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Incidents FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Reckless endangering: 9:38 p.m., 707 58th Street. A caller said neighbors were setting off bottle rockets in a two-liter plastic bottle. The caller said he also heard a “very loud” mortar blast. Criminal mischief: 8:56 p.m., 1400 block Main Street.

Events scheduled by Willamalane Park and Recreation District for the week of July 14-21. Monday, July 15 Introduction to Climbing — Ages 12 and up. Learn the basics of belaying and safe climbing with an emphasis on footwork, balance and efficient movement on rock.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In Case You Missed It is a digest of recent Register-Guard articles of interest to Springfield readers. There seems to be widespread agreement in Springfield that the city has a cat overpopulation problem.

Because of this latest heat wave, I’m heading a crusade for air conditioning. My troops add up to three mostly black cats — Harley Davison only qualifies because he has one toe on a hind paw that’s half white — and a thick-haired dog. Better Half is the only opposition.

Whether it’s jamming to great music, catching a fish or following the exploits of a certain squirrel, there really is something for everyone at Willamalane’s Springfield SummerFair to be held July 19-20 at Island Park.

There’s nothing like a warm evening and blanket on a soft patch of grass to enjoy a free movie in the park.

“What we’d like to be is a community resource. We’re starting with our expertise, self-defense, but we’re building a support network for community responsibility,” Kaz Rhoads says.

In what will likely be one of her last games in the area, Springfield High graduate Mercedes Russell once again proved she could play with anybody on the court this past weekend.

The heart of the American Legion baseball season will be on full display during the holiday weekend as teams from Springfield and Eugene compete in local tournaments.

Once your baby is home from the hospital and you and your family have settled into a predictable pattern of feedings, diaper changes and naps, the work of establishing a healthy foundation for your baby has just begun.