Eugene Weekly : Calendar : 7.15.10

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There’s something in the air — a sort of last-days, end-times atmosphere sparked by economic woes, endless wars, terrorists, tsunamis and tea parties — that is driving good artists deep into the past, where they scavenge up older genres that better speak to our mutual feelings of apprehension and confusion. For reasons as obvious as they are intriguing, a lot of musicians of late have found inspiration in the jazzy cabaret swing of the early 19th century, and in particular the timeless works of such seminal stylists as Edith Piaf and Django Reinhardt. Perhaps the finest purveyors of this trend are the Portland musicians who make up The Stolen Sweets, a collection of crackerjack players who gathered together in 2005 to revive the music of The Boswell Sisters, a singing sisters act from the ‘30s known for their bouncy, bittersweet style and immaculate three-part harmonies. As but one indication of their recent rise to fame, The Sweets — comprised of vocalists Jen Bernard, Lara Michell and Erin Sutherland, veteran Northwest guitarist/songwriter Pete Krebs, guitarist David Langenes and bassist Keith Brush — became this past January the first ever vocal jazz group to play New Orleans’ Preservation Hall. Needless to say, it would be downright silly to miss the chance to see them when they play Cozmic Pizza Saturday with Eugene’s own Mood Area 52; $8.

thurs, july 15

Sunrise 5:44am; Sunset 8:53pm, Av High 82; Av Low 51

Benefits Swingin’ Summer Night Gala, fundraiser for Volunteers in Medicine feat. music w/Blue Skies Big Band, four-course Marche dinner, wine, Sweet Cheeks Winery, 27007 Briggs Hill Rd., 686-6361. $150 per person, $1,500 table.

Farmers’ Markets Lane County Farmers’ Market, noon-5pm, every Thursday through Sept. 23, Park Blocks, Downtown, www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org FREE.

Film Seniors on the “Big Screen”: Clint Eastwood’s Invictus, 2-4:30pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. FREE.

Screening: Waiting to Inhale, documentary on legalization of medical marijuana in U.S., fundraiser for Compassion Center, 7pm, Cozmic Pizza, info at 484-6558. $5 sug. don.

Gatherings Lane County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair, today through Sunday, July 18, Lane County Fairgrounds, 682-4243. FREE.

Bohemia Mining Days, “Ghosts of Gold” theme, youth talent contest, Bloomer Parade, cherry spittin’ contest, Grand Miners’ Parade and more, today through Sunday, July 18, Coiner Park, Cottage Grove, info at www.bohemiaminingdays.org FREE.

Downtown Neighborhood Association Meeting w/William Kennedy & Sgt. Terry Fitzpatrick, discussion about public safety, 5:30-7:30pm, Davis’ Restaurant, 94 W. Broadway.

Citizen Planning Committee Meeting for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park, public invited, 6-7:30pm, Atrium Building, 99 W. 11th Ave.

Sign & Prop Potluck for Bike Brigade against BP & the Oilygarchy, prep for July 20 bike brigade to “boycott & bust “British Petroleum, 6:30-9pm, Growers’ Market, 451 Willamette, info at iconoclasmo.scott@gmail.com

Rainy Day Blues Society Meeting feat. music w/Carl Faddis & Bluemax, CD giveaway, all ages, 6:30pm, Mac’s at the Vet’s, 1626 Willamette St.

Lane County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair continues. See Saturday.

Kids/Families Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 11am, Sheldon Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 682-8316. FREE.

“Stories to Dive For!” w/storyteller Christopher Leebrick, ages 6-12, 11am & 2pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Chalk Art & Marimba Music Festival, all ages, noon-1pm, Fountain Plaza, Springfield Library, 225 Fifth St., Spfd. FREE.

Dance Party for Kids w/DJ, all ages, 6-8pm, Upstart Crow Studios, 855 W. First Ave. FREE.

Lectures/Talks Digital Photos, manage photos on computer, internet experience required, 6pm, Downtown Library, reg. at 682-5450. FREE.

Music Hookah Stew, rock, 6:30pm, Monroe Park, 10th & Monroe. FREE.

Swingin’ Utters, Cute Lepers, Pirate Radio, punk rock, 8pm, WOW Hall. $12 adv., $13 door.

Early Show: Betty & the Boy, 6pm, FREE; Truckstop Honeymoon, acoustic, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Crescent Mountain, hike, 9m., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

Metolius Butterfly Trip w/entomologist Susan Anderson, 8am, meet at Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., reg. at 684-8973. 

Thursday Nighter Ride, 30-mile training ride, 5:30pm (men) & 5:40pm (women), Thursdays through Aug. 26, Church Corner, Spencer Creek & Lorane Hwy. FREE.

