Your Weekend Get Out Guide

By KVAL Web Staff Published: Aug 14, 2008 at 1:07 PM PST Last Updated: Nov 20, 2008 at 11:38 PM PST

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And whatever you do, play it cool this weekend.

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Hottest Event of the Summer Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Eugene Glass School’s 6th Annual Flame-Off offers three days of competition in categories such as Sculpture, Goblet, Beads, Wearables, and Marbles & Paperweights. In previous years, over 75 national and international participants and over 1,200 spectators have gathered at this event to interact with their peers, pick up new tricks, and meet with glass industry leaders at our on-site trade show. | MORE

Scenic Byway Re-opens
The old McKenzie Pass Highway will open for the summer Saturday after the Oregon Department of Transportation closed the snow gates to the twisty scenic route last Nov. 1. | MORE

FRIDAY
Free outdoor concert with the Ty Curtis Band
The Ty Curtis Band is a rocking blues group that has opened for Curtis Salgado and for the late Paul DeLay. Come hear them play outdoors in Springfield. | MORE

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SATURDAY

Stand By Me Sock Hop and Cruise-In
Well now don't be afraid, no don't be afraid just as long as you visit Brownsville. Celebrate the filming of "Stand By Me" in Brownsville, Oregon. Sock hop, cruise in with some cars from the movie, pie eating contest, yo yo's, hula hoops and much more. | MORE

Home Movie Day at the University of Oregon
Don't throw away your old 8mm, Super 8 and 16mm home movies. Instead, bring them to the University of Oregon's Knight Library, 1501 Kincaid St., on Home Movie Day, Saturday, Aug. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. | MORE