Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman 3/29/2025 9:30 AM - 4/19/2025 12:00 Noon

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:28:09 GMT

The idealistic, prophetic voices of essayist Ralph Emerson and poet Walt Whitman helped to push the growing materialistic culture of 19th century America toward the higher principles of reverence for nature, spirituality, and individual responsibility. Considered radical by many of their peers, and viewed even today as intellectual revolutionaries, these writers continue to urge us to rethink our assumptions in favor of more holistic, democratic relationships with each other and even with the environment. It is no exaggeration to call them founding figures of American philosophy and poetry. Although different in personality and style, they partner in their unswerving commitment to a profound faith in what they considered universal truths.

Our class will read these writers as spiritual soul-mates, exploring how philosophy (Emerson) and poetry (Whitman) comingle. Even though only sixteen years separate them, Emerson and Whitman form a father-son relationship; the child emulates as well as disturbs the parent, fostering growth and intellectual intimacy. We’ll tackle many of their romantic themes: perception, mind/body dualism, freedom, and the like. However, we’ll also investigate the "Transcendentalist" movement, a type of thinking that has roots both in American Puritanism and the Enlightenment. In addition, we’ll take time to reflect on each writer’s views on aging—an area of interest to many of us.

Our texts hold an embarrassment of riches, much more than we can intelligently consider in four weeks. In reading selectively, a sampling of these two influential voices of American history will generate an appetite for deeper banquets of ideas.

Voices for Kids Luncheon - CASA of Lane County 4/1/2025 12:00 Noon - 4/1/2025 1:00 PM

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:54 GMT

Join us on October 22, 2025 for an inspiring, free one-hour lunch to learn more about CASA and how you can get involved. Our goals are to raise funds to advocate for more children, recruit new CASA volunteers and spread awareness about the work of CASA. It’s the equation of time and money that makes it possible to give a powerful voice to abused and neglected children.

This is an invitation only event. For more information call us at 541-984-3132.

Cattery Open House 4/1/2025 5:00 PM - 4/1/2025 5:30 PM

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:59 GMT

Ever thought about volunteering or fostering at Greenhill Humane Society and love cats? Join us on Sunday, April 13th, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Greenhill for a Cattery Open House! This will be a celebration of all the amazing work our current cattery volunteer team and foster families do for the cats and a chance for anyone who wants to learn more, possibly join the cat team, open their home to foster a cat, or just see some really cute cats. This is a free event and open to all! During the Cattery Open House, guests will receive a tour of Greenhill’s feline housing and learn more about volunteering and fostering. Greenhill anticipates providing support to thousands of kittens in need of medical treatment, nourishment, and lots of TLC in the coming months. Community members are encouraged to donate an item from Greenhill’s wish list. Learn more about the event, volunteer and foster opportunities, and see Greenhill's wish list here: www.green-hill.org/event/cattery-open-house.

Jake Xerxes Fussell 4/2/2025 8:00 PM - 4/2/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:21 GMT

Jake Xerxes Fussell is a singer, guitarist, and composer based in Durham, NC. His intuitive creative process often draws from traditional music and archival field recordings – incorporating elements of songs from the past into new work. He is, according to Ann Powers of NPR, “maybe the leading interpreter of American folk music right now…”

Fussell’s most recent album When I’m Called was released to critical acclaim by Fat Possum Records in the summer of 2024. The album was produced by James Elkington and features Blake Mills (guitars), Ben Whiteley (bass), and Joe Westerlund (drums), along with additional vocals from Joan Shelley and Robin Holcomb.

Fussell and Elkington also wrote and recorded the music for Rebuilding, a new feature film directed by Max Walker-Silverman that is set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

“Fussell’s music often comes with complex citations; he is a folksinger in the truest sense, collecting ideas and melodies and lyrics from distant and disparate traditions, looking for the things that unite us in our humanity.” – The New Yorker

“(Fussell) is one of the great magpies of American song, collecting forgotten, tarnished gems with a folklorist’s zeal… his renditions aren’t so much cover versions as composites…” – The Guardian

Small Business Workshop: Strengthen Your Magnet 4/2/2025 9:00 AM - 4/2/2025 11:00 AM

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:58:27 GMT

Keynote Speaker Brandy Rodtsbrooks with Volt Strategies

Strengthen Your Magnet: Building a Brand That Attracts and Inspires

The brands that stand out, the entrepreneurs who make an impact, and the businesses that thrive all have one thing in common: a strong magnet. This interactive workshop will help business owners and entrepreneurs refine their brand identity, amplify their unique strengths, and attract the right customers, opportunities, and collaborators. Using real-world examples and hands-on exercises, attendees will learn how to strengthen their brand's pull, align with their purpose, and build a community that supports their vision.

Our new business workshop equips small business leaders and entrepreneurs with practical tools to grow and strengthen their businesses. Topics include marketing, talent recruitment, accessing capital, and navigating regulations. Participants will walk away with actionable insights they can apply immediately to enhance their operations, helping foster local economic growth and success. The workshops are held bi-monthly in the conference room at Northwest Community Credit Union.

This event is for Eugene Chamber Members and Eugene Young Professionals Only.

Thank you to Northwest Community Credit Union

Jake Xerxes Fussell 4/2/2025 8:00 PM - 4/2/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:17 GMT

Fussell and Elkington also wrote and recorded the music for Rebuilding, a new feature film directed by Max Walker-Silverman that is set to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival.

Sip and Seams Pop-Up Shop Event 4/3/2025 - 4/13/2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:50 GMT

Our friends at Sip and Seams are back with another pop-up event!

This multi-solution business allows men and women the opportunity to earn money consigning high-end fashion, save money building their stylish wardrobe, help our planet, and give back to the community.

Unsold items will be donated to the clothing closet at Looking Glass.

Sale Dates:
Exclusive VIP Pre-Sale Event:
Thursday, April 3, 5pm - 8pm
Reservations Required

Public Sale (No Entry Fee)
Friday, April 4, 10am - 6pm
Saturday, April 5, 10am - 5pm
Sunday, April 6, 10am - 4pm
Friday, April 11, 10am - 6pm
Saturday, April 12, 10am - 5pm

HALF PRICE Sale
Sunday, April 13
9am - 10am ($10 Early Entry Fee)
11am - 3pm (Free Entry)

You can also attend VIP night for $50 or shop the public sale!
More information here: https://www.sipandseams.com/

Look good. Do good!

Eugene Greeters 4/4/2025 7:00 AM - 4/4/2025 9:00 AM

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:15:42 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.

First Friday ArtWalk 4/4/2025 5:30 PM - 4/4/2025 8:00 PM

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 20:40:03 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.

Eugene First Friday ArtWalk 4/4/2025 5:30 PM - 4/4/2025 8:00 PM

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:07:29 GMT

Eugene, OR – Be part of Eugene’s vibrant art scene during the April 4^thFirst Friday ArtWalk from 5:30pm-8:00pm. Start in the Farmers Market Pavilion (85 E 8th Ave), where you can pick up your ArtWalk Guide, and check out the Youth Artist Exhibition before exploring the many galleries and arts venues of downtown Eugene. The monthly First Friday ArtWalk is presented by Lane Arts Council and is always free.

For complete First Friday ArtWalk details, including venues and exhibition descriptions, click here.

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

Farmers Market Pavilion Highlight: Youth Artist Showcase, 5:30pm-8:00pm

Join us for a celebration of talented young artists in our community! First, Lane Arts Council’s Design Arts Apprenticeship Showcase features projects created by middle and high school students during a 10-week apprenticeship with local, professional artists. There’s even more art to discover at the Youth Artist Exhibition throughout the Pavilion, while musicians from MEPAA’s KIDZ Rock Festival perform live starting at 7:00pm. Come get a peek at the bright future of Eugene’s arts scene!

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

CLUB XCX 4/4/2025 8:00 PM - 4/4/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:25 GMT

What the Dance presents

WELCOME TO CLUB XCX

CALLING ALL EUGENE ANGELS FOR A BRATTY POP NIGHT!

EXPERIENCE A PARTY, GIRL:

WOW Hall

Friday, March 28

8pm

All ages

VROOM VROOM B*TCH / TIX @ WHATTHEDANCE.COM

Blasting the best of Charli xcx, Billie Eilish, Slayyyter, Troye Sivan, Kim Petras, Chappell Roan, Shygirl, Addison Rae, The Dare, Lady Gaga, Kesha, Lorde, Tinashe, Ariana Grande, and more!

DJ set by @djsappho

Herb, Edible Flowers and Weed ID Walk 4/5/2025 10:00 AM - 4/5/2025 12:30 PM

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:04:53 GMT

First Saturdays of the month
April, May, June, August, September, October (No Walk in July)

The walk is a partnership between GrassRoots Garden, an important source of fresh fruit and vegetables for Food for Lane County operations that feed hungry people in Lane County since 1991 and the Oregon State University Extension - Lane County Master Gardener Program which provides science based educational programs and information to the public.

Herbs and Edible Flowers Walks

10a - 11:15a

Participants will be on their feet for the walk and should wear shoes suitable for working in a garden. A few chairs will be available for people who need to sit or bring your own folding chair. You are welcome to photograph the herbs and will receive a list of herbs and a resource list to help you get started and learn more about herb gardening.

Participants are welcome to stay after the talk to ask questions or to join the Weed Walk at 11:30 AM to learn how to identify common weeds.

Weed Identification Walks

11:30a - 12:30p

These walks have been taking place at GrassRoots Garden over ten years. These hands-on walks cover anywhere from 10-20 common weeds, characteristics for identification, seasonal changes (life cycles), growth habit, wildlife habitat, nutrients (soil/edibility) and toxic and edible weeds.

Cameras and notebooks are encouraged to help retain some of the information that is learned. Active participation is also encouraged from the audience - as this is how learning works. It isn’t easy to ID plants on your own. Flipping through books or researching on the internet can bring on hours of frustration when trying to properly identify a plant, let alone a common garden weed. This walk is created with the home gardener in mind. By participating in the class, people learn about common weeds, similar to the ones growing in their own yards. Through the experience of the hands-on walk and a confident instructor to ID and teach about the weeds, the class empowers people to learn and understand what they have growing in their own yards.

