Sphinx moth visiting Rose Campion flowers. Photo courtesy of Joan Rowe

What‟s flowering this week? Bee Balm Monarda 'Gardenview Scarlet' Sunfower Helianthus annuus „Lemon Queen‟

Coreopsis Coreopsis verticillata „Moonbeam‟ Double Yarrow Achillea ptarmica 'Angel's Breath'

August 8 th, 2011 Volume 8, Issue 32

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Chiloquin Agency Lake Fire District The Board of Directors for the Chiloquin Agency Lake Fire District announces that starting August 9, 2011, all future Board Meetings will begin at 6:00 PM. Should you have questions please contact Chief Holster at 541-783-3860.

2011 Wildflower Field Trips Wildflower field trips are sponsored by the Klamath Basin Chapter of the Native Plant Society, 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.

August 20 Crater Lake 9 am to 2 pm, led by Jen Beck

Spend a day enjoying some of the plant diversity of Crater Lake National Park. Meet at 9 am on Saturday, August 20 in the Steel Visitor Center parking area (park headquarters). From here, we will hike to the Castle Crest Wildflower Trail, which is a 0.5 mile loop trail through a meadow with abundant wildflowers. The trail may be rocky and slippery in places. The total hike will be under 2 miles in length, with less than 200 feet gain in elevation. After lunch, we will drive up the East Rim Drive to the Cloudcap Overlook to view the rare pumice moonwort (Botrychium pumicola) and, of course, enjoy views of the lake.

Chiloquilter‟s Country

now on display at Two Rivers Gallery

Chiloquin Community Calendars Friends of the Chiloquin Library put out the Chiloquin Community Calendar each year. It is one of their major fund raisers. If you haven‟t seen the calendar, it has a picture by the elementary student that is the winner of our art contest in the spring. It has business ads from local businesses, and on each day of each month there are birthdays, anniversaries, memorials and meeting notices listed. On the 2012 calendar, the picture will be artwork by 3rd grader Britney Spencer. If anyone is interested in putting their family birthdays, anniversaries or memorials on the calendar it is only 50¢ per listing. We have a limited capacity for business ads but still have some room. It is a great way to advertise. If you would like to ask about an ad, put something on the calendar or order a calendar (they make great Christmas gifts and only cost $4.50 including shipping) please call the library at 783-3315 and leave your name and number to have a member of the calendar committee contact you. You can also sign up to be contacted at the library. If you ordered a calendar or put listings on the calendar last year, you will automatically be contacted by one of the calendar committee persons.

Bluegrass in the Park Now that the weather is now "summery" the Second Saturday Bluegrass Jams are here. Hope you can join us. What: Bluegrass Music Jam Session When: second Saturday of the month Where: Collier State Park Logging Museum, Hwy 97 - north of Chiloquin Who: Open to all levels of musicians (and listeners) Extra Info: Musicians should bring their own chair and beverage - Non-alcoholic event Contact: Ben Coker 541-783-3478

Food Pantry Fundraiser From now until August 10, 2011 we will be selling raffle tickets for an 18 x 20 Dalton Barger original ink drawing

$1 each or 6 for $5. We will have a table selling them on Saturday July 2 at the park in Chiloquin and the BBQ and the ink drawing will be on display there. Contact for raffle tickets is chiloquinfoodpantry@yahoo.com or call Kay 805-895-4485, Gary 541-891-6168. All proceeds go to the Chiloquin Food Pantry. "Chiloquin Care Program is an equal opportunity provider"

School's Out! Let's Eat! Beginning on June 20th for eight weeks (except July 4th) the Klamath County School District will be providing free sack lunches, Monday thru Thursday, for all kids age 1-18 at the following locations: 1. Bonanza Elementary 11:30 - 12:30 2. Chiloquin Elementary 11:30 - 12:30 3. Fergusun Elementary 11:00 - 12:00 4. Malin Park 11:00 - 12:30 5. Peterson Elementary 11:30 - 12:30 6. Stearns Elementary 11:30 - 12:30 For further information contact Klamath County School District Food Services at 541-883-5049 or www.kcsd.k12.or.us or 1-800-SAFENET or www.summerfoodoregon.org

Local Gardening by Joan Rowe

Larkspur and Monkshood Larkspur and Monkshood are both tall and stately plants with spikes of rich blue flowers, and they are prized cottage garden plants. Although they appear quite similar from a distance, a closer inspection shows that the flowers are quite different. Larkspurs have a spur on the flower, while monkshood looks just like its name, a hood. There are some drawbacks though to these beautiful plants.

