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CALENDAR dance, 8-11pm, Vet’s Club, 1626 Willamette St., bailonga.org. $5. SPIRITUAL Dzogchen Practice, Tibetan Buddhism, 6:30pm, Uni- versalist Unitarian Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave., rm. 2. FREE. Refuge Recovery, 6:30-8pm, Unitarian Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave. rm. 5. FREE. TEEN H.E.R. (Healing Empow- erment & Recovery) Group, for girls ages 14-18 who’ve experieced trauma, 4:30-6pm, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St., ste. 100. $25-$40. VOLUNTEER Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13 S U N R I S E 7: 3 9 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 4 P M AV G. HIGH 4 6 ; AV G. LO W 33 ART/CRAFT Open Session Figure Drawing, 6:30-9pm, Emerald Art Ctr., 500 Main St., Spfd. $6. New Zone Art Gallery Holiday Store continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. COMEDY Open Mic Comedy, 10pm, The Drake Bar, 77 W. Broadway. FREE. DANCE The Nutcracker: Short & Suite, Eugene Youth Ballet performs the Nutcracker, 4pm & 6pm, downtown library. FREE. FARMERS MARKETS The Corner Market, fresh local produce, noon-6pm, 295 River Rd., 541- 513-4527. FREE. Bailey Hill Farmers Market, 3-7pm, Bailey Hill Market, 3190 Bailey Hill Rd., spencercreekmar- kets.org. FREE. Coast Fork Farm Stand contin- ues. See Saturday. FILM “Camelot” (1967), 1pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. FOOD/DRINKS Wine Wednes- day, Customized wine flights, discounted glass pours & cheese plates, 5-8pm, Tap & Growler, 207 E. 5th Ave. $5-$15. GATHERINGS Overeaters Anon- ymous, 8-9am, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St., oaeugene. org. FREE or don. Nar-Anon Meeting, 12:30pm, Spfd. Lutheran Church, 1542 I St., Spfd. FREE. Oregon Heart & Vascular Insti- tute’s holiday open house, all former & current OHVI patients & gym members invited, 3-6pm, RiverBend, rehabilitation gym, 1st fl., 3333 RiverBend Dr., Spfd. FREE. Peace Vigil, 4:30pm, 7th & Pearl. FREE. “A captivating blend of cultural museum, art gallery, and old-world marketplace. There’s nothing like it!” F INE S ILKS & T RIBAL A RT One-of-a-Kind Treasures from Traditional Artists in Hill Tribe Laos & Vietnam • Exquisite Handwoven Silk Scarves & Shawls • Cotton and Hemp Textiles, Basketry • Jewelry, Tools, Ritual Art - New & Village-Used Co-Dependents Anonymous, women-only 12-step meeting, 6-7pm, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 1465 Coburg 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. Preschool Storytime, 10:15 am & 11am, downtown library. FREE. SPL After School Club: Random Acts of Kindess, 3:45pm, Spfd Public Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. Legos, 4pm, Eugene Public Library. FREE. OBOB Bookopoly, play a quiz game to practice for Oregon Battle of the Books, 4pm, sheldon library, 1566 Coburg Rd., pre-register, 541-682-8316. FREE. Children’s Intro to Ki-aikido continues. See Monday. Family Swims at warm saltwater Tamarack Pool continues. See Monday. LECTURES/CLASSES Celebrate Squash! w/Yaakov Levine, 2-2:45pm, Natural Grocers, 201 Coburg Rd. FREE. Medicare Made Clear for those new to Medicare, 5pm, Syman-Degler Bldg., 1163 Olive St. FREE. Quack Chats Pub Talk: Your Brain on Goals - What Brain Science Says About Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions w/UO Psych Prof., 6-7pm, Downtown Athletic Club, Ax Billy Grill, 3rd fl., 999 Willamette St. FREE. “Taking Back America: Right -Wing Framing, Mobilization & Collective Identity in the Post-Obama Era,” Portents & Parallels Lecture Series spon- sored by Indivisible Eugene, A BOVE THE F RAY: T RADITIONAL H ILLTRIBE A RT www.hilltribeart.com, a Eugene business supporting traditional artists and cultures Authors of “Silk Weavers of Hill Tribe Laos: Textiles, Tradition, and Well-Being” - Signed copies available! 26 December 7, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com S U N R I S E 7: 3 9 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 4 P M AV G. HIGH 45 ; AV G. LO W 33 ART/CRAFT Local photographer Greg Giesy exhibit continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. The Mystique of Colored Pencils. See Thursday, Dec. 7. New Zone Art Gallery Holiday Store continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. GATHERINGS Scholastic Book Fair, 10am-6pm, Lane Events Ctr., meeting rm. 1. FREE. Community Radio KEPW-LP Volunteer & Steering Committee Meeting, 6pm, Growers Market upstairs, 454 Willamette St. FREE. Eugene Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, YOUR BUSINESS? beads fro (between Ambrosia and J. Michaels Books) THURSDAY DECEMBER 14 GROW m Sun: 11 - 4 160 E. Broadway Blazing Paddles continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Play Petanque! continues. See Sunday. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 7. 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, 6:15-8:15pm, 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 Insight Meditation, 6:30-8pm, YogaMind Studio, 1339 Oak St. don. Buddhist meditation class, guided meditation & teaching, 7-8:15pm, Sweaty Ganesh Yoga, 820 Charnelton. $10 sug. don. 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, 3:30-5pm, 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. WANT TO Our 10th Holiday “Pop-Up” Event! Tue - Sat: 10 - 5:30 6:15-7pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St.$5 Sug. Don. Responding to Life’s Challenges in a Meaningful Way, 7-8:15pm, Sweaty Ganesh Yoga Studio, 820 Charnelton St. $10 sug. don. Samba Ja Community Brazilian Percussion Ensemble, practice for performance approved members, introduction & begin- ners please see Monday listing, 7:30pm, Corestar Cultural Ctr., 439 W. 2nd Ave., dearsambaja@ gmail.com. FREE. Intro to Ki continues. See Monday. Sustainable Landscape Training for Homeowners continues. See Tuesday. