Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Chronicle Hyper Local News I Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, & Pleasant Hill ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.chronicle1909.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Hanson, Nunez celebrate career records; Cottage Grove bounces back in Sky-Em](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/hanson-nunez-celebrate-career-records-cottage-grove-bounce-back-in-sky-em/) - In Class 4A, Cottage Grove recorded its first Sky-Em League victories last week by beating Junction City and North Bend. The Lions are 2-2 in league standings.Creswell went 2-0 last week against Harrisburg and Elmira. In its 3-1 win against Harrisburg on Tuesday, Piper Hanson led with 40 kills and 23 digs, Marley Query with - [Colts pull away from Millers, 38-7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/colts-pull-away-from-millers-38-7/) - The Thurston Colts entered Silke Field on Friday night looking to extend their nine-game winning streak against the crosstown rival Springfield Millers. After a back-and-forth first half, the Colts were able to do just that, winning 38-7 and extending their winning streak to double digits.While the boisterous crowd Friday night would suggest a hostile dynamic - [Lions roar to three straight wins; Creswell and Springfield shine in league play](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/lions-roar-to-three-straight-wins-creswell-and-springfield-shine-in-league-play/) - In Class 4A last week, Cottage Grove earned a three-game winning streak after beating Marshfield, Junction City, and North Bend. The Lions overcame a 56%-43% time of possession deficit to be Marshfield 2-1. The Lions had 14 shots to Marshfield’s 9 shots, and 6 corner kicks to Marshfield’s 5. The Lions then won 5-0 vs. - [Billies dominate falcons in league opener; Creswell falls, Cottage Grove struggles in 4A](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/billies-dominate-falcons-in-league-opener-creswell-falls-junction-city-stays-hot/) - The Billies cruised to a 42-16 victory over the Falcons in the opening game of Special District 3 league play. The 26-point victory is tied for the second largest in the program in the past five seasons. The Billies dominated the trenches, rushing for 255 yards and four touchdowns, while holding the Falcons to only - [Springfield leaders, residents discuss camera use](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/springfield-leaders-residents-discuss-camera-use/) - SPRINGFIELD – A wide dynamic range of public commenters addressed the Springfield City Council on Monday, with all eight speakers opposing the recent installation of Flock security cameras around town, emphasizing a tension between the desire for enhanced safety and the need to protect individual privacy and civil liberties. A pattern is emerging, as at - [Creswell residents meet Martorello](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/creswell-residents-meet-martorello/) - CRESWELL – Last Friday night, Creswell city manager Vincent Martorello invited the community to an open discussion and introduction. Approximately 20 interested members of the public gathered at the community center, where Martorello discussed his background, his role in the city, and topics of concern. “This is meant to be really informal. It's my opportunity - [Downtown Cottage Grove project driving toward finish](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/downtown-cottage-grove-project-driving-toward-finish/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Excavators, asphalt pavers, signs, and other construction equipment and materials have been scattered through downtown Cottage Grove since early this year. With an end in sight, the downtown revitalization project is expected to be completed by the end of the year. “We're on track, if not a little bit ahead of schedule,” - [SUB and EWEB celebrating customers with events](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/sub-and-eweb-celebrating-customers-with-events/) - SPRINGFIELD – “Public Power Week” continues through Saturday, Oct. 12, with local public utilities in the Springfield/Eugene area inviting customers to join in the celebration. Five local consumer-owned utilities serve the area, while 32 other customer-owned utilities serve Oregon. There are more than 2,000 public power utilities across the nation. “Public power utilities have different - [Original AI: Papers run on ‘Accurate Info’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/original-ai-papers-run-on-accurate-info/) - Artificial intelligence is going to transform everything we watch, hear and read. You can already see it happening. Asking an AI search engine a question about an obscure fact can yield quick and surprisingly detailed responses. Type in a cellphone model number and you’re suddenly a highly informed consumer. And when it comes to transforming - [Billies Notebook](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/billies-notebook/) - PHHS launches enhanced CTE program PLEASANT HILL – Last month, Pleasant Hill High School announced the continuation of its robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) program for the upcoming school year. Supported by four dedicated CTE teachers and an educational assistant, the program offers students access to well-equipped labs and classrooms, funded by community grants, - [2025 Chronicle Halloween Coloring Contest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/2025-chronicle-halloween-coloring-contest/) - 2025 Coloring Contest Halloween Chronicle1909._EditpdfDownload - [Elaine McCoy: Oct. 10, 1939 - Aug. 30, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/elaine-mccoy-oct-10-1939-aug-30-2025/) - Elaine McCoy, a resident of Creswell, Oregon, passed away in her sleep at home due to recurring cancer at the age of 85. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Bobbie McCoy, as well as her brothers, Ivan Martin & Herman Martin. Elaine will be so missed by her many friends - [Lane County Sheriff’s Office: DUII round up](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/lane-county-sheriffs-office-duii-round-up/) - On Oct. 3 at about 6:30 p.m., deputies responded to a hit-and-run crash on Wheeler Road in Pleasant Hill, where a vehicle veered off the road, damaging a power pole and several mailboxes. Witnesses reported that the car was driving on its rims. Deputies located the vehicle nearby and identified the driver as Ronald Allen - [Thurston, Cottage Grove lead area teams at Harrier Classic](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/thurston-cottage-grove-lead-area-teams-at-harrier-classic/) - Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill, Springfield and Thurston runners competed in The Harrier Classic last weekend, with nearly 60 teams from Classes 1A-6A. Thurston was 10th overall, Cottage Grove 13th, Springfield 14th and Pleasant Hill 31st. Carson Buergey once again led the Lions boys team. He earned fourth overall at 15:28. Jennings Albrecht led the Lions - [Billies and Bulldogs record league shutouts; Thurston beats Grizzlies](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/billies-and-bulldogs-record-league-shutouts-thurston-beats-grizzlies/) - Cottage Grove went 1-1 last week against Marshfield and Junction City. In their 8-0 win against Marshfield, Brielle Engle had 3 goals; Addison Voelke recorded 1 goal; Ally Kishen scored 2 goals; Aliyah Urenda had 1 goal and GK Nora Heegard had the shutout. On Thursday, the Lions tied 3-3 with the Tigers. Engle and - [Springfield's Golden 2025 Oregon Teacher of the Year](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/springfields-golden-2025-oregon-teacher-of-the-year/) - SPRINGFIELD – On Oct. 3, Springfield Public Schools celebrated Special Education Teacher Sally Golden (right center in orange cardigan) as the 2025 Oregon Teacher of the Year. Golden, who was also named Lane County's Regional Teacher of the Year and one of four finalists statewide, has over 20 years of teaching experience. Since joining the - [‘Guys & Dolls’ opening night draws full house in the Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/guys-dolls-opening-night-draws-full-house-in-the-grove/) - Lovers of 1950s musicals and tunes like “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat” will be thrilled that Guys and Dolls is currently playing at Cottage Theatre. This is a 1951 Tony Award-winning musical for a reason. The story revolves around two gamblers, Nathan Detroit and Sky Masterson, who are both - [Boys volleyball scores varsity status](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/boys-volleyball-scores-varsity-status/) - WILSONVILLE – Oregon high school boys will have another varsity sport available to play in spring 2026 as boys volleyball joins baseball, softball, track and field, golf, and tennis.The Delegate Assembly of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) voted and approved boys volleyball as fully sanctioned activity at the assembly’s Monday, Oct. 6 meeting.“I’m happy - [Oregon businesses bracing for increases](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/oregon-businesses-bracing-for-increases/) - SALEM — The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Job Report for September shows that 32% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in September, unchanged from August. The last time unfilled job openings fell below 32% was in July 2020. “Main Street job openings remain above their historical - [Public input crucial for wildfires response](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/public-input-crucial-for-wildfires-response/) - As Lane County residents, we’ve all experienced it: hazy orange skies, smoke smells that linger for days, and a persistent anxiety during dry, windy conditions. Wildfire and smoke are no longer seasonal rarities: they are now expected conditions. To address these new realities, Lane County Emergency Management is taking a critical step to update our - [Legal Notices: Edition of Oct. 9, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/08/legal-notices-edition-of-oct-9-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No. OR07000123-25-1 APN 1914987 || 0563013 | 1802052413300 TO No 250363153-OR-MSI Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, ETHEL ROBINSON as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Beneficiary of - [Funding the future: Nonprofit awards $10k to Springfield area schools for CTE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/09/funding-the-future-nonprofit-awards-10k-to-springfield-area-schools-for-cte/) - SPRINGFIELD – Two rural South Lane schools have received grants to enhance student studies in Career and Technical Education (CTE) as recipients of the Springfield Chamber Foundation’s 2025 CTE grant. “CTE is one of the most effective ways we can prepare students for the workforce,” said Paige Walters, Senior Director of Advocacy and Economic Development - [Fitzgeralds celebrate 60th anniversary](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/fitzgeralds-celebrate-60th-anniversary/) - Don and Jo Fitzgerald are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 25. They fell in love at Waldo Lake while camping with friends and family; Jo was 15 years old, and Don was 17. After Jo graduated from Creswell High School, they got married in a ceremony officiated by Rev. Norm Few at the - [John Robert (Bobby) Simmons: Sept. 10, 1959 - Sept. 27, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/08/john-robert-bobby-simmons-sept-10-1959-sept-27-2025/) - John Robert (Bobby) Simmons passed away in Creswell on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. He was 66. Bob was born Sept. 10, 1959 at the Cottage Grove Hospital. His mother, Margaret Gueyther, and father, Oren Simmons, were longtime Creswell citizens. His father died when he was young, and Bob went to live with his brother Guy - [Edna Irwin: 1923 – 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/08/edna-irwin-1923-2025/) - Edna Lucille (Gullickson) Irwin, Cottage Grove, died suddenly at home on September 30, 2025. The fourth of nine children born in August 1923 to Lewis and Clara Gullickson in Taylor, North Dakota. Weighing only 2 ½ pounds at birth, she thrived to live to the age of 102. She was a strong woman with an - [Death Notices: Sturgess, Cooper, Avila, Binninger](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/08/death-notices-sturgess-cooper-avila-binninger/) - Judy Ellen Sturgess, 78, of Creswell, died Sept. 9, 2025. Stanley Sherman Cooper, 89, of Cottage Grove, died Sept. 28, 2025. Donna Mae Avila, 73, of Rhonerville, Calif., died Oct. 4, 2025. Margaret Catherine Binninger, 85 of Springfield, died Oct. 6, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Oct. 9, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/08/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-oct-9-2025/) - [Family Relief Nursery: New home in Creswell](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/family-relief-nursery-new-home-in-creswell/) - CRESWELL – From a small classroom at Creslane Elementary School, to its own space with an office, resource room, and even a spare room, Creswell’s Family Relief Nursery just got a significant upgrade. On Sept. 23, executive director Kyle Riege and his staff cut the ceremonial ribbon to celebrate FRN’s new home at Creswell Presbyterian - [‘Intentional leadership’ focus of OSAA event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/intentional-leadership-focus-of-osaa-event/) - EUGENE – The Second annual Captains Camp concluded last Saturday at North Eugene High School, where team captains and aspiring captains from Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) member schools across the state gained insights and skill development on leadership through inspiring local role models, energizing break out sessions, and a revival of school spirit.“We don’t - [Keep calm and carry yarn: ‘Stringfield’ tethering together art, community](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/keep-calm-and-carry-yarn-stringfield-tethering-together-art-community/) - SPRINGFIELD – According to Arminda Barnes, founding president and leader of Yarnies541, the Stringfield Yarn Collective is “the ‘Cheers’ of the yarn store.” As soon as you walk into 175 S. 5th St., you are surrounded by love and an array of vibrant colors, making it feel like “a place where everybody knows your name.” - [‘Race’ helps senior meals program](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/race-helps-senior-meals-program/) - SPRINGFIELD – Dinosaurs, doughnuts, and beachy witches went for a run around the Public House in Springfield last Sunday. Lane Council of Governments’ Senior and Disability Services division hosted its annual “A Race for the Rest of Us,” fundraiser for their senior meals programs. The race was approximately a third of a mile in length, - [‘NIGHT OUT’ & ABOUT: Springfield edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/night-out-about-springfield-edition/) - What do Texas Roadhouse, Springfield Library, Bloodworks NW, Springfield Special Weapons and Tactics, Target, and face painting have in common? They were all represented at the Springfield Police Department’s “National Night Out” this past Tuesday evening. Community members gather to view displays at National Night Out in Springfield at the Les Schwab Park August 5, - [Springfield residents ‘flock’ to voice camera concerns](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/public-flocks-to-voice-camera-concerns/) - SPRINGFIELD – More than 100 people filled Springfield City Hall and about two dozen more joined online during a City Council meeting Sept. 2 – with several people citing privacy concerns over a new surveillance system. During the council's first regular session back after summer break, public comments lasted for over an hour, with approximately - [Dockendorf homestead raising unique animals](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/dockendorf-homestead-raising-unique-animals/) - EUGENE – On a short drive up Dillard Road on a big farm between Creswell and Eugene, alpacas are aplenty. Ann and Mike Dockendorf have been operating their alpaca farm at 33005 Dillard Rd. since 2007. Aragon Alpacas, complete with a classic red barn and the Dockendorf’s renovated 1800s farmhouse, has 12 wool-producing alpacas and - [Curtis Munsell celebration of life Oct. 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/curtis-munsell-celebration-of-life-oct-5/) - ​Curtis Lee Munsell died Sept. 30, 2025. Celebration of life is Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Cottage Grove Elks Lodge at 755 N River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. - [Buergey shines at Nike Portland; Cottage Grove girls make history at Woahink Invite](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/buergey-shines-at-nike-portland-cottage-grove-girls-make-history-at-woahink-invite/) - Thurston boys took 15th and the girls finished 16th in the Division 1 category at the elite 2025 Nike Portland meet last week. Carson Buergey earned first overall at 15:18. Nathalie Parker led the girls at 19:22. She now holds the 2nd fastest 5k time in Thurston history. Thurston boys and girls saw success at - [Joseph, Crawford, and Strinz deliver as teams push through league](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/joseph-crawford-and-strinz-deliver-as-teams-push-through-league/) - In Class 4A last week, Cottage Grove lost to Marist Catholic and Marshfield last week, falling 3-0 in both matches. Against Marist, Jocelyn Joseph was the top performer, recording 7 kills, 11 digs, and was the only player to earn aces, finishing with 2. Taylor Bennett also had 7 kills and matched Joseph with 11 - [Nguyen, Antone lead charge as Bulldogs and Colts stay hot](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/nguyen-antone-lead-charge-as-bulldogs-and-colts-stay-hot/) - Cottage Grove lost to Class 4A powerhouse Marist last week 6-0. Goalkeeper Nora Heegard recorded more than 20 saves.In Class 3A, Creswell went 2-0 last week, with a notable win against Pleasant Hill on Tuesday. In their 1-0 win against the Billies, junior Mila Nguyen scored on a penalty kick. Senior GK Kylie Leonard had - [Lions drops Marist, Bulldogs stay hot, league play heats up](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/lions-drops-marist-bulldogs-stay-hot-league-play-heats-up/) - Cottage Grove lost to Marist Catholic narrowly 3-2. They will play again in another Sky-Em game. Last year, the Lions went 1-1 with the Spartans. Creswell had impressive scoring performances against Siuslaw / Mapleton and Pleasant Hill last week. They racked up 6 goals against the Vikings and shut out the Billies with 9 goals.In - [Millers edge Highlanders, Creswell cruises, and league play begins](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/millers-edge-highlanders-creswell-cruises-and-league-play-begins/) - Springfield edged out North Eugene 35-34 last Friday. Springfield's ground game, led by Khamani James’ 180 yards and two touchdowns, powered an offensive explosion. The 35 points were the Millers’ most points scored since Oct. 11 last year. Millers head coach Frank Geske credited his stout offensive line’s impact. A number of conversions on 3rd- - [Lane County ‘connected’ bike paths initiative is back on track](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/lane-county-connected-bike-paths-initiative-is-back-on-track/) - Cyclists, rev your crankset! Bikers across Lane County will have an abundance of new routes connecting the five districts. Andy Vobora, VP of stakeholder relations for Travel Lane County, helped lead the Travel Lane County team in developing bike paths across the entirety of Lane County without the need to traverse a highway.“Obviously, one of - [Billies hold off young Lions, 20-18](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/billies-hold-off-young-lions-20-18/) - COTTAGE GROVE – After a 2-1 start and their first 40+ point performance since 2023, it was obvious that first-year coach Kenny Koberstein of Pleasant Hill had the Billies humming again.But the official stamp of approval came Friday, when the Class 3A Billies muscled past the Class 4A Cottage Grove Lions for a gritty 20-18 - [Singing Creek finds new home at Dorris Ranch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/singing-creek-finds-new-home-at-dorris-ranch/) - SPRINGFIELD – Butter churning, grain grinding, sewing, puppet making, games and songs, washing clothes, gardening, herbal walks, and trading with a fur trapper are just a few of the activities that Singing Creek Education Center offers to kids through its living history educational programs. With a focus on Oregon history and nature appreciation, “We talk - [Voter registration deadline: Oct. 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/voter-registration-deadline-oct-14/) - The Lane County Elections Office is urging residents to register to vote or update their voter registration by Oct. 14 ahead of the Nov. 4 Special Election. Online registration must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 14, while hand-delivered forms are due by 5 p.m. at the Elections Office in Eugene. Mailed registrations must - [Behind the scenes: Glenwood Substation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/behind-the-scenes-glenwood-substation/) - SPRINGFIELD – Have you ever wondered how electricity travels from the massive power lines stretching across the hills to the wall sockets and appliances in your home, like your microwave? Last week’s tour of the new Glenwood Substation, currently under construction on the south side of Glenwood, offered a glimpse into how electricity travels from - [Praying without ceasing: Navigating faith, growth](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/praying-without-ceasing-navigating-faith-growth/) - Growth is not always easy; I can attest to this from my own experience. I often ponder the phrase, “Pray without ceasing.” Is this even possible? When I first began my walk with God, my early prayers echoed the sentiments of Mark 9:24: “I believe; help my unbelief!” As I grew, my prayers became more - [New water strategy adopted](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/new-water-strategy-adopted/) - SALEM – The Oregon Water Resources Commission recently adopted the 2025 Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS), a comprehensive roadmap that addresses the state’s pressing water challenges through coordinated action among various agencies. The IWRS outlines key actions within three priority areas: Act with urgency to protect in-stream and out-of-stream uses Assist the state and communities - [‘Bobby’ Simmons, 66, passes away in Creswell](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/bobby-simmons-66-passes-away-in-creswell/) - CRESWELL – Lifelong Creswell resident John Robert Simmons – simply known as Bobby to most people who knew him – died Saturday evening in Creswell. He was 66. Simmons had just left the Quik Mart convenience store after buying ice cream when he collapsed just outside the store. Paramedics arrived shortly thereafter, but were unable - [DA: Police justified in Springfield shooting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/da-police-justified-in-springfield-shooting/) - SPRINGFIELD – District Attorney Christopher J. Parosa recently confirmed the actions of Springfield Police officers were lawful in a July 30, 2025, officer-involved shooting. His 11-page report details the incident. 2:37 p.m. Police received a call from the Chase Bank manager at 3545 Gateway Blvd. about a disorderly man, Daniel A. Kahn, in his late - [SPD license plate readers aimed at theft prevention](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/spd-license-plate-readers-aimed-at-theft-prevention/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) has installed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the city as part of a proactive initiative aimed at combating retail theft. This installation is funded by a grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and is designed to bolster investigations into retail theft and related crimes. While - [Hotel, shops for old Springfield bank site?](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/02/hotel-shops-for-old-springfield-bank-site/) - SPRINGFIELD – The directors of the Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) are reexamining plans for a prime piece of real estate on Main Street that has been sitting vacant for over a year. On Sept. 4, 2024, SEDA finalized the acquisition of the 0.71-acre site, which previously housed the U.S. Bank building at 437 Main - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Oct. 2, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/01/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-oct-2-2025/) - [Legal Notices: Edition of Oct. 2, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/10/01/legal-notices-edition-of-oct-2-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No. OR06000003-25-1 APN 1333457 TO No 250046973-OR-MSI Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, LANCE EDWARD STONE as Grantor to CASCADE TITLE as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for DIRECTORS MORTGAGE, INC., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and - [Legal Notice: Posted 9/30/25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/30/legal-notice-posted-9-30-25/) - PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CRESWELL PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creswell Planning Commission will hold the first of two public hearings on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 5:00pm in the McClusky Council Chambers in order to hear the following: Case No. PA-2025-04, a request by the City of Creswell to amend the Creswell - [Springfield leader, pastor charged with child sexual abuse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/springfield-leader-pastor-charged-with-child-sexual-abuse/) - SPRINGFIELD – A prominent, longtime community leader, pastor, volunteer, and civic figure in the Springfield community is facing child sex charges. Mark Anthony Molina, 61, of Thurston, was arrested and charged with child sex abuse following an investigation that began in August after a parent reported the incident to the police. The investigation involved a - [Golden named Regional Teacher of the Year](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/26/golden-named-regional-teacher-of-the-year/) - SPRINGFIELD – Sally Golden, a special education teacher at the Community Transition Program in Springfield, has been named one of Oregon’s 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year. Last week, students, staff, and friends gathered at Brattain House to celebrate. “I continue to see each and every student as a unique individual worthy of respect, capable - [LCC president appointed to national commission](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/26/lcc-president-appointed-to-national-commission/) - EUGENE — Lane Community College President Stephanie Bulger has been appointed to the Commission on Economic and Workforce Development by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Her three-year term began July 1, and will run through June 30, 2028. The AACC Commission advises the association’s Board of Directors on issues affecting community colleges nationwide, - [OPB to Premiere Documentary on Native American Boarding Schools](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/26/opb-to-premiere-documentary-on-native-american-boarding-schools/) - Sept. 18, 2025 — Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) will premiere “Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience” on Wednesday, bringing hidden narratives of Native American boarding schools to a national audience. The documentary, part of the “Oregon Experience” series, follows Klamath Tribes member Gabriann “Abby” Hall as she explores her family’s history. Produced by - [Willamalane going all out for Halloween](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/willamalane-going-all-out-for-halloween/) - SPRINGFIELD – Starting in October, Willamalane hosts a variety of different Halloween celebrations, drawing in thousands of visitors during the district’s busiest times of year. Willamalane’s first fall event of the season kicks off with Ghostly Golf on Oct. 3. This event runs from Oct. 3-12 and again Oct. 19-Nov. 1 at Camp Putt, where - [For sale: Springfield Linda Lane on the market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/springfield-land-for-sale/) - SPRINGFIELD– During the Springfield city council meeting on Sept. 15, city surveyor Jeremy Sherer earned unanimous council approval to designate city-owned land as surplus in the area South of Mount Vernon and along Linda Lane. The city acquired a total of 34 acres in 2021 for $450,000. The land was purchased as part of the - [A party for Springfield utility customers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/a-party-for-springfield-utility-customers/) - SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) leaders and staff are ready to celebrate customers during National Public Power Week, offering free coffee as a token of appreciation while also marking its 75th anniversary of service to the community. The weeklong event, running from Oct. 6-11, highlights the importance of publicly owned utilities in fostering community - [Runners shine at Northwest Classic; Buergey competes at elite Woodbridge meet](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/runners-shine-at-northwest-classic-buergey-competes-at-elite-woodbridge-meet/) - All five of The Chronicle’s coverage schools ran in the Northwest Classic last weekend. In the 1A-4A division, Cottage Grove boys took second with top runners Remington Sharkey finishing 10th with a PR (17:16) and Jennings Albrecht finishing 11th with a PR (17:17). Pleasant Hill boys followed at 13th overall. Top runner for the Billies - [Engle Leads Cottage Grove in win; Creswell splits, Pleasant Hill defends](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/engle-leads-cottage-grove-in-win-creswell-splits-pleasant-hill-defends/) - In Class 4a last week, the Cottage Grove Lions won 6-5 in an intense matchup against Molalla last Tuesday. Brielle Engle recorded 3 goals; Zoey Knutson recorded 1; Ally Kishen recorded 1; lastly, Autumn Leach recorded 1 goal and 3 assists.In Class 3A, the Creswell Bulldogs went 1-1 last week, starting with a 2-0 loss - [Colts find late replacement, edge Henley 35-27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/colts-find-late-replacement-edge-henley-35-27/) - THURSTON – The Thurston Colts were able to find a last-minute opponent following an unexpected forfeit from its scheduled opponent – South Eugene – then went out and beat Class 4A powerhouse Henley 35-27 on Friday night.South Eugene officials forfeited its matchup with Thurston due to a lack of healthy players. That left Justin Starck, - [Mustin rushes Creswell to victory](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/mustin-rushes-creswell-to-victory/) - CRESWELL – Things weren’t looking promising for the Creswell Bulldogs early this season.After an 0-2 start, key injuries, and a general lack of execution, the Bulldogs were looking more like the “Under Dawgs” with each game.But first-year head coach Chase Beach remained confident in the Bulldogs long-term potential – and that faith paid off Friday - [Lions boys soccer learning on the go](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/lions-boys-soccer-learning-on-the-go/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Two years, two league titles. The Cottage Grove Lions boys soccer team has been dominant under Jaime Urenda.The Lions kicked off their quest for a three-peat Sept. 16 with a 4-1 victory over the Molalla Indians, and then were largely dominated by the Klamath Union Pelicans on Thursday to the tune of - [Springfield residents speak out for library](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/springfield-residents-speak-out-for-library/) - SPRINGFIELD – Roughly 100 people gathered in the city council chamber at town hall last week to talk with the mayor about proposed budget cuts to Springfield’s library. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, Mayor Sean VanGordon had an open discussion with concerned members of the public. He began by providing background information on a fiscal stability - [Business sign-ups open for storm drain cleaning](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/business-sign-ups-openfor-storm-drain-cleaning/) - Lane County’s Storm drain Cleaning Assistance Program (SCAP) is now accepting business signups until Oct. 31. This program, offered in partnership with Stormwater Protection Systems (SPS), provides storm drain cleaning for a flat fee of $70 per drain. Since its launch in 2023, over 580 storm drains from 182 businesses have been cleaned. Regular maintenance - [Lane County to auction surplus vehicles](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/lane-county-to-auction-surplus-vehicles/) - Lane County officials will conduct a public, open-bid auction of surplus vehicles and equipment from Thursday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Sept. 27. The auction will feature approximately 90 pieces of equipment, including cars, hybrids, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans, as well as a Caterpillar excavator, various heavy equipment, dump trucks, a bucket truck, and - [Visitor center on the move](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/visitor-center-on-the-move/) - EUGENE – Travel Lane County's Eugene, Cascades & Coast Visitor Center will soon relocate from 754 Olive Street to the 5th Street Market Alley. Travel Lane County’s business office will continue to operate at the Olive Street location. With expanded daily hours, the new Visitor Center will offer more opportunities to welcome both residents and - [Employment openings and unemployment updates](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/employment-openings-and-unemployment-updates/) - Post Office job recruitment event this weekend EUGENE – The U.S. Postal Service is seeking candidates for delivery roles in suburban and rural areas. A recruitment event will take place this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 30 E 3rd Ave, Eugene. Job seekers can learn about various positions, including Assistant - [Tournaments shake up records for local volleyball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/tournaments-shake-up-records-for-local-volleyball/) - Cottage Grove dropped its undefeated streak at the North Marion Tournament last week. However, the week started successfully, they beat Newport 3-1 on Tuesday and Sweet Home 3-0 on Thursday. In the early games of the tournament, they won 2-0 against Molalla. However, they lost 2-0 against Philomath in their last game. In Class 3A, - [Creswell edges Marshfield; Thurston picks up second win](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/creswell-edges-marshfield-thurston-picks-up-second-win/) - In Class 3A last week, Creswell beat Class 4A Marshfield, winning a competitive 5-4 game last week. In head coach Brandi Wittenborn’s last year, the Bulldogs are 4-2 thus far. Pleasant Hill still itches for its first win after losing to Western Christian / Amity 4-3 last week. A formidable Class 2A private school, the - [Five new LTD buses hit the road](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/five-new-ltd-buses-hit-the-road/) - Five new Lane Transit District (LTD) buses have hit the road, and five more will soon follow. The 40-foot buses were built by Gillig at their factory in Livermore, Calif. The 10 new buses, fueled by 99% sustainable diesel (R99), cost between $707,000 and $711,000 each (the fluctuation is due to tariffs). The buses were - [‘Peggles’ sending off Pegasus Playhouse troupe with a bang](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/peggles-sending-off-pegasus-playhouse-troupe-with-a-bang/) - SPRINGFIELD – Theater enthusiasts, musical lovers, struggling artists who feel unheard, and "Peggles" (Pegasus Playhouse) supporters, this is your last opportunity to see a play at the current Pegasus Playhouse before it departs from 402 Main St., and what better send-off than a play about a struggling artist? "Sunday in the Park with George," inspired - [Lane officials following Oregon Health Authority vax guidelines](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/lane-officials-following-oregon-health-authority-vax-guidelines/) - Lane County Public Health and Community Health Centers of Lane County announced last week that it will follow the vaccine guidance of the Oregon Health Authority as provided by the Western States Health Coalition. The recommendations are as follows: Influenza: All Lane County residents 6 months and older should receive an influenza vaccine. RSV: All - [Pleasant Hill breaks out offensively; Churchill Cruises past springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/pleasant-hill-breaks-out-offensively-churchill-cruises-past-springfield/) - Class 3A Pleasant Hill Billies deafeated Douglas at home last week 40-27. The Billies offense was humming in this one. Jacob Neely led the way with 187 yards and four touchdowns on nine receptions – and season highs for total yards (458) and points (40). The Billies hadn’t scored 40+ since they did it against - [PeaceHealth selling 50 acres](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/peacehealth-selling-50-acres/) - SPRINGFIELD. – PeaceHealth will soon list for sale a piece of residential and undeveloped property behind Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. The property, which is roughly 50 acres and sits behind the hospital along the McKenzie River, is zoned for medium-density residential. “PeaceHealth has owned this parcel of land since the initial purchase of - [Springfield fire, safety levy on the ballot](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/springfield-fire-safety-levy-on-the-ballot/) - SPRINGFIELD – Voters in November will have the option to vote for a five-year fire and life-safety services plan aimed at maintaining and improving the city’s level of emergency response. If approved, the levy will help pay for staff and equipment for one of the five engine crews, maintain a faster response time – seven - [Higher flood insurance costs possible in Creswell, Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/25/creswells-flood-map-makeover/) - CRESWELL – The Sept. 10 meeting at the Creswell Community Center brought together Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials, local administrators, and residents to discuss upcoming changes to floodplain maps in the Creswell and Cottage Grove areas. The update, part of a long-term national effort, utilizes new technology and data to assess flood risks more - [Fall prescribed burns planned nearby this week](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/24/fall-prescribed-burns-planned-nearby-this-week/) - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) plans to implement seasonal prescribed burns in specific locations near Eugene and Springfield as early as Thursday, September 25, if conditions are favorable. The following locations are included in this fall’s prescribed burn plans, part of BLM’s comprehensive fire management efforts: 12 acres of BLM-administered land near Coburg Hills - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Sept. 25, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/24/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-sept-25-2025/) - [Legal Notices: Edition of Sept. 25, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/24/legal-notices-edition-of-sept-25-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1019452-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, TIMOTHY G. COOKSON as Grantor to SERVICELINK LLC, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as Beneficiary, dated 1/30/2021, recorded 2/10/2021, in official records of LANE - [OPB launches ‘Uncovering Boarding Schools,’ bringing hidden Native American stories to national audience through one Oregon woman’s quest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/23/opb-launches-uncovering-boarding-schools-bringing-hidden-native-american-stories-to-national-audience-through-one-oregon-womans-quest/) - Hidden stories of Native American boarding schools will come to light Wednesday, Sept. 24, when Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) premieres “Uncovering Boarding Schools: Stories of Resistance and Resilience” at the Tower Theatre in Bend, Ore., followed by additional free Oregon public screenings in Klamath Falls and Forest Grove next month. “Uncovering Boarding Schools” will be distributed nationally - [Girls soccer: Several teams feature experienced returners](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/girls-soccer-several-teams-feature-experienced-returners/) - None of the local teams won their conferences last season, but multiple schools earned a playoff spot. This season, more-experienced teams should challenge for league titles and make deeper postseason runs. Despite missing the playoffs last season under first-year head coach Taylor Graham, Springfield (4-7-2) was able to improve upon the team’s 1-11-2 record in - [Thurston draws 4A power Henley, after South Eugene forfeit](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/19/thurston-draws-4a-power-henley-replacing-south-eugene-forfeit/) - THURSTON – Thurston athletic director and head football coach Justin Starck was preparing for the team’s second home game of the season – complete with activities such as fundraisers, concessions, and “Friday Night Lights” festivities – when a South Eugene school official called Saturday morning and said The Axe would have to forfeit the upcoming - [Transforming Tumbleweed: Creswell teen takes horse from wild ’stang to ‘tame and mundane’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/transforming-tumbleweed/) - CRESWELL – From wild mustang to tame horse, Tumbleweed has completely transformed in less than four months, and it’s all thanks to 17-year-old Kaylee Gardner. Back in April, Gardner loaded up the “hot” 'stang for the first time and started her journey doing the Teens and Oregon Mustangs Challenge. Participants in the challenge have to - [Billies take first win of the season; football roundup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/billies-take-first-win-of-the-season-football-roundup/) - The Cottage Grove Lions were shutout for the first time since 2023, losing to Coquille 34-0. The Lions struggled with the physicality of Coquille’s running game, with many missed tackles and four rushing touchdowns allowed. The Red Devils dominated the middle of the game, scoring 22 of 34 points in the second and third quarters. - [Pleasant Hill and Creswell cruise in non-league; boys soccer roundup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/pleasant-hill-and-creswell-cruise-in-non-league-boys-soccer-roundup/) - Creswell went 1-2 last week against a line of private schools. It started with a 3-2 loss to Oregon Episcopal on Tuesday. Then, the Bulldogs dominated Rogue River 8-0. Finally, the Dwags lost to St. Mary’s Medford 3-0. Pleasant Hill started its season late due to non-league cancellations. It just began its season last week - [Dig this: Lions volleyball dominating](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/54411/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The Lions have followed up a strong preseason performance in the 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree with an undefeated start through two weeks of the regular season.Cottage Grove defeated the Molalla Indians 3-0 last week, and head coach Abby Ladd said that maintaining high standards and continuous improvement is all part - [Creswell starts perfect; girls soccer roundup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/creswell-starts-perfect-soccer-roundup/) - Cottage Grove went 2-0 last week in non-league. It began on Tuesday with a 2-0 win against Cascade. The Lions recorded 10 shots on goal and the GK made 5 saves. Brielle Engle scored on a through ball from Penelope Smith. The second goal was from a corner kick by Autumn Leach to Emmerson Bickford. - [Bridges banding together with Mariachi del Sol](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/bridges-banding-together-with-mariachi-del-sol/) - SPRINGFIELD – In the heart of town, a remarkable musical journey unfolds as Mariachi del Sol, the region's pioneering high school mariachi band, not only celebrates vibrant Mexican heritage but also captivates audiences with their passionate performances throughout the year. The group performs over 40 times a year at high school events, retirement homes, restaurants, - [Colts romp in home opener, 47-6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/colts-romp-in-home-opener-47-6/) - THURSTON – With the band blaring, the sun setting warmly over the stadium, and the Colts charging across the field with their flag, Thurston’s return to Friday night lights opened with a dominant 47-6 home win over the Eagle Point Eagles to kick off the 2025 Special District 4 season.Besides the victory, the Colts made - [‘Watersheds Bill of Rights’ on the ballot](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/watersheds-bill-of-rights-on-the-ballot/) - The Lane County Watersheds “Bill of Rights” has qualified for the May 19, 2026 ballot as Measure 20-373, after organizers submitted over 14,000 signatures from Lane County residents. The measure will allow the community to vote on stronger legal protections for local watersheds and clean water. “This campaign shows the deep commitment Lane County residents - [Affordable units open for seniors in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/home-sweet-home/) - SPRINGFIELD – Springfield welcomed its newest affordable housing units to the north neighborhood on Sept. 9. The brand-new complex at 1875 16th St. features 39 units with three studios, 30 one-bedrooms, and six two-bedroom apartments. According to Darcy Phillips, the executive director of Cornerstone Community Housing, there are already 64 people on the waitlist for - [Vaccines and community immunity](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/vaccines-and-community-immunity/) - Vaccines work. Most of us are too young to remember the U.S. polio epidemic of 1952, which killed 3,145 children and left another 21,269 reeling from permanent, disabling paralysis. I was only two years old at that time, but I remember the sugar cubes treated with oral vaccine that were distributed in our high school - [Lively won’t run, Rodley seeks office](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/lively-wont-run-rodley-seeks-office/) - SPRINGFIELD – Sept. 11 marked the first day political candidates could file for their desired seats at the Oregon Secretary of State Elections Division, and Ward 3 Springfield City Councilor Rodley wasted no time announcing her candidacy for Oregon House District 7 in 2026. This seat is currently held by nearly retired Rep. John Lively. - [Springfield: Open seat on city council](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/springfield-open-seat-on-city-council/) - The Springfield City Council is accepting applications to fill an interim vacancy for the Ward 5 Council position. The selected applicant will serve through Dec.31, 2026. Community members who live in Ward 5 and are interested in this opportunity must apply by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8. The application form is available at the - [Creswell man lights trailer on fire](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/creswell-man-lights-trailer-on-fire/) - CRESWELL – On Saturday, Sept. 13, at about 1 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies and Oregon State Troopers responded to a residence in the 34100 block of Walnut Lane, north of Creswell, for a report of a disorderly man. As deputies contacted witnesses away from the location, the suspect, identified as Patrick Clancy Croson, 61, - [Two recent Springfield deaths](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/two-recent-springfield-deaths/) - Springfield man dies after striking deer with bike On Friday, Sept. 5 at 8:43 a.m., Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 126E, near milepost 21, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated an eastbound Suzuki GXR motorcycle, operated by Lucas Charles Thomas, 38, of Springfield, struck a deer around 3 a.m. - [Police arrest suspected Cottage Grove and Creswell bank robber](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/police-arrest-suspected-cottage-grove-and-creswell-bank-robber/) - A local bank robber's spree came to an end shortly after it began last week, after he was captured following a daring double heist at two Banner Bank branches in two South Lane towns. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, around 1:30 p.m., Cottage Grove Police responded to a report of a robbery at Banner Bank at - [Cottage Grove man makes threats after eviction notice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/cottage-grove-man-makes-threats-after-eviction-notice/) - COTTAGE GROVE – On Monday, Sept. 15, at approximately 10 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies were at an address in the 800 block of South 6th Street in Cottage Grove to enforce a court-ordered eviction. During the process, a man inside the residence made threatening remarks, prompting deputies to retreat and call for backup. The - [Pegasus’ theater location closes, troupe will continue](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/pegasus-theater-location-closes-troupe-will-continue/) - SPRINGFIELD – It is with a heavy heart that I write about the closure of Pegasus Playhouse at 402 Main St. due to cuts in federal funding. Since becoming a nonprofit in 2018 and moving to Main Street three years ago, this community theater has been a cherished hub for both adults and children, offering - [Golden Glory: Cottage Grove earns panning world record](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/18/golden-glory-cottage-grove-earns-panning-world-record/) - COTTAGE GROVE – What started as a chilly and overcast morning in a small town 30 minutes south of Eugene ended as a monumental, record-breaking day for the City of Cottage Grove. On Sept. 13, roughly 400 people gathered on Main Street in Downtown Cottage Grove to be a part of history. The Cottage Grove - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Sept. 18, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/17/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-sept-18-2025/) - [Legal Notices: Edition of Sept. 18, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/17/legal-notices-edition-of-sept-18-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE LLG 22-127936 A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Jill Bishop and Deborah Smithson, whose address is 2155 Berwin Lane, Eugene, OR 97404 as grantor to Regional Trustee Services Corp., as Trustee, in favor of GN Mortgage Corporation, a Wisconsin Corporation, as named Beneficiary, dated - [Thurston's Buergey breaks Colts record at Ultimook; fall sports roundup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/thurstons-buergey-breaks-colts-record-at-ultimook-fall-sports-roundup/) - Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill and Thurston competed in the Ultimook Race last weekend. For the boys team, Cottage Grove won fourth, Pleasant Hill took 16th and Thurston 10th. For the girls team, Cottage Grove won 4th, Pleasant Hill took 18th and Thurston 9th. Cottage Grove’s Remington Sharkey (17:40) and Jennings Albrecht (17:41) were the top - [Creative foods, drinks to dot PublicHouse 7th anniversary weekend Sept. 19-21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/12/creative-foods-drinks-to-dot-publichouse-7th-anniversary-weekend-sept-19-21/) - Friday, September 19th through Sunday, September 21st at PublicHouse, 418 A. Street, Downtown Springfield What: PublicHouse is excited to celebrate their 7th Anniversary, and true to style, they like to pack in a lot for one weekend. They’ll be taking 3 days and combining Oktoberfest biers, Mayor tappings, authentic German bands, stein hoisting competitions and - [Rodley running to rep Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/rodley-running-to-rep-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – Kori Rodley, Ward 3 Springfield city councilor, has announced her candidacy for Oregon House District 7, the seat currently held by Rep. John Lively. In her second term on the Springfield City Council, Rodley has chaired the Springfield Economic Development Agency and the Human Services Commission, and has participated in the Fire Governance - [August jobs report](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/10/august-jobs-report/) - In the latest monthly Jobs Report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), 32% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings for August, a decrease of 1 point from July. This marked the first instance since July 2020 that unfilled job openings fell below 32%. The NFIB Jobs Report is a national survey - [Thursday free doc screening explores history of public libraries](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/12/thursday-free-doc-screening-explores-history-of-public-libraries/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Public Library invites the community to a free screening of Free for All: The Public Library, a documentary exploring the evolution, impact, and continued relevance of America’s public library system. The event will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, at the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, 630 Main Street in downtown - [Willamalane hosts food drive at Camp Putt this weekend](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/12/willamalane-hosts-food-drive-at-camp-putt-this-weekend/) - Donations will help stock the district’s food pantry SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Join a special afternoon at Camp Putt that benefits Willamalane's food pantry. On Sept. 12-14, bring three cans of food per person as admission for a round of mini-golf at Camp Putt. Donations will support the food pantry at Willamalane Adult Activity Center and - [Study results unveil value of fairs in communities](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/study-results-unveil-value-of-fairs-in-communities/) - The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) released results from a national study highlighting the economic impact of fairs and fairgrounds in the U.S., particularly along the Pacific Coast. The study, which received over 500 responses and analyzed nearly 1,400 fairgrounds. Conducted by Johnson Consulting with support from OABA and others, it offers insights - [Inflation, quality-of-life top concerns for Springfield businesses](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/inflation-quality-of-life-top-concerns-for-springfield-businesses/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Roundtable program on Aug. 26 at the Chamber Depot, focusing on the findings from the 2025 Business Climate Survey (BCS). Chamber President & CEO Vonnie Mikkelsen presented the survey results, which drew responses from 68 organizations across 20 industries, providing a snapshot of the - [Camp named ‘Eugene/Springfield 20 Under 40’ honoree](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/10/business-and-beyond/) - SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield announced last week that Allie Camp, the City’s economic development manager, has been selected as one of the 2025 Eugene/Springfield 20 Under 40 Award recipients. Presented by the Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, this annual recognition honors 20 outstanding young professionals who are shaping the future of the region - [Block O'clock: Crowds flood downtown Springfield for revelry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/block-oclock/) - SPRINGFIELD – Downtown Springfield transformed into what some called “the best party in Lane County” last Friday night. What is the Springfield Block Party? It is five blocks of Main St. from Pioneer Parkway to S. 7th St., and roughly 9,000 to 12,000 people fill the streets. Approximately 150 vendors, activities, and businesses were available - [Eugene gallery to showcase A3 teen talent](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/eugene-gallery-to-showcase-a3-teen-talent/) - EUGENE – The Maude Kerns Art Center will present two exciting exhibits from Sept. 12 to Oct. 3: the 26th annual Mayor’s Teen Art Show and the Whiteaker Printmakers 2025 Emerald Print Exchange. An opening ceremony for both exhibits will take place on September 12, with the Mayor’s Teen Art Show featuring work by 34 - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Aug. 28, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/27/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-aug-28-2025/) - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Sept. 11, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/10/editorial-cartoons-week-of-sept-11-2025/) - [Equip classrooms for sustainable futures](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/equip-classrooms-for-sustainable-futures/) - I have a lot of sympathy for teachers. My mom was a longtime elementary teacher, and I remember her toiling away on grades and lesson plans many a night. I also know that teaching today has even more administrative hoops to jump through – with often fewer resources – than it did when my mother - ['Untamed and Indomitable': An interview with Emerald Art Center artist Robyn Drake](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/untamed-and-indomitable/) - Interview with Emerald Art Center artist Robyn Drake SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center is pleased to present “Untamed and Indomitable,” an exhibition of recent works by California-based painter Robyn Drake, on view now through Sept. 26. A public reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, during Springfield’s monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk. In - [A hero's deep dive into sadness helping others](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/a-heros-deep-dive-into-sadness-helping-others/) - As consumers of American entertainment, we are well-versed in heroic action. A hero runs into a burning building to rescue a child. A hero administers lifesaving CPR to save a heart attack victim. A hero tackles a gunman before they can take the life of an innocent bystander. I had a chance to interview a - [Grants for teachers, students](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/grants-for-teachers-students/) - Northwest Credit Union Community Foundation “Classroom Cash’ program offers grant money for area schools. The application page was launched two weeks ago, and grant applications are due by Sept. 30. A few details: $698,963.06 awarded To teachers across Washington and Oregon since the grant program started in 2000 2nd year that the program is available - [10-bed facility opening at Everyone Village](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/10-bed-facility-opening-at-everyone-village/) - PeaceHealth, Everyone Village, and Volunteers in Medicine will celebrate the grand opening of a 10-bed recuperation wing and a fully equipped two-room primary care clinic at Everyone Village, a transitional community in West Eugene. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., will feature remarks from partners, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and tours - [Community & Economic Development grant program accepting applicants](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/community-economic-development-grant-program-accepting-applicants/) - Lane County is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Community & Economic Development (CED) Grant Program. This competitive grant opportunity aims to support high-impact projects that enhance local economies, expand workforce training access, and revitalize commercial districts across the region. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and municipal entities serving Lane County can apply for funding, with $200,000 - [Springfield firefighters union seeks more staff, its own fire district](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/a-demand-for-support/) - SPRINGFIELD – An estimated 40 members of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Local 851, clad in matching yellow shirts, attended the public comment section to advocate for its own fire district during the Sept. 2 Springfield City Council meeting. “We are here tonight because our system is broken and it puts our community at - [Volunteer opportunities at The ToolBox Project](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/volunteer-opportunities-at-the-toolbox-project/) - The ToolBox Project, Lane County’s nonprofit tool lending library, is seeking bilingual volunteers to help further its mission of sharing tools and empowering the community. Individuals who speak both Spanish and English and have a passion for assisting others are encouraged to get involved. Current volunteer opportunities include:● Tabling at Food for Lane County’s Mobile - [Springfield Utility Board reaches milestone date](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/anniversary-celebration/) - SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board was established in 1950, making Sept. 5 the public utilities’ 75th anniversary. To celebrate, the Springfield History Museum collaborated with SUB for its newest exhibit, “PosSUBilities: 75 Years of the Springfield Utility Board.” Some folks around town have shared their memories of the early days of their time working at - [SELCO earns national recognition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/selco-earns-national-recognition/) - SPRINGFIELD — SELCO Community Credit Union has been named one of 10 finalists for the Credit Union Times’ 2025 Luminaries Awards for Community Impact, recognizing its efforts in the Pacific Northwest. This follows the 2024 launch of SELCO Steps Up, a community outreach initiative focused on supporting educators, students, and local nonprofits. In 2024, SELCO - [Pleasant Hill educator honored by FFA](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/pleasant-hill-educator-honored-by-ffa/) - INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Angela White, of Creswell, was selected to receive the Honorary American Future Farmers of America (FFA) Degree. White serves as the agriculture and life science teacher and FFA Advisor at Pleasant Hill High School. This award is given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. The National - [Weekly fall sports results and schedules](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/weekly-fall-sports-results-and-schedules/) - [Fall sports results & schedules; Season openers and jamboree week](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/fall-sports-results-schedules-season-openers-and-jamboree-week/) - [Billies debut: Toughness, determination](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/billies-debut-toughness-determination/) - PLEASANT HILL – "2016.” It’s painted on Pleasant Hill’s locker room wall – a reminder of the last time the Billies had a winning season and made the playoffs in football. And it serves as a goal for this year’s team. A 28-21 loss to Sutherlin in the season opener was not the way first-year - [Despite loss, Creswell soars](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/11/despite-loss-creswell-soars/) - CRESWELL – With a new athletic director, a new head coach, several new players, and a new field, why wouldn’t the Creswell Bulldogs start their 2025 season off with some sky swagger? With Kenny Loggins’ Danger Zone blasting through the speakers, the Eugene Skydivers sent one of their own from the troposphere to soar down - [Legal Notices: Edition of Sept. 11, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/10/legal-notices-edition-of-sept-11-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No. OR07000097-25-1 APN 0334514 | 1704013100331 TO No 250298863-OR-MSI Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, RICHARD L FERGUSON, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor to REAL ESTATE SETTLEMENTS & ESCROW LLC as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for OPEN - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Sept. 4, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/03/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-sept-4-2025/) - [Memory Lane Express: ‘Goose mural’ highlights historical train](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/07/memory-lane-express-goose-mural-highlights-historical-train/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Thousands of dollars and two months painting paid off with countless memories at the installation of the Goose Train mural at Bohemia Park’s entry plaza in Cottage Grove. The dedication of the mural took place last Friday at the north end of the park, on the corner of South 10th Street and - [Bohemia Food Hub plans back on track](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/food-hub-plans-back-on-track/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Federal funding freezes led to temporary delays in local programs for food makers and creators in Cottage Grove such as Bohemia Food Hub – which supports the growth and development of food and beverage businesses. Kim Johnson, founder and food producer, said that a pause in the Regional Food System Infrastructure (RFSI) - [Nonprofit cutting food, energy assistance](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/nonprofit-cutting-food-energy-assistance/) - SPRINGFIELD – Catholic Community Services, which supported nearly 18,000 people last fiscal year, faces significant challenges as federal funding cuts threaten to limit essential food and housing assistance programs for families in need. The nonprofit supports all families in Lane County by offering food, essential items, housing assistance, and immigration services. Though it has roots - [Eternal optimism driving The Chronicle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/hyper-local-business-growth/) - In a Season 10 episode of The Simpsons, "Mom and Pop Art," a flood hits Springfield. In an endearing cutaway gag, young Milhouse Van Houten stands in his flooded bedroom, clad in his usual red shirt and pants cuffed high at the ankle, water beginning to puddle at his feet. "My feet are soaked, but - [New coaches pouring foundations](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/new-coaches-pouring-foundations/) - Class 3A Special District 3 might as well be completely renovated for the 2025 high school football season. With Cottage Grove moving back to Class 4A after its undefeated regular season last year in Class 3A, Harrisburg moving down to Class 2A after 10 years in 3A, and four of the six schools seeing coaching - [Police round up: Sprenger death still suspicious four years later, one dead after domestic assault, more](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/police-sprenger-death-still-suspicious-four-years-later/) - BLUE RIVER – In November of 2021, Shane Sprenger, 47, of Blue River, went missing under suspicious circumstances in the area of Blue River Reservoir. Deputies began investigating, and the Lane County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue team, along with his family and friends, began searching probable areas. In June of 2023, partial human remains were - [New coaches debut at jamboree](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/new-coaches-debut-at-jamboree/) - PLEASANT HILL – Building a successful volleyball program is never easy. You have to install a system and build a culture. Every great program has to establish a sense of continuity that brings good players into the mix every year. Two area high schools – Springfield and Thurston – are taking on that challenge this - [Fall sports recaps & previews; local soccer teams kick off the season with Showcase](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/fall-sports-recaps-previews-local-soccer-teams-kick-off-the-season-with-showcase/) - [Lindsey Black to lead Chronicle sales team](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/lindsey-black-to-lead-chronicle-sales-team/) - Lindsey Black has joined The Chronicle as Sales & Marketing Director, publisher Noel Nash announced Tuesday. Black, who coordinated the 100th anniversary celebration of the Eugene Hotel this past May as the community relations director at the retirement community, moved to the southern Willamette Valley nearly four years ago. Black is a seasoned professional with - [Drake’s ‘Untamed and Indomitable’ exhibition at EAC](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/drakes-untamed-and-indomitable-exhibition-at-eac/) - SPRINGFIELD — The Emerald Art Center will soon present “Untamed and Indomitable,” an exhibition of recent works by California-based painter Robyn Drake, on view from Sept. 2 through 26. A public reception will be held on Friday, Sept. 12, during Springfield’s monthly 2nd Friday Art Walk. In conjunction with the exhibition, Drake will also lead - [Laughs, luggage for foster children](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/laughs-luggage-for-foster-children/) - TLC giving back during Color Blindness Awareness Month EUGENE — In honor of September as Color Blindness Awareness Month, Travel Lane County is taking steps to enhance the experience of visitors with hidden disabilities, including color blindness. The organization is highlighting the use of EnChroma glasses, which are specially designed to help those with red-green - [Labor Day thoughts on work](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/labor-day-thoughts-on-work/) - Labor Day: a holiday to honor and recognize laborers… OK, I can understand the need to honor those who work; after all, many cannot work. God put humans “in the Garden to work it and take care of it.” From the beginning, we have worked to feed and care for ourselves and our families, especially - [Crolly promoted to deputy chief role](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/crolly-promoted-to-deputy-chief-role/) - SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department on Aug. 27 announced the promotion of Lieutenant George Crolly to the position of Deputy Chief of Police following a national competitive recruitment process. Crolly brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience to the role in Springfield. A U.S. Air Force veteran, - [‘Upstream Art’ mural adds splash of color at Guy Lee Elementary](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/upstream-art-mural-adds-splash-of-color-at-guy-lee-elementary/) - SPRINGFIELD – Last Thursday, a City of Springfield traffic team installed the 45th storm drain mural in Springfield. Local artist Rae Matagora designed the painting in celebration of the city’s 10th anniversary of “Upstream Art” storm drain mural projects. According to Brooke Mossefin, communications coordinator, the UpStream Art project began in 2016 and has since - [Thurston ‘Community Garden’ sprouts connections, resources](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/thurston-community-garden-sprouts-connections-resources/) - THURSTON — Springfield-area residents with a green thumb who want to honor Parks and Recreation Month this July can look no further than the Thurston community garden. With its bountiful produce of radiant squash, tricolor tomatoes, lush greens, and vibrant strawberries, the garden provides an abundance of food resources. It offers a picturesque way to - [Showcase draws 40+ teams to Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/showcase-draws-40-teams-to-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – More than 40 high school soccer teams played at the 2025 Les Schwab Soccer Showcase last week, a two-day jamboree-style tournament on Aug. 28-29. The girls’ teams played Thursday, followed by the boys teams on Friday at Les Schwab Sports Park. In its fourth year as a high school jamboree, the showcase has - [Kesey mural milestone highlights Block Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/kesey-mural-milestone-highlights-block-party/) - SPRINGFIELD – “You’re either on the bus or off the bus,” according to Ken Kesey, and The Block Party is just the kind of bus you’re going to want to take a ride on. The heart of downtown Springfield is set to become a hub of activity and celebration of Springfield’s larger-than-life literary influence on - [Teams have a ball at Pleasant Hill](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/04/teams-have-a-ball-at-pleasant-hill/) - PLEASANT HILL – “Why do you play volleyball?” asked Lauren Anderson, director of the Warsaw Sports Business Center at the University of Oregon’s Lundquist College of Business. She was speaking to a room full of Thurston, Pleasant Hill, Creswell, and Cottage Grove volleyball teams at Pleasant Hill’s Student Center on Thursday. The room fell quiet, - [Legal Notices: Edition of Sept. 4, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/09/03/legal-notices-edition-of-sept-4-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE LLG 22-127936 A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Jill Bishop and Deborah Smithson, whose address is 2155 Berwin Lane, Eugene, OR 97404 as grantor to Regional Trustee Services Corp., as Trustee, in favor of GN Mortgage Corporation, a Wisconsin Corporation, as named Beneficiary, dated - [A FAMILY TRADITON: Creswell‘s Baltrusch thriving with granddaughter Piper in starring role ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/a-family-traditon-creswells-baltrusch-thriving-with-granddaughter-piper-in-starring-role/) - CRESWELL – When Covid hit in 2020, Sarah Hanson and her daughter, Piper, had to turn their home into a volleyball court. “I would go over there and they are in the living room, Sarah hammering balls at Piper,” recalled Anna Baltrusch, Sarah’s mom. “I said, ‘How are you not hitting that fan with glass - [NO LOOKING BACK: Bengtson’s legacy has Cottage Grove boys, girls focusing on the future](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/no-looking-back-bengtsons-legacy-has-cottage-grove-boys-girls-focusing-on-the-future/) - Carter Bengtson wasn’t born to run, it was just something he chose to pursue. And when Carter Bengtson puts his mind to something … well, let’s just say you don’t want to be part of the opposition. After dominating the Class 4A state cross country competition for his final two seasons at Cottage Grove High - [Digging deeper into hyper-local sports coverage in Year 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/digging-deeper-into-hyper-local-sports-coverage-in-year-2/) - There’s the theory and then there’s the practice. A summary of my first year. Let me explain. I remember first applying to this job. And of course, I remember my interview. I was sitting in our publisher’s former office. I remember the glint of the sun-soaked water glass sitting on top of a University of - [Fall Sports: Week 1 previews, schedules](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/26/fall-sports-week-1-previews-schedules/) - FOOTBALL COTTAGE GROVE AT SWEET HOME ■ Game facts: Friday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. … Jamboree at Husky Field, Sweet Home High School ■ What2Know: The Lions return to Class 4A and will also play the Huskies later this season in Special District 3. The jamboree is a way for the Lions to test - [More-experienced Millers eager to show what they learned in 2024 ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/more-experienced-millers-eager-to-show-what-they-learned-in-2024/) - SPRINGFIELD – After a 2-7 season in which they finished seventh in Special District 4 and missed the postseason, it might appear the odds are stacked against the Millers making a return to the playoffs. Adding to the challenge is the fact that Springfield opens its 2025 season against Mountain View – a team that’s - [Grove celebrating ‘Goose Train’ mural](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/grove-celebrating-goose-train-mural/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Grove Mural Committee is scheduled to celebrate the dedication of the Goose Train Mural tomorrow, Aug. 29, from 7-8 p.m.. The unveiling will take place at the mural's site at the corner of Main and South 10th streets, adjacent to the Splash Pad at the north end of Bohemia Park. - [One dead after domestic assualt incident ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/one-dead-after-domestic-assualt-incident/) - SPRINGFIELD — On Aug. 26, at approximately 11:15 a.