Eugene Community

Update

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:53:35 GMT

Thought you all would be interested to know that the neighbors' POS 1990 mocha Honda was recovered last night in a neighborhood close to the Coburg/Beltline interchange.

Though this destination isn't too terribly far away from the crime scene, about 20 miles had been put on the odometer. Hmmm, where *did* that little car take our nefarious thugs, I wonder?
There was no real damage, save for a completely spent battery.
Not only were the contents intact (except a broken stereo faceplate went missing), but the thieves were also generous enough to leave behind a speaker and their meth pipe!
I've been asked to include that the responding police unit was "nice."

Our victims have purchased a club-like device and are parking closer to their windows to avoid further theft.

Thanks for sharing your tales of woe and empathy, it made the experience somewhat less alienating. But wouldn't it be super if this stealin' wasn't such a popular past-time in our fair city to begin with?

Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is Refreshed with Artistry

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:19:05 GMT

William Shakespeare's romantic drama The Winter's Tale will be presented on the Lane Community College main stage for two more weekends in October.

The Winter's Tale is an adult, romantic fairy tale, spiced with sexual jealousy, blind revenge, children missing or dead, mistaken identities, love, and a hungry bear. It takes place in two fantasy realms - an austere ,royal court of Sicilia; and a wild, pastoral land called Bohemia.

The story begins darkly, as King Leontes is overcome by jealousy, accusing his wife, Queen Hermione, of consorting with his best friend, King Polixenes. Despite the oracle proclaiming Hermione's innocence, Leontes pronounces a death sentence on Hermione, and banishes her newborn baby, to be exposed - left to the elements. Lord Antigonus is ordered to remove the infant, and he reluctantly abandons it in a storm. King Leontes repents his irrational cruelty, too late. The action jumps to an agrarian land, where the shepherds celebrate a summer sheep-shearing festival. In a story full of colorful characters, the two kingdoms eventually reconcile in a scene of magical wonderment.

Showtime for The Winter's Tale is 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays, October 10-18. For all Friday and Saturday shows and Sunday matinee (October 12, 2:00 p.m.), tickets are $12.50 general, $10 students, seniors and staff. For the Thursday shows (October 9 and 16), all tickets are $8.00.

In collaboration with Food for Lane County, a donation of four cans of food admits two-for-one at performances on October 10 -12.

Audience members must be over age 10.

Tickets are available at the door, cash or check accepted.

Reservations may be made by calling the Student Productions Office box office: 463-5761.

Sadaf Tea

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 18:26:05 GMT

I am searching for Sadaf Tea which is a common brand of tea in Iran, like Stash or Lipton. Are there any Middle Eastern or Mediterranean, markets in Eugene? I know that Pomegranates is closing or is already closed and I've checked Sunrise for it as well (you know, just in case). They also do not carry it at World Market.

Any ideas of where else I could look?

light therapy boxes in eugene?

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 17:23:11 GMT

Are there places in Eugene that sell light therapy products (for depression)?? Also, do these things run up the electricity bill?

*edit: Thank you, everyone :)

milk crates.

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 05:21:33 GMT

anybody know where i can get milk crates WITHOUT stealing them?

WTF Crime?

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:36:46 GMT

Our dear friends, recent transplants from Bloomington, have had their vehicle stolen out from under their sleeping noses (10/8 AM).
What nads these thieves have to jack a POS 1990 muffler-less mocha Honda from West Eugene (of all places...)
Be on the lookout for a bent up bumper with a Darwin fish, Pavement and Obama (!) stickers.
Not to mention- INDIANA license plates.
Thank you in advance for your civic helpfulness during their time of need.

And on a personal note- can I again just say, WTF? We had the window smashed in on our own vehicle last month and reusable grocery bags lifted (of all things...) After having lived in Seattle proper for the better part of 16 years with nary an incursion, I gotta say, this is some warped kind of 'Welcome Wagon', Eugene. Save your breath, we're not leaving.

apples

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:37:52 GMT

Ok, so now that Tom's Orchard is gone (so sad!), where is the best place around to get apples? I'm not looking to u-pick, I just want to buy lots of varieties of yum.