Larkspur is the common name for flowers in the Genus Delphinium, which has about 300 species of both perennial and annual varieties, native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also the high mountains of tropical Africa. Often the term Larkspur is used to refer to the annual varieties while Delphinium is used for the perennials, especially those with towering 6 ft blooms. There are many garden hybrids available now, including dwarf varieties, and colors of pink, white and even yellow. There are a host of native low larkspur species occurring from dry California grasslands and chaparral to southwestern deserts and high mountaintops. They are quite common here in the Chiloquin area. In the West

they are second only to locoweeds as a livestock poison, especially for cattle. Tall larkspur is more common in high-elevation areas, and is just as deadly. All parts of the plant, especially the seeds, contain an alkaloid, delphinine, and are very poisonous, causing vomiting if eaten, and death in large enough amounts. Death can occur within a few hours. Symptoms include burning lips and mouth, numb throat, intense vomiting and diarrhea, muscle weakness and spasms, paralysis of the respiratory system and convulsions. In small amounts, plant extracts have been used in herbal medicine, for some very interesting maladies. Drinking the seed of larkspur was thought to help against the stings of scorpions, and was also used against parasites, especially lice and their nits in the hair. It was one of the herbs used on the feast of St. John and as such warded against lightning. In Transylvania, it was used to keep witches from the stables. The juice of the flowers, mixed with alum, can be used as blue ink.

Monkshood, also known as Wolfsbane is in the Genus Aconitum, which has about 250 species native to the moist, mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere. Most are perennials. It grows extremely well in this area. It has been a popular cottage garden plant for hundreds of years. But…. All parts of Aconitum, especially the roots, are full of an alkaloid called aconitine. Aconitine causes the same symptoms as delphinine, but even abraded skin can absorb a dangerous dose and merely using fingers that have touched a little sap to pick up food (or a cigarette) can prove fatal. Native peoples have taken advantage of this poison for centuries. Juice from the roots was commonly used to poison arrow tips used for hunting and warfare. Some mythologies claim the plant could be used to repel werewolves, while others claim it actually confers the ability to transform into a werewolf. If you have small children you might want to avoid these pants in your garden, but if your children are grown, and you are aware of what you are

dealing with, they are truly spectacular and beautiful plants, and in this area, easy to grow, so long as you provide them with ample water, well-drained soil and perhaps a little shade in the hottest part of the day.

FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST TO HOST SUMMER INTERPRETIVE HIKING TRIPS Klamath Falls, Ore. – This summer the public will be able to participate in several free natural history interpretive programs. These trips are being hosted by the Fremont-Winema National Forest. All ages are welcome to attend. For all trips it is recommended that you bring sturdy shoes or boots, plenty of water, hat, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, binoculars, bug spray and a snack or lunch. Dressing in layers works best because of the temperature variances that tour participants experience throughout the day. If you are interested in attending one of the hikes, reservations are appreciated. Please call the Klamath Ranger District at 541-885-3400. Area maps are available for purchase from all Fremont-Winema National Forest‟s offices. These tours are weather dependent, so if the weather is bad, i.e. heavy rain and wind or lightning, tours will be cancelled.

Saturday, Aug 13 – Ranger Springs (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) Difficulty – Moderate Don't miss an opportunity to join a Forest Service employee on a six-mile round trip hike that starts at an elevation of 5,600 feet and gradually climbs gentle slopes to the Pacific Crest Trail and Ranger Springs. Hikers will get to view the flora and fauna of the area and experience first-hand a bubbling spring. Your guide will talk about wildflowers, wildlife habitat and wilderness management practices. Meet the Forest Service guide at the Sevenmile Marsh Trailhead at 9 a.m. The trailhead is approximately ten miles west of Fort Klamath. From Fort Klamath, it can be accessed by traveling east on Nicholson Road to Forest Service Road 3334. No fee is required to park at the trailhead.

