Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill
COTTAGE GROVE — A town’s identity is vital to its social, economic, and cultural well-being and contributes to its unique character. Research shows it creates a sense of belonging among residents, fosters tourism and economic growth, and preserves local traditions and customs. If there’s one…
FRIDAY, FEB. 28 ■ Ribbon Cutting, 2-3 p.m., Castle of Games, 2100 Main St., Springfield. Celebrate the new location of Castle of Games with a free set of dice while supplies last. ■ Last Friday Art Walk, 6-8 p.m., Historic Downtown District, Cottage Grove. Enjoy…
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.…
“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” is presented on stage at Pegasus Playhouse and features improvisation and surprises, culminating in an unforgettable theater experience. The musical comedy, which will be on stage at 402 Main St. through the weekend, promises to be an interactive…
COTTAGE GROVE – In a stunning revival of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’s scandalous 1782 novel, Cottage Theatre’s “Les Liaisons Dangereuses” expertly weaves a tale of manipulation and decadence that resonates chillingly with today’s world of power plays and societal excess. The director, Jesse Merz, described…
SPRINGFIELD – For most people, a decision about a career usually comes well after high school. Sometimes even after college, or maybe later than that. Joshua Josue had the good fortune of knowing what he wanted to do when he was only 13 or 14…
SPRINGFIELD – Pegasus Playhouse on Main Street is an excellent find for people of all ages interested in a theater in our backyard. “We are up-and-coming, but our audiences grow by the day,” says the founder and artistic director, Scott Frazier-Maskiell, full of enthusiasm. Frazier-Maskiell…
SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane seeks local artists for a community art project celebrating how it brings us together. Selected artists will create black-and-white artwork for a temporary public installation and receive $500. Applications are open to artists of all backgrounds and experience levels. Submissions due by…
SPRINGFIELD – Chamber Music Amici will hold two classical music performances for all ages next month. The concerts will be held on Sunday, Feb. 16, at 3 p.m., and Monday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m., at the Wildish Community Theater in Springfield. The family-friendly program…