CIVIC ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR
THROUGH AUG. 30
■ Creswell City Council application period begins. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 30 at 5 p.m.
THROUGH AUG. 27
■ Cottage Grove general election applicants must file their candidacy by Aug. 27 after meeting with city elections official Mindy Roberts. City elected positions on the fall ballot are mayor, ward 2 councilor, ward 4 councilor, and councilor at-large.
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FRIDAY, AUG. 9
■ The Creswell Water Control District Regular Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at Creswell Community Center, 99 First St.
SUNDAY, AUG. 11
■ A Race for the Rest of Us by Lane Council of Governments Senior & Disability Services, noon, PublicHouse, 418 A St, Springfield.
MONDAY, AUG. 12
■ Creswell City Council, 6 p.m. at Creswell City Hall,13 S 1st St., and via YouTube.
■ Cottage Grove Council, 7 p.m. at Cottage Grove City Hall, 400 E Main St., and Zoom.
TUESDAY, AUG. 13
■ Open House For South 2nd St., 2-4 p.m. at the Creswell Community Center, 99 S 1st St, Creswell.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
■ Springfield Utility Board of Directors special meeting with Budget Committee for Midyear Update, 5:00 p.m. In person in SUB’s Board Room in the Annex Building at 223 A Street and virtual at subutil.com/about-sub/board-meetings.
■ Springfield Utility Board of Directors regular meeting, late start at 6:30 p.m. In person in SUB’s Board Room in the Annex Building at 223 A Street and virtual at subutil.com/about-sub/board-meetings.
■ Springfield Utility Board of Directors non-public executive session, approximately 7:30 p.m. pursuant to ORS 40.225, ORS 192.660(2)(e), and ORS 192.660(2)(f). Virtual and in person in SUB’s Board Room in the Annex Building at 223 A Street.
■ Creswell municipal court, 7-10 p.m. at Creswell City Hall, 13 S 1st St.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
■ Creswell Planning Commission, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Creswell City Hall, 13 S 1st St.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
■ Lane County Board of Commissioners, 9 a.m., Harris Hall, 125 E. 8th Ave., Eugene.
■ Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee, 5:30 p.m. at Springfield City Hall, 225 5th St. and online.
SPRINGFIELD AREA CHAMBER
TUESDAY, AUG. 13
■ Business Before Hours, 7-8:30 a.m., Lively Park 6100 Thurston Road. Food and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:30. Fees: $15. More info: John Garbett at [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
■ Springfield Chamber Finance Committee, 7-8 a.m., closed to the public, but feel free to reach out to Natasha Boska at [email protected] with any questions.
TUESDAY, AUG. 20
■ Business Before Hours, 7-8:30 a.m., M. Jacobs 3194 Gateway Loop. Food and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:30. Fees: $15. More info: John Garbett at [email protected].
■ Member Experience Committee, 11-12 p.m., on Zoom. This committee meets to create a stronger member experience for the Chamber. Meetings are held via Zoom on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. If interested please contact John Garbett at [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
■ Springfield Chamber Finance Committee, 7-8 a.m., closed to the public, but feel free to reach out to Natasha Boska at [email protected] with any questions.
■ Talent Show – Eugene and Springfield Joint Greeters, 7-9 p.m., The Very Little Theater, 2350 Hilyard St, Eugene. All talents encouraged, including but not limited to music, stand-up comedy, painting, slam poetry, juggling etc. You can also come support Greeters & cheer them on. Light appetizers & drinks will be included with admission. Sign up at Eugene Chambers Website.
TUESDAY, AUG. 27
■ Business Before Hours, 7-8:30 a.m., Springfield City Hall 225 5th Street. Food and refreshments will be provided. Doors open at 6:30. Fees: $15. More info: John Garbett at [email protected].
■ Chamber Roundtable: The Life of a Pothole Part 3, 4-5:30 p.m., Chamber Depot 101 S A St, Springfield. The Road Ahead, will delve into the current and future infrastructure projects shaping our city, with emphasis on the recently passed road bond. Our expert speakers are two experienced engineers from the City of Springfield. The program will conclude with a tour of the Mill Street construction site. More info: Paige Walters at [email protected]
COTTAGE GROVE AREA CHAMBER
THURSDAY, AUG. 8
■ Breakfast Club, 8 a.m. at Coast Fork Brewing, 106 S. 6th St., Cottage Grove. Speaker: Casie Brabham with Lane Small Business Development Center. Topic: One page business plan.
TUESDAY, AUG. 13
■ The Downtown Cottage Grove Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Armory.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
■ Chamber Concerts in the Park: The Greg Nestler Band, 5:30 p.m. at Bohemia Park. Free.
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
■ Western Title invites the community to come meet its team, 3-5 p.m. at Coast Fork Brewing, 106 S. 6th St. The company will be opening an office in Cottage Grove in the coming months.
SATURDAY, AUG 17
■ 2024 Chamber Golf Tournament, 8 a.m. at Middlefield Golf Course, 91 Village Drive. Teams of four. Registration includes a golf cart, lunch, and swag bag.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
■ Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors meet the third Wednesday of each month from 12-1:30 p.m. They meet in person and via zoom.
■ Concerts in the Park: McKayla Marie, 5:30 p.m. at Bohemia Park. Free Concerts in the Park brought to you by the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsors.
CRESWELL CHAMBER
THURSDAY, AUG. 17
■ Free back to school haircuts, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Emerald Valley Salon, 600 Dale Kuni Road. The slot times offered are every 15 minutes. Call Emerald Valley Salon at 541-895-3965 to schedule your appointment today.
EUGENE AREA CHAMBER
FRIDAY, AUG. 9
■ Eugene Greeters, 7:30-9 a.m., Marquis Eugene, 555 Country Club Road. Networking events are designed to help you grow your business. Bring a door prize and your business cards to connect with our business community. Doors open at 7:00am for breakfast. Registration includes breakfast, coffee, and gratuity registration will also be available at the door. Register at Eugene Chamber website.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14
■ Ribbon Cutting and Open House for One Security, 2-3 p.m., One Security, Inc., 800 Olive St.
THURSDAY, AUG. 15
■ Onward Eugene Startup Coffee Meetup, 9-10 a.m., The Innovation Hub, 942 Olive St. More Info and register at onwardeugene.org/events/
■ Business After Hours Moss Adams + Elizabeth’s, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Elizabeth’s 105 Oakway Center. Event offers members, prospective members, and guests the chance to network. Connect with the local business community. Please call 541-484-1314 with any questions regarding cancellation. Register at Eugene Chambers Website.
FRIDAY, AUG. 16
■ Eugene Greeters at The Ballet, 7-9 a.m., Eugene Ballet, 174 East 16th Ave. Networking event. Bring a door prize and your business cards. Doors open at 7 a.m. for breakfast.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21
■ EVLA Managing Continuous Improvement Projects, 8 a.m.-12 p.m., FPW Media, 4660 Main St. Ste 150, Springfield. Free to EVLA member organizations; $125 per person for non-member organizations. This course discusses different types of improvement projects and the LEAN tools and techniques that apply along with the principles of LEAN and the tools to help you identify your business processes for improvement.
■ Talent Show – Eugene and Springfield Joint Greeters, 7-9 p.m., The Very Little Theater, 2350 Hilyard St, Eugene. All talents encouraged, including but not limited to music, stand-up comedy, painting, slam poetry, juggling etc. You can also come support Greeters & cheer them on. Light appetizers & drinks will be included with admission. Sign up at Eugene Chambers Website.
