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EDITOR IN CHIEF
Tim Pyle
■ASSOCIATE EDITORS
Jack Clifford
Mirjam Swanson
A PREVIEW OF
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In the spirit of summer, the Emerald editorial board compiled an alphabetical list of
what to do — or not do, according to individual discretions — in Eugene and the greater Pacific Northwest
les, as in drinking the dizzying — in more ways
than one — array of microbrews produced in the
region.
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ach Festival , which begins June 25 and runs through
July 11, is a marathon of the region’s best classical
ountry Fair: Eugene’s famous, friendly festival is
held July 9-11.
ave Matthews Band’s soothing melodies can be
|heard live at Portland’s Meadows on July 15 and at
the Gorge Amphitheater in George, Wash., on July
16-17.
Jammin’ at the various musical venues hoppin’
throughout the summer.
Knickerbocker Bridge, a favorite launching pad for
those in search of an adventurous cool down in the
Willamette River.
Laurelwood Municipal Golf Course — what better
Mariners. Seattle’s major-league baseball team
opens its new ballpark, Safeco Field, on July 15.
Ken Griffey Jr.’s moonshots (at 26 and counting
...) make it even more of an attraction.
Nudity has long been a Eugene tradition. So ...
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k and get to know the neighbors. After all, there
generally aren’t many of them this time of the year.
.S. Track & Field Championships, featuring Maurice
Greene, Marion Jones and Michael Johnson, among
others, will be up and running from June 24-27 at
Hayward Field.
alue the sunshine because, as we all well know, it’s
fleeting.
men’s soccer fever sweeps the nation for the
next few weeks with the FIFA Women’s World
Cup. Portland’s Civic Stadium is
the venue for first
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meralds, Eugene’s minor-league baseball team, will
be competing through early September at Civic Stadi
um, adjacent to Willamette Street.
urth of July. Always a big weekend, this year’s holi
day is highlighted by festivities at the Lane County
Fairgrounds and the Art & the Vineyard at Alton Bak
er Park.
et outside and enjoy the surroundings because
they’re green and gratifying, especially with good
eather.
iking Spencer’s Butte near sunset is spectacularly
rewarding on clear, bright days.
nspiration (or lack thereof). Don’t look at us. Come up
with your own motivation.
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cean, as in the
Pacific, is a short drive away in Florence. When it’s
hot enough, even the icy Pacific is bearable.
ortland. Nothing to do here? Take advantage of those
e-day weekends by heading north on 1-5.
uiet is generally one of Eugene’s defining summer
time characteristics.
un and shed those winter pounds along the plethora
of trails in the city limits.
alivate over the mouth-watering cuisine cooked up at
campus-area restaurants like The Glenwood, Cafe
Siena, High Street Brewery & Cafe and Studio One
Cafe.
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round doubleheaders on June 23 and 24, and the U.S. team
is the tournament favorite.
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cape and explore the Northwest’s exhilarating
beauty, from Crater Lake camping to Deschutes Riv
er rafting to Mount St. Helens climbing.
ourself. Look within and get to now him or her.
.zzzzzz... tackle that exhausting sleep deprivation.
This editorial represents the opinion of the Emerald editorial
board. Responses may be sent to ode@oregon.uoregon.edu.