Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program http://www.yachatsyouth.org Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:24:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgramhttp://feedburner.google.com Kaboom! Play Day! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/WrhfXMllefM/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=712#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:33:20 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=712 What is a KaBOOM! Play Day? It is our chance to gather at our community’s favorite playground for fun games and service projects that celebrate and improve our play space. The Play Day at the Yachats Commons will be hosted by the Yachats Youth & Family Activities Program.  Simply by improving our play space and having fun we could win a $10,000 grant to further improve our play space.  Are you interested in improving the Yachats Commons playground? First, visit our Kaboom! Play Day website

Joining, commenting and posting increases our chances to become a grant finalist.  Then be ready to have the time of your life on September 18th from 1-4 PM at the Yachats Commons Playground as we gather together and improve our play space.  Questions? Contact Cicely at ckbernard@gmail.com or call (541)547-4599.

To make a whole day of it, you can also attend the Waldport Community Center Play Day the same Saturday from 11:00 to 3:00. 

]]> http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=712 0 http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=712 Preschool? … YES!!! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/5pYgmPplBv8/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=710#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:31:59 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=710 The Yachats Youth & Family Activities Program is very happy to announce that preschool classes for 3-5 year-olds will begin in Yachats in September.  The Yachats Preschool is open to all south county children.  Families are asked to pay whatever they can afford on a sliding scale from $0 – $100 per month.  Classes will take place at the Yachats Commons on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 am until noon.  The objective of the Yachats Preschool is to meet the needs of the total child: physical, emotional, social and intellectual. Children will be provided learning opportunities that encourage growth and development in a fun, warm, secure and educational environment.  This program is made possible by grants from Our Coastal Village Foundation, the Children’s Trust Fund of Oregon, Juan Young Trust, the City of Yachats, and many individual donors.

If you are interested in enrolling in preschool, or want more information, please call Debbie at 547-4599.  Space is limited. Classes will begin on September 14.

]]> http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=710 0 http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=710 Indoor Play Group for the Wee Ones! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/9PXXzrxJ0pc/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=707#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:31:26 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=707 Indoor Park is expanding its hours! Beginning the week of September 20th, Indoor Park will be held 2 days per week instead of just one. Join us Mondays from 10:30 am to noon and Wednesdays from 1:30pm to 3pm. This will give parents with children ages 0-6 two opportunities each week to get together for play time, network with other local parents and participate in special activities. Here are a few upcoming special Indoor Park activities:

Wednesday, August 25th from 1-3 PM: Nature Walk

Wednesday, September 8th from 1-3:00 PM: Special visit from Jan Ostby, Nutrition Education Instructor from Lincoln County OSU Extension office. She will be sharing important information on child nutrition and also be available to answer any questions

Wednesday, September 29th from 1:30-3:00 PM: Last Nature walk for the season

Indoor Park is held in Room #4 of the Yachats Commons, 441 N, Hwy 101, Yachats, OR. If we aren’t in the room when you get there, check the playground behind the Commons! Cost: Only $1 per visit. For more information, please call (541) 547-4599.

]]> http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=707 0 http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=707 YYFAP Closed August 30-September 6th http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/4GzEcTLoepU/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=704#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:29:44 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=704 The Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program will be closed August 30th-September 6th in preparation for the upcoming school year. All of our programs will resume September 7th including our afterschool program, called Recreation PLUS. Recreation PLUS is our drop-in afterschool program and children ages 6 and up are welcome to join the fun every day at the Yachats Commons from 3:30- 6:00 PM. Children may take the school bus to the Yachats Commons after school and must be picked up before 6:00 PM. Children will have the opportunity to cook, play sports, make crafts, and more! There is a suggested $25 fee per family per quarter. For more information or for volunteer opportunities, please call (541)547-4599.

]]> http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=704 0 http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=704 4TH ANNUAL MUSICIANS’ SHOWCASE IN YACHATS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/U8SlymSsR4I/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=691#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:33:33 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=691 Musicians are rehearsing for the 4th Annual Musician’s Showcase to benefit local youth. The concert will be held August 31st at 7:00 pm at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church. This year’s line-up includes eight musicians, ages 13-18, playing piano, violin, and guitar solos. Joining them, is Campanas del Mar, a 10-member handbell choir, directed by Marcia Wilcox.

Soloists are Milo Graamans, Tommy Jackson, Derek and Carlyn Jefferson, David Johnston, Reina Morgan, Katherine Rose and Andrew Thomas.This talented group is putting together a program which includes Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Liszt, Handel, Chopin, Joplin, and spirituals.

Admission is by donation ($5.00 suggested). All proceeds benefit the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program which provides important services to children and families in the Yachats area. For more information call, 547-4599.

]]> http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=691 0 http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=691 YYFAP Has a Plot in the Yachats Community Garden! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/gTlhVeW3Dl8/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=677#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:29:24 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=677 OSU Master Gardeners have welcomed YYFAP to the Yachats Demonstration and Community Garden (located just across 7th street from the Yachats Presbyterian Church).

In mid- June, the plots were weeded by the Helping Hands group. Compost has been amended into the soil and beds have been made by volunteers, YYFAP kids of all ages, and residents of the Sea Aire Assisted Living. With all of the community support we have successfully grown starts from seeds.Those seedlings were planted in the garden and have been watered and tended by kids, staff, and volunteers. We have broccoli, kale, chard, fava beans, oregano, chives, and carrots!

