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arts:Dubbed the Mother Teresa of animals by Forbes magazine, Ingrid Newkirk has led animal rights campaigns for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for 20 years as both cofounder and president. From coordinating the first arrest in U.S. history of a laboratory animal scientist for animal cruelty to bringing an end to animal testing by companies like General Motors and Revlon, Newkirk has made headlines around the world. Newkirk's latest book, Free the Animals, comes out of a series of "tell all" interviews with Animal Liberation Front leader "Valerie." Newkirk signs copies of Free the Animals this week at Hungry Head. See Friday Calendar.  music:'Twas the night before Thanksgiving and all through the house, not a creature was stirring ... because they were all at the WOW Hall listening to Johnny Cunningham and Susan McKeown. OK, so it doesn't quite rhyme, but you'll forgive me once you're at the show, entitled "Songs for the Winter Season: The Traditions of Scotland and Ireland." Scottish-born Cunningham has been performing traditional Celtic tunes since the tender age of seven. A world-renowned musician, he has appeared with Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt and Don Henley, among others. Recently he wrote the soundtrack for the Mabou Mines' production of Peter & Wendy, based upon Neverneverland's most famous resident, Peter Pan. Joining Cunningham is the lovely Susan McKeown. Originally from Ireland, McKeown has delighted audiences at each of her previous WOW Hall appearances. She weaves traditional Celtic melodies with smoky jazz and acoustic rock, delivering it all in her smoldering mezzo-soprano. See Wednesday Calendar. – MW  music:After the Eugene Symphony wages peace on the world Nov. 16 with the premiere of Robert Kyr's The Spirit of Time, you won't want to miss the heroic effort that follows throughout the week at UO. The weapon of choice? Music. UO's Festival of the Millennium: Waging Peace Through the Arts includes three days of music for Indonesian percussion orchestra (gamelan). The gamelan celebration features two legendary figures of the American gamelan movement -- renowned American composer Lou Harrison and Pak Hardja Susilo, a Javanese master musician who founded the first Javanese gamelan in America. Arun Gandhi, grandson of the legendary peace advocate and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, gives a lecture and workshop on "Waging Peace Through the Practice on Non-violence." See Thursday through Monday calendar and music story. |
 Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday Because of the Thanksgiving holiday, the EW office will be closed on Nov. 23 and 24. Early calendar deadline for Nov. 30 issue is noon on Nov. 22. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16: Sunrise 7:09 am; Sunset 4:46 pm Av High 52; Av Low 40 Moon enters Leo 10:19 am Tonight and tomorrow before dawn is the peak of the Leonids Meteor Shower.
Hanging By Our Fingernails features original sketch comedy and music at 7:30 pm tonight and Nov. 17 and 18 at Springfield HS Auditorium. $4. dance Salon Series, a venue for performing artists to share works-in-progress is at 8 pm at Eugene School of Ballet. $1-5 ss. gatherings Sessions for gathering public input of upcoming 4J school closures are at 7 pm today at South Eugene HS, at 7 pm on Nov. 20 at Sheldon HS and at 5:30 pm on Nov. 21 at 4J Education Ctr. FREE. The Cheap Jewelry Sale features crafted jewelry and metal artwork by UO metalsmiths from 9 am to 5 pm in Lawrence Hall, UO. FREE. literary arts Agnes Rands, author of Where the Huckleberries Grow, reads from her book at 7 pm at Springfield Museum. FREE. music The Eugene Symphony premieres Robert Kyr's new work, The Spirit of Time at 8 pm in the Hult's Silva Hall. Robert Kyr gives a pre-concert talk at 7:15 pm. $14-38. The