Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Bingo Night at Twisted Duck at CASA of Lane County 1/2/2025 7:00 PM - 1/2/2025 9:00 PM

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:39:56 GMT

Join us for Thursday Night Bingo starting at 7 PM! Challenge your friends to some friendly competition, and support a great cause. A portion of the evening's proceeds will go to CASA of Lane County, helping to provide vital advocacy for children in foster care. Whether you're a seasoned bingo pro or just looking for a fun night out, everyone is welcome to join in!

First Friday ArtWalk 1/3/2025 5:30 PM - 1/3/2025 8:00 PM

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:20:46 GMT

Eugene, OR – Celebrate Eugene’s vibrant arts scene during the January 3^rd First Friday ArtWalk. Start your self-guided tour at the Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave), where you can pick up your ArtWalk Guide and shop the Artist Marketplace before exploring the many galleries and arts venues of downtown Eugene from 5:30-8:00pm. The monthly First Friday ArtWalk is presented by Lane Arts Council and is always free.

For complete event details, including venues and exhibition descriptions, click here.

Images for the January 2025 ArtWalk are available at this link.

Farmers Market Pavilion Highlight: Amor Fati, solo set 6:30-8:30pm

Kick off the new year with solo performances by Lee Takasugi and Cris Cordero, members of local band Amor Fati. Lee, formerly of the LA-based band Visiting Violette, and Cordero, a multi-instrumentalist, blend indie pop, rock, and jazz to create eclectic sounds described as what happens when “Feist meets the Pretenders, shares a cab with Tori Amos, and has tea with Nina Simone.”

January First Friday ArtWalk Sponsor: Eugene Opera

Prepare for an extraordinary evening as Eugene Opera presents Guiseppe Verdi's Rigoletto, sung in Italian with English supertitles. Join on January 31st and February 2nd at the Hult Center for a night of passion, drama, and breathtaking music! Tickets and more information at https://eugeneopera.org/upcoming-productions/rigoletto/.

This project has been funded in part by grants from Travel Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.

First Friday ArtWalk 1/3/2025 5:30 PM - 1/3/2025 8:00 PM

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 13:18:56 GMT

For complete event details, including venues and exhibition descriptions, click here.

Images for the January 2025 ArtWalk are available at this link.

Farmers Market Pavilion Highlight: Amor Fati, solo set 6:30-8:30pm

This project has been funded in part by grants from Travel Oregon and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Discover (or re-discover!) OLLI-UO at our Winter Term Expo 1/6/2025 10:30 AM - 1/6/2025 12:00 Noon

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:20:14 GMT

Are you new to the Eugene/Springfield area? Or new to retirement?
Have you been to OLLI-UO in the past and want to know what’s happening now?
Are you a new member and want to meet more colleagues in person?
Are you a long time member but want to learn more about the new programs and activities this winter term?

Any “YES” means this event is for YOU!

Word Open Mic 1/9/2025 7:00 PM - 1/9/2025 9:00 PM

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:35:26 GMT

Share your words in sweet community at our monthly open mic emceed by spoken word poet Jorah LaFleur.

No matter your genre or form – poetry, fiction, storytelling, spoken word, or prose – you’re invited to share your work in our monthly open mic. Hear what your fellow wordsmiths have been working on and support your literary community with an evening of word goodness.

Together, we’ll create community and experience inspiration, sharing, and listening.

You’ll get to hear the latest creations from your fellow writers and word lovers, share your own (if you’d like), and get to know other writers.

"I had a blast. For me, it was magical. The talent in the room was outstanding–better than any other open mic I’ve been to. Jorah was delightful and still kept everything moving."
– Kaye Dean Lenox

Warning: you’re likely to leave feeling inspired, invigorated to get back to your creative practice, and emotionally moved by the experience.

