Kim Johnson standing beside Roger Peet in front of the Taylor’s Checkerspot butterfly mural on 10th and Washington in Cottage Grove. MIKE ROTHGEB/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Cottage Grove is known for its beautifully painted murals that grace many of the historic buildings lining its streets. Another mural has recently been completed,[Read More…]
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Cottage Grove Art Walk: An Art Walk to Remember
5 Flying Monkeys, an antique store at 501 E. Main St., takes part in each Cottage Grove Art Walk by exhibiting local art, offering refreshments and welcoming customers into their store. PHOTO PROVIDED The Cottage Grove Art Walk is something residents of Southern Lane County look forward to every summer.[Read More…]
Snapshots from Bohemian Mining Days
An impressive display of engines that assisted miners get the gold. ELI STOCKMAN/FOR THE CHRONICLE Last week, Cottage Grove hosted the 59th Annual Bohemia Mining Days celebration, which highlights the history of how our familiar geographical names east of town came to be. The town went all out to celebrate[Read More…]
COTTAGE GROVE 70TH ANNUAL RODEO
CHRISTOPHER PALANUK/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE A rider holds his elbow after being bucked off in the saddle bronc riding event.
Coaching legend plots ”The Last Race” at Cottage Grove pool
Event planned Saturday, July 14 to celebrate Cottage Grove’s Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center, which is scheduled for modernization For over 30 years, legendary Cottage Grove High School swim coach Bud Taylor drew swimmers together at the Warren H. Daugherty Aquatic Center, helping to foster swimming and water polo programs[Read More…]
Bohemia Mining Days COUNTDOWN
Bohemian Mining Day float in Creswell’s 4th of July Celebration parade. CHRISTOPHER PALANUK/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE The 59th annual Bohemia Mining Days festival is just a week away! The 7th Annual Slabtown vs. Lemati Feud is heating up. Do you have your costume for Saturday’s Dress Up Day to score points[Read More…]
The Oregon Aviation Historical Society & Museum Presents: The Fifth Annual Wings & Wheels
George Potter of Eugene. 1937 Packard Twelve Limousine. MIKE ROTHGEB/THE CRESWELL CHRONICLE Dozens of antique and vintage aircraft, automobiles, and motorcycles made appearances at the Cottage Grove State Airport for the Fifth Annual Wings & Wheels on Saturday, June 23. This event was hosted by the Oregon Aviation Historical Society[Read More…]
Cottage Theatre holds auditions for ‘Shrek: The Musical’
Cottage Theatre will hold auditions on Saturday, July 7 at 6 p.m. for “Shrek: The Musical,” the fantastic fairytale adventure for the whole family. This production, which will be on stage at Cottage Theatre Oct. 5-28, is directed by Keith Kessler, with music direction by Keri Davis and choreography by[Read More…]
Cottage Theatre welcomes visiting playwright June 25
On Monday, June 25 at 6 p.m., Cottage Theatre is hosting a special Meet the Playwright event in preparation for a world premiere production later this summer. In August, Cottage Theatre will stage the world premiere of “Treehouse,” by Alabama playwright Joe Musso. The theatre is one of just six[Read More…]
Plan now for Bohemia Mining Days activities
The 59th annual Bohemia Mining Days festival is fast approaching and will be held July 19-21 in Cottage Grove. Here are a few suggestions that will maximize your fun and enjoyment of Cottage Grove’s biggest event of the year: BMD’s Bohemia City Players casting call Thanks to a grant from[Read More…]
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