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CALENDAR _ Thursday 21 Theatre Woody Allen’s “God" ... and Others, a group effort of Brass Rail performers doing Allen's one act "God & Others" pieces. Upstairs in the Brass Rail. Over 21 please. Come in early for dinner. Cost is $4. Show at 9 pm. For more in formation. call 342-2298 or 683-5408. Art Open Lite Drawing Workshop at 275 Lawrence Hall, UO campus, from 6:30-9:30 pm. Cost is $1.50 per class. For more information call 683-4673 Drawing the Real Thing II, with instructor Jo Brasells. Free class, donations appreciated The class is open to anyone who likes to sketch, paint, or color. Coloring sketches will be pro vided for children. Materials are not provided. This class will continue thru July 27 on Tues days & Thursdays from 12:30-1:20 pm and is of fered through the Museum of Natural History, U of 0 campus. For more information, call 686-3024. Children's Events The Children’s Story Hour with Instructor Court ney Our Roberts Free and donations are appre ciated This class is a reading/storytelling hour which immediately follows the sketching work shop on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Children will read and listen to stories that include: The Ring in the Prairie (an Indian tale). Arrow to the Sun (an Indian tale). Wild and Wooly Mammoths and Fossils Tell ol Long Ago. This class will also go thru July 27th. Sponsored thru the Museum of Natural History, U of 0. For more information, call 686-3024 Sports/Recreation Disc Catch and Fetch at Skinners Butte Park Sponsored by Westmoreland Community Center. 687-5316 Entry Forms tor the 1984 NIke-OTC Marathon in EUgene are now available at running supply stores throughout Oregon or by mail. The 26.2 mile race, which starts and finishes at Hayward Field on the U of 0 campus, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 9. The entry tee is $10, and the deadline for entering is August 18. All runners will be invited to attend a tree pre-race pasta teed on Saturday, Sept. 8. Persons wishing to receive entry forms by mail should write to: Nike-OTC Marathon, P.O. Box 10412, Eugene. OR 97440. For more information, call 484-2818. Singing Rounds Singing at 5:30 pm. Beginners of any age welcome. Bring rounds you want to sing or learn ’em from scratch. Call 343-7412 or 344 8521 after 5 pm for location. Concert Music Nathan Buckner Piano Recital: a student at New York’s Juilliard School wil perform Five Vien nese Sonatas, works by Schubert. Haydn, Mozart. Betthoven and Brahams. Free. 8 pm at the Unitarian Church, 477 E 40th Ave. For more information call Kay at 342-6982. Folkdance Series is at the courts at 2nd and Washington at 7 pm. Contra and square danc ing. Sponsored by Eugene Folklore Society. Workshops/Classes Computer Drop-In Demo for children will be held in Kids. Inc., on the first floor in Meier & Frank from 1-3 pm. Meier & Frank offers this class in conjunction with WISTEC. All ages welcome, work with LOGO, use a Koala Pad, explore Delta Drawing. Pre-school science discovery: hands on activities to introduce young children to the natural world. For more information, call 342-6611, ext. 2277. Meetings Learn the Teachings of Swami Muktananda through lectures, video, and readings. Weekly at 1628 Lawrence St., Eugene. For more infor mation, call 686-1917. Public welcome. Willamette Writers meeting will feature Ken Metzler, U of 0 Journalism professor and author of "Creative Interviewing," speaking on inter viewing techniques for writers. Free. 7 pm at Springfield Library meeting room, 225 N 5th St. Speakers Reflections on the Moon, an evening talk by astrologer Sandra Pastorius followed by indi vidual Moon Readings. $3. 8 pm. High Street Coffee Gallery, 1243 High. For more information, call 345-6384. Friday 22 Theatre Woody Allen's "God" ... and Others continues at the Brass Rail tonight at 9 pm. See June 21 listing. Art Independent Exhibit: Terry Jackson paintings and drawings. Tonight only, 7:30-12 pm at 172 N Van Buren For more information, call 683-4673. Video/TV The Nuclear Network, Eugene's only locally pro duced comedy TV show. A spoof of a full day of major network television. Every Friday at 7 pm on Cable 11. Contact Christ or Michael. 