PIZZA AND JAZZ ■ If you want to help children pursue their musical interests, the Shasta Middle School Jazz Band will provide entertainment on Tuesday, April 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Roaring Rapids Pizza Co. on Glenwood Blvd. in Springfield. Half the proceeds between 5 and 9[Read More…]
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Cottage Grove Museum keeping city’s past vibrant
COTTAGE GROVE – Just off North River Road sits a quiet neighborhood full of relics. The location is deeply rooted in the neighborhood’s history. Crank your head up and look for Mount David, a landmark in Cottage Grove’s landscape generally known as “the backyard of the community,” where motorcycle races[Read More…]
Here to Help Roundup: Grants deadline, time to ‘uplift youth,’ local library events
Short window for Heritage Arts Grant SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Arts Commission last week opened the 2025 Heritage Arts Grants application period through 5 p.m. on April 30. It is open to organizations, groups, artists, and people in Lane County planning arts-and-culture projects culminating in a public event, performance, or exhibition.[Read More…]
Uplifting Experience: ‘David’s Chair’ makes Mt. Pisgah accessible via all-terrain vehicle
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…]
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…]
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