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WHAT’S HAPPENING THURSDAY MAY 11 S U N R I S E 5 : 5 0 A M ; S U N S E T 8 : 27 P M AV G. HIGH 66 ; AV G. LO W 4 2 FILM “Do The Right Thing,” week- ly film screening celebrating African-American directors in honor of National Museum of African-American History & Cul- ture Exhibit, 5:30pm, Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove. FREE. As we creep into spring, it’s not only the blossoms that are blooming. Eugene’s vivacious professional performance arts community has a ton of great events coming up, but make sure not to overlook the equally talent-packed student-produced ones. The Lane Community College Dance Program is putting on “The Works” May 18-20. A cul- mination of year-long choreographic and performance studies, “The Works” is an annual student dance concert, which provides a venue for dance students to create and perform work, according to LCC’s website. The annual show has been going on for over 20 years. Bon- nie Simoa, LCC’s lead dance faculty, tells Eugene Weekly via email that the “Lane dance program has an exceptionally talented group of students this year.” For its 2017 edition, “The Works” includes perfor- mances from 11 student choreographers, who will also perform as dancers. Proceeds from the show help support Lane dance student scholarships. “The Works” is at 7:30 pm Thursday through Saturday, May 18-20, in the Ragozzino Performance Hall on the LCC main campus. Tickets are $5 general admission. Advance tickets are available online at lanecc. edu/tickets. — Meerah Powell 16 May 11, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com Screening of “Attenberg,” Q&A w/ award-winning director, Athina Rachel Tsangari, 7pm, Bijou Art Cinemas, 492 E. 13th Ave. FREE. GATHERINGS On-site Job Fair hosted by HealthFirst Financial, 10am-2pm, Hawes Financial Bldg., 400 International Wy., Ste. 320, Spfd. FREE. SEHS Retirees Reunion gather- ing, 11:30am, Roaring Rapids Pizza, 4006 Franklin Blvd. FREE. Downtown Public Speakers Toastmasters Club, drop-ins welcome, noon-1:05pm today & Thursday, May 18, Les Lyle Conference rm., 4th fl. Wells Fargo Bldg., 99 E. Broadway Ave., 541-485-1182. FREE. NAMI Connection Support Group for people w/mental health issues, 1-2:30pm today & Thursday, May 18, 2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. FREE. Budget Committee Work Session, 1:30pm, Board of Commissioners Conference Rm., 125 E. 8th Ave. FREE. Mindfulness Group, 4-5pm, NAMI Resource Ctr., 2411 Martin Luther King Blvd., 541-520- 3096. FREE. One-on-One Job Hunt Help, 4-6pm, downtown library, pre-register 541-682-5450. FREE. McKenzie Watershed Council Meeting, 5pm, location varies, contact Melanie 458-201-8150. FREE. NCU: An Evening of Tribute, award presentations, benefit for NCU scholarship funds, 5:30pm reception, 6:30pm dinner & program, NCU Campus, corner of 11th & Alder. $125 per person, $1000 per table of 8 people. Parks Master Plan Community Workshop, 6-7:30pm, Oakridge Community Building, 48362 Hwy 58, Oakridge. FREE. Emerald Photographic Society Club Meeting, 6:45pm today & Thursday May 18, Northwood Christian Church, 2425 Harvest Ln., Spfd. FREE. “Career Success After Hearing Loss,” 7pm, Hearing Loss Associ- ation, 2580 Hilyard St. FREE. Home Grown Community Radio Forming KEPW-FM, 7pm, today & Thursday, May 18, Growers Market, 454 Willamette St., 541- 343-8548. FREE. Open Forum on City Accountabil- ity, 7-9pm, Washington Park Ctr., 2025 Washington St. FREE. HEALTH Gentle Exercise for Wellness, ages 50+, 9 & 10am today, Tuesday & Thursday, May 18, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Intro to Weight Training, ages 18+, 10am today, Tuesday & Thursday, May 18, Bob Keefer Ctr., 251 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $7-$9. Stress & Anxiety Relief Group Acupuncture, 10-11:30am today & Thursday, May 18, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 541-687-9447. $10. Tai Chi: Level 1, ages 50+, 11am today, Tuesday & Thursday, May 18, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Tai Chi: Level 2, noon-1pm today & Thursday, May 18, ages 50+, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Zumba Gold, ages 50+, today body experience w/fun dance movements, 1:30pm, Willa- malane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C. St., Spfd. $7-$9. Cycle, ages 14+, indoor cycling to music for aerobic training, 4:45-5:30pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, May 18, first come, first serve, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $7-$9. Nia