CRESWELL – If there’s anything I’ve learned in the past year, it’s that when life takes you by surprise, your village will show up for you. I met Mervyn volunteering at our church on Nov. 20, 2021. Walking across the street, I never dreamed of meeting the man of my[Read More…]
Author: LARISSA GARCIA
GO2: Week of Dec. 22
Things 2 do… Cottage Grove Art Walk has been celebrating local art in downtown historic Cottage Grove for over 10 years. Don’t miss the last art walk of the year. Light refreshments will be served. What: Cottage Grove Art WalkWhen: Friday, Dec. 30, 6 – 8 p.m.Where: Downtown Cottage GroveMore[Read More…]
Creswell Winter Lights hit the right notes
CRESWELL – Underneath trees encircled with white lights, paper cups were filled to the brim with hot cocoa during the Creswell Winter Lights festivities as residents lined Oregon Avenue and awaited the parade of lights. Following the holiday market at the grange, the main event kicked off with music[Read More…]
Arrow Park amenities on point
SPRINGFIELD – A frigid 40-degree wind chill wasn’t going to stop anyone from visiting newly opened Arrow Park. With red cheeks and puffy coats, Yolanda Elementary students took a recess to shoot basketballs, swing on the swing set, spin on the merry-go-round and glide down the slide. Willamalane staff also[Read More…]
GO2: Week of Dec. 15
Thing 2 do… …get in2 the holiday spirit THURSDAY, DEC. 15• Blue Christmas Service, Creswell Presbytarian Service, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., 75 S. 4th St.• Crafty Kids Graham Cracker Houses, 3:30 p.m. Creswell Library, 64 W. Oregon Ave.SATURDAY, DEC. 17• Free pictures with the grinch, noon – 2 p.m., Willamette[Read More…]
Creswell airport updating leases
CRESWELL — Area pilots and aviation enthusiasts in recent weeks have been airing out concerns with the Creswell City Council about the City’s operation of the airport. The main concerns? Updating lease agreements and ensuring they are equitable. Bjorn Dahlen, pilot and owner of Pacific Aviation, initiated complaints at the[Read More…]
GO2: Week of Dec. 12
Things 2 do… …for the Holidays FRIDAY, DEC. 9○ Christmas Makers Market at Seeds and Flint, 22 N. 8th St. in Cottage Grove, 4 – 8 p.m.○ A Christmas Carol by Pegasus Playhouse, 7 – 9 p.m., 402 Main St. in Springfield. Patrick Barlow’s fun adaptation of the Dickens Classic.[Read More…]
Viruses on the rise
With an uptick in holiday gatherings, a wave of illness anticipated by health officials is rolling in with full force. Monkeypox has made its first reappearance in Lane County since September, while RSV and influenza cases are skyrocketing, according to area health officials. “The Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is spreading[Read More…]
Pump Cafe owner has bold dreams for business revamp
SPRINGFIELD — The iconic Pump Cafe at 710 Main St. in Springfield has changed ownership, and the new owner’s coffee mug is overflowing with ideas on improvements. With model airplanes hanging from above and construction signs covering the rusty orange walls, the Pump Cafe has been a retro “staple of[Read More…]
GO2: Week of Dec. 1
Things to do… … for the holidays THURSDAY, DEC. 1 – SAT., DEC. 3■ Western Oregon Exposition Christmas Bazaar, noon – 7 p.m., 2000 N. Douglas Ave. in Cottage Grove.FRIDAY, DEC. 2 – SUN., DEC. 4■ Sweet Salvage 7th Annual Vintage Christmas Market, Gray’s Garden Center Outlet, 489 Main St.[Read More…]
