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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 24, 2003)
Sunrise 7:46 am; Sunset 4:39 pm Av High 45; Av Low 33 ON THE AIR “The Healing Connection,” 7 pm Thursdays, CTV- 22 & 29. “New Dimensions” features “A Grateful Heart,” Brother David Steindl-Rast, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. “The Jefferson Exchange” features a Christmas day archive program, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides, noon Monday through Friday, Bike Friday. 687-0487. FREE. SPIRITUAL Eugene Peace Circle, noon Thursdays, Suite 306, 474 Willamette St. 684-3850. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles, noon Monday through Friday, Unity of the Valley. FREE. 26 F R I D A Y Sunrise 7:47 am; Sunset 4:40 pm Av High 45; Av Low 32 COMEDY ComedySportz fea- tures Tag-Team improv comedy, The Glenwood Chucks take on the Springfield of Dreams, 8 pm, 1030 Oak St. Reservations 517-9996. $6- $8, $1 off with a can of food. calendar GATHERINGS Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 am Fridays, Mr. K’s Restaurant, Coburg Rd. 683-9657. FREE. 14 DECEMBER 24, 2003 Progressive Coalition Happytime Friday, 5:30 pm Fridays, Café Paradiso. FREE. KIDSTUFF “Solstice Celebra- tion!” features experiments and crafts to celebrate the season, noon to 4 pm today, tomorrow and Dec. 28, The Science Factory. $4 exhibit hall or plan- etarium, $7 exhibits and planetarium. ww.sciencefactory.org. Mom and Baby Play Group, 10 am, Bambini. FREE. Pre-school Storytime, for ages 3 to 6, 10:30 am, Bethel Branch Library. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” features archive pro- grams, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. SCIENCE “Into the Woods” exhibit celebrates great explorer and plant collector David Douglas with tree and plant identification, kids’ tent camping and wildlife study, noon to 4 pm Fridays and Saturdays, The neighborhood,” 7 pm Sundays, 13th and Alder Starbucks. FREE. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. Interfaith dialogues with incarcerated youth, 10:30 am Sundays, Serbu Juvenile Justice Center. For informa- tion call 344-3080. Lecture, meditation, and dance into enlightenment, Trinity Healings, Energy Baptisms, 7 pm Fridays. Call 344-0458 for location. don. KIDSTUFF “Solstice Celebration!” continues. See Friday. MUSIC Ken Waldman, featuring fiddling, poetry and guitarist Andy Murdzen, 4 pm, Tsunami Books. 345- 8986. FREE. 27 S AT U R D AY ON THE AIR “The Son of Saturday Gold” features music and conversation with Bo Diddley, 11 am, KRVM, 91.9 FM. Sunrise 7:47 am; Sunset 4:41 pm Av High 45; Av Low 32 “The Healing Connection,” 8 pm Sundays, CTV-22 & 29. COMEDY ComedySportz fea- “Anarchy Radio,” John Zerzan, 11 pm Sundays, KWVA, 88.1 FM. tures Tag-Team improv comedy, Alton Baker’s Dozen takes on the AutZen Masters, 8 pm, 1030 Oak St. Reservations 517-9996. $6-$8, $1 off with a can of food. GATHERINGS Eugene Swing Dance Club 2003 Holiday Dance fea- tures swing lesson, Jack and Jill con- test and Showcase West Coast Swing Demonstration by Will Shaver and Christina Jamerson, lesson 7 pm, dance 8 pm, Agate Hall, UO. $8. Indoor Saturday Market, 9 am to 2 pm Saturdays, The Art of Everything, Cottage Grove. FREE. KIDSTUFF “Solstice Celebra- tion!” continues. See Friday. Children’s Storytime, 11 am Saturdays, Borders Books. FREE. Saturday Storytime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Family Music Time, 10:15 am, Sheldon Branch and Downtown Libraries. FREE. MUSIC Blasphemous Abnormal- ity, The Richard Hedders, The Bastard Saints, PB Army, The Perverts, The Anxieties, 9:30 pm, The Wetlands, 922 Garfield. $4. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Gay tennis group, noon Saturdays and Sundays. 