Eugene Emeralds vs. Tri-City Dust Devils, 7:05pm today through Saturday, Civic Stadium. 342-5367. $6-$12 per game.

Drop-In Kayaking, BYO equipment, no instructor, 8-10pm, Thursdays through Aug. 26, Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd., info at 682-5525. $5.

Pets Greenhill Humane Society Adoptathon, dogs & cats on hand for adoption, 10am-2pm, Petsmart, 2847 Chad Dr.

Spiritual Dzogchen Lineage Buddha Path Teaching, 7-9pm, Tamarack Wellness Center, 3575 Donald St., 743-6440. FREE.

Theater No Shame Eugene Theater Workshop, write, direct & act in original 5-min. pieces, 7:30-9:30pm, 126 W. Broadway, 773-573-6155. FREE.

Volunteer Food Rescue Team, repackage food for FFLC, 6-9pm, FOOD for Lane County, 770 Bailey Hill Rd.

fri, july 16

Sunrise 5:45am; Sunset 8:52pm, Av High 82; Av Low 51

Dance MEDGE, Middle Eastern dance, 8:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. $4.

Farmers’ Markets Veneta Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2-6pm, through Sept. 24, info at www.ci.veneta.or.us/farmersmarket.html

Springfield Farmers’ Market, workshops, demos, 3-7pm, Fridays through Oct. 8, Downtown Springfield, 5th & 6th between Main St., Spfd. FREE.

Film Movies in the Park: Charlotte’s Web, 8:30pm, Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd., Spfd. FREE.

Movie Night in the Park: The Sandlot, 9pm, Washington Park, 19th & Washington. FREE.

Gatherings Springfield SummerFest, feat. kick-off w/Satin Love Orchestra, also A Night of American Idols, PetFest, music w/The Sugar Beets & more, today through July 19, various locations in Springfield, info & schedule at willamalane.org or 736-4544. $20 family, $5 person, Sunday FREE.

Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club Fly-In, today & tomorrow, Oregon Aviation Historical Museum, 2475 Jim Wright Way, Cottage Grove.

Salem Art Fair & Festival, artist marketplace, live music, arts activities, food booths, kids’ parade, 5K walk & run, today, tomorrow & Sunday, Bush’s Park Pasture, Salem, info at www.salemart.org or 503-581-2228. $5, $7 for 3-day pass, kids under 12 FREE. 

Coburg Golden Years Festival Crafts, pie-eating contest, kids’ rodeo, vintage fire trucks, horseshoe tournament & more, 7am-midnight today, 10:30am-midnight tomorrow & 10am-2pm Sunday, Downtown Coburg, info at www.coburgoregon.org or 345-6791. FREE.

City Club of Eugene Friday Forum: “Lane County’s Tea Party Speaks Out,” 11:50am-1:15pm, Eugene Hilton, 66 E. Sixth Ave. $5, members FREE.

Emerald Empire HempFest, music, speakers, vendors, hemp food & products, no dogs, weapons or illegal activities, 4:20-10pm today, noon-10pm tomorrow & noon-8pm Sunday, location & info at www.emeraldempirehempfest.com FREE, don. accepted.

Springfield Cruz, cool cars & trucks, food, vendors, 5-10pm today; 8am-3pm & 7-10pm tomorrow, Briggs Middle School, Spfd. FREE.

Voodoo Friday Night Social, metamorphosis healing retreat, midnight garden apothecary, donuts, all pagans, shamans, Earth-types welcome, 7pm, Midnight Garden, 797 Hwy 99 N., info at 844-2339. FREE.

New Belgium Brewing “Clips of Faith” Beer & Film Tour, screening of amateur short films, bring food, chairs & blankets, beer provided, proceeds benefit GEARs, 8-11pm, Alton Baker Park, www.clipsoffaith.com

First Quarter Fridays Star Party, 8:52pm, College Hill Reservoir, 24th & Lawrence. www.eugeneastro.org FREE.

Bohemia Mining Days continue. See Thursday, July 15.

Lane County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair continues. See Thursday, July 15.

Kids/Families Baby Storytime, 10:15am & 11:15 am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 10:15am, Bethel Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. FREE.

Fantastic Fridays, water games led by Gamemaster, 1:40-3:40pm, Sheldon Pool, 2443 Willakenzie Rd.

“Dance Party 4 Kids” w/dj Victor, variety, ages 5-12 & families, 6-8pm, Upstart Crow Studios, 855 W. First Ave., 688-8260. FREE.