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to a home in the 700 block of 60th Street following a report of a domestic assault. The victim fled to a neighbor’s residence, where 911 was called. The victim reported being assaulted by her husband and heard a gunshot as - [Relaying strength, hope at Cancer Walk event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/relaying-strength-hope-at-cancer-walk-event/) - PLEASANT HILL – Cow print, tractors, and cowboy hats, along with running shoes, shorts, and various team shirts, decorated Pleasant Hill High School’s new turf field on Saturday for the Eugene-Springfield Relay For Life. The American Cancer Society (ACS) held its signature fundraiser, the Cancer Walk, from noon until 10 p.m. Keeping in line with - [Federal funding cuts for food hit residents](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/federal-funding-cuts-for-food-hit-residents/) - Stocked shelves do not always indicate a well-stocked pantry. The combination of reduced funding and support, housing shortages, inflation, decreased SNAP benefits, and higher demand since the end of pandemic-era assistance programs has made the situation more complex than ever for local food pantries and banks. In an article published in April, The Chronicle reported - [Boys soccer: Plenty of optimism across all classes in 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/boys-soccer-plenty-of-optimism-across-all-classes-in-2025/) - Area boys soccer teams recorded plenty of accolades last season. The challenge this year is to repeat the regular-season success – and go even deeper in the postseason. The Springfield Millers finished 2024 with a 7-7-1 record and first in the Midwestern league. The Class 5A Millers went 5-1 in league play, which earned them - [Good to know: High heat precautions](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/good-to-know-high-heat-precautions/) - Stay informed during communications outages: Have a battery-powered or hand-crank emergency weather radio Emergency radios can receive Emergency Alert System (EAS) broadcasts via AM/FM or NOAA Weather Radio frequencies – even when cell towers are down. Emergency radios do not receive Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) like cell phones do.Pre-tune your radio to your local emergency - [After one year in Class 3A, Lions eager for new challenge in Class 4A ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/after-one-year-in-class-3a-lions-eager-for-new-challenge-in-class-4a/) - COTTAGE GROVE – With a one-and-done Class 3A season in 2024, the Cottage Grove Lions face the lofty challenge of returning to Class 4A this year. Despite the unpredictability ahead, though, Steve Turner, in his third year with the Lions, remains staunchly grounded in his John Wooden-like approach to coaching: “Let’s take care of ourselves.” - [A ‘Starck’ difference: Colts are much stronger than a year ago ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/a-starck-difference-colts-are-much-stronger-than-a-year-ago/) - THURSTON – Last season came to a crushing halt for the Thurston Colts. After a season riddled with injuries, they suffered a 42-18 setback to state runner-up Mountain View in a game in which coach Justin Starck was forced to play most of his JV team. Nine months later the Colts have 24 seniors, a - [New county clerk and city planner](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/new-county-clerk-and-city-planner/) - City of Cottage Grove welcomes new planner The City of Cottage Grove last week announced the hiring of Jeremy Means as the new Associate Planner. A recent graduate from the University of Oregon, Means holds a Master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Management. During his time - [Paradigm shift in public education](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/paradigm-shift-in-public-education/) - The quality of American education has been a cornerstone of our prosperity and global leadership, fueling remarkable advancements like space travel. Alan Shepard's historic space flight in 1961 filled our nation with pride, even though it lasted only 15 minutes and reached only 300 miles. Today, we send people into space on extended missions, achieving - [Hoyle announces funding for 15 community projects, 5 in Lane County](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/hoyle-announces-funding-for-15-community-projects-5-in-lane-county/) - On Aug. 14, State Rep. Val Hoyle announced she had secured $16,625,000 from the federal government in Community Project Funding (CPFs). According to a press release by Catherine White, communications director for Hoyle, the money is not guaranteed until Congress passes full-year appropriations bills and they are signed into law. Once the bills are passed, - [Mysterious odor from Coburg to the Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/mysterious-odor-from-coburg-to-the-grove/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) concluded its investigation into widespread odor complaints across central Lane County without identifying a definitive source. LRAPA received 45 complaints between Aug. 1-16 describing a strong smell similar to dog waste. Reports came from as far north as Coburg to as far south as Cottage Grove - [READY TO JAM AGAIN?](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/27/ready-to-jam-again/) - 2nd North Star Volleyball Jamboree features more player, fan experiences PLEASANT HILL – The 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree will feature several new aspects as the area’s top volleyball teams gather for a preseason practice tournament at Pleasant Hill High School on Thursday, Aug. 28. And while there are no trophies awarded for the - [Former councilor facing felony charges;council discussing open seat next week](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/former-councilor-facing-felony-chargescouncil-discussing-open-seat-next-week/) - SPRINGFIELD – A former city councilor is facing felony charges after a parking lot dispute led to the brandishing of a weapon. Former Ward 5 councilor, Victoria Marie Doyle, 56, has been charged with four counts of unlawful use of a firearm. On the afternoon of Aug. 16, an incident occurred involving Doyle and two - [Conditions are ripe for rash of area wildfires](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/28/conditions-are-ripe-for-rash-of-area-wildfires/) - Between the friction in the clouds above and unrelenting drought conditions below, Lane County and the rest of the state are stuck between a rock and a hard place this fire season. June marked the 25th driest month on record and the 47th driest year to date over the past 131 years, according to the - [Rhonda L. Fetters: Nov. 11, 1954  – Aug.10, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/27/rhonda-l-fetters-nov-11-1954-aug-10-2025/) - Rhonda L. Fetters, age 70, peacefully passed away at home on August 10th, 2025. She was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on November 11th, 1954. After she graduated from Creswell High School in 1972, she taught aerobics for several years at Emerald Valley Health Club. She married Harold Fetters in 1973. Rhonda was well known - [Douglas K. “Doug” Lund: September 26, 1940 – August 15, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/27/52819/) - Douglas Lund, affectionately known as Doug, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025, at the age of 84, surrounded by his loving family. His passing followed complications from a fall. Doug was a cherished member of the Cottage Grove and Creswell, Oregon communities and a resident of Willamette Oaks in Eugene. Doug leaves behind a - [Springfield Police Department Announces Promotion of Lt. George Crolly to Deputy Chief](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/27/springfield-police-department-announces-promotion-of-lt-george-crolly-to-deputy-chief/) - SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield and the Springfield Police Department this morning announced the promotion of Lieutenant George Crolly to the position of Deputy Chief of Police following a national competitive recruitment process. Deputy Chief Crolly brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience to the role, all of which he has dedicated to - [Legal Notices: Edition of Aug. 28, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/27/legal-notices-edition-of-aug-28-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23-972329-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, BRETT D BINGHAM, A SINGLE PERSON as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INS CO., as trustee, in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, dated 11/16/2017, recorded 11/17/2017, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Aug. 14, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/17/editorial-cartoons-aug-14-2025/) - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of Aug. 21, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/26/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-aug-21-2025/) - [Creswell School Board back to work](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/creswell-school-board-back-to-work/) - CRESWELL – Last Wednesday afternoon, during a regular meeting at Creslane Elementary School, the board welcomed Creswell High School's new principal, Chad Towe, and new assistant principal and athletic director, Kyle Kordon. Both offered up a smile, a wave, and a quick “Hello” before the board moved along. At the meeting, Kesch Allen, an education - [City of Springfield Bicycle Survey Open](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/22/city-of-springfield-bicycle-survey-open/) - SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield is once again seeking national recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) through the League of American Bicyclists. This designation evaluates and celebrates communities that are building safer streets and better biking networks to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all. Springfield earned a Bronze designation - [LRAPA Emite Aviso de Smog (Ozono) para el Área Metropolitana de  Eugene/Springfield ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/22/lrapa-emite-aviso-de-smog-ozono-para-el-area-metropolitana-de-eugene-springfield/) - CONDADO DE LANE — Con la ola de calor que se está desarrollando en la región, la Agencia Regional de Protección del Aire de Lane (LRAPA) está emitiendo un aviso de calidad del aire a partir del sábado 23 de agosto de 2025, para el área metropolitana de Eugene/Springfield debido a niveles elevados de contaminación - [I-5 fire contained between Cottage Grove, Creswell, power restored](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/i5-wfire-contained-between-cottage-grove-and-creswell/) - This story is being updated frequently. Check back for more updates and photos. SAGINAW — A vegetation fire between Cottage Grove and Creswell is shutting down the northbound off-ramp for Saginaw while multiple battalions work to contain the five-acre fire. A Lane County Sheriff's Deputy at the scene said that the cause of the fire - [LRAPA Issues Smog (Ozone) Advisory for Eugene/Springfield Metro Area](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/22/lrapa-issues-smog-ozone-advisory-for-eugene-springfield-metro-area/) - LANE COUNTY — With the developing heatwave across the region, the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA) is issuing an air quality advisory beginning Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, for the Eugene/Springfield metropolitan area due to elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog. LRAPA expects the smog air quality advisory due to remain until 10 p.m. - [Food pantries can’t bank on supplies, funding due to cuts](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/food-pantries-cant-bank-on-supplies-funding-due-to-cuts/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Creswell Food Pantry's Facebook page, created in 2013, has about 1,300 followers. Viewers of its main feed are treated to pictures of homemade dishes prepared by volunteers in the community kitchen at 364 Cobalt Lane. They’ll also see photos of Susan Blachnik and her helpers preparing family meal boxes for distribution. They - [Bushnell, Pine Ridge team up for golf facility](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/bushnell-pine-ridge-team-up-for-golf-facility/) - By Steve Mims The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Bushnell University president Joe Womack was bragging about the golf program’s new Player Development Center when he needed a little help clarifying just how elite it is. “An unbelievable facility,” Womack said during the grand opening ceremony at Pine Ridge Golf Club on Aug. 12. “It is unparalleled - [Local fisheries not yet feeling brunt of altering landscape](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/local-fisheries-not-yet-feeling-brunt-of-altering-landscape/) - When the current Administration rescinded a directive from the previous Administration that would have allowed for the removal of the three lower Snake River dams, it sent shockwaves through the scientific and angling communities in the Pacific Northwest. Many believe that removing these dams is essential to prevent salmon from going extinct throughout the entire - [Wildfire updates: Evacuation notices outside of Creswell](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/20/wildfire-go-now-evacuation-call-near-hideaway-hills-dillard-road/) - 8: 48 p.m. UPDATE The Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notice for the following areas has been downgraded to Level 1 (Be Ready): The neighborhood between Dillard Road, Hidden Meadows Drive, Skyhawk Way, and Ridge Top Drive. Level 1 means those residents should be aware of the danger that exists in their area, monitor local - [St. Vinnie's ‘Project Hope’ back-to-school fundraiser ends Friday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/st-vinnies-project-hope-back-to-school-fundraiser-ends-friday/) - EUGENE – St. Vinnie’s store customers can “round up” their purchases through Aug. 22 at the register in support of Project Hope, a back-to-school fundraiser to supply local K-12 students with new backpacks, shoes and socks for the coming school year. St. Vinnie’s locations in Eugene, Springfield, Junction City and Florence also have in-store donation - [OHA honors landowner Cascade Timber Consulting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/oha-honors-landowner-cascade-timber-consulting/) - The Oregon Hunters Association acknowledged Cascade Timber Consulting's dedication to conservation by presenting an OHA “Landowner of the Year” award. Cascade Timber Consulting, Inc. (CTC) – agent for the Hill Timber Limited Partnership – manages 145,000 acres of forestlands in Linn County. The property has been owned by the Hill Family since 1910. The managers - [EWEB adds trees, 2,000 tons of gravel to improve spawning](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/eweb-adds-trees-2000-tons-of-gravel-to-improve-spawning/) - BLUE POOL – Last week, the Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) completed significant habitat improvements on the upper McKenzie River at the Carmen-Smith Hydroelectric Project. Using helicopters, they placed 2,000 tons of gravel and 20 bundles of brushy treetops into the river. Crews also pulled 10 large trees into the water with a pulley - [Letters to the editor: Street construction impeding Creswell businesses](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/letters-to-the-editor-street-construction-impeding-creswell-businesses/) - To The Editor: Creswell is fortunate to have a great bakery like Creswell Bakery. They have fans outside of Creswell, those of us in Eugene who understand the value of a great bakery and local business. We stop at Creswell Bakery on the way to meetings and to get something delicious to wow our friends - [Speak up about proposed changes to Medicaid](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/speak-up-about-proposed-changes-to-medicaid/) - The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) invites public comment on proposed Medicaid changes effective Jan. 1, 2026. These amendments will introduce an Agency with Choice (AwC) service option for in-home consumers and revise the rate methodology for Adult Foster Homes and Residential Care Facilities. These changes are based on House Bill 4129 (2024), which - [PeaceHealth opens only urgent care clinic in Springfield area just for kids](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/peacehealth-opens-only-urgent-care-clinic-in-springfield-area-just-for-kids/) - EUGENE – PeaceHealth is excited to announce the opening of the Valley River Pediatric Priority Care Clinic, the only urgent care facility in the Eugene/Springfield area dedicated exclusively to children. This clinic will serve kids of all ages, from newborns to 18-year-olds, and is open seven days a week, including for those who are not - [Grant for OT will help with DUII patrols](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/grant-for-ot-will-help-with-duii-patrols/) - Deputies in Creswell responded to reports of an intoxicated driver on Aug. 14 around 5 a.m. They located Russell Darrin Allen, 35, of Eugene, in a pickup at W. Oregon Avenue and N. 10th Street. Signs of impairment were evident, leading to his arrest for DUII and Possession of Methamphetamine. Later that evening, around 10 - [Cottage Grove Main St. construction moving forward, still on pace](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/cottage-grove-main-st-construction-moving-forward-still-on-pace/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The EDA Main Street Revitalization Project is progressing, officials said. Traffic is diverted to the south side of Main Street at the 7th Street intersection, remaining westbound. Forms were placed for curb and gutter pouring on Aug. 19 from the bridge to the 5th Street intersection. The 5th and 7th Street intersections - [Pleasant Hill High School hosts ‘Plowing down cancer’ fundraiser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/pleasant-hill-high-school-hosts-plowing-down-cancer-fundraiser/) - PLEASANT HILL – Celebrate survivors and caregivers, remember those who have lost to cancer, and fundraise to fight back. These are the signature elements of Relay For Life. The American Cancer Society, a leading cancer-fighting organization, presents the global walk that stands for cancer. Eugene-Springfield’s RFL is at Pleasant Hill High School this year, from - [Holiday Farm victims receive ongoing help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/holiday-farm-victims-receive-ongoing-help/) - EUGENE – The Holiday Farm Fire tore through the McKenzie River valley five years ago. For some area residents, the trauma remains fresh in their memories. Kelly Shaw, a licensed professional counselor at PeaceHealth, is based at the McKenzie River Community School in Finn Rock, which sits amid the broad swath of forest that was - [See 'Midsummer' before it's gone](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/see-midsummer-before-its-gone/) - SPRINGFIELD – “Midsummer, A Musical” is a breezy take on Shakespeare that is modeled after a '90s mixtape. Love, song, and fun, with a touch of magic. It’s the first full-length musical I ever wrote,” said director Scott Frazier-Maskiell. This original musical by Frazier-Maskiell features him singing and playing guitar, with his wife, Erin, on - [Infrastructure key to TLC master plan](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/infrastructure-key-to-tlc-master-plan/) - Imagine throwing a huge party with all the best food, all the best drinks and all the best decorations and music, but neglecting to produce enough tables and chairs for all your guests? All your hard work could be undone by not focusing on the basics. In some ways, hosting events and sporting contests in - [McDonald's drives interest with new Creswell location](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/mcdonalds-drives-interest-with-new-creswell-location/) - CRESWELL – Creswell gained a pair of golden arches in the spot that was once home to China Wok and Hot Shot Coffee. Construction has been brewing for months, but last Friday, a grand opening celebration welcomed a brand-new, top-of-the-line McDonald’s at 375 E. Oregon Ave. Originally from Utah, Shane and Kara Campbell operate 16 - [LTD gets wheels turning](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/21/ltd-gets-wheels-turning/) - Officials discuss next steps for rural transit with Cottage Grove residents. COTTAGE GROVE – On Monday afternoon, Lane Transit District representatives and members of the community gathered in the Shepherd Room at the community center in Cottage Grove for an information session for South Lane residents to learn about upcoming service changes. Cosette Rees, LTD's - [Legal Notices: Edition of Aug. 21, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/20/legal-notices-edition-of-aug-21-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-1003168-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, SANDRA S KONG as Grantor to KEY TITLE, as trustee, in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 4/11/2000, recorded 4/17/2000, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or as fee/file/instrument/microfilm/reception number 2000021472 and subsequently - [Flying under the radar, planning for disasters](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/18/flying-under-the-radar-planning-for-disasters/) - CRESWELL – In its most recent study on Climatology of Weather and Climate Disasters, the National Centers for Environmental Information reports that, between 2020 and 2024, there were just 16 days on average between U.S. billion-dollar disaster events compared to 82 days in the 1980s. “Shorter time intervals between disasters can mean less time and - [Classified Ads: Room for rent in CG, Yard sale next weekend, Pocketwatch sought](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/classified-ads-room-for-rent-in-cg-yard-sale-next-weekend-pocketwatch-sought/) - ROOM FOR RENT Very nice large private room, in a large home where we share facilities, large yard, near downtown Cottage Grove. Need references and deposit, $700 per month. Kerry, 458-261-8090. WATCHMAKER Wants to buy a Hamilton 18 size pocketwatch. Watch in covered hunting case, 23-jewel windup. Dial may say AN Anderson. Watch need not - [Police Round Up: Grove man missing, arrest made in Lowell murder, sex abuse allegations, more](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/police-briefs-2/) - Cottage Grove man missing COTTAGE GROVE – The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Herbert Elroy Stout, 80, of Cottage Grove, who was reported missing from his home on Raisor Road. He was last seen this morning and has a history of hitchhiking. Stout is a white male, approximately 5’6”, weighing 135 pounds, with gray - [Lane County Sheriff’s deputies arrest man for menacing with a pistol](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/15/lane-county-sheriffs-deputies-arrest-man-for-menacing-with-a-pistol/) - LOWELL — On Aug. 14 at approximately 4 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a person chasing individuals with a pistol at a campground on Peninsula Road near Fall Creek Reservoir. Responding with an armored rescue vehicle and a drone operator, deputies located the victims who reported fleeing from an unknown - [Lane County Deputies Arrest Suspect After Campground Incident](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/15/lane-county-deputies-arrest-suspect-after-campground-incident/) - FALL CREEK — Lane County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man after responding to a report of a person chasing individuals with a pistol at a campground on Peninsula Road, northeast of Lowell, on Aug. 14 around 4 p.m. Deputies arrived with an armored rescue vehicle and a drone operator, locating victims who had fled the - [A Sorceress unleashed: Brous brings new life to Shakespeare classic](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/a-sorceress-unleashed-brous-brings-new-life-to-shakespeare-classic/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Magic. Romance. Revenge. These are the elements of The Tempest, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Tony Rust at Cottage Theatre. Prospero, a sorcerer-duke exiled on an island with her daughter Miranda for 12 years, seeks revenge when the nobles who betrayed them sail by. She conjures a storm that shipwrecks - [Marie Arline Gowing: March 17, 1938 – July 18, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/marie-arline-gowing-march-17-1938-july-18-2025/) - Marie Arline Gowing, lovingly known as Marie to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born to Lester and Genevieve (Buffington) Yearous on March 17, 1938, in Eugene, Oregon, Marie’s life was defined by her unwavering kindness and the joy she brought to those around her. Marie’s early life in Cottage - [Ronald ‘Ron’ Irving Pupke: May 16, 2025 – Jan. 19, 1924](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/15/ronald-ron-irving-pupke-may-16-2025-jan-19-1924/) - Ronald "Ron" Irving Pupke, a cherished educator, coach, and valued member of his community, passed away on May 16, 2025, at the age of 101 in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Born to Herman F. and Stella F. (Tormoehlen) Pupke on January 19, 1924, in Portland, Oregon, Ron's life was marked by dedication, service, and a passion - [A creative ‘go-to’ for repairs, savings in Lane](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/a-creative-go-to-for-repairs-savings-in-lane/) - I’ve been working at Lane County Waste Management since 2022. Soon after I started, in 2023, we began hosting Fix-It Fairs. For those who may not be familiar, Fix-It Fairs are free public events where attendees work with fixers (also known as repair coaches) to repair everyday household items for free. In the last couple - [Students moving from classrooms to actual careers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/students-moving-from-classrooms-to-actual-careers/) - SPRINGFIELD — Connections are sparking after 70 high school juniors and seniors completed month-long internships throughout Springfield and Eugene last week. Coordinated by Connected Lane County, a nonprofit dedicated to youth development, the program matched students with local businesses and organizations that align with their career interests. The interns were selected from over 300 applicants - [Public radio leaders remaining upbeat](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/public-radio-leaders-remaining-upbeat/) - SPRINGFIELD – Public radio stations KLCC and KRVM are facing financial challenges after Congress’ party-line vote July 18 to rescind funding for public broadcasting. Both stations’ general managers were confident their stations would survive the cuts – citing dedicated staffers and committed listeners. KLCC general manager Jim Rondeau wrote a letter to members last week - [SWITCHING UP THE MEDIUM](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/switching-up-the-medium/) - SPRINGFIELD — Chronicle arts writer Sarina Dorie last week showcased her other creative side during the 2nd Friday Art Walk at Black Forest Tattoo Studios. Sarina Dorie, her artwork, and onlookers at the 2nd Friday Artwalk in downtown Springfield. / ALL PHOTOS BY BOB WILLIAMS Dorie said it has been eight years since she's has - ['NIGHT OUT' & ABOUT: Creswell edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/night-out-about-creswell-edition/) - CRESWELL - Bubbles floated through the air while kids played in Harry Holt Memorial Park. A misting line hung from the restrooms to a nearby tree, spraying cool water on people as they walked under. The smell of grilled hot dogs wafted through the park. Down in Creswell, National Night Out looked a little bit - [More local athletes compete for Youth Athlete of the Year](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/13/more-local-athletes-compete-for-youth-athlete-of-the-year/) - William Silva Creswell resident William Silva, an 11-year-old 1st-degree Black Belt with Rogers Family Martial Arts in Cottage Grove, is competing for the award. He was named the American Taekwondo Association’s (ATA) Athlete of the Week earlier in May. Dedicated to his training, William practices at the Rogers Martial Arts dojang at least three times - [Blue-green algae a serious threat to dogs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/blue-green-algae-a-serious-threat-to-dogs/) - I want to again share my experience with what was likely a waterborne bacterium I encountered last summer during a river trip in Idaho. We launched during an extended heatwave, which resulted in the river being warm. I developed an infection in my ears that took a couple of weeks to clear. I’m mentioning this - [Skip Jones: 74 and still energizing the music scene](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/skip-jones-74-and-still-energizing-the-music-scene/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Skip Jones didn’t take the traditional route to rock’n’roll stardom. His journey started in 1969 when he decided to leave the Bay Area and move to Eugene. On his bicycle. “I moved here on my bicycle in 79,” Jones said during an impromptu mini-tailgate party at Bohemia Park after Wednesday night’s Concert - [New members join LTD Board](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/new-members-join-ltd-board/) - SPRINGFIELD – Lane Transit District’s Board of Directors is embracing a new chapter with a recent update to its longstanding board members. Susan Cox was elected LTD’s board president during LTD’s June meeting. She previously served as the board’s vice president. Representing Southwest Eugene, Fern Ridge, and Veneta, Cox is filling the position vacated by - [PeaceHealth opens only urgent care clinic in Eugene/Springfield area just for kids](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/13/peacehealth-opens-only-urgent-care-clinic-in-eugene-springfield-area-just-for-kids/) - EUGENE – PeaceHealth is proud to launch Valley River Pediatric Priority Care Clinic, the only urgent care in the Eugene/Springfield area just for kids. The clinic is open seven days week to kids of all ages – newborn to 18 years old, including those who aren’t PeaceHealth patients. Pediatric Priority Care offers a similar level of - [](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/13/51878/) - Springfield man sentenced for producing child pornography EUGENE, Ore.—Dusty Jacaway, 29, of Springfield, Oregon, was sentenced to 250 months in federal prison today for producing child pornography. According to court documents, in October 2024, Lane County Sheriff’s Office deputies located Jacaway in a vehicle with 13-year-old child (MV1). Officers secured the cell phones of Jacaway - [](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/13/51869/) - Springfield man arrested after nonfatal shooting at campground On Aug. 10 at about 8:30 a.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic violence incident at the Ivan Oakes Campground near Lookout Point Lake. The victim was injured and reported that the suspect, Andrew Victor Meyer, 37, of Springfield, had shot at her. Deputies responded - [Legal Notices: Edition of Aug. 14, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/13/legal-notices-edition-of-aug-14-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE COMMERCIAL LOAN T.S. No.: OR-25-1013855-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MATZER DEVELOPMENT LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO, as trustee, in favor of LIMA ONE CAPITAL, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 1/23/2024, recorded 1/24/2024, in official records of LANE County, - [Nothing Bundt Cake joins jamboree](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/nothing-bundt-cake-joins-jamboree/) - PLEASANT HILL – The 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree picked up another sponsor – Nothing Bundt Cakes, which will supply players and coaches with Bundtinis and have its new trailer on site for spectators. The 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 5 p.m. at Pleasant - [Drag boat races this weekend](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/drag-boat-races-this-weekend/) - DEXTER – The Columbia Drag Boat Association (CDBA) presents the 2025 Bi-Mart Can-Am Challenge this weekend, about 16 miles southeast of Springfield on the Middle Fork Willamette River at Dexter Reservoir. The event features Canadian and American drag boat racers in the Pacific Northwest area competing to be the fastest boat on the water. For - [Player development biggest hit for Drifters](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/14/player-development-biggest-hit-for-drifters/) - SPRINGFIELD – As West Coast League playoffs continued, we take a look at the Springfield Drifters’ 2025 season – one that finished with a 22-32 record, tying their previous best win total from ’23. This season, coaches focused on developing talent, giving players the tools they need to succeed in their collegiate careers. While the - [Woodard steps forward to support childcare services in CG](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/woodard-steps-forward-to-support-childcare-services-in-cg/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove families are facing a critical childcare shortage. A local nonprofit organization is working to address these needs by distributing significant grants to support childcare establishments and fund programs for children. The Woodard Family Foundation recently awarded two $30,000 grants in Cottage Grove, one to the First Presbyterian Church and one - [Popular Eugene-based band closes out Springfield series](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/popular-eugene-based-band-closes-out-springfield-series/) - SPRINGFIELD – Candy Apple Bleu sure has ripened well with age. Everyone wanted an extra slice of the Eugene-area band Thursday evening as the 2025 Summer Concert Series, hosted by the Willamette Park and Recreation District, ended in grand style, with hundreds of celebrating fans packing Island Park. “We grew a lot the last couple - [SVdP offering home-repair loans, support](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/svdp-offering-home-repair-loans-support/) - COTTAGE GROVE – St. Vincent dePaul is looking for homeowners in Cottage Grove who are in need of home-repair loans. The Regional Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (RHRP) is a home-loan program that provides financial assistance for health-and-safety repairs. The program aims to improve existing low-income housing, help residents remain in their homes, increase housing opportunities, - [Death Notices](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/death-notices-25/) - Scott Alan Kayser, 63, of Eugene, died on Aug. 1. Karah Lynn Bowman, 37, of Veneta, died on July 27. Tammy Marie Markee, 62, of Eugene, died July 27. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. Sean Lee Long, 54, of Oregon, died July 26. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. James Arthur Engram, 69, of Eugene, died July 22. Arrangements: Sunset - [Three competing for national honor](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/three-competing-for-national-honor/) - Local athletes are competing for Youth Athlete of the Year in a national vote through Sports Illustrated: Thurston’s Brooklyn Anderson, DaShawn Brown, and Cottage Grove’s John Whitten. The competition is sponsored by Sports Illustrated and 3BRAND to recognize “an exceptional young athlete who represents everything we love about sports: a dedication to greatness, fierce competition, - [Karen Lee (Viken) Dulley: July 11, 1948 – May 17, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/karen-lee-viken-dulley-july-11-1948-may-17-2025-2/) - Karen Lee (Viken) Dulley, 76, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed on May 17, 2025. Born on July 11, 1948, in Eugene, Oregon, to the late Milton Viken and Nancy (Brailsford) Solomon, Karen's life was a rich tapestry of dedication to family, joy in everyday pleasures, and a career marked by friendly service. After graduation from - [Patsy Ann Barker: July 30, 30, 1939 - June 18, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/patsy-ann-barker-july-30-30-1939-june-18-2025/) - Patsy Ann Barker, age 85, passed away June 18, 202, in Eugene, due to a stroke. She was born July 30, 1939 on a small farm in Ottertail County, Minnesota, to Lyndon and Rosalind (Shultz) Barker. The family moved to Creswell, Oregon, in September 1948. Patsy started school in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, graduated from Creswell - [In Loving Memory of Neal W. Jones](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/in-loving-memory-of-neal-w-jones/) - January 24, 1950 – May 28, 2025 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Neal W. Jones on May 28, 2025. Neal was born on January 24, 1950, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to R.L. and Grace Jones. He was a proud graduate of Creswell High School, class of 1968, where he - [Melvin Lee Gowing : April 12, 1935 – July 10, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/melvin-lee-gowing-april-12-1935-july-10-2025/) - Melvin was born in Eugene, Oregon, to Earl and Nellie Gowing and grew up in Lorane, Oregon. He joined the US Army after high school and served in the Korean War, as well as later in the National Guard. He spent his working career in the Railroad Industry, retiring in 1992. He married Phyllis Ann - [Springfield City Councilor Doyle resigns](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/springfield-city-councilor-doyle-resigns/) - SPRINGFIELD – – Springfield City Councilor Victoria Doyle has announced her resignation from the Springfield City Council. Doyle has represented Ward 5 since January 2023. Councilor Doyle shared that she is stepping down due to increased responsibilities with her employer and a desire to prioritize family commitments. She hopes to remain plugged in to local - [Champion Barbers eliminate Challengers in AAA Legion tourney](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/champion-barbers-eliminate-challengers-in-aaa-legion-tourney/) - PORTLAND - The Eugene Challengers lost to the Portland Post 158 Barbers 7-3 on Tuesday at the Oregon AAA State Tournament at Joe Etzel Field in Portland. The Barbers went on to take the state title with a 9-2 win over the Corvallis Gerding Builders Marketmen on Wednesday after an undefeated tournament performance. The Challengers - [Billies hosting preseason VB Jamboree on Aug. 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/billies-hosting-preseason-vb-jamboree-on-aug-28/) - PLEASANT HILL – The 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 5 p.m. at Pleasant Hill High School. The preseason tournament includes the defending champion Billies, Thurston, Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Creswell girls volleyball teams. Pleasant Hill, which held the No. 1 ranking in Class 3A most - [Business roundup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/business-roundup/) - SELCO named first title sponsor of Block Party SPRINGFIELD – SELCO Community Credit Union has been announced as the first-ever title sponsor for The Block Party, returning to downtown Springfield on Friday, Sept. 5. Now in its sixth year, the event is designed to celebrate Springfield’s culture. It is expected to draw around 10,000 attendees. - [Rash of brush, house fires keep agencies busy](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/rash-of-brush-house-fires-keep-agencies-busy/) - A glance at various fire-related issues this past week: On Aug. 1, at about 2:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a woman attempting to light a field on fire in the 39100 block of Camp Creek Road, Springfield. A witness observed the suspect, Samantha Dawn Weekly, 34, of Eugene, lighting - [Police Briefs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/police-briefs/) - Police investigating homicides in Lorane, Lowell Lane County Sheriff’s deputies found a dead body in a forest 10 miles east of Lowell on July 31, with evidence indicating homicide. Authorities detained Aaron Douglas Omer, 53, of Eugene, who has been charged with second-degree murder and is held at Lane County Jail. The victim’s identity is - [Player, team losses doom playoff hopes](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/player-team-losses-doom-playoff-hopes/) - SPRINGFIELD – It’s never easy to say goodbye, and for Springfield Drifters’ coaches and players, this is no different. It's especially difficult before the season even ends. Over the past two weeks, players have returned home and to their schools to continue their collegiate careers. Coach Jeff Lyle said a bond remains with the early - ['Twice Loved' Florist finding ways to reuse ‘event’ flowers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/07/twice-loved-florist-finding-ways-to-reuse-event-flowers/) - EUGENE – What happens to floral centerpieces and bouquets after a big celebration? Do guests take them home and admire them until they perish? Do they get tossed and return to the soil they came from? Tabitha “Taby” Phifer thought of an idea to give already-used flowers a second chance at life, while also making - [Legal Notices: Edition of Aug. 7, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/08/06/legal-notices-edition-of-aug-7-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1009208-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, RYAN T. IVEY as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE OF OR, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL, LLC (F/K/A HOMECOMINGS FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.), A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND - [Mayor explains budget strategy](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/mayor-explains-budget-strategy/) - This article was updated on Aug. 1 to issue corrections and make clarifications. SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Sean VanGordon last week discussed Springfield’s financial future with community members during a Springfield Chamber Roundtable event. The conversation comes on the heels of a recent report that outlined a long-term structural imbalance and a short-term budget deficit within - [Update: Creswell senior living center closes before it opens](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/creswell-senior-living-center-closes-before-it-opens/) - This story was updated at 9:50 a.m. on July 31 as more information became available. CRESWELL – “Sorry we missed you” sticky notes from the Post Office layer Volante Senior Living’s glass doors on 285 Emerald Parkway. Packages of medical equipment stack up outside. There is a light on in the hallway. Someone has swept - [LTD audit results in restart of process](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/ltd-audit-results-in-restart-of-process/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Lane Transit District announced on July 22 that it is restarting the procurement process for a rural shuttle program after an internal review found the evaluation “was not consistent” with LTD’s standards, according to Anni Katz, LTD’s public information officer. On June 18, Lane Transit District adopted a resolution that allowed its - [SUB lights up new exhibit to celebrate 75 years](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/sub-lights-up-new-exhibit-to-celebrate-75-years/) - SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board (SUB) is celebrating its 75th birthday by highlighting the utility's history in the community with a free art exhibit at the Springfield History Museum. The exhibit debuts during the Downtown Second Friday Artwalk at 5 p.m. on August 8. Museum Curator Maddi McGraw teamed up with SUB staff members to - [Former sheriff settling into new role at hospital](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/former-sheriff-settling-into-new-role-at-hospital/) - SPRINGFIELD – From Lane County Sheriff to PeaceHealth's Oregon network security manager, Cliff Harrold, "was designed to serve." Harrold dedicated 35 years to the LCSO, having been appointed sheriff in 2019, subsequently elected in 2020, and re-elected in 2024, until his retirement in May. Two months after his career change, Harrold is enjoying the switch - [WOE in Cottage Grove seeks help to keep fair free](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/woe-in-cottage-grove-seeks-help-to-keep-fair-free/) - The 93rd annual Western Oregon Exposition Heritage Fair takes place the third week in August and includes educational displays, live music, kids' games, antique engines, demonstrations, animal exhibits, and more. With a typical attendance of around 3,000 visitors and free admission, the nonprofit seeks sponsors and donations to support its mission. The event also collects - [Here2Help: Cash is often best donation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/here2help-cash-is-often-best-donation/) - Donations after a disaster■ In the aftermath of a disaster, Oregonians often ask, “How can I help?” While offers of donated goods, such as clothing, food, and household items, are heartfelt, they can create serious logistical challenges for emergency responders and community organizations already stretched thin. Unless specifically requested, these types of donations can slow - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of July 31, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-july-31-2025/) - Editorial cartoons for the week of July 28, 2025. Viewpoints from editorial cartoonists across the country. Source: King Features Syndicate - [Legal Notices: Edition of July 31, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/30/legal-notices-edition-of-july-31-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1015710-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, TIMOTHY P BARR, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR PROSPECT MORTGAGE, LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, as - [2 officers hospitalized, suspect dead on Gateway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/30/2-officers-hospitalized-suspect-dead-on-gateway/) - SPRINGFIELD — On July 30 at about 2:37 p.m., officers with the Springfield Police Department responded to a call of a disorderly subject inside a business in the area of Gateway Street and Beltline Road. Upon arrival in the area, an officer contacted the suspect in the area of Gateway Street and Kruse Way. The suspect brandished - [Drifters on verge of record victory](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/30/drifters-on-verge-of-record-victory/) - The Drifters have set attendance records in their fourth season in Springfield, and now the team is competing for a playoff spot and reaching the most victories in franchise history. Seth Thompson The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Since the dawn of the Springfield Drifters’ new era, first-year-coach Jeff Lyle has made it clear the team does - [Lovers of classic rock music move to the good vibes of ‘The KOZ’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/lovers-of-classic-rock-music-move-to-the-good-vibes-of-the-koz/) - SPRINGFIELD – Styx and Stones … well, maybe not a lot of Stones, but The KOZ! brought their hard-rocking A-game Wednesday in front of a large Island Park crowd as part of the 2025 Willamette Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series. Regardless of whether they’re covering Journey, Kansas, or Led Zeppelin, The KOZ! has an - [‘A certain thing’ was happening at Flutestock – if you were open](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/a-certain-thing-was-happening-at-flutestock-if-you-were-open/) - SPRINGFIELD – A powerful, yet peaceful, easy feeling hovered over Island Park. Very clearly, something was in the air at Flutestock 2025 last weekend. Call it what you will, maybe it was just the soothing vibrations of the music. Or maybe it was something on a more spiritual level. “It does take a certain consciousness - [Economist cashes in with ‘Tappin’ Talent‘](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/economist-cashes-in-with-tappin-talent/) - COTTAGE GROVE – From soulful originals to powerful covers, the Tappin’ Talent finale on July 23 at the Axe and Fiddle celebrated the essence of music and artistry, culminating in the crowning of its standout star. With 30 years in advertising and over 20 years supporting musicians, Cottage Grove’s Jennifer Davis of Breaking Free Media - [Symphony, conductor pack the park in Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/31/symphony-conductor-pack-the-park-in-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – It looks like Alex Prior is everything he was cracked up to be. As the Eugene Symphony performed “The Liberty Bell” on Monday night at Bohemia Park, Cottage Grove Mayor Candace Solesbee took the conductor’s stage, while Prior played the bell. Prior thought it was the mayor’s conducting debut. He thought wrong. - [Challengers punch ticket to Portland](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/challengers-punch-ticket-to-portland/) - CORVALLIS --- The Eugene Challengers (44-9) blew out the Post 20 Dallas Dirtbags 10-0 in the third-place play-in game Wednesday night, earning a berth in the AAA American Legion Oregon State Tournament in Portland."I love where we're at right now," said head coach Kenny Niles. "In fact, I just told the kids, I'm normally a - [MINE-FULLNESS: Grove celebrates its legacy](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/mine-fullness-grove-celebrates-its-legacy/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Spirits were high at Coiner Park last weekend when the Wild West blew into town for a few days. The Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days celebration paid tribute to the 66th annual BMD festival, filling the park with rich local heritage, artisan vendors, classic fair food, and interactive opportunities that got the - [Business in brief: OR employment drops in June, Greenhill honored](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/business-in-brief-or-employment-drops-in-june-greenhill-honored/) - In June, Oregon’s nonfarm payroll employment fell by 4,300 jobs, following a revised decrease of 2,100 jobs in May. The largest losses occurred in other services (-1,400), manufacturing (-1,200), leisure and hospitality (-1,000), professional and business services (-700), and retail trade (-700). Health care and social assistance saw the most significant gain with +900 jobs. - [Delivering since 1775: Postal service marks upcoming anniversary](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/delivering-since-1775postal-service-marks-upcoming-anniversary/) - WASHINGTON – The Postal Service will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on July 26. To celebrate the organization’s rich history of connecting people, communities, and businesses, the USPS will hold a series of special events this week, highlighting other activities, including licensed merchandise, digital media, a stamp contest, and special signage at Post - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of July 24, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-july-24-2025/) - [Peak month for ash borer pest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/peak-month-for-ash-borer-pest/) - Adult emerald ash borers (EAB) began emerging in Oregon last month, with the majority appearing in July. About the size of a penny, adults are often difficult to spot and primarily found in traps. The Oregon Department of Forestry urges anyone who thinks they've seen one to confirm it’s not a lookalike bug. “You can - [Sage advice from an old river guide: PFDs are crucial](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/sage-advice-from-an-old-river-guide-pfds-are-crucial/) - The river has been my livelihood since the early 1980s, primarily as a river guide and outfitter, but also as a retailer and manager of a whitewater specialty shop. In addition to equipment, they offered advanced riverboat training, certified swiftwater rescue classes, and sponsored several levels of wilderness medical training. Regularly wearing a personal flotation - [Oregon Country Fair ‘kept police busy’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/oregon-country-fair-kept-police-busy/) - EUGENE — The Oregon Country Fair (OCF) remains one of the most significant events held in rural Lane County, attracting approximately 10,000-15,000 people per day during the second weekend of July. Each year, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office partners with the City of Veneta and OCF staff to help ensure a safe, fun event. This - [Unique sounds of Connectarine perfect way to kick off summer](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/unique-sounds-of-connectarine-perfect-way-to-kick-off-summer/) - SPRINGFIELD – Connectarine isn’t a fruit, but they’re a tasty treat, something you’d like to be gnawing on while cruising down the road on a summer afternoon. The six-piece band from the Eugene area opened up the 2025 Willamalane Summer Concert Series at Island Park on Wednesday. “We just try to play songs that we - [Bennett’s ‘Chalkboard Series’ a twist on fur, feathered friends](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/bennetts-chalkboard-series-a-twist-on-fur-feathered-friends/) - SPRINGFIELD – A Springfield artist debuted his bold work at the Second Friday Artwalk, showcasing a vibrant story of love, loss, and childhood told through multimedia and humor. Keith Bennett has been a Springfield resident for 10 years; however, this series is inspired by his youth. “When I was a kid in Arizona, it was - [Chronicle’s education reporting honored](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/chronicles-education-reporting-honored/) - LEBANON, Ore. – The Chronicle’s weekly newspaper won 15 awards in the annual Better Newspaper Contest for 2024 – competing for the first time against papers from Washington and Idaho as well as Oregon – highlighted by a first-place award for its monthlong series on Commercial Training Education programs in area high schools. “These accolades - [LCOG: A two-block ‘race for anyone’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/lcog-a-two-block-race-for-anyone/) - SPRINGFIELD – Track Town, USA, is home to premier events for elite athletic performances. Most of the races are long and competitive, including 5Ks, 10Ks, and marathons. But, what if they weren’t all like that? Senior and Disability Services (S&DS), a division of Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), is hosting its fifth annual “A Race - [‘Ready for genius?’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/ready-for-genius/) - “Is Eugene ready for genius? I can’t wait to find out.” Those are the words of Eugene Symphony board member Mathew Shapiro, talking recently about Alex Prior, who takes over as conductor in the fall for Francesco Lecce-Chong. But first … a little fun in the sun. Prior, 32, will lead the orchestra in two - [Thurston‘s Salas-Sanchez earns All-American status](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/thurstons-salas-sanchez-earns-all-american-status/) - Thurston wrestlers Michael Salas-Sanchez, Sam Greenstreet, and Sawyer Greenstreet competed in the national wrestling championships in Fargo, N.D. last week. Salas-Sanchez earned fifth in freestyle, becoming Oregon's only All-American in Fargo this year. Both the Greenstreets had strong showings. Sam made it to the consolation sub-quarterfinals, which was one match away from becoming an All-American. - [Drifters take 2-of-3 games at Corvallis](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/24/drifters-take-2-of-3-games-at-corvallis/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Drifters won two one-run games against Corvallis – 7-6 on Friday and 1-0 on Saturday – on the road last week. Corvallis won the third game of the series, 4-2. Drifters pitcher Andrew Miller (Azusa Pacific) was named the West Coast League Pitcher of the Week. Miller had a six-inning shutout performance - [Legal Notices: Edition of July 24, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/23/legal-notices-edition-of-july-24-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE LLG 23-128593 A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Erin Tresidder, and Amanda Hubacek, husband and wife, whose address is 248 Hayes Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 as grantor to Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., - [Mayor VanGordon joins Chamber roundtable event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/mayor-vangordon-joins-chamber-roundtable-event/) - SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Sean VanGordon will speak on the city's fiscal future July 22 as part of a roundtable with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. The discussion will take place from 4-5 p.m. at the Chamber Depot, 101 S. A St., and will center around the city’s fiscal stability strategy and how it shapes the - [Editorial cartoons: Edition of July 17, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/18/editorial-cartoons-edition-of-july-17-2025/) - The Chronicle publishes weekly editorial cartoons from King Features Syndicate on its website. This is independent commentary mostly on events beyond our hyper-local coverage area. The Chronicle does not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed in these editorial cartoons. - [Miner's Breakfast kicks off BMD party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/miners-breakfast-kicks-off-bmd-party/) - Bohemia Mining Days has claimed its domain at Coiner Park once again. Thursday through Sunday and always on the third weekend of July, the park transforms into an old-timey town filled with games, music, food, contests, and 100 vendors–a number unheard of for BMD. The annual festival kicks off with a Miners dinner Thursday night - [Drifters' all-stars making an impact](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/drifters-all-stars-making-an-impact/) - SPRINGFIELD – Cooper Mullens and Isaiah Ibarra – the Drifters’ second baseman and catcher, respectively – were named to the 2025 West Coast League all-star team. “I'm super honored,” Mullens said. “I'm really excited to be able to honor or represent the Drifters organization. They've done a lot for me over the past couple of - [Homecoming for coach Cho; Millers hire volleyball coach](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/homecoming-for-coach-cho-millers-hire-volleyball-coach/) - Springfield basketball legend Marshall Cho will return to Springfield after 30 years to host a fundraiser and “Coach Cho” clinic on Saturday, July 26. It will be for boys and girls from grades 6th to 12th. Girls will participate from 9 a.m. to noon, and boys from 1-4 p.m. Cost is $80 per person. Participants - [CHS girls track team honored](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/chs-girls-track-team-honored/) - CRESWELL — Mayor Nicholas Smith and the Creswell City Council awarded a tribute plaque to the Creswell High School girls’ track team for earning its first Class 3A team title in program history at the city council meeting on Monday. “It’s still just so amazing,” head coach Rachael Bailey said. “This recognition makes the girls - [Willamalane concert series features band with a rocking ‘KOZ’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/willamalane-concert-series-features-band-with-a-rocking-koz/) - Mark your calendar for the Concert in the Park show at Island Park on Thursday, July 24. You’ll be going for a good KOZ! The KOZ, a Eugene-area classic rock band featuring the songs of Rush, Journey, and Van Halen, returns to the stage with their arena-style rock – and they put their own spin - [Mayor, families soak in the sun and fun](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/mayor-families-soak-in-the-sun-and-fun/) - COTTAGE GROVE – With a heat advisory in full effect and temperatures reaching triple digits in parts of the Southern Willamette Valley, if a way to stay cool is even a mild priority, Bohemia Park has got you covered — in water. The new splash pad at Bohemia Park officially had a ceremonial ribbon cutting - [‘Search and Rescues’ at a high this season](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/search-and-rescues-at-a-high-this-season/) - June was recently declared “Search & Rescue Month” by Gov. Tina Kotek.Lane County Search & Rescue (SAR) deputies and volunteers said they have stayed busy helping out. June 13: Patrol deputies responded to a vehicle crash into Cottage Grove Lake along London Road, south of Cottage Grove. Deputies were unable to locate the vehicle but - [EAC gets boost to help ‘Support Youth Arts‘](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/eac-gets-boost-to-help-support-youth-arts/) - SPRINGFIELD – Emerald Art Center last week was awarded a $6,042 grant from the Oregon Community Foundation to support Youth Art Camp 2025. “This fund will support important work in our community to address Arts Education for the youth of Lane County,” said Don Hudgins, executive director, Emerald Art Center. The funding included support from - ['Park art' projects showcased in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/park-art-projects-showcased-in-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – Parks are being honored through art after an artistic frenzy of small creatives and a community art project gained momentum in Springfield. A “free for all” art experiment for children, guided by a local artist last month, is now on display at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center. Youngsters at the annual Children’s Celebration were - [Magical mystery tour this weekend in Drain](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/magical-mystery-tour-this-weekend-in-drain/) - DRAIN – The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and on Saturday, tea will be served. The seventh annual Midsummer Night’s Enchanted Tea experience is set to kick off on July 19 at the Capricorn Manor – also known as the Hasard House – at 105 W. A Ave. There will be crafts, games, - [Dance, food mark Ukrainian Festival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/17/dance-food-mark-ukrainian-festival/) - SPRINGFIELD – Vibrant costumes, energetic music, and complex choreography reflected a celebration of Ukrainian culture last week. Families, friends, coworkers, and other community members gathered on the lawn of the Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church. They pulled up a chair to watch the first performance of the day. Girls in white - [Legal Notices: Edition of July 17, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/16/legal-notices-edition-of-july-17-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN T.S. No.: OR-25-1013807-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, OFF & RUNNING, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY as Grantor to MATTHEW M. CHAKOIAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW – OREGON STAE BAR #01227, as trustee, in favor of VERISTONE MORTGAGE, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 3/20/2024, recorded - [Creswell Chamber's Fourth of July celebration another classic](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/creswell-chambers-fourth-of-july-celebration-another-classic/) - CRESWELL — It started with a thunderous sound that reverberated through the air as thousands poured into the streets of Creswell for the annual Fourth of July parade. The planned military flyover was making its round and eliciting a synchronous roar of applause and cheers. Following the explosive kick off at 11 a.m. were marching - ['Hell on Hooves' in Creswell kicks up fun on the Fourth](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/hell-on-hooves-in-creswell-kicks-up-fun-on-the-fourth/) - CRESWELL – If you thought Creswell couldn’t possibly get any more patriotic on the Fourth of July with the Chamber’s annual parade and other festivities, think again. The Creswell Post Acute Hell on Hooves Roughstock Rodeo Freedom Festival rolled into town last week, blasting country songs and sporting American flags in all shapes and sizes. - [Pre honors former SHS star Mutola; Challengers dominating Legion play](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/pre-honors-former-shs-star-mutola-challengers-dominating-legion-play/) - The Prefontaine Classic 2025 wrapped up last weekend at Hayward following the boom of fireworks and the scent of BBQ on July 5. Springfield legend Maria Mutola was celebrated, with the 800-meter race named in her honor. Now retired, the Mozambique athlete was known as one of the greatest 800-meter racers of her time in - [Fans & fireworks: Drifters sweep Raptors, draw record-setting crowds](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/fans-fireworks-drifters-sweep-raptors-draw-record-setting-crowds/) - SPRINGFIELD – In sports, home-field advantage is a well-known advantage. Last Thursday night, this truism was on full display for the Springfield Drifters. With a record-breaking crowd of more than 2,500 fans, Springfield had a chip on its shoulder against the Ridgefield Raptors. The Raptors swept the Drifters last week in their first meetings of - [Ocean-themed ‘playcafe’ opens in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/ocean-themed-playcafe-opens-in-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – We might be 90 minutes from Florence, but the ocean is closer than you think. Five-year-old mermaid wannabes and toddler pirates can now set sail on a new adventure close to home. Lagoon Playcafe, which opened less than a month ago at 141-145 Pioneer Parkway E, is already making waves in downtown Springfield - [Vitayemo! Ukrainan culture celebrated this weekend at festival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/vitayemo-ukrainan-culture-celebrated-this-weekend-at-festival/) - SPRINGFIELD – The public is invited to a celebration of Springfield’s Ukrainian culture and community at an annual Ukrainian Day event hosted by the Nativity of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church. Festivities start at 11 a.m. on Saturday at 704 Aspen St. According to Father Richard Janowicz of the Nativity Ukrainian Catholic Church, - [Unhoused man helps save person drowning in Willamette River, McKenzie River rescues](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/unhoused-man-helps-save-person-drowning-in-willamette-river-mckenzie-river-rescues/) - EUGENE – On July 3, around 6:30 p.m., Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a swimmer in distress call on the Willamette River downstream from the Knickerbocker Bridge. The caller reported that someone had lost their floaties and was floating downstream in the stream, struggling to keep their head above water. Emergency personnel found an unhoused - [Summer concerts offer variety of good music](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/summer-concerts-offer-variety-of-good-music/) - Since it’s impossible to be in two places at one time, music lovers will just have to take their pick as another Concerts in the Park series opens with soulful, psychedelic-groove band Connectarine on Wednesday, July 16 at Island Park in Springfield. The female-fronted rock, bluegrass, and original string band has played the Oregon Country - [Oregon’s recycling gets a needed reboot](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/oregons-recycling-gets-a-needed-reboot/) - While U.S. plastic recycling rates have historically hovered between 5 and 10 percent, Oregon continues to lead the way, with rates trending higher—around 13.7 percent, according to a 2020 report from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. There’s room for improvement – and Oregon is stepping up. For decades, a loosely regulated plastics industry and - [‘Local news’ remains under threat as Big Tech bill dies late in session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/local-news-remains-under-threat-as-big-tech-bill-dies-late-in-session/) - The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association, of which I'm a board member, was engaged in several critical pieces of legislation this past session at the statehouse in Salem. Two pieces of legislation were especially important – SB686 and SB437. SB686 was the "Big Tech" bill, and The Chronicle joined more than 50 other newspapers in the - [Myra ‘Betty’ Ekman: 1940 - May 21, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/myra-betty-ekman-1940-may-21-2025/) - Myra “Betty” Ekman passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at the age of 85, surrounded by her family. She was born in 1940 in Corvallis, OR, and grew up around Springfield, OR. After high school, Betty moved to Newport, OR, where she met her husband, Robert Ekman, who was stationed in the U.S. Coast - [Free webinar series honoring disability civil rights](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/free-webinar-series-honoring-disability-civil-rights/) - The public is invited to a series of free webinars featuring conversations with disability advocates, experts, and influencers who will share the latest information on educational and employment access, challenge perceptions about disabilities, and discuss how to remove barriers. • July 15: Working toward equal access employment for people with disabilities • July 22: Hannah - [Health care, social assistance sector outpacing state growth](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/health-care-social-assistance-sector-outpacing-state-growth/) - Health care and social assistance is a large and steadily growing sector of Oregon’s economy. Although overall job growth slowed recently in Oregon, gains have accelerated in the health care and social assistance sector. In 2024, Oregon employers added 5,700 jobs (+0.3%) to nonfarm payrolls. By comparison, private health care and social assistance added - [Shots fired as firemen, police battle house fire; one man dead](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/10/shots-fired-as-firemen-police-battle-house-fire-one-man-dead/) - SPRINGFIELD – One is dead after shots were fired in a burning home, police said. On July 3, around 9:40 p.m., Springfield Police and Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire in the 400 block of 37th Street. The caller said she and her husband were in a dispute before the fire started. Officers - [Jack Blankenship, Sr.: May 16, 1943 – June 30, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/09/jack-blankenship-sr-may-16-1943-june-30-2025/) - Jackie “Jack” Blankenship passed away June 30 in Eugene. Jack was born May 16, 1943, in Fayetteville, Arkansas to Cleo H. Blankenship and Agnes Blankenship Burris (Hays). He called Oregon home for 65 years. Jack grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas after living briefly in his early childhood years in Garibaldi, Oregon and Mokelumne Hill, - [South Lane Wheels rolls out of Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/09/south-lane-wheels-rolls-out-of-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – After grants expired and a bid was rejected, a shuttle service that has been serving Cottage Grove and surrounding rural areas for 43 years is being replaced, resulting in reduced services and changes to its operations. Through grant funding, South Lane Wheels (SLW) has been offering transportation services at a rate as - [Legal Notices: Edition of July 10, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/09/legal-notices-edition-of-july-10-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN T.S. No.: OR-25-1013807-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, OFF & RUNNING, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILTY COMPANY as Grantor to MATTHEW M. CHAKOIAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW – OREGON STAE BAR #01227, as trustee, in favor of VERISTONE MORTGAGE, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 3/20/2024, recorded - [Legal Notice: July 8, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/08/legal-notice-july-8-2025/) - PUBLIC NOTICE SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD EXECUTIVE SESSIONS AND SPECIAL WORK SESSION The Springfield Utility Board plans to meet in a non-public executive session on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. and may be extended to 5:30 p.m. if necessary. The executive session will be held pursuant to ORS 40.225, and ORS 192.660(2)(f): - [Springfield Police Chief Resch promises to ‘protect that progress’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/springfield-police-chief-resch-promises-to-protect-that-progress/) - SPRINGFIELD – The first woman to serve as chief of police in the city of Springfield formally had the word “interim” removed from her title. Chief Jami Resch marked “her”story at the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday afternoon. Whispers of “We’re so happy to have her,” and “She’s such a great leader,” could be heard throughout - [Children's Celebration: Mill Street work can’t keep kids from park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/childrens-celebration/) - SPRINGFIELD – Kids’ laughter, a sing-along of “Baby Shark,” the hum of generators blowing up bounce houses, and a far-away goat’s bleat could be heard while walking through Island Park last Saturday. Willamalane kicked off the start of summer with its annual Children’s Celebration that began in the 1980s. Jazmine Medrano, event coordinator for Willamalane, - [The Main Event: Boys Volleyball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/the-main-event-boys-volleyball/) - #22 THURSTON AT #19 CRESWELL ■ Just the facts: Thurston is 5-7; Creswell is 12-1 ...Thursday, May 8…7:30 p.m. start. ■ Leading off: The Bulldogs play their last regular-season game against the Colts. The Bulldogs, coached by the decorated Anna Baltrusch, have lost only one game. Creswell has earned a postseason berth. If it reaches - [Colts hire new volleyball coach](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/colts-hire-new-volleyball-coach/) - THURSTON – Thurston High School officials announced Monday that Kayla Devereaux would be the school's new girls volleyball coach. It's a return to the Thurston family. Devereaux, a Thurston alumn, played collegiate volleyball at Bushnell University following her prep career with the Colts. Devereaux played for the Beacons from 2016-2019, earning First Team All-Cascade Collegiate - [Billies softball grieving, growing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/billies-softball-grieving-growing/) - PLEASANT HILL – Tuesday, April 29, was a typical spring day, with crisp, blue skies and the Pleasant Hill Billies taking on Sisters in a league softball game. The Billies entered the contest 3-10 and the Outlaws were 2-14. Not much was on the line. Actually, it felt like everything was on the line. The - [Passion play: Molony enjoying grandkids' success with Colts, UO](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/passion-play-molony-enjoying-grandkids-success-with-colts-uo/) - SPRINGFIELD – Ron and Melinda Molony have spent the past dozen years visiting baseball diamonds to watch their grandsons. From T-ball to Babe Ruth, Regionals and a couple of World Series, and more recently, Thurston High School and PK Park, if Maddox or Connor Molony are playing ball nearby, their grandparents are in the stands. - [Spring sports results and schedules, May 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/spring-sports-results-and-schedules-may-15/) - RESULTS BASEBALL Tuesday, May 6 ■ Junction City 10, Cottage Grove 0 ■ Creswell 6, Pleasant Hill 1 ■ Thurston 13, Springfield 0 Wednesday, May 7 ■ Santiam Christian 8, Pleasant Hill 7 Friday, May 9 ■ Junction City 7, Cottage Grove 3 ■ Junction City 13, Cottage Grove 0 ■ La Pine 5, Creswell - [Recaps and previews; Carter Bengtson breaks CG record, THS baseball takes 7th MWL title](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/recaps-and-previews-carter-bengtson-breaks-cg-record-ths-baseball-takes-7th-mwl-title/) - BASEBALL RECAPS ■ COTTAGE GROVE went 0-3 against Junction City last week. On Tuesday, they lost 10-0 to the Tigers. The Lions had 3 hits overall. Micah Spear went 2-for-3 and Evan Emmick went 1-for-2. The Lions lost 7-3 in Game One of their doubleheader on Friday, though Micah stole the show when he went - [The Main Event: Baseball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/the-main-event-baseball/) - #24 ELMIRA AT #15 CRESWELL ■ Just the facts: The Falcons are 8-14 and the Bulldogs are 13-10. ... Doubleheader ... Start times are 2 and 4:30 p.m. ■ Leading off: The Bulldogs close out the Mountain Valley Conference and their season against Elmira on Friday. The Bulldogs could secure second place in the conference - [Spring sports notebook: Club sports near state championship events](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/spring-sports-notebook-club-sports-near-state-championship-events/) - Club sports are winding down this spring. In its second year, Thurston flag football ended its season undefeated at 14-0 with a league title. Last year, they finished third in the league. “It was a whole lot of fun,” said head coach Justin Starck. “We really enjoyed it. The girls were a pleasure to work - [Boys club: Muscling in on volleyball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/boys-club-muscling-in-on-volleyball/) - CRESWELL – Boys volleyball is thriving in its fourth season, with participation and team numbers skyrocketing, more advanced teams, and a higher level of competition. It's no surprise that the Creswell Bulldogs, led by Anna Baltrusch –who has led generations of Bulldog volleyball players in her 31-year tenure – are among the best – 14-1 - [Results and schedules, May 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/results-and-schedules-may-22/) - Results Baseball Tuesday, May 13 Tillamook 4, Cottage Grove 2 Sisters 3, Creswell 2 La Pine 6, Pleasant Hill 1 North Eugene 13, Springfield 1 Wednesday, May 14 Sunset 4, Thurston 3 Friday, May 16 Cottage Grove 11, Klamath Union 8 Klamath Union 9, Cottage Grove 8 Creswell 8, Elmira 1 Creswell 2, Elmira 2 - [Spring sports recaps and previews: 3A and 4A schools begin to look at postseason berths](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/spring-sports-recaps-and-previews-3a-and-4a-schools-begin-to-look-at-postseason-berths/) - Baseball Recaps ■ COTTAGE GROVE ended its season last week, going 2-1 in out-of-league games. They lost Tuesday 4-2 to Tillamook. Despite trailing 3-0 for the majority of the game, the Lions rallied to score two runs in the top of the sixth and seventh innings. In the sixth, Tyson Seaman singled, scoring Cade May - [The Main Event: Track and Field](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/the-main-event-track-and-field/) - BOYS & GIRLS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS ■ Just the facts: Thursday-Saturday ... Class 4A-4 Sky-Em, Marist Catholic HS (CGHS) ...Class 3A-SD1 Special District 1, Siuslaw HS (CHS & PHHS) ... Class 5A-2 Midwestern League, Springfield HS (SHHS & THS). ■ The skinny: The top two finishers in each event automatically qualify for the state championship at - [Run, walk, cycle: Cottage Grove attracting more events, participants](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/run-walk-cycle-cottage-grove-attracting-more-events-participants/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove concluded its busy, historic weekend of hosting the Cottage Grove Half Marathon and 10K Run/Walk on Saturday, and the Oregon Gran Fondo on Sunday – marking the first time the two big sports events have occurred consecutively. “We are now capturing the whole family,” said Mike Ripley, owner of Mudslinger - [McClain leaving Pleasant Hill](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/mcclain-leaving-pleasant-hill/) - PLEASANT HILL – Pleasant Hill High School’s Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, Kyle McClain, told The Chronicle on Friday that he would not be returning to Pleasant Hill next year. He would instead be fulfilling a long-overdue dream of living in a lush, river-flowing, snow-kissed mountain environment: Wyoming. “I’ve always wanted to live in one - [Thurston takes down Putnam in late scoring first round](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/28/thurston-takes-down-putnam-in-late-scoring-first-round/) - THURSTON — The Thurston baseball team defeated No. 16 Putnam 6-1 on Tuesday in Round 1 of the 5A baseball playoffs, lagging in the first couple of innings, and then rallying for the win with a three-run sixth inning. "It's not good for my blood pressure," head coach Dennis Minium joked on Tuesday regarding the - [Thurston softball advances to quarterfinals after 11 years](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/28/colts-advance-to-round-2-after-11-years/) - THURSTON — The Thurston softball team advanced to the quarterfinals of 5A softball playoffs for the first time since 2014, downing the West Albany Bulldogs 15-13 in a walk-off win after rallying from a 3-run deficit. "They never gave up and that's been their MO all year long,' said head coach Jeff Litle. "No matter - [Spring sports recaps, previews; results and schedules](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/spring-sports-recaps-previews-results-and-schedules/) - Baseball Recaps ■ CRESWELL ended its regular season 16-12, secured the No. 2 spot in the Mountain Valley Conference, and earned an automatic bid into the playoffs for the first time since 2009. The Bulldogs ended their regular season with a 4-2 loss to out-of-league South Umpqua. Kayden Roberts went 2-for-3. Pitchers Matthew Jenkins and - [The Main Event: Track and Field State Championships](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/the-main-event-state-track-and-field/) - Just the facts: 1A-6A 2025 OSAA Track and Field State Championships….Thursday, May 29 - Saturday, May 31…Hayward Tickets: Students ($9), adults ($18)Leading off: Cottage Grove, Creswell, Pleasant Hill, Springfield, and Thurston athletes head off to Hayward Field to compete in the state championships. There were many state qualifiers with notable performances in districts last week - [‘Free Fishing Weekend’ is here](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/free-fishing-weekend-is-here/) - Oregon hosts three Free Fishing Weekends annually, set for mid-February, early June, and Thanksgiving. While the winter and fall weekends can be unreliable, the June Free Fishing Weekend — this year, June 7 and 8 — stands out as the most popular because this event occurs when nearly every fish species and aquatic creature in - [Creswell Taekwondo star honored as national Athlete of the Week ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/creswell-taekwondo-star-honored-as-national-athlete-of-the-week/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Creswell resident William Silva, an 11-year-old 1st-degree Black Belt with Rogers Family Martial Arts in Cottage Grove, was named the American Taekwondo Association's (ATA) Athlete of the Week earlier in May. The ATA is the nation’s largest martial arts organization with over 130,000 members worldwide; featured Silva on its podcast, “ATA Nation.” - [Opening weekend for Drifters](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/opening-weekend-for-drifters/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters’ season opens this Friday against the Walla Walla Sweets at Hamlin Park. With their overhauled coaching staff and front office, the Drifters hope to launch a new era with a strong start to their fourth season in the West Coast League. Rosters remain fluid and the availability of college players - [Beer to lead Lions girls basketball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/beer-to-lead-lions-girls-basketball/) - COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Grove hired Kim Beer to lead its girls basketball program, Athletic Director Garrett Bridgens said last Wednesday. “I feel energized by the reality of being back in the Sky-Em League and having the opportunity to be the coach,” Beer said. “The girls that I have met so far seem ready to - [Creswell boys VB 4th; more sports wrap up](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/creswell-boys-vb-4th-more-sports-wrap-up/) - Club sports flag football, boys volleyball and varsity sports tennis, and golf all reached the end of their seasons. In its first season, Pleasant Hill girls flag football went to the state championship as the No. 15 seed. The playoffs were at Sam Barlow High School in Gresham. The Billies lost to No. 2 South - [TRUE GRIT: Cottage Grove's Emily Pacheco and the Lions have clawed their way into the Class 4A postseason.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/true-grit-cottage-groves-emily-pacheco-and-the-lions-have-clawed-their-way-into-the-class-4a-postseason/) - COTTAGE GROVE — The Cottage Grove softball team achieved a historic milestone last Friday when the Lions won 6-2 against Phoenix in a play-in round game on the road, advancing to the playoffs for the first time ever. It has been a groundbreaking season for the team with other milestones as well, with new head - [Bengtson, Lions race to state with record](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/bengtson-lions-race-to-state-with-record/) - EUGENE – What does building a legacy mean to you? For Cottage Grove track star Carter Bengtson, it's the opportunity of a lifetime. After breaking the 31-year-standing Sky-Em district meet record — as well as his own school record set earlier this year — in the 3000m, Bengtson has the opportunity to further cement his - [Thurston downs two-time state finalist foe West Albany in quarterfinals](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/01/thurston-downs-two-time-state-finalist-foe-west-albany-in-quarterfinals/) - THURSTON — The Thurston baseball team saw West Albany earlier in the playoffs this year and defeated the Bulldogs 16-7 in a pendulum game at Flaten Field on Friday. "That team is such a well-coached team," said coach Dennis Minium about the hard-fought battle that lasted for three hours on Friday. "They do all the - [Thurston baseball falls to Canby; softball advances to finals](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/03/thurston-baseball-falls-to-canby-softball-advances-to-finals/) - THURSTON — The two-time defending 5A state champions, the Thurston Colts baseball team, fell to the No. 3 Canby Cougars 2-0 in the semifinals at Flaten Field on Tuesday, losing its lofty goal of a three-peat for the 2025 season. "This group of kids battled all year," head coach Dennis Minium said about the end - [Baseball & Softball postseason results, schedules and recaps](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/baseball-softball-postseason-results-schedules-and-recaps/) - POSTSEASON RESULTS BASEBALL Tuesday, May 27 ■ Thurston 6, Putnam 1 Wednesday, May 28 ■ Cascade Chr. 10, Creswell 4 Friday, May 30 ■ Thurston 16, West Albany 7 SOFTBALL Tuesday, May 27 ■ La Grande 11, Cottage Grove 1 ■ Thurston 15, West Albany 13 Friday, May 30 ■ Thurston 12, Wilsonville 2 POSTSEASON - [Pickleball event features $100K Challenge](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/pickleball-event-features-100k-challenge/) - For pickleball players in the Willamette Valley, summer is truly the most wonderful time of the year. And two fans of the sport have issued a challenge to the local pickleball community this summer to support construction of a new 24-court facility on the LCC campus that aims to give everyone more places to play. - [Drifters end first weekend with win, promotions galore](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/drifters-end-first-weekend-with-win-promotions-galore/) - SPRINGFIELD – With two events, three back-to-back games against the Walla Walla Sweets, and a first pitch from Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon the Drifters’ opening weekend was jam-packed. Springfield opened on Friday with Babe Ruth night. This event saw little leaguers from schools across Lane County receive free admission and the chance to run on - [Anderson somersaults her way to hurdles title ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/anderson-somersaults-her-way-to-hurdles-title/) - EUGENE – Thurston’s Brooklyn Anderson etched her spot in the history books this weekend at the 2025 OSAA Track & Field State Championships with one of the most iconic finishes at the famed Hayward Field. Fans and officials from the Oregon State Activities Association (OSAA) called it “one of the most memorable finishes to a - [Bengtson wins in record fashion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/bengtson-wins-in-record-fashion/) - EUGENE – Cottage Grove’s Carter Bengtson can now hang up three gold medals in his bedroom as he came away from the 2025 OSAA Track & Field State Championships with his third state title of his senior year, winning the 3000 meters at 8:26.39 and setting the meet record by five seconds. “I feel like - [Creswell Airport lands $448k federal grant](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/creswell-airport-lands-448k-federal-grant/) - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Val Hoyle and Janelle Bynum, announced on Monday a combined $9.7 million in federal grants for infrastructure improvements to taxiways, fencing, aircraft storage, and other projects at airports throughout Oregon, including $448,000 for Creswell Hobby Field Airport. “I’m glad to see this critical funding - [Creswell girls claim Class 3A state track title](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/creswell-girls-claim-class-3a-state-track-title/) - EUGENE — The Creswell girls track team made history at the 2025 OSAA Track & Field State Championships on Friday, earning its first title in the program, its first school track team title since 1962 and its first girls individual champion, Kylie Leonard, in the 300-meter hurdles, since 2014. “They're reaping the benefits of their - [Thurston softball falls to Ridgeview in 5A state title game](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/07/thurston-softball-falls-to-ridgeview-in-5a-state-title-game/) - EUGENE — In its first state appearance in program history, the Thurston softball team was taken down by the Ridgeview Ravens in Redmond in a 9-0 shutout at Jane Saunders Stadium Saturday night. The veteran Ravens, who sealed their season 26-1, added a second 5A title trophy to the case among the 2019 title. "I - [Hot dogs! Canines enjoy a day at the park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/hot-dogs-canines-enjoy-a-day-at-the-park/) - If fans thought Rapid was the only dog at the Springfield Drifters’ game vs. the NW Star Nighthawks on Friday night, you’re barking up the wrong tree. The sponsor for this game was Greenhill Humane Society – the only life-saving animal shelter within the Eugene/Springfield area. Greenhill staff organized a paw-some event for Drifters Dog - [Sports notebook: Sports are atop summer camp activities](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/sports-are-atop-summer-camp-activities/) - As the school year closes, many local high school teams are opening annual summer camps, local clinics and training opportunities for the summer. Cottage Grove boys and girls soccer will be hosting its Nine to Five Soccer Camp June 16-19, led by Cottage Grove boys coach Jaime Urenda and girls coach Sarah Leonard, among others. - [Staying home – for now: Inglish joining Lane CC](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/staying-home-for-now-inglish-joining-lane-cc/) - CRESWELL – So it turns out that we can’t close the book on Gavin Inglish’s Lane County basketball career. The two-time All-State guard for Pleasant Hill, after entertaining offers from a multitude of schools, elected to stay close to home and play next season for Lane Community College. “Quite a few schools were taking a - [Creswell hires athletic director](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/creswell-hires-athletic-director/) - CRESWELL – Kyle Kordon, an educator with Eugene 4J schools, was named Creswell's athletic director and high school vice principal, said school superintendent Mike Johnson. Kordon will start July 1, and his “transition” will begin immediately, he said. A graduate from Pleasant Hill, Kordon has nearly a decade of teaching experience in Eugene. He received - [Postscript: ‘We will ... be ready next year’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/postscript-we-will-be-ready-next-year/) - EUGENE — In its first state appearance in program history, the Thurston softball team was taken down by the Ridgeview Ravens from Redmond in a 9-0 shutout at Jane Saunders Stadium Saturday night. The veteran Ravens, who sealed their season 27-1, added a second 5A title trophy to the case among the 2019 title. “I - [2025 Spring Sports Honors](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/2025-spring-sports-honors/) - BASEBALL Sky-Em League Second Team ■ Christian Spear, IF, CGHS Honorable Mention ■ Micah Spear, C, CGHS ■ Isaiah Cushman, IF, CGHS Mountain Valley Conference ■ Coach of The Year: Kevin Feist First Team ■ Kaden Fisher, 1B, PHHS ■ Caleb Van Ordstrand, OF, PHHS ■ Will Sheava, U, PHHS ■ Deacon Edwards, IF, CHS - [Summer fishing, weather at their best](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/summer-fishing-weather-at-their-best/) - With the arrival of the summer solstice on June 20 and the long, warm days that follow, Oregon offers a wealth of fishing opportunities characteristic of its extended summer days. According to the National Weather Service, “Oregon experienced near or above-average precipitation last winter, with most of the state receiving 90% to 100% of normal” - [Pickles, fireworks provide big bangs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/pickles-fireworks-provide-big-bangs/) - SPRINGFIELD – Saturday evening, fans packed the stands like sardines to see Springfield take on the Portland Pickles. Despite the 19-4 loss, fans stayed until the end to witness a fireworks show worth the price of admission. The Springfield crowd of nearly 1,000 helped bring spirits to the team during a tough outing. “We love - [Summer sports notebook: Bengtson goes out in record fashion at Nike](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/bengtson-goes-out-in-record-fashion-at-nike/) - The Nike Outdoor Nationals, an event for high school and middle school track and field athletes, finished at Hayward Field last week. It also wrapped up Cottage Grove’s Carter Bengtson’s high school career, and in the most Bengtson fashion, he ended it with a personal best and new school record in the 5000 meters (14.55.14). - [Play it forward: Drifters coach kids](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/play-it-forward-drifters-coach-kids/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters roster is made up of players from all over the country wearing many different hats: Collegiate ballplayer. House guest. Community leader. Baseball ambassador. And this year, especially, Instructor. Young fans hoping to grow into Drifters some day have been attending the team’s own “baseball academy” – a series of instructional - [In the huddle: QB, ‘Chronicle’ to publish diary](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/in-the-huddle-qb-chronicle-to-publish-diary/) - An inside look at the summer schedule and travels of a top-flight quarterback prospect. Ryker Rohaley, a rising sophomore, will publish a daily diary from the Manning Passing Academy this week on Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – “Going camping” is a veritable rite of Oregonian summers. For certain high schoolers, it has an entirely different meaning. Top - [QB diary: Days 1 & 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/qb-diary-days-1-2/) - An inside look at the summer schedule and travels of a top-flight quarterback prospect. Ryker Rohaley, a rising sophomore, will publish a daily diary from the Manning Passing Academy this week on Chronicle1909.com DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 This is Ryker Rohaley and I’m going to bring you along for my last football camp trip of - [Pleasant Hill hires athletic director](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/27/pleasant-hill-hires-athletic-director/) - PLEASANT HILL — Alan Stearns has been selected as Pleasant Hill’s new assistant principal and athletic director and was approved by the board last week, according to Pleasant Hill’s Principal Chris Reiersgaard. “I’m really excited to learn about the new community,” said Stearns on Friday. “I am incredibly excited to return to the 3A level, - [QB diary: Day 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/27/qb-diary-day-3/) - DAY 3: JUNE 27, 2025 An inside look at the summer schedule and travels of a top-flight quarterback prospect. Ryker Rohaley, a rising sophomore, will publish a daily diary from the Manning Passing Academy this week on Chronicle1909.com Hello again. I write to you tonight after three grueling practices in the Louisiana 95-degree heat and humidity, - [QB diary: Day 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/28/qb-diary-day-4/) - DAY 4: SATURDAY, JUNE 28When you get up at 7 a.m. and walk outside to a blanket of wet heat you know you’re in for a tough day. Ryker was able to get in two sessions around a lightning storm on Saturday. Morning practice went great again! I was hitting all my receivers in stride - [Fun drives Wings & Wheels fundraiser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/fun-drives-wings-wheels-fundraiser/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Saturday’s sun beat down with 80-degree rays on 21 airplanes, 34 automobiles, and their owners, as well as about 280 people checking them out at the annual Wings and Wheels event hosted by the Oregon Aviation Historical Society and Museum. The 11th annual fundraiser invited aircraft and automobile enthusiasts to 2475 Jim - [Christopher ‘Chris’ Blaine Winslow:  July 5, 1958 – April 25, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/christopher-chris-blaine-winslow-july-5-1958-april-25-2025/) - Christopher "Chris" Blaine Winslow, 66, passed away on April 25, 2025, in Springfield, Oregon, surrounded by the love and warmth of his family. He was born on July 5, 1958, in Springfield to John B. and Judith "Banti" (Robinson) Winslow. Chris's journey through life was shared for 45 beautiful years with his beloved wife, Linda - [‘Spirit of BMD’ gears up, pardner](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/spirit-of-bmd-gears-up-pardner/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Grovers are typically pretty familiar with the annual Bohemia Mining Days festival that spreads through Coiner Park in mid-July every year. After a slight decline due to COVID-19, a lack of volunteers, and a financial crisis, the organization that initially hosted the event shut down, and the Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days - [Celebrate Oregon's aviation, automotive legacy at Wings & Wheels](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/celebrate-oregons-aviation-automotive-legacy-at-wings-wheels/) - COTTAGE GROVE – It’s not a bird, it’s a plane – about 20 of them, actually. They will be lined up outside the Oregon Aviation Historical Society and Museum in about a week. Modern and vintage aircraft, automobiles, and motorcycles will be there, too. The 11th annual Wings and Wheels is on Saturday, June 28, - [Smallmouth bass in Oregon ‘are here to stay’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/smallmouth-bass-in-oregon-are-here-to-stay/) - There is no doubt that the invasive nature of smallmouth bass and their rapid spread have been at the root of liberalized regulations over their catch and retention. For 2025, when fishing in rivers and streams, there are no size limits and no bag limits, and anglers can keep any smallmouth they catch. There are - [Residents arrested for robbery at gunpoint](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/residents-arrested-for-robbery-at-gunpoint/) - SPRINGFIELD – On April 