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CALENDAR OF EVENTS  
Events are open to all ages unless specified. Please call our office if you have any questions that are not covered here.

Date Event Contact Phone Description
5/14/2008 Mid Willamette Mom's Night Out Mary Lou Bradley 541.687.0697 Wednesday the 14th - 6:30 Mom’s Night Out, Applebee’s on Gateway Street

5/17/2008 13th Annual Kid’s Day CandlelightersActivities@gmail.com 503.235.5722 Option #2 Candlelighters Families—Please Join Us for 13th Annual Kid’s Day Saturday, May 17th • 10:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. Oregon Fishing Club property - Beavercreek, OR ~ Candlelighters families are invited to a special day of fishing, fun & lunch… Compliments of our wonderful friends of Kids Day! ~ To register for this event, please choose one of the following: email CandlelightersActivities@gmail.com, or leave a message on Candlelighters Hotline: 503.235.5722 Option #2 ~ Please provide the following IMPORTANT information: • Family names, number of kids, number of adults and phone number ~ Event will be held, rain or shine. Bring a raincoat, just in case! ~ To learn more about Kids Day, visit www.kidsdayoregon.com ~ Directions to Oregon Fishing Club’s Lake Margaret ~ Directions from I-205 (It will take you approximately 20 minutes from I-205.) ~ Take the Hwy. 213/Molalla exit (exit number 10). Continue on Hwy. 213 for approx. 3 miles, up a hill until a lighted intersection. At the stop light, turn left (east) onto Beavercreek Rd. When you turn left onto Beavercreek from Highway 213, you are just about 11 miles away from Lake Margaret. It will take about 20 minutes to drive this distance. Here are some mile points and landmarks to look out for: About five miles into the trip you will pass through the Beaver Creek area. The road makes a sharp left in this area, so watch the signs. A big new fire station (on the left) is located about six miles from highway 213, so keep an eye out for it.The community of Clarke’s is about 10 miles away from highway 213. Clackamas Fire District has another fire station here (on the right). The turnoff for Butte Road is on the left soon after this fire station. Turn left onto Butte Road. After about 1/2 mile, Butte Road comes to a T— this is the junction with Ridge Road. Turn right at this T to stay on Butte. About 1/2 mile further on Butte there will be freshly cleared area on the left side of the road with lots of stumps. At this point start looking for the small Oregon Fishing Club sign on the right of the road. Parking is on the left side of the road in a large parking lot. For disabled persons a driveway leads down to the lake where a drop-off and turnaround area is available.

5/18/2008 Mid Willamette Family Activity Mary Lou Bradley 541.687.0697 Sunday May 18th - Family activity at Camp Putt miniature golf, with pizza following at Roaring Rapids Pizza. They are located on Franklin Boulevard in Glenwood. Please note the time change - 1:00 p.m. not 2:00 p.m. For information or questions about our events, please contact: Mary Lou Bradley at 541.687.0697 or email at mloubradley@comcast.net or Robyn Thompson at 541.343.4528 or email at adome45@msn.com.

6/15/2008 Camp Millennium 541.667.0600 Camp Millennium • Camp for Kids • June 15th–21st Camp Millennium, a member of Children’s Oncology Camping Association, is an exciting week-long camp in Roseburg, OR, for children affected by cancer and their siblings ages 5-16. It offers swimming, horseback riding, archery, arts & crafts, music, hiking, boating, and many other surprises. Individuals, including a full time medical staff, support staff & camp counselors are on-site 24/7, ready to meet the needs of campers. To register on-line, visit: www.campmillennium.org or mail your request for an application to: Camp Millennium, PO Box 2064, Roseburg, OR 97470. Questions please contact info@campmillenium.org or call 541.677.0600. ~ Each of these wonderful camps offers a unique experience and allows children & parents an opportunity to build special memories. Campers can meet others who’ve walked similar journeys, play and laugh together, and simply forget about the stress of cancer for a while. Each organization hosting these camps works hard to make your camping experience incredible and unforgettable! All camps are for those affected by childhood cancer and their immediate family, and are free of charge.