Music Northwest String Summit feat. Yonder Mountain String Band, Rhythm Devils (w/Bill Kreutzmann & Mickey Hart), The Infamous Stringdusters & more, gates open at noon today, continues through noon Monday, Hornings Hideout, 21277 Northwest Brunswick Canyon Rd., North Plains, info & tickets at www.stringsummit.com $145 three-day pass adv. (before July 15), $155 day-of, kids under 12 FREE.

Friday Night Blues w/the Shreve & Biondi Project, jazz, 5-7pm, 5th St. Market. FREE.

Sideroads, roots, 6pm, Supreme Bean, 2864 Willamette St. FREE.

How the West Was One w/Snoop Dogg & Ice Cube, rap superstars, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheater. $37.

Hot ‘n Cole w/Florence Playhouse Players, Cole Porter tribute, 7pm today & tomorrow; 2pm Sunday; continues through Aug. 22, Florence Playhouse, 208 Laurel St., Florence, 541-997-1675. $10.

Corinne West & Kelly Joe Phelps, folk, singers/songwriters, 8pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. $17.50 adv., $19 door.

The Aggrolites, The T Club, Wetsock, reggae (as in dirty), 9pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 door.

The Lonesome Doves, Mood Area 52, the Non, variety, 9:30pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Get Acquainted Hike for non-members, Hendricks Park to Obsidian Lodge, hike, 2.5m., 10am & 5:30pm, info at www.obsidians.org or call 343-8030.

Mountain Bike Oregon, 7am-10pm today & tomorrow; 7am-sunset Sunday, Greenwaters Park, Oakridge, info at www.mtbikeoregon.com or 968-8870. $319 riders, $125 non-riders.

Evening Family Sail, sail w/instructor, ages 8 & up, 5:30-9:30pm, Orchard Point Marina, Fern Ridge Reservoir, reg. at 682-5329. $15 per person.

Rebound Social Ride, 25-mile fun ride, 6pm, Rebound, 960 Charnelton. FREE.

Ems vs. Tri-City Dust Devils continues. See Thursday, July 15.

Social Dance Drop-in Dance: West Coast Swing, 8-10pm, Staver Dance Sport, 41 E. 6th Ave. $10.

Spiritual Meditation for Healing, 6-7:30pm, Shambala Center, 1939 River Rd., 868-1178. Don.

Theater There’s a Rip in the Big Top… or the Villains Were Grabbed by the Juggler, family-friendly melodrama feat. 25 youth performers, 7pm today & tomorrow; 2:30pm Sunday, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove. $5.

Jekyll & Hyde, dinner at 6:30pm; show at 8pm today & tomorrow; continues through July 24, Actors Cabaret of Eugene, 996 Willamette St., 683-4368. $$16-$39.95.

sat, july 17

Sunrise 5:46am; Sunset 8:52pm, Av High 82; Av Low 51

Arts/Visuals Miriam Kley Studio Sale, purchase work by late sculptor, noon-4pm today & tomorrow, 2765 Kinkaid, info at www.karinclarkegallery.com

Benefits Family Fun Day, benefit for women & children in Eugene, feat. buffalo barbecue ($8) or buffalo roast dinner ($10), ice cream, music & dancing, funny western skits, kids’ activities, silent auction, raffles, noon-7pm, St. Mark Church, 1760 Echo Hollow Rd., tickets & info at 689-0725.

Relay for Life Charity Poker Tournament, barbecue lunch, vendors, 1pm, High Mountain Poker Palace, 1020 Green Acres Rd., reg. at 485-0090. $100 buy-in, $50 re-buy, $50 add-on.

FOOD for Lane County Benefit, pet toenail trim, refreshments, pet parade, prizes, face painting & adoptable pets, 2-5pm, The Veterinary Hospital, 175 Silver Lane off River Rd., info at www.thevethosp.com

Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts gARTen Party, fundraiser for DIVA, 5pm, Ray & Catherine Beard Sculpture Gardens, Upper Camp Creek Rd., info & reg. at www.divacenter.org or 344-3482. $110.

Farmers’ Markets Southtowne Farmers’ Market, organic & local produce, 9am-2pm, through October, Southtowne Shoppes, 28th & Oak. FREE.

Spencer Creek Community Growers’ Market, 10am-1pm, Saturdays through Oct. 9, Spencer Creek Grange, 86013 Lorane Hwy, www.spencercreekgrange.org/market

FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm, fresh produce, benefits local teens efforts at hunger relief, 10am-2pm, Youth Farm, 705 Flamingo Ave., Spfd., www.foodforlanecounty.org

Crescent Village Market, farm produce, arts, crafts, antiques, music, food, every weekend through October, 10am-6pm today & 11am-5pm tomorrow, Crescent Village, Crescent Ave. & Shadow View Dr. FREE.

