Eugene Weekly : Calendar : 12.8.11
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thurs, dec 8
Sunrise 7:35am; Sunset 4:34pm, Av High 46; Av Low 34
Benefits Silent Auction & Fundraiser for the Light of Esperanza, 5-11pm, Humble Beagle Restaurant, 2435 Hilyard St., lightofesperanza.com
Dance The Nutcracker: Short & Suite, 4pm, downtown library. FREE.
Food/Drink Martin Luther King, Jr. Education Center Culinary Arts Program: Sixth Annual Holiday Dinner, 11am-2pm, Department of Youth Services Carmichael Room, 2727 MLK Blvd. FREE.
The Corner Market, fresh local produce, noon-6pm today, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, Dec. 15, 295 River Rd.
Gatherings Custom Craftworks Annual Massage Garage Sale, 9am-3pm, 760 Bailey Hill Rd.
Ambulance Transportation System Joint Elected Officials Task Force, 2pm, Eugene Fire & EMS, 1705 W. 2nd Ave.
Women’s Advisory Council for Youth Ages 10-18, 4-5:30pm, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St., www.opheliasplace.net
Eugene Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, Atrium Building, 99 W. 10th Ave.
Police Commission, 5:30pm, City Hall, 777 Pearl St.
Very Victorian Holiday Party & Silent Auction, 5:30pm, Shelton McMurphey Johnson House. $25, $15 SMJ mem.
CODEPINK’s Kit Kittredge: Gaza Freedom, 6pm, downtown library. FREE.
Bethel Community Center Proposal, 6:30-8pm, Meadow View School, 1855 Legacy St.
Northeast Neighbors Board Meeting, 6:30pm, Oregon Education Association, 2815 Coburg Rd.
Trainsong Neighbors Board Meeting, 6:30pm, Bethel Community Church, 2600 Wood Ave.
Hearing Loss Association Christmas Potluck & Gift Exchange, bring wrapped $5 gift, mark child gifts, bring enough food for 10 people, 7-9pm, Hilyard Community Center, 2580 Hilyard St.
Science Pub: Big Bang & Beyond: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe, 7pm, Cozmic. $5 sug. don.
Kids/Families Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE.
Family Storytime, 11am, Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., info at 682-8316. FREE.
Lectures/Classes Eug Rec: Handcrafted Cards Class, all supplies included, 1-3pm, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., 682-5521. $12.
“Exploring Mongolia,” a native’s view w/Suman Barkhas, 1:30pm, Willamalane Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., reg. 736-4444. FREE.
Genealogy computer class, basic computer & internet skills required, 1:30-3:30pm, downtown library, reg. 682-5450. FREE.
Cascade Mycological Society: Daniel Winkler, A Field Guide to Edible Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest, 7pm, LCC, cascademyco.org FREE.
Literary Arts A Christmas Carol in Prose, performed by A Man of Words, 5:30pm today & 6pm Dec. 22, Cozmic. Don.
Music Christmas at The Shedd 2011: “Yule Be Swinging,” 7:30pm today, 2pm Sunday, The Shedd, www.theshedd.org $20-$32.
How the Grouch Stole XMas Tour: The Grouch, Zion I, Eligh, Evidence, DJ Fresh, hip hop, 8pm, WOW Hall. $20 adv., $25 door.
Marco Benevento, rock, jazz, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $10.
Outdoors/Recreation Strong Bones, Strong Body, osteoporosis exercise class, 9:30am, Garden Way Retirement, 175 S. Garden Way, reg. 343-3317. First class FREE, then $2.
Walk with Us, weekly self-led neighborhood walking group, ages 50 & up, 9:30-10:30am, meet at Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd. FREE.
Prenatal Yoga, 5-6:15pm, RiverBend Medical Center, 3333 Riverbend Dr., Spfd., 222-7074. $11, $40 for 4 classes.
Drop-in Kayaking, bring equipment, no instruction provided, ages 12 & up, 8-10pm, Echo Hollow Pool, 1655 Echo Hollow Rd. $5.
Theater A Midsummer Night’s Dream, 7:30pm today, tomorrow & Saturday, Churchill Theatre, 1850 Bailey Hill Rd. $5, $3 stu
Angels In America: Millennium Approaches, 8pm today, tomorrow & Saturday, Reality Kitchen, 245 Van Buren St. $15.
Family Reunion, 8pm today, tomorrow & Saturday, 2pm Sunday, The Very Little Theatre, 2350 Hilyard St. $10.
