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WHAT’S HAPPENING THURSDAY NOVEMBER 23 S U N R I S E 7: 18 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 9 P M AV G. HIGH 5 0 ; AV G. LO W 3 6 ART/CRAFT Local photographer Greg Giesy exhibit, “Connecting w/Nature,” 9am-6pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, UO Law School Gallery, 1515 Agate St., 2nd fl., UO campus. FREE. The Mystique of Colored Pencils, drop-in art class, one-on-one instruction, 2-4pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Emerald Art Ctr., 500 Main St., Spfd. $15. FOOD/DRINK 2017 Whiteaker Community Thanksgiving Dinner, giveaways 8am-2pm, dinner 11am-3pm, Whiteaker Community Head Start Ctr., 21 N. Grand Ave. FREE. Annual Thanksgiving Dinner w/ all the fixings, noon-3pm, Friend- ly Street Church of God, 2290 Friendly St. FREE. GATHERINGS Overeaters Anon- ymous, 7-8am today, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St., oaeugene.org. FREE or don. Friends & Family Discussion Group, 10:30am-noon today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., Ste. 300. $5. Downtown Public Speakers Toastmasters Club, drop-ins welcome, noon-1:05pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Les Lyle Conference rm., 4th fl. Wells Fargo Bldg., 99 E. Broadway Ave., 541-485-1182. FREE. Resist Trump, peaceful rally in opposition to Trump Agenda, noon-1pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Federal Courthouse, 405 E. 8th Ave. FREE. NAMI Connection Support Group for people w/mental health issues, 1-2:30pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, 2411 MLK Jr. Blvd. FREE. Mindfulness Group, 4-5pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, NAMI Resource Ctr., 2411 MLK Jr. Blvd., 541-520-3096. FREE. Men’s Meet Up, for survivors of sexual assault, self-identified men 18+, 4:30-6pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, SASS, 591 W. 19th Ave. FREE. Emerald Photographic Society Club Meeting, 6:45pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Northwood Christian Church, 2425 Harvest Ln., Spfd. FREE. Atheist, Agnostics & Free Think- er AA, 12-Step Meeting, 7-8pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave., 541-953- 5119. FREE. NAMI Lane County’s Friends & Family Support Group, 7-8:30pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Lane County Behavioral Health, rm. 198, 2411 MLK Jr. Blvd. FREE. HEALTH Gentle Exercise for Wellness, ages 50+, 9 & 10am today, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Intro to Weight Training, ages 18+, 10am today, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, Bob Keefer Ctr., 251 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $7-$9. Stress & Anxiety Relief Group Acupuncture, 10-11:30am today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 541-687-9447. $10. Tai Chi: Level 1, ages 50+, 11am today, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Tai Chi: Level 2, noon-1pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, ages 50+, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Zumba Gold, ages 50+, today body experience w/fun dance movements, 1:30pm, Willa- malane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C. St., Spfd. $7-$9. Cycle, ages 14+, indoor cycling to music for aerobic training, 4:45-5:30pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, first come, first serve, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $7-$9. Nia Fusion Fitness, ages 18+, non-impact, aerobic exercise, 5:30pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. LECTURES/CLASSES Talks at the MNCH, 2pm today through Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 30, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., natural-history. uoregon.edu. FREE w/price of museum admission. DanceAbility Class, creative movement for youth 4pm, adults 5pm, today & Thursday, Nov. 30, all abilities & disabil- ities, Hilyard Community Ctr., 2580 Hilyard St., 541-357-4982. don. Massage Techniques, ages 18+, learn basic