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CALENDAR TUESDAY DECEMBER 26 S U N R I S E 7: 4 6 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 4 0 P M AV G. HIGH 45 ; AV G. LO W 32 ART/CRAFT Group Art Show w/8 artists continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. New Zone Art Gallery Holiday Store continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. COMEDY Open Mic Comedy, 8:30pm signup, 9pm show, The Drake Bar, 77 W. Broadway. FREE. Amusedays w/Chaz Logan Hyde, comedy/open mic, 10pm, Luckey’s Club, 933 Olive St. FREE. GATHERINGS Cascade Toast- masters, drop-ins welcome, 7-8:15am, Lane Transit District, 3500 E. 17th Ave., 541-682- 6182. FREE. Debtor’s Anonymous, 5:30- 6:30pm, Central Presbyterian Church, 555 E. 15th St., 541-357- 1390. FREE. NAMI Lane County’s Connection Support Group, 6-7:30pm, Peter- son Hall, Rm. 102, 955 E. 13th Ave., UO Campus. FREE. Nar-Anon Meeting, beginners 6pm, back to basics 7pm, Wes- ley United Methodist Church, 1385 Oakway Rd. FREE. Co-Dependents Anonymous, men only 12-step meeting, 6:30-8pm, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE. Gateway Toastmasters, drop- ins welcome, 6:30-7:45pm, LCC downtown, rm. 218, info at toddk.pe@gmail.com. FREE. Joy of Rhythm, percussion circle, 6:30pm, Cascade Ctr. for Spiritual Living, 741 Main St., Spfd. Don. Adult Children of Alcoholics Meeting, 7-8:15pm, Trinity United Methodist Church, 440 Maxwell Rd. FREE. Christmas at the Village Green continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Eugene Maker Space Open Hack continues. See Friday. Overeaters Anonymous contin- ues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. HEALTH Nia-Healing Through Movement class, noon-1pm, Trauma Healing Project, 2222 Coburg Rd., 687-9447. don. POP Pilates w/Lila, dance choreography & pilates moves for a full body workout, all levels welcome, 5:30pm, 1840 Willa- mette St., upstairs studio B, bit. ly/popwithlila. $10-$15. Cycle continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Gentle Exercise for Wellness con- tinues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Nia Fusion Fitness continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. KIDS/FAMILIES Baby & Me Storytime, 10am, Spfd. library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. Table Tennis for kids continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Talkers Storytime, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library. FREE. Pajama Storytime, 6:30pm, downtown library. FREE. LECTURES/CLASSES Line Dance, ages 50+, for advanced beginner & beyond, 1:30- 3:30pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Ctr., 215 W. C St., Spfd. $15-$18. 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. 21. 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. “The Point” continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Taste of the World w/Wagoma continues. See Saturday. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Run- ning 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. Valley River Inn presents 2017 Bingo, 8pm, Webfoot, 839 E. 13th Ave. FREE. Trivia, 8pm, Duck Bar, 1795 W. 6th Ave. FREE. Blazing Paddles continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Board Game Night continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Duplicate Bridge continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Pool Hall continues. See Thurs- day, Dec. 21. 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. 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 Pajama Party, dress in PJs & drink hot chocolate, trading ugly gifts, 4:30pm, Spfd Public Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE. VOLUNTEER Garden & Com- munity: Tuesdays at Hendricks Park, learn gardening tech- niques, work party, 9am-noon, Hendricks Park, Summit Ave. & Skyline Blvd. FREE. Friends of Buford Park & Mt. Pis- gah Native Plant Volunteer Work Party continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27 S U N R I S E 7: 4 6 A M ; S U N S E T 4 : 4 0 P M AV G. HIGH 45 ; AV G. LO W 32 ART/CRAFT Open Session Figure Drawing, 6:30-9pm, Emerald Art Ctr., 500 Main St., Spfd. $6. Group Art Show w/8 artists con- tinues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. Roaring Rapids Pizza Company not only serves pizza (obviously) but it also hosts several shows featuring local jazz musicians. Eugene-based saxophonist Joe Manis will play with Portland-based musicians “Charlie Porter on trumpet, George Colligan on organ, and Michael Raynor on drums,” according to Roaring Rapids’ Facebook event. Located along the Willamette River, most of Roaring Rap- ids’ jazz shows are hosted in the summer, but they occasionally host jazz shows during the rainy months. The family friendly show begins at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at Roaring Rapids Pizza located at 4006 Franklin Blvd. FREE. — Corinne Boyer New Zone Art Gallery Holiday Store continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. 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. 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. Peace Vigil, 4:30pm, 7th & Pearl. FREE. 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. Christmas at the Village Green continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. 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. Health Qigong continues. See Monday. Latin Cardio Fusion continues. See Monday. Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance 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. Show for Kids: Louisiana Fiddlin’ w/Kelly Thibodeaux, 1pm & 3pm, 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. Children’s Intro to Ki-aikido continues. See Monday. LECTURES/CLASSES Health by Chocolate - demo/tasting w/ Yaakov Levine, 2-3pm, Natural Grocers, 201 Coburg Rd. FREE. 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. Talks at the MNCH continues. See Thursday, Dec. 21. ON THE AIR “Truth Television,” live call-in local news/politics, 6pm, Comcast 29. Black Tie Optional, Wear Whatever Makes You Feel Groovy! NEW YEAR’S EVE BALL DECEMBER 31, 2017 8:30PM - 1:00AM LIVE PERFORMANCE BY Satin Love Orchestra DISCO EXPERIENCE PARTY FAVORS DOOR PRIZES CHAMPAGNE TOAST 21 & OVER Tickets at Eventbrite.com (search Valley River Inn) • 541-743-1000 eugeneweekly.com • December 21, 2017 17