We have harvested radishes, broccoli, and kale, which we are using for snack during the afterschool program- Rec PLUS, and anything extra will be donated to the Yachats Food pantry-located in the Yachats Commons. We hope to grow more food to share with our community including community events-Thanks everyone who helped make this possible!

Are you interested in helping in the garden? Join the effort every Wednesdays from 3:30-5pm, bring your gloves, your hand spade and meet us there.


If you cannot make it to the garden party but still want to make a difference. Please consider granting our plant wish list below.

YYFAP Community Garden Plant Wish List

  • artichokes

  • potatoes

  • onions

  • garlic

  • leeks

  • peas

  • parsley

  • basil

  • lettuce

  • beets

  • strawberries

  • nasturtiums

  • pansies

  • violets

  • calendula

  • dianthus

Questions? Contact Cicely a ckbernard@gmail.com or call (541) 547-4483.

]]> http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=677 0 http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=677 Thank you for joining us for the Community BBQ! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/GTLrADG_xn4/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=657#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:17:59 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=657 Over 150 had their choice of cheeseburgers, veggieburgers (cooked on a meat-free grill) and hot dogs generously provided by the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church.  As the crowd came piling in, each person had the opportunity to participate in Human Bingo- a game to get to know your neigbors and also the Ultimate Skittles Challenge- a guessing game.

The Human Bingo winner was Lydia Martin. Lydia won a Yachats hat, (2) Yachats t-shirts, and a Yachats fleece vest provided by the Vistors’ Center and Paddy Kait. Great job Lydia! Thanks for having the courage and determination to fill the Human Bingo sheet full of signatures.

The Ultimate Skittles Challenge winner was Max Glen who guessed 756 and the actual amount of Skittles in the jar was 780. Congratulations Max! Your guessing skills are right on target.

Later in the evening, the hula hoop (the starting area) opened up for the Seed Spitting Contest. People lined up to test their spitting skills and most importantly their aim. Parents, retirees, visitors, toddlers, and kids lined up and had three chances to hit the bulls-eye.  As the line disappeared, Linda Yelm bravely raised her hand from the crowd and  entered the Seed Spitting Contest. She entered the hula-hoop and on her first try she hit the bulls-eye and victory was shouted by the crowd.

First Place Winner- Linda Yelm (won a board game)

Second Place Winner- Chad Young (won a herb starting kit)

Third Place Winner – Christian Cortez (won a board game)

As the evening was coming to a close the crowd headed to the field for one last game-tug-o-war. The teams tugged, grunted, and pulled with all their might. Although, only one team won, each team graciously congratulated each other and left with a smile from ear to ear.

If you would like to see glimpses of the Community BBQ check out the footage by Milo Graamans.

]]> http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=657 0 http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=657 <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/mUeo4zu8NRo/</link> <comments>http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=638#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:57:39 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Community Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fundraising]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Summer Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What We're Up To]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=638</guid> <description><![CDATA[New Release! Duck Race Video by Milo Graamans]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000080;">New Release! Duck Race Video by Milo Graamans</span></h1> <p><object width="500" height="306"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PWNd60iFGrs&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PWNd60iFGrs&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="500" height="306" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=638</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=638</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title /> <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/UY9FmrowuY0/</link> <comments>http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=633#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:55:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Community Events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Rec. Plus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Summer Program]]></category> <category><![CDATA[What We're Up To]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=633</guid> <description><![CDATA[Community Scavenger Hunt in Yachats All skill levels are invited to the first Community Scavenger Hunt in Yachats. Meet at the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program on Friday, August 27th at 2:00 PM. From there, we will be forming groups and trekking our way into the community, to the beach, or nearby trails to [...]]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1 style="text-align: center;">Community Scavenger Hunt in Yachats</h1> <p>All skill levels are invited to the first Community Scavenger Hunt in Yachats. Meet at the Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program on <strong>Friday, August 27<sup>th</sup> at 2:00 PM</strong>. From there, we will be forming groups and trekking our way into the community, to the beach, or nearby trails to complete the assigned missions. Groups will meet back at the Yachats Commons and present their findings in front of a panel of judges. The team with the most points will win grand prizes. But, the fun doesn’t stop there. Everyone is invited to an after community scavenger hunt party with root beer floats! Only $1 entry fee. Registration requested. Call to register at 541-547-4599.<a href="http://www.yachatsyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/scavenger-hunt.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-636" title="scavenger hunt" src="http://www.yachatsyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/scavenger-hunt-271x300.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="300" /></a></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><br /> </span></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?feed=rss2&p=633</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <feedburner:origLink>http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=633</feedburner:origLink></item> <item> <title>Registration Open for Amazing Artifacts! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/YachatsYouthAndFamilyActivitiesProgram/~3/-MCdd96-U_U/ http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=600#comments Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:17:17 +0000 admin http://www.yachatsyouth.org/?p=600 Amazing Artifacts

August 9-13

10-2 PM

Come and learn about Yachats’ history, traditions and natives. We will be spending time outdoors; exploring Yachats’ history through nearby trails; identifying wild local food sources and unearthing a few mysteries surrounding past tribal people through artifacts. This class has a participation limit, so hurry and sign-up as registration is required. Deadline: July 30. The cost is $45 and scholarships are available. Call (541)547-4599 to pre-register.

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