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The Whiteaker Block Party is back this year for the 11th time, and bigger than ever. With ten stages and four blocks ACROBATS AT THE WHITEAKER BLOCK PARTY of fun to be had, it’s the can’t-miss event in Eugene for the summer. Media liaison Girin Guha says the block party is all about local talent, accessibility and creativity. “It was always a sort of symbiosis with local business,” he says, adding that in recent years they’ve partnered with LTD for free bus passes. Neighbors in the Whiteaker neighborhood have kept this tradition afloat through grit and willpower, a sort of DIY festival to promote local talent. “You’ll see some street performers, and as you walk along the street you’ll start having that sonic experience, like oh, there’s someone’s front yard with a stage and they’re rocking out,” Guha says. You’re likely to see him on stage with his band, the Girin Guha Experience. “Some of the stages have genres, like ours is a metal stage,” he adds. Past years have seen nearly 10,000 people attending the one-day event, with “a lot of costuming and some art installations.” Food and craft vendors will be sprinkled among the various stages, and “the majority of the bands are Whiteaker bands or Eugene-based bands, so there’s a real local-ness to it.” This party is sure to be the quintessential Eugene experience. The Whiteaker Block Party takes place Aug. 5, along Third Avenue between Blair Boulevard and Jackson Street. FREE. — Kelly Kenoyer PHOTO COURTESY GIRIN GUHA TUESDAY, 6/27 Coloring for Adults continues, see 6/6. Comedy Show for Kids: Henrik Bothe, juggling, magic, Bothe has performed on TV & famous stages, 1pm & 3pm, Downtown library. FREE. Terrific Twos Storytime continues, see 6/6. Pajama Storytime continues, see 6/6. “Library Circus” Comedy Show, juggling & magic with Henrik Bothe, Downtown Library 6/27 1pm & 3pm; Bethel Branch 6/28 10:15am; Sheldon Branch 6/28, 2pm. (Downtown only: pick up free tickets starting 30 minutes before each show.) FREE. Summer Reading Kickoff! Guest Speaker/ Performer Macey McCallister with Summer Reading Sign Ups & free books! 1-3pm, Springfield Public Library Fountain Plaza, 225 5th St., Spfd. No registration required. FREE. Laurel Hill Center’s Grati Night, art silent auction & prize raffle, 10% of tasting room sales support Laurel Hill services & program for Lane County adults with severe & persistent mental illness, raffle & silent auction proceeds support Laurel Hill Center’s art therapy programs, 5-8pm, Oregon Wine Lab, 488 Lincoln St. FREE. Green & Resilient Neighborhood Initiative: Practical Preparation at Home, Eugene Emergency Management & Risk Services employees discuss home emergency preparedness, 7pm, River Road Rec Center, 1400 Lake Dr. FREE. Drone Training for Educators, OSU main campus, Corvallis, pace.oregonstate.edu, 541-737-0763. $350. Summer Teen Team continues, see 6/1. Baby & Me Storytime continues, see 6/6. Obsidians: Trail Maintenance, 2 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org. Obsidians: Macduff Mountain, 4.5 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org. Obsidians:amazon Headwaters/Spencer Butte, 6.2 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org. Library Family Night continues, see 6/20. Legos at the Library continues, see 6/3. Eugene Emeralds vs. Hillsboro continues, see 6/26. Corvallis Knights vs. Victoria HarbourCats continues, see 6/27. WEDNESDAY, 6/28 Teens Make Earrings, make beaded earrings at a fun beginners’ workshop with teachers from Harlequin Beads & Jewelry.Downtown Library 6/28 2pm; Bethel Branch 6/29 11am; Sheldon Branch 6/29 2pm, 541-682-8316. FREE. Build a Robot, adults & teens work as a team to create a robot that follows a path. Basic computer skills required, 5:30pm, Downtown library. All supplies provided. Due to limited space, a Eugene Public Library card & pre- registration are required: starting 6/5, call 541- 682-5450. FREE. Conversation Project-Discuss Creativity, Vulnerability, & Art, does art “build a better world?” Discuss what we risk when we lay ourselves open through music, painting, or any other art form, facilitated by Jason Graham, an Oregon-based artist & educator, Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. Eugene Yacht Club small boat racing continues, see 6/7. Midnight” by Christopher Edge at the Downtown Library’s Children’s Center starting June 1. 4pm, Downtown library. 541-682-8316. FREE. Oregon Bach Festival, today through 7/15, many events & different venues, oregonbachfestival. com, 5:30-6:45pm. Cost varies. Rebelution, Nahko & Medicine for the People, HIRIE, Collie Buddz, DJ Mackle, 6:30pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater, thecuthbert.com. $35. Poetry Writing Workshop, Toni Hanner leads a lively workshop, 6pm, Downtown library, 541- 682-5450. FREE. Sensory Storytime continues, see 6/7. Preschool Storytime in Eugene & Springfield continues, see 6/7. Lapsit Storytime continues, see 6/7. Eugene Emeralds vs. Hillsboro continues, see 6/26. Corvallis Knights vs. Perth Heat Colts, 7:30pm, Goss Stadium, 430 S.W. Langton Pl., Corvallis, corvallisknights.com. $6. Corvallis Knights vs. Mid-Valley Southpaws, 7:30pm, Goss Stadium, 430 S.W. Langton Pl., Corvallis, corvallisknights.com. $6. “Library Circus” Comedy Show continues, see 6/27. Lane United FC vs. Victoria Highlanders, Bob Keefer Center, 250 S 32nd St., Spfd., 7:30pm, laneunitedfc.com. $5-$10. Corvallis Knights vs. Victoria HarbourCats continues, see 6/26. Jaga Jazzist, Snow White, experimental jazz, 8pm, WOW Hall, wowhall.org. $17-$20. THURSDAY, 6/29 Pluto the Planet, indie rock, 10pm, 21+, Hi-Fi Lounge, 44 E. 7th Ave., hifimusichall.com. $5. Teen Book Group, “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher, visit the Downtown Teen Desk to pre- register & pick up your copy of the book starting 6/1, 4pm, Downtown library, 541-682-8316. FREE. Eugene Yacht Club racing continues, see 6/1. Wonderful Ones Storytime continues, see 6/1. Tween Scene, grades 4 through 6 pre-register & pick up the book “Twelve Minutes to Teens Make Earrings continues, see 6/28. STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC TOMATO CORIANDER FENNEL LEMON STRAIGHT LIME Vinegar-based beverages that mix well with sparkling water and your favorite distilled spirits. Local Organic Ingredients AVAILABLE AT LOCAL GROCERY & LIQUOR STORES SHOP ONLINE AT WWW.LOLASFRUITSHRUBS.COM eugeneweekly.com • June 1, 2017 29
