National Poetry Month.

Husband and wife poets Ralph Salisbury and Ingrid Wendt will read from their works.

Klamath County Library

May 24, 25, 26 8 AM – Noon

E-waste recycling event

Items accepted include computer monitors and towers, laptops, fax machines, stereo systems, speakers, copiers, calculator, keyboards, cellphones, telephones, televisions, and plasma screens

Tulelake-Butte Valley Fairgrounds 531 667-5312

May 26 Auto tour Exploring history and geography of Klamath County’s most remote regions – Mount Dome Loop.

Klamath County Museum www.klamathmuseum.org

May 26 Fools for Rowan Ross Ragland Theater 541 884-5483 541 884-0651 www.rrtheater.org

May 26 Eastside Cemeteries Tour

An auto tour visiting the Bedfield, Bonanza and Hall Cemeteries in eastern Klamath County. Sponsored by the Klamath County Historical Society.

Klamath County Museum www.klamathmuseum.org

May 26 10 AM – 4 PM

Poetry event Cow Creek Indian Foundation Program

Poet Peter Sears will focus on editing and revising previously-written poems in this day-long workshop

Klamath County Library

May 26 Unusual plants in Devil’s Garden

Guided hike in Devil’s Garden www.klamathlakelandtrust.org 541 884-1053

May 26 10 AM – 2 PM

Keno Farmers’ Market

Produce, farmers’ market items in season, craft vendors. Cash & credit cards accepted

Keno, OR Angela Reid 541 882-1620

May 26 1 – 4 PM

Bluegrass Jam Bluegrass musicians gathering to jam. Collier State Park Logging Museum 541 783-3478 leftybassgal@gmail.com

May 26, 27 Heritage Days, Fort Klamath Museum

Fort Klamath Museum Fort Klamath

May 26 – 28 12 Ranch Wine Spring Event

www.12ranchwines.com

May 28 2-4 PM

BBQ on the lawn Rocky Point Resort 541 356-2287

May 28 10 AM –2 PM

Keno Community Market

Produce, vendors, crafts, Klamath County Extension Office representative, Master Gardener

Parking lot of Keno Open Bible Church, corner of HWY 66 & Clover Creek Rd. kenocommunityfoundation@gmail.org

May 20 5:15 Pm

Book to Film Screening and Discussion

Never Let Me Go Klamath County Library

June, 2012

June 1 5 – 7 PM

Tri Tip Dinner Fundraiser dinner, door prizes Chiloquin Christian Center normaw@centurytel.net

June 1 7:05 PM

Men’s baseball Gems vs. Bend Elks Opening night – free Gems t-shirts, free Gems magnet schedules

Kiger Stadium 541 883-4367 www.klamathfallsgems.com

June 2 Oregon State Park Free Camping Day

Free day use fees and campsites in all Oregon State Parks. Reservation fees still apply.

Contact Reservations Northwest for more information at: 1-800-452-5687

June 2 All day

Rent-A-Pel Members of Klamath Unions football team will be for rent, available for hire to perform around-the-house projects you might have. Proceeds benefit the football team.

To call and book a Pel – 541 891-0708

June 2 7:05 PM

Men’s baseball Klamath Falls Gems vs. Bend Elks. Free Gems Rally Towels

Kiger Stadium 541 883-4367 www.klamathfallsgems.com

June 2 Master Gardener’s annual Flower and Gardening Show and Sale

Greenhouse plants grown by master gardeners, as well as crafts and plants from their gardens. Vendors & activity booths. Free tree seedlings.

Klamath County Fairgrounds

June 2 10 AM

Native Plants Workshop II

A tour of the nature garden at the Klamath County Museum, featuring over 50 plants

Klamath County Museum www.klamathmuseum.org

June 2 Lake of the Woods Run

Sponsored by Sky Lakes Medical Center www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com 866-201-4194 541 274-3820

June 2 Historical Village Yard Sale

Lake County Fairgrounds 541947-5026

June 2 Chiloquin City-Wide Yard Sale

Flea markets, plants, books, misc. Throughout downtown Chiloquin

June 2 Noon

5th

Annual Oregon Tech Golf Challenge

4-person golf challenge, with dinner and awards following. All proceeds go to OIT general athletic department fund.