688-9092 or 683-2310 for more information Dance Performance Tap Dance Revue with Musical Feet. "Tap Heaven." in the Soreng Theatre of the Hult Center, 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. Musical Feet tappers Nancy Smith, Jeannette Frame, and Nancy Nathan son in the upcoming "Tap Heaven" dance revue at the Soreng Theatre, June 22 and 23. Dance Music UO Recreational Folkdancing instructions begin at 7:30 pm, followed by request dancing until 11 pm. Beginners welcome. $1.25. 75c U of 0 students. 350 Gerlinger Annex, U of 0 campus. For more information call 687-9643. Workshops/Classes Computer Drop-In Demo for children will be held in Kids. Inc., on the first floor of Meier & Frank from 1-3 pm. Also, rocks and fossils: a hands on activity to examine and discuss rocks and fossils. An expert will be there to show you what to look for and where to look. Meier and Frank offers these classes in conjunction with WISTEC. For more information, call 342-6611. ext. 2277. Mentings Network Singles—an evening with Bob Boyle leading some fun experiential exercise into per sonal awareness and discovery. Snack & social izing. 8 pm. $2 members. $3.50 non-members. 75 North Jackson. 345-6432. Adult Children of Alcoholics is a group for adults raised in an alcoholic environment who wish to change old patterns and create a healthier life for themselves. 7:30 pm at Serenity Lane Annex, 616 E 16th St. Saturday 23 Concert Music T.G. Sheppard performs at 8 pm in the Silva Concert Hall of the Hult Center. Tickets are $13.50. $12.50. $10.50. $6.50. $4.50. Radio NPR World of Opera is a new program on KWAX 911 FM which will feature outstanding produc tions from renowned opera companies torn around the nation. This week the Washington Opera performance of Mozart's "Cosi fan Tutti," Barenboim conducting. Featuring four young American principals: Kuebler. Dickson, Ciesinski and Perry. 10 am on KWAX. Radio Rep. National Radio Theatre/Radio reper tory Company's 13 week serires on new radio dramas. This week: Ramapada Choudhury's "Festal” on KWAX 91.1 FM at 6 pm. AT&T Presents Carnegie Hall Tonight, New York String Orchestra, Alexander Schneider, conductor. Beethoven and Brahms. 7 pm on KWAX, 91.1 FM. Workshops/Classes Free Zen Meditation Workshop designed to give a complete introduction to the practice, begins at 2 pm at the Oregon Zen Priory, 2255 Hilyard St. 344-7377. Computer Drop-In Demo for children will be held in Kids. Inc. on the first floor of Meier & Frank from 1-3 pm. Also a family field trip preview. Meier & Frank offers these activities in conjunc tion with WISTEC. For more information, call 342-6611. ext. 2277. Living Music Celebration listening, singing, playing and dancing together. Free. 10-12 noon. 2274 Alder. For more information call Sean at 484-3170. Etc. Cascade Chorus Benefit Garage Sale from 9-6 pm in the Fairgrounds Auditorium. Free admis sion. WISTEC’s Small World—this year's winners of Nikon's annual photomicrography competition. Color photos taken with everything from a close up lens to a scanning electron microscope. 12-5 pm at WISTEC, $2 adults, 75c kids. WISTEC Computer Lab rent time on Apple He computers. You must pass basic competency test first (tutoring available). 12-5 pm at WISTEC. For more information call 484-9027. Ebone Eyes hosts an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Feed. Talent show and dance at 9 pm. $3.50/ person, $8/family. 6:30-2 am. Westmoreland Community Center, 1145 W 22nd. What’s Happening CALENDAR LISTING FORM Circle Category: Announcements • Art • Children's Events • Concert Music • Dance Music • Dance Performance • Fairs/Festivals • Film • Meetings • Radio • Speakers • Sports/Recreation • Theatre • Video/TV • Workshops/Classes • Etc. Describe Event: ___ _Cost_ AM Date(s) Time(s)pm Location __ ...... L YES _ C no Phone _ Sponsor/Contact Person Phone DROP THIS FORM AT: Eugene Copy Center Kinko's Red Barn Groceries or 410 E. 11th 860 E. 13th 4th & Blair MAIL TO: What's Happening, P.O. Box 259, Eugene, OR 97440. DEADLINE: Thursday, S pm for the following Thursday’s paper. We reserve the right to edit or to omit any listing submitted. I 10 What’s HAPPENING June 21. 