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CALENDAR Passes. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. grams, 5:30 pm, Fairgrounds. $18. Whitewater trip on North Umpqua River, 9 am, Oregon River Sports. FREE. FILM Subversive Pillow Theatre GEARS rides 36 miles, Franklin Loop. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Gay tennis group, noon Saturdays and Sundays. 687-9689. FREE. PRESENTATIONS “How to Make Raw Food,” 5 to 7 pm, The Conquering Lion, 1436 Willamette St. $25 includes dinner and recipes. “Composting,” 10 am, Grass Roots Garden. 682-5542. FREE. SCIENCE “Backyard Astronomy” interactive show fea- tures planets, stars and constella- tions that can be seen with your eyes, binoculars or a small tele- scope, 2 pm Saturdays, The Science Factory Hands-on Children’s Museum. www.sciencefactory.org Free with $4 admission to The Science Factory. Lane Co. features Bandit Queen, 8:30 pm, Scobert Park. Growers Market in case of rain. FREE. GATHERINGS “Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelop- ment in Moss/Villard/Columbia neighborhood,” 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. Friendly Neighbors for Peace “Politicians in the Park” features local representatives, 4:30 pm, Washington Park Community Center. FREE. 5th St. Market Harvest Festival fea- tures a braiding demonstration, Maggie Lancaster, noon to 2 pm, and needle felting demonstrations by Joanne Dubrow, 2 to 4 pm, Galleria, and light sculptures demonstrations by Stephen White, 5th St. Public Market. FREE. Open air market features crafts, farmers, music and food vendors, 11 am to 7 pm Sundays through Nov. 30, downtown Blue River. FREE. Grasshopper, 8 pm, Cozmic Pizza. $3. “Tribute to the Boswell Sisters” continues. See Thursday, Oct. 16. ON THE AIR “The Healing Connection,” 8 pm Sundays, CTV- 22 & 29. ARTS/VISUAL Life drawing sessions, 7:30 to 10:15 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. FILM The Inspector General, Russian Film Series screening, 9:15 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE. GATHERINGS HIV counsel- “Anarchy Radio,” John Zerzan, 11 pm Sundays, KWVA, 88.1 FM. ing/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. OUTDOORS/RECRE- ATION Obsidians hike 8 miles, French conversation, 3:30 to 5:30 pm Mondays. For information call 937-2304. $5. Brice Creek; 9 miles, Fall Creek; .6 miles, McKenzie River historical sites. See YMCA board for details. $3-$4 sugg. don. Eugene Irish Cultural Festival meet- ing for volunteers, 7 pm, Café Paradiso. 484-0858. FREE. GEARS rides 33 miles, Reverse McKenzie View. Meet at 9 am, Alton Baker Park. FREE. PFLAG meeting, 6:45 pm, First Congregational Church. FREE. “Changing Seasons” walk, noon to 2 pm, Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. $3 sugg. don. Gentle yoga for people with multi- ple sclerosis, 10:45 am to 12:45 pm Mondays, Hilyard Community Center. $5. Gay tennis group continues. See Saturday. SPIRITUAL “Dance of Universal Peace,” 7 pm Sundays, Eugene School of Ballet. 688-4134. don. Women’s drop-in support group for survivors of sexual abuse, 7 pm Mondays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484-9791. FREE. KIDSTUFF Drop-in time for families features toys for kids and relaxation for parents, 1:30 to 3:30 pm Mondays, Patterson Family Resource Center, Patterson Elementary School. FREE. “Stir Your Words” poetry time with Louisa Sprouse, 4 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. LECTURE “The History of Jews in Oregon and other projects of the Oregon Jewish Museum,” Judy Margles, noon, Oregon Electric Station. 