EUGENE — It’s amazing what can happen when a group of community-oriented, like-minded, creative-thinking folks gets the ball rolling on an important local project. Thanks to those efforts, the wheels are rolling at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum in Buford Park. “We started hosting David’s Chair last fall,” said Ilana Jakubowski, the[Read More…]
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DJ, dance party to add to Family Relief Nursery fundraiser
COTTAGE GROVE – Kyle Riege is busy preparing for the “Blooming Brighter Futures” Family Relief Nursery (FRN) Spring Gala next weekend in Cottage Grove. “It’s our biggest year yet,” Riege said as he prepared for the first FRN gala as executive director. “It’s a huge endeavor for us, and it’s[Read More…]
Next week: Documentary on senior homelessness at Wildish
As the crisis of senior homelessness continues to grow in Oregon, the Springfield History Museum, in collaboration with the City of Springfield Housing Program and AARP Oregon, is bringing this urgent issue to the forefront with a special screening of No Place to Grow Old. The thought-provoking documentary, directed by Davey[Read More…]
Lane County’s got milk, thanks to donation
EUGENE — On March 6, a semi-truckload of milk arrived at FOOD For Lane County and was distributed to the community. “Having a fresh supply of milk that can be distributed at all of our pantries is huge for us and them,” said Jon Wilkinson, Broadway distribution warehouse manager, noting[Read More…]
Here to Help: Nonprofits Roundup
One-stop giving: A generous wrapup for Creswell First Creswell First wrapped up its 2024 One Stop Giving program with 19 donors contributing $8,195 for cultural initiatives and essential services. Creswell First! ‘s The One Stop Giving program, typically a holiday effort, allows donors to back multiple projects with one gift. [Read More…]
UpRiver Pantry plays big role in rural Lane County
DORENA – The UpRiver Pantry is on the banks of the Row River, 15 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. It is one of 20 pantries that partner with FOOD For Lane County to serve rural Lane County. Another 13 pantries serve Eugene and Springfield. A year ago, pantry volunteers served,[Read More…]
Say Cheeeeese! Annual event supports FOOD for Lane County
SPRINGFIELD – Who knew that grilled cheese could be such an amazing sandwich, with so many possibilities to tease the taste buds. Throughout the month of February, 48 local restaurants have slapped together their favorite concoctions during the 11th annual Grilled Cheese Experience. Every time a sandwich is sold, FOOD[Read More…]
Weekly Civc Club Meetings
WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS ■ Coast Fork Kiwanis Club, noon, Sol Azteca, 3015 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. ■ Springfield Rotary Club, noon, Springfield Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd. ■ Elks Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 775 N. River Rd. Doors & Lounge open at 5 p.m. Early bird bingo at 6:30[Read More…]
Springfield Rotary speaks community’s language with new ‘peace pole’ at Keefer
SPRINGFIELD — To inspire peace in the community, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Springfield Rotary Club 364 unveiled an eight-foot peace pole at the Bob Keefer Center inscribed with words of peace in Springfield’s most prominent languages. The pole stands on the walkway just before the main entrance on the[Read More…]
Area club meetings
Send civic club information to [email protected] WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS ■ Trinity Lutheran Church Free Community Dinner, 5:15-6:15 p.m. at Seventh & Quincy, CG. WEEKLY ON WEDNESDAYS ■ Coast Fork Kiwanis Club, noon, Sol Azteca, 3015 Row River Rd., Cottage Grove. ■ Springfield Rotary Club, noon, Springfield Elks, 1701 Centennial Blvd.[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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