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CALENDAR FRIDAY JUNE 9 S U N RIS E 5 : 29 A M ; S U NS E T 8 : 54 P M A V G . H I G H 71 ; A V G . L O W 4 6 ART/CRAFT “Street Photogra- phy,” Nate Cantrell, opening reception, 5-6pm, Dot Dotson’s, 1668 Willamette St. FREE. Downtown Spfd 2nd Friday Art Walk, 5pm, begins at Willa- malane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. Island Park Art Gallery Recep- tion: Fiber artists Joan Daley & Anne Daughtry, current cultural ideas through mosaic-style quilts, 5-7pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. Opening exhibit reception, “Their Hearts are in This Land,” 6pm, Lane County Historical Museum, 740 W. 13th Ave., lchm.org. FREE. COMEDY Rebel Comedy Alliance presents Standing Up, comedy, political, 21+, 9pm, Whirled Pies Downtown, 199 W. 8th Ave. $10. DANCE Sping Dance Loft, UO Dept. of Dance grad & under- grad students, 8pm, Gerlinger Annex, Dougherty Dance Theatre, UO Campus. $3-$7. FILM Big Lebowski Party #9, 6:45pm & 9pm, The David Minor Theater, 180 E. 5th Ave. $6-$7. FOOD/DRINK Mabuhay Food Truck Friday, 3-8pm, Heritage Distilling Co., 110 Madison St. FREE. Wine & Music, 4-10pm, Noble Estate Urban, 560 Commercial St. FREE. Wine Tasting, 6-9pm, Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd. FREE. Gin Release Party, specialty cocktails ft. Townshend’s Gin & food from Belly, music & local art, 21+, 7-10pm, Townshend’s Teahouse, 41 W. Broadway. FREE. Eugene Beer Week continues. See Thursday, June 8. GATHERINGS Yawn Patrol Toastmasters, 6-7:45am, LCC Downtown Ctr., 110 W. 10th Ave. FREE. The Missing Middle: Housing, noon-1pm, UO Baker Ctr., 975 High St. FREE. Nar-Anon Meeting, 12:30pm, Spfd. Lutheran Church, 1542 I St., Spfd. FREE. Food Not Bombs, 1pm cooking, Campbell Club, 3pm serving, Kesey Square. FREE. GREEN DRINKS progressive gathering sponsored by Helios Resource Network, 5-7pm, New Day Bakery, 449 Blair Blvd. FREE. Farewell to Jefferson: Cele- bration for former Jefferson Middle School Bldg. & current Arts & Technology Academy, visit before it’s demolished to make way for new school, 5:30-7:30pm, 1650 W. 22nd Ave. FREE. Refuge Recovery Meeting, 7-8:30pm today & Monday, Buddha Eye Temple, 2190 Garfield St. FREE. HEALTH Tai chi for Balance or Yoga Therapy sessions: 30 min each, 3pm today & Friday, Sacred Heart medical Ctr. lobby, 3333 Riverbend Dr., Spfd. Don. KIDS/FAMILIES Baby Storytime, 10:15am & 11:15am, downtown library. FREE. Family Storytime, 10:15am, Sheldon branch library, 1566 Coburg Rd. & Bethel branch library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. FREE. Little Wonders, Fantastic Phenomena, crafts & activities exploring tornadoes, lighten- ing, hurricanes, etc, 10:30am, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, UO Campus. FREE w/ admission. LECTURES/CLASSES Travel Buenos Aires, traveler Patricia Hillyer shares her adventures to Argentina, 1:30-3pm, Willa- malane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. Chakra Building Workshop: Leading w/the Heart Chakra w/ Michael Latteri, then vegan meal & communion, 7-8:30pm, Kund- alini Ctr., 775 Monroe St., South gate to 2nd fl. $5-$15 don. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, June 8. LITERARY ARTS Tsunami Books co-hosts Authors Jeff Geiger & Ruby McConnell, book release celebration, live music, food, etc., 5:30-6:30pm, Park Blocks downtown, 8th & Oak. FREE. ON THE AIR Music Gumbo w/ Andy Goldfinger, 7pm, KOFC 92.5 FM. Marc Time’s Record Attic, 11:30pm, Comcast channel 29. “The Point” continues. See Thursday, June 8. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Walk ‘n’ Talkers, weekly self-led neighborhood walking group, 9-11am, meet at Campbell Com- munity Ctr., 155 High St. FREE. Bridge Group for Seniors, 12:30- 3:30pm, Campbell Community Ctr., 155 High St. $0.25. Bingo Night w/Zach, 6pm, Grid- iron Grill & Taphouse, 2816 Main St., Spfd. FREE. Magic the Gathering, standard deck casual play, 6pm, Castle of Games, 660 Main, Spfd. $1. RuPaul’s Drag Race viewing, 7:45-9:30pm, Wayward Lamb, 150 W. Broadway St. $5. Glamazons Drag Show, 10-11pm, Wayward Lamb, 150 W. Broad- way St. $5. Centennial chess club contin- ues. See Thursday, June 8. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, June 8. SOCIAL DANCE Folk Dancing for Seniors, request & lessons, 2-3:30pm today, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St.; 2:30-4pm Monday, Campbell Community Ctr., 155 High St., info at 541-603-0998. $.25-$1. Contact Improvisation Jam, 2:45-4:15pm, Hilyard Com- munity Ctr., 2580 Hilyard St., 541-357-4982. $5-$12. Advanced dance class w/Taller de Son Jarocho, 4:30-6pm, Whiteaker Community Ctr., N. Jackson & Clark St. FREE. Crossroads Blues Fusion Weekly Blues & Fusion Dance, lessons 7-8:30pm, open dance 8:30-11:30pm, today & Thurs- day, June 8, Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette. $6-$10. Grange Barn Dance, live music by Slippery Slope String Band, 7-10pm, Spencer Creek Grange, corner of Lorane Hwy & Mcbeth Rd. $6. Live Salsa Music by Pura Vida, 9pm Salsa class, 10pm live music, Salseros Dance Studio, 1626 Willamette St. $12. SPIRITUAL Full Moon Healing w/Spiritual Light, bring a small jar of water for the altar, 7-9pm, Eugene Friends Meeting House, 2274 Onyx St. FREE. Full Moon Transmission Medita- tion, 7pm, Sheldon area private home, call 541-686-5071 for info & directions, transmission- meditation.org. FREE. “Meditate & Destroy,” 7-8:30pm, The Zen Ctr., 2190 Garfield St. FREE. TEEN Board Games, ages 13-17, 4-5:30pm, Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd; Sheldon Branch Library, 1556 Coburg Rd. FREE. “Doctor Who” Club, enjoy episodes, snacking & Whovian conversation, 4-5:30pm, down- town library. FREE. THEATER Roving Park Players present The Rivals, 6pm, Owen Rose Garden, 300 N. Jefferson. FREE. Perfect Wedding, 7:30pm today, tomorrow, Thursday, June 15 & 2pm Sunday, Very Little The- atre, 2350 Hilyard St. $15-$19. The Importance of Being Earnest, 8pm today, tomorrow, Thursday, June 15, & 2:30pm Sunday, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. $15-$25. Mr. Burns continues. See Thurs- day, June 8. Venus in Fur continues. See Thursday, June 8. SATURDAY JUNE 10 S U N RIS E 5 : 29 A M ; S U NS E T 8 : 54 P M A V G . H I G H 72 ; A V G . L O W 4 6 ART/CRAFT World Knit in Public Day, knitting on the porch, surround by beautiful garden, refreshments, in-store specials & a drawing, noon-5pm, Soft Horizons Fibre, 412 E. 13th Ave., 541-343-0651. FREE. Plant Pressing, ages 12+, noon- 1pm, Meadow Park, 851 Mill St, Spfd. $10 plus $10 optional fee for plant press. DANCE MEDGE ft. Amel Tafsout, belly dance, 7pm, Whirled Pies Downtown, 199 W. 8th Ave., whirledpies.com. $7. FARMERS MARKETS Hideaway Bakery Farmers Market, 9am- 2pm, Hideaway Bakery, 3377 E. Amazon. FREE. Lane County Farmer’s Market, 9am-3pm, 8th & Oak. FREE. FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm Produce Stand, 10am- 2pm, 705 Flamingo Ave., Spfd. foodforlanecounty.org/gardens. FREE. Good Food Easy Farm Stand, 10am-2pm, Creswell Bakery, 182 S. 2nd St., Creswell. FREE. Spencer Creek Community Grow- ers Market, 10am-2pm, Spencer Creek Grange, 86013 Lorane Hwy., spencercreekmarkets. org. FREE. Coast Fork Farm Stand, 11am- 6pm, 10th & Washington, Cottage Grove. FREE. FOOD/DRINK Pizza & Beer Din- ner, 