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CALENDAR PRESENTATION “Estate Planning,” McKenzie River Gathering Foundation, 10:30 am. For information call (503) 289-1517. $10-$20 sugg. don. SCIENCE “No Foolin’” features science tricks, riddles, brainteasers and more, noon to 4 pm today and tomorrow, The Science Factory. Free with admission to the Science Sleuths Exhibit. OMSI “Super Science Saturday” features “Going Batty,” education about bats, 1 pm, “The Science of Lewis and Clark,” mapping and natural history documentation, 2:15 pm, and “Amazing Whales,” examining whales, 3:30 pm, Senior Adult Activity Center, Spfd. 736- 4544. $8 for one session, $15 for two, and $21 for all three sessions. SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation, Tenzin Gurmey, 9 am Saturdays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. 554-9696. $2-$5 ss. THEATER La Cage Aux Folles continues. See Friday. Peter’s Adventures in Shakespeareland continues. Romeo and Juliet continues. See Friday. Oklahoma! continues. See Friday. VIGILS Candlelight peace vig- ils continue. See Thursday, April 3. 6 S U N DAY Daylight Saving Time begins at midnight tonight. Sunrise 5:45 am; Sunset 6:46 pm Av High 59; Av Low 38 ARTS/VISUAL Dancing BARRY LOPEZ, “WHY LIBRARIES, WHY NOW?”, EUGENE LIBRARY. SEE TUESDAY. Americanistan Concert for Peace, 7:30 pm, Actors Cabaret. $8. endeavors, 6:30 pm, Maude Kerns Art Center. FREE. Triple Celebration continues. See Saturday. Gentle yoga for people with multi- ple sclerosis, 10:45 am to 12:45 pm Mondays, Hilyard Community Center. $5. MUSIC Inspirational Sounds gospel concert, 3 pm, Emerald Baptist Church. $7.50, $4.50 stu., sr. Dub Narcotic Sound System, Operation Makeout, 8 pm, WOW Hall. $7. Bugs Henderson, 9 pm, Sam Bond’s Garage. $6. ON THE AIR KLCC spring radiothon continues. See Friday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Pens, work by the Valley Calligraphy Guild, 2 pm, Washington Abbey Gallery. FREE. GEARS rides 40 miles to Harrisburg. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. BENEFIT Plant sale to benefit Mt. Pisgah features treasures for the garden, demonstrations, a bonsai display, kids’ activities and more, 10 am to 4 pm, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum Visitor’s Center. 747-3817. FREE. Obsidians hike 8 miles, Cummins Creek, 3 miles, Finley Wildlife Refuge. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. DANCE Swing dancing features music with the West Coast Rhythm Kings, 8 pm, Agate Hall. $8. The Firebird continues. See Saturday. DRUMMING “Drums of Peace” drum circle, 2 pm, Federal Building. FREE. GATHERINGS “Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelop- ment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood,” 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. Open house features guided tours of straw bale dormitory, organic garden, sustainable forest, appro- priate technology stoves and more, 2 to 4 pm, Aprovecho Research Center, 80574 Hazelton Rd., Cottage Grove. 942-8198. FREE. Rabbit education day, noon to 3 pm, Greenhill Humane Society. FREE. BOSS (Backgammon on Sunday Society,) 4 pm Sundays, Café Paradiso. FREE. Meetings with Eli Jaxon-Bear, 7 pm tonight and tomorrow, Fir Room, EMU, UO. FREE. SCIENCE “No Foolin” continues. See Saturday. SPIRITUAL Calm-abiding meditation and practice with Lama Sonam Dargye, 2 to 5 pm, KDC, 917 E. 43rd Ave. 461-0830. $15. Falun Gong exercise, 9 am Sundays, Gold’s Gym, Spfd. www.falundafaoregon.org FREE. Tibetan bowl meditation, 8 pm, Abode of the Eternal Tao, 1991 Garfield St. $5-$10 sugg. don. SPIRITUAL “Creating a Spiritual Relationship,” David Skinner, 7 pm Mondays through May 12, Unity of the Valley. don. VIGILS Brethren and Artists’ salon potluck/meeting fea- tures sharing of artwork, slides, poems, plays and other creative EWEB Sponsored Scholarships Available for Conservation-Based Daycamps Summer Adventures Hands-on adventures for grades 1-8 Grossology, Castles & Catapults, Marine Biology, Mural Painting, Potions & Magic, and more! 1:6 / Counselor - Student Ratio REGISTER NOW! 682-7888 for complete schedule go to: www.sciencefactory.org OUTDOORS/RECREATION ARTS/VISUAL “Junk Art GATHERINGS HIV counsel- ing/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. or visit www.nearbynature.org radiothon continues. See Friday. Sunrise 6:43 am; Sunset 7:47 pm Av High 59; Av Low 38 Dougherty Theatre, UO. $10, $5 stu., sr. Experienced Naturalist Educators Small Groups, Hands-On Exploring Ages 2 1/2 - 11, Weekly Sessions For registration call 687-9699 ON THE AIR KLCC spring “The Mystical Cleansing of Passover,” 8 pm, 1307 E. 19th Ave. 484-7665. FREE. Salon” with MECCA for ages 2-6 and parents, 11 am Mondays and at 10 am Tuesdays through April 29, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Register at 302-1810. $6. Outdoor Daycamps in Local Parks MUSIC Ann Tedards, faculty artist recital, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $7, $4 stu., sr. and Gardens: Time for a Truce?” Willamette Valley Hardy Plant Group meeting, 7 pm, Agate Hall, 18th Ave. and Agate St. $5. 7 GUIDE LECTURE “Introduction to Feng Shui,” Sandra Jeffs, 6:30 pm, Finesse, 5th St. Public Market. $15. VIGIL Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 3. M O N D AY CAMP Kindermusic for children newborn to 18 months, 1:30 pm, Kindermusic of Eugene. 344-7899. FREE. PRESENTATION “Insects DANCE Dance Africa, 8 pm, speaks, 6 pm, 150 Columbia, UO. don. families features toys for kids and relaxation for parents with books and computers, 2 to 4 pm Mondays, Patterson Family Resource Center, Patterson Elementary School. FREE. Oklahoma! continues. See Friday. J. Crew sale continues. See Thursday, April 3. LECTURES Greg Palast KIDSTUFF Drop-in time for continues. See Friday. THEATER La Cage Aux Folles Life drawing sessions, 7:30 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 345-4132. $7. Eugene golf show continues. See Thursday, April 3. Meetings with Eli Jaxon-Bear continue. See Sunday. Nearby Nature action walk fea- tures litter patrol and park care- taking for adults to prepare for Nature Walks program, 3 to 5 pm, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Lesbian Connection group meet- ing, 11 am, L&L Market. FREE. All Family boat show and sale continues. See Thursday, April 3. Women’s drop-in support group for survivors of sexual abuse, 7 pm Mondays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484-9791. FREE. Nearby Nature Mennonites vigil, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 3. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 3. 8 T U E S D AY Sunrise 6:41 am; Sunset 7:49 pm Av High 59; Av Low 38 ARTS/VISUAL “Junk Art Salon” continues. See Monday. Next to Autzen Stadium ENGAGE • EXCITE • INSPIRE Northwest Youth Corps YouthWorks Summer Outdoor Explorations Outdoor/Specialized Rec. Sports/Arts/Dance/Music Swimming/Summer Camps Ages 3-17 • Jun 16-Aug 29 Call 682-5333 www.ci.eugene.or.us/rec 3 week non-residential youth programs for 11-13 and 14-15 year-olds Session I: June 23 - July 11 Session II: July 21 -Aug 8 Session III: Aug 11 - Aug 29 A team-based work experience, with outdoor recreation, and environmental education. Call for info: 349-5058 Or Visit our Website: www.nwyouthcorps.org TELL YOUR COACH! HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CAMP EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY • Passing Tournament Southern Oregon University • Lineman Competitions FOOTBALL CAMP • Live Team Scrimmages June 15th-19th July 26-30 • 541-962-3382 541-552-6189 Ranked #6 nationally in 2002 APRIL 3, 2003 17