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CALENDAR GEARs Bicycle Club: Women only ride, 6pm, Alton Baker Park, eugenegears.org. FREE. Adult introduction to ki-aikido continues. See Thursday, June 8. Board Game Night continues. See Thursday, June 8. Centennial chess club contin- ues. See Thursday, June 8. Cribbage Tournament continues. See Thursday, June 8. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, June 8. Lunchtime Tap & Growler Running Group continues. See Thursday, June 8. Pool Hall for seniors continues. See Thursday, June 8. Tai Chi continues. See Thursday, June 8. WDYK Trivia w/Brady continues. See Thursday, June 8. WDYK Trivia w/Haley continues. See Thursday, June 8. WDYK Trivia w/Kevin continues. See Thursday, June 8. WDYK Trivia w/Zach continues. See Thursday, June 8. SOCIAL DANCE Crossroads Blues Fusion Weekly Blues & Fusion Dance continues. See Thursday, June 8. English & Scottish Country Dancing continues. See Thurs- day, June 8. Line Dance Lessons continue. See Thursday, June 8. Music & Dance Workshops w/ Taller de Son Jarocho continues. See Thursday, June 8. SPIRITUAL Insight Meditation continues. See Thursday, June 8. “Tender Hooligans” continues. See Thursday, June 8. Zen Meditation continues. See Thursday, June 8. THEATER Roving Park Players present The Rivals, 6pm, Petersen Barn Community Ctr., 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE. The Importance of Being Ear- nest continues. See Friday. Perfect Wedding continues. See Friday. TEENS No Shame Workshop continues. See Thursday, June 8. VOLUNTEER Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party continues. See Thursday, June 8. CORVALLIS AND THE REGION THURSDAY, June 8: Ground- breaking Ceremony for new museum by Benton County Historical Society, 6pm, corner of 2nd St. & Adams Ave., Corvallis. FREE. FRIDAY, June 9: OutFound Se- ries, sports & outdoor innovation festival, 8am-11pm today & tomorrow, 8am-7pm Sunday, Portway Ave., Hood River. $39.50-$275. OSUsed Store Sale, weekly pub- lic sale w/furniture, computers, office supplies, etc., 12-3pm today & 5:30-7:30pm Tuesday, Property Services, OSUsed Store, OSU Campus, Corvallis. FREE. SATURDAY,June 10: Sequoia Creek Tour by City Trolley or Personal Bike, tour creek that flows through North Corvallis, 1pm, location provided when registered, heathk@benton- swed.org. FREE. Fish Tales: Traditions & Chal- lenges of Seafood in Oregon by Jennifer Burns Bright, 6pm, Curry Public Library, 94341 3rd St., Gold Beach. FREE. 22 OutFound Series continues. See Friday. SUNDAY, June 11: Daoist Meditation Group: “Guarding the One,” 9-10am, First Alternative Co-op North Store, 2855 N.W. Grant Ave., Corvallis. FREE. OutFound Series continues. See Friday. MONDAY, June 12: Quick Class: What’s the Fermented Fuss? Come sample fermented foods & learn about their importance as probiotics! w/Mary Van Steenber- gen, 6-6:30pm, Natural Grocers, 1235 N.W. 10th St., Corvallis, 541-758-0200. FREE. TUESDAY, June 13: OSUsed Store Sale continues. See Friday. WEDNESDAY, June 14: Death Café Corvallis, Got thoughts about mortality? noon, Interzone, 1563 N.W. Monroe Ave, Corvallis, facebook.com/ groups/deathcafecorvallis. FREE. THURSDAY, June 15: Corvallis monthly Arts Walk, 4-8pm, various venues in downtown Corvallis. FREE. ATTENTION OPPORTUNITIES Due date for the calendar is noon the Thursday before the Thursday issue in which you would like your event published. For example, if you’d like to be included in our June 15 edition, please follow our formatting guidelines w/the date, name of the event, time, place, address & send it to cal@eugeneweekly. com in the body of the email by Thursday, June 8 at noon. Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Change a life, be a mentor w/ Sponsors Inc. Contact jsmith@ sponsorsinc.org or 541-735- 6400. Wordcrafters seeks short comic submissions from local writers, reflecting on life in Eugene for the Step Into Comics contest. All writers are welcome–published, unpublished, professional, ama- teur, any age! In partnership with the city of Eugene, selected work will be exhibited in the Parkade garage (Willamette between 7th & 8th) & the downtown library garage. The call for submissions runs the entire month of June with the deadline on June 30. Visit wordcraftersineugene.org/ stepinto/ for submission guide- lines & more info. Honk! Fest Eugene seeks volunteers to help at free music fest in the Whiteaker June 10-11. Choice of small jobs, free meal for volunteers. HonkFestEugene. org. Click “get involved.” The Civil Liberties Defense Center is looking for bilingual people who want to be trained to give Know Your Rights for the Immigrant Community trainings in Lane County. Currently this training is only being given in English, & CLDC is looking to create a group of high quality trainers that can deliver information in English & Spanish, that community organi- zations could use when there is a need. The training is a 6 week commitment, every Thursday evening starting June 15, from 6-9. There is one week off in the middle, and participants can take one week off for schedule conflicts. If interested/able, please contact info@cldc.org or call 541-687-9180. HIV Alliance seeks multiple volunteers for its Prevention Program & Education programs, June 8, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com as well as general office & administrative support. Contact Patti at 541-729-0633. The YMCA is looking for a few certified lifeguards for the summer. In addition to serving as a lifeguard, those hired can also teach private swim lessons & earn up to $20 per hour. For more info & to apply, send an e-mail to Sabrina (sabrina@eu- geneymca.org). Please include a resume & copies of current certifications. United Way of Lane County’s Kindergarden Readiness Kits are designed to empower parents w/the tools & resources needed to prep their child for this tran- sition. Volunteers are needed to assemble kits. 541-741-6000 or jdiabiase@unitedwaylane.org. Usher at Oregon Contemporary Theatre & see a show for free! For more info contact Mary at 541-684-6988. Oregon Contemporary Theatre is holding auditions for its 2017/18 season. Roles available for ages 14-70. Call 541-684- 6988 to schedule an audition. Auditions for HS and college students take place June 3, beginning at 10am. General admissions are on June 17, beginning at 10am. Prepare a 1-minute, contemporary monologue & be prepared to tell a joke. Bring a headshot & resume. Volunteers needed for School Garden Projects in Eugene & Spfd. For more info contact Lucy at 541-284-1001 or lucy@ schoolgardenproject.org. Volunteers needed to assist low income clients w/financial management, paying bills & balancing checking account. One year commitment giving a minimum of two hours a month. Contact Dana at 541-682-4177. Become a Meals on Wheels volunteer & help deliver meals & smiles to homebound older adults. Call Heather at 541-682- 4368 for more info. Long Term Care Ombudsman - Certified volunteers are needed to serve as resident advocates who identify, investigate & resolve complaints in order to protect rights, dignity & safety of nursing home residents. Ages 21+, pass criminal background check & attend 48 hr initial training & 10 hrs of continuing education annually. Call Diane at 541-345-2846. Volunteers needed to drive veterans to VA appointmens in Roseburg & Portland, valid driv- er’s license, proof of insurance, etc. required. Call Andrea at 541- 440-1293 or email at andrea. bernhardt@va.gov for info. Summer Teen Team: Start- ing June 1, teens: apply to volunteer together to help staff prepare items for check out, set up craft projects for kids’ pro- grams, create displays & more. Summer Teen Team will meet on Tuesdays, June 27—Aug. 15, 4-5pm, at the downtown library. 