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CALENDAR We are smack in the middle of Gender Diversity Awareness Week (Nov. 16-21), a week of free, inclusive events celebrating the universe’s beautiful spectrum of gender diversity, and some of the best is yet to come. On Thursday, Nov. 19, LCC hosts a “Trans/Gender Diverse Panel,” an interactive discussion for the gender diverse, their loved ones and anyone else who’s interested in learning about journeys of self-discovery. The International Transgender Day of Remembrance is Friday. Join the international vigil honoring those in the transgender community we have lost — not many people realize that the transgender community experiences some of the highest levels of violence, poverty and unemployment. The Eugene vigil, which features speakers, performances and resources, runs 6:30 to 8:30pm Friday at the Atrium Building downtown. The weeklong celebration ends with a clothing swap and dance party with DJ Trainwreck, Saturday at the Wayward Lamb. Eugene's lucky to have two preeminent trans activists — event organizer Cass Averill (pictured), whose op-ed about coming out at work was recently featured by The New York Times, and Aydian Dowling, who’s been everywhere from MTV to The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Dowling recently made the cover of Men’s Health, spreading a gospel of compassion and equality. Join Cass and Dowling in the celebration and fi ght to raise awareness of gender diversity. “Trans/Gender Diverse Panel” goes from 5:30 to 9pm Thursday, Nov. 19, at the LCC Downtown Campus, room 303. Meet at 6:30pm Friday, Nov. 20, at the Atrium Building, 99 W. 10th Ave, for the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. The clothing swap (1-4pm) and dance party (5-8pm) Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Wayward Lamb, 150 W. Broadway; It’s all FREE, see the Gender Diversity Awareness Week Facebook page for more information. ON THE AIR “The Point,” 9-9:30am, KPOV 88.9FM. “Arts Journal,” current local arts, 9-10pm, Comcast channel 29. “Thanksgiving Gypsy Swing,” three hours of manouche jazz/gypsy swing, 9pm, KLCC 89.7FM. CORVALLIS AND SURROUNDING AREAS THURSDAY, NOV. 19: “Up, Up & Away,” the history of fl ight, 10am-4:30pm today through Saturday & Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 26, Benton County Historical Museum, Philomath. FREE. Romeo & Juliet, 7:30pm today & tomorrow, 2pm Sunday, Withycombe Hall, OSU, Corvallis. $8-$12. FRIDAY, NOV. 20: Majestic Science Theatre 3000: The Devil Bat, 7:30pm, Majestic Theatre, Corvallis. $5-$8. SATURDAY, NOV. 21: Corvallis Farmers Market, 9am-1pm, 1st St. FREE. Majestic Madness! 2: The Re- Madness-ing, 7:30pm, Majestic Theatre, Corvallis. FREE. TUESDAY, NOV. 24: “An Evening of Opera,” 7:30pm, OSU, Corval- lis. $7-$10. ATTENTION OPPORTUNITIES Lane Blood Center is trying to drum up blood donations. For hours or more info, see laneblood.org. Partners for Sustainable Schools is looking for new board members, as well as volunteers to lead inclass 4th-grade Eviron- mental Ed. programs. Email mel. bankoff@gmail.com. “Socks for Seniors” wants socks for seniors. See socksforse- niors.com. Springfi eld Arts Commission is looking to fi ll three vacancies on its nine-member volunteer com- mission. Applications are due 5pm, Nov. 25. See springfi eld-or. gov for more information. NO HEALTH INSURANCE? Open enrollment is going on now. GET COVERED! aaronburnsinsurance.com 541-543-8030 EUGENEWEEKLY.COM • NOVEMBER 19, 2015 21
