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A call 2 art lovers

SPRINGFIELD –The Emerald Art Center presents the 30th annual Springfield Mayor’s Art Show. It’s a non-juried community art exhibition with lots of awards in 12 divisions, with the top award chosen by Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon.

IFYOUGO:

WHAT: Mayor’s Art Show

WHEN: Through Oct. 28,  11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday

WHERE: Emerald Art Center, 500 Main St. in Springfield

MORE INFO: Awards reception is Friday, Sept. 30 from 5:30 – 7 p.m … Also open for Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk, Oct.14 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.

Things 2 do… in Springfield

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29

■ Karaoke Night at Conway’s, 5658 Main St., 9 p.m.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

■ LunchVox LIVE: Evolving Cities, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 101 S. A St., Join the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce for an insight into how cities are continuing to evolve under environmental, technological, and social trends. Mark Miksis, Pacific Northwest Developer, will provide his expertise.

■ “Birds Flying Through” production at Lane Community College by the Student Production Association of Lane Community College, 2 p.m., 4000 E. 30th Ave. in Eugene

■ 10 Year Anniversary Event for Cascade Peak Performance, 303 S. 5th St., 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Celebrate this milestone with them at the gym. 

FRIDAY, OCT. 7

■ Please Bother Me Class, 10 a.m. – noon, Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St. Suite 301.Get help with computer, cell phone, database navigation, gadget set up, resumes and more. 

TUESDAY, OCT. 18

■ Workshop: Engaging Your Nonprofit’s Board in Fundraising: A Mission-based Approach, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Alvord-Taylor Inc. Training Room 1, 1671 18th St.  Effective fundraising is a team sport, and it can be frustrating. In this session, led by Grady Goodall (Director of Development for OSU’s College of Liberal Arts), we’ll cover strategies to help staff engage board members in fundraising activities so that everyone shares the workload – and the success.

FRIDAY, OCT. 21

■ Small Business Solutions Hub Program, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. This program will be a hybrid format, with both in person and virtual attendees welcome. In person: Springfield Chamber, 101 S. A St.

Things 2 do… in Creswell

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

■ Teen Game Night, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave. 

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

■  Knitting Club, 11 a.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.

■ Creswell Cars & Coffee, 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Tractor Supply Co. parking lot, 190 Emerald Parkway.

MONDAY, OCT. 3 

■ Creswell Chamber networking luncheon, 11:45 a.m. at My Boys Pizza.

TUESDAY, OCT. 4

■ Yoga with Lisa Linnell-Olsen, 6:45 p.m. at the Creswell Grange, 274 W. Oregon Ave

■ Coffee and Books, 11 a.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.

TUESDAY, OCT. 6

■ Yoga with Lisa Linnell-Olsen, 6:45 p.m. at the Creswell Grange. 

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

■ Middle School Book Club 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sign up by emailing [email protected]

MONDAY, OCT. 24

■ Creswell Chamber entrepreneur meet up, 4:30 p.m. at Creswell Bakery.

THURSDAY, OCT. 27

■ Art with Holly, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.

Things to do… in Cottage Grove  

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

■ Creative Conflict Resolution for Business, 4 p.m. at Covered Bridge Brewery, 926 E. Main St.

■ The Huckleberrys, 6:30 p.m. at Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

■ Bow Wow Around Town, 16th annual Fun Dog Walk Fundraiser for Cottage Grove Humane Society, Registration at 9:30 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m. at Prospector Park .

■ Cruise into Fall Car Show, 11 a.m., Shady Oaks Plant and Produce, 7730 Hwy 99. Event is sponsored by Jim’s Automotive and features BBQ, Vendors, and Classic Cars.

■ Plant Walk with Elke Overstake, 1 – 3 p.m., Kalapuya Books, 637 E. Main St. Explore the edible and medicinal herbs of Cottage Grove.

■ London Community’s Yard Sale, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., London Grange, 72746 London Rd. For more information or to rent a table for $10 call Alice at 541-228-8451.

FRIDAY, OCT. 7 – SATURDAY, OCT. 8

■ Dorena Grange Fall Bazaar, Friday hours: noon – 6 p.m. Saturday hours: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., 34360 Row River Rd. Call 541-914-9975 for vendors: $10 booth fee, $5 fee for grange members

SATURDAY, OCT. 8

■ Fall FUNraiser for Singing Creek Educational Center, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Covered Bridge Brewery, 926 E. Main St. $1 from every drink sold goes to support Singing Creek. 

■ Stretching Your Dollar: Finding Paths to Prosperity Free Workshop, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. This interactive workshop is provided.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12

■ Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., KNND Radio Station, 717 Main St.

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