3, two people were staying at Motel 6, located at 3752 International Court in Springfield, when one of them casually met Ashton Isaiah Johnson, 27, of Cottage Grove, while they were hanging out in the parking lot. Johnson had approached them and offered to sell his Oregon Trail Card. The victim - [Hesus selected United Way's next president, CEO](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/hesus-selected-united-ways-next-president-ceo/) - Alma Fumiko Hesus, UWLC’s Vice President of Resource Development, has been selected to serve as the next President and CEO for United Way of Lane County (UWLC), the board of directors announced this week. Following 40 years of leadership in the network and 13 years as President and CEO of UWLC, Noreen J. Dunnells retires - [Flutestock finds a home in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/flutestock-finds-a-home-in-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – With its tranquilizing, therapeutic sounds, the flute is such an amazingly unique instrument. It has been played for so long … by so many people … in so many places … in so many styles … with so many types of flutes. And now, a nationally famous flute festival has landed in Springfield. - [Sold out Creswell rodeo attracts scalpers, fraudsters](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/02/sold-out-creswell-rodeo-attracts-scalpers-fraudsters/) - CRESWELL – Buyers beware. Creswell's newest Fourth of July attraction requires a ticket – a real one. The Hell on Hooves Rodeo is a sold-out event, but that isn't stopping people from trying to get a ticket. Lane County Sheriff’s Office Creswell Sergeant Alex Speldrich said that people attempting to buy tickets to the event - [Learning on the road; growing at home](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/03/learning-on-the-road-growing-at-home/) - The Springfield Drifters recently returned from their first of two week-long road trips of the season after visiting Ridgefield and Marion. On this trip, the Drifters finished 0-3 against the Raptors and 2-1 vs. the Berries. Despite the overall finish of 2-4, Springfield played hard in all six games. The first game against Ridgefield on - [Legal Notices: Edition of July 3, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/02/legal-notices-edition-of-july-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No. OR06000016-25-1 APN 1654043 TO No 250105260-OR-MSI Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, JUDITH A SMITH, UNMARRIED WOMAN as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY OF OREGON as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee for THE TURNKEY FOUNDATION, INC., DBA - [Legal Notice: June 1, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/07/01/legal-notice-june-1-2025/) - ONLINE ONLY PUBLIC NOTICE EMERGENCY MEETING The Creswell City Council will be holding a Special Meeting on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Creswell City Hall. Open Meeting Agenda: Pledge of Allegiance 1. Liquor License Approval- Caitlin Born i. The City Council will be holding a public hearing to - [Go Fourth and Celebrate in the Southern Willamette Valley](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/go-fourth-and-celebrate-in-the-southern-willamette-valley/) - The Fourth of July in the southern Willamette Valley is set to showcase fireworks, baseball, a rodeo, and a parade, among other hometown patriotic events. Someone throw in an apple pie, and it won’t get much more American than that. In Springfield … It will be a sad day at Island Park on the Fourth, - [Talent search at Axe & Fiddle could net artists $10k in prizes](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/talent-search-could-net-artists-10k-in-prizes/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The lights hit the stage at the Axe and Fiddle at 657 E. Main St. The audience hushes in the crowded bar. Anticipation builds. A talented performer gives it everything. Will this be the winner? Emerging musicians and performers have the opportunity to participate in a contest with over $10,000 in cash - [Area restaurant inspections: June 3-9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/area-restaurant-inspections-june-3-9/) - JUNE 3 ■ McDonald’s, 355 W. 10th Ave., JC. Score: 95 ■ Cocina Mi Pueblo, 926 E. Main St., CG. Score: 92 ■ Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2117 Franklin Blvd., EUG. Score: 95 JUNE 4 ■ Cool Beanz Coffee (warehouse), 869 W. Centennial Blvd., SPR. Score: 100 ■ Cool Beanz Coffee (mobile), 869 W. - [Incumbent Gowing loses by 2 votes after recount for South Lane School Board](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/incumbent-gowing-loses-by-2-votes-after-recount-for-south-lane-school-board/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The concept of “every vote matters” played out in real time for South Lane School Board candidates in the May special election, as evidenced by the Position 7 race. A razor-thin margin tossed incumbent Jeff Gowing from his school board seat with the South Lane School District, beaten out by only two - [Column: A nod to crazy longshots](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/column-a-nod-to-crazy-longshots/) - Protestors are a committed lot. And protestors who show up day after day after day, are way beyond committed. And then there is a small lot of people in our community who are going to walk cross country – in unrelenting summer heat in the name of civility. I got a chance to talk to - [Abra Crump: July 27, 1977 – June 18, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/abra-crump-july-27-1977-june-18-2025/) - Abra Crump passed away on June 18, 2025, following a long bout with breast cancer. Her passing was peaceful. Abra was born on July 27, 1977, in Eugene. She was the first child of Cheryl and Ray Crump. A good student, Abra graduated with honors from Harrisburg High School Class of 1995. Abra was stricken - [Cathern Agatha (Herndon) Brooks: May 21, 1933 – June 5, 2025  ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/cathern-agatha-herndon-brooks-may-21-1933-june-5-2025/) - Cathern Agatha (Herndon) Brooks beloved wife of James Walter Brooks (deceased), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. Cathern (Cathy) was born in Lansing Michigan on May 21st, 1933 and raised in Coral Gables, Florida where she met her sweetheart, Jim and married him, June 18, 1953. They had - [Karen Lee (Viken) Dulley: July 11, 1948 – May 17, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/karen-lee-viken-dulley-july-11-1948-may-17-2025/) - Karen Lee (Viken) Dulley, 76, of Creswell, Oregon passed on May 17, 2025. Born on July 11, 1948, in Eugene, Oregon, to the late Milton Viken and Nancy (Brailsford) Solomon, Karen's life was a rich tapestry of dedication to family, joy in everyday pleasures, and a career marked by friendly service. After graduation from Cottage - [](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/48695/) - SPRINGFIELD POLICE ■ MONDAY, JUNE 16 (72 calls) Top calls: Dispute (7), Traffic stop (6), Theft (4) 12:11 am: Disorderly subject, 1152 Main St. 1:00 am: DUII, 14th St./G St. 1:09 am: Recovered stolen vehicle, 1892 2nd St. 3:00 am: Criminal trespass, 3405 Gateway St. 6:27 am: Disorderly subject, 1309 B St. 7:06 am: Stolen - [Know before you go: Children's Celebration](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/know-before-you-go-childrens-celebration/) - SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District will hold its annual Children’s Celebration on Saturday, June 28, at Island Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event offers fun for the entire family, featuring interactive exhibits and activities. Admission is free. Major construction on Mill Street may affect your route to the park. To get to - [Cyber schools celebrate area grads](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/cyber-schools-celebrate-area-grads/) - Oregon Connections Academy celebrated more than 135 graduating seniors during a commencement ceremony on Saturday, June 7, at the Grand Hotel in Salem, including Paul Rule, of Creswell, and Betty Westing, of Lowell. Among the OCA graduating class, 30% plan to attend two- or four-year colleges or universities. New for the 2025-26 academic year, OCA - [Class Acts: Creslane Students of the Month](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/class-acts-creslane-students-of-the-month/) - The final Students of the Month for the 2024-25 school year are Creslane Elementary Mustangs Ella, Isabelle , Kaelan, Jagger, Ivy, Wynter, Joshua, Carter, Charlee, Oaklee, Axel, Kendall, Lilly, Mason, Alexis, Trendon, Jadea, Ryker, Trevor, and Lincoln. Congratulations to all the Students of the Month in the school year at Creswell schools. - [Education roundup: College Dean's Lists, grads](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/education-roundup-college-deans-lists-grads/) - Dean’s lists George Fox University Cottage Grove ■ Katie Calkins, senior, education ■ Allison Martinet, junior, elementary education ■ Hannah Mathis, senior, kinesiology ■ Kassidy Poetzl, junior, business administration and financial services Springfield ■ Alyssa Fehn, senior, social work ■ Ariana Jacobs, junior, history ■ Elianny Mojica Gonzalez, sophomore, business administration Marquette University ■ Katie - [‘Labor of love’ a joyous event ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/26/labor-of-love-a-joyous-event/) - EUGENE – Walking into the Farmer’s Market Pavilion last Thursday, one could see the harmony of BLAQ Youth’s second-annual 2025 Juneteenth Community Gathering. Music swelled around the building while joyous participants, old and young, danced across the stage. Vibrant greens, reds, and yellows dotted the exhibits and the vendors' booths. Outside, a drum circle appeared - [Legal Notices: Edition of June 26, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/25/legal-notices-edition-of-june-26-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1008803-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, WALTER J. PORTER, MARRIED PEGGY L. PORTER, MARRIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 10/2/2019, recorded 10/11/2019, in official records of LANE County, Oregon - [Touring Glenwood's potential](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/21/touring-glenwoods-potential/) - After eight years of planning and efforts to acquire the space, the riverfront land in Glenwood, located between Roaring Rapids and Trax PowerSports, was officially annexed under the jurisdiction of the City of Springfield on May 21. "Flexibility is the name of the game," said Allie Camp, the Springfield Economic Development Manager. Camp leads a - [Fireworks show now at Hamlin](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/fireworks-show-now-at-hamlin/) - SPRINGFIELD – The annual “Light of Liberty” fireworks celebration is relocating to Hamlin Sports Complex on July 3, and will follow a Drifters baseball game with special ticket discounts. The Drifters are partnerning with Team Springfield (SUB, City of Springfield, Willamalane Park & Recreation District, and Springfield Public Schools) to make all general admission tickets - [‘Trail to Oregon’ a silly spinoff of video game](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/trail-to-oregon-a-silly-spinoff-of-video-game/) - SPRINGFIELD – “You have died of dysentery.” Do you remember the classic video game, “The Oregon Trail?” The game was popularized in the 1980s and became a staple in elementary school computer labs throughout the 1990s. The educational game of strategy, in all its pixelated bliss, taught players about the challenges of westward expansion in - [Photo Galleries: Locals among millions protesting federal policies](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/photo-galleries-locals-among-millions-protesting-federal-policies/) - Last weekend, millions of citizens nationwide came together for “No Kings Day” to oppose federal policies and actions, protest the treatment of immigrants, and challenge the recent deployment of American troops to Los Angeles. In Cottage Grove, more than 110 residents gathered on Main Street on Friday evening, displaying hand-drawn signs and flags. Click here - [In tough times, name change a good sign for Springfield street](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/in-tough-times-name-change-a-good-sign-for-springfield-street/) - SPRINGFIELD – A residential street in west Springfield has had its name corrected, thanks to the efforts of community members who advocated for over two years. Last Tuesday, City of Springfield workers installed a new street sign for Kyiv (pronounced “kee-eev”) Street in the Uke Village Subdivision. The sign features a blue base and yellow - [Juneteenth events hope to inform, celebrate Black culture, businesses ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/juneteenth-events-hope-to-inform-celebrate-black-culture-businesses/) - EUGENE – Lane County residents looking to celebrate Juneteenth can find only two events marked on the calendar for this year: Eugene’s Rhythm and Resilience Juneteenth Celebration and BLAQ Youth Inc.’s Community Gathering. The Rhythm and Resilience Juneteenth Celebration, run by Vanessa Fuller – owner and artistic director of Xcape Dance Academy – is centered - [Restaurant inspections: May 27-June 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/area-restaurant-inspections-may-27-june-13/) - MAY 27 ■ Cottage Deli, 605 S. 5th St., CG. Score: 92 ■ The Urban Kitchen, 1127 E. Main St., CG. Score: 89 ■ Busy Bee Cafe, 2152 Main St., SPR. Score: 92 ■ Dairy Queen, 714 S. Goshen-Divide Hwy., CG. Score: 100 MAY 28 ■ Wildfang's Grill House, 1414 Mohawk Blvd., SPR. Score: 77 - [Police call logs: June 9-13, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/police-call-logs-june-9-13-2025/) - Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, JUNE 9 (79 calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Person stop (9), Theft (5) 1:08 am: Robbery, 1396 Main St. 2:23 am: DUII, 2nd St./Q St. 2:52 am: Driving while suspended, Bob Straub Pkwy./Daisy St. 7:29 am: DUII, Main St./69th St. 8:20 am: Found animal(s), 566 38th Pl. 9:42 am: Animal - [Officials urge residents to prepare now for active wildfire season](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/officials-urge-residents-to-prepare-now-for-active-wildfire-season/) - Oregon’s Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) is urging residents to prepare for the upcoming 2025 wildfire season, as hotter, drier conditions have arrived early this year. The National Interagency Fire Center has reported a gradual increase in fire activity since May, with drought conditions intensifying in the Northwest and several significant fires having broken out - [Summertime: ‘The fish are jumping and the weather is fine’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/summertime-the-fish-are-jumping-and-the-weather-is-fine/) - With the arrival of the Summer Solstice on June 20 and the long, warm days that follow, Oregon offers a wealth of fishing opportunities characteristic of its extended summer days. According to the National Weather Service, “Oregon experienced near or above-average precipitation last winter, with most of the state receiving 90% to 100% of normal” - [‘Enabling’ the homeless](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/enabling-the-homeless/) - Dear Editor Yes, we “enabled” the homeless by providing minimal secure, dry shelter, with privacy and independence. We enabled them to have safe working bicycles for transportation to work and services. We helped secure food, medicine, and social services. Being secure and dry has reduced stress, improving physical and mental health. The shelters have provided - [Death Notices: Tunzi, Jones](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/death-notices-tunzi-jones/) - Anne Tunzi, 90, of Cottage Grove, died June 11, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. Neal W. Jones, 75, of Pleasant Hill, died May 28. - [Son spotted on the ‘Class Acts: Graduation’ cover](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/son-spotted-on-the-class-acts-graduation-cover/) - SPRINGFIELD – Carlos Serrano, a recent graduate of Thurston High School, is photographed with his mother, Karina Guzman, outside the PublicHouse on June 16, holding a fresh copy of the annual "Class Acts: Graduation Magazine," which features Serrano on the cover. "My friend in Cottage Grove saw it online and told me my son was - [Willamalane, LTD install free bike repair stations in Springfield ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/19/willamalane-ltd-install-free-bike-repair-stations-in-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District and Lane Transit District recently installed four new self-service bicycle repair stations at Willamalane’s community recreational facilities. Each station is free to use and is equipped with a bike pump, rack, and tools for common bike repairs, such as fixing a flat or adjusting the brakes. Bike Repair - [Basketball All-Conference and All-State List](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/class-3a-all-conference-list/) - MOUNTAIN VALLEY CONFERENCE GIRLS ■ Player of the Year: Audrey Corcoran (So), Sisters■ Coach of the Year: Paxton Miller, Pleasant Hill First Team ■Claire Crawford (Sr), Pleasant Hill■Mila Nguyen (So), Creswell■Kylie Leonard (Jr), Creswell Second Team ■Brooke Weimer (Sr), Pleasant Hill ■Cheyenne Green (Sr), Pleasant Hill ■Elliette Kinney (Jr), Creswell■Karsyn Stapleton (So), Pleasant Hill Honorable Mention ■Raelee - [Legal Notices: Edition of June 19, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/18/legal-notices-edition-of-june-19-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1010111-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, DEREK J. BLEILER, AN UNMARRIED MAN as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, - [Girlfriend's yard sale, June 27-28, 11th & Washington, Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/girlfriends-yard-sale-june-20-21-11th-washington-cottage-grove/) - Girlfriend's yard sale, June 27-28, 9-4, 11th and Washington, Cottage Grove. 1970s Hot Wheels, E-bike, Toro lawnmower, exercise bike, Yakima kayak racks, Arcoroc Pink Rosaline dishes, Matrushka dolls, UO/OSU cornhole, luggage, Melie stick vaccuum, cakestands, Spode Christmas tree, 10-drawer workbench made by Herman Miller, dome composter, yardblowers, L.E. Smith hobnail punchbowl set, Bell & Howell - [Birds, ‘Techno Art’ featured exhibits at 2nd Friday Art Walk in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/birds-techno-art-featured-exhibits-at-2nd-friday-art-walk-in-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – In the summer, the art walk in Springfield becomes a vibrant and exciting event. With pleasant weather and a diverse lineup of artists, it offers a great evening in town while allowing participants to get some exercise as they stroll from gallery to gallery. This month’s Art Walk is Friday, June 13, from - [Lane County at ‘moderate’ threat as fire season starts ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/lane-county-at-moderate-threat-as-fire-season-starts/) - Oregon's wildfire risk is increasing as fire and forest officials express concern over changing conditions. The fire season for the Oregon Department of Forestry's South Cascade and Western Lane Districts kicked off on June 9, with the fire danger level classified as “moderate” (blue), with the Industrial Fire Precaution Level set to I (one). Under - [Mill Street constriction forces 'Light of Liberty' into hiatus](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/mill-street-constriction-forces-light-of-liberty-into-hiatus/) - SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board announced today that due to major construction on Mill Street, the utility will not be holding this year’s Light of Liberty Celebration. SUB, in coordination with its Team Springfield partners – the City of Springfield, Springfield Public Schools and Willamalane Park and Recreation District – made this difficult decision after - [Another Creswell native to lead Lane County Sheriff's Office ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/another-creswell-native-to-lead-lane-county-sheriffs-office/) - EUGENE — Carl Wilkerson, a native of Creswell and a 30-year veteran of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, was appointed Sheriff on Wednesday afternoon. “This is truly one of the most humbling times of my life,” Wilkerson said. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve our community in this regard, and I'm honored to - EUGENE — Carl Wilkerson, a native of Creswell and a 30-year veteran of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, was appointed Sheriff on Wednesday afternoon. “This is truly one of the most humbling times of my life,” Wilkerson said. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve our community in this regard, and I'm honored to #EUGENE — Carl Wilkerson, a native of Creswell and a 30-year veteran of the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, was appointed Sheriff on Wednesday afternoon. “This is truly one of the most humbling times of my life,” Wilkerson said. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve our community in this regard, and I'm honored to - [Enjoy the macabre: Grove hosts Oregon premiere of Poe musical](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/enjoy-the-macabre-grove-hosts-oregon-premiere-of-poe-musical/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Are you drawn to Gothic aesthetics and tragic stories? Do you have a taste for the macabre with elements of the Victorian era? If so, you might be a fan of Edgar Allan Poe. In that case, lovers of musicals, those seeking something unique, and fans of Poe will find Cottage Grove’s - [Letter to the Editor: Congratulations on career growth, ownership stake in newspaper](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/letter-to-the-editor-congratulations-on-career-growth-ownership-stake-in-newspaper/) - Dear Editor: Congratulations (Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller) on your advancement in the world of journalism, being a business partner! I have watched your career grow from the time you first went to work for Scott Olson. Through the years I have had the pleasure of working with you on promotions on several different projects in south Lane - [‘Chronicle’ earns 15 awards in multi-state contest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/chronicle-earns-15-awards-in-multi-state-contest/) - LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. – The Chronicle, Oregon’s most-awarded newspaper the past two years in the state’s annual journalism contest, was awarded 15 more honors in the 2024 contest – this one expanded to include Oregon, Washington, and Idaho newspapers. Specific placement among the top three finishers in each category will be revealed at the ONPA - [Death Notices: Jones, Burchfield, Flores, Thalhamer](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/death-notices-jones-burchfield-flores-thalhamer/) - ■ Clifford Burchfield, 73, of Eugene, died May 13. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Robin Flores, 86, died May 18 in Cottage Grove. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ George Thalhamer, 62, of Eugene, died May 28. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. ■ Neal W. Jones, 75, of Pleasant Hill, died May 28. - [Thoughts on Father's Day](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/thoughts-on-fathers-day/) - “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors.And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from - [Recycling competition puts a charge into county-wide waste prevention](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/recycling-competition-puts-a-charge-into-county-wide-waste-prevention/) - There is something uplifting – even soul-nourishing – when I see young folks mobilize for a good cause. It makes me feel confident about the future when I see these community members stand up for what they believe in, even in the face of adversity, and have their voices heard through words and actions. The - [Eugene Hotel reaches historic 100](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/eugene-hotel-reaches-historic-100/) - CRESWELL – Back in the day, you never knew who might just show up at the Eugene Hotel … or what might just happen … or when … or if you’d be lucky enough to be there to see it. That was the kind of mystique that hovered over the Eugene Hotel for quite - [Graduation 2025: Creswell seniors ponder next steps](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/graduation-2025-creswell-seniors-ponder-next-steps/) - CRESWELL – Families, friends, loved ones, school staff, and, of course – seniors – don’t usually sit under the direct rays of the sun for two hours, with sweat collecting on the backs of their necks, backs, underarms, and pretty much everywhere else, for no good reason. Seniors at Creswell High School graduated last Friday - [Graduation 2025: Pleasant Hill students leave with life lessons, memories](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/12/graduation-2025-pleasant-hill-students-leave-with-life-lessons-memories/) - PLEASANT HILL — Pleasant Hill’s turf field was stirring with excitement as it awaited its 2025 graduates. With family members and friends overflowing from the stands onto the field, blown-up cardboard faces in hand and vibrant neon posters inscribed with jersey numbers, the community was eager to see the graduates receive their diplomas. New principal - [Police Call Logs: June 12 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/11/police-call-logs-june-12-edition/) - Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, JUNE 2 (97 calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (27), Person stop (7), Theft (5) 8:16 am: Found animal(s), 34th St./Olympic St. 8:50 am: ID theft, 3530 Game Farm Rd. 9:22 am: Stolen vehicle, 1082 S. 59th St. 10:08 am: Narcotics possession, 609 54th St. 11:26 am: Theft, 2810 Gateway St. 1:40 - [Three Rivers awards grants to 26 Lane-based nonprofits](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/11/three-rivers-awards-grants-to-26-lane-based-nonprofits/) - The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $720,000 in grants in 2025 to 60 organizations throughout Oregon, with over $270,000 allocated to 26 organizations in Lane County. The Foundation was established by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians to support communities across Oregon. Each - [Upcoming blood drives in Springfield, Eugene](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/11/upcoming-blood-drives-in-springfield-eugene/) - Chronicle news service The Oregon Wildfire season and the Atlantic Hurricane season are underway now. Summer can mean an increased threat of severe storms, wildfires, and extreme heat, and the American Red Cross needs people to help plan for the unexpected by giving in June. Those with chronic conditions or trauma need blood readily available - [Annual bookfest event visits Dorena Elementary](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/11/annual-bookfest-event-visits-dorena-elementary/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Kiddos walked into their school library with wide eyes and gaping mouths as they looked at a spread of colorful children’s books across four tables. These books wouldn’t have to be returned like the kids’ usual library books. Last Thursday, Dorena Elementary students in grades K-2 chose five of their favorite books - [Legal Notices: Edition of June 12, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/11/legal-notices-edition-of-june-12-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1010044-BF Reference is made to that certain deed made by, JANET L MUELLER UNMARRIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO, as trustee, in favor of WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL OREGON, INC, as Beneficiary, dated 5/21/2008, recorded 5/27/2008, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or - [Pupke, 101, leaves behind lasting legacy in Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/pupke-101-leaves-behind-lasting-legacy-in-cottage-grove/) - By Dana Merryday - Special to The Chronicle Editor’s note: Dana Merryday, a former Chronicle columnist and current Cottage Grove City Council member, wrote a series on Pupke in 2022. Following Pupke’s passing, The Chronicle invited him to submit this column. COTTAGE GROVE – On May 16, 2025, Ronald Irving Pupke passed away at the - [A pitch to help those in need](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/a-pitch-to-help-those-in-need/) - Drifters players, coaches and, of course, their mascot Rapid are no strangers to supporting community-focused initiatives. Seth Thompson The Chronicle SPRINGFIELD — Have any extra cans laying around? At 6:35 today, the Springfield Drifters host Food for Lane County night at Hamlin Park. Here, the Drifters are offering half priced tickets in exchange for three - [NAMI of Lane County: June meetings](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/nami-of-lane-county-june-meetings/) - NAMI LANE COUNTY June: Group meetings 2nd & 4th Monday ■ Connection Recovery Peer Support Group in person, 6-7:30 p.m. Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial Hw., Veneta Every Wednesday ■ Connection Recovery Peer Support Group via Zoom, 6:30-8 p.m. Registration required. 1st and 3rd Thursday ■ Family Support Group in person, 7-8:30 p.m. NAMI Lane - [Here to Help: In Brief](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/here-to-help-in-brief/) - Summer EBT for school-aged children returns Officials with the Oregon Summer EBT, a federal benefits program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer, said it expects to provide up to 370,000 children with around $40 million in food benefits this year. Each eligible child receives a one-time payment of $120 - [Greenhill Pets of the Week](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/greenhill-pets-of-the-week/) - Meet the brother-and-sister pair, Quail (silver) and Raven (black) – two young rabbits looking for a forever home. They have charming personalities that will leave their new family feeling all the love. These two were born at Greenhill and have grown up to become friendly, social, well-mannered bunnies. Now, at 8 months old, they are - [Death Notices: Flores, Thalhamer](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/death-notices-flores-thalhamer/) - Robin Flores, 86, died May 18, 2025, in Cottage Grove. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. George Thalhamer, 62, of Eugene, died on May 28, 2025. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. - [Drain couple dies in auto accident](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/drain-couple-dies-in-auto-accident/) - TYEE – A Drain couple died in motor vehicle accident on Weyerhaeuser timber company property west of Tyee sometime in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 24. Douglas County Search and Rescue volunteers assisted in recovering the remains from the hillside Sunday morning. Douglas County 9-1-1 was alerted to the accident at about 5 - [Lane assesses homelessness](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/lane-assesses-homelessness/) - Chronicle news service On the last Wednesday of January, the Lane County Human Services Division, in collaboration with various local agencies and organizations, conducted its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, an effort aimed at measuring the scope of homelessness in the region. This count is mandated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - [Looking Glass upgrades to help rural at-risk youth in Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/looking-glass-upgrades-to-help-rural-at-risk-youth-in-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Neighbors, staff, supporters, politicians, and press members crowded into a small white building with black and green trim on a rather sweaty afternoon last week. “What this is all about is helping at-risk rural kids get off the street and make sure that they have a safe floor under their feet,” Sen. - [David vs. Goliath:  Oregon bill offers lifeline for journalism – and democracy](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/02/david-vs-goliath-oregon-bill-offers-lifeline-for-journalism-and-democracy/) - To our readers The Chronicle has partnered with other members of the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association to print this editorial regarding Senate Bill 686. Normally fierce competitors, news organizations in Oregon have united in support of this bill to hold Big Tech accountable. ------------ Have you ever worked on a group project and then - [Legal Notices: Edition of June 5, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/04/legal-notices-edition-of-june-5-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN T.S. No.: OR-25-1011791-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, BRESKE INVESTMENTS, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Grantor to MATTHEW M. CHAKOIAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW – OREGON STATE BAR #01227, as trustee, in favor of VERISTONE MORTGAGE, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 10/27/2022, recorded 11/4/2022, - ['Nevermore' brings Poe's darkness to Cottage Theatre](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/nevermore-brings-poes-darkness-to-cottage-theatre/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Theatre will soon present the Oregon premiere of "Nevermore – The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" from June 6 to 22. Written and composed by Jonathan Christenson, this macabre musical invites audiences to delve into the grim world of the legendary writer, combining original music and dramatic - [Summer concert series lineups announced in Springfield, Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/summer-concert-series-lineups-announced-in-springfield-cottage-grove/) - One of the hottest bands to burst upon the local scene recently is Natsukashii Soul, who will be appearing at Island Park on July 23 from 6-8:8:30 p.m. as part of Willamalane Park and Recreation District’s annual Summer Concert in the Park Series. Meanwhile, the Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Concerts in the Park - [Museum of Techno Art on display at Emerald Art Center ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/museum-of-techno-art-on-display-at-emerald-art-center/) - SPRINGFIELD –Throughout June, the Museum of Techno Art will be exhibiting in the Jaqua Gallery at the Emerald Art Center at 500 Main St. The exhibition, “Past, Present and Future Relics,” will feature artists Joe Mross, Barbora Bakalarova, Jud Turner, Renee Mahni, Rob Bolman, Steve La Riccia, Max Rink, Allen Ott, with guest artists Ralf - [Creswell resident releases anthologies on forest management, servcies](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/creswell-resident-releases-anthologies-on-forest-management-servcies/) - CRESWELL – Dr. Bob Zybach, a Creswell resident, has recently completed a two-year project publishing four anthologies of his writings from 1980 to the present, collectively titled “Zybach Forestry Anthologies.” These anthologies comprise a series of articles, editorials, interviews, and reports that focus on the history and management of forests and wildfires. They are available - [Smith-Lund-Mills named 'Funeral Home of the Year'](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/smith-lund-mills-named-funeral-home-of-the-year/) - COTTAGE GROVE — Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium has been awarded the 2025 Funeral Home of the Year Award by the Oregon Funeral Directors Association (OFDA). The honor was presented during the OFDA’s annual conference held this May in Hood River, Oregon. Marc Lund, owner and manager of Smith Lund Mills Funeral Chapel, - [New hiring model addresses lifeguard shortage](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/06/05/new-hiring-model-addresses-lifeguard-shortage/) - SPRINGFIELD – Since the pandemic, pools across the country have struggled to staff their facilities and recruit lifeguards adequately, and Willamalane was no exception.= “We were like most pools across the country, requiring that applicants be fully certified before hire,” said Whitney Hoshaw, marketing and communications manager. “Now, under Willamalane's hiring model, an applicant can - [Death Notices: Vannatta, Dulley, Pupke](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/death-notices-vannatta-dulley-pupoke/) - ■ Holly Vannatta, 73, of Eugene, Ore., passed away on May 13, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Sunset Hills Funeral Home, Crematorium & Cemetery. ■ Karen Lee Dulley, 76, of Cottage Grove, Ore., passed May 17, 2025. Arrangements are in the care of Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel and Crematorium. ■ Ronald "Ron" I. Pupke, - [Photos: Third-graders and excavators: Hands-on fun for Springfield students](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/photos-third-graders-and-excavators-hands-on-fun-for-springfield-students/) - SPRINGFIELD – As eight and nine-year-olds filed off a school bus and into the parking lot of City Hall, a truck-mounted message sign flashed their school name and a “Welcome” message at the entrance of the City’s annual Public Works Week Event. Ten third-grade classes from Springfield Elementary Schools celebrated National Public Works Week last - [‘Fantasy Victorian event venue,’ antique mall opens in Drain, upcoming events slated](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/fantasy-victorian-event-venue-antique-mall-opens-in-drain-upcoming-events-slated/) - DRAIN – A new venue opened in Drain this month, and it is destined to be a favorite. One might even say it is in the stars. Capricorn Manor, a “fantasy Victorian event venue” featuring an antique mall and vendor shop, welcomed visitors to its grand opening on May 16 at 105 W. A Ave. - [Save the date! New print+digital calendar launching June 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/save-the-date-new-printdigital-calendar-launching-june-1/) - SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane has joined The Chronicle in launching a multi-platform, hyper-local calendar serving the communities Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill. The digital calendar launches June 1, and the newly expanded and curated product debuts in a two-page spread with the June 3 edition. “This is an exciting, new product that further differentiates - [We can take action to reduce the cost, destruction of upcoming wildfire season](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/we-can-take-action-to-reduce-the-cost-destruction-of-upcoming-wildfire-season/) - As we approach another wildfire season, let’s talk about fires and what we can do to help prevent them. Let’s start with the facts. Last year, Oregon suffered a record-breaking wildfire season –more than 1.9 million acres burned. That’s 3,000 square miles, or about a quarter million acres larger than all of Lane County. The - [Last week's police logs, restaurant inspections](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/last-weeks-police-logs-restaurant-inspections/) - Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, MAY 19 (69 calls) Top calls: Abandoned vehicle (8), Traffic stop (7), Theft (5) 12:50 am: Subject(s) down, 2200-block Olympic St. 6:24 am: Hit & run, 1289 S. 58th St. 6:25 am: Recovered stolen vehicle, 820 W. Olympic St. 8:37 am: Stolen vehicle, 3752 International Ct. 9:01 am: Abandoned vehicle, 2333 - [PeaceHealth RiverBend has new COO](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/peacehealth-riverbend-has-new-coo/) - SPRINGFIELD – PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend has appointed James Roundtree as its new chief operating officer, effective June 2. He will be part of the Oregon network executive team and focus on day-to-day operations, including surgical services, imaging, lab, and facilities. Roundtree brings over 20 years of experience. He previously served as - [CDC: Oregon overdoses down in 2024](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/cdc-oregon-overdoses-down-in-2024/) - Chronicle news service Oregon’s overdose deaths decreased 22% between December 2023 and December 2024, a trend similar to that experienced nationwide, according to provisional Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data. The count is still much higher than pre-pandemic years, with 1,480 deaths within that one-year time span, CDC data show. The preliminary data - [Special Election update: Close contests, new leaders emerge](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/special-district-election-results-update-close-contests-new-leaders-emerge/) - Unofficial results from the May 20 Special Election indicate a combination of close contests and clear victories in the South Lane and Springfield school districts. A total of 51,494 ballots have been cast so far, and additional results are expected to be reported by 5 p.m. today, May 22. In the Springfield School Board race, - [Creswell stands by city manager choice; Martorello 'grateful,' looking forward to role](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/creswell-stands-by-city-manager-choice-martorello-grateful-looking-forward-to-role/) - CRESWELL – The city manager appointment process hit a few hiccups in recent weeks, all eventually leading to the same outcome: Vincent Martorello is Creswell’s new city manager. The city council made the appointment on a 4-3 vote on May 13; soon after, however, previous news clips surfaced regarding details from the appointee’s past employment. - [Tribute concert to honor violinist Sharon Schuman ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/tribute-concert-to-honor-violinist-sharon-schuman/) - Who: Chamber Music AmiciWhat: Suk and DvořákWhen: Sunday, June 8 at 3:00 PM & Monday, June 9 at 7:30 PMWhere: Richard E. Wildish Community Theater, SpringfieldProgram: Josef Suk - Piano Quartet in A Minor, Op. 1Antonín Dvořák - Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, B.155Tickets: $35–$47, $5 for students and accompanying adultsSpecial - [‘Please help’ – 1.2 million pounds of food will not be distributed this year](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/please-help-1-2-million-pounds-of-food-will-not-be-distributed-this-year/) - Your neighbors in Lane County – kids, adults, families and seniors – need your help now. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) food purchasing program, which supplies FFLC with about 15% of the food we provide to Lane County residents. This is a staggering decrease of over 1.2 million - [Free Fishing Weekend is here](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/free-fishing-weekend-is-here-2/) - #Oregon hosts three Free Fishing Weekends annually, set for mid-February, early June, and Thanksgiving. While the winter and fall weekends can be unreliable, the June Free Fishing Weekend — this year, June 7 and 8 — stands out as the most popular because this event occurs when nearly every fish species and aquatic creature in - [Working – and still falling short: Nearly 2 in 5 Oregon workers in most common jobs struggling](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/working-and-still-falling-short-nearly-2-in-5-oregon-workers-in-most-common-jobs-struggling/) - In 2023, new data from United Ways of the Pacific Northwest and its research partner United For ALICE reveals that 37% of workers in Oregon’s 20 most common jobs lived in households that couldn’t afford basic necessities. These essential workers – including cooks, cashiers, fast food workers, and personal care aides – are the backbone - [Honoring through remembrance: 80 years since WWII](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/honoring-through-remembrance-80-years-since-wwii/) - By Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Reflecting on Memorial Day, where memory and mission converge, is a profound honor. This day is not one of celebration. It is a day of solemn remembrance — when our nation pauses to reflect on the profound cost of the freedoms and - [Family, friends celebrate Heyman's 101st birthday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/family-friends-celebrate-heymans-101st-birthday/) - CRESWELL – While celebrating his 101st birthday Sunday, retired Col. Richard Heyman took a few moments to reflect on a life well-lived. “I’m proud of the life I’ve lived. I didn’t wait for the world to come to me, I went looking for it,” Heyman said after an impromptu birthday party in which a half-dozen - [Holiday events focus on veterans’ sacrifice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/29/holiday-events-focus-on-veterans-sacrifice/) - On Monday, May 26, Memorial Day ceremonies were held across the southern Willamette Valley to honor service members who gave their lives to defend our nation. In Creswell, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4039 gathered at the Creswell Veterans Memorial Plaza on South 1st Street, where a memorial stands to veterans of all - [Legal Notices: Edition of May 29, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/28/legal-notices-edition-of-may-29-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE LLG 24-129916 TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Michael Stephenson, whose address is 83780 Raintree Street, Creswell, OR 97426 as grantor to Western Title Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Mann Mortgage, - [Legal Notice for SUB](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/27/legal-notice-for-sub/) - PUBLIC NOTICE SPRINGFIELD UTILITY BOARD RFP TASK FORCE MEETING Springfield Utility Board’s RFP (Request for Proposal) Task Force plans to hold a meeting on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in SUB’s Board Room located in the Annex Building at 223 A Street in Springfield. The purpose of this meeting is to review a - [Police Logs: May 22 Edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/police-logs-may-22-edition/) - Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, MAY 12 (67 calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (10), Theft (5), Dispute (4) 3:54 am: Theft, 1396 Main St. 9:55 am: Animal abuse, 1372 34th St. 10:01 am: ID theft, 1095 Quinalt St. 11:08 am: Runaway(s), 6869 B St. 11:48 am: Recovered stolen vehicle, 1460 G St. 12:04 pm: Criminal trespass, - [Letter to the Editor: Get involved in local, state housing decisions](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/letter-to-the-editor-get-involved-in-local-state-housing-decisions/) - By Aleah Abeyta, Springfield Oregon and Springfield’s adoption of middle housing laws has cut the public out of the conversation about what gets built in our neighborhoods. The City of Springfield asked for public comment, as required, on several occasions regarding the Game Farm Road railroad property development – annexation, subdivision, and more. Each time, - [Music to your ears](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/music-to-your-ears-2/) - CRESWELL – Hanna Shumate Knopp's students held their Spring Piano Recital on May 14. The event featured an impressive lineup of pieces, including solos, bold duets, and high-quality quartets, with students ranging in experience from just a few months to eight years. From left, Brooke Bell, teacher Hanna Shumate Knopp, Isabella Bolanos, Katie Bolanos, Sutton - [Springfield Library, Museum face possible budget cuts](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/springfield-library-museum-face-possible-budget-cuts/) - SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield is grappling with financial issues, as a recent report uncovers a long-term structural imbalance and a short-term budget deficit within the General Fund. This imbalance has been largely attributed to decades of limited property tax growth due to state measures, while the current deficit reflects the impacts of inflation and - [PeaceHealth Guild volunteers celebrate 75 years](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/peacehealth-guild-volunteers-celebrate-75-years/) - SPRINGFIELD – Since 1950, an all-volunteer staff has been committed to supporting patient services and contributing to the local hospital. On Monday, May 19, the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Guild celebrated 75 years of service. “It means an awful lot to us,” said Cheri Brokaw, marketing chair and volunteer at the Guild since the - [Chronicle Foundation awarded $7,500 grant](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/22/chronicle-foundation-awarded-7500-grant/) - The Chronicle Foundation, which supports the only locally-owned general-interest newspaper in the area, received a $7,500 grant on Thursday, May 15, as part of the Oregon Community Foundation’s spring grant cycle program. The grants specifically support nonprofits in the southern Willamette Valley who are addressing needs in rural and underserved communities. The Chronicle Foundation spends - [Lane County Special Election: Unofficial results show tight races in South Lane, Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/21/lane-county-special-district-election-unofficial-results-show-tight-races-in-south-lane-springfield/) - Unofficial results from the Lane County Special District Election reveal several tight races, with potential incumbent upsets looming. As of 11 p.m. on May 20, 41,141 ballots had been cast, and the next update is anticipated by 5 p.m. on May 21. Check out Q&As and columns from all participating candidates here. In the South - [Q&A with South Lane School Board candidates](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/qa-with-south-lane-school-board/) - How do you stay informed about current trends and developments in education? Diane Hicks, District 2 candidate: I stay informed about current trends and developments in education in many ways. I continue to enjoy reading books about education. I attend local school board meetings, am on the Oregon Department of Education email list, subscribe to - [Martorello selected as next Creswell city manager](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/13/martorello-selected-as-next-creswell-city-manager/) - CRESWELL – In a 4-3 vote, Vincent Martorello has been appointed to serve as the next city manager for the City of Creswell. The decision was made public just after 3:30 p.m., after the city council convened at 8:30 a.m. for candidate interviews and deliberations in an executive session that spanned the entire day. There - [Update: Creswell City Council moving forward with first city manager pick](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/20/creswell-city-council-to-discuss-path-forward-amid-details-of-new-hires-past/) - UPDATE. 6 p.m.: The Creswell City Council on Tuesday will move forward to negotiate an employment agreement with its newly appointed city manager, Vincent Martorello. The council met in executive session at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., the council reconvened in public, and Mayor Nick Smith motioned to reconsider Martorello's appointment. One of the four - [Legal Notices: Edition of May 22, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/21/legal-notices-edition-of-may-22-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALELLG 25-130056 A default has occurred under the terms of a trust deed made by Christopher Alfred Beltran, whose address is 65 Kremont Avenue, Springfield, OR 97477 as grantor to Fidelity National Title Company, as Trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for PennyMac Loan Services, LLC, its - [Column: Should state let the dogs out? No easy answers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/column-should-state-let-the-dogs-out-no-easy-answers/) - I’m not lyin’, mountain lions, are, and should be allowed to thrive. I love to backpack. And more often than not, I do it solo. And I know that comes with certain risks. I was thinking about those risks when I recently did a radio show about mountain lion predation on livestock. Now, I’ll be - [Free, easy recycling for Springfield residents this Saturday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/free-easy-recycling-for-springfield-residents-this-saturday/) - SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield invites residents to clean up their homes and neighborhoods by disposing of unwanted items at the annual Spring Cleanup event. Join us Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at EcoSort in Glenwood, 3425 E 17th Ave. This free recycling event provides Springfield residents a convenient opportunity to - [Springfield wastewater, stormwater rates increasing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/springfield-wastewater-stormwater-rates-increasing/) - The Springfield City Council approved updated local and regional user fees for wastewater and stormwater services on May 5, set to take effect July 1. These annual adjustments promote regulatory compliance, system maintenance, and long-range capital plans. Local wastewater fees will increase by 5%, stormwater fees by 3%, and MWMC regional wastewater fees by 5%, - [Police logs and restaurant inspections: May 15 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/police-logs-and-restaurant-inspections-may-15-edition/) - Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, MAY 5 (69 calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (11), Theft (6), Dispute (4) 3:18 am: Theft, 5250 High Banks Rd. 6:25 am: Theft, 1243 Rainbow Dr. 9:46 am: Animal complaint, 1550 Q St. 1:10 pm: Criminal trespass, 1250 18th St. 1:52 pm: Theft, 622 Cloverleaf Lp. 1:52 pm: Fraud, 1333 1st - [County making ‘surgical’ budget cuts](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/county-making-surgical-budget-cuts/) - Last week, Lane County administrator Steve Mokrohisky outlined a “surgical approach” to address the County’s budget, which he says has seen a persistent strain on public safety funding and a growing need for behavioral health and housing. “We have a lot of uncertainty and chaos out there right now, there's uncertainty from the federal - [Flies, spinners, or bait: Take your pick, trout season is here](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/flies-spinners-or-bait-take-your-pick-trout-season-is-here/) - When it comes to trout fishing, my old friend and colleague, Don Hill, a former local riverboat builder, always had something to say. Don was a robust individual with a big smile, an infectious laugh, and a sharp wit. He was among the best riverboat operators and all-around fishermen I have ever known. He was - [New Creswell High principal selected, Collins still sticking around](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/new-creswell-high-principal-selected-collins-still-sticking-around/) - CRESWELL — Superintendent Mike Johnson announced on Monday that Dr. Chad Towe is Creswell High School’s next principal. “Dr. Towe has led diverse schools through strategic planning, equity-focused initiatives, and measurable academic achievement gains,” Johnson stated in the news release. Towe has spent over 20 years in education, including teaching and leadership roles in Seattle, - [A3 science teacher finalist for top honor](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/a3-science-teacher-finalist-for-top-honor/) - SPRINGFIELD—A Springfield teacher has been named one of eight finalists for the prestigious Educator of the Year award, presented by the OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education. Katie Ryan, who teaches 9th-12th grade science at the Academy of Arts and Academics in the Springfield School District, is the only finalist from our region. This award - [Scholarship honoring Thurston High teachers at risk](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/scholarship-honoring-thurston-high-teachers-at-risk/) - SPRINGFIELD – As May 21 creeps closer on the calendar, it comes as a reminder of the tragic events at Thurston High School in 1998. Without renewed financial support, a scholarship created in memory of two teachers who lost their lives will be lost, too. This year’s anniversary marks 27 years since the Thurston High - [Opinion: Prom should celebrate everyone, not just couples](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/opinion-prom-should-celebrate-everyone-not-just-couples/) - By Autumn Prieto Prom is meant to be one of the most inclusive and memorable nights of a high schooler’s life. But at some schools, the ticket pricing quietly tells a different story, one that favors couples and sidelines those who attend alone. At Thurston High School, students with an ASB card pay $25 for - [Creswell teens enriched by Rotary experience in Uganda](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/15/creswell-teens-enriched-by-rotary-experience-in-uganda/) - CRESWELL – Few people get the chance to visit another country and immerse themselves in another culture. Creswell High School students Elizabeth and Joseph C. Lewis got to do just that on a nearly three-week trip to Africa with their local Rotary Club. “We were actually performing music at the time, with our family music - [Legal Notices: Edition of May 15, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/14/legal-notices-edition-of-may-15-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF COMMERCIAL LOAN T.S. No.: OR-25-1011791-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, BRESKE INVESTMENTS, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Grantor to MATTHEW M. CHAKOIAN, ATTORNEY AT LAW – OREGON STATE BAR #01227, as trustee, in favor of VERISTONE MORTGAGE, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 10/27/2022, recorded 11/4/2022, - [Update: Wet forecast cancels 'Treat Yourself' in Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/south-lane-mental-health-wants-you-to-treat-yourself-at-bohemia-park-on-may-17/) - UPDATE: Due to anticipated rain, the organizers on Tuesday canceled this event. COTTAGE GROVE – One out of five adults in the United States experiences mental illness each year, according to data from the National Alliance of Mental Illness. May is “Mental Health Awareness Month,” and South Lane Mental Health is hosting a “Treat Yourself” - [Legal Notices: Edition of May 8, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/07/legal-notices-edition-of-may-8-2025/) - PUBLIC NOTICE CRESWELL CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION The Creswell City Council will hold an Executive Session pursuant to ORS 192.660(2)(a) to consider the employment of a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent and (f) to discuss matters related to the consideration of information or records that are exempt from public disclosure under Oregon - [Patricia Beth Cooper: Feb. 22, 1941 - March 31, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/patricia-beth-cooper-feb-22-1941-march-31-2025/) - Patricia Beth Cooper, 84, of Cottage Grove, Oregon, was born in Berkley, California on Feb. 22, 1941. She was the beloved daughter of Gerald and Elvis (Argo) Flenniken. On March 31, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, Patricia's journey came to a peaceful end as she passed away due to Alzheimer's Disease, surrounded by the love - [Download: Creswell Community Wide Yard Sale Map for this weekend](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/creswell-communitywide-yard-sale-map-may-8-11-2025/) - [Economic outlook summit, hiring fairs next week, surplus store opens on Q](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/upcoming-economic-outlook-summit-hiring-fairs-next-week/) - SPRINGFIELD—The University of Oregon and NextStep Recycling celebrated the grand opening of their new surplus store at 547 Q St. in Springfield on April 30. “UO is a critical partner to Springfield, and now they have buildings over here with their logo on it, which says something about where this community is going,” said Mayor - [From the Publisher's Desk: Public’s ‘right to know’ is at risk](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/from-the-publishers-desk-publics-right-to-know-is-at-risk/) - Over the past six years, we’ve shared in this space many instances of threats and crises to our existence as a credible, independent, hyper-local news and information business. Our readers and stakeholders in the community have always responded, too. We exist still today, in large measure, thanks to your generosity and well-documented commitment to reading - [Civic Engagement Calendar: May 12-June 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/civic-engagement-calendar-may-12-june-2/) - MONDAY, MAY 12 ■ Cottage Grove City Council, 7 p.m. ■ Creswell City Council, 6 p.m. at City Hall and streaming on its YouTube. WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 ■ Creswell Airport Commission, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. ■ Springfield Utility Board of Directors special work session, 4 p.m. at the SUB Annex Building at 223 A - [Q&A with Springfield School Board candidates](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/qa-with-springfield-school-board-candidates/) - The candidates: Heather Quaas-Annsa and Sarah Bosch for Position 2, Jonathan Light and Justin Martin for Position 3, and Amber Langworthy, Bob Brew and Robert Morgan for Position 5. Read their bios and columns by clicking their names in their responses below. What is your opinion on the current state of schools in the district? - [About Diane Hicks ...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/about-diane-hicks/) - Diane Hicks, 64 Hometown: Cottage Grove Marital status: Married Partner occupation: Retired Children: Age 39, attended K-12 at SLSD Ward/neighborhood: Bohemia School neighborhood Employer and occupation: Retired South Lane School District Teacher Public sector work experience: Public School teacher Private sector work experience: King Steer Summer sausage salesperson in HS and College. One word to - [Chris Holloman: Preparing students for success](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/chris-holloman-preparing-students-for-success/) - Chris Holloman, 72 Hometown: 50 years in Cottage Grove Married with six adult children, a CGHS junior, and grandchildren in the district Employer and occupation: Nebraska Irrigation, Director of Business Development Public sector work experience: South Lane Fire and Rescue, Board Member Private sector work experience: Owner, Holloman Ford, 24 years, Corporate Turnaround Contractor Elected - [Jeff Gowing: Ensuring students receive best education possible](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/jeff-gowing-ensuring-students-receive-best-education-possible/) - Jeff Gowing, 63 Hometown: Cottage Grove Marital Status: Married Partner occupation: accounting/finance Children: 3 adult children Public Sector work: US Army 1982 - 1988 Private Sector work: Production Operator 1989 - 2004; Millwright 2004 - 2023; currently retired Elected Offices held: South Lane School District Board Feb 2024 - current; City of Cottage Grove Mayor - [Tony Lefler: Addressing problems at South Lane schools](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/tony-lefler-addressing-problems-at-south-lane-schools/) - Tony Lefler, 55 Hometown: Cottage Grove Marital status: Married Partner occupation: Housewife Children: Ages 34, 32 Ward/neighborhood: Mount David neighborhood Employer and occupation: Brad's Chevrolet, service manager Private sector work experience: GM- Les Schwab, Brad's Chevrolet One word to describe your leadership style: Honest One word to describe you at your best: Dependable One word - [Colleen Valley: Supporting families at South Lane schools](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/colleen-valley-supporting-families-at-south-lane-schools/) - Colleen Valley, 58 Hometown: St Louis, Missouri Marital status: Married Partner occupation: Acupuncturist Children: Ages 21, 18 Online election platforms: southlane.org Employer and occupation: South Lane Mental Health, QMHP Private sector work experience: Retail, holistic health care Elected office held, with dates: South Lane School Board 12/20 appointed to serve out the term of resigning - [About Bill Parsons ...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/about-bill-parsons/) - South Lane School Board District 7 Candidate Bill Parsons, 61 Hometown: Cottage Grove Family: Married 40 years Occupation: Retired Captain, Firefighter/Paramedic, South Lane County Fire & Rescue, 28 years; owner/operator of Parsons Tree Service. Leadership style: Lead by “Example” At your best: “Hardworking” At your worst: “Frustrated” Parsons did not submit a column. - [Amber Langworthy: A change is coming to Springfield schools ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/amber-langworthy-a-change-is-coming-to-springfield-schools/) - Amber Langworthy, 44 Position 5 candidate Springfield School Board ■ Hometown: Lebanon, Ind. ■ Family: Married, spouse senior director of Core Facilities Knight Campus for Accelerating Scientific Impact … 9-year-old at Yolanda Elementary and 25-year-old Student at PCC's EMT program. ■ Employer, occupation: Full-time parent … volunteer for the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Lane - [Justin Martin: Challenging the way things have always been done](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/justin-martin-challenging-the-way-things-have-always-been-done/) - Justin Martin, 41 Position 3 candidate Springfield School Board ■ Hometown: Dexter ■ Family: Married, spouse is an educational assistant at SPS. … two kids in SPS, one 17 and another 14 years old. ■ Employer, occupation: Umpqua Bank, Assistant Vice President Portfolio Manager ■ Private sector work: 2011-present: Commercial Banker with Umpqua Bank, Columbia - [Jonathan Light: Safe, respectful learning for all Springfield students](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/jonathan-light-safe-respectful-learning-for-all-springfield-students/) - Jonathan Light, 69 Incumbent, Position 3 Springfield School Board ■ Hometown: Springfield ■ Family, Married ■ Partner occupation: Retired … children, Gavin, 37 and Bria, 36 ■ Employer, occupation: Retired ■ Public sector work: Teacher for 15 years ■ Private sector work experience: Business owner for 15 years ■ Elected office held: school board from - [Heather Quaas-Annsa: Springfield schools parent, community advocate](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/heather-quaas-annsa-springfield-schools-parent-community-advocate/) - Heather Quaas-Annsa, 42 Incumbent, Position 2 Springfield School Board ■ Hometown: Corona, Calif. ■ Family: Married, spouse is an analytical chemist … children, ages 17 at Academy of Arts and Academics, a 16-year-old at Springfield High, 14 year-old at Agnes Stewart Middle School ■ Employer, occupation: Community Supported Shelters, Director of Philanthropy ■ Public sector - [Creswell community can meet-and-greet city manager candidates May 12](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/creswell-community-can-meet-and-greet-city-manager-candidates-may-12/) - CRESWELL—The City of Creswell has whittled down its search for a new city manager applicant from 12 to four candidates. On Monday, the public is invited to a meet-and-greet with them before the council makes a final decision the next day. “Creswell has a number of significant issues on the forefront, and getting a strong - [Results and schedules May 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/results-and-schedules-may-8/) - RESULTS BASEBALL Tuesday, April 29 ■ Marist 11, Lions 0 ■ Bulldogs 8, Elmira, 2 ■ Sisters 10, Billies 8 ■ Churchill 11, Millers 2 ■ Colts 7, Crater 1 Thursday, May 1 ■ Churchill 18, Millers 2 ■ Churchill 22, Millers 0 Friday, May 2 ■ Marist 14, Lions 4 ■ Marist 15, Lions - [Spring sports recaps, previews May 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/08/spring-sports-recaps-previews-may-8/) - Baseball Recaps ■ COTTAGE GROVE went 0-3 against No. 1-ranked Marist Catholic last week. It started with an 11-0 loss on Tuesday, where the Lions went hitless with no runs. Marist Catholic’s pitchers Raith Huffman and Grady Hazen combined for nine strikeouts. Then, the Lions lost 14-4 in Game One of their doubleheader against the - [Centennial Elementary PTO plant sale fundraiser is Saturday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/05/centennial-elementary-pto-plant-sale-fundraiser-is-saturday/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Centennial Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) will hold its annual Plant Sale Fundraiser on Saturday, May 10, from 9 am.-1 p.m. at Centennial Elementary School, 1315 Aspen St., featuring a selection of low-cost plant starts, including vegetables, flowers, herbs, berries, trees, and houseplants. There will be a free kids' activity while supplies - [Creswell city manager search narrows](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/03/creswell-city-manager-search-narrows/) - The Creswell City Council has invited four candidates to interview for the City Manager position, which became available following the resignation of long-time City Manager Michelle Amberg in December 2024. Six candidates were interviewed out of 12 applications received, and one withdrew. A public meet-and-greet for the candidates will be held on May 12 at - [Update: Q&A: Lane Community College Board of Education candidates](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/03/qa-lane-community-college-board-of-education-candidates/) - CANDIDATES AT A GLANCE Zone 1 - Jeffrey Cooper and Jerry Rust. Denise Diamond retires from her seat. Zone 3 - Incumbent Julie Weismann and Devon Lawson Zone 4 - Incumbent Austin Fölnagy and Richard Andrew Vasquez At large - Jesse Alejandra Maldonado What are the most significant challenges LCC faces today? Jeffrey Cooper, Zone - [Richard Vasquez: Focusing on student success](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/richard-vasquez-focusing-on-student-success/) - RICHARD ANDREW VASQUEZ, 44 Zone 4 candidate Hometown: Eureka, Calif. Family: Engaged to a CNA/ Creswell Post Acute ... An adult daughter Employer and occupation: South Lane County School District Public sector experience: College Trustee, 4 years ... Trustee, San Joaquin Delta Community College, 2018-24 ... Unsuccessful run for Cottage Grove City Council At Large, - [Jesse Maldonado: Bringing unique perspective to board](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/jesse-maldonado-bringing-unique-perspective-to-board/) - JESSE MALDONADO, 30 At Large candidate Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho Employer and occupation: Adjunct Professor, University of Oregon, School of Planning Public Policy and Management; Political and Labor Director, Democratic Municipal Officials Private sector experience: Junior Associate, Hilltop Public Solutions; Political Director, Idaho Democratic Party ... City Councilor, Lewiston, Idaho, 2014-18 Leadership style: “Collaborative” At your - [Austin Fölnagy: 'I believe in the promise of LCC'](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/austin-folnagy-i-believe-in-the-promise-of-lcc/) - AUSTIN FÖLNAGY, 37 Incumbent, Zone 4 Hometown: Harrison, Idaho Marital status: Single Employer and occupation: Employment Department, employment specialist Public sector experience: State of Oregon, Employment Department Private sector experience: Founder and CEO of Magyar Property Management and Investment LLC Elected office held: Klamath Community College Board 2013-17; Southern Oregon ESD Board 2019-20; Lane Community - [Julie Weismann: My non-traditional student journey](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/julie-weismann-my-non-traditional-student-journey/) - JULIE WEISMANN, 65 Zone 3 incumbent candidate Hometown: Springfield for 7 years, Eugene for 12 years, and then Northern California Family: Partnered for 27 years, married 12 years ... partner occupation is artist ... adult children aged 30, 35, and 40 Employer and occupation: Hope & Safety Alliance (formerly Womenspace), Finance Director Public sector experience: - [Jerry Rust: 'I believe in the power of education'](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/jerry-rust-i-believe-in-the-power-of-education/) - JERRY RUST, 82 Zone 1 candidate Hometown: Glide, Ore. Family: Married ... Partner is retired ... Adult children aged 55, 54, and 49 Occupation: Retired part-time small farmer Public sector experience: United States Peace Corps; Lane County Commissioner 1977-97; 2012 unsuccessful run for West Lane County Commissioner; and a ’22 unsuccessful run for Oregon House - [Devon Lawson: Everyone deserves real chance at brighter future](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/devon-lawson-everyone-deserves-real-chance-at-brighter-future/) - DEVON LAWSON, 18 Zone 3 candidate Hometown: Norman, Okla. Family: Engaged to nursing student Employer and occupation: Restaurant manager and student at Lane Community College Public sector experience: Member, Lane Community College Bond Oversight Committee (overseeing $125M bond); Education advocate. Testified on 200+ education bills and co-wrote legislation to expand voting access Private sector experience: - [Jeffrey Cooper: Leading with common-sense style, experience](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/jeffrey-cooper-leading-with-common-sense-style-experience/) - By Jeffrey Cooper, Lane Community College Zone 1 candidate One of my passions is helping others be successful. I have done this as a parent and coach, participating in trade fairs and my job in management positions. Everyone has tremendous potential, and community colleges are an important tool in helping individuals achieve success and maximize - [Celebrate art, music & creativity at Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/celebrate-art-music-creativity-at-springfields-second-friday-art-walk/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Arts Commission invites the community to enjoy a vibrant evening of local art and culture at the Second Friday Art Walk on Friday, May 9, featuring a dynamic new exhibit by artist Peter W. Harris in the City Hall Gallery (225 5th Street). The exhibit will be on display throughout May. The - [Lane County sheriff Harrold announces retirement, new role with PeaceHealth](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/lane-county-sheriff-harrold-new-manager-of-peacehealth-oregon-network-security-team/) - SPRINGFIELD – Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold has announced his retirement, effective May 16, as he prepares to embark on a new career in public safety. Sheriff Harrold has dedicated 35 years to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office, having been appointed sheriff in 2019 and subsequently elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024. He will - [Spring sports notebook: Club sports galore and upcoming area sports events](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/spring-sports-notebook-club-sports-galore-and-upcoming-area-sports-events/) - Girls flag football and boys volleyball While baseball and softball continue to take center stage, spring club sports are heating up. Thurston girls flag football is undefeated (10-0, 7-0 in league). Colt standout Macy Taylor received an offer at Ferrum College – a Division II college in Virginia. The Colts will face Creswell on May - [Game over: Standridge moving on](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/game-over-standridge-moving-on/) - Creswell athletic director takes job at North Bend CRESWELL – Brandon Standridge, Creswell High School's athletic director for the past six years, announced his next career move on social media Monday night. Tuesday, he took a day off. On June 30, Standridge will leave his roles as athletic director and assistant principal at Creswell to - [Farmers market another slice of life in Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/farmers-market-another-slice-of-life-in-cottage-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – During a sunny Saturday morning in the heart of downtown Cottage Grove, one might be likely to see kids frolicking under the warm rays and community members unloading their cars to set up booths for the farmers market on 7th and Main Street. Another South Valley Farmers Market season is approaching starting - [‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive starts May 10 ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/stamp-out-hunger-food-drive-starts-may-10/) - Saturday, May 10 will mark the 33rd anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers are in the communities they serve every day and often come face to face with a sad reality for far too many – hunger. - [Roundup: New SPD hires, unemployment rates, Springfield biz survey deadline nears](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/roundup-new-spd-hires-unemployment-rates-springfield-biz-survey-deadline-nears/) - Springfield Police Department officials announced new hires, promotions, and other recognition this past week: • Stephani Rayl-Duxbury – Promoted to records supervisor after 19 years of service with SPD. • Detective Lisa Duncan and Detective Katelyn Loper – who handle some of the most complex cases and work closely with the most vulnerable populations. - [Civic engagement calendar: May 5-27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/civic-engagement-calendar-may-5-27/) - MEETING LOCATIONS ■ Springfield City Hall: 225 5th St. ■ Creswell City Hall: 72 S. 2nd St. ■ Cottage Grove City Hall: 400 E. Main St. MONDAY, MAY 5 ■ Springfield City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m. ■ Springfield City Council, 7 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 6 ■ Springfield Library Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m. at the - [Weekend spotlights: The first weekend in May at play](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/weekend-spotlights-the-first-weekend-in-may-at-play/) - ■ Kick-start the weekend early by visiting the Cottage Theatre on Thursday from 7-9 p.m. while it’s hosting the Cottage Grove High School Performing Arts Department for their annual Metropolitan Rhythm & Blues Revue at 700 Village Dr. This fund-raising event features student performers working alongside professional community musicians. The funds from this event support - [Photo gallery: A milestone day at Bookmine](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/a-milestone-day-at-bookmine/) - Gail Hoelzle welcomed friends and clients to the Bookmine's 75th anniversary and her 50th birthday this past Saturday. There was a steady stream of supporters inside and outside the iconic store. Customers were treated to food and music, too. Walk through the even through the eyes of Chronicle photographer Bob Williams. - [Twinberry Commons: A place to gather, grow](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/twinberry-commons-a-place-to-gather-grow/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Twinberry Commons hosted a Spring Fun Festival on Saturday, April 25 at a familiar location – just outside of historic downtown on the corner of Highway 99 and Main Street. The building, previously home to the Covered Bridge Brewing Group, has been renovated into the community’s new Cottage Grove Public Market. Twinberry - [Column: Digging deeper into ‘It is finished’ ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/column-digging-deeper-into-it-is-finished/) - “It is finished.” Have you ever wondered what that really means? What is finished? I know that I have questioned that at times: what is finished? Christ’s disciples still do not understand! The Holy Spirit will not come to the disciples until Pentecost. So, what is finished? The Church has not been established yet, only - [William ‘Bill Morrisette: Oct. 18, 1931 - April 15, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/william-bill-morrisette-oct-18-1931-april-15-2025-2/) - Bill Morrisette, who lived a full life dedicated to family, education, and public service, died peacefully at the age of 93 on April 15, 2025. He was born and raised in Anaconda, Montana, to William and Genevieve (Martell) Morrisette, on October 18, 1931. He was the youngest of six children, with five older sisters: Eva, - [Reusable dishware program brings sustainability to big events](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/reusable-dishware-program-brings-sustainability-to-big-events/) - Hosting a community event often includes piles of disposable plates, cups, and utensils destined for the landfill – but Lane County has a better solution. Thanks to the Sustainable Events Services (SES) Program, event organizers with more than 250 attendees can now swap single-use plastics and paper products for durable, reusable dishware – all without - [Creswell fundraiser to offset costs of caring for K9s ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/creswell-fundraiser-to-offset-costs-of-caring-for-k9s/) - By ERIN TIERNEY-HEGGENSTALLER ERIN@CHRONICLE1909.COM CRESWELL – There aren't many constants in life, but Patricia "Patty" Scott is definitely one of them. A longtime Creswell resident and devoted philanthropist, Scott has a keen sense for identifying needs within the community and tirelessly works to fulfill them. You can always count on Scott to be involved in - [Hoyle hears seniors' Social Security concerns](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/hoyle-hears-seniors-social-security-concerns/) - An estimated 300 people attended a Town Hall at Lane Community College last week to voice concerns about the future of Social Security with Rep. Val Hoyle, who has been hosting town halls since the start of the year. With a lot to unpack, the discussion kept focus and centered squarely on Social Security. Hoyle - [Springfield SMART program granting new beginnings](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/springfield-smart-program-granting-new-beginnings/) - SPRINGFIELD – As the clock struck 3 p.m. at the Springfield Justice Center, community members squeezed in and flooded out of the already packed Emergency Operations Center. Judge James Tierney initiated the city’s first graduation ceremony of the Springfield Municipal Adult Recovery and Treatment (SMART) Court. The graduation ceremony follows a $900,000 grant awarded by - [Results and schedules: May 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/results-and-schedules-may-1/) - RESULTS BASEBALL Tuesday, April 22 ■ Marshfield 13, Cottage Grove 3 ■ Creswell 7, La Pine 3 ■ Pleasant Hill 22, Harrisburg 2 ■ Thurston 9, Eagle Point 7 Wednesday, April 23 ■ Pleasant Hill 13, Glide 2 Friday, April 25 ■ Marshfield 7, Cottage Grove 0 ■ Marshfield 8, Cottage Grove 0 ■ Sisters - [Spring sports recaps: May 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/spring-sports-recaps/) - BASEBALL RECAPS ■ COTTAGE GROVE went 0-3 last week against Marshfield and goes into the third week of Sky-Em league with a 0-6 record. It started with their 13-3 loss on Tuesday when the Pirates scored nine runs from the second to the fourth innings. A standout was Landon Vaughn, who went 2-for-3 with 1 - [The Main Event: Flag Football](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/the-main-event-flag-football/) - THURSTON & SOUTH EUGENE AT CRESWELL ■ Just the facts: Thurston (10-0) and South Eugene (4-3) at Creswell (6-1) ... Thursday, May 1 … 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. ■ At a glance: The undefeated Colts head to Creswell to face the Bulldogs and the Axes on Thursday. The Colts have been unstoppable with standout - [‘Living the dream’: Lions’ new softball coach developing players, enthusiasm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/05/01/living-the-dream-lions-new-softball-coach-developing-players-enthusiasm/) - COTTAGE GROVE – When Cottage Grove’s new softball coach, Sarah Keefauver, was offered the unexpected opportunity to oversee an entire program as the Lions’ head coach, she leaped at the chance. After all, she was only fulfilling her lifelong dream. “This is my dream job,” Keefauver said. “It always has been – to teach and - [Legal Notices: Edition of May 1, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/30/legal-notices-edition-of-may-1-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23-969048-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, 2453 PIONEER PIKE, LLC, A/AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Grantor to EVERGREEN LAND TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 6/28/2021, recorded 7/1/2021, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in - [Don't blink; you'll miss the race - THE 100- AND 200-METER SPRINTS](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2020/01/09/dont-blink-youll-miss-the-race-the-100-and-200-meter-sprints/) - As a 20-year track official, I've had the privilege of watching the world's fastest humans from the best seat in the house at Hayward Field in Eugene. While far from a runner myself, these are my thoughts, experiences, reflections and descriptions of two of the most compelling events in sports. American 100- and 200-meter sprinters - [Letter to the Editor: We should be making sure all Oregonians are fed](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/letter-to-the-editor-we-should-be-making-sure-all-oregonians-are-fed/) - Dear Editor, I recently learned of a gap in our state's ability to ensure that all Oregonians have the food they need. Senate Bill 611 will help close that gap, allowing children and elders access to SNAP benefits, no matter their immigrant status or background. I support this bill because everyone has a human need - [Old Photo Album: Cottage Grove High School baseball team, circa 1912](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/old-photo-album-cottage-grove-high-school-baseball-team-circa-1912/) - Cottage Grove High School baseball team, as seen in the “Cottage Grove High School Annual” publication, circa 1912, housed at the Cottage Grove Genealogical Society. Identified only through last name, the folks standing are Cellars, McCargar, Hill (coach), Martin, Brumbaugh, and Medley. Sitting are Hendricks, Harlow, Hankins, Atkinson, and Sears. DEBRA MONSIVE / PHOTO PROVIDED - [Springfield Police review reflects on rising service demands, force usage ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/springfield-police-review-reflects-on-rising-service-demands-force-usage/) - SPRINGFIELD – Underlining the complexities of modern policing, the Springfield Police Department presented its comprehensive annual Use of Force Report to the Springfield City Council on Monday. Officials characterized this year’s report as the most “comprehensive” and “nuanced” since the department began systematically compiling this data in 2021. "These annual reviews are a vital - [Photo Gallery: MEGGA Egg Hunt 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/photo-gallery-megga-egg-hunt-2025/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Megga Hunt at Spalsh! in Thurston is a staple on the spring calendar. Williamalane Parks & Recreation orchestrates the hunt, featuring food, music, and games. A golden egg results in a gift basket at the prize table, and Chronicle photographer Bob Williams was there to capture the golden moments in the slideshows - [Up-lifting: Seniors at CGHS receive ‘real-world’ training](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/up-lifting-seniors-at-cghs-receive-real-world-training/) - COTTAGE GROVE – A handful of select Cottage Grove High School students got to become forklift-certified before they even graduate. “Any one of these people can literally leave here this afternoon and go get hired, that fast,” said Jason Sievers, safety trainer at Overton Safety. On March 26, Weyerhaeuser announced awards for their Giving Fund, - [Classified: April 24, 2025 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/classified-april-24-edition/) - WATCHMAKER Wants to buy a Hamilton 18 size pocketwatch. Watch in covered hunting case, 23-jewel windup. Dial may say AN Anderson. Watch need not run. 541-342-1592. HEALTH/PERSONALS/ MISCELLANEOUS IF YOU HAD KNEE OR HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY and suffered an infection due to use of a Bair Hugger (Blue Blanket), between 2020 and the present time, - [Classified: April 17, 2025 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/classified-april-17-edition/) - WATCHMAKER Wants to buy a Hamilton 18 size pocketwatch. Watch in covered hunting case, 23-jewel windup. Dial may say AN Anderson. Watch need not run. 541-342-1592. HEALTH/PERSONALS/ MISCELLANEOUS IF YOU HAD KNEE OR HIP REPLACEMENT SURGERY and suffered an infection due to use of a Bair Hugger (Blue Blanket), between 2020 and the present time, - [Civic Engagement Calendar: April 26-May26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/civic-engagement-calendar-april-26-may26/) - SATURDAY, APRIL 26 ■ City of Creswell Arbor Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 390 Melton Road. Vendors, tree and swag giveaways, face painting. ■ Creswell Coffee with a Cop, 10 a.m. at Blue Valley Bistro, 116 Melton Rd. MONDAY, APRIL 28 ■ Springfield City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m. ■ Creswell City Council, 6 p.m. - [Go2 Calendr: April 25-30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/go2-calendr-april-25-30/) - This weekend is jam-packed with events to enjoy with the whole family. ■ Friday, April 25, the Art Walk in downtown Cottage Grove starts at 6 p.m. This month's Art Walk is celebrating The Bookmine's 50th anniversary. Enjoy a springtime evening when you take a stroll downtown, see beautiful art, hear toe-tapping music, and a - [Morrisette, 92, ‘a true public servant’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/morrisette-92-a-true-public-servant/) - SPRINGFIELD – Longtime residents are mourning the loss of Bill Morrisette, a former educator, mayor, state senator, and lifelong public servant, who passed away on April 15 at the age of 92 due to natural causes. “He was a true public servant and a pillar of Springfield’s story,” said Sean VanGordon, the mayor of Springfield, - [Now hear this: ‘Loop’ enhances Theatre](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/now-hear-this-loop-enhances-theatre/) - As Elphaba sings in the Broadway cult-classic musical Wicked, “Everyone deserves a chance to fly.” Everyone also deserves a chance to experience the wonder of enjoying theater. This is the goal of Cottage Theatre in Cottage Grove, where a hearing loop system has been installed in the auditorium, providing patrons with hearing loss greater access - [Littered with creativity: Trashion show brings out glitz, glamour, garbage](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/littered-with-creativity-trashion-show-brings-out-glitz-glamour-garbage/) - COTTAGE GROVE – As the sun set in Cottage Grove, golden hour cast a warm glow on the display windows at 513 E. Main St., showcasing pieces of garbage turned fashion. Headpieces made of deflated balloons and dresses composed of plastic bags were just a taste of the show to come. The Opal Center was - [Police logs: April 14-20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/police-logs-april-14-20/) - Springfield Police ■ MONDAY, APRIL 14 (80 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (13), Dispute (7), Abandoned vehicle (6) 12:37 am: Assist outside agency, 269 16th St. 2:58 am: DUII, 2259 5th St. 6:47 am: Hit & run, 663 Fairview Dr. 8:39 am: Abandoned vehicle, 475 Lindale Dr. 9:30 am: Theft, 333 58th St. 10:55 - [April Class Acts: Students of the Month](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/april-class-acts-students-of-the-month/) - [Sex offender jailed](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/sex-offender-jailed/) - On April 17, 2025, following a 16 day trial, a Lane County Circuit Court jury convicted Matthew Allen Drake, DOB February 12, 1979, of the crimes of Rape in the First Degree (four counts) Sodomy in the First Degree (two counts), Using a Child in Display of Sexually Explicit Conduct (two counts), Encouraging Child Sexual - [Child Welfare highlights strategies to lead child safety reform in Oregon](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/child-welfare-highlights-strategies-to-lead-child-safety-reform-in-oregon/) - The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) Child Welfare Director is sharing details of a broad effort underway to improve safety for children in foster care and children who come to the attention of Child Welfare through a call to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline. “The safety of children is our highest priority, and while - [Facility to pay $1.5M in criminal fines for Hazardous waste and air pollution charges ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/facility-to-pay-1-5m-in-criminal-fines-for-hazardous-waste-and-air-pollution-charges/) - EUGENE — Two companies responsible for the operation of the J.H. Baxter wood treatment facility in Eugene, Oregon, and their president, were sentenced Tuesday for hazardous waste and Clean Air Act violations. Collectively, they were ordered to pay a total of $1.5 million in criminal fines. In addition, the court ordered the companies to serve five - [Take care: Destigmatizing mental health issues through education, community events](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/05/02/take-care-destigmatizing-mental-health-issues-through-education-community-events/) - Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 1 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health, from community, to crime, to survivor stories. Part 2 ... Part 3 ... Part 4 ... Part 5 Everybody has mental health in the same way that everybody has physical - [Colts open league play with victories](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/colts-open-league-play-with-victories/) - THURSTON — After a successful non-league season, featuring a 3-2 record coming out of a competitive tournament in Arizona, the Thurston Colts baseball team had yet to face an early-season scare. They opened Midwestern League play at Churchill on April 9 with an 8-1 victory, then hosted the Lancers for a doubleheader Saturday. The Colts - [Results and Schedules](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/results-and-schedules-3/) - RESULTS BASEBALL Tuesday, April 15 ■ North Bend 14, Cottage Grove 0 ■ Creswell 13, Harrisburg 1 ■ Pleasant Hill 13, Elmira 3 ■ Springfield 7, Eagle Point 6 ■ Thurston 6, North Eugene 0 Friday, April 18 ■ North Bend 8, Cottage Grove 2 ■ North Bend 6, Cottage Grove 3 ■ Creswell 12, - [Drifters add firepower to lineup with Molony](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/drifters-add-firepower-to-lineup-with-molony/) - SPRINGFIELD – It's likely the biggest signing in Drifters history: Connor Molony – a standout pitcher at Thurston High School – will be joining the team for their fourth season. The right-hander has been on two Class 5A state championship teams with the Colts, who are ranked third in the state this season. He is - [Baseball, Softball recaps & previews](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/baseball-softball-recaps-previews-2/) - Baseball Recaps COTTAGE GROVE went 0-3 last week against the North Bend Bulldogs. It started on Tuesday when North Bend pulled away with a 14-0 victory, when the Bulldogs made 9 runs within the third and fourth innings. In Game One in their doubleheader on Friday, the Bulldogs piled up 8 runs for an 8-2 - [The Main Event: Cottage Grove Softball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/the-main-event-cottage-grove-softball/) - #16 MARSHFIELD (7-6) at #19 COTTAGE GROVE (5-6) ■ Just the facts: Friday, April 25….Doubleheader games at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. ■ Leading off: The Lions invite Marshfield to their field on Friday for a late afternoon doubleheader. The No. 16 Pirates (7-6) and the Lions are tied in the Sky-Em League at 1-2; a - [Hoyle Town Hall on Social Security, Medicare today at LCC](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/hoyle-town-hall-on-social-security-and-medicare-tonight-at-lcc/) - EUGENE – U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) will host a Senior-focused town hall focused on issues impacting Social Security and Medicare at Lane County Community College on Wednesday, April 23 at 3:30pm. Representative Hoyle will be joined by special guests former U.S. Representative Peter DeFazio and Max Richtman, President and CEO of the National Committee - [City of Springfield employees honored for Human Rights](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/city-of-springfield-employees-honored-for-human-rights/) - SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield celebrated Maddi McGraw, Museum Curator, and Mindy Linder, Community Engagement Specialist, at the Springfield History Museum, who were honored with the 2025 Human Rights Leadership Award at the 22nd Annual Dolores Huerta / Cesar Chavez Celebration, held April 16 at Hamlin Middle School. Presented by the Springfield Alliance for Equity and Respect (SAfER), the Human Rights Leadership - [Building the ‘Billies baseball’ legacy](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/24/building-the-billies-baseball-legacy/) - PLEASANT HILL – After the Pleasant Hill Billies baseball team fell to the Creswell Bulldogs 12-10 in Game One of its doubleheader, first-year head coach Boone Casarez pulled his team together for a long huddle before Game Two. With his players clustered around him, he noted that the loss was painful and then outlined the - [Legal Notices: Edition of April 24, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/23/legal-notices-edition-of-april-24-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23-969035-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, VIRAGOS PARTNERS, LLC, A/N OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP as Grantor to EVERGREEN LAND TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, as Beneficiary, dated 6/29/2021, recorded 7/1/2021, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in - [Calendar of Events: April 17 -30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/calendar-of-events-april-17-30/) - LOVE FOR LOCAL LIBRARIES Community events hosted by libraries happening next week: ■ Creswell Public Library is hosting Grownup Games at Blue Valley Bistro on Wednesday, April 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Expect an evening of board games including Scrabble, Bananagrams, Jenga, Catan, Ascension, and Wingspan. Blue Valley Bistro will sell food and drinks, but no - [Photo gallery: 'Hands Off' Lane residents](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/photo-gallery-hands-off-lane-residents/) - EUGENE – Residents of Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill were part of demonstrations in their towns and in Eugene on Saturday, April 7. The nationwide “Hands Off” rallies drew over 5 million people protesting policies that threaten Social Security and health care, as well as immigration actions. Chronicle photographer Bob Williams captures the - [SUB earns national recognition for safety, reliability](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/sub-earns-national-recognition-for-safety-reliability/) - Springfield Utility Board (SUB) has received national recognition for excellence in two critical areas of electric service—reliability and employee safety. The American Public Power Association (APPA) recently honored SUB with a pair of prestigious awards that reflect the utility’s commitment to keeping the power on and its employees safe. Recognition for exceptional electric reliability in - [Civic Engagement Calendar: April 17-May 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/civic-engagement-calendar-april-17-may-27/) - THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Creswell Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m. FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Springfield City Council Work Session, 6 p.m. Springfield City Council, 7 p.m. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 City of Creswell Arbor Day Celebration, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 390 Melton Road. Vendors, tree and swag giveaways, face painting. Creswell Coffee with a Cop, 10 a.m. at Blue Valley - [School boards on the ballot in Lane](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/school-boards-on-the-ballot-in-lane/) - If you haven’t registered to vote or need to update your information, there’s still time – but not much. Voters must register or change their registration by Tuesday, April 29. “We want all people who are eligible to vote ready to participate in the May election,” said Lorren Blythe, acting county clerk. Ballots will be - [Speaking your language: Día de los Niños combining with Día de los Libros](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/speaking-your-language-dia-de-los-ninos-combining-with-dia-de-los-libros/) - SPRINGFIELD – If you're looking for a family-friendly event celebrating literacy with free books, kid-friendly arts and crafts, and Latinx heritage, you'll be pleased to find one in Springfield. On Friday, April 25, Comunidad Y Herencia Cultural will celebrate Día de los Niños (Children’s Day) with Springfield Public Library’s Día de los Libros (Book Day) - [Bookmine still turning the pages 50 years later](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/bookmine-sisters-still-turning-the-pages-50-years-later/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Next week’s 50th Anniversary celebration of The Bookmine will serve as a reminder to many residents that the iconic outlet is more than their favorite bookstore, gift shop and garden center. To some, it’s their go-to gathering place. To others, it has become sort of like a second home. And to some - [Police suspect impairment at Gateway crash ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/police-suspect-impairment-at-gateway-crash/) - SPRINGFIELD – On April 10 at 6:47 a.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to a report of a traffic crash involving a vehicle that struck a power pole at the intersection of Gateway Street and Postal Way. The initial caller observed the vehicle recklessly driving over a median before the collision. Officers arrived on the - [Deputies searching for wanting suspect in McKenzie Bridge, Oakridge areas](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/deputies-searching-for-wanting-suspect-in-mckenzie-bridge-oakridge-areas/) - On April 16th, a Lane County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to the McKenzie Patrol District spotted Jared Lee Moe, 35, of Oakridge, several miles up Horse Creek Road, southeast of McKenzie Bridge. Moe has a felony warrant, and Oakridge Police are also looking for Moe after he fled a traffic stop a few days before. When - [Casting nostalgia: Last week in April marks special occasion for anglers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/43490/) - I came across Michael Sowder’s poem Fishing for His Birthday several years ago, and it speaks to me. It reminds me of my early days as a young angler, stepping into the river with a fishing pole in hand and wading away from the bank. My well-worn “hand-me-down” fishing vest, inherited from Uncle John, was - [Every bit helps: Weekly nonprofit tidbits](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/every-bit-helps-weekly-nonprofit-tidbits/) - PIZZA AND JAZZ ■ If you want to help children pursue their musical interests, the Shasta Middle School Jazz Band will provide entertainment on Tuesday, April 22, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Roaring Rapids Pizza Co. on Glenwood Blvd. in Springfield. Half the proceeds between 5 and 9 p.m. will benefit the band, - [South Lane CTE, mental health programs get boost with Weyerhaeuser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/south-lane-cte-mental-health-programs-get-boost-with-weyerhaeuser/) - COTTAGE GROVE – South Lane School District is getting a financial boost after being selected as one of Weyerhaeuser’s Giving Fund recipients. Grant money totaling $47,500 was awarded to 10 local organizations, including $6,425 to South Lane School District. Statewide, 61 grants totaling $297,000 were awarded to Oregon nonprofits, community organizations, and local fire and - [SWAT assists in kidnap, assault, arrest ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/swat-assists-in-kidnap-assault-arrest/) - SPRINGFIELD – A 54-year-old man was arrested early following a lengthy standoff with police in connection with an assault and kidnapping incident at a residence in the 500 block of S. 72nd Street. The incident began around 9:48 p.m. on April 4 when police responded to reports of an unknown man with a handgun assaulting - [Man who wanted to be ‘next Kip Kinkel’ gets 5 years for violent threats online](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/man-who-wanted-to-be-next-kip-kinkel-gets-5-years-for-violent-threats-online/) - A Eugene man has been sentenced to five years of probation after posting violent threats on Facebook, referencing a local tragedy. Jeffrey Alan Voss, 31, also served six months in custody before the sentencing. Court documents revealed that between Sept. 24 and 27, 2024, Voss posted several videos online in which he made violent threats, - [Man gets six years for kidnapping, assault](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/man-gets-six-years-for-kidnapping-assault/) - EUGENE – Donald Wayne Johnson was sentenced to 75 months in prison with no possibility of early release after being found guilty of kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and assault in the fourth degree. Lane County Circuit Court Judge Kamala H. Shugar issued the sentence following a one-day bench - [Sex offender on probation ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/sex-offender-on-probation/) - SPRINGFIELD – Brandon Dewayne Love, 41, pled guilty on April 8, 2025, to unlawfully being in a location where children regularly congregate, a Class A misdemeanor. In May 2024, he was investigated by the Springfield Police Department after frequenting Splash! At Lively Park on Thurston Road, prompting community concerns about his presence due to his - [Cottage Grove man arrested after domestic dispute](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/cottage-grove-man-arrested-after-domestic-dispute/) - COTTAGE GROVE — A Cottage Grove man was arrested following a domestic dispute Saturday night that led to a brief manhunt. At about 10:20 p.m. on April 12, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a physical altercation in the 32100 block of Rachel Road. The victim separated from the suspect, identified as - [High school junior finds path in construction](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/high-school-junior-finds-path-in-construction/) - SPRINGFIELD – The skilled trades industry offers vast career opportunities for nontraditional students, like Springfield resident Daymn Bridge, a high school junior succeeding in the Pre-Apprenticeship Program at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon. Bridge transferred midway through his freshman year after struggling with the traditional classroom setting. “I didn’t enjoy the long days at my - [Results and Schedules](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/results-and-schedules-2/) - RESULTS BASEBALL Tuesday, April 8 ■ Sweet Home 7, Cottage Grove 6 ■ Thurston 8, Churchill 1 Wednesday, April 9 ■ Santiam Christian 6, Creswell 1 ■ Cascade 5, Pleasant Hill 1 Friday, April 11 ■ Glide 5, Creswell 4 ■ Glide 8, Creswell 7 Saturday, April 12 ■ Thurston 5, Churchill 4 ■ Thurston - [Spring sports recaps and previews](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/spring-sports-recaps-and-previews/) - Baseball Recaps ■ COTTAGE GROVE fell behind Sweet Home 7-6 after Sweet Home scored a last-minute run in the top of the eighth inning. The Lions attempted to rally at the bottom and Evan Emmick scored a single and was able to advance to second base, but his attempt was cut short by two strikeouts - [The Main Event: Pleasant Hill and Creswell Baseball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/the-main-event-pleasant-hill-and-creswell-baseball/) - #23 CRESWELL (5-6) at #27 PLEASANT HILL (4-5) ■ Just the facts: A Mountain Valley Conference doubleheader ... 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. ■ Leading off: The Bulldogs and the Billies face off in a Mountain Valley Conference doubleheader this Friday. Both teams have struggled in non-league this season and sit tightly with each other in - [Spring sports notebook: Coaching carousel, Heacock back at Thurston](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/17/coaching-carousel-heacock-back-at-thurston/) - Springfield area schools have witnessed several coaching changes this season. Thurston assistant football coach Chase Beach has chosen to take over Creswell’s football program as head coach. This fills in the vacancy left by Scott Worsham, Creswell’s former head coach of eight years. Following Creswell, Pleasant Hill became the second school in The Chronicle’s coverage - [Legal Notices: Edition of April 17, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/16/legal-notices-edition-of-april-17-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-1001792-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, SAMUEL SPRAGUE AND TONYA SPRAGUE, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR SUMMIT FUNDING, INC., BENEFICIARY OF THE SECURITY INSTRUMENT, ITS - [Willamalane: A vision that helps preps](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/willamalane-a-vision-that-helps-preps/) - SPRINGFIELD – High school sports fans – particularly those who follow the Springfield Millers and Thurston Colts – heard plenty of good news last Tuesday during the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce’s ‘Roundtable’ event. Eric Adams and Kenny Weigandt, senior leaders at Willamalane Parks & Recreation District, presented the organization’s 20-year comprehensive plan. The scope - [Spring cleaning? Don’t throw it, show it at Trashion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/spring-cleaning-dont-throw-it-show-it-at-trashion/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Grovers get ready, the 17th annual Trashion Show at Opal Center is right around the corner. Local artists will turn trash into fashion and model their work at 513 E. Main Street. This year's theme is “Trashformation,” enhancing the idea of transforming garbage or otherwise wasted materials into something wearable. “It is - [Springfield's largest annual egg hunt is April 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/springfields-largest-annual-egg-hunt-is-april-19/) - Williamalane event offers options for all ages, abilities SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Get ready to have an egg-cellent time at Megga Hunt, Springfield’s biggest annual egg hunt! Willamalane's 70th annual Megga Hunt is on Saturday, April 19, 2025, and is open to all ages and abilities. The event will feature a variety of egg hunts, including - [Man sentenced to 5 years for violent threats online](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/man-sentenced-to-5-years-for-violent-threats-online/) - A Eugene man was sentenced to federal prison Wednesday for posting violent threats on Facebook. Jeffrey Alan Voss, 31, was sentenced to a five-year term of probation in addition to the six months in custody he served prior to sentencing. According to court documents, between September 24 and 27, 2024, Voss posted several videos of - [Legal Notices: Edition of April 10, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/legal-notices-edition-of-april-10-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-23-965662-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, 1233/1235 1ST ST, LLC, AN OREGON LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY as Grantor to EVERGREEN LAND TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of CIVIC FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, as Beneficiary, dated 5/26/2022, recorded 6/7/2022, in official records - [New policy agenda expands Springfield Chamber’s business advocacy work](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/new-policy-agenda-expands-springfield-chambers-business-advocacy-work/) - The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce is stepping up its advocacy efforts. Economic competitiveness and the business climate in the region remain a high priority, as the Chamber works to ensure the voice of the Springfield area’s business community is heard. The Chamber is actively weighing in on local policy and economic development priorities, engaging on federal - [Baseball & Softball recaps, previews: local schools close out spring break tourneys](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/sports-zone-basball-and-softball-recaps-previews/) - Recaps BASEBALL ■ Cottage Grove struggled at its spring break tournament, going 0-3 at the White Buffalo Spring Break Classic in Madras last week. It started with a 14-2 loss to Crook County Cowboys. Lions pitcher Micah Spear allowed two hits and three runs, striking out nine and walking three. Anthony Eubanks led the Lions - [Baseball & Softball results, schedules: 3A to 5A schools begin to wrap up non-league](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/baseball-softball-results-schedules/) - BASEBALL Tuesday, March 25 ■ Creswell 13, Mazama 3 ■ Lebanon 11, Springfield 5 ■ Thurston 5, Quartz Hill 2 ■ Thurston 14, Maine West 4 Wednesday, March 26 ■ Crook County 14, Cottage Grove 2 ■ Madras 10, Cottage Grove 6 ■ Gresham 14, Springfield 2 ■ South Eugene, 11, Springfield 1 Thursday, March - [Spring sports results, schedules; local schools kick off league](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/baseball-softball-results-schedules-local-schools-kick-off-league/) - RESULTS BASEBALL Thursday, April 3 ■ Thurston 13, at Caldera 3 Friday, April 4 ■ Cottage Grove / Yoncalla 3, Glide 2 ■ Dallas 16, Springfield 3 Saturday, April 5 ■ Pleasant Hill 12, Newport 11 ■ Harrisburg 9, Cottage Grove / Yoncalla 8 Monday, April 7 ■ South Umpqua at PHHS ■ Creswell at - [Baseball & Softball recaps, previews; first week back from spring break](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/baseball-softball-recaps-previews/) - BASEBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove won 2-1 at Creswell on April 1 as Micah Spear threw a seven-inning no-hitter. He struck out 12 Bulldogs. Catcher Anthony Eubanks scored a run after reaching base on a walk. The Lions then won another 1-run game, beating Glide 2-1 on Friday. Colton Cogburg earned the pitching victory, striking - [The streets we walk: A plea for logic](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/the-streets-we-walk-a-plea-for-logic/) - Recently, I had two interactions with people asking me for money in downtown Eugene that couldn’t have been more different, and they occurred nearly simultaneously. First, as I approached a pizza joint, a man sitting on the corner asked me for some spare change. I told him, honestly, that I didn’t have any. He said, - [‘Re-Imagine Earth Day’ has all the ingredients for fun, learning](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/re-imagine-earth-day-has-all-the-ingredients-for-fun-learning/) - ■ What: Re-Imagine Earth Day Celebration ■ When: Sunday, April 13, 2-6 p.m. ■ Where: Eugene Farmers Market Pavilion, 85 E. 8th Ave. Art, performers, games, learning, and food. These are the ingredients of the inaugural “Re-Imagine Earth Day Celebration (RIED)” on Sunday, April 13, from 2-6 p.m. at the Eugene Farmers Market Pavilion at - [Classified: April 10, 2025 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/classified-april-10-2025-edition/) - WATCHMAKER Wants to buy a Hamilton 18 size pocketwatch. Watch in covered hunting case, 23-jewel windup. Dial may say AN Anderson. Watch need not run. 541-342-1592. HELP WANTED Neil Kelly is hiring a Design Consultant to join our Eugene Design/Build team. 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Since - [Death Notice: Martin](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/death-notice-martin/) - Sharon Lee Martin of Rockford, Ill., died March 28, 2025, in Dallas, Ore. - [Relief Nursery ‘gets its gala on’ with festival fundraiser, $35k in donations](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/relief-nursery-gets-its-gala-on-with-festival-fundraiser-35k-in-donations/) - COTTAGE GROVE—“I can see clearly now the rain is gone,” Johnny Nash sang from the DJ booth’s speakers near the stage last Saturday night, as white satin fabric and tiny lightbulbs hung below the ceiling in the Cottage Grove Armory. Kyle Riege, executive director, smiled by the front entrance as he welcomed guests to the Family - [Snakes ... dare I even murmur the word?](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/snakes-dare-i-even-murmur-the-word/) - Snakes. One doesn't need ESP to acknowledge they are one of the most condemned creatures on the planet. Most folks have their reason(s) to dislike them so intensely, but why do so many of us have such a negative perception of a relatively harmless animal - referring here to the innocuous, smallish variety found in - [David Jerald Cole: Oct. 29, 1968 - Feb. 17, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/david-jerald-cole-oct-29-1968-feb-17-2025/) - David was born to parents, Donald Edward Cole and Elaine Betty Cole (nee Wolbrink) in Klamath Falls, Or. His family moved to Anchorage AK. in ‘71. After graduating from Pleasant Hill High School in 1986, he spent the next 5 years in the U.S. Navy, part of which was enlisted on an aircraft carrier (the - [Arlene Eunice Hanson: Dec. 25, 1931 – April 1, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/arlene-eunice-hanson-dec-25-1931-april-1-2025/) - Arlene Eunice Hanson, 93 passed away on April 1, 2025, in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Born on Christmas Day, 1931, in Sheyenne, North Dakota. The daughter of Summond “Sam” and Edith (Frosaker) Rue, Arlene grew up in a loving family alongside her 16 siblings. Her early years were spent in Sheyenne, where she completed her schooling. - [Go2 Calendar of Events: April 10 - 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/go2-calendar-of-events-april-10-19/) - WEEKEND SPOTLIGHT Keep the kids busy this weekend and next with pre-Easter egg hunts in Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Creswell. ■ Middlefield Oaks Senior Living in Cottage Grove is hosting an egg hunt on Saturday, April 12, from 2-4 p.m. at 1500 Village Drive. Bring the kids, grandkids, family, and friends for a fun event - [AARP Oregon: Proposed changes could make it harder to receive Social Security](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/09/aarp-oregon-proposed-changes-could-make-it-harder-to-receive-social-security/) - AARP Oregon is urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to reverse planned changes to customer service, set to start on April 14. These changes will cause longer wait times and more inconvenience for routine services. AARP has been fighting these changes from the beginning and continues to highlight their impact on Oregon residents. AARP members sent over 2 million emails and - [Creswell man dies in HWY 99 accident](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/09/creswell-man-dies-in-hwy-99-accident/) - On Monday, April 7, at 3:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 99 S, near milepost 1.5, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Kenworth logtruck, operated by Christian James Gossett (52) of Cottage Grove, slowed to make a left turn when it was rear-ended by a southbound - [The Main Event: Thurston Baseball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/the-main-event-thurston-baseball/) - #19 CHURCHILL (3-4) AT #5 THURSTON (6-2) ■ Just the facts: A double-header with games at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 12. … Tickets: $15 for family, $6 for adults, $4 for students. Seniors and under 6 free. ■ Leading off: The Colts open the Midwestern League on campus this week against - [Tough start for Billies, new coach](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/tough-start-for-billies-new-coach/) - PLEASANT HILL – Early mistakes led to an early end to Pleasant Hill’s first softball game of the season last Friday. When Billies pitcher Kendall Carey got a groundout and a strikeout on the first two batters she faced, things were off to a good start for Pleasant Hill. Unfortunately, the throw to first base - [Building character, culture is top priority for Millers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/10/building-character-culture-is-top-priority-for-millers/) - SPRINGFIELD – For a team that has won a grand total of three games over the past four seasons, Springfield High School is one lucky baseball program. Life on the field has shifted quite dramatically now that Kyle Casperson has taken the reins as head coach. “To me, the kids need to learn how to - [Officials: Voting Executive Order puts seniors’ access at risk](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/04/officials-voting-executive-order-puts-seniors-access-at-risk/) - SPRINGFIELD – An Executive Order signed last Tuesday by the U.S. President has caught the attention of officials and residents here who expressed concern about access to voting in future elections and changes to Oregon’s well-established mail-in voting system. The Executive Order was expansive in its policy directive, from changing voter ID standards to making - [Construction walk-through: Creswell’s first senior living facility](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/construction-walk-through-creswell/) - CRESWELL – New businesses have been sprouting up lately in Creswell, but perhaps none are as important as the one under construction near the golf course. Sometime this summer, the city will welcome Volante of Creswell, its first senior living facility. “There’s been a huge need, I’ve lived in Cottage Grove for the last 12 - [A real Keepers: Host families provide steady home base for Drifters](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/a-real-keepers-host-families-provide-steady-home-base-for-drifters/) - SPRINGFIELD – Providing home-cooked meals, family getaways, and a consistent place to sleep are normal things for a mother to do, but how does one receive them while hundreds of miles away from home? For a select few Springfield Drifters alumni, Sarah Keepers provided all that and more during their time with the summer baseball - [Executive Order could reshape Lane wood market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/executive-order-could-reshape-lane-wood-market/) - ■ TO OUR READERS: The Chronicle aims to spotlight key policy issues affecting life in our communities. We’ll utilize subject-matter experts to help readers better understand the complexities and options around key policy decisions. Read Joseph's last column here. On March 1, the U.S. President issued an Executive Order calling for increasing domestic timber production from Federal lands - [Chronicle Classified ads: Oct. 31 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/31/chronicle-classified-ads-oct-31-edition/) - WANTED: BIKE PARTS Vintage BMX bikes, Parts and memorabilia from the 1970s and 1980s. Any condition. Call or text 541-914-5377. FIREWOOD Cut, split good wood. Easy to handle. 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Includes children, custody, support, - [Legal Notices: Edition of March 20, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/19/legal-notices-edition-of-march-20-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1006582-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, ASHLEY CHERIE WILLIAMS AND ASHLEY JONES, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON BUT WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR SUMMIT FUNDING, - [Letter to the Editor: Critical need for diverse living options in Creswell](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/critical-need-for-diverse-living-options-in-creswell/) - Dear Editor: If we cannot afford or maintain a single-family residence in Creswell, where will our children, parents, or ourselves live? City council members expressed opposition to duplexes, apartments, and cottage clusters after the planning commission spent many hours studying and debating solutions for those with minimal income or seeking minimal housing. Some of us - [Flooding left anglers andproperty owners scrambling](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/26/41862/) - The big picture … The weather has been a ruckus. Strong winds and heavy rain caused what is now adding up to millions of dollars in property damage—some of that damage occurring within The Chronicle's coverage area. Not to overlook the human tragedy, the flooding rains also damaged boat landings and other infrastructure in a - [Feds pull funding from Oregon Humanities through 2027](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/feds-pull-funding-from-oregon-humanities-through-2027/) - Late on the evening of April 2, Oregon Humanities received a letter from the acting chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) stating that a grant intended to support the organization’s work through 2027 has been rescinded. Every other state and jurisdictional humanities council received the same letter. This news comes on the - [OHA programs slashed; cuts felt immediately](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/oha-programs-slashed-cuts-felt-immediately/) - The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), last week terminated roughly $117 million in Covid-era grants and funding for Oregon Health Authority programs. The impact will be felt immediately in all nine federally recognized Tribal - [Lifetime interest in art led tattoo artist to Black Forest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/lifetime-interest-in-art-led-tattoo-artist-to-black-forest/) - SPRINGFIELD – Analytics and advisory company Gallup’s “State of the Global Workplace” studies regularly find that employee engagement – considered a close proxy for happiness – leads to more productivity, higher customer satisfaction and profitability, and fewer safety incidents. So when tattoo artist Daniel Ingvalson says he “wants to be at work more than at - [Go2: Weekend spotlights, April calendar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/go2-weekend-spotlights-april-calendar/) - Weekend spotlights ■ If you’re looking to get your green thumb to work, check out the FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm Plant Sale on Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 705 Flamingo Ave. in Springfield. There will be a selection of garden starts with veggies, herbs, and flowers. Credit and - [Springfield Arts & Culture Awards featured artist had humorous start](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/springfield-arts-culture-awards-featured-artist-had-humorous-start/) - SPRINGFIELD – Calvin Orlando Smith was in the seventh grade when he heard Jim Nabors sing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” on The Gomer Pyle Show. It was a life-changing experience. During recess the next day at school, he stood on the playground and started singing. “In my biggest untrained baritone, I sang, ‘Mine eyes - [‘Nun’ will be disappointed with Pegasus’ latest offering](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/nun-will-be-disappointed-with-pegasus-latest-offering/) - SPRINGFIELD – If you enjoyed Sister Act in the 1990s, you will enjoy the musical comedy Nunsense now on stage at Pegasus Playhouse at 402 Main St. However, this play might be even zanier! It features tap dancing, ballet, ventriloquism, and singing. Audiences enjoyed this play so much when it premiered in 1985 that there - [Deadline nears for seniors, property tax deferral program ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/deadline-nears-for-seniors-property-tax-deferral-program/) - As Tax Day approaches on April 15, Oregon’s disabled and senior homeowners are reminded of the opportunity to apply for the Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Homeowners Program. The program helps senior and disabled homeowners stay in their homes by paying their property taxes for them, subject to a lien that is repaid - [Tierney-Heggenstaller joins Chronicle ownership group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/tierney-heggenstaller-joins-chronicle-ownership-group/) - SPRINGFIELD – Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller, who first joined The Chronicle as a reporter, has joined the ownership team, publisher Noel Nash announced. “We’re delighted that Erin has become a part of our ownership, and it speaks to the impact she’s made on our multi-platform news-and-information business,” said Nash, who purchased the newspaper in February 2019 with - [Death Notices: Antwerp, Strom, Batson, Lemon, Gay](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/death-notices-antwerp-strom-batson-lemon-gay/) - ■ Clinton Ames Van Antwerp, 90, of Cottage Grove, died on March 18. ■ Sandra Jane Strom, 74, of Cottage Grove, died on March 20. ■ Kenneth Batson, 71, of Eugene, died on March 22. ■ Thomas Lemon, 71, of Eugene, died on March 26. ■ Robert Gay, 66, of Eugene, died on March 26. - [Tariffs pushing printing costs up for newspaper](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/tariffs-pushing-printing-costs-up-for-newspaper/) - SPRINGFIELD – Adams Publishing Group, which prints The Klamath Falls Times and numerous weekly newspapers, including The Chronicle, informed its clients this past week that printing costs will rise by 5% immediately. On March 17, Doug Wilson, vice president of production for Adams Publishing Group, wrote to customers in advance of the expected implementation of - [Here to Help Roundup: Grants deadline, time to 'uplift youth,' local library events](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/here-to-help-roundup-grants-deadline-time-to-uplift-youth-local-library-events/) - Short window for Heritage Arts Grant SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Arts Commission last week opened the 2025 Heritage Arts Grants application period through 5 p.m. on April 30. It is open to organizations, groups, artists, and people in Lane County planning arts-and-culture projects culminating in a public event, performance, or exhibition. $4,500 is available, with individual - [Springfield Public Works deployed for flood recovery efforts in Burns](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/02/springfield-public-works-deplyed-for-flood-recovery-efforts-in-burns/) - SPRINGFIELD—As first responders, a team from the City of Springfield’s Operations Division of Development and Public Works is responding to the call for help in Burns, Oregon. Six maintenance technicians, along with two pickup trucks and two dump trucks, have been sent to assist with flood response and recovery efforts. The crew will work alongside - [Embracing belief amid doubt a journey of faith](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/embracing-belief-amid-doubt-a-journey-of-faith/) - “Then one of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet. He pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please come and put your hands on her so that she will be healed and live.” … While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of - [Miller picked to lead South Lane schools](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/miller-picked-to-lead-south-lane-schools/) - COTTAGE GROVE – After conducting a nationwide search, the South Lane School District Board of Directors selected Todd Miller as the next superintendent on Monday. The decision was made during a special board meeting on March 31. Miller most recently served as Superintendent of Santiam Canyon School District in Mill City, where he has worked - [Cottage Grove Museum keeping city's past vibrant](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/cottage-grove-museum-keeping-citys-past-vibrant/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Just off North River Road sits a quiet neighborhood full of relics. The location is deeply rooted in the neighborhood's history. Crank your head up and look for Mount David, a landmark in Cottage Grove’s landscape generally known as “the backyard of the community,” where motorcycle races were once held, and a - [Public Safety Roundup: Fatal crash, CG death investigation, firearm assault, more](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/public-safety-roundup-fatal-crash-cg-death-investigation-firearm-assault-more/) - Fatal crash on Territorial CROW – On March 31 at about 9:30 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with fire personnel to a single-vehicle crash on Territorial Road near Doane Road, south of Crow. The vehicle, a 2005 Chevy Malibu, left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a tree. The driver was the - [SPD retail theft operation yields 34 arrests, $3,000](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/spd-retail-theft-operation-yields-34-arrests-3000/) - SPRINGFIELD – On March 24, the Springfield Police Department's Crime Reduction Unit collaborated with loss prevention teams from local businesses to conduct a retail theft operation, which led to the arrest of 34 individuals for various theft-related offenses. During the operation, officers recovered over 150 stolen items, valued at nearly $3,000, all of which were - [GPS tracking leads to arrest in Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/gps-tracking-leads-to-arrest-in-cottage-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Shortly after 1:30 p.m. on March 25, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies tracked a stolen vehicle – a Scion xB SUV – from a Portland business. The vehicle’s owner was monitoring its location via GPS. A deputy spotted the SUV north of Cottage Grove and initiated a traffic stop. However, the driver fled, - [Cottage Grove historic downtown gets messy makeover](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/cottage-grove-historic-downtown-gets-messy-makeover/) - COTTAGE GROVE – There’s no sugarcoating it: Sometimes the Main Street Revitalization project can be a real pain in the ear. It isn’t too pleasant on the other senses, either. The sense of community pride, though, is still standing strong … for the most part. The steady grind of construction work, the dusty atmosphere, and - [Critical health programs slashed; cuts felt immediately](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/critical-health-programs-slashed-cuts-felt-immediately/) - The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), last week terminated roughly $117 million in Covid-era grants and funding for Oregon Health Authority programs. The impact will be felt immediately in all nine federally recognized Tribal - [Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.5% in February](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/oregons-unemployment-rate-rises-to-4-5-in-february/) - Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.5% in February and 4.4% in January, after rising gradually over the past year from 4.1% in February 2024. Oregon’s 4.5% unemployment rate was the highest since August 2021, when the rate was 4.7%, and slightly higher than during the three years before the COVID recession that started in 2020. The - [LTD bus operators graduate](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/ltd-bus-operators-graduate/) - Lane Transit District (LTD) has welcomed 13 new bus operators to the team. They graduated on March 28. "LTD is such a special place to work, truly a world-renowned transit agency,” said Mike Hursh, LTD’s Chief Operations Officer. “Every single day of your service as a bus operator will be spent enriching lives. Public transit - [SUB GM Nelson announces retirement](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/03/sub-gm-nelson-announces-retirement/) - SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Utility Board’s longtime general manager, Jeff Nelson, announced March 28 that he will retire on June 30, 2026, after nearly 30 years serving the community-owned water and electric utility. Nelson began his career at SUB in 1996 as resource planning manager and later became director of that division. In 2012, following a - [Legal Notices: Edition of April 3, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/04/02/legal-notices-edition-of-april-3-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No. OR09000036-24-1 APN 1510344 TO No 240443760-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, NIKOLAUS GOSSER AND PRISCILLA GOSSER, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to WFG LENDER SERVICES as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee - [Softball Previews 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/softball-previews-2025/) - COTTAGE GROVE ■ Head coach: Sarah Keefauver’s first year with Cottage Grove with a 0-0 coaching record ■ 2024 season: 8-15 overall ... 1-11 in league ... 5th in Sky-Em League ... No. 18 in Class 4A ... Lost to Estacada in play-in ■ History: League titles: None past 10 years) ... State titles: None - [Val, Voters & Voices: Hoyle hosts town halls in person, online](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/val-voters-voices-hoyle-hosts-town-halls-in-person-online/) - SPRINGFIELD – Congresswoman Val Hoyle is on an outreach blitz, hosting virtual and in-person town halls to hear constituents' concerns about social, political, and economic anxieties surrounding democracy and governance and its local impacts. Hoyle, who represents Oregon's 4th Congressional District, most recently held a town hall at Springfield High on March 19, and residents - [Managing expectations](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/managing-expectations/) - Colts’ Minium says team focused on journey, not end result THURSTON – It might be appropriate to look ahead for the Colts baseball team – the two-time defending Class 5A state champions. Coach Dennis Minium won’t let that happen. “The kids have a chance to have history again, and it's a big thing on their - [Deputies arrest driver in Cottage Grove after pursuit from Portland](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/deputies-arrest-driver-in-cottage-grove-after-pursuit-from-portland/) - On March 25 at about 1:30 p.m., the Lane County Sheriff’s Office received information a vehicle stolen from a business in Portland was in the area of London Road. The suspect had also burglarized the business. The company that owned the vehicle, a Scion xB SUV, was tracking it in real-time by GPS. A deputy - [New arts director hopes to polish Opal](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/new-arts-director-hopes-to-polish-opal/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Maya Burton brings years of theatre experience and love for community arts to Cottage Grove, as she takes on a new executive director position at the Opal Center at 513 E. Main St. “I find that writing stories, teaching, and organizing is where my heart pulls me. And then the pandemic happened, - [Cottage Grove Library's impact spans beyond bookshelves](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/cottage-grove-librarys-impact-spans-beyond-bookshelves/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Natasha Chitow’s office is in what she affectionately calls “the city’s living room.” The Cottage Grove Library at 700 E. Gibbs Ave. provides resources, social connections, and support for people of all ages and backgrounds beyond the bookshelves. Among its roles, it offers seniors access to resources for working at older ages - [Recaps and Previews](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/recaps-and-previews/) - RECAPS Baseball ■ Cottage Grove started its season 2-0-1 last week, beginning with a 6-6 tie with Harrisburg on Tuesday. Nolan Spear had two runs and four walks. He also allowed one hit and five strikeouts. Micah Spear had one run and two hits. In their doubleheader win against Klamath Union, the Lions gathered 10 - [Results and Schedules](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/results-and-schedules/) - RESULTS BASEBALL Thursday, March 20 ■ Creswell 10 Douglas 6 ■ Cottage Grove 10, Klamath Union 6 ■ Cottage Grove 5, Klamath Union 2 Monday, March 24 ■ Pleasant Hill 4, Sutherlin 1 ■ Silverton 29, Springfield 0 (Springfield Invitational) ■ Thurston 5, Millennium 2 (Coach Bob National Invitational) SOFTBALL Thursday, March 20 ■ Creswell - [Student Essay: Is America today our forefathers’ vision?](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/student-essay-is-america-today-our-forefathers-vision/) - Editor’s note: Emily Krauss, a Pleasant Hill High School student, is the state winner of the Voice of Democracy contest, held annually through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Krauss came in 10th in the national competition. The Voice of Democracy program is a scholarship program by Veterans of Foreign Wars where 25,000 high school students - [Photos: March Class Acts](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/class-acts-march-2025/) - Chronicle Class Acts March 2025Download - [Make a difference: Donate blood](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/26/make-a-difference-donate-blood/) - We live in unprecedented times. There is so much confusion, so much anger, so much hopelessness, and so much division. It’s daunting. Many of us are looking for something – anything – to do that makes us feel useful, impactful, and needed. We are looking for a way to make a difference and make life - [DJ, dance party to add to Family Relief Nursery fundraiser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/26/dj-dance-party-to-add-to-family-relief-nursery-fundraiser/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Kyle Riege is busy preparing for the “Blooming Brighter Futures” Family Relief Nursery (FRN) Spring Gala next weekend in Cottage Grove. “It’s our biggest year yet,” Riege said as he prepared for the first FRN gala as executive director. “It’s a huge endeavor for us, and it’s definitely something that is going - [Uplifting Experience: ‘David’s Chair’ makes Mt. Pisgah accessible via all-terrain vehicle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/27/uplifting-experience-davids-chair-makes-mt-pisgah-accessible-via-all-terrain-vehicle/) - EUGENE — It's amazing what can happen when a group of community-oriented, like-minded, creative-thinking folks gets the ball rolling on an important local project. Thanks to those efforts, the wheels are rolling at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum in Buford Park. “We started hosting David’s Chair last fall,” said Ilana Jakubowski, the Arboretum’s executive director. “It’s been - [Gongora-Davis promoted to lead Springfield True Value](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/26/gongora-davis-promoted-to-lead-springfield-true-value/) - SPRINGFIELD—True Value has announced that Chris Gongora-Davis has been promoted to General Operations Manager of its Springfield warehouse. “Chris has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to operational excellence,” said Steve Rose, vice president of logistics. “His proven track record in improving warehouse operations and fostering a culture of safety makes him a perfect - [Police Logs: March 17-23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/26/police-logs-march-17-23/) - Springfield Police ■ MON., MARCH 17 (63 total calls) Top calls: Abandoned vehicle (7), Dispute (6), Traffic stop (5) 12:18 am: DUII, C St./14th St. 8:54 am: Dispute, 1920 Main St. 10:36 am: Nuisance vehicle, 498 Harlow Rd. 10:37 am: Fraud, 317 30th St. 11:09 am: Animal complaint, 363 19th St. 12:51 pm: Theft, 1401 - [Atlas excerpts, Part 3: High water, low income](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/21/atlas-excerpts-part-3-high-water-low-income/) - Outside of red line, Black residents took root in Glenwood ABOUT THE SERIES: This month, The Chronicle delves into Springfield's history through the eyes of three enthusiasts as they prepare for the "Historic Atlas of Springfield, Oregon," a 200-page collection detailing the city's historical development. Last week, the focus was on the evolution of transportation - [Legal Notices: Edition of March 27, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/26/legal-notices-edition-of-march-27-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS No. OR09000036-24-1 APN 1510344 TO No 240443760-OR-MSI TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Reference is made to that certain Trust Deed made by, NIKOLAUS GOSSER AND PRISCILLA GOSSER, AS TENANTS BY THE ENTIRETY as Grantor to WFG LENDER SERVICES as Trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as designated nominee - [Lane, Douglas secure $8.5M for broadband expansion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/lane-douglas-secures-8-5m-for-broadband-expansion/) - Lane Council of Governments (LCOG), Lane County, and Douglas Fast Net (DFN) jointly announced today that $8.5 million from the Oregon Broadband Office to complete the Lane and Douglas County Rural Reach Project to bring high-speed, reliable broadband internet to thousands of rural residents by 2026. This funding will bring affordable and reliable, high-speed internet - [Richard Dean Wordeman: Nov.19, 1946- Feb. 3, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/richard-dean-wordeman-nov-19-1946-feb-3-2025/) - Richard Dean Wordeman, son of William Wordeman and Colleen Moore, was born November 19, 1946 in Gordon, Nebraska and died February 3rd, 2025. Rich died peacefully at his home in Creswell, Oregon at the age of 78. Rich grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming but also loved spending summers at his grandparents’ ranch outside Valentine, Nebraska. - [Death Notice: Henke](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/death-notice-henke/) - ■ Lisa Marie Henke, 67, of Eugene, died Jan. 28, 2025. Arrangements: Sunset Hills Funeral Home. - [Barbara Ellen Reeves: Aug. 10, 1933 - Feb. 16, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/barbara-ellen-reeves-aug-10-1933-feb-16-2025/) - Barbara Ellen Reeves, age 91, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025 from congestive heart failure. She was born in Mariemont, Ohio on August 10, 1933, to parents John and Beatrice (Caudell) Nelson. Barbara graduated from Eugene High School in 1951. She married John Reeves on September 5, 1970 and lived in Cottage Grove, Oregon - [Creslane wins free Singing Creek program ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/21/creslane-wins-free-singing-creek-program/) - Last week, to celebrate its 10th anniversary as a nonprofit, Singing Creek announced that three schools will receive free living history programs for their fourth-grade classrooms. The winning schools are Creslane Elementary in Creswell, and Fairfield and Cesar Chavez elementary schools in Eugene. “We are … grateful for this opportunity to bring engaging, high-quality historical - [Photo Gallery: Soggy Situation in the Willamette Valley](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/21/photo-gallery-soggy-situation-in-the-willamette-valley/) - Lane County's roads started to look like rivers and, in some places, lakes when last weekend's rainfall triggered an evacuation notice for some residents. According to the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, beginning on February 24, ongoing storms have caused significant flooding and landslides throughout Oregon, resulting in one fatality, critical transportation failures, and loss - [Legal Notices: Edition of Feb. 6, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/legal-notices-edition-of-feb-6-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-1001316-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MARGARET O. SMITH, UNMARRIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 6/28/2018, recorded 7/11/2018, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or - [Legal Notices: Feb. 27 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/26/legal-notices-feb-27-edition/) - PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creswell City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 10, 2025, at 6:00pm in order to hear the following: Case No. PA-2025-01, initiated by the City of Creswell to amend the Creswell Transportation System Plan. The Transportation System Plan Amendment will add (2) pedestrian, ADA - [Heavenly musical comedy ‘Nunsense’ on center stage at Springfield theater](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/heavenly-musical-comedy-nunsense-on-center-stage-at-springfield-theater/) - Chronicle news serviceSPRINGFIELD—Pegasus Playhouse’s newest musical, “Nunsense,” will perform from March 28 to April 13. In this divine comedy, five nuns from the Little Sisters of Hoboken scramble to raise money after a culinary mishap, leaving their convent in crisis. “This is a must-see show. Every performer is perfectly cast, and the production is packed - [Death Notices: Duncan, Loftus, Fritz, Howarth, Elam, Knees, Book](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/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 Hills. ■ Clyde D. Elam - [Legal Notices: Edition of March 6, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/05/legal-notices-edition-of-march-6-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-25-1006582-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, ASHLEY CHERIE WILLIAMS AND ASHLEY JONES, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON BUT WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR SUMMIT FUNDING, - [Legal Notices: Edition of March 13, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/12/legal-notices-edition-of-march-13-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALET.S. No.: OR-25-1006582-RM Reference is made to that certain deed made by, ASHLEY CHERIE WILLIAMS AND ASHLEY JONES, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON BUT WITH RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor to FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS NOMINEE FOR SUMMIT FUNDING, INC., - [Karlyn Erika Campbell: April 16, 1941-Jan.14, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/karlyn-erika-campbell-april-16-1941-jan-14-2025/) - Karlyn Campbell, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she was known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for her family. She touched countless lives with her warmth and wisdom, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Karlyn - [Education Roundup: Area student make Dean's List, other academic honors](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/education-roundup-area-student-make-deans-list-other-academic-honors/) - SPRINGFIELD RESIDENTS Western Oregon University (WOU) in Monmouth ■ Kyle Babcock, Hannah Barr, Cassidy Burns, Tamerra Cervantes Carlos, Katie Chapman, Brooklyn Gilbert, Kylie Jones, Gavin Lindsay, Dawson Muggy, Mandy Reid, and Lilly Vogt. Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls ■ Peyton Andrus, Embedded Systems Engineering Tech, Harrison Boyst, Civil Engineering, Kellen Humphries, Geomatics: Surveying, - [Resch first woman chief to lead Springfield Police](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/resch-first-woman-chief-to-lead-springfield-police/) - SPRINGFIELD — Jami Resch was sworn in as the Springfield Police Department's interim chief of police during a ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center on Monday, March 17. Judge James Tierney administered the oath of office, making Chief Resch the first woman to serve as Chief of Police in Springfield’s history. “Chief Resch is a - [Ailing Colts finish sixth at state](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/ailing-colts-finish-sixth-at-state/) - McMINNVILE – Just how crazy was the Class 5A boys basketball state tournament this past weekend? For starters, the underdogs – the teams with the less-favorable seeds – won seven of the 11 games at Linfield University, including Saturday’s championship game, when 9th-seeded La Salle Prep edged 7th-seeded Summit 57-56 after La Salle’s Paul Skoro - [Baseball Previews 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/baseball-previews/) - COTTAGE GROVE LIONS ■ Home games: 1375 S. River Rd. ■ Head coach: Nathan Rheuban’s third year at Cottage Grove (15-32 record) ■ 2024 season: 7-18 overall ... 0-12 in league ... 5th in Sky-Em League ... No. 28 in Class 4A ... Missed playoffs ■ History: Last playoff appearance: 2018 ... - [Track and Field Previews 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/track-and-field-previews-2025/) - COTTAGE GROVE LIONS ■ Head coach: Ricky Knutson’s 12th year at Cottage Grove ■ 2024 season: Boys 1st in Sky-Em League and finished 6th at 4A State Championships. ... Girls took fourth in the Sky-Em League. ■ History: State Championships: 8 individual state champions since 2006 ... League titles: 18 (4 girls, 7 boys, 7 - [Springfield girls fall at state tourney](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/springfield-girls-fall-at-state-tourney/) - McMINNVILLE – Despite their tumultuous season with a loaded schedule, the Millers still shot for the stars at the 5A Girls Basketball State Championships – confident in their ability to make some noise on the all-state scale. They ended the season with the same seed they took into state – sixth overall. “Well, No. 6 - [Next week: Documentary on senior homelessness at Wildish](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/21/next-week-documentary-on-senior-homelessness-at-the-wildish/) - As the crisis of senior homelessness continues to grow in Oregon, the Springfield History Museum, in collaboration with the City of Springfield Housing Program and AARP Oregon, is bringing this urgent issue to the forefront with a special screening of No Place to Grow Old. The thought-provoking documentary, directed by Davey Schaupp and produced by Humans - [Singing Creek Education Center bringing 'living history' front and center in Lane](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/21/singing-creek-education-center-bringing-living-history-front-and-center-in-lane/) - Imagine plucking history out of the archives and bringing it back to life. That's what Karen Rainsong gets to do every day. Rainsong is the founder and executive director of Singing Creek Education Center, a nonprofit that offers educational programs for kids and adults that focus on local Indigenous cultures. From basket weaving workshops to - [Oregon Department of Emergency Management warns of fraud following flood](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/21/oregon-department-of-emergency-management-warns-of-fraud-following-flood/) - As Oregon communities grapple with the aftermath of devastating flooding and landslides, that Governor Kotek declared a state of emergency, the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is urging residents to remain cautious and informed to avoid falling victim to fraudulent schemes, particularly those involving online fundraising platforms like GoFundMe. As communities come together to support those - [The Royal Treatment: Creswell's Heyman, legendary fighter pilot, fêted by Royal Air Force](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/24/the-royal-treatment-creswells-heyman-legendary-fighter-pilot-feted-by-royal-air-force/) - Editor's note: Check back for more photos shortly! WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sure, Richard Heyman is 100 years old. But when it comes to recalling old war stories, he can tell them with the best of ’em. That was clearly evident on Oct. 10, when Heyman was the guest of honor at the “Spirit of the - [COTTAGE GROVE'S 'FIRST LADY OF DIRT'](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/03/28/cottage-groves-first-lady-of-dirt/) - Glass made racing history, then paid ultimate price COTTAGE GROVE – An incredible success story? Yes, the saga of Cheryl Glass – the first Black woman to win a sprint car race – was epic, exhilarating, amazing, awe-inspiring … all those things and more. But it all came at such a cost. Glass died at - [Hartzell closes book on iconic Kalapuya store](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/19/hartzell-closes-book-on-iconic-kalapuya-store/) - COTTAGE GROVE – For quite some time now, life has been one chaotic chapter after another for Betsy Hartzell. Now she gets to close the book on a very large part of her life. The longtime owner of Kalapuya Books is retiring. Her last day is on Christmas Eve. “My breathing will be a little - [Doom & gloom? Not in our newsroom](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/07/25/doom-gloom-not-in-our-newsroom/) - BEND – “Son, get out of the business.” My first break in the newspaper industry was 1983, typing in sports statistics and weather data for The Miami News, an afternoon paper in my hometown. The newsroom was on the sixth of six floors, surrounded on two sides by nearly floor-to-ceiling glass panels looking over Biscayne - [Local people make a world of difference](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/08/08/local-people-make-a-world-of-difference/) - SPRINGFIELD – Charity, it is said, begins at home. It’s a common phrase, and one that often is misinterpreted. In fact, a British clergyman and historian, Thomas Fuller, popularized the proverb in the 17th century, with the full text stating “Charity begins at home, but should not end there.” Fortunately, we are surrounded by people - [Results and schedules: End of winter sports, spring sports roll in](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/results-and-schedules-end-of-winter-sports-spring-sports-roll-in/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Thursday, March 13 ■ Summit 54, Thurston 46 Friday, March 14 ■ Thurston 50, Crescent Valley 49 Saturday, March 15 ■ West Albany 58, Thurston 47 GIRLS BASKETBALL Wednesday, March 12 ■ South Albany 59, Springfield 36 Thursday, March 13 ■ Springfield 56, West Albany 55 Saturday, March 15 ■ Wilsonville 62, - [Letter to the Editor: Taking the high road](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/letter-to-the-editor-taking-the-high-road/) - Dear Editor: Once again, my hat is off to The Chronicle for an informative piece of journalism – namely, the update and the future of Bohemia Mining Days (BMD) in the March 13 edition. The Chronicle has written an upbeat, informative, well-documented piece of hometown reporting. Once again, it does a great job of being - [Man sentenced for Creswell, Crow burglaries](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/man-sentenced-for-creswell-crow-burglaries/) - CRESWELL – On March 7, a Lane County Circuit Court judge sentenced Charles Younkin-Stec to 22 months in the Department of Corrections and one year of post-prison supervision for a series of burglaries committed in Creswell and Crow. Younkin-Stec was found guilty of breaking into Crow Middle/High School in Eugene on multiple occasions. He and - [Illegal butane extraction lab nabbed east of Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/illegal-butane-extraction-lab-nabbed-east-of-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – On March 5, Lane County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies executed a search warrant on a residence in the 32300 block of Woodson Lane, east of Cottage Grove, following a months-long investigation into an illegal butane THC extraction lab. Law enforcement has highlighted the dangers of such BHO labs, which can lead to - [Go2 Calendar of Events: March 20-April 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/go2-calendar-of-events-march-20-april-8/) - THURSDAY, MARCH 20 ■ Business After Hours, 5:30-7 p.m., Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, 700 E. Gibbs Ave. One of the best Cottage Grove business networking events. Get the most out of your Chamber Membership and join us the third Thursday of every month. FRIDAY, MARCH 21 ■ CGPD Coffee with a Cop, 9-11 - [Civic Engagement calendar: March 20-April 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/civic-engagement-calendar-march-20-april-4/) - THURSDAY, MARCH 20 ■ Creswell Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 22 ■ Creswell Water Control District board regular public meeting at 9 a.m., Creswell Community Center, 99 First St. MONDAY, MARCH 24 ■ Cottage Grove City Council, 7 p.m. ■ Creswell City Council work session, 6 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 29 ■ Coffee with a - [Supreme Court backs Grants Pass](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/07/03/supreme-court-backs-grants-pass/) - As ink dries, local leaders uncertain about future of unhoused camping code Oregon’s southern, rural town of Grants Pass has been thrust into the national limelight as the United States Supreme Court ruled in the City’s favor June 28, setting a new standard on how cities throughout the country may choose to address the homeless - [Nonprofits picking up slack as veteran services weaken](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/07/11/nonprofits-picking-up-slack-as-veteran-services-weaken/) - Veterans risk their lives protecting American civilians, yet their needs are often not met by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) when they return to the States. Although 73% of veterans said they received benefits from the VA, according to Pew Research Center, only 46% said the VA is doing an excellent or good job - [Fireworks, reptiles a hit at Light of Liberty event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/07/11/fireworks-reptiles-a-hit-at-light-of-liberty-event/) - SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Utility Board (SUB)’s annual Light of Liberty (LOL) event for Fourth of July last week brought community members together to endure the heat while celebrating American independence. This event is a way for SUB to raise money and awareness for Project SHARE: a program that helps SUB customers with past-due bills. This - [9 Cottage Grove businesses damaged in early morning rampage](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/08/21/9-cottage-grove-businesses-damaged-in-early-morning-rampage/) - 'Isolated incident' not keeping business owners down COTTAGE GROVE – Nine businesses on Aug. 21 suffered damage to their storefronts after a frenzied man swung a metal sign post through their windows. Downtown is not down-and-out, though, and business leaders are assuring the community that Main Street remains safe and downtown is still open for - [Springfield-Eugene nets $4M wastewater grant for water recycle initiatives](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/08/22/31486/) - GLENWOOD — Oregon has been given an unprecedented opportunity to secure to propel climate action and invest in communities across the state. In May, the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) was awarded $4 million in federal drought resiliency funds for recycled water development. The money came after the Bureau of Reclamation passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure - [Anne Grgich, internationally acclaimed artist, to show in Springfield in September](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/08/29/anne-grgich-internationally-acclaimed-artist-to-show-in-springfield-in-september/) - SPRINGFIELD — It isn’t every day that the Emerald Art Center (EAC) features a show from an award-winning, international artist like Anne Grgich. She has shown in New York, France, the UK, Australia, and Canada. It would take pages to list all her national and international shows. Grgich’s art will be up from Sept. 3-27 - [Friends of  Cottage Grove Library to bring community together with  fairy tales, folklore](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/08/29/31621/) - COTTAGE GROVE — Fairy tales and folklore hold a special place in society. They teach the importance of right and wrong, the line between trust and naivety, self-confidence, and personal growth. On Wednesday Sept. 4, Friends of Cottage Grove Library (FCGL), the Cottage Grove Public Library and RISE of the Umpqua & Willamette Valleys will - [Here to Help: Nonprofit cares for pets when patients can’t](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/05/here-to-help-nonprofit-cares-for-pets-when-patients-cant/) - SPRINGFIELD — When a patient in hospice care is lost, what happens to their pets? Ruth Helle, a medical social worker, and Thea Peck, a hospice nurse, were faced with that very question when they were left with the dog of a patient who passed away. The two took care of the dog until Greenhill - [Here to Help: Local youth helps nonprofits with his own cat toy business](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/05/here-to-help-local-youth-helps-nonprofits-with-his-own-cat-toy-business/) - SPRINGFIELD — Who doesn’t love watching a playful cat? The way they wind up their hind legs and… POUNCE! At 13, Brett Boehme began making and selling cat toys for a school project, and hasn’t had the heart to stop. Not only does he make creative catnip toys, he donates 20% of all profits, “all - [WasteWise: Lane County educators now equipped with sustainability, waste prevention curriculum](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/05/wastewise-lane-county-educators-now-equipped-with-sustainability-waste-prevention-curriculum/) - The other day, I came across a magazine article articulating the disconnect between the science of climate change and environmental sustainability and our education system. Specifically, the Education Week article examined teachers' low confidence levels when tackling sustainability-related topics in the classroom. “More so than their colleagues in other countries, U.S. teachers say they don’t - [Commentary: Second Oregon outdoor rec near-death experience takeaways, tips](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/05/commentary-second-oregon-outdoor-rec-near-death-experience-takeaways-tips/) - It was a couple of years ago that I wrote a column about my experience being injured while descending from Mt. Hood. The theme of that article was about the kindness of strangers in helping me off that iconic mountain. Well, as luck (the bad kind) would have it, I seem unable to avoid very - [Answering the call to serve: Longtime coach takes career to high school level with Springfield Millers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/12/answering-the-call-to-serve-longtime-coach-takes-career-to-high-school-level-with-springfield-millers/) - SPRINGFIELD – The year was 1994. A 14-year-old Thurston high schooler, Steve Smith was curious about the frisson of excitement around volleyball that rippled throughout his school. At the time, Thurston featured an official volleyball class and Smith already knew several friends who participated. In his youthful vigor, and after careful, sustained interest, Smith decided - [Springfield artist's mixed media a full-voiced reflection on social justice, environmental issues](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/12/springfield-artists-mixed-media-a-full-voiced-reflection-on-social-justice-environmental-issues/) - 'TURNING the/into TOOLS' on display through September at Springfield City Hall SPRINGFIELD — With no shortage of topics to address through art, Springfield artist Ralf Huber’s artwork can be seen displayed throughout the Willamette Valley, and most recently, this month at Springfield City Hall. Now through Sept. 27, the Springfield City Hall Gallery has “TURNING - [Local poker run to benefit Wheels 4 Warriors](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/12/local-poker-run-to-benefit-wheels-4-warriors/) - CRESWELL – After hearing a friend talk about motorcycles during their military days, P.J. “Road Runner” Johnson was certainly curious what all the excitement was about. “I didn’t get my first bike until I got back from Afghanistan,” said Johnson, Chapter Commander of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association. “That came from talking to one of - [Cottage Grove to contribute to international peace movement  ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/12/cottage-grove-to-contribute-to-international-peace-movement/) - COTTAGE GROVE — At Coiner Park, near the peace tree, lies a cage, very like that of a gym locker. With a two foot-by two foot base, it stretches eight feet tall. In the bottom, a four-foot-tall rack displays almost 200 rocks, each one painted to represent a different country around the world, called unity - [Simpsons, street art take center stage at Springfield's BLOCK Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/12/simpsons-street-art-take-center-stage-at-springfields-block-party/) - SPRINGFIELD – The 5th annual Springfield Block Party had something for its visitors – and something for the Homer folks, too. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the Homer Simpson mural at 5th Avenue and Main Street. To celebrate the occasion, the city handed out free pink, sprinkled donuts and posters showing the Simpsons - [Around-the-world flight duo stops in Creswell before finishing up trip](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/12/around-the-world-flight-duo-stops-in-creswell-before-finishing-up-trip/) - CRESWELL – Sure, flying around the world in 2024 in a single-engine airplane is an incredible feat – but obviously it’s much easier now than it was 100 years ago, when it was first accomplished. Still, Bob Bates and Barry Payne – more commonly referred to as Bob and Baz – are proud to be - [CTE – Education at Work, Part 2: CTE teachers make a living while making a difference](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/12/cte-education-at-work-part-2-cte-teachers-make-a-living-while-making-a-difference/) - Editors note: As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle looks deeper at Career and Technical Education in Springfield, Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Creswell. This is part 2 of 4 of the series. Check this out if you missed part 1. This series was made possible in part by donations to The Chronicle - [The Angler's Log: Waterborne illnesses on the rise in warmer weather](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/19/the-anglers-log-waterborne-illnesses-on-the-rise-in-warmer-weather/) - It was early in the summer that I shared an alert from the Oregon Health Authority that “blue green algae” cyanotoxins were confirmed in a number of Oregon waterways. That advisory has since been lifted but it was widely reported that the contamination was the result of the unseasonably high temperatures we experienced in late - [HSSZ: Cottage Grove Lions hit ground running in newclass](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/19/hssz-cottage-grove-lions-hit-ground-running-in-newclass/) - COTTAGE GROVE– The Lions are back in business. After only two games, the Lions know that they can climb their way through Class 3A just fine — in fact, maybe this was the answer all along. “The 3A classification is where we need to be. That's where we can compete,” coach Steve Turner said. The - [Creswell's Kathi Holst earns Lane Regional Teacher of the Year ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/19/creswells-kathi-holst-earns-lane-regional-teacher-of-the-year/) - CRESWELL — A Creswell Middle School teacher was greeted with a surprise of her life on Wednesday, Sept. 18, after walking into a hush-hush all-assembly announcing Kathryn “Kathi” Holst as one of Oregon’s 18 2024-25 Regional Teachers of the Year. The award is bestowed upon Holst by The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in partnership - [Cottage Grove HS principal placed on paid leave](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/19/cottage-grove-hs-principal-placed-on-paid-leave/) - COTTAGE GROVE — Kevin Herington, Cottage Grove High School principal, was placed on paid administrative leave last week, with South Lane School District citing “personal circumstances,” in a letter addressed to to community and signed by Brian McCasline, interim superintendent. Chris Wells, assistant principal, is serving as acting principal to, "ensure a smooth continuation of - [CTE – Education at Work, Part 3: Hands-on experience giving youth a leg-up on adulthood](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/19/cte-education-at-work-part-3-hands-on-experience-giving-youth-a-leg-up-on-adulthood/) - Editors note: As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle looks deeper at Career and Technical Education in Springfield, Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Creswell. This is part 2 of 4 of the series. Check this out if you missed part 1 or part 2. A companion piece for this week's edition is also posted here. - [CTE – Education at Work, Part 3.2: Youth talent making up where top industries lack](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/19/cte-education-at-work-part-3-2-youth-talent-making-up-where-top-industries-lack/) - Editors note: As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle takes a deeper look at Career and Technical Education in Springfield, Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Creswell. This is part 2 of 4 of the series. Check this out if you missed part 1, part 2, and the companion piece to this week's story. A companion - [Thurston Colts thrive without star player in annual cross-town rivalry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/26/thurston-colts-thrive-without-star-player-in-annual-cross-town-rivalry/) - THURSTON – Without the support of their one-man wrecking ball senior quarterback Noah Blair, the Colts proved the collective strength of their team against the Millers last Friday. The Colts beat the Millers in their second home game of the season, 39-7. Last year, it was smooth sailing in their previous meeting with Springfield as - [CTE – Education at Work, Part 4: The student experience](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/26/cte-education-at-work-part-4-the-student-experience/) - Editors note: As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle takes a deeper look at Career and Technical Education in Springfield, Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Creswell. This is part 4 of 4 of the series. Check this out if you missed part 1, part 2, or part 3. A companion piece for this week’s edition - [Amputee, adaptive golfers find community in NAGA's Championship](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/26/amputee-adaptive-golfers-find-community-in-nagas-championship/) - CRESWELL – The winds whispered through the oak trees with splattered orange spots last Thursday afternoon at the Emerald Valley Golf & Resort. Silence enveloped the grassy plains that were sporadically pierced by the whoosh of a club and the loud purr of a golf cart. In between holes, competitors would ask each other for - [Lions get comfortable in new division, send Bulldogs packing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/26/lions-get-comfortable-in-new-division-send-bulldogs-packing/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Creswell and Cottage Grove hadn’t played football together in nearly 20 years. So it was no big surprise when both teams came out swinging, delivering early haymakers Friday night. Creswell landed the first big punch – a 75-yard touchdown run around right end by junior Hunter Mustin on the Bulldogs’ first snap. - [The recipe for success: Cottage Grove Community Cook-off](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/the-recipe-for-success-cottage-grove-community-cook-off/) - COTTAGE GROVE — There are few places where you can find locally sourced meat, $5 plates of food, non-profits, and a celebrity chef. But if you were walking Washington Street in Cottage Grove for the annual Community Cook-off, you did. Despite this being only the second year Cascade Home Center has organized the cook-off, Tobi - [United Way's 'Days of Caring' a perpetual inspiration for volunteers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/united-ways-days-of-caring-a-perpetual-inspiration-for-volunteers/) - SPRINGFIELD — Life is like the yellow brick road, as Alma Fumiko Hesus described. It is a paved path for some people, but there are holes and challenges for others. “As we go down that pathway, to me, we should all be laying more bricks down,” Hesus said as an analogy to explain how to - [Cottage Grove City Councilor relocates to Eugene; candidate steps into role early](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/cottage-grove-city-councilor-relocates-to-eugene-candidate-steps-into-role-early/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Poised amidst the wood-paneled, brightly lit backdrop of City Hall, Jon Stinnett, Ward 2 City Councilor, announced his resignation on Sept. 23. Stinnett’s exit from the post, effective Oct. 1, came just two months shy of his term’s end. He referenced his upcoming relocation to Eugene and an “incredibly difficult four years” - [Volleyball: Pleasant Hill Billies sweep Bulldogs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/volleyball-pleasant-hill-billies-sweep-bulldogs/) - CRESWELL – Students mimicked barking and made sheep sounds that echoed in the Creswell gym last Thursday night. The Creswell student section rocked the stands with chants while coated in camo, and parents roared in applause for every point. These were the sounds of the annual familial rivalry: Creswell and Pleasant Hill volleyball. The No.1 - [Cottage Grove Lions stay undefeated](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/cottage-grove-lions-stay-undefeated/) - PLEASANT HILL – It’s no secret that the Cottage Grove Lions have been soaring through Class 3A this season, but last Friday, they inched that margin even further by overcoming the Pleasant Hill Billies. The 10th-ranked Lions handled No. 26 Pleasant Hill 49-27 in the Billies’ home opener. While winning a single game over a - [Advice from award-winning teacher Kathryn Holst](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/advice-from-award-winning-teacher-kathryn-holst/) - CRESWELL — To Kathryn Holst’s surprise, on Wednesday, Sept. 18, she was awarded $1,000 and named one of Oregon’s Regional Teachers of the Year. Although Holst’s peers were not as surprised since they saw her endless daily efforts, Holst said everyone at Creswell Middle School deserves recognition for their work. “​​It feels a little off to - [Springfield Public Library remodel one for the books](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/springfield-public-library-remodel-one-for-the-books/) - SPRINGFIELD—Springfield Public Library got a makeover and celebrated its reopening last Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the morning and a drop-in celebration in the evening. Children ran a scavenger hunt, looking for all the new changes, while their parents entered raffles for different prize baskets. Volunteers brought sweet treats and Nothing Bundt Cakes donated - [Free download: Chronicle Fall Coloring Contest - Deadline Oct. 17, 2024](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/03/free-download-chronicle-fall-coloring-contest-2024/) - 2024 Chronicle Fall Coloring Contest Instructions and Coloring Page Download Questions? Email Erin@Chronicle1909.com or call 541-515-6233. - [Pleasant Hill Billies girls soccer edges Sisters, 1-0](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/10/pleasant-hill-billies-girls-soccer-edges-sisters-1-0/) - PLEASANT HILL – Everything was on the line at the 28-minute mark at Pleasant Hill on Monday. The Billies parents held their breath as they watched senior captain Tessa Hammond take her first steps for a corner kick. Everything seemed still as the ball soared and pierced the Outlaws’ penalty box. A scurry of Billies - [Cottage Grove Lions rally to remain perfect](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/10/cottage-grove-lions-football-rally-to-remain-perfect/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The threat was real. The undefeated Cottage Grove Lions, playing in Class 3A after moving from Class 4A, were riding high when Sisters came to town last Friday. However, they finished the first half of the game with only 8 points and trailed the Outlaws by 5 points. Instead of panicking, coach - [Lancers axe Thurston’s winning streak](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/10/lancers-axe-thurstons-winning-streak/) - THURSTON – You’ll forgive Colts fans if they didn’t see this coming. But there were signs. Two weeks ago, Thurston was coming off a 31-24 win at Class 6A powerhouse Roseburg, notching its third straight road victory. However, it was the Colts’ closest game of the season, and they scored their fewest points this year. - [Florist plans to spread positivity with 'Petal it Forward' campaign](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/10/florist-plans-to-spread-positivity-with-petal-it-forward-campaign/) - EUGENE — Behind the punch-colored door of 1229 West 7th, Tabitha "Taby" Phifer, a Springfield resident and founder and owner of Flowers by Taby at 1229 W. 7th Ave. in Eugene, is adorning bouquets in cellophane and ribbon. Stamped across the front in pale blue script are the words, “I believe good things happen every - [Creswell mayor, council candidate lineup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/17/creswell-mayor-council-candidate-lineup/) - Editor's note: Candidates are asked to answer a Q&A and submit a viewpoint column for the Thursday, Oct. 24 edition of The Chronicle. Content will be made available online at 5 p.m. on Tuesday. CRESWELL — New faces and familiar ones in Creswell are vying for a seat at the dais in the McCluskey Chambers - [Creswell ghost hunter finds her calling, shares hotspots for paranormal activity in South Lane](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/17/creswell-ghost-hunter-finds-her-calling-shares-hotspots-for-paranormal-activity-in-south-lane/) - CRESWELL — Val Frasier, director of Afterlife Ghost Investigations, is a Creswell resident with spooky experiences near and far. Her group has investigators in Thurston, Creswell, and Eugene. “We do not go out and chase ghosts just for the fun of it. Usually, people call us because they are having problems in their business or - [Locals recount spooky encounters in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/17/locals-recount-spooky-encounters-in-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – The air is crisp with the scent of fall foliage and freshly cut hay, ushering the spooky activities in the southern Willamette Valley: Haunted hayrides, spooky lagoons, and hair-raising late-night golf sessions. These handcrafted haunted attractions are made to engineer fear, but at other locations around town, hauntings are as authentic as they - [Cottage Grove prepares to vote: Candidates, community gather for forum](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/17/cottage-grove-prepares-to-vote-candidates-community-gather-for-forum/) - COTTAGE GROVE — On Oct. 9, the Cottage Grove Community Center hosted a full house for city council and mayoral candidates. Candidates fielded questions about residents’ top concerns, including navigating homelessness, job growth, and effective ways to budget taxpayer dollars. The Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. Cameron Reiton, Beeper Show host - [Residents considering options for Cottage Grove roads](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/17/residents-considering-options-for-cottage-grove-roads/) - COTTAGE GROVE — While residents and tourists alike are charmed by the lush greenery, revered businesses and restaurants along Main Street, and covered bridges as far as the eye can see, the cavernous potholes on roads throughout Cottage Grove have posed their fair share of challenges. Two measures on the ballot – one a street - [Friday Update - Chronicle Q&A: Creswell City Council & Mayoral candidates talk specifics](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/24/chronicle-qa-creswell-city-council-mayoral-candidates-talk-specifics/) - Editor's note: This Q&A was updated on 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 to include answers submitted by candidate Christina Allen. CRESWELL — Residents will vote in November for a new mayor and three councilors. The choices for the two-year mayoral term are councilor Nick Smith or past council president and 2020 mayoral candidate Kevin Prociw. - [Chronicle Q&A: Cottage Grove City Council & Mayoral candidates talk specifics](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/24/chronicle-qa-cottage-grove-city-council-mayoral-candidates-talk-specifics/) - COTTAGE GROVE — Residents will vote to re-up their mayor for another two-year term or give a city councilor a chance at the wheel – as nine candidates compete for five city council positions. Incumbent mayor Candace Solesbee will contend with councilor Dana Merryday. Should Merryday win, his unexpired term as councilor will go up - [Wyden, Hoyle: Prescribed burns during colder months a preemptive strike against wildfires](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/24/wyden-hoyle-prescribed-burns-during-colder-months-a-preemptive-strike-against-wildfires/) - SPRINGFIELD — "Our summers make it worth it" has served as a beacon of hope for Oregonians in response to triple-digit days of rainfall. But in recent years, the sentiment has left much to be desired in the wake of wildfires throughout the state that have increased in both extremity and length. On Oct. 16, - [Springfield, Cottage Grove bustling with waste prevention, sustainability events next weekend](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/31/springfield-cottage-grove-bustling-with-waste-prevention-sustainability-events-next-weekend/) - As we head into the holiday season, Waste Wise Lane County is giving Lane County residents lots of opportunities to get involved in waste prevention and sustainability-related activities, starting with two next weekend. Springfield Fix-It Fair Join us for music, food, and a chance to fix your broken stuff at the Springfield Fix-It Fair on - [Local Election Results Roundup: Nov. 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/06/local-election-roundup-nov-6/) - State Representative, 7th District Rep. John Lively (D) retains his seat in D7 (Springfield), garnering 55.70% or 17,852 votes, while Cory Burket (R) trailed behind at the polls, securing 44.15% or 14,152 votes. Total votes cast: 32,053. State Representative, 12th District On Tuesday, voters selected Darin Harbick (R) as their next D12 (Creswell, Cottage Grove) - [Billies top Sisters, solidify No. 1 ranking](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/31/billies-top-sisters-solidify-no-1-ranking/) - PLEASANT HILL – Go bonkers, Billies backers! The 2024 Class 3A Volleyball State Championship began this week, and Pleasant Hill – by virtue of winning the District 4 title Saturday – solidified its hold on the No. 1 seed at state. The Billies’ first match is at home on Saturday, Nov. 2 against the Horizon - [Did you hear that? Schools salute locally-grown food with simultaneous crunch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/10/31/did-you-hear-that-schools-salute-locally-grown-food-with-simultaneous-crunch/) - SPRINGFIELD- Not far from the bustling hub of urban neighborhoods in Eugene and Springfield is a thriving agricultural area. The outskirts of Lane County are scattered with family farms working to feed their community. But besides farm stores and farmers markets, these farms do not always have the opportunity to sell all their produce. For - [Blues for the Revue: Salgado headlines Springfield event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/07/blues-for-the-revue-salgado-headlines-springfield-event/) - SPRINGFIELD – Curtis Salgado has accumulated a dozen Blues Music Awards. He’s won for Album of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, among his other honors. He has no hit records, though. When he plays on Friday, Nov. 15 at the Wildish Theater in Springfield, there’s one - [Morgans move in: First Story unlocks future for couple](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/07/morgans-move-in-first-story-unlocks-future-for-couple/) - SPRINGFIELD — “I’m going to sing from the rooftop,” Marie Morgan, 25, said. Her brand new rooftop, that is. Marie, her husband Kees, 26, and their baby Everette, 6 months, moved into their newly finished home on Oct. 23, which comes with a zero-down, zero-interest mortgage. This success story, as she calls it, first began - [Bulldogs' Worsham resigns as football head coach](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/07/bulldogs-worsham-resigns-as-football-head-coach/) - CRESWELL— Creswell football coach Scott Worsham announced to his staff Monday, Oct.28, that his eight-year head coaching career was ending. “After eight years as the head football coach at Creswell High School, I have decided to step down,” Worsham said. “This was not an easy decision because I love football, and I love coaching these - [Creswell City Council seeking to revise ‘72-hour rule’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/07/creswell-city-council-seeking-to-revise-72-hour-rule/) - CRESWELL — The dust has settled since the Grants Pass v. Johnson case was overturned, and the city attorney is again drafting an ordinance to re-address the unhoused situation in Creswell. In June, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case, wherein the plaintiffs claimed that the Oregon city's camping - [Creswell discussing 2nd Street improvement options](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/07/creswell-discussing-2nd-street-improvement-options/) - CRESWELL — Home to the Creswell Bakery and encircled by pastel-painted residences, South Second Street boasts its fair share of activity and needed street repairs. On Oct. 28, the Creswell City Council resumed an ongoing conversation for over a month at its work session, broaching potential next steps for combatting the state of South 2nd - [Ay, Caramba! NFL comes to Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/14/ay-caramba-nfl-comes-to-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – Residents already thrilled to have the nation’s No. 1 college football team in their backyard are now looking forward to having the NFL’s Monday Night Football game on Dec. 9 played in Springfield. What a season for area football fans. And Simpsons fans. While details are still being worked out for the “Officially - [Creswell & Cottage Grove election results: Mayors, city council, state reps](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/14/creswell-cottage-grove-election-results-mayors-city-council-state-reps/) - Last week at the polls, a city councilor in both Creswell and Cottage Grove took at chance at the mayor’s seat. Only one was victorious by the night’s end. Creswell City Councilor Nick Smith will soon be called “mayor,” after defeating opponent Kevin Prociw by a 10% margin. Smith earned 1,326 votes, while Prociw brought - [Riveting Memories: Saluting the Rosie women who made a difference](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/14/riveting-memories-saluting-the-rosie-women-who-made-a-difference/) - SPRINGFIELD – The iconic woman flexing her bicep, sleeves rolled, and wearing a red bandanna is a recognized national symbol. She symbolizes Rosie the Riveters, the women who handled the entire country’s home front in the Second World War. Although Rosie the Riveter may be a fictional character, the women who welded ship parts, spotted - [Springfield mascots celebrate Centennial Elementary's 60th birthday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/14/springfield-mascots-celebrate-centennial-elementarys-60th-birthday/) - SPRINGFIELD – Centennial Elementary School celebrated its 60th birthday on Nov. 8 with a bingo night for students and families. The elementary school has been around since 1964 and has spent years connecting its community with the school. Diane Peterson, Centennial PTO volunteer and mom of two students at the school, described the event as - [Bengtson roars to 2nd title; Lions prowl podium](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/15/bengtson-roars-to-2nd-title-lions-prowl-podium/) - CG boys finish 4th at state; Cardwell earns Top-10 status EUGENE – Carter Bengtson has had difficulty kicking the head cold and stomach flu that’s been nagging him for the past month or so. But the Cottage Grove senior had no problems outkicking the competition Saturday at the 2024 Cross Country State Championships at Lane - [Lions finally meet their match after magical season](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/15/lions-finally-meet-their-match-after-magical-season/) - COTTAGE GROVE – It often felt like a carnival after Cottage Grove football games this season. A cacophony of celebration – fans cheering, players striding with confidence, celebratory hugs all around. It was a different scene on Saturday. The Lions, undefeated through nine regular-season games during their first year as a Class 3A football participant, - [Salgado's smooth blues sooths Mayor's Revue crowd](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/21/salgados-smooth-blues-sooths-mayors-revue-crowd/) - SPRINGFIELD – Curtis Salgado recalled one of the first times he hung out with John Belushi – and he quickly put to rest any rumors about the late comedian’s wild-and-crazy guy persona that many fans saw and grew to love on “Saturday Night Live.” “That was all just a character that he played,” Salgado said - [Amberg resigns: Creswell City manager search underway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/21/amberg-resigns-creswell-city-manager-search-underway/) - CRESWELL – Michelle Amberg, who has served as Creswell's city manager since 2014, has stepped down, and now the council is tasked with finding someone to fill the role. Her last day will be Dec. 13. Amberg submitted her resignation letter, which was discussed during the Nov. 18 special city council meeting. Amberg did not - [Rosies recount when they first earned their dots](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/21/rosies-recount-when-they-first-earned-their-dots/) - Over six million women took wartime jobs during World War II, and three million volunteered with the Red Cross. Yet society did not recognize them until half a century later, when the club was founded. Like Dorothy Key. “I'm not sure what they want me to tell you,” Key, 98, of Goshen, chuckles as her - [Residents weigh in on Creswell '72-hour' rule revamp discussion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/21/residents-weigh-in-on-creswell-72-hour-rule-revamp-discussion/) - CRESWELL — From councilors to concerned community members, potential amendments to Ordinance 557, or the 72-hour rule, led to a lively conversation at Creswell City Council’s meeting on Nov. 12. The review of said ordinance was an extension of the previous month’s work session, where councilors instructed Ross Williamson, City Attorney, to draft potential changes - [Dorris Ranch orchard removal takes root](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/21/dorris-ranch-orchard-removal-takes-root/) - SPRINGFIELD – This week, Willamalane Park and Recreation District began the next phase of its tree replacement project at Dorris Ranch to protect the historic Filbert orchards from Eastern Filbert Blight, a fungus that has spread through nearly all mature trees. Though Willamalane has applied various treatments over the years, replacing affected trees with blight-resistant - [High School Sports Zone: 2024 all-league teams](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/21/high-school-sports-zone-2024-all-league-teams/) - CLASS 5A - Special District 4 Coach of the Year: Layne Coffin, Churchill Offensive Player of the Year: RB Ceville Pasi, Sr., Churchill Defensive Player of the Year: LB Lukas Babbitt, Jr., Churchill FIRST TEAM WR Matthew Newell, Jr., THS; QB Noah Blair, Sr., THS; K Noah Zanotto, Sr., THS; DL Caleb Jones, Jr., THS; - [Rosies in the making: Students burn through stereotypes](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/28/rosies-in-the-making-students-burn-through-stereotypes/) - SPRINGFIELD — Our local Rosies remember a groundbreaking time for women in the workforce. During WWII, over six million women were building planes, welding machines, assembling ships, and doing any job that had previously been held by a man. Although those women were ready to change their lifestyles in the blink of an eye to - [Roundtable warrants promising updates from Springfield Police](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/28/roundtable-warrants-promising-updates-from-springfield-police/) - SPRINGFIELD — As stores gear up to accommodate an influx of shoppers this holiday season, one common fear remains on retailers' minds: theft. While thievery may see a spike this time of year, the Springfield Police Department has been working to combat the problem for some time, unveiling updates at a recent roundtable. Springfield Justice - [Pass the gravy ... then discuss Medicare](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/28/pass-the-gravy-then-discuss-medicare/) - SPRINGFIELD—This Thanksgiving, Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Val Hoyle are urging Oregonians to have conversations with older loved ones about Medicare enrollment (along with their turkey and sides) at the dining room table. On Nov. 22, at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, Sen. Wyden and Rep. Hoyle hosted a press conference in conjunction with Eugene-Springfield seniors - [Upgrades on the horizon: Grant boosts Bohemia Park, Main Street projects](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/28/upgrades-on-the-horizon-grant-boosts-bohemia-park-main-street-projects/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Affectionately coined the “Covered Bridge Capital of Oregon,” Cottage Grove’s Main Street blends delicious eateries, local shops, and historical flair. Nearby, tourists and community members alike embrace the outdoors at 14-acre Bohemia Park, a music venue and idyllic backdrop for picnics, strolls, and breathless games of tag for children on the playground. - [‘Luke’s skywalkers’ - Jackson keeps a healthy balance while taking over Class 3A Billies](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/28/lukes-skywalkers-jackson-keeps-a-healthy-balance-while-taking-over-class-3a-billies/) - CRESWELL – It’s probably fair to say that Luke Jackson is heavily invested. As he begins his first year running the boys basketball program at Pleasant Hill High School, he’s not only heavily invested in making his students better basketball players, but better people, too. With two all-star players – 6-foot-3 senior guard Gavin Inglish - [Winter Sports Preview - Rebuild? Springfield Millers maintain big goals](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/11/28/winter-sports-preview-rebuild-springfield-millers-maintain-big-goals/) - SPRINGFIELD – Rebuild? Who said anything about rebuilding the Springfield High girls basketball program? Just because star players like Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam– who championed the Millers to three straight state championship games – and Diamond Wright– who elevated the Millers' in the 23-'24 season, have moved on? “I am definitely not going in thinking that - [Springfield, Cottage Grove kick off Christmas this weekend; Creswell next](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/05/springfield-cottage-grove-kick-off-christmas-this-weekend/) - On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Oldest & Coldest Parade will wrap around Springfield streets with the theme “Gingerbread Kisses & Christmas Wishes.” The parade will start at 1 p.m. at 21st and Olympic, down Mohawk Boulevard, and end at Pioneer Parkway East and Main Street. The grand marshal is International Paper, which is celebrating its - [Watch-O-Rama to animate Springfield Monday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/05/watch-o-rama-to-animate-springfield-monday/) - Chronicle Staff Report SPRINGFIELD – One of the most significant weekends of football in the southern Willamette Valley is about to kick off in a mashup of “in real life” and in virtual reality. And Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill will be the place to take in all of the action and fun. The - [Column: Waste doesn’t have to be part of meaningful holiday season](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/05/column-waste-doesnt-have-to-be-part-of-meaningful-holiday-season/) - In my job, I run across many screaming statistics about solid waste, pollution, and climate change that sometimes make me stop and say, “Yikes.” Just in time for the holidays, I ran across these statistics from the nonprofit ReFED regarding Thanksgiving food waste. Last year, ReFED estimated that Americans would waste 312 million pounds of - [Tiny Ducks in a bigger pond: Willamalane preschool ups capacity with UO support](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/05/tiny-ducks-in-a-bigger-pond-willamalane-preschool-ups-capacity-with-uo-support/) - SPRINGFIELD – Despite the gallons of annual rain in Lane County, it is considered a desert — a childcare desert. According to research conducted in 2022 by Oregon’s Early Learning Division, almost every county is regarded as a childcare desert for children ages 0-2. Lane County does a bit better than most counties in terms - [Local, global nonprofits benefit from mall vending machine](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/05/local-global-nonprofits-benefit-from-mall-vending-machine/) - EUGENE — Giving to local nonprofits is now as easy as pressing a button. Through Dec. 15, three Giving Machines will be at the Valley River Center Mall, allowing customers to donate to their community or globally during their holiday shopping. The Giving Machines are bright red vending machines located at the mall's entrance. Instead - [Interim city manager selected in Creswell](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/05/interim-city-manager-selected-in-creswell/) - CRESWELL — City manager Michelle Amberg’s last day is Dec. 13, so the Creswell City Council and staff have been reviewing resumes and letters of interest. On Tuesday, the Council unanimously appointed Spencer Nebel as the interim city manager. On Dec. 3, Creswell City Council convened a special meeting to conduct 45-minute conversations with interim - [Creswell whips Marist in boys season opener](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/creswell-whips-marist-in-boys-season-opener/) - CRESWELL – A young and inexperienced Creswell boys basketball team opened its season on campus against visiting Class 4A Marist Catholic on Friday night, struggling in the first half before rallying and pulling away to a 64-51 victory. Jesse Thomas, coach of the Class 3A Bulldogs, said his team is finding its way and learning - [Soggy but spirited 'Oldest & Coldest' Springfield parade](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/soggy-but-spirited-oldest-coldest-springfield-parade/) - SPRINGFIELD – For over seven decades, the Springfield Christmas Parade has served as a holiday season kickoff for residents and visitors alike. Even rainy conditions couldn’t damper the glow of glittering floats, triumphant high school marching bands pumping up the crowd, and the Coca-Cola Bear waving and wiggling in a cherry-red truck. The event’s theme - [Nebel fills gap; search on  for Creswell city manager](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/nebel-fills-gap-search-on-for-creswell-city-manager/) - CRESWELL— With city manager Michelle Amberg’s last day being Dec. 13, the Creswell City Council and staff have been reviewing resumes and letters of interest. Last week, the council unanimously appointed Spencer Nebel as the interim city manager. “I had an opportunity to spend some time in Creswell to really make sure that this was - [Buckle up! Billies boys off to roller-coaster start](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/buckle-up-billies-boys-off-to-roller-coaster-start/) - PLEASANT HILL – Watching Pleasant Hill play basketball so far this season has been like a trip to the carnival. The first three games have been a real roller-coaster ride. The Billies, playing one of the toughest schedules in the state, opened with a 50-point victory over Jefferson, then followed that up with a 30-point - [Get ready to dance: #instaballet blends creativity with community ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/get-ready-to-dance-instaballet-blends-creativity-with-community/) - EUGENE — Housed behind the sand-colored exterior of the Midtown Arts Center are some of the area's most prominent creative organizations, from Chamber Music Amici and Eugene Ballet to Lane Arts Council and Orchestra Next, to name a few. Included in the revered lineup of Midtown residents who make up Eugene's thriving art scene is - [Hitchcock lovers will be thrilled by Cottage Theatre's play](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/hitchcock-lovers-will-be-thrilled-by-cottage-theatres-play/) - COTTAGE GROVE — Cottage Theatre’s play, "The 39 Steps,” is an action-packed spoof of all things Hitchcock. The performance, which runs through Dec. 22, is a remake of a film directed by Hitchcock but reinterpreted as a comedy. And there is no doubt about it: this is a hilarious play! Audience member Carla Levinski said - [Cottage Grove kicks off Christmas](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/cottage-grove-kicks-off-christmas/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Saturday’s Kickoff to Christmas in Cottage Grove had something for everyone. The all-day event started with Breakfast with Santa at the Fire Station. There was a Holiday Bazaar, Open House, and the ever-popular South Valley Winter Market. Local churches served free soup and cider at All American Square. A large crowd attended - [Column: Do something 'wild' this holiday season](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/19/column-do-something-wild-this-holiday-season/) - Domestic and wild animals have been a massive part of my life. Born in a logging camp in Minnesota, neighbors such as bears, deer, moose, coyotes, and bobcats were a fact, not a fear or foe. Then, we moved to North Dakota, where my sister and my playmates were no bigger than a quarter, little - [Little theater, big energy: Purdum looks to drive more engagement as new Wildish director](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/19/little-theater-big-energy-purdum-looks-to-drive-more-engagement-as-new-wildish-director/) - SPRINGFIELD – On Sept. 1, Wildish Theater welcomed a new theater director. Upon meeting the new director, Camron Purdum, it is obvious why he got the job. Despite being only 27-years-old, Purdum brings the passion, enthusiasm, and energy of youth into his new position. “He is super contagious – personality wise – and so is his - [Local reading advocate leads state's ‘Dolly Parton’ Imagination Library](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/19/local-reading-advocate-leads-states-dolly-parton-imagination-library/) - SPRINGFIELD — Laurie McNichols has stepped into a new role as the state director of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a nonprofit that promotes children's reading proficiency nationwide. McNichols, previously an area director with Oregon literacy nonprofit SMART Reading, brings 14 years of experience promoting early literacy by raising awareness, building relationships, and securing funding to - [Creswell Winter Lights event dazzles attendees](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/19/creswell-winter-lights-event-dazzles-attendees/) - Check back later for photos! CRESWELL — A fleet of pastel-hued Volkswagens enveloped in Christmas lights; the Grinch humorously wagging his finger at parade attendees; Santa and Mrs. Claus waving jubilantly down Oregon Ave. and 7th through 1st St.: the 21st annual Creswell Winter Lights parade had something for everyone. On Saturday, Dec. 14, residents - [‘Deep’ Colts boys win; girls finish 2nd](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/26/deep-colts-boys-win-girls-finish-2nd/) - THURSTON — Thurston wrestling played host to its annual LaMont Simons Dual Tournament on Saturday and the boys team managed to sustain its undefeated streak, winning against Churchill, Mountain View, Tillamook, and most notably an out-of-state team – Class 2A Orting High School in Washington – reigning state champions for three consecutive seasons. “Yeah, knock - [Word of warning: Invasive fish are already here](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/02/word-of-warning-invasive-fish-are-already-here/) - It was the lead story on every televised newscast leading up to the Christmas holiday. A dead pond Koi had been spotted in the McKenzie River at Armitage Park. The fish was bright orange, a bit tattered, and weighed about 3-4 pounds. Of course, the fish stood out like a sore thumb in the seasonally - [Jarvis leading Scouting into more inclusive era](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/02/jarvis-leading-scouting-into-more-inclusive-era/) - EUGENE – One might think they understand what the Boys Scouts of America are all about. After all, the world-renowned organization has been around for more than 100 years. Well, think again. The scouts have rebranded as Scouting America, and more important than a new name is the commitment to a more inclusive environment, - [Family Relief Nursery welcomes interim director](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/02/family-relief-nursery-welcomes-interim-director/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Kyle Riege, 32, the interim director at Family Relief Nursery’s Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Drain locations, said the new role brings an opportunity to help children and youth earlier in life. The former corrections officer and crisis responder from Indiana’s juvenile detention program said he’s looking forward to working on the preventative - [Milestones & memories](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/02/milestones-memories-2/) - ■ Colts double up, capture another Class 5A state baseball crown The Thurston Colts became only the 15th school in Oregon history to win back-to-back state baseball titles, blanking No. 4-ranked West Albany 2-0 in a rematch of 2023’s state championship game. Thurston scored both of its runs in the bottom of the first inning. - [Guest column: Connected Lane County recounts youth success stories, inspriration](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/guest-column-connected-lane-county-recounts-youth-success-stories-inspriration/) - Over 3,000 youth walk through Connected Lane County’s doors annually. Each youth has a unique goal, whether it’s finding career guidance, gaining hands-on STEM experience, or navigating housing and food assistance. Connected Lane County strives to meet youth where they are through various programs, events, and experiences. Connected Lane County focuses on supporting historically underrepresented - [Being WasteWise: Get plugged in to school electronics recycling competition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/being-wastewise-get-plugged-in-to-school-electronics-recycling-competition/) - It’s likely a safe bet you have some old electronics lying around the house. Think laptops, cell phones, cords, cables, monitors, keyboards, speakers, tablets, game consoles, remotes, or AV equipment. Maybe even VCRs! You get the point. We all have unwanted, unused, or broken electronics. If you’ve been seeking a way to safely and responsibly - [Springfield business unique as a kitten's whiskers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/springfield-business-unique-as-a-kittens-whiskers/) - SPRINGFIELD – I would like to introduce you to Bean. Bean was dropped off at the Emergency Veterinary Hospital on Pioneer Parkway with an eye injury by a good Samaritan, then treated and transferred to a local cat rescue. After being socialized with other foster cats through The Cat Rescue and Adoption Network, Bean now - [Scene & Heard: South Lane was in tune in 2024](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/scene-heard-south-lane-was-in-tune-in-2024/) - Salgado recalls good times with ‘Blues Brothers’ This year marks the 45th anniversary of “The Blues Brothers,” a movie in which longtime Eugene resident Curtis Salgado played a significant role behind the scenes. The 1972 Willamette High grad shared some old stories about old Saturday Night Live pals John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd after the - [A Queen’s Affair: Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant is Jan. 11 at the Wildish](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/a-queens-affair-miss-oregon-volunteer-pageant-is-jan-11-at-the-wildish/) - SPRINGFIELD – Six beautiful women competing for the title of queen. It sounds like a situation out of a reality TV show, not something that would happen in Springfield. On the contrary, A Queen’s Affair: Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant will be hosted for the first time at the Wildish Theater on Jan. 11. Young women - [Year in Review/ Looking Ahead with Cottage Grove mayor Candace Solesbee](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/year-in-review-looking-ahead-with-cottage-grove-mayor-candace-solesbee/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Candace Solesbee is what one might call a “proud Grover.” A fourth-generation resident and owner of Shampoo Dolls Salon and 5 Flying Monkeys antique store on Main Street, she is eager to step into her second term as mayor of Cottage Grove. In many ways, Solesbee said that 2024 laid the groundwork - [Year in Review/ Looking Ahead with Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/year-in-review-looking-ahead-with-springfield-mayor-sean-vangordon/) - SPRINGFIELD – “If roads are the bones of the city, people are the heart and soul of the city,” Sean VanGordon, Springfield mayor, said. From navigating catastrophic weather to serving as a backdrop for thousands of eager runners tackling the 26.2-mile Eugene Marathon, Springfield saw its fair share of activity in 2024. VanGordon had no - [Stram & Smith: A changing of the guard at Creswell City Hall](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/09/stram-smith-a-changing-ofthe-guard-at-creswell-city-hall/) - CRESWELL – Dave Stram and his wife, Jocelyn, have always known that there was something special about the city of Creswell. Arriving in town as fresh college graduates in 1982, the couple have called the area home for over four decades, where he served as a pastor, piano teacher, and mayor of Creswell “The community - [Billies seeking new football coach](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/billies-seeking-new-football-coach/) - PLEASANT HILL – Pleasant Hill football coach Jeremiah Heacock resigned after the end of the 2024 season, athletic director Kyle McClain and Heacock confirmed. There was no official date on the resignation, and the position was posted on the Pleasant Hill School District website on Dec. 4, 2024. “I appreciate Jeremiah’s time and effort that - [Clean water, clear communication: Springfield Utility applying lessons from historic ice storm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/clean-water-clear-communication-springfield-utility-applying-lessons-from-historic-ice-storm/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Utility Board is applying geospatial mapping technology to streamline communication with the public after last year’s ice storm. On Jan. 8, the Springfield Utility Board met for a special work session to discuss emergency preparedness and its After-Action Report about last year’s ice storm. Both water and power divisions gave a - [All in good times: Springfield Chamber closing time capsule next week](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/all-in-good-times-springfield-chamber-closing-time-capsule-next-week/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce will seal its 2024 Time Capsule for the next 25 years on Jan. 22 in the Chamber building at 101 S. A St. The propane tank-shaped capsule was first revealed at the Chamber’s Inspire Excellence Award in February last year. It was part of a celebration of the - [Imagination meets reality: Dolly's Imagination Library](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/imagination-meets-reality-dollys-imagination-library/) - SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, toe-tapping tunes and starring in television and films loved by a multi-generational fanbase, she is also known as "The Book Lady." Founded in 1995, Dolly's Imagination Library is - [Fire chiefs distinguish Oregon wildfire response misinformation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/fire-chiefs-distinguish-oregon-wildfire-response-misinformation/) - After the state’s fire marshals fired off a statement categorically debunking the “news” about an alleged regulatory thwart to Oregon’s wildfire response in California, local chiefs are also sounding the siren on misinformation. In a Jan. 12 statement posted on The Oregon State Fire Marshal's (OSFM) Facebook page, deputy state marshals said they “want to - [Pleasant Hill duo make commitments; Matt Hartner Tourney](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/pleasant-hill-duo-make-commitments-matt-hartner-tourney/) - Pleasant Hill head coach Jessica Crawford revealed at the Matt Hartner tourney on Sunday that Billies volleyball player and daughter Claire Crawford verbally committed to Cal Poly Humboldt – a Division II university in Northern California – in December. She officially signed last Thursday, Jan. 16, though. “I’m very excited about the commitment to Cal - [Cottage Grove City Council sworn in, praises good work by the community](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/cottage-grove-city-council-sworn-in-praises-good-work-by-the-community/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Each year, January brings an influx of new goals, routines, and, in the case of Cottage Grove City Council, new faces. At its meeting on Jan. 13, the city council candidates were sworn in, and incumbent Greg Ervin (Ward 4) was unanimously appointed council president. While Ervin was initially apprehensive about stepping - [Creswell City Council reconvenes with new faces, priorities ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/creswell-city-council-reconvenes-with-new-faces-priorities/) - CRESWELL – Councilors Mark Kremer, Joan Morris, Clark Kent, and Mayor Nick Smith were sworn into office on Jan. 13. Smith, councilor-turned-mayor, manages Roberts Supply Co. in Springfield. “I saw a need for a conservative voice on the council and decided to get involved. I wanted to do something, not just say something. I wanted - [Celebrating Dr. King's legacy: Springfield hosts parade, student contest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/celebrating-dr-kings-legacy-springfield-hosts-parade-student-contest/) - SPRINGFIELD – On Jan. 20, a crowd of community members braved the nearly-freezing weather to march in solidarity with warm hearts under one theme: Peace equals justice. “We’re going to stand shoulder to shoulder, we’re going to lean on each other, we’re going to lean into our community,” said Kori Rodley, Springfield councilor, during the - [Back from the blaze: Lane County firefighters return home from California](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/back-from-the-blaze-lane-county-firefighters-return-home-from-california/) - Following a two-week mobilization to Southern California to assist with the wildfire response – the largest out-of-state deployment in Oregon history – the state’s 21 strike teams arrived home last week, including two from Lane County. Oregon strike teams battled the Palisades and Eaton fires near Los Angeles, including Eugene-Springfield and Pleasant Hill-Goshen firefighters. According - [Springfield State of the City outlines 'Our Way Forward' in 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/springfield-state-of-the-city-outlines-our-way-forward-in-2025/) - SPRINGFIELD – From the lively musical stylings of the Springfield High School Jazz Band to enthusiastic pre-event conversation amongst attendees, the Wildish Theater in Springfield was abuzz on Jan. 30 for 2025’s State of the City Address. Mayor Sean VanGordon presented a comprehensive list of Springfield’s 2024 highlights and challenges to city leaders and community - [Springfield Police Chief resigning](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/springfield-police-chief-resigning/) - SPRINGFIELD – Springfield Police Chief Andrew Shearer announced his resignation on Feb. 12, effective March 14, 2025. “Over the past four years, he has worked to enhance SPD’s community trust, operational effectiveness, and internal culture, leaving a lasting impact on the department,” stated Elyse Ditzel, the public information officer for the City Manager’s office, in - [Love at first bite: Chef brings a taste of New York to Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/love-at-first-bite-chef-brings-a-taste-of-new-york-to-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD — It was only natural that Ted Hutchins and Julie Agan decided to call their first restaurant the Amore Italian Bakery & Bistro. They put a lot of love into everything they do. “We’ve been together for about a year – we met on eHarmony,” Hutchins said. “My dream had always been to open - [Boys Rivalry Recap: Billies, Bulldogs battle for position, pride on the court](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/boys-rivalry-recap-billies-bulldogs-battle-for-position-pride-on-the-court/) - CRESWELL – For Pleasant Hill, it was the culmination of a perfect regular season in the Mountain Valley Conference. For Creswell, it was the perfect chance to knock off its crosstown rival, which is ranked No. 2 in the state. The Bulldogs played well enough to win, but couldn’t close the deal, falling 51-47 in - [Colts girls win district](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/colts-girls-win-district/) - EUGENE – The Thurston girls have set themselves up, and now have a chance to win their sixth state wrestling championship this weekend at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Four Colts – senior Eily Asher (100 pounds), sophomore Teagan Merritt (115), senior Kristal Zamora (140), and junior Izabella Castleberry (190) – won titles Saturday at - [Chamber honors 'heartbeat of Springfield' at Inspire Excellence event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/chamber-honors-heartbeat-of-springfield-at-inspire-excellence-event/) - SPRINGFIELD — Community members across scores of sectors on Feb. 20 gathered at the Wildish Theater during the annual Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony to celebrate the businesses, the business champions, and the people behind it all that “Inspire Excellence” locally. The Chamber’s track record in 2024 reflects its commonly used mantra, “We - [Cycling Safely: Legislators looking at measures to address safer environment, infrastructure ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/cycling-safely-legislators-looking-at-measures-to-address-safer-environment-infrastructure/) - As the weather gets warmer, and even as it doesn't, people are turning on two wheels rather than four. Bicycling is embedded in the pathways of the southern Willamette Valley, but is it a safe two-tired activity? Newly released data shows that Oregon’s “Bicycle Friendly State” rank dropped from No. 2 to No. 3 in - [‘Spirit’ jumpstarts festival’s heartbeat: BMD reemerges with new leadership, year-round Itinerary](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/12/spirit-jumpstarts-festivals-heartbeat-bmd-reemerges-with-new-leadership-year-round-itinerary/) - 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 thing Cottage Grove has in the bag, it's unique character—and - [Photo Gallery: Springfield Chamber delivers 'stamp' of approval for UPS on Marcola](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/photo-gallery-ribbon-cutting-a-special-delivery-for-springfield-ups-on-marcola/) - [Tickets flying out the door for ‘Mary Poppins’ performance in Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/tickets-flying-out-the-door-for-mary-poppins-performance-in-cottage-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Theatre season continues with “Mary Poppins,” which runs four weekends from April 4 to 27. When the Banks family is visited by the practically perfect nanny Mary Poppins, her whimsical methods help them rediscover the joy and importance of family. This 1964 Disney movie musical adaptation has become an enduring - [Area Police Logs: March 10-16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/area-police-logs-march-10-16/) - Springfield Police MONDAY, MARCH 10 (72 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Person stop (6), Dispute (5) 9:09 am: Criminal mischief, 708 Oakdale Ave. 11:46 am: Theft, 1521 Mohawk Blvd. 1:42 pm: Abandoned vehicle, 4748 Franklin Blvd., EUG 2:49 pm: Theft, 2750 Gateway St. 3:23 pm: Injured animal(s), 444 B St. 3:52 pm: Graffiti - [Around Town: PDX Air service returns in May, LTD OKs labor agreement, more](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/20/around-town-pdx-air-service-returns-in-may-ltd-oks-labor-agreement-more/) - PDX Air service returns in May ■ EUGENE – Eugene Airport has announced the return of daily air service to Portland International Airport (PDX) through Alaska Airlines, starting May 15. Travelers can expect departures from Eugene at 5:30 a.m. and 12:23 p.m., with return flights from PDX scheduled for 11 a.m. and 9:55 p.m. LTD - [Take care: Navigating mental health resources](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/05/30/take-care-navigating-mental-health-resources/) - Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 5 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health from community, to crime, to survivor stories. Read Part 4, "Suicide attempt survivor shares perspective, advice," here. Jeremie Wharton said his passion to work in the mental health field came - [Writer’s reflections: Mental health series](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/05/30/writers-reflections-mental-health-series/) - Hard lessons: Don’t suffer in silence Close your eyes and picture someone struggling with depression. Are they wearing dark, neutral shades devoid of color? Are their eyes dull and lowered? Are their lips sagging at the sides? Are there green, cartoon stink lines wiggling outward from the person’s greasy hair and pungent armpits? Do they - [Take care: Suicide attempt survivor shares perspective, advice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/05/23/take-care-suicide-attempt-survivor-shares-perspective-advice/) - Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 4 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health from community, to crime, to survivor stories. Read Part 3, "Increased youth suicide rates stress need for open dialogue," here. SPRINGFIELD — On July 26, 2017, Springfield resident Zak Gosa-Lewis - [Take Care: Increased youth suicide rates stress need for open dialogue](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/05/16/take-care-increased-youth-suicide-rates-stress-need-for-open-dialogue/) - Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 3 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health from community, to crime, to survivor stories. Read Part 2, "Take Care: Addressing the intersectionality between crime, mental illness," here. Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in - [Take Care: Addressing the intersectionality between crime, mental illness](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/05/09/take-care-addressing-the-intersectionality-between-crime-mental-illness/) - Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 2 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health, from community to crime to survivor stories. Read Part 1, "Take Care: Destigmatizing mental health issues through education and community events," here. When examining the intersectionality between mental health and - [Round 2 of recall attempt afoot in Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/05/30/round-2-of-recall-attempt-afoot-in-grove/) - Councilor fed up, files elections law violation against petitioner COTTAGE GROVE – In what may feel like a time warp back to last August, some Cottage Grove City councilors may face a recall vote this summer, after a citizen gathered enough signatures to garner consideration from the Elections Office. Again. What’s more, in response to - [State ethics commission investigating Cottage Grove City Council](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/04/04/state-ethics-commission-investigating-cottage-grove-city-council/) - Panel questions Sauerwein's hiring 'behind closed doors' SALEM — The state’s Ethics Commission is investigating the Cottage Grove City Council for violating Public Meeting Law when hiring its new city manager in December 2023. Cottage Grove resident Johanna Zee lodged the complaints, alleging that the decision to hire the new city manager was made behind - [Update: SVdP withdraws offer from Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/07/24/svdp-withdraws-offer-from-cottage-grove/) - COTTAGE GROVE – When mayor Candace Solesbee announced at the beginning of the July 23 special meeting that St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) rescinded its offer to assist the City with its homeless crisis, the chambers erupted in applause. Following its May 18 work session which focused on how the City has handled its unhoused - [Launching Fourth: 'Barbie' goes cliff diving](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/07/11/launching-fourth-barbie-goes-cliff-diving/) - GLACIER VIEW, Alaska – Most people enjoy their Fourth of July with a grand fireworks show and a barbecue cookout. Some 6,000 people celebrate by watching cars fly off of a 300-foot cliff. Different strokes for different folks. In a 2,000-plus mile trip from Springfield to Glacier View, on June 29, Springfield residents Nancy Mauk - [CTE - Education at Work, Part 1: Preparing students with work-ready job skills](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/09/05/cte-education-at-work-part-1-schools-preparing-students-with-work-ready-job-skills/) - ABOUT THE SERIES As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle examines Career and Technical Education in Springfield, Cottage Grove, Pleasant Hill, and Creswell. This series was partly made possible by donations to The Chronicle Foundation and the Fund for Oregon Rural Journalism (FORJ). WEEK 1: TODAY - Area schools and business leaders are investing - [As Ever, Lora: Cottage Grove postcard mystery solved serendipitously](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/as-ever-lora-cottage-grove-postcard-mystery-solved-serendipitously/) - Editor's note: This is Part 1 of a 4 part series highlighting the history of Cottage Grove. Read the intro here. For over 30 years, I have collected photos of the area. You have probably seen some of them in the local newspapers or the 2024 Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce Visitor Guide. Many are - [OHA urges people to get vaccinated during ongoing significant influenza activity](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/oha-urges-people-to-get-vaccinated-during-ongoing-significant-influenza-activity/) - The state’s 2024-2025 influenza season is the worst since Oregon Health Authority began tracking the virus 15 years ago, with people continuing to be hospitalized at a time of the year when statewide influenza activity traditionally begins winding down, health officials say. That means it’s still not too late for people to get the influenza - [Emerald Ash Borer training for landowners is April 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/emerald-ash-borer-training-for-landowners-is-april-11/) - EUGENE – Emerald Ash Borer, or EAB for short, is an invasive wood-boring beetle that targets and kills ash trees (genus Fraxinus), including the native Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia). EAB was discovered in Washington County, Oregon, in 2022 and has since spread to neighboring Yamhill, Marion and Clackamas counties. The spread of this pest poses a threat to - [SELCO teams up with SMART Reading for March community book drive ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/selco-teams-up-with-smart-reading-for-community-book-drive-through-march/) - SPRINGFIELD – Children’s literacy nonprofit SMART Reading and SELCO Community Credit Union are partnering to support SMART Reading programs by hosting their second annual community book drive in honor of National Reading Month. The goal is to collect new and gently-used children’s books, which will be sorted, cleaned, and gifted to local children to ensure they - [Man found guilty of kidnapping near Saginaw](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/man-guilty-of-kidnapping-near-saginaw/) - On March 12, 2025, Lane County Circuit Court Judge Kamala H. Shugar found Donald Wayne Johnson guilty of kidnapping in the second degree, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and assault in the fourth degree after a one-day bench trial. Mr. Johnson will be sentenced on April 4. On September 20, 2022, a husband and - [Springfield celebrates women in construction](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/springfield-celebrates-women-in-construction/) - SPRINGFIELD – At the March 3 city council meeting, Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon proclaimed March 2-7 as Women in Construction Week, recognizing the contributions of women in the construction industry. The proclamation highlighted the work of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Chapter 77, which supports the advancement of women in the field - [Grove, Dorena Master Plan public meeting in Creswell canceled due to exec orders](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/cottage-grove-and-dorena-master-plan-public-meeting-canceled-due-to-exec-orders/) - Due to Executive Order 14222, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE) has cancelled one previously scheduled public meeting for the Cottage Grove and Dorena Lakes Master Plan (MP). Key topics addressed in the MP include the management and development of recreational, natural, and cultural resources, invasive species management and threatened and endangered - [It’s a desert under there: Understanding groundwater in Lane County and beyond](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/its-a-desert-under-there-understanding-groundwater-in-lane-county-and-beyond/) - SPRINGFIELD – The idea that Lane County could be “water poor” is laughable to many people. After all, this is the wet Willamette Valley, where it rains for nine months and drips for the next three. Well, not precisely … and wipe that smirk off your face. In the 1970s and ‘80s, I was Lane - [Adolescent Literacy Framework aimed to boost reading instruction](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/adolescent-literacy-framework-aimed-to-boost-reading-instruction/) - The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) recently announced the expansion of its effort to create confident and competent readers and writers with the release of Oregon’s Adolescent Literacy Framework. The framework follows the implementation of the Early Literacy Success Initiative by providing guidance and best practices for research-based literacy instruction in middle and high school. - [SELCO expands scholarship program](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/selco-expands-scholarship-program/) - SPRINGFIELD — SELCO Community Credit Union is accepting applications through March 31 for its expanded SELCO Steps Up scholarship program, which will award nearly $80,000 in student support. The program offers 20 scholarships of $3,500 each to traditional, nontraditional, and vocational students, along with the $7,500 Richard Metzler Opportunity Scholarship for a Lane County student - [Data: Class of 2024 overcame historic obstacles](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/data-class-of-2024-overcame-historic-obstacles/) - According to data recently released by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), the statewide graduation rate for the class of 2024 is 81.8%. The Class of 2024 started high school in distance learning due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and after their first year, only 73.6% were on track to graduate in four years. The statewide - [Report: Oregon job creation weakens in February](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/report-oregon-job-creation-weakens-in-february/) - SALEM – The latest monthly Jobs Report released by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) showed job creation weakening in February. “Over half of Main Street firms reported hiring or trying to hire in February, but with little success,” said Bill Dunkelberg, chief economist. “Meanwhile, consistent compensation increases continue to pressure small business owners - [Springfield robotics team takes 1st in 'Motivate'](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/springfield-robotics-team-takes-1st-in-motivate/) - The Oregon Robotics Tournament & Outreach Program (ORTOP) recently announced the results of this year’s Oregon FIRST Tech Challenge Spark Invitational Tournament. Thirty-four teams, grades 7-12, were invited to compete in this year’s challenge, INTO THE DEEP, with robots that they designed, built, and programmed. During each match, one pair of robots and their drivers - [Will the public be notified of water problems? Depends on your state](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/12/will-the-public-be-notified-of-water-problems-depends-on-your-state/) - If you are aware of the Marion County (Kansas) Record, it is probably because you winced at the dings and dents inflicted upon the First Amendment when the local police department raided the Record’s offices in 2023. Publisher Eric Meyer stood up to the police with a civil liberties lawsuit, put his paper out in - [Whitson‘s finale ends a family affair](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/whitsons-finale-ends-a-family-affair/) - COOS BAY – This was supposed to be a rebuilding season for the Creswell boys basketball team. But for those who haven’t been paying close attention, they don’t do rebuilding seasons at Creswell these days … and that goes for both the boys and girls programs. It seems like every year, the Bulldogs aren’t expected - [FREE DOWNLOAD: Spring Coloring Contest: Ages 6-11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/05/free-download-spring-coloring-contest-ages-6-11/) - ChronicleColoringContestSpring2025Download - [Quick roadtrip? Whale Watch Week returns](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/quick-roadtrip-whale-watch-week-returns/) - Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will be stationed at 14 sites along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot whales and their calves and answer questions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily - [Lane County’s got milk, thanks to donation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/lane-countys-got-milk-thanks-to-donation/) - EUGENE — On March 6, a semi-truckload of milk arrived at FOOD For Lane County and was distributed to the community. “Having a fresh supply of milk that can be distributed at all of our pantries is huge for us and them,” said Jon Wilkinson, Broadway distribution warehouse manager, noting that the milk has a - [Springfield ‘Block Party’ returns, seeks title sponsor for annual event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/springfield-block-party-returns-seeks-title-sponsor-for-annual-event/) - Springfield’s “The Block Party” is returning for its sixth year and will expand to cover over seven city blocks in 2025. The party will feature more music, food, and libations while deepening its impact in Historic Downtown Springfield. The event has become popular for residents, businesses, and civic organizations. The gathering “exists to bring the - [Pleasant Hill student, Creswell teacher awarded VFW honors](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/pleasant-hill-student-creswell-teacher-awarded-vfw-honors/) - PLEASANT HILL – Emily Krauss, a Pleasant Hill High School student, is the state winner of the Voice of Democracy contest, which is held annually through the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Jody Reed, a science teacher at Creswell Middle School, was also awarded the VFW State-wide Teacher of the Year award. At the Department of - [Resch to be named interim SPD Chief](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/12/resch-to-be-named-interim-spd-chief/) - SPRINGFIELD – Jami Resch will be named interim chief of the Springfield Police Department on March 17 after a swearing-in ceremony at the Springfield Justice Center. According to the city’s biography, Resch brings 26 years of public safety and leadership experience to her new role. She has served in multiple leadership roles at the Portland - [Results & Schedules: 3A, 5A Basketball Playoffs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/results-schedules-3a-5a-basketball-playoffs/) - RESULTS BOYS Thursday, Mar.6 ■ Pleasant Hill 61, Creswell 47 Friday, Mar.7 ■ Cascade Christian 74, Creswell 60 ■ Pleasant Hill 46, Valley Catholic 42 ■ Springfield 54, Crescent Valley 45 Saturday, Mar.8 ■ Westside Christian 65, Pleasant Hill 47 ■ Thurston 50, Centennial 48 GIRLS Friday, Mar.7 ■ Springfield 54, Crescent Valley 45 SCHEDULES - [Missing Cottage Grove man recovered from Dorena Lake](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/12/missing-cottage-grove-man-recovered-from-dorena-lake/) - After months missing, a Cottage Grove man's body has been recovered in Dorena Lake. Robert Ray Bennett II, 61, of Cottage Grove, went missing on Dec. 28, 2024. Bennett was last seen standing on the bank of Brice Creek at a campsite east of Cedar Creek Campground on Brice Creek Road, east of Disston. After - [Previews: Thurston and Springfield roll into quarterfinals](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/previews-thurston-and-springfield-roll-into-quarterfinals/) - No. 2 THURSTON (22-3) vs No. 7 SUMMIT (18-8) ■ Tipping off: After a nailbiter against No. 15 Centennial, Thurston faces No. 7 Summit. The close finish might have been a wake-up call for the Colts, who had an undefeated run in the Midwestern League. They also were 13-for-21 (61.9%) on free throws against the - [Millers girls getting healthy for state run](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/millers-girls-getting-healthy-for-state-run/) - SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield girls basketball team, after battling through injuries and illness in the last week – and a 30-point loss to No. 1 Crater – still stamped their ticket to the state tournament after beating Crescent Valley 54-45 last Friday. It wasn't without pain, though, as the Millers weren’t fully recovered. Springfield fans - [Thurston escapes early scare from Centennial](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/thurston-escapes-early-scare-from-centennial/) - THURSTON – The Thurston Colts boys basketball team – riding high on a 12-game winning streak – went into Saturday’s playoff game against No. 15 Centennial blazing hot. They did not expect the Eagles to be equally en fuego. The higher-seeded Colts trailed most of the game due to the Eagles’ strong effort, but Thurston - [Class 3A: Billies boys top public school, #2 overall ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/13/class-3a-billies-boys-top-public-school-2-overall/) - COOS BAY – It was the stuff dreams are made of. Trailing by 13 points midway through the second quarter, Pleasant Hill stormed back to defeat Valley Catholic in a dramatic finish at the 3A Boys State Basketball Championship. Unfortunately for the Billies, that game was on Friday night in the semifinals. They still had - [Residents OK in Springfield house fire](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/one-injured-in-springfield-house-fire/) - Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a house fire in the 500 block of 40th St in Springfield Thursday Morning. Firefighters were called to the reported fire at 8:45 AM on March 6th. Engine 14 arrived to find heavy fire in one side of a duplex with an injured occupant. The lone occupant was transported with serious injuries related to - [Salas-Sanchez brothers earn titles; Colts boys finish 2nd](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/salas-sanchez-brothers-earn-titles-colts-boys-finish-2nd/) - PORTLAND – The Thurston boys wrestling team was the state runner-up for the third year in a row, a pattern that head coach Mike Simons has been trying to chip away at in the face of Crater's challenge. However, brothers Micheal and Lukas Salas-Sanchez walked into Veterans Memorial Coliseum with “thousands” of hours of hard - [CONQUERING SHEROES: Thurston’s girls wrestling pin down 2nd straight state title](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/conquering-sheroes-thurstons-girls-pin-down-2nd-straight-state-title/) - PORTLAND – On Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland, the Thurston girls wrestling team cheered, wept and celebrated on the mat as they held up their second Oregon state-shaped blue trophy after claiming another 6A/5A girls team title in two years. “Our girls, they wanted to defend their title, and they did,” head - [Vehicle in McKenzie River made for tough rescue](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/vehicle-in-mckenzie-river-made-for-tough-rescue/) - On March 5th at about 8 p.m., Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded with Oregon State Police to a vehicle that had crashed into the McKenzie River near milepost 31 on McKenzie Highway. Multiple area fire agencies responded as well, including McKenzie Fire and Eugene Springfield Fire. The response was complicated by high water, darkness, and - [Atlas excerpts, part 4: Thurston, the Gateway to the McKenzie](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/atlas-excerpts-part-4-thurston-the-gateway-to-the-mckenzie/) - Editor’s note: This is the final installment of The Chronicle's four-part series featuring historical excerpts from the collections of local museums and historians as they prepare to launch "Historic Atlas of Springfield, Oregon," a 200-page collection detailing the city's historical development this summer. Thurston was annexed by Springfield over 60 years ago but is still - [Unhoused gain job skills via textile waste reduction](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/unhoused-gain-job-skills-via-textile-waste-reduction/) - Every so often (though not often enough), the stars align where business interests align perfectly with environmental sustainability. Such is the case concerning a new partnership between the city of Eugene, the Eugene Chamber of Commerce, and the Viking Textile Maker Hub (VTMH) to address unemployment while reducing textile waste. The Re-Patch Program helps empower - [Angler's Log: Every spring, dozens of anglers are bitten by the ‘drift boat bug’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/anglers-log-every-spring-dozens-of-anglers-are-bitten-by-the-drift-boat-bug/) - I wandered around the variety of drift boats displayed at a recent sporting exposition and was initially shocked by the prices. However, I was also impressed by the quality of the boats and their available options, such as a “food warmer/pizza oven.” While larger drift boats are available, those measuring between 16 and 16.5 feet - [Fun & games at Castle’s opening](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/fun-games-at-castles-opening/) - SPRINGFIELD – It’s all fun and games on Main Street in Springfield with the arrival of Castle of Games in the Paramount Center. Kimberly Buckmaster, owner of Castle of Games, was joined on Feb. 28 by Springfield Chamber Area of Commerce members and the public for a celebratory opening of the store's new location at - [Willamette Riverkeeper welcomes co-exec directors Emmons and King](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/willamette-riverkeeper-welcomes-co-exec-directors-emmons-and-king/) - Willamette Riverkeeper (WRK) is proud to announce a transformative step forward with the appointment of Michelle Emmons and Heather King as Co-Executive Directors and Upper and Lower Willamette Riverkeepers. This innovative co-leadership model represents a heartfelt commitment to collaboration, community engagement, and environmental stewardship across the Willamette River Basin. This change isn’t just about leadership roles; it’s about embodying - [Rangers stress caution for Springfield saplings](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/rangers-stress-caution-for-springfield-saplings/) - SPRINGFIELD – Not long after good news spread, lousy news came knocking. Just days after the Willamalane Park and Recreation District completed its final stages of replanting 35 acres of blight-resistant filbert trees at Dorris Ranch in February, “a park ranger discovered approximately 50 saplings uprooted from the new orchards,” said Whitney Hoshaw, Willamalane's - [Here to Help: Nonprofits Roundup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/here-to-help-nonprofits-roundup/) - One-stop giving: A generous wrapup for Creswell First Creswell First wrapped up its 2024 One Stop Giving program with 19 donors contributing $8,195 for cultural initiatives and essential services. Creswell First! 's The One Stop Giving program, typically a holiday effort, allows donors to back multiple projects with one gift. "Receiving support from Creswell First - [Civic Engagement Calendar: March](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/civic-engagement-calendar-march/) - MONDAY, MARCH 3 Springfield City Council Work Session, 6 p.m. Springfield City Council, 7 p.m., 225 5th St TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Springfield Library Advisory Board, 5:30 p.m. Springfield Planning Commission, 7 p.m. Creswell Public Safety Committee, 6 p.m. MONDAY, MARCH 10 Springfield City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m. Springfield City Council SEDA Session, 7 p.m. - [UpRiver Pantry plays big role in rural Lane County](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/upriver-pantry-plays-big-role-in-rural-lane-county/) - DORENA – The UpRiver Pantry is on the banks of the Row River, 15 miles southeast of Cottage Grove. It is one of 20 pantries that partner with FOOD For Lane County to serve rural Lane County. Another 13 pantries serve Eugene and Springfield. A year ago, pantry volunteers served, on average, 80 people in - [Drifters tickets available; schedule released](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/drifters-tickets-available-schedule-released/) - SPRINGFIELD – Season tickets are now available for the fourth season of the Springfield Drifters, a collegiate wooden-bat league played from May to August. Single-game tickets are “coming soon,” according to team officials. The team is a member of the West Coast League’s South Division. The 2025 season packages can be secured online at tickets.driftersbaseball.com. - [Results and schedules: Springfield, Thurston roll into 5A playoffs, 3A playoffs charge on](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/results-and-schedules-springfield-thurston-roll-into-5a-playoffs-3a-playoffs-charge-on/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb.25 ■ N. Eugene 74, Springfield 61 ■ Thurston 50, Churchill 39 Cottage Grove 59, N. Bend 58 Friday, Feb.28 ■ Crater 76, Springfield 58 Thurston 74, Ashland 62 GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb.25 ■ Springfield 52, N. Eugene 40 ■ Thurston 60, Churchill 29 ■ N. Bend 53, Cottage Grove 39 - [Basketball recaps and previews: Pleasant Hill and Creswell boys stamp ticket to playoffs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/basketball-recaps-and-previews-pleasant-hill-and-creswell-boys-stamp-ticket-to-playoffs/) - BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove won its regular-season finale against North Bend 59-58 on Tuesday, then lost against No. 8 Newport in the 4A state play-in game, 70-41. ■ No. 10 Creswell upset No. 7-seeded Riverside 66-59 on the road last weekend and advanced to the state quarters. Senior Tyler Whitson recorded a double-double - [P-Hill boys 4th; Creswell’s Noffsinger earns historic first title](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/p-hill-boys-4th-creswells-noffsinger-earns-historic-first-title/) - PORTLAND — After sweeping first at the Boys 3A-Special District 3 Championship last weekend, and finishing fourth in the state, earning a state champion since 2019, and the most wrestlers ever placed at state, it is official – the Pleasant Hill wrestling program has a pulse. The Pleasant Hill Billies boys wrestled in the Class - [Public invited to comment on future land use at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/public-invited-to-comment-on-future-land-use-at-cottage-grove-and-dorena-reservoirs/) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (USACE), invites community members to participate in shaping the future of land management at Cottage Grove and Dorena reservoirs. Three in-person public meetings are being held in Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove. Meeting participants can learn about the draft 2025 Master Plan (MP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) - [Chronicle Cottage Grove history series debuts](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/chronicle-cottage-grove-history-series-debuts/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Grovers will receive a nice boost in local history this month. In February, the City of Cottage Grove received a Heritage Programs grant to partner with local media and historical organizations to showcase storytelling, photographs, and old-time tidbits that many are likely unaware of. Through March, the City is partnering with The - [A COACHING ‘FAMILY’: Mix of experience, personal ties, trust have Colts building long-term success](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/a-coaching-family-mix-of-experience-personal-ties-trust-have-colts-building-long-term-success/) - THURSTON – Some high school basketball coaches might be hesitant to add a former head coach to their staff. They might come with a big ego, their own ideas, and maybe even a desire to eventually take over the program. Yet when Blaine Liberatore first added Doug Piquette and later Eric Orton to his Thurston - [No. 1 Crater cruises past Millers, secures girls Midwestern title  ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/06/no-1-crater-cruises-past-millers-secures-girls-midwestern-title/) - SPRINGFIELD – Hoisting her team onto her back has been somewhat of a commonplace occurrence this season for Springfield junior guard Darissa Romero Ah-Sam. That was out of the question Friday night. Playing host to No. 1-ranked Crater, the No. 6 Millers got crushed by the Comets, 74-44, as Romero Ah-Sam played sparingly with a - [Police Call Logs: Feb. 24-March 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/03/05/40613/) - Springfield Police MONDAY, FEB. 24 (69 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (13), Theft (5), Driving while suspended (3) 1:12 am: Recovered stolen vehicle, 1920 Olympic St. 7:52 am: Burglary, 303 S. 5th St. 9:05 am: Abandoned vehicle, 1401 Market St. 9:22 am: Runaway(s) cleared, 6576 E St. 10:25 am: Theft, 995 Hayden Bridge Rd. - [Pleasant Hill girls avenge loss against Bulldogs,  continue roll ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/pleasant-hill-girls-avenge-loss-against-bulldogs-continue-roll/) - CRESWELL – Two weeks ago, the Creswell girls basketball team was riding a wave of elation after winning the Mountain Valley Conference regular-season title against Pleasant Hill. But on Friday, the Bulldogs lost to the Billies 45-25 at home in the final Mountain Valley Conference playoff – losing crucial seeding. For Pleasant Hill, however, it - [Recaps and previews: PH boys wrestling sweep districts, Thurston's Madelyn Del Castillo wins state title and Colts setting up for perfect in league](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/recaps-and-previews-ph-boys-wrestling-sweep-districts-thurstons-madelyn-del-castillo-wins-state-title-and-colts-setting-up-for-perfect-in-league/) - BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove lost to No. 2 Marshfield 60-49 last Tuesday. Nathin Lemon led the way with 19 points and 5 rebounds against the Pirates. Following him was Landon Vaughn with 10 points. Young talent Trevor Cooper owned the boards with 11 rebounds for the Lions. The Lions then hit the road - [Results and schedules: State wrestling, 3A basketball playoffs and end of Midwestern League](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/results-and-schedules-state-wrestling-3a-basketball-playoffs-and-end-of-midwestern-league/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb.18 ■ Marshfield 60, Cottage Grove 49■Thurston 60, Springfield 28 Thursday, Feb.20■ Sisters 56, Creswell 53 Friday, Feb.21 ■ Junction City 62, Cottage Grove 49■ Ashland 59 at Springfield 53 Saturday, Feb.22■ Pleasant Hill 51, Sisters 42 GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb.18■Marshfield 60, Cottage Grove 39■Springfield 68, Thurston 27 Wednesday, Feb.19■Pleasant Hill 54, - [The Main Event: Springfield girls basketball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/the-main-event-girls-basketball/) - CRATER AT SPRINGFIELD ■ Just the facts: No. 1 Crater Comets (23-1) at No. 5 Springfield (16-6) … Friday, Feb. 28, 5:30 p.m. at Miller Pavillon. … Tickets: $15 for family, $6 for adults, $4 for students. Seniors and under 6 free. ■ Tipping off: The Midwestern League title and a higher seed is at - [Theatre review: ‘Spelling Bee’ is simply g-r-e-a-t](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/theatre-review-spelling-bee-is-simply-g-r-e-a-t/) - “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 experience for audience members. The plot follows the plight of - [Police Logs: Feb. 17-23, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/40276/) - Springfield Police MONDAY, FEB. 17 (76 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (21), Person stop (6), Dispute (5) 6:52 am: Person stop, E. 22nd Ave./Glenwood Blvd., EUG 8:10 am: Recovered stolen vehicle, Pioneer Pkwy. W./B St. 8:32 am: Theft, 2525 Olympic St. 9:28 am: Burglary, 4425 Main St. 11:08 am: Dispute, 1209 34th St. 1:33 - [Say Cheeeeese! Annual event supports FOOD for Lane County](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/say-cheeeeese-annual-event-supports-food-for-lane-county/) - SPRINGFIELD – Who knew that grilled cheese could be such an amazing sandwich, with so many possibilities to tease the taste buds. Throughout the month of February, 48 local restaurants have slapped together their favorite concoctions during the 11th annual Grilled Cheese Experience. Every time a sandwich is sold, FOOD for Lane County receives $2 - [Go2: March Calendar of Events](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/go2-march-calendar-of-events/) - 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 an evening stroll through participating downtown businesses offering light refreshments, - [Two auto accidents involving pedestrians leave one dead](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/two-auto-accidents-involving-pedestrians-leave-one-dead/) - On Sunday, Feb. 23, at 8:28 p.m., Oregon State Police responded to a vehicle versus pedestrian crash on Highway 99, near milepost 3, in Lane County. The preliminary investigation indicated a southbound Acura MDX, operated by Jaidene Raie Torgison, 18, of Creswell, struck a pedestrian, Gary Dale Obert, 54, of Eugene. Obert was declared dead - [Weekly Civc Club Meetings](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/weekly-civc-club-meetings/) - 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. Early bird bingo at 6:30 p.m. and regular games at - [Springfield Rotary speaks  community’s language with new 'peace pole' at Keefer](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/springfield-rotary-speaks-communitys-language-with-new-peace-pole-at-keefer/) - SPRINGFIELD — To inspire peace in the community, on Tuesday, Feb. 25, the Springfield Rotary Club 364 unveiled an eight-foot peace pole at the Bob Keefer Center inscribed with words of peace in Springfield’s most prominent languages. The pole stands on the walkway just before the main entrance on the right. Rotary is a global - [Putting with passion: L.A.B. bridges technology and heart](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/27/putting-with-passion-l-a-b-bridges-technology-and-heart/) - CRESWELL—The term “Renaissance man” aptly fits Sam Hahn, a music and entertainment industry pro and CEO of L.A.B. Golf, a company that traded sunbaked Reno, Nev., for the lush greenery of Creswell, Ore. For 13 years, Hahn was the booking manager at Luckey’s Club in Eugene, one of Oregon’s oldest bars. He also opened Eugene’s - [Civic Engagement Calendar: Feb. 20-March 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/civic-engagement-calendar-feb-20-march-11/) - THURSDAY, FEB. 20 ■ Creswell Planning Commission, 5:30 p.m.at City Hall, 13 S. 1st St. SUNDAY, FEB. 22 ■ Coffee with a Creswell Cop, 10 a.m. at Blue Valley Bistro, 116 Melton Road. MONDAY, FEB. 24 ■ Springfield City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m., 225 5th St. ■ Springfield City Council Executive Session, 6 p.m., - [Recaps and previews: Lions make a splash, Thurston cheer third at state and Allison Palluck returns to state wrestling](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/recaps-and-previews-lions-make-a-splash-thurston-cheer-third-at-state-and-allison-palluck-returns-to-state-wrestling/) - BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove lost to Marist Catholic 75-46 Monday night. Trevor Cooper led the Lions with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Following him was Josh Bruner with 11 points. ■ Creswell knocked down Elmira 56-46 on Tuesday. Senior Tyler Whitson recorded a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Following him was - [Driver OK, but vehicle on wrong track](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/driver-ok-but-vehicle-on-wrong-track-in-creswell/) - CRESWELL – On Monday, Feb. 10, around 2:09 p.m., passerby Larry Laitinen was driving south of Creswell when he captured this Mercedes Benz C-250 stuck on the railroad tracks a few hundred feet north of Davisson Road. "I was southbound on HW-99 when I was surprised to see the car on the tracks!" Laitinen said. According - [One injured in apartment fire](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/one-injured-in-apartment-fire/) - SPRINGFIELD – A second-alarm fire broke out at the Northgate Manor Apartments in the 1800 block of L St early on Feb. 12, prompting a swift response from Eugene Springfield Fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene around 2:44 a.m. to find heavy flames emanating from the second floor of the two-story building. Fire crews quickly - [Police call logs: Feb. 10-16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/police-call-logs-feb-10-16/) - Springfield Police MONDAY, FEB. 10 (64 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Criminal trespass (5), Subpoena service (5) 12:35 am: Speeding vehicle(s), Harlow Rd./Gateway St. 9:15 am: Found animal(s), 1709 Fairhaven St. 11:21 am: Found animal(s), Q St./11th Pl. 1:53 pm: Suspicious condition(s), 1209 34th St. 2:20 pm: Assault 4, 10th St./C St. 3:00 - [In Brief: Bohemia City Marshal swearing in, Willamalane grant, Creswell photographer featured](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/in-brief-bohemia-city-marshal-swearing-in-willamalane-grant-creswell-photographer-featured/) - Bohemia City Marshal swearing in COTTAGE GROVE – Resident and local historian Dave Light will be sworn in as the Bohemia City Marshal by Judge Martin Fisher at noon on Friday, March 14 at the Cottage Grove City Hall Chambers. The Bohemia City Marshal is a tradition that honors the lawmen of 19th-century mining towns. - [Area club meetings](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/19/area-club-meetings/) - Send civic club information to info@chronicle1909.com WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS ■ Trinity Lutheran Church Free Community Dinner, 5:15-6:15 p.m. at Seventh & Quincy, CG. 