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30 “Images of Buddhism from India, Nepal & SE Asia,” photographic slideshow by Denis Shelton, 6pm, The Other Side Coffee Lounge, 1235 Railroad Ave. FREE. Sunrise 6:33am; Sunset 7:53pm Av High 80; Av Low 50 Last Friday Artwalk, self-guided tour through many venues around town, 6pm-9pm. For details and locations go to www.lastfridayartwalk.org THURSDAY GATHERINGS The Village School parent information meet- ings, 6pm today & 10am Sept. 10, 2855 Lincoln St. 345-7285. FREE. “Women’s Backpacking 101” mini clinic, 7pm, REI. FREE. Wine tasting: Sauvignon Blancs, 5pm, WineStyles. $5. LECTURES “Ride for Climate US,” photo presentation on global warming by David Kroodsma, 5:30pm, Downtown Library. FREE. James Tomasi explains how an upper cervical chiropractor saved his life, 7pm, Oregon Community Credit Union Corporate Offices, 2880 Chad Dr. RSVP, 484-5433. FREE. MUSIC Jackie Hooper, 8pm, Cozmic Pizza. $2. Adam Sweeney & Ashleigh Flynn CD release party, 8:30pm, Luna. 21+. $7. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians trips: Lowder Mountain, 5.6 miles. See YMCA board for details. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses the merging of computers and phones w/Alan Oppenheimer, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. 31 F R I D AY Sunrise 6:34am; Sunset 7:51pm Av High 80; Av Low 49 ARTS/VISUAL CALC presents an open house & art exhibit, feat. music by Sahmi, 5pm, 458 Blair Blvd. FREE. Cottage Grove Downtown Artwalk, 6pm, various locations. FREE. 6pm openings include photogra- phy by Chea Barnes, Charles Prince, Jessica Coleman, Kim Peaks & Peggy Lileen, Kiki Metzler’s Polk St. Studio; Paper cutting/collage by Valisa Higman, Wandering Goat; Glass artistry by Vicki Komori, Art of Glass. GATHERINGS Pacifica Forum: “Tolerance/Intoleration,” preview of 9/11 interfaith breakfast, 4pm, 121 McKenzie, UO. FREE. Wine tasting: Killer Bee wines, 4pm, WineStyles. FREE. Critical Mass, 5:30pm, meet at 17th & Charnelton. FREE. Antinori Wines, gourmet balsamic vinegar and olive oil tasting, 6:30pm, Midtown Wine Shop. FREE. Jose Cruz salsa dance, 9pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5. MUSIC Party Booby Trap, 7pm, Scobert Park. FREE. Debra Arlyn, Keegan Smith, 9pm, Luna. 21+. $7. The Avett Brothers, Hillstomp, Alela Diane, 8pm, WOW Hall. $15 adv., $18 door. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses bureaucratic tangles & consumer scams w/Larry Kahn, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsidians trips: Little Brother, 12 miles; Shasta Loops/Blackberries, 4 miles. See YMCA board for details. THEATER The Great American Trailer Park Musical, 8pm today, tomorrow and Sept. 7-8, 14-15, 21- 22, Actors Cabaret, 996 Willamette. 683-4368. $15, $18 reserved, $34.95 dinner seating. 1 SATURDAY Become a Master Gardener through the OSU/Lane County Extension Service program. See Attn: Opportunies Sunrise 6:35am; Sunset 7:49pm Av High 80; Av Low 49 ARTS/VISUAL Richard Quigley art sale & exhibition, 10am-5pm today, tomorrow & Sept. 3, Silvan Ridge Winery, 27012 Briggs Hill Rd. FREE. Karen Pidgeon open studio & gallery, 10am-5pm today & tomor- row, 27766 Cottage Grove-Lorane Rd., Lorane. 942-1566. FREE. Oregon Crafted open studio week- end, artist studios in Lane, Linn, Lincoln and Benton Counties are open for visitors, noon-4pm today & tomorrow, various locations. Oregon Crafted guidebook required. www.oregoncrafted.org BENEFIT Plant & art sale bene- fit for rape victims in Darfur, 10am- 4pm, Mohawk River Gardens, 93995 Marcola Rd., Marcola. 933- 2246. FREE. COMEDY The Comedy Workout presents “Unionized Comedy,” 8pm, Diablo’s Downtown Lounge. 