687-8133. FREE. LITERARY ART Barbara Martin reads, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. MUSIC Melissa Ferrick, 9 pm, John Henry’s. $12.50. OUTDOORS/RECREATION SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation with Tulku La Gyurmey, 9 am Saturdays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. For information call 554-9696. $2-$5 ss. “White Tara Empowerment,” 2 pm, 917 E. 43rd Ave. $20. THEATER Smokey Joe’s Café Interfaith dialogues with incarcer- ated youth, 10:30 am Sundays, Serbu Juvenile Justice Center. For information call 344-3080. “Learn to Practice Mindfulness Meditation in a Jewish Context,” 7 pm, Temple Beth Israel. $2-$5 sugg. don. “Teddy Bear Roundup” continues. See Saturday. Rigpa Tibetan meditation evenings feature video teaching from Sogyal Rinpoche, 7 pm Sundays, 1405 Mill St. $5 don. Emerald Valley Bridal Show contin- ues. See Saturday. continues. See Friday. KIDSTUFF “Make Your Own Fools continues. See Friday. Babycakes With Momo,” 12:30 pm, Babycakes. FREE. Proof continues. See Thursday, Oct. 16. 19 S U N DAY Sunrise 7:33 am; Sunset 6:22 pm Av High 63; Av Low 40 BENEFIT Parents and Friends of Lesbians, Gays and Transgendered Persons auction and dinner benefits youth pro- “Elements of Hip Hop for Teens with Womb Dialectic,” 2 pm, Eugene Library. FREE. LITERARY Tibetan Buddhist teachings feature meditation, chanting and relax- ation, 11 am Sundays and 7 pm Wednesdays, 3333 Storey Blvd. FREE. THEATER Proof continues. See Thursday, Oct. 16. ARTS “Religious Poetry” explorations, 3:30 to 6 pm Sundays through Oct. 19, The Pond House. Register at 942-7511. don. MUSIC Rasputina, Mood Area 52, 8:30 pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 dos. Patrice Price and the Bushwood Institute, 8:30 pm, Sam Bond’s Garage. $8. 20 M O N D AY Sunrise 7:34 am; Sunset 6:20 pm Av High 63; Av Low 40 dance listings SOUL POSITION PLAYS AT THE WOW HALL. SEE SATURDAY. “Tai-Chi for Arthritis,” 7:30 pm, Eugene Wellness Center. 729- 6662. $15. Nearby Nature action walk features park caretaking, 3 to 5 pm, park host residence, Alton Baker Park. FREE. MUSIC The Itals, Rocker T, One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Oct. 16. ON THE AIR “Alternative Radio” features “In Conversation” with Kurt Vonnegut, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. SPIRITUAL Interfaith dia- logue, 7 pm, Community Rm., 935 Tiara St. 344-5693. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Oct. 16. THEATER “Get Down With Your Sweet Self” personal theater for women, 7:15 pm Mondays, Friends Meeting Hall. 686-8119. $9. VIGIL Women in Black silent vigil, 5 pm, corner of 7th Ave. and Oak Street. FREE. I’Chele and the Circle of Light, 9:30 pm, WOW Hall. $13 adv,. $15 dos. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Oct. 16. SPIRITUAL Video meeting and meditation with GangaJi, 7 pm Tuesdays, 5th St. Market, 4th floor, Conf. Rm. FREE. Shambhala meditation group meeting, 7 pm Tuesdays, 100 W. Q ST., Spfd. 726-0845. FREE. “To Spin a Prayer: A Spiritual Application of an Ancient Craft,” Eliza Drummond, 6:30 pm Tuesdays through Oct. 28, First Christian Church. 344-5693. don. 21 T U E S D AY “Sanctity of Nature” Wings of Words multi-faith devotional ser- vice, 6 pm, Springfield City Hall. Discussion follows. FREE. GATHERING Farmers Market continues. See Saturday. FREE. Zen meditation and dharma talk, 7:15 pm, Eugene Zendo, 2190 Garfield St. FREE. Sunrise 7:35; Sunset 6:19 pm Av High 62; Av Low 40 KIDSTUFF “Early Stimulation Group” meetings feature playing, reading, singing and discussion of parenting issues, 11 am Tuesdays, Cresswell Community Center. 485- 9713. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Oct. 16. VIGIL Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE. “Songwriting for Teens,” 4 pm, Bethel Branch Library, 6:30 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. 