COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL April 8, 2015 11A C ALENDAR C HOICES 9 T HURSDAY 8 a.m.: Chamber of Commerce Greeters Breakfast. Chamber members that welcome new busi- ness to Cottage Grove and assist in networking. Fundraise for charitable and educational pur- poses. At Village Green Resort Restaurant. Info: Amanda 541- 942-7300 9-10 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 kinder- garten and free childcare pro- vided. 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, Meet friends old and new. Socialize, learn Tai Chi, learn drawing or painting, play games, work puzzles, do chair yoga, hear speakers, bring handwork, share refreshments. All adults welcome. Info: http://www.face- book.com/creswellover40 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Closet at 6th and Gibbs. Church of Christ 6th and Gibbs, with Lane Pregnancy Support Center, offer diapers and maternity, infant and other cloth- ing 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, bed- ding and emergency food boxes. Does NOT pay for electricity, gas, pharmacy or other such bills. Good useable donations welcome (clothes, bedding, bath- room, 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. 6:30 p.m.: Lorane Rural Fire Protection District Board/ Budget Meeting. Open to the Public. At the Fire Station, 80287 Old Lorane Rd. Info: 541- 942-1233. 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.: Bible Talk. CG Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Non-denominational. Info: Linda 503-522-6374 10 F RIDAY 9-10 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 parents or caregiv- ers. Held at First Presbyterian Church. No sign-up necessary. Info: Joanna Newton 541-942- 4550 10:30 a.m.: Story Time for Tots. CG Library. Ages 0-6 (w/paren- tal supervision) to listen to sto- ries and participate in fun filled age appropriate fun. 12:15 p.m.: Rosie the Riveter Meeting. Adult Activity Center, 315 W. ‘C’ St., Springfield. Any Old Time Gospel Fellowship, 103 S. 5th St. Anyone who enjoys singing the old time Gospel songs is welcome. Info: Berneda 541-942-3773 8 p.m.: “Les Miserables”. The epic Broadway musical of sur- vival and redemption. At Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Drive. Tickets: $26 Adult; $22 Youth (6-18 yrs.) Call 541-942-8001, online at www.cottagetheatre.org or at door. 11 S ATURDAY 33322 Row River Rd.. Meeting and information. Free to attend. Info: Mona 541-953-0274 2:30 p.m.: “Les Miserables”. See Friday listings for detail. 5-6 p.m.: “Sunday Supper”. Free supper and brown bag meal to take. CG Community Center. Volunteers encouraged to help. 13 M ONDAY 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- 7 p.m.: NAMI. Friends and family free support group at Healing Matrix, 632 Main St. Info: 541- 214-1473. 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 p.m.: CG City Council. City Hall, 400 Main St. Info: 541- 942-5501. 14 T UESDAY 15 DR. JONATHAN BACKER W EDNESDAY Every Smile has a story ‡ 6DPH 'D\ 0HWDO )UHH &URZQV ‡ 'LJLWDO ;UD\V ‡ 1HZ 3DWLHQWV :HOFRPH ‡ 3UHYHQWDWLYH DQG &RVPHWLF 'HQWLVWU\ Let us be a part of yours! 1551 E. Main Cottage Grove, OR 541-942-8437 “Creating Smiles That Last A Lifetime” www.drjonathanbacker.com 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 welcome. VFW Post #3473, 3160 Hillside Dr. 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. 6-8 p.m.: Kiwanis Bohemia Sunrisers Salmon Feed. OLPH Catholic Church, 1025 N. 19th St. Tickets $15 @ Bookmine or call 541-942-0046. Dinner: salmon, scalloped potatoes, salad, bread, dessert, beverage. Chicken optional upon request prior. No host bar, limited seat- ing. Proceeds fund scholarships. 6:30-8 p.m.: Gospel Sing-Along. 9:30 a.m.: STAR (Star Touring & Riding) Meeting. Chapter #339. At CG Yamaha. Family- oriented, safe riding group . Info: 541-228-6695 or 541-942-3335. www.startouring.org 10 a.m.-noon: Sustainable CG and CG FEAST. Quarterly meeting at Healing Matrix, 632 E. Main St. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Home & Garden Show. FREE to attend. Presented by KNND AM1400. At Cottage Grove High School, 1375 S. River Rd. Vendors; Demonstrations; Health & Wellness Exhibits; Crafters Market; Yard Art Contest; Gathering of the Gardeners. 