In Springfield
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.
SATURDAY, OCT. 8
■ Pups and Pistons adoption event, 11 a.m. at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson. Lucky Paws Rescue adoption event.
■ Swallowtail Spirits Comedy Show, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12
■ Oregon Children’s Choir Fundraiser at Panera Bread, 2810 Gateway St., 4 p.m- 8 p.m. Dine in or take out.
■ Free Pregnancy Tests & Free First Trimester Ultrasounds mobile unit, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m at Catholic Community Services, 1025 G St.
THURSDAY, OCT. 13
■ Karaoke night at Conways, 9 p.m. at 5658 Main St.
■ Red Cross Blood Drive, 11 a.m. at Springfield Faith Center.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
■ Trevor Tagle at Twisted River Saloon, 8 p.m. 1444 Main St.
■ Second Friday Artwalk, downtown Springfield, 5 – 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
■ US101 Fall Cornholl Challenge, 2 p.m. at Springfield Elks, 1701 Centennial Boulevard. Whether you are a backyard player or consider yourself a pro, you are invited to participate in the Bicoastal Media Fall Cornhole Challenge hosted by Eugene Cornhole League. Cost info: tinyurl.com/CornholeSpringfield
SUNDAY, OCT. 16
■ Exclusive and Infinia Pet Nutrition Demo, 11 a.m. at Springfield Wilco. Whether you are welcoming a new fur baby or if your pet is having any sensitives, allergies or health troubles come chat with a pro.
MONDAY, OCT. 17
■ Plot Your Novel for NaNoWriMo, 6 p.m. at Springfield Public Library.
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.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19
■ Free Pregnancy Tests & Free First Trimester Ultrasounds mobile unit, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m at Catholic Community Services, 1025 G St.
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.
■ The 2022 Springfield Mayor’s Revue, a fundraising event for the Emerald Art Center and Springfield Rotary Charitable Foundation. A casual evening of arts and entertainments featuring the visual arts at Emerald Art Center and local performing arts. From 5 – 6 p.m. there will be wine and musical reception at the Art Center; 6 p.m. revue doors open at the Wildish Theater; 6:30 p.m. revue begins. Tickets $75.
■ Christmas preview party at Chuck and Alice, 136 South 6th St., 4 p.m.
In Creswell
THURSDAY, OCT. 6
■ Coffee and Books, 11 a.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.
SATURDAY, OCT 8
■ Knitting Club, 11 a.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.
MONDAY, OCT. 10
■ Creswell Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon with John & Susan Mielke of KKNX and KEED Radio Stations, My Boys Pizza, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12
■ Middle School Book Club 3:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sign up by emailing [email protected]
MONDAY, OCT. 17
■ Creswell Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon, My Boys Pizza, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
In Cottage Grove
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.
■ “What it means to be Christian in the Middle East” Palestinian Pastor Fursan Zumot, 10 a.m. First Presbyterian Church Cottage Grove, 216 S.Third St.
■ Bike Open House at Northwest Customs, 2145 S. R St., at noon.
■ Bird Walk with Coast Fork Birders, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Row River Nature Park, 33301 Row River Rd
SUNDAY, OCT 9.
■ Recycling Take Back, 10 a.m. – noon, Cottage Grove Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 12
■ Election Forum, Meet and greet 6 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Forum 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave.
■ Business After Hours, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m., KNND Radio Station, 717 Main St.
FRIDAY, OCT. 14
■ A Town Called Home at Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St., 6 p.m. Led by multi-instrumentalists Howdy and Marilyn Darrell, A Town Called Home weaves together close heartfelt harmonies, driving rhythms, and an authentic down-home approach to their own cut of Americana music.
SATURDAY, OCT. 15
■ Braeden Counts at Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St, 6 p.m., Braeden Counts is a singer/songwriter from southern Oregon. Starting out in 2014, Braeden has earned himself a reputation for being able to reel you in with his songwriting abilities.
■ Historical Society’s Buster Keaton Film Night, 7 p.m. Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. This annual fundraiser provides an enjoyable evening of comedy from the silent film era. Admission: $5/person Featured movie to be announced.
FRIDAY, OCT. 21
■ Tylor and the Train Robbers live, 8 p.m. at the Axe and FIddle.
SATURDAY, OCT 22
■ Ten Spiders at Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 6 p.m., 926 E. Main St.
■ One Trick Pony, a Paul Simon tribute, 6 p.m. at Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store.
SUNDAY, OCT. 23
■ Crackin’ Up Comedy Showcase, 7 p.m. at Covered Bridge Brewing Group.
FRIDAY, OCT. 28
■ The Huckleberrys live, 6:30 pm. At Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store.