Swedish massage techniques, 6:30-8:30pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $12-$14. “Vineyards, Strawberries & A Ha- cienda: Biking Coastal California in the Springtime” w/GEARs Pro- gram, 6:30-8pm, Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High St. FREE. KIDS/FAMILIES Family Music Time, 10:15am today & Thurs- day, Nov. 30, downtown library, 541-682-8316. FREE. Babies-Toddlers Storytime, 11am, up to age 12, 4pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Goose Resale, 1075 Chambers, 541- 343-1300. FREE. Walkers storytime, for babies up on their feet w/their caregivers, 10:15am & 11am today & Thursday, Nov. 30, downtown library. FREE. Table Tennis for kids, 4:45- 6:15pm today, Tuesday & Thurs- day, Nov. 30, Boys & Girls Club, 1545 W. 22nd St., eugenettclub. com or 541-515-2861. FREE w/ membership. ON THE AIR “The Point,” current local issues, arts, stories, 9-9:30am, today, tomorrow & Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30, KPOV 88.9FM. “Arts Journal,” current local arts, 9-10pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30. Comcast channel 29. “Thanksgiving Gypsy Swing,” normally Thursday Night Jazz w/David Gizara, 9pm, KLCC 89.7FM. “The Many Hats of Coco,” this week author Bill Sarnoff joins Coco from Tsunami Books, 10pm, channel 29. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Pool Hall for seniors, 8:30am- 4:30pm today, tomorrow & Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30, Campbell Community Ctr., 155 High St. $0.25. Turkey Stuffer 5K, benefits Wil- lamalane’s Summer Playground Program, 8:30-11am, Lively Park, 5100 Thurston Rd. $15, kids under 14 FREE. Lunchtime Running Group, 3-4 miles, 12:15-12:45pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Tap & Growl- er, 207 E. 5th Ave. FREE. Duplicate Bridge, 1pm today, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30; 9:30am Monday; 6:30pm Wednesday, Emerald Bridge Club, 1782 Centennial Blvd., Spfd. $8. Centennial chess club, 5-8pm today, Friday, Saturday & Thurs- day, Nov. 30, Centennial Market, 651 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. RSVP 541-912-9061. FREE. Cribbage Tournament, 5:30- 7:30pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Max’s Tavern, 550 E. 13th Ave. $2. Tai Chi, 5:30-6:30pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE drop in. Board Game Night, 6-11pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, Funagain Games, 1280 Willamette St. FREE. Categorically Correct Trivia w/ Elliot Martinez, 6:30-8pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Oregon Wine LAB. FREE. Adult intro to ki-aikido, 7pm Today, Monday & Thursday, Nov. 30, OKS, 1071 W. 7th. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Alan, 7pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Gateway Grill, 3198 Gateway St., Spfd., 541-653-8876. FREE. Quizzo Pub Trivia w/Dr. Seven Phoenix, 9pm, Level Up, 1290 Oak St. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Kevin, 9pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Side Bar, 1680 Coburg Rd., #108. FREE. Blazing Paddles, table tennis club (ping pong), We welcome all ages & skill levels, drop-ins welcome, paddles provided, varying hours today through Thursday, Nov. 30, check website for times & occasional cancellations, lanetabletennis. net. $5. SOCIAL DANCE Line Dance Les- sons, 6-8pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, The Blind Pig Bar, 2750 Roosevelt Blvd. FREE. Crossroads Blues Fusion, beginning & intermediate blues dancing lessons 7-8pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, open dance 8-11:30pm, Vet’s Club, 1620 Wil- lamette St. $6-$10, work-trade available. English & Scottish Country Dancing, 7pm today & Thurs- day, Nov. 30, Vet’s Club, 1620 Willamette St. $7, first time FREE. Music & Dance Workshops w/ Taller de Son Jarocho, 7-9pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, American Legion Hall, 344 8th St., Spfd. FREE. Fall Dance Sampler Series, Tan- go, 