Reames Golf & Country Club 541 885-1629

June 2 10 AM – 2 PM

Keno Farmers’ Market

Produce, farmers’ market items in season, craft vendors. Cash & credit cards accepted

Keno, OR Angela Reid 541 882-1620

June 2, 3 1 PM

High Street Homes Tour

A walking history tour focusing on historic homes in High Street in Klamath Falls. Sponsored by Klamath County Historical Society

Klamath County Museum www.klamathmuseum.org

June 2, 3 1st Annual

Sportsman’s & Outdoor Expo

Sponsored by Modoc Outdoor Recreation and Tourism

Desert Rose Casino 900 Co. Rd. 56 Alturas, CA 530 640-0125

June 3 6:05 PM

Men’s baseball Klamath Falls Gems vs. Southern Oregon Riverdawgs

Kiger Stadium 541 883-4367 www.klamathfallsgems.com

June 5 6:30 PM

Venus Transit A sidewalk astronomy event to view the planet Venus as it passes across the face of the sun.

Klamath County Museum 1451 Main St. 541 883-4208

June 6 Munch N Movies Lakeview Courthouse Lawn 541 947-6040

June 8 – 10 Steamboaters on Upper Klamath Lake

See real steamboats navigating Upper Klamath Lake.

Rocky Point Resort

June 9 Wilderness area hike

Exploring history and geography of Klamath County’s most remote regions – Gearhart

Klamath County Museum www.klamathmuseum.org

June 9 9 AM – 5 PM

Home Buying Education

Klamath And Lake Community Action Services www.klcas.org 882-3500

June 9 Full Bloom in the Tablelands

Guided hike in the area adjacent to lower Sycan

www.klamathlakelandtrust.org 541 884-1053

June 9 Schminck 3rd

Annual Spring Pansy Tea

Fundraiser for Schminck Memorial Museum

128 S. E St. Lakeview, OR

June 9 9 AM – 1:30 PM

Klamath Falls Farmers Market

13th

year of offerings—fresh produce, handmade treasures, specialty items

Between Main and Klamath Ave. (541) 273-1102

June 9 11 AM – 3 PM

Space Journey Interactive art adventure for the whole family. Free kids’ activities, and entertainment. Origami, face painting, scrap-booking, coloring, water games, contests, gallery exhibits. Performance art, dance, live music, karaoke, puppetry. Vendors will be giving away free samples, snacks, balloons, crafts, coupons, and more.

Creative Collective 807 Main Street 504-957-5820 www.creativitycollective.com

June 9 10 AM – 2 PM

Keno Farmers’ Market

Produce, farmers’ market items in season, craft vendors. Cash & credit cards accepted

Keno, OR Angela Reid 541 882-1620

June 9 Get Ourdoors Day No entrance fees at the park. Lava Beds National Monument 530 667-8113

June 9 – 10 Free Fishing Weekend

Throughout Oregon www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com 866-201-4194

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF KLAMATH FALLS ARTVENTURE, HOW IT WORKS Families pick up their Art voucher treasure maps at the Children’s Museum at 11 a.m. and set out to visit each of the participating locations for their stamp or sticker. Completed Art vouchers treasure maps are put into a raffle for a treasure chest at the end of the day when it is raffled off to a winner. Every month has a different theme. May 12th: Latin Travels (part of Cinco de Mayo) June 9th: Space Journey For more information, check out www.creativitycollective.com/artventure Sucker populations in Upper Klamath Lake A program examining the status of sucker populations in Upper Klamath Lake will be presented at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at the Klamath County Museum. Eric Janney, a fishery biologist for the U.S. Geologic Survey, will describe the methods scientist have been using to estimate the total number and age distribution of suckers living in the lake. He will make it easy for all of us to understand. 6th annual History Fitness Hike May 19, at 8:30 a.m. "The Seven Hills of Klamath" is the theme for this year's hike, sponsored by Klamath County Museum and the Y of Klamath Falls. Cost: $20. Register at The YMCA or the Museum, 1451 Main Street. Deadline to register is Thursday, May 17.

