COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL March 11, 2015 11B
C ALENDAR C HOICES
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T HURSDAY
8 a.m.: Chamber of Commerce
Greeters Breakfast. Chamber
members that welcome new
business to Cottage Grove and
assist in networking among
businesses. Fundraise for vari-
ous charitable and educational
purposes. Meet at Village Green
Resort Restaurant. Info: Amanda
541-942-7300
8:30-9:30 a.m.: KNND 1400 AM
Beeper Show. Call in discussion
show - various topics/guests.
541-942-5548
9-11:30 a.m.: MOPS (Mothers
of Preschoolers). Open to all
moms of children ages birth
to kindergarten and free child-
care provided. At First Baptist
Church, 6th and Jefferson. Info:
Amber 541-942-6089
10 a.m.: NAMI. At Jack Sprats on
Main St. Info: 541-343-7688
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Creswell’s Over-
40 Social Club. At Creswell
Community Center, 99 S. 1st St,
one block south of City Hall.
Learn more at http://www.face-
book.com/creswellover40
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Closet at 6th and
Gibbs. Church of Christ 6th
and Gibbs, together with Lane
Pregnancy Support Center, offer
diapers and maternity, infant and
other clothing sizes as supplies
allow.
Noon: CG Rotary Club. Stacy’s
Covered Bridge Restaurant, 401
E. Main. Info: 541-942-9489.
Noon: Lions Club. Stacy’s
Covered Bridge Restaurant, 401
E. Main. Info: 541-767-0320.
Noon-3 p.m.: Adventist
Community Services. 820 S.
10th St. Free clothes, shoes,
bedding and emergency food
boxes. Does NOT pay for elec-
tricity, gas, pharmacy or other
such bills. Good useable dona-
tions welcome (clothes, bed-
ding, bathroom, kitchen towels).
5:15-6:15 p.m.: TLC Community
Kitchen. Free. Trinity Lutheran
Church, 675 S. 7th. Doors Open
5 pm. Info: 541-942-2373.
7-9 p.m.: Hearing Loss Assoc. of
Lane County. Hilyard Center,
2589 Hilyard, Eugene. The
Mission of the Hearing Loss
Association is to open the world
of communication to people
with hearing loss by providing
information, education, support
and advocacy. Meet 2nd Thurs.
of ea. mo. .Info: Linda Diaz
541-790-1290.
7:30 p.m.: Lorane Rural Fire
Protection District Board
Meeting. Open to the Public.
At the Fire Station, 80287 Old
Lorane Rd. Info: 541-942-1233.
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F RIDAY
8:30-9:30 a.m.: KNND 1400 AM
Beeper Show. See Thursday’s
listing for detail.
9 a.m.: Preschool Music and
Art Class. Appropriate for
ages birth to 5 and their par-
ents or caregivers. Held at First
Presbyterian Church. No sign-up
necessary. Info: Joanna Newton
541-942-4550
9 a.m.: Tidy up the Town.
Help with Spring Cleaning!
Volunteers needed to weed,
sweep, wash windows, clean
sidewalks and more. Meet at All
America City Square, 7th and
Main. Includes lunch at noon:
hot dog, chips and a drink. Info:
Shauna 541-767-4119
10:30 a.m.: Story Time for Tots.
Cottage Grove Library. Ages
0-6 recommended (w/parental
supervision) to listen to stories
and participate in fun filled age
appropriate fun.
6:30-8 p.m.: Gospel Sing-Along.
Old Time Gospel Fellowship,
103 S. 5th St. Anyone who
enjoys singing the old time
Gospel songs is welcome. Info:
Berneda 541-942-3773
5-6 p.m.: “Sunday Supper”.
Free supper and brown bag
meal to take. Cottage Grove
Community Center. Volunteers
encouraged to help.
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8:30 a.m.-noon: AARP “Thinking
and Preparing Ahead”. Caring
for an aging love one, or if
concerned about your own
future? Free program on info,
resources and services available
8:30-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.:
SMART. Start making a reader
today at Harrison Elementary.
Approved volunteers only read-
ing with selected students. Info:
Vicki Formosa 541-942-4960 or
tures of a lifetime. Open to
public and no cost to attend.
Stacy’s Covered Bridge. Info:
cg912project@gmail.com
6:30-7 p.m.: Parents Connect.
Fun-filled hour of story-time
and literacy activities, songs and
crafts; in English and Spanish.
For you and your children aged
up to 6 years old to enjoy books
at the library with support from
S. Lane School District Family
Resource Center. Library is
located at 700 E. Gibbs, Ave.