Volunteer Care for Owen Rose Garden, bring gloves & small hand-weeding tools, instruction provided, noon-3pm, end of N. Jefferson St., 682-5025.
fri, dec 9
Sunrise 7:36am; Sunset 4:34pm, Av High 46; Av Low 34
Art/Craft Above the Fray: Traditional Hilltribe Art “Holiday Sale of Silk (& Other Intriguing Hilltribe Art),” 10am-5pm today, tomorrow & Sunday, Spencer Creek Grange, 86013 Lorane Hwy, www.hilltribeart.com
Jody Coyote’s annual Holiday Warehouse Sale, 10am-6pm today & tomorrow, 10am-5pm Sunday, Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave. FREE.
Pleasant Hill Holiday Showcase, 1-6pm today, 10am-4pm tomorrow, 11am-4pm Sunday, Gayle’s Art Enterprises, 36757 Immigrant Rd.
Springfield 2nd Friday Art Walk, 5-8pm, Main Street in Springfield between Pioneer Parkway West & 8th Street, 346-7106. FREE.
Vino & Vango: duplicate painting sale, novice painters replicate “Peppermint Martini,” 5-9pm, 216 Main St., Spfd., 505-9943. FREE.
Benefits Barbara Baird, organ, canned food donations to Food For Lane County suggested, 12:15pm, First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive St. FREE.
NeuJazz Showcase: A Fundraiser for The Jazz Station, Eric Johnson Trio, Eager Krieger, Bustin’ Jieber, Corey Adkins Group, 8pm, 124 W. Broadway. $10-$25 sliding scale, $5-$10 stu.
John Swan & The Revelators w/special guest Curtis Salgado, medical benefit for local musician & lighting technician John Swan, 9pm, Diablo’s Downtown Lounge, 959 Pearl St. $10 & up.
Film InterWeave Movie Night: Two Spirits, 6pm potluck, 7pm movie, Unitarian Universalist Church, 477 E. 40th Ave. FREE.
Cascadia Forest Defenders: Breaking the Spell, 8pm, Maitreya Ecovillage, 1641 W. Broadway.
Food/Drink Eugene Food Not Bombs, 2-4pm, 8th & West Park. FREE.
Gatherings Parade of Lights, downtown Junction City tonight, Harrisburg tomorrow & Coburg Sunday. 541-998-6154. FREE.
Church Women United: elections, annual report, Christmas fun, 9:15am gathering, 9:40am program, First Christian Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE.
Oak Patch Gifts Blowout Warehouse Sale, feat. Jodi Coyote, 10am-6pm today & tomorrow & 10am-5pm Sunday, Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave. FREE.
City Club of Eugene: “Healthcare of, by, and for the People,” 11:50am-1:30pm, Eugene Hilton, 66 E. 6th Ave. $5, mem. FREE.
Peaceful Anarchy = Equality demonstration in celebration of Peter Kropotkin’s birthday, bring a red and black flag or anti-capitalist & anti-state signs, noon-2pm, 8th & Oak.
Guided Tours at UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 1pm & 3pm, UO. FREE w/admission.
Green Drinks, monthly gathering of progressives, 5-7pm, New Day Bakery, 449 Blair Blvd. FREE.
Historic Broadway & Pearl District Annual Holiday Party, free food, refreshments, music & deals for Santa, 5pm, downtown Eugene. FREE.
J. Michaels Books Holiday Open House, 5-8pm, 160 E. Broadway.
Post anarchy demonstration potluck & jamboree, 5pm, Maitreya Ecovillage, 1641 W. Broadway. FREE.
Drag Queen Bingo w/Trai La Trash, 6-9pm, Doc’s Pad, 710 Willamette St. FREE.
Friends of the Junction City Public Library Open House, historical photographs of Junction City, 6-9pm, 726 Greenwood, Junction City.
Game Night, bring board game or use house game, 7pm, Divine Cupcake, 1680 W. 11th Ave. FREE.
Poker Tournament, 7pm today & tomorrow, The Poker Lounge, 2043 River Rd., 654-4193.
Trivia Night, 8pm, Rogue Public House, 844 Olive St. FREE.
Kids/Families Tot Discovery Day: Winter Animals, 9am-noon, Science Factory: 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. $10 parent/child combo, $2 additional kids, mem. FREE.
Baby Storytime, ages 0-1 w/caregivers, 10:15am & 11:15am, downtown library. FREE.
Family Storytime, 10:15am, Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. FREE.
School’s Out Spa Day, ages 10-18, 2-5pm, reg. 284-4333, opheliasplace.net
Lectures/Classes Presentation: funds for home repairs, 1-2pm, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5318. FREE.
Eugene Natural History Society: “Marine Birds: Ocean Wanderers” w/Jan Hodder, 7:30pm, Willamette 100, UO. FREE.
Music Acoustic Hootenanny, 3-6pm, Mrs. Thompson’s Herbs, 347 W. 5th Ave., 686-6136. FREE.
Homeschool, 5pm, FREE; Cass McCombs, White Magic w/Lights by Jake & Mollie, 9pm, $10, Cozmic.