Eugene Gleemen give a Shocase concert at 12:15 pm in the Hult lobby. FREE. on the air Lynne Anderson-Inman discusses "Computer Strategies for Struggling Students" on "Kids and Schools -- What Works" from 7 to 10 pm on Radio Free Oregon, 860 AM. Michael Schilicting and Kate Aspen are on "Art Beat" at 8 pm on OPB. political Alex Pulaski speaks about his investigation into the working conditions of farmworkers in Oregon at the League of Women Voters meeting at 11:30 am at the Wild Duck. Reservations, 343-7917. $8, includes lunch. spiritual A kuzari class is at 7 pm tonight and Nov. 23 at Hillel, UO and at 7:30 pm on Wednesday at 3800 Ferry Street. FREE. theater New Voices features plays written by students Rowan Morrison and Jenni Hellesto at 8 pm tonight through Nov. 18 at Arena Theatre, UO. $6, $5 sr./non-UO students, $4 UO stu. The Man Who Came to Dinner is at 7:30 pm tonight and Nov. 17 and 18 at Sheldon HS Auditorium. $6 adv., $7 dos. "Art," a comedy about the role of perception and taste in our lives, presented by Willamette Repertory Theatre, is at 7:30 pm tonight; at 8 pm Nov. 17, 18, 24 and 25; and at 2 pm on Nov. 19, 25 and 26 at the Hult's Soreng Theatre. $18-30 for evening performances and $15-25 for matinees. Back to Top FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17: Sunrise 7:11 am; Sunset 4:45 pm Av High 52; Av Low 40 arts/visual Opening reception for Maude Kerns Art Center's annual membership show is from 6 to 8 pm at Maude Kerns Art Ctr. $2 sugg. don. Reception for Nature's Designers art show is from noon to 7 pm today and from noon to 5 pm tomorrow at the Museum of Natural History, UO. Jim Keser, author of Indian Art of the Columbia Plateau, signs copies of his books after 5 pm. FREE. Opening reception for new paintings by Mike Pease and jewelry by Christine L. Sundt is from 5 to 8 pm at Alder Gallery in Coburg. FREE. comedy Live Matinee returns with original comedy at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow at Tsunami Books. $12.99. Wymprov! and Wheel of Fortune combine for Wheel of Wymprov! at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow at Lord Leebrick Theatre. $8 adv., $10 dos.
dance "Baguettes, Sackbutts and Mazurkas," a concert of music and dance featuring faculty and alumni from the UO School of Music and Dance, is at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow at Doughterty Dance Theatre, UO. $10, $5 stu./sr. Dancer Naia performs with the Middle Eastern Dance Guild at 8:30 pm at Cafe Paradiso. $3 sugg. don. A downtown old-time contradance is at 8 pm at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. $5, ages 16 and under free. film My Own Private Idaho shows at 8 pm in 180 PLC, UO. $3, $2 stu. forum "Militarism in Our Schools" is the topic of the Pacifica Forum at 11:45 am at the Wesley Ctr. FREE. literary arts Ingrid Newkirk, president of People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, signs copies of her book, Free the Animals, at 7 pm at Hungry Head. FREE. music A Songwriter Serenade featuring Neil Björklund, Debbie Diedrich, Eileen Hemphill-Haley, T.R. Kelley, Laura Kemp and Mare Wakefield is at 8 pm at Sam Bond's. $4-10 ss. The UO Festival of the Millennium features a discussion on the gamelan music of Lou Harrison at 5 pm in 198 Music Building, UO, FREE, and a Gamelan celebration concert at 8 pm in Beall Hall, UO. $7, $ stu./sr. Marc Vanscheeuwijck discusses "Giovanni Paolo Colonna and Petronio Franceschini: Building Acoustics and Compositional Style in Late 17th-Century Bologna" at noon in 159 PLC, UO. FREE. M-Pact performs jazz at 8:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $10 adv., $12 dos. presentation Ages 12 and up are invited to learn colorful stories behind place names in Oregon at 7 pm at Dorris Ranch Living History Farm in Springfield. FREE. science "Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" tours massive black holes, giant galaxy clusters, the universe's earliest moment and parallel universes that challenge the imagination. Shows are at 4 pm every Friday and at 2 pm every Saturday and Sunday (except UO football home game days) through Dec. 3 at the Lane ESD Planetarium. $4, $3.50 stu./sr., $3 children under 12. spiritual A Colorful Foods Shabbat is at 7:30 pm. Bring colorful, favorite food. 685-0488. FREE. theater Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer is at 8 pm tonight and Nov. 18 at Robinson Theatre, UO. $10, $8 sr./non-UO stu./UO staff and faculty, $5 UO stu. Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors, set in a modern nightclub, is at 7:30 pm tonight and Nov. 18 at North Eugene HS Auditorium. $5. Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is at 8 pm tonight and Nov. 18 at LCC's Performance Hall. $10, $8 stu./sr. Charley's Aunt, a farce about Charles and his wealthy aunt from Brazil, is at 8 pm tonight and Nov. 18 at Actors Cabaret. $14 adv., $17 dos., $11 limited stu./sr. for evening performances. "Art" continues at the Hult. See Thursday. New Voices continues at Arena Theatre, UO. See Thursday. The Man Who Came to Dinner continues at Sheldon HS Auditorium. See Thursday. Back to Top SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18: Sunrise 7:12 am; Sunset 4:44 pm Av High 51; Av Low 39 Moon enters Virgo 1:15 pm arts/visual Reception for Nature's Designers art show continues at the Museum of Natural History, UO. See Friday. benefits A Pre-Civil War UO/OSU football game oyster feed benefits the Muscular Dystrophy Association at 11 am at Great Wester Pub in Cottage Grove. Plates range from $1-5. A rummage sale to benefit Homeless Families is from 8 am to 4 pm today and tomorrow at Eastside Alternative School. FREE. A used book sale is from noon to 6 pm today and from 10 am to 2 pm Sunday at Unity of the Valley. FREE, proceeds benefit the church. A holiday craft fair featuring crafts and craft activities for the kids is from 10 am to 5 pm today and from 11 am to 4 pm Nov. 19 at Willamette HS. FREE, proceeds benefit Willamette HS Band. comedy Comedysportz, interactive improv theater, is at 7 pm tonight and Nov. 25 at Groucho's. $8, $6 with a can of food donated to Food for Lane County. Live Matinee continues at Tsunami Books. See Friday. Wheel of Wymprov! continues at Lord Leebrick Theatre. See Friday. Hanging By Our Fingernails continues at Springfield HS Auditorium. See Thursday. dance The Joint is Jumpin' swing dance is at 8:30 pm at Agate Hall. Broadway star Casey MacGill speaks at 7:30 pm. $5. "Baguettes, Sackbutts and Mazurkas" continues at Doughterty Dance Theatre, UO. See Friday. film The Lorane Film Society presents Dutch Harbor: Where the Sea Breaks Its Back at 7 pm at the Lorane Grange Hall #54. Laura Moya, maker of the film, will be present. 686-9999. $7 sugg. don. gatherings The Celtic Heritage Festival featuring music, dance, cultural history displays and more is from 11 am to 9 pm today and from 11 am to 5 pm tomorrow at Knights of Pythias Hall, 420 West 12th Street. $15, $12 sr. for both days; $12, $10 sr., $2 children under 13 on Saturday; $8, $6 sr., $2 children under 13 on Sunday. Holiday Market featuring handmade local crafts, food, entertainment and more is from 10 am to 6 pm Fridays, Nov. 24 and December 22 and every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas except Christmas, which is from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. Today's entertainment features Rich Glauber at 10:30 am, Chico, Sharon and Linda at noon, Vocal Tangent at 1:30 pm, Sun Bossa and Friends at 3 pm and Animated Furniture at 4:30 pm. FREE. Farmers' Holiday Market featuring handmade wreaths, decorations and edibles is from 10 am to 6 pm Fridays, Nov. 24 and December 22 and every Saturday and Sunday through Christmas except Christmas, which is from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. kidstuff