FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
■ Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, City Fountain Plaza, 5-9 p.m.
■ Martina Conn Gallery Reception, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., 5-7 p.m. Fluid art during the Springfield Second Friday Art Walk. Live music from pianist Chuck Dinsfriend.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 15
■Birds of Oregon and General Science, 9-11 a.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. Free.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 22
■Lecture: Anxiety and Depression Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment, 1-2 p.m. at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St. Learn about the most common mental health issues for older adults, effective coping skills and promising treatments. Presented by Chris Eilers, older adult behavioral health specialist. Advance registration is required. Free.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 – SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
■Star Route Barn Market, 4 – 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, 37342 Parsons Creek Rd. Artisans who offer vintage, shabby, chic, rustic, barn wood, farmhouse, garden, boutique and handmade goods. Music by Jessie Leigh until 9 p.m. Admission: $10 Friday, $5 on Saturday.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 24
■Springfield Police Open House, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 230 4th St. Police vehicle walk-throughs, community partner information booths, equipment unit demonstrations, free lunches and giveaways, meet with SPD officers, staff and K-9s.
■ Community Mabon Celebration, noon-4 p.m., Day Island Park, 176 W B St. Mabon is the second harvest of mid autumn fruits and vegetables when day and night are equal. More info: 541-250-2239
SUNDAY, SEPT 25
■ Run with the Cops, 1 p.m., Dorris Ranch, 205 Dorris St. A fundraiser for the Eugene/Springfield Special Olympics, $30 registration, Free for kids under 10 years. To register: tinyurl.com/Run-with-Cops
MONDAY, SEPT. 26
■ Oregon Friendly Driver Class, 6-7:30 p.m., Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St. Suite 301. Learn ways to share the road with people walking and biking. The course will cover laws, new infrastructures, common mistakes and how to avoid them. More info: [email protected]
FRIDAY, OCT. 7
■ Please Bother Me Class, 10 a.m. to noon at the Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St. Suite 301. Come get help with your computer, cell phone setup, database navigation, gadget setup, job websites, resumes and cover letters etc.
