THURSDAY

8:30-9:30 a.m.: KNND Beeper Show. Local radio talk show AM 1400.

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: A Primary Connection. Family Resource Center welcomes families to learn & play together. Drop-In to make learning games for home. At Bohemia Elementary. Bi-lingual staff. Info: 942-4967.

10-11 a.m.: Storytime & More. At Creswell Community Center, sponsored by the Library – Bring your babies/toddlers – we read, sing, dance play games, crafts, snack, mom’s talk & make new friends.

Noon: Cottage Grove Rotary Club. At Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant, 401 E. Main. Info: 767-0320.

5:15-6:15 p.m.: TLC Community Kitchen. At Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 S. 7th. Free Meals Served. Doors Open at 5 pm. Open to the Public. Contact, 942-2373.

6-7:30 p.m.: W.I.N.S. Weekly meeting of Women’s Information Networking Service. Please call 767-3330 for location and event schedule. Exchange experiences and resources, explore options. Must pre-register for free on-site childcare.

7:30 p.m.: Eastern Star #4. Meets at the Masonic Center, 33322 Row River Rd. Members only. Info: 942-4514.

8 p.m.: Eastern Star (Creswell). Meets at the Masonic Lodge in Creswell. Info: 895-2785.



FRIDAY

8:30 a.m.: KNND Beeper Show. Local radio talk show on AM 1400. Open Forum

10 a.m.: Pre-school Story Time. Cottage Grove Library. All ages welcome. Volunteer readers read stories for 20-30 minutes with coloring afterwards.

5-6 p.m.: Peace Vigil. At 7th & Main Streets. Free to the public.

5-6 p.m.: VFW Post #3473 Community Dinner. At 3160 Hillside Dr. Roast beef, potatoes, gravy, vegs, salad, bar, coffee, tea, soda, water. Adults $7, Kids $3.50. Public and families always welcome. Handicap accessible. Drug, Smoke and Alcohol Free.

5-7:30 p.m.: Chicken Fried Steak Dinner. CG Emblem Club #269. At the CG Elk's Lodge. Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Veggie, Roll, Salad and Dessert . Cost $6.50 Public is welcome.

7:00 p.m.: Bingo. At Moose Lodge. 711 Hwy. 99S Public welcome!

7-9 p.m.: Old-Time Gospel Sing-along. At Old Time Gospel Fellowship Church, 103 S. 5th St. Everyone welcome, Not affiliated with any Church. Coffee, snacks and fellowship will follow. Info: 942-9140.

8 p.m.: A Streetcar Named Desire. At Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr. Faded Southern belle Blanche DuBois comes to visit her pregnant sister Stella in a seedy section of New Orleans. On the fringes of sanity, Blanche is trying to forget her checkered past and start life anew. She glosses over the less savory incidents in her past, which she soon discovers she cannot outrun, and the stage is set for her final, brutal confrontation with her brutish brother-in-law Stanley Kowalski. The Pulitzer Prize winner of 1947. Contains mature themes. Adult: $13; Senior/Student: $11. Tickets: 942-8001 or www.cottagetheatre.com



SATURDAY

10:30-11:30 a.m.: South Lane Community Broadcasting. 10:30 - "Oregon Video Map 4D: Metolius, Smith Rock, Klondike, Biggs,"; 10:58 - Local News; 11:01 - "Ghost Towns of Arizona and Southern California 3: Calico, Death Valley"; 11:16 - "Historical Nevada". Channel 14 on SLTV. Info: Dan Holt 946-1445

11 a.m.-3 p.m.: SPOT Magazine Howl-o-ween Party. Get you and your pooch in your best costume - silly, scary or whimsical! Be on your best behavior for our judges! At Morse Ranch Shelter, 595 Crest Dr., Eugene. Awards ceremony, family and furry folk fun, pet products and services, LCAS licensing, micro chipping and vaccinations, and on-site pet adoptions. Details: www.SpotMagazine.net or 741-1242.

12-4 p.m.: Main Street Chili Cook-off. Cottage Grove Main Street. Chili contest, prizes, sidewalk sales, music, grower's market and fun for all. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded at the discretion of the judges for the best chili and for most festive booth. For a $1 Tasting Kit, have a say in the People's Choice Chili by voting for your favorite.

12-4 p.m.: Historic Open House. The Stewart Building located at 733-37 Main St. will be open to the public. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

4 p.m.: Oregon Living Television Weekend. Showcases Oregon highlighting recreation, entertainment, good food, non-profit organizations and people making a difference in their communities - reaching Lane, Coos, Benton and Douglas counties. On FOX-KLSR. www.OregonLiving.TV

8 p.m.: Good Times Karaoke. Participate in karaoke at the Great Western Pub. Free and open to the public.

8 p.m.: A Streetcar Named Desire. At Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr. See Friday listing for detail.



SUNDAY

8-11 a.m.: VFW Post #3473 Breakfast. 3160 Hillside Dr. Eggs to order, ham, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, coffee, tea, soda, water. Public and families always welcome. Handicap accessible. Adults $6, Kids (under 12) $3 Info: Bob 895-4051.

9 a.m.: Oregon Living Television Weekend. Showcases Oregon highlighting recreation, entertainment, good food, non-profit organizations and people making a difference in their communities - reaching Lane, Coos, Benton and Douglas counties. On KEVU-TV. www.OregonLiving.TV

2-4 p.m.: Free Tour- Aprovecho Research Center. An open house and guided tour of Aprovecho's organic garden, straw bale dormitory, sustainable forest, appropriate technology stoves and more will be offered at 80574 Hazelton Rd. A donation of $5 is suggested. For info and directions, call 942-8198 or visit www.aprovecho.net.

