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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (May 25, 2017)
THURSDAY MAY 25 SUNRISE 5:36AM; SUNSET 8:42PM AV G. HIGH 69 ; AV G. LO W 4 4 WHAT’S HAPPENING For many Oregonians, biking is a regular form of transportation, and what better way to celebrate your love for two wheels than participating in Bike Month? May is National Bike month and Eugene has a ton of events to peddle through in its last week. The University of Oregon Bike Program is holding a Bike Touring 101 event on Thursday, May 25. Come gather stories, tips and inspiration for your next adventure from 6-8 pm at the UO Outdoor Program Barn on the UO Campus. It’s FREE. Later that night, cruise by Arriving By Bike (2705 Willamette Street) for a Flat Fix & Prevention Clinic to learn how to fix a flat tire, and prevent one in the first place, from 7:30-9:30 pm. Pre-register in-person or call 541-484-5410. The clinic is $10. Wake up bright and early on Friday, May 26, for Breakfast at the Bike Bridges from 7-9:30 am. Meet at Richardson Bridge on Fern Ridge Path (near Quaker St.) for free bagels and cof- fee, as well as bike safety checks and bike maps. FREE. On Saturday, May 27, bike to and tour the home of permaculture enthusiast, Jan Spencer, during the Bike to Permaculture event. The group will meet at 12:30 pm at the Center for the Advance- ment of Sustainable Living (1801 Moss Street) and bike over. FREE. On Sunday, May 28, GEARs Bicycle Club is hosting some rides — one to Franklin Firehouse, at 9 am, and a beginner ride on the Mill Race Path, at 2 pm. Both rides are FREE and meet and start at Alton Baker Park. Visit eugenegears.org for more rides during the week. On Tuesday, May 30, REI (306 Lawrence Street) is holding a free Bike Mainte- nance Basics class at 7 pm. Finish up Bike Month on Wednesday, May 31, for a DIY clinic with the UO Bike Program to make waterproof panniers, a type of bike basket that is slung over a back rack, out of plastic buckets. Bring your bike and rack in order to get the perfect fit. The event is 6-8 pm in the UO Bike Program office in the EMU on the UO Campus. FREE. — Meerah Powell 16 May 25, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com ART/CRAFT 5th Annual So Small: Miniature Art Show & Silent Auction for OSLP, 6-8pm, Lincoln Gallery, 309 W. 4th Ave. FREE. FILM “Selma,” weekly film screening celebrating Afri- can-American directors in honor of National Museum of Afri- can-American History & Culture Exhibit, 5:30pm, Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove. FREE. GATHERINGS Legislative Com- mittee, 10:30am-noon, PSB, BCC Conference rm., 125 E. 8th Ave. FREE. Downtown Public Speakers Toastmasters Club, drop-ins welcome, noon-1:05pm today & Thursday, June 1, 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, June 1, 2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. FREE. Mindfulness Group, 4-5pm, NAMI Resource Ctr., 2411 Martin Luther King Blvd., 541-520- 3096. FREE. Farewell celebration for River Road/El Camino del Río Elemen- tary School, visit & say goodbye to old school bldg before it’s demolished for new one, 5:30- 7pm, 120 Hilliard Ln. 4j.lane. edu/riverroad. FREE. Public Comment, Budget Deliberations & Discussion, 5:30pm, Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Ave. FREE. Emerald Photographic Society Club Meeting, 6:45pm today & Thursday June 1, Northwood Christian Church, 2425 Harvest Ln., Spfd. FREE. Home Grown Community Radio Forming KEPW-FM, 7pm, today & Thursday, June 1, Growers Market, 454 Willamette St., 541- 343-8548. FREE. HEALTH Gentle Exercise for Wellness, ages 50+, 9 & 10am today, Tuesday & Thursday, June 1, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Intro to Weight Training, ages 18+, 10am today, Tuesday & Thursday, June 1, Bob Keefer Ctr., 251 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $7-$9. Stress & Anxiety Relief Group Acupuncture, 10-11:30am today & Thursday, June 1, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 541-687-9447. $10. Tai Chi: Level 1, ages 50+, 11am today, Tuesday & Thursday, June 1, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Tai Chi: Level 2, noon-1pm today & Thursday, June 1, 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, June 1, 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, June 1, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. LECTURES/CLASSES Apple Photos & Camera, ages 18+, for user of iPhones, iPads & Macs, 9-11am, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $14-$16. Harmony: Community Centered Martial Arts, open practice, 10am today & Thursday, June 1, Monroe Park, Monroe St. & W. 10th Ave. FREE. Talks at the MNCH, 2pm today through Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday, June 1, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., nat- ural-history.uoregon.edu. FREE w/price of museum admission. DanceAbility Class, creative movement for youth 4pm, adults 5pm, today & Thursday, June 1, all abilities & disabil- ities, Hilyard Community Ctr., 2580 Hilyard St., 541-357-4982. don. Alzheimer’s Basics, 4pm, Bethel Branch library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. FREE. Bike Touring 101, interac- tive presentation w/UO Bike Program, 6-8pm, UO Outdoor Program Barn, UO Campus, 1225 E. 18th St. FREE. Citizen Journalism: Writing Workshop, 6pm, downtown library. FREE. Portents & Parallels Lecture Series, “Secretive Rulers & Leaking Officials: The Case of Early Imperial China,” 6:15pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willa- mette St. sug. don. $3-$5. Intro to Urban Homesteading, living well cheaply, learn about sustainable living skills, intro to series of classes, 6:30-7:30pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. 541-736- 4444. FREE. Massage Techniques, ages 18+, learn basic Swedish massage techniques, 6:30-8:30pm today & Thursday, June 1, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $12-$14. Flat Fix & Prevention Clinic, 7:30-9:30pm, Arriving By Bike, 2705 Willamette St. $10. Laughter Yoga w/Juhee Hahn, 8-9pm, Kundalini Ctr., 775 Monroe St., South Gate to 2nd fl. $5 don. KIDS/FAMILIES Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/care- givers, 10:15am & 11am today & Thursday, June 1, downtown library, 541-682-8316. FREE. ON THE AIR “The Point,” current local issues, arts, stories, 9-9:30am, today, tomorrow & Monday through Thursday, June 1, KPOV 88.9FM. “Arts Journal,” current local arts, 9-10pm today & Thursday, June 1. Comcast channel 29. “The Many Hats of Coco” w/Theo Czuk, interviews w/novelists & artists, 10pm today & Thursday, June 1, & 9:30am Saturday, Comcast channel 29. Thursday Night Jazz w/David Gizara, 10pm today & Thursday, June 1, KLCC 89.7FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Pool Hall for seniors, 8:30am- 4:30pm today, tomorrow & Monday through Thursday, June 1, Campbell Community Ctr., 155 High St. $0.25. Lunchtime Running Group, 3-4 miles, 12:15-12:45pm today & Thursday, June 1, Tap & Growler, 207 E. 5th Ave. FREE. Duplicate Bridge, 1pm today, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, June 1; 9:30am Monday; 6:30pm Wednesday, Emerald Bridge Club, 1782 Centennial Blvd., Spfd. $8. Centennial chess club, 5pm to- day & Thursday, June 1, Centen- nial Market, 651 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. RSVP 541-912-9061. FREE. Cribbage Tournament, 5:30- 7:30pm today & Thursday, June 1, Max’s Tavern, 550 E. 13th Ave. $2. Tai Chi, 5:30-6:30pm today & Thursday, June 1, Willamalane