The Blessing Pot We deliver to sick and elderly people in the Chiloquin area. If you know someone who would like our help in the immediate area (Chiloquin, Woodland Park, Oregon Shores or Highway 97) please contact Norma Wilder at 541-783-2140 or 541-281-1947

The Blessing Pot is now open with a new kitchen!

Klamath And Western Railroad Train Rides Summer Saturdays 10 to 3 starting May 28th and running through September 3rd

Admission Free, Donations Accepted, Concession Stand 36951 South Chiloquin Rd, Oregon 541-783-3177

Bingo !

Once again Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church is sponsoring a BINGO night. Saturday, August 20th at 5:00, in the church hall. A donation for 3 BINGO cards is $1.00 and 1 BINGO card is .50 cents per game. 20 games are played and the last game is a 50/50 BLACKOUT. Raffle prizes through-out the evening. Kitchen will be selling food. Hope you will be able to join us.

Elizabeth Brunswick, Artist of the Month at Two Rivers Gallery I began my studies, including clay sculpture, at John C Campbell School in Brasstown, North Carolina. I studied Stone sculpture at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. After a ten year span of metal smithing and various other employments of jewelry making, I began my career in Gourd art in 1999. I have attended various gourd workshops in Arizona and Texas and am a past member of the American Gourd society, Texas and Arizona gourd societies, and the Kerr Art and Cultural center in Kerrville, Texas. I have shown and sold work at the Southwest Gourd Fine Art show in Kerrville, Texas, Texas Gourd state shows in Austin and Waco, the Local Color Gallery in Fredericksburg, Texas, Running Y Fall art festival and the Street Faire here in Klamath Falls Oregon. Elizabeth and her husband John are both valued volunteers at Two Rivers Gallery.

AREA EVENTS Calendar courtesy of Mata Rust

Updated 7/31/2011

DATE EVENT DESCRIPTION LOCATION/CONTACT Aug. 9 3 – 6 PM

Organic Market Fresh Green Organics from Keno Community Greenhouse, baked goods, vegetables from Belweather Farm, produce from Aerie Acre. Scheduled music and crafts.

Green Way Eco-Mart 249 E. Main St. 541 205-3488 http://www.greenwayecomart.com/

Aug. 10 10 AM – 5 PM

Keno Farmer‟s Market

Fruit, veggies, honey, nursery stock, eggs, crafters, artisans

Keno Plaza, 15555 Hwy 66 541 892-5468

Aug. 10 – 14 Moonlight Canoe Tours

Roe Outfitters 541 884-3825 www.roeoutfitters.com

Aug. 11 7 PM

OIT Summer Music Series

Free outdoor concert Smith Field Bargain

OIT Fountain area 885-1392

Aug. 11 4 - 6 PM

Merrill/Malin Farmers Market

Free booth space – anybody may stop by and sell produce.

Civic Center, 365 W. Front St. Merrill

Aug. 12 4 – 8 PM

Chiloquin Farm and Craft Market

Home-grown veggies, eggs, baked goods, unique items

Corner of 1st & Chocktoot Chiloquin

541 783-2717

Aug. 12 Dusk

Vintage movies Lake of the Woods Resort, front of General Store. 541 949-8300 www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com

Aug. 12 5 PM

All You Can Eat Tacos, Chicken Fajitas, Homemade Pizza, etc.

Friends Church Fellowship Hall in Sprague River ($5 donation appreciated)

Aug. 13 10 AM – 3 PM

Klamath & Western railroad rides

Ride the 1/8 scale train through acres of forest. Food, entertainment

Klamath & Western Railroad Chiloquin, OR 541 783-3177 http://www.hobby-tronics.com/KNW/

Aug. 13 9:30 AM

Sprague River Boys Club Greenhouse Auction

Bid on this beauty, constructed by the Boys Club

Sprague River Fellowship Sunday School Building, next to Fire Hall in Sprague River.