Free Lunch with GrassRoots Garden

1:00p

Participants are welcome to eat a free vegan lunch in the garden after the weed walk at 1:00 PM. The vegan lunch is prepared by the garden chef provides an opportunity to taste the herbs used in preparing the meal.

Soil pH Testing 4/5/2025 1:00 PM - 4/5/2025 4:00 PM

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:04:47 GMT

A pH test will tell you how acidic or basic your soil is. Most plants prefer slightly acidic to neutral soils, but some plants grow best in more acidic soils (blueberries, rhododendrons, azaleas, etc.). Soil nutrients are also affected by the soil pH.

Instructions and video tutorial for collecting soil samples.

Details:

Bring 1 cup of dry soil for each sample
Seal each dry soil sample in a plastic bag and label it with your name and location in garden (i.e. blueberries, vegetables, or lawn)
You will be asked to fill out a form with your contact information
Master Gardeners will contact you with results and recommendations within 2 weeks
Cost is $2 for each sample (limit 3) cash only, please
Bring your samples to the OSU Extension Service, 996 Jefferson Street, Eugene

Major Tomboys 4/5/2025 8:00 PM - 4/5/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:27 GMT

Ziggy Stardust fell to Earth once upon a time. It is the mission of Major Tomboys to pay tribute to his god-given ass.

Known for their electrifying live shows, Portland’s all-femme David Bowie tribute band, Major Tomboys, brings a bold and fresh twist to Bowie’s iconic catalog. From the glam rock anthems of Moonage Daydream to the futuristic sounds of Ashes to Ashes and Heroes, Major Tomboys delivers every song with precision and passion, while incorporating elements of Bowie’s theatricality, androgyny, and boundary-pushing aesthetics. With a dynamic stage presence, intricate arrangements, and a deep love for Bowie’s groundbreaking sound, Major Tomboys are quickly gaining recognition as one of the most exciting tribute acts out of Portland.

Major Tomboys is: Renée Muzquiz (lead vocals/guitar), Ruba Tuesday (guitar/vocals), Dani Tanzella (sax/flute/vocals), Rachel Brashear (keys/vocals), Christine McAllister (bass/vocals) and Jolie Clausen (drums).

EVLA - Process Mapping 4/8/2025 1:30 PM - 4/8/2025 4:30 PM

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:02:18 GMT

Process Mapping
April 8, 2025 @ 1:30 - 4:30 pm @ Forrest Technical Coatings

Process Mapping
LEAN Core

All products, whether they be tangible goods - or services- or information, have Inputs, a Transformational Process, and Outputs. Along the Transformational Process are “value added” and “non-value” added activities. The value stream consists of all the activities required to generate a product or service from start to finish. Process Mapping is a visual tool that helps you to see and understand the flow of material and information as a product or service makes its way through the value stream. Participants will learn the techniques and various types of maps that can help create a visual depiction of a process that support learning and continuous improvement efforts.

Prerequisite: None.

Learning Objectives:
1. Understand what a process map is and the different types of maps you can use in continuous improvement efforts.
2. Develop these different types of maps and describe how you would use them in improvement projects.

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

Ribbon Cutting- TownePlace Suites Eugene 4/8/2025 4:30 PM - 4/8/2025 5:30 PM

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:40:38 GMT

Tophouse 4/9/2025 8:00 PM - 4/9/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:31 GMT

TOPHOUSE

A lot of people ask us what genre we are. The truth is, we don’t know. Check out some of our music and let us know what you think. In reality, if you really want to get to know about TopHouse, y’all should shoot us a message and say hi, come to a show, or listen to some music! Why not all three?

“Fast-paced, high-energy foot stompers. Ballads that’ll make you cry. It’s kind of like a rock band married old-fashioned bluegrass and had a little baby. And named it TopHouse.”

***SUPPORTING ACT: THE WILDWOODS***

In the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska, The Wildwoods, a folk/Americana trio led by Noah and Chloe Gose, alongside bassist Andrew Vaggalis, deliver a musical journey through the soul of American roots. With accolades ranging from international songwriting competitions to standing ovations at festivals like Summerfest and FreshGrass, their latest release, “Foxfield Saint John” (2023), solidifies them as a force in the folk scene.

Business After Hours: Eugene Emeralds + AssuredPartners 4/9/2025 5:30 PM - 4/9/2025 8:30 PM

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 21:47:45 GMT

Join us for OPENING NIGHT at the Eugene Emeralds Baseball Club. Our Business After Hours event offers members, prospective members, and guests the chance to network in an engaging, unique atmosphere. This is a great opportunity to connect with our local business community, local leaders, and Eugene Young Professionals in one space. Thank you to the Eugene Emeralds for hosting on opening night and to AssuredPartners for co-hosting! We will also honor our 2024 Ambassador of the Year, Kurt Eickhorst with Mielke Broadcasting (KKNX/KEED Radio), congratulations Kurt!

Business After Hours will start at 5:30pm and First Pitch is at 6:35pm.

Member in advance &/or YP Members $15 | at the door $20

Non-member in advance &/or Non-YP Members $20 | at the door $25

Chamber members have the opportunity to highlight their businesses as a supporting sponsor or vendor at each quarterly Business After Hours, register below to have a table at the event or reach out for more information.

Registration/Cancelation Policy:
Chamber event reservations must be canceled more than 24 hours prior to the event to be eligible for a refund. Chamber event reservations not kept, or canceled less than 24 hours prior to the event, will not be eligible for a refund, or will be billed if they have not yet been paid. Please call 541-484-1314 with any questions regarding the cancelation policy. Thank you for your consideration.

Word Open Mic 4/10/2025 7:00 PM - 4/10/2025 9:00 PM

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:43:40 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 April 10, 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

Saxsquatch 4/10/2025 8:00 PM - 4/10/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:34 GMT

Saxsquatch is a 7’ tall multi-instrumentalist, producer, and electronic music artist from North Carolina.

He has accumulated over 3 million followers online through releasing music with legends such as John Oates, Billy Ray Cyrus, the band WAR, and songs with the infamous electronic music label Monstercat. In 2021, Saxsquatch created theme music for Rocket League, and the following year had music featured in Fortnite. Saxsquatch has been trending on Rolling Stone’s website and on the front page of Forbes for his music releases.

Showcasing his spell binding stage presence, he has been a guest on Jimmy Fallon’s “That’s My Jam!’ and Tosh.0 and has shared the stage with Tedeschi Trucks Band, Goldfish, Andy Frasco, Here Come the Mummies, Sam Bush, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong.

Saxsquatch’s live show is a mind bending experience showcasing his music production, stage plot, and saxophone skills over original music, remixes, and crowd participation. His dream of creating the “Bigfoot Rave” tour came to fruition in 2024, adding a laser show to an already dynamic set. Well received across the United States and selling out major markets, the search for this cryptid won’t be hard. You can find him on tour or at major festivals across the world.

Follow him on: Official Website, Instagram, Tiktok, Spotify, and Facebook

Saxsquatch is giving away 2 plane tickets and a hotel room to ONE lucky fan that posts a video tagging Saxsquatch and using this audio while pretending to play the saxophone with any random object!

We are also hanging tour flyers around the venue. One of the flyers has a number written on it. The first fan to find the flyer and take a photo tagging Saxquatch and WOW Hall with the number, and DM Saxsquatch that number, will win two free tickets to the show!

Sip and Seams Pop-Up Shop Event 4/11/2025 10:00 AM - 4/13/2025 3:00 PM

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:33:09 GMT

Our friends at Sip and Seams are back with another pop-up event!

Unsold items will be donated to the clothing closet at Looking Glass.

Friday, April 11, 10am - 6pm
Saturday, April 12, 10am - 5pm

HALF PRICE Sale
Sunday, April 13
9am - 10am ($10 Early Entry Fee)
11am - 3pm (Free Entry)

You can also attend VIP night for $50 or shop the public sale!
More information here: https://www.sipandseams.com/

Look good. Do good!

Eugene Greeters 4/11/2025 7:00 AM - 4/11/2025 9:00 AM

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:15:58 GMT

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

What is Greeters?

Snake Run Rally @ Hoodoo 4/11/2025 9:00 AM - 4/13/2025 4:00 PM

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:17:03 GMT

Snake Run Rally is a grassroots banked slalom snowboard event. This hand dug course offers an opportunity for snowboards to have fun racing and ripping with some of the best northwest riders around. For registration details go to https://www.thesnakerunrally.com

Sip and Seams Pop-Up Shop Event 4/11/2025 10:00 AM - 4/13/2025 3:00 PM

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:32:21 GMT

Our friends at Sip and Seams are back with another pop-up event!

Unsold items will be donated to the clothing closet at Looking Glass.

Friday, April 11, 10am - 6pm
Saturday, April 12, 10am - 5pm

HALF PRICE Sale
Sunday, April 13
9am - 10am ($10 Early Entry Fee)
11am - 3pm (Free Entry)

You can also attend VIP night for $50 or shop the public sale!
More information here: https://www.sipandseams.com/

Look good. Do good!

IMAGINE 4/11/2025 6:00 PM - 4/11/2025 9:00 PM

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:54:06 GMT

Lane Arts Council welcomes art supporters, creators, and patrons to get
inspired at Imagine Lane Arts, a benefit event supporting Lane Arts Council’s work to
cultivate belonging, learning and investment to engage all of Lane County in the
transformative power of the arts. Join the fun on Friday, April 11th, from 6:00pm-9:00pm
in the Ninkasi Atrium (155 Blair Blvd, Eugene). Tickets on sale now at
lanearts.org/imagine.

Art is at the heart of Imagine Lane Arts, and attendees can expect creative delights all
around, including:
• Artist-led activations with Lane Arts Council Teaching Artists Kelly Thibodeaux,
Alex Ever, #instaballet, and Nicole Medema;
• Unique raffle packages featuring local treats and cultural experiences;
• Hors d’oeuvres and beverages by Ninkasi Brewing Company;
• Connecting with other arts lovers in collective support of Lane Arts Council; and
• An end-of-evening dance party with DJ Neveau.

