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WHAT’S HAPPENING THURSDAY DECEMBER 14 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, “Connecting w/Nature,” 9am-6pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, UO Law School Gallery, 1515 Agate St., 2nd fl., UO campus. FREE. New Zone Art Gallery Holiday Store, homemade crafts, jewelry & other quality gifts, noon-6pm today through Saturday & Monday through Thursday, Dec. 21, New Zone Gallery, 220 W. 8th Ave. FREE. The Mystique of Colored Pencils, drop-in art class, one-on-one instruction, 2-4pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Emerald Art Ctr., 500 Main St., Spfd. $15. BENEFITS Willamalane Giving Tree, pick a tag from the tree, shop for items on tag & return gifts on or before Dec. 21, 8am- 5pm today through Thursday, Dec. 21, Bob Keefer Ctr., 250 S. 32nd St., Spfd. FREE. FOOD/DRINK Holiday Potluck w/Hearing Loss Assoc. of Lane Co., please bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share, ham & condiments provided, for gift ex- change bring an item that costs no more than $8, 7pm, Hilyard Ctr., 2580 Hilyard. FREE. GATHERINGS Overeaters Anon- ymous, 7-8am today, Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 21, First “Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made it out of clay/ and when it’s dry and ready, oh dreidel I shall play!” Christmas trees and parades grab holiday attention in December, but let’s not forget the eight-day holiday that is Chanukah beginning Dec. 12. Chabad of Eugene will light a public Chanukah menorah at Valley River Center, followed by a community- wide celebration Sunday, Dec. 17, on day six of the holiday festival. The event is part of “the world’s largest Chanukah observance and of 15,000 public menorahs being lit worldwide,” symbolizing a universal message of religious freedom. Mayor Lucy Vinis will be in attendance. “It should be an awesome event,” Rabbi Berel Gurevitch, Chabad’s director/spiritual leader tells EW via email. The lighting will be followed by crafts for kids such as decorating dreidels as well as traditional Chanukah food, such as latkes, jelly doughnuts and chocolate gelt. “And of course an opportunity to take a picture with Judah the Maccabee,” according to the press release. Gurevitch adds, “The menorah serves as a symbol of Eugene’s dedication to preserve and encourage the right and liberty of all its citizens to worship G-d freely, openly, and with pride. Specifically, in America, a nation that was founded upon and vigorously protects the right of every person to practice his or her religion free from restraint and persecution.” Chanukah Celebration 4 to 5:30 pm, Sunday, Dec. 17, Valley River Center (outside of the now- closed Sports Authority). For more info about local Chanukah events, go to Jewisheugene.org/ chanukahparty. FREE. — Camilla Mortensen 24 December 14, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com Christian Church, 1166 Oak St., oaeugene.org. FREE or don. Scholastic Book Fair, 10am- 6pm, Lane Events Ctr., meeting rm. 1. FREE. Friends & Family Discussion Group, 10:30am-noon today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., Ste. 300. $5. Downtown Public Speakers Toastmasters Club, drop-ins welcome, noon-1:05pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, 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, Dec. 21, Federal Courthouse, 405 E. 8th Ave. FREE. NAMI Connection Support Group for people w/mental health issues, 1-2:30pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, 2411 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. FREE. Mindfulness Group, 4-5pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, NAMI Resource Ctr., 2411 Martin Luther King Blvd., 541-520- 3096. FREE. Men’s Meet Up, for survivors of sexual assault, self-identified men 18+, 4:30-6pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, SASS, 591 W. 19th Ave. FREE. Community Radio KEPW-LP Volunteer & Steering Committee Meeting, 6pm, Growers Market upstairs, 454 Willamette St. FREE. Emerald Photographic Society Club Meeting, 6:45pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Northwood Christian Church, 2425 Harvest Ln., Spfd. FREE. Atheist, Agnostics & Free Think- er AA, 12-Step Meeting, 7-8pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1685 W. 13th Ave., 541-953- 5119. FREE. Eugene Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, 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. NAMI Lane County’s Friends & Family Support Group, 7-8:30pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Lane County Behavioral Health’s NAMI Resource Ctr., rm. 198, 2411 MLK Jr. Blvd. FREE. Speed Dating for All, 7:30pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Cowfish, 62 W. Broadway, contact Kyssandra to register, 458-215-1267. FREE. Christmas at the Village Green, vendors, music, food for pur- chase, times vary, today through Thursday, Dec. 21, Village Green Resort, 725 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. $5-$10. HEALTH Stress & Anxiety Relief Group Acupuncture, 10-11:30am today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 541-687-9447. $10. Cycle, ages 14+, indoor cycling to music for aerobic training, 4:45-5:30pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 21, 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, Dec. 21, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. Tai Chi, 5:30-6:30pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $7-$9. 