Aug. 13 11 AM – 3 PM

Splash Voyage Interactive art adventure for the whole family. Partnering organizations and businesses open with free kids‟ activities, entertainment and freebies. 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

Aug. 13 2 – 7 PM

Brats, Brews, & Blues Festival

Blues bands, bratwurst dinner, locally-brewed beers

Klamath Yacht Club www.KlamathSunriseRotary.org

Aug. 13, 9 – 11:30 PM

Perseids Meteor Shower

Moore Park Marina II 883-5351

Aug. 13 10 AM – 1 PM

Sprague River Farmers Market

Produce, jams, and crafts 28400 Sprague River Drive

Aug. 13 9 AM – 1 PM

Klamath Falls Farmers Market

Open Air Market Fresh, Locally Grown Produce, Bakery Goods and Fine Artisan Handcrafts.

9th

& Main, Klamath Falls http://www.klamathfallsfarmersmarket.org/ 541273-1102

Aug. 13 Crater Lake Rim Run Walk or run the 6.7 mile course. Run the 13 mile or the 26.2 mile marathon.

Crater Lake National Park 541 884-6939

Aug. 13 10 AM & 2 PM

Historic Baldwin Hotel Tour

“Architecture of the Baldwin”

Baldwin Hotel Museum 541 883-4207 http://www.co.klamath.or.us/museum/index.htm

Aug. 13 10 AM – 2 PM

Forest Service-led 6 mile round trip hike at Ranger Springs.

A gradual climb to the Pacific Crest Trail and Ranger Springs. View flora & fauna of the area. See bubbling springs and hear about wildflowers, wildlife habitat, and wilderness management.

Meet at the Sevenmile Marsh Trailhead at 9 a.m. The trailhead is approximately ten miles west of Fort Klamath. From Fort Klamath, it can be accessed by traveling east on Nicholson Road to Forest Service Road 3334.

Aug. 13 4 – 8 PM

Family night BBQ, live music, dancing, bonfire Lake of the Woods Resort, 541 949-8300 www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com

Aug. 13, 14 10 AM – 5 PM

Shady Cove River Art Walk

Art, demonstrations, music, entertainment, photography, food, kids art zone.

Throughout the town of Shady Cove, with shuttles provided. Free admission 541 878-3626

Aug. 13, 14 Jr. Rodeo Klamath County Fairgrounds 541 891-5120

Aug. 14 6 – 8 PM

Patio music Easy listening and live solo performances

Lake of the Woods Resort, 541 949-8300 www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com

Aug. 14 Noon

BMX bicycle races All ages and skill levels welcome 3868 Anderson Ave. 541 331-2558 541 892-3247

Aug. 16 3 – 6 PM

Organic Market Fresh Green Organics from Keno Community Greenhouse, baked goods, vegetables from Belweather Farm, produce from Aerie Acre. Scheduled music and crafts.

Green Way Eco-Mart 249 E. Main St. 541 205-3488 http://www.greenwayecomart.com/

Aug. 17 10 AM – 5 PM

Keno Farmer‟s Market

Fruit, veggies, honey, nursery stock, eggs, crafters, artisans

Keno Plaza, 15555 Hwy 66 541 892-5468

Aug. 18 4 - 6 PM

Merrill/Malin Farmers Market

Free booth space – anybody may stop by and sell produce.

Civic Center 365 W. Front St. Merrill

Aug. 18 6 – 9 PM

3rd

Thursday Street Fair

Music, food, vendors, business specials, art

Downtown Klamath Falls 541 205-4396

Aug. 19 4 – 8 PM

Chiloquin Farm and Craft Market

Home-grown veggies, eggs, baked goods, unique items

Corner of 1st & Chocktoot, Chiloquin

541 783-2717

Aug. 19 Dusk

Vintage movies Lake of the Woods Resort, front of General Store. 541 949-8300 www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com

Aug. 19 8th

Annual Hula-Palooza Putting Challenge

Team competitions, cash awards, dinner, raffle

Running Y Putting Course 541 884-5193

Aug. 19, 20 “Screwtape Letters” Community Christian Theatre Group Production

Ross Ragland Theater 541-281-9678

Aug. 20 9 AM – 2 PM

Guided Walk Crater Lake National Park. Castle Crest Wildflower Trail. Cloudcap overlook

Jen Beck, Crater Lake National Park 541 594-3072

Aug. 20 9 AM – 1 PM

Klamath Falls Farmers Market Master Gardner available to test soil and answer questions

Open Air Market Fresh, Locally Grown Produce, Bakery Goods and Fine Artisan Handcrafts.

