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calendar Lane County Farmers’ Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 11. GATHERINGS Canines for Clean Water Pledge Event, 9am- 3pm, Jack B. Lively Memorial Park, 6100 Thurston Rd., Spfd. Eugene’s Got Talent, variety show by local kids & teens, 5pm, downtown library. FREE. Emerald City Chess Club, 6pm, Wandering Goat, 268 Madison St. FREE. Lane County Fair continues. See Wednesday. KIDS/FAMILIES Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/ caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6 w/ caregivers, 11am, Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., info at 682-8316. FREE. Roshan Maloney plays Cozmic Pizza Saturday MUSIC Jerry Zybach & The Stagehogs, 6:30pm, EWEB River Edge Plaza, 500 E. 4th . The Benjaminz, 7:30pm, Main Stage, Lane County Fairgrounds, www.atthefair.com FREE with fair admission. Dreamdog, Mark Ransom, 7:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5. Fast Rattler, Low Tide Drifters, Mark Ross, acoustic, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $5. Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler St., 766-6959. FREE. THEATER The Wizard of Oz, all ages, 6pm today & tomor- row, Campbell Center, 155 High St. FREE. MONDAY, AUG. 15 Fitness Testing, by appointment, 1:30- 3:30pm, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler St., 766-6959. FREE. No Shame Eugene Theater Workshop, write, direct & act in original 5-min. pieces, 7:30- 9:30pm, 126 W. Broadway. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Thursday Nighter Ride, 30-mile training ride, 5:30pm (men) & 5:40pm (women), Thursdays through Aug. 26, Church Corner, Spencer Creek & Lorane Hwy. FREE. Eugene Emeralds vs. Salem- Keizer, 7:05pm today, tomor- row and Saturday, PK Park, 342- 5367. $6-$12 per game. corvallis 17 Tours of the First Alternative Co- op, 6pm today & tomorrow, info at 753-3115. Blood Pressure Screening, by appointment, 9-10am, Corvallis Saturday, August 13 SpringFilm presents: Jaws. 2pm, Springfi eld Public Library. Terrifying motion picture from the horrifi c best seller AUG. THURSDAY, AUG. 11 Zimfest Note: Continuation dates for out- of-town events are listed under the fi rst day of the event. Tandem Biking for Visually Impaired continues. See Thursday, Aug. 11. Friday, August 12 Second Friday Art Walk 5-8pm every second Fri- day of the month. Join us for a cel- ebration of the arts in Downtown Springfi eld! Featured artists, food, live music, and fun at locations along Main Street in Downtown Springfi eld. FREE. WEDNESDAY, EVENTS 2011: Zimbabwean Music Festival, today through August 14, OSU, 2011.zimfest.org CALENDAR TUESDAY, AUG. 16 OSU Summer Choir Concert, 7pm, First United Methodist Church, 1165 Northwest Monroe Ave. FREE. Amore Music Series: Craig Hanson playing music of French Baroque composer Nicolas Lebegue, 12:15-12:45pm, First United Methodist Church, 1165 Northwest Monroe Ave. Drop-in Kayaking continues. See Thursday, Aug. 11. DOWNTOWNSPRINGFIELD Friday, August 12 Springfi eld Farmers’ Market Every Friday 3-7pm at the Library Fountain Plaza, 5th & A Street in Downtown Springfi eld. An open-air market- place for locally produced fresh vegetables, fruits, and plants. This season features live music, art, community workshops, chef dem- os, kids’ activities and much more. Accepts cash, debit, credit, and SNAP. Springfi eldFarmersMarket. net. FREE. Walk with Us continues. See Thursday, Aug. 11. that became one of the most popu- lar fi lms of all time. Watch the fi lm and stay for a discussion. FREE. Wednesday, August 17 Park Social. 5-6:30pm, Menlo Park. En- joy an ice cream social with your neighbors. Fill cones with your favorite fl avor and toppings. FREE. Friday, August 19 Springfi eld Farmers’ Market. See August 12. Friday, August 19 BBQ & Blue- grass 6:30-9pm, Dorris Ranch. Bluegrass music and barbeque in the perfect setting! Relax to the music of Whiskey Chasers and the Coast Fork Bluegrass Band. Food by Hop Valley. Weather permitting. $13 at the gate. Friday, August 19 Movie in the Park: Happy Feet, 8:30pm, Lively Park. Bring your blanket and low- back chairs for a movie under the stars. FREE. Saturday & Sunday, August 20- 21 L. Frank Baum’s ‘The Wizard of Oz’ 6pm, Island Park. The Roving Park Players present a journey with Dorothy and friends on their adven- tures in the amazing land of Oz! For more info, call 541-686-2738. FREE. Friday, August 26 Movie in the Park: Despicable Me, 8:30pm, Ruff attn: OPPS Computer Classes for begin- ners or intermediates, 9-11am Mondays, Wednesdays, 10am- noon Saturdays, 255-3001. Don. OSU Extension’s Natural Resource School, early bird reg- istration deadline Aug. 19, see extension.oregonstate.edu for info. Master Gardener Training Applications Available, OSU Extension Service offi ce, 783 Grant St. Eugene Symphony 2011-12 tick- ets now on sale, www.eugene- symphony.org Park. Bring your blanket and low- back chairs for a movie under the stars. FREE. Friday, August 26 Springfi eld Farmers’ Market. See August 12. Wednesday, August 31 Park So- cial 5-6:30pm, Tyson Park. Join other neighborhood friends in fun sports games! Play kickball, bad- minton, Frisbee and more. FREE. Saturday, September 10 Spring- Film presents: Rushmore. 2pm, Springfi eld Public Library. Watch this coming-of-age comedy and stay for a discussion. FREE. 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