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. Fraud Watch, ages 50+, learn how the AARP Fraud Network can help you prevent identity theft, 2-3pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE. Talks at the MNCH, 2pm today through Sunday, Tuesday through Thursday, Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., natural-history. uoregon.edu. FREE w/price of museum admission. “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, creative movement for youth 4pm, adults 5pm, today & Thursday, Dec. 21, all abilities & disabil- ities, Hilyard Community Ctr., 2580 Hilyard St., 541-357-4982. don. LITERARY ARTS “A Celtic Holiday,” ft. “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” by Dylan Thomas & Celtic instrumental & vocal music, 3pm today through Sunday, Cafe Soriah, 384 W. 13th Ave. $10. KIDS/FAMILIES Family Music Time, 10:15am today & Thurs- day, Dec. 21, downtown library, 541-682-8316. FREE. Babies-Toddlers Storytime, 11am, up to age 12, 4pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Goose Resale 1075 Chambers, 541- 343-1300. FREE. Walkers storytime, for babies up on their feet w/their caregivers, 10:15am & 11am today & Thursday, Dec. 21, downtown library. FREE. Table Tennis for kids, 4:45- 6:15pm today, Tuesday & Thurs- day, Dec. 21, 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, Dec. 21, KPOV 88.9FM. “Arts Journal,” current local arts, 9-10pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21. Comcast channel 29. “The Many Hats of Coco,” artist & musician John Keskenin joins Coco from Tsunami Books, 10pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, ch. 29. Thursday Night Jazz w/David Gizara, 10pm, KLCC 89.7FM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Pool Hall for seniors, 8:30am- 4:30pm today, tomorrow & Monday through Thursday, Dec. 21, Campbell Community Ctr., 155 High St. $0.25. GEARs Bicycle Club: McKenzie View & Sunderman, 9:30am, Alton Baker Park, eugenegears. org. FREE. Lunchtime Running Group, 3-4 miles, 12:15-12:45pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Tap & Growl- er, 207 E. 5th Ave. FREE. Duplicate Bridge, 1pm today, Sunday, Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 21; 9:30am Monday; 6:30pm Wednesday, Emerald Bridge Club, 1782 Centennial Blvd., Spfd. $8. Centennial chess club, 5-8pm today, Friday, Saturday & Thurs- day, Dec. 21, Centennial Market, 651 W. Centennial Blvd., Spfd. RSVP 541-912-9061. FREE. Cribbage Tournament, 5:30- 7:30pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Max’s Tavern, 550 E. 13th Ave. $2. Tai Chi, 5:30-6:30pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE drop in. Board Game Night, 6-11pm today, Tuesday & Thursday, Dec. 21, Funagain Games, 1280 Willamette St. FREE. Categorically Correct Trivia w/ Elliot Martinez, 6:30-8pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Oregon Wine LAB. FREE. Adult intro to ki-aikido, 7pm Today, Monday & Thursday, Dec. 21, OKS, 1071 W. 7th. FREE. Cards Against Humanity w/ Charley, 7pm, Brew & Cue, 2222 State Hwy. 99 N., 541-461-7778. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Alan, 7pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, Gateway Grill, 3198 Gateway St., Spfd., 541-653-8876. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Stephanie, 7pm, El Tapatio, 725 E. Gibbs Ave., Cot- tage Grove, 541-767-0457. FREE. Quizzo Pub Trivia w/Dr. Seven Phoenix, 9pm, Level Up, 1290 Oak St. FREE. WDYK Trivia w/Kevin, 9pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, 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, Dec. 21, check website for times & occasional cancellations, lanetabletennis. net. $5. SOCIAL DANCE Line Dance Les- sons, 6-8pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, The Blind Pig Bar, 2750 Roosevelt Blvd. FREE. Crossroads Blues Fusion, beginning & intermediate blues dancing lessons 7-8pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, 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, Dec. 21, Vet’s Club, 1620 Willamette St. $7, first time FREE. Music & Dance Workshops w/ Taller de Son Jarocho, 7-9pm today & Thursday, Dec. 21, 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,