"alternative" doctor?

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:32:17 GMT

So I just got health insurance (BlueCross/Regence Innova) after ten years of not having it, and I'd like to just go to a doctor, get a basic check-up, maybe get some bloodwork done to make sure everything's okay. I know I could pick a doctor out of the blue for something this simple, but I'd like to establish a relationship with someone good in case I need them in the future. My plan doesn't cover naturopaths, but I'm just hoping for someone who is accepting of "alternative" medicine, open to different approaches, etc. I suppose I prefer a female doctor, but most important is that they be open-minded, easy to talk to, etc. And within walk/bus of downtown, since I don't have a car. Any suggestions?

heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelp..or sumthin

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 20:05:02 GMT

Just found my LJ and havent touched it for years wanting to reconnect with people and meet new people..Soooooo check out my many posts I just added all stuff written since i've been gone..life,words..what have you..I'd be greatfull for any and all input........ thnx....

Free birthday meal?

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 22:31:26 GMT

Hi all,

I hear River Ranch has changed ownership. Does anyone know if they still offer a free birthday meal? Is it for lunch or dinner or either?

Anyone know anywhere else where you can get free food for your birthday?

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 09:35:17 GMT

Little black dog found scared and wandering into traffic on Kincaid between 24th and 18th.
Shihtzu? We are trying to find the owners.

A very docile and loving dog, but looking homesick!

Please contact us ASAP.

EUG Samhain Celebrations???

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 23:32:21 GMT

Anyone know of any Samhain Celebrations in Eugene??? It's gonna be on a Friday night this year, which means it should be extra fun. I doubt I'll be making my usual pilgrimage to the Samhain celebration I usually frequent that's an hour away. Plus, I'd like to get to know some of my local freaks--hard to find in Eugene, I know ;-)

Suggestions???

x-posted

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:11:06 GMT

So there I was, at the Bijou, settling in to enjoy my organic popcorn and the premiere of Choke. My friends and I were chatting, both quietly and soberly, before the film started about how much we love Eugene (seriously), when the couple in front of us got up and walked out of the theater, pausing only to turn around and give us the finger from the doorway. They were apparently so put off that they opted out of seeing the movie, since they didn't come back.

So...what's that all about?

(Movie was awesome, btw)

Apartment needed

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:23:04 GMT

Looking for a 1 bedroom apartment that allows cats. If you know of any I would really appreciate the landlord's phone number. Thanks for your help :)

PS sorry for the rain, that was my bad

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:29:22 GMT

Where's the best place to watch the debates in Eugene, outside of one's own living room?

Rooms for rent

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:34:51 GMT

http://eugene.craigslist.org/roo/863051737.html

Animals

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 17:42:25 GMT

JUST wanted to let everyone know that a new LOW COST spay and neuter clinic opened!!! We really need this resource in town, so please spread the word. They also deal with feral animals. They are not only well priced, but are really wonderful with animals. JUST FYI! Check em out...

http://www.wagwag.org/faq/faqs.htm

Burrito time?

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:19:27 GMT

Does anyone know what Mucho Gusto's hours are at Oakway Center? They make it a freaking point of pride not to list their phone number, and they don't post hours on their website. I'd like a burrito, but I'd really rather not make a trip out there for nothing.

Used VHS tapes

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:24:12 GMT

Are there any places in town that buy used VHS tapes? I've got a bunch of them and wouldn't mind making a few cents off of them.

It Must Be Like Here!

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:58:08 GMT

SEATTLE MARINERS

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:25:56 GMT

i have tickets for seasttle mariners vs. oakland a's this friday and saturday...cann't go because of work. WHO WANTS EM? last series of the season!! Will take any offers.

reply, or call me por favor 517-8456

Found dogs! 24th and Jefferson area

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:55:39 GMT

Alrighty, who lost their dogs?

On the way home tonight (about 8:30ish) we found these two blockheads running down Jefferson around 24th/23rd.

One's male and one's female.

Are these your dogs? Do you know who owns these dogs? They have no tags or collars. I will try to get down to the vet tomorrow to check for a chip.