Tickets are on sale now! Early bird pricing through March 25 is only $45/single or $80/pair.
After March 25, 2025, remaining tickets go up to $50/single or $90/pair. Book your spot
today: lanearts.org/imagine.

Want to support Lane Arts Council but can’t make the party? Consider making a gift in lieu
of attending at https://lanearts.networkforgood.com.

About Lane Arts Council
Founded in 1976 as the centralized arts agency serving the Lane County region, Lane Arts
Council is a multi-faceted nonprofit arts organization providing arts education, arts
advocacy, artist support, and community arts programs and services. Annually, Lane Arts
Council serves over 14,000 K-12 students through 4,500+ hours of arts learning,
approximately 900 artists (including a roster of 50 teaching artists), dozens of arts venues
and arts organizations, and welcomes almost 15,000 residents and visitors annually to
community events.

Imagine Lane Arts 4/11/2025 6:00 PM - 4/11/2025 9:00 PM

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:24:04 GMT

Join an inspiring night of connection, celebration, and creativity! Together, we’ll celebrate and experience the impact of the arts in schools and in our communities, and support Lane Arts Council’s mission: to cultivate belonging, learning, and investment to engage all of Lane County in the transformative power of the arts. This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Artist led arts and music activations
Unique arts-inspired raffle packages
Drinks and hors d’oeuvres from Ninkasi
End the night with a DJ and dancing

For more information and tickets visit: https://lanearts.org/imagine

OREGON KNIFE SHOW 4/12/2025 8:00 AM - 4/13/2025 3:00 PM

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:46:11 GMT

Largest Knife Show in the West

350 tables of the finest in Antique and Modern Factory Knives, Plus original Sport, Pocket, and Gourmet Knives Hand-Crafted by Northwest Knifemakers, Live Demonstrations Saturday, Two Dozen Museum Quality Displays of Antique Knives and Swords.

$6 for Saturday and Sunday - 12 years old and under - Free Parking.

***Military discount*** - $3 for Saturday and Sunday

IN THE EXHIBIT HALL - AT THE LANE EVENTS CENTER

Free Composting Workshop 4/12/2025 10:00 AM - 4/12/2025 12:00 Noon

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:05:02 GMT

For beginning to experienced composters, these hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and the different methods and types of compost bins available. Workshops are led by knowledgeable backyard composting information specialists.

The GrassRoots Garden site is located behind St. Thomas Episcopal Church at 1465 Coburg Rd., Eugene.

For more information about composting and gardening:
Visit or call the OSU Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic at 996 Jefferson Street, Eugene Ph: (541) 344-5859
lanemg@oregonstate.edu or visit the City of Eugene Backyard Composting website.

The City of Eugene is working in cooperation with OSU Extension Service in the delivery of this program.

Vegetable Gardening: Irrigation Techniques & Growing Tomatoes 4/12/2025 10:00 AM - 4/12/2025 12:00 Noon

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:42 GMT

Join the Lane County Master Gardener edible gardening group for a free vegetable gardening class!

This class will be broken into two parts: irrigation techniques & growing tomatoes.

Watering Wisdom: Efficient Irrigation Techniques for Your Edible Garden

Learn how to irrigate your edible garden to ensure healthy plant growth and a bountiful harvest. Design your drip irrigation system to minimize evaporation and promote deep root growth.

Growing Tomatoes: From Seed to Sauce

Why grow your own tomatoes? For taste and variety! Learn about the best tomato varieties to grow in the Willamette Valley. Discover basic care tips for watering, fertilizing, pruning and keeping your tomato plants healthy until harvest.

Andre Nickatina: 30 Years of Killer Whale 4/12/2025 8:00 PM - 4/12/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:13:54 GMT

On Saturday, April 12th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Andre Nickatina to the WOW Hall.

ANDRE NICKATINA

Andre Lamond Adams, professionally known as Andre Nickatina, is an acclaimed American rapper and songwriter who performs hip-hop music. He was born in San Francisco, California, United States, on March 11, 1970.

Emerging onto the scene in 1993 as Dre Dog, he swiftly made his mark with two notable albums: The New Jim Jones in 1993 and I Hate You With a Passion in 1995. Demonstrating his lyrical prowess and distinctive style, Adams underwent a transformation in 1997, adopting the moniker Andre Nickatina.

Under his new name, he founded his own label and released the critically acclaimed album Cocaine Raps. Since then, Andre Nickatina has consistently delivered captivating music, amassing a rich discography that resonates with hip-hop enthusiasts. Noteworthy singles such as Jungle, Killa Whale, My Homeboys Chevy, and Ayo For Yayo have cemented his place in the rap landscape. His albums, including DRUGZ, Pisces, and My Middle Name is Crime, showcase his versatility and continued growth as an artist.

Andre Nickatina: 30 Years of Killer Whale 4/12/2025 8:00 PM - 4/12/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:14:11 GMT

On Saturday, April 12th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Andre Nickatina to the WOW Hall.

ANDRE NICKATINA

Eugene Science Center Friend Raiser Tour 4/14/2025 4:30 PM - 4/14/2025 6:00 PM

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:54:06 GMT

Local businesses and organizations are invited to come and see what Eugene Science Center has to offer for everyone! Join us for wine & cheese, an informal tour, and Q & A. You are welcome to stay for a sample of our Live Planetarium Show. Enter your business card to win free passes.

4:30 - Doors Open, Wine & Cheese, Informal Tour & Meet the Staff

5:00pm - Formal Q&A in the Planetarium

5:30pm - Option to stay for your own Live Planetarium Show

Gardening Made Easier: A Guide to Using Solve Pest Problems 4/15/2025 6:30 PM - 4/15/2025 7:30 PM

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:05:09 GMT

Join the Lane County Master Gardener Association for a free public seminar!

This April, we'll learn more about how to solve problems with pests in the garden. Solve Pest Problems is a science-based pest management guide for homeowners, landscapers, and gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. Learn research-based, safe, and effective tactics for common garden and property pests and weeds. This seminar will provide non-chemical methods alongside the most effective and least toxic chemical options available, to reduce risk to people and the environment.

About the Presenter: Thomas A. Jima is Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Educator at Oregon State University – Oregon IPM Center. He holds an M.S. in Plant Biology with a specialization in Plant Pathology, an M.S. in Entomology, along with a B.S. in Plant Sciences. With over 10 years of international experience, Thomas has worked as a specialist advisor in agricultural development, research, project management, capacity building, and clientele management, with a strong focus on Plant Protection and IPM.

Joint Greeters Breakfast - Grow Your Business! 4/15/2025 6:30 AM - 4/15/2025 9:00 AM

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:12:45 GMT

Join the Springfield and Eugene Chamber Greeters for a Joint Breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express in Springfield! This years theme is Grow Your Business in celebration of Earth Day and the beauty of Spring.

Dress to impress! Embrace the theme with florals, greens, and earth tones. Think spring vibes---pastels, botanicals prints, oreven a pop of nature-inspired accessories.

Doors will be opening at 6:30am for early networking with breakfast catered by Chapala Mexican Restaurant starting at 7AM.

$30 Early Bird Registration (before 4/1)
$35 After April 1st

Table Sponsorships:

$50 Early Bird (includes one registration)
Must provide a table centerpiece valued at $100+
$75 After April 1st

Raffle Tickets:
Available for purchase online during registration or at the door during check-in.

REGISTER HERE

🌲✨Unlock the Secrets to Your Perfect PNW Fixer-Upper✨🌲 4/15/2025 4:30 PM - 4/15/2025 7:00 PM

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:20:19 GMT

I hope this message finds you well! ??

I am passionate about engaging in meaningful discussions about real estate, particularly when it comes to assisting the TrackTown locals, whom I have the privilege of growing up alongside, in discovering accessible opportunities for homeownership. ???

With that in mind, I am excited to extend an invitation to a seminar on FHA rehab loans, taking place on April 15th—also known as Tax Day. ???? This seminar will offer valuable insights for both prospective buyers and sellers, empowering them to develop strategic plans for selling, repairing, and living comfortably in a home that truly reflects their aspirations. ??

Why FHA Rehab Loans?

**For Buyers:**

1. **Affordable Financing:** FHA rehab loans provide a low down payment (as low as 3.5%), making homeownership more accessible for buyers, especially first-time homebuyers. ??

2. **Renovation Funds:** These loans not only cover the purchase price but also include additional funds for necessary repairs and renovations, allowing buyers to turn a fixer-upper into their dream home. ????

3. **Flexible Credit Requirements:** FHA loans are often more lenient with credit scores, opening the door for buyers who may not qualify for conventional loans. ??

**For Sellers:**

1. **Broader Market:** Homes eligible for FHA rehab loans can attract a larger pool of buyers who may be looking for affordable housing options, increasing your property's marketability. ??

2. **Value-Add Opportunity:** Sellers can position their homes with potential for upgrades and repairs, making them more appealing to buyers who want to invest in a place they can truly make their own. ??

3. **Easier Transactions:** Since buyers can secure extra funding for renovations through FHA rehab loans, sellers may find it easier to negotiate and close deals on homes that may need some work. ??

Additionally, I will be inviting local lenders and contractors who qualify for FHA rehab projects to share their expertise, providing you with first-hand knowledge and resources to navigate the process successfully. ????

If you would like to RSVP do so with the

Eventbrite link here;

Get your tickets! ???

I look forward to seeing you there! ??

Warm regards,

Ray Lavariega a.k.a RealEstateRay????

541.543.8706

raylav-ramirez@kw.com

Coco Montoya 4/15/2025 8:00 PM - 4/15/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:14:26 GMT

On Tuesday, April 15th, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents Coco Montoya to the WOW Hall.

