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CALENDAR 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. ATTENTION OPPORTUNITIES KIDS/FAMILIES Terrifi c Twos Storytime, for 2-year-olds w/ caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Conquer- ing the Dragon, dealing w/ additiction, for the whole family, noon-1:15pm, Jesco Center, 340 Blair Blvd., 579-3084. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Obsid- ians: Hike Spencer Butte on New Years Day, 2.2 miles, sign up obsidians.org Pinochle for Seniors, 9am-noon, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. $0.25. Disciples of Dirt Annual Hangover mountain bike ride, 10:30am-4:30pm, info & location at disciplesofdirt.org/ content/annual-dod-hangover- ride 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. 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. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 27. SPIRITUAL Tai Chi w/Machiko, 11am-noon, College Hill Reser- voir, 24th & Lawrence St. FREE. Vinyasa Mixed Levels Yoga, 5:30-6:30pm, Everyday People Yoga, 352 W. 12th Ave., info at epyogaeugene.com Donat. WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2 S U N R I S E 7: 4 8 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 4 6 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. FOOD/DRINK Sweetwater Farm Stand, fresh farm produce, products & recopes, 4-6pm, 1243 Rainbow Dr. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 27. 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 Meet- ing, 5pm-7pm, Growers’ Market, 454 Willamette St. FREE. NAMI Connections Support Group for individuals w/mental illness, 6pm, NAMI Offi ce, 76 22 THE HUNGER GAMES SCREENS AT THE LIBRARY ON FRIDAY 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. Bingo Night, 8pm, Rogue Public House, 844 Olive St. FREE. Bounce w/DJ Sassymouff, 9pm, John Henry’s. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Winter Break Camps, through Jan. 7, 2013, Sheldon Center, 2443 Willaken- zie Rd., times vary, more info at 682-5312. 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. Middle School Science Fun: “Waves & Light,” grades 6-8, 1-3pm, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th St., Spfd, pre-reg. Sensory Storytime, stories for children w/sensory integration or other special needs w/care- givers, 1pm, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE. Cozmic Carnival, variety, 5pm, Cozmic. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES ASL: learn American Sign Language w/ Anne Devlin, all ages, 10am, info & location at www.signwith- mebaby.org 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. Accessible Acquatics, swim- ming 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. Bike Riding for Seniors, weekly in-town rides, helmets required, 10:30am, from Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5218. FREE. Foursome Bridge for Seniors, noon-3:30pm, Campbell Com- munity Center, 155 High St. $0.25. December 27, 2012 • eugeneweekly.com Cribbage for Seniors, 12:30- 3pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. $0.25. Bingo for Seniors, 1-4pm, Campbell 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, Acad- emy 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 mountain bike ride, 7:30pm, locations vary, info at disciplesofdirt.org Hoopdance Beats, 8-9pm, Acad- emy 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, Dec. 27. SOCIAL DANCE All levels African Dance w/Alseny, 7-8:30pm, WOW Hall. $12, $10 stu. Eugene Folk Dancers, weekly international folk dancing, 7pm, Willamalane Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 344-7591. $2. 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 Vinyasa Mixed Levels Yoga, 9-10am, Everyday People Yoga, 352 W. 12th Ave, info at epyogaeugene.com Donat. 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 JANUARY 3 S U N R I S E 7: 4 8 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 4 7 P M AV G. HIGH 4 6 ; AV G. LO W 3 4 COMEDY Brickwall Comedy Club Amateur Competition, $500 prize, 8:30pm, Brickwall Comedy Club. $5. FOOD/DRINK Wine tasting, 5-7pm, Supreme Bean Coffee Co., 2864 Willamette St. FREE. Park Blocks Farmer’s Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 27. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 27. GATHERINGS Eugene Metro Business Networking Interna- tional, 11:30am, Downtown Athletic Club, 999 Willamette St., http://wkly.ws/159 $12 lunch. Police Commission Outreach Committee, 5:30pm, Singer Room, downtown library. “Fantastic Fiction: Bending the Bounds,” Mid-Valley Chapter Willamette Writers meet- ing, 6:30pm gathering, 7pm meeting, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. $10 sug. donat., $5 stu., mem. FREE. ‘80s Night, 9pm, John Henry’s. $3, females FREE before 11pm. Doc’s Pad Drag Queen Bingo con- tinues. See Thursday, Dec. 27. KIDS/FAMILIES Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/ caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682- 8316. FREE. Family Music Time w/Do Re Play, 11am, Springfi eld Library, 225 5th St., Spfd., info at 726- 3766. FREE. Middle School Science Fun: “Mix & Fizz,” 1-3pm, Springfi eld Li- brary, 225 5th St., Spfd, pre-reg. LECTURES/CLASSES Mad Sci- ence: Fire & Ice, 2:30pm, Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd.; 4:30pm, Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., info at 682-8316. FREE. Try Zumba Gold: workshop for adults, 3pm, downtown library, info at 682-5318, pre-reg., course code #103411. FREE. “Medicare Made Easy for those new to Medicare,” 5-6pm, 333 W. 10th Ave., RSVP at 222-9020. FREE. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Athletic League Registration, 9am-5pm through Jan. 4, 9am-5pm, Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard St., info at 682-5409. 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. 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 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, Dec. 27. Free Yoga, mixed levels contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 27. Prenatal Yoga continues. See Thursday, Dec. 27. Walk with Us continues. See Thursday, Dec. 27. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 27. SPIRITUAL Reiki Tummo Healing Clinic, 5:30-7:30pm, 1340 W. 17th Ave., call 914-0431 for appt. Donat. THEATER Date Night at the Theatre, 7pm, The Red Cane Theatre, 1077 Chambers St., info at 556-4524. $10 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. NEW YEAR’S EVE, DEC. 31: New York Style New Year’s Eve, spe- cial menu, FireWorks Bar, 1115 SE. 3rd Ave., RSVP at 754-6958. Beyond Toxics call for interns/ volunteers: Go to www.beyon- dtoxics.org or send email to volunteers@beyondtoxics.org Bicycle-Pedestrian commit- tee 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 bar- bershop harmony chorus, meet 7pm-9pm Tuesdays, St. Paul’s Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, 1201 Satre St., more info at 221- 9703 or cascadechorus.org 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 cre- ating a multimedia slideshow to document the event. For info on this project, contact Katherine Williams at lanecountyhistori- calsociety@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. Eugene Library call for vol- unteers: Teen Team, starting Wednesday, Jan. 2, sign up to volunteer at the library on Tuesdays from 4-5pm Jan. 29-Mar. 19. FIRST Children’s Center call for volunteers, 682-8749. Join the Museum of Natural and Cultural History Volunteer Team: email Jules at jabbott@uoregon. edu or call 346-1694. MECCA call to volunteers: help w/working reuse store, serv- ing on committees, sorting donations, fundraising & more; contact Patricia at volunteers@ materials-exchange.org or 302-1810. 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 Livelybrooks at llivelyb@ gmail.com 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 Rehabilita- tion Center, call 741-6000 ex. 159 to sign up. Upstart Crows Productions call for auditions: 6:30-8:30pm, for a production of Aladdin, info at upstartcrowstudios.org West Coast Dog & Cat Rescue call for volunteers, help needed w/adoptions, cleaning cages & fostering, apps at PetSmart on Chad Dr., info at westcoastdo- gandcat.org or 225-4955. Willamette Girlchoir auditions, Dolce & Bella Voce choirs, more info at 503-370-6383 & wil- lamettegirlchoir.org Young Writers Association 2013 Contest for Lane County Youth, ages 5-8, 11-13 & 14-18, dead- line postmarked Feb 1, 2013. Visit ywalane.org for more info.