7:30pm, In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette St. $10. SPIRITUAL Zen Meditation Group, 7-8am today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Blue Cliff Zen Ctr., 439 W. 2nd Ave. FREE. Refuge Recovery, 7-8:30pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Unitarian Universalist, 1685 W. 13th Ave., rm. 6. FREE. Zen Meditation, 7-8:45pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Zen West, 981 Fillmore St., zenwesteu- gene@gmail.com. FREE. TEENS Acoustic GRRRL JAM w/ukuleles, acoustic guitars, etc., no experience necessary, 4-5:30pm today & Thursday, Nov. 30, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St., ste. 100. FREE. THEATER No Shame Workshop: Short-form theatre & improv! 7:30pm, Atrium Building, 99 W. 10th Ave. FREE. VOLUNTEER Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party, 9am-noon today, Tuesday, & Thursday, Nov. 30, Native Plant Nursery, Buford Park, volunteer@bufordpark.com, 541-344-8350. FREE. FRIDAY NOVEMBER 24 S U N R I S E 7: 19 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 8 P M AV G. HIGH 49 ; AV G. LO W 3 6 ART/CRAFT “Di-ver-si-ty” by Nan- cy Frances Cheeseman, other art by Kathy Tiger & Bess Noble, art exhibit, 9:30am-6pm today through Saturday, Monday & Tuesday, & 11am-4pm Sunday, Vistra Gallery, 411 W. 4th Ave. FREE. Eugene Weavers’ Guild Annual Holiday Fiber Arts Sale & Celebration, 10am-5:30pm today & tomorrow, Eugene Textile Ctr., 1510 Jacobs Dr. FREE. Create Something Day, guided art projects, family-friendly, noon-4pm, MECCA (Materials Exchange Ctr. for Community Arts), 449 Willamette. FREE. New Zone Art Gallery Holiday Store, homemade crafts, jewelry & other quality gifts, noon-6pm today & tomorrow, Monday through Thursday, Nov. 30, New Zone Gallery, 220 W. 8th Ave. FREE. Sean T. Brennan art reception, 6pm, Oakshire Public House, 207 Madison St. FREE. FOOD/DRINK Bottle Release Par- ty, new Kettle Sour Bottle Line, tours & talks w/brewers, 3-8pm today & noon-8pm tomorrow & Sunday, Agrarian Ales, 31115 W. Crossroads Ln. FREE. Wine & Music, 4-10pm, Noble Estate Urban, 560 Commercial St. FREE. Food/drink costs vary. Fridays at the Brewery, tast- ings, tours, music, food, 5-8pm, Oakshire Brewing, 1055 Madera St. FREE. Wine Tasting, 6-9pm, Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd. FREE. GATHERINGS Yawn Patrol Toastmasters, 6-7:45am, LCC Downtown Ctr., 110 W. 10th Ave. 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. Eugene Maker Space Open Hack, 6-8pm today & Tuesday, 687 McKinley St., eugenemak- erspace.com. FREE. Star Party w/Eugene Astronom- ical Society, look through tele- scopes & talk to astronomers, 6pm, College Hill Reservoir, 24th & Lawrence. FREE. Refuge Recovery Meeting, 7-8:30pm today & Monday, Buddha Eye Temple, 2190 Garfield St. FREE. Christmas at the Village Green, vendors, music, food for pur- chase, times vary, today through Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 30, Village Green Resort, 725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. $5-$10. Thanksgiving is a time to get together with friends and family and stuff your face full of as much turkey and mashed potatoes as you can handle. (It’s also a time to honor the indigenous peoples of our country.) For those who don’t have a place to get a hot meal, there are a couple great spots to stop by on turkey day. Friendly Street Church of God (2290 Friendly Street) is holding its Annual Thanksgiving Dinner with all the fixings noon to 3 pm on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23. The Whiteaker Community is also holding a similar event at the Whiteaker Community Head Start Center (21 N. Grand Avenue). That dinner is 11 am to 3 pm. There will be giveaways for sleeping bags, shelter materials, toiletries and more from 8 am to 2 pm. According to its website, last year’s Whiteaker Community Dinner served over 2,000 men, women and children Thanksgiving dinner. Both of these events are FREE. — Meerah Powell 14 November 22, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com