Please come and claim your dogs. I'll be putting up flyers, too.

EDIT: The dogs' owner has been found and they are goin' home tonight...

free wifi

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 19:24:49 GMT

Hey, folks.

I work online from home but I'm gettin' cabin fever ... big time.

What cafes, pubs, etc are the best places with free wifi to chill and work via a laptop?

Doctor Recommendation

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:32:55 GMT

I'm looking for a general practice doctor - I would prefer a female but welcome all suggestions.

I have Regence BlueCross BlueShield as my insurance. They have a search option on their website, but I would like to have real people's input since I did not like the last doctor I went to!

Worth Pointing Out

bluemageceles@yahoo.com — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:14:53 GMT

Don’t judge downtown till you’ve seen it

By David Mandelblatt

Published: September 21, 2008

My wife and I live in downtown Eugene. We have lived in Eugene since 1969, and moved downtown in 2004. We miss our old neighborhoods, but don’t regret the move at all. I think my downtown is a great place to be. Last Tuesday, we took a walk to do errands and get exercise. These are things we saw between 2:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m:

There were people in the coffee shop at the library. They read, worked on their computers, wrote, visited with each other.

Two people staffed a voter registration booth outside the library. (Thanks for doing that!)

A constant flow of visitors entered and exited the library, quietly.

Young people visited with each other outside the library. They were being kids, which seems reasonable, since they are kids!

Yes, they were noisy; some did look different that I did when I was a kid. So what? Kids need a place to be, and a library seems like a great place. They weren’t staying home and playing video games. I’m glad for that!

A similar but larger group of teens congregated at the bus station. Rowdy behavior? Not when you compare it to the behavior that you’ll see in Section 15 at Autzen Stadium during the Ducks’ next home game.

Isn’t it a good thing that people will use the bus? Shouldn’t we commend them for not adding to our traffic and associated problems? Seems like some critics are unclear on the concept here.

A young woman with flamboyant hair asked for 50 cents. I said no, but wished her good luck. She smiled and wished us a great day. I believe that she was being sincere.

A shop owner, in conversation in the doorway of her shop, smiled and said hello. We returned the greeting. (We appreciated that, Betty Snowden!)

We stopped in at the Salon de Refusés on the “notorious” West Broadway strip. The people inside included a couple with a person using a wheelchair. The chair did not seem to keep them from enjoying the exhibit.

When we got to the watchmaker, he was involved in a conversation with a railroad watch enthusiast. The watchmaker was absolutely polite toward the man, who was clearly not a customer. There’s a lot to be said for courtesy; when we returned later we were treated with the same courtesy. (We appreciated that, Anderson’s!)

We walked past Kesey plaza. A young man had emptied his backpack for the police. The police are downtown, on the job. This is as it should be. Although I have heard of a serious sanitation and litter problem at Kesey plaza, I saw no sign of it.

We stopped at The Broadway for a glass of wine. It was comfortable and friendly, as always. We visited with the owners, Ellen and Angus. As I paid the bill I had a brief, friendly conversation with another customer. It felt like the old neighborhood tavern.

At no time did we see any of the drug use, criminal activity, or threatening behavior that many writers to The Register-Guard seem to fear. There was no terrible sense of an “ilk” or an “element” downtown to try to make anyone’s life miserable.

(Could the City Council solve the problem by putting up an “Ilk Crossing” sign in front of the library? Just a thought.)

Yes, there are problems downtown. There are drugs; there are predators; there are people who need help of one kind or another and aren’t receiving it. Unlike the University of Oregon? Unlike the high schools and middle schools in our communities?

My downtown is a great place to be. People are friendly. I can do business, read a book, visit with friends, leave my car at home. I buy groceries, borrow materials from the library, enjoy a good meal or a glass of wine with my wife. Downtown is a great place to have a meeting, listen to music, even have a celebration!

I invite everyone to come down to my downtown for an hour or two. Take a walk around and watch the people here. Listen to their sounds. Enjoy their smiles.

Then you can pass judgment if you must.

David Mandelblatt is a retired teacher.