The Arcade Theatre, Main Street, Cottage Grove Photo provided/Dana Merryday For a town that is only 122 years old, Cottage Grove sure has packed a lot of history into that time. Not only has a lot of water flowed under its covered bridges but the folks here take their history[Read More…]
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The Carousel Corner: Business After Hours a success
I would like to thank the wonderful citizens of Southern Lane County and Chamber members who participated in Business After Hours at King Estate Winery and the temporary home of the restoration of the carousel on March 21. It was a record-breaking event for participation. The mood was wonderful fellowship[Read More…]
Out of this world!
Pictured is Kepler-11, home to six exoplanets. Photo provided/ NASA/Tim Pyle If you haven’t taken advantage of the excellent exhibition, NASA’s Discover Exoplanets at the Cottage Grove Public Library yet, time is slipping through your fingers. It will be at the Cottage Grove Library through April 20. And it’s not[Read More…]
Swap yer seeds ‘n’ scions
GRAFTING A SCION TO ROOTSTOCK. Photo provided. When you look at a seed catalog, everything looks good. It is like a dream book! But what grows well in one place may not flourish where you happen to live. That is why it is best to get your seeds and fruit[Read More…]
Snow daze
It is hoped that by now everyone has power. This piece in no way wishes to make light of people who suffered losses, and are still dealing with the aftermath from last week’s snow storm. I have heard many stories of destroyed vehicles and trees on roofs. From what I[Read More…]
Cottage Grove bridges: pardon our dust
THE SWINGING BRIDGE, COTTAGE GROVE. Photo provided/Dana Merryday There are currently four out of five ways open to cross the Coast Fork of the Willamette River. Things are about to be a little more complicated for travelers in the present, but in the future all five bridges will be open[Read More…]
Kalapuya Roots – Still Blooming
CAMAS LILY, CAMASSIA QUAMASH. Photo provided Before the settlers began following the Oregon Trail, and Hudson Bay traders and trappers found their way into what was to become Oregon, Native Americans scratched out a pretty decent living. The Willamette Valley provided a diverse environment that included prairie and oak savannas,[Read More…]
Hilltop Bar & Grill: Make it one hill of a Valentine’s Day
If Pleasant Hill is the destination, make plans to stop by Hilltop Bar & Grill for some great dining opportunities. A variety of appetizers will be available on Thursday, Feb. 14, such as crab cakes with roasted red pepper aioli or cherry tomato basil focaccia flatbread. These appetizers are perfect[Read More…]
Musical notes jazz style
Cottage Grove, the covered bridge capital, might not come across as a place for innovative jazz, but at the Cottage Events Venue each fourth Tuesday, the magic happens. The Jazz Jam is a collaboration between a nonprofit, an impassioned musician, and an innovative event space The Jazz Jam is like[Read More…]
The Western Oregon Opry Part II -‘Touch a Hand, Make a Friend’, the Opry onstage Expo 86
ONE VERY SPECIAL SONG IN THE REPERTOIRE WAS ”TOUCH A HAND, MAKE A FRIEND.” THIS SONG WAS THE CENTRAL MESSAGE FROM THE LITTLE TOWN OF COTTAGE GROVE, TO REACH OUT THE HAND OF FRIENDSHIP TO ALL OF THE OPRY’S AUDIENCES, AND MAKE A FRIEND IF YOU CAN. Photo provided Last[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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