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Sunrise 5:31am; Sunset 8:52pm Av High 70; Av Low 46 6 wed Sunrise 5:31am; Sunset 8:53pm Av High 71; Av Low 46 FOOD/DRINK Creswell Farmers’ Market, indoors, 4-6pm, 182 S. 2nd St., Creswell. DANCE Dance Quarterly, 7pm, GATHERINGS Cascade Toastmasters, drop-ins welcome, 6:45-8:15am, Original Pancake House, 782 E. Broadway, call 343-3743 for info. FREE. Church Women United work- ing for peace & justice monthly breakfast w/Alison Guzman of Beyond Toxics on environmen- tal health concerns inside & out- side the home to solve environ- mental justice issues, 7-8:30am, Brails, 1689 Willamette St., www. cwulanecounty.org Wii Bowling, 1-2:30pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. www.eugene- or.gov/recenroll FREE. OE General Assembly, 7pm, OE V, 1274 W. 7th Ave. Trivia Night, 7pm, Divine Cupcake, 1680 W. 11th Ave. FREE. FOOD/DRINK HEALTH Tai Chi, 11:30pm, Sacred Heart Medical Center, 3333 Riverbend Dr., Spfd., 515- 0462. FREE. Occupy Medical Clinic, 5-6pm, Occupy V, 1274 Polk St. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Terrifi c Twos Storytime, for 2-year-olds w/ caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. Temple Beth Israel Preschool open house, 2:30-4:30pm, Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th Ave., www.tbieugene.org/ preschool L ECT U R ES/C L ASS ES Conquering the Dragon, dealing w/additiction, for the whole fam- ily, noon-1:15pm, Jesco Center, 340 Blair Blvd., 579-3084. FREE. MUSIC Sherman Baker, acous- tic solo, 5pm, Cozmic. FREE. Oak Hill Music Department: Oak Hill Middle & High School Rock Bands, Glee, variety, 7pm, Cozmic. FREE. Bluegrass Jam, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Dougherty Dance Theatre, UO. FREE. Ambrosia’s First Wednesday Wine Tasting & Sale, all Italian, 5:30-7pm, 174 E. Broadway. $20. GATHERINGS Free Admission Day at UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 11am-5pm, UO. FREE. Homeowner Assistance Meeting w/Occupy Eugene Foreclosure Action Committee, 5-7pm, Upstairs Growers Market, 454 Willamette St. FREE. Health Care for All Oregon meet- ing, 7-8:30pm, EWEB, 500 E. 4th Ave. FREE. Trivia Night, 7pm, Sharkeys Pub & Grill, 4221 Main St., Spfd. Trivia at Supreme Bean, 7pm, 16 Tons Supreme Bean, 29th & Willamette. FREE. Bingo Night, 8pm, Rogue Public House, 844 Olive St. FREE. L ECT U R ES/C L ASS ES Occupy Education in collabora- tion w/CLDC, multi-week orga- nizer training series continues for social justice activists, 6:30- 8:30pm, OE V, 1274 W. 7th Ave. Don. MUSIC Open Mic, everyone wel- Beginning Yoga, fi rst class free, 7:45-8:45am today & Thursday, May 31, Green Phoenix Institute, 352 W. 12th Ave., wkly.ws/15t come, 7:30pm, Cozmic. FREE. The Country & the City, Bronwynne Brent, acoustic, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $1-$5. SOCIAL OUTDOORS/RECREATION DANCE Eugene Folk Dancers, weekly interna- tional folk dancing, 7:45pm, Willamalane Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 344-7591. $2. VOLUNTEER Volunteer Orientation, 6:30pm, WOW Hall. Weight Training & Strength Yoga, 8:30am, Celebration Studio, 1820 Willamette St. $10. Bike Riding for Seniors, weekly in-town rides, helmets required, 9:30am, from Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5218. FREE. Kundalini Yoga Happy Hour, 5:30-6:30pm, YogaWest, 3635 LITERARY ARTS Mid-Valley Willamette Writers Writers Services Fair, 7-9pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. $10 sug. don., mem. & college stu. FREE. SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Corvallis Community Rhythm Circle, all ages, instruments provided or bring your own, 7:30-9pm, 101 NW 23rd St. MUSIC Mhofela CD Release, SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Heart of the Valley Children’s Choirs, 3pm, LaSells Stewart Center, 875 SW 26th St., hvcchoirs.com Willamette Valley Symphony Orchestra: The Extraordinary, 4pm, Ashbrook Independent School Theatre, 4045 SW Research Way, willamettevalleysymphony.org Gardens: Capturing the Rain for Your Own Water-Effi cient Garden,” Cleo Woelfl e-Erskine & Apryl Unchapher, 4:30-6:30pm, First Alternative Co-op Meeting Room, 1007 SE 3rd St. Spring Sing! The OSU Women’s & Men’s Choirs, 7:30pm, First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe St., ticketsoregon.com $10, OSU stu. w/ID FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Community Yoga continues. Thursday, May 31. Drop-in Kayaking continues. Thursday, May 31. New Yoga classes continue. Thursday, May 31. Prenatal Yoga continues. Thursday, May 31. Walk with Us continues. Thursday, May 31. See TUESDAY, JUNE 5 Rural Living Basics: Septics, Surface Water & Water Wells Class, bring 1/2 cup of untreated well water in a clean, water-tight container, 6-9pm, Linn County Extension Offi ce, 4th & Lyons, downtown Albany, reg. 766- 3556. FREE. See See See See WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 