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CALENDAR 85th SEASON! The Very Little Theatre presents in STAGE LEFT: THE MAN FROM EARTH Story by Jerome Bixby Adapted by Richard Schenkman +PYLJ[LKI`1H`/HZO It’s hard to imagine anything growing in the weather we’ve been having, but gardeners are already thinking ahead. If you’re looking to trade your seeds from last year, fi nd new seeds or just fi nd out what it looks like when a bunch of gardeners get together, crash the Seed Swap at Cush Café on Dec. 14. Seed swaps have a long tradition in the U.S. and can serve a variety of purposes: maintaining crop diversity, sharing unique varietals and heirloom species with community members or just getting a better idea of what’s out there by fi nding something new for your garden and meeting other plant enthusiasts. Seed Swap happens 10am-1pm Saturday, Dec. 14, at Cush Café, 1235 Railroad Blvd., contact fellowservant@yahoo.com. FREE. — Amy Schneider Camelot continues. See Friday. Shrek continues. See Friday. VOLUNTEER Egan Warming Center Volunteer Training, 10pm- noon, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE. MONDAY DECEMBER 16 S U N R I S E 7: 4 2 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 5 P M AV G. HIGH 45 ; AV G. LO W 3 4 FILM Movie Night, 9pm, The City, 2222 MLK Jr. Blvd. FREE. GATHERINGS Eugene Lunch Bunch Toastmasters, learn public speaking in a friendly at- mosphere, noon, Room 316, 101 W. 10th Ave., info at 341-1690. Board Game Night, hosted by Funagain Games, 7pm, The Barn Light, 924 Willamette St., info at thebarnlightbar.com. FREE. Evolve-Talk-Listen! A facilitated weekly salon for meaningful sharing, practice “compassion- ate nonviolent communication” to resolve diffi cult situations, 7-9pm, info & location at 484- 7366. $7-$20 don. Jameson’s Trivia Night, 7-9pm, 115 W. Broadway. Marijuana Anonymous, 12-step meeting, 7-8pm, St. Mary’s Church, 166 E. 13th Ave. Poetry Open Mic, 7pm, Granary Pizza, 259 East 5th Ave. FREE. Bingo, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE. Game Night, 9pm, Cowfi sh, 62 W. Broadway. FREE. Quizzo Pub Trivia w/Dr. Seven Phoenix, 9pm, Cornucopia Bar & Burgers, 295 W. 5th Ave. LECTURES/CLASSES Presen- tation on Estate Planning, 2:30- 4pm, Campbell Center, 155 High St., pre-reg. at 582-5318. FREE. Free Digital Magazines, learn how to download the library’s digital magazines, 5:30pm, downtown library. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Point,” 9-9:30am, KPOV 88.9FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Hatha Yoga Basics, 7-8:15am, Eugene Chiropractic Group, 131 E. 11th Ave., call 343-3455. $11. Chair Yoga, 7:30-8:30pm, Eu- gene Chiropractic Group, 131 E. 11th Ave., call 343-3455. $11. Gentle Yoga, 11am-noon, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd, Ste 300, 687-9447. $5, scholarships available. Mom & Baby Yoga, 11am-noon, Just Breathe, 2868 Willamette St. Ste 200, call 343-3770. $11. Qigong for Health, 4:30pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd. $4. Yin Yang Yoga, 5:30-6:45pm, Studio 508, 508 Blair Blvd. $10. Aerial Yoga, adult classes, 6-7pm, Bounce Gymnastics & Circus Arts Center, 329 W. 3rd Ave., 343-4222. $10 fi rst class, $15 drop-in. “Monday Flex” Zumba, 6-7pm, Denbaya Studio, 1325 Jefferson St. First class $5, drop-in $10. Beginners Evening Yoga, 6:30pm today & Wednesday, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd. $4. 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. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 12. Pinochle for Seniors continues. See Friday. SOCIAL DANCE International Folk Dance Lessons, 2:30-4pm, Campbell Senior Center, 155 High St., 682-5318, $0.25. 