Riverside Chamber Symphony, 7:30pm, Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Spfd. FREE; sug. don. $5.
Michal Menert & Gramatik, 8pm, McDonald Theatre. $15 adv., $20 day of.
YOB, Pass Out Kings, Unicron, metal, punk, 9pm, WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 door.
Burlesque w/Ellie Darling & the Babs Jamboree, Trudy Bauchery, Eager Beavers, variety, 9:30pm, Sam Bond’s. $8.
Outdoors/Recreation Weight Training & Strength Yoga, 8:30-9:30am today, Monday & Wednesday, Celebration Studio, 1840 Willamette St. $10 drop-in, first class FREE.
Prenatal Yoga, 5:30-6:45pm, Eugene Yoga, 3575 Donald St., www.eugeneyoga.us $11.
Social Dance Contact Improvisation Dance Jam, 6-8pm, Musical Feet Studio, 420 W. 12th Ave., heartandsoulwellness.com $5-$15 sliding scale.
Holiday Dance, for those w/developmental disabilities, 6:30-9pm, Hilyard Center, 2580 Hilyard St., reg. 682-5311. $5.
Friday Night Dance, nightclub two step, 8:30-10pm, StaverDanceSport, 41 E. 6th Ave. $10.
Salsa Dancing w/Jose Cruz, 9pm, Vet’s Club Ballroom, 1626 Willamette St. $6.
Salsa dance w/DJ Pachuco, lesson included, 21 & up, 9:30pm, Davis, 94 W. Broadway. $5.
Spiritual Occupying the Heart & Mind, an interfaith silent meditation/prayer circle, bring a chair, cushion or floor mat, wear warm clothing 11:45am, Occupy Dome, Washington-Jefferson Park. FREE.
Theater Fred Crafts Radio Redux: A Christmas Carol, 7pm today & tomorrow, 2pm Sunday, Pleasant Hill Community Theatre, 35575 1/2 Zephyr Way, Pleasant Hill. $15, $25 for two.
The Grinch, 7pm today, 2pm & 7pm tomorrow, Upstart Crow Studios, 855 W. 1st Ave. $10.
The Roving Park Players: Pinwin’s Mitten: A Family Folktale Show, 7pm today & tomorrow, 3pm tomorrow & Sunday, Good Samaritan Center, 3500 Hilyard St., 686-2738. FREE.
A Christmas Carol, 7:30pm today & tomorrow, 2pm Sunday; through Dec. 17, Actors Cabaret, 996 Willamette St. $16-$41.95.
Menopause the Musical, 7:30pm today, 3pm tomorrow & Sunday, Hult Center. $35.
The Sound of Music, 7:30pm today & tomorrow; 2pm Sunday; through Dec. 18, The Shedd, www.theshedd.org $20-$42.
The SantaLand Diaries, 8pm today & tomorrow, 2pm Sunday; through Dec. 18, Lord Leebrick Theatre, 540 Charnelton St., www.lordleebrick.com $17.
A Year with Frog & Toad, 8pm today & tomorrow; 2:30pm tomorrow & Sunday; through Dec. 18, Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr. $10-$21.
Angels In America: Millennium Approaches continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Family Reunion continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
sat, dec 10
Sunrise 7:37am; Sunset 4:34pm, Av High 46; Av Low 34
Art/Craft Eccentricities: porcelain potter Katie Swenson, 11am-5pm, Eccentricities, 2368 Agate St., 484-1490. FREE.
Hannah Goldrich & Mike Pease holiday show & sale, jewelry, watercolors, drawings, cards, calendars, 11am-4pm, 768 W. 10th Ave., 345-8819. FREE.
Pleasant Hill Holiday Showcase continues. See Friday.
Benefits Letter Carriers Food Drive, see www.foodforlanecounty.org
Bridgeway House Benefit Sale, half all used book sales to Bridgeway House, 10am-6pm, Blue Moon Books, 2166 W. 6th Ave.
R. Atencio Artists’ Holiday Open House & Food for Lane County Benefit, bring canned goods, 11am-5pm, 98 W. 26th Ave.
Cascadia Wildlands’ Wonderland Auction, food by Ring of Fire, swanky jazz, live & silent auctions, 6-10pm, EMU Ballroom, UO, www.cascwild.org
Bingo Night fundraiser for Save the Pets, unlimited bingo cards, 7-9pm, Diablo’s, 959 Pearl St., www.savethepets.net $10.
Eugene Figure Skating Club: “Celebrate the Season,” benefit for Toys for Tots, bring new, unwrapped toy for admission, 7:30pm, Lane County Ice Arena, 796 W. 13th Ave., www.efsc.weebly.com
Dance Hosanna Dance Studio: Adventures in Narnia Ballet, 1pm & 7pm today, 4pm tomorrow, LCC Performance Hall, www.adventuresinnarnia.com $13.
