The Creswell at Home Community Choir showcased their mastery of a wide variety of music during their first public concert. MARTHA MCREYNOLDS, JR. From African American spirituals to Broadway and from traditional to classical, Creswell at Home Community Choir featured multiple musical genres during their first public concert, held May[Read More…]
Scene & Heard
Creswell Coffee Co.: More than a coffeehouse
Creswell Coffee Company Coffee, wine or beer: no matter your preference, Creswell Coffee is here. With a focus on supporting local businesses, Creswell Coffee owners Seth and Melissa Clark believe in community togetherness and keeping locally made products, just that. For over seven years, Creswell Coffee has been supplying Creswell[Read More…]
Emerald Valley Spirits: Celebrate the summer with spirits
Barbecues with friends and family are a staple of summer and the American dream, and there’s nothing more American than celebrating those long, warm days with your favorite drinks from Emerald Valley Spirits. Owned by Glenda and Bert Bohner since 2010, Emerald Valley Spirits’ recently remodeled store features a beautifully[Read More…]
The Brew-station: Summer is brewing
Summer is approaching, and with it the desire to shed layers of winter clothing and soak up sweet vitamin D. Long Oregon summers are a great time to be outdoors hiking, swimming and relaxing with a cold beverage in your hand. The Brewstation in Cottage Grove is the perfect place[Read More…]
Cottage Theatre holds auditions for world premiere play
Cottage Theatre will hold auditions on May 19 at 4 p.m. and May 20 at 6 p.m. for ”Treehouse,” a drama by Alabama playwright Joe Musso. This production, which will be on stage at Cottage Theatre Aug. 10-26, is a world premiere of one of the six winning scripts in the[Read More…]
Miller crowned as Mr. Bulldog raises $11K ‘for the babies’
Dylan Miller (far left) is crowned Mr. Bulldog 2018, by 2017 Mr. Bulldog, Josh Lezcano at the conclusion of the 2018 Mr. Bulldog Pageant, held April 21 at Creswell High School. Congratulating Miller are fellow contestants (from left) Blake Nelson, Trey Magnuson, Eli Ream and Jack Callahan. GINI DAVIS –[Read More…]
Decadent Housewives’ engaging in PWA mystery play
Presbyterian Women’s Association (PWA) members (from left) Joan Kelley, June Harvey, Jo Fitzgerald, Vera McCollum, Wilma Kerr, Kathy Drake (foreground), Patty Schrenk and Bev Rogers perform ”The Decadent Housewives of Hysteria Lane,” this year’s annual PWA Mystery Play. PHOTO PROVIDED/MARTHA MCREYNOLDS JR A rollicking good time was had by all[Read More…]
Get your ‘pink’ on with Cottage Theatre’s ‘Legally Blonde’
Emmett Forrest (Peter Wickliffe and Elle Woods (Autumn Carter) starring in the Cottage Theatre’s production of the musical comedy ”Legally Blonde”. IMAGE PROVIDED ”Ohmigod! Ohmigod, you guys!” Have you secured your ticket to see Cottage Theatre’s musical production of ”Legally Blonde”? No? You might wanna get one. This musical comedy[Read More…]
CK Farms: Offering the best in Community Supported Agriculture
The CK Farms family. IMAGE PROVIDED We grew up in Orange County, Southern California kids. I always thought we’d live on the beach and raise little surfers. We have five acres of land with anywhere from 50 to 100 chickens, 20-ish sheep plus lambs every spring, two dogs and three[Read More…]
Village Green Resort and Gardens
With all the attractions that Southern Lane County has to offer, it’s impossible to see everything in just one day, let alone an entire weekend. People flock from miles around to enjoy the local wineries, culture-rich cities, and awe-inspiring bike and hiking trails. Thankfully, there are places like Village Green[Read More…]
Obituaries & Tributes
Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book
■ William Leroy Duncan Jr. 62, of Eugene, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Michael D. Loftus, 73, died March 5. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Susan Dru Fritz, 65, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Donald Ralph Howarth, 75, of Eugene, died March 7. Arrangements: Sunset[Read More…]
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