Coco Montoya

“’Just play what you feel, be real about it, and enjoy yourself.’ That’s what Albert Collins taught me,” says the award-winning guitar virtuoso and soul-deep singer Coco Montoya. The self-taught, left-handed Montoya mastered his craft under Collins’ tutelage. Incorporating lessons learned from his mentors, the iconic Collins (for whom he originally drummed), and UK legend John Mayall, Montoya puts his own stamp onto every song he performs. Since his first solo album in 1995 (which won him the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist), Montoya’s endlessly inventive guitar work and passionate, hard-hitting vocals have kept him at the top of the blues world. With his new Alligator Records album, Writing On The Wall (his sixth for the label), Montoya delivers what he is already calling one of the best records he’s ever made. For the very first time on Alligator, he decided to bring his road-tested band—noted keyboardist and songwriter Jeff Paris (Keb’ Mo’, Bill Withers), bassist Nathan Brown, and drummer Rena Beavers—into the studio with him. Between the camaraderie of the long-time bandmates and the sheer talent of all involved, the results have left Coco, in his words, “over the moon.”

Produced by Grammy Award-winner Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt, Taj Mahal) and co-produced by Jeff Paris, Writing On The Wall is a tour-de-force of memorable, hook-filled songs, sung with passion and fueled by equally memorable, top shelf musicianship. The 13 tracks include five written or co-written by Montoya. The set opens with a signature, career-defining performance of the soul-baring I Was Wrong, written for Coco by songwriter Dave Steen. From the blistering Save It For The Next Fool to the enjoy now/pay later philosophy of Jeff Paris’ (I’d Rather Feel) Bad About Doin’ It to the riveting reinvention of Lonnie Mack’s Stop, Montoya delivers each song with heart-pounding emotion. Special guest Lee Roy Parnell adds his well-seasoned slide guitar to the smoldering A Chip And A Chair. And Coco’s friend, guitarist Ronnie Baker Brooks (son of late Alligator star Lonnie Brooks), joins in for some good-natured fun on the droll Baby, You’re A Drag and adds his blistering playing to the searing cover of Bobby Bland’s You Got Me.

Henry “Coco” Montoya was born in Santa Monica, California, on October 2, 1951, and raised in a working-class family. Growing up, Coco immersed himself in his parents’ record collection. He listened to big band jazz, salsa, doo-wop and rock ‘n’ roll. His first love was drums; he acquired a kit at age 11. He got a guitar two years later. “I’m sure the Beatles had something to do with this,” Montoya recalls. “I wanted to make notes as well as beats.” But guitar was his secondary instrument. Montoya turned his love of drumming into his profession, playing in a number of area rock bands while still in his teens and becoming an in-demand drummer.

In 1969, Montoya saw Albert King opening a Creedence Clearwater Revival/Iron Butterfly concert at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. He was transformed. “After King got done playing,” says Montoya, “my life was changed. When he played, the music went right into my soul. It grabbed me so emotionally that I had tears welling up in my eyes. Nothing had ever affected me to this level. He showed me what music and playing the blues were all about.
I knew that was what I wanted to do.”

The next chapter of Montoya’s story was kick-started by a chance meeting in the mid-1970s with legendary bluesman Albert Collins. Montoya says, “Albert was coming through Los Angeles and needed to borrow my drum set, which I left at the club where he was going to be playing. I went down to see his show that night and it just tore my head off. The thing that I had seen and felt with Albert King came pouring back on me when I saw Albert Collins.”

A short time later, Collins hired Montoya as his band’s drummer. With Albert mentoring Coco on the guitar during the band’s downtime, Coco soon became Collins’ second guitarist. “We’d sit in hotel rooms for hours and play guitar,” remembers Montoya. “He’d play that beautiful rhythm of his and just have me play along. He was always saying, ‘Don’t think about it, just feel it.’ He was like a father to me,” says Coco, who often slept at Collins’ home. When Collins declared Montoya his “son,” it was the highest praise and affection he could offer. In return, Montoya learned everything he could from the legendary Master of the Telecaster.

Needing a more regular paycheck, Montoya left Collins’ band after two years and took a job tending bar, jamming on weekends at Los Angeles clubs. One day, legendary British musician John Mayall heard Coco playing Otis Rush’s All Your Love (I Miss Loving) onstage. Soon after, Mayall called on Montoya to join his famous Bluesbreakers. Filling the shoes of previous Bluesbreaker guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green and Mick Taylor would not be easy, but Montoya knew he could not pass up the opportunity to play with another legend. For the next ten years he toured the world and recorded with Mayall on seven albums, soaking up the experience of life on the road and in the recording studio.

Montoya’s recorded debut as a bandleader came with 1995’s Gotta Mind To Travel (originally on Silvertone Records in England and later issued in the USA on Blind Pig Records). The album became an instant fan favorite. Blues enthusiasts, radio programmers and critics sent praise from all corners. The album immediately made it clear that Montoya ranked among the best players on the contemporary scene. Two more Blind Pig albums followed, and Coco was well on his way.

In 2000, Montoya’s Alligator debut, Suspicion, quickly became the best-selling album of his career, earning regular radio airplay on over 120 stations nationwide. Montoya’s fan base exploded. After two more highly successful and massively popular Alligator releases—2002’s Can’t Look Back and 2007’s Dirty Deal—Montoya signed with Ruf Records, cutting both a live and a studio album. Returning to Alligator with 2017’s Hard Truth and 2019’s Coming In Hot, the guitar master continued to blaze his trail. “Montoya unleashes one career-topping performance after another,” declared the UK’s Blues Matters.

Still an indefatigable road warrior, Montoya continues to tour virtually nonstop, bringing audiences to their feet from New York to New Orleans to Chicago to San Francisco. Across the globe, he’s performed in countries including Australia, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Norway, England, Brazil, Argentina, Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Italy, Poland, Russia, the Czech Republic and Canada.

Now, with the dynamic Writing On The Wall and a tour calendar busting at the seams, Coco Montoya is as excited as he’s ever been to perform the new songs live with his burning-hot band. Montoya’s well-earned reputation as an eye-popping live performer precedes him. Vintage Guitar states, “Coco keeps getting better and better. He plays with fire and passion rarely seen in this day and age.” Billboard declares, “In a world of blues guitar pretenders, Coco Montoya is the real McCoy. He exudes power and authenticity. Be prepared to get scorched by the real thing.”

Coco Montoya 4/15/2025 8:00 PM - 4/15/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:14:29 GMT

On Tuesday, April 15th, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents Coco Montoya to the WOW Hall.

Coco Montoya

YP Happy Hour 4/16/2025 5:30 PM - 4/16/2025 7:00 PM

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:17:43 GMT

From the lobby to the rooftop, we're serving up good vibes! Join us for a Happy Hour with the Downtown Athletic Club + Zest this Wednesday, April 16th from 5:30-7 p.m.

Networking, rooftop views, and pizza? Yes, please!

Women Business Leaders: Women and Wine 4/17/2025 4:30 PM - 4/17/2025 6:30 PM

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:10:11 GMT

Join us for the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce's Women Business Leaders' Women and Wine Night, sponsored by Northwest Community Credit Union with support from Chambers Construction, McKenzie Willamette Medical Center, and QSL Print Communications.

It is a fun opportunity to connect with your fellow business leaders in Eugene. This event has one motto: relax and enjoy some time with friends.

This is a no-host event, and you have the option to buy your own wine and dinner! Enjoy a night full of networking and laughter. Please sign up so we know who we have the honor of expecting.

By registering to attend this event, you agree to adhere to all local regulations and release Eugene Chamber and its staff of all liability.

Corks for a Cause 4/17/2025 6:00 PM - 4/17/2025 7:30 PM

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:08:22 GMT

Join us at Capitello Wines for Corks for a Cause. Meet the Executive Director, and Development Director of HIV Alliance as we host a mix and mingle fundriaiser at Capitello Wines. A percentage of the proceeds are donated back to HIV Alliance and attendees are encouraged to buy a bottle of wine to donate for our wine wall at Big Night on May 3rd. Help support our fundraising efforts and come have a glass with us! Snacks, non alcoholic beverages and beer on tap willl also be available.

Moonshine Bandits 4/17/2025 8:00 PM - 4/17/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:14:36 GMT

On Thursday, April 17th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Moonshine Bandits to the WOW Hall.

Moonshine Bandits

Moonshine Bandits, the California duo of Dusty ‘Tex’ Dahlgren and Brett ‘Bird’ Brooks, are back with their new album Pour Decisions. The duo continues to champion their signature sound of backwoods bravado, country soul, keg-thumping beats, and hip-hop fusion. Pour Decisions is the grittiest, most spirited, and distinctly grassroots release of their sixteen-year campaign of musical badassery.

“Let’s face it, our fans love to party and so do we. With the amount of partying we all do, poor decisions can be made,” said Big Tex with a chuckle, referring to the inspiration behind the album title. “We flipped it to ‘Pour Decisions’ to coincide with our new Bucked Up Whiskey brand. Now you can make the right ‘Pour Decision’ when you choose to pour a shot of our whiskey. Cheers!”

Pour Decisions takes its inspiration from the struggles and successes of America’s extraordinary era when dreams were being made while hunting for that elusive precious gem.

“This album is nothing like our past albums because we wanted to level up from the songwriting to the recording. We really stepped up our game in singing and songwriting on this project and it shows,” said Bird about the new sonic direction. “The overall sound of the album is big and has a lot of energy. We used more live instrumentation than ever before, we even had a choir come in and sing on a track, everything was meant to sound bigger when we created these songs. I think the fans will see we all stepped up our game.”

Big Tex adds, “We didn’t cut any corners. In the past, we would have to worry about touring or timelines, but we’re finally in a spot in our career that if we can ‘dream it’, then we can make it happen. We weren’t rushed, and we had the finances to do whatever we wanted on this album. We took our time with this and made sure to put the cherry on top of each song.”

Pour Decisions features tracks like “I’m A Rebel,” “I’m A Problem,” “Silhouettes In The Sun,” “Chasing Ghost,” and “Can’t Take My Hometown.” The album showcases the Moonshine Bandits’ signature style, with the tracks taking listeners on a journey filled with good, bad, and even some ugly experiences. Thematically, Pour Decisions pays homage not only to the band’s career journey but also, and profoundly, “a journey about the people we have come in contact with. The people that inspire our songs.”

The album is an ode to the brick-and-mortar, mom-and-pop’s, local friends, and corner watering holes that provided the foundation of everyday life, culture, and economics in America. Pour Decisions features 15-tracks that continue to show Moonshine Bandits paving their own lane. There aren’t stops or boundaries, and with Pour Decisions, they prove that they still live by their code.