Eugene Bhangra Dance Group Bhangra & Bollywood Dance Performance, 6pm, Cozmic. $5.
Food/Drink Hideaway Bakery Farmers’ Market, 9am-2pm, Hideaway Bakery 3377 E. Amazon.
Holiday High Tea, noon & 3pm, Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House, 303 Willamette. $25.
Wineries Without Walls: Wine Tasting of Five H Wines, 4-6pm, Fern Ridge Chamber Visitors’ Center, Hwy. 126 & Territorial, Veneta. FREE.
Gatherings Oregon Knife Collectors Winter Show, 8am-4pm, Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave. FREE.
American Association of University Women Holiday Brunch, “Grace Notes” of the Women’s Choral Society, 9:30am, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 777 Coburg Rd., reg. 344-4267. $15 brunch.
Christmas in Coburg, 10am breakfast w/Santa, 6pm park lighting, 345-6791. FREE.
Saturday Market’s Holiday Market: hundreds of booths, international food court & Meadow View School & Oak Hill Glee Club, UO Suzuki Strings Program, Walker T. Ryan, Wade Barnett Trio, Soce, Cal Young Jazz Band, 10am-6pm, 796 W. 13th Ave. www.holidaymarket.org FREE.
Peace Vigil, noon-1pm, downtown library, info at 342-2914. FREE.
Aqua Serene Founders Days anniversary party, music by Skip Jones & The Spirit of New Orleans, 1pm, Aqua Serene, 2836 W. 11th Ave. FREE.
Willamette Valley NORML Meeting, 2pm, 687 River Ave. FREE.
Festival of Lights Parade, 3-8pm, meet at Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. 682-5521. $22.
Lane Community College Sixth Annual Fashion Extravaganza, 6:30-8:30pm, Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Spfd. $5 sug. don.
Poker Tournament continues. See Friday.
Kids/Families Springfield Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association, 9-11:30am, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., tickets at www.springfieldpaaa.org or 912-8773. $6.
Breakfast with Santa, 9:30-10:30am, Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. 682-5521 or www.eugene-or.gov/rec $5.
Science Factory Open House, 10am-4pm, Science Factory, 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy. FREE.
Family Music Time w/Bryan Reed, 10:15am, downtown library. FREE.
Dog Tale Time at Bethel & Sheldon, grades 1-6, 10:30am-noon, Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd., 682-5766; Sheldon Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 682-5778. FREE.
Free Family Day: East Asia, open house with family activities, 11am-3pm, Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, UO. FREE.
Nearby Nature Quest: Tall Tree Trek, 1-3pm, outside Francis M. Wilkins Shelter, Summit & Skyline Drive, reg. 687-9699. $5 per family, $2 per person, mem. FREE.
Dog Tale Time, grades 1-6, 2-3:30pm, downtown library, reg. 682-8316. FREE.
Lectures/Classes Store & Share Digital Photos computer class, no camera needed, internet skills required, 10am-noon, downtown library., reg. 682-5450.
Literary Arts Authors & Artisans Fair, meet 38 Oregon authors & 12 local artists, 10am-6pm, Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave., www.lanelibrary.org $1-$5 sug. don.
Eugene Poetry Slam, All-Ages Open Mic Poetry & Jazz, 6:30-7:30pm open mic, 7:30pm slam, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. $5-$10.
Music Suzuki Strings Concert, 11:30am, Holiday Market, Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave. FREE.
Lilac’s Daughter, acoustic solo, 4pm, Cozmic. FREE.
Emerald Valley Opry, w/Fairfield Trio, Larry Wilder, Mike & Carleen McCornack, Apropos Musique, The Hanson Family Singers, 6pm, Willamette High School, 1801 Echo Hollow Rd. www.emeraldvalleyopry.com $4 w/food don.; $6, $5 sr, $3 stu.
WOW Hall Membership Party: The Klezmonauts, Year of the Rabbit, Blue Duo, Samuel Ferris Harmon, food & beverages donated by local businesses, 7pm, WOW Hall. $10, mem. FREE.
The Eugene Concert Choir: A Classic Christmas w/Eugene Vocal Arts Ensemble, Oregon Mozart Players, Laurel James, Brennen Guillory, Peter & Evynne Hollens, On the Rocks, Divisi, Darline Jackson, 8pm today, 2:30pm tomorrow, Hult Center, 682-5000, www.eugeneconcertchoir.org
Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: hike Mount Pisgah for sunrise & moonset, 3 miles, info & sign up obsidians.org
GEARs Bike Ride: Fox Hollow, Lorane Hwy, Bailey Hill, 35 miles, 10am, Alton Baker Park, www.eugenegears.org FREE.
