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CALENDAR Co-Dependents Anonymous, women-only 12-step meeting, 6-7pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1465 Coburg Rd. FREE. Community Forum: What to do in a Mental Health Crisis, 6:30-8:30pm, Lane County Behavioral Health Services, rm. 198, 2411 MLK Jr Blvd. FREE. Many Stories, One People: A Night of Story Telling, 6:30-8:30pm, Peterson Barn Community Ctr., 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE. “Out of the Fog,” meeting of Marijuana Anonymous, 7:30pm, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 1300 Pearl St. FREE. HEALTH Cognitive Emotional Wellness Acupuncture, 10am- 12:15pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 541- 687-9447. $10. Pet Grief Support Group (death or loss), noon-1pm, Companion- ing Care LLC. RSVP & location 541-255-7116. $3-$15. Active Exercise continues. See Monday. Health Qigong continues. See Monday. Latin Cardio Fusion continues. See Monday. Strength & Flexibility continues. See Monday. Stability Balls continues. See Monday. Tai Chi continues. See Monday. KIDS/FAMILIES Lapsit Story- time, ages 3 & under w/adult, 10am, Spfd. Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. Mobile Art Bus, free art lessons for kids, 10am-noon, Meadow Park, 851 Mill St.; 1-3pm, Douglas Gardens Park, 3455 Redwood Dr., Spfd.; 4-6pm, Thurston Park, 6329 F St., Spfd. FREE. Family Music Time, 10:15am, downtown library, 541-682- 8316. FREE. Babies-Toddlers Storytime, 11am, up to age 12, Thursdays 4pm, Goose Resale 1075 Cham- bers, 541-343-1300. FREE. Sensory Storytime, 1pm, down- town library. FREE. Eugene’s Got Talent! Youth Variety Show auditions, ages 7-17, 3:30pm, downtown library, for info contact 541-682-8316. FREE. Legos, 4pm, Eugene Public Library. FREE. Children’s Intro to Ki-aikido continues. See Monday. Family Swims at warm saltwater Tamarack Pool continues. See Monday. LECTURES/CLASSES Mobile Genealogy, explore ways to research using mobile devices, 24 1:30pm, downtown library. FREE. The Human Cost of Lobster Div- ing in Honduras, conversation w/Diana Vasquez, 7-8pm, First Congregational Church, 1050 E. 23rd Ave. FREE. Responding to Life’s Challenges in a Meaningful Way, 7-8:15pm, Sweaty Ganesh Yoga Studio, 820 Charnelton St. $10 sug. don. Intro to Ki continues. See Monday. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. LITERARY ARTS Speak Your Peace, open spoken word, 7:30pm sign-up, Vanilla Jill’s, 298 Blair Blvd., call 541-393- 6822. FREE. ON THE AIR “Truth Television,” live call-in local news/politics, 6pm, Comcast 29. “That Atheist Show,” weekly call-in, 7pm, Comcast 29, 541- 790-6617. “The Point” continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Mom & Baby Stroller Run, 9:30am, Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St., 541-344-1239. FREE. Community Group Run, 3-6 miles, 6pm, Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St., 541-344-1239. FREE. Trivia w/Ras D & Kat, 6pm, Friendly St. Deli, 2757 Friendly St. FREE. Trivia w/Elliot Martinez, 7-9pm, 16 Tons Cafe, 2864 Willamette St. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Zach, 7pm, Bugsy’s Bar & Grill, 559 Pacific Hwy. W., Junction City. FREE. Cards Against Humanity w/ Kevin, 8pm, First National Tap- house, 51 W. Broadway. FREE. Pinball Knights, 3-strikes pinball tournament w/IFPA points for players, 21 & over, 8pm, Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., 541-683-1721. $10 buy in. Trivia w/Ty Connor, 8pm, Starlight Lounge, 830 Olive St. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Brady, 8pm, Sonny’s Tavern, 533 Q St., Spfd. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Nick, 8pm, O Bar and Grill, 115 Commons Dr. FREE. Blazing Paddles continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Eugene Women’s Rugby practice continues. See Monday. Play Petanque! continues. See Sunday. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Aug. 17. A ugust 17, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com Qigong continues. See Monday. SOCIAL DANCE Ballroom Dancing, ages 18+, 7pm, Willa- malane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $3-$3.50. Contact Improvisation Jam, w/half-hour guided warm-up, drop-ins & no experience fine, 7-9pm, Xcape Dance, 420 W. 12th Ave. info at 206-356-0354. $5-$12. Scottish Country Dancing, 7-9pm, Santa Clara Grange, 295 Azalea Dr. First time FREE, monthly $15. Lindy Hop, East Coast, Charles- ton, 8-10pm, Veterans Memorial Building, 1626 Willamette St. $5. Dance Empowered w/Cynthia Valentine continues. See Saturday. SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery, 7-8:30pm, Unitarian Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave. Rm. 2. FREE. TEENS Grrrl Jamz, practice an instrument w/Grrrlz Rock, for girls 10-18, 3:30-6pm, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St., #100. FREE. Women’s Advisory Council for girls 14-18, 4-5pm, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St., #100. FREE. THURSDAY AUGUST 24 S U N R I S E 6 : 2 6 A M ; S U N S E T 8 : 01 P M A V G . H I G H 81 ; A V G . L O W 5 0 ART/CRAFT Watercolor-Plein Air w/artist Paul Bourgault, all proceeds go to Emerald Art Ctr., 12:30-4:30pm, Silvan Ridge Winery, 27012 Briggs Hill Rd., register by Aug. 19 at emeral- dartcenter.org. $150. Multi-media collage art workshop, 4-6pm, Centennial Market, 651 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. FREE. Drop-in Maker Time continues. See Aug. 17. FARMERS MARKETS FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm Produce Stand, 2-6pm, 3333 Riverbend Dr. foodforlanecounty.org/ gardens. FREE. South Valley Farmers Market continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. FILM Movie in the Park Blocks: “Remember the Titans,” 9pm, Park Blocks, 8th & Oak St. FREE. GATHERINGS Loose Nuts Car Show, all proceeds will go towards the Alzheimer’s Association, food, drink, music, classic cars, 1pm, Spring Valley Assisted Living, 770 Harlow Rd., Spfd. FREE. Eugene’s Got Talent! Youth Variety Show, 5pm, downtown library. FREE. Ice Cream Social, 5:30-7pm, Campbell Community Ctr., 155 High St. FREE. pARTy on the Plaza: