FRIDAY, AUG. 23
■ Take Your Meditation Off Your Mat, 11 a.m.-noon, Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Springfield. Repeats until Aug 30. No experience needed. Bring your items.
■ One More Time Marching Band performance at the Bethesda Lutheran Church’s Summer Neighborhood Gathering, music at 6 p.m., 4445 Royal Ave., Eugene. Live music, a free hot dog BBQ, and family-friendly activities. RSVP at bethesdalutheranchurch.com.
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
■ South Valley Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 7th and Main streets, Cottage Grove. Local produce, food, live music, arts, and more.
■ Food For Lane County Farm Stand, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., FFLC Youth Farm 705 Flamingo Ave., Springfield, Every Saturday through Oct. 26. Lots of available crops grown by local youth farmers. Card, Cash and SNAP Match accepted for accepted payments.
■ Eugene Health and Wellness Expo Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Lane Events Center Bloodmobile, 796 W. 13th Ave., Eugene. Appointments are required for the best possible donation experience. Photo ID required. For safety no visitors under 16. Eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation. More info: donate.bloodworksnw.org.
■ Hot August Rides Poker Run, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 2422 Main St., Springfield. American Legion Post 83 Riders are hosting a poker run to benefit Veterans. Registration starts at 8 a.m. at the Alibi Tavern. 80 mile run with food & beverage stops. Route ends at Post 83 in Eugene. $40 Includes T-Shirt, lunch & poker card. Silent Auction and activities to follow. More Info: (541-653-7572.
■ Mobile Plant Clinic, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Herrick Farms, 88088 Millican Rd , Springfield. OSU Master Food Preservers help with food safety and preserving questions, and help identify weed, disease, and insect problems and suggest research-based management options.
■ Arts & Crafts Supply Swap, 2-6 p.m., 136 S. 6th St., Springfield. Bring your extra usable supplies to the table, take what you like, and meet other creatives. Bring your own tote or box to bring home supplies. 18+ event.
■ Wine & Feline Fundraiser, 2-6 p.m., Saginaw Vineyards, 80247 Delight Valley Rd, Cottage Grove. 10% of wine sales donated to the Humane Society of Cottage Grove. Live music, accepting pet food donations, info table from HSCG, and kitten tent.
■ Creswell Movies in the Park: “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” (PG), 8:30 p.m. at Harry Holt Memorial Park.
SATURDAY, AUG. 24
& SUNDAY, AUG. 25
■ Eugene Health & Wellness Expo, Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Lane Events Center, Expo Halls. Free admission, all ages. health & wellness screenings, medical & alternative health experts, lifestyle & recreational resources, and info on nutrition, weight loss, vitamins, and more.
SUNDAY, AUG. 25
■ August Craft Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Saginaw Vineyards. Local vendors, food, wine and beer, live music. Monthly market that is family friendly and free entry.
■ Welcome Walks, 12:30 -1:30 p.m., 82940 Hurlburt Ln, Creswell. $5. Free for children under 5. Meet the animals of Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary.
■ Sunday Bingo for the Skatepark, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Coast Fork Brewing and Feed Store. Help raise money for the Cottage Grove Skatepark improvement efforts. Kid & pet friendly.
MONDAY, AUG. 26
■ RAIN Catalysts Creswell Website & Social Media Productive Work Session, 9:30-11 a.m., BlueValley Bistro, 116 Melton Road. Website and social media support for your business. Work together with Ellyn Mole, Creswell Venture Catalyst, to review and improve each other’s websites and social media platforms. Free. More info: [email protected].
TUESDAY, AUG. 27
■ Coffee & Books, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Creswell Library Reading Area. An informal group where each person spends a few minutes telling about their recent reading.
■ Academic Empowerment Advocacy Training, 4-7:30 p.m., 174 Deadmond Ferry Road, Springfield. AEA are volunteers trained to provide K-8th foster youth with academic support. AEAs work directly with students in schools. Apply to join August Trainings: casa-lane.org
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28
■ Cottage Grove Mobile Pantry stop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., 7th and Whiteaker, behind Umpqua Bank 2nd and 4th. Will provide a supply of nutritionally balanced groceries.
■ TransWild Forest Frolic, 5-8 p.m. Mount Pisgah Arboretum. Transponder and Cascadia Wildlands are hosting music, outdoor workshops, guided hikes, ect. Free.
■ Dodgeball for All, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bob Keefer Center. Pick up dodgeball for all skill levels. Bring water, sneakers, and $5 (first time is free). Age: 18+ years.
■ Chamber Concerts in the Park, 6:30- 8 p.m., Bohemia Park Amphitheatre. Performer: The Men From S.U.R.F. Vendors from 5:30-8 p.m.
■ South Lane Mental Health Summer Speaker Series, 6-8 p.m., 700 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove. Free. RSVP at 541-942-3939 or [email protected].
THURSDAY, AUG. 29
■ Cottage Grove Rotary Club meeting, noon, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 725 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove.
FRIDAY, AUG. 30
■ Take Your Meditation Off Your Mat, 11 a.m.-noon, Willamalane Adult Activity Center. Last session. No experience needed. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, journal etc.
■ Last Friday Art Walk, 6-8 p.m., Downtown Cottage Grove. Free.
■ Willamalane Dive-in Movies at Splash!, playing “How to Train Your Dragon.” Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the movie starts at 9 p.m. No registration is required.
SATURDAY, AUG. 31
■ South Valley Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 7th and Main streets, Cottage Grove. Local produce, food, live music, arts, and more.
■ Creswell Coffee with a Cop, 10 a.m.-noon at Blue Valley Bistro, 116 Melton Rd. Get to know our police officers. More info: Sergeant Speldrich at [email protected]
■ Mobile Pantry, 4-6p.m., Bob Keefer Center 200 S. 32nd St., Springfield. Will provide a three- to five-day supply of nutritionally balanced groceries. Sign in with your name, zip code and the number of adults and children in your household. Bring something to carry food. You can visit the pantry if you are receiving other benefits, such as food stamps or WIC.
■ Food For Lane County Farm Stand, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., FFLC Youth Farm 705 Flamingo Ave., Springfield, Every Saturday through October. Lots of available crops grown by local youth farmers. Card, Cash and SNAP Match accepted for accepted payments.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 1
■ Labor Day Chili Cook Off, 10:30 a.m., Real Life Church Goshen, 33988 C St, Eugene. All are invited to bring your most famous chili, potluck items, and deserts. The meal together will be immediately following church service. Prizes for the best chilis and deserts.