Jingle Bells Run, 8K run/5K run/walk & Kids’ Rudolph Fun Run, benefitting Parkside Community Preschool, noon, Maurie Jacobs Park, Fir Lane off River Rd., reg. www.runnerspace.com $15-$20.
Roller Derby Skills Clinic w/Emerald City Roller Girls, noon-1pm, Willamette Center for Sports & Recreation, 200 S. 32nd St., Spfd., www.emeraldcityrollergirls.net
Pets Pet Food Drive at the Eugene Holiday Market, pet food & other supplies, 10am-6pm today & tomorrow, Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave., www.sarastreasures.org
Photos w/Santa, 1-3pm, 5th Street Public Market. $15.
Social Dance Contra Dance, 7:30pm workshop, 8pm dance, Cesar Chavez School, 1510 W. 14th Ave. $8, $6 stu. & mem.
Theater Poison Pen Players: Dead in the Sled: Ho Ho HO … OH NO! a murder mystery comedy dinner theater production, 7pm, Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence, 999-9281. $45.
Angels In America: Millennium Approaches continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Family Reunion continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
A Christmas Carol continues. See Friday.
Fred Crafts Radio Redux: A Christmas Carol continues.
The Roving Park Players: Pinwin’s Mitten: A Family Folktale Show continues. See Friday.
The Sound of Music continues. See Friday.
A Year with Frog & Toad continues. See Friday.
Menopause the Musical continues. See Friday.
Volunteer Rob Adams Park tree planting, 9am-1pm, 890 Mountaingate, Spfd.
sun, dec 11
Sunrise 7:38am; Sunset 4:34pm, Av High 46; Av Low 34
Art/Craft Artists’ Holiday Open House and Studio Sale, 11am-5pm, 98 W. 26th Ave. FREE.
Emerald Empire HempFest Craft Day, 4:20pm, 687 River Ave. FREE.
Benefits A Child’s Christmas in Wales, benefit for Free Shakespeare in the Park, 3:30pm, today, 3pm Dec. 16, Café Soriah, 384 W. 13th Ave., reg. 342-4410. $10.
Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the Network for Reproductive Options (NRO) & women’s reproductive health care, 4-7pm, 1163 W. 4th Ave., 345-5702. $20 adv., $25 door.
Family Event: Victorian reading of A Christmas Carol, benefit for Food For Lane County & SMJ, 4pm, Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House, 303 Willamette. $10.
Gatherings Saturday Market’s Holiday Market: hundreds of booths, international food court & Edison Elementary Choir, David Rogers, Inspirational Sounds, Red Pajamas, Sun Bossa Quintet, To theBRIDGE, 10am-6pm, 796 W. 13th Ave. www.holidaymarket.org FREE.
HOUR Traders Winter Celebration, music by Eric Nicholson, Eric Vanderwall, Sharon & Dave Thormalen, Lorraine Anederson, Karl Smiley, Th’Amazing Acorn Bros., 11am-5pm, Old World Deli Arena, 341 S.W. 2nd St., Corvallis. FREE.
Oregon Green Free (Med MJ support group) Meeting, 1pm, 687 River Ave. FREE.
Introduction to We The People-Eugene: Presentation and Potluck, 1:30pm, McNail-Riley House, 601 W. 13th Ave. FREE.
Drums of Peace, 2-4pm, old federal building, 211 E. 7th Ave. FREE.
Kids/Families Kids’ Chanukah Crafts, tots-3rd grade, 9am; Chanukah Music w/Rabbi Boris Dolin, 10:15am, Temple Beth Israel, 1175 E. 29th Ave. Don.
Movin’ on a Sunday Afternoon, fitness for the whole family, 3pm, downtown library. FREE.
Lectures/Classes Understanding the Constitution, 3pm, Occupation site, Washington Jefferson Park between 6th & 7th., www.occupyeugenemedia.org FREE.
Music The Central Chorale & Central Chamber Orchestra: Magificat, 8:15am & 10:45am services, Central Lutheran Church, 1857 Potter St. FREE.
David Gross & Friends, folk, 1-3pm, Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St. FREE.
Cascade Chorus Community Christmas Celebration, 2:30pm, Sheldon High School, 2455 Willakenzie Rd. $10-$12.
Billy Martin & Wil Blades Duo, 8pm, Cozmic. $10 adv., $12 day of.
Flapper Dan, Jonezer, jazz, rock, 8:30pm, Sam Bond’s. $3-$5.
Eugene Concert Choir: A Classic Christmas continues. See Saturday.
Outdoors/Recreation Obsidians: snowshoe Odell Overview, 3.5 miles, info & sign up obsidians.org
GEARs Bike Ride: Priceboro, Coburg Bottom Loop, 46 miles, 9:30am, Alton Baker Park, www.eugenegears.org FREE.