"If you want to hear (and share!) amazing writing, check out this event"
– Annika Hanson

What you can expect at Word:
-All forms of wordcraft are welcome: poetry, prose, nonfiction, fiction, storytelling, spoken word, etc.
-We have 15 reader slots available each month
-Readers have a 5-minute time limit (including their introduction)
-No alcohol – we have water, coffee, and teas available on a donation-basis
-All ages. Mature teens are welcome to attend and read, but not all content may be suitable for younger kiddos

Date: Second Thursdays, upcoming is January 9, 2025

Time: 7 pm doors open, 7:30 open mic starts (no entry before 7 pm or after 7:30 pm)

Location: Wordcrafters Studio, 436 Charnelton St., Ste. 100, Eugene, OR 97401

Price:
Access: $10 – if you have limited access to funds
Sustainer: $15 – the actual cost of this offering
Patron: $20 – if you have more access to wealth/resources and can support others who need to pay less

Choose the ticket price that best reflects your financial capacity. We trust you to discern your financial situation and your level of need or ability to give to others with less access to wealth. Learn more about our Pay From Your Heart Pricing: https://wordcrafters.org/pfyh/ if you need further support, please contact us at bewriting@wordcrafters.org.

"The Eugene writing community is so lively, passionate, and talented. I’m always itching to write after hearing so many awesome voices!"
– Isabella Jetten

Bingo Night at Twisted Duck 1/9/2025

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:39:59 GMT

ShelterCare Trivia Night! 1/9/2025 6:30 PM - 1/9/2025 9:00 PM

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:08:22 GMT

Join us for an exciting evening at the ShelterCare Trivia Night! Gather your team of 8 and put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a fantastic prize.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, so arrive early to enjoy drinks and snacks while you prepare for trivia starting at 7:00 PM. Don’t forget to grab some trivia clues to boost your chances!

Remember, no cell phones allowed! Each table will have a paper to jot down answers, which will be collected after each round to tally points. The team with the highest score at the end will be crowned the champion!

This event is kindly sponsored by Kaiser Permanente!!

Dance Brigade Presents A Woman’s Song for Peace 1/9/2025 7:30 PM - 1/9/2025

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 09:46:02 GMT

Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman’s Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring original live music and performances by iconic musician and activist Holly Near, influential queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy, intertwined with Dance Brigade’s fierce, nuanced choreography. The tour kicks off on January 9 at Hult Center in Eugene. For tickets and information, go to https://hultcenter.org/events/dance-brigade-womans-song-for-peace/

Eugene, OR was the place and1975 was the beginning of the Wallflower Order Dance Collective, a ground-breaking dance company in the 1970’s called an “American Treasure” by the Kansas City Star and included in dance critic, author, and choreographer Deborah Jowitt’s book,Time and the Dancing Image. Original member Krissy Keefer has carried on the legacy of provocative, feminist dance producing cutting-edge productions that explore the intersection between art and social justice with Dance Brigade, a performing dance company, which formed in the Bay Area in 1984; Grrrl Brigade, a youth empowerment dance program; and Dance Mission, a dance center in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission district supporting underrepresented, emerging, and established artists in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Dance Brigade members are Lena Gatchalian, Bianca S. Mendoza-Prado, Deb’e Taylor, dominique hargrove, Frances Sedayao, Fredrika Keefer, Johanna Gormley, Kimberly B Valmore, KJ Dahlaw, Megan Lowe, Sarah Bush, Sierra Tiatia, Vivian Dai.

SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT AT WOW HALL ON JANUARY 11

In Eugene, OR, Dance Brigade will partner with WOW Hall on WOW’s 50th anniversary fundraising event on Saturday, January 11 with a tribute to their shared history including songs and storytelling by Holly Near and Ferron, and performance of a signature dance theater piece with original members from the Wallflower Order Dance Collective, whose inception took place at the WOW Hall in 1975. “Defiance” was created in 1977 in sign language and written by Dorothy Miles and performed across the US and internationally; it remains a lasting and powerful work about finding one’s voice and speaking one’s truth to power. For tickets and information, https://wowhall.org/event/dance-brigade

A Woman’s Song for Peace 1/9/2025 7:30 PM - 1/9/2025

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:13:17 GMT

Krissy Keefer’s Dance Brigade kicks off its 50th Anniversary Season with a seven-city West Coast Tour January 9-19 of A Woman’s Song for Peace, a new dance theater work featuring original live music and performances by iconic musician and activist Holly Near, seminal queer feminist singer-songwriter Ferron, and groundbreaking Afro-Caribbean jazz artist Christelle Durandy, intertwined with Dance Brigade’s fierce, nuanced choreography. The Oregon performances are January 9 at Hult Center in Eugene,

