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CALENDAR old federal building, 7th & Pearl St., info at 343-0063. FREE. Conversations on the Forest: “What’s the Deal w/Governor Kitzhaber’s Timber Panel?” 6-7:30pm, Cozmic, info at con- versationsontheforest.org Empathy Cafe: Listen & be lis- tened to, learn about & practice the inspiring, effective skills of compassionate, nonviolent communication in a fun & comfortable group, 7-9pm, info & location at 484-7366. Donat. Jameson’s Trivia Night, 7-9pm, 115 W. Broadway. Poetry Open Mic, 7pm, Granary Pizza, 259 East 5th Ave. FREE. Bingo, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE. Cornucopia Triva Night, 9pm, 295 W. 5th Ave. Game Night, 9pm, Cowfi sh, 62 W. Broadway. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Preschool Fun w/ Art & Science, ages 3-6, 10:30- 11am, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES All-Levels African Drum Class w/Alseny, 5:30-7pm, WOW Hall. $12, $10 stu. Publish your Poetry workshop, 6pm, downtown library, info & pre-reg. at 682-5450. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION OP Bike School, 6pm today & tomorrow, OP Barn, 18th & University St. Acrobatics, 7:30-8:30pm, Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. First class FREE. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Nov. 1. Pinochle for Seniors continues. See Friday. SOCIAL DANCE Beginning Afri- can Dance w/Andrea, 7-8:15pm, WOW Hall. $10, $8 stu. Beyond Basics & Advanced Beyond Basics, 7-8pm, The Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. Scottish Country Dance w/Robert & Leone, all dances taught; reels, jigs, strathspeys, 7-9pm, Studio B, 1590 Willamette St., info at 935-6051. $15/month. SPIRITUAL Open Heart Medita- tion, 5:30-6:30pm, 1210 W. 4th Ave., info at 914-0431. FREE. ELECTION DAY TUE., NOVEMBER 6 S U N R I S E 6 : 57 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 5 5 P M AV G. HIGH 55 ; AV G. LO W 39 FILM Global Awakening Movies w/Barbara Marx Hubbard, fol- lowed by conscious conversa- tion, 7pm, Unity of the Valley, 3912 Dillard Rd. Donat. Top Hat, 7pm, UO Baker Center, 325 E. 10th Ave., pre-reg. at http://bit.ly/ Ou42fn. $15/series. FOOD/DRINK Creswell Farmers’ Market, 4-6pm, 182 S. 2nd St., Creswell. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Nov. 1. Park Blocks Farmer’s Market continues. See Thursday, Nov. 1. GATHERINGS Cascade Toastmas- ters, drop-ins welcome, 6:45- 8:15am, Original Pancake House, 782 E. Broadway, call 343-3743 for info. FREE. Church Women United no host breakfast, 7-8:30am, Brails Restaurant, 1689 Willamette St., info at aobdob@pacinfo.com or 554-2646. WellMama support group for pregnant & new mamas expe- riencing anxiety & depression, 10:30-noon, Parenting Now! 86 Centennial Loop, info at 800- 896-0410. FREE. Willama-Library Book Club, 10:30am, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th Ave., Spfd., info at 726- 2237. FREE. Parkinson’s Disease support group for partners of people w/ Parkinson’s, 1:30pm, Eugene Hearing & Speech Center, 1500 W. 12th Ave., info at 345-2988. FREE. NAMI Connections, peer support group for people living with mental illness, 3:30-5pm, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. FREE Election Night Results Party, 7pm, Willamalane Center, 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. FREE. OE General Assembly, 7pm, Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza, 8th & Oak. Trivia Night, 7pm, Divine Cup- cake, 1680 W. 11th Ave. FREE. Side Bar D&T Bingo Night, 9pm, 1680 Coburg Rd., 343-1200. FREE. Tricycle Races, 9pm, McShanes, 86495 College View Rd. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Terrifi c Twos Storytime, for 2-year-olds w/ caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Conquering the Dragon, dealing w/additic- tion, for the whole family, noon- 1:15pm, Jesco Center, 340 Blair Blvd., 579-3084. FREE. ON THE AIR Election Coverage, 5-11pm, 89.7 KLCC. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Pinochle for Seniors, 9am-noon, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. $0.25. Tai Chi for beginners w/Suman Barkhas, 11:30-noon, Sacred Heart Medical Center at River- bend, 3333 Riverbend Dr., Spfd., info at 515-0462. Nia 5 Stages, noon-1pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 687-9447. Nia Dance, 1pm-2pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 687-9447. SHIRLEY ANDRESS STARS IN WHEN THE SUN COMES OUT ON THURSDAY, NOV. 1. 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. Sensory Storytime, stories for children w/sensory integration or other special needs w/caregiv- ers, 1pm, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE. Cozmic Carnival, variety, 5pm, Cozmic. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Stories of Mental Resilience & Recovery, roundtable discussion & presen- tation, 5:30-7pm, MindFreedom Offi ce, 454 Willamette St. Post-Election Briefi ng: What Happened & What’s Next for Social Justice in Oregon? 7-9pm, Washington Park Community Center, 2025 Washington St., info & RSVP at 503-289-1517. LITERARY Tom Atlee reading & book signing, 7pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. FREE. Scrabble for Seniors, 1-3pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. $0.25. Practice sailing, 5:30pm- 8:30pm, River House Center, 682-5329. $40. OBRA Criterium, bike ride, 1K fl at oval course, 5:30pm, Greenhill Technology Park, W. 11th & Terry, reg. 521-6529. $15 per race, $50 per month. Disciples of Dirt: Ladies moun- tain bike rides, 6pm, locations vary, info at disciplesofdirt.org/ forum/planned-rides Double Staff, 7:30-8:30pm, Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. First class FREE. OP Bike School continues. See Monday. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Nov. 1. SOCIAL DANCE Eugene Folk Dancers, weekly international folk dancing, 6:45pm lessons, $3; 7:45pm dance, $2, Willama- lane Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 344-7591. WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 7 S U N RIS E 6 : 58 A M ; S U NS E T 4 : 54 PM AV G. HIGH 55 ; AV G. LO W 39 COMEDY Brickwall Comedy Club Open Mic, 8:30pm, Brickwall Comedy Club. FREE. FILM The Omega Man, 7pm, Wil- lamette Hall, UO Campus. FREE. FOOD/DRINK Sweetwater Farm Stand, fresh farm produce, prod- ucts & recopes, 4-6pm, 1243 Rainbow Dr. Ambrosia First Wednesday Wine Tasting, 5:30-7pm, Ambrosia Restaurant, 174 E. Broadway Ave., info at ambrosiarestaurant. com The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Nov. 1. GATHERINGS Free Admission Day at UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 11am-5pm, UO. FREE. 10 week Beravement Support Group, Wednesdays through Nov. 7, 3-4:30pm, South Lane Mental Health, 1245 Birch Ave., Cottage Grove, pre-reg. 767-4185. Don. Peace Vigil, 4:30pm, 7th & Pearl. FREE. Homeowner Assistance Meeting, 5pm-7pm, Growers’ Market, 454 Willamette St. FREE. ‘80s Videos w/VJ Ferris, 10pm, Level Up Barcade, 1290 Oak St. FREE. Healthcare for All meeting, 7-9pm, EWEB, 500 E. 4th Ave. 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. KIDS/FAMILIES Lapsit Story- time, ages birth-3 w/adult, 10am, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Weight Training & Strength Yoga, 8:30am, Celebration Studio, 1820 Willamette St. $10. Chess for Seniors, 9am-noon, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. $0.25. Bike Riding for Seniors, weekly in-town rides, helmets required, 9:30am, from Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5218. FREE. Accessible Acquatics, swimming classes for individuals with disabilities, 10am, Amazon Pool, 2600 Hilyard St. $7. Aqua Nia, 10-11am, Tamarack Wellness Center, 3575 Donald St., pre-reg. at 686-9290. $11. Bike Riding for Adults, 10:30am, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., info at 682-5318. FREE. BIcycle Appreciation Day, minor repairs & adjustments, 11am- 4pm, 13th & University St., UO Campus. FREE. Foursome Bridge for Seniors, noon-3:30pm, Campbell Commu- nity Center, 155 High St. $0.25. Cribbage for Seniors, 12:30-3pm, Petersen Barn Community Cen- ter, 870 Berntzen Rd. $0.25. Bingo for Seniors, 1-4pm, Camp- bell Community Center, 155 High St. $0.25. Yoga & Tae Kwon Do Class, 4pm, Alchemy Lotus Healing Center, 1380 W. 17th Ave., info at 232- 2042. FREE. Yoga by Donation, mixed levels, 4:15-5:15pm, Eugene Yoga, 3575 Donald St., 520-8771. Donat. Kundalini Yoga Happy Hour, 5:30-6:30pm, YogaWest, 3635 Hilyard St. $8. Acrobatics, 7:30-8:30pm, Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. First class FREE. Disciples of Dirt Wednesday night ride, 7:30pm, locations vary, info at disciplesofdirt.org Hoopdance Beats, 8-9pm, Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. First class FREE. Kayak Pool Sessions, 8-9:30pm, Leghton Pool, SRC. $4-$6. Poi w/Zach, 8-9pm, Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop- In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. First class FREE. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Nov. 1. SOCIAL DANCE All-Levels African Dance w/Alseny, 7-8:30pm, WOW Hall. $12, $10 stu. Argentine Tango Practica, 8-10pm, Knights of Pythias Hall, 420 W. 12th Ave. $5. Intro to Cuban Salsa Dancing: Styling & Musicality, 8pm, The Reach Center, 2520 Harris St., info at heidi@weiskel.org $5. SPIRITUAL Yoga Attunement w/ Dave Curtis, all levels, 6:45-8am, Saraha Nyingma, 447 E. 40th Ave., info at yogawithdave.com or 515-3614. $10 pre-reg., $12 door. A Course in Miracles Drop-In Study Group, 10-11:45am, Unity of the Valley, 39th & Hilyard, 914-0431. FREE. Open Heart Meditation, noon, Unity of the Valley, 39th & Hilyard, info at open-your-heart. org.uk FREE. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 8 S U N RIS E 6 : 59 A M ; S U NS E T 4 : 53 PM AV G. HIGH 55 ; AV G. LO W 39 COMEDY Brickwall Comedy Club Amateur Competition, $500 prize, 8:30pm, Brickwall Comedy Club. $5. FOOD/DRINK The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Nov. 1. FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm stand continues. See Thurs- day, Nov. 1. Wine tasting, 5-7pm, Supreme Bean Coffee Co., 2864 Willamette St. FREE. Park Blocks Farmer’s Market continues. See Thursday, Nov. 1. GATHERINGS Group Acupuncture Clinic, 10am-noon, Trauma Heal- ing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., STE 300, 687-9447. Eugene Metro Business Network- ing International, 11:30am, Downtown Athletic Club, 999 Wil- lamette St., http://wkly.ws/159 $12 lunch. Doc’s Pad Drag Queen Bingo con- tinues. See Thursday, Nov. 1. HEALTH Free Flu Shots for folks who are homeless, 3-6pm, the Mission. info at ruthduemler@ comcast.net KIDS/FAMILIES Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/caregiv- November 1, 2012 • eugeneweekly.com 51