Fusion Fitness, ages 18+, non-impact, aerobic exercise, 5:30pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, May 18, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. LECTURES/CLASSES Eat Veggies You Grow, ages 18+, includes soil preparation & crop rotation, 2pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. Talks at the MNCH, 2pm today through Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday, May 18, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., nat- ural-history.uoregon.edu. FREE w/price of museum admission. Make a Bike Light, 3pm, bethel branch library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. FREE. DanceAbility Class, creative movement for youth 4pm, adults 5pm, today & Thursday, May 18, all abilities & disabil- ities, Hilyard Community Ctr., 2580 Hilyard St., 541-357-4982. don. Construction seminar on building your home from the group up, 6-7:30pm today & 11am-12:30pm Saturday, North- west Community Credit Union Downtown, Community rm., 545 E. 8th Ave. FREE. Protect Your Small Business from Legal Problems, 6pm, downtown library. FREE. Massage Tecniques, ages 18+, learn basic Swedish massage techniques, 6:30-8:30pm today & Thursday, May 18, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $12-$14. OMSI presents Eugene Science Pub: Biodiversity Threats in Africa, 6:30pm, Whirled Pies Downtown, 199 W. 8th Ave. whirledpies.com. Sug. don. $5. Laughter Yoga w/Juhee Hahn, 8-9pm, Kundalini Ctr., 775 Monroe St., South gate to 2nd fl. $5-$10. LITERARY ARTS Gordon Lafer, book release, 4pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. FREE. Reading by Chinelo Okparanta, 8pm, Knight Library, Browsing Rm., UO Campus. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/care- givers, 10:15am & 11am today & Thursday, May 18, downtown library, 541-682-8316. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Point,” current local issues, arts, stories, 9-9:30am, today, tomorrow & Monday through Thursday, May 18, KPOV 88.9FM. “Arts Journal,” current local arts, 9-10pm today & Thursday, May 18. Comcast channel 29. “The Many Hats of Coco,” Theo Czuk interviews novelists & artists, 10pm today & Thursday, May 18, & 9:30 am Saturday. Channel 29. Thursday Night Jazz w/David Gizara, 10pm today & Thursday, May 18, KLCC 89.7FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Pool Hall for seniors, 8:30am- 4:30pm today, tomorrow & Monday through Thursday, May 18, Campbell Community Ctr., 155 High St. $0.25. GEARs Bicycle Club: McKenzie View & Sunderman, 9am, Alton Baker Park, eugenegears.org. FREE. Lunchtime Running Group, 3-4 miles, 12:15-12:45pm today & Thursday, May 18, Tap & Growl- er, 207 E. 5th Ave. FREE. Duplicate Bridge, 1pm today, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, May 18; 9:30am Monday; 6:30pm Wednesday, Emerald Bridge Club, 1782 Centennial Blvd., Spfd. $8. Centennial chess club, 5pm today & Thursday, May 18, Centennial Market, 651 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. RSVP 541-912-9061. FREE. Cribbage Tournament, 5:30- 7:30pm today & Thursday, May 18, Max’s Tavern, 550 E. 13th Ave. $2. Tai Chi, 5:30-6:30pm today & Thursday, May 18, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE drop in. Board Game Night, 6-11pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, May 18, Funagain Games, 1280 Willamette St. FREE. GEARs Bicycle Club: Women only ride, 6pm, Alton Baker Park, eugenegears.org. FREE. Adult intro to ki-aikido, 7pm Today, Monday & Thursday, May 18, OKS, 1071 W. 7th. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Haley, 7pm today & Thursday, May 18, Sidelines, 77 W. Broadway. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Brady, 7pm today & Thursday, May 18, Brew & Cue, 2222 State Hwy. 99 N. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Zach, 7pm today & Thursday, May 18, Gridiron Grill & Taphouse, 2816 Main St., Spfd. FREE. Quizzo Pub Trivia w/Dr. Seven Phoenix, 9pm, Level Up, 1290 Oak St. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Kevin, 9pm today & Thursday, May 18, Side Bar, 1680 Coburg Rd., #108. FREE. SOCIAL DANCE Line Dance Les- sons, 6-8pm today & Thursday, May 18, The Blind Pig Bar, 2750 Roosevelt Blvd. FREE. Community Ecstatic Dance, A Benefit for Cascadia Vision Quest, 7-9pm today & Thursday, May 18, WOW Hall. sug. don. $5- $15 or FREE. Crossroads Blues Fusion Weekly Blues & Fusion Dance, lessons 7-8:30pm, open dance 8:30-11:30pm, today & Thurs- day, May 18, Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette. $6-$10.