The Cottage Grove-Eugene Sportsmen’s Club: Christmas Turkey Shoot, shoot clay targets to win prizes, everyone wins a turkey, 9:30am registration, 10am shoot, 81078 North Pacific Highway, Creswell. $30 entry.
Community Yoga Class, 4:30-5:45pm, Eugene Yoga, 3575 Donald St., 520-8771. Don.
Pets Photos w/Santa, 1-3pm, 5th Street Public Market. $15.
Social Dance Tango Milonga, 5-7pm, Reach Center, 2520 Harris St. $5.
Cuban Salsa, 5pm lesson, 6pm social dance, Courtsports, 2728 Pheasant Blvd., Spfd., see www.eugenecasineros.com for info. $2 sug. don.
Veselo Folk Dancers, weekly international folk dancing, 7:15-10pm, In Shape Athletic Club, 2681 Willamette St., 683-3376. $3.’
Spiritual Day-long Ngondro, the Preliminary Practices: Guru Yoga, 9am-4pm, Kagyu Dakshang Chuling, 917 E. 43rd Ave., 513-1452. $30.
“Living Daily Life With Grace,” 10-11am, Eckankar Center of Eugene, 2833-C Willamette St., www.eckankar.org FREE.
The Purpose of Life, special devotional, 10am, Eugene Baha’i Center, 1458 Alder St., www.eugenebahai.com FREE.
Water Blessing Ceremony, followed by group meeting at Soup Nation, 11:40am-12:10pm, EWEB Plaza Fountain. FREE.
Interfaith Prayer Service: Lights of Compassion & Forgiveness, childcare provided, 7pm, 1166 Oak St. FREE.
“What Does Budhism have that Judaism Doesn’t,” Conscious Torah Salon, 7-9pm, 2531 Chula Vista Blvd., conscioustorah.com FREE.
Theater Family Reunion continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
A Christmas Carol continues. See Friday.
Fred Crafts Radio Redux: A Christmas Carol continues.
The Roving Park Players: Pinwin’s Mitten: A Family Folktale Show continues. See Friday.
A Year with Frog & Toad continues. See Friday.
mon, dec 12
Sunrise 7:39am; Sunset 4:34pm, Av High 46; Av Low 34
Benefits Naughty Listed ... Stories of Holiday Misbehavior, benefit for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon, 7pm, Cozmic. $20.
Gatherings Women in Black Standing for Peace, silent vigil, 5-5:30pm, across the street from old federal building, 7th & Pearl St., info at 343-0063. FREE.
Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, peer support group for people w/mood disorders, 7-8:30pm, EWEB, 500 E. 4th Ave.
Bingo w/Tom Heinl & Scott K., 8:30pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE.
Lectures/Classes Keep Your Computer Healthy, 2:30-4:30pm, Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., 736-4444. $10.
Intro to eBooks, basic computer & internet skills required, 5:30-7:30pm, downtown library, reg. 682-5450. FREE.
Aerial Circus Arts & Acro-Balance, free trial, 8-9pm today & Wednesday, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 drop-In, $80 for 10 classes.
Hoop Dancing, free trial, 8-9pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 drop-In, $80 for 10 classes.
On the Air City Club of Eugene: “Healthcare of, by & for the People,” 6:30-7:30pm, 89.7 FM KLCC.
Outdoors/Recreation Yoga w/Dave: Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat, 6:45am-8am today through Dec. 16, Eugene Yoga, 3575 Donald St., 520-8771. $50 for five days.
tues, dec 13
Sunrise 7:39am; Sunset 4:34pm, Av High 45; Av Low 34
Art/Craft Fragrant centerpieces, 1:30-2:30pm, Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., 736-4444. $5.
Holiday Creative Arts, an evening for adults 18 and up in the Adaptive Recreation program, 6:30-8:30pm, Willamalane Center, 250 S. 32nd St., 736-4544. $12.
Benefits Open mic benefit for Habitat for Humanity, 6:30pm, Axe & Fiddle, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. Don.
Film Knowing You, Knowing You, 7pm, downtown library. FREE.
Food/Drink Creswell Farmers’ Market, indoors, 4-6pm, 182 S. 2nd St., Creswell.
Holiday Dinner at the Barn, 5:30-7:30pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. 682-5521. $7.
The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Gatherings Cascade Toastmasters, drop-ins welcome, 6:45-8:15am, Original Pancake House, 782 E. Broadway, call 343-3743 for info. FREE.
Christmas Treasures & Belknap Hot Springs van trip, shopping & soaking for seniors, 9am-5:30pm, meet at Amazon Center, 2800 Hilyard St., reg. 682-5373. $28.
