Ophelia's Place

Yoga for Girls and Grown Ups Ages 10-18. Saturday, 3/3 1-4pm $5 per person. Come join us for a relaxing and rejuvenating day of yoga.  Girls can bring their favorite adult to explore the energizing, centering and strengthening effects of a gentle yoga practice.  Yoga is a great way to shake off the winter blahs. [...]

Jewelry Making Ages 10-18. Wednesday 2/22 & 2/29 3:30—5pm $5 per class. The first class will teach basic bead stringing and how to attach findings.  The second class will cover beading and knotting on silk cord.  Classes result in a finished necklace. Register by 2/15 541-284-4335 or niyah@opheliasplace.net.

All-Girls Hip Hop Dance Classes at Eugene Ballet Academy Ages 10-18. 6 week series, Thursdays: 1/5 – 2/9, 5:30-6:30pm $30-50 sliding scale and some scholarships are available. Learn the basics of hip hop dancing with an experienced teacher. Classes will build on each previous lesson so girls are encouraged to attend the series. Register by [...]

Poetry & Creative Writing  Ages 10-18. Wednesdays 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1 4-5:30 Free! We will explore poetry and creative writing by reading and practicing different writing techniques. Experiment with writing in a fun, encouraging environment. Register by 1/5 541-284-4335 or niyah@opheliasplace.net

In case you didn’t know, we have a page designated to our Wish List http://www.opheliasplace.net/?page_id=88. If you haven’t been there check it out and if you have the resources to help us please get something from our wish list. For example, we provide a healthy snack for girls during drop-in hours. We are growing in [...]

High School students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can also get a free bus pass, they don’t have to actually eat it just sign up. The free and reduced-price lunch program is confidential, easy, and can help both your budget and your child’s school. In these tough economic times, many families who have [...]

Creative Crafts Classes Ages 10-18. Wednesdays, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16  3:30-5pm $20 for 4 classes, $5 per class. We will learn a new craft skill at each class, including needle felting, candle making, sewing and jewelry making.  You will gain a skill and leave with finished projects.  These crafts also make great gifts!  No prior [...]

Thank you Dianne Story Cunningham for your generous donation in support of girls in our community. Your art is stunning. For more information on the Art Walk or New Zone Gallery check out their  site http://www.newzone.org/

Check out this interesting article…. http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisinggirls/powerful/

Kyra Kelly has been hired as our new school coordinator. Kyra has been with Ophelia’s Place since 2006 as our Service and Volunteer Coordinator. Many of you know her as the person who meets and greets you at the door. She has facilitated many girls groups, provided resources and referrals to countless girls and families [...]