9th

& Main, Klamath Falls http://www.klamathfallsfarmersmarket.org/ 541273-1102

Aug. 20 6 AM – 6 PM

The 7th Annual Crater Lake Century Bike Ride.

Cyclists ride through the Wood River valley, then up and around the Crater Lake Caldera before returning for a BBQ lunch at the museum.

Starting and ending at Historic Ft. Klamath Museum 541 884-1343 www.CraterLakeCentury.com

Aug. 20 10 AM – 1 PM

Sprague River Farmers Market

Produce, jams, and crafts 28400 Sprague River Drive

Aug. 20 10 AM – 4 PM

Oregon State Chili Cook-Off & Homemade Hobby Festival

Bonanza Big Springs Park - Chili Cook-off Glennise Tyree, 541-892-8363, www.chilicookoff.com Homemade Hobby Festival 541-545-6566

Aug. 20 10 AM & 2 PM

Historic Baldwin Hotel Tour

“Backroom Tour”

Baldwin Hotel Museum 541 883-4207 http://www.co.klamath.or.us/museum/index.htm

Aug. 20 10 AM

Keno Community Day Games, vendors, live music. $2 lunch from 11 - 3

Kenocommunityfoundation@gmail.com www.welcometokeno.org.

Aug. 20 10 AM - 3 PM

Klamath & Western railroad rides

Ride the 1/8 scale train through acres of forest. Food, entertainment

Klamath & Western Railroad Chiloquin, OR 541 783-3177 http://www.hobby-tronics.com/KNW/

Aug. 20 4 – 8 PM

Family night BBQ, live music, dancing, bonfire Lake of the Woods Resort, 541 949-8300 www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com

Aug. 21 Noon

BMX bicycle races All ages and skill levels welcome 3868 Anderson Ave. 541 331-2558 541 892-3247

Aug. 21 6 – 8 PM

Patio music Easy listening and live solo performances

Lake of the Woods Resort, 541 949-8300 www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com

The Nature Conservancy Upcoming Volunteer Event Sycan Marsh Preserve, Saturday-Sunday, August 13-14: Remove Fence and Paint Facilities 75 miles north of Klamath Falls surrounded by forest, this high elevation wetland is home to nesting and migrating birds, threatened fish and newly discovered aquatic creatures. Limited to 12 volunteers. Sleeping accommodations at the preserve and most meals are provided. To learn more about the preserve visit Sycan Marsh‟s webpage Call Teresa for more information, to join a carpool or register for these events at tfernandez@tnc.org or 541-770-7933 ext 2#.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF KLAMATH FALLS

Ahoy Families!

The Creativity Collective is proud to announce ARTVENTURE, a free interactive art adventure and treasure hunt for the whole family!

Starting July 9th, and continuing every second Saturday between 11-3 Free kids activities, entertainment and/or freebies. Some weekends will integrate Veterans Park and Stukel Park (across from Mills School) with activities and entertainment that requires more space. HOW IT WORKS Families pick up their Artvoucher 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 Artvouchers 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. Additional dates and themes: August 13th: Splash Voyage (Proposed: park-wide water balloon and super-soaker battles) September 10th: Bubble Trek October 8th: Monster Mobile November 12th: Western Escapades December 10th: Christmas Adventures (Snowflake Festival sanctioned event) January 14th: Asian Excursions (part of Chinese New Year) February 11th: Valentines Tea Party (Park-wide tea party, March 10th: St. Baldrick‟s (Event to raise cancer awareness) April 14th: Easter Hop May 12th: Latin Travels (part of Cinco de Mayo) June 9th: Space Journey For more information, check out www.creativitycollective.com/artventure or call Christy Soto at 504-957-5820. Host an activity. Give us a call to find out how! 541-885-2995 - WWW.CMKF.ORG

Malin bus tour scheduled Reservations are being accepted for the annual Malin history bus tour, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22. This tour leaves the Klamath County Fairgrounds at 9 a.m., and returns mid to late afternoon after spending the day in the Malin area. The tour focuses primarily on the Modoc Indian War of 1872-73, including the site on Lost River where the war broke out. Other points of interest include the ranches where white settlers were killed by Indians on the opening day of the war. Tour cost is $20, which includes bus transportation and lunch at the Malin Country Diner. This tour is cosponsored by the Klamath County Museum and the Malin Historical Society. To reserve your seat with a bank card, call the museum at 883-4208.