Read Thanksgiving is For Giving Thanks at storytime at 10 am at Barnes & Noble. FREE. A Thanksgiving storytime time features turkey cookies, popcorn, balloons and holiday centerpieces at 11 am at The University Bookstore, UO. FREE. Greet Santa and the Cat in the Hat as they arrive at noon at Valley River Center. Celebration starts at 10:30 am. FREE. Jahnna N. Malcolm signs copies of her "Bad News Bears" books and members of the Eugene Ballet's Nutcracker Suite make an appearance at 2 pm at Borders. FREE. The Eugene Symphony presents a Tots to Ten concert featuring "Zoo Song" and a tour through musical stations at 10:30 am at the Hult Ctr. $7, $5 kids. lecture Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mohandas K. Gandhi, speaks on "Waging Peace in the New Millennium" at 8 pm in Beall Hall, UO. FREE. literary arts Carrie Brown reads from her work at 1 pm in 175 Knight Law Ctr., UO. FREE. Gary Reiss, author of Changing Ourselves, Changing the World, reads from his work at 7 pm at Hungry Head Books. Presentation includes the documentary film, World Work in Hot Spots. FREE. Carola Dunn reads from her book, Rattle His Bones, at 7 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. music The UO Festival of the Millennium presents Gamelan Sekar Jaya speaking on Balinese gamelan technique and culture at 9 am, a Balinese Gamelan and dance concert at 10:30 am, Pak Hardja Susilo in a keynote address on Javanese gamelan, dance drama and culture at 2 pm and a Javanese shadow puppet theater performance at 4 pm in Beall Hall, UO. $3. Lecture by Arun Gandhi is at 8 pm. See Lectures. Storyteller and folksinger Tom Rawson performs at 7 pm at Eugene Friends Meeting House, 2274 Onyx Street. Tix: 683-2332. $6, $10 family, benefits the Oregon Fellowship of Reconciliation. Latin Expression performs at 9:30 pm at the Wild Duck. Dance lessons by Mario Mora begin at 8:30 pm. $12. Stephen Thompson and friends play classical guitar solos and trios at 2 pm in the Atrium. FREE. The Lane Chamber Orchestra performs at 2:30 pm at LCC Performance Hall. $4, $2 stu./sr. outdoors/recreation GEARS bikes 44 miles to Harrisburg. Meet at 10 am at Alton Baker Park. Helmuts req'd. FREE. Oregon River Sports leads a kayak trip on the McKenzie. Meet at ORS at 10 am. FREE. Barbara Keller and Kit Larson of the Lane County Audubon Society lead a birdwalk to the headwaters of Amazon Creek. Meet at 8:30 am at South Eugene HS. FREE. presentation Yvonne Young, Jeff Defty, Bob Rubinstein and other share stories at 7:30 pm at Shelton-McMurphey-Johnson House. $8. A compost demonstration is at 10 am at the Grass Roots Garden. FREE. science "Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" continues at the Lane ESD Planetarium. See Friday. theater The Man Who Came to Dinner continues at Sheldon HS. See Thursday. Comedy of Errors continues at North Eugene HS. See Friday. "Art" continues at the Hult. See Thursday. The Mousetrap continues at LCC. See Friday. She Stoops to Conquer continues at UO. See Friday. Charley's Aunt continues at Actors Cabaret. See Friday. New Voices continues at Arena Theatre, UO. See Thursday. Back to Top SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19: Sunrise 7:13 am; Sunset 4:43 pm Av High 51; Av Low 39 arts/visual Opening reception for works by Rusty Hedin is from 1 to 4 pm at LaVelle Vineyards in Elmira. FREE. benefit Rummage sale continues at Eastside Alternative School. See Saturday. Holiday craft fair continues at Willamette HS. See Saturday. Used book sale continues at Unity of the Valley. See Saturday. gatherings A turkey-free Thanksgiving gathering is at 5 pm at the Unitarian Church. Vegetarian potluck begins at 6 pm. Bring a dish to share and your own service. $3 sugg. don. A lighting ceremony for the "Peace on Earth" sign is at 3:45 pm at Ya-Po-Ah Terrace Retirement Apartments, 350 Pearl Street. FREE.