6-9pm, Falling Sky Pizzeria, UO EMU, UO Campus. $25. Eugene Beer Week continues. See Thursday, June 8. GATHERINGS Overeaters Anon- ymous, 9:30am, First United Methodist Church Library, 1370 Olive St. FREE. Counseling Open House & CD Sale, 10am-1pm, 118 Merry Ln. meyercounseling.com. FREE. Eugene Mini Maker Faire, science, art, tech, design & DIY projects, 10am-5pm, Science Factory, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. $8. Living History Festival, pioneer crafts, taste local honey, pet horses, etc., 10am-4pm, Camas County Mill Bakery & Farm, 91949 Purkerson Rd., Junction City. $6-$20. Our Revolution Lane County, 10am-1pm, Theo’s Coffee House, 199 W. 8th Ave., ourrevo- lutionlanecounty.com. FREE. Saturday Market - weekly hub of artisans, chefs & musicians, 10am-5pm, 8th & Oak. FREE. Lane Literary Guild Annual Meeting & Picnic, 11:30am, Lamb Cottage, Skinners Butte Park, 520 S.E. Jefferson St. FREE. The Bethel Farm’s Family & Neighbor Day, visit, work, play & learn about Bethel School Dis- trict’s new urban farm, noon-4, 1200 N. Terry St. 541-341-1216. FREE. Co-Dependents Anonymous, 12 step meeting, noon-1pm, White Bird Clinic, 341 E. 12th Ave. FREE. Peace Vigil, noon-1pm, down- town library, info at 541-484- 5099. FREE. 3rd Anniversary Opportunity Village Eugene Open House & Fundraiser, celebration of inno- vative shelter for people who would otherwise be homeless, speakers include Mayor Lucy Vinis & Police Chief Pete Kerns, 1-5pm, 111 N. Garfield. 541-515- 8575. FREE. The Eugene Symphony Guild Garden Party, music & food, 4-6pm, address given w/reser- vation, 541-434-9188. $25. Annual Bagpipe Recital, dinner & Celidh, 5-9pm, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. mckenzie- highlandgames.com. $5-$20, children under 8 FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Family Music Time, 10:15am, downtown library. FREE. Children’s Art Workshop, painting, drawing, art supplies provided, 12-1:30pm, Buddha Eye Temple, 22nd & Garfield. 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. Youth Art Works Free Art Class for Kids Ages 6-12, 1-3pm at Emerald 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 Carola Dunn, author speaking about changing roles of women in Britain after WWI, 9:30am, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Rd. FREE. How to Compost Demonstration by Master Gardeners, 10am- noon, GrassRoots Garden, 1465 Coburg Rd. FREE. Intro to the Internet, keyboard & mouse skills required, 10am, downtown library. FREE. Tips on Growing that Perfect To- mato, presenter David Cothern, 11am-noon, Down To Earth, 532 Olive St. FREE. Lecture on the Long Tom River, presentations by David Turner, Doug Card & Tom Connolly, 2pm, Lane County HIstorical Museum, 740 W. 13th Ave. FREE. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, June 8. LITERARY ARTS Duana C. Welch, Ph.D., “Love Factually: 10 Prov- en Steps from I Wish to I Do,” reading & discussion, 2pm, The Duck Store, Book Department, 895 E. 13th Ave. FREE. Annual Love/Sex/Romance themed Poetry Slam ft. Mozley Watta, special guests, 18+, 7-11pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. $5-$15. Writer Janet Fisher, 2pm, down- town library. FREE. ON THE AIR Country Classics, Hot Licks & Hipbilly favorites, 9-11am, KRVM. SPONSORS: BIGFOOT BEVERAGE, SEQUENTIAL BIOFUEL, 16 TONS, SAM BOND’S BREWING, SUMMIT BANK, OAKSHIRE, NINKASI, COLUMBIA DISTRIBUTING, HOT MAMA’S WINGS, BEERGARDEN, ALESONG BREWING, VIKING BRAGGOT, THE BIER STEIN, ELKHORN, PLANKTOWN, TAP & GROWLER, AGRARIAN, CLAIM 52, FALLING SKY, HOP VALLEY, COLDFIRE, EUGENE SYMPHONY, POINT BLANK DISTRIBUTING, CORNUCOPIA eugeneweekly.com • June 8, 2017 15