For tickets and information, visit

https://dancemissiontheater.org/dance-brigade/the-peace-tour/

Dance Brigade is sponsoring this seven-city tour to make an indelible mark on the upcoming inauguration. This is a cry for peace to end all wars so that peace and justice can prevail, not only in the Middle East, but also in Sudan, Ukraine, and at our borders and inner cities of the United States. “As we move through an intense and divisive Presidential election cycle in which these issues are front and center, Dance Brigade offers A Woman’s Song for Peace with the aim of reorienting audiences to our shared humanity and desire for peace. We believe that this collaboration can unify and activate people. We offer it as a gift to our communities for healing, transformation, and a vision for a way forward,” says Keefer. 1975 was the birth of the Wallflower Order Dance Collective, a ground-breaking dance company in the 1970’s called an “American Treasure” by the Kansas City Star and included in dance critic, author, and choreographer Deborah Jowitt’s book,Time and the Dancing Image. Original member Krissy Keefer has carried on the legacy of provocative, feminist dance producing cutting-edge productions that explore the intersection between art and social justice with Dance Brigade, a performing dance company, which formed in the Bay Area in 1984; Grrrl Brigade, a youth empowerment dance program; and Dance Mission, a dance center in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission district supporting underrepresented, emerging, and established artists in the San Francisco Bay Area.

SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT AT WOW HALL ON JANUARY 11
In Eugene, OR, Dance Brigade will partner with WOW Hall on WOW’s 50th anniversary
fundraising event on Saturday, January 11 with a tribute to their shared history including songs
and storytelling by Holly Near and Ferron, and performance of a signature dance theater piece
with original members from the Wallflower Order Dance Collective, whose inception took place
at the WOW Hall in 1975. “Defiance” was created in 1977 in sign language and written by
Dorothy Miles and performed across the US and internationally; it remains a lasting and
powerful work about finding one’s voice and speaking one’s truth to power. For tickets and
information, https://wowhall.org/event/wow-hall-50th-anniversary-fundraiser/

Eugene Greeters-Hosted at The Eugene Mission 1/10/2025 7:00 AM - 1/10/2025 9:00 AM

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:26:54 GMT

The Eugene Chamber is a great place to build relationships that lead to new clients, contacts, and customers. Our networking events are designed to open doors and help you meet the people who will help you grow your business. We look forward to seeing you each Friday!

Bring a door prize and your business cards to connect with our business community. This popular program allows Chamber members to promote their business to a core group of actively involved business people in the community. Doors open at 7:00am for breakfast and networking, the meeting starts at 7:30am and ends at 9:00 AM.

Registration includes breakfast, coffee, and gratuity; registration will also be available at the door. Thank you for joining us!

What is Greeters?

Eugene Greeters meets in person, each Friday morning to promote individual businesses, learn from a spotlight speaker, and become acquainted with new friends and connections. Greeters welcome individuals and their businesses into the community. They support business success and access to networking opportunities including participation in promotional, civic, and social events that increase the visibility of Chamber member businesses locally and regionally. All Chamber members and employees of Chamber members are welcome to attend, we also welcome guests interested in Chamber membership.

Eugene Science Center: Concert Under the Stars Featuring Travis Knapp 1/11/2025 6:00 PM - 1/11/2025 8:00 PM

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:35:30 GMT

Join Eugene Science Center in welcoming back Travis Knapp, a versatile singer who travels the country spreading his positive music and ideas where they find fertile ground. A Travis Knapp show is full of audience singing, rich vocal harmonies, clawhammer banjo, joyful dance grooves, acoustic vibes, heartfelt stories, gardening tips, bicycle touring tales, sincerity, and inspiration to come to this life in a good way. His folk music pulls together personal and community growth with social justice and everyday spiritual practice. To hear samples of his music, visit https://travisknapp.com/music/. Enjoy the intimate setting and comfy seats of our planetarium under a canopy of stars.