6:30-8 p.m.: Women’s Support
Group. Call Womenspace
for location, 541-767-3879.
Womenspace Crisis Line 24/7 is
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12:15 p.m.: Rosie the Riveter
Meeting. Adult Activity Center,
315 W. ‘C’ St., Springfield. Any
woman who contributed to the
war effort during WWII is wel-
come to come and share your
stories. For more info, call 541-
942-5877 or 541-942-2894.
1 p.m.: Dorena Grange #835
Meeting. Dorena Grange, 34360
Row River Road. Public invited.
Info: Joe Snook 541-942-4733
1-4 p.m.: Pinochle Playing. All
ages men and women at Senior
Center in CG Community
Center, 700 E. Gibbs. Any level
of player. (Wed. and Fri.) Info:
541-942-3694
1:30-3 p.m.: NAMI Connection.
At Healing Matrix, 632 Main
St. Support group program for
people living with mental health
issues and is operated by peers
for peers. Info: 541-343-7688
5 p.m.: Friday Meal. Free at
Church of God 6th & Gibbs.
5 p.m.: VFW “Community
Invited” Dinner. Public and
families always welcome. VFW
Post #3473, 3160 Hillside Dr.
Includes entrée, salad, dessert,
beverage. Adults $8, Kids 6-17
$3, 5 and under free. Handicap
accessible. Drug, Smoke and
Alcohol Free. Info: John Landon
541-946-3888
5-6 p.m.: Stand for Peace/
Occupy CG. Rally in the
Community Square, 7th and
Main Streets.
5:30-7:30 p.m.: Taco Feed.
Cottage Grove Elks Lodge, 755
N. River Rd. Tacos for $1 each.
Info: 541-942-3554
in the area. Held at Holiday Inn
Eugene/Springfield, 919 Kruse
Way, Springfield. Reserve at 1-
877-926-8300 or online at http://
tinyurl.com/whatsnextspring.
9:30 a.m.: STAR (Star Touring
& Riding) Meeting. Chapter
#339. At Cottage Grove Yamaha.
A Family-oriented, safe riding
group that enjoys riding, meet-
ing people, and sponsoring a
local children’s charity. Info:
541-228-6695 or 541-942-3335.
www.startouring.org
4 p.m. Oregon Hunter’s Assn.
Banquet. Emerald Valley
Chapter. Auction and Raffle pre-
view at 4 p.m.; Dinner at 6 p.m.;
Auction and Raffles at 6:30 p.m.
At Eugene, Hilton. For reserva-
tions and cost info, call 541-
461-6779 or 541-954-0923
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S UNDAY
8-11 a.m.: Masonic Center
Breakfast, 33322 Row River
Rd. Adults $6; Kids Free.
OR bring a can or box of
non-perishable food (given to
Community Sharing) and get $1
off. Info: 541-942-2353.
3:30 p.m.: St. Pat’s Dinner.
Corned beef and cabbage din-
ner at OLPH Catholic Church,
19th and Harvey. Adults $10;
Children $5 (under 18 yrs);
Family $25 (parents and chil-
dren under 18 yrs.) Begin with
social/no-host bar; followed by
dinne and raffle (tickets avail-
able for purchase). Sponsored
by Knights of Columbus.
Beginners & Intermediate Yoga
CG Community Center, 7th &
Gibbs
Info: Jane L. Guerber 541-942-
5876 Wed.: 6 pm $5/session
Cottage Grove Therapy Pool
Aquatic Exercise Classes
Community Center, 7th & Gibbs.;
Info: Teresa 541-942-1185
541-485-6513.
7 p.m.: Overeaters Anonymous.
First Presbyterian Church,
216 S. 3rd St. (corner 3rd and
Adams). Enter on 3rd St. No
dues, fees or weigh-ins. Info:
Saunders 541-942-5883
7:30 p.m.: Star Party. At CG
Public Library. Hosting NASA
Astronomer Teena Della and
Eugene Astronomical Society.
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T UESDAY
St. Patrick’s Day. Wear green!
8:30-9:30 a.m.: KNND 1400 AM
Beeper Show. See Thursday’s
listing for detail.
Noon-3 p.m.: Adventist
Community Services. See
Thursday’s listing for detail.
3 p.m.: Veterans Support
Services. Reps and caseworkers
from available to help veterans
connect to resources and ben-
efits. At Healing Matrix, 632 E.
Main St. Info: 541-767-3707
3-4 p.m.: Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Support Group. Willamalane
Adult Activity Center, 215 W.
C St., Springfield. Info: Molly
541-746-9703
4-5 p.m.: CG Youth Choir.
Students age 12-16. Rehearsals
at First Presbyterian Church.
