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40th Annual Eugene Ski Swap
October 24, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lane Events Center
796 W 13th Ave · Eugene
Great prices on snow gear, including skis (downhill, cross-country, tele, AT), snowboards, clothing, snowshoes, helmets, etc. Both new and previously owned. Benefits Santiam Pass Ski Patrol, Willamette Pass Ski Patrol and Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol. Check the website to find out how to consign your gear.
Cost: Free
Website: www.eugeneskiswap.org
For more information, call: (541) 914-9584, after 5 p.m.

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Douglas Detrick Quintet
October 24, 2008
Friday, 9:30 p.m.
Jo Federigo’s Hour House
259 E 5th Ave · Eugene
Douglas Detrick, a trumpeter, composer and music teacher based in Eugene, plays in a number of groups, among them the Quintet.
Cost: $5
Website: www.jofederigos.com
For more information, call: (541) 343-8488


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Eugene Weekly's Best of Eugene Awards Show
October 24, 2008
Friday, 8 p.m.
McDonald Theatre
1010 Willamette St · Eugene
Witness this spectacle of caustic remarks, politicians, bad jokes, merchants, wisecracks, musicians and dirty tricks. Performances by BOE Orchestra with Sisters of Soul, MC Marv Ellis, The Bad Mitten Orchestra, Volifonix, Gaye Lee Russell and more. Zany presenters include The Donkey Show Guys, Ken Babbs, Walker T Ryan, Leigh-Anne Jasheway Bryant. Benefit for White Bird Medical Clinic.
Cost: $10
Website: www.eugeneweekly.com
For more information, call: (541) 484-0519

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Gabriela Montero
October 24, 2008
Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Jaqua Concert Hall, The Shedd
E Broadway & High St · Eugene
This Venezuelan pianist lends her improvisational skills to the work of Johann Sebastian Bach, weaving intricately formed "spontaneous compositions" in a wide variety of musical styles.
Cost: $24, $28, $32
Website: www.theshedd.org
For more information, call: (541) 434-7000


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Heceta Head Coastal Conference
October 24, 2008 - October 25, 2008
Friday, 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.
Florence Events Center
715 Quince St · Florence
This year's theme is "Oregon's Ocean: Change and Consequences" and features world-renowned speaker and marine biologist Dr. William Ballantine. Registration fee includes a full day of panel discussions, workshop, luncheon and a post-conference reception. Students receive a $10 discount.
Cost: $15 Friday, $35 - $40 Saturday
Website: www.hecetaheadconference.org

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Honky Tonk Road Show w/The Nashville West Band
October 24, 2008
Friday - Saturday, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m.
Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
5647 Hwy 126 · Florence
Bob Manning has made a life’s study of the Honky Tonk sound, and all that the genre might imply. He and his band have managed to preserve that sound. Aces Sports Bar & Lounge, 21 and older.
Cost: Free
Website: www.threeriverscasino.com
For more information, call: (541) 997-7529


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Ink - Paper - Clay Opening Reception
October 24, 2008
Friday, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jacobs Gallery
Hult Center for the Performing Arts · Eugene
Enjoy refreshments and view the artwork of Tallmadge Doyle, Margaret Prentice and Grace Sheese.
Cost: Free
Website: www.jacobsgallery.org
For more information, call: (541) 684-5635

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Nearby Nature's 12th Annual Haunted Hike
October 24, 2008
Friday, 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Alton Baker Park
Meet at large picnic shelter · Eugene
Celebrate night creatures! Enjoy a pumpkin-lit hike in Alton Baker Park and meet an entertaining costumed owl, bat, frog, spider and more. Check out live owls and vultures from the Cascades Raptor Center. Crafts, snacks, displays and a raffle. Rain or moonshine.
Cost: $5, members free
Website: www.nearbynature.org
For more information, call: (541) 687-9699, registration required



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Six Weeks in Peru
October 24, 2008
Friday, 6:30 p.m. potluck; 7:30 - 9 p.m. lecture
Obsidian Lodge
see website for address · Eugene
Potluck and lecture by father/son Obsidian members, Sam and Zane Miller, who spent six weeks exploring the rich outdoor diversity of Peru. They will present a sample of images from their travels.
Cost: $1
Website: www.obsidians.org
For more information, call: (541) 914-7033

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The Pacific Tree Climbing Institute: Into the Canopy
October 24, 2008
Friday, 7 p.m.
REI
306 Lawrence St · Eugene
Come learn about an emerging new sport, nearly unique to the Pacific Northwest - tree climbing! Learn what it take to climb 100 feet or more into old-growth canopy. Climbers will share amazing stories and photos from their adventures high above the forest floor. Please register at Customer Service in person or call.
Cost: Free
Website: www.rei.com
For more information, call: (541) 465-1800