Upcoming museum events Rockhounding Join us in the search for awesome rocks on Saturday, Aug. 13. Juniper walk A close look at those "scraggly" trees that cover the hillsides around town. Aug. 27.

Basket exhibition A collection of Klamath Indian baskets not seen in public for nearly half a century will be on exhibit at the Klamath County Museum beginning Friday, July 29. The baskets were collected in the early 1900s by Louis Jacobs, a Klamath Falls store owner who traded with Native Americans. In lieu of cash payment, Jacobs received baskets. His collection has been handed down to a granddaughter who now lives in California. She has loaned the baskets for a two-month exhibition at the county museum.

This from George at Lake of the Woods Open Every Day with the Bands and BBQ's every Saturday from 4-8 The Saturday and Sunday Breakfast buffet is really tasty and a bargain too! Then there is the Sunday Supper Buffet, very good and reasonably priced also. Our Pizza Parlor is making some of the best pizza anywhere and it can be ready for pick up in 20 to 30 minutes! Take a break at the lake and think Sunshine! Find us on Facebook for other specials on activities and what else is new! 541 949-8300 www.lakeofthewoodsresort.com Tess from Solar Café says look for fun changes at the solar cafe as summer Open 7 days a week now and the Marina and Pizza Parlor open till 8 during the week and 9pm on the weekends. The bands and BBQs are every Saturday and the fishing is amazing! Yea! Summer finally made an appearancewarms up - lots of pies & tasty sandwiches. The walking garden is in full bloom, with many plants & trees just perfect for your yard. Stop by & visit, check out the wildflower display, have a cool drink, or some ice cream. Cafe t-shirts are going fast--pick one up for your summer wardrobe! Fabulous cookbooks on sale. Fun kitchen goodies !

Summer came to Fish Lake Resort too, and Deb & Jim are open full time with great food and awesome fishing.

Crystalwood Lodge – Have folks visiting from out of town? A few openings remain at Crystalwood for July/Aug/Sept individual rooms. Contact Liz to scoop 'em up before they're gone. Now taking group reservations for summer 2012 also. info@crystalwoodlodge.com or 541-381-2322.

Odessa Store –Open 7 AM – 9 PM, with groceries and quick-stop supplies, liquor store, gas & diesel.

Vendors Needed

Keno Community Days August 20, 2011 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Contact Devon Hahn, 541-273-2641 - onespookeeone@yahoo.com

Space size 10' x 10' Fee $10.00 - Set up from 8am

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 and not required.

Improve Flexibility, Strength & Balance

Mondays (Sandi leads), Wednesdays (Althia leads) and Fridays (Sandi leads)

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.

Sandi Selk and/or Althia Stephens, a certified yoga teacher, 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 Sandi @ 541.783.2770 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 6:30 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 The Garden Club will be meeting once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 3:00 starting April 19th. Our first meeting will be held at the library but as the season progresses we may 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 draught 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 783-2551 or Joan at 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).

Neighborhood Watch – Agency Lake

President - Kathie Longbrake at 783-3013 or Secretary - Liz Matuk at 783-3921.

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.

TRVA Board of Directors

3rd Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM. (Two Rivers Village Arts has a gallery and workrooms in the Chiloquin Community Center. Artists and other interested folks are encouraged to join. Contact: 783-3326.)

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.

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.

Chiloquin Curios - local art and crafts retail in need of volunteers, from a couple of hours to a full day. Meet people, learn the trade - join a group of fun people! Call 541-591-6099 for details.

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 - Kathie Longbrake at 783-3013 or Secretary - Liz Matuk at 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 12:30 PM on Wednesday afternoons 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 and the Chiloquin Learns After School 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.

The ChiloquinNews is an online newsletter of events in Chiloquin, Oregon. The newsletter is compiled and edited by Joan Rowe and is free of charge to anyone who wants to receive it.

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For information about activities in the surrounding areas of the towns of Chiloquin, Ft. Klamath and Rocky Point visit www.ThingsToDoNearCraterLake.com