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 - [Atlas excerpts, part 2: Springfield gets moving](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/atlas-excerpts-part-2-springfield-gets-moving/) - ■ The Chronicle is featuring excerpts from the “Historic Atlas of Springfield, Oregon,” a 200-page collection being developed by the Springfield History Museum’s History Atlas Subcommittee. This week, we look at transportation. Read the kickoff article here and the first set of historical excerpts here. In the early 1900s, Springfield started to industrialize. Transportation systems - [At a Crossroads: Finding common ground for Oregon’s forest conservation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/at-a-crossroads-finding-common-ground-for-oregons-forest-conservation/) - ■ TO OUR READERS: This guest column begins an initiative by The Chronicle to shine a spotlight on key policy issues affecting life in our communities. We'll utilize subject-matter experts to help readers better understand the complexities and options around key policy decisions. What do our forests – specifically, our public forests, mean to you? - [Cottage Grove kid entrepreneur ready to net goals this cookie season](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/40048/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Twelve-year-old Caliandra “Cali” Hoffman may be Cottage Grove's Cookie Tycoon. As a Girl Scout with Cottage Grove Troop No. 2007, Cali’s sales record is in the neighborhood of 1,300 boxes … for the past five years. If that sounds like a lot of cookies, that’s because it is. We’re talking about 6,500 - [Results and Schedules: Swimming state championships, Mountain Valley Conference playoffs and boys wrestling districts](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/results-and-schedules-swimming-state-championships-mountain-valley-conference-playoffs-and-boys-wrestling-districts/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb.11Creswell 56, Elmira 46Friday, Feb.14Pleasant Hill 51, Creswell 47Eagle Point 61, Springfield 57 Thurston 56, Crater 43Saturday, Feb.15Pleasant Hill 69, La Pine 32Monday, Feb.17Marist Catholic 75, Cottage Grove 46Creswell 88, La Pine 30 GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb.11Creswell 53, Elmira 42Friday, Feb.14Creswell 33, Pleasant Hill 32Springfield 60, Eagle Point 43Crater 68, Thurston 25Saturday, - [Doctor: Reese's Law negatively impacts local patients](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/19/doctor-reeses-law-negatively-impacts-local-patients/) - I write to you as an owner of Hearing Associates, a small private audiology practice in Eugene, and an individual with complete deafness in my left ear and incredibly profound hearing loss in my right ear since birth. I want to draw your attention to Reese's Law (P.L. 117-171). Reese's Law was passed in 2022 - [The Main Event: Girls Wrestling](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/the-main-event-girls-wrestling/) - SPECIAL DISTRICT 3 ■ Just the facts: Saturday, Feb.22 at North Eugene… 9 a.m. Tickets: Adults are $10, students $5, and a Family Pass is $25. Seniors and 6-and-under are free. ■ On the mat: Thurston girls and their other 5A league opponents wrestle for the Special District 3 title this Saturday. Thurston is coming - [Thurston boys wrestle way to 6th straight district title](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/thurston-boys-wrestle-way-to-6th-straight-district-title/) - SPRINGFIELD – The top-ranked Thurston Colts boys wrestling team went into the Class 5A-2 Midwestern League Championships at Springfield High School on Saturday with five consecutive trophies on its shelf. And after 10 hours of battling, the Colts made it a six-pack. Thurston advanced through 22 state qualifiers, with three taking home individual district crowns: - [Girls Rivalry Recap: Bulldogs upend Billies](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/20/girls-rivalry-recap-bulldogs-upend-billies/) - CRESWELL – Heading into Friday night’s league championship game, Creswell coach Tyler Hollingsworth was a little more optimistic than usual about his team’s chances. During basketball practice about two weeks earlier, Hollingsworth's girls asked if he had ever won a league title. “Nope!” he said. “But I got second a bunch.” “So (sophomore guard) Mila - [Legal Notices: Edition of Feb. 20, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/19/legal-notices-edition-of-feb-20-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-1004195-BB Reference is made to that certain deed made by, PAUL ARGUETA, A SINGLE MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE CO., as trustee, in favor of JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., A NATIONAL BANKING ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 8/2/2021, recorded 8/6/2021, in - [Legal Notices: Edition of Feb. 13, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/legal-notices-edition-of-feb-13-2025/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-996958-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, VICTORIA EWING AND JENNIFER BURSCH, NOT AS TENANTS IN COMMON, BUT WITH THE RIGHTS OF SURVIVORSHIP as Grantor to WESTERN TITLE & ESCROW COMPANY, as trustee, in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (“MERS”), AS DESIGNATED NOMINEE FOR - [Recaps & previews; Feb.13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/hssz-winter-sports-recaps-previews-feb-13/) - BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove blew out the Junction City Tigers 73-54 at home last Tuesday. Nathin Lemon crashed the scoreboard with 31 points – his highest this season. Following him was Josh Bruner with 13 points, and Trevor Cooper recorded 12 points. ■ Creswell edged out the Sister Outlaws 58-54 last Tuesday. Luke - [Results & schedules; Feb.13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/hssz-results-schedules-feb-13/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Feb.4 ■ Cottage Grove 73, Junction City 54 ■ Creswell 58, Sisters 54 ■ Pleasant Hill 46, Harrisburg 43 ■ Churchill 74, Springfield 44 ■ Thurston 57, North Eugene 46 Friday, Feb.7 ■ North Bend 66, Cottage Grove 50 ■ Creswell 55, Harrisburg 51 ■ Thurston, 78, Eagle Point 29 Saturday, - [Play review: Historical drama relevant to modern audiences at Cottage Theatre](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/14/play-review-historical-drama-relevant-to-modern-audiences-at-cottage-theatre/) - 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 the show's theme as “love and romance, miscommunications and manipulations - [Atlas excerpts, part 1: Kalapuya and putting the ‘spring’ in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/14/atlas-excerpts-part-1-kalapuya-and-putting-the-spring-in-springfield/) - Editor’s note: As part of The Chronicle’s flash to the past, excerpts below are extracted or summarized from the draft pages of the “Historic Atlas of Springfield, Oregon,” to be published later this year. Read more about that project here. The Willamette Valley has been home to Indigenous people for over 14,000 years. The first occupants - [History buffs creating roadmap to Springfield’s past](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/14/history-buffs-creating-roadmap-to-springfields-past/) - ■ Editor’s note: This month, The Chronicle looks at Springfield’s past through the lens of three history buffs as they prepare to launch “Historic Atlas of Springfield, Oregon,” a 200-plus page organized collection of Springfield’s history and development. SPRINGFIELD—After years of compiling, tracking down and connecting the dots, a trio of local historians is reinvigorating - [Civic Engagement calendar: Feb. 14-24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/civic-engagement-calendar-feb-14-24/) - FRIDAY. FEB, 14 ■ Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission, 7:30 a.m. at Springfield City Hall, 225 5th St. ■ Springfield 2nd Friday Art Walk, 5-7 at Springfield City Hall. 225 5th St. TUESDAY, FEB. 18 ■ Springfield City Council Work Session, 6 p.m., 225 5th St. ■ Springfield City Council Executive Session, 6:30 p.m., 225 5th - [Column: Sickness gifted me time to reflect](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/column-sickness-gifted-me-time-to-reflect/) - “For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.” Psalm 139: 13-14 This past year, I received the gift of COVID-19 for Christmas. On New Year's Day, as I sat in my easy chair - [Column: ‘Lumberjills’ made significant impact across wood industry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/column-lumberjills-made-significant-impact-across-wood-industry/) - Lumberjills. The first time I heard the term, I thought it was just a cutesy, possibly sexist, take on lumberjacks. In researching, I have learned so much more. The term was first used in the 1910s but became popularized in the 1940s as young women ages 17 to 24 entered the logging industry to replace - [Column: Is your bank accelerating the climate crisis?](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/column-is-your-bank-accelerating-the-climate-crisis/) - Imagine being unhoused during a recent Lane County heat wave, a freezing weather event, or when wildfires created some of the unhealthiest conditions on planet Earth in 2020. The climate crisis will have a disproportionate impact on our most vulnerable community members: the unhoused. This recognition—climate change impacts marginalized communities much more severely than others—is - [New director at Hope & Safety Alliance](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/new-director-at-hope-safety-alliance/) - After eight years as executive director, on March 1, Julie Weismann will step down from her role leading the Hope & Safety Alliance. “Under her exceptional leadership, the organization has grown in its impact and reach, transforming countless lives through her unwavering commitment to domestic violence survivors and their families,” board president Candice Hook said - [Police Roundup: Speingfield fire, DUI arrests, internet crimes](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/police-roundup-speingfield-fire-dui-arrests-internet-crimes/) - Fire department investigating cause SPRINGFIELD — The Eugene Springfield Fire responded to a fire in an occupied storage building on Friday, Feb. 7. Firefighters were dispatched to the blaze in the 5200 block of Daisy Street at 11:18 a.m. Engine 14 arrived two minutes later to find a working fire in a storage shed attached - [State’s finance division warns about ‘relationship’ scams](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/states-finance-division-warns-about-relationship-scams/) - The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation (DFR) warns about texts or messages from strangers, which can indicate a “relationship investment scam.” Department officials said scammers typically reach out on social media, build trust through fake romantic or friendly relationships, and then persuade victims to invest in fraudulent schemes, often involving cryptocurrencies. They might falsely claim - [Updated: January restaurant inspection report card - southern Willamette Valley](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/january-restaurant-inspection-report-card/) - JAN. 2 ■ Hayward Inn restaurant, 1759 Franklin Blvd., EUG. Score: 95 ■ Subway Sandwiches, 1920 Franklin Blvd., EUG. Score: 92 ■ Cinemark 17, 2900 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 100 JAN. 3 ■ Carl’s Jr, 3032 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 100 ■ Pieology Pizzeria, 2860 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 92 ■ Panera Bread #2164, 2810 - [Police Call Logs: Feb. 3-9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/police-call-logs-feb-3-9/) - Springfield Police Department MONDAY, FEB. 3 (93 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (21), Theft (10), Criminal trespass (5) 12:23 am: Person stop, 285-block S. 18th St. 2:25 am: DUII, 7th St./Main St. 2:47 am: Shot(s) fired, 1719 17th St. 9:03 am: Theft by deception, 1146 Quinalt St. 9:14 am: Animal complaint, 3415 Oregon Ave. - [Rivers are complex – and so are their various issues](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/rivers-are-complex-and-so-are-their-various-issues/) - Leaburg Hatchery continues to make fish news as it faces environmental issues caused by an overheated water discharge from the facility. The water then flows directly into the McKenzie River, just below Leaburg Dam, where summer season water discharges exceed the 60-degree threshold. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) closed the hatchery in - [The Main Event: Boys Wrestling](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/the-main-event-boys-wrestling/) - THURSTON AT SPRINGFIELD ■ Just the facts: Saturday, Feb.15 at Springfield High School… 9 a.m. Tickets: Adults are $10, students $5, and a Family Pass is $25. Seniors and kids 6 and under are free. ■ On the mat: Thurston and Springfield boys and their other Class 5A opponents meet for the Midwestern League title. - [Football 2024 All-State Teams](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/football-2024-all-state-teams/) - Class 3A Second Team – Offense ■ RB – Clayton DeWitt, Sr., Cottage Grove Second Team – Defense ■ LB – Otis Hitt, Sr., Cottage Grove Honorable Mention – Defense ■ DB – Jacob Neely, Jr., Pleasant Hill Class 5A Second Team – Offense ■ WR – Matthew Newell, Jr., Thurston ■ K – Noah - [Golden boot? Coach from Texas taking over Colts’ girls soccer](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/golden-boot-coach-from-texas-taking-over-colts-girls-soccer/) - THURSTON – Browning Stupp, a veteran soccer coach from Texas, was hired to take over the Colts girls program, Thurston athletic director Justin Starck said. “I’m very excited about him,” said Starck, who also serves as head coach of the football team. “He has a tremendous resume. He has tremendous references, including his current boss - [Millers boys find way to persevere](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/13/millers-boys-find-way-to-persevere/) - SPRINGFIELD – A winless Springfield boys basketball team played host to the out-of-league, winless Dallas Dragons on Saturday night, competing in the first half before losing 77-60. “This one's new for me,” coach TC Combs said about the Millers 0-18 season. “I haven’t had this many losses in my entire life. As a coach, you - [HSSZ Recaps & Previews: Dec. 12 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/12/hssz-recaps-previews-dec-12-edition/) - The Main Event SPRINGFIELD (1-0) vs. SILVERTON (0-0) ■Tipping off: The Millers are ranked No. 12 in Class 5A and the Foxes are unranked at press time. ... Dec. 12, 6:45 p.m. start time at Fryback Court at Miller Pavilion, 875 7th St. ■Watch2Watch4: The Millers play host to one of their top opponents this - [Top-ranked Colts boys overwhelm Ridgeview](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/19/top-ranked-colts-boys-overwhelm-ridgeview/) - THURSTON – The No. 1-ranked Thurston boys basketball team played its home opener against the visiting Ridgeview Ravens without its star player and dealt with some “early-season jitters” in the first half, but settled in for a 59-48 victory Friday night. Senior Nate Stiffler – 2023-24’ Midwestern League “Player of the Year,” 1st-team all-league and - [HSSZ Recaps & Previews: Dec. 26 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2024/12/26/hssz-recaps-previews-dec-26-edition/) - Boys Basketball Recaps ■ Cottage Grove went 2-1 at the Battle of 1-5 Tournament last weekend, winning the consolation bracket. In its 63-48 loss against Stayton, there were two leaders for Cottage Grove: Nathin Lemon with 18 points and Josh Bruner with 10 points. In the 65-37 win against Douglas, Trevor Cooper led with 21 - [HSSZ Recaps & Previews: Jan.2 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/02/hssz-recaps-previews-jan-2-edition/) - Boys Basketball Recaps ■ Cottage Grove went 2-1 at the Stayton Holiday Tournament last weekend. They lost their first game against out-of-state team Yreka, Calif., 64-61. Trevor Cooper led the Lions' offense in all three games. Against Yreka, he had 26 points. Following was Landon Vaughn with 12 points and Nathin Lemon with 10. In - [HSSZ Results & Schedules: Jan.2 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/02/hssz-results-schedules-jan-2-edition/) - THE MAIN EVENT: BOYS BASKETBALL #1 THURSTON VS. #32 SHELDON■ Just the facts: The Colts (9-0) face the Fighting Irishmen (6-5) ... Friday, Jan. 3 at Thurston, 7 p.m....Tickets: $15 for family, $6 single adults, and $4 for students.■ Tipping off: The Colts face 6A Sheldon on their home court on Friday. The Colts are - [The Main Event: Boys Basketball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/the-main-event-2/) - #6 CRESWELL (11-5) AT #2 PLEASANT HILL (14-3) ■ Just the facts: Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Pleasant Hill.… 6 p.m. ■ Tickets: Adults $5, students $3, and senior citizens $2. ■ Tipping off: Former NBA player and Billies coach Luke Jackson with his two all-star “Skywalkers” – 6-foot-3 senior guard Gavin Inglish and 6-1 junior guard - [The Main Event: Boys Basketball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/10/the-main-event-2-pleasant-hill-vs-3-oakland-friday-jan-10/) - #2 Pleasant Hill vs. #3 Oakland Friday, Jan. 10 ■Just the facts: The Billies (10-2) play host to the Class 2A powerhouse Oakers (10-1) on Friday, Jan. 10 at Pleasant Hill at 7:30 p.m., completing their non-league schedule. ■ Tipping off: The Billies finish preparation for league competition with a home game against the highly - [HSSZ: Results and Schedules; Jan.16 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/hssz-results-and-schedules-jan-16-edition/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALLTuesday, Jan.7Cottage Grove 63, Newport 53Creswell 87, Glide 15Cascade 81, Springfield 45Mountain View 57, Thurston 53Thursday, Jan.9Creswell 64, Lowell 29Friday, Jan. 10Marist Catholic 59, Cottage Grove 38Pleasant Hill 61, Oakland 59Thurston 71, Eagle Point 56 GIRLS BASKETBALLTuesday, Jan.7Cottage Grove 52, Newport 39Creswell 42, Glide 21Springfield 46, Cascade 41Mountain View 40, Thurston 39 Thursday, - [HSSZ: Winter Sports recaps & reviews; Jan.30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/hssz-recaps-previews-jan-30/) - BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove beat North Bend 65-58 at home last Tuesday. Trevor Cooper crashed the scoreboard with 27 points and 9 rebounds. Following him was Josh Bruner with 15 points and Nathin Lemon recorded 12. ■ Creswell lost to Harrisburg 45-44 on Wednesday last week. Sophomore Tanner Frieze was the leading scorer - [HSSZ: Winter Sports recaps & previews: Jan.16 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/hssz-recaps-previews-jan-16-edition/) - Boys Basketball RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove boys opened Sky-Em League with a loss to the Marist Spartans 59-38. Trevor Cooper was the lead scorer with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Following was Nathan Lemon with 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. ■ Creswell boys downed the Class 2A Lowell Devils last Thursday - [HSSZ: Winter Sports recaps & previews Jan.23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/hssz-recaps-previews-jan-23-edition/) - BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ Creswell was upset by Sisters last week, losing 43-41, and then lost to No.1 Westside Christian on Monday 60-42. Against the Outlaws, senior Tyler Whitson led with 18 points and 9 rebounds. Following was Luke Bailey with 10 points. Against the Eagles, Whitson recorded a double-double at 20 points and 12 - [HSSZ Winter Sports recaps & previews: Jan. 9 edition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/10/hssz-basketball-previews-jan-9-edition/) - BOYS BASKETBALL PREVIEWS #15 COTTAGE GROVE (5-6) ■ Tipping off: The Lions head into their first Sky-Em League game of the season against No.4 Marist Spartans. The Spartans (6-3) roll into league from the momentum of winning the Battle of 1-5 and a successful preseason. This will be a tough start to the league for - [A classic tribute: Josue celebrates Holly, Valens](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/a-classic-tribute-josue-celebrates-holly-valens/) - 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 years old. That’s when he and his sister saw the - [HSSZ: Winter sports recaps and previews; Feb.6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/hssz-winter-sports-recaps-and-previews-feb-6/) - BOYS BASKETBALL RECAPS ■ Cottage Grove lost a league replay to No. 4 Marist Catholic 75-37 last Tuesday. The Lions then lost to Marshfield 79-48 on Friday in another league replay. Fortunately, the Lions have one more chance with these demanding league opponents to turn things around for a postseason berth. ■ Pleasant Hill dominated - [The Main Event: Swimming](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/the-main-event-swimming/) - SPRINGFIELD VS. THURSTON ■ Just the facts: Friday, Feb. 7 at Willamalane Pool … 4 p.m. ... Free. ■ Diving off: Thurston and Springfield face off for a dual meet at Willamalane on Friday with a Springfield senior night recognition during the break between the 50 free and 100 fly. Watch out for Miller standouts - [Colts girls ‘know what we’re doing’](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/colts-girls-know-what-were-doing/) - THURSTON — A young and inexperienced Thurston girls basketball team downed the Ashland Grizzlies on campus Friday night, pulling away in the second half to win 59-38, its third straight victory. Coach Kevin Durfee, in his second year at the helm, has focused on building a platform of success first and foremost. Last year the - [Back to the future: Lions football returns to Class 4A](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/back-to-the-future-lions-football-returns-to-class-4a/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The Cottage Grove football team is on the move – again. One year after moving from Class 4A down to 3A – and finishing the regular season undefeated – the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA) voted on Monday, Feb. 3, to move the Lions back to Class 4A for next season. Cottage - [Police Roundup: Springfield cat hoarder, DUII arrests, new dogs on block, more](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/police-roundup-springfield-cat-hoarder-duii-arrests-new-dogs-on-block-more/) - 31 cats rescued from Springfield hoarder SPRINGFIELD – In a rescue effort between Greenhill Humane Society and Springfield Animal Control, 31 cats were saved on Jan. 28 after being found abandoned in a neglected rented townhome in Springfield. “All of these cats arrived with various health issues, including some serious conditions caused by malnutrition,” said - [Fighting the blight: Dorris Ranch replant initiative nearly complete](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/fighting-the-blight-dorris-ranch-replant-initiative-nearly-complete/) - SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane Park and Recreation District is in the final stages of replanting 35 acres of blight-resistant filbert trees at Dorris Ranch. “This multi-phase project started in 2016,” said Eric Adams, Willamalane Planning, Parks, and Facilities Director. “We became aware of the (Eastern Filbert Blight) fungus around 2014. It got established in the soil - [A Capitol experience for Springfield, Creswell, & Cottage Grove leadership](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/a-capitol-experience-for-springfield-creswell-cottage-grove-leadership/) - SALEM – On Jan. 28, hundreds of community leaders, including leaders from Springfield, Creswell, and Cottage Grove, flocked to Salem for City Day at the Capitol. The event, led by the League of Oregon Cities (LOC), allows statewide officials and legislators to promote advocacy and progress through informative briefings and individual conversations among policymakers - [HSSZ: Results and schedules; Feb.6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/hssz-results-and-schedules-feb-6/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan.28 ■ Pleasant Hill 73, Creswell 43 ■ North Eugene 97, Springfield 44 ■ Thurston 58, Churchill 41 Wednesday, Jan.29 ■ Marist 75, Cottage Grove 37 Friday, Jan.31 ■ Marshfield 79, Cottage Grove 48 ■ Pleasant Hill 70, Elmira 50 ■ Crater 80, Springfield 62 ■ Thurston 55, Ashland 42 GIRLS - [](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/38226/) - Springfield Police calls MONDAY, JAN. 27 (81 total calls) Top calls: Traffic stop (18), Abandoned vehicle (12), Warrant service (6) 1:47 am: Traffic stop, 437 I-105 EB 4:01 am: Criminal mischief, 1010 L St. 10:50 am: Found animal(s), 3834 Main St. 11:58 am: Theft, 1920 Olympic St. 12:23 pm: Theft, 333 58th St. 1:46 pm: - [Here to Help: ES Fire diaper drive, Polar Plunge weekend, NAMI meetings, seed giveaway, more](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/eugene-springfield-fire-holding-diaper-drive-all-month/) - Eugene Fire hosts February diaper drive SPRINGFIELD – Eugene Springfield Fire is hosting a diaper drive from Feb. 1-28. Diapers and pull-ups (sizes 5 and 6) are needed, open or sealed, and baby wipes. The district's goal is to collect 3,000 diapers. Drop-off donations at the fire department, 6853 Main St., for the Lane County - [Cow Creek grant to maintain service for Ann’s Heart Women’s Shelter, upcoming events set](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/cow-creek-grant-to-maintain-service-for-anns-heart-womens-shelter-upcoming-events-set/) - EUGENE – Ann’s Heart Women’s Shelter received a $10,000 grant last month from the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation, which will be used to sustain the staffing of the emergency shelter house and casework services for unhoused women in Lane County. Upcoming events: ■ Feb. 15: Ann’s Heart Celebrate the Heart Gala and Auction from - [Safety & Service: Strahan, longtime volunteer, bids farewell](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/safety-service-strahan-longtime-volunteer-bids-farewell/) - COTTAGE GROVE — Outdoor enthusiasts revere the Row River Trail, as do fans of the coming-of-age cult classic Stand By Me. It is a renowned stretch that bridges idyllic scenery and a storied past. Don Strahan, a longtime volunteer and avid cyclist, also takes pride in it. While Strahan shared that seasonal depression prompted a - [Philip Michael ‘Mike’ Newman: June 9, 1944-Jan. 21, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/02/05/philip-michael-mike-newman-june-9-1944-jan-21-2025/) - Philip Michael “Mike” Newman passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. Born on June 9, 1944, in Bend, Oregon, to Philip and Mary (Hayes) Newman, Mike lived a life full of passion, service, and family love. Mike grew up in Oregon, developing a love for the outdoors and mechanics. He attended Mt. - [Go2 Event Calendar: Jan. 30-Feb. 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/go2-event-calendar-jan-30-feb-22/) - THURSDAY, JAN. 30 ■ Community Hiring Event: PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at Riverbend, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 3333 Riverbend Dr., Springfield. Meet recruiters and hiring managers in person and interview for clinical and non-clinical roles. FRIDAY, JAN. 31 ■ Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 2117 Franklin Blvd., Eugene. ■ 11th Annual Grilled - [Springfield Chamber stows away time capsule in plain sight](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/springfield-chamber-stows-away-time-capsule-in-plain-sight/) - SPRINGFIELD – Last week, the Springfield Chamber sealed away the contents of its time capsule for the next 25 years. No – it’s not buried or even sealed behind a protective case; it’s on display for all to see. “We decided, like Springfield does, that we’re going to do it a little bit differently. We’re - [Downtown Cottage Grove welcomes 3 new businesses ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/downtown-cottage-grove-welcomes-3-new-businesses/) - COTTAGE GROVE – Main Street in Cottage Grove hasn’t been hopping like this for a long, long time. On Saturday, between 11 a.m. and noon, three new businesses – all within about 1½ blocks of each other – held their grand openings. And they turned out to be even grander than anybody anticipated. “It was - ['Theater for everyone' approach inspiring all ages at Pegasus Playhouse ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/theater-for-everyone-approach-inspiring-all-ages-at-pegasus-playhouse/) - 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 started the theater in 2018 before eventually settling into its - [Willamalane seeks artist for parks and rec project](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/willamalane-seeks-artist-for-parks-and-rec-project/) - 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 Feb. 9. Learn more and apply today at willamalane.org/artists. - [Chamber Music Amici to host all all-ages concerts in February](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/chamber-music-amici-to-host-all-all-ages-concerts-in-february/) - 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 brings together flute, oboe, cello, and piano in a mix - [Saturday at the Wildish: Josue keeping music of Holly, Valens alive](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/saturday-at-the-wildish-josue-keeping-music-of-holly-valens-alive/) - SPRINGFIELD – Legendary country artist Waylon Jennings said he was always haunted by his final conversation with Buddy Holly. The young musicians were in Clear Lake, Iowa, on Feb. 2, 1959, amid a 24-day, 24-show winter tour – a gauntlet through a succession of frigid Northwestern towns. A day earlier, drummer Carl Bunch had - [January restaurant Inspections: Blue Valley Bistro, Chipotle, Master Donut, more](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/january-restaurant-inspections-blue-valley-bistro-chipotle-master-donut-more/) - JAN. 2 Hayward Inn restaurant, 1759 Franklin Blvd., EUG. Score: 95 Subway Sandwiches, 1920 Franklin Blvd., EUG. Score: 92 Cinemark 17, 2900 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 100 JAN. 3 Carl’s Jr, 3032 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 100 Pieology Pizzeria, 2860 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 92 Panera Bread #2164, 2810 Gateway St., SPR. Score: 95 JAN. - [Police Call Logs: Jan. 20-26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/37541/) - SPRINGFIELD POLICE MONDAY, JAN. 20 (55 total calls) Top calls: Dispute (6), Abandoned vehicle (5), Traffic stop (5) 1:29 am: Driving while suspended, 34th St./Olympic St. 1:33 am: Unlawful vehicle entry, 2033 7th St. 11:38 am: Theft of services, 919 Kruse Way 12:07 pm: Criminal trespass, 520 Harlow Rd. 12:30 pm: Graffiti calls, 242 14th - [Carol Lynn Holbrook: Jan. 8, 1949-Jan. 8, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/carol-lynn-holbrook-jan-8-1949-jan-8-2025/) - Carol Lynn Holbrook, 76, of Cottage Grove, Oregon passed away on her 76th birthday, January 8, 2025. Born to Dean and Ellen (Abbey) Heisey in San Jose on January 8, 1949, Carol's journey was marked by an unyielding zest for knowledge and a heartfelt dedication to enhancing the lives of others through her work and - [Death Notices: Gatchell, Bissell, Krueger, Ellingson](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/death-notices-gatchell-bissell-krueger-ellingson/) - ■ Martha Ann Gatchell, 84, of Drain, died Jan. 14, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ Gordon Robert Bissell, 61, of Eugene, died Jan. 04, 2025. ■ Kellie Lynn Krueger, 45, of Eugene, died Jan. 14, 2025. Arrangements: Smith-Lund-Mills. ■ Donn Charles Ellingson, 74, of Eugene, died Jan. 16, 2025. Arrangements: Sunset Hills. - [Willo Dene Wilson: Oct. 26, 1936–Jan. 7, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/willo-dene-wilson-oct-26-1936-jan-7-2025/) - Willo Dene Wilson of Creswell, Oregon, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2025. She was born on October 26, 1936, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, to Roy and Dorothy Lyon. A proud graduate of Cottage Grove High School in 1954, Willo Dene went on to earn her degree from the University of Oregon - [HSSZ: Results & Schedules Jan.30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/hssz-results-previews-jan-30/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan.21Cottage Grove 65, North Bend 58Pleasant Hill 77, La Pine 30Thurston 80, Springfield 39Wednesday, Jan.22Harrisburg 45, Creswell 44Friday, Jan.24Creswell 75, Elmira 54Pleasant Hill 64, Sisters 45Ashland 67, Springfield 41 GIRLS BASKETBALL Tuesday, Jan.21North Bend 49, Cottage Grove 41Pleasant Hill 53, La Pine 20Springfield 53, Thurston 29Wednesday, Jan.22Creswell 50, Harrisburg 27Friday, Jan.24Creswell - [The Main Event: Wrestling](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/the-main-event-wrestling/) - CG LIONS AT McARTHUR COURT DUALS ■ Just the facts: Thursday, Jan. 30 at McArthur Court at the University of Oregon … 5:30 p.m. ■ Tickets: $5 for adults, $3 for students, $20 for families, under 6 and veterans free. ■ Starting off: Cottage Grove heads off to the iconic McArthur Court for a 4-way - [Bulldogs downed by the horns of the Billies](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/29/bulldogs-downed-by-the-horns-of-billies/) - The Pleasant Hill Billies girls basketball team took care of business on Friday night, crushing the Creswell Bulldogs 44-21. For the Billies, it was a particularly great showing on the defensive end as they notched a plethora of turnovers and held the Bulldogs to just five points in the first half. “The past week or - [One and done? Cottage Grove football might go back to 4A](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/one-and-done-cottage-grove-football-might-go-back-to-4a/) - COTTAGE GROVE – The Oregon State Activities Association (OSAA) football ad hoc advisory committee submitted a final recommendation on Jan. 23 to move Cottage Grove’s football program back to Class 4A from Class 3A. The committee submitted its final recommendation to the executive board, which will vote on the proposal at its Feb. 3 meeting. - [Billies strike quickly with football hire](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/billies-strike-quickly-with-football-hire/) - PLEASANT HILL – Pleasant Hill athletic director Kyle McClain confirmed on Jan. 24 that the Billies "have their guy" and have hired Kenny Koberstein from South Eugene as the new head football coach for the Billies. “Koberstein brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a proven track record of success that will greatly benefit our - [Creswell girls undefeated in league after Elmira](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/creswell-girls-undefeated-in-league-after-elmira/) - ELMIRA – The Creswell girls basketball team downed the Elmira Falcons 41-33 on the road on Friday, highlighting a competitive midseason comeback with an eight-game winning streak and a 4-0 start to Mountain Valley Conference play. This revival aligned with head coach Tyler Hollingsworth’s goals for the Bulldogs. He hoped to build on the Bulldogs’ - [Inglish lessons; Billies’ standout still schooling opponents ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/30/inglish-lessons-billies-standout-still-schooling-opponents/) - PLEASANT HILL – Is there a reason why Gavin Inglish’s scoring average is down this season? Of course, there is. After averaging around 22 points per game in his sophomore and junior seasons, Pleasant Hill’s 6-foot-3 senior guard is averaging a shade under 20 points per game – and loving every minute of it. “We - [Billies hit Bulldogs with their best shot](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/29/billies-hit-bulldogs-with-their-best-shot/) - PLEASANT HILL – The long-anticipated showdown between crosstown rivals Creswell and Pleasant Hill didn’t live up to its billing. This one was all Billies. An overflow crowd looked on as Pleasant Hill pummeled Creswell 73-43 in Luke Jackson’s first game as head coach of the Billies against his alma mater. Jackson was a star player - [Legal Notices: Edition of Jan. 30, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/29/legal-notices-edition-of-jan-23-2025-2/) - TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE T.S. No.: OR-24-1001316-SW Reference is made to that certain deed made by, MARGARET O. SMITH, UNMARRIED as Grantor to FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON, as trustee, in favor of KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Beneficiary, dated 6/28/2018, recorded 7/11/2018, in official records of LANE County, Oregon in book/reel/volume No. and/or - [OSAA in ‘urgent’ need of high school baseball, softball umpires](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/osaa-in-urgent-need-of-high-school-baseball-softball-umpires/) - WILSONVILLE, Ore. – The Oregon Athletic Officials Association (OAOA) and the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) are recruiting officials for the high school spring sports seasons. Registration for new officials opened this week and there is an immediate need for umpires in baseball and softball. Becoming a high school official has several benefits including staying - [‘Chronicle’ now available at Albertsons, Safeway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/chronicle-now-available-at-albertsons-safeway/) - SPRINGFIELD – The Chronicle, the only locally owned hyper-local newspaper focused entirely on Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill, continues to expand its distribution footprint across the southern Willamette Valley. Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores – all nine locations from Eugene to Cottage Grove – will now carry The Chronicle’s weekly print edition beginning - [EWEB ice storm tally set to exceed $11 million](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/eweb-ice-storm-tally-set-to-exceed-11-million/) - EWEB’s reconstruction costs from the January 2024 ice storm are set to exceed $11 million. The storm, which lasted from January 13 to 16, caused significant damage, resulting in $9.4 million in initial cleanup expenses, including equipment replacements and labor. An additional $2 to $3 million will be allocated for a major transmission line project, - [Harbick gets state rep assignments ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/harbick-gets-state-rep-assignments/) - Representative Darin Harbick on Jan. 13 was sworn into office as the District 12 State Rep. Harbick’s assignments for the upcoming 83rd legislative session include the House Committee on Behavioral Health and Health Care, the House Committee on Education, and the Vice Chair of the House Committee on Higher Education and Workforce Development. The legislative - [HSSZ: Results and Schedules Jan.23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/results-schedules-2/) - RESULTS BOYS BASKETBALL Friday, Jan. 17 ■ Cottage Grove 66, Junction City 59 ■ Sisters 43, Creswell 41 ■ Pleasant Hill 49, Harrisburg 35 ■ Eagle Point 66, Springfield 53 ■ Thurston 70, Crater 47 Saturday, Jan. 18 ■ Pleasant Hill 59, Burns 46 Monday, Jan. 20 ■ Westside Christian 60, Creswell 42 (MLK Showcase) - [Lions shoot their way past Junction City](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/23/lions-shoot-their-way-past-junction-city/) - JUNCTION CITY – The Cottage Grove Lions boys basketball team went into Friday night winless in Sky-Em League play at 0-2. Looking to secure their first league win, the Lions traveled to Junction City to face the Tigers. Thanks to a barrage of 3s early and good defense late, Cottage Grove triumphed 66-59. Cottage Grove - [Legal Notices: Edition of Jan. 23, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/22/legal-notices-edition-of-jan-23-2025/) - PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Creswell City Council will conduct a public hearing in Creswell City Hall on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in order to hear the following: Case No. ANNEX-2025-01 a request by Kent Ray to bring approximately 3.14 acres at Map Number 19-03-10-00 TL 2700 into the - [Frozen yogurt fundraiser for Senior Meals Program on Jan. 24 in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/17/frozen-yogurt-fundraiser-for-senior-meals-program-on-jan-24-in-springfield/) - SPRINGFIELD – Senior & Disability Services is excited to partner with Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Springfield to host a fundraiser for its Senior Meals Program on Friday, Jan. 24. The fundraiser will be held from noon to 10 p.m. at Menchie’s at 2820 Gateway St. Suite 106, Springfield. When customers show a paper or digital - [Oregon Joins other state in levying $20M penalty against nation's largest nonbank mortgage servicing company](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/10/36506/) - Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take coordinated action against mortgage company Bayview Asset Management LLC and three of its affiliates, Lakeview Loan Servicing, Community Loan Servicing, and Pingora Holdings (collectively the Bayview Companies). The agencies took action against the companies for cybersecurity deficiencies and failure to - [Matt Hartner Memorial Volleyball Classic gets underway Friday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/matt-hartner-memorial-volleyball-classic-gets-underway-friday/) - SPRINGFIELD – One of the region's premier MLK weekend club tournaments – the Matt Hartner Memorial Volleyball Classic – kicks off this weekend in Springfield and Eugene after the ice storm canceled last year's event. The event has featured up to 264 high school teams from Washington, Oregon, Canada, Idaho, Montana, California, Alaska, Puerto Rico - [Gavin helps lift Billies past Oakers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/gavin-helps-lift-billies-past-oakers/) - PLEASANT HILL – An electrified gym on Friday night – featuring many in the Pleasant Hill community wearing white T-shirts emblazoned with “Easton Bounds” and a “No. 11” on the back – watched a growing Billies boys team end a successful preseason against visiting Class 2A powerhouse Oakland, struggling in the first half before rallying - [Parton parcels: Celebrating Dolly](https://www.chronicle1909.com/2025/01/16/parton-parcels-celebrating-dolly/) - In honor of Parton's 79th birthday on Jan. 19, in addition to this week's feature on Oregon's Imagination Library, music writer Ron Hartman shares some little-known facts about the philanthropist and artist ... Dolly Parton was on tour with Porter Wagoner in 1972. 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Public · Hosted by The Fizzy Fern - [HEARTsafe Eugene Springfield Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor/Co-Survivor Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/heartsafe-eugene-springfield-sudden-cardiac-arrest-survivor-co-survivor-meeting-7/) - We are continuing our Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor (SCA) and Co-Survivor Support Group. Anyone impacted by Sudden Cardiac Arrest may attend. We will have this online (DM us for the link) and in person at RiverBend hospital in room 200CD (up the stairwell from the main lobby, rooms to the left) Meets the 4th Tuesday - [Death Cafe at the Funeral Home - Springfield Memorial Funeral Home](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/death-cafe-at-the-funeral-home-springfield-memorial-funeral-home-3/) - A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Public · Hosted by Musgrove Mortuaries and Cemeteries - [Christmas soap workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/christmas-soap-workshop/) - Christmas soap workshop, Thursday 13th November, 6pm-9pm, £40pp Join Rachael Robson from Wharfedale Soaps for a relaxing few hours of Christmas soap making! This year we have some brand new Christmas soaps as well as a new take on some of the old favourites! You’ll be using clear melt and pour soap (SLS and SLES - [Make your own festive dog lead](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-your-own-festive-dog-lead/) - Make your own dog lead festive style Thursday 20th November 6pm-9pm £25pp Join Rocky's Pet Products for a festive Christmas workshop and craft your very own candy cane inspired dog lead! 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Friends · Hosted by Logan Porter and Eugene/Springfield Vacation Rental Hosts (Direct, Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) - [Make Your Own Creature Ears!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-your-own-creature-ears/) - Fancy yourself a cute lil creature? Join Kismet for a workshop that includes everything you need to make and take home one super adorable custom pair of fluffy ear clips! Just in time for Halloween too! Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [Shrink Plastic Earring and Charm Bracelet Making](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/shrink-plastic-earring-and-charm-bracelet-making/) - If you love art and Tiny Things this one is for you! Using alcohol markers, sharpies, acrylic pens and more we will design unique charms for shrinking down, which we will assemble into a matching earring and charm bracelet set that would make an incredible gift for your bestie! All supplies and guidance included. 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Your little one can paint with Santa in a fun, interactive 10–15 minute mini session. What’s included: 10–15 minutes with Santa Kids paint a festive card, ornament, or canvas with Santa 3 professionally edited images Bring a Letter to Santa optional ✉️ - [Candle painting workshop, £20pp](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/candle-painting-workshop-20pp/) - Cozy vibes candle painting Friday 24th October 2025 7-9pm £20pp Join Calm Creations Club in October for a fun-filled relaxing event where you can unwind, enjoy good company and get creative! Feel all those Autumn vibes whilst painting your own cozy candles just in time for Halloween! No experience is necessary; you just need to - [Blues in the Night- SSJO with jazz vocalist Gina Saputo](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/blues-in-the-night-ssjo-with-jazz-vocalist-gina-saputo/) - Join the Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra as we welcome renowned jazz vocalist Gina Saputo for an enchanting evening of songs from the Ella Fitzgerald songbook. Globally renowned, Gina has toured with jazz legends such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, and Jack Sheldon, gracing stages at iconic venues and festivals including headlining Club Nokia at LA - [Discover SFC](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/discover-sfc-2/) - New to SFC or just want to check us out? Join our Discover SFC class for a fun, laid-back way to learn what we’re all about! We’ve got lunch and childcare covered. Sign up online or in the Connect Hub—we can’t wait to meet you! Register online here: https://springfieldfaithcenter.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3216248 Public · Hosted by Springfield Faith - [A Night To Celebrate with Marnie Buehler](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/a-night-to-celebrate-with-marnie-buehler/) - The Celebrate Recovery at Springfield Adventist Church is turning 6 years old — and we’re throwing a party, and you’re invited! Join us for an evening of gratitude, worship, and fellowship as we celebrate God’s faithfulness in our recovery community. The night will feature dinner, worship, a powerful testimony from special guest Marnie Buehler (Conferences - [You Are Not Alone - Monthly Grief Support Group at Sweetbriar Villa](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/you-are-not-alone-monthly-grief-support-group-at-sweetbriar-villa/) - Grief can be isolating, whether you’re grieving the loss of the life of a loved one, or the person someone was before an Alzheimer’s or other dementia diagnosis. Our monthly support group, co-hosted by our partners at Bristol Hospice, provides a safe and understanding space to share your feelings and connect with others on a - [Bob Ross-Style Paint and Sip at Sweetbriar Villa](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bob-ross-style-paint-and-sip-at-sweetbriar-villa/) - Join us at Sweetbriar Villa Assisted and Memory Care for a fun and creative evening with our Bob Ross–style Paint & Sip! We’ll follow along with one of Bob Ross’s beloved painting episodes as we create our own “happy little trees” together. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while you paint, sip, and share laughs with - [Open Lore Drop Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-lore-drop-night/) - You may have heard of open mics for poetry and music, but at the Open Lore Drop it’s not about “talent” or pageantry — it’s about the damn story. Gather round for up to 10 minutes of talk time to tell a story, share a lesson, drop an anecdote, give us the moral of the - [An introduction to silver clay (full day course)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/an-introduction-to-silver-clay-full-day-course/) - An Introduction To Silver Clay Saturday 6th December 10-4pm (bring a packed lunch) £125pp How would you like to discover the amazing world of silver clay? This introductory workshop is ideal for beginners who would like to learn a new creative skill. In this workshop you will learn all about silver clay and the key - [Christmas tree gonks adult session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/christmas-tree-gonks-adult-session/) - Christmas tree gonks (Adult session), Saturday 13th December 2025, 7.30pm-9.00pm, £25pp (Please note that there is a £2.10 booking fee. If you would like to avoid the booking fee, please book directly by emailing:- amylimb@yahoo.com Start the night off with a glass of fizz and mince pie. You will be guided through a 90 minute - [Tuesday Sci-fi. Battletech, Cyberpunk, Fallout, Halo, etc](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tuesday-sci-fi-battletech-cyberpunk-fallout-halo-etc-4/) - This is your day to find like players and play the best sci-fi table top games around. No charge for the space. Public · Hosted by Castle of Games - [Fine line winter botanical drawing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fine-line-winter-botanical-drawing/) - Fine line winter botanicals drawing class, Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 6pm-8pm, £25pp Come along and relax in this step by step class, to create your own winter botanical wreath drawings with Lucy Wilton Drawings. You will receive helpful worksheets and examples to show you how to create different Winter flowers and foliage, in easy to - [Heart Walk & Talk - PeaceHealth Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/heart-walk-talk-peacehealth-oregon-heart-vascular-institute-7/) - You are invited to join a free monthly outdoor walking group. All are welcome! Learn from our heart-health experts while you get fresh air and exercise walking along the scenic paths at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. Join us the first Thursday of each month, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meet at the path - [LHC make cards for kids at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lhc-make-cards-for-kids-at-ohsu-doernbecher-childrens-hospital/) - Join us at Springfield Public Library for a fun card making event after storytime. We will be making uplifting cards for the children who are currently being cared for at OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. This event is free to all and fun for kiddos of all ages. To sign up click here: https://littlehandscan.org/events/2023/11/2/city-stewards-make-cards-for-eugene-mission-by7zz Public · - [Mindful Christmas watercolour cards and gift tags workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mindful-christmas-watercolour-cards-and-gift-tags-workshop/) - Mindful Christmas watercolour workshop, Tuesday 9th December 2025, 6.30pm-8.45pm, £25pp In this workshop we’ll be creating Christmas cards and gift tags using watercolour, acrylic ink and fine liner pens. We’ll be working mindfully to become absorbed in the process of creating, experimenting with colour and colour / water blending. Then we’ll turn your work into - [Boots & Plants Paint Your Own Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/boots-plants-paint-your-own-workshop/) - Join Kismet to decorate your own little wooden cowboy boot! We will use paint, acrylic markers, sparkles, and more to make our unique creation which is perfect to use for a planter holder, or vase holder! As a special treat to complete the gift, one plant start will be included with each boot — This - [PTO Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pto-meeting/) - Creslane Elementary Library Public · Hosted by Creslane Parent-Teacher Organization - [Batty Bash](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/batty-bash/) - Join us on October 25th at the Dorris Ranch Living History Village for a fun, vintage-themed Halloween party for families! Learn all about local bats, make crafts, play games, watch a shadow puppet show and enjoy the bake sale! All plastic-free and no commercial candy. Our crafts use natural materials and have an old-fashioned feel! - [Paint with Cats](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-with-cats-13/) - $35 for a 90-minute Cat Lounge session including paint supplies to create your own cat figurine or canvas painting! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Mixed Media Night at EAC with Sarah Bloom Kinser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mixed-media-night-at-eac-with-sarah-bloom-kinser/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Book Club - Superstitious](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/book-club-superstitious/) - Monthly Book Club Meetup Join us for this month’s book club discussion of Superstitious by R.L. Stine! ✨ Details • When: First weekend of the month (typically Sunday 1–3 pm, sometimes Saturday if announced) • Where: Lovely in Springfield • Format: We will start with a light icebreaker, then have a semi-structured discussion using guiding - [Echoes of Heritage: Jewish Melodies in Classical Music](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/echoes-of-heritage-jewish-melodies-in-classical-music/) - Discover hidden treasures of the chamber music world in this one-night-only program of seldom heard masterpieces. These rare gems, drawn from Jewish themes reveal both the beauty and vibrant spirit of works by Prokofiev, Bruch, Zemlinsky, and Laks. The program includes: Sergei Prokofiev • Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 Max Bruch • Kol Nidrei, - [Fused glass ginger bread house](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fused-glass-ginger-bread-house/) - Fused glass gingerbread house Sunday 16th November 2025, 1.00pm-2.30pm, £45pp Love a Gingerbread House? Join us for a creative event where you can learn the art of glass fusion and create your very own picture using intricate glass pieces. Claire Myers, an experienced glass fuser will guide you through the process of selecting and arranging - [Coffin Cake Trinket Box Decorating](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/coffin-cake-trinket-box-decorating/) - Let’s Go Ghouls! Ever used fake icing to decorate a tiny coffin? Now is your chance. Each participant will get all instructions, a mini wooden coffin trinket box, acrylic paints, and homemade fake icing that is as eternal as damnation. Not to mention fake sprinkles, glitter, and fake cherries for the top! Public · Hosted - [Jesmonite pumpkin, pots and coaster adult workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jesmonite-pumpkin-pots-and-coaster-adult-workshop/) - The Jesmonite Autumn workshop- Pumpkins, pots and coasters, Saturday 25th October 2025, 2.30pm-5.00pm, £36pp WHAT ARE WE GOING TO BE DOING? In this two and a half hour workshop, you will learn a variety of techniques: terrazzo, marbling and block colour to create 3 items - a lidded pumpkin-shaped pot (suitable for jewellery, small plant - [Wet felting vessel](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wet-felting-vessel/) - Wet felting vessel, Wednesday 29th October 2025, 7pm-9pm, £35pp To book please text Christine Burdin on 07761003127 or email christineburdin@art-room.co.uk or visit my website and fill in the contact form. https://www.art-room.co.uk/adultweavingworkshops ✨ Come and get creative with us! ✨ Join our Wet Felting Workshop and learn how to transform soft wool into beautiful, colourful bowls - [Genesis Process Change Group: Family of the Addict](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/genesis-process-change-group-family-of-the-addict/) - Is life harder than it should be because of an addict—past or present? The Family of the Addict-Genesis Process Change Group is available to help make your life better. The objective of this group is to learn about our part in the crazy dance - always reacting to the addict and trying to control what - [Sound bath meditation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sound-bath-meditation/) - Sound bath meditation * Thurs, Oct. 16 6:45 PM - 8:15PM *2274 Onyx St. Eugene at the Friends Meeting Eugene. There a parking lot on Onyx Alley between E 22nd Ave and E 23rd Ave off of University St. You can sign up on my website at https://www.limitlesshypno.com/ Walk-in’s are also welcome. Public · Hosted - [Embossed Christmas decorations](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/embossed-christmas-decorations/) - Embossed Christmas decorations, Wednesday 26th November 2026, 6.30pm-9.30pm, £35pp Trim your house and Christmas tree with your very own unique embossed hanging Christmas decorations made from metal foils and up-cycled cans. Using templates to draw your design onto metal, you will be guided through the art of embossing to create a beautiful surface which catches - [Original Artist Showcase & Fundraiser at Plank Town Brewing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/original-artist-showcase-fundraiser-at-plank-town-brewing/) - Enjoy a lovely dinner and drinks while being entertained by original artists showcasing their talents! A percentage of all sales will be donated to these important causes, so bring the whole family down to Plank Town Brewing and support local businesses and local causes. Public · Hosted by Music Education & Performing Artists Association-MEPAA, Alexa - [Pyrography poppy box](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pyrography-poppy-box/) - Pyrography- poppy box, Sunday 19th October 2025, 10.30am- 12.00pm, £35pp In this workshop we will be creating a poppy trinket box using basic pyrography techniques. I differentiate all of my workshops, so if you have worked with pyrography before, don't worry this workshop is still for you. Just let me know what experience you have - [Scratchboard Pet Portraits](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/scratchboard-pet-portraits-2/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Harley and Halloween](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/harley-and-halloween/) - Oregon Riders Society host another year of Harley and Halloween! Bring your Kiddos trick or treating. See some bikes and bikers dressed up. Public · Hosted by Oregon Riders Society 501c3 - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-17/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Holiday Card Making Workshop with Stocks, Zanetta & Jones](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/holiday-card-making-workshop-with-stocks-zanetta-jones/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Cat Bingo](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cat-bingo-4/) - ​$25 includes entrance fee to the Lounge for 90 minutes, one Bingo card, and a drink or snack. Extra Bingo cards $2 each. Come join us for fun and games in the Lounge with cats! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Sober Paint & Sip: Journal Covers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sober-paint-sip-journal-covers/) - Join us for a sober paint & sip featuring an opportunity to design your own journal cover! Each participant will get paints, and a blank journal to customize for themselves or as a gift for the holidays, and a non-alcoholic beverage! Stuck and not sure what to paint? We will have hand drawn images for - [OMA Toys for Tots Event!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oma-toys-for-tots-event/) - Save the Date! Public · Hosted by Oregon Mortgage Association - [Book folding word (Dream)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/book-folding-word-dream/) - Book folding word (Dream) workshop, Sunday 2nd November 2025, 1pm- 4pm, £30pp Create a beautiful home decor item from a hardbacked book. During the workshop you will create a word by folding pages within a book. The finished word can be inked to add depth or left plain. The book cover can be enhanced with - [NYE SOBER SPARKLE & ART PARTY](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/nye-sober-sparkle-art-party/) - You ready to be at home, in bed by 10pm, ready to let the ball drop weather you’re awake or not? Hell yeah! Are you Sober? Sparkly? Slightly Spiritual? Join Kismet at Overlap Self Care Superstore for an early to bed New Year’s party where crafting is the focus! All supplies and non-alcoholic bubbles for - [Jesmonite pumpkin family workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jesmonite-pumpkin-family-workshop/) - The jesmonite Halloween family workshop, Saturday 25th October 2025, 11am-1.30pm, £36 (admits one adult + one child) WHAT ARE WE GOING TO BE DOING? In this two and a half hour workshop, you will team up with your child to learn a variety of techniques: terrazzo, marbling and block colour to create 3 items - - [Dive-in Movie: Hotel Transylvania](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dive-in-movie-hotel-transylvania-2/) - Enjoy a dive-in movie night indoors at Willamalane Park Swim Center with trick-or-treating, swimming, and a movie on the big screen. On Halloween night, watch Hotel Transylvania while you swim, then come back on Nov. 1 for Coco, shown in honor of Día de los Muertos. This event does not require advance registration; just drop - [Echoes of Heritage: Jewish Melodies in Classical Music – Presented by Chamber Music Amici](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/echoes-of-heritage-jewish-melodies-in-classical-music-presented-by-chamber-music-amici/) - Mon., October 27, 2025 • 7:30 p.m. PROGRAM Sergei Prokofiev • Overture on Hebrew Themes, Op. 34 Alexander von Zemlinsky • Trio in D Minor for Clarinet, Cello & Piano, Op. 3 Simon Laks • Piano Quintet on Popular Polish Themes Public · Hosted by Richard E. Wildish Community Theater - [Fall Oregon Prelim](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-oregon-prelim/) - Join us Sunday, November 30, 2025, in Springfield, Oregon, for our Fall Prelim! Main competition includes Interview, Casual with Introduction, and Beauty/Partywear! Registration is OPEN NOW!!!! Can't wait to see you there! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRss3CLu4X-1PRQmL35mVEaKko6q4ac8_jC0IEOzLPDQEdEQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102329204520361741770 Public · Hosted by Oregon All American Girl Youth Development Program and Tamara Nielsen-felix - [Stroke Support Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/stroke-support-group-13/) - Life after a stroke can be hard. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. PeaceHealth offers support groups: First Wednesday of every month. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Community at Marquis Eugene, located at 565 Country Club Road, Eugene, OR. This meeting offers various speakers and connecting with other - [Drill 101 week 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/drill-101-week-3/) - DRILL TEAM 101 Want to experience the Thrill of Drill? Come give it a try! Denim & Pearls is offering an 8 week Drill Team 101 course. Classes begin Tuesday September 30th, at 7:00pm. (Your first ride is free, regardless of when you start!) Release forms are required to be signed before riding. The cost - [Volunteer Appreciation Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/volunteer-appreciation-night/) - All volunteers, save the date! Our annual Volunteer Appreciation event will be held November 15, 2025. #TrailCrew #Volunteer Public · Hosted by Cascade Volunteers - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-24/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Warhammer 40k, 500 Points Mixed Doubles](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/warhammer-40k-500-points-mixed-doubles/) - New Recruit or Veteran, bring a legal 500 point army, and get paired up with someone. We try to pair newer players with veteran players to aide in having a fun time. $10 per person Public · Hosted by Castle of Games - [Dots of love Autumn dotting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dots-of-love-autumn-dotting/) - Dots of love Autumn Dotting, Sunday 26th October 2025, 10.30am-1pm, £35pp, Email dotsoflove2023@outlook.com Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Dot Painting? The trinket dishes are back this autumn and come in a choice or round or square and will be prepared in your choice of base colour. If you’re feeling adventurous you - [Masquerade Holiday Soiree!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/masquerade-holiday-soiree/) - Annual Installation of Officers and fundraiser for Springfield Students. Public · Hosted by Springfield Realtors - [Chatelaine Thingmakers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chatelaine-thingmakers-2/) - We will gather in person at 812 South 57th Street Springfield Oregon. Due to most folk being out of town during last months Thingmakers we will repeat the same activity again this month. This month we are making magnetic needle keepers for Largess for the Barony. . All materials are provided. Come learn how to - [Picture Day](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/picture-day-2/) - Fill out the flyer and enclose exact cash or check and send back with your kiddo on Picture Day, or order online at anytime: mylifetouch.com, Picture Day ID# EVTRJZKD4. Retake day will be Nov. 20. Public · Hosted by Centennial Elementary School, Springfield, OR - [Volunteer Appreciation: Thou Shall Not Murder Mystery](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/volunteer-appreciation-thou-shall-not-murder-mystery/) - Disaster has struck British Intelligence… and only you can help! Join us for our Volunteer Appreciation Murder Mystery Dinner, and take on the role of a secret investigator. Your mission: celebrate with us, enjoy a night of intrigue, and solve the case! Volunteering at SFC has never been so dangerously delightful. Black tie optional-have fun - [Fine line winter botanical drawing class](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fine-line-winter-botanical-drawing-class/) - Fine line winter botanicals drawing class, Tuesday 21st October 2025, 6pm-8pm, £25pp Public · Hosted by A Touch of Craft Yorkshire - [Next Step Dance Studio – Dance Blasts! ✨ Limited-Time Mini Courses for Kids & Teens](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/next-step-dance-studio-dance-blasts-✨-limited-time-mini-courses-for-kids-teens/) - ✨ Join Next Step Dance Studio’s limited-time Dance Blasts — 4-week, themed mini courses that end with a live performance at our Merry & Bright Holiday Showcase on November 22! These short courses are a perfect way to try dance before committing to a full season — and every class is packed with fun, friendship, - [TCA PROM](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tca-prom/) - TCA Annual Junior High Prom returns! 6th-8th graders can enjoy a night of luxury at our Great Gatsby themed prom. Use code “EARLY” to secure $13 off your ticket, now until October 8th ️ Public · Hosted by Thurston Cheer Athletics - [Canine Costume Contest @ The Museum!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/canine-costume-contest-the-museum/) - Join us for a fun canine costume contest, sponsored by Pup's Place Grooming and Pet Supplies! Contest is free to enter, just bring your furry friend (dogs only, please) to the Springfield History Museum parking lot on Saturday, October 18 at 5pm. Judging will begin at 5:15, with prizes from the Springfield History Museum and - [Black Light Art Night!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/black-light-art-night-2/) - Step into our back room for an artsy adventure where you can paint, draw, and get creative with neon materials in a black light wonderland! Shake up your artistic perspective and let your imagination run wild. You'll get your very own black canvas, plus access to our fabulous array of neon goodies—watercolors, paint pens, pastels, - [Sing It Like You Mean It! Presented by Non-Stop Players](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sing-it-like-you-mean-it-presented-by-non-stop-players/) - The Non-Stop Players Present: Sing It Like You Mean It! Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM Richard E. Wildish Community Theater | 630 Main St, Springfield, OR The Non-Stop Players return to the Wildish Theater with their third annual musical theatre concert — Sing It Like You Mean It! This fun-filled evening of singing, - [Trunk or Treat for Families](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/trunk-or-treat-for-families/) - Join us for a trunk-or-treat/resource sharing night and learn about local resources that can support you in your journey through parenthood. Meet representatives from: Our Community Birth Center, Parenting Now, Relief Nursery, Team Duckling, Imagination Library, and more! kid-friendly fun • snacks & drinks • free to attend • costumes encouraged • open to all - [Halloween Night at Conways!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/halloween-night-at-conways/) - Put on your best costume and join ALIVE - The 90s Tribute at Conways!! Costume contest!! Drink Specials!! Chaos! Pandemonium!! Cats and Dogs living together!! Mass Hysteria! Public · Hosted by ALIVE Band - [Eugene OPC Packing Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/eugene-opc-packing-party-4/) - Come join us as we pack 25 boxes for our deployed military. The VFW kitchen and bar will be open to purchase food and drink. Public · Hosted by Operation Packing Company - [Double Feature Event: A Life-changing Event For Families!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/double-feature-event-a-life-changing-event-for-families/) - Don't miss the opportunity to hear from renowned speaker Jason Evert, live at St. Alice Catholic Church in Springfield, OR for this special Double Feature Retreat Day event for teens and adults, ages 13+. Get answers to life’s tough questions about love, dating, and relationships from internationally acclaimed speaker Jason Evert! This is a double - [FREE Composting Workshops - BRING Recycling Eugene](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-composting-workshops-bring-recycling-eugene-2/) - For beginning to experienced composters, these hands-on workshops will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and the different methods and types of compost bins available. Workshops are led by knowledgeable backyard composting information specialists. The BRING Recycling site is located at 4446 Franklin Blvd, Eugene. Compost demonstrations are held in - [Christmas Mini Sessions 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/christmas-mini-sessions-2025/) - SANTA will be in our studio on SUNDAYS AND SATURDAYS!! As always, we are going to have some beautiful NEW BACKDROP SETS!! My goal is to provide a beautiful and unique experience with high quality backdrops and added props to chose from, and as a big bonus, some dresses for children specially designed for our - [Chamber Roundtable + Tour: From Pulp to Product with International Paper](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chamber-roundtable-tour-from-pulp-to-product-with-international-paper/) - Join us for a Chamber Roundtable + Tour at one of Springfield's largest manufacturing facilities: International Paper. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the containerboard mill safely turns raw materials into top-quality cardboard and other paper products for markets around the world. Don't miss out – reserve your spot today! Register: https://business.springfield-chamber.org/events/details/chamber-roundtable-tour-international-paper-13448 Public · Hosted - [The UPS Store Marcola Road's One Year anniversary Celebration!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-ups-store-marcola-roads-one-year-anniversary-celebration/) - Come celebrate our 1 year in Springfield! There will be snacks and beverages. Public · Hosted by The UPS Store 7920 - [Warhammer 40k, Rogue Trader Tournament, 2,000 points](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/warhammer-40k-rogue-trader-tournament-2000-points/) - $35 at the door Sign-up here https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/HDrJ8OohSGLA Public · Hosted by Castle of Games - [Oakshire Inspires: Benefit for Elakha Alliance (Springfield, OR)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oakshire-inspires-benefit-for-elakha-alliance-springfield-or/) - Visit Oakshire Commons in Springfield (416 Main Street, Springfield, OR) for an Oakshire Inspires Fundraiser supporting Elakha Alliance on Monday October 27th from 11am-10pm, Indulge in fantastic craft beers, mingle with like-minded individuals, and contribute directly to the conservation efforts of Elakha Alliance. Stop by our table at the event to learn more about our - [HOLIDAY PREVIEW AT CHUCK AND ALICE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/holiday-preview-at-chuck-and-alice/) - Come get the first look at this years Christmas haul. Come for the Holiday merch, stay for the charcuterie and wine. Best night ever!! Public · Hosted by Chuck and Alice - [Ales & Advocates - A Beer Club](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ales-advocates-a-beer-club/) - Half of the children in foster care are boys who need a positive male role model to look up to. That’s why we need YOU! Come learn what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) from members of our community who are doing this incredible work, and enjoy a pint of beer - [The Last Broadway Benefit? Pegasus Playhouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-last-broadway-benefit-pegasus-playhouse/) - We have to leave Main Street but will continue to create. Help us support the future at this star studded musical benefit! Donation based admission, GA seating, A 50/50 raffle, treats, food, drink, memories and more! Help us reach our goal. Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Rock night McConnell clan](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rock-night-mcconnell-clan/) - Come enjoy the fun Public · Hosted by Springfield, OR Eagles -current - [Mixed Media at EAC 1st Sunday with Sarah Bloom Kinser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mixed-media-at-eac-1st-sunday-with-sarah-bloom-kinser-2/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Sober Halloween Costume Party!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sober-halloween-costume-party/) - Join us at Overlap for a whimsically spooky reason to dress up in your costume! We will have a cotton candy machine, mocktails, charcuterie, tarot, and a small craft to participate in. This event and venue is STRICTLY NO alcohol. Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [Too Cute to Spook Trick or Treat at Sweetbriar Villa](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/too-cute-to-spook-trick-or-treat-at-sweetbriar-villa/) - Our residents have been busy filling Halloween goodie bags with treats and surprises, and they can’t wait to share them with you! You are invited to stop by, pick up a festive bag, and enjoy some seasonal fun while connecting with our warm and welcoming community. Let us know you'll join us! 541-225-0200 or email - [Dive-in Movie: Coco](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dive-in-movie-coco-2/) - Enjoy a dive-in movie night indoors at Willamalane Park Swim Center. On Nov. 1, watch Coco on the big screen while you swim, shown in honor of Día de los Muertos. This event does not require advance registration; just drop by. Regular admission rates apply. Learn more at willamalane.org/halloween Dive-in Movies are presented by Lithia - [Ceramic hare workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ceramic-hare-workshop/) - Ceramic Hares, Saturday 18th October 2025, 9.45am-3.30pm. £40 deposit (remaining £40 to be paid on the day) At the long eared hare workshop you will learn step by step some of the key skills needed to create your very own beautiful bunny sculpture! Please note the hares have removable ears, otherwise you may want a - [October Meet-Up](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/october-meet-up/) - Let's get together and talk about how much fun we've had over the summer! ☕️Meeting the 3rd Wednesday this month. Public · Hosted by The Headlights - [Jog-a-thon / Caminata](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jog-a-thon-caminata/) - Get ready, set, GO!!! Jog-a-thon time is here! Collect pledges this week and next week, then our kiddos will hit the track on Friday, October 17. Everyone who participates will have a chance to win cool prizes! Your support will make a difference in our school community. Students will be walking or jogging an 1/8 - [Fall Fun Fest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-fun-fest/) - It's time to register your children! Public · Hosted by East Side Baptist Church - [Lucky Paws Adoption Events at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lucky-paws-adoption-events-at-publichouse-2/) - We are SO EXCITED to announce that we are teaming up with Lucky Paws Rescue for MORE adoption events! Lucky Paws Rescue is an organization created by animal lovers and advocates to rescue animals in danger of euthanasia, and to save their lives. They focus on having them spayed / neutered, vaccinated, treated and placed - [Mohawk Tavern Halloween Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mohawk-tavern-halloween-party/) - Down and Dirty Playing from 9pm to 12pm Public · Hosted by Down n Dirty band - [Trunk or Treat](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/trunk-or-treat-2/) - We are excited to invite you to participate in Springfield High School Booster Club’s 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat event! This fun, family-friendly evening brings our community together while providing a safe and festive way for kids to celebrate Halloween. Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 25th Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: Springfield High - [EFMP | Quarterly Board and Membership Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/efmp-quarterly-board-and-membership-meeting/) - Join us for our quarterly board and general membership meeting. 5:30 p.m. - Board meeting 6:00 p.m. - Dinner 6:30 p.m. - General membership meeting Public · Hosted by Equestrian Friends of Mount Pisgah - [Farm Monster Mystery Maze](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/farm-monster-mystery-maze-7/) - Join us in the corn maze to help solve the Farm Monster Mystery! Friday and Saturday nights 7PM-10PM starting Sept 26. Tickets can be purchased night-of at the farm. Family admission includes 2 people 12+ and 2 under 12. Public · Hosted by Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm - [Fall Sessions | Families, Couples....](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-sessions-families-couples/) - ✨ Fall Mini Sessions 2025 ✨ Rich textures, colorful florals, pumpkins, and a touch of vintage charm — the perfect backdrop to capture your family’s fall story. We have a cozy soft blue vintage couche that will be using in the beautiful outdoors among other props! What’s Included: 20-25 minute outdoor session 12 edited digital - [Life Line Screening - Springfield, OR](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/life-line-screening-springfield-or/) - Since 1993, Life Line Screening has been the premier provider of annual preventive health screenings for stroke and cardiovascular disease risk as well as other chronic illnesses. A package of five screenings to identify cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions will be offered: • Carotid artery ultrasound that scans the carotid arteries for buildup of - [Perinatal Psychiatry Update for Clinicians](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/perinatal-psychiatry-update-for-clinicians/) - Join us for the Perinatal Psychiatry Update for Clinicians — an exclusive provider dinner offering CME credits! October 29, 2025 | 5:30 PM PeaceHealth RiverBend Annex Keynote speaker Arundhati U. Headrick, MD, PhD (OHSU) will present “Update on Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.” Designed for physicians, NPs, PAs, and midwives who support perinatal families. ➡️ - [73rd Annual Springfield Christmas Parade!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/73rd-annual-springfield-christmas-parade/) - On Saturday, December 6th 2025, Oregon Riders Society will be presenting the 73rd Annual Springfield Christmas Parade, also known as Oregon’s “Oldest and Coldest” Parade. *Find the application to enter the parade at; oregonriderssociety.org Public · Hosted by Oregon Riders Society 501c3 - [Reading Buddies Club w/Tater Tot at the Creswell Library](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/reading-buddies-club-w-tater-tot-at-the-creswell-library-2/) - Who wants to come read with a rabbit after school?!?!?! Blue Barn Bun Theodore Von Tater Tot will be at the Creswell Library every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to say hello to the kiddos and listen to stories!! We'll also have bunny stuffies your kids can cuddle up to as the read- - [Make it! Workshop: Festive Seasonal Ornaments](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-it-workshop-festive-seasonal-ornaments/) - Join us for this joyful workshop where you’ll create festive ornaments to celebrate all the holidays! Get crafty with a variety of reusable materials while expressing your holiday spirit. Perfect for families and friends—come together for a day of creativity and cheer! This is a family-friendly, drop-in workshop. Materials are available on a first-come, first-served - [5th Annual Hooligans Trunk or Treat!!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/5th-annual-hooligans-trunk-or-treat/) - Hooligans CC Oregon presents The 5th Annual Trunk or Treat! Join us for our favorite time of year! Same time, same place 1660 Cenntenial BLVD Springfield Oregon 6PM-8PM This event is open to all vehicles Award for scariest trunk Wear your costume, decorate that trunk, hand out candy and let’s party! Public · Hosted by - [Axe’s Halloween Bash w/ DJ Alex Bradley](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/axes-halloween-bash-w-dj-alex-bradley-2/) - Get spooky and dance the night away at Axe’s Halloween Bash! DJ Alex Bradley spins from 9 to midnight with killer beats plus a costume contest with gift card prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Enjoy themed drink and food specials, and don’t miss the trick-or-treating fun on Main Street. We’ll have candy buckets - [Picture Day!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/picture-day/) - Fall pictures will be taken on Thursday, October 16th. Order forms will come home soon. You can also order pictures by visiting mylifetouch.com and entering Maple's Picture Day ID: EVTMMH8TV Public · Hosted by Maple Elementary School - Springfield, Oregon - [Cosmic Fruit Salad Party! 3 Years in (funny) Business](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cosmic-fruit-salad-party-3-years-in-funny-business/) - SAVE THE DATE! Overlap is celebrating 3 years in funny business and we want YOU to come join us for the party! THE THEME: Sparkly Cosmic Fruit Salad — Dressing Up and Costumes HIGHLY encouraged! We will have epic raffles, cake shots, mocktails, face painting, art projects, and probably more! DETAILS TO COME Public · - [12th Annivesary Sale Weekend!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/12th-annivesary-sale-weekend/) - It is our 12th Anniversary and just past our first year in the new location! Everything in store* **will be 12% off, Everything with a price sticker from 2024 or earlier will be 24% off. Enter the sweepstakes to win 4x dragon head trophy plaques. $5 an entry. Sweepstakes entries will be open until October - [Women's Favorite Things Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/womens-favorite-things-party/) - Ladies, join us for our Women’s Favorite Things Party! Here’s how it works: bring 3 of the same item that you absolutely love (under $5 each, unwrapped). Think slippers, candles, candy—whatever makes you smile! You’ll swap and head home with 3 new favorite things of your own. And of course…what’s a party without food? Bring - [Pug a Boo!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pug-a-boo/) - Join us for our annual Pug a Boo event! It is always so much fun! Costumes are not required. Feel free to bring non-pugs as well! The more the merrier! We meet in the small dog side of the dog park at Splash. Public · Hosted by Debbie Marie and Lane County Pug Playgroup (Oregon) - [Co-Work Over Coffee | Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/co-work-over-coffee-cottage-grove-2/) - ☕ Co-Work Over Coffee | Cottage Grove When: October 15th, 2025 Time: 9:30am-11:00am Where: POUR 818 | 818 Main Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 We're scheduling this meeting on a different day this month due to school being back in session! However, if there's a preferred date/time for this event, please let us know. (Check - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-27/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [OCTOBER OYSTERFEST 2.0](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/october-oysterfest-2-0/) - Our second grilled oysterfest in coming quick. Pre order your dozen or half dozen now. Walk in's are not guaranteed oysters. Comes with salad and breadstick. Public · Hosted by Twisted Duck Pub - [Drive to Space live at Axe and Fiddle, Oct 25th, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/drive-to-space-live-at-axe-and-fiddle-oct-25th-2025/) - Drive To Space combines prog rock, funk, reggae, Americana, bluegrass, and more into a cohesive, mind-meld of sound; complete with three-part vocal harmonies, tempo and key changes, odd meters, tight jams, and well-written, complex material interspersed with improvisation. Choice cover selections tastefully blend with a trunk load of original music. This paves the way for - [Deadlifts for the Deployed](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/deadlifts-for-the-deployed/) - Coming Nov. 8th, 2025! Charity deadlift competition! This is for fun, and the entire $25 registration fee goes to the local VFW hall foe their holiday box shipments Valley Fitness Cottage Grove has been generous enough to allow us to use their facility for this event. Sign up today by contacting me personally or a - [Live Music With The Remnants Window and Sweet Treats](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-the-remnants-window-and-sweet-treats/) - Wednesday, October 30 · 8:00 PM · $5 Portland singer-songwriter Ben Latimer, performing as The Remnants Window, invites you into a world of ethereal alt-folk and jazz-infused melodies. Through personal stories and poetic reflection, his music explores themes of isolation, self-discovery, and hope. An intimate evening of beautiful complexity and gentle reminders of light in - [Storytime](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/storytime-2/) - Stories, music, movement, and crafts. Ages 2 years and older are welcome to this free library program. Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Public Library Oregon - [Small Business Solutions Hub - SEO & Social Media in Practice: Tools, Trends, and Takeaways](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/small-business-solutions-hub-seo-social-media-in-practice-tools-trends-and-takeaways/) - SEO and Social Media in Practice: Tools, Trends, and Takeaways HYBRID PROGRAM (Online/in-person) Register: https://business.springfield-chamber.org/events/details/small-business-solutions-hub-program-seo-social-media-13447 Join the Springfield Chamber at our final Small Business Solutions Hub of the year! SEO Presentation (Rob Reilly, Mixed Handed Branding) As the evolution of the internet continues to change, the importance of SEO has continued to evolve and we - [Science Pub](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/science-pub/) - Science Pub – Coast Fork Watershed Council Monday, October 28 · 6:00 PM · Free Join us for Science Pub, featuring the Coast Fork Watershed Council. Public · Hosted by Axe and Fiddle and Jennifer Davis - [Wonder Junction](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wonder-junction/) - Join us for Vacation Bible School if you are grades 1-6 (older youth can help) Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Seventh-day Adventist Church - [Native American Cultural Presentation with Deitrich Peters](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/native-american-cultural-presentation-with-deitrich-peters/) - The cultural presentations with Deitrich Peters of the Grand Ronde Tribe at each library coincide with Native American Heritage month in November. Deitrich (Deitz) shares elements of his regalia, plays flute music, tells personal stories and takes questions. SCEC Executive Director Karen Rainsong brings items of Kalapuya material culture. All are welcome at these free - [Porter Mccclister’s Box and Bucket Band](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/porter-mccclisters-box-and-bucket-band/) - Located at Cottage Grove Public Market. Porter McClister’s Box & Bucket is a brand new Band out of the Portland, Oregon area by way of Nashville Tennessee and L.A. California that features well-known 30 year Nashville, Guitar Legend Porter McClister (Box) and the impeccably talented Barbra LePine on the Washtub Bass. (Bucket) Together they perform - [Adiantum Fighter Practice and Potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-and-potluck-7/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Coast Fork Brewing Entrepreneur Meetup (Cottage Grove)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/coast-fork-brewing-entrepreneur-meetup-cottage-grove/) - We haven't met up on the patio in a while, so before the weather gets too wet and windy, let's revisit one of our favorite gathering places! Please join us in Cottage Grove at our next monthly Entrepreneur Meetup from 4:00pm-5:30pm on Wednesday, October 15th at Coast Fork Brewing to learn about a resources to - [Halloween Carnival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/halloween-carnival-3/) - Join an afternoon of spooktacular fun at Bob Keefer Center with carnival games, crafts, and lots of candy! Registration is required for $5 per child (adults are free and do not need to register). Register in advance at willamalane.org/halloween Halloween Carnival is presented by Lithia Toyota of Springfield and sponsored by The Chronicle. Beware of - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-18/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [20th Annual Axe & Fiddle Double Showcase!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/20th-annual-axe-fiddle-double-showcase/) - Join us for a full day and evening of music, art, community, prizes and celebration of our 20th Anniversary rocking the Axe & Fiddle! GRRRLZ ROCK Music & Arts Festival is a month long celebration every November dedicated to highlighting the contributions and growth of women in the arts through mentorship and safe spaces to - [Campus Karaoke Mondays](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/campus-karaoke-mondays/) - The original University Of Oregon party headquarters invites you for the best night of karaoke every Monday from 8p-1a Public · Hosted by Caught In The Act Entertainment - [Thurston's Trunk or Treat](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/thurstons-trunk-or-treat/) - Come join us at Thurston’s sixth annual Trunk or Treat hosted by Conway’s Restaurant and Lounge! Bring your families to this free event to trick or treat amongst the different themed trunks and enjoy all the surprises waiting for you. Anyone is welcome to host a trunk/display and bring candy to pass out! Public · - [Live Music with Garreson](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-garreson/) - LIVE MUSIC – October 18th @ Axe & Fiddle Garreson hits the stage at 8PM with original songs full of soul, storytelling, and raw emotion. Come out for a night of music that matters. Axe & Fiddle | 8PM | Great vibes Public · Hosted by Axe and Fiddle - [Willamette Valley Pirate Ride!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/willamette-valley-pirate-ride/) - Ahoy, riders! It’s time to set sail (well… set kickstands) for our 3rd Annual Pirate Ride! ‍☠️ ️ Saturday, October 18th ⏰ Kickstands up at 11:00 AM Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson – 86441 College View Rd, Eugene, OR We're doing a 50/50 raffle for downed riders! All riders are welcome! Grab your pirate gear, gather your - [Row River Grange Harvest Festival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/row-river-grange-harvest-festival/) - Heads up folks; I'll be performing next Saturday, 10/18 at the Row River Grange Harvest Festival. I'll do a two hour set of originals and select cover tunes starting at 3PM. Looks to be a fun event! Public · Hosted by Axon and Axon Songs - [The Monkey’s Paw Presents: A Halloween Double Feature!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-monkeys-paw-presents-a-halloween-double-feature/) - The Monkey’s Paw Presents: A Halloween Double Feature! Step right up, creatures of the night! This October, The Monkey’s Paw tiki bar dares you to experience TWO terrifying nights of spine-tingling thrills, chilling tunes, and hair-raising revelry. It’s our Halloween Double Feature—the biggest fright fest of the year! Feature One: The 5th Annual Monsters Ball - [Springfield City Hall-O-Ween](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-city-hall-o-ween/) - City Hall-O-Ween – Springfield’s Spook-tacular Celebration! Get ready for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun at Springfield City Hall! Dress up in your favorite costumes, trick-or-treat indoors with City staff, and enjoy live entertainment and tasty treats. This free event is open to all ages. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a celebration you - [Annual Seafood Fest at PublicHouse: October 22-26, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/annual-seafood-fest-at-publichouse-october-22-26-2025/) - PublicHouse will host their 6th Annual Seafood Fest this October, starting on the 22nd. >>>Food: Each of the food purveyors will be preparing their own seafood creations for the week. Stay tuned for those details, but you can expect to taste Seafood Chowder, Crab Pretzels, Shrimp Tacos and so much more! >>>Drafts: Staying in theme, - [Trunk or Treat 2025!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/trunk-or-treat-2025/) - Trunk or Treat at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson! Get ready for a night of family-friendly Halloween fun at WVHD on Friday, October 31st! Trick-or-treat from decorated trunks Dinner from Flamecrave Smash Burgers Food Truck A safe, festive atmosphere for the whole family 86441 College View Rd, Eugene, OR Friday, October 31st Costumes, candy, and community — - [Women’s Self Defense Seminar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/womens-self-defense-seminar-2/) - Come learn vital self defense or practice your self defense skills to keep them sharp! Registration and more information at: https://sparkpages.io/?i=_C2ub Public · Hosted by Rogers Family ATA Martial Arts - [Squacho's Last 40K rtt @ Oct 18th](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/squachos-last-40k-rtt-oct-18th/) - This will be squacho's last Warhammer 40K rtt To sign up please send $30 to PayPal for Joshbeard@gmail.com. if you need to venmo or cash app please p.m.Squacho's Bar & Grill for more information. https://www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/6SEMN0byVZVs Public · Hosted by Squacho's Bar & Grill - [Sassafras! at Coast Fork Brewing & Feed Store](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sassafras-at-coast-fork-brewing-feed-store-2/) - Sassafras! is so thrilled to return to play at Coast Fork Brewery & Feed Store! While listening to our songs, try a flight of the house made beers, or enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail or N/A beverage along side a fabulous slice of pie or with your delicious in-house made meal! Coast Fork Brewing, located just - [A&S: Beginner Leatherworking](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/as-beginner-leatherworking/) - Join us for some hands-on leatherworking experience, making a useful belt frog to hold your mug. We will sew and stain the piece, then finish it with sealant. Instructor: Baroness Isis Sat Ne Nes Bastet Public · Hosted by Barony of Adiantum - [Cottage Grove meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cottage-grove-meeting/) - Cottage Grove meeting!! Tuesday October 21st at the Elks Lodge In Cottage Grove. 6:00pm. We had to switch days in accordance with where we could meet and their availability. We will making these monthly! Please come and get involved. The glory of these camps goes directly to God first…and everyone who volunteers to it all - [All Seasons Bazaar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/all-seasons-bazaar/) - Come to our All Seasons Bazaar Oct. 24th/25th. Public · Hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church - [Cars & Coffee October](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cars-coffee-october/) - Coffee & Cars welcomes all car enthusiasts! No entry fees or costs. This event is weather permitting at Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill. We will repeat the event every 3rd Saturday through October. Public · Hosted by Survivors Car Club of Lane County - [Science On Tap – November 25th with Yuta Nakamura and Ronan Hall](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/science-on-tap-november-25th-with-yuta-nakamura-and-ronan-hall/) - Join CFWWC and special guests Yuta Nakamura and Ronan Hall in November for a screening of Mr. Nakamura’s short film, Forest Trail: A Story of Gentle Forestry in Hokkaido. Here’s what Yuta has to say about about his film: As a Hokkaido-based photographer and film maker, I spend most of my time outside capturing the - [Meet The Ducks - Oregon Football - 5-7 PM](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/meet-the-ducks-oregon-football-5-7-pm/) - Brought to you by CVS! Come meet some of your favorite top ranked Oregon Duck football players at the brand-new CVS (formerly Rite Aid)! Featured players include Heisman Trophy frontrunner, quarterback Dante Moore, along with several of his Oregon teammates (TBD). Meet & Greet Perks: Get autographs and photos with the players The first 50 - [Harvest Blessings](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/harvest-blessings/) - We are excited to announce our special Fall Event 2025! Join us for so much Fun and 20% off select items! Can’t wait to see old friends and make new ones! Public · Hosted by Triple Blessings - [Live Music With Drive to Space](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-drive-to-space/) - Live Tonight at The Axe & Fiddle – 8 PM! Drive to Space is landing with a sound journey like no other — a fusion of prog rock, funk, reggae, Americana, bluegrass, and beyond. Expect tight jams, three-part harmonies, tempo twists, and a cosmic blend of originals & choice covers. No Cover Charge Buckle up - [Make Your Own Teacup Succulent Garden!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-your-own-teacup-succulent-garden-2/) - Join us for this fun make and take craft night at Mazatlan in Creswell, Oregon! Gather your besties, bring your coworkers, or plan a date night with your special someone, and come on out to make a one of a kind, teacup succulent garden! You will have so much fun picking out your vintage teacup, - [Real Life Men’s Breakfast](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-mens-breakfast-7/) - What to Expect: Hearty grub: No frills, just solid, delicious, food to fuel your day. Brotherhood: Meet like-minded men ready to share stories of faith and build connections. Bring your appetite and leave with purpose! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [A Primitive Christmas At The Porch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/a-primitive-christmas-at-the-porch/) - Join us for A Primitive Christmas at The Rusty Porch. Get ready to step back in time and experience the magic of a Primitive Christmas at the Porch! Join us for a journey to simpler times, where the warmth of the season and the charm of tradition come alive Enjoy hot cocoa, cranberry mimosas, & - [Bark Or Treat](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bark-or-treat/) - Bark or Treat is coming to Suds ’Em Springfield! Grab your pup and join us Friday, Oct 24th from 4–7pm for a doggone good time! $5 OFF Self Service Dog Washes ALL DAY! Free Treat Bags! Cute Doggie Photo Booth! Meet adoptable dogs from Lucky Paws Rescue! Enter our Raffle Basket Giveaway — includes a - [AUDITIONS: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/auditions-alices-adventures-in-wonderland-2/) - Register in advance online for either 10/12 or 10/13 6:30 pm auditions for our December production of ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND. Production Dates: December 5 - 21, 2025 Audition Information: Please prepare a short (16-32 bars) selection of a pop song of your choice. Auditions will also include readings from the script and a short - [CLUB Member Loyalty Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/club-member-loyalty-night-3/) - CLUB Members, please join us on October 13th from 5PM to close for an evening of food, fun seminars, and more during CLUB Member Monday! The first 100 CLUB Members will receive an exclusive door buster giveaway prize! Not a CLUB Member? Join the CLUB today! Terms apply. Learn more here: https://www.basspro.com/b/club-loyaltynight Public · Hosted - [Make it! Workshop: Mosaic Skulls (Calaveras)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-it-workshop-mosaic-skulls-calaveras/) - Celebrate Dia de los Muertos by making mosaic skulls from discarded building materials! Transform reclaimed tiles, hardware, beads, and more into vibrant, personalized designs while honoring loved ones. Just bring your creativity! This is a family-friendly, drop-in workshop. Materials are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When: Sunday, October 26 from 11 AM to 2 - [Sweet Salvage 10th Annual Christmas Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sweet-salvage-10th-annual-christmas-market/) - We are pleased to invite you to our 2025 Holiday Market. This event will feature selective large vendors as well as consignment vendors to provide our shoppers with a wonderful selection of handmade gifts, vintage, farmhouse, holiday decor, jewelry, clothing, knitted goods, painted furniture, primitives, signs, wreaths, fresh flowers, repurposed vintage, salvage, candles, soaps and - [CFWWC October Volunteer Event - Riparian Planting Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cfwwc-october-volunteer-event-riparian-planting-party/) - Join us for a Riparian Planting Party! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 18th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at Riverside Park along the Coast Fork Willamette River. We invite you to join us in continuing our riparian restoration project along the river - replanting areas of native vegetation, removing invasives, and spreading rich - [Trunk-Or-Treat](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/trunk-or-treat/) - Trunk-or-Treat is ALMOST HERE! We are throwing the ultimate bash—and you’re invited! Decked-out trunks, buckets of candy, and nonstop fun make this FREE community event a night you don’t want to miss. Bring the whole crew for a safe, easy, and exciting way to trick-or-treat. Bonus: register your household ahead of time and snag a - [Creswell Business Connect at Bigfoot Fudge Factory](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/creswell-business-connect-at-bigfoot-fudge-factory/) - Creswell Business Connect at Bigfoot Fudge Factory Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and free business support—right in the heart of Creswell! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just starting out with an idea, this is your chance to ask questions, share resources, and connect with others in the local business - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-28/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Adiantum Baronial Council Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-baronial-council-meeting-6/) - Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81176931422?pwd=4U76QanUbBoUO6NEeLDq8OFbG1qbnV.1 in person location: 99 S 1st St, Creswell, OR 97426 Public · Hosted by Barony of Adiantum and Murchadh Monaidh Chraoibhe - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-23/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Syco Billy's @ North Third](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/syco-billys-north-third/) - No Cover Get ready for a night like no other — the *Syco Billy String Band* is taking the stage, and this isn’t your average bluegrass show. Expect high-energy tunes, unforgettable vibes, and a whole lot of fun! Mark your calendars and don’t miss out! Public · Hosted by Syco Billy's String Band - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-25/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Adiantum Baronial Council Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-baronial-council-meeting-7/) - Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81176931422?pwd=4U76QanUbBoUO6NEeLDq8OFbG1qbnV.1 in person location: 99 S 1st St, Creswell, OR 97426 Public · Hosted by Barony of Adiantum and Murchadh Monaidh Chraoibhe - [Adiantum Fighter Practice and Potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-and-potluck-8/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Guys and Dolls](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guys-and-dolls-7/) - Guys & Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Join us for the high-stakes Broadway fable of love and luck. Journey back to the vibrant world of 1950s New York with a Golden Age - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-19/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Men's Carnivore Dinner / Conrnhole Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mens-carnivore-dinner-conrnhole-night/) - Men's Carnivore/Cornhole night @ the Myers' house (31752 Gowdyville Rd, Cottage Grove) on Oct 17th starting at 5:30! We will share a time of food and weather permitting, tossing of bean bags, while telling tales of fish we almost caught. There will be no fee to attend, unless you have a killer side dish that - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-13/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-14/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-15/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-16/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Live Music With Gaby Castro and Aprylle Dawn](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-gaby-castro-and-aprylle-dawn/) - Monday Night Special!! October 20 · 7:00 PM · Free Experience the soulful blend of Gaby Castro and Aprylle Dawn as they weave heartfelt stories through folk and Americana melodies. Intimate, honest, and rich with tradition, their music invites you to slow down and connect. Public · Hosted by Axe and Fiddle and Jennifer Davis - [Mystical Market & Masquerade Ball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mystical-market-masquerade-ball/) - The Flow Shoppes & Cup of Ambition are happy to present: ✨ The Mystical Market & Masquerade Ball ✨ Step into a weekend of magic, mystery, and community at the Cottage Grove Armory (628 E Washington Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424). This is a fundraiser for the Cottage Grove Community Kitchen!!! Friday, October 31st – - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-10/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-11/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-12/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Daydream Derby at Saginaw Vineyard](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/daydream-derby-at-saginaw-vineyard/) - We are so happy to be back at Saginaw Vineyard's Friday Night Live! Join us for an evening of fine wine, frosty beer, tasty food, and of course, cutting the rug to the most delectable of tunes. If you are planning on going, it is recommended (but not required) to call (541) 942-1364 or email - [Coffee With A Cop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/coffee-with-a-cop/) - Please join us for another Coffee With A Cop event! Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Police Department - Cottage Grove, Oregon - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-8/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-9/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Amergin's Revenge](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/amergins-revenge/) - “Who spreads light in the gathering on the hills? Who can tell the ages of the moon? Who can tell the place where the sun rests?” Come poets, come artists, come bards, and come makers! Come those who seek beauty and structure and song! Hear Amergin’s song from beyond the ninth green wave and join - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-24/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Twin Rivers Spooktacular League Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/twin-rivers-spooktacular-league-show/) - It's time folks - here is the link for the Twin Rivers Spooktacular League Show Prize List! https://silvertailfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Spooktacular2025.pdf Public · Hosted by Silver Tail Farm - [Cottage Grove | Gifts from the Kitchen Food Preservation Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cottage-grove-gifts-from-the-kitchen-food-preservation-workshop/) - Pre-Registration Required: beav.es/p3L We end the season with this crafty fun filled class. Learn to make gifts from your kitchen including BBQ rubs, sachets, flavored vinegars, baking mixes and other homemade gifts. Event is to be held at the Cottage Events Venue, located at 2915 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove Public · Hosted by Oregon - [Pokéween 2025 at EGS!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pokeween-2025-at-egs/) - Join us for Pokéween 2025 at EGS! 2pm to 10pm - It's an all day trade event and Halloween Party! Costume Contest all day! Winner gets a FREE ETB! (details to follow) Win FREE pokemon packs and/or singles! 1 drawing per hour from open to close. 1 Free drawing entry for just showing up! Earn - [Spring Cleanup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/spring-cleanup/) - Spring Cleanup offers Springfield residents a free and convenient way to recycle large items and hard-to-recycle materials—all in one place! - [Leaf Pickup Program – Round 2 begins east of 28th Street](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/leaf-pickup-program-round-2-begins-east-of-28th-street/) - The City of Springfield provides a free leaf pickup service to residents within city limits to help prevent flooding, protect water quality, and keep our neighborhood streets safe for people driving, riding, and walking. Sanipac is contracted to pick up, haul, and recycle bagged leaves within city limits, in two rounds. Area of City: First - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-6/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-7/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Winter Solstice Celebration](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/winter-solstice-celebration/) - The winter solstice signifies the shortest day of the year and the longest night. Join an all-ages celebration of light with a campfire, storytelling, sweet treats, craft making, and a luminary walk through the Dorris Ranch orchards. - [February Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/february-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings. - [January Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/january-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings. - [March Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/march-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings. - [Winter Wonderland Skate Party: 6-8 p.m.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/winter-wonderland-skate-party-6-8-p-m/) - Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at Bob Keefer Center! This all-ages skate party invites you to glide under shimmering lights as a live DJ spins festive tunes. It’s the perfect setting to embrace the season’s charm. Bring your own safety equipment and roller skates, in-line skates, or rollerblades, or borrow equipment at the event. - [Friday Night Live with Richie G and MA Beat](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-richie-g-and-ma-beat-2/) - Come enjoy live music in our cozy tasting room! We serve wine, beer, and dinner. Call 541-942-1364 to reserve your table! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [Springfield Second Friday Artwalk, City Hall Gallery](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-second-friday-artwalk-city-hall-gallery-9/) - The Springfield City Hall Gallery is a regular stop on the Springfield Second Friday Artwalk happening monthly at galleries and businesses in downtown Springfield. The City Hall Gallery is seen by approximately 3,700 visitors each month. Since 1989, the gallery has featured monthly shows by regional artists chosen by the Springfield Arts Commission. The Commission - [Leaf Pickup Program – Round 1 begins east of 28th Street](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/leaf-pickup-program-round-1-begins-east-of-28th-street/) - The City of Springfield provides a free leaf pickup service to residents within city limits to help prevent flooding, protect water quality, and keep our neighborhood streets safe for people driving, riding, and walking. Sanipac is contracted to pick up, haul, and recycle bagged leaves within city limits, in two rounds. Area of City: First - [Leaf Pickup Program – Round 2 begins west of 28th Street](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/leaf-pickup-program-round-2-begins-west-of-28th-street/) - The City of Springfield provides a free leaf pickup service to residents within city limits to help prevent flooding, protect water quality, and keep our neighborhood streets safe for people driving, riding, and walking. Sanipac is contracted to pick up, haul, and recycle bagged leaves within city limits, in two rounds. Area of City: First - [Winter Wonderland Skate Party: 3-5 p.m.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/winter-wonderland-skate-party-3-5-p-m/) - Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at Bob Keefer Center! This all-ages skate party invites you to glide under shimmering lights as a live DJ spins festive tunes. It’s the perfect setting to embrace the season’s charm. Bring your own safety equipment and roller skates, in-line skates, or rollerblades, or borrow equipment at the event. - [WOEville](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/woeville/) - Holiday Bazaar & Bizarre at the Western Oregon EXPO Dates: November 29 & 30 Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (both days) Location: Western Oregon Exposition Fairgrounds, 2000 N. Douglas Ave, Cottage Grove, OR (westernoregonexpo.com) --- ✨ Get ready for two magical days of holiday cheer at the Holiday Bazaar & Bizarre hosted by the - [CFWWC's 2025 Winter Watershed Soiree](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cfwwcs-2025-winter-watershed-soiree/) - Your Favorite Year-End Celebration is Almost Here! Each year us CFWWC folks look forward to properly saying thank you to all of you that helped us make the year a success. Join us for a night of fun, food, and celebration at Coast Fork Brewing – Brewstation and Feed. This cozy evening will be filled - [Springfield Second Friday Artwalk, City Hall Gallery](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-second-friday-artwalk-city-hall-gallery-8/) - The Springfield City Hall Gallery is a regular stop on the Springfield Second Friday Artwalk happening monthly at galleries and businesses in downtown Springfield. The City Hall Gallery is seen by approximately 3,700 visitors each month. Since 1989, the gallery has featured monthly shows by regional artists chosen by the Springfield Arts Commission. The Commission - [Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-history-museum-advisory-committee-regular-meeting-8/) - Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Every third Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Meeting location: Conference Room 3, Springfield City Hall Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams (see below) Meeting documents can be found at: https://springfield-or.gov/history-museum-committee/ This meeting is wheelchair accessible. An interpreter can be provided for the hearing impaired if we have - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-4/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Leaf Pickup Program – Round 1 begins west of 28th Street](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/leaf-pickup-program-round-1-begins-west-of-28th-street/) - The City of Springfield provides a free leaf pickup service to residents within city limits to help prevent flooding, protect water quality, and keep our neighborhood streets safe for people driving, riding, and walking. Sanipac is contracted to pick up, haul, and recycle bagged leaves within city limits, in two rounds. Area of City: First - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-5/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-history-museum-advisory-committee-regular-meeting-7/) - Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Every third Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Meeting location: Conference Room 3, Springfield City Hall Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams (see below) Meeting documents can be found at: https://springfield-or.gov/history-museum-committee/ This meeting is wheelchair accessible. An interpreter can be provided for the hearing impaired if we have - [December Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/december-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings. - [December Artist Reception: Twyla Bohrer](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/december-artist-reception-twyla-bohrer/) - Experience the diverse talent of our community at reception events as part of Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk. Each artist’s reception features complimentary refreshments, live music, and a shuttle service to and from the Emerald Art Center, making joining easy and convenient. - [Toddler Time: December](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/toddler-time-december/) - Kiddos enjoy various activities, including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, and lots of social time with snacks included. It‘s a great way for parents to connect while the kids have fun in a safe place. - [Winter Trips Showcase](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/winter-trips-showcase/) - Enjoy food and drinks while you learn about all the fun trips ahead this season. You'll also have a chance to register at the event before registration opens to the public! This is a free event, and no registration is required. You are welcome to arrive starting at 2:30 p.m. and the event will begin - [Springfield Arts Commission October Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-arts-commission-october-meeting/) - Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meeting documents can be found at: https://springfield-or.gov/springfield-arts-commission/ Hybrid Meeting Physical Location: Conference Room South (Across from Council Chambers) Virtual Meeting Link: (see below) Accessibility: This meeting is wheelchair accessible. An interpreter can be provided for the hearing impaired with at least 48-hour notice. For - [2nd Annual Shady Oaks SPOOKTACULAR Fundraiser 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-shady-oaks-spooktacular-fundraiser-2025/) - I am delighted to have the opportunity to host our 2nd Annual Fundraiser crafters event at Shady Oaks Plant and Nursery, a family-owned business that has been serving our community for many years. I am grateful to be hosting our 2nd annual SPOOKTACULAR Fundraiser craft event with them again. Shady Oaks is a unique outdoor - [Marine Corps Ball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/marine-corps-ball/) - Hosted by Taylor’s Towing & Recovery, Join us for the 250th Marine Corps Ball event on Monday, November 10th, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm! All branch service members are welcome, as is the general public. General admission tickets are $10.00, while admission with table seating is $25.00 All proceeds go to veteran services - [Jewelry Repair Drop-in: December](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jewelry-repair-drop-in-december/) - Ages 50+. Bring your accessories back to life! Join a special jewelry repair session with Angela Lees. Get free help with broken clasps, missing links, or other restoration services for your favorite pieces. A small fee may apply for special supplies. Soldering services are not available. - [Holiday Tea](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/holiday-tea/) - Prepare for the bustle of the holiday season with a relaxing afternoon tea in the historic Dorris Ranch Barn, including sweet and savory treats. Create a memento of your day as you enjoy music and take photos. - [December Aquatics Hiring Event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/december-aquatics-hiring-event/) - Join the pool squad at Willamalane! At this event, you'll learn more, meet the team, and jump into the pool. You might even get a job offer on the spot if you're a good fit! Willamalane fully pays for all necessary certifications so you can be ready to save lives. The minimum age requirement is - [City Council Work Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-work-session-14/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 5:30pm for a Work Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council Work Sessions are not open for public comment. - [Springfield Economic Development Agency](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-economic-development-agency-5/) - The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) will meet on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:00pm for a Regular Session. The full agenda packet is posted at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [Springfield Economic Development Agency Executive Session (Non-Public Meeting)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-economic-development-agency-executive-session-non-public-meeting-4/) - The Springfield City Council will meet in a non-public session on Monday, October 13, 2025 at 7:15pm. To view the agenda only please visit http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ . - [12th annual Christmas gift boutique at Shady oaks](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/12th-annual-christmas-gift-boutique-at-shady-oaks/) - Come join us for the 12th annual Christmas gift boutique at shady oaks in cottage grove! Kick off your holiday shopping this year by shopping a wonderful selection of local artisans offering quality handmade gifts and decor. Come grab a bite to eat from the desert case inside of shady oaks, they will also be - [November Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/november-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings. - [Turkey Stuffer 5K](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/turkey-stuffer-5k/) - Spice up your Thanksgiving morning! Join the beloved community tradition, and run, walk, roll, or waddle through a scenic neighborhood course. No dogs, please. - [Toddler Time: November](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/toddler-time-november/) - Ages 1-5. Kiddos enjoy various activities, including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, and lots of social time with snacks included. It‘s a great way for parents to connect while the kids have fun in a safe place. - [Yacht Rock Skate Night: 3-5 p.m.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/yacht-rock-skate-night-3-5-p-m/) - Set sail for smooth vibes at Yacht Rock Skate Night! Glide to soft rock hits as you enjoy laid-back lighting and vintage décor that'll bring the sun-soaked harmonies of yacht rock to life. - [Yacht Rock Skate Night: 6-8 p.m.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/yacht-rock-skate-night-6-8-p-m/) - Set sail for smooth vibes at Yacht Rock Skate Night! Glide to soft rock hits as you enjoy laid-back lighting and vintage décor that'll bring the sun-soaked harmonies of yacht rock to life. - [Mushroom Festival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mushroom-festival/) - Mount Pisgah Arboretum, Cascade Mycological Society, and Lane Community College present the 2025 Mushroom Festival on Sunday, October 26th! Come down and enjoy: A huge mushroom exhibit where you can learn about hundreds of local species Educational talks from local experts Edible and poisonous mushrooms display, including an expert identification table Live music Guided nature - [Pumpkin Spice Holiday Bazaar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pumpkin-spice-holiday-bazaar/) - 100% of the net proceeds from this year’s Pumpkin Spice Holiday Bazaar will go to help the Belarus-Eugene Team support the amazing staff and the little children of the Octobraskya children’s Shelter. From the Shelter’s director, Tanya Babenok, to its counselors, nurses, and kitchen staff the orphan children are cared for with love and concern. - [Holiday Marketplace](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/holiday-marketplace/) - Shop handcrafted holiday gifts, decor, and treats from local artisans and vendors. Grab lunch and take care of your holiday list all in one festive stop. - [Jewelry Repair Drop-in: November](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jewelry-repair-drop-in-november/) - Ages 50+. Bring your accessories back to life! Join a special jewelry repair session with Angela Lees. Get free help with broken clasps, missing links, or other restoration services for your favorite pieces. A small fee may apply for special supplies. Soldering services are not available. - [Dive-in Movies](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dive-in-movies/) - Enjoy a spooky dive-in movie night indoors at Willamalane Park Swim Center. This event does not require advance registration; just drop by. Regular admission rates apply. - [Cottage Grove | Pressure Canning Proteins Food Preservation Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cottage-grove-pressure-canning-proteins-food-preservation-workshop/) - Pre-Registration Required: beav.es/p3L If you’re wary of using your pressure canner, we will help you makes friends with it! We will pressure can proteins including chicken and dried beans the safe way. Event is to be held at the Cottage Events Venue, located at 2915 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove Public · Hosted by Oregon - [Haunted Hayride](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/haunted-hayride/) - This event is sold out, and the waitlist is full. For more Halloween events in Springfield, check here. - [Halloween Carnival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/halloween-carnival/) - Join an afternoon of spooktacular fun at the Halloween Carnival. This indoor event for families will include carnival games, crafts, and lots of candy. Registration is required. - [Jewelry Repair Drop-In: October](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jewelry-repair-drop-in-october/) - Ages 50+. Bring your accessories back to life! Join a special jewelry repair session with Angela Lees. Get free help with broken clasps, missing links, or other restoration services for your favorite pieces. A small fee may apply for special supplies. Soldering services are not available. - [Ghostly Golf](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ghostly-golf/) - Step onto the glowing greens for a night of mini golf filled with spooky scenes and eerie fun at Camp Putt. No advance registration is required! - [Real Life Adults Friendsgiving](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-adults-friendsgiving/) - All adults are invited to a potluck Thanksgiving dinner. Childcare will be available. Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Real Life Crafting Crew](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-crafting-crew-5/) - Join in for a fun time together! All are welcome! We will be working on a craft together, but you’re also welcome to bring your own items you have been crafting! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Harvest Tea](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/harvest-tea/) - Join a memorable afternoon in the historic Dorris Ranch Barn, settled amongst the autumn leaves. Enjoy tea and an assortment of homemade delectables inspired by the flavors of the season. Relax with live music and make a memory in the photo booth. Price is per person. Registration is required. - [Pleasant Hill Holiday Bazaar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pleasant-hill-holiday-bazaar/) - Come shop local, eat, and celebrate while supporting the Pleasant Hill Schools! This local event is the perfect way to spend the day with family, friends, and neighbors ❤️ What to Expect: ▪️Unique handmade crafts & artisan goods ▪️Delicious homemade baked treats & food booths ▪️Community vendors and small businesses showcasing their best ▪️Raffles Public - [2nd Annual Night After Halloween Party!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-night-after-halloween-party/) - Join us for our second annual Night After Halloween Party! We again will have all kinds of fun drink specials, Jell-O shooters and syringe shots! Costume contests with fun prizes will take place around 9 pm. We will also be serving up spaghetti until gone! Public · Hosted by Local Losers Lounge , Jeri Danielle - [Quilts of Valor -Creswell](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/quilts-of-valor-creswell/) - Calling All Quilters! Bring your sewing machine and an unfinished project. We are a social group sharing our passion. Contact: Peggie 803-316-7329 Public · Hosted by Sandy Christensen and What's happening Creswell? - [Santa & Caesar Mini Sessions 2025 ✨](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/santa-caesar-mini-sessions-2025-✨/) - *clop*clip*clop*clip*clop* We’re baaaaaaaaaack!!! ❤️ ✨Up on the rooftop llama paws, out jumps good ole Santa Claus!✨ ❤️ Friends, it’s that time again!! @northernlightsfarm @caesarthenodramallama and I are teaming up for our 3rd annual Santa + Caesar Holiday Mini Sessions These sessions are truly magical holiday photos that you’ll treasure ALL year long!! They are filled - [Welcome Back Luau!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/welcome-back-luau/) - https://uoaa.uoalumni.com/events/friends-of-oregon-rowing-welcome-back Join us at Dexter and Oakshire Public House for a full day of rowing and fun, with a luau twist! Forget about the November chill as you watch team scrimmages, and hop in a boat yourself for an alumni row. Puddles might even coach you from the dock! Catch up with past and present - [Adiantum Fighter Practice and Potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-and-potluck-4/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Real Life Crafting Crew](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-crafting-crew-6/) - Join in for a fun time together! All are welcome! We will be working on a craft together, but you’re also welcome to bring your own items you have been crafting! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Chocolate Turkey Shoot](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chocolate-turkey-shoot/) - 100 sporting clays, flyer is coming soon. It will start at 10, RSVP to jennyusayess@gmail.com, check in as early as 9. Public · Hosted by Oregon Scholastic Clay Target Program - SCTP - [Twin Rivers Spooktacular League Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/twin-rivers-spooktacular-league-show-2/) - It's time folks - here is the link for the Twin Rivers Spooktacular League Show Prize List! https://silvertailfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Spooktacular2025.pdf Public · Hosted by Silver Tail Farm - [Adiantum Baronial Council Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-baronial-council-meeting-5/) - Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81176931422?pwd=4U76QanUbBoUO6NEeLDq8OFbG1qbnV.1 in person location: 99 S 1st St, Creswell, OR 97426 Public · Hosted by Barony of Adiantum and Murchadh Monaidh Chraoibhe - [City Council Executive Session (Non-Public Meeting)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-executive-session-non-public-meeting-4/) - The Springfield City Council will meet in a non-public session on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 5:30pm. To view the agenda only please visit http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ . - [City Council Work Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-work-session-15/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, October 20, 2025 at approximately 6:15pm for a Work Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council Work Sessions are not open for public comment. - [City Council Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-meeting-3/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:00pm for a Regular Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [Willamette Valley Handmade Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/willamette-valley-handmade-market/) - The Willamette Valley Handmade Market 2025Date: Saturday, October 25 & Sunday, October 26, 2025Time: 10am-4pmWhere: Auditorium at Lane Events Center, 796 West 13 th Ave. EugeneFee: Free Admission – Free ParkingShop local and support small business. This thoughtfully curated event features Art, Prints, HolidayDecor, Pottery, Home &Garden, Handmade Cards, Vintage & Farmhouse, Clothing & Fiber - [So glad we planned ahead - emergencies and disasters](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/so-glad-we-planned-ahead-emergencies-and-disasters/) - Federal funding cuts have crippled emergency preparedness efforts in Lane County – particularly after the termination of a $19.5 million federal grant in May 2025. Lane County Emergency Manager Tiffany Brown will talk about strategies to ease the pain when she is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Lane County. Admission is free, - [Fused glass Christmas wreath](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fused-glass-christmas-wreath/) - Fused glass Christmas wreath, Sunday 16th November 2025, 10.30am- 12pm, £40pp Feeling festive? Join us to create your very own Christmas wreath using intricate glass pieces. Claire will guide you through the process of designing the wreath, selecting colourful glass pieces (trees, holly, ivy, even gingerbread men!) including frit (crushed glass) and arranging them in - [Fall 2025 Boys Intermediate Program](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-2025-boys-intermediate-program/) - Fall Intermediate Program is HERE! Our Intermediate Program is open for boys entering 3rd–8th grade with 1–3 years of experience or those who’ve completed our Learn to Play sessions. ️ October 22 – November 23 Kick City (Springfield, OR) Wednesdays & Sundays ⚡ One practice + one intersquad scrimmage per week ⚡ Players grouped by - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-20/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [Conflict Courage: Leading to Resolution](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/conflict-courage-leading-to-resolution/) - Mark your calendars! In-Accord and LCHRA invite you to attend: “Conflict Courage: Leading to Resolution” Speaker: C. DeVere Sheesley, President, In-Accord Inc. Join us for an interactive presentation and together we will explore ways to lead with courage, strengthen relationships, and build trust. Conflict is not inherently divisive — when navigated with empathy and clarity, - [Springfield Christmas Parade](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-christmas-parade/) - Christmas Parade application is up and ready! Come join us on December 6th! Public · Hosted by Brenda Hughey and Oregon Riders Society - [Paint with Cats](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-with-cats-12/) - $35 for a 90-minute Cat Lounge session including paint supplies to create your own cat figurine or canvas painting! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Pyrography Christmas decoration](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pyrography-christmas-decoration/) - Pyrography (wood burning) Christmas decorations, Sunday 14th December 2025, 10.30am-12.30pm, £35pp In this workshop we will be creating a Christmas Decoration using basic pyrography techniques. I differentiate all of my workshops, so if you have worked with pyrography before, don't worry this workshop is still for you. Just let me know what experience you have - [DIY Pet Portraits: Watercolor](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/diy-pet-portraits-watercolor/) - This is a perfect way to commemorate your own furry friend or an amazing gift to prepare now for the holiday season! All you’ll need is a photo of your cute pet‘s face, and Kismet will guide you on how to transfer the image to your canvas, how to use wet on wet watercolor technique, - [Monday Night Blood Bowl League](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/monday-night-blood-bowl-league/) - Free - Just for funsies, no prizing. 1mil Roster Cap. 6 Weeks of Blood Bowl, capped with 1 Bowl Game for the top 2 teams. Games will happen in person each Monday, 5pm - 8pm. Regular Season runs October 13th to November 17th. Castle of Games Bowl game finale will happen on November 24th. Public - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-23/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Harley’s and Halloween free kiddo event!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/harleys-and-halloween-free-kiddo-event/) - Put it on your calendars! Public · Hosted by Brenda Hughey and Oregon Riders Society - [Live Music With Monotronic](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-monotronic/) - Wednesday, October 23 · 8:00 PM · $5 Dive into the vibrant sounds of Monotronic, a dynamic indie rock band from Los Angeles. Expect catchy hooks, energetic rhythms, and a live show that keeps the good vibes flowing. Public · Hosted by Axe and Fiddle and Jennifer Davis - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-17/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [AUDITIONS: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/auditions-alices-adventures-in-wonderland/) - Register in advance online for either 10/12 or 10/13 6:30 pm auditions for our December production of ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND. Production Dates: December 5 - 21, 2025 Audition Information: Please prepare a short (16-32 bars) selection of a pop song of your choice. Auditions will also include readings from the script and a short - [Newcomer's Gathering](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/newcomers-gathering-2/) - Are you looking for a way to get connected at Springfield Faith Center? Our Newcomer’s Gathering is the place to start! During this brief gathering, you’ll have the opportunity to meet pastors and staff, enjoy some light refreshments, and discover simple ways to take your next step here at SFC. Public · Hosted by Springfield - [Design Your Own Scarf with Roni Simone](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/design-your-own-scarf-with-roni-simone-2/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale-8/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th. Each day we will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Our fall bloomers are shining right now! If you’re looking to add some color into your yard this late into the year, we have many plants in full bloom. In - [Willamette River Cleanup Event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/willamette-river-cleanup-event/) - Our River, Our Responsibility ♻️ The Willamette River is an integral part of what makes this community special, and it deserves our effort and attention! Join us this Sunday, October 12th as we work together to clear debris, restore its beauty, and make a real impact. Every bag of trash collected is a step toward - [Mystical Market & Masquerade Ball](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mystical-market-masquerade-ball-2/) - Mystical Creatures Themed Masquerade Ball A night of enchanting wonders, magical treasures, and whimsical masks! Public · Hosted by The Flow Shoppes - [Cascade Medical Team gathering](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cascade-medical-team-gathering/) - For past, present and future Cascade Medical Teams folks. See old friends and meet new ones! Public · Hosted by Cascade Medical Team - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-16/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [River Clean Up Kick Off Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/river-clean-up-kick-off-party/) - River Clean Up Kick Off Party 9:00am-11:00am Love Where You Live river cleanup: Join us with Love Where You Live @ the D Street Boat Ramp in Springfield, OR. Located near 1101 D St, Springfield, OR. While we do have supplies, we encourage you to bring gloves and a bucket, if you have one! Snacks - [Brunch with the Regulars](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/brunch-with-the-regulars/) - Join the Regulars every 2nd and 4th Sunday at Coast Fork Brewing for LIVE music. Rock, Blues, Country and Originals. No frills, just fun! Public · Hosted by The Regulars, Connor Anderson and Tobi D'Amore - [20th ANNIVERSARY SERVICE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/20th-anniversary-service/) - OCT 12th at 10am-- You are invited to attend the 20th ANNIVERSARY (in our building) at CITY OF DESTINY CHURCH ♡(Please RSVP in msg or here in comments if you are planning to attend this service! Thank you!) Public · Hosted by City of Destiny Church, Spfld Oregon and Dan Trujillo - [Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club 67th Annual Rock Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-thunderegg-rock-club-67th-annual-rock-show/) - The Springfield Thunderegg Rock Show is an annual event put on by the Club to show the community the wonders of geology, the treasures of our state, and to raise money for our geo-science scholarships for high school graduates and college students. The show features a blacklight display, children's games and activities, a silent auction, - [Guys and Dolls](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guys-and-dolls-6/) - Guys & Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Join us for the high-stakes Broadway fable of love and luck. Journey back to the vibrant world of 1950s New York with a Golden Age - [Farm Monster Mystery Maze](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/farm-monster-mystery-maze-6/) - Join us in the corn maze to help solve the Farm Monster Mystery! Friday and Saturday nights 7PM-10PM starting Sept 26. Tickets can be purchased night-of at the farm. Family admission includes 2 people 12+ and 2 under 12. Public · Hosted by Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm - [Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on the Farm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/indigenous-peoples-day-celebration-on-the-farm/) - Indigenous Farm invites you to celebrate indigenous peoples' Day with us. October 12th at 11 a.m. A ceremonial fire will be lit, a time for elders and the community to share a moment of thanks and honor, a time to acknowledge all things in the four directions. Aztec dancers at 12 noon 1:30 Feast with - [Drop It Like It’s Denim w/Halter Ego](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/drop-it-like-its-denim-w-halter-ego/) - We’re going LIVE for the ultimate denim + fall layering moment ✨ Halter Ego Denim Breeches DROP ✨ Specials on Maeve + Moxie jackets & vests ✨ Early access + event-only deals Public · Hosted by The Cottage Equine Dressage Boutique, Deinhardt Designs and Halter Ego - [Don't Fear the Dark](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dont-fear-the-dark/) - Vendor Spotlight: Made it Myself Bakery Sweet tooth warning! Made it Myself Bakery is joining us at Don’t Fear the Dark on October 11th, 2025 from 5:30–8:30 PM at the Cottage Grove Armory! This Creswell-based, small-batch bakery makes custom cakes, fresh slices, and mini cakes—all baked with top-quality ingredients like Euphoria Chocolate Company cocoa, Madagascar - [Grove Beauty Lounge Grand Opening!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/grove-beauty-lounge-grand-opening/) - Come in and meet our wonderful staff and see all the services we have to offer! There will be a raffles, prizes, drinks, and snacks! *one raffle ticket will be given for every person who walks in the door other tickets may be purchased for $1. There will be many prizes to choose from!!! Public - [Art sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/art-sale/) - View select artwork available at our upcoming sale, scheduled for October 10-12th. The house is also stocked with furniture, clothes, and tools, which will be showcased closer to the sale date. Public · Hosted by Retro Gems Estate LLC - [Papercut lanterns workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/papercut-lanterns-workshop/) - Papercut lanterns workshop, Sunday 12th October 2025, 10am-12.00pm, £25pp Join Laura from L & S Crafts at A Touch of Craft Yorkshire, a craft space near Ossett, for a fun, informative workshop learning how to make a papercut lantern. During the session we will teach you how to use a knife to cut safely and - [Reiki 1 & 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/reiki-1-2/) - Text 415.966.1530 for details Public · Hosted by Get Reiki’d and Brandi Freeman - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale-7/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, October 11th and Sunday, October 12th. Each day we will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Our fall bloomers are shining right now! If you’re looking to add some color into your yard this late into the year, we have many plants in full bloom. In - [Design Your Own Scarf with Roni Simone](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/design-your-own-scarf-with-roni-simone/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Farm Monster Mystery Maze](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/farm-monster-mystery-maze-5/) - Join us in the corn maze to help solve the Farm Monster Mystery! Friday and Saturday nights 7PM-10PM starting Sept 26. Tickets can be purchased night-of at the farm. Family admission includes 2 people 12+ and 2 under 12. Public · Hosted by Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm - [AYSO](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ayso-2/) - Slinging drinks from 8-3 at the soccer games. Part of our proceeds go to the non profit organization AYSO. Public · Hosted by The Fizzy Fern - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-22/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Speed Friending at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/speed-friending-at-publichouse-3/) - Making friends as an adult shouldn’t be this hard. Speed Friending gives you a warm, low-pressure “container” to meet people who also want real, in-person connection— no awkward hanging at the edge of the room. When: Saturday, October 12, 2:00–4:00 PM Tickets: $15 in advance on Eventbrite at https://SF-publichouse1012.eventbrite.com • $20 at the door • - [Swiss Teams](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/swiss-teams/) - Swiss teams Saturday, October 11. Let Don know if you plan on playing. Public · Hosted by Emerald Bridge Club - [Storytime](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/storytime/) - Stories, music, movement, and crafts. Ages 2 years and older are welcome to this free library program. Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Public Library Oregon - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-15/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [estate sale dexter](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/estate-sale-dexter/) - estate sale 82248 minnick Rd Dexter! everything must go Oct 11th and 12th 8-6 no reasonable offer refused Public · Hosted by Daren Vinyard and Highway 58 - Buy, Sell & Trade - [Fall Colors Ride](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-colors-ride/) - (Open to all riders) October 11 @ 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (weather permitting) Jeff Lovell will be leading this ride through Jasper and Dexter, then continuing to Dorena Lake. We will pass by several covered bridges and end up in Cottage Grove at El Tapatio in Cottage Grove for lunch. Meet at Willamette Valley - [Halloween or Christmas fabric bauble making](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/halloween-or-christmas-fabric-bauble-making/) - Halloween or Christmas Bauble making workshop Saturday 11th October 2025 3.30pm-5.30pm £32.50pp During this workshop you will discover the art of crafting upto 4 stunningly unique Halloween / Christmas Baubles that you can display on your tree year after year. We've got all the materials you'll need. No sewing or prior crafting experience needed, perfect - [Bootleg Rose at Coast Fork Brewing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bootleg-rose-at-coast-fork-brewing/) - Bootleg Rose is an indie folk duo known for their soul-stirring harmonies, acoustic-driven sound, and emotive songwriting. Based in Eugene, Oregon, their music blends genres of folk, Americana, and blues into songs that feel both familiar and fresh—anchored in tradition but unafraid to explore new territory. Free show, all ages. Public · Hosted by Bootleg - [Autumn home fragrance workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/autumn-home-fragrance-workshop/) - Autumn home fragrance workshop, Saturday 11th October 2025, 11.00am-2.00pm, £60pp To book please contact Lianne at Tiny Head Candles tinyheadworkshops@hotmail.com We have so many different ways to fragrance our home. If you love your house to smell beautiful and want flexibility in how to achieve that then this workshop is for you! During this three - [Varsity vs Crater - Senior Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/varsity-vs-crater-senior-night/) - Get to The Farm and support our Colts!! Theme: Pink Out - Senior Night Public · Hosted by Thurston Colts Football - [Live Music with Feral Means// Claire // Everything’s Found](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-feral-means-claire-everythings-found/) - A night of raw energy hard core genre bending soundscapes. Live music. No filters. Just feeling. Three bands. One night. Come if you need it. At the Axe & Fiddle Feral Means-LA Hardcore Claire-Posthardcore/screamo Everything’s Found-90's Melodic Emo/Alt 90's FREE EVENT It’s okay if you don’t have it all together. None of us do. That’s - [Friday Night Live with The Huckleberrys](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-the-huckleberrys-4/) - Come enjoy live music in our cozy tasting room! We serve wine, beer, and dinner. Call 541-942-1364 to reserve your table! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [First Annual Fall Event *FAMILY PHOTOS & PUMPKIN PATCH](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/first-annual-fall-event-family-photos-pumpkin-patch/) - Please join us for FREE Family Photos in the Christmas Trees for your 2025 Christmas Cards by Kendra Cates Photography and Hay Rides to the Pumpkin Patch. So much fun, bring anyone you'd like :) Public · Hosted by Kyla Egge- Oregon Real Estate, Chelsea Baker and Maya Davis - [Real Life Men’s Breakfast](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-mens-breakfast-6/) - What to Expect: Hearty grub: No frills, just solid, delicious, food to fuel your day. Brotherhood: Meet like-minded men ready to share stories of faith and build connections. Bring your appetite and leave with purpose! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Oregon Beta SigEp Alumni Weekend - Game Day Tailgater](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oregon-beta-sigep-alumni-weekend-game-day-tailgater/) - Oregon Beta SigEp Alumni Weekend Tailgater - Stop by Todd Ruberg's Space #34, say Hi and grab a cold one! Look for the Yellow Rubert BBQ Flag and the Sig Ep flag. Tailgate will be 2 hours prior to kickoff, and this will be updated once the kickoff time is announced. See you then and - [Free Coffee for Customer Appreciation Week!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-coffee-for-customer-appreciation-week/) - Join SUB for Customer Appreciation and Public Power Week! We'll be "Espresso-ing" our thanks to our customers all week long with free coffee and cocoa from Most Wanted Espresso! Stop by Monday-Saturday at the locations listed below for a free drink from SUB between 8 AM and 1 PM. Monday-Tuesday (Oct 6th-7th) SUB Main Office - [Springfield Second Friday Artwalk, City Hall Gallery](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-second-friday-artwalk-city-hall-gallery-7/) - The Springfield City Hall Gallery is a regular stop on the Springfield Second Friday Artwalk happening monthly at galleries and businesses in downtown Springfield. The City Hall Gallery is seen by approximately 3,700 visitors each month. Since 1989, the gallery has featured monthly shows by regional artists chosen by the Springfield Arts Commission. The Commission - [Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (MWMC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/metropolitan-wastewater-commission-mwmc-2/) - The Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (MWMC) meets the second Friday of every month at 7:30 am remotely and in-person. October’s Agenda: Call to Order Roll Call Consent Calendar Public Comment FY 24-25 Annual Financial Summary, Reconciliation Financial Plan – Policy Discussion #1 Facilities Plan Update Business from Commission, General Manager and Wastewater Director Adjournment Please note - [estate sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/estate-sale-2/) - 82249 minnick Dexter.. big estate sale Oct 11th and 12th 8-4 everything must go. no reasonable offer refused Public · Hosted by Daren Vinyard and Lane County Classifieds - [October Pie Tin Tea](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/october-pie-tin-tea/) - Join us on Saturday, October 11th for our October Pie Tin Tea. Seatings at 12:00 and 2:00. Our menu includes a pastrami & Swiss sandwich with our special mustard sauce on a toasted brioche, homemade Potato Soup, pumpkin spice scone with vanilla caramel cream sauce, surprise dessert of the day, a dark chocolate sea salt - [Guys and Dolls](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guys-and-dolls-5/) - Guys & Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Join us for the high-stakes Broadway fable of love and luck. Journey back to the vibrant world of 1950s New York with a Golden Age - [Harvest Fest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/harvest-fest/) - Celebrate what we bring to our tables! We want to showcase the abundance of farm & food production in our area. Come enjoy Harvest Fest with us - there will be music, kids activities, art, produce, food and beverages. Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Public Market, Vanessa’s Sourdough and 4 others - [Free Community Compost Event: Community Sharing Garden (Hosted by the Center for Rural Livelihoods)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-community-compost-event-community-sharing-garden-hosted-by-the-center-for-rural-livelihoods/) - This event will take place at the Center for Rural Livelihoods Community Educational Garden. Come prepared with shovels, buckets, tarps and anything else you need to transport compost! Free compost events will supply bulk compost (unbagged) to Lane County households, up to 1 cubic yard per household, while supplies last. NOTE: We do not anticipate - [Live Music with Killer Whales](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-killer-whales/) - Live Music Night with Killer Whale Southern soul, R&B grooves, and vibes you can melt into. 8pm $10 Cover Step into the lush, dreamy soundscape of Killer Whale, where laidback Southern R&B meets hazy pop, vintage soul, and shimmering synths. Their music invites you to embrace the unfamiliar and dance into a new state of - [TTWE Thriller Practices PF](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ttwe-thriller-practices-pf-5/) - Learn Thriller !! -Amazon Comm. Center, Mondays, Sept 22-Oct 20, 6:00-7:00 FREE, but register w/Eugene Recreation (2700 Hilyard St.) -Pursue Fitness, Fridays Sept 12-Oct 24, 6:00-7:30 FREE! (555 W Centennial Blvd, Spfd) Public · Hosted by Thrill The World EUG - [Spooktacular Costume Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/spooktacular-costume-sale/) - Whether you’re looking for spine chilling horror or something wickedly witty, we’ve got the perfect fit! Our selection of costumes, wigs and accessories is so good it’s scary! No tricks just treats and everything you need to haunt the night! So crawl, fly or creep on over. Our prices are to die for, so shop - [Lunch & learn Fridays, FREE networking event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lunch-learn-fridays-free-networking-event/) - Join us in welcoming our guest presenter, ROBIN BROWN-WOOD DIRECTOR, SOLE to SOUL VETERANS THANKSGIVING PROJECT, Inc! “Our mission each year is to provide fully cooked Thanksgiving dinners to local Veterans and Veteran families in need. Working with a host of volunteers and drivers from McKenzie Jeepers, we set out on Thanksgiving morning to deliver - [Chili Cook Off](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chili-cook-off/) - Our first annual Chili Cook Off! October 18 1-3 pm $25 sign up fee 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes plus more! Come show off your stuff at Stage Stop! Sign up by calling us or messaging us here! Venmo accepted for sign up fee! Public · Hosted by Stage Stop Pizza and Brew - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-17/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [LHC Help Ronald McDonald House NO SCHOOL DAY](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lhc-help-ronald-mcdonald-house-no-school-day/) - Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend your day off school? Help us bring some important cheer to the families who have loved ones in the hospital. Join us at the Ronald McDonald House as we make spooky and creative decorations to put on the 20 doors of those who are staying there. - [Free Compost Giveaway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-compost-giveaway/) - Free compost giveaway to give your gardens some tlc for fall! Come see us on O street on the side of Community Sharing by the garden on October 11, from 10-2. No need to line up early, we should have enough for everyone. Bring truck beds, trailers, buckets, or tarps for transport. This giveaway is - [Don't Fear the Dark Concert, Holiday Market, and Costume Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dont-fear-the-dark-concert-holiday-market-and-costume-party/) - ️ DON’T FEAR THE DARK: Concert & Holiday Market ️ Location: Cottage Grove Armory, Cottage Grove, OR Date: Saturday, October 11th, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM ✨ Holiday Market starts at 5:30 PM Live Music starts at 6:30 PM featuring Stone Riot and Chasing Wind ️ Enjoy arts, crafts, and food vendors while - [A Minecraft Movie at the Springfield Public Library](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/a-minecraft-movie-at-the-springfield-public-library/) - Kids and families are invited to watch the recent film, A Minecraft Movie, at the Springfield Public Library on Friday, October 10th when the Springfield schools are closed for the day. The movie is rated PG. Hope to see you there! Public · Hosted by Springfield Public Library - [Live Jazz at the Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-jazz-at-the-market/) - Come enjoy some food trucks, wine bar and ice cream to your favorite jazz standards. Free Music starts at 5 PM Public · Hosted by Blessed Relief Jazz Trio - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-14/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Thursday Jam](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/thursday-jam-2/) - Hey everybody, Thursday Jam at the Eagles featuring Roger McConnell, Gay Lee Russell, Terry, Eusted and Stan Beacraft on bass don’t miss it 1978 main come on out and jam and enjoy the fun. Great drinks good food big dance floor.  Public · Hosted by Springfield, OR Eagles -current - [B00doir Halloween Photo Shoot](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/b00doir-halloween-photo-shoot/) - ONE DAY ONLY 45 Minute Appointments ON THE HOUR (late arrivals will not be accommodated) Contact Kismet at easetheoverlap@gmail.com for availability and booking SKIP THE MAKEUP & HAIR, AND GET STRAIGHT TO THE KILLER LINGERIE $50 PER SESSION SESSION INCLUDES: • CURATED PROPS & MASK TO USE • POSING AND DIRECTION • 12 "POLAROID" STYLE - [Guys and Dolls](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guys-and-dolls-4/) - Guys & Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Join us for the high-stakes Broadway fable of love and luck. Journey back to the vibrant world of 1950s New York with a Golden Age - [Open Mic Night with Bradley](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-night-with-bradley/) - Open Mic Night at Axe & Fiddle! Calling all musicians, poets, comedians & performers! Time: 7–9 PM (Sign-ups at 6:30) Bring your talent, your friends, and good vibes. Whether you're hitting the stage or cheering from the crowd, it's gonna be a great night. ✨ Public · Hosted by Axe and Fiddle - [Agroforestry Farm Tour](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/agroforestry-farm-tour/) - Come on a tour of farms who employ agroforestry systems with CRL‘s forester, Abel Kloster, on Friday October 11th from 1- 6:30. We will visit My Brother’s Farm, Branch Road Farm, and CRL‘s Campus. Join us afterwards for dinner and an advance screening of a new film. This series is by donation and no one - [Thrill The World Eugene](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/thrill-the-world-eugene-2/) - Community dance party from 1-4 with DJ DADDY RABBIT playing dance tunes from the 50's, 60's, 70's and more! Hundreds of Zombies Dance simultaneously at 3PM! TTWE has been thrilling Eugene since 2012! Each October, TTWE zombies are seen flashmobbing at various venues. At our Global Event October 25th, we will host a community dance party - [St. Paul Holiday Bazaar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/st-paul-holiday-bazaar-2/) - This bazaar has a delightful collection of Holiday Decorations, Baked Goods, New and Vintage Items, Jewelry, Prepared Gift Baskets, Handcrafted Items, and a Children's Craft Area. Raffle tickets for a beautiful handsewn quilt will be sold. On Sunday, the Knights will serve breakfast, accepting free will offerings. Join us in this festive setting as you - [Watch Party Wednesdays: S49 starting September 24, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/watch-party-wednesdays-s49-starting-september-24-2025-3/) - SEASON 49: Come hang out with us each Wednesday!. We'll be watching the new season on our 100" television in our fully-enclosed and heated back lawn tent. Geo will host Games starting at 7:30pm in the Back Lawn, and the Show starts at 8pm. Our tribe has spoken. As always, this event is open to - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-16/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Cat Bingo](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cat-bingo-3/) - $25 includes entrance fee to the Lounge for 90 minutes, one Bingo card, and a drink or snack. Extra Bingo cards $2 each. Come join us for fun and games in the Lounge with cats! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Paint Night At The Porch #herefortheBoos](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-night-at-the-porch-herefortheboos/) - Join The Rusty Porch and let's paint #HerefortheBoos Sarah from @SarahShinesArt will walk you step by step - through this painting. All materials supplied to create this Grab a bestie! paint your hearts out. $50 per person - light refreshments provided RESERVATION REQUIRED- LIMITED SEATING Last DAY TO RESERVE ♡ October 7 ♡ No Refunds - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-13/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [October Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/october-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings. - [SHM Presents: Frankenstein (1931) @ The Wildish](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/shm-presents-frankenstein-1931-the-wildish/) - Join us for an evening of spooky fun with a showing of "Frankenstein"! This iconic horror film from 1931 follows the obsessed scientist Dr. Henry Frankenstein as he attempts to create life, with Boris Karloff in one of his most famous roles as the monster. This event will be held at the Wildish Community Theater, - [Axe’s Halloween Bash w/ DJ Alex Bradley](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/axes-halloween-bash-w-dj-alex-bradley/) - Axe’s Halloween Bash w/ DJ Alex BradleyFriday, October 31 · 9:00 PM · Free Get spooky and dance the night away at Axe’s Halloween Bash! DJ Alex Bradley spins from 9 to midnight with killer beats, plus a costume contest with gift card prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Enjoy themed drink and food - [The Remnants Window and Sweet Treats - Alt-Folk and Jazz](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-remnants-window-and-sweet-treats-alt-folk-and-jazz-4/) - The Remnants Window and Sweet Treats – Ethereal Alt-Folk & JazzThursday, October 30 · 8:00 PM · $5 Portland singer-songwriter Ben Latimer, performing as The Remnants Window, invites you into a world of ethereal alt-folk and jazz-infused melodies. Through personal stories and poetic reflection, his music explores themes of isolation, self-discovery, and hope. An intimate - [Science Pub Trivia](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/science-pub-trivia/) - Science Pub Trivia – Coast Fork Watershed CouncilTuesday, October 28 · 6:00 PM · Free Join us for Science Pub, featuring the Coast Fork Watershed Council. - [Board Game Night w/ Ayla](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/board-game-night-w-ayla-3/) - Unwind and play at the final Game Night with Ayla this October! - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-19/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [Bass Pro Shops National Hiring Event- Springfield, OR](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bass-pro-shops-national-hiring-event-springfield-or/) - Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s, North America’s premier outdoor retail and conservation company, is in search of seasonal, part-time and full-time Outfitters to join our award-winning team. During a National Hiring Event on Oct. 8 and 9, Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, OR will conduct on-site interviews for local retail positions from 10 a.m. to - [Nothing Bundt Cakes Fundraiser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/nothing-bundt-cakes-fundraiser/) - Come get some Bundt cakes and support the PTO next Wednesday October 8th! Public · Hosted by Two Rivers-Dos Ríos PTO - [Walk & Roll to School Day](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/walk-roll-to-school-day-2/) - We are encouraging every student to walk, bike, scoot, or take the bus to school today. Students who let their teachers know how they got to school will be eligible for cool prizes! Public · Hosted by Centennial Elementary School, Springfield, OR - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-12/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Creative Kids Club Launch Party!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/creative-kids-club-launch-party/) - Creative Kids Club Launch Party Invitation Join Us for the Creative Kids Club Launch Party! ✨ Get ready to spark your child’s imagination at the grand opening of our Creative Kids Club! This one-time, FREE class is designed for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade, packed with fun, hands-on activities to unleash their creativity. We’re - [Planning Commission Meeting: Work & Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/planning-commission-meeting-work-regular-session-3/) - Planning Commission Meeting: Work & Regular Session Topics include: * Zoning Map Amendment for 2650 Main Street – Public Hearing Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88231292983 Join via audio: +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) 888 788 0099 US Toll Free Webinar ID: 882 3129 2983 Or in person in Council Chambers (City - [Library Advisory Board (LAB) Regular Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/library-advisory-board-lab-regular-meeting-6/) - Zoom Invite: Topic: Library Advisory Board (LAB) Regular Meeting. Time: October 7, 05:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada). Every month on the First Tue, 12 occurrence(s). Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86285506298 Meeting ID: 862 8550 6298 One tap mobile +19712471195,,86285506298# US (Portland) +12063379723,,86285506298# US (Seattle) - [PTO Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pto-meeting-2/) - PTO meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month. Light snack and childcare are provided. Public · Hosted by Centennial Elementary PTO - [Scratchboard Pet Portraits](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/scratchboard-pet-portraits/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Herricks Farm Pumpkin Patch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/herricks-farm-pumpkin-patch/) - The Rawlin at Riverbend Memory Care is taking our residents on a special fall outing to Herricks Farm—and we invite our families to join us! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of pumpkin picking and a scenic hay ride, where residents will choose their own pumpkins and take in the beautiful views around the farm. Public · - [Creswell Family Resource Fair](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/creswell-family-resource-fair/) - Creswell Family Resource Center and Creswell School District invite you to join us at a family resource fair! We will have local organizations, treats, and a raffle with some awesome prizes! Public · Hosted by Creswell Family Resource Center - [Fall Fiber Art by Jill](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-fiber-art-by-jill/) - https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/s-491343784/fall-fiber-art-by-jill-497930541 Who’s ready for Fall!! Join us for a fun Fall evening with a very special artist. Monday October 6, 6:00-8:00 (must be signed up to participate) Our very own Jill Bamforth will be guiding you every step of the way. With this fall class you will be creating the sweetest framed fiber art pumpkin - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-23/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [City Council Work Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-work-session-13/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 6:00pm. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council Work Sessions are not open for public comment. - [City Council Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-regular-session-4/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00pm. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [City Council Executive Session (Non-Public Meeting)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-executive-session-non-public-meeting-3/) - The Springfield City Council will meet in a non-public session on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 5:30pm. To view the agenda only please visit http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ . - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-11/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Live Music by Monotronic - LA Indy Rock](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-by-monotronic-la-indy-rock/) - Monotronic – LA Indie RockThursday, October 23 · 8:00 PM · $5 Dive into the vibrant sounds of Monotronic, a dynamic indie rock band from Los Angeles. Expect catchy hooks, energetic rhythms, and a live show that keeps the good vibes flowing. - [Drive To Space - Progressive Rock with a side order of Funk](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/drive-to-space-progressive-rock-with-a-side-order-of-funk/) - Drive To Space – Progressive Rock with a Side of Funk Saturday, October 25 · 8:00 PM · Free Buckle up for a cosmic journey with Drive To Space, blending prog rock, funk, Americana, bluegrass, and reggae into a seamless musical adventure. Expect complex rhythms, tight jams, rich three-part harmonies, and a setlist full of - [Board Game Night w/ Ayla](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/board-game-night-w-ayla-2/) - Board Game Night w/ Ayla Sunday, October 19 · 6:30 PM · Free Game Night with Ayla is back — come play your favorites or try something new. Whether you're a competitive strategist or just in it for the laughs, there's a game (and a seat) for you. Bring friends or fly solo — all - [Gaby Castro and Aprylle Dawn- Folk/Americana](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/gaby-castro-and-aprylle-dawn-folk-americana/) - Gaby Castro and Aprylle Dawn – Folk/Americana Monday, October 20 · 7:00 PM · Free Experience the soulful blend of Gaby Castro and Aprylle Dawn as they weave heartfelt stories through folk and Americana melodies. Intimate, honest, and rich with tradition, their music invites you to slow down and connect. - [Live Performance by Garreson – Singer/Songwriter](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-performance-by-garreson-singer-songwriter/) - Live Performance by Garreson – Singer/Songwriter Saturday, October 18 · 8:00 PM · Free Born in Oregon’s Blue Mountains, Garreson brings a deeply personal and nostalgic sound shaped by family, memory, and loss. His songs echo with the ache of Northwest winters and the warmth of old records shared with loved ones. Honest, heartfelt, and - [History Pub – Hosted by the Cottage Grove Historical Society](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/history-pub-hosted-by-the-cottage-grove-historical-society/) - History Pub – Hosted by the Cottage Grove Historical SocietyMonday, October 14 · 5:00 PM · Free Grab a drink and dive into local history at History Pub, presented by the Cottage Grove Historical Society. Enjoy fascinating stories, lively discussion, and a relaxed atmosphere where the past comes alive. - [Kegs Of Comedy w/ Alex Elkin](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/kegs-of-comedy-w-alex-elkin/) - Kegs of Comedy w/ Alex ElkinThursday, October 16 · 8:00 PM · $8 Get ready to laugh it up at Kegs of Comedy, featuring the quick wit and sharp stand-up of Alex Elkin. Cold drinks, big laughs, and zero pressure — just the comedy fix you need midweek. - [Top Secret Alliance/Tiny Dino - Power Dance](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/top-secret-alliance-tiny-dino-power-dance/) - Top Secret Robot Alliance // Tiny DinoFriday, October 17 · 8:00 PM · $5Power Dance meets Emo Alt-Rock Get weird, get deep, and definitely get dancing. 