Solar eclipse coming up this month A rare astronomical event will take place Sunday, May 20, when an annular eclipse of the sun occurs. The eclipse will be best viewed from locations south of Klamath Falls. Volunteers amateur astronomers will be on hand with large telescopes at the Midland Rest Area on Highway 97, and at Butte Valley Middle School in Macdoel. A viewing event is also scheduled at the Lava Beds National Monument. The eclipse begins around 5 p.m., and peaks around 6:30 p.m. Solar-safe viewing glasses can be purchased at the museum for $2 each, and will be available for sale at the viewing sites on May 20. Heritage Days Annual living history re-enactment at Forth Klamath May 26-27. Free. "FAR CORNERS" The Klamath County Museum this ummer will lead a series of outings to the most remote regions of our county. The first outing is a Mount Dome Loop auto tour on Saturday, May 26. Free. Emphasis is on the Modoc Indian War. Registration is required for this trip. Learn more at farcorners.org.

Fish Lake Resort – Winter hours—Fri. 12 – 6, Sat. 9 – 8, Sun. 9 – 5:30. Open Memorial Day. 949-8500. www.FishLakeResort.net. Solar Cafe & Gift Gallery - Opening May 4, Friday nights, 5 – 8 PM, Sundays 9 AM – 2 PM. 541 356-2400 (ww.solarcafeusa.com). Odessa Coffee – Opening May 4. Fri., Sat., & Sun., 6:30 AM – 6 PM Crystalwood Lodge – Open for full-lodge retreats and family gatherings throughout the year. info@crystalwoodlodge.com or 541-381-2322. Lake of the Woods Resort – Reopening 1st of May1st. 1-866-201-4194. www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com. Rocky Point Resort – Open weekends for dinner. Weekend Breakfast and lunch coming after Mother’s Day 356-2287. Odessa Store – Open 7 AM – 7 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, propane, gas & diesel. Crater Lake B & B – Open all year with lodging and great food by Janet. www.craterlakebandb.com 866 517-9560

American Sign Language Class (ASL) ….. Class will run for 10 weeks, on Wednesdays from 1 pm – 2 pm, starting May 16

th, 2012 at the Sprague River Community

Center.

This class will cover the basics of ASL which includes the history and then the alphabet and common gestures used in sign language. ASL is considered a “second language” and can be used in a very positive way on a resume. Just look around and see how many folks in our area use sign language to talk with each other. You’d be amazed! Wouldn’t it be awesome to be able to communicate with them??? You bet it would!! Come and join this “FREE” class sponsored by the Sprague River Lioness Club. If you have any questions please call Tonya Henry (541 533-0967). We look forward to seeing you!!!! Donations are accepted.

EVERY Wednesday , Saturday & Sunday we are providing SAMPLES at all our stores so you can try some of the products we carry. It is a GREAT WAY to taste and then buy what you like! This weekend in: The Market at Running Y - Cranberry Sweets Candy Ranch Espresso - be-bp biscotti Liquor at Running Y - Moonstruck Candy The Daily Scoop - our New La Michoacama Fruit Bars (the Daily Scoop is now open earlier on week-ends, so come by for lunch) If you are looking for a certain item - let us know and we will do our best to get it.

It is likely, that if you are the victim of a crime, that the Sheriff’s Department will not respond. This is because the Sheriff’s Department is underfunded and understaffed, and not able to respond to crimes unless lives are in danger. But still, crimes need to be reported! They need to be tracked, and sometimes patterns can be figured out that might help apprehend a criminal. Crimes can be reported immediately online, and it is possible to get a print out of your report to have on hand. The direct link to the online reporting feature is http://report.citizenserviceportal.com/Report.aspx?agency=kcso

How to sign up for Food Items

If you need commodities and think that you might be eligible to receive foods at the Food Pantry, please drop by on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 10 am and 1pm to sign up. We are here to help those in our community who are struggling financially and although our supplies are limited, we are here to serve our community.

How to Donate to the Food Pantry:

Drop-off times at the Food Pantry, opposite Kirchers: Between 2PM and 3PM on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month or on the 4th Wednesday in the month at 9.30 AM.

Non-perishable food items are always needed and can be deposited in donation barrels around town. They are at Kirchers, The Table, Chiloquin Community Church and the Community Center. More barrels will be placed during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.

Toilet paper and other personal items are always appreciated.

Monetary donations can be put in Collection Boxes located at: Family Foods, the Library, Kirchers, Clyde’s Market, The Table and the Williamson River Christian Fellowship.

Checks: The Food Pantry is a non-profit organization and checks should be made out to “Chiloquin Care Program” and deposited in the collection boxes in town or brought to the Food Pantry. Receipts will be issued. Checks made out to the Klamath/Lake Counties Food Bank need to be ear-marked for the Chiloquin Food Pantry or Chiloquin Care Program in order for us to be benefited by the donations.

