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CALENDAR summer CHOW Eugene Weekly's Guide to Food & Restaurants june 15, 2017 Call us to advertise 541-484-0519 Eugene author Jeff Geiger is primed to release his fantastic debut novel, Wildman, which tells the coming-of-age story of a high school valedictorian whose world is rocked when his ’93 Buick Century breaks down on a road trip and he’s stranded among the rough-and- tumble residents of a small rural town in Washington. In anticipation of the June 6 release date, Geiger — one of the founders of theater group No Shame Eugene — is honoring the book’s title in the wildest way: He’s going to drive the Buick that figures so largely in the novel across the country, Eugene to New York, as a promotion and fundraiser for libraries nationwide. “I will drive five miles for every copy of Wildman sold,” Geiger says, “and one mile for every $5 donated to the American Library Association.” The 4,300-mile interactive trip will be streamed live on Geiger’s website, with a final stop at the Book Expo in New York (if he makes it, he says), where he will donate his newer Buick to the ALA as a thank you. “Staying true to the theme of Wildman,” Geiger says, “I will wind my way through remote communities, stopping at bookstores, libraries, dive bars and random points of interest.” He says the fundraiser was inspired, in part, by the recent closure of libraries in Douglas County. Geiger’s Wildman road trip starts at noon Sunday, May 21, from Eugene; to follow his prog- ress, buy a copy of the new book or donate to the ALA, visit jcgeiger.com. — Rick Levin Poetry for the People, featured poets are Ceclia Hagen & Laton Carter, 5pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. FREE. Fundraiser for Planned Parent- hood, 6pm silent auction, 8pm, music & burlesque show, all pro- ceeds go to Planned Parenthood, Old Nick’s Pub, 211 Washington St. don. Benefit for KindTree, Austism Rocks 20th Anniversary, DJ, mu- sic, raffle, stuff animal costume contest, 7-11pm, Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. $15. Benefit Kirtan Fundraiser for John Russell, community mem- ber battling cancer, 7-9:30pm, Everyday People Yoga, 352 W. 12th Ave. sug. don. $10-$15. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale continues. See Friday. KIDS/FAMILIES “Confident Cycling for Families” bike safety class, 9am-noon, 1400 Lake Dr. RSVP eugenearts.org. FREE. Little’s Playtime, ages 0-4, drop in 9-11am, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE. Family Music Time, 10:15am, downtown library. FREE. Legos, 10:15am, Sheldon branch library, 2pm, Bethel branch library, pre-register at 541-682-8316. FREE. Cuentos y Canciones: Stories & Songs in Spanish, 11:15am, Bethel branch, 1990 Echo Hol- low Rd., 541-682-8316. FREE. Hero for a Day, fun & educational activities put on by various local heroes, noon-3pm, Willamalane Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St. $50 general admission, FREE for foster children. Youth Art Works Free Art Class for Kids Ages 6-12, 1-3pm at Em- erald Art Ctr., 500 Main St., Spfd, RSVP 541-726-8595. FREE. Family Swims at warm saltwater Tamarack Pool, 6:30-7pm today, Monday & Wednesday 3575 Donald St. #210. $4-$6. LECTURES/CLASSES Store & Share Photos Online, 10am, downtown library. FREE. 20 May 18, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com Info Talk on Biodynamic Gardening by Leonard Ablieter sponsored by Down To Earth, 11am-noon, 532 Olive St. FREE. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, May 18. ON THE AIR Country Classics, Hot Licks & Hipbilly favorites, 9-11am, KRVM. Taste of the World w/Wagoma, cooking & cultural program, 9-10am today, 7-8pm Tuesdays, Comcast channel 29. 60s Beat, “Keeping the Spirit of the 60s Alive,” 7-9pm, KRVM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Lane County Audubon’s 3rd Saturday Bird Walk to Kird Park/Pond area, 8am carpool from South Eugene HS, 400 E. 19th Ave., or meet at Kirk Pond parking area, 8:30 am. $3 sug. don. Eug/Spfd Mossbacks Volkssport Club: walk in Brooks, 8am, Willa- malane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. mossbacks.org. FREE ($5 carpool). All-Paces Group Run, 9am, Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St., 541-344-1239. FREE. 1st Annual Makindu’s Proper Amazing Race, run benefitting the children of Makindu, 10am- 4pm, race starts at RE/MAX In- tegrity, 4710 Village Lp. Makindu. org. Register a team for $200. Centennial chess club, 11:30 am, Centennial Market, 651 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. RSVP 541-912-9061. FREE. Spfd Willamalane Family Bike Ride, 10.5 mile ride to Dorris Ranch & back, noon-2pm, Booth Kelly Trailhead. FREE. Dungeons & Dragons, roleplay- ing, 12:30pm, Delight, 538 E. Main, Cottage Grove, info at delightcg@gmail.com. FREE. Kidical Mass 9th Birthday Bike Ride sponsored by LiveMove, 1-3pm, River Road Elementary, 120 W. Hilliard Ln., to Vanilla Jill’s Ice Cream. FREE. SOCIAL DANCE Salsa Dancing, 9pm, the Lounge, 2043 River Rd. FREE. SPECTATOR SPORTS Midtown Throwndown 11, MMA, 6-10pm, Lane Events Ctr., Performance Hall. midtownthrowdown.com. $30-$60. SPIRITUAL Contemplative Mass w/Taize chant, 5:30-6:30pm, Episcopal Church of the Ressu- rection, 3925 Hilyard St. FREE. THEATER Time Stands Still, 7:30pm, Very Little Theatre, 2350 Hilyard St., 541-344-7751. $12. Venus in Fur, 7:30pm today & Thursday, May 25, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 194 W. Broadway. $22-$30. Bye Bye Birdie continues. See Friday. The Dining Room continues. See Thursday, May 18. Time Stands Still at SEHS contin- ues. See Thursday, May 18. VOLUNTEER City of Eugene Irwin Park Work Party, tools & snacks provided, 9am-noon, W. Irwin Wy. off of Barger Dr. 541- 682-4831. FREE. Feed the Hungry w/Burrito Bri- gade, 10am, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave. FREE. SUNDAY MAY 21 SUNRISE 5:39AM; SUNSET 8:38PM AV G. HIGH 68 ; AV G. LO W 43 ART/CRAFT Paint Party, “Red Barn!” 2-4:30pm, The Put at Laurelwood, 2700 Columbia St. pre-registration required thirst- 2create.com. $35. DANCE A Dancing Odyssey, Eu- gene Youth Ballet performance, 1pm, downtown library. FREE. Oregon Ballet Academy Spring Show, 1pm & 6pm, LCC main campus, performance hall. $12-$15. The Broadway Revue Burlesque Show!, 10pm, Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St. $5. FARMERS MARKETS Whiteaker Community Market, vendors & artists, 11am-4pm, 2nd & Van Buren. FREE.
