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Category Archives: Summer Program
Assistant Positions Available For Summer
We have two positions available for summer: Assistant Activities Leader for the Rec-Plus Program and a Preschool Assistant Position. Both pay $9-$11/hr DOE. June to August. We are looking for energetic, empathetic and enthusiastic individuals 17 and up. A successful background check is required for employment. Applications and job descriptions are posted on the webpage or available at YYFAP. Call Alice for more information at 541-547-4599.
Both positions open until filled.
YYFAP Closed August 30-September 6th
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.
YYFAP Has a Plot in the Yachats Community Garden!
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
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artichokes
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potatoes
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onions
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garlic
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leeks
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peas
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parsley
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basil
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lettuce
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beets
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strawberries
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nasturtiums
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pansies
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violets
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calendula
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dianthus
Questions? Contact Cicely a ckbernard@gmail.com or call (541) 547-4483.
Thank you for joining us for the Community BBQ!
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.
New Release! Duck Race Video by Milo Graamans
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 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.
Registration Open for Amazing Artifacts!
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.
Hurry! Sign-up! Spots are filling up fast!
Beading 101
Ages: 10+
Cost: Free 18 under/ Adults: $1
When: Wednesdays at 4-5 PM
Learn to bead including: stringing necklaces, memorywire bracelets, and cabochon.
Self-Defense 101
Ages: 11+
Cost: Free 18 under/ Adults: $10
When: August 16-20 from 4-6 PM
Learn techniques to help defend yourself in stressful situations. Registration required.
