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CALENDAR Holiday Farmers Market, 10am- 5pm Saturday & 11am-5pm Sunday, Lane Events Ctr. FREE. Coast Fork Farm Stand, 11am- 6pm, 10th & Washington, Cottage Grove. FREE. South Valley Farmers Winter Market, local & handcrafted goods, 2-6pm, The Armory, 628 Washington Ave., Cottage Grove. FREE. GATHERINGS Al-Anon, friends & family of alcoholics, beginners meeting, 9am, Bethesdal Lu- theran Church, 4445 Royal Ave., 541-554-3707. FREE. 2017 Holiday Open House, stargazing shows, exhibit hall, etc., 10am-4pm, The Science Factory, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. FREE. Open House: Oregon Genealog- ical Society, 10am-3pm, 955 Oak Aly. FREE. Our Revolution Lane County, 10am-1pm, Theo’s Coffee House, 199 W. 8th Ave., ourrevo- lutionlanecounty.com. FREE. Saturday Market’s Holiday Market, handcrafted gifts, food court, live music, 10am-6pm today & tomorrow, Lane Events Ctr. 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. Mountain Rose Herbs Mercantile Anniversary Party, food, tea, prizes, Wildcraft Cider Works sampling, 2-6pm, Farmers’ Union Marketplace, 152 W. 5th Ave. FREE. Democratic Socialists of Ameri- ca Chapter Meeting, 6-8pm, 609 E. 13th Ave. FREE. Christmas at the Village Green continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. HEALTH POP Pilates w/Lila, dance choreography & pilates moves for a full body workout, all levels welcome, 12:30pm today & 5:30pm Tuesday, 1840 Willamette St., upstairs studio B, bit.ly/popwithlila. $10-$15. KIDS/FAMILIES Family Music Time, 10:15am, downtown library. FREE. Legos, 10:15am, Sheldon branch library, 3pm, Bethel branch library, 541-682-8316. FREE. Celebrate Winter w/Cuentos Bilingual Storytime, 11am, Spfd Public Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. 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. Table Tennis for kids, 1:30- 2:30pm, Boys & Girls Club, 1545 W. 22nd St., eugenettclub.com or 541-515-2861. FREE. Family Swims at warm salt- water Tamarack Pool, 1-2pm today, 6:30-7:30pm Monday & Wednesday, 3575 Donald St. #210. $4-$6. LECTURES/CLASSES African Drum w/Fode Sylla, 9:45- 10:45am, WOW Hall. $12-$15. Pendulums for Everyone Class, learn how to choose the right pendulum for you, try many pendulums of stone, mineral & wood, discuss history & uses, 11am-noon, Rouse Your Spirits, 216 MAin St., Ste. 5, Spfd. $10. “The Nature of Fascism” weekly Freire-style political education hosted by Communist Labor Party Eugene, 2-3pm, Growers Market, upstairs, 454 Willa- mette St., clpeugene@gmail. com. FREE. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. LITERARY ARTS Poetry for the People 3rd Saturday Reading & Open Mic, book release party for 3 books, 5pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. FREE. “A Celtic Holiday” continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. ON THE AIR Country Classics, Hot Licks & Hipbilly favorites, ft. artist Hank Williams, 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 Johnny Rivers, 7-9pm, KRVM. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Eug/ Spfd Mossbacks Volkssport Club: walk in Cottage Grove, 8am, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd., moss- backs.org. FREE. All-Paces Group Run, 9am, Run Hub Northwest, 515 High St., 541-344-1239. FREE. Eugene Holiday Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 9am, Campbell Com- munity Ctr., 155 High St., Pink- BuffaloRacing.com. $20-$50. GEARs Bicycle Club: 2 groups different speeds, Camp Creek Rd. to Thurston Rd., 9:30am, Alton Baker Park, eugenegears. org. FREE. Dungeons & Dragons, roleplay- ing, 12:30pm, Delight, 538 E. Main, Cottage Grove, info at delightcg@gmail.com. FREE. Great Holiday Gift! COTTAGE THEATRE Buy a 2018 SEASON TICKET and SAVE up to 30%! February 2 – 18, 2018 April 6 – 29, 2018 June 8 – 24, 2018 August 10 – 26, 