Call Joanna Newton 541-942-
4550 to audition and register.
5:15-6:15 pm: TLC Community
Kitchen. Free. Trinity Lutheran
Church, 675 S. 7th. Doors Open
5 pm. Info: 541-942-2373.
5:30 p.m.: “Souper” Fundraiser.
Selection of 12 soups, plus
DRUG and ALCOHOL groups
EXERCISE and FUN
8:30-9:30 am Mon.-Fri.;
KIDS CLUB
South Lane School District grades 3:00-4:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.;
11:00 am-12 pm Sat.
1-5. After school to 6 p.m.
Mon-Fri on regular school
Daugherty Aquatic Center
days.
Supervised play, homework help 1440 S. 8th St., 541-942-5533
and snack. Cost $50/month. Call for public hours, lap swim
hours, family swim hours
Info: 541-359-6794
and costs.
Partial scholarships available.
Shallow Water Aerobics
Daugherty Aquatic Center
Yoga - Community Center
Mon, Wed, Fri 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Mon. 6-7:30 p.m.; Fri 10-11:30
Call 541-942-5585 for more info
a.m. $5 drop in, first class
and cost - first session free.
free. Info 541-554-6796
Ardis Belknap 541-942-9676.
8:30-9:30 a.m.: KNND 1400 AM
Beeper Show.See Thursday's
listing for detail.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Closet at 6th and
Gibbs. See Thursday’s listing
for detail.
12:45 p.m.: Bingo. Reception
Room at Community Center,
700 Gibbs. Public welcome. 5
cents per card per game
1-4 p.m.: Pine Needle Basketry.
Instruction for making pine
needle baskets for those 12
years and older. Materials cost
depends on project. At Crafty
Mercantile on Main Street. Info:
Pat Easton 541-530-9221
5 p.m.: Teen Games. Cottage
Grove Library. Tween and Teens
invited to play board games.
Play available ones at library or
bring some from home.
5-6:30 p.m.: Community Dinner.
First Methodist Church, 334
Washington Ave. Adults $5.
Children free. Info: 541-942-
3033
5:30 p.m.: South Lane School
District Board. At 455 Adams
Ave. Work session.
6:30 p.m.: Reading With Rover.
At Cottage Grove Library spon-
sored by Humane Society of
CG. Elementary children can
read to therapy dogs. Goal of
program is to create a positive,
non-threatening and fun envi-
ronment for young readers.
6:30 p.m.: CG 912 Project.
Speaker: Troy Givens, President
and Founder of American Hero
Adventures. Their mission is
to provide wounded veterans
and their families with adven-
Thursday
6:30 p.m.: AA Meeting- Rush Hour. Open
Meeting. At CG Community Center, 700
Gibbs Ave.
6:30 p.m.: Al-Anon Meeting. At CG Community
Center, 700 Gibbs Ave. Info: 541-554-7994
or 541-510-4228
7 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous Book Study. Open
Meeting. At Knights of Columbus, 1025 N.
19th St. Contact: 541-767-0906.
Sunday
Friday
7 p.m.: Nar-A-Non Family Meeting. CG Comm.
Center, 700 Gibbs Ave. For family and
friends of addicts.
7 p.m.: AA Meeting- No Name Group. At
Knights of Columbus, 1025 N. 19th St. Info:
541-942-3942.
6:30 p.m.: Celebrate Recovery - At Cavalry
Chapel Cottage Grove, 522 E Whiteaker
Ave. Info: 541-520-8071
7 p.m.: Open AA meeting - Good Medicine
Group. At CG Community Center, 700
Gibbs Ave., in Activity Room. Info: Karen
541-513-5126.
8 p.m.: AA meeting-Gratitude Group. Open
meeting. At Knights of Columbus, 1025 N.
19th St. Info: 541-942-3942.
Saturday
Noon: AA Meeting-Women’s Good Grief Group.
Closed meeting. Open to women alcoholics
only. At Knights of Columbus, 1025 N. 19th
St. Info: 541-942-0647 or 541-510-4228.
8 p.m.: AA Meeting-Open Candlelight Group.
CG Comm. Center, 700 Gibbs Ave. On the
last Sat. of the month - Open AA Speakers
Meeting.
8 p.m.: Al-Anon Meeting-Step Study Group. CG
Comm. Center, 700 Gibbs Ave.
6 p.m.: AA Meeting - New Beginners. CG
Comm. Center, 700 Gibbs Ave.
7:15 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous. Book study.
At CG Community Center, back room,700
Gibbs Ave.