Farmers' Holiday Market continues at the Exhibit Hall at the Lane County Fairgrounds. The Celtic Heritage Festival continues at Knights of Pythias Hall. See Saturday. lecture Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, shares his insights on "Waging Peace Through the Practice of Non-Violence" at 2 pm at Beall Hall, UO. Attendance limited to 300. Tix: 346-4363. $3. literary arts Helen Elaine reads from her book, Artichoke Heart, at 1 pm at Borders. FREE. Brooke Medicine Eagle reads from her book, The Last Ghost Dance, from 3 to 5 pm at Stargate Books. FREE. meeting A Middle Eastern Peace group meeting is at 2 pm in 121 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. An autism support group meets at 2:30 pm at Hilyard Comm. Ctr. FREE. music The UO Festival of the Millennium presents a demonstration on Javanese Gamelans at 9 am followed by at 10:30 am concert in Beall Hall, UO, $3, and the University Symphony performing 20th-century works at 3 pm in the EMU Ballroom, UO. $5, $3 stu./sr. outdoors/recreation Oregon River Sports leads a kayak trip on the Willamette. Meet at ORS at 11 am. FREE. science "Journey to the Edge of Space and Time" continues at the Lane ESD Planetarium. See Friday. spiritual Devotional chant music by the Gypsy Bhajan Band is at 8 pm at Agate Hall, UO. $8-12 ss. Derech Eretz leads a special Talmud Torah class at 7:30 pm at 3397 Onyx. FREE. theater "Art" continues at the Hult. See Thursday. Back to Top MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20: Sunrise 7:14 am; Sunset 4:42 pm Av High 51; Av Low 39 Moon enters Libra 5:35 pm arts/visual Opening reception for the Rome 2000 Summer Studio Show is from 7 to 9 pm at LaVerne Krause Gallery, UO. FREE. gathering Sessions for gathering public input of upcoming 4J school closures continue at Sheldon HS. See Thursday. meeting The newly formed Progressive Lane Activist Network meets at 7 pm at Cafe Navarro to discuss the Nov. 7 election. Donations requested. Debora Landforce discusses "Surviving the Holidays" at the PLAG meeting at 6:45 pm at the First Congregational Church. FREE. music The UO Festival of the Millennium presents The Oregon Percussion Ensemble in a tribute to Lou Harrison percussion music at 8 pm in Beall Hall, UO. $5, $3 stu./sr. Back to Top TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21: Sunrise 7:16 am; Sunset 4:41 pm Av High 50; Av Low 39 Sun enters Sagittarius 4:20 pm
film The International Film Festival presents Children of Heaven at 7 pm in 122 Pacific Hall, UO. FREE. The Medieval Film Series presents Monty Python and the Holy Grail at 7 pm in 180 PLC, UO. FREE. gathering Sessions for gathering public input of upcoming 4J school closures continue at 4J Education Ctr. See Thursday. literary arts Poets Dorianne Laux and John Addiego read from their works at 7 pm at the Eugene Public Library. FREE. on the air "Art Journal" features downtown Eugene galleries at 9 pm tonight and at 6 pm on Nov. 23 on CTV-97. "Arts Encore" features Maude Kerns Art Ctr. at 6 pm tonight and at 9 pm on Nov. 23 on CTV-97. presentation The Sierra Club's many River Group hosts a program on the Oregon Land Exchange Act at 7:30 pm at Roosevelt Middle School. FREE. spiritual A Talmud Torah class is at 3:30 pm at Ahavas Torah, 3800 Ferry Street. FREE. Back to Top WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22: Sunrise 7:17 am; Sunset 4:41 pm Av High 50; Av Low 39 Moon enters Scorpio 11:33 pm gathering McKenzie Willamette's Festival of Trees features 50 holiday trees decorated with this year's theme, "Wish Upon a Star." The festival is from 9 am to 5 pm today (senior day), from 11 am to 5 pm on Nov. 23, from 9 am to 9 pm Nov. 24, from 9 am to 2 pm on Nov. 25 and from 9 am to 6 pm Nov. 26 at Valley River Inn. $5, $3 sr./children. A Thanksgiving potluck is at noon at Campbell Sr. Ctr. Turkey and dressing is $1, bring a dish to share. kidstuff Read Dave Pilkey's T'was the Night Before Thanksgiving at 4 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. music Johnny Cunningham and Susan McKeown perform Celtic folk with Aidan Brennan at 7:30 pm at the WOW Hall. $12 adv., $14 dos. Strings Celebration's Suzuki Kids play their traditional holiday strings concert at 4 pm at Tsunami Books. FREE. spiritual Kuzari class continues at 3800 Ferry Street. See Thursday. Back to Top THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Sunrise 7:18 am; Sunset 4:40 pm Av High 50; Av Low 39 Thanksgiving gathering The Whiteaker Community Thanksgiving Dinner is from 11 am to 4 pm at Whiteaker School. To volunteer, 485-8179. FREE. The Springfield Community Thanksgiving Dinner is from 11 am to 3 pm at Willamalane Sr. Ctr. FREE.