The Sun Will Rise Again: OSU Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band and Campus Band, 7:30pm, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. $10, OSU stu., staff & faculty w/ID FREE. SOCIAL DANCE Crossroads Blues/Fusion continues. Thursday, May 31. Elena Villa performs Saturday at Cozmic Hilyard St., www.yogawesteu- gene.com $8 drop-in. Kids Break Dance, 6:15-7:15pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 drop- In, $80 for 10 classes. Beginning Poi Spinning (Firedancing) 7-8pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. FREE TRIAL. Advanced Poi Spinning (Firedancing) 8-9pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. FREE TRIAL. Adult Break Dance, free tri- al, 7:20-8:20pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 drop-In, $80 for 10 classes. Tribal Belly Dance & Performance, 8-9pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 drop-In, $80 for 10-class punchcard. FREE TRIAL. Aerial Circus Arts & Acro- Balance continues. See Monday. SOCIAL DANCE Argentine Tango Practica, 8-10pm, Studio B, 189 W. 8th Ave. $5. SPIRITUAL A Course In Miracles Drop-In Study Group, 10-11:15am, Unity of the Valley, 39th & Hilyard, 914-0431. Don. Open Heart Meditation, by appt., noon-12:30pm, Unity of the Valley, 39th & Hilyard, 914-0431. Don. SALE! E G A T N A N ADV ! HOMETO 1 W erything* 5% off ev THURSDAY, JUNE 7 “A Pie, A Pint, A Play: A New Works Cabaret,” 9pm, The Majestic, 115 SW 2nd St. $8, $6 mem. THEATER No Shame Eugene Theater Workshop, write, direct & act in original 5-min. pieces, 7:30- 9:30pm, 194 W. Broadway. FREE. Almost, Maine continues. See Thursday, May 31. attn: OPPS VOLUNTEER Care for Owen 7 thurs Rose Garden, bring gloves & small hand-weeding tools, instruction provided, noon-3pm, end of N. Jefferson St., 682-5025. Springfi eld Arts Commission seeks adult submissions for “Illustrate Your Dream,” see www.springfi eldartscommission. org Ophelia’s Place: Be Your Own Fashion Designer, ages 12-16, info at opheliasplace.net United Way of Lane County Volunteer Connection: more than 400 volunteer opportuni- ties, wkly.ws/1ag The Roving Park Players: audi- tions for E. Nesbit’s Five Children & It, seeking 15 players ages 8 & up, June 2 & 3, 2-4pm, Good Samaritan Society, 3500 Hilyard St., info at 686-2738. Contestant Search for the 2012 Ms. Whiteaker Pageant, ages 21 & up, applications at Sam Bond’s Garage. Adaptive bikes for rent, by ap- pointment, rates vary, 682-5311, Hilyard Center. Sunrise 5:30am; Sunset 8:54pm Av High 71; Av Low 46 FOOD/DRINK Wine tasting continues. See Thursday, May 31. GATHERINGS Eugene Metro Business Networking International, 11:30am, Downtown Athletic Club, 999 Willamette St., http://wkly. ws/159 $12 lunch. KIDS/FAMILIES Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/ caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. Family Storytime, 11am, Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., info at 682-8316. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES How to sell your house, 9-10am, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5318. FREE. corvallis EVENTS Note: Continuation dates for out- of-town events are listed under the fi rst day of the event. THURSDAY, MAY 31 Capstone fi eld trip to Flynn Creek and Needle Branch watersheds, 9am-3pm, wkly.ws/1ab Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler: “Investing in Oregon’s Future,” 7pm, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. FREE. “The Editorial Connection: Editor-Writers on Magazine Writing & Publishing,” 7:30pm, The Arts Center, 700 S.W. Madison Ave. FREE. COUPON NOW 2 LOCATIONS! SY'S NEW YORK PIZZA COUPON 15% of profits donated to Mines Advisory Group. www.hilltribeart.com/mag Only r One and Reiki Tummo Healing Clinic, by appt., 5:30- 7:30pm, 2550 Portland St., 914- 0431. 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The Stagger & Sway, John Shipe, folk, country, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $1-$5. KIDS/FAMILIES Lapsit Storytime, ages birth-3 w/adult, 10am, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 10am, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6 w/caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. Little Wonders: Stories & Activities for Prekindergarteners, 11am-noon, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, UO. FREE. Sensory Storytime, 1pm, down- town library. FREE. Cozmic Carnival: games, stories, origami & more, variety, 5pm, Cozmic, 338-9333. FREE. “New to Medicare? Learn the How-To’s” w/Kim Kelly, CLTC, 5-6 pm, LTCA offi ce, 333 W. 10th Ave., RSVP 222-9020. FREE. Novelist John Colman Wood: The Names of Things, 6pm, down- town library. FREE. “Steps to Perfect Colon Health” w/Myhra, 6-7pm, Market of Choice Community Room, 29th & Willamette, reg. 951-694-2129. FREE. COUPON 5 tues calendar *excl. 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