Monday
Tuesday
Noon: AA Meeting- Noon Group. Big Book
Study meeting. At Knights of Columbus,
1025 N. 19th. Info: 541-942-3942.
6:30 p.m.: Up the River Group. At Dorena
Mercantile. Info: 541-946-1631
7 p.m.: Narcotics Anonymous. “A Way Back
to Reality”, open participation. At CG
Community Center, 700 Gibbs Ave.
Wednesday
7 a.m.: AA Open Meeting. At CG Community
Center, 700 Gibbs Ave.
7 p.m.: AA Meeting- Wednesday Night
Beginners. Open meeting. At Knights of
Columbus, 1025 N. 19th St. Info: 541-942-
3942.
bread and desserts. $10 pp. At
OLPH Catholic Church, 1025
N. 19th St. Info: 541-942-2176
6-7:30 p.m.: ACES Family
Group. Support group for fam-
ily and friends of chemically
addicted or abusing individuals.
Activities for children. At Aces
Counseling Center, 1551 E.
Main St. Info: 541-767-3057.
7 p.m.: CG Recreation Assoc.
Meeting. Regular meeting of
the board of directors at 1440 S.
8th St. Info: 541-942-3079.
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W EDNESDAY
7 a.m.: Kiwanis Club Sunrisers.
Koffee Kup Restaurant, 1241
Hwy 99N.
7 a.m.: South Valley Rotary
Club. Café Sheilagh, 1043 Hwy.
99.
8:30-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.:
SMART. See Monday’s listing
for detail.
8:30-9:30 a.m.: KNND 1400 AM
Beeper Show. See Thursday’s
listing for detail.
10 a.m.-Noon: Genealogical
Discussion Group. CG
Community Center, 700 E.
Gibbs Ave.; Free discussion
on genealogical topics such
as: research strategy, internet
research, genealogical comput-
ing, sources and much more.
Contact: 541-942-9570.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lane County
Veterans Services. American
Legion Post, 826 Main St.,
Reps can help Veterans & their
Dependents connect to resources
and benefits. Info: Shannon V.
Johnson 541-682-4191
Noon: Kiwanis Club of CG. El
Tapatio, 725 E. Gibbs Ave. Info:
Cleo Dahlen 541-767-0795.
1-4 p.m.: Pinochle Playing. See
Friday’s listing for detail.
2-3 p.m.: CG Children’s Choir.
Students ages 6-11. Rehearsals
held at First Presbyterian
Church. No audition necessary.
Call Joanna Newton for registra-
tion information 541-942-4550.
5:30 p.m.: Alzheimer’s &
Dementia Caregivers Support
Group. Middlefield Oaks
Senior Living Community, 1500
Village Drive. Refreshments
served. Info: 541-767-3943.
6 p.m.: Community Dinner. Free.
Church of the Nazarene, 152 S.
M St. Info: 541-942-4422
6 p.m.: West African Drumming
and Dancing Class. Guinean
Master Drummer, Fode Sylla.
Odd Fellows Hall, 317 Main St.
6 p.m. - Drumming: $10; 7 p.m.
- Dancing: $10 or prepay for 5
classes for $40. To register or
reserve a drum: 541-505-6399
6 p.m.: Preceptor Beta Lambda.
Beta Sigma Phi group – meeting
at Judy’s. St. Patrick’s potluck,
election of officers. Info: 541-
942-1310
6:30-9:30 p.m.: Bingo. Cottage
Grove Elks Lodge, 755 N. River
Rd. Public Welcome. Info: 541-
942-0234
7-8:30 p.m.: NAMI Connection.
See Friday’s listing for detail.
7:30 p.m.: CG Planning
Commission. City Hall, 400 E.
Main St. Info: 541-942-5501.
WEIGHT LOSS
Tuesday
5 p.m.: Weight Watchers. At Living
Faith Assembly, 467 S. 10th
St. 541-942-2612.
Thursday
10 a.m.: TOPS OR85. Take Off
Pounds Sensibly, a weight-
loss support group. At the
United Methodist Church,
334 Washington Ave., Fireside
Room. Info: Ellen 541-942-
0866 .
5:30 p.m.: TOPS OR969. Take Off
Pounds Sensibly, a weight-
loss support group. Weigh-In:
5:30 pm, Meeting: 6 pm.
Meets at Jefferson Park
Community Room, 325 5th
Street. Info: Elaine 541-942-
8547.
5:30 p.m.: TOPS OR1020
(Creswell). Take Off Pounds
Sensibly, a weight-loss sup-
port group. Weigh-In: 5:30
pm, Meeting: 6 pm. Meets at
Creswell Grange Hall, 298 W.
Oregon Ave. Info: 541-895-
3156.