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About Eugene weekly. (Eugene, Oregon) 1993-current | View Entire Issue (March 19, 2020)
BRICE CREEK Photo by Mike Sheahan Since the events and happenings calendar is pretty sparse in light of the COVID-19 restrictions, here are some things you can do outside this early spring while maintaining appropriate health precautions. Check for more directions to these areas and possible restrictions online. THURSDAY MARCH 19 SUNRISE 7:16AM; SUNSET 7:24PM MOUNT PISGAH ARBORETUM — Check out the spring wildflowers as you meander by the river, in the water garden, or through the forest and savannahs in this section of the Howard Buford Recreation Area. RUTH BASCOM RIVERBANK PATH SYSTEM — Walk, jog or bike along the Willamette River for miles! A favorite spot for wildlife viewing is at Delta Ponds north of Valley River Center, and the Owen Rose Garden starts budding soon. THURSTON HILLS NATURAL AREA — Check out the trails at one of the area’s newest parks on the east end of Springfield. DORRIS RANCH AND MIDDLE FORK PATH — From the wildflower-lined trails in this historic homestead near downtown Springfield you can bike, jog, or walk four miles to Clearwater Park. WILLIAM L. FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE — Several trails wind through the refuge’s diverse habitats off of Hwy 99 south of Corvallis. Great for bird- lovers! BRICE CREEK — The trail along Brice Creek, 25 miles southeast of Cottage Grove, is a crowd pleaser for forest lovers, and accessible year-round. SWEET CREEK FALLS — Spring flowers, budding trees and plenty of waterfalls can be found here, south of Mapleton off of Hwy 126. AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38 ON THE AIR "The Point," 9am, KOPV, 88.0 FM "Arts Journal," 9pm, Com- cast channel 29. Thursday Night Jazz, 10pm, KLCC, 89.7 FM SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery online via Zoom, 6:30pm. ID: 974-466-634. FRIDAY MARCH 20 SUNRISE 7:14AM; SUNSET 7:25PM AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38 GATHERINGS Overeaters Anonymous, 11am, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE Food Not Bombs, 4-4:45pm, Park Blocks, E. 8th Ave. & Oak St. FREE SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery (newcomers meeting) online via Zoom, 4pm. ID: 253-807- 435. SATURDAY MARCH 21 SUNRISE 7:12AM; SUNSET 7:28PM HOBBIT TRAIL & BEACH — From just north of the Heceta Head Lighthouse on Hwy 101, hike a mile through a magical forest to one of the central coast’s nicest beaches. OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA — Explore rolling sand dunes and coastal forests along the ocean, with several access points from Florence to North Bend. BLUE POOL — You might find a little snow at Blue Pool, aka Tamolitch Pool but this time of year is perfect for checking out the two-mile trail to this upper McKenzie River attraction without the crowds of summer. — Chandra LeGue 12 M A R C H 1 9 , 2 0 2 0 AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38 FARMERS MARKETS Winter Farmers Market, 10am- 2pm, Park Blocks, E. 8th Ave. & Oak St. FREE Elmira Grange Winter Mar- ketplace, 11am-4pm, Elmira Grange, 88764 Sprague Rd, Elmira. FREE GATHERINGS Al-Anon Anon- ymous, friends & family of alcoholics, 9am, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 4445 Royal Ave. FREE Eugene Emotions Anony- mous weekly meeting (peeer led 12-step meet focusing on mental health), 10:30am, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. FREE Co-Dependents Anonymous, noon, White Bird Clinic, 341 E. 12th Ave. FREE ON THE AIR The Dr. Yeti Show, 10pm-midnight, KOCF, FM 92.7 or stream at KOCF.org. OUTDOORS/RECREATION Lane County Audubon's Third Saturday Bird Walk, 8am-noon, S. Eugene High School parking lot for car- pooling, E. 19th & Patterson St. $3 donation. SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery online via Zoom, 4pm. ID: 278-994-069. SUNDAY MARCH 22 SUNRISE 7:10AM; SUNSET 7:28PM AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38 GATHERINGS Feed the Hungry w/ Burrito Brigade, 11am, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE Postcarders for Democracy, 2pm, Market of Choice, 67 W. 29th Ave. FREE Overeaters Anonymous, 7pm, Open Bible Fellowship Church, 1295 Toney St. FREE HEALTH Occupy Medical, noon-4pm, 1717 Centennial Blvd. FREE SPIRITUAL Eugene Insight Meditation Community, 6:30pm, online via Zoom, 1645 Oak St. FREE Refuge Recovery Weekly Meeting online via Zoom, 6:30pm. ID: 865-1350-007. Gnostic Mass, 8pm, Coph Nia Lodge OTO, 4065 W. 11th Ave. #43. FREE MONDAY MARCH 23 SUNRISE 7:08AM; SUNSET 7:29PM AVG. HIGH 58; AVG. LOW 38 GATHERINGS Postcarders for Democracy, 1pm, The Washburne Cafe (back room), 326 Main St, Spfd. FREE Women in Black (come stand at a weekly peace vigil for peace & justice w/ Wom- en in Black), 5pm, SE corner of 7th & Pearl. FREE Overeaters Anonymous, 5:30pm, Central Presbyteri- an Church, 555 E. 15th Ave. FREE Co-Dependents Anonymous, 6pm, Wellsprings Friends School, 3590 W. 18th Ave. FREE Marijuana Anonymous, 7pm, St. Mary's Church, 1300 Pearl St. FREE SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery meeting online via Zoom, 7pm. ID: 267-669-519. TUESDAY MARCH 24 SUNRISE 7:07AM; SUNSET 7:30PM AVG. HIGH 58; AVG. LOW 38 GATHERINGS Resist Trump Tuesday, noon, Federal Courthouse, 405 E 8th Ave. FREE Debtors Anonymous, 5:30pm, Central Presbyteri- an Church, 555 E. 15th Ave. FREE Co-Dependents Anonymous, men only 12-step meeting, 6:30pm, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE E U G E N E W E E K LY . C O M
