Category Scene & Heard

IF YOU GO: Thoughts from the desk at Kalapuya Books

What: An Afternoon with Shannon Applegate, author of “Skookum: An Oregon Pioneer Family’s History and Lore.” When: Thursday, July 18 at 4:30 p.m. Where: The Axe & Fiddle, 657 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove Thoughts from the desk at Kalapuya Books: Our history ties the…

Give us two seconds

Volunteers are still needed for a variety of activities and tasks during the July 4 Celebration and parade. Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 541-895-5161. Your help is valued and appreciated. Here’s the entertainment lineup for the main stage events: At Harry Holt Park: ■…

Going off-roadin’

Creswell’s Scott Smith, with his dog, Jersey, is ready to compete in the Gambler 500 Rally starting Friday, June 28. The off-road rally features cheap, impractical vehicles. The event first started in Oregon in 2014 and has since spread across North America. The Gambler 500…

Fresh food, friendly faces and farmers’ markets

File photo Between the numerous farmers’ markets available and the Double Up Food Bucks program, residents of Lane County have ample opportunities to eat healthy and locally sourced food. This summer, visit all the different markets Lane County has to offer and choose fresh, healthy…

At Spring Jam, young ‘stars’ make music ’til stars come out

Katie Culp (left), Katie Allison (right) and Wyatt Petrasek (on drums) perform the My Chemical Romance song, ”Summertime” during the Creswell High School music department’s annual outdoor Spring Jam. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle A wide range of musical influences including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Elton…

Thoughts from the desk at Kalapuya Books

Shane Bauer, Sarah Shourd and Joshua Fattal Photo provided Our small town is surrounded by a larger, always changing world. Sometimes the events of that world impact our community personally as they did in 2009 when the national news shared the story of three American…

Memorial Day 2019

File Photo Monday, May 27 is a time to remember the men and women who sacrificed their lives for their county while serving in the United States Armed Forces. A Memorial Day Service will be held at 11 a.m. at the War Memorial in Creswell,…

Another winning piece of art

Erin Tierney/The Creswell Chronicle Little Dalia Burgren, 4, was not pictured in a spread with the winners of The Chronicle’s Spring Coloring Contest a few weeks back, but later stopped in with a smile to claim her prize. With over 40 entries, Dalia and five…