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In Springfield FRIDAY, OCT. 7 ■ Please Bother Me Class, 10 a.m. – noon, Springfield Public Library, 225 5th St. Suite 301. Get help with computer, cell phone, database navigation, gadget set up, resumes and more.  SATURDAY, OCT. 8 ■ Pups and Pistons adoption event,…

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A call 2 art lovers SPRINGFIELD –The Emerald Art Center presents the 30th annual Springfield Mayor’s Art Show. It’s a non-juried community art exhibition with lots of awards in 12 divisions, with the top award chosen by Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon. IFYOUGO: WHAT: Mayor’s Art…

Thibodeaux gets yuks at Oktoberfest

COTTAGE GROVE – The German beer was flowing, people were mingling and dancing, and everybody was chuckling as Kelly Thibodeaux played “Ain’t No Crocodile” during Saturday’s annual Oktoberfest celebration co-hosted by the Axe & Fiddle and the Brewstation.  “A lot of people come up and…

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Flynn Creek Circus, a rurally-based, circus-theater company, is bringing its talents to Cottage Grove  in October.  Its theme, “‘Balloons, Birds and Other Flying Things’ is created, directed and choreographed by Blaze Birge and the circus cast.The circus will feature original, live music from legendary rock…

Art from the heart

When a viewer looks at art, it is often the subject matter, colors, or ability to capture a flower or landscape realistically that fill one with wonder and awe. We find this art beautiful, and we hang it on our walls. It is easy to…

Everybody’s gone surfin’, Surfin’ USA.

COTTAGE GROVE – It was 1963 and the Beach Boys had just released their first big hit, Surfin’ USA. Dick Dale is largely credited with creating surf music, which was especially popular from 1958-64, just before the Beatles came to America. Jan and Dean were…

City Government Meetings

Need 2 Know Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held in-person at City Hall and virtually. Find link on City’s website.FRIDAY, SEPT. 9■ Springfield Historic Commission Awards Subcommittee, 11 a.m.-noon■ Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, 3:30-5 p.m.MONDAY, SEPT. 12■ Public Health Advisory Committee virtual meeting, 3:30-5…

Thing 2 do in Cottage Grove

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9■Ribbon Cutting: Ellyn Amalia Designs, 4 p.m. at 65 W. Oregon Ave., Suite #1.■Movie Night at the Firehouse, “Sing 2,” Creswell Fire Station, 55. N. First St. Move starts at dusk. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.: Jaw of Life demonstration, inflatable slide, safety…

Things 2 do in Creswell

FRIDAY, SEPT. 9■Ribbon Cutting: Ellyn Amalia Designs, 4 p.m. at 65 W. Oregon Ave., Suite #1.■Movie Night at the Firehouse, “Sing 2,” Creswell Fire Station, 55. N. First St. Move starts at dusk. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m.: Jaw of Life demonstration, inflatable slide, safety…

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