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CALENDAR OUTDOORS/RECREATION Acro- batics, 7:30-8:30pm, Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punch- card. First class FREE. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 6. 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/Rob- ert & Leone, all dances taught; reels, jigs, strathspeys, 7-9pm, Studio B, 1590 Willamette St., info at 935-6051. $15/month. SPIRITUAL Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat (all levels) w/Dave Curtis, 6:45-8am today though Thursday, Dec. 13, Saraha Ny- ingma, 477 E. 40th Ave., reg. at yogawithdave.com or 515-3614. Late Morning Health & Wellness Qigong, 10:30-11:30am, Eugene United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St., info at 708-1163. $5. Open Heart Meditation, 5:30- 6:30pm, 1210 W. 4th Ave., info at 914-0431. FREE. TUESDAY DECEMBER 11 S U N R I S E 7: 3 8 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 4 P M AV G. HIGH 4 6 ; AV G. LO W 3 4 6:45-8:15am, Original Pancake House, 782 E. Broadway, call 343-3743 for info. FREE. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of Lane County monthly meeting, 10:30am-noon, Camp- bell Community Center, 155 High St., info at 345-2988. Water Blessing Ceremony, 11:40am-12:10pm, EWEB, 500 E. 4th Ave. 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 International Association of Administrative Professionals, 5:30pm, Boulevard Grill, 2123 Franklin Blvd., RSVP at http:// www.iaap-mckenzie.org/ Health Care for All Oregon meet- ing, 7pm, EWEB, 500 E. 4th Ave. Industrial Workers of the World Meeting, 7pm, New Day Bakery, 449 Blair Blvd., info at icono- clasmo.scott@gmail.com FREE. 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. New Zone Gallery Holiday Gift Store continues. See Thursday, Dec. 6. FOOD/DRINK Creswell Farmers’ Market, 4-6pm, 182 S. 2nd St., Creswell. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 6. Park Blocks Farmer’s Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 6. KIDS/FAMILIES Terrifi c Twos Storytime, for 2-year-olds w/ caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. GATHERINGS Cascade Toast- masters, drop-ins welcome, LECTURES/CLASSES Conquer- ing the Dragon, dealing w/ Nia Dance, 1pm-2pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 687-9447. 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 Gym- nastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 Drop-In, $80 for 10 class punchcard. First class FREE. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 6. SOCIAL DANCE All Access Dance Party, 5pm, Cozmic. FREE. Eugene Folk Dancers, weekly international folk dancing, 6:45pm lessons, $3; 7:45pm dance, $2, Willamalane Activ- ity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 344-7591. TRACIE MANSO’S HOLIDAY POTTERY STUDIO SALE IS THIS WEEKEND additiction, for the whole family, noon-1:15pm, Jesco Center, 340 Blair Blvd., 579-3084. FREE. “Basic Quilting,” 7pm, Fern Ridge Library, Veneta, info at 935-7512. FREE. Bike Maintenance Basics, 7pm, REI, 306 Lawrence St., pre-reg. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Pinochle for Seniors, 9am-noon, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. $0.25. WREN Wetland Wander, bring picnic lunch, water & sturdy shoes, 9-10:30am, Stewart Pond, Bertelsen Rd. & Stweart Rd., info at 338-7047. FREE. 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. SPIRITUAL Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat (all levels) w/Dave Curtis continues. See Monday. VOLUNTEER Volunteer orienta- tion, 6:30pm, WOW Hall. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 12 S U N R I S E 7: 3 9 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 4 P M AV G. HIGH 4 6 ; AV G. LO W 3 4 COMEDY Brickwall Comedy Club Open Mic, 8:30pm, Brickwall Comedy Club. FREE. DANCE Eugene Youth Ballet: The Nutcracker: Short & Suite, 4pm, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE. FILM Daddy Long Legs, 1pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. Poetry of Resilience, The Poetry Deal: A Film w/Diane di Prima, 7pm, Jordan Schnitzer Museum, UO Campus. FOOD/DRINK Holiday Meals for Seniors, 11:30am, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. $6. Sweetwater Farm Stand, fresh farm produce, products & re- copes, 4-6pm, 1243 Rainbow Dr. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 6. 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. Beyond Toxics Open House, premier of two new video docu- mentaries including one about La Pine pesticide poisoning, 5-8pm, Beyond Toxics Offi ce, 1192 Lawrence St. FREE. Homeowner Assistance Meet- ing, 5pm-7pm, Growers’ Market, 454 Willamette St. FREE. NAMI Connections Support Group for individuals w/mental illness, 6pm, NAMI Offi ce, 76 Centennial Loop., Suite A, 209. Trivia Night, 7pm, Sharkeys Pub & Grill, 4221 Main St., Spfd. Trivia at Supreme Bean, 7pm, 16 Tons Supreme Bean, 29th & Willamette. FREE. 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