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 Discovering Your True Nature through the Teach- ings of the Mystics, 1-2:30pm, Unity of the Valley, 39th & Hilyard, email mercyskiss@efn. org. FREE. Open Heart Meditation, 5:30- 6:30pm, 1340 W. 17th Ave., info at 914-0431. Don. Beginning Level Samatha Meditation Class, drop-ins wel- come, 6-7pm, Saraha Buddhist Temple, 477 E. 40th Ave. $10 sug. don. TUESDAY DECEMBER 17 S U N R I S E 7: 4 3 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 5 P M AV G. HIGH 45 ; AV G. LO W 33 ARTS/CRAFTS Beading Circle, 3-6pm, Harlequin Beads & Jewel- ry, 1027 Willamette St., FREE. FOOD/DRINK New Beer Release: Very Ill-Tempered Gnome, 6pm, Oakshire Public House, 207 Madison St., call 654-5520. The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 12. GATHERINGS Cascade Toast- masters, drop-ins welcome, 6:45-8:15am, Original Pancake House, 782 E. Broadway, call 343-3743. FREE. A goodbye party for a professor turns mysterious when he reveals he never ages and has walked the Earth for 14,000 years! FINAL WEEK! Dec. 12-15* *matinee Tickets: $10 General Admission )V_VɉJLVWLU! >LK¶:H[/PS`HYK:[ Call 541-344-7751 for tix, or go to www.TheVLT.com STANDHARDT STUDIO Whistling Mitch Hider’s Holiday Variety Show, 11am, Hiron’s Store, 1950 Franklin Blvd.; 1pm, Hiron’s Store, 185 E. 18th. FREE. NAMI Connections, peer support group for people living with mental illness, 3:30-5pm, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. FREE. WACAC, a new adult chorus, 5:30-7pm, The Shedd, info & reg. at 687-6526. Board Game Night, new players welcome, 6-11pm, Funagain Games, 1280 Willamette St., info at 654-4205. FREE. Shuffl eboard & Foosball Tourna- ment, 6pm, The Barn Light, 924 Willamette St. FREE. Gateway Toastmasters, drop-ins welcome, 6:30-7:45 pm, North- west Community Credit Union, 3660 Gateway St., info at toddk. pe@gmail.com. FREE. Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting, 7-8pm, Santa Clara Church of Christ, 175 Santa Clara Ave., Santa Clara. Oakridge Bingo, proceeds go to local organizations, 7pm, Big Mtn. Pizza, 47527 Hwy. 58, Oakridge. $5/4 cards. Trivia Night, 7-9pm, LaVelle Tap Room, 400 International Way. FREE. Tricycle Races, 9pm, McShanes, 86495 College View Rd. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Terrifi c Twos Storytime, for 2-year-olds w/ caregivers, Little Notes Suzuki, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE. Jammie Storytime, 7pm, Spring- fi eld Public Library. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Humanol- ogy 101: The Integration & Art of Illness & Injury Prevention, 6:30pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave. $5 don. Trees for the Future Eugene w/ Mark Snyder, 7-8:30pm, Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High St. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Point,” 9-9:30am, KPOV 88.9FM. Anarchy Radio w/John Zerzan, 7pm, KWVA 88.1FM. Taste of the World w/Wagoma continues. See Saturday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Cli- mate Warm-Up Walk, talk about global climate change & next HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE WREATHS & SWAGS Celebrate the Holidays! eugenesfavoriteflorist.com Friday, Dec. 13th 5pm-8pm Saturday, Dec, 14th 10am-4pm Sunday, Dec. 15th 11am-4pm H NEW LOCATION H 55 W. 27th Ave. • Eugene 541 514 4646 standhardtstudio.com 5th St. Market 485-4659 Delta Oaks Mkt. of Choice 344-9998 24th & Hilyard 485-0985 CENTENNIAL MARKET 651 W. Centennial (Next to Value Village) 541-744-7155 • EBT/MC/VISA LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE LOCAL ORGANIC MEAT HALAL MEAT ORGANIC PRODUCTS Season’s Greetings from Chris, Mahi and Wayne. We’re growing our store to meet your needs FREE Vietnamese Coffee for fi rst time customers (Through Dec 20th) SUSHI GRADE SEAFOOD HUGE SELECTION OF CRAFT BEER & WINE GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS eugeneweekly.com • December 12, 2013 21
