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EAC hosting Beatles tribute band amid budget cuts

SPRINGFIELD – Beatles music, fundraising, and art will come together as the Emerald Art Center (EAC) presents the Nowhere Band from Portland. The tribute band, known for its authentic renditions of The Beatles’ classics, will perform at the Wildish Theater at 630 Main St. for…

10-bed facility opening at Everyone Village

PeaceHealth, Everyone Village, and Volunteers in Medicine will celebrate the grand opening of a 10-bed recuperation wing and a fully equipped two-room primary care clinic at Everyone Village, a transitional community in West Eugene. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.,…

Grants for teachers, students

Northwest Credit Union Community Foundation “Classroom Cash’ program offers grant money for area schools. The application page was launched two weeks ago, and grant applications are due by Sept. 30. A few details:

Community & Economic Development grant program accepting applicants

Lane County is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Community & Economic Development (CED) Grant Program. This competitive grant opportunity aims to support high-impact projects that enhance local economies, expand workforce training access, and revitalize commercial districts across the region. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and municipal…

Volunteer opportunities at The ToolBox Project

The ToolBox Project, Lane County’s nonprofit tool lending library, is seeking bilingual volunteers to help further its mission of sharing tools and empowering the community. Individuals who speak both Spanish and English and have a passion for assisting others are encouraged to get involved. Current…

Nonprofit cutting food, energy assistance

SPRINGFIELD – Catholic Community Services, which supported nearly 18,000 people last fiscal year, faces significant challenges as federal funding cuts threaten to limit essential food and housing assistance programs for families in need. The nonprofit supports all families in Lane County by offering food, essential…

Bohemia Food Hub plans back on track

COTTAGE GROVE – Federal funding freezes led to temporary delays in local programs for food makers and creators in Cottage Grove such as Bohemia Food Hub – which supports the growth and development of food and beverage businesses. Kim Johnson, founder and food producer, said…