Tickets $10 Advance Purchase at https://square.link/u/Flnw05k3

UO Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair 1/15/2025 12:00 Noon - 1/15/2025 3:00 PM

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:57:42 GMT

You're invited to the University of Oregon's Winter Part-Time Job and Work-Study Fair on Wednesday, January 15, from noon to 3pm in Tykeson Hall-1st Floor Commons. This event is the perfect opportunity to find the flexible, teachable, budget-friendly, part-time workforce that helps your organization thrive in-person and remotely. Talk to students about your active job opportunities for both part-time and/or work-study roles, collect resumes/applications and contact information from interested students, and share how working with your team can help them build the career readiness skills to be successful in the world of work.

Over 400 students attended this event last winter!

Register by January 6 on Handshake

Pricing:

Off-Campus Employers Tables--$200*
Non-Profit Organization Tables--$150*
UO Campus Department Tables--$50

*ask Holly Tate, Job & Internship Developer for Eugene-Springfield, about discounts for Chamber members, or for more info!

Note: this event is for recruiting paid part-time and work-study roles only. Check out the University of Oregon Career Center's other career expos to recruit volunteers and other employment opportunities.

Eugene Greeters 1/17/2025 7:00 AM - 1/17/2025 9:00 AM

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:34:10 GMT

Registration includes breakfast, coffee, and gratuity; registration will also be available at the door. Thank you for joining us!

What is Greeters?

Be a QPR Gatekeeper - Learn How to Help Someone in Crisis 1/21/2025 5:30 PM - 1/21/2025 6:30 PM

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:09:57 GMT

You're invited to attend our next Community Health Chat on Tuesday, January 21st, where we'll be discussing QPR Gatekeeper Training.

This interactive session, led by Doug Gouge, MFT, will equip you with the skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide and effectively intervene to help someone in crisis.

What is QPR?

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer. It's an evidence-based program that equips you with the skills to recognize the warning signs of suicide, intervene with confidence, and connect someone in crisis with the help they need.

Why is QPR Important?

Just like CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver, QPR can save lives. This program is perfect for anyone who wants to be prepared to help a friend, family member, or neighbor struggling with suicidal thoughts.

Who should attend?

This free chat is open to everyone in the Lonerock community. Whether you're a parent, teacher, student, or concerned citizen, QPR can equip you with the tools to make a difference.

What will you learn?

The QPR method: Question, Persuade, Refer - a proven framework for suicide prevention.
How to identify the common causes and warning signs of suicidal behavior.
Strategies for providing support and getting help for someone in crisis.
Resources available for suicide prevention and mental health support.

Doug Gouge, with over 20 years of experience in mental health and suicide prevention, will guide you through this essential training.

This session is perfect for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community and be prepared to help someone in crisis.

Just like CPR is a skill to know and use in an emergency, so is QPR Training. We encourage you to attend so you can recognize signs of crisis for those you know and care for.

Space is limited, so register today!

January 21st, Registration is 5-5:30, Session is 5:30-6:30 PM

Teaching Artist Info Meeting 1/21/2025 6:30 PM - 1/21/2025 8:00 PM

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:50:59 GMT

Calling all creative writers experienced in working with youth!

We’re expanding our Writers in the School (WITS) program. We are excited to connect with local teaching artists interested in working with us as contracted writers in residence, or assembly presenters.

This structured but informal meeting will give us an initial chance to meet each other, and get questions asked and answered : ) without a heavy investment of time. We look forward to hosting you in our cozy studio space, and offering you hot tea, cocoa, and chocolate while we chat.

Date: January 21, 2025

Time: 6:30-8 pm

Location: Wordcrafters Studio, 436 Charnelton St. Ste. 100, Eugene, OR 97401

RSVP: Filling out this simple Google form will help us plan: https://forms.gle/3P2GYJxX1ASQ6M4aA Plus we’ll send you a reminder and directions to make your attendance easier.

Can’t make this date, but want to connect with us as a possible WITS teacher? Email wits@wordcraftersineugene.org

ABOUT: The Writers in the Schools (WITS) program pairs working writers with classrooms to inspire students in creative writing. Collaborating with teachers, WITS writers develop engaging curricula aligned with learning objectives. In alignment with Wordcrafters’ mission, they emphasize the importance of reading and writing in daily life and empower students to express themselves creatively through writing. WITS writers share their expertise, insight, and enthusiasm for their craft, offering youth a unique creative writing arts experience during their regular school day.

OUR MISSION: We believe in the power of story. Stories tell us who we are, and who we can be. Wordcrafters empowers writers and readers by increasing access to community, craft, and inspiration. We provide a home for sharing knowledge and stories with each other and future generations to cultivate a more empathetic, creative, and courageous world.

Ribbon Cutting- Atlas 1/23/2025 12:00 Noon - 1/23/2025 1:00 PM

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 10:38:49 GMT

Tania conducts Sibelius 1/23/2025 7:30 PM - 1/23/2025 9:45 PM

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:01:12 GMT

Combining power and grandeur with tender, poetic expression, the Fourth Piano Concerto of Beethoven stands as one of the most profound achievements. Hear it performed by Harmony Zhu, hailed as a "deeply musical soul and nimble technician... with utter naturalness and probing sensitivity" (Chicago Tribune). Journey through the Nordic ice and soaring splendor of the First Symphony by Sibelius and explore the Birds of Paradise, as inspired by BBC's Planet Earth.

Eugene Greeters 1/24/2025 7:00 AM - 1/24/2025 9:00 AM

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:36:52 GMT

Registration includes breakfast, coffee, and gratuity; registration will also be available at the door. Thank you for joining us!

What is Greeters?

Blurb Magic 1/25/2025 9:00 AM - 1/25/2025 1:00 PM

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 12:13:19 GMT

Writing a novel is hard enough—summarizing it in a few riveting sentences is a whole other challenge! At this interactive workshop with Sarina Dorie, you’ll transform your so-so synopsis into a compelling blurb that gets readers (or agents) attention and makes them want more. You’ll learn how to craft descriptions that make your story sparkle, in every format, from one-sentence hooks to captivating back-cover copy.

Have you got a finished manuscript or a great story but find it impossible to capture all that magic in just a few lines?

You’ve poured your heart and soul into writing a story you’re proud of—yet, your attempts to summarize it feel flat, like an uninspired laundry list of what happens, rather than a mesmerizing adventure. You’ve tried paring it down, pumping it up, reworking the wording, but it’s still just… not working. You can feel the magic in your story, but somehow, it just isn’t showing up in your synopsis or blurb.

Or perhaps you know writing that summary, pitch, blurb, or short description is the next necessary step, but you’ve got no idea how to go about it.

You’re in the right place! Whether you’re querying agents, prepping a self-published masterpiece, or simply want to capture readers’ imaginations, this workshop will help you make your story pitch-worthy. Led by accomplished novelist and short story writer, Sarina Dorie, you’ll get practical techniques for crafting synopses that hook readers.

Through live feedback and guided exercises, you’ll learn how to create a dynamic, engaging summary that communicates the heart of your story. Bring your diamonds in the rough—whether they’re one-sentence loglines or full back-cover blurbs—and we’ll transform them into sparkling gems.

"Sarina is an excellent instructor and the workshop was full of education, exercises, drills, writing, and practice critiquing. If you can take a course from her it is very well worth it!" -Rick East, Writing Short Stories Class

What you can expect at Blurb Magic
-Personalized Feedback – Bring your 1-sentence and 1-paragraph descriptions and get direct input to make them shine.
-One-Sentence Magic – Discover what makes a hook irresistible and how to capture your story’s essence in a single sentence.
-Crafting Compelling Blurbs – Learn what to include in a blurb to captivate readers, editors, or agents, without giving too much away.
-How to Do More With Your Blurb – Learn what to include in different types of synopses, from short cover letters to longer back-cover copy.
-Audience Participation – See real-time transformations and learn from others’ work to improve your own.

This interactive workshop brings you through each step of crafting dynamic synopses, with time to workshop your work in a supportive, friendly setting. With hands-on guidance, practical techniques, and encouragement, you’ll leave equipped to present your story’s unique spark with confidence!