6:45 p.m.: Racing at CG Speedway. Opening times: Pit Gates - 2 p.m.; Front Gates - 4 p.m.; Qualifying - 5:30 p.m.; Racing - 6:45 p.m. Info: www. cottagegrovespeedway.com/fan- info/default.aspx 8 p.m.: “Les Miserables”. See Friday listings for detail. 12 S UNDAY Noon-5 p.m.: Home & Garden Show. FREE to attend. Presented by KNND AM1400. At Cottage Grove High School, 1375 S. River Rd. Vendors; Demonstrations; Health & Wellness Exhibits; Crafters Market; Yard Art Contest; Gathering of the Gardeners. 2 p.m.: South Lane Amateur Radio Assoc. Masonic Hall, 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 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 ing with selected students. Info: Vicki Formosa 541-942-4960 or Ardis Belknap 541-942-9676. 9-10 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 nee- dle 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. Kids free. Info: 541-942-3033 5:30 p.m.: Community Sharing Board Meeting. 20 Thornton Lane. Info: 541-942-2176. 6:30-7 p.m.: Parents Connect. Story-time and literacy activities, songs and crafts. In English and Spanish. For parennts and chil- dren up to 6 years old; with sup- port 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 541-485-6513. 9-10 a.m.: KNND 1400 AM Beeper Show. See Thursday’s listing for detail. 10:30-noon: Parkinson’s Disease Support Group of Lane County. Free at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Rd., Eugene. Info 541-345-2988 Noon-3 p.m.: Adventist Community Services. See Thursday’s listing for detail. 1-3 p.m.: Creswell’s Over-40 Social Club. See Thursday’s list- ing for detail. 1 p.m.: Breast Cancer Support Group. Support group for women who have had a diagno- sis of breast cancer. For more information and location, call Shelia at 541-942-2309. 3 p.m.: Veterans Support Services. Reps from the VA available to help veterans con- nect to resources and benefits. At Healing Matrix, 632 E. Main St. Info: 541-767-3707 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. 5:30-7 p.m.: Willamette Valley Trichotillomania Support Group. Meets at a private residence. Info: Teresa, 541-767- 1730 or email: willametteval- leytrich@yahoo.com 6 p.m.: Economic and Business Improvement District (EBID) Meeting. At Community Center, Shepherd Room, 700 E. Gibbs DRUG and ALCOHOL groups EXERCISE and FUN 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. Ave. Info: George Devine 541- 942-1301 6:30-8:30 p.m.: Friends of Mount David. At CG Museum Admin. Offices, corner of H and Birch. Info: 541-942-4269. 6:30-11 p.m.: Open Mic Night for Musicians - Benefits Habitat for Humanity. FREE at Axe and Fiddle, hosted by Roger Kahane, 942-3878. Donation jars avail- able for donating to Habitat for Humanity. 6:30-Sign up; 7:00- 11:00 Music. 7 p.m.: CG Recreation Assoc. Meeting. Regular meeting of the board of directors at 1440 S. 8th St. Info: 541-942-3079. 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. 7 a.m.: Kiwanis Club Sunrisers. Koffee Kup Restaurant, 1241 Hwy 99N. 8:30-9 a.m., 11:30 a.m-2 p.m.: SMART. See Monday’s listing for detail. 9-10 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. Info: 541- 942-9570. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Lane County Veterans Services. American Legion Post, 826 Main St., Reps and caseworkers from the VA available to help veterans con- nect to resources and benefits. Info: Shannon V. Johnson 541- 682-4191 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.: AARP Tax Aide. Go to www.aarp.org/ taxaide to find out what to bring with you. Walk-in to sign up at CG Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Can also call 1-888- 227-7669 for more info. 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. Odd Fellows Hall, 317 Main St. 6 p.m. - Drumming: $10; 7 p.m. - Dancing: $10 or prepay for 5 classes: $40 info: 541-505-6399 6:30-9:30 p.m.: Bingo. C GElks Lodge, 755 N. River Rd. Public Welcome. Info: 541-942-0234 7 p.m.: Preceptor Beta Lambda. Beta Sigma Phi group - Barbara Wiscarson’s. Info: 541-942-4397 7-8:30 p.m.: NAMI Connection. See Thursday’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.