2:30 p.m.: A Streetcar Named Desire. At Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr. See Friday listing for detail.

6-7 p.m.: Stand for Peace Candlelight Vigil. Remember Victims of War. At 7th & Main St. Free. Info: Scott, 767-0770.



MONDAY

8:30 a.m.: KNND Beeper Show. Local radio talk show on AM 1400.

10 a.m.: Preschool Music and Art Class. Appropriate for ages birth to 5 and their parents or caregivers. At First Presbyterian Church. No sign-up necessary. Info: Joanna Newton 942-4550

Noon: Monday Soup Lunch. Senior Center, In Shepherd Room at Community Center, 700 Gibbs. Cost: $3

1-6 p.m.: Planned Parenthood Clinic. 1450 Birch Ave., 767-0566

6-7:30 p.m.: Youth Advisory Council. Cottage Grove City Hall, 400 E. Main St.

6:30-8 p.m.: Women’s Support Group & Empowerment Meeting. Call Womenspace for location, 767-3879.

7 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous. At Cottage Grove Community Center Youth Activity Room, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Not a diet club, but a fellowship of people recovering from compulsive overeating. OA offers mutual support. Only requirement for membership is a desire to stop eating compulsively. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Info: Saunders 942-5883.



TUESDAY

8:30 a.m.: KNND Beeper Show. Local radio talk show on AM 1400.

8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: A Primary Connection. Family Resource Center welcomes families to learn & play together. Drop-In to make learning games for home. At Bohemia Elementary. Bi-lingual staff. Info: 942-4967.

11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.: Historic Open House. The "Bank of Cottage Grove" located at 401 E. Main St. will be open to the public. This building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

1-4 p.m.: Seventh Day Adventist Community Services: Clothing. All types of clothing from top to bottom to shoes. FREE. At 820 S. Tenth St. Info: 942-5818.

4-5 p.m.: Cottage Grove Youth Choir. Students age 12-16 may join. Rehearsals at First Presbyterian Church. Call Joanna Newton 942-4550 to audition and register.

5:15-6:15 pm: TLC Community Kitchen. At Trinity Lutheran Church, 675 S. 7th. Free Meals Served. Doors Open at 5 pm. Open to the Public. Contact, 942-2373.

6:30 p.m.: Pajama Story Time. Cottage Grove Library. All ages welcome and PJ's are encouraged. Older kids who have practiced a favorite book may bring them and read aloud to the audience. Coloring after stories.

6:30-8:30 p.m.: Friends of Mount David. Meets at Genealogy Society, corner of H & Birch. Free, Open to Public. Info: 942-4269.

7 p.m.: Cottage Grove Recreation Assoc. Meeting. Regular meeting of the CGR board of directors at 1440 S. 8th St. Info: 942-3079.

7-9 p.m.: Square Dance Lessons. Boots and Sandals Square Dance Club will be giving lessons for $3 per session - 1st one free at their barn at 10th and Jefferson. For more info: Abilene 942-4670.



WEDNESDAY

7 a.m.: Kiwanis Club Sunrisers Group. At Koffee Kup Restaurant, 1241 Hwy 99N.

8:30 a.m.: KNND Beeper Show. Local radio talk show on AM 1400.

10 a.m.-Noon: CG Genealogical Society. General Membership Meeting. Business Meeting held during first hour, special program or speaker during second hour. Bring sack lunch. Coffee/Tea will be served. Public Welcome, No Charge. At 207 H Street. Contact: 942-9570.

10:30-5:45 p.m.: Planned Parenthood Clinic. 1450 Birch, 767-0566

Noon: Cottage Grove Museum Committee. At the museum on Birch and H streets. Bring your own lunch. Info: 942-3963.

Noon: Cottage Grove Kiwanis. At Szechuan Chinese Restaurant. Info: John Rudolph, 953-4260.

Noon: Kiwanis Club (Creswell). At Emerald Valley Resort, 83293 Dale Kuni Rd. Info: Ron Hanson, 895-2654, Carolyn Allen 895-4881.

2-3 p.m. Cottage Grove Children's Choir. Accepting students ages 6-11. Rehearsals held at First Presbyterian Church. No audition necessary. Call Joanna Newton for registration information 942-4550.

6 p.m.: Community Dinner. Church of the Nazarene, 152 S. M St. Free. All welcome. Info: 942-4422

6 p.m.: Moose Lodge Steak Dinner. Public Welcome. 8 oz. Rib Steak, baked potato, garden salad. $8pp. Add as much steak as you can eat for 50 cents more per ounce. All net proceeds to Roof Fund.

6:30-7:30 p.m.: Jesus is the Rock. Delight Valley Church of Christ, Grades 1-5 all welcome. Info: 942-7711

6:30-9:30 p.m.: Bingo. Cottage Grove Elks Lodge new game program, 70% Payout, Progressive Jackpot, door prizes, free coffee and popcorn, Burger Menu available, Public Welcome. Info: Jerry or Charlene 942-0234

7-8 p.m.: Kids’ Praise. Music and dance troupe open to children ages 5-12 at the Church of the Nazarene, 152 S. M St. Info: 942-4422.

7 p.m.: Creswell School Board. At Creswell School District Office, 182 S. Second.