1984 Theatre Woody Allen’s “God” ... and Others continues at the Brass Rail tonight at 9 pm. See June 21 listing. Meetings Overeaters Anonymous meets every Saturday at 9 am at Far West Savings & Loan. 1570 Mohawk Blvd.. Springfield. For men and women recov ering from compulsive eating. Contact Valerie at 683-8767. Call for a Halt to U.S. military aid to Central America by helping get this initiative petition on the November ballot. Petitioners are needed on Saturdays. Meet at 10:30 am at 372 W 10th. For more information call Colette, 344-7221, or Tim. 343-9628. NLP and Sports with Thomas Grinder. Seminar on Neuro-Linguistic Programming. a revolu tionary new approach to bring the mind and body together in the pursuit of excellence. Free. 7:30-9:30 pm, Eugene Hilton, 66 E 6th. Dance Performance Tap Dance Revue with Musical Feet. "Tap Heaven," in the Soreng Theatre of the Hult Center. 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5.50 for adults. $3.50 for children. Dance Music Adult Singles' Dance to the Tempo Band. con temporary music at the Valley River Center above Tino's outside entrance. 9 pm-1 am. Sponsored by the Cascade Singles Club. Cost is $4. For more information call 746-0384 or 345-6715. Sports/Recreation Horse Trail Rides from 4-6 pm (two hours) will be in the beautiful hills surrounding Lorane. in cluding an old homestead, wildlife, magnificent old growth timber and spectacular views. Cost is $11. Sponsored by EUgene, Willamalane and Emerald Parks, the rides are thru Pruitt's Eques trian Centre which also offers private and class lessons. For more information, call 484-5100 or 942-7428. Jerod's Run for Olympics, a 2K and 10K starts from Jered’s Outdoor n More at 9:30 am. For more information, call Tom Wilkins at 726-2800. McKenzie Riders Bicycle Club’s Eugene-to-Port land 145-mile. one-day ride. For more infor mation. call 344-6635. Petersen Barn Run: this 10K course is flat and fast finishing on the new Petersen Barn walking and jogging trail. Both the 10K (6.21 mile) and the 3 mile (2.95 mi. actual) fun run will start at 10 am sharp at the Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd (just off Royal Ave.). May register day of race between 8:30-9:30 am. Cost is $8 day of race. Race is sponsored by Sportstowne Athletics. Active Bethel Citizens and the Petersen Barn Community Center. Skinner’s Ferry River Races, canoers, kayakers, rafters and driftboaters welcome. Live music, food booths, equipment displays, and beer garden. Free. 11-4:30 pm. On the Willa mette between Alton Baker and Valley River Inn. Music, etc. at Valley River Inn. Disc Fetch 'n Catch Competition, Ashley Whippit Invitational welcomes all dogs for the contest. Prizes and awards offered. Free. 12:30 pm. Skinner Butte Park. Oregon Dunes Trip, Wendell Wood leads carpool to dunes. 75c trip fee. $6-$8 carpool donation. 7:30 am. For more information call 344-6937 or 343-7692. Fairs/Festivals Saturday Market, Eugene's traditional weekly open air craft and food fair, is open 10 am-5 pm in the Park Blocks at 8th and Oak. The White Tones will play at 12 noon, acappella 50's rock and roll. Crafts demo: Conk etching (etching on fungus) by Dan Haworth. Express Yourself is a new ongoing feature at the Saturday Market where everyone is invited to come and use the available art materials to develop their creativity and self-expression. The service is free. al though donations are accepted. Featured this week are hats. Also available are general art supplies for individual creative and artistic ex pression. Sunday 24 Meetings Tibetan Buddhist Silent Meditation sessions are being offered weekly on Sunday evenings at 6 pm at the Tibetan Library, 1159 Mill St. In struction on meditation techniques will be given to newcomers. Everyone is welcome. No cost. 342-2474 for more information. Sunday Meditation and Soto Zen Service held weekly at 9 am. Oregon Zen Priory, 2255 Hilyard St, 344-7377 tor more information. Singing Bach and Bagels Sing-Along will be held today at the First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. in Eugene. In spite of good weather, over 