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Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 6-8pm, N.E. corner Washburn Park, 20th & Agate. $5. Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE. Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 14. Coburg Golden Year Fest continues. See July 15. da Vinci Days continue. See July 15. Emerald Empire Hempfest continues. See July 15. Springfi eld SummerFest continues. See July 15. MONDAY, 7/18 Obsidians: climb Mt. St. Helens, 9 miles, sign up obsidians.org TUESDAY, 7/19 OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7. WEDNESDAY, 7/20 Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $3. Family Game Extravaganza, 6pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don. Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8. THURSDAY, 7/21 Blueberry Bash, 2-3pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., 682-5521. Thursday Night Dinner, 6pm, Creswell. www. heiditunnellcatering.com $15. Oregon Country Fair July 8-10 P HO T O B Y T O D D C O O P E R Eugene Astronomical Society Star Party, weather permitting, telescopes & astronomers on-hand, dusk, College Hill Reservoir, 24th & Lawrence. FREE. Paper Moon , 9pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE. Ems vs. Yakima continues. See July 7. SATURDAY, 7/9 Cascade Cream Puff Mountain Bike Race, today & tomorrow, Oakridge/Westfi r, www. cascadecreampuff.com THURSDAY, 7/14 Bohemia Mining Days, youth talent contest, Bloomer Parade, cherry spittin’ contest, Grand Miners’ Parade and more, today through July 17, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove, www. bohemiaminingdays.org FREE. Plena Libre, 7pm, Monteith Riverpark, 489 Water Ave., Albany. FREE. Nearby Nature Quest: Dragons in the Air, 10am- noon, Alton Baker Park, 687-9699. $5 per family, $2 per person, mem. FREE. Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9. Classical Wine Bus Tour: Silvan Ridge, Sweet Cheeks, King Estate, tastings, history, ages 21 & up, noon-5pm, 345-6648. $35. Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16. FRIDAY, 7/22 Gem Faire, today, tomorrow & Sunday, Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave., www.gemfaire.com Eugene Symphony in the Park, 8pm, Cuthbert Amphitheatre. FREE, tickets at www. eugenesymphony.org Wild Women’s Horseback Riding Retreat, 21 & up, 3pm today through 6pm Sunday, Tired Dog Ranch, Westfi r. $350. Bobby McFerrin & the Yellowjackets at da Vinci Days, 8:30pm, OSU. Tree Climbing Drop-In, ages 10 & up, 4-8pm, Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire. $5. Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 14. Whiteaker Neighborhood River Festival, try out kayaks, play on slip ’n’ slide, try circus arts, music, 4pm-7pm, Maurie Jacobs Park behind River House, 301 N. Adams, 682-5329. FREE. Thursday Nighter Ride continues. See June 16. Obsidians: hike Eula Ridge, 9 miles; hike Cone Peak, Iron Mountain, 8 miles, sign up obsidians.org Pioneer Picnic, Oakridge, www.oakridgechamber. com Oregon Bach Festival: David Higgs Organ Recital, 8pm, Central Lutheran, www.oregonbachfestival. com $15. FRIDAY, 7/15 da Vinci Days, art festival w/art bikes, Kinetic Sculpture Race, fi lm festival, kids’ parade, music w/ Bobby McFerrin, The Young Dubliners, Dorado & more, today, tomorrow & Sunday, various locations, Corvallis, www.davincidays.org $10-$15 per day; $15 adv., $20 gate weekend pass; $10 weekend pass ages 6-18, under 5 FREE. da Vinci Days continue. See July 15. Emerald Empire Hempfest continues. See July 15. Springfi eld SummerFest continues. See July 15. Free Willy , 9pm, 24th & University. FREE. Obsidians: get acquainted hike, Ribbon Trail. Sign up obsidians.org Ems vs. Yakima continues. See July 7. Oregon Country Fair continues. See July 8. SUNDAY, 7/10 Obsidians: hike Crescent Mountain, 8.6 miles, sign up obsidians.org Oregon Bach Festival: Inside Line, 2pm, Hult Center, FREE; Ode to Joy, 3pm, Hult Center, $15-$59; Party on the Plaza, 6pm, UO Education