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ADON ECCLES / CHRONICLE FILE PHOTO Drifters coaches, including Jeff Lyle (center), held several youth camps and clinics last season. The team is looking to build on that work with a new baseball academy in downtown Springfield.

Drifters strengthen presence with camps, academy

SPRINGFIELD – In November, the Springfield Drifters hired their new general manager of the future in Jake Willard. Although he is a native Californian, Willard has resided in the Springfield-Eugene area since enrolling in college at the University of Oregon, and he is ready to…

PublicHouse: ‘Friendsgiving’ events: Nov. 12-16

What: Friends make life so much more special, and PublicHouse is excited to celebrate all of those feels with their Annual Friendsgiving event featuring shareable food specials, drink specials, Live Music under the Big Top heated tent and so much more! Food: The Food folks have decided…

Preview: Matilda the Musical, Jr.

SPRINGFIELD – Rose Children’s Theater will open its production of “Matilda” on Friday, with performances running from Nov. 7-9 and Nov. 14-16 at the Wildish Theater, 630 Main St., Springfield. The show features youth actors from Lane County. Adapted from the award-winning Broadway hit, “Matilda…

Buy local, support artists at upcoming craft fairs

People often think about making charitable contributions to families who can’t afford presents or meals this time of year. There are other ways to support the community. With many national grants, like the National Endowment for the Arts, being cut, and the remaining grants becoming…

Echoes of Heritage: Jewish Melodies in Classical Music is Monday

Who: Chamber Music AmiciWhat: Echoes of Heritage: Jewish Melodies in Classical Music When: Monday, October 27, 2025 • 3:00 PM (one night only)Where: Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street, Springfield, OregonTickets: General Admission – $35-47 | Students & their Parents – $5More Info: chambermusicamici.org SPRINGFIELD — Chamber Music Amici invites audiences to uncover hidden…

Opportunities for the arts

Cottage Grove Library, Hult Center partner The Hult Center is partnering with the Cottage Grove Public Library to offer four free Cultural Passes for select events, each including two tickets to performances. A library card is required. Passes for the event will be available starting…