Category Community

Welcome, baby!

Welcome Baby Box committee chair Mary Nisewander displays “Welcome Baby Box” items. Delivered to South Lane County parents of newborns, the baby box project is a collaborative effort of 90by30, Family Relief Nursery of Cottage Grove and other community partners. Even in these challenging times…

Remembering an artist: tributes to ‘Soju’

Susan (left) in Key West, Fla., with Traci Johnson Coolidge and friend Jeanette. “We were part of the Cuban Comparsa dancers,” she wrote in a Facebook post. “I made Traci’s and my outfits and buddy Jeanette made her’s, Such memories!” A graphic artist, pottery maker, author…

Eugene Pro Rodeo cancels event

EUGENE – Organizers announed Tuesday that this year’s 29th Eugene Pro Rodeo has been canceled due to the pandemic. Event organizers recognized businessman Maajor DeFoe, and stated: “This year has been like no other, we’re living through an unparalleled moment in history. For most, including…

Mental health support is available

A speical “Senior Loneliness Line” has been established and is available to support Oregonians 55 years and older. Social connections help keep people healthy while they are physically distancing from each other.  To support the mental health needs of Oregonians over 55, OHA has partnered with…

PeaceHealth is accepting donations

The Coronavirus pandemic has created new challenges across the globe and to help respond to those challenges PeaceHealth has created a COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in each of its communities: Eugene-Springfield, Cottage Grove and Creswell.  Sacred Heart Medical Center Foundation launched its fund thanks to…