21+. $3. GATHERINGS Saturday Market, 10am-5pm, with entertain- ment from Richard Crandell, 10am; Lorna Miller, 11am; Truckstop Honeymoon, noon; Craig Einhorn Trio, 1pm; Spruce Root Band, 2pm; The Usual Suspects, 3:30pm, Park Blocks, 8th & Oak. www.eugene- saturdaymarket.org FREE. Duck Football: UO vs. Houston, 12:30pm, Autzen Stadium. $16- $35. The Jump Off hip hop showcase & dance party kickoff event, feat. performances by Dance Northwest, King’s Krew, Lane County Poppers & DJ Billy, 10pm Saturdays, Latitude 21. 21+. $3. KIDS/FAMILIES “History of Fall Creek Area” presentation, 9pm, Cascara Campground amphitheater, Fall Creek State Recreation Area. Non-campers park in overflow parking lot. FREE. LGBT Rainbow River Womyn les- bian social, 5pm, McMenamins North Bank. doubleleosue@gmail.com or 741-1210. FREE. MUSIC KIDZ Rock showcase: Local Hero, Undermind, G Force, noon, CD World. FREE. Second Mouth, 6pm, Eugene Wine Cellars. FREE. The Spruce Root Band, 9pm, Cozmic Pizza. $3. Fearless Love, The Mystic Travelers & the Devotees, w/kirtan, 8pm, Far Horizons Montessori School, 2490 Hilyard. $10 sug. don. calendar Brook Adams & his Swinging Marmalukeys, The Dry Gulch Ramblers, 8:30pm, Sam Bond’s. 21+. $3-$5. 20 AUGUST 30, 2007 Tasty Trio CD release party, 9pm, Luna. 21+. $6. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Bohemia Half Marathon & 10k Run, 6:30am, Cottage Grove. www.goodrace.com Kayak Pool Session, 9am-noon, meet at OP Barn for van ride to Edgewood Pool. $5, $3 UO stu. ($5 kayak rental). GEARs rides: Group Ride for Climate w/David Kroondsma: Wolf Creek via Crow Rd.; Creswell via River Dr. & Howe Ln., 50 miles; Creswell, 35 miles, 8:30am, Alton Baker Park. www.eugenegears.org Obsidians trips: Circle Mount Pisgah, 8 miles; Divide Lake/Mount Yoran, 10 miles. See YMCA board for details. THEATER The Great American Trailer Park Musical continues. See Friday. VOLUNTEER Hendricks Park Very Small Rocks, Paul Quillen, 8:30pm, Sam Bond’s. 21+. $3-$5. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARs rides: Gimpl Hill via Pine Grove, 35 miles; Pine Grove, 25 miles, 9am, Alton Baker Park. www.eugenegears.org Obsidians trips: Duffy Lake, 6.6 miles; The Twins, 6.6 miles. See YMCA board for details. 3 M O N DAY Sunrise: 6:38am; Sunset 7:46pm Av High 80; Av Low 49 ARTS/VISUAL Richard Quigley art sale & exhibition con- tinues. See Saturday. GATHERING Lane County Central Labor Council’s Labor Day picnic for all union members & their families, 12:30pm-4:30pm, Jasper Park, Spfd. Bring side dish to share. $3 parking fee. MUSIC The Aggrolites, 6pm, CD World. FREE. Junction City Brass, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Jefferson Exchange” discusses the cloning & stem cell controversies w/Ted Stevens, 9am & 9pm, KRVM 1280 AM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Prefontaine Restoration Trail Run, 7k, 9:30am, Alton Baker Park. www.goodrace.com GEARs ride: Turnbow, Cox Butte & other scenic climbs, 75 miles, 9am, Alton Baker Park. www.euge- negears.org Forest Work Party, 9:30am-1pm, 2200 Summit Ave. Tools & snacks provided. Emma Hill plays Cozmic Pizza Wednesday 2 S U N DAY Sunrise 6:37am; Sunset 7:47pm Av High 80; Av Low 49 ARTS/VISUAL Karen Pidgeon open studio & gallery continues. See Saturday. Oregon Crafted continues. See Saturday. Richard Quigley art sale & exhibi- tion continues. See Saturday. MUSIC One More Time Marching Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. 344-0483. FREE. Abby Lappen, 7pm, Cozmic Pizza. Don. 4 T U E S D AY Sunrise 6:39am; Sunset 7:44pm Av High 80; Av Low 49 BENEFIT Wine tasting benefit for Downtown Events Management, Inc., 5pm-9pm, WineStyles. $9.99 (half donated to nonprofit). GATHERINGS Intro to yoga, 9am, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. Register, 682-5521. FREE. Intro to Tai Chi, 10am, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. Register, 682-5521. FREE. Intro to “Gentle Exercise,” 11am, Petersen Barn Community Center,
