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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 2006)
SALSA P R O C R A S T I N A T O R S ’ G I F T G U I D E Gifting 4 Good at the Tango Center! presents Live Music! Youth groups happy to receive T BY SUZI STEFFEN hinking about last-minute stocking stuffers? Wondering how to feel good about your consumption patterns while still goosing the local economy? Hey, yeah, we are too! Of course, you could do something like give your partner, kid or parent a carbon credit for car and airplane use this year (cute gift climate tags available at www.carbonfund.org), and that would be awesome. But maybe you ride your bike and buy wind power from EWEB, so you’d like to keep your dollars local. You know how peo- ple are always freaking out about young people downtown? Well, the LEAD teens are doing something about it. These young people founded the Nuestro Lugar/Our Place Teen Center, and, with the city’s help, are setting it up in Oak Alley’s over- park. But they’re mostly grant and dona- tion funded, and, like any nonprofit, they’ve got a wish list for the center. Another super youth group is Juventud FACETA, for Spanish-speaking immi- grant teens. FACETA operates out of Amigos Multicultural Services Center in the old Whiteaker Elementary School, and these energetic young people could also use a few generous Santas to help downsize their wish list. Both groups empha- size teen leadership and encourage outdoor activ- ities, community building and ending oppression. SON MELA’O Back by popular demand Friday December 22nd CHRISTMAS PARTY! Free lesson 8-9pm Dancing 9pm-1am Free refreshments! • Cover only $8 A l so n e x t F r id ay D e c. 2 9t h Free lesson 8-9pm Dance 9pm-1am • $4 cover TANGO CENTER 194 W. Broadway Ave. Eugene with DJ HERMAN REYES www.northwestsalsadancenews.com Nuestro Lugar/Our Place and other LEAD pro- grams need outdoor equipment like internal frame backpacks and three season sleeping bags. They also need laptops to help out the teens and fami- lies who don’t have access to computers and vol- unteer time to help the teens whip the repainted and newly muraled space into even better shape. For those who don’t have a ton of money, a new copier or a fax machine lying around, small gifts could be Nalgene water bottles, maglights, bike lights (front and back) or, for flexibility, gift certificates to grocery stores and places like Freddie’s or Jerry’s. FACETA is looking for similar items along with bikes, gift and movie certificates, a CD player, sleeping bags, 2-3 person tents, bus passes and gas money (gift certificates would work here as well). On both lists, the teens and their mentors say, are scholarships for the teens so they can fulfill their educational goals. And really, what could be better at the holi- days than feeling like you’re in the true holiday spirit — giving to those who are in need to help them achieve their dreams? To find the entire wish list or to donate to Nuestro Lugar, call 342-TEEN (8336); for more information about FACETA’s wish list and to donate, call Amigos at 746-6037. v N ew A ge B o o ks , Vi d e o s & CD ’s , V i si o na r y P ri n ts , Ca rd s & P ai n ti ng s, Mu s ic al In st r u m e nt s , Ex o t ic Wo o d & Me t a l S ta tu e s , C lo t h i n g, J e we l r y, C r ys t al s & visual delights for the heart, mind and spirit S ta i n e d Gl as s , H i ma la ya n S a lt Cr y st al Need personal help, don't have a clue what to get that special person in your life? L am p s , Qu ar tz C r ys t al S in g in g B o wl s S A L E: B at ik B e d C o v er s E nt e r Th e Dr e a mt i m e , E xp er i en c e th e Ma g i c 10 4 1 W i l la m et t e S t re et • 3 44 - 03 5 1 Don't worry..... Eccentricities is open: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 • 12 - 5 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 • 12 - 5 (YES, XMAS EVE) ALWAYS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT: 484-1490 'Gift certificates always a personal option!' INVENTORY SALE BEGINS WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27 • 1 - 6 PM SAT., DEC. 30 & SUN., DEC. 31 • 12 - 5 PM HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 2368 AGATE ST. 541-484-1490 www.eccentricities-gallery.com Laughing Planet You are here. Stuff your pie-hole with tasty wholesome foods like our big bulging Burritos, hot heaping Bowls, kickin’ Quesadillas, fresh Soups, Salads, Salsas, and Smoothies. While you are here, enjoy the organic juice bar, vegan-based goodies, local micro-brews, art, music and general mischief. 760 Blair Blvd. • Eugene • 541.868.0668 Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm • Sun. 11am-9pm Vegetarian, Vegan, Omnivore-friendly menu. Quick non-surly Service & Take Out 20 DECEMBER 21, 2006 EUGENE WEEKLY .COM ONLINE GET IT ALL