This is a genre-bending album from the featured guests to the sound and displays the band’s versatility with some special guests. Weed kingpin Afroman joins the group on “Roof Back” to fire it up for the West Coast, Josh Todd of Buckcherry unleashes some crossover rock fury on “Wild,” and then American pride crashes head-on with hip-hop swagger on “I’m A Problem” featuring Canadian Juno Award-winning rapper Madchild. Somehow, it all comes together in one musical Molotov cocktail that Moonshine Bandits provide the spark for.

“We are very grateful to all of these super stars to take time out of their schedule to be part of an album that we truly believe in. We got wide variety of guest from Adam Calhoun to Krizz Kaliko, to Demun Jones, Brandon Hartt to help us bring out all the different influences. It feels like and old-school rap record where guys like E-40 or Tech N9ne would just have their friends jump on the album with them. This album is a stacked lineup of all-stars.”

Since their formation in Los Banos, California, in 2003, the Moonshine Bandits have continued a campaign of crossover genre-bending musical mayhem that appeals to the eclectic, color-outside-the-lines tastes of listeners. Their musical style has always been full-throttle and in your face. Just like the rumrunners, bootleggers, smugglers, and outlaws of old– the Moonshine Bandits provide a supply of goods for the demand, defying the mandates and trends of mainstream pop-culture.

Pour Decisions is rebellious, anti-establishment, and a little bit symbolic of an elusive time when there actually was Honor among thieves. For the Moonshine Bandits, Pour Decisions is a lesson learned from experience, and it’s their way of doing things.

Moonshine Bandits 4/17/2025 8:00 PM - 4/17/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:14:39 GMT

On Thursday, April 17th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Moonshine Bandits to the WOW Hall.

Moonshine Bandits

Pour Decisions takes its inspiration from the struggles and successes of America’s extraordinary era when dreams were being made while hunting for that elusive precious gem.

Spring Fling @ Hoodoo 4/19/2025 9:00 AM - 4/19/2025 4:00 PM

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 09:16:59 GMT

The annual farewell to the season. Pond Skimming, Battle Royale, Polar Plunge, Live Music and More!

Details @ hoodoo.com

Free Composting Workshop 4/19/2025 10:00 AM - 4/19/2025 12:00 Noon

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:05:17 GMT

The BRING Recycling site is located at 4446 Franklin Blvd, Eugene. Compost demonstrations are held in the Garden of Earthly Delights.

For more information about composting and gardening:
Visit or call the OSU Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardener Plant Clinic at 996 Jefferson Street, Eugene Ph: (541) 344-5859
lanemg@oregonstate.edu or visit the City of Eugene Backyard Composting website.

The City of Eugene is working in cooperation with OSU Extension Service in the delivery of this program.

High Step Society 10 Year Anniversary 4/19/2025 8:00 PM - 4/19/2025 11:00 PM

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:35:16 GMT

On Saturday, April 19th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes High Step Society to the WOW Hall.

High Step Society

High Step Society is a dance party from another dimension; a high-flying, beat-dropping, big band rocket ship with an ear to the past, and both feet on the gas. This dynamic band is bringing jazz back to the party, where it belongs.

This 7-piece band’s mission is to bring people together, to create a celebratory space that transcends the troubles of this world. Capturing the spirit of the Jazz Age and launching it a century forward, this band breaks down the divisions between us and replaces them with the irresistible urge to dance together.

High stepping is a state of mind, and a movement to be part of. Dress yourself up nice, act classy, and lift your best foot way up to the sky. Hop on the HSS Express and let’s ride this wave together towards better times.

https://www.highstepsociety.com/

Reb & the Good News

Reb & the Good News is a Portland based funk-pop, world, and soul group that brings optimism to the dance floor. Catchy horn lines and sultry vocals soar over grooves that you can’t help but move to. The band is led by vocalist and guitarist Reb Conner, whose songs reach for hope in a world under pressure. Her songwriting influences span many genres including afrobeat, jazz, cumbia, reggae, r&b and country, and she uses genre as a tool to portray emotion. Reb believes that through feeling deeply and dancing together, we can face all that we’re up against in this life. She is supported by her creative partner, sax and keys player Leon Cotter, (a touring member of the California Honeydrops), as well as some of Portland’s heaviest hitters: Cyrus Nabipoor on trumpet, Ross Garlow on bass, Kirk Kalbfleisch on drums and percussionist Carmelo Torres on percussion.

EVLA - Problem Solving 4/21/2025 1:30 PM - 4/21/2025 4:30 PM

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:17:36 GMT

Problem Solving
April 21, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
LEAN Practitioner

Improve your decision-making capabilities through critical thinking, structured reasoning, and creative problem analysis. Effective decision-makers are those rare individuals who are able to consistently identify and choose the best option among multiple alternatives. Their decisions are imaginative, reasoned, and defensible. In this course, you will be provided with the training and tools necessary to become an inventive, logical decision maker. You'll explore a structured way to approach and dismantle problems, and you'll learn to clarify problems in terms of objectives and issues, with a view toward optimum outcomes. Applying the techniques of critical thinking allows you to dismantle complex problems and to understand the inputs and implications of your thought processes. This training allows you to develop positions on issues that are logical and explicable to others.

This Problem Solving and Critical Thinking workshop will touch upon:

PDCA
What is PDCA
How to apply PDCA to problems in the workplace
Activity
A3 model
What is an A3
How to apply A3 to problems in the workplace
Activity

Prerequisite: None

Learning Objectives:
1. Gain exposure to the varying approaches to problem solving.
2. Understand that discipline in using any problem-solving approach is fundamental to success.
3. Apply problem solving steps to a scenario, including the development of a problem statement, identifying key stakeholders, and discussion of the importance of gathering data.

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

Financial Preparedness for Disasters Seminar 4/24/2025 6:00 PM - 4/24/2025 7:30 PM

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:13:28 GMT

EWEB and the City of Eugene are working together to enhance community resilience by helping residents "Be 2 Weeks Ready"—not just with emergency supplies, but financially, too.

Whether you attend in person or online, this free seminar is an opportunity to take control of your financial future and gain peace of mind.

Event Description: Now is the time to take action and be financially prepared for disaster. The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation will share simple steps to help you recover more quickly and completely from disaster. Learn how to create a home inventory, organize financial records, review your insurance coverage, and get the most out of the claims process.

Planning ahead can minimize stress, reduce financial hardship, and make recovery smoother and more manageable. Take advantage of this opportunity to protect your financial future.

Join the event in person at:

EWEB Operations Center

4200 Roosevelt BLVD

Eugene, OR 97402

Or register to attend online:

https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6c5e9c79-a82b-4e02-a6f7-71243e7bf6c1@98fcb3fb-21ca-49e7-9b9a-9d02f4b4789f

Presented by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. Hosted by Eugene Water & Electric Board

2025 Community Solutions Summit: Presented by PeaceHealth 4/24/2025 7:30 AM - 4/24/2025 12:00 Noon

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:02:38 GMT

Join us as we host the Community Solutions Summit as we discuss solutions surrounding our region's Child Care needs, sponsored by PeaceHealth.

First-of-its-kind Child Care Community Solutions Summit will bring together leaders from both the public and private sectors to explore the crucial role of child care in our economy. The event will emphasize the need for examining creative child care solutions, and encouraging collaborative efforts to address the child care challenge while fostering a resilient workforce and economy.

A full Breakfeast catered by Venue 252 will be served along with coffee, and light refreshements. Enjoy a morning networking opportunity, followed by programming to inform, connect, and inspire local business leaders toward action.

Summit Agenda:
7:30 a.m.
Doors Open & Full Breakfast Catered by Venue 252 Served

8 a.m.
Opening & Sponsor Remarks

Keynote Presentation: Stephanie Ferguson Melhorn
Senior Director of Workforce & International Labor Policy @ U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Stephanie will share the critical impact of child care on the latest workforce data and trends.

Executive Perspectives: The Critical Role of Employers in Child Care
We’ll hear from local executives about how child care is impacting their ability to recruit and retain top talent, the steps they’ve taken to address their employees’ child care needs, and the lessons learned along the way.

Best Place for Working Parents® Launch and Recognition of Local Designees
Tim Inman, Chief Policy and Public Affairs Officer at the Ford Family Foundation, and Sadie Funk, National Director of Best Place for Working Parents
Tim and Sadie will help us launch Best Place for Working Parents® Lane County - a recognition system for family friendly employers in the region. We’ll also recognize over 20 local designees!

On the Frontline: Providers and the Child Care Supply Crisis
Child care is a complex, highly regulated component of our economic infrastructure. A panel including Matt Barnes, Co-Founder of Tip Tap Grow, Cheryl Henderson, Director of Child and Family Education at Lane Community College, and Charleen Strauch of Head Start of Lane County will share challenges they face and opportunities they see on the horizon.

It Takes a Village: Spotlighting Supply Innovation Champions
We know that we need to add about 1,500 new child care slots to meet our community’s demand. Those slots also have to be supported by qualified, well-compensated staff, there must be appropriate facility space, and care must be affordable for families. In a panel moderated by Lane Community College President, Stephanie Bulger, we’ll hear about the impact of the Early Child Care Business Accelerator program led by Quality Care Connections and Lane SBDC, as well as the recent approval of the Lane Early Learning Registered Apprenticeship.

It Takes a Village: Spotlighting Innovative Partnerships
Lane County is fortunate to have several emerging, innovative partnerships and projects to address our child care needs. Lindsey Cochran, Child Care Infrastructure Program Coordinator at Business Oregon, will lead a panel discussion about promising public/private partnerships, including the Eugene Airport’s exploration of on-site/near-site child care in partnership with area manufacturing employers.

Advocacy in Action: How Employers can Engage
Employer sponsored child care is an important piece of the puzzle; however, the key to long-term, durable change is ensuring business leaders work together to advocate for public policy reforms to expand working families’ access to affordable, quality childcare. Hear about opportunities at the local, state and federal level to lend your voice.

Turning to Experts: Child Care Resource Partners
Navigating the realm of child care can be overwhelming, but there are resources in our community to help. Hear from Cheryl Henderson of Quality Care Connections, and Holly Mar-Conte, Child Care Sector Strategist at Onward Eugene, about support they can provide for employers.

