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CALENDAR The real-life stories of Lane County immigrants have been woven into a new play, Now I Am Your Neighbor, which receives a staged reading this weekend at Very Little Theatre’s Stage Left. Written by local playwright Nancy Hopps and directed by Carol Dennis, the play — inspired by an original piece, “We Are Your Neighbors,” that premiered 20 years ago — features the narratives of people who have emigrated to the Northwest from around the world, including Chile, Vietnam, Syria, Mexico and Palestine. “In my 40-plus years in theater,” Dennis says, “this is the first time I have directed a production with a cast predominantly comprised of minority and underrepresented people … Through this unique theater experience, I am also hopeful that our audience will be moved to re-envision what it means to be neighbors in a community and country that is becoming increasingly more diverse.” Now I Am Your Neighbor is being produced by Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) in partnership with Minority Voices Theatre, with proceeds going toward immigrant support services as well as the Islamic Cultural Center. The one-hour play will be followed by a community discussion, and accompanied by a photo exhibit of Lane County immigrants. Now I Am Your Neighbor, a staged reading, plays 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23, and 2 pm Sunday, Sept. 24, at Very Little Theatre’s Stage Left. $5-$25 suggested donation at door (no one turned away for lack of funds); for further info, visit calclane.org or call 541-485-1755. — Rick Levin Unitarian Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave. FREE. Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30am, First United Methodist Church Library, 1370 Olive St. FREE. Community Centered Martial Arts, open & safe practice, 10am, Monroe Park, 219-359- 6513. FREE. Lane County Master Gardener Association Fall Festival, 10am- 4pm, River Road Park & Rec Ctr., 1400 Lake Dr., 541-344-5859. FREE. 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. Annual Garlic Fest, garlic tastings, live music, etc., 11am- 1pm, Down To Earth, 532 Olive St. FREE. Batman Day, kids activities, sales on DC graphic novels, etc., 11am, Barnes & Noble, 1163 Valley River Dr. 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. Fix-It Fair, got something broken? Get it repaired for free, learn repair tips, 1-4pm, downtown library. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Family Music Time, 10:15am, downtown library. FREE. Legos, 10:15am, Sheldon branch library,3pm, Bethel branch library, pre-register at 541-682-8316. FREE. Family Music Time, Songs in Spanish, 11:15am, Bethel branch, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd., 541-682-8316. FREE. Youth Art Works Free Art Class for Kids Ages 6-12, 1-3pm at Em- erald Art Ctr., 500 Main St., Spfd, RSVP 541-726-8595. FREE. Make a Reusable Lunch Bag, 2pm, downtown library, pre-reg- istraton 541-682-8316. FREE. Family Swims at warm saltwater Tamarack Pool, 6:30-7pm today, Monday & Wednesday, 3575 Donald St. #210. $4-$6. LECTURES/CLASSES African Drum w/Fode Sylla, 9:45- 10:45am, WOW Hall. $12-$15. Healthy Vegan Mac n’Cheese w/Alexandra Bwye, 11:30am- 12:30pm, Natural Grocers, 201 Coburg Rd. FREE. Cornhusk Dolls, ages 6+, learn how to make cornhusk dolls, 1-2pm, Dorris Ranch, 205 Dorris St. $11. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. ON THE AIR Country Classics, Hot Licks & Hipbilly favorites, ft. artist Jerry Lee Lewis, 9-11am, KRVM. Taste of the World w/Wagoma, cooking & cultural program, 9-10am today, 7-8pm Tuesdays, Comcast channel 29. 60s Beat, “Keeping the Spirit of the 60s Alive,” ft. artist The Searchers, 7-9pm, KRVM. “The Many Hats of Coco” contin- ues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Eug/ Spfd Mossbacks Volkssport Club: walk in Corvallis, 8am, from Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd, moss- backs.org. FREE ($5 carpool). All-Paces Group Run, 9am, Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St., 541-344-1239. FREE. Dungeons & Dragons, roleplay- ing, 12:30pm, Delight, 538 E. Main, Cottage Grove, info at delightcg@gmail.com. FREE. Blazing Paddles continues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. Centennial chess club contin- ues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. SOCIAL DANCE Dance Em- powered w/Cynthia Valentine, 9-10am today, 5:30-6:30pm Monday & Wednesday, WOW Hall. $10. West African Dance w/Alseny Yansane, 11am-12:30pm, WOW Hall. $12-$15. Salsa Dancing, 9pm, the Lounge, 2043 River Rd. FREE. SPIRITUAL Contemplative Mass w/Taize chant, 5:30-6:30pm, Episcopal Church of the Ressu- rection, 3925 Hilyard St. FREE. THEATER Live Theatre: Play Reading of “The Wolves,” 3pm, Hope Theatre, Miller Theatre Complex, UO Campus. FREE. Live Theatre: Play Reading of “Men on Boats,” 7:30pm, Hope Theatre, Miller Theatre Complex, UO Campus. FREE. Middletown, 7:30pm today & Thursday, Sept. 28, Oregon Contemporary Theatre, 194 W. Broadway St. $20. Creative Chaos: What Makes a Good Play? continues. See Friday. Jesus Christ Superstar contin- ues. See Friday. Now I Am Your Neighbor contin- ues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. The Philadelphia Story contin- ues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. VOLUNTEER Feed the Hungry w/ Burrito Brigade, 10am, Bethes- da Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave. FREE. Alton Baker Park Cleanup, bring your own water bottle & wear something you don’t mind getting dirty, 9am-noon, Alton Baker Park. FREE. Trail Work Party, 10am-1pm, Mount Pisgah Arboretum Visitor Ctr., 34901 Frank Parrish Rd., RSVP site@mountpisgaharbore- tum.org. FREE. Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pis- gah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party continues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24 S U N R I S E 7: 0 2 A M ; S U N S E T 7: 0 5 P M A V G . H I G H 74 ; A V G . L O W 4 5 ART/CRAFT Woodland Art Walk w/Tea, celebrating life & community, art, 1-5pm, private backyard, shuttle service will provide free rides to location from Westmoreland Park. FREE. DANCE USA Tea Dance, flash mob performance, 5:30- 7:30pm, Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St. FREE. FARMERS MARKETS Fairmount Neighborhood Farmers Market, 10am-2pm, 19th & Agate across from Prince Pucklers. FREE. Whiteaker Community Market, farmers & artists, 11am-4pm, 2nd & Van Buren. FREE. Dexter Lake Farmers’ & Artists’ Market, live music, noon-4pm, Rolling Rock Park, 18 W. Main St., Lowell. DexterLakeFarmersMar- ket.org. FREE. FOOD/DRINKS Mimosa Sunday, noon-6pm, Sweet Cheeks Win- ery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd. FREE. GATHERINGS Overeaters Anon- ymous, 9:30am, First United Methodist Church, 1370 Olive St. FREE. Fall Harvest Food Fest, com- munity fundraising, food carts, drink, etc., 1-4pm, 210 E. 6th Ave., Junction City, 541-998- 3992. $20-$25, kids under 12 FREE. Banned Books Green Screen Photo Booth, create a green screen photo posing w/a controversial author, 2-4pm, downtown library. FREE. Food Not Bombs, 2-4pm, Park Blocks, 8th & Oak St. FREE. Community Centered Martial Arts, 3pm, Mangan City Park, 4075 Aerial Wy. FREE. CIELO de Amor annual fiesta, music, raffle, silent auction, etc., 4-7pm, Claim 52, Tyinn St. $10 don. Democratic Socialists of Ameri- ca chapter meeting, 6-8pm, 609 E. 13th Ave. FREE. Drumming the Soul Awake, inclusive intentional drumming circle honoring the spirit of all life, no experience needed, drums available, 6:30pm, Unitarian Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave. don. Prayers for World Peace, 6:30- 7:30pm, Ami de Paris Salon, 280 W. Broadway. don. or FREE. HEALTH Occupy Eugene Medical Clinic, noon-4pm, 509 E. 13th Ave. FREE. Conscious Nutrition Series, 1:30-3pm, Everyday People Yoga, 352 W. 12th Ave. $10-$15. KIDS/FAMILIES Family Fun, 1pm, downtown library. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Communi- ty Yoga, ages 21+ vin-yin style, bring own mat & water bottle, 1985 W. 7th Ave. sug. don. $5. Yoga on the Patio, pre-brunch yoga, includes 1 mimosa, beer or soda, 10:30-11:30am, Oregon Wine LAB, 488 Lincoln St. $15. Women’s Self Defense Class, 11am-12:15pm, The Art of War, 251B W. 7th Ave. FREE. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. LITERARY ARTS Book Reading, Discussion & Signing by Garvar Brummet, 4pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. FREE. Yours & Ours: Storytelling, 4pm, Vanilla Jill’s & Equiano’s Yard, 298 Blair Blvd. FREE. Authors’ presentation w/Gary Cornelius, Risa Bear, Tom Titus, River Rd. Reading Series, 4:30- 6pm, River Road Annex, 1055 River Rd. don. or FREE. ON THE AIR “The Sunday Morn- ing Hangover TV Show,” 1:30am, Comcast channel 29. “The Sunday Morning Hangover Radio Program” w/Marc Time, 10am, KWVA 88.1FM & kwvara- dio.org. Son of Saturday Gold, True stuff for true believers, ft. artist Jim- my Reed, 11am-1pm, KRVM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION TrackTown Fitness, trainings to prepare for Eugene Marathon, 8-9am, Hayward Field. FREE. Play Petanque! Easy to learn/ fun to play, free lessons, 10am- 1pm today & 6pm Wednesday, University Park, University & 24th Ave. FREE. Church of Pinball, tournament, minors welcome, 3pm, Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., 541-683-1721. $5. Final Table Poker, 3pm & 6pm, Steve’s Bar & Grill, 117 14th St., Spfd. FREE. The Broadway Revue Burlesque Show!, 10pm, Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St. $5. Blazing Paddles continues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, Sept. 21. Fast. Frequent. And now further. LTD's EmX service in West Eugene is now open. You can now travel all the way from Gateway/RiverBend to West 11 th and Beltline, without leaving your seat. EmX provides safe and reliable transportation every day, with service every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15-30 minutes on weekends. Get your ticket for $1.75 at any EmX stop or use any valid LTD pass. Ride with us next time. We’ll drive. It’s your Commute. It’s your EmX. LTD.org 16 September 21, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com