McKenzie Willamette's Festival of Trees continues at Valley River Inn. See Wednesday. on the air "Arts Encore" continues on CTV-97.See Tuesday. "Art Journal" continues on CTV-97. See Tuesday. outdoors/recreation GEARS bikes 25 miles up Fox Hollow. Meet at 10 am at Alton Baker Park. Helmets req'd. FREE. spiritual Kuzari class continues at Hillel, UO. See Thursday, Nov. 16. Back to Top ON THE ROAD: Note: Continuation dates for out-of-town events are listed under the first day of the event.
The women's quartet Four-in-Hand performs a benefit concert for Calyx Books at 7 pm at Big River Restaurant in Corvallis. Tix: 753-9384. $25. Authors Judith Minty and Michael T. Young read from their works at 7 pm at the Performing Arts Ctr. in Newport. $6. November 17 The Wallflowers perform with Everlast at 8 pm at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall in Portland. Ticketmaster. $29.50. November 18 Keller Williams performs at 10 pm at the Aladdin Theater in Portland. Ticketmaster. $10-11. November 20 New York Chamber Soloists perform at 8 pm tonight and tomorrow at Lincoln Hall Auditorium at Portland State University. Tix: (503) 725-3307. $26, $13.50 stu. November 22 Tina Turner performs with Joe Cocker at 7:30 pm at the Rose Garden in Portland. Ticketmaster. $35.25-79.25. ATTN: The Land of Awe holds an informational volunteer meeting to discuss a hands-on interactive children's museum at 7 pm on Nov. 21 in the community room at Spencerview Apartments. All levels of commitment are needed. 463-0773. The Lane Arts Council seeks a volunteer to help with office support. 485-2278. Artists of all ages are invited to enter a design for the Mt. Pisgah Trail Run T-shirt contest. 682-2000. Back to Top  THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16: Come in costumes to a Harry Potter party and swap stories about Harry, play games and eat lots of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans at 4 pm at the Springfield Library. Ages 8 and up. FREE. Children's Book Week continues at the Eugene Library Branches. See Nov. 13. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17: Nintendo tournament continues at Petersen Barn Comm. Ctr. See Nov. 13. Children's Book Week continues at the Eugene Library Branches. See Nov. 13. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18: The Eugene Symphony presents "Meet the Musicians," an interactive musical tour for ages 4-10, at 10:30 am at the Hult Ctr. $7.50, $5 kids. A show and tell with young musicians from Colin Kelly Band is at 10 am at the River Road Annex. 688-7103. FREE. Nearby Nature holds a fall fungi walk for all ages. Meet at 11 am at the Alton Baker Park host residence. FREE. Santa Claus makes his first appearance of the season at noon at the Barnes & Noble booth at Valley River Ctr. FREE. Children's Book Week continues at the Eugene Library Branches. See Nov. 13. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19: Nearby Nature's Action work party is from 10 am to 1 pm. Meet at Alton Baker Park host residence. FREE. Children's Book Week continues at the Eugene Library Branches. See Nov. 13. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22: A no-school-day swim is from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Echo Hollow Pool. $1.50. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25: Sandy Silverthorne reads from the latest book in the Kirkland Street Kids series at 4 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. Crafty kids ages 7-12 meet at 1:30 pm at Barnes & Noble. FREE. ONGOING EVENTS: art Library and craft night is from 6:30 to 8 pm the first and third Wednesday of each month at Patterson Elementary School. FREE. Craft time for ages 5 to 9 is at 4:30 pm on the second Thursday of each month at the UO Bookstore. FREE. dancing Children learn to belly dance at 6 pm every Wednesday at Foolscap Books. $3-6 ss. music Debbie Diedrich teaches Toddler Tunes at 10 am every Monday at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. $5 drop in fee. Toddler Tunes for ages 18-36 months is at 11 am every Saturday at the Eugene Library. FREE. READING: Sir Readalot's weekly marathon reading is at 3:30 pm on Fridays at Aunty Brandie's in the Gateway Mall. FREE. Storytime for kids is at 7 pm every Wednesday and at 11 am every Saturday at Borders. FREE. Storytime is at 10 am on Saturdays and at 7 pm on Wednesdays at Barnes & Noble. FREE. BookTales Story Hour for kids ages 3-8 is at 11 am every Saturday at the UO Bookstore. FREE. Teen Books on the Mall, a library for homeless teens, is every Tuesday from 3 to 4 pm in the downtown mall. FREE. The Young Adult Book Club meets at 4 pm every third Wednesday at the Eugene Library. For information, call 682-8316. FREE. Preschool storytime for ages 3 to 6 is every Wednesday at 10:30 am, 11 am and 1:30 pm at the Eugene Library and at 10 am at the Springfield Library. FREE. Toddler Story Hour for ages 5 and under is at 11 am every Friday at the UO Bookstore. FREE. The Nine14 Bookclub meets the last Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm at the UO Bookstore. This month's book is Wringer. FREE. SWIMMING: Recreational swimming is from 7:30 to 8:30 pm on Fridays and from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on Saturday at Sheldon Pool. $2. Family Swim is held every Monday-Thursday, 7:30-8:30 pm, and Saturday, 10:15-11:15 am, at Sheldon Pool. 682-5314. $6 family, $2.50 for adult, $2 for youth, children ages 3 and under are free. Parent/child drop-in swim for parents and preschoolers is every Saturday, 10:15-11:15 am, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9-9:45 am, at Sheldon Pool. 682-5314. $2.50 adults, one child free. Recreational swimming is from 2:30 to 3:40 and from 7:15 to 8:30 pm every Friday and from 1 to 3 pm every Saturday at Echo Hollow Pool. $2 youth, $6 family. Parent/child drop-in swim is 11-11:30 am Monday through Friday at Echo Hollow Pool. $2.50, one child free. TODDLERS: A gymnastics open gym for tots is from 11 am to noon on Tuesdays, from 5 to 6 pm on Wednesday and from 1:30 to 2:30 pm on Thursday at the National Academy of Gymnastics. 744-2002. $3 under age 5 1/2. Toddler Time is at 10 am on Tuesdays at Barnes & Noble. FREE. Toddler Time is at 11 am on Fridays at the UO Bookstore. FREE. Toddler Time for ages 18-36 months is every Tuesday at 10 am at the Eugene Library. FREE. Teddy Bear Time for ages birth to 18 months is at 10 am on Saturdays at the Eugene Library. Pre-register, 682-8315. FREE. A playgroup for toddlers is Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Patterson Elementary School. FREE. OTHER ACTIVITIES: Sir Readalot presents "How God Fix Jonah," radio readings of biblical tales in West African folk speech at 2:25 pm on Saturdays on KORE, 1050 AM. A gymnastics open gym for all ages is from 6 to 8 pm on Friday and from noon to 2 pm on Saturdays at the National Academy of Gymnastics. 744-2002. $4, $3 under age 5 1/2. Chess tables are open for games at 3:30 pm every Thursday at the Springfield Public Library. FREE. Drop-in time for parents/guardians and their kids is from 12:30 to 2:30 pm on Mondays and Fridays at the Patterson Family Resource Center. 334-4896. FREE. Alton Baker Park Action Walks are from 4 to 6 pm every first and third Monday of the month. FREE. Back to Top |
