Vienna Boys Choir. The Choir repertoire has been updated to synch with the times, but the core program reflects their origins; hymns, motets, lieder, and the choir’s own arrangements of quintessentially Viennese music, waltzes, and polkas by Lehar, Lanner, and Strauss. Beall Concert Hall, 7:30pm, $varies, Ph 682-5000
150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address - A Town Hall Meeting with Abraham Lincoln. Oregon’s premier Lincoln actor, Steven Holgate delivers the Gettysburg Address. Doors open to Civil War period music provided by the Old Time Fiddlers Association. John G. Shedd Institute, 7:30pm, $10-12.50, Ph 434-7000
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Birds of Prey Day. See and learn about some beloved raptors and get up close and personal to hawks, owls, and falcons visiting from the Cascade Raptor Center. The Science Factory, 11am-3pm, $10+, Ph 682-7888
On the second Thursday of each month, Oregon Track Club will host informal running/walking events. Courses will be marked, and timed results will be presented. Amazon
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Campbell Center’s Holiday Bazaar. Features hand-made crafts and jewelry, baked goods, used books and media, and donated items from local businesses. Silent auction, live entertainment, and lunch served as well. Campbell Community Center, 9am-3pm, FREE! Ph 682-5318
Family Music Time. A different performer every week! Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Ducks Football. Come out and watch the Ducks take on Utah. Autzen Stadium, time TBD, www.goducks.com
Trees for Tilori 5K. Awards for the top overall male and female finishers, and top three in each age group. Alton Baker Park, $20-25, Ph 484-9883
Eugene Generals Hockey. See some of the best junior level hockey players take the ice as the Generals host West Sound. Lane Ice Center, 7:35pm, $6-10, Ph 359-4154
Michael Grimm’s Fairytale Tour. Telling the rollercoaster story of his life in song with his soulful voice and earthy, southern manner. Hult Center, 8pm, $22-32, Ph 682-5000
Holiday Gifts Book Sale. Find amazing deals on books in gift-giving condition, including bestsellers, classics, holiday-themed titles, coffee table books, and children’s books. Free parking, Downtown Library, 10am-4pm, FREE! Ph 682-5450
Holiday Food and Gift Festival. 10am-6pm, see the 8th
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nch with the times, but true to their roots of quintessentially Viennese music, the Vienna forms at Beall Concert Hall, Monday, November 4th.
17 Sunday Sunday Family Fun - “A Feast of Colors” Imagine and create your own artwork of a delightful, tasty, and colorful feast at this free family art activity for all ages and skillsets. Eugene Library Downtown, 2:30pm, FREE! Oakleigh Meadow Cohousing Site Visit. Imagine yourself in a custom neighborhood by the river, with life between the buildings, parking on the perimeter, with shared meals, kids playing without making a phone call, and a short walk to River Road/El Camino del Rio dualimmersion school. Imagine more time living and less time planning. East end of Oakleigh Lane, 3-6pm, Ph 357-8303
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Preschool Fun with Art and Science. Springfield Library, 10:30am-11:00am, ages 3-6, FREE!
Picc-A-Dilly Flea Market. The area’s largest flea market with 300 tables of vintage, collectibles, wares and services. Live music while you shop. Since 1970. Lane Events Center, $1.50, 8am-4pm, Ph 683-5589.
19 Tuesday Jammie storytime. Come in your jammies for an evening of stories. All ages welcome, Springfield Library, 7pm, Ph 726-3766, FREE!
Familly Fun. Flying Stories. Join storyteller Kelly Terwilliger for entertaining tales about flying birds, squirrels, people, carpets, bathtubs, carpets, and more. Downtown Library, 2:30 pm, Ph 682-8316, FREE! Holiday Food and Gift Festival. 10am-5pm, see the 8th
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Eugene Generals Hockey. See some of the best junior level hockey players take the ice as the Generals host West Sound. Lane Ice Center, 7:35pm, $6-10, Ph 359-4154
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Baby-Net Parent Education Program & Research Project
Are you the mother of a baby 0-5 months old? You could receive up to $155 for participating in an exciting Internet-based parent education program! You will learn about infant development and talk about videos you make of yourself interacting with your baby. Eligible moms can be loaned a laptop with Internet for 6 months. This research is funded by the National Institutes of Health and is brought to you by: Oregon Research Institute 1776 Millrace Drive Eugene, OR 97403 (541) 484-2123
Community Center, 6pm start, Free to OTC members/$5 otherwise, Ph 541-343-7247 A year of stories continues with the talented storyteller Alton Chung telling Hawaiian and Asian tales. Springfield Library, 2pm, all ages, Ph 726-3766
8 Friday Little Wonders: Stories and Activities for Pre-K. Join us for stories and hands-on fun including crafts, songs, games, and museum exploration. This month’s theme will be totems. Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 10:30am, FREE! Ph 541-346-3024 No School Day Fridays - Drop in Art Studio. School’s out, art’s in! Drop by the museum to create your own work of art. Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, 11am-3pm, FREE! Ph 346-3027 Holiday Food and Gift Festival. The largest holiday celebrations in the Northwest drawing some 10,000 attendees annually who happily complete their holiday shopping early. Lane Events Center, noon-7pm, FREE!, Ph 682-4292
9 Saturday Family Music Time. Sing and dance your way into the weekend. Sing and dance your way into the weekend with Rich Glauber - he delights all ages with interactive music play. Downtown Library, 10:15am, Ph 682-8316, FREE! 6th Annual Play in the Rain Day. Spend the day outdoors with your family, rain or shine! Enjoy hikes, hay rides, nature art, campfire cookery, archery, tree-climbing, and more! All activities, including campfire food, and are FREE! Mount Pisgah Arboretum, 10 am-3pm, free parking. Info: www.youthinnature.org
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