100 peo ple are expected to participate on the eve of the Oregon Bach Festival's opening day. The events have been enjoyed by music-makers of all ages and levels of ability once a month since January. The music will start at 3:30 pm and last until approximately 4:30 pm, with refreshments and socializing following. For more information call 686-5667. Speakers Women's Dharma Talk, Ruth Denison, Insight (Vipassana) meditation teacher. Free. 7:30 pm. Amazon Kung-Fu Kwoon, 1002 W 2nd Ave. Bring cushion. Sports/Recreation Horse Trail Rides from 1-5 pm (tour hours) in the beautiful hills surrounding Lorane, including an old homestead, wildlife, magnificent old growth timber. and spectacular views. Cost is $22. Sponsored by Eugene, Willamalane and Emerald Parks at Pruitt's Equestrian Center. (Private and class lessons also available.) For more Infor mation, call 484-5100 or 942-7428. 2nd Annual Sri Chinmoy Run, a 10K starting from Zumwalt Park (Fern Ridge) at 8 am. For more information, call Cliff Goodrich at 344-5604. Six Mile Leisurely Bike Ride followed by Cham pagne Brunch at Harry's. $6.95 tor brunch. 10:30 am. Alton Baker Park. Radio "Elegies," Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg in counterpoint on The Poem That Never Ends KRVM 91.1 FM at 8 pm. Workshops/Classes Prospective Lucy Booth Volunteers are being of fered a free workshop conducted by Lucy Parker, counselor in crisis intervention. Men and women volunteers will be asked to give 3-6 hours a month on the Saturdays of their choice during the Saturday Market season. The booth is sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Lane County. For more information, call 484 4033 or 683-6231. Workshop is from noon-4 pm at the Washington Park Center, 2025 Wash ington St. Eugene. Etc. Cascade Chorus Benefit Garage Sale from 9-3 pm in the Fairgrounds Auditorium. Free admis sion. WISTEC's Small World—this year's winners of Nikon's annual photomicrography competition. Color photos taken with everything from a close up lens to a scanning electron microscope. 12-5 pm at WISTEC. $2 adults, 75c kids. WISTEC Computer Lab rent time on Apple He computers. You must pass basic competency test first (tutoring available). 12-5 pm at WISTEC. For more information call 484-9027. Picnic for Oregon Country Fair 1984 Community Vilage participants. Bring food, drinks, table ware, music, games, good vibes and kids. Free. 1 pm, Skinner Butte Park. Monday 25 Meetings CISCAP, the Committee in Solidarity with the Central American People, holds their weekly meeting each Monday at 372 W 10th. Eugene, at 7:30 pm. Astrology Group meets every Monday. 12 noon at the Eugene Public Library in the Gallery Room. All who are interested in Astrology are welcome Call 484-3163 for more information. Citizen Action for Lasting Security (CALS) holds its bi-weekly meeting tonight. Discussion about local nuclear disarmament work. New people are welcome! 8:30 pm in the CALS office, 454 Willa mette St. For more information, call 343-8548. Sports/Recreation Easter Seal Pool will begin its summer session of swim lessons today. The warm water pool at 35th & Donald offers classes for babies, pre schoolers, school-age children, and adults of all abilities in beginning and intermediate skills. Re creation and family swimming available to all participants. Seniors (over 55) welcomed. Spa pool available. Adults (18-55) need medical referrals tor recreation swims. For more infor mation. call 686-9290 between 8-5 pm. Concert Music Oregon Bach Festival: June 25-July 7. Free noon-hour concerts are scheduled in the Huit Center Lobby Monday-Saturday. Afternoon Can tatas at 5:15 pm are $3.50: 1.50 for seniors, students and children under 12. Evening con certs at 8:30 pm are $19.50, $16.50, $12.50, $8.50 and $5.50. For more Information call 687-5087. Bach Festival: Solo Chamber Music at noon in the Foyer of the Huit Center. Free. Bach Festival: Cantata BWV 107 at 5:15 pm in the Silva Concert Hall of the Huit Center. Tuesday 26 Concert Music Bach Festival: Jazz Concert at noon in the Foyer of the Huit Center. Free. Bach Festival: Cantata BWV 46 at 5:15 pm in the Silva Concert Hall of the Huit Center.