22 Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. LECTURE “The Continuing Dilemma of the Press’s Role in Governance,” Zygmunt Plater, 7 pm, 175 Knight Law Center, UO. FREE. WEDNESDAY LITERARY ARTS Laura Moran and Michael Kroetch read, 7 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. DEMONSTRATION A cook- Th: Alfredo’s Bellydancing—7, 8. For location, call 302-8143. Scottish—7:30, Friends Meeting Hall. No phone. Lyrical jazz—4, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323. Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon, Int.—7, The Tango Center. www.tangocenter.org Tribal Bellydance, Beg.—7, Int.—8, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Argentine Tango, Int.—6:15; Partner dancing, Beg.—6:30, Studio B. www.eugenetango.com Razia’s Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052. Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Fr: Argentine Tango—8, The Tango Center. 349- 8682. Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Ballroom—7:30, 220 Gerlinger, UO. 346-6025. International folk, Beg.—1:30, Int.—2, Willamalane Cntr., Spfd. 736-4444. Salsa—9, Tarasco’s. 461-6681. Dance/Yoga—8:45 am, Friends Meeting Hall. 684-9701. Pre-teen ballet—3:30, hip hop—4:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323. Modern, Beg.—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 521- 3623. Sa: Salsa—9, Tarasco’s. 461-6681. Argentine Tango, Beg.—8, The Tango Center. 349-8682. Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Salsa—8:30, Studio B. 461-6681. Pre-ballet for children—11:30 am, Creative move- ment—12:30, Paradise Dance Studio, 485-4669. Su: Argentine Tango, Beg.—6, Studio B. 343- STEP. Sunrise 7:37 am; Sunset 6:17 pm Av High 62; Av Low 39 ing demo with Becky Barter, 2 pm, Fresco, and travel information with Diana Crafts, 10 am to 6 pm, Ambassador Travel, 5th St. Market. FREE. International folk—7:15, In Shape Fitness. 726-7548. West African—11, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Ballroom—6, Vet’s Ballroom. 687-0457. Mo: Ballet—5:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Pre-teen ballet—3:30, jazz—4:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323. Margo’s Modern—9 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 344-5317. International folk, 2:30, Campbell Sr. Center. 682-5318. Razia’s Bellydance II—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052. Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon, 8 pm, The Tango Center. 349-8682. Line Dancing--6:45, Vet’s Club. 338-8353. Flamenco—6:30, G-nome. 683-1937. Tu: Ballet—10 am, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. Salsa—9, In-Shape Athletic Club. 345-9024. Parnter Dance--6:30, Studio B. 343-STEP. Salsa--6, Studio B. Modern, Beg.—7, Paradise Dance Studio. 521-3623. West Coast Swing—6:45, Legends. 68-SWING. Lyrical jazz—4, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323. Flamenco—6:30, G-nome. 683-1937. Sabine’s Bellydance, Beg.—7:30, Ta-Da Studio. 484-5365. Razia’s Bellydance I—5:30, River Rd. Parks and Rec. 688-4052. We: Contact Improvisation—5:30, Agate Hall. 517-1897. Middle Eastern—7:30, Ballet Fantastique. 461-2086. Astryd’s Middle Eastern, Int.—7:30, Eugene School of Ballet. 683- 7778. Ballet—5:30 pm, Paradise Dance Studio. 485-4669. West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Argentine Tango, Beg.—noon, Int.--8 pm, The Tango Center. 349-8682. Pre-teen ballet—3:30, jazz—4:30, Paradise Dance Studio. 747-1323. Margo’s Modern—9 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 344-5317. Dance Jam—7:30; Hilyard Community Center. 485-6668. Swing/Lindy—8, Studio B. http://www.eugenelindy.com Israeli—8, Temple Beth Israel. 485-7218. Ask us about SCHOLARSHIPS! Now Enrolling for Fall Programs: ! Alternative Education School for the Arts ! Actor Training for Youth age 9-17 ! After School Video Production Club dedicated to bringing dynamic arts programs to Oregon Communities. 431-1177 ♦ www.impactartsgroup.com OCTOBER 16, 2003 17