2018 World Premiere October 5 – 28, 2018 Nov 30 – Dec 16, 2018 700 Village Drive, Cottage Grove 541-942-8001 www.cottagetheatre.org 26 December 14, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com Amtgard Iron Keep LARP, 1pm, 1400 Lake Dr. FREE. Tree & Tea Party Nature Quest, family-paced winter wander through Hendricks, post-walk tea, 1-3pm, Hendricks Park, Summit Ave & Skyline Blvd., meet outside Wilkins Shelter. $5. Cards Against Humanity w/ Stephanie, 8pm, Gridiron Grill & Taphouse, 2816 Main St., Spfd, 541-636-2961. FREE. Blazing Paddles continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. Centennial chess club contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. SOCIAL DANCE Crossroads Blues Fusion Winter Formal Dance & Workshops, daytime blues dancing workshop noon-5pm, winter formal event 8pm-2am, Ford Alumni Ctr., 1720 E. 13th Ave., crossroads. open-dance.net. $25-$65. Dance Empowered 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. Annual Live Nativity continues. See Friday. THEATER Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat continues. See Friday. Seussical continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 14. Singin’ In The Rain continues. See Friday. VOLUNTEER Join Friends of Trees in tree planting event, 8:45am-12:45pm, Friends of Trees office, 12th & Lincoln, RSVP eugenetrees@friendsoft- reees.org. FREE. Feed the Hungry w/Burrito Bri- gade, 10am, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave. FREE. Invasive Species Removal Work Party, 10am-1pm, Mount Pisgah Arboretum Visitor Ctr., 34901 Frank Parrish Rdd., site@ mountpisgaharboretum.org. FREE. Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pis- gah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. SUNDAY DECEMBER 17 S U N R I S E 7: 41 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 3 5 P M AV G. HIGH 45 ; AV G. LO W 33 ART/CRAFT Annual Winter Art & Crafts Sale continues. See Friday. Mary Jane Moffat & friends studio sale continues. See Saturday. Oregon Fiber Artists Holiday Sale continues. See Friday. BENEFITS Willamalane Giving Tree continues. See Thursday, Dec. 14. DANCE Cirque de la Symphonie Holiday Spectacular, holiday fa- vorites by the orchestra & aerial flyers, contortionists, dancerts, 2:30pm, Hult Ctr. $25-$82.50. All That! Dance Company Pres- ents The Nutcracker Remixed continues. See Saturday. An American Christmas Carol w/ Ballet Fantastique continues. See Friday. FARMERS MARKETS Holiday Farmers Market continues. See Saturday. FOOD/DRINKS Interfaith Sunday breakfast, needs volunteers! all/no faiths, everyone welcome, 7-10am, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St., breakfast@ heartofeugene.org. FREE. Sunday Bunday, brunch w/ GF, DF, soy free Bao & drinks, 10am-4pm, Maven Art Boutique, 271 W. 8th Ave. FREE, food & drink prices vary. Mimosa Sunday, noon-6pm, Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd. FREE. GATHERINGS Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market, 10am-4pm, Lane Coun- ty Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave. $1.50. Food Not Bombs, 2-4pm, Park Blocks, 8th & Oak St. FREE. Community Centered Martial Arts, 3pm, Mangan City Park, 4075 Aerial Wy. FREE. Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing, info meeting & site visit, 3-4:30pm, oakleighmeadow. org., RSVP for location 541-514- 1176. FREE. Chanukah Celebration w/ Mayor Lucy Vinis, menorah lighting, food, dreidel craft, etc., 4-5:30pm, Valley River Ctr. FREE. Office Hours for CouchHosting. org., matching guests & hosts for overnight sleeping in tents, cars & housing, 4-8pm, Grow- ers, 454 Willamette. FREE. Prayers for World Peace, 6:30- 7:30pm, Ami de Paris Salon, 280 W. Broadway. don. or FREE. Eugene Sacred Harp Singers’ annual holiday sing-along, 7pm, Eugene Garden Club, 1645 High St., 541-345-3626 or 541-342- 4131. Don.