Gatherings Saturday Market, 10am-5pm, w/entertainment by Kathy Marshall, 10am; Uncle Bunkle, 11am; Al Rivers, noon; Madison/McCoy, 1pm; Jerry Zybach Quartet, 2pm; Michael Tracey & The Hi-Tones, 3:30pm, Downtown Park Blocks, 8th & Oak, www.eugenesaturdaymarket.org FREE.

Green Neighbors (not just) Bike Tours, tour of homes, sustainable gardens, solar designs, chicken coops & more, 11am, Rosetta Park, info at www.eugeneneighbors.org or call 485-6846.

Lane County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair continues. See Thursday, July 15.

Springfield SummerFest continues. See Friday.

Springfield Cruz continues. See Friday.

Emerald Empire HempFest continues. See Friday.

Coburg Golden Years Festival Crafts continues. See Friday.

Oregon Antique & Classic Aircraft Club Fly-In continues. See Friday.

Salem Art Fair & Festival continues. See Friday.

Kids/Families Family Music Time w/Rob Tobias, singing & dancing, all ages, 10:15am, Downtown Library. FREE.

Teddy Bear Picnic, live music w/McCornack’s Garden Variety Band, bring your favorite stuffed animal, 11am-noon, Amazon Community Center, 2700 Hilyard. FREE.

Lectures/Talks Travel Info, computer research class, 10am; Starting a Small Business, 3-5pm, Downtown Library, reg. at 682-5450. FREE.

Literary Third Saturday Reading Series: Lane Literary Guild, fiction & poetry, 5pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. FREE.

Book Signing w/Robert B. Chambers, Eugene author of children’s novel Hobee’s Quest: In the Deep, 6-8pm, Bookmine, 702 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. FREE.

Music Blue Giant CD Release, in-store performance, 3pm, CD World, 3215 W. 11th Ave. FREE.

Sun Bossa Band, Brazilian bossa nova, 5-7pm, 5th St. Market. FREE.

The Traceys, acoustic soul, 6-7:30pm, Oakway Mall center plaza stage, 3250 Oakmont Way. FREE.

Only Nightmares, Necryptic, Stonecreep, Ditch Digger, Omnihility, hard rock, 7pm, WOW hall. $6 adv., $8 door.

The Stolen Sweets, Mood Area 52, pop, dance, 7:30pm, Cozmic Pizza. $8.

Eugene Symphony in the Park, 8pm, Cuthbert Amphitheatre, FREE, tickets at www.eugenesymphony.org

Early Show: Chris Chandler & Paul Benoit, acoustic, poetry, 6pm, FREE: Wow & Flutter, Yeltsin, Harvey Girls, rock, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.

Northwest String Summit continues. See Friday.

Hot ‘n Cole continues. See Friday.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Cowhorn Mtn, hike, 8.5m/1,850ft., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

Beautiful Butterflies III: Elkton Butterfly Garden w/John Hogan, info, location & details at gopherjohnh@msn.com or 767-9793.

2010 Track City International Classic, today & tomorrow, Hayward Field, UO, info at www.trackcity.org

Run for the Kids, 8K run & 5K run/walk, downtown Creswell, info at www.goodrace.com

Ranch to River Run, 5K run/walk, 8am, Dorris Ranch Park, Spfd., info at www.runnerspace.com $15-$35.

Mary’s Peak: “The Queen of the Coast Range” w/Randy & Pam Comelo, 8am, meet at Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., reg. at 684-6873.

Run to Bridge Women’s Health, 5K, 8K & one-mile kids’ run, 10am, Peace Harbor Hospital, Florence, info at www.runnerspace.com

Ladies Only Skatepark Clinic, learn to skateboard, food, music, helmets required, pads recommended, 9-11am, Meadowview Park, 1855 Legacy St., info at 682-6321. $3.

Ems vs. Tri-City Dust Devils continues. See Thursday, July 15.

Mountain Bike Oregon continues. See Friday.

Pets Canine Ice Cream Social, healthy ice cream for dogs, noon-4pm, The Healthy Pet, 2777 Friendly St. FREE.

Save the Pets Bubbles & Brew, dog wash, microchipping, live music w/Sweet Papa Lowdown & beer, 1-5pm, Eugene City Brewery, 844 Olive, info at www.savethepets.net or 221-3055. Donations: $7 nail trim & gift, $10 dog wash & gift, $15 dog wash, nail trim & gift, $20 gift & “Save the Pets” T-shirt.

