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CALENDAR PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Persons) meet- ing, 6:45 pm, First Congregational Church. FREE. French conversation, 4 pm. For information call 937-2304. Diaper-Free Baby of Eugene meet- ing features support and education about potty training, infant hygiene and more, 6 pm. For location call 344-8395. FREE. Night of dining and entertainment features 10 teams of high-school students and professional chefs competing in a cooking competi- tion, Meeting and Learning Center, LCC main campus. Competition is from 1 to 5 pm with music by Group Therapy. Celebration and presenta- tions begin at 5:30 pm. $20 includes dinner. Event is free. LECTURE “Sexual Assault: How to Talk to Teens,” 6 pm, Michael Rogers Rm., Lane Co. Mental Health Building, 2411 Martin Luther King Blvd. 485-8232. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Mark Pearson reads, 7 pm, International Lounge, EMU, UO. FREE. MUSIC Oregon Percussion Ensemble, 8 pm, Beall, UO. $5, $3 sr., stu. SPIRITUAL “The Bible and the Arabs’ Ishmael Story,” 7 pm today and Wednesday, E. 11th Ave. and Alder St. 868-1574. FREE. VIDEO Freedom on my Mind, noon, Maple Rm., EMU, UO. FREE. The Planet The, noon, EMU Amphitheater, UO. FREE. 18 T U E S D AY Sunrise 5:43 am; Sunset 8:36 pm Av High 67; Av Low 43 BENEFITS Sentimental Journey big band concert and dessert benefits Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 7:30 pm, Soreng, Hult. $30. Italian dinner benefits FOOD for Lane Co., 6 pm, Sizzler Restaurant, Gateway Mall, Spfd. 726-9933. $10. FILM Grand Concert of the People, Russian film series, 8:45 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE. GATHERINGS “Election Central” features hourly election updates, 6 to 11:30 pm, Lane Co. Fairgrounds. FREE. Power of Now group meeting, 7 pm. For location call 344-6606. don. LECTURES “Biodiesel,” Ian Hill, 6 pm, 232 Lillis, UO. FREE. “It’s About Time, to Change Your Mind, About Time!” Wings lecture, 7 pm, The Wings Building. FREE. “Crisis in the Global Economy: The Spiritual Dimension,” James Quilligan, 7 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church. FREE. LITERARY ARTS Meet the author event features Martha Silano and Bette Lynch Husted, 7 pm, Downtown Library. FREE. MUSIC Ozomatli, 7 pm, The Jungle. $18.50. ON THE AIR “Alternative Radio” features “9/11 and the Uses of Fear,” Sut Jhally, 6:30 pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM. SPIRITUAL “The Divine Physicians” multifaith devotional, 6 pm, 734 Mill St. 747-101. FREE. Zen meditation with sanzen, 7 pm, Eugene Zendo. 302-4576. FREE. 19 WEDNESDAY Sunrise 5:42 am; Sunset 8:37 pm Av High 67; Av Low 43 DISCUSSION “Career Options: Consulting with Public and Nonprofit Organizations” architec- ture talk, noon, Frazier Hearth, Hendricks, UO. FREE. FILM Baraka, Cascadia Wildlands film series, 7 pm, 100 Willamette, UO. FREE. The Duel, Chinese film series, 4 pm, 115 Pacific, UO. FREE. Antonia’s Line, Sociology film series, 7 pm, 180 PLC, UO. FREE. GATHERINGS Book group discusses Global Civilization: A Buddhist-Islamic Dialogue, 7 pm, Barnes and Noble. FREE. Willamette Business Visitors’ Day, 7 to 8 am, Christie’s, Oakway Golf Course. 343-8556. FREE. Oregon Indian Week end-of-the- year night features traditional DANCE LISTINGS Th: Tango--noon, 7 pm, Tango Center. Argentine Tango, All-level—8; Studio B. www.eugenetango.com English country dance--7:30, Friends Meeting House. 344-1053. Fr: Ballroom, Latin--7:30, EMU Ballroom, UO. 346-6025. Jazz Dance—4:40, In Shape Athletic Club. 485-1581. Salsa—9, Vet’s Club Ballroom. 342-3021. Tango, Beg.—8, Milonga dance party—9, The Tango Center. 349-8682. International folk--2, Willamalane Activity Center. 736-4444. Sa: Danceability--11:30 am, tango--3:30 pm, salsa--6:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Baile Latino, grades 4-7--12:45, The Shedd. 687-6526. Singles Ministry Spring Fling Dance--7, Cascade Middle School. 344-6118. Argentine Tango, Beg.—8, Milonga dance party — 9, The Tango Center. 349-8682. Ballroom--8:30, Salsa--11:15 pm, Broadway Dance Center, 55 W. Broadway. Salsa--8, Broadway Dance Center. 461-6681. Su: International folk--7:15, In Shape Fitness. 726-7548. Hip hop--12:45, breakdancing--2:30, African--4:15, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Cha Cha, waltz, fox trot--noon, Vet’s Club. (503) 421-3485. Tango--2, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. Mo: Margo’s Modern—9 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 344-5317. International Folk Dancing—2:30 pm, Campbell Senior Ctr. 682- 5318. Tango--noon, 7 pm, Tango Center. West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Tu: West African—6, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Amy’s Tribal Bellydancing, Beg.—7, Healthy Weigh Weight Loss and Wellness Clinic. 684-8150. Swing, Int.—7, Open Dance—8, Downtown Lounge. International Folk—7, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. 461-9328. We: West African—7:30, WOW Hall. 687-2746. Margo’s Modern—9 am, Eugene School of Ballet. 344-5317. “Sparkplug Dance” for babies and toddlers—10 am, 11am, Tamarack Wellness Center. 689-3233. Improvisational partner dance--6:45, 412 Loma Lina Ln. No phone. Lindy hop—8, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. http://www.eugenelindy.com INTRODUCTION TO AIKIDO May 24 - July 14 DR. DARIN J. WARD HEALTH CENTERED DENTISTRY By taking a holistic approach and arranging for health rather than merely treating disease, we offer an opportunity to restore your oral health to its optimum. We look at the whole picture, consider health and underlying factors, and take steps to perfect your smile while prevent- ing problems before they occur. M & W 6:30 - 7:30 pm $88 for the entire 8 week course Uniform Included • Official ranking & belt upon successful completion of course • Eligibility for Black Belt program •Safe & effective self-defense • Joyful & spiritual practice • All ages, 12-60+ • Bonus: Free additional classes based on attendance Nagare Dojo DR. DARIN J. WARD, DDS PC F . A . G . 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