11:45 a.m. Closing Remarks and Continuing the Conversation
What clear actions you can take after today’s summit? Learn from the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, where we can go from here and how you can stay involved in this vital conversation.

Interested in becoming a Sponsor? Please reach out to McKenzie at mckenzies@eugenechamber.com

Supporting Sponsor – $1,500

Opportunity to highlight your company in select event communications (standalone emails)
Logo included on event program page
Recognition as a Supporting Sponsor LIVE at the event
Option to have up to (2) attendees

Gold Sponsor – $3,000

Opportunity to highlight your company in all event communications (Event website, social, and standalone emails)
Logo included on event program page
Recognition as a Gold Sponsor LIVE at the event
Option to have up to (4) attendees
Pop Up Banner in the lobby
Logo on website event page

Art Opening Reception - ROOTED IN INK : Portraits of the Underbrush 4/24/2025 5:00 PM - 4/24/2025 7:00 PM

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:07:41 GMT

Art Opening Reception

Invitation & Details

Brahms Requiem 4/24/2025 7:30 PM - 4/24/2025 9:45 PM

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:01:25 GMT

Copeland's The Tender Land evokes images of open space, community celebration and connection, and hope for the future, and is paired with Brahm's heart-wrenching and deeply personal Requiem, with prayerful music for both the living and the dead. Spurred by the loss of his mother, he turned to his true religion--music--as a way to console himself and others.

Summit For Sustainable Organizations 4/25/2025 8:00 AM - 4/26/2025 5:00 PM

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:58:08 GMT

The Summit for Sustainable Organizations (SSO) is an annual sustainability conference hosted at the University of Oregon. This two-day event welcomes everyone—from students to professionals to sustainability enthusiasts.

SSO features inspiring keynote speakers from diverse organizations and industries who share their groundbreaking work and innovative approaches to sustainability. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in engaging breakaway sessions that explore hands-on activities, meaningful discussions, and actionable solutions for building a sustainable future.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, collaborate on meaningful initiatives, or grow your professional network, SSO is the perfect place to connect with others who share a passion for creating positive change. We hope you’ll join us at the forefront of sustainability innovation and community building!

Emo Nite 4/25/2025 8:00 PM - 4/25/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:15:38 GMT

On Friday, April. 25th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Emo Nite to the WOW Hall.

As Rolling Stone observed a few years ago, “Emo Nite Vindicated the Scene.”

Since they threw their first party at an East L.A. dive bar, Morgan Freed and T.J. Petracca, and a dedicated crew of regular attendees, built Emo Nite into a phenomenon. Top-tier emo artists, old and new, curate playlists and perform, with guest lists boasting members of blink-182, All Time Low, Dashboard Confessional, The Maine, and Good Charlotte. Scene-friendly pop culture mavericks often participate, like past attendees Post Malone, Demi Lovato, Machine Gun Kelly, and Skrillex.

It’s all too easy to forget that before the first Emo Nite in December 2014, “emo” was a joke.

Somehow on its journey from a melodic post-hardcore subgenre, built on earnest emotional expression, to a mainstream moniker assigned to anything remotely angsty, “emo” became a dirty word. Despite the positive impact ushered in by waves of bands, from the crucial “Revolution Summer” and Sunny Day Real Estate through Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance, accepting “emo” as a dismissive designation or identity invited polite embarrassment and even scorn.

But Freed and Petracca grew up loving the music associated with emo and the people like them who similarly embraced outsider art and subculture, regardless of changing fashions or pretentious snobbery. Petracca told The New Yorker the idea behind the first Emo Nite celebration was to center a happy, communal experience on the music they once listened to when they were upset and alone.

“I sang Dashboard Confessional at karaoke at a friend’s birthday party and thought it was super fun to go out with friends and listen to music we actually liked,” recalls Petracca, who met Freed when the pair worked at a creative agency together. “Every other club in LA played EDM, Top 40, or hip-hop. We always found ourselves pre-gaming with emo and pop-punk music before we went out.”

Freed knew a bartender at the Short Stop in Echo Park and convinced him to let them throw a party on a random, rainy Tuesday. They invited friends via Facebook; double the bar’s capacity turned up. “We decided to see how far we could take it,” Petracca says. “‘Who would be the craziest guest?’ We invited Mark Hoppus, and he came! He did our first one at Echoplex, which was our third party ever.”

“There’s no disconnect between the artist and fan,” Freed points out. “I think that’s brought people closer to the music. It created a really strong sense of community, at a time when emo wasn’t ‘cool.’”

There may be a surprise acoustic set or even a full-band performance, but ultimately, it’s about the experience. Emo Nite turned a party into a community, reclaiming the spirit of how the scene began.

It’s now a recurring event thrown by dozens of friends in over 50 cities in the United States. Emo Nite runs full-day festivals and curates coveted performance spots at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Firefly, and more. Freed and Petracca launched successful clothing collaborations with brands like OBEY, Urban Outfitters, PLEASURES, The Hundreds, Rose in Good Faith, Market, and OWSLA.

“A larger promoter told us the shelf life of a club night in Los Angeles was two years,” Freed says, marveling at Emo Nite’s staying power. “A hundred percent of it is the people that go to it. This music makes people feel connected. The energy of it is so special. You get a group of people together who look different, but they have this thing in common. We started seeing friend groups form really, really quickly. People met their significant others at these events. The community really trusts each other.”

“Emo Nite LA has become an essential gathering point for fans of emo, pop-punk, and related styles,” Rolling Stone noted.

In October 2021, Emo Nite’s founders threw Emo Nite Vegas Vacation, a three-day event headlined by Avril Lavigne and Machine Gun Kelly, with Sleeping With Sirens, MOD SUN, 3OH!3, and more.

“What Emo Nite does better than any of their competitors is they make ‘emo culture’ feel both nostalgic and brand new,” The Summer Set’s Brian Logan Dales told Forbes, in a profile which included professions of love from members of Papa Roach, Underoath, and State Champs. “You can go to an Emo Nite with your best friends and sing along to old songs you grew up with, and at the same time, discover a brand-new artist who’s making music today because they grew up on that very same music as you. They’ve taken the emo of the past and helped it forge a new path for the future.”

As emo reenters popular culture with a blend of adoring nostalgia and optimistic forward- thinking, Emo Nite remains an authentic space to celebrate diversity, experience passionate catharsis, and champion authentic expression. Emo Nite isn’t a band or a DJ crew. It’s an idea, one as simple as the urge to throw a party for a beloved style of music. Often imitated but never truly duplicated, Emo Nite’s founders and supporters are fond of saying, “If you don’t see the grave, it ain’t our rave.”

“There’s a lot of ownership from our community of the event itself and the Emo Nite brand,” Petracca says. “It’s about breaking down that barrier of ‘Look at me, it’s all about me.’ No, it’s about us, together, in this room. It belongs to every single person that comes through the door.”

The co-founders continue to look ahead. “Emo Nite definitely impacted culture,” Freed notes. “But we have no plans to stop changing the way we view the evolution and expansion of the genre.”

Eugene Greeters 4/25/2025 7:00 AM - 4/25/2025 9:00 AM

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:16:50 GMT

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

What is Greeters?

Summit for Sustainable Organizations 4/25/2025 9:00 AM - 4/26/2025 6:00 PM

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:58:20 GMT

Join Us at the Forefront of Sustainability Innovation

The Summit for Sustainable Organizations (SSO) is an annual two-day sustainability conference hosted by the University of Oregon for professionals, students, and sustainability enthusiasts alike to gather in community.

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, collaborate on meaningful initiatives, or grow your professional network, SSO is the perfect place to connect with others who share a passion for creating positive change.

Visit oregonsso.com for more information.

Purpose to Progress

The 2025 summit theme celebrates the synergy between a clear organizational purpose and meaningful progress. We believe that purpose fuels action, and progress validates purpose—both are essential for driving sustainable change.

Join us as we explore how purpose-driven organizations can turn vision into impact and align their values with measurable outcomes.

We will have a host of keynote speakers, as well as multiple panels that explore various topics related to an organization’s sustainability values, goals, and actions.

Tickets on Sale Now!

Ribbon Cutting- Head Well Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness 4/25/2025 3:00 PM - 4/25/2025 4:00 PM

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 19:22:02 GMT

Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of our expanded clinic! Enjoy an evening of community, connection, and discovery as we showcase our innovative approach to mental wellness.

Head Well Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness is thrilled to announce its upcoming Open House Celebration on April 25, 2025, inviting the community to explore a bold new vision for mental health care—one rooted in empowerment, connection, and transformation.

Founded on the belief that wellness begins within, Head Well has become a sanctuary for individuals seeking deeper healing through an integrative approach to psychiatry. Blending evidence-based medicine with personalized care, mindfulness, and lifestyle medicine, Head Well supports individuals in becoming the most magnificent manifestations of themselves.

This open house is more than a tour—it’s a celebration of what’s possible when science, compassion, and innovation come together. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the clinic’s expert providers, experience mini sensory sessions, and get a first look at the brand-new Head Well Products and Service Lines.

“Our mission is to uplift, challenge, and support our clients in every dimension of their lives,” said April Dvorak, Founder and Medical Director. “This open house is an invitation to come see that mission in action—and to be part of something bigger.”

In an era where mental health care often feels impersonal or rushed, Head Well is setting a new standard. With a focus on integrative psychiatry, Spravato and ketamine treatments, and mind-body wellness, the clinic’s services are tailored for real-life transformation.

Join us for refreshments, guided tours, and the unveiling of exciting new offerings that reflect Head Well’s ongoing commitment to innovation and intentional care.

What to Expect:

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Eugene Chamber of Commerce at 3pm
Meet Our Expert Team
Learn About Our Integrative Psychiatry Services including Ketamine therapy, genetic therapy, and hormone testing.
Light Refreshments & Networking
Exclusive Open House Tours
SWAG and door prizes!

Head Well is committed to empowering individuals on their journey to wellness through personalized and integrative care. We’d love for you to be part of this milestone!