Social Dance Barn Dance, 7-9pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. $2.

Hoe Down, dancing, potluck barbecue, 7-11pm, Staver Dance Sport, 41 E. 6th Ave. $10 plus side dish.

Spiritual Astrology 101 w/Jennifer Avenell, 2-4pm, Shambala Center, 1939 River Rd., 868-1178. Don.

Kirtan Chanting & Spiritual Teachings of India w/Shyamdas & special guest artist Jaya Lakshmi, 7pm, Unitarian Universalist Church, 477 E. 40th Ave., info at www.shyamdas.com $20.

Theater Roving Park Players: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, all ages, 6pm today & tomorrow, Campbell Center Gardens, 155 High St. FREE.

There’s a Rip in the Big Top… continues. See Friday.

Jekyll & Hyde continues. See Friday.

Volunteer Veteran’s Memorial Clean-Up, 9am-noon, 2nd & Cheshire.

sun, july 18

Sunrise 5:47am; Sunset 8:51pm, Av High 82; Av Low 51

Arts/Visuals Miriam Kley Studio Sale continues. See Saturday.

Farmers’ Markets Dexter Lake Farmers’ Market, 11am-2pm, Sundays through Sept. 26, Dexter State Recreation Site, 39011 Hwy 58, info at 541-937-3007. FREE.

Crescent Village Market continues. See Saturday.

Gatherings Democratic Party of Lane County Chili Cook-Off, fundraiser, all ages, noon-3pm, Alton Baker Park, info at www.dplc.org or 484-5099. FREE, $5 for tasting.

Rainbow Family Potluck, bring utensils, drummers welcome, 1-6pm, Sladden Park, Adams St. & Cheshire Ave. FREE.

Lane County 4-H/FFA Youth Fair continues. See Thursday, July 15.

Springfield SummerFest continues. See Friday.

Emerald Empire HempFest continues. See Friday.

Coburg Golden Years Festival Crafts continues. See Friday.

Salem Art Fair & Festival continues. See Friday.

Kids/Families Eugene Pokemon League, 10am-1pm, 4750 Village Plaza Loop. FREE.

Lectures/Talks Nearby Nature Workshop: Mushroom Gardening for Food & Medicine w/Jennifer & Dustin Olson of Mushroomery, 1-4pm, Alton Baker Park, info & reg. at www.nearbynature.org or 687-9699. $35, $30 mem.

Music Sunday Morning Gospel w/Caleb & Sol, noon-1pm, 5th St. Market. FREE.

A Celebration of Opera, fine dining & live opera feat. preview of Eugene Opera’s “Must See Opera” including works by Puccini and Gilbert & Sullivan, reception at 5:30pm; dinner at 6:30pm, King Estate Vineyards, 80854 Territorial Rd., info at 915-6637. $125 per person.

Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band, 6:30pm, Washburne Park, Agate & 20th. FREE.

Lyle Lovett & His Large Band, 7pm, Cuthbert Amphitheatre, info & tickets at www.thecuthbert.com or 682-5000. $30 gen., $50 res.

Brian Cutean & Friends, folk, 8:30pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.

Northwest String Summit continues. See Friday.

Hot ‘n Cole continues. See Friday.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Patterson Mountain, hike, 4.6m., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

Run in the Country Half Marathon, half marathon run, walk & relay, 6-10am, Pavilion Park, Coburg, info at www.runnerspace.com

Mountain Bike Oregon continues. See Friday.

2010 Track City International Classic continues. See Saturday.

Spiritual Shambala Non-denominational Sunday Service, dogma-free space to explore spiritual development, feat. energy circle & various weekly speakers, noon-1pm, donation requested; Exploring Divination, 3-4pm, Shambala Center, 1939 River Rd., www.theshambalacenter.org Don.

“Finding the Healer Within: Experience the Shamanic Journey” w/Leia Hart, 6:30-8:30pm, for info & location, call 844-2805. FREE.

Video Screening: Peace is Possible: It needs to be felt w/Maharaji Prem Rawat, 7pm, EWEB Community Room, 500 E. 4th St. FREE.

Theater There’s a Rip in the Big Top… continues. See Friday.

Roving Park Players: A Midsummer Night’s Dream continues. See Saturday.

mon, july 19

Sunrise 5:48am; Sunset 8:50pm, Av High 82; Av Low 51

Gatherings Teens Storytelling Workshop, four-week workshop, become a master storyteller, 3-4:30pm today; continues w/final performance at 10:30am Thursday, July 22, Springfield Library, 225 Fifth St., Spfd., pre-reg. at 726-2237.