Parkinson’s Support Group of Lane County, 10:30am-noon, Campbell Center, 155 High St., 741-1688.
Adapted Game Day for stroke survivors 50 & up, card & table games, 1:30-3pm, Hilyard Center, 2580 Hilyard St., reg. 682-5311. FREE.
Travel Lane County Holiday Open House, 4-7pm, Eugene, Cascades & Coast Adventure Center, 3312 Gateway St., Spfd. FREE.
Local Holiday Lights, 4:30-9:30pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. 682-5521. $28.
Industrial Workers of the World meeting, 7pm, Cozmic. FREE.
Rainbow Open House, girls ages 11-19, 7-8:15pm, Eugene Masonic Lodge, 2777 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., oregonrainbow.org
Trivia Night, 7pm, Divine Cupcake, 1680 W. 11th Ave. FREE.
Kids/Families Homemade Holidays, ages birth to 5, make wrapping paper, gift bags & cards, 10-11am, Willamalane Center, 250 S. 32nd St., 736-4544. $7.
Terrific Twos Storytime, for 2-year-olds w/caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE.
Lectures/Classes Learn About Medicare: basics of Medicare coverages, Medicare Advantage Plans & prescription drug plans, 1-2:30pm, Campbell Center, 155 High St.; 1:30-3pm, Petersen Barn, 870 Berntzen Rd., reg. www.eugene-or.gov FREE.
Coin Collecting w/Jeff Thurn, 7pm, Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial Rd., Veneta. FREE.
Music Student Recital Sean’s Music Study, 6pm, Cozmic. FREE.
Riverside Chamber Symphony, 7:30pm, Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Spfd. $5 sug. don.
Bluegrass Jam, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. FREE.
Outdoors/Recreation WREN Wander at Checkermallow Access, binoculars provided, 9-10am, turnout located on the south side of Royal Ave., east of Royal & Greenhill, 338-7047. FREE.
Rock Climbing, ages 4 & up, 5:30-8:30pm today & Thursday, Dec. 15, Art & Technology Academy, Jefferson Middle School, 1650 W. 22nd Ave. $5.
Yoga w/Dave: Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat continues. See Monday.
Social Dance Eugene Folk Dancers, weekly international folk dancing, 7:45pm, Willamalane Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., 344-7591. $2.
wed, dec 14
Sunrise 7:40am; Sunset 4:35pm, Av High 45; Av Low 34
Dance Argentine Tango Practica, 8-10pm, Studio B above Brenner’s Furniture, 189 W. 8th Ave. $5.
Film Movie Appreciation Group: The Lemon Drop Kid (1951), G, no subtitles, 1pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd.
Food/Drink The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Gatherings Free Admission Day at UO Museum of Natural & Cultural History, 11am-5pm, UO. FREE.
Peace Vigil, 4:30-5:30pm, old federal building, 211 E. Pearl St., info at 344-9343.
The Compassionate Friends Candle Lighting for those who have experienced the death of a child, 6:30 arrivals, 7pm lighting, St. Mary’s Church, 1062 Charnelton St., 689-1626.
Bingo Night, 8pm, Rogue Public House, 844 Olive St. FREE.
Kids/Families Homemade Holidays, ages birth to 5, make wrapping paper, gift bags & cards, 10-11am, Willamalane Center, 250 S. 32nd St., 736-4544. $7.
Lapsit Storytime, ages birth-3 w/adult, 10am, Springfield Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE.
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6, 10am, Springfield Library, 225 5th St., Spfd. FREE.
Preschool Storytime, ages 3-6 w/caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE.
Sensory Storytime, ages 2-6 w/caregivers, 1pm, downtown library. FREE.
Family Night: Kids Open Mic, 6pm, Cozmic. FREE.
Lectures/Classes Signature Hospice Series: Pain Management, 11am-noon, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. www.eugene-or.gov FREE.
Dancing Dolls and Spider Orchids, growing requirements, potting media, pests, disease, 6-8pm, Willamalane Adult Center, 215 W. C St., Spfd., reg. 736-4444. $3.
Break Dance, free trial, 8-9pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 drop-In, $80 for 10 classes.
Tribal Belly Dance & Performance, free trial, 8-9pm, GymFusion: National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics, 1205 Oak Patch Rd., 344-2002. $10 drop-In, $80 for 10 classes.
Aerial Circus Arts & Acro-Balance continues. See Monday.
Music Open Mic Night, 7:30pm, Cozmic. FREE.
David Bazan, Shay Roselip, indie rock, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $10.
Outdoors/Recreation Bike Riding for Seniors, weekly in-town rides, helmets required, 9:30am, Campbell Center, 155 High St., reg. 682-5218. FREE.