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. 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, Dec. 7. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Mom & Baby Stroller Run, 9:30am, Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St., 541-344-1239. FREE. Chess Club, open for all partic- ipants, some boards & timers available, participants encour- aged to bring their own items, 6-8pm, Brewstation, 106 S. 6th St., Cottage Grove. 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/Nick, 7pm, Bugsy’s Bar & Grill, 559 N. Pacific Hwy., Junction City, 541- 998-5185. FREE. ECA Bingo Night, 7:30-9pm, The Barn Light, 924 Willamette St. FREE. Cards Against Humanity w/ Kevin, 8pm, First National Tap- house, 51 W. Broadway. FREE. Pinball Knights, 3-strikes pinball tournament, 21 & over, 8pm, Blairally, 245 Blair Blvd., 541-683-1721. $5 buy in. Trivia w/Ty Connor, 8pm, Starlight Lounge, 830 Olive St. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Alan, 9pm, The Wild Duck, 1419 Villard St., 541- 485-3825. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Stephanie, 9pm, Prime Time Sports Bar, 1360 Mohawk Blvd., Spfd, 541-746- 0549. FREE. ld “The Point” continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Taste of the World w/Wagoma continues. See Saturday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARs Bicycle Club: Riding Hills, 9:30am, Alton Baker Park, eugenegears.org. FREE. Running Group, 4 miles, 6-10pm, Tap & Growler, 207 E. 5th Ave. FREE. Shuffleboard & Foosball Tourna- ment, 6pm, The Barn Light, 924 Willamette St. FREE. Team Run Hub 5k Training Pro- gram Kick-off, 8 week program, 6pm, Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St, 541-344-1239. FREE. Bingo Night w/Zach, 7pm, Side Bar, 1680 Coburg Rd. FREE. Trivia w/Ty Connor, 7pm, Beer- garden, 777 W. 6th Ave. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Kevin, 7pm, Pour House, 444 N. 42nd St., Spfd. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Nick, 7pm, Shooter’s Pub & Grill, 2650 River Rd. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Stephanie, 7pm, First National Taphouse, 51 W. Broadway, 541-393-6517. FREE. Bingo, 8pm, Webfoot, 839 E. 13th Ave. FREE. Trivia, 8pm, Duck Bar, 1795 W. 6th Ave. FREE. Bingo, grand prize from Midtown Direct, 9pm, The Drake Bar, 77 W. Broadway. FREE. Blazing Paddles continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Board Game Night continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 7. SOCIAL DANCE Coalessence: Community Estatic Dance, 6-7:45pm, The Vet’s Club Main Ballroom, 1626 Willamette St. $8-$12. Eugene Folk Dancers, weekly international folk dancing, 6:45pm lessons, 7:45pm dance, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd., 541-344- 7591. $3-$7. UO West Coast Swing Dance Club, 7pm lessons, 8-10pm social dance, UO Campus, Living Learning Ctr. S. Performance Hall, 1455 E. 15th Ave. FREE. Two-Step Tuesday, country danc- ing night, $2 food/drink specials, 7:30pm, Elks Lodge, 1701 Centennial Blvd., Spfd. FREE. International Folk Dance, ages 18+, no experience or partner necessary, drop-ins welcome, 7:45pm, Willamalane Adult Activ- ity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $3. Bailonga: Argentine Tango Mi- longa, lessons followed by open or Cascade Chorus open house & rehearsal, open to men of all ages, barbershop style, 7-9pm, Eugene Church of Christ, 2424 Norkenzie Rd., rwmewatkins@ msn.com, cascadechorus.org. FREE. Eugene Maker Space Open Hack continues. See Friday. Overeaters Anonymous contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. HEALTH Nia-Healing Through Movement class, noon-1pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 687-9447. don. Strong Bones, Strong Body, ages 50+, 1:30pm, Bob Keefer Ctr., 251 S. 32nd St., Spfd. $7-$9. Cycle continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Gentle Exercise for Wellness continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Intro to Weight Training contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Nia Fusion Fitness continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. POP Pilates w/Lila continues. See Saturday. Tai Chi: Level 1 continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. KIDS/FAMILIES Baby & Me Storytime, 10am, Spfd. library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. Table Tennis for kids continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Talkers Storytime, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library. FREE. Pajama Storytime, 6:30pm, downtown library. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Summit on LGBT Aging, explore key issues facing older LGBT adults, 9am, Venue 252, 252 Lawrence St., register aarp.cvent.com/ LGBTAgingSummit17. FREE. Sustainable Landscape Training for Homeowners, 9am-5pm to- day & tomorrow, OSU Extension Service office, 996 Jefferson St., pre-register, extension. oregonstate.edu/lane/gardens. $25. Line Dance, ages 50+, for advanced beginner & beyond, 1:30-3:30pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $15-$18. Dealing w/the Debt Monster, 5:30pm, downtown library. FREE. International Folk Dance Class, ages 18+, 6:45pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. LITERARY ARTS Page 2 Poetry open mic, 7:30pm sign up, Cush Cafe, 1235 Railroad Blvd. FREE. ON THE AIR Anarchy Radio w/John Zerzan, 7pm, KWVA 88.1FM. ADVERTISE WITH THE EUGENE WEEKLY CALL US TODAY 541-484-0519 a ro und the w 2833 Willamette • (541) 683-5903 www.harlequinbeads.com