Springfield SummerFest continues. See Friday.

Kids/Families “Tales of Whales” w/Oregon Coast Aquarium, songs, puppets, real teeth & bones, ages 6-12, two shows: 1pm & 2:30pm, Downtown Library. FREE, pick up tickets 30 minutes before event.

Lectures/Talks Advance Directives w/attorney Bill Atwood, info on end-of-life support & health care choices, forms provided, 2:30-4pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., reg. at 682-5318. FREE.

Music Irish Jam Session, all ages, 7pm, Eugene Suzuki Music Academy, 170 W. 12th Ave. FREE.

Northwest String Summit continues. See Friday.

On the Air City Club of Eugene: “Lane County’s Tea Party Speaks Out,” 6:30-7:30pm, KLCC 89.7 FM. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Walk a Bit, 2-3 miles, flat & moderate pace, 9-10am, Mondays through Aug. 30, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. 682-5318. FREE.

Poplollies Women’s Ride, 25-mile ride, 5:45pm, meet at Riverbend Oregon Imaging Centers, 3355 RiverBend Dr. www.wvwcycling.org

Spiritual Open Heart Meditation, 5:30-6:30pm, 1410 Tyler St., 914-0431. FREE.

Dzogchen Lineage Buddha Path Teaching, 7-9pm, Tamarack Wellness Center, 3575 Donald St., 743-6440. FREE.

Theater Opal Tales, shadow puppets, music, stories about Cottage Grove local legend Opal Whiteley, 5:30pm today, tomorrow & Wednesday, Centro Del Sol, 513 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. $5, under 21 $$2.50.

tues, july 20

Sunrise 5:48am; Sunset 8:49pm, Av High 83; Av Low 51

Farmers’ Markets Lane County Farmers’ Market, 10am-3pm, Tuesdays through Sept. 23, Park Blocks, Downtown, www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org FREE.

Creswell Farmer’s Market, every Tues. through Oct. 12, 4-6pm, First & Oregon.

Film The Good Old “New Hollywood” Behind the Lens Seminar w/Tom Blank: Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation, screening & discussion, 7pm, DIVA, 110 W. Broadway. $3 sug. don. or LCC reg.

Movies in the Park: Hook, 8:30pm, Douglas Gardens Park, 3455 S. Redwood Dr., Spfd. FREE.

Gatherings “Spanish Café” w/Sied Imani, practice in a friendly setting, 3:30-4:30pm, Downtown Library, reg. at 682-5450. FREE.

Patient & Medicine Providers Intro, current OMMP cardholders only, 4-6pm, Compassion Center, 2055 W. 12th Ave., reg. at 484-6558. $10 Compassion Center patients, $15 guests.

“Overthrow the Oilygarchy” Boycott & Bust BP Bike Brigade, meet at 5pm, Skinners Butte Park, info at iconoclasmo.scott@gmail.com

Kids/Families Tiny Tots Storytime, reading aloud for 1 year olds, singing, playtime; Toddler Storytime, aged 2, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. FREE.

“What’s a Wetland” w/WREN, hands-on intro to wetlands, ages 5 & up, 11am, Springfield Library, 225 Fifth St. FREE.

“Water Wonders” w/Nearby Nature, make tub turtles & magic rain w/recycled matierals, ages 6-12, 2pm, Bethel Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. FREE.

“Print a T-shirt” w/Art a la Carte, bring your own shirt & design, 2pm, Sheldon Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 682-8316. FREE.

Lectures/Talks Watercolor: Color Mixing & Theory w/Renee Nelson, 10am-noon, Downtown Library, reg. at 682-5450. FREE.

“So You’re Going on Medicare?” w/Michael Reddy, licensed insurance agent explains Medicare Advantage Plans & more, 10:30am-noon, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., pre-reg. required, call 682-5318. FREE.

Sailing the San Juan Islands on a Tall Ship, illustrated talk about schooner Zodiac, prep for September trip, 5:30-7pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., reg. at 682-5318. FREE.

“Thundereggs, Geodes & Petrified Wood” w/UO geochemist Dan Ruscitto, 7pm, Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial Rd., Veneta. FREE.

“Master Your Metabolism: Solutions to Weight Loss” w/Dr. Thomas Reed, 7pm, Eugene Wellness Center, 1551-B Oak St., RSVP to 344-8912. FREE.

Music Bluegrass Jam, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Chucksney Mtn, hike, 10.3m/2,000ft., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA.

OBRA Criterium, bike ride, 1K flat oval course, 5:30pm Tuesdays through Aug., Greenhill Technology Park, W. 11th & Terry, reg. at 521-6529. $15 per race, $50 per month.

