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FRN donors help families write success stories

During the dinner. The event, which featured a Silent Auction, Taco Bar buffet, Dessert Dash, raffle, an educational slideshow and live music by student musicians, raised about $11,000 to support FRN, reported executive director Peggy Whalen. GINI DAVIS/THE CHRONICLE CRESWELL – During a fundraiser dinner…

Mayor’s Ball shines for Armory fundraiser

The 17-piece Blue Skies Big Band of Eugene plays classic swing music for guests of the Mayor’s Ball to dance to. CODY WARREN/THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE – Twinkling lights against black curtains, gold stars hanging from the armory ceiling and blue-white stars decorating the stage…

Looking Glass is expanding services

Looking Glass has purchased this space at 620 E. Whiteaker Ave. to better support the homeless and runaway youth in the area. JEN BLUE/THE CHRONICLE COTTAGE GROVE – Family stress can come in many forms when a parent loses their job or housing costs upset…

Nonprofit could make it RAIN success in Creswell

CRESWELL – As the seasons change in Creswell, so do the opportunities to network and thrive. Last week, the City of Creswell hosted a free luncheon with guests from Oregon Regional Accelerator & Innovation Network (RAIN). Representatives from RAIN met with at least a dozen…

Carousel committee continues progress

Rotarians: Rotarians Karol Simons, David Russell, Diana Hayes, Larry Bottemiller, Dana Merryday, Karen Munsell, Chandra Van Husen, Christina Lund, Don Williams, Nadine Kelley, Tyson Woodard and Gary Manly. Philippine Delegation: Philippine delegation members Ramon Cua ”Toto” Locsin, Victor Federico ”Pip” Acepcion, Ivy Lasanas, Maricar Octaviano,…

Grovers can get free food at numerous locations

If you live in Cottage Grove, here are the places you can go to get free food. To find a food pantry that serves you or for more information, call 541-343-2822. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 820 S. 10th St. Free produce, third Mondays, 1 p.m.…

PublicHouse hosts museum fundraiser

The Children’s Space at the museum is one fo the benefactors of the fundraising event at the PublicHouse. Special to the Chronicle The Springfield Museum will be holding a ”pint night” fundraiser with the PublicHouse from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019. One dollar from…

Good news brewing for food pantry, kitchen project

Support gladly accepted from Farmlands Market and many businesses and citizens in Creswell. Photo provided APRIL UPDATES In April, Community Food for Creswell was awarded $20,000 from the Elizabeth S. Holden Fund of The Oregon Community Foundation, toward the Community-use Commercial Kitchen project. Our grant…