541-682-8316. The Eugene Downtown Lions Annual Raffle is underway. $5 tickets will be sold at selected locations of Market of Choice, Bi-Mart & Albertsons. Many prizes available including a $3,000 travel voucher. Winning tickets drawn at 4pm Saturday, June 24. WOW Hall is seeking donations of records, CDs & DVDs as well as music books, magazines & memorabilia. Donations are tax deductible. Monday to Friday, noon-6pm, or during concert performances. 541-687-2746. SANDI GRUBBS, ‘FRUIT OF THE VINE’, WATERCOLOR AND INK, PACIFIC RIM ART GUILD GALLERIES OPENING Backstreet Gallery Shoe In, Boot It Up, & Roll On!, Summer Community Challenge, painted, embellished, constructed footwear. Reception June 10, 3-5 pm. 1421 Bay St., Old Town, Florence Dot Dotson’s “Street Photography,” Nate Cantrell, opening reception June 9, 5-6pm, continues through July 13. 1668 Willamette Downtown Corvallis Corvallis monthly Arts Walk, June 15, 4-8pm. Various venues in downtown Corvallis Lane County Historical Museum “Their Hearts are in This Land,” opening reception, June 9, 6pm. 740 W. 13th Ave Willamalane Adult Activity Center Downtown Spfd 2nd Friday Art Walk, begins at Adult Activity Ctr, June 9, 5pm. Island Park Art Gallery Reception: Fiber artists Joan Daley & Anne Daughtry, current cultural ideas through mosaic- style quilts, June 9, 5-7pm. 215 W. C St, Spfd CONTINUING The Arts Center Around Oregon Annual Exhibition 2017, artwork from artists around the state. Through July 8. 700 S.W. Madison, Corvallis Barn Light East “Spill” by Mika Aono. Through June 30. 546 E. 8th Ave Benton County Museum Seven Easels, exhibition of paintings by 8 painters who have worked togethre for several years meeting twice each week in one studio. 1101 Main St., Philomath Broadway Commerce Center Multicultural art created by current & graduating students of Little Owl School. 44 W. Broadway Cowfi sh Neon paintings by Wayde Love. 62 W. Broadway Cozy A mix of mid century modern design & graphic illustration by Amber Leaders Designs. 285 E. 5th Ave ECO Sleep Solutions & Gallery Felted wool home décor & apparel by Tylar Merrill; clay tile collages by Annie Heron; wall art by Mari Livie; & other artists. 25 E. 8th Ave Eugene Public Library Acrylic paintings by Hito, ceramics by Steve Daniels. 100 W. 10th Ave Eugene Yoga Paintings by Angie Wean. 245 E. Broadway Euphoria Chocolate Company A Bach Festival poster retrospective. 946 Willamette Fairbanks Gallery, OSU Student thesis work. Through June 17. 220 S.W. 26th St., Corvallis FourWinds Gallery Summer clearance on one-of-a-kind fun festival gear, party outfi ts, couture costumes & unique jewlery by Zared. 273 W. 8th Ave Gallery Calapooia “Two Artists, Many Layers,” Jeweler Marilyn Lindsley & vinyl artist Bill Thompson. 222 W. First Ave, Albany Gilt+Gossamer Work by UO student artists Justin Hartney & Ahoua Touré. 837 Willamette St Goldworks Jewelry Art Studio Original jewelry by Goldworks staff . 169 E. Broadway Hallie Ford Museum of Art Behind The Beyond, psychedelic posters & fashion in San Francisco 1966-71. 700 State St., Salem inEugene Real Estate A collection of paintings by Lisa Livoni. 100 E. Broadway Jazz Station Photos of artists appearing at the Jazz Station by Keith Munson. 124 W. Broadway Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art “Diálogos,” multi-sensory latin art. Through Oct. 8. “Pour It On! Watercolors from the West” through June 19. 1430 Johnson Ln Karin Clarke Gallery “Allan Kluber: Old Work/New Work,” featuring ceramics. Through July 1. 760 Willamette St Kidder Hall, OSU “Bountiful Harvest & Border Crossings” by Betty LaDuke. Through June 16. Kidder Hall rm. 210, 2000 S.W. Campus Wy., Corvallis Lincoln Gallery An exhibition featuring paintings, prints, ceramics & more from artists at the OSLP Arts & Culture Program. Community Room Gallery will show illustrations by Lory Britain. 309 W. 4th Ave Malerische Galerie “Here Kitty, Kitty” paintings, etchings, oils, tiles, etc. 236 Main St., Spfd Maude Kerns “Oregon Made for Interiors” Exhibit, work of 28 Oregon artists. 1910 E. 15th Ave Maven Art Boutique Mixed media paintings & textiles by Breezy Given. 