Meet the brother-and-sister pair, Quail (silver) and Raven (black) – two young rabbits looking for a forever home. They have charming personalities that will leave their new family feeling all the love. These two were born at Greenhill and have grown up to become friendly, social, well-mannered bunnies. Now, at[Read More…]
Here to Help
A pitch to help those in need
Seth Thompson The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD — Have any extra cans laying around? At 6:35 today, the Springfield Drifters host Food for Lane County night at Hamlin Park. Here, the Drifters are offering half priced tickets in exchange for three cans, and full free admission for six per person. Once admitted,[Read More…]
PeaceHealth Guild volunteers celebrate 75 years
SPRINGFIELD – Since 1950, an all-volunteer staff has been committed to supporting patient services and contributing to the local hospital. On Monday, May 19, the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Guild celebrated 75 years of service. “It means an awful lot to us,” said Cheri Brokaw, marketing chair and volunteer[Read More…]
Chronicle Foundation awarded $7,500 grant
The Chronicle Foundation, which supports the only locally-owned general-interest newspaper in the area, received a $7,500 grant on Thursday, May 15, as part of the Oregon Community Foundation’s spring grant cycle program. The grants specifically support nonprofits in the southern Willamette Valley who are addressing needs in rural and underserved[Read More…]
Creswell fundraiser to offset costs of caring for K9s
By ERIN TIERNEY-HEGGENSTALLER [email protected] CRESWELL – There aren’t many constants in life, but Patricia “Patty” Scott is definitely one of them. A longtime Creswell resident and devoted philanthropist, Scott has a keen sense for identifying needs within the community and tirelessly works to fulfill them. You can always count on[Read More…]
‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive starts May 10
Saturday, May 10 will mark the 33rd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers are in the communities they serve every day and often come face to face with a sad reality for[Read More…]
Every bit helps: Weekly nonprofit tidbits
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…]
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…]
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