THURSDAY, NOV. 28
Turkey Stuffer 5k, 8:30-11 a.m., Lively Park, 6100 Thurston Rd., Springfield. $25 for ages 13+; Kids under 12 are free. No dogs. Registration closes Wednesday, Nov. 27, at noon. No day-of registration or packet pickup. Sign up at willamalane.org/turkey.
Cottage Grove Lions Club meeting, noon, Stacy’s Covered Bridge Restaurant, 401 E. Main St. Optional: $12 for lunch.
Cottage Grove Rotary Club meeting, noon, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 725 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove.
FRIDAY, NOV. 29
Springfield Twin Rivers Rotary Club, 7-8 a.m., Eugene Mission, 1542 W. 1st Ave., Eugene.
Last Friday Art Walk, 6-8 p.m., Downtown Cottage Grove. Free.
Thurston High School Holiday Craft Faire, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 78 area crafters. Free admission.
SATURDAY, NOV. 30
Kid’s Country Christmas 2024: free showing of Moana 2, 8:30 a.m., Cinemark 17, 2900 Gateway St., Springfield. Join US101 Country for a showing of Moana 2. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with a free stuffed animal for every child (while supplies last) and a free snack pack for the first 500 children. No sign up required, just dress in your holiday cozies. Pre-show entertainment from the musical ensemble Santa Clause and US101’s Val Steele and Gerry the G-Man.
Western Oregon Exposition Christmas at WOEVILLE , 10 a.m.- 7 p.m., 2000 N Douglas Cottage Grove. Santa from noon-5 p.m.
Coffee with a Cop, 10 a.m. at Blue Valley Bistro, 116 Melton Road, Creswell.
Thurston High School Holiday Craft Faire, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Over 78 area crafters.
Pet food and bottle drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Drive-thru drop off at This n That Shop, 33 N 8th, Cottage Grove. Hosted by Tucker’s Cupboard and Humane Society of CG.
MONDAY, DEC. 2
Creswell Community Singers rehearsals, 2:30-4 p.m., Creswell Presbyterian Church, 75 S. 4th St. New members welcome. More info: 541-895-4425.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3
Giving back in Grove, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., 700 E. Gibbs Ave, Cottage Grove. Local nonprofits and community members connect.
Trips Showcase, 3-4 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Learn about the trips ahead this season. Free, no registration required. More info: willamalane.org/trips.
Free Holiday Haircuts, 2-7 p.m., WellMama, 576 Olive St., Suite 205, Eugene. Stylist Olivia Smith is offering dry cuts and styles. Childcare provided during the appointment. Come with clean hair. Ages 10+. Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/wellhaircut.
Pride Nights: Spectrum Support with Connected Lane County, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Spark at Booth-Kelly, 303 S. 5th St. STE 150, Springfield. Explore educational opportunities, STEM careers, mental health support, accessible and safe medical care options, ect. This week has a mental health guest speaker and hands-on activities.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 4
Coast Fork Kiwanis Club meeting, noon, My Boys Pizza, 96 N. Mill St., Creswell.
Disney in December Free Disney Movie showing, noon-8 p.m. at Made by You, 715 Main St. Springfield.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5
Cottage Grove Rotary Club meeting, noon, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant, 725 E. Gibbs Ave., Cottage Grove.
Holiday Inn Express Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 919 Kruse Way, Springfield.
NAMI Family Support Group, 7-8:30 p.m., 129 9th St., Springfield. Free, peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one that has symptoms of a mental health condition. In-person and no registration required. More info: [email protected], 541-343-7688.
Mt. Vernon Elementary School PTA Winter Bazar, 5-7 p.m., 935 Filbert Ln, Springfield. This fundraising
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
Breakfast with Santa Firefighter Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., 233 E. Harrison Ave., Cottage Grove. Free. Santa visits.
Kickoff to Christmas in Cottage Grove, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., downtown.
Made By You’s Holiday Fair & Art Swap, 3-8 p.m., 715 Main St., Springfiel.
South Lane Concert, 4-6 p.m., CG High School Cafetorium, 1375 S. River Rd., Cottage Grove. Free interfaith concert. More info: 541-731-0054, [email protected].
Winter Wonderland Skate Party, 6-8 p.m., Bob Keefer Center, 250 S. 32nd St., Springfield. All-ages skate party will have a live DJ. $8 in-district/$11 out-of-district. Bring roller skates or rent them for $3. Registration not required. More info: willamalane.org/skate.