271 W. 8th Ave MECCA A series of works in a variety of media which have either been left, donated or forgotten. 449 Willamette St MODERN “The 8th Annual Evening of Illuminating Design: The University of Oregon Department of Architecture Luminaire Design Exhibit,” ft. work by students in the School of Architecture & Allied Arts. 207 E. 5th Ave, #105 Mosaic Fair Trade Collection Beautiful planters handmade by fair trade workers in Bangladesh that will dress up every garden! 28 E. Broadway Museum of Natural History “Hungry Planet: What the World Eats.” Through July 30. “Explore Oregon.” “Oregon— Where Past is Present.” “Rarely Seen,” National Geographic photography exhibition. 1680 E. 15th Ave NEST Clay FIGURAL sculpture by Karen Russo, metal sculpture by K.C. Scott through June. 790 Willamette The New Zone Gallery “Spirit & Nature ~ Dreams & Visions,” by Asante Riverwind, & “Over the Spectrum,” work by Kind Tree (Autism Rocks) in the Klausmeier Room. 220 W. 8th Ave OUT ON A LIMB Gallery Acrylic paintings by Deborah Kroboth of DK’Sands Art. 191 E. Broadway Oakshire House Plants, watercolor & ink by Chelsea Swan. 207 Madison St Off the Waffl e A collection of oils & watercolors by New Zone artist Majorie Templeton. 840 Willamette Oregon Art Supply A community POST IT Art Project. The gallery walls are open to whoever would like to post a 3”x3” post it note. 1020 Pearl St Oregon Gallery Scenic northwest photography by Ron Keebler. 199 E. 5th Ave Pacifi c Rim Art Guild “Days of Creation,” an all member show ft. works depicting the creation story. In addition, pieces completed during Thomas Blackshear’s May workshop will be on display. Through July 1. 160 E. Broadway Passionfl ower Design Jewelry, clothes & gifts ft. regional & US artists & designers. 128 E. Broadway PhotoZone Gallery Two Group Shows. Runs through July 6. 2833 Willamette, ste. B Red Wagon Creamery Colorful work by OSLP Arts & Culture Program artist Kwang. 55 W. Broadway Run Hub Northwest Track & Field photographs by Phil Johnson of Tracktown Photo. 515 High St Shadowfox An immersive showcase of Lane Arts Council teaching artists working in area schools through residencies & arts apprenticeships. 76 W. Broadway Spfd Museum “We Are Neighbors,” photo exhibit of Lane County immigrants. Through July 1. 590 Main St., Spfd St Vincent de Paul Work by St Vincent’s resident artists, including glass artist Christopher Jenkins & designer & upcycling artist Mitra DeMirza Chester, who shows new original “T-shirt art,” which she describes as taking paintings out of the frame & making T-shirts the canvas. 100 E. 11th Ave Tea of Life “The Dance of Life,” oil-on- canvas by Jeff Adams. 960 W. 5th Ave Timbers Inn Mike Hopper’s graphic art, architecture, design pieces. 1015 Pearl St Townshend’s Teahouse In his photography showing, Michael Sherman presents vibrant landscape photography along w/a message on how to enjoy these unique ecosystems & preserve them for future generations to come. Impressionist fl ower oil paintings on canvas by Huali. 41 W. Broadway Umpqua Valley Arts Association Student Gallery: Art by South Umpqua High School Students; Hallie Brown Ford Gallery: ArtWorks NW Exhibit; Entryway & Corridor Gallery: Printmaking Now.; Red Gallery: “I Am a Country Made of Changing Places” by Renee Couture. Through June 30. 1624 W. Harvard Ave, Roseburg UO Law Center Walt O’Brien Photography: Natural Landscapes of the American West through July 7. 1515 Agate Vistra Framing and Gallery Abstract handfelted nuno artwork w/upcycled materials in bold textures & colors by Anne Conzemius; mixed genre oil & acrylic paintings & prints by Sadie Smith; & paper & acrylic abstract landscapes by Patricia Carroll. 411 W. 4th White Lotus Gallery “Twenty-Five Years of the White Lotus Gallery,” ft. work by Miao Hui Xing, Su Xing Ping, Wang Gong Yi, Chen Hai Yan, Wu Jide, Hiroyuki Tajima, Kawase Hasui, Tanaka Ryohei, Frank Okada & Morris Graves, amongst others. Through July 8. 767 Willamette St WOW Hall Cartoon Illustrations by Isaac Paris. 291 W. 8th Ave
