H2Oh!
Ever wonder where they got the ‘spring’ in ‘Springfield’?
The Springfield History Museum’s Springfield H2Oh! Exhibit is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Springfield was founded on water. Learn exactly what Springfield’s water systems are, how they work, who maintains them, what role the community has in protecting our water. The exhibit includes several interactive elements, such as a children’s corner complete with a play laboratory, a flash card game on pollution prevention, and takeaways related to water quality. This exhibit is offered in partnership with the City of Springfield’s Development & Public Works Department, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, and the Springfield Utility Board.
THINGS 2 DO
FRIDAY, JULY 22
▨ Sharon Garner & The Dorian May Trio with special guests Marty Weissbarth (sax) & James Britten (congas). Jazz, Blues, and Latin music, 7 p.m. at the Covered Bridge Brewing Group in Cottage Grove.
SATURDAY, JULY 23
▨ Sage Vagabond, 6 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing Company, 106 S. 6th St. Cottage Grove. A trio of acoustic musicians featuring folk melodies, jazz harmonies and hard-hitting grooves.
▨ Tri at the Grove at Lakeside Park off of Weyerhaeuser Road, 6 a.m. Flat and fast race course.
▨ Summer Bash, all day, at 33782 Row River Road in Cottage Grove. Fill up your coolers, bring your chairs and tent if you want to stay and camp. BBQ grills will be available.
▨ An Evening with the Garcia Birthday Band, 4 p.m. at Day Island Park in Springfield.
▨ Hooligans CC Oregon presents Emerald City Shakedown. Car at the Springfield Briggs Middle School, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to all makes and models 1980 and older. Hot rods, rat rods, customs, lowriders, classic cars and motorcycles.
▨ Service Day Volunteer Event by LOVEfirst disaster relief, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Hendricks Bridge Lane in Springfield. Service day event for families impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire. Public is invited to offer services like gardening, land clean up and tree cutting. Youth welcome.
▨ Pre-and-postpartum-pregnancy workshop at Darling Physical Therapy, 10 – 11 a.m. at 890 Beltline Road in Springfield.
▨ South Valley Farmers Market, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., 7th and Main streets in Cottage Grove. Live music, featuring multi-instrumentalists Howdy and Marilyn Darrell, A Town Called Home weaves together close heartfelt harmonies, driving rhythms, and an authentic downhome approach to their own cut of Americana music that merges deep Texas roots with a West coast vibe. From Austin, they are now making their home up in Portland. TUESDAY, JULY 26- FRIDAY JULY 29
▨ Summer Art Camp with Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St., Springfi eld, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. SATURDAY JULY 30
▨ Flea market, 22 N. 8th St., Cottage Grove, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
▨ Teen Book Club, Springfield Public Library, 1:30 p.m., via zoom or in-person at the Springfield Public Library. All teens are invited to participate in a bilingual book club and read “Pan’s Labyrinth” in English or in Spanish. More info: [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
▨ Ratie D featuring John Mambira at Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St. Suite 301, Springfield, OR 974771, 10:30 a.m. Open to all ages. Food for Lane County will serve a free lunch for children under 18 at 11:30 a.m. immediately following the event on the Fountain Plaza.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
▨ Willamalane Fitness Expo and Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. – noon., 215 W. C St. Springfield. Sample an array of healthy fun with different fitness classes, booths and goodies. Raffles and silent auctions, too.
Civic Engagement
THURSDAY, JULY 21
▨ Creswell Planning Commission meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall.
MONDAY, JULY 25
▨ Creswell Urban Renewal Agency, 6 p.m., City Hall.
▨ Creswell City Council meeting, 6:15 p.m., City Hall. View agenda: ci.creswell.or.us
▨ Cottage Grove City Council meeting, 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 26
▨ Springfi eld Historic Commission meeting, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., virtual meeting.
THURSDAY, JULY 28
▨ Lane County public safety work plan workgroup, noon – 1 p.m., virtual.
▨ Lane County Transportation Advisory Committee meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Public Works Customer Service Center, 3050 N. Delta Hwy, Eugene. Hybrid meeting.
Dont Go2 …
The Senior and Disability Services South Lane offi ce in Cottage Grove will be closed to walk-in consumers on Friday, July 22, due to building construction. All other locations and services will be available as usual. The offi ce will return to its usual open hours on Monday, July 25. More info: 541-682-4038 and 541-682-3353.
OLD SCHOOL High school reunions
FRIDAY, JULY 29
▨ Cottage Grove Class of 1991 30-year reunion, 6:30 p.m. at Pinocchio’s Pizza, 1795 E. Main St. in Cottage Grove.
SATURDAY, JULY 31
▨ Cottage Grove Class of 1991 30-year reunion, 6 p.m. at Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
▨ The Willamette High Alumni Luncheon, 1 p.m. at Papa’s Pizza on Coburg Road in Eugene. Open to all WHS alumni.
SATURDAY, JULY 30
▨ Creswell Class of 1970 reunion. An informal gathering for all grads, noon at Garden Lake Park, 390 Melton Road, Creswell. There will be horseshoes, frisbee golf course, room for corn hole, etc. There is no water at the park. For your comfort bring pop up tents, folding tables, chairs, your own food, etc. More info: abcmumau@ gmail.com and 541-935-7075.
