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CALENDAR Remembrance for 1/2 million Americans killed or injured by guns since Sandy Hook, live music, 7pm, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. FREE. Atheist, Agnostics & Free Think- er AA continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Christmas at the Village Green continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Downtown Toastmasters contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Emerald Photographic Society Club Meeting continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Friends & Family Discussion Group continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Men’s Meet Up continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Mindfulness Group continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. NAMI Connection Support Group for people w/mental health issues continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Overeaters Anonymous contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Resist Trump continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. HEALTH 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. Tai Chi: Level 1 continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Tai Chi: Level 2 continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Stress & Anxiety Relief Group Acupuncture continues. See Dec. 7. KIDS/FAMILIES Babies & Tod- dlers Storytime continues. See Wednesday. Family music time continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Table Tennis for kids continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Walkers storytime continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. LECTURES/CLASSES Orchard Management Series, 1st of 3 classes, 1-3pm, farm near Leb- anon, register for location/info smallfarms.oregonstate.edu/ south-valley/events. $40-$60. “Wolf Talk: Kalapuya Stories” w/ Coos & Komemma Kalapuya Tribal member Esther Stutzman, 3-4pm, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., UO Campus. FREE w/ admission. DanceAbility Class continues. See Dec. 7. Massage Techniques continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. LITERARY ARTS “A Celtic Holiday,” ft. “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas & Celtic instrumental & vocal music, 3pm, Cafe Soriah, 384 W. 13th Ave. $10. ON THE AIR “Arts Journal” con- tinues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. “The Point” continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Thursday Night Jazz w/David Gizara continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. OUTDOORS/RECREATION GEARs Bicycle Club: McKenzie View & Sunderman, 9:30am, Alton Baker Park, eugenegears.org. FREE. Adult introduction to ki-aikido continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Board Game Night continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Categorically Correct Trivia w/ Elliot Martinez continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Centennial chess club contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Cribbage Tournament continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Lunchtime Tap & Growler Running Group continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Pool Hall for seniors continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Tai Chi continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. WDYK Trivia w/Alan continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. WDYK Trivia w/Kevin continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. SOCIAL DANCE Crossroads Blues Fusion Weekly Blues & Fusion Dance continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. English & Scottish Country Dancing continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 7. Line Dance Lessons continue. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Music & Dance Workshops w/ Taller de Son Jarocho continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. Zen Meditation continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. TEENS Acoustic GRRRL JAM con- tinues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. No Shame Workshop continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. THEATER Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap continues. See Friday. Seussical continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 7. VOLUNTEER Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party continues. See Thursday, Dec. 7. CORVALLIS AND THE REGION THURSDAY, December 7: New- port Surfrider Chapter’s Holiday Volunteer Appreciation Party, dinner, music, door prizes, etc., 6-9pm, Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, 750 S.E. Bay Blvd., Newport. $15 or FREE for memebers. FRIDAY, December 8: OSUsed Store Sale, weekly public sale w/furniture, computers, office supplies, etc., 12-3pm today & 5:30-7:30pm Tuesday, Property Services, OSUsed Store, OSU Campus, Corvallis. FREE. Sea of Lights, decorations & lights at after-hours aquarium, 6-9pm today & tomorrow, Ore- gon Coast Aquarium, 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Rd., Newport. $10. UnMasque the Night! masquer- ade ball, food, drink, music, 7pm, Newport Elks, 45 S.E. Moore Rd., Newport. $55. SATURDAY, December 9: Vinyl Portraits Demonstration w/Bill Thompson, 11am-1pm, Gallery Calapooia, 222 W. 1st Ave., Albany. FREE. 22nd Annual Victorian Christ- mas Open House, 4-7pm today & tomorrow, Heceta Head Light- house B&B, 92072 S. Hwy 101, Yachats. FREE, $5 parking fee. Ballet Fantastique’s “An Amer- ican Christmas Carol,” 7pm, Florence Events Ctr., 715 Quince St., Florence. $16-$24. “Six Characters in Search of a Play,” theater show by Del Shores, 7pm, Yachats Com- mons, Yachats. $20. Sea of Lights continues. See Friday. SUNDAY, December 10: Taoist Meditation Group: “Preserving the Light of the One,” 9-10am, First Alternative Co-op North Store, 2855 N.W. Grant Ave., Corvallis. FREE. Lincoln City Farmers & Crafters Market, 9am-3pm, Lincoln City Cultural Ctr., 540 N.E. Hwy. 101, Lincoln City. FREE. TUESDAY, December 12: OSUsed Store Sale continues. See Friday. WEDNESDAY, December 13: Death Café Corvallis, Got thoughts about mortality? noon, Interzone, 1563 N.W. Monroe Ave, Corvallis, facebook. com/groups/deathcafecorvallis. FREE. NAMI Lane County’s Connection Support Group in Florence, 6:30- 8pm, New Winds Apartments Community Rm., 750 Lauren St., Florence. 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 December 14 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, December 7 at noon. Ongoing volunteer opportunity: Change a life, be a mentor w/ Sponsors Inc. Contact jsmith@ sponsorsinc.org or 541-735- 6400. Buddha Eye Temple will be holding its Annual Arts & Crafts Sale in December & is inviting artists to donate pieces to bene- fit the non-profit Zen Buddhist Community. It’s especially seeking natural materials, all media welcome. Drop off dona- tions between Sunday, Dec. 10 & Thursday, Dec. 14, at Buddha Eye Temple, 2190 Garfield St. The sale hours will be Dec. 15-17 from 10am-2pm. Middle School Lunchtime Mentor: Program pairs caring, responsible adults w/middle school students who need sup- port. Mentor pairs meet once a week during the school year for 30 mins at lunchtime for conversation. Go to 4j.lane.edu and search for “mentoring.” United Way Dental Kit Initiative: Volunteer to help assemble dental kits that will be distrib- uted to children in all 16 school districts. Shifts are 2 hrs long. Contact Julie DiBiase at 541- 741-6000. Long Term Care Ombudsman: Certified volunteers needed to serve as resident advocates for nursing home residents. Must pass background check, attend training. Contact Diane 541-345-2846. SMART Head Start Readers: Needed at Eugene & Spfd programs. Increase early literacy skills. Contact Laurie at 541-726-3302. Do you love history? The Shelton McMurphey Johnson House is looking for docents to assist guests w/tours during the Museum’s open hours: Tuesday-Friday 10am-1pm & Saturday/Sunday 1-4pm. Train- ing provided. Email director@ smjhouse.org. Artists and wall owners wanted! Urban Canvas provides opportunities for local artists to create public murals in Eugene by connecting artists with wall owners. New Year’s Party at Venue 252 Masquerade-style Create your own swanky, masquerade-style look and enjoy an evening filled with live entertainment, music, appetizers and cocktails. Watch the ball drop and cheer in 2018! December 31, 2017 9 pm - 1 am eugene-or.gov/urbancanvas Tickets available at thevenue252.com/events $75 includes 2 glasses of champagne $65 without champagne +$10 after December 27 252 Lawrence St. Eugene, Oregon 877.901.7128 Free Parking eugeneweekly.com • December 7, 2017 27