Preparation: Bring a 1-sentence description and a 1 paragraph description to work on.

Register here: https://wordcrafters.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/wordcrafters/eventRegistration.jsp?event=2241&

Date: January 25, 2025

Time: 9 am-1 pm

Location: Wordcrafters Studio, 436 Charnelton St. Ste. 100, Eugene, OR 97401

Price:
Access: $112 – if you have limited access to funds
Sustainer: $149 – the actual cost of this program
Patron: $186 – if you have more access to wealth/resources and can support others who need to pay less

Choose the ticket price that best reflects your financial capacity. We trust you to discern your financial situation and your level of need or ability to give to others with less access to wealth.

Learn more about our Pay From Your Heart Pricing: https://wordcrafters.org/pfyh/

We want everyone to have access to our writing programs. If you need additional support, please complete our scholarship request form: https://wordcrafters.org/scholarships/

Your instructor
Sarina Dorie (she/her) Sarina Dorie has sold more than 200 short stories to magazines, won humor and romance awards, sold three novels traditionally to publishers, and self-published over 100 novels. She has experience with mystery, fantasy, science fiction, horror, young adult, humor and romance.

Sarina Dorie used to work at a digital advertising agency as a copywriter and editor and wrote synopses daily. She now helps clients craft their own blurb and synopsis—and uses this skill for her own writing.

Writing Women’s Lives 1/25/2025 9:30 AM - 2/15/2025 12:00 Noon

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:11:07 GMT

The title of our course has a three-fold meaning. It is a course that highlights the work of writing women as they explore their own lives. With a slight change of emphasis, it also becomes a course about the act of writing about the lives of women. And with a subtle shift in the order of the words, the course title becomes Women’s Writing Lives, a celebration of the endurance of women who write and engage with the world through language. This course will explore all three aspects of this title by engaging with biography and memoir, poetry and dramatic performance.

In addition, this course begins with the assumption that being a “writer” is not limited to a professional pursuit but includes anyone who takes pen to hand and puts thoughts on paper. Thus, our class will engage with the act of writing itself, in the form of short reflections, memories, and random musings as part of each class’s format.

Combining lecture and discussion, we will often work in groups that will then report to the larger class for general discussion. The course will also contain a writing component: each week, participants will be asked to compose a short “free-write” on a topic related to that week’s discussion, which volunteers may share with the class.

Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia - Film Screening and Panel 1/26/2025 2:00 PM - 1/26/2025 4:00 PM

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 11:59:05 GMT

January 26, 2025 marks the 325th anniversary of the last known “megathrust” earthquake along the Cascadia Subduction Zone, the 600-mile-long fault off the Pacific Northwest coast.

The Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia documentary explores the imminent threat of another large Cascadia earthquake and tsunami. Highlighting Oregon’s extensive preparations, the film delves into state and local efforts, as well as the proactive measures taken by individuals and families. The narrative emphasizes that in the aftermath of such a catastrophic event, every resident will become an involuntary emergency responder. “The Big One” looms large—are you ready?

The screening will be followed by informal discussion with director Brian Landon and local emergency management specialists who feature in the film. Tickets are free and are available online and in person at the Art House.

This event is sponsored by the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center (CRESCENT), Oregon Hazards Lab (OHAZ), Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), University of Oregon Safety and Risk Services, and Museum of Natural and Cultural History.

The Main Squeeze 1/28/2025 7:00 PM - 1/28/2025 10:00 PM

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:27:31 GMT

On Tuesday, Jan. 28th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes The Main Squeeze to the WOW Hall.

THE MAIN SQUEEZE

There seems to be an aura in the air when the five members of The Main Squeeze enter a room. A multicultural five-piece from Los Angeles, CA, The Main Squeeze have built a cult following in the States on the road – putting rubber to pavement and playing over 1,000 shows together over the past nine years. For a group of men with completely different backgrounds, tastes, religions, and opinions, there’s already a spirit shared among them when they sit down to play together.