Courtyard, www.oregonbachfestival.com Tayberry Jam: Reggae on the Mountain, music by Medium Troy, Inner Limits, Jah Sun w/The Redemption Band, Marv Ellis w/The Platform, Hillstomp, Brownchicken Browncow Stringband and many more, w/global sustainability summit and permaculture teach-in. July 15-17, Cougar Mountain, Saginaw, www.tayberryjam.com $40- $120, 12 & under FREE, carpool discounts. Oregon Country Fair continues. See July 8. Coburg Golden Years Festival Crafts, pie-eating contest, kids’ rodeo, vintage fi re trucks, horseshoe tournament and more. Take the kids to the parade Saturday or the Coburg Family BBQ & Games on Sunday, 7am-midnight today, 10:30am-midnight tomorrow & 10am-2pm Sunday, Downtown Coburg, www.coburgoregon.org or 343-9875. FREE. Cascade Cream Puff Mountain Bike Race continues. See July 9. Echo Hollow Pool Summer Block Party, 1:10- 3:40pm, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd. 682-5525. $3. MONDAY, 7/11 Barnies’ Barbecue & Picnic, seniors gathering, 11:30am-1pm, Petersen Community Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. at 682-5521. $3. Emerald Empire HempFest, music, speakers and vendors, 4:20-10pm today, “high noon”-10pm Saturday & “high noon”-8pm Sunday, July 17, www.emeraldempirehempfest.com FREE. Ems vs. Yakima continues. See July 7. The Fret Boys, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE. Joe Manis/Bill Marsh Duo, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE. TUESDAY, 7/12 Obsidians: bus to Fort Vancouver, sign up obsidians. org OBRA Criterium continues. See June 7. WEDNESDAY, 7/13 Accessible Aquatics, ages 6 & up, 10-11am Amazon Pool, 682-5311. $30 Touch a Truck, get close to fi re engines, cement trucks, sweepers & more, all ages, 5-7:30pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE. Eugene Opera in the Open, 6pm, Kesey Square, Broadway & Willamette. Don. Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory , 9pm, Willakenzie Park, 1725 Best Lane. FREE. Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness continues. See June 8. 10 s u m m e r g u i d e 2 0 1 1 Springfi eld SummerFest This celebration of summer in Springfi eld kicks off with Satin Love Orchestra in a free concert at 7:30pm at Island Park. This year’s festivities also include Eddie Money at 7:30pm Saturday, PetFest 9am-noon Saturday, The Lost Boys & The Conjugal Visitors. Events continue through July 17 all over Springfi eld. willamalane.org or 736-4544. $20 family, $5 person, Sunday FREE. Princess Bride , 9pm, Churchill Youth Sport Park, Bailey Hill & W. 18th. FREE. Bohemia Mining Days continue. See July 14. SATURDAY, 7/16 Obsidians: hike Lowder Mountain, 5.6 miles; hike Substitute Point, 10 miles, sign up obsidians.org Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club Fly-In, Oregon Aviation Historical Museum, 2475 Jim Wright Way, Cottage Grove. Walk with Us continues. See June 9. Barn Dance, ages 50 & up, 7-9:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. $2. Drop-In Kayaking continues. See June 9. Walk with Us continues. See June 9. Eugene Emeralds vs. Vancouver, 7:05pm today, tomorrow & Saturday, PK Park, 342-5367. $6-$12 per game. Coburg Golden Years Festival continues. See July 17. SUNDAY, 7/17 Obsidians: hike Threemiles Lake, 8 miles; climb Mt. Thielsen, 10 miles, sign up obsidians.org Oregon Wild: hike Grasshopper Meadow & Constitution Old Growth Grove, info & sign up at www.oregonwild.org FREE. Slacklining Drop-In, 6-8pm, Washburne Park, 20th & Agate. $5. Fiesta Latina, 5:30-11pm today, 11am-11pm tomorrow, Island Park, B & Mill, Spfd. $5, 10 & under FREE. Jerry Zybach Duo, 6pm, Saginaw Vineyard, 80247 Delight Valley Rd., Cottage Grove. FREE. Summer Canning Basics: Pickling, including fermented pickles & quick pickles, 6-8:30pm, Community of Christ Church, 1485 Gilham Rd. $15. Willow , 9pm, Sladden Park, N. Adams & Cheshire. FREE. Ems vs. Vancouver continues. See July 21. Aimee Mann Aug. 20, Oregon Zoo Aug. 25, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville
