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CALENDAR SCIENCE “Science Matters!” features hands-on science exploring soil for ages 6-11, 10:30 am to 12 pm, The Science Factory. Pre-register at 682-7888. $8. SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation continues. See Saturday. THEATER Romeo and Juliet continues. See Friday. VIGILS “No War in Our Name” Peace vigil with Faith and Action Political Responses, 4:30 pm, Federal Building. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 3. Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 3. 10 MT. PISGAH’S ANNUAL PLANT SALE. SEE SUNDAY. FILM Kristin Lavransdatter, Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 3. Scandanavian Film Series, 5:30 pm, International Resource Center, EMU, UO. FREE. Toddler storytime, 10:15 and 11 am, Downtown Library. FREE. LECTURES “Why Libraries? Why Now?,” Barry Lopez, 6:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. “The Influence of Greco-Roman Mythology on Early Christianity,” Dean McKenzie, 10 am today and April 15, First Christian Church. don. LITERARY ARTS Explorations Reading Group fea- tures Dead Until Dark, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. MUSIC Concert with Heather Murphey, Sara Thomsen benefits Habitat for Humanity, 7 pm, First United Methodist Church. $5-$10 sug. don. Buju Banton, 8 pm, McDonald Theatre. $15. Rahzel, DJ-JS1, 8 pm, the Annex. $18 adv., $23 dos. ON THE AIR “Alternative Radio” features “The War in Iraq,” 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. FREE. KLCC spring radiothon continues. See Friday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians hike 6 miles, Gwynn Creek. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. PRESENTATION “The Sunrise 6:38 am; Sunset 7:51 pm Av High 60; Av Low 38 9 KIDSTUFF Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. T H U R S DAY Candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 3. Sunrise 6:40 am; Sunset 7:50 pm Av High 59; Av Low 38 GATHERING Caring for the Caregiver support group, Wednesday afternoons. For information, call 687-6234. FREE. KIDSTUFF Pre-school storytime, 10:15, Downtown Library. FREE. Wednesday evening storytime, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. Preschool storytime, 10 am, Springfield Library. FREE. MUSIC Eugene Symphony pre- view, noon, Studio One, Hult. FREE. Students of Barbara Baird, Lenten Organ Series, 12:15 pm, Central Presbyterian Church. FREE. Recital by students of Richard Trombley, 8 pm, Beall, UO. FREE. Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Hazy Malaze, 8 pm, WOW Hall. $13 adv., $15 dos. ON THE AIR KLCC spring radiothon continues. See Friday. CONFERENCE “Ecological Urbanism” H.O.P.E.S. (Holistic Options Planet Earth Sustainability) conference fea- tures presenters, lectures, films, a dance party, workshops, discus- sions, design competition and more, today through April 13, Lawrence Hall, UO. An “East Campus Design Charrette” explores alternatives to the UO Planning Dept.’s goals of remov- ing 70 homes from East Campus Family Housing Area, 5 pm today. For information and schedule, call 346-3696. For Charrette informa- tion, call 485-2187. DANCE Eugene Youth Ballet SHOcase performance, 12:15 pm, Hult lobby. FREE. Toxins,” Usha Honeyman, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. GATHERINGS “Sex: Can We Talk?” discussion about social aspects of sexual relationships, Tony and Cristi Cubito, 7 pm, PeaceHealth. $10 per couple. “Reiki & Tea” introduction into Reiki, 2 pm, 188 W. B St., Spfd. 688-0665. FREE. HIV counseling and testing continues. See Thursday, April 3. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians walk 4 miles, Goodman Creek. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. SPIRITUAL Zen meditation, 7:15 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. 302-4576. FREE. KIDSTUFF Baby storytime, 10:15 am, Downtown Library, pre- school storytime, 10:30 am, Bethel branch library. FREE. GEARS rides a show ‘n’ go. Meet at 10 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. LECTURES An art lecture by VIGILS Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Bladder? That All Depends!” pre- sentation on incontinence and treatments, noon, PeaceHealth. $5. PRESENTATION “Leaky Betsy Priddy, 2:30 pm, LCC Art Gallery. FREE. “Memoirs of an Environmentalist With a Pen: How Writing intersects with the Politics of Place,” Terry WOW HALL A THURSDAY, APRIL 3 F-MINUS BLASPHEMOUS ABNORMALITY BEFORE BRAILLE SUNDAY, APRIL 6 DUB NARCOTIC SOUND SYSTEM OPERATION MAKEOUT • HELLO LOBSTER WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND HAZY MALAZE • KAKI KING 18 APRIL 3, 2003 MUSIC Mozart Requiem, Eugene Symphony Orchestra, 8 pm, Silva, Hult. A music talk is 7:15 pm in Studio One. $14-$38. Rocket From the Crypt, The Spits, The Bronx, 8 pm, WOW Hall. $12. The Ovulators, Ed Cole, 9 pm, Sam Bond’s Garage. $3. ON THE AIR “New Dimensions” features “Women’s Health: The Wise and Natural Way,” Susan Weed, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. KLCC spring radiothon continues. See Friday. SPIRITUAL Eugene peace cir- cle continues. See Thursday, April 3. THEATER Romeo and Juliet continues. See Friday. Oklahoma! continues. See Friday. VIGIL Moms (parents) for Peace vigil and candlelight peace vigils continue. See Thursday, April 3. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, April 3. ON THE road Note- Continuation dates for out-of- town events are listed under the first day of the event. APRIL 4 Open jam, Fridays, 7 pm, Guthrie Park Community Center, Dallas. FREE. APRIL 5 UO Repertory Dance company, 8 pm, Alice Silverman Theatre, Newport. $10, $8 sr., $5 stu. Hoodoo’s Spring Fling features a pond-skimming contest, ultra-cross races and other contests, prizes, BBQ and more, from 9 am to 4 pm, Hoodoo Ski Area. For information, call 822-3799. SOLV’s Great Oregon Beach Cleanup features litter pick-up at 42 beach sites along the Oregon coast. For information, see www.solv.org APRIL 6 Bright Eyes, 9 pm, Crystal Ballroom, Portland. $15. APRIL 8 “Guidelines for Dancing Contact Improvisation: Negotiating a Dance” audience-par- ticipation dance presentation, 6:45 pm, Body Moves Studio, Portland. FREE. BENEFIT Sue’s Plant Sale benefits Harris Elementary School, 5 pm, Harris Elementary School. don. DISCUSSION “Environmental Lecture and demonstration with Kalman Balogh and The Gypsy Cimbalon Band, noon, 229 McKenzie, UO, 8 pm, Café Paradiso. UO free, $13, $9 stu. for Paradiso evening show. THE COMMUNITY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PROUDLY HOSTS: “The Starry Wisdom of Fayaerri” continues. See Thursday, April 3. Cultivation Around the World,” John Donoghue, 7:30 pm, 115 Science, LCC main campus. FREE. of paintings by Betsy Priddy, 5:30 pm, LCC Art Gallery. FREE. WEDNESDAY A “Feeling Good in Your Body Again” continues. See Thursday, April 3. PRESENTATION “Mushroom ARTS/VISUAL An opening Healing Power of Creative Unconscious,” Gregg Furth, Acorn Series presentation, 7 pm, 175 Knight Law Center, UO. FREE. Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE. “The Way of Sages and Saints” con- tinues. See Thursday, April 3. MONDAY, APRIL 14 FRANK BLACK & THE CATHOLICS DAVID LOVERING • LOS MEX PISTOLS DEL NORTE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 O.A.R. FRANKY PEREZ TUESDAY, APRIL 22 POLYPHONIC SPREE PATRICK PARK 687-2746 A A ALL AGES • 8TH & LINCOLN • WOWHALL.ORG FACING MEKKA, RENNIE HARRIS’S PUREMOVEMENT, LINCOLN PERFORMANCE HALL, PSU, PORTLAND. SEE APRIL 10, ON THE ROAD. dance listings BENEFIT Earth First benefit features presentation by Eli Jaxon- Bear, 10 am to noon and from 4 to 6 pm, Fir Room, EMU, UO. don. Tempest Williams, 2003 Johnston Lecture, 4:30 pm, Beall Hall, UO. FREE. Th: Bellydancing—8, Core Star, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-8143. Scottish—7:30, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx St. No Phone. Tribal Bellydance—7, Ballet Fantastique, 60 E. 10th Ave. No phone. Argentine Tango—8, Studio B, 189 W. 8th. No Phone. Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669. Jazz—7, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 747-1323. Margo’s Modern, Int.—7:45, Eugene School of Ballet. 686-6214. Fr: Ballroom—7:30, Rm. 220, Gerlinger, UO. 346-6025. Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669. Barefoot Boogie—7, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 461-5680. Margo’s Modern, Beg.—8:45 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 686-6214. Dance/Yoga—8:45 am, Friends Meeting Hall, 2274 Onyx St. 684-9701. Irish—8, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 13th Ave. and Pearl St. 935-3028. Sa: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St., 485-4669. West African—11:30 am, WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. 687-2746. Swing—7, Agate Hall, 18th and Agate St. 543-4443. Su: Argentine Tango, Beg.—6:30, 189 W. 8th St. 343-2162. International Folk—7:15, In-Shape Fitness, 2681 Willamette St. 726-7548. Mo: West African—7:30, WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave. 687-2746. Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669. West Coast Swing—7, Agate Hall, 18th Ave. and Agate St. 687-9464. Bellydance—7, Foolscap Bookstore, 780 Blair Blvd. 686-2778. Jazz—4, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 747-1323. Margo’s Modern, Beg.—8:45 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 686-6214. Tu: Bellydancing—8, Core Star, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-8143. Two-step.—6:45, Rock ‘n Rodeo. 687-9464. Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio, 525 Willamette St. 485-4669. Salsa—9, In-Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette St. 345-9024. International Folk—7:30, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 461-9328. Margo’s Modern, Int.—7:30, Eugene School of Ballet. 686-6214. We: Rainbow Wranglers Square Dance—7:30, Emerald Square Dance Center, Spfd. 689-2845. Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate Hall, 18th Ave. and Agate St. 517-1897. Margo’s Modern, Beg.—8:45 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 686-6214. Salsa—7, Senor Frogs, 444 E. 3rd Ave. 342-3021. Zydeco—7, Rock ‘n’ Rodeo, 44 E. 4th Ave. Middle Eastern—7:30, Ballet Fantastique, 60 E. 10th Ave. 461-2086. Israeli—8, Temple Beth Israel, 2550 Portland St. 343-8920. Dance-jam—7, Hilyard Community Cntr. 485-6668.