Drop-in Skateboarding Class, 3:30-5:30pm, U.S. Sportsplex, 4540 Commerce St., 682-5329. $8.
Yoga w/Dave: Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat continues. See Monday.
Social Dance Cajun/Zydeco dance, 6:30-9pm, New Day Bakery, 449 Blair Blvd., 344-0748. $3.
Spiritual A Jewish Guide to Life, 7pm, info at 514-2571. $10.
thurs, dec 15
Sunrise 7:41am; Sunset 4:35pm , Av High 45; Av Low 34
Film Seniors on the Big Screen: Casino Jack, R, 2-4:30pm, Campbell Center, 155 High St. FREE.
Food/Drink The Corner Market continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Gatherings Women’s Advisory Council for Youth Ages 10-18, 4-5:30pm, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St., www.opheliasplace.net
Lane County Chapter of the ACLU of Oregon: Bill of Rights Birthday Party — Celebrating 220 years of Liberty, music by In Accord, 6-8pm, Cozmic. FREE.
Democratic Party of Lane County Central Committee meeting w/Oregon Secretary of State Kate Brown, 6:30pm, EWEB, 500 E. 4th Ave. FREE.
Kids/Families Wonderful Ones Storytime, 1-year-olds w/caregivers, 10:15am & 11am, downtown library, info at 682-8316. FREE.
Family Storytime, 11am, Sheldon Branch Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., info at 682-8316. FREE.
Lectures/Classes You’ve Got E-Mail, keyboard, mouse & internet skills required, 6-7:30pm, Bethel Branch Library, 1990 Echo Hollow Rd., reg. 682-5450. FREE.
Health Care for All Oregon: How Vermont Won Health Care for All w/Vermont Workers Center, 7-9pm, Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Ave.
Literary Arts Record Your Poetry: Oregon Poetic Voices, 3-4:30pm, downtown library, oregonpoeticvoices.org FREE.
Music SHOcase: Eugene Opera, excerpts from Carmen, 11:15am, Hult Lobby. FREE.
Look Me In The Eye Dance Party Social w/DJ Trainwreck & DJ Avatar, 5pm, Cozmic. FREE.
Cat Like Reflexes, Dapper Cadavers, 9pm, Sam Bond’s. $5.
The Quick & Easy Boys w/Kenny Liner from The Bridge, rock, 9pm, WOW Hall. $6 adv., $8 door.
Outdoors/Recreation Strong Bones, Strong Body continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Walk with Us continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Prenatal Yoga continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Drop-in Kayaking continues. See Thursday, Dec. 8.
Yoga w/Dave: Winter Solstice Yoga Retreat continues. See Monday.
Volunteer Care for Owen Rose Garden, bring gloves & small hand-weeding tools, instruction provided, noon-3pm, end of N. Jefferson St., 682-5025.
corvallis events
Note: Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.
Thursday, Dec. 8 Deliciously Slow Yoga, 8:30-10am Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1165 N.W. Monroe, Corvallis, heartandsoulwellness.com
Blood Pressure Screening, by appt., 9 am–10am, Corvallis Senior Center, 2601 N.W. Tyler Ave.
Celtic Christmas Concert, 7-9pm, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU, Corvallis.
Friday, Dec. 9 Corner Cafe Wake, 7-11pm, Old Baptist Church on Main, Brownsville.
Saturday, Dec. 10 Heart of the Valley Children’s Choirs, 1:30pm & 4pm, First United Methodist Church, 1165 N.W. Monroe St., hvcchoirs.com $8, $5 kids & sr.
Wine Tasting, noon-5pm, Lumos Wren Vineyard, 24000 Cardwell Hill Drive, Philomath, www.lumoswine.com $5, kids FREE.
Dan Crary, 8pm, Trouabdour Music Center, 521 Washington Ave. $5.
Sunday, Dec. 11 Corvallis Youth Symphony Winter Concert, 3pm, LaSells Stewart Center, OSU. $10 adv., $12 door, youth w/adult FREE.
Sundays at Three: Festival of Lessons & Carols, 3pm, Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, 333 N.W. 35th St., 757-6647. FREE.
Corvallis Folklore Society: Christine Lavin & Uncle Bonsai w/Larry Murante, 7:30pm, The Majestic, 115 S.W. 2nd St., www.majestic.org $14-$18.
Wednesday, Dec. 14 How the Fire Fell, discussion w/director to follow, 7:30pm, The Majestic, 115 S.W. 2nd St., www.majestic.org $14-$18.
Thursday, Dec. 15 Women Owning Woodland Network, 4:30-7:30pm, Richardson 107, OSU, reg. 766-3556. FREE.
attn: opps
Holiday Science Adventures: science camps for ages 6 to 8 during the first week of winter break, see ww.sciencefactory.org/classes for info.
