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Creekside Chat: Celebrating reading with Dr. Seuss

Justin Much
Statesman Journal
Silverton Today Program Coordinator Jan Holowati attends the Wednesday, Feb. 21, Creekside Chat to encourage participation in Read Across America Day, March 2 at Silver Falls Library.

The spirit of this young-reader event is encapsulated by an appropriate quote:

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go,” wrote Dr. Seuss.

Silverton Together and Silver Falls Library are invoking Dr. Seuss while enticing young readers to take part in “Read Across America Day,” 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, in the library’s Program Room, 410 Water St.

“Who doesn’t know Dr. Seuss? Even now you go into any kindergarten and it’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t heard of Dr. Seuss,” said Jan Holowati, program coordinator for Silverton Today.

Holowati dropped into Live Local Café in Silverton for a Creekside Chat on Wednesday, Feb. 21, to impart specifics about the local Read Across America event and this year’s Dr. Seuss theme.

With his lilting, catchy wordplay, Dr. Seuss has been instrumental in unveiling the enticement of the written word, something enjoyed by generations of young readers over much of the past century.

As Read Across America Day landed on what would be the children’s author’s 114th birthday, the Silverton groups thought this would provide a prime opportunity to re-engage in youth-reading programs that have undergone a hiatus in recent years.

Holowati said the reading program is open to any kids, but primarily geared for grades K-5. In past years Silverton Together had partnered with local businesses and purchased 1,000 Seuss books, including many favorites such as "The Cat in the Hat" or "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" and "Green Eggs and Ham."

Similar local reading programs would encourage people to donate books, primarily children’s, and Silverton Today would distribute them throughout the year. Business partners would conduct their own additions, such as hosting a local author visit, coloring contests or sales.

“We haven’t done that for a few years,” Holowati said, adding that it was a fairly involved and time-consuming process.

This year Read Across America Day has re-energized the reading campaign, and it will involve readers from the community, crafts, coloring and other activities, related giveaways such as pencils and bookmarks and a fun dose of Dr. Suess.

Anyone interested in reading or wanting more information should contact Holowati at Silverton Today 503-873-0405 or janh@wavecable.com.

On the horizon

Silverton Today provided a list of recommended local events to keep on the radar.

Celebration of Cultures is 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. This First Friday event aims to provide experiences of different cultures as downtown merchants bring together a variety of cultures while sharing art, food, dance, music, history and literature.

The Pet Parade is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19. Heralded as the “longest running and most heartwarming pet parade,” the event routinely sees a host of pets that has included not just dogs, cats and horses, but also pigs, goats, bunnies, hamsters and birds.

“You never know what you are going to get at the Pet Parade,” Holowati said. “That’s what makes it so much fun.”

Free Fish Day us 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2. Silverton Together will partner with Izaak Walton League, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Silverton Kiwanis and Silverton Lions Club to host this annual event at Silverton Reservoir.

Fishing “buddies” assist participants who can make avail of donated fishing tackle, bait and the expertise. Kiwanis provides food and beverages while Lions host activities for the disabled.

Volunteers from Silverton’s police and fire departments also contribute time, while Durham School Services provides transportation to and from the reservoir.  

Silverton Garden Tour is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9. Silverton Together joins Silverton Garden Club in hosting a self-guided tour of six to eight home gardens within the Garden City. Cost is $15; ages 10 and younger free.

New shop

Downtown Silverton merchant Rebecca Axmaker, proprietor of The Trunk in Silverton, has opened a second store; this one is in the Reed Opera House in Salem, 189 Liberty St NE #104 C.

She invites all to stop in and brows her new store, or check it out first on Facebook, www.facebook.com/TheTRUNK.ReedOperaHouse.

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Next chat

What: Creekside Chat

Where: Live Local Coffee, 111 Water St., Silverton

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 (First and third Wednesdays)

Questions and information: Contact Justin Much, jmuch@StatesmanJournal.com; cell 503-508-8157; or follow at twitter.com/justinmuch

Silverton Today Program Coordinator Jan Holowati attends the Wednesday, Feb. 21, Creekside Chat to encourage participation in Read Across America Day, March 2 at Silver Falls Library.
Statesman Journal reporter Justin Much
Wednesday, May 5, 2010.

 
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