6/21/2008 Optimist's Kids Day At Oaks Park CandlelightersActivities@gmail.com 503-235-5722 option 2 THE OPTIMIST CLUBS OF THE GREATER PORTLAND-VANCOUVER AREA PRESENT OPTIMIST’S KIDS DAY AT OAKS AMUSEMENT PARK! Candlelighters & their immediate family members will be treated to the following: • Free 5 hour Deluxe Ride Bracelet (12:00 Noon to Close)• Free Lunch from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Location: Picnic Area #14 (west side of Dance Pavilion near the river)There will also be balloons, clowns and face painting for the kids! Candlelighters families please RSVP to: CandlelightersActivities@gmail.com or leave message on our hotline: 503.235.5722 Option #2 Please provide the following important information: • Names of family members who wish to attend • Number of family members who would like a ride bracelet • Contact number ~ If you would like to bring additional friends or extended family members, you may purchase additional tickets for them from the Optimist Club on the day of the event at the park for $10.00 each. You can purchase them in advance by contacting your local Optimist Club or call 503.777.5106 or e-mail maceflye@comcast.net. Tickets ordered prior to the event may be picked up at the event. Directions: S.E. Spokane Street (one block north of the east end of the Sellwood Bridge)

7/27/2008 Camp Ukandu Emily Satterlee 503.795.3914 Camp Ukandu • Camp for Kids • July 27th–August 2nd The American Cancer Society’s Camp Ukandu is a wonderful 7-day camping experience at Camp Magruder in Rockaway Beach OR, for children with cancer and their siblings ages 8–17. They offer activities such as rock wall climbing, fishing, archery, swimming, boating, science, arts & crafts and donkey riding. All campers have access to excellent, professional care by nurses & physicians from Legacy Emanuel & Doernbecher Children’s Hospitals, 24 hrs/day, on-site. To request an application contact Emily Satterlee, American Cancer Society, Childhood & Family Support Manager, Director - Camp Ukandu, 0330 SW Curry Street, Portland, OR 97239. Phone 503.795.3914, fax 503.228.1062 or email: emily.satterlee@cancer.org. ~ Each of these wonderful camps offers a unique experience and allows children & parents an opportunity to build special memories. Campers can meet others who’ve walked similar journeys, play and laugh together, and simply forget about the stress of cancer for a while. Each organization hosting these camps works hard to make your camping experience incredible and unforgettable! All camps are for those affected by childhood cancer and their immediate family, and are free of charge.

8/2/2008 Camp Agape Joan or Georgia Liapes 503.232.3487 Camp Agape • Camp for Families • August 2nd–7th This is a wonderful camp for the entire family! Nestled in the beautiful woods at Camp Angelos on the Sandy River, this camp is an amazing getaway. Enjoy hiking, fishing, arts & crafts, games, archery, campfire and special theme days. All campers have access to excellent health care professionals, 24 hrs/day, on-site. For more info, contact Joan or Georgia Liapes at 503.232.3487. Each of these wonderful camps offers a unique experience and allows children & parents an opportunity to build special memories. Campers can meet others who’ve walked similar journeys, play and laugh together, and simply forget about the stress of cancer for a while. Each organization hosting these camps works hard to make your camping experience incredible and unforgettable! All camps are for those affected by childhood cancer and their immediate family, and are free of charge.

8/30/2008 Candlelighters Family Camp Candlelighters Family Camp • August 30th–September 1st ~ Located in Eugene OR, this fun family camp hosted by Candlelighters features an Olympic size swimming pool with slide, miniature golf, and MANY fun activities. There are cabins with bathrooms; covered wagons with shared bathhouses, and RV hook-ups. Each of these wonderful camps offers a unique experience and allows children & parents an opportunity to build special memories. Campers can meet others who’ve walked similar journeys, play and laugh together, and simply forget about the stress of cancer for a while. Each organization hosting these camps works hard to make your camping experience incredible and unforgettable! All camps are for those affected by childhood cancer and their immediate family, and are free of charge.


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