The Main Squeeze, who have toured with the likes of George Clinton & The Parliament Funkadelic, String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, and many more and are lauded across North America’s live music circuit. They’ve graced hundreds of stages and played festivals including Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Firefly, and many more. Their breakout moment came during the pandemic, the band quickly developed a huge following on TikTok. They’ve since gained praise from NPR, Rolling Stone, Relix, and Wonderland as well as collaborated with artists such as 6LACK and Gallant and regularly hosted celebrity-attended gigs at their fast-becoming infamous “Squeeze House.”

The band is coming off their fourth album “To Be Determined” a body of work showcasing the unique chemistry the Los Angeles, CA based band have developed together over the years – and seem to be hinting towards a new album coming soon.

EVLA - Principles of Lean 1/30/2025 1:30 PM - 1/30/2025 4:30 PM

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 19:59:38 GMT

Principles of Lean

January 30, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Introduction to Lean Principles
Lean Core

A LEAN facility produces just what is needed, when it is needed with no additional staff, costs or time. Waste is not easy to see, so it’s harder to find! Learn the skills necessary to apply LEAN techniques to reduce waste and improve process efficiency. Gain a practical understanding of LEAN continuous improvement techniques and how to reduce paperwork, errors, and processing time.

In this course participants will learn:
• How to start the LEAN journey
• An introduction to initiatives like value stream mapping, Kaizen, standard work, continuous flow, and 5S.
• How mistake-proofing can help your facility operate more efficiently.

Prerequisite: None

Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of the history of LEAN and how it has shaped current LEAN thinking
2. Gain an understanding of the 5 Principles of LEAN Thinking
3. Practically apply the 5 Principle of LEAN

Fees: Free to EVLA member organizations; $125 per person for non-member organizations.

The 71st Annual Celebration of Business 1/30/2025 5:00 PM - 1/30/2025 9:00 PM

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:47:14 GMT

**2025 CELEBRATION OF BUSINESS IS SOLD OUT**

Celebrate Our Business Community!

Join us for an uplifting night of awards, recognition, and progress of our mission with more than 600 business and community leaders!

Get inspired for the year ahead; Celebrate amazing business accomplishments; Meet the area’s top high school seniors, our Future First Citizens; And the highlight of the evening: A tribute to the 2024 First Citizen, Mr. Mike Coughlin.

No-host social begins at 5:00 PM, the program begins at 6:00 PM and dinner at 6:30 PM.

For questions about the event and/or sponsorships, please contact McKenzie Schwing @ mckenzies@eugenechamber.com or 760-419-3384.

Thank you to our Celebration of Business Presenting Sponsor, Summit Bank!

Interested in bringing more visibility to your business? Consider becoming a sponsor or purchasing a table:

Platinum Sponsor - $5,000

All Friends of the Chamber benefits (listed below), and the option to add a second table. PLUS:
Opportunity to highlight your company in all Celebration of Business event communications (Event website, social, and standalone emails)
Logo included on the event page
Option of having a banner displayed at the reception
Event recognition from stage

Gold Sponsor – $3,000

All Friends of the Chamber benefits (listed below), PLUS:
Opportunity to highlight your company in all Celebration of Business event communications (Event website, social, and standalone emails)
Logo included on the event page

Friends of the Chamber Table - SOLD OUT

Premium seating for eight (8) attendees
Plated dinner
Hosted wine service at your table
A custom table-top sign display
Acknowledgment at the event program
Recognition at the event LIVE

Corporate Table

Premium seating for eight (8) attendees
Plated dinner

Individual Tickets

Plated dinner

Albert Cummings 1/30/2025 8:00 PM - 1/30/2025 11:00 PM

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:27:36 GMT

On Thursday, Jan. 30th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Albert Cummings to the WOW Hall.

ALBERT CUMMINGS

Albert Cummings, born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, is a renowned American blues musician known for his soulful guitar playing and has been active in the music industry for 30+ years having shared the stage with legends B.B. King, Johnny Winter and Buddy Guy.

His career took off after his band Swamp Yankee’s debut and his subsequent collaboration with Double Trouble, Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rhythm section, on his solo debut “From the Heart” in 2003.

Cummings’ discography includes chart-topping albums like “No Regrets,” which debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Blues Charts, and his work has earned him a reputation as a guitar virtuoso and dynamic live performer.

