THURSDAY, MARCH 20
■ Business After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. One of the best Cottage Grove business networking events. Get the most out of your Chamber Membership and join us the third Thursday of every month.
FRIDAY, MARCH 21
■ CGPD Coffee with a Cop, 9-11 a.m., POUR 818, 811 E. Main St.
Blood Drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Springfield Justice Center, 230 4th St.
SATURDAY, MARCH 22
■ March Bird Walk, 8-10 a.m., Chambers Covered Railroad Bridge, Cottage Grove. Park at the intersection of Whitman Blvd. and S. River Rd. All of this walk is paved and is a great opportunity for individuals with mobility issues to participate in a bird outing.
■ 2nd annual Cottage Grove Spring Scale Model Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Free admission. Scale model contest and exhibition, vendor tables, and more. For more information contact [email protected].
■ Sunset Park Hard Hat Tour, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 838 Olson Pl., Cottage Grove. Exclusive tour of homes under construction and a behind-the-scenes look at this growing community. Explore available homes in progress, sip and mingle with tasty drinks and light bites, and win prizes.
MARCH 24-28
■ Los Pueblos Spring Break Camp, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Cottage Grove Community Center, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. This fun spring break camp features games, art, movement, music, and activities about the history of South America. The camp is taught by Janet Hernandez. who is bilingual and teaches the class in English and Spanish. Qualifying low-income families in Cottage Grove who are Guatemalan/Latino are eligible for this camp. Limited to 11 children. To register, contact SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong at [email protected].
TUESDAY, MARCH 25
■ Science on Tap, 5-7 p.m., Axe and Fiddle, 657 E. Main St., Cottage Grove. An engaging presentation by author Eric Alan and Jodi Lemmer, the Stewardship Program Manager at the McKenzie River Trust. The topic of discussion will be Land Stewardship at Cerro Gordo: The First Fifty Years.
WED., MARCH 26
■ Reptile Man, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Council Chambers, 225 5th St., Springfield. Come see and learn about reptiles with 15 live animals like large lizards, boas, pythons, a rattlesnake, an alligator, a snapping turtle, a tortoise, and more. There will be three shows at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 1:30 p.m.
■ SpringFilm: Hugo, 6:30 p.m., Richard E. Wildish Theater, 630 Main St. Join Springfield Public Library for a free showing of the timeless family film Hugo. All ages are welcome to this spring break event.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27
■ Spring Break Matinee: IF, 3 p.m., Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Cottage Grove Public Library and South Valley Athletics are partnering to provide a free movie showing during South Lane School District’s spring break. Join us to watch IF, starring Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, and John Krasinski.
FRIDAY, MARCH 28
■ The Magic of Reading Show, 11 a.m., Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St. A Spring Break magic show for kids with local magician, Jay Frasier.
SATURDAY, MARCH 29
■ Thunderegg Birthday Celebration, noon-2 p.m., Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St. Celebrate the 60th birthday of the Thunderegg with the Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club. Free family event to learn about rocks and minerals. See the new rock display case and learn about the club.
■ Read to a Cat, noon-2 p.m., Fern Ridge Public Library, 88026 Territorial Rd., Veneta. Come hang out and enjoy a cozy setting reading with furry felines and meet kitties from the Felines Fairygodmother rescue.
Pollinator Planting Party, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Row River Nature Park – Pollinator Garden. Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council is hosting a planting party for pollinators. For more information please email [email protected].
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
■ Heart Walk & Talk, 3:30-4:30 p.m., 3333 Riverbend Dr., Springfield. Learn from heart health experts while walking along scenic paths. Meet at the path near the arches with quotes near the Emergency Department (ED). Free parking is available in designated OHVI parking.
■ Family Literacy Night, 5-6:30 p.m., Maple Elementary, 2109 J St., Springfield. Join us for an evening of family fun and community at Maple’s Literacy Night! Enjoy free activities, a spaghetti dinner, connecting with other families and meeting with community partners.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4
■ Storytime with Bobber the Water Safety Dog, 11:30 a.m., Cottage Grove Public Library, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. Bobber the Water Safety Dog and his friends will share water safety skills, read some fun stories, and activities related to water safety. This special program is brought to you by the Army Corps of Engineers.
MONDAY, APRIL 7
■ Aquatics Hiring Event, 4-6 p.m., Willamalane Park Swim Center, 1276 G St. Join the pool squad at Willamalane! Bring a towel and swimsuit to this event.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8
■ Trips Showcase, 3-4 p.m., Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield. Enjoy food, door prizes, and drinks while you learn about all the fun trips ahead this season. This is a free event. No registration required.