687-9689. FREE. GEARS rides 35 miles to Cloverdale Loop, 10 am, meets at Alton Baker Park. FREE. SCIENCE “Into the Woods” exhibit continues. See Friday. “Signs in the Sky” planetarium show, 2 pm Saturdays, The Science Factory. $4. www.sciencefactory.org. SPIRITUAL Kirtan, Spiritual Talks, Bhakti Yoga, Vegetarian Feast, 5 pm Saturdays, 741 Lincoln St. 434- 1008. FREE. 28 S U N DAY Sunrise 7:47 am; Sunset 4:41 pm Av High 45; Av Low 32 GATHERINGS “Strategies to prevent demolition and redevelop- ment in Moss/Villard/Columbia Listener call-in features the best and worst of 2003, noon Sundays, KLCC, 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Gay tennis group continues. See Saturday. SPIRITUAL Tibetan Buddhist meditation with Tulku Gyurmey Rinpoche, 9 am Sundays and 6:30 pm Wednesdays. For information call 554-9696. $2-$5 ss. “Dances of Universal Peace,” 7 pm Sundays, 855 W. 1st Ave. 688-4134. don. Rigpa Tibetan meditation evenings feature video teaching from Sogyal Rinpoche, 7 pm Sundays, 1405 Mill St. $5 don. Tibetan Buddhist teachings feature meditation, chanting and relaxation, 11 am Sundays and 7 pm Wednesdays, 3333 Storey Blvd. FREE. 29 M O N DAY Sunrise 7:47 am; Sunset 4:42 pm Av High 45; Av Low 32 ARTS/VISUAL Life Drawing and Painting, 7:45 pm Mondays, 439 W. 2nd Ave. 302-2727. $5. GATHERINGS Living Foods’ “Dining Out at the Conquering Lion features raw food menu, 6 pm, 1436 Willamette. 653-0862. FREE. HIV counseling/testing, 4 to 7 pm Mondays, HIV Alliance, 1966 Garden Ave. don. French conversation, 3:30 to 5:30 pm Mondays. For information call 937- 2304. $5. Gentle yoga for people with multiple sclerosis, 10:45 am to 12:45 pm Mondays, Hilyard Community Center. $5. Women’s drop-in support group for survivors of sexual abuse, 7 pm Mondays, Sexual Assault Support Services. 484-9791. FREE. Yoga for seniors, 1:30 pm Mondays, Core Star Center. $5-$10 ss. SUSAN DETROY 25 T H U R S DAY Science Factory. $4. www.sciencefac- tory.org. SAMBA JA PLAYS THE CORE STAR DOJO. SEE WEDNESDAY CALENDAR. KIDSTUFF “Storytime with Phyliss,” 11:30 am Mondays, BabyCakes. FREE. Caregivers Support Group, 1 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Adult Day Health Center. FREE. International Games features games from around the world, 2 pm to 3 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. Grief Support Group, 10:30 am Tuesdays, McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Hospice Conference Room. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” features an overview of Oregon political issues, 8 am, 8 pm weekdays, KRVM, 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. SPIRITUAL Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25 Foundation Course in Meditation, 7 pm Mondays. FREE. Call 343-5252 for location. VIGIL Women in Black silent vigil, 5 pm Mondays, corner of 7th Ave. and Oak Street. FREE. 30 T U E S D AY Sunrise 7:48; Sunset 4:43 pm Av High 45; Av Low 32 GATHERINGS Moderate yoga, 5:30 pm Tuesdays, Friends Meeting House. $7-$10 ss. KIDSTUFF “Early Stimulation Group” meetings feature playing, reading, singing and discussion of parenting issues, 11 am Tuesdays, Creswell Community Center. 485- 9713. FREE. Tuesday Toddlertime, 10 am, Barnes and Noble Books. FREE. Toddler Storytime, 10:15 am and 11 am, Pop-up Cards Workshop for ages 7 to 11, 2 pm to 3 pm, Teen Game Night, 3:30 pm to 8 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. ON THE AIR “Alternative Radio,” features “Imperialism,” Noam Chomsky, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION One-hour fast bike rides continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. SPIRITUAL Video meeting and meditation with GangaJi, 7 pm Tuesdays, 5th St. Market, 4th floor, Conf. Rm. FREE. Shambhala meditation group meet- ing, 7 pm Tuesdays, 100 W. Q ST., Spfd. 726-1988. FREE. Prayer for Peace circles continue. See Thursday, Dec. 25. VIGIL KEN WALDMAN BRINGS HIS FIDDLING POETRY TO TSUNAMI BOOKS. SEE SUNDAY CALENDAR. Peace vigil, 4:30 pm Tuesdays, Island Park and Main Streets, Spfd. 747-5886. FREE. 31 WEDNESDAY Sunrise 7:48 am; Sunset 4:44pm Av High 45; Av Low 32 BENEFIT Masquerade Ball and Auction, featuring The Sugarbeets, benefits Bridgeway House, 8 pm, 7 1 , Mallard Banquet Hall $50. GATHERINGS New Year’s Gala featuring Ritmo De La Noche, 9:30 pm, Jo Federigo’s, 259 E. 5th Ave. $10. New Year’s Eve Party features seven- piece dance band Ruckus, 9:30 pm, Mac’s at the Vet’s Club. $5. Karaoke night features giveaways, dinner specials, and cash prize for
