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COTTAGE GROVE – Doodling in church is generally frowned upon, but it wound up being a wonderful thing for Ian Clevenger. “Ian sat in the pew in front of me…
SPRINGFIELD – As the school year winds down, Springfield Public Schools leadership continues to see shifts, as last week, a board member announced her resignation, and three finalists were selected…
CRESWELL – Creswell City Councilor Clark Kent shared details about updates coming to this year’s National Night Out event during a city council meeting last week. Kent reported new and…
SPRINGFIELD – Springfield City Council unanimously agreed to adopt a .1% payroll tax shared by employers and employees on Monday night. Collection for the tax will begin no sooner than…
SPRINGFIELD – Singing Creek Educational Center is hosting a Living History Festival at Dorris Ranch on June 20, with history interpreters, activities, live music, and indigenous storytelling. The free, family-friendly…
SPRINGFIELD – Commander Nick Gillaspie helped raise the American flag at the new location of the American Legion Post #40 building on May 21. Members of the Legion, their families,…
Lane County Economic Development is urging local employers and businesses to take steps now to protect employees, facilities and operations during what is expected to be a challenging 2026 fire…
American Red Cross officials made an urgent request for blood and platelet donors due to a troubling decline in scheduled donations, which account for 90% of all contributions. This drop…

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‘Concerts in the Park’ scheduled in Springfield, Cottage Grove

Back in 1990, a group of music students at the University of Oregon put together a high-energy band that took some bluegrass, mixed in a little country, tossed in a dash of Motown, added some swing, and pretty soon they came up with the sound they were searching for.
The Sugar Beets were born.
Now, 36 years later, the Sugar Beets are still going strong, and they’re headlining this year’s Summer Concert Series at Springfield’s Island Park. The series starts on July 30, with Code Red, which plays a mix of rock, pop, and country cover songs.
Then on July 31, Skeletons from the Closet takes the stage, performing full sets from Grateful Dead concerts.
The Sugar Beets, featuring an eight-piece band, will play on Aug. 14.



