Paranormal Cirque at Lane Events Center 4/25/2025 7:30 PM - 4/28/2025 9:30 PM

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:34 GMT

Cirque Italia is now presenting:

“PARANORMAL CIRQUE!”

ONE OF THE BEST THRILLING EXPERIENCES!!!

Coming to Eugene, OR April 25^th – 28^th

Are you ready Eugene? Do you love thrilling, wicked, sexy, or even dangerous things? Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation of combined theatre, circus, and cabaret with a new European style flare. Cirque Italia is now presenting a brand-new show for a MATURE audience!

This innovative horror story features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline - the only thing you can be sure of during this unique experience is that you will not know what to expect! It might be hard to divide reality and illusion!

Are you intrigued yet? Dare to let yourself get wicked for one night under our Big TOP and live on the edge with Paranormal Cirque show! You will fall into a parallel world and end up surrounded by monstrous creatures with hidden talents that will amaze you with the circus arts. This show is NOT for the faint of heart. You may have to catch your breath or try to stop your heart from racing during this adrenaline filled performance.

A careful casting selection has united the best artists from all over the world. A few of the circus arts you can expect to see in this new production include the jaw-dropping Wheel of Death, mystifying MAGIC, and more. Our Black unit also follows our strict animal-free policy.

For more information visit www.paranormalcirque.com and make sure to check all our social media accounts. Tickets can be purchased now starting at $20.00 depending on availability. Restricted – under 18 REQUIRES accompanying parent or guardian. This show has adult language and material.

Paranormal Cirque is offering a special promotion: $5.00 off any full priced ticket purchased in levels 1, 2, or 3. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or deals. Please call 941-704-8572 to get the promo code for your location.

You can purchase tickets through our website (paranormalcirque.com/tickets) or by phone: (941) 704-8572. We also respond to text messages.

When: April 25^th – 28^th, 2025

Where: 796 W 13^th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402

At: Lane Events Center

— Under the stunning Black and Red Big Top Tent

•          April 25 – Friday: 7:30pm
•          April 26 – Saturday: 6:30pm & 9:30pm
•          April 27 – Sunday: 5:30pm & 8:30pm

• April 28 – Monday: 7:30pm

Box office hours:

The box office opens on-site on Tuesday, the week of the show.

Non-show days: 10am – 6pm

On show days: 10am – 10pm

Emo Nite 4/25/2025 8:00 PM - 4/25/2025

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 14:14:49 GMT

On Friday, April. 25th the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Emo Nite to the WOW Hall.

As Rolling Stone observed a few years ago, “Emo Nite Vindicated the Scene.”

It’s all too easy to forget that before the first Emo Nite in December 2014, “emo” was a joke.

“Emo Nite LA has become an essential gathering point for fans of emo, pop-punk, and related styles,” Rolling Stone noted.

In October 2021, Emo Nite’s founders threw Emo Nite Vegas Vacation, a three-day event headlined by Avril Lavigne and Machine Gun Kelly, with Sleeping With Sirens, MOD SUN, 3OH!3, and more.

The co-founders continue to look ahead. “Emo Nite definitely impacted culture,” Freed notes. “But we have no plans to stop changing the way we view the evolution and expansion of the genre.”

LCMGA Plant Sale 4/26/2025 10:00 AM - 4/26/2025 3:00 PM

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 13:05:22 GMT

The annual Lane County Master Gardener™ Association Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Lane County Event Center (796 W 13th Ave., Eugene, OR 97402) inside the East Expo Halls.

The Master Gardener™ Plant Sale will offer vegetable & herb starts, beautiful hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, native plants, aquatic plants, houseplants, bare root trees, shrubs, and more. The plants are propagated and grown by Master Gardeners according to “best practices” put in place by OSU Extension in consultation with the Oregon Department of Agriculture to help control invasive weeds, pests, and diseases from spreading throughout Oregon gardens, as well as wholesale purchases and donations from local nurseries, all available at great prices.

The Master Gardener™ Mobile Plant Clinic will be on hand to assist with any gardening questions and share upcoming events held by OSU Extension Service in Lane County.

The sale includes a Book Sale featuring gently used garden books and cookbooks.

Admission: FREE

We accept all forms of payment: cash, check or debit/credit (a 3% processing fee will be applied to all electronic transactions).

Come early for the best selection and please bring your garden cart or wagon to carry your purchases!

Questions?
Email lcmgaplantsale@gmail.com

Proceeds go to the Lane County Master Gardener Association (LCMGA). The LCMGA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to enhance and supplement the OSU Extension horticulture program.

The Lane County Master Gardener™ Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that raises money to support the educational outreach of the Master Gardeners in Lane County. The Master Gardener™ program is an OSU Extension program that trains individuals in the science and best practices of sustainable gardening. Master Gardener Volunteers teach gardening skills to members of the community through pruning and compost demonstrations, workshops and talks on a myriad of gardening topics and helping community gardeners with their questions through the on-site Plant Clinic and the Mobile Plant Clinic. Supporting our community requires many volunteer hours to succeed. This annual plant sale provides the funds needed for all of our programs.

Epic, Comedy, Tragedy 4/26/2025 9:30 AM - 5/17/2025 12:00 Noon

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 09:46:35 GMT

We will explore three different ways of telling a story—the epic, comic and tragic. We will begin with the greatest epic poem in English, John Milton’s Paradise Lost (1667), a work which changed the way we see the world. We will look at the larger-than-life characterizations of God, Satan, Adam and Eve and the carefully constructed Renaissance cosmos of earth, heaven and hell that they live in. The celebrated comedy we will examine is Richard Sheridan’s brilliant The School for Scandal with its humorous characters Snake and Lady Sneerwell and the dueling brothers Joseph and Charles Surface. That the play served as one of the models for Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen played one of the characters) will come as no surprise, for it is also “light, bright and sparkling.” Our final work will be from the twentieth century master American short story writer Katherine Anne Porter. With imagery reminiscent of the King James Bible, “Noon Wine” brings what Lady Byrd Johnson saw as Greek myths governing people living on a south Texas farm. We will look at the tragic marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, who eventually house the mysterious stranger, Mr. Helton, who brings with him his doomed past. In each narrative structure of epic, comic and tragic, we will discuss the identifying characteristics of each form and apply them to other works students have read.

In terms of pages, the reading is relatively light, but the content is both surprising and challenging, especially when it comes to the Miltonic blank verse, which is so akin, in words to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel.

The course will be a balance of lecture and discussion, punctuated by clips from videos and by passages being read aloud for close analysis. Discussion questions, as a ballast to the class and the breakout groups, will be supplied for the works.

Run for a Reason - CASA of Lane County 4/27/2025

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 08:59:06 GMT

Support CASA of Lane County in the Eugene Marathon's Run for a Reason! This peer-to-peer fundraiser is a fantastic way to not only run the Marathon, Half marathon, or 5k, but to do it for a reason!

Rather than pay the registration fee for the marathon, ask your friends, family and community to donate towards your goal of $350 for the full Marathon, $250 for the Half Marathon, or $150 for the 5k. Once your goal has been met, you will receive a code to register for the race on CASA of Lane County's team. The funds you raise will be donated back to CASA of Lane County!

?Learn More: ?https://www.casa-lane.org/third-party-events/run-for-a-reason-eugene-marathon

Writers Life Lunch 4/28/2025 12:00 Noon - 4/28/2025 1:30 PM

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:24 GMT

Get the support you need to make your writing life work.

Writing isn’t just about putting words on the page—it’s about building a life around them.

But how do you make writing sustainable? How do you balance creativity with making a living? How do you navigate the industry when it feels like a mystery?

At Writers Life Lunch, we’ll tackle these questions together—over good conversation, great company, and, of course, lunch.
? Learn the business side of writing – From finding an agent to self-publishing to getting fellowships, we’ll demystify the writing industry.
? Connect with other writers – Writing is often solitary, but you don’t have to do it alone. Build relationships with peers who understand the journey.
? Get real-world advice from experienced writers – Learn from Wordcrafters’ Jeaux Bartlett and guest speakers with firsthand experience in the field.
? Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere – No pressure, no formal presentations, just good conversation and solid advice over lunch.
? Walk away with new insights and next steps – Leave with actionable ideas to move your writing career forward.

At Writers Life Lunches, we’ll shine a light on the writing life, exposing its secrets and illuminating a path forward.

No matter what wall you’re running into in your life as a working writer, there’s someone else who’s hit it, too, and found a way over, around, or through it.

Guided by Wordcrafters’ Jeaux Bartlett, a professional writer with more than two decades of experience, we’ll find solutions–and camaraderie–to help you continue on with your chosen vocation of putting words on the page.

This is for you if:
-You’re trying to build a sustainable writing career but feel lost on the business side.
-You’re struggling with isolation and need a writing community.
-You have industry questions—about agents, publishing, marketing, fellowships, or submissions.
-You want a real talk, no-fluff discussion about what it actually takes to make writing work.
-You just love talking about the writing life with like-minded people over lunch.

What you can expect at Writers Life Lunches:
?? Noon: Arrive & Settle In – Bring your lunch or grab takeout from a local spot.
?? Rose & Thorn Check-In – Share something that’s going well (a rose) and something challenging (a thorn) in your writing life.
?? Dive into the Quarter’s Topic – Guided by Jeaux Bartlett, we’ll explore the business of writing with real-world advice.
?? Community & Conversation – Connect with fellow writers, share insights, and get your questions answered.
??? Leave Full—In Both Mind & Belly – Walk away feeling supported, informed, and ready to tackle your writing goals.

April’s topic: Earning a Living as a Writer

Explore the other ways you can earn a living as a writer, other than writing!

Teaching classes, presenting at conferences, teaching online classes, editing, and coaching other writers are some of the topics we’ll touch on. Bring your own ideas, questions, and ponderings to add to the conversation stew.

Date: Friday, April 28, 2025

Time: 12-1:30 pm

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

Price:
Access: $19 – if you have limited access to funds
Sustainer: $24 – the actual cost of this class
Patron: $29 – 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/

About your host
Jeaux Bartlett (they/them or xe/xem) is a writer and teacher living in Eugene, Oregon. Jeaux has published several books and online courses focused on personal growth and their work has appeared in the Register Guard, Lane Monthly, Rochester insider, Crossroads Chronicle, and Nature’s Wisdom amongst other publications.