With a multi-album deal with Blind Pig Records and a recent release on Provogue Records, Cummings continues to captivate audiences with his blend of blues, rock, and country influences.

Eugene Greeters 1/31/2025 7:00 AM - 1/31/2025 9:00 AM

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:37:29 GMT

Registration includes breakfast, coffee, and gratuity; registration will also be available at the door. Thank you for joining us!

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Newberg Game Con 2025 1/31/2025 8:00 AM - 2/1/2025 7:00 PM

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 09:45:50 GMT

The winter days may be short, but our game con runs for eleven hours each day with lots of opportunities for board gaming and roleplaying! From board gaming newcomers to experienced players, all are welcome! We have a vast game library to choose from or you can bring your own games. Come alone and join others or bring some friends to play together! Pre-scheduled games will also be available.

Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Bingo Night at Twisted Duck at CASA of Lane County 1/2/2025 7:00 PM - 1/2/2025 9:00 PM

First Friday ArtWalk 1/3/2025 5:30 PM - 1/3/2025 8:00 PM

First Friday ArtWalk 1/3/2025 5:30 PM - 1/3/2025 8:00 PM

Discover (or re-discover!) OLLI-UO at our Winter Term Expo 1/6/2025 10:30 AM - 1/6/2025 12:00 Noon

Word Open Mic 1/9/2025 7:00 PM - 1/9/2025 9:00 PM

Bingo Night at Twisted Duck 1/9/2025

ShelterCare Trivia Night! 1/9/2025 6:30 PM - 1/9/2025 9:00 PM

Dance Brigade Presents A Woman’s Song for Peace 1/9/2025 7:30 PM - 1/9/2025

A Woman’s Song for Peace 1/9/2025 7:30 PM - 1/9/2025

Eugene Greeters-Hosted at The Eugene Mission 1/10/2025 7:00 AM - 1/10/2025 9:00 AM

Eugene Science Center: Concert Under the Stars Featuring Travis Knapp 1/11/2025 6:00 PM - 1/11/2025 8:00 PM

UO Part-time Job & Work-Study Fair 1/15/2025 12:00 Noon - 1/15/2025 3:00 PM

Eugene Greeters 1/17/2025 7:00 AM - 1/17/2025 9:00 AM

Be a QPR Gatekeeper - Learn How to Help Someone in Crisis 1/21/2025 5:30 PM - 1/21/2025 6:30 PM

Teaching Artist Info Meeting 1/21/2025 6:30 PM - 1/21/2025 8:00 PM

Ribbon Cutting- Atlas 1/23/2025 12:00 Noon - 1/23/2025 1:00 PM

Tania conducts Sibelius 1/23/2025 7:30 PM - 1/23/2025 9:45 PM

Eugene Greeters 1/24/2025 7:00 AM - 1/24/2025 9:00 AM

Blurb Magic 1/25/2025 9:00 AM - 1/25/2025 1:00 PM

Writing Women’s Lives 1/25/2025 9:30 AM - 2/15/2025 12:00 Noon

Rumblings: Preparing for Cascadia - Film Screening and Panel 1/26/2025 2:00 PM - 1/26/2025 4:00 PM

The Main Squeeze 1/28/2025 7:00 PM - 1/28/2025 10:00 PM

EVLA - Principles of Lean 1/30/2025 1:30 PM - 1/30/2025 4:30 PM

Principles of Lean

January 30, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Introduction to Lean Principles Lean Core

The 71st Annual Celebration of Business 1/30/2025 5:00 PM - 1/30/2025 9:00 PM

Thank you to our Celebration of Business Presenting Sponsor, Summit Bank!

Interested in bringing more visibility to your business? Consider becoming a sponsor or purchasing a table:

Albert Cummings 1/30/2025 8:00 PM - 1/30/2025 11:00 PM

Eugene Greeters 1/31/2025 7:00 AM - 1/31/2025 9:00 AM

Newberg Game Con 2025 1/31/2025 8:00 AM - 2/1/2025 7:00 PM

Introduction to Lean Principles
Lean Core