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CALENDAR Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd. $5. Hot Mamma’s Club, 8:15pm, All That! Dance Company, 855 W. 1st Ave., info at 688-1523 or allthatdance@hotmail.com $10. Aqua Yoga continues. See Thurs- day, Nov. 29. Free Yoga, mixed levels contin- ues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. Prenatal Yoga continues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. Walk with Us continues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Nov. 29. THE PHYSICS PLAY WOW HALL ON TUESDAY (SEE MUSIC LISTINGS, PG. 25) 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 DECEMBER 6 S U N R I S E 7: 3 4 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 4 P M A V G . H I G H 4 7; A V G . L O W 3 5 COMEDY Cannabis Comedy Night, 8pm, WOW Hall. $5. Brickwall Comedy Club Amateur Competition, $500 prize, 8:30pm, Brickwall Comedy Club. $5. DANCE Dance of the Cygnets, 7pm, Hult Center, info at eugene- symphony.org FREE. FOOD/DRINK Wine tasting, 5-7pm, Supreme Bean Coffee Co., 2864 Willamette St. FREE. Park Blocks Farmer’s Market con- tinues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. 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. Teen & Tween Scene Book Groups, 4pm, downtown library, info at 682-8316, pre-reg. FREE. Police Commission Outreach Committee, an opportunity to voice suggestions, commenda- tions & criticism about our police policies, 5:30pm, downtown library. ‘80s Night, 9pm, John Henry’s. $3, females FREE before 11pm. Doc’s Pad Drag Queen Bingo con- tinues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. New Zone Gallery Holiday Gift Store continues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. KIDS/FAMILIES Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/caregiv- ers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES “Medicare Made Easy for those new to Medi- care,” 5-6pm, 333 W. 10th Ave., RSVP at 222-9020. FREE. Brooks Robertson Performance & Clinic, 7pm, McKenzie River Music, 455 W. 11th Ave. $10. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Athletic League Registration, 9am-5pm through Jan. 4, 9am-5pm, Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St., info at 682-5409. Wii Bowling for Seniors, 1-3pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., info at 682-5521. FREE, pre-reg. Kundalini Yoga Mixed Levels w/ Siri Kirin (Kathe Forrest), 5pm, address & info at 512-934-1725 or 255-3372. Donat. Contact Juggling, 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. Contact Staff w/Brandon, 7:45- 8:45pm, Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. First class FREE. Yoga for Relaxation, 12:30- 1:30pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 687-9447. Mahjong for Seniors, 1-4pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. $0.25. Gentle Yoga, 5:30-6:30pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., STE 300, 687-9447. Drop-in Kayaking, bring equip- ment, no instruction provided, ages 12 & up, 8-10pm, Echo 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. Reiki Tummo Healing Clinic, 5:30-7:30pm, 2550 Portland St., 914-0431. Donat. THEATER No Shame Eugene The- ater Workshop, write/workshop short-form pieces, 7:30-9:30pm, New Zone Gallery, 164 W. Broad- way. FREE. A Christmas to Remember contin- ues. See Thursday, Nov. 29. VOLUNTEER Care for Owen Rose Garden, bring gloves & small hand-weeding tools, instruction provided, noon-3pm, end of N. Jefferson St., 682-5025. ON THE ROAD CORVALLIS AND SURROUNDNG AREAS Note: Continuation dates for out- of-town events are listed under the fi rst day of the event. FRIDAY, NOV. 30: Elena Passarel- lo reading & booksigning: “Let Me Clear My Throat,” 7:30pm, Memorial Union, OSU Campus. SATURDAY, DEC. 1: Corvallis Community Rhythm Circle, 7:30- 9pm, 101 NW. 23rd St. FREE. ATTENTION OPPORTUNITIES Beyond Toxics call for interns/ volunteers: Go to www.beyon- dtoxics.org or send email to volunteers@beyondtoxics.org Bicycle-Pedestrian committee has 7 openings, apply at eugene- or.gov/bpac or lee.shoemaker@ ci.eugene.or.us Cascade Chorus call for male singers: accurate musical ear & love of music required for barbershop harmony chorus, meet 7pm-9pm Tuesdays, St. Paul’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, 1201 Satre St., more info at 221-9703 or cascadechorus.org Chamber Music Amici Art Contest, info & submissions at emeraldartcenter.org deadline, December 5. DIVA call for fi lm submissions: 2013 OpenLens Festival, 15 