Donations of Produce: If you have an over-abundance of produce in your garden, we are happy to distribute them.

How to Volunteer at the Chiloquin Food Pantry

Volunteers are always needed to assist with stacking commodities coming from Klamath Falls on the Monday before the 4th Wednesday in the month at 1.30pm for approximately 1 hour, and for distribution on the 4th Wednesday of the month between 9.30 am and 1 pm.

If you can volunteer to help out at fund raisers, please contact us.

If you wish to submit ideas or just be an on-looker, join us at an open Board meeting at the Chiloquin Food Pantry at 7pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. You will be welcomed.

For more information e-mail chiloquinfoodpantry @yahoo.com or call 541-891-6168

Chiloquin Care Program is an Equal Opportunity Provider

ChiloQuilters Meet on Thursdays from 11:00 AM into the afternoon at Two Rivers Gallery; hours are flexible. A sack lunch is recommended since meetings usually extend into mid-afternoon. Everyone interested in quilting is welcome! For more information, contact Linda Wood (541-783-3879) or Morna Bastian (541-783-2542 or jnmbastian@centurytel.net). Linus Quilters meet the last Friday of the month from 11:00 AM into the afternoon, at Two Rivers Gallery

EXERCISE/YOGA CLASS

at the Chiloquin Community Center. NO CHARGE - Donations to CVIP gratefully accepted but not required.

Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance

Mondays and Thursdays Althia Stephens, a certified yoga teacher leads the classes.

On Wednesdays Jean Sinclair will be leading the class.

10am for the Winter schedule - November 1st - April 30th 9am for the Summer schedule - May 1st – October 31st

Come to the large Community Room about 5 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Althia Stephens, a certified yoga teacher and/or Jean Sinclair lead gentle exercise of stretching/strength/balance for everyone 50-something and over

no matter your health, fitness level or weight. Over time you will notice increased flexibility and balance from the easy stretching, strength and endurance movements.

Wear stretchy clothes.

No equipment is required. If you are able-do bring a "sticky" yoga mat a 6’long yoga fabric belt and some hand weights.

If you need more information contact Jean @ 541.591.9231 or Althia @ 541.892.4130

Alcoholics Anonymous The Tuesday night AA meeting is no longer. To locate the nearest meeting call the hot line number for AA in Klamath Falls at (541) 883-4970.

Zumba

Come and party with us! ZUMBA is a fun way to party into shape. ZUMBA fuses Latin style music with high energy aerobic moves and a variety of different dance styles that will make you forget you are working out. Anyone at any fitness level can participate in a ZUMBA Fitness class.

Where : Chiloquin Elementary Gym When: Every Tues & Thurs 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm Cost: Your first class is always free (see instructor at beginning of class) $5 per class (Drop In) Package Purchase available (CHEAPER this way) Instructor: Veronica Kovack Email: vkovack@centuytel.net Ph: 541 783 3591 ZUMBA® and the Zumba Fitness logo are trademarks of Zumba Fitness, LLC, used under license.

Chiloquin Garden Club Finished for this season, the Garden Club meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:00, April through September. Our first meeting is held at the library but as the season progresses we meet at member's homes or other places of interest. Meeting sites will be posted at the library. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. The Chiloquin area presents unique challenges with varying types of soil and weather conditions. Basic gardening and current information is available, such as how to identify native and drought resistant plants and use them in landscaping, how to prepare the soil, where to order plants and buy seeds that will grow here. The meetings are useful to all gardeners, especially new arrivals to our area. For more information call: Eleanor at 541-783-2551 or Joan at 541-783-3135

Woodland Park Special Road District The road serves about 87 homes in the area between Chiloquin and Collier State Park. Meets the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Community Center.

High Desert Trail Riders Back Country Horsemen 2nd Tuesday of the month at Elmer’s Restaurant on South 6th Street, Klamath Falls, 6:30 PM. Come earlier to eat and greet. Meetings include guest speakers on various subjects. If you want to help save our trails & campsites, come see what we are about. Trail rides, work projects & camaraderie as well as lots of good people and good times. For more information see our website at www.HDTRBCH.org Neighborhood Watch – Chiloquin District will be meeting on a quarterly basis from now on. The first quarterly meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday in January at 6:30 PM in the Community Center. 783-3798 (Jim Rickman).