Spiritual Pema Chodrin Video Series & Class, 6-8:30pm, every Tuesday through Aug. 16, Open Sky Shambhala Center, 100 W. Q. St., Spfd. FREE.

Theater Opal Tales continues. See Monday.

wed, july 21

Sunrise 5:49am; Sunset 8:48pm, Av High 83; Av Low 51

Film “The Civil War” Theme w/Willamalane Movie Appreciation Group: Friendly Persuasion, 1pm, Willamalane Adult Activity Center,  215 W. C St., Spfd. FREE.

Teen Summer Cinema: Whip It, 2pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

The Future of Food, documentary about genetically modified food, 6pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Gatherings Blueberry Bash, 2-3pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. at 682-5521. $3.

Kids/Families Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 10:15am & 11am, Downtown Library. FREE.

“Water Wonders” w/Nearby Nature, make tub turtles & magic rain w/recycled matierals, ages 6-12, 2pm, Sheldon Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 682-8316. FREE.

Family Night w/Mark Ross, folk, humor, all ages, 6pm, Cozmic Pizza. FREE.

Lectures/Talks Achieve Your Financial Goals w/Money Coach, budgeting, spending & goal setting, 1-2pm, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., reg. at 682-6394. FREE.

“Know Your Rights” Training in Spanish: Workers’ Rights, 5:30-7pm, Whitaker School Cafeteria, 21 N. Grand St., www.cldc.org FREE.

“Traditional Mexican Art of Paper Flower Making” w/Eva Castellanoz, workshop, 6:30-9pm, MECCA, 449 Willamette St., info at 344-1230. $5-$20.

Music Timothy Patrick, musical humorist, loop artist, 6pm, Eugene Hilton, 66 E. Sixth Ave. FREE.

Jason J & JC Rico, blues, 7pm, Scobert Gardens Park, 4th Ave., just west of Blair Blvd. FREE.

Fiscus feat. Scott Clark, jazz, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Bike Riding for Fun & Fitness, senior bike ride, 9:30am, Wednesdays through Aug. 25, Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., info at 682-5318. FREE.

Tree Climbing, ages 10 & up, equipment/instruction provided, 4-7pm, Sladden Park, Cheshire & N. Adams. $10.

Evening Kayak Trips, “urban wilderness” kayak trips on Willamette River, for kids ages 12 & older and their relatives, Whitewater Kayak Level 1 course experience required, 5:30-9pm, River House Community Center, 301 N. Adams St., reg. at 682-5329. $5 per person, includes transportation.

Dodgeball & live music w/Volifonix and Sea Bell, 6pm, Broadway Plaza, Broadway & Willamette. $1 or canned food don.

Spiritual A Course in Miracles, drop-in study group, 10-11:45am, Unity of the Valley, 39th & Hilyard, 914-0431. FREE.

Drumming Circle, 8-10pm, Shambala Center, 1939 River Rd., 868-1178. Don.

Theater Opal Tales continues. See Monday.

thurs, july 22

Sunrise 5:50am; Sunset 8:47pm, Av High 83; Av Low 51

Farmers’ Markets Lane County Farmers’ Market, noon-5pm, every Thursday through Sept. 23, Park Blocks, Downtown, www.lanecountyfarmersmarket.org FREE.

Gatherings Teen Book Club, discuss The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor, for middle and high school students, 3-4:30pm, Springfield Library, 225 Fifth St., reg. at 726-3766. FREE.

Teen Book Group, talk about Hero-Type by Barry Lyga, 4pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Kids/Families Special Storytime w/Teen Storytellers, participants in teen storytelling workshop show their stuff, all ages, 10:30am, Springfield Library, 225 Fifth St. FREE.

Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 11am, Sheldon Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 682-8316. FREE.

“Water Wonders” w/Nearby Nature, make tub turtles & magic rain w/recycled matierals, ages 6-12, 11am & 2pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

Lectures/Talks “Blue Planet 2010” w/Alexandra Cousteau, water advocate & educator, 6pm, Downtown Library. FREE.

“Our Environmental Destiny” w/Robert Francis Kennedy, Jr., 7pm, McDonald Theatre, tickets at www.ticketswest.com $10.

“Update Gaza” w/Gerri & Bob Haynes, nurse/physician leaders of medical team to Gaza, 7pm, Harris Hall, UO. FREE, don. accepted. 

Quarterly Detox & Weight Loss Course, 7pm, Eugene Wellness Center, 1551-B Oak St., RSVP to 344-8912. $10.