mins. max, deadline for submis- sions 5pm, Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, forms & req. at openlens.prosce- nia.net or contact openlensfesti- val@gmail.com DIVA call for fi lm submissions: 2013 Teen Video Challenge, ages 13-19, 5 min fi lm submissions, deadline for submissions 5pm, Friday, March 8, 2013, forms & req. at teenvideo.proscenia.net or contact openlensfestival@ gmail.com Do you remember the big snow? Were you living in Eugene during the winter of 1969? The Don Hunter Project, w/the Lane County Historical Society, is creating a multimedia slideshow to document the event. For info on this project, contact Katherine Williams at lanecountyhistorical- society@gmail.com Energy Assistance for Seniors, apply for assistance w/paying utility bills, call 541-682-5354 after 8:30am. Eugene collection sites open to receive gift-fi lled shoe boxes, Hope Chapel, 3745 W. 11th Ave., call 800-353-5949 for more details. FIRST Children’s Center call for volunteers, 682-8749. Gateway Mall Giving Trees are now on display to collect holiday gifts for local families through the Salvation Army & The Arc Lane County. Deadline for gifts is Tuesday, Dec. 18 at noon. Interim Ward 6 City Council Rep- resentative needed, applicants must reside in Ward 6 & be an eligible elector according to state guidelines, apply at eugene-or. gov/bcc McKenzie Montessori Institute call to artists: help artistically renovate the outside of the insti- tute’s bus, proposals accepted through Nov. 30, call 228-5352. MECCA call to volunteers: help w/ working reuse store, serving on committees, sorting donations, fundraising & more; contact Patricia at volunteers@materials- exchange.org or 302-1810. The National Association of Letter Carriers will be picking up non- perishable food donations let at mail boxes & post offi ces while on their rounds. All food collected stays in the community. Planned Parenthood electoral interns needed, cover letter & resume to nichi.masters@ppcw. org Sam Bond’s needs new hosts for their weekly Bingo nights, drop by on Mondays and tryout live, 9-11:30pm. 21 & over. Soup Makers & sponsors wanted for movie nights at Crow Middle/ High school, email Lisa Lively- brooks at llivelyb@gmail.com Springfi eld Arts Commission is now accepting applications to fi ll three vacancies on its nine- member volunteer Arts Commis- sion, apply at 225 5th St., Spfd. Deadline Monday, Dec. 10. Terra Nova Theatre Auditions for Dusk, needed: two males in their 30s & one in his 60s, one female in her late 30s-early 40s, appts. at 285-0819. United Way of Lane County call to volunteers: help the elderly, American Red Cross, Cottage Grove or South Hill Rehabilitation Center, call 741-6000 ex. 159 to sign up. West Coast Dog & Cat Rescue call for volunteers, help needed w/ adoptions, cleaning cages & fos- tering, apps at PetSmart on Chad Dr., info at westcoastdogandcat. org or 225-4955. Willamette Girlchoir auditions, Dolce & Bella Voce choirs, more info at 503-370-6383 & wil- lamettegirlchoir.org k k k An evening of personal stories involving prancers and vixens Friday, December 7 Doors 8p, Show 8:30-10:30p Cozmic Pizza 199 W Eighth Ave. Tickets are $15 at the door Theater or $13 in Bagdad 3702 SE Hawthorne Boulevard advance from CozmicPizza.com and at the Cozmic Pizza box offi ce. Employment First — Success begins with you! This is George. He has many interests including cooking, gardening and bowling with his Special Olympics bowling team. George has worked at LCC for several years. Recently George was hired by KBS. He now provides contracted housekeeping services at Macy’s Department Store. George says “it’s been a great experience, never a dull moment, keeps me on my toes. I like the variety and the people are great and friendly.” His supervisor Pat says that George is “doing better than I expected, he’s eager to please and fun to be around. We are planning to teach him everything we can.” George is just one example of a great worker looking for an opportunity to work. Hiring people with disabilities is not only the right thing to do, it is good for business; lower absentee rates, tax benefits and dependable employees. Contact LCC Specialized Support Services for more information. Patty Parks, Lane Community College, 541-463-5099 or parksp@lanecc.edu Employment First is a statewide initiative to help create opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities to secure appropriate and meaningful employment. 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