Jeaux is a certified Grief Recovery Method specialist, a National Spiritualist Teacher, and a Reiki Master Teacher. Jeaux enjoys writing about overcoming loss and adversity, and learning to trust yourself again.

Jeaux is currently working on Banned in Barbados, an autofiction novel based on their middle school years at an all-girls convent school in Barbados. When they are not writing, Jeaux enjoys playing with natural dyes, knitting, and building a writing camp in the woods.

Ribbon Cutting- NextStep Recycling & UO Office of Sustainability Reuse Property Partnership 4/30/2025 11:30 AM - 4/30/2025 12:30 PM

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:37:48 GMT

University of Oregon has expanded its surplus property operation to include a new retail store at 547 Q St. in Springfield, and they are bringing a friend along with them. NextStep Recycling will also have a presence in the store, a partnership with the Office of Sustainability that expands what both organizations can offer the Eugene-Springfield community.

Jessica Ahrenholtz, Executive Director of NextStep, says, “NextStep Recycling is so excited to partner with University of Oregon’s Office of Sustainability. What a wonderful way for these two organizations to work together toward a common goal of reuse and sustainability.”

A grand opening is scheduled for Wednesday April 30, 11am-1pm with a ribbon cutting at 11:30am.

The Office of Sustainability took over the bulk of UO surplus operations in 2022, which led to increased visibility and engagement for the campus community. The program then moved to offering public sales for items not selected for campus reuse. The growing success of the program, combined with the need for stable and more functional space, led to the move to the Springfield store.

“NextStep has been operating re-use programs for nearly 20 years,” noted Steve Mital, Director of Sustainability at University of Oregon. “We are delighted to partner with and learn from them as we launch our newest community sustainability program.”

The new store will be open Wednesday-Friday, 10am-5:20pm, and Saturday 12-2:30pm. In addition to computers, cords, appliances, and other small electronics from NextStep Recycling, the store will have available a rotating supply of office furniture as well as other small and large items from University of Oregon.

“Our team is really excited to be able to offer this expanded store for our local community,” said Cimmeron Gillespie, UO’s Surplus property and waste reduction specialist. “We have so many cool things from our ‘bread-and-butter' items like desks, chairs, and filing cabinets to wild one-offs like a pastry case or dozens of industrial brass doorknobs. It's always an adventure at surplus and that makes it fun.”

The University of Oregon is the flagship research institution for the state of Oregon, located in Eugene and Portland. NextStep Recycling is a social enterprise in Eugene, OR that recycles electronics and provides technology access and training to those in need.

Ribbon Cutting- Radiant Community Arts 4/30/2025 4:00 PM - 4/30/2025 5:00 PM

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 17:08:38 GMT

Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Ralph Waldo Emerson and Walt Whitman 3/29/2025 9:30 AM - 4/19/2025 12:00 Noon

Voices for Kids Luncheon - CASA of Lane County 4/1/2025 12:00 Noon - 4/1/2025 1:00 PM

Cattery Open House 4/1/2025 5:00 PM - 4/1/2025 5:30 PM

Jake Xerxes Fussell 4/2/2025 8:00 PM - 4/2/2025

Small Business Workshop: Strengthen Your Magnet 4/2/2025 9:00 AM - 4/2/2025 11:00 AM

Jake Xerxes Fussell 4/2/2025 8:00 PM - 4/2/2025

Sip and Seams Pop-Up Shop Event 4/3/2025 - 4/13/2025

Eugene Greeters 4/4/2025 7:00 AM - 4/4/2025 9:00 AM

First Friday ArtWalk 4/4/2025 5:30 PM - 4/4/2025 8:00 PM

Eugene First Friday ArtWalk 4/4/2025 5:30 PM - 4/4/2025 8:00 PM

CLUB XCX 4/4/2025 8:00 PM - 4/4/2025

Herb, Edible Flowers and Weed ID Walk 4/5/2025 10:00 AM - 4/5/2025 12:30 PM

Soil pH Testing 4/5/2025 1:00 PM - 4/5/2025 4:00 PM

Major Tomboys 4/5/2025 8:00 PM - 4/5/2025

EVLA - Process Mapping 4/8/2025 1:30 PM - 4/8/2025 4:30 PM

Process Mapping April 8, 2025 @ 1:30 - 4:30 pm @ Forrest Technical Coatings

Ribbon Cutting- TownePlace Suites Eugene 4/8/2025 4:30 PM - 4/8/2025 5:30 PM

Tophouse 4/9/2025 8:00 PM - 4/9/2025

Business After Hours: Eugene Emeralds + AssuredPartners 4/9/2025 5:30 PM - 4/9/2025 8:30 PM

Word Open Mic 4/10/2025 7:00 PM - 4/10/2025 9:00 PM

Saxsquatch 4/10/2025 8:00 PM - 4/10/2025

Sip and Seams Pop-Up Shop Event 4/11/2025 10:00 AM - 4/13/2025 3:00 PM

Eugene Greeters 4/11/2025 7:00 AM - 4/11/2025 9:00 AM

Snake Run Rally @ Hoodoo 4/11/2025 9:00 AM - 4/13/2025 4:00 PM

Sip and Seams Pop-Up Shop Event 4/11/2025 10:00 AM - 4/13/2025 3:00 PM

IMAGINE 4/11/2025 6:00 PM - 4/11/2025 9:00 PM

Imagine Lane Arts 4/11/2025 6:00 PM - 4/11/2025 9:00 PM

OREGON KNIFE SHOW 4/12/2025 8:00 AM - 4/13/2025 3:00 PM

Free Composting Workshop 4/12/2025 10:00 AM - 4/12/2025 12:00 Noon

Vegetable Gardening: Irrigation Techniques & Growing Tomatoes 4/12/2025 10:00 AM - 4/12/2025 12:00 Noon

Watering Wisdom: Efficient Irrigation Techniques for Your Edible Garden

Growing Tomatoes: From Seed to Sauce

Andre Nickatina: 30 Years of Killer Whale 4/12/2025 8:00 PM - 4/12/2025

Andre Nickatina: 30 Years of Killer Whale 4/12/2025 8:00 PM - 4/12/2025

Eugene Science Center Friend Raiser Tour 4/14/2025 4:30 PM - 4/14/2025 6:00 PM

Gardening Made Easier: A Guide to Using Solve Pest Problems 4/15/2025 6:30 PM - 4/15/2025 7:30 PM

Joint Greeters Breakfast - Grow Your Business! 4/15/2025 6:30 AM - 4/15/2025 9:00 AM

🌲✨Unlock the Secrets to Your Perfect PNW Fixer-Upper✨🌲 4/15/2025 4:30 PM - 4/15/2025 7:00 PM

Coco Montoya 4/15/2025 8:00 PM - 4/15/2025

Coco Montoya 4/15/2025 8:00 PM - 4/15/2025

YP Happy Hour 4/16/2025 5:30 PM - 4/16/2025 7:00 PM

Women Business Leaders: Women and Wine 4/17/2025 4:30 PM - 4/17/2025 6:30 PM

Join us for the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce's Women Business Leaders' Women and Wine Night, sponsored by Northwest Community Credit Union with support from Chambers Construction, McKenzie Willamette Medical Center, and QSL Print Communications.

Corks for a Cause 4/17/2025 6:00 PM - 4/17/2025 7:30 PM

Moonshine Bandits 4/17/2025 8:00 PM - 4/17/2025

Moonshine Bandits 4/17/2025 8:00 PM - 4/17/2025

Spring Fling @ Hoodoo 4/19/2025 9:00 AM - 4/19/2025 4:00 PM

Free Composting Workshop 4/19/2025 10:00 AM - 4/19/2025 12:00 Noon

High Step Society 10 Year Anniversary 4/19/2025 8:00 PM - 4/19/2025 11:00 PM

EVLA - Problem Solving 4/21/2025 1:30 PM - 4/21/2025 4:30 PM

Problem Solving April 21, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking LEAN Practitioner

Financial Preparedness for Disasters Seminar 4/24/2025 6:00 PM - 4/24/2025 7:30 PM

2025 Community Solutions Summit: Presented by PeaceHealth 4/24/2025 7:30 AM - 4/24/2025 12:00 Noon

Art Opening Reception - ROOTED IN INK : Portraits of the Underbrush 4/24/2025 5:00 PM - 4/24/2025 7:00 PM

Brahms Requiem 4/24/2025 7:30 PM - 4/24/2025 9:45 PM

Summit For Sustainable Organizations 4/25/2025 8:00 AM - 4/26/2025 5:00 PM

Emo Nite 4/25/2025 8:00 PM - 4/25/2025

Eugene Greeters 4/25/2025 7:00 AM - 4/25/2025 9:00 AM

Summit for Sustainable Organizations 4/25/2025 9:00 AM - 4/26/2025 6:00 PM

Join Us at the Forefront of Sustainability Innovation

Purpose to Progress

Ribbon Cutting- Head Well Integrative Psychiatry & Wellness 4/25/2025 3:00 PM - 4/25/2025 4:00 PM

Paranormal Cirque at Lane Events Center 4/25/2025 7:30 PM - 4/28/2025 9:30 PM

Emo Nite 4/25/2025 8:00 PM - 4/25/2025

LCMGA Plant Sale 4/26/2025 10:00 AM - 4/26/2025 3:00 PM

Epic, Comedy, Tragedy 4/26/2025 9:30 AM - 5/17/2025 12:00 Noon

Run for a Reason - CASA of Lane County 4/27/2025

Writers Life Lunch 4/28/2025 12:00 Noon - 4/28/2025 1:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting- NextStep Recycling & UO Office of Sustainability Reuse Property Partnership 4/30/2025 11:30 AM - 4/30/2025 12:30 PM

Ribbon Cutting- Radiant Community Arts 4/30/2025 4:00 PM - 4/30/2025 5:00 PM

Process Mapping
April 8, 2025 @ 1:30 - 4:30 pm @ Forrest Technical Coatings

Problem Solving
April 21, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
LEAN Practitioner