Music Inoke, rock, soul, R&B, 7pm, Cozmic Pizza. $5.

Early Show: Betty & the Boy, 6pm, FREE; Leo London, Table of Contents, Tango Alpha Tango, rock, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.

Ty Curtis Band, blues, 6:30pm, Amazon Park. FREE.

Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: Mt. Pisgah, hike, 5m/1,000ft., info at www.obsidians.org or sign up at Eugene YMCA. 

Thursday Nighter Ride, 30-mile training ride, 5:30pm (men) & 5:40pm (women), Thursdays through Aug. 26, Church Corner, Spencer Creek & Lorane Hwy. FREE.

Drop-In Kayaking, BYO equipment, no instructor, 8-10pm, Thursdays through Aug. 26, Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd., info at 682-5525. $5.

Spiritual Empowerment Meditation w/Roseann Buritz, channel angels, ask them questions, 7:30-9pm, The Shaman’s Den, 2895 Oak St. Don.

corvallis events

Note - Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.

Thursday, July 15 Culture Face to Face, meet & share w/teachers from around the world, 7-9pm, Corvallis-Benton County Library. FREE.

Friday, July 16 da Vinci Days, art festival feat. art bikes, kinetic sculpture race, electric car race, video festival, kids’ parade, music w/Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Rootdown & more, today, tomorrow & Sunday, various locations, Corvallis, info at www.davincidays.org $10 per day, $15 weekend pass.

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Coast to Coast Baseball is seeking skilled players ages 10-18 to represent the U.S.A. in competition in Puerto Rico, or to work with top college coaches and pro scouts in Florida or Arizona; for more information, visit www.coasttocoastathletics.com or call 740-373-4455.

Every Friday, now through September, Greenhill Humane Society is offering deeply discounted adoption fees for cats ($35, from $65) and kittens ($50, from $85); fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, de-worming, de-flea, collar & ID tag; for more information, visit www.green-hill.org or call 689-1503.

The Poplollies Women’s Cycling Team is putting on a women’s only criterium racing series on the evenings of July 14, 21 and 28; there will be a free clinic each night to introduce novices to the sport and then races for all levels of women riders; visit the open rides page at www.thepoplollies.com for more info.

Tickets to Mobility International USA’s annual fundraiser “Go WILD! Dessert and Dance Safari” on Aug. 17 at Temple Beth Israel are now available.  The evening will honor 30 women from 30 countries who are grassroots leaders with disabilities and will feature dessert, dancing, and a live auction. Tuesday, August 17, 7 pm. Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th St.; tickets are $35 and must be purchased in advance at www.miusa.org

The Civil Liberties Defense Center (CLDC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic leader as CLDC founder and current executive director shifts her primary focus to litigation and program work; review of resumes is underway and candidates will be contacted if an interview is deemed appropriate; send a cover letter, resume, two writing samples (at least one grant and/or LOI preferred) and at least four references, two of which should be supervisors or co-workers at prior nonprofit organizations; materials should be sent electronically to lregan@cldc.org

The Friends of Umpqua River Lighthouse are sponsoring a photography contest for the organization’s 116th Birthday Celebration & Symposium on Sept. 24-25 in Winchester Bay; the contest runs through Aug. 31 and focuses on the historic lens and lighthouse structure; For info, contest rules and official entry form, visit www.friendsofumpquariverlight.weebly.com

Applications for 2010 S.L.U.G. Queen are now available; deadline is Aug. 6; competition is Aug. 13; for further information, visit www.slugqueen.com, email kimstill@eugenesaturdaymarket.org or call 686-8885.

The Maude Kerns Art Center is offering six weeks of full-day summer art camps for kids ages 6-12 beginning the week of July 12 through the week of Aug. 16; scholarships are available; for more info or an application, visit www.mkartcenter.org or call 345-1571.

OSU Summer Choir rehearsals begin 7pm Monday, July 19, in room 202 of Benton Hall on the OSU campus, and continue on subsequent Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9pm; registration will be held at 6:30pm Monday, July 19, in Benton Hall room 202; rehearsal begins at 7pm; for more information, call 541-737-4061 or visit www.summer.oregonstate.edu

Springfield SummerFest running July 16-18 is seeking volunteers to help with everything from selling tickets to serving slices of a giant birthday cake; other types of volunteer opportunities include parking control, information booth, arts and crafts, toy boat racing, litter patrol and race helpers; volunteers receive a free T-shirt and complimentary admission wristband for the three-day event; to volunteer, contact volunteer coordinator Ashlee Dixonat 736-4520 or ashleed@willamalane.org; for more information about SummerFest, visit www.willamalane.org