Inspiration- al Sounds Gospel Choir, 5:30pm, Hult Ctr. Plaza. FREE. Atheist, Agnostics & Free Think- er AA continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Downtown Toastmasters contin- ues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Emerald Photographic Society Club Meeting continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Home Grown Community Radio Forming KEPW-FM meetings continue. See Thursday, Aug. 17. NAMI Connection Support Group for people w/mental health issues continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. NAMI Lane County’s Friends & Family Support Group contin- ues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Ubuntu Contributionism Meetup continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. HEALTH Cycle continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Gentle Exercise for Wellness con- tinues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Intro to Weight Training contin- ues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Nia Fusion Fitness continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Tai Chi: Level 1 continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Tai Chi: Level 2 continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Stress & Anxiety Relief Group Acupuncture continues. See Aug. 17. KIDS/FAMILIES Family Music Time, 10:15am, downtown library. FREE. Babies & Toddlers Storytime continues. See Wednesday. Mobile Art Bus continues. See Aug. 17. LECTURES/CLASSES DanceAbil- ity Class continues. See Aug. 17. Harmony: Community Centered Martial Arts continues. See Aug. 17. Massage Techniques continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. ON THE AIR “Arts Journal” con- tinues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. “The Point” continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Thursday Night Jazz w/David Gizara continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Adult introduction to ki-aikido contin- ues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Board Game Night continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Categorically Correct Trivia w/ Elliot Martinez continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Centennial chess club contin- ues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Cribbage Tournament continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Lunchtime Tap & Growler Running Group continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Pool Hall for seniors continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Tai Chi continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. WDYK Trivia w/Brady continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. WDYK Trivia w/Haley continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. WDYK Trivia w/Kevin continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. WDYK Trivia w/Zach continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. SOCIAL DANCE Crossroads Blues Fusion Weekly Blues & Fusion Dance continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. English & Scottish Country Dancing continues. See Thurs- day, Aug. 17. Line Dance Lessons continue. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Music & Dance Workshops w/ Taller de Son Jarocho continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. SPIRITUAL Insight Meditation continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Refuge Recovery continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. Zen Meditation continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. TEENS No Shame Workshop continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. THEATER The Good Doctor con- tinues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. VOLUNTEER Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party continues. See Thursday, Aug. 17. CORVALLIS AND THE REGION THURSDAY, August 17: Meet artist Carol Murphy, signing souvenir eclipse poster, 11am- 5pm, Lunaria Gallery, 200 E. Main St., Silverton. FREE. Natural Grocers 62nd Anniver- sary Party, prizes, bike safety inspection, pet adoption, ice cream social, etc, 11am-6pm, Natural Grocers, 1235 N.W. 10th St., Corvallis. FREE. Corvallis Arts Walk, 4-8pm, various art venues in downtown Corvallis. FREE. FRIDAY, August 18: RiverFusion 22, various events throughout North Santiam River Country, various times today through Monday, facebook.com/RiverFu- sion22. Prices vary. Learn to Buy Fish off the Dock, first come, first serve, registration required for groups of 5 or more, call 503-325-8573, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am & 11am, Newport docks. FREE. 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. Blind Dates & Break Ups, one act comedies, 7pm today, to- morrow & 2pm Sunday, C.R.O.W. Ctr. for the Performing Arts, 3120 Hwy. 101, Florence. $10. SATURDAY, August 19: The Newport Surfrider Chapter volunteer beach cleanup, noon- 3pm, Agate Beach Wayside, Newport. FREE. Blind Dates & Break Ups contin- ues. See Friday. RiverFusion 22 continues. See Friday. SUNDAY, August 20: Daoist Meditation Group: “Guarding the One,” 9-10am, First Alternative Co-op North Store, 2855 N.W. Grant Ave., Corvallis. FREE. LBCC Eclipse Festival, science activities, entertainment, star gazing, 2pm today & eclipse time tomorrow, Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 S.W. Pacific Blvd., Albany. $5 or FREE for children under 18 & current LBCC students. Eclipse viewing tomorrow FREE. Eclipse in the Garden, Total Eclipse Camp Out, 5pm today & eclipse time tomorrow, Thyme Garden, 20546 Alsea Hwy., Alsea. $100. Blind Dates & Break Ups contin- ues. See Friday. RiverFusion 22 continues. See Friday. MONDAY, August 21: Stellar Solar Seminar, 8:30-9:30am, Sunriver Resort Great Hall, Sunriver. FREE. Eclipse in the Garden, Total Eclipse Camp Out continues. See Sunday. LBCC Eclipse Festival continues. See Sunday. RiverFusion 22 continues. See Friday. TUESDAY, August 22: OSUsed Store Sale continues. See Friday. WEDNESDAY, August 23: Death Café Corvallis, Got thoughts about mortality? noon, Interzone, 1563 N.W. Monroe Ave, Corvallis, facebook.com/ groups/deathcafecorvallis. FREE.