Central County Community Action Team (CATeam) – 1st Thursday of March, April, May, June, September, October and November at 6:30 PM at the Chiloquin Community Center. This is open to anyone living in the area.

Chiloquin Book Club 4th Thursday of every month at 1:30 PM – Chiloquin Library.

Friends of the Chiloquin Library 1st Wednesday of every month in the library conference room. April through October – 9:00 AM, and November through March – 10:00 AM. All are welcome!

Family and Community Education (FCE) meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month at the Chiloquin Christian Center (formerly A.O.G.) in Chiloquin. For up to date information or change of locations, contact Sandie at 892-2336.

Two Rivers Village Arts (TRVA) Board of Directors 3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM. TRVA operates Two rivers Gallery. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.

Sheriff’s Citizen Advisory Committee 3rd Thursday of every month from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM at the Chiloquin Fire Station. All area residents are invited to attend.

Chiloquin Vector Control District Board of Trustees 3rd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, City Hall.

Chiloquin Planning Commission

meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.

Chiloquin City Council meetings held on the 2nd Monday and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM, Chiloquin City Hall on 2nd Street.

Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Chiloquin Community Center conference room. See ‘Volunteer Opportunities’ for more information.

Volunteer Fire Fighters – "What if you had an emergency and no one came?” Become a Volunteer Firefighter! 783-3860.

Volunteer Ambulance Service - 783-3131

Two Rivers Gallery: The gallery, which is a community project and has no paid employees, is seeking people to “gallery sit”. This involves talking to people who stop by to browse and shop. You do not need to be an artist, but if you are, gallery hours reduce the amount of your commission. Any time at all that you can donate to us will be very much appreciated. Contact the Gallery @ 783-3326.

Sage Community School – Sage Community School is looking for community volunteers interested in assisting Sage Community School. If you are interested in offering your services as a volunteer in any way, please contact Wendy Letner at 783-7743.

Klamath Humane Society – volunteers needed at the Humane Society. We are getting started on our disaster program and need volunteers in the Chiloquin area. We also are looking for people who can write grants. Foster homes for dogs and cats are always needed. For more information, contact the shelter at 882-1119 or e-mail staff@klamathhumanesociety.com. Start Making A Reader Today (SMART) – a statewide program working with children K-3 during school hours. Each volunteer works one-on-one with a child for ½ hour, helping them read (or reading to the youngest). We always need volunteers, whether scheduled every week or merely as a substitute reader when the regular reader is unable to attend. Call the above numbers for an application or fill out an on-line application

at www.getsmartoregon.org. It will be the most rewarding hour you ever volunteer! Contact the SMART office at 273-2424 or the Chiloquin Elementary School at 783-2338.

Neighborhood Watch - Chiloquin District – 783-3798 (Jim Rickman)

Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake President - Sharon Huber at 541-880-6461 or Secretary - Liz Matuk at 541-783-3921.

Chiloquin Branch Library - The library has many ways to get involved and many fun ways to contribute to your local community. Some opportunities: 1. Storytime: If you would like to read two or three stories to a small group or preschoolers, and lead them in a simple craft or activity, the library staff can use your help. Story time is at Thursday 2:30 PM during the school year. 2. Summer Reading Program: There are many opportunities during the summer to help out with this very worthwhile program. 3. Honor collections: these are racks of paperback books, magazines and audiovisual materials that patrons may check out without a library card. By offering these collections, more people in the community can be reached and a greater diversity of materials can be made available without incurring the costs of cataloging and processing items for the general collections. The staff would like to have some help in keeping these racks orderly, attractive and relevant. Check with the librarian for information on how to “adopt a rack”. 4. Help with sorting donations. 5. Go through Books for Sale section and tidy it once a month or so. Stop in at the library and see what they need or give them a call at 783-3315.

Chiloquin Visions in Progress (CVIP) CVIP operates the Chiloquin Community Center, the Chiloquin Learns After School program, the Writer in Residence Program, and is the contact point for the Chiloquin Area Community Resource Committees and their projects. We have a volunteer list in the office where you can sign up to be available for many different “jobs” and projects. Call 783-7780 between 10 AM and 2 PM weekdays for further information. If you would like to get further involved, attend a Board meeting, held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6PM in the Community Center conference room.

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