THURSDAY, JAN. 26
• Mario Kart Tournament, 6 – 8 p.m., Gryffs Pub, 720 S. A St.
• Growing Vegetables Class with Ross Penhallegon, 8 – 9:30 p.m., free, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 525 66th St., Relief Society Room
FRIDAY, JAN. 27
• Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Reunion, 6 p.m., 2985 Yolanda Ave.
SATURDAY, JAN. 28
• Springfield Public Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Books & Brew. The event is back in-person and in the library from 6-9 p.m. Listen to music, play games, and drink beer all while supporting the Springfield Public Library Foundation. Featuring networking reception, award show, and dinner.
• Lunar New Year Celebration 2023, noon – 4 p.m., Springfield History Museum, 590 Main St.
• Bingo and Valentines, noon – 2 p.m., Lane Community College, 4000 E. 30th Ave., Snacks will be provided. Help craft Valentine’s Day cards for Cherokee veterans.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9
• Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s 73rd annual awards and installation, 4:30 – 7:30 p.m, Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main St. Award recipients will be announced and recognized during this event.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10
• Artist Reception, Ellen Gabehart, 5:30 p.m., Island Park Art Gallery at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St.
THURSDAY, FEB. 9 – SATURDAY, FEB. 11
• Oregon Women for Agriculture Convention 2023, 1 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 919 Kruse Way. tinyurl.com/Womens-Agriculture
SATURDAY, FEB. 11
• Valentine’s Dance Social, 6 – 8 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Ages 21+, Wear your best evening attire and follow along as dance instructor Lila leads a quick lesson in ballroom dance basics. Then, enjoy an evening of dancing, music, refreshments, and hors d’oeuvres.
FRIDAY, JAN. 27
• Teen Game Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave. The library will have its Nintendo Switch set up, board games, card games, and snacks.
THURSDAY, JAN. 19
• Flower Power Hour, 3:30 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave. The library is celebrating International Flower Day by making flowers with buttons, cupcake liners, and popsicle sticks.
FRIDAY, JAN. 26
• Art with Holly, 3:30 p.m., Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave., Holly is a local artist who hosts lessons at the library.
MONDAY, FEB. 6
• The Creswell Masonic Lodge #112 meeting, 7:30 p.m., 73 W. C St. (First Monday of the month.)
TUESDAY, FEB. 7
• Grief Support Group for the Community, 6:30 – 8 p.m., Creswell Presbyterian Church, 75 S. 4th St. Facilitated by Dr. Beverly Rogers, MD and Jacque Robertson. Free. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of the books and journals.
THURSDAY, JAN. 26
• Baby laptime, 11:30 a.m., Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. (every Thursday)
• Quality Trivia Hosted by the Legendary Elliot Martinez, 6 – 8 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, 926 E. Main St.
• Thor’s Day Mead Hall and Game Night, 5 – 8 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store, 106 S. 6th St.
FRIDAY, JAN. 27
• Cottage Grove Art Walk, 6 – 8 p.m., Downtown Historic Cottage Grove
• Parents’ Night Out, 6 – 9 p.m., 6th and Gibbs Church, 195 N. 6th St. Drop off kids grades Pre-K through 6th off in a safe environment where they will play games, sing songs, eat snacks, make a craft, and watch a movie. Register: https://tinyurl.com/register-night-out
• Grow Your Business and Find Your Purpose, 4 -6 p.m., Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. A post-workday presentation: discover strategies and practices to help you define your business model and explore its purpose. Food and drinks will be provided.
SATURDAY, JAN. 28
• Preschool storytime, 10:30 a.m., Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave (every Saturday)
SUNDAY, JAN. 29
• Sketch, 4 – 5 p.m., Covered Bridge Brewing Group, They’’ll bring the art supplies, you bring yourself.
TUESDAY, JAN. 31
• Ukelele Club, 10 a.m., Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave (every Tuesday)
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1
• Lego Club for Kids, 2:30 p.m., Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. (Every first Wednesday.)