🕺 Top Secret Robot Alliance (SF) brings their signature power dance energy to the stage — absurd, electric, and 100% intentional. They don’t dance because they have to. They - [Tuesday Sci-fi. Battletech, Cyberpunk, Fallout, Halo, etc](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tuesday-sci-fi-battletech-cyberpunk-fallout-halo-etc-3/) - This is your day to find like players and play the best sci-fi table top games around. No charge for the space. Public · Hosted by Castle of Games - [Rebalance Women's Stretching Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rebalance-womens-stretching-group-4/) - Rebalance Women's Stretching Group on Monday at 4:30pm! (See Comments for flyer) Please RSVP by Sunday night (text 844-712-1323 / email info@wellnesskeepers.co) Minimum of 3 attendees or session will be cancelled for that day (Wanting to decide last minute? Feel free to check on Monday to see if it is still a go) Hope to - [Late Notice Pop Up Meet](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/late-notice-pop-up-meet/) - 8-12pm behind target in Springfield Gateway Public · Hosted by Jaysen Fulk and Eugene Car Meets - [Guys and Dolls](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guys-and-dolls-3/) - Guys & Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Join us for the high-stakes Broadway fable of love and luck. Journey back to the vibrant world of 1950s New York with a Golden Age - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-10/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Contemporary Approach to Dental Implant Maintenance for Long-Term Success](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/contemporary-approach-to-dental-implant-maintenance-for-long-term-success/) - Review the history of osseonintegration & the evolution of maintenance workflows for implant cases ranging from a single tooth to full arch. Building 19, Room 104 Map: www.bit.ly/LCCBLDG19 Contemporary Approach to Dental Implant Maintenance for Long-Term Success (2 CEs) Speaker: Lynn Pencek. RDH, MS Speaker Sponsored by Nobel Biocare Lynn Pencek brings a unique balance - [Mixed Media at EAC 1st Sunday with Sarah Bloom Kinser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mixed-media-at-eac-1st-sunday-with-sarah-bloom-kinser/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Make A Monster: Drawing 101](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-a-monster-drawing-101/) - Join Scar and learn to Make a Monster! This character design workshop which is part of a drawing 101 series by Scar Bizarre is a class aimed at beginners with little to no experience with drawing and will focus on basic shapes and textures. If you’ve been intimidated to pick up the drawing tools and - [Walk to End Alzheimer's - Eugene, OR](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/walk-to-end-alzheimers-eugene-or/) - Join our team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Event! We’re proud to stand with the Alzheimer's Association in the fight to end Alzheimer’s—and we’d love for you to walk alongside us. ️ Sunday, October 5, 2025 University of Oregon | Erb Memorial Union 1395 University Street. Eugene, OR 97403 Whether you walk with us - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-9/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [FREE Fall Festival at Hope in the Grove!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-fall-festival-at-hope-in-the-grove/) - You're invited to join us for a night of FREE family fun! We will gather in the Fellowship Hall to enjoy a chili tasting contest, games and prizes! Public · Hosted by Hope in the Grove Baptist Church - [Bingo 4 the Skatepark](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bingo-4-the-skatepark/) - Come out for some fun, food and fellowship and help raise a bit of bullion for the Cottage Grove Skatepark improvement efforts. We are filling in for South Valley Athletics and always have a great time. Kid & pet friendly our hosts are very welcoming. Public · Hosted by Dana Merryday and Friends of Cottage - [19th Annual Bow Wow Around Town](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/19th-annual-bow-wow-around-town/) - Enjoy a Fun Fall Outing with your Favorite Pup! Registration begins at 9:30 am. Event will be held at Prospector Park, 913 S. River Rd, Cottage Grove. You can park in the lot next to the Old Mill Farm Store. We will walk a 2 mile loop along River Road, to Cottage Grove High School, - [Blockbuster Bowling Bash - Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/blockbuster-bowling-bash-cottage-grove-area-chamber-of-commerce/) - Join us for our Blockbuster Bowling Bash on October 4th. Prizes for best dressed team based on TV and movies. Raffle and silent auctions Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce - [Wicker basket weaving](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wicker-basket-weaving/) - Sunday 5th October 2025 10:00am - 1:00pm £35pp To book please text Christine Burdin on 07761003127 or email christineburdin@art-room.co.uk or visit my website and fill in the contact form. https://www.art-room.co.uk/adultweavingworkshops Join us in this amazing workshop where you will learn to weave with willow. We will be weaving a willow basket using different techniques and - [Rick Miller Band](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rick-miller-band/) - Rick Miller Band this Saturday at the Springfield Eagles 1978 main great dance music non members welcome 7-10 Public · Hosted by Springfield, OR Eagles -current - [3rd Annual Fall Vintage Fair](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/3rd-annual-fall-vintage-fair/) - Join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Vintage Fair at the beautiful Shady Oaks Nursery. Come and shop from over 25 vendors ranging from good ole vintage finds, to apparel, to handbags and so much more. With live music from Issac Barrager to delicious drinks from B's Bar you're sure to have a good time! - [Live Music with LLorona](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-llorona/) - Llorona's original compositions: allegories and folktales, songs of devotion and grief, bittersweet reflections of life and love - a vivid array of lyrical storytelling set to guitar, bass and trumpet. Trace Llorona's bloodlines back to the canción ranchera. You will find melodic and thematic elements of this traditional Mexican style, as well as thoughtful renderings - [Guys and Dolls](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guys-and-dolls-2/) - Guys & Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Join us for the high-stakes Broadway fable of love and luck. Journey back to the vibrant world of 1950s New York with a Golden Age - [Farm Monster Mystery Maze](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/farm-monster-mystery-maze-4/) - Join us in the corn maze to help solve the Farm Monster Mystery! Friday and Saturday nights 7PM-10PM starting Sept 26. Tickets can be purchased night-of at the farm. Family admission includes 2 people 12+ and 2 under 12. Public · Hosted by Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm - [10/5 ADOPTION EVENT at BOHEMIA!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/10-5-adoption-event-at-bohemia/) - ❤️Join us this Sunday 10/5 from 11-2 with a full transport of rescue pups ❤️Every wet nose we bring is family-friendly, loves snuggles, a walk in the park, and is eager to find a loving home to call their own. Don't miss out on the chance to change a dog's life and gain a new - [SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-6/) - Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George opens at Pegasus Playhouse on Sept 19th and runs through Oct 5th Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [NICU Family Reunion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/nicu-family-reunion/) - PeaceHealth Sacred Heart NICU graduates and staff are invited to join us for a celebratory gathering from 2-5 p.m. Oct. 5 at the RiverBend Annex. Bring a blanket – we will provide snacks to share and a variety of fun activities! To RSVP: https://ow.ly/tOOz50WVpmz Public · Hosted by PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center - [October Paint N Sip with Sierra at PublicHouse: Sunday, October 5, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/october-paint-n-sip-with-sierra-at-publichouse-sunday-october-5-2025/) - Come on over to PublicHouse for a fun afternoon of painting (and sipping) with artist, Sierra Dawson. $30 per person (supplies included) Limited Space! Sign up in advance through venmo: https://venmo.com/u/paintandsipwithsierra Public · Hosted by PublicHousehub - [Farm Monster Mystery Maze](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/farm-monster-mystery-maze-3/) - Join us in the corn maze to help solve the Farm Monster Mystery! Friday and Saturday nights 7PM-10PM starting Sept 26. Tickets can be purchased night-of at the farm. Family admission includes 2 people 12+ and 2 under 12. Public · Hosted by Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm - [AYSO](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ayso/) - Slinging drinks from 8-3 at the soccer games. Part of our proceeds go to the non profit organization AYSO. Public · Hosted by The Fizzy Fern - [OSTA Conference 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/osta-conference-2025/) - Join us for an amazing afternoon. Lunch provided, Guest speakers, Expert Panel, Q & A time, Education, Entertainment, Awards Prizes and more.. Purchase your tickets now! Seating is limited. Tickets are only $25 (the same price as it was in 2019) Bring a neighbor. Their new membership is included in the price of their ticket. - [October’s Love Where You Live Clean Up](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/octobers-love-where-you-live-clean-up/) - Hi there! Looking to get outside and make a difference in your community? Love Where You Live may just be the perfect group for you! Our next monthly garbage clean up is happening Saturday, October 4th from 9-11am! We will be meeting in the parking lot of the Booth Kelly Trailhead in Springfield. Bring a - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-21/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Kids Firearm Safety 1 @ Bass Pro Shops Springfield, OR](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/kids-firearm-safety-1-bass-pro-shops-springfield-or/) - Course Content: In this 1-hour classroom setting, instruction focuses on: 4 basic safety rules when no adult is around — talking about what children should do if a gun is seen or found 4 basic gun safety rules when handling firearms stressing the importance of practicing rules (by both students and parents) discussing proper handling - [SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-5/) - Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George opens at Pegasus Playhouse on Sept 19th and runs through Oct 5th Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Opening Your World to Pastels with Jennifer Bernatz](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/opening-your-world-to-pastels-with-jennifer-bernatz-4/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Dinner to Help the Horses](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dinner-to-help-the-horses-2/) - Two weeks from today - another enjoyable evening to help the horses! The Springfield Eagles are hosting us on Saturday, October 4th. This time, the menu is a spaghetti dinner with garlic bread, salad, and dessert. The meal will be served alongside live music. Please join us from 5:30PM – 7:30PM; the music starts at - [Road Captain/Ride Planning/Safety Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/road-captain-ride-planning-safety-meeting/) - October 4, @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON Road Captain/Ride Planning/Safety Meeting at Nick's House. If you are interested in leading rides or just learning about what it means to be a Road Captain, please join us for a fun and enlightening discussion where you’ll learn all about the role and responsibilities of being a - [Parker Galactic live at Coast Fork Brewing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/parker-galactic-live-at-coast-fork-brewing/) - Parker Galactic will be playing from 6:30-9:30pm on Friday, October 3 at Coast Fork Brewing in Cottage Grove, OR. No cover. Public · Hosted by Parker Galactic - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-8/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [October Creswell Cars & Coffee](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/october-creswell-cars-coffee/) - It looks like great weather for our last Creswell Cars & Coffee of 2025, this Saturday, October 4th 7:30-9 am in the Creswell Bi-Mart parking lot across from Blue Valley Bistro. Hope to see you there! Public · Hosted by Creswell Cars & Coffee - [Guys and Dolls](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guys-and-dolls/) - Guys & Dolls A Musical Fable of Broadway Based on a Story and Characters of Damon Runyon Music and Lyrics by Frank Loesser Book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrow Join us for the high-stakes Broadway fable of love and luck. Journey back to the vibrant world of 1950s New York with a Golden Age - [Friday Night Live with Rossi and the Flame](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-rossi-and-the-flame/) - Come enjoy live music in our cozy tasting room! We serve wine, beer, and dinner. Call 541-942-1364 to reserve your table! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [Happy Fall Y'all 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/happy-fall-yall-2025/) - Come celebrate the beautiful Fall season with us on October 4th! FREE ENTRY for all. We'll have games, craft, snacks, and fun for the whole family! Public · Hosted by Family Relief Nursery - [Sheet Ghost Kitty Tote Painting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sheet-ghost-kitty-tote-painting/) - The perfect way to start our Halloween season! Join Kismet to be guided through the process of sketching and painting a spooky sheet ghost kitty going trick or treating on a high quality canvas bag! Each participate will get all instructions & supplies necessary to complete the project and make it uniquely their own with - [Fall Mini Session 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-mini-session-2025/) - 15min Session $80 15-20 edited images High Res edited images will be send via email! Weather Permitting time and date are subject to change. Please respect my time and be on time! Public · Hosted by Jboy Photography, LLC. - [RLC Adults Coast Trip](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rlc-adults-coast-trip/) - Spend the day with RLC adults at the coast! Just a one day trip to enjoy some child-free time together! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Lane County Girl Scout Scarecrow Contest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lane-county-girl-scout-scarecrow-contest/) - Come one come all to the First Annual Lane County Girl Scout Scare Crow Contest! What's a Scarecrow Contest you ask? To learn more about this tradition passed to us via my old troop in California please click the Learn More link below. Once you have the gist be sure to fill out both the - [Witch Hat Decorating!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/witch-hat-decorating/) - COME CRAFT WITH US! YOU'LL GET ONE BLACK WOVEN WITCHES HAT BLANK AS YOUR BASE, AND LOADS OF LACE, RIBBON, CHARMS, BEADS, PATCHES, AND MORE TO ADD TO MAKE YOUR VERY OWN PERSONALIZED HAT. SATURDAY 10/04 FROM 2-4PM Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [Downsizing Garage Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/downsizing-garage-sale/) - Tools and tools. China and Crystal. Camping chairs. Propane tanks. A compressor. Everything you could need or want. Tools! Furniture and more fine furniture. 8AM to 4 PM on Friday and Saturday. Public · Hosted by Mira Kirkland Musser Metzler and Garage Sale Eugene & Springfield - [Sassafras! at Oakshire Commons](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sassafras-at-oakshire-commons/) - Enjoy live music by Sassafras! as well as craft beers, house made pizzas and salads! Minors are welcome until 9 pm. Oakshire Commons also serves cider, wine, soda, kombucha, and non-alcoholic beers. Outside food from the many other delicious restaurants in Downtown Springfield is always welcome. Public · Hosted by Sassafras Music - [ECRD Oct 4th Fundraiser Scrimmage](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ecrd-oct-4th-fundraiser-scrimmage/) - Join Emerald City Roller Derby for the day after “it’s October 3rd” Mean Girls Themes mashup scrimmage! Proceeds from tickets and skater registration go to funding ECRD’s 2025-2026 season. Register as a skater here for one (or multiple) of THREE scrimmages: - Register for Scrimmage 1 at 11:00am (B Level) here: https://ecrd.sites.zenplanner.com/event.cfm?eventId=BBD0C72C-B2FC-4313-9D16-2D309DF60E28 - Register for - [TTWE Thriller Practices PF](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ttwe-thriller-practices-pf-4/) - Learn Thriller !! -Amazon Comm. Center, Mondays, Sept 22-Oct 20, 6:00-7:00 FREE, but register w/Eugene Recreation (2700 Hilyard St.) -Pursue Fitness, Fridays Sept 12-Oct 24, 6:00-7:30 FREE! (555 W Centennial Blvd, Spfd) Public · Hosted by Thrill The World EUG - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-7/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Oktoberfest at The Esther](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oktoberfest-at-the-esther/) - We’re inviting our families, residents, prospects, and our local community guest to join us and enjoy a German-inspired lunch, live music, and a selection of German beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks. Come celebrate with us and raise a glass to good food, great company, and festive fun! Please send RSVP by 9/30 via email to - [Centennial Jog-A-Thon](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/centennial-jog-a-thon/) - Families, our superfun Jog-A-Thon event, our school's biggest fundraiser, is coming up next Friday! Here's the schedule if you'd like to come watch. Visitors are welcome but must check in with an ID in the office first, or watch through the fence. 5th: 10:15 – 10:45 4th: 11:00 – 11:30 1st: 11:45 – 12:15 2nd: - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-21/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Springfield Police Advisory Committee (SPAC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-police-advisory-committee-spac-3/) - The Springfield Police Advisory Committee advises the Springfield Police Department on policy, long range planning, and program services. The committee meets the first Thursday of every even numbered month, from 6-7:30pm. Agendas with meeting details are posted on the Monday prior to a SPAC meeting at: https://www.springfield-or.gov/city/police-department/springfield-police-advisory-committee/ Meetings will take place in a hybrid format. Virtual registration - [Ad hoc Human Services Committee](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ad-hoc-human-services-committee/) - Limited members of the City Council will meet on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 4:45pm for an Ad hoc Human Service Committee meeting. Please see below for meeting information. This meeting will be available via phone and internet using zoom. Members of the public wishing to attend this meeting electronically can call in or attend - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-18/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-15/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Watch Party Wednesdays: S49 starting September 24, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/watch-party-wednesdays-s49-starting-september-24-2025-2/) - SEASON 49: Come hang out with us each Wednesday!. We'll be watching the new season on our 100" television in our fully-enclosed and heated back lawn tent. Geo will host Games starting at 7:30pm in the Back Lawn, and the Show starts at 8pm. Our tribe has spoken. As always, this event is open to - [Live Music With Ben Woodman](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-ben-woodman/) - Ben Woodman is a guitarist, trumpet player, and composer based in the PNW since 2014. He regularly performs and records with his groups Idle Hands Quartet, Strange Rotation, and his new trio based in Portland, OR. 8$ Door Cover Public · Hosted by Axe and Fiddle - [Heart Walk & Talk - PeaceHealth Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/heart-walk-talk-peacehealth-oregon-heart-vascular-institute-6/) - You are invited to join a free monthly outdoor walking group. All are welcome! Learn from our heart-health experts while you get fresh air and exercise walking along the scenic paths at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. Join us the first Thursday of each month, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meet at the path - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-6/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Stroke Support Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/stroke-support-group-12/) - Life after a stroke can be hard. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. PeaceHealth offers support groups: First Wednesday of every month. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Community at Marquis Eugene, located at 565 Country Club Road, Eugene, OR. This meeting offers various speakers and connecting with other - [Hiding In Plain Sight by Don Hudgins](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/hiding-in-plain-sight-by-don-hudgins/) - NEW EXHIBIT: Hiding In Plain Sight by Don Hudgins Black Forest Tattoo, Springfield, OR ️ Oct 1–31, 2025 Artist Reception: Oct 10 | 2nd Friday Art Walk Blending bold printmaking with sharp symbolism, Don Hudgins returns with a series of powerful works that challenge how we see the world—and ourselves. “The rabbit isn’t just a - [Make Your Own Teacup Succulent Garden!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-your-own-teacup-succulent-garden/) - https://addmi.com/e/make-your-own-teacup-succulent-garden-O_FcnM8UoxuXmmqchpY Join us for this fun make and take craft night at LOVELY All Day Cafe in Springfield! Gather your besties, bring your coworkers, or plan a date night with your special some one, and come on out to make a one of a kind, teacup succulent garden! You will have so much fun picking - [Drill 101](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/drill-101/) - DRILL TEAM 101 Want to experience the Thrill of Drill? Come give it a try! Denim & Pearls is offering an 8 week Drill Team 101 course. Classes begin Tuesday September 30th, at 7:00pm. (Your first ride is free!) Release forms are required to be signed before riding. The cost is $15/per ride, but your - [ShelterCare Pint Night at Plank Town Brewing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sheltercare-pint-night-at-plank-town-brewing/) - Join ShelterCare at Plank Town Brewing for a pint night! $1 per every beer sold will go toward ShelterCare programs, which provide housing and mental health services to those who have experienced chronic homelessness. Cheers! Public · Hosted by ShelterCare - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-5/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Exploring Landscapes in Oil with Weldon Oliver Session1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/exploring-landscapes-in-oil-with-weldon-oliver-session1/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Oakshire Inspires Benefit - Dine for A Cause](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oakshire-inspires-benefit-dine-for-a-cause/) - Dine for a cause ️ For one day only, Oakshire Commons will be donating 10% of every core pint and $1 of all food sales to Farmers Market Fund. Get a tasty bite, a cold pint and help us grow an Oregon where everyone has the farm-fresh food they need to live well For more - [Tuesday Sci-fi. Battletech, Cyberpunk, Fallout, Halo, etc](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tuesday-sci-fi-battletech-cyberpunk-fallout-halo-etc-2/) - This is your day to find like players and play the best sci-fi table top games around. No charge for the space. Public · Hosted by Castle of Games - [Live Music with Top Secret Robot Alliance](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/live-music-with-top-secret-robot-alliance/) - Top Secret Robot Alliance – LIVE Power dance from San Francisco. They don’t dance because they have to. They dance because they want to. Get ready to move. They bring God’s Gift IV Dance, the follow-up to their legendary 2023 drop. Yes, it’s real. Yes, it’s happening. And yes—you will dance. Cover 5$ Come sweat, - [Guest Speaker Spotlight: ⭐️Make-A-Wish Foundation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guest-speaker-spotlight-⭐️make-a-wish-foundation/) - Mindy Bell will be speaking this month about the power of philanthropy and the impact of granting life-changing wishes for children. Public · Hosted by Connect Forward - [1st Oysterfest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1st-oysterfest/) - GRILLED OYSTER SPECIAL WITH CHEF BRIAN. PRE ORDER NOW UNTIL SATURDAY. $30 A DOZEN AND $16 FOR A HALF. COMES WITH SIDE SALAD AND GARLIC BREAD. Public · Hosted by Twisted Duck Pub - [Make and Take you own Honey Bee Sun-catcher at Mazatlan in Creswell!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-and-take-you-own-honey-bee-sun-catcher-at-mazatlan-in-creswell/) - https://addmi.com/e/make-and-take-your-own-honey-bee-suncatcher-at-mazatlan-OYUN8yWWJ-Rqpcs-Cex Join us for a Make and Take Craft Party at Mazatlan in Creswell! Bring your besties out to bead your own Honey Bee Suncatchers! We'll run through the beading basics before getting down to "bees-ness"!! You'll get to hand pick your honey bee themed shiny beads and charms to make your own bespoke sun - [Tuesday Meet-Up @ Pride Park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tuesday-meet-up-pride-park/) - We'll be playing at Pride Park this Tuesday from about 10:30 to 12:15. Come and play! As of now, weather says showers in the afternoon time. We will be there rain or shine. I made this a public event so it's shareable outside of our group. Let's do this thing together. Public · Hosted by - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-4/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-22/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Fundraiser for WVCC/Return of Cahoots-like services to Eugene](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fundraiser-for-wvcc-return-of-cahoots-like-services-to-eugene/) - Our fundraiser is live! Visit our website to donate and subscribe. Like, comment, and share. Join us in person at Oakshire Commons on September 29, 6pm-8pm to support the return of services to Eugene. Public · Hosted by Willamette Valley Crisis Care - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-3/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Eugene OPC Packing Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/eugene-opc-packing-party-3/) - Come join us as we pack 25 boxes for our deployed military. The VFW kitchen and bar will be open to purchase food and drink. Public · Hosted by Operation Packing Company - [sunday meet](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-meet/) - behind target on gateway at 5 pm! keep it respectful no burnouts please Public · Hosted by Ethyn Keyser and Eugene Car Meets - [Rebalance Women's Stretching Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rebalance-womens-stretching-group-3/) - Rebalance Women's Stretching Group on Monday at 4:30pm! (See Comments for flyer) Please RSVP by Sunday night (text 844-712-1323 / email info@wellnesskeepers.co) Minimum of 3 attendees or session will be cancelled for that day (Wanting to decide last minute? Feel free to check on Monday to see if it is still a go) Hope to - [Yacht Rock Night: 3-5 p.m.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/yacht-rock-night-3-5-p-m/) - Set sail for smooth vibes at Yacht Rock Skate Night! Glide to soft rock hits as you enjoy laid-back lighting and vintage décor that'll bring the sun-soaked harmonies of yacht rock to life. - [Yacht Rock Night: 6-8 p.m.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/yacht-rock-night-6-8-p-m/) - Set sail for smooth vibes at Yacht Rock Skate Night! Glide to soft rock hits as you enjoy laid-back lighting and vintage décor that'll bring the sun-soaked harmonies of yacht rock to life. - [Bottle & Bloom at Oakshire Commons - Sun 9/28 1 PM](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bottle-bloom-at-oakshire-commons-sun-9-28-1-pm/) - Grab a hot pizza and a cold drink, and prepare to create the gorgeous Bottle & Bloom at Oakshire Commons Your $40 ticket includes everything you need: all your painting supplies, a pre-traced 11” x 14” canvas, and friendly instructors. We even provide written, easy-to-follow instructions to help you bring your masterpiece to life! Sun, - [Mt Angel Abbey Rare Manuscript Library Trip](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mt-angel-abbey-rare-manuscript-library-trip/) - Come one and all to join us on our annual visit to the Mt Angel Abbey Rare Manuscript Library. All ages are welcome, including children who are able to respectfully sit for hours in a lecture setting. This is a free event, though we will be writing a check for a donation to the Abbey - [CODE RED at Even Stevens](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/code-red-at-even-stevens/) - Rock 'n' roll show. $10 cover Public · Hosted by CODE RED - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale-6/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). Our fall and late summer bloomers are shining right now! If you’re looking to add some fall color into - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-13/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room-2/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [Speed Friending at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/speed-friending-at-publichouse-2/) - Welcome to Speed Friending! Looking to meet new people, make genuine connections, and have some fun along the way? Our Speed Friending events are designed to help you do just that! Whether you’re new to town, looking to expand your social circle, or just want to enjoy a lively and friendly evening, this is the - [LOOSE ENDS @ Oktoberfest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/loose-ends-oktoberfest/) - We are very excited to play again at the Oktoberfest Fest in Cottage Grove! This is a family friendly event with lots of good food booths and other fun activities! Come and help us celebrate! Public · Hosted by Loose Ends - [Fused glass highland cows](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fused-glass-highland-cows/) - Fused glass- Highland cows, Sunday 28th September 2025, 1.00pm - 2.30pm, £40pp Are you very fond of Highland Cows? Join us for a creative event where you can create your very own highland cow picture using intricate glass pieces. No cutting and grinding involved! Claire Myers, an experienced glass fuser, will guide you through the - [Tarot & Tattoo sci-fi style](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tarot-tattoo-sci-fi-style/) - Come get the most insightful, intuitive tarot reading from Susan Marie, while you wait for your turn to be tattooed! OR, just a tarot reading starting at $30. Public · Hosted by 10Forward Cosmetic Tattoo - [SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-4/) - Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George opens at Pegasus Playhouse on Sept 19th and runs through Oct 5th Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Farm Monster Mystery Maze](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/farm-monster-mystery-maze-2/) - Join us in the corn maze to help solve the Farm Monster Mystery! Friday and Saturday nights 7PM-10PM starting Sept 26. Tickets can be purchased night-of at the farm. Family admission includes 2 people 12+ and 2 under 12. Public · Hosted by Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm - [Sweet Salvage 14th Annual Harvest Fair September 26-28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sweet-salvage-14th-annual-harvest-fair-september-26-28/) - ‍⬛ We have some fun news for you all!! We are pleased to invite you to our 14th Annual Sweet Salvage Harvest Fair! This year’s event will be 3 days of celebration and giveaways! Not only will it be a wonderful event with Sweet Salvage shopping and festivities but Northern Lights will be having their - [Fused glass autumn wreath workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fused-glass-autumn-wreath-workshop/) - Fused glass autumn wreath workshop, Sunday 28th September 2025, 10.30am - 12.00pm £40 Come along to a fused glass workshop with a difference where you will have the opportunity to create a completely unique fused glass wreath. No cutting or grinding involved! The workshop will be led by Claire Myers, an experienced fused glass artist, - [We will be joining Sweet Salvage’s Harvest Fair at Northern Lights](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/we-will-be-joining-sweet-salvages-harvest-fair-at-northern-lights/) - https://facebook.com/events/s/sweet-salvage-14th-annual-harv/698435756465807/ Public · Hosted by The Fizzy Fern - [Annual Fresh Hop Festival at PublicHouse: September 22-28, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/annual-fresh-hop-festival-at-publichouse-september-22-28-2025/) - Tis' the season for Fresh Hops! We’ll have a ton of Fresh Hop Brews throughout the week. Our beer buyer, Dustin, is busy working on a list of goodies… here are just a few you can expect: -Hopworks Fresh Hop Robot Panda Hazy IPA -Coldfire Fresh Hop Henry -Great Notion Fresh Hop North Left Hazy - [Just a hash](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/just-a-hash/) - Next hash starts at 3pm Sunday, September 28 from the parking lot next to the Shell station/Jacksons mini mart. Might want to bring dry shoes and socks for the end Public · Hosted by Joe Brittsan and Eugene Hash House Harriers Public Group - [Utah and Oregon Concealed Carry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/utah-and-oregon-concealed-carry/) - Getting started in the world of firearms and personal protection can be an overwhelming experience. Join me at Tannerite Sports Outlet in Springfield, Oregon, on September 27, 2025, at 10am for our Utah CFP and Oregon CHL class. This course will arm you with the knowledge you need to become a responsibly armed American. Follow - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale-5/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). Our fall and late summer bloomers are shining right now! If you’re looking to add some fall color into - [The Other Side - Halloween Limited Edition Escape Room](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-other-side-halloween-limited-edition-escape-room/) - *Please see website for availability Are you brave enough to take on our special addition Halloween room? *Note: this room is scary and is not advisable for children Discounts and special pricing does not apply to this limited edition escape room. If you have played The Cabin before, you will find a whole new game - [D.U.A.L 6 Dodgeball Tournament!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/d-u-a-l-6-dodgeball-tournament/) - Registration for DUAL 6 is now live! Tournament open to all experience levels! $45 per person which includes a T-Shirt. Registration is open until Friday September 24th! Use the following link to sign up for the tournament: https://forms.gle/DZ8gzmPRoKQE9Fic6 DUAL Rule Set is here (please review as this is a modified rule set): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zuHDPEH6l7E4buXKhPUjd7KrOv9EMOgS/view?usp=drivesdk Public · - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-20/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Work party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/work-party/) - Mark your calendars! The club's next Willamlane work party has been scheduled for September 26th from 9 to 11 AM at the Bob Keefer Center. Public · Hosted by Springfield Twin Rivers Rotary - [MCKENZIE MUSTANGS AND MORE CRUISE IN](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mckenzie-mustangs-and-more-cruise-in/) - ALL CARS WELCOME!! Come hang out for a day of great cars and great people. This event will take the place of our October monthly meet this year. Come hang out, bring a lunch and just relax and enjoy. Stay for the whole day or come for an hour. It’s all about getting together and - [ASPIRE - Springfield, OR](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/aspire-springfield-or/) - LOCATION: 2425 V St, Springfield, OR 97477 Aspire is a one-night women’s event full of laughter, learning, stories & music with 3 ladies taking the stage. About Event Author/Speaker Comedian Singer/Worship Leader Barb Roose Dorie McLemore Mia Koehne 1 Bible Teacher, 1 Comedian, 1 Musician. Join us for an amazing ladies night out on Saturday, - [Varsity vs Roseburg - HOCO](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/varsity-vs-roseburg-hoco/) - Get to The Farm and support our Colts!! Theme: Colt Pride - HOCO Public · Hosted by Thurston Colts Football - [Learn Cat Origami!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/learn-cat-origami/) - $20 for supplies and instruction, plus an hour with the cats in the Lounge! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Moxie’s Mani-Day!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/moxies-mani-day/) - Join us at McKenzie Feed & Pet Supplies for Moxie’s Mani-Day on Saturday, September 27th from 12–5 PM! Kaitlynn from Moxie’s Grooming Studio will be offering quick, safe, and affordable nail trims — just $10 for a basic trim or $15 with buffing. Walk-ins are welcome, so bring your pup by while you shop and - [Opening Your World to Pastels with Jennifer Bernatz](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/opening-your-world-to-pastels-with-jennifer-bernatz-3/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [CFWWC September Volunteer Event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cfwwc-september-volunteer-event/) - Volunteer Events are Back - Join Us for a Planting Party! Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at Row River Nature Park’s Pollinator Garden. We warmly invite you to join us in enhancing the garden by planting native species, including red flowering currant, tall Oregon grape, Columbian larkspur, - [DIY Sparkle Shoes!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/diy-sparkle-shoes/) - Join Kismet to bring some sparkle to your run down kicks!! Bring your own shoes — new or used, and give them new life with a fabulous foil makeover! All other supplies and instruction included in ticket. *we will have multiple colors of foil to choose from **Smooth leather or faux leather style shoes are - [Make your own Hats at Stage Stop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-your-own-hats-at-stage-stop/) - Another fun Stage Stop event this Friday! Come enjoy good food, friends, drinks and make your own hat on our patio with Bling and Bliss! This Friday 9/26 5 pm 38491 McKenzie Highway in Cedar Flat! Public · Hosted by Stage Stop Pizza and Brew - [Trucker Hat Pop-Up Market at Stage Stop Pizza & Brew](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/trucker-hat-pop-up-market-at-stage-stop-pizza-brew/) - We’re bringing our Custom Trucker Hat Bar to Stage Stop Pizza & Brew for a fun Friday night pop-up! Come create your own one-of-a-kind hat while enjoying great food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere.Choose your hat, pick your patches, and watch us press your custom creation right there on the spot. It’s the perfect chance - [Corn Hole For Hope 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/corn-hole-for-hope-2025/) - The event starts at 2 pm - check-in is at 1 pm. Come out and enjoy games, prizes, fellowship, and food, all while supporting the women and children at the Eugene campus! Register through the link attached. Public · Hosted by Eugene Campus of Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest - [Farm Monster Mystery Maze](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/farm-monster-mystery-maze/) - Join us in the corn maze to help solve the Farm Monster Mystery! Friday and Saturday nights 7PM-10PM starting Sept 26. Tickets can be purchased night-of at the farm. Family admission includes 2 people 12+ and 2 under 12. Public · Hosted by Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm - [Harvest Ride to Detering Orchards](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/harvest-ride-to-detering-orchards/) - Open Event September 27 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Harvest Ride to Detering Orchards We will take a nice, scenic ride to Detering Orchards for some produce shopping/lunch/activities. You can buy lunch there or bring a sack lunch. Meet up at WVHD before 9:45 with a full tank and empty bladder. KSU 10AM. Public - [Appetizer & Dip Potluck for Oregon vs Penn State](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/appetizer-dip-potluck-for-oregon-vs-penn-state/) - Join us for an Appetizer and Dip Potluck for the game Saturday! You are welcome to bring your favorite dish, but it isn't required. Definitely bring an appetite! Go Ducks! Public · Hosted by Local Losers Lounge , Cody Frazier and Shawna Marie - [Friday Night Live with Inner Limits](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-inner-limits-2/) - Wine • Beer • Wine Slushies • ️ Food Available ‍ ‍ ‍ Family Friendly | No Cover Charge Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sip your favorite vintage, and enjoy a beautiful night of live music with friends and family! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [Art Walk with Jasmineandrover](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/art-walk-with-jasmineandrover/) - Join our popular vendor Sara of Jasmineandrover at her pop-up store during Artwalk. Learn about her beautiful handmade art and jewelry and see more of her offerings. Public · Hosted by 5 Flying Monkeys of Cottage Grove - [Cottage Grove Community Cook-Off 2025!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cottage-grove-community-cook-off-2025/) - The Cottage Grove Community Cook-Off is back for its 3rd year! Presented by Cascade Home Center, this year’s benefactor is SlabTown BMX! Raffle, games, prizes and BRISKET! If you are interested in competing or sponsoring email our event coordinator at: TDAmore@CascadeHC.com Stay tuned for updates… Public · Hosted by Cascade Home Center - Cottage Grove - [Coast Fork Birders - September Bird Walk 9/27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/coast-fork-birders-september-bird-walk-9-27/) - You're invited to join Grace Fowler-Gore and the Coast Fork Birders for a September Bird Walk! When: Saturday, September 27th from 8-10am Duration: Generally runs 2 hours. Location: Chambers Covered Bridge and pond Parking: Intersection of Whitman Blvd & S. River Rd. Wheelchair Parking: Intersection of Whitman Blvd & S. River Rd. Please Note: There - [Brisket Smoke Off](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/brisket-smoke-off/) - A great cause! Find out more information in person at the Cottage Grove Elks 1904 this Friday (9/26) at their open house starting at 12pm. Hot dogs, soda, kids games and all of the cooks for the Cottage Grove Community Cook-Off 2025! #Community Public · Hosted by Smokin Bros BBQ - [Meet and Greet and Show and Shine](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/meet-and-greet-and-show-and-shine/) - Bring your SXS Ride to show it off and win Prizes for best of show worst of show and most innovative rigs. Meet the new people who joined the group and show them what we do and where we go. Cottage Grove Elks will be there to fill your belly's. Let us know if your - [Pollinator Planting Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pollinator-planting-party/) - Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27th, from 10 AM to 1 PM, at Row River Nature Park’s Pollinator Garden. We warmly invite you to join us in enhancing the garden by planting native species, including red flowering currant, tall Oregon grape, Columbian larkspur, and more! Parking is located along Row River Road. Tools and - [Autumn Mini Sessions - Eugene](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/autumn-mini-sessions-eugene/) - It's time again for Stefanie Bendt Photography's annual Autumn Mini Sessions! They will be taking place on Saturday, September 27th at Mt. Pisgah in Eugene, Oregon. Slots are $200 and twenty minutes each. Link to book: https://stefaniebendt.shootproof.com/booking/autumn-mini-sessions Public · Hosted by Stefanie Bendt Photography - [LANE COUNTY HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lane-county-home-improvement-show-2/) - 41ST ANNUAL LANE COUNTY HOME IMPROVEMENT SHOW Friday, October 17, 2025 , 5:00pm-9:00pm Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00am-8:00pm Sunday, October 19, 2025, 10:00am-5:00pm Lane Events Center 796 W 13th Ave., Eugene Showcasing Great Home & Garden Transformations! National Entertainment! Explore over 200 home and garden exhibits under one roof! Discover an acre of exhibits staffed by trusted home and garden - [Dive-in Movie: Hotel Transylvania](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dive-in-movie-hotel-transylvania/) - Enjoy a dive-in movie night indoors at Willamalane Park Swim Center with trick-or-treating, swimming, and a movie on the big screen. On Halloween night, watch Hotel Transylvania while you swim, then come back on Nov. 1 for Coco, shown in honor of Día de los Muertos. This event does not require advance registration; just drop by. Regular - [Dive-in Movie: Coco](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dive-in-movie-coco/) - Enjoy a dive-in movie night indoors at Willamalane Park Swim Center. On Nov. 1, watch Coco on the big screen while you swim, shown in honor of Día de los Muertos. This event does not require advance registration; just drop by. Regular admission rates apply. Learn more at willamalane.org/halloween - [Halloween Carnival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/halloween-carnival-2/) - Join an afternoon of spooktacular fun at the Halloween Carnival. This indoor event for families will include carnival games, crafts, and lots of candy. Registration opens on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8 a.m.Halloween Carnival is presented by Lithia Toyota of Springfield and sponsored by The Chronicle. - [Volunteer Tree & Shrub Planting at Jasper Pond](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/volunteer-tree-shrub-planting-at-jasper-pond/) - The City of Springfield’s Stormwater Team and Willamalane invite you to roll up your sleeves for a United Way Days of Caring planting event at Jasper Pond and Slough! Together, we’ll plant about 400 native trees and shrubs in an area where invasive plants were recently removed. This site is home to nesting northwestern pond - [Housing + Design: Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/housing-design-workshop/) - Housing + Design: Workshop Topic: Housing + Design Code and Plan Update Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84503475670 Meeting ID: 845 0347 5670 Or by phone: +19712471195 US (Portland) +12063379723 US (Seattle) Meeting ID: 845 0347 5670 - [Death Cafe at the Funeral Home - Springfield Memorial Funeral Home](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/death-cafe-at-the-funeral-home-springfield-memorial-funeral-home-2/) - A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Public · Hosted by Musgrove Mortuaries and Cemeteries - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-17/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [1st Steps in Watercolor with Katie Stocks](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1st-steps-in-watercolor-with-katie-stocks-4/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Watch Party Wednesdays: S49 starting September 24, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/watch-party-wednesdays-s49-starting-september-24-2025/) - SEASON 49: Come hang out with us each Wednesday!. We'll be watching the new season on our 100" television in our fully-enclosed and heated back lawn tent. Geo will host Games starting at 7:30pm in the Back Lawn, and the Show starts at 8pm. Our tribe has spoken. As always, this event is open to - [September Frontier Day Option 2-Camp Putt Adventure Golf Park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-frontier-day-option-2-camp-putt-adventure-golf-park/) - Ready to putt your skills to the test? ⛳️ Join us for a fun round of mini golf on a full 18-hole course. FCA has reserved the entire course just for our families! Bring your A-game and let’s have some fun together! RSVP Here:https://forms.gle/PGaCC2KbdBjumiZ67 Public · Hosted by Frontier Charter Academy - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-14/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [September Grief Support Group at Sweetbriar Villa](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-grief-support-group-at-sweetbriar-villa/) - You are not alone. Grief can be isolating, whether you’re grieving the loss of the life of a loved one, or the person someone was before an Alzheimer’s or other dementia diagnosis. Our monthly support group provides a safe and understanding space to share your feelings and connect with others on a similar journey. This - [Alla Prima Oil Painting with Robyn Drake](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/alla-prima-oil-painting-with-robyn-drake/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [TTWE Thriller Practices PF](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ttwe-thriller-practices-pf-3/) - Learn Thriller !! -Amazon Comm. Center, Mondays, Sept 22-Oct 20, 6:00-7:00 FREE, but register w/Eugene Recreation (2700 Hilyard St.) -Pursue Fitness, Fridays Sept 12-Oct 24, 6:00-7:30 FREE! (555 W Centennial Blvd, Spfd) Public · Hosted by Thrill The World EUG - [SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-3/) - Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George opens at Pegasus Playhouse on Sept 19th and runs through Oct 5th Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Movie Night On The Lawn](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/movie-night-on-the-lawn/) - Please join us this Thursday at 6:30 pm for a screening of "A League Of Their Own" on the front lawn. Public · Hosted by Spring Valley Assisted Living - [Pastors' Lunch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pastors-lunch/) - Lunch for WVBA pastors and ministry leaders. Public · Hosted by Willamette Valley Baptist Association - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-18/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Captains meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/captains-meeting/) - It time for Coed league to start. Captains meeting September 24th at Centennial steakhouse @ 7:00pm Public · Hosted by Sonja Carver and Wednesday Night Springfield Co-ed League - [2nd Annual Riverview Center for Growth Golf Tournament](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-riverview-center-for-growth-golf-tournament/) - Tee off for mental health at the 2nd Annual Riverview Center for Growth Golf Tournament! ⛳️ Friday, September 26, 2025 ⏰ 8am Registration | 8:30am Shotgun Start Emerald Valley Golf Club Scramble format, 4-player teams Join us for a day on the greens while making a lasting impact on mental and behavioral health services in - [Winter Wonderland Skate Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/winter-wonderland-skate-party/) - Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at Bob Keefer Center! This all-ages skate party invites you to glide under shimmering lights as a live DJ spins festive tunes. It’s the perfect setting to embrace the season’s charm. Bring your own safety equipment and roller skates, in-line skates, or rollerblades, or borrow equipment at the event. - [Yacht Rock Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/yacht-rock-night/) - Set sail for smooth vibes at Yacht Rock Skate Night! Glide to soft rock hits as you enjoy laid-back lighting and vintage décor that'll bring the sun-soaked harmonies of yacht rock to life. - [Questioning Christianity: Asking life's biggest questions. | No Childcare for this date](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/questioning-christianity-asking-lifes-biggest-questions-no-childcare-for-this-date/) - Questioning Christianity is a Wednesday Night class where we will address your biggest questions about faith, life, and the world. We typically have childcare, but will not on 9-24-25. Children are welcome to join in the adult class if you would like so plan accordingly for what will work for you. Do you have questions - [Wine Release Dinner](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wine-release-dinner/) - Wine Release Dinner Be the first to enjoy our newest vintages at an exclusive chef-paired dinner celebrating the release of our 2024 wines. Guests will receive first-taste access to the 2024 Gamay Noir, Estate Pinot Noir, and Baco Noir, each thoughtfully paired with a handcrafted course. Guests will have the opportunity to pre-purchase wine at - [smoke off brisket competition](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/smoke-off-brisket-competition/) - Goooooood morning BBQ fans. This week will be short for us. We will be closed Thursday and Friday 9.25 / 9.26 for the Smoke off brisket competition. Wish us luck. Better yet, come see us at the Cascade Home Center and show your love. Public · Hosted by Smokin Bros BBQ - [Paint with Cats](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-with-cats-11/) - $35 for a 90-minute Cat Lounge session including painting supplies to create your own cat figurine or canvas painting! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Wild at Heart Live at Coast Fork Brewing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wild-at-heart-live-at-coast-fork-brewing-2/) - Join Wild at Heart in the beer garden at Coast Fork Brewing for Saturday Evening Live Music. Wild at Heart delivers oldies and classic rock n roll! Michael and Linda Davis bring a super-positive vibe, tight harmonies that will have you dancing and singing along to Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, The - [Historic Commission Meeting – Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/historic-commission-meeting-regular-session/) - Historic Commission Meeting – Regular Session Topics include: * Land Use Applications: Washburne Plan / Zone Conflict * 2025 Historic Awards Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6256711735?pwd=MjRYNGlaRzkxQ1dnNnVRSWFHbjg2dz09&omn=87034612804 Or via Audio: +1971.247.1195 (Portland) / +1206.337.9723 (Seattle) Meeting ID: 625 671 1735 Passcode: 52BufC Or in Conference Room South (City Hall) (Conference Room South is ADA accessible) For more - [September Science on Tap - Chinook Salmon: There and Back Again, a Spawning Salmon’s Journey](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-science-on-tap-chinook-salmon-there-and-back-again-a-spawning-salmons-journey/) - Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd at the Axe and Fiddle Public House from 5 to 7 PM for Chinook Salmon: There and Back Again, a Spawning Salmon’s Journey, a presented by Martyne Reesman, fisheries biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in Springfield. We host these family-friendly events on the fourth Tuesday - [Creswell Business Connect at Big Foot Fudge](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/creswell-business-connect-at-big-foot-fudge-2/) - Creswell Business Connect at Big Foot Fudge Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and free business support—right in the heart of Creswell! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just starting out with an idea, this is your chance to ask questions, share resources, and connect with others in the local business - [HEARTsafe Eugene Springfield Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor/Co-Survivor Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/heartsafe-eugene-springfield-sudden-cardiac-arrest-survivor-co-survivor-meeting-6/) - We are continuing our Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor (SCA) and Co-Survivor Support Group. Anyone impacted by Sudden Cardiac Arrest may attend. We will have this online (DM us for the link) and in person at RiverBend hospital in room 200CD (up the stairwell from the main lobby, rooms to the left) Meets the 4th Tuesday - [Host Meetup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/host-meetup-7/) - This is a monthly meetup for short term rental hosts and service providers. There is no agenda but to grow community. Feel free to reach out with questions. Public · Hosted by Logan Porter and Eugene/Springfield Vacation Rental Hosts (Direct, Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) - [Tuesday Sci-fi. Battletech, Cyberpunk, Fallout, Halo, etc](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tuesday-sci-fi-battletech-cyberpunk-fallout-halo-etc/) - This is your day to find like players and play the best sci-fi table top games around. No charge for the space. Public · Hosted by Castle of Games - [Chamber Roundtable + TOUR - Currents of Change: Inside SUB](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chamber-roundtable-tour-currents-of-change-inside-sub/) - Join us for a Roundtable + Tour with the Springfield Utility Board (SUB) as we look ahead to the future of our community’s power and water systems. SUB leaders will share updates on major infrastructure projects, including advancements in water treatment facilities, emergency management response, and the newest substation in Glenwood. To begin the program, - [Tuesday Park Meet-Up @ Menlo Park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/tuesday-park-meet-up-menlo-park/) - Let's enjoy the beautiful weather together at Menlo Park this week. There's no bathroom at this park. Let's do this thing together Public · Hosted by Carol-Ann Zurcher and Springfield [Crunchy-ish] Mamas - [Adiantum Baronial Council Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-baronial-council-meeting-4/) - Zoom link to be added. in person location: 99 S 1st St, Creswell, OR 97426 Agenda: Words from Their Excellencies: Words from the Seneschal: Old business: New Business: - Officer Applications - Open/Vacant offices:, Family Activity Coordinator, Youth Armored Combat Marshal - Event Bids: Fall Coronet (9/20-22/2024); Fall Baronial Event (10/19/2024) - Other? Officer Reports: - [Reading Buddies Club w/Tater Tot at the Creswell Library](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/reading-buddies-club-w-tater-tot-at-the-creswell-library/) - Who wants to come read with a rabbit after school?!?!?! Blue Barn Bun Theodore Von Tater Tot will be at the Creswell Library every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month to say hello to the kiddos and listen to stories!! We'll also have bunny stuffies your kids can cuddle up to as the read- - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-21/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Springfield Economic Development Agency](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-economic-development-agency-4/) - The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) will meet on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 7:00pm. The full agenda packet is posted at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [City Council Work Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-work-session-11/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 6:00pm for a Work Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council Work Sessions are not open for public comment. - [CCHA 2025 National Conference](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ccha-2025-national-conference/) - Join us at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, for the 2025 National Conference! https://www.cchumanities.org/conferences/national/ Public · Hosted by Community College Humanities Association - [Pelvic Floor Therapy Workshop UNCLENCH - Evening Class](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pelvic-floor-therapy-workshop-unclench-evening-class/) - Join Kim in a guided group pelvic floor therapy workshop where you will learn to use mindfulness, stretching, & breathing to decrease pelvic floor tension, improve hip mobility, and enhance & optimize your sexual and physical health and pleasure! Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [Martyn Joseph Benefit Concert](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/martyn-joseph-benefit-concert/) - Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph will play a benefit concert for McKenzie Community Land Trust this fall at the beautiful Wildish Community Theater. A passionate and energetic performer, Martyn has inspired audiences around the world sharing his songs, becoming known as the "Welsh Springsteen". For more on Martyn Joseph, visit www.martynjoseph.net. Date: Sunday, September 21st Time: - [Skin Cancer Screening](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/skin-cancer-screening/) - Ages 50+. Are you concerned about a suspicious mole, bump, or skin discoloration? Dermatologist Dr. Olson is available for a skin check. These 5-minute appointments are ideal for evaluating specific areas of concern but unsuitable for consultations on chronic skin conditions. Please ensure that the spots you wish to have examined are easily accessible, as - [Rainbow Skate Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rainbow-skate-party/) - Skate into a rainbow wonderland! Dress in your brightest colors and enjoy a night of upbeat music, twinkling lights, and magical fun for all ages. - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale-4/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. On Saturday we will be open from 8:00am to 12:00pm (shorter hours since we have a funeral to attend) and on Sunday we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Our fall and late summer bloomers are shining right now! - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-12/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [Martyn Joseph Concert Fundraiser for McKenzie Community Land Trust](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/martyn-joseph-concert-fundraiser-for-mckenzie-community-land-trust/) - Date: September 21st @ 6:30PM (Doors open at 5:30PM) Location: Wildish Community Theater Welsh singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph takes the stage at the Wildish Community Theater for a special benefit concert supporting the McKenzie Community Land Trust. Known worldwide as the “Welsh Springsteen,” Martyn’s passionate performances and soul-stirring songwriting have moved audiences across the globe. With - [BRING Fix-It Fair](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bring-fix-it-fair/) - Join Waste Wise Lane County—a part of Lane County Waste Management—and BRING for a free Fix-it Fair! Bring your broken items and let our technicians repair them at no cost. Repairs will include the following categories: * Bikes * Hand tool repair * Tool Sharpening * Lamps * Small Kitchen Appliances (no microwaves) * Small - [Superhero Parents Night Out](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/superhero-parents-night-out/) - **Parents’ Night Out at Superhero Jiu Jitsu Academy** **This Saturday** **6:00 PM – 9:00 PM** Need a night off? We’ve got you covered! Drop the kids off at the academy for a fun evening with friends while you enjoy some well-deserved time to yourself. **What’s included:** * Popcorn & snacks * A kid-friendly movie on - [Rudolf Korv Performing - Public House 7th Anniversary Event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rudolf-korv-performing-public-house-7th-anniversary-event/) - Rudolf Korv and the Northwest feels live on the lawn. Public · Hosted by Rudolf Korv Music - [The KOZ Rocking Out at The Sweet Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-koz-rocking-out-at-the-sweet-market/) - Come ROCK with us at The Sweet Market! We are so excited to have this awesome band. The Koz Band is a professional 5 piece band based out of Eugene, Oregon. Specializing in 70's, 80's and 90's Rock. Playing music from an epic era and covering iconic bands like Rush, Journey, Van Halen, Foreigner, Styx, - [A Night Of Wands: Wand Crafting Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/a-night-of-wands-wand-crafting-workshop/) - Wands are a symbol of intention and focus and can help us to aim & direct our energy. join Kismet for an evening of wand crafting where we will use stones, crystals, wraps, colors, herbs, florals, charms, and more to build wands that symbolize our connection to ourselves and our own magic. Public · Hosted - [Sunday Brunch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-brunch-3/) - Sunday Brunch at Saginaw Vineyard Sunday, Sept. 21st | Seatings at 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM Join us for a delicious vineyard brunch surrounded by beautiful views and summer vibes! Menu Highlights: BBQ Chicken Chilaquiles Breakfast Pizza Tri - Tip & Farm Fresh Scrambled Eggs Seasonal Salad Bar Scalloped Potatoes Pastries & Berry Cobbler ☕ - [Meet rescue pups at Bohemia Park!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/meet-rescue-pups-at-bohemia-park/) - Come meet a variety of family friendly, happy go lucky adoptable rescue pups this Sunday at the park! All ages, breeds, shapes and sizes. Take them for a walk, hold them for a snuggle, show them our wonderful PNW and grass for the first time in their life. Ask about our super popular 2-week foster-to-adopt - [SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george-2/) - Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George opens at Pegasus Playhouse on Sept 19th and runs through Oct 5th Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Opening Your World to Pastels with Jennifer Bernatz](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/opening-your-world-to-pastels-with-jennifer-bernatz-2/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale-3/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, September 20th and Sunday, September 21st. On Saturday we will be open from 8:00am to 12:00pm (shorter hours since we have a funeral to attend) and on Sunday we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Our fall and late summer bloomers are shining right now! - [How To Enhance Intimacy In the Bedroom!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/how-to-enhance-intimacy-in-the-bedroom/) - How to unlock the next level of intimacy, find your voice in the bedroom together, and level up your communication! Tawney is a certified sex educator and intimacy coach who hopes to break the stigma around sex toys and pleasure! $25 PER COUPLE! Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-in-the-park-with-george/) - Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday In The Park With George opens at Pegasus Playhouse on Sept 19th and runs through Oct 5th Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Sprout Film Festival 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sprout-film-festival-2025/) - Come join us at The Arc Park (behind the Arc Lane County) for a FREE movie night in the park. The Sprout Film Festival is an outdoor film festival showcasing films created by & starring people with disabilities! Don't miss out on this opportunity to support inclusion and diversity through the art of filmmaking. Register - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-19/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Soulful Stories- September](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/soulful-stories-september/) - Soulful Stories Presents: Kicks in the Sky Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Springfield Public Library Join us for a vibrant and imaginative edition of Soulful Stories as we kick off the school year with Kicks in the Sky by C.G. Esperanza! This colorful and creative picture book transforms everyday city - [i9 Sports Opening Day!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/i9-sports-opening-day/) - 9 days left till the start of the season!!! There is still time to register!! Youth Ages 3-13!! Interested in signing up but want more information? Come on by for i9's Opening Day! > Flag Football > Soccer > Baseball We look forward to seeing your family this season!! www.i9sports.com! Public · Hosted by i9 - [Elementary Extravaganza: Touchdown!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/elementary-extravaganza-touchdown/) - Kids, get ready! We’re huddling up for a day full of games, prizes, team spirit, and tons of faith-filled fun. Bring your friends and come discover what it means to be on God’s winning team—because in Christ, the victory is already ours! Register here: https://springfieldfaithcenter.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3106391 Public · Hosted by Springfield Faith Center - [Chatelaine Thingmakers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chatelaine-thingmakers/) - We will gather in person at 812 South 57th Street Springfield Oregon. This month we are making magnetic needle keepers for Largess for the Barony. . All materials are provided. Come learn how to create these clever little gems to prevent needle loss while stitching. We will be seated outdoors under a popup. Bring your - [End the Summer concert with Jessie Leigh](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/end-the-summer-concert-with-jessie-leigh/) - End the summer with us! We will have a big concert with @jessieleighofficial and we are honored to have this incredible and talented lady joining us for the first time! This fun concert will be worth putting on your calendar…Friday September 19, 6:00-10:00 $20.00 cover charge at door $15.00 online pre sale tickets Link above - [END of SUMMER BLOCK PARTY](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/end-of-summer-block-party/) - Come enjoy our Community Block Party! Local vendors, kids face painting and activities, beer vendors and food trucks and live music during the day! Then end the evening with our live band THE CRAMER BOYS at 6 pm!!!! Public · Hosted by Stage Stop Pizza and Brew - [Rainbow Skate Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rainbow-skate-party-3/) - Skate into a rainbow wonderland at Bob Keefer Center! Dress in your brightest colors and enjoy a night of upbeat music, twinkling lights, and magical fun for all ages. Registration is not required. Learn more at willamalane.org/skate Please note: -Admission: $8 in-district / $11 out-of-district -Each skate party can accommodate up to 200 people at - [September Pie Tin Tea](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-pie-tin-tea/) - Join us Saturday, September 20th for our Pie Tin Tea. Seatings at 12:00 and 2:00 Our Menu includes a Roast Beef Sandwich with havarti cheese,special sauce on a toasted ciabatta with homemade broccoli cheddar soup, orange cranberry scone with vanilla orange cream sauce, surprise dessert of the day, a dark chocolate sea salt caramel and - [Varsity vs Henley](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/varsity-vs-henley/) - Get to The Farm and support our Colts!! Theme: USA Public · Hosted by Thurston Colts Football - [Cars & Coffee September](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cars-coffee-september/) - Coffee & Cars welcomes all car enthusiasts! No entry fees or costs. This event is weather permitting at Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill. We will repeat the event every 3rd Saturday through October. Public · Hosted by Survivors Car Club of Lane County - [Saginaw Vineyard Sip + Shop Pop Up](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/saginaw-vineyard-sip-shop-pop-up/) - We are unexpectedly popping up this weekend! Come out and enjoy the planned 77 degree day! I’ll have a “garage sale” type booth for my items. ——> $20 bamboo racks ——> $10 organic cotton tees table ——> MAKE AN OFFER table Plus if you’re a VIP member, I’ll give you an extra 15% off Come - [Sip n Shop Community Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sip-n-shop-community-sale/) - Did you miss spring cleaning this year? No problem! It’s time for an End of Summer Community Sale at Saginaw Vineyard! Sip n Shop Community Sale Saturday, September 20 | 11 AM – 5 PM Bring your garage sale to the vineyard and enjoy a fun day of sipping, shopping, and socializing in a beautiful - [Friday Night Live with Fiddlin Sue Band](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-fiddlin-sue-band/) - Wine • Beer • Wine Slushies • ️ Food Available ‍ ‍ ‍ Family Friendly | No Cover Charge Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sip your favorite vintage, and enjoy a beautiful night of live music with friends and family! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [7 Marriages of Revelation](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/7-marriages-of-revelation/) - Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove is bringing guest speakers Dave and Silvia Coleman in from Twin Falls Idaho to present this interesting look at marriage through the lens of the 7 churches of Revelation. Cost is only $40 per couple and includes dinner Friday night, breakfast Saturday morning, great insight into marriage relationships, and a personalized - [Real Life Adults Game Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-adults-game-night/) - Mark your calendar for a child-free evening to enjoy a meal together and games! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Cottage Grove | Apple Food Preservation Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cottage-grove-apple-food-preservation-workshop/) - Pre-Registration Required: beav.es/p3L A fun look into what to do with all those apples! Learn the many ways to preserve apples from dehydrating, pie filling, and other apple preserves. Event is to be held at the Cottage Events Venue, located at 2915 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove Public · Hosted by Oregon State University Extension - [Rummage Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rummage-sale-2/) - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church ⛪️ in Cottage Grove is having a rummage sale this Saturday September 20th. Doors open at 10am. Donations will be received on Thursday the 18th and Friday the 19th between 3:00pm and 8:00pm. All proceeds will go to benefit the youth group, the parish and the Knights of - [TTWE Thriller Practices PF](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ttwe-thriller-practices-pf-2/) - Learn Thriller !! -Amazon Comm. Center, Mondays, Sept 22-Oct 20, 6:00-7:00 FREE, but register w/Eugene Recreation (2700 Hilyard St.) -Pursue Fitness, Fridays Sept 12-Oct 24, 6:00-7:30 FREE! (555 W Centennial Blvd, Spfd) Public · Hosted by Thrill The World EUG - [The Koz Band LIVE - Sweet Market on Main & Pavilion – Sept 20, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-koz-band-live-sweet-market-on-main-pavilion-sept-20-2025/) - Come out and party with The Koz at Sweet Market on Main & Pavilion 4425 Main St, Springfield, OR SEPT 20, 2025 Time: 6pm-10pm $10 cover charge Public · Hosted by The Koz Band - [Thursday Jam](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/thursday-jam/) - OK, people it’s Thursday again Jam time at the Springfield Eagles 1978 Main St. the Jam will be on the main stage for the next two Thursdays because we don’t have a band playing two weeks in a row. Hope you can all come out and enjoy the fun Maurice McConnell on the keyboards Doug - [FREE FOR ALL: The Public Library](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-for-all-the-public-library/) - Thursday, September 18 | 6:00 PM The Wildish Theater ️ Free Admission Join us for a special screening of Free for All: The Public Library, a powerful documentary by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor that explores the history and future of America’s public libraries. From their free-access beginnings in the 1800s to today’s challenges of - [Fundraiser for Arc Park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fundraiser-for-arc-park/) - This is going to be a fantastic night with a chance to give back. Enjoy a meal, have a drink and make a donation. We will be donating 10% of our daily sales to the Arc Park! Public · Hosted by The Pour House Tavern - [Chamber After Hours](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chamber-after-hours/) - You’re invited to join us at for Business After Hours, presented by the Cottage Grove Chamber of Commerce. Spend the evening meeting and connecting with some of our Cottage Grove clinicians and caregivers who help care for our community and learn about our locally available services in an open house style setting. Refreshments will be - [Beginning Embroidery](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/beginning-embroidery/) - Where: at the Creswell Community Center classroom (same location as fighter practice) Presented by Lady Katherine of the Lakes Come learn some beginner medieval embroidery stitches! I have 9 looms of various sizes available for borrowing on a first come, first serve basis. I will have fabric, floss, and designs, but feel free to bring - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-16/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [1st Steps in Watercolor with Katie Stocks](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1st-steps-in-watercolor-with-katie-stocks-3/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-13/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/52514/) - Join us for an unforgettable night of powerful worship and passionate pursuit of Jesus! This isn’t just another service—it’s a time set apart to chase after His presence together as a church family. Expect an atmosphere filled with worship, freedom, and encounters with God. Come ready to share your testimony—how Jesus found you, saved you, - [Co-Work Over Coffee | Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/co-work-over-coffee-cottage-grove/) - ☕ Co-Work Over Coffee | Cottage Grove POUR 818 ️ Thursday, September 18th, 2025 ⏰ 10:00-11:30 AM Bring your laptop, grab your favorite drink, and join us for a relaxed morning of productivity and connection at Pour 818. Whether you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, artist or freelancer this is a chance to get things - [Bike Night!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bike-night-2/) - Bike Night: September Edition! Join us at Willamette Valley Motoplex for an evening packed with music, food, and good vibes. Thursday, September 18 | 4–7PM 86463 College View Rd, Eugene (just off I-5) What’s happening: Live Music Local Food & Drinks ️ Biker Games & Fun ️ Vendors & more Bring your bike, your friends, - [Business After Hours: Budget Blinds of Eugene & Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/business-after-hours-budget-blinds-of-eugene-springfield/) - You’re Invited! Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce – Business After Hours Join us for an evening of connection and community as Budget Blinds of Eugene and Springfield proudly hosts the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Budget Blinds of Eugene and Springfield Enjoy: - - [GLOW-A-WEEN Kid Party!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/glow-a-ween-kid-party/) - ✨ GLOW-A-WEEN Kid Party! ✨ Drop off the kids for a night of fun and glowing creativity! Join us Thursday, 10/30 from 6–8 PM for a Halloween party like no other! Black Lights Glow Sticks Ball Drumming Dancing Art Time Snacks included! 939 Main Street, Dallas Ages 6–11 | $35/1 kid, $60/2 kids, $75/3 kids - [Stroke Support Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/stroke-support-group-11/) - Life after a stroke can be hard. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. PeaceHealth offers support groups: First Wednesday of every month. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Community at Marquis Eugene, located at 565 Country Club Road, Eugene, OR. This meeting offers various speakers and connecting with other - [Pints for Pages](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pints-for-pages/) - Please join us for Pints for Pages at Plank Town Brewing Company Tuesday, September 23rd, 5pm - 9pm. % of proceeds go to support our Springfield History Museum and Springfield Public Library. We will have a wonderful raffle as usual (with more details to come in the next few days) and we encourage you to - [Guided autumn canvas painting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/guided-autumn-canvas-painting/) - Autumn guided painting, Wednesday 17th September 2025, 7pm-9pm, £25pp Join us at A Touch of Craft for a fun-filled, creative event where you can let your imagination run wild for this exciting Canvas painting workshop. This workshop provides a relaxed environment where you can eat, drink and chat while letting your inner artist out. You - [Cat Bingo Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cat-bingo-night-2/) - $25 includes entrance fee to the Lounge for 90 minutes, one Bingo card, and a drink or snack. Extra Bingo cards $2 each. Come join us for fun and games in the Lounge with cats! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Make and Take a Honeybee Sun-catcher at LOVELY All Day Cafe!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-and-take-a-honeybee-sun-catcher-at-lovely-all-day-cafe/) - https://addmi.com/e/make-and-take-your-own-honey-bee-suncatcher-at-lovely-OYUTdQ337gUa3qHnaSp Join us for a Make and Take Craft Party at LOVELY All Day Cafe in Springfield! Bring your besties out to bead your own Honey Bee Suncatchers! We'll run through the beading basics before getting down to "bees-ness"!! You'll get to hand pick your honey bee themed shiny beads and charms to make your - [ESRFL: Wrap Up Bake Sale & Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/esrfl-wrap-up-bake-sale-meeting/) - � Relay for Life Wrap-Up Party & Bake Sale! � Location: Tall Firs, 1486 18th St, Springfield, OR � Date: Tuesday, September 16th � Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Join us as we celebrate our 2025 Relay for Life journey with a sweet twist! �� We're hosting a bake sale fundraiser and inviting all - [Planning Commission Meeting – Work & Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/planning-commission-meeting-work-regular-session-2/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Planning Commission Meeting Work & Regular Session Topics include: * Springfield Housing + Design Initiative * Glenwood Riverfront Amendments – Public Hearing Join with Zoom as an Attendee: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87519626873 Join via audio: +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) 833 548 0276 US Toll FreeWebinar ID: 875 1962 6873Or - [Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-history-museum-advisory-committee-regular-meeting-6/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Every third Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Meeting location: Conference Room 3, Springfield City Hall Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams (see below) Meeting documents can be found at: https://springfield-or.gov/history-museum-committee/ This meeting is wheelchair accessible. An interpreter can be provided for - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-20/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Adiantum Fighter Practice and Potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-and-potluck-5/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [City Council Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-regular-session-3/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm for a Regular Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [City Council Work Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-work-session-12/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:30pm for a Work Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council Work Sessions are not open for public comment. - [September PTSO Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-ptso-meeting/) - Join us Tuesday, September 16th, at 5:30 p.m. for a sweet start to the school year! Families are invited to "PTSO Inside Scoops" – a casual meet-and-greet where you can enjoy a sweet treat and connect with other middle school parents. At 6:00 p.m., we’ll head to the media center to kick off our first - [Classic Car Show at The Rawlin](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/classic-car-show-at-the-rawlin/) - Join us for a fun day with live music, a Hot Dog bar and sweet treats! Enjoy our Classic Car Show and a day full of great food and entertainment for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there! Public · Hosted by The Rawlin at Riverbend Memory Care and The Esther at - [Rockstar @ Springfield Elks Lodge](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rockstar-springfield-elks-lodge/) - Party like a RockStar! Public · Hosted by The RockStar Band - [Missionaries: Dave and Melissa Raube](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/missionaries-dave-and-melissa-raube/) - Missionaries Dave and Melissa Raube will be sharing with us this Sunday, September 14th at 6pm in the evening. Come hear what has been going on in the Philippines with them and also partake in some great Asian dessert as well! Public · Hosted by Immanuel Baptist Church - [Oakshire Inspires Benefit for ShelterCare](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oakshire-inspires-benefit-for-sheltercare/) - Join ShelterCare at the newest Oakshire location in downtown Springfield! $1 of every core pint and 10% of all food sales will be donated to ShelterCare and go toward our mission of providing housing and mental health services to those who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The benefit goes all day, but we - [Meet n greet with Ben](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/meet-n-greet-with-ben/) - @everyone A small last minute meet to get to know some of you all in the group and maybe lovals, at the hobby lobby on gateway, springfield. Public · Hosted by Eddy Has A Camera and Eugene/Springfield Car/bike/truck meets only - [City Council Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-meeting-2/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 7:00pm for a Regular Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [City Council Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-regular-session-2/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, September 15, 2025 for a Regular Session Meeting at 7:00pm. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [Putt for the Pantry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/putt-for-the-pantry/) - Enjoy a weekend of mini golf for a good cause at Camp Putt. Bring three cans of food per person and play for free! All donations support the food pantry at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, helping stock the shelves for fall and supporting community members in need. - [Toddler Time: September](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/toddler-time-september/) - Ages 1-5. Kiddos enjoy various activities, including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, and lots of social time with snacks included. It‘s a great way for parents to connect while the kids have fun in a safe place. - [September Artist Reception: Sarah Bloom Kinser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-artist-reception-sarah-bloom-kinser/) - Experience the diverse talent of our community at reception events as part of Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk. Each artist’s reception features complimentary refreshments, live music, and a shuttle service to and from the Emerald Art Center, making joining easy and convenient. - [Friends > 50 Lunch Break](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friends-50-lunch-break-2/) - All adults 50 and wiser and invited to lunch immediately following our 10:30 am service! Don’t miss a great time to build relationships and enjoy a meal together! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale-2/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). Our fall and late summer bloomers are shining right now! If you’re looking to add some color into your - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-11/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [Role playing In the Bedroom](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/role-playing-in-the-bedroom/) - Tawney is a certified sex educator and intimacy coach who hopes to break the stigma around sex toys and pleasure! If you want to start roleplaying with your partner (or partners), this is the perfect class to learn more! We will cover how to have the conversation, how to set a scene, the importance of - [Dots of love Autumn dotting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dots-of-love-autumn-dotting-2/) - Dots of love Autumn Dotting, Sunday 14th September 2025, 10.30am-1pm, £35pp, Email dotsoflove2023@outlook.com Have you ever wanted to learn the art of Dot Painting? The trinket dishes are back this autumn and come in a choice or round or square and will be prepared in your choice of base colour. If you’re feeling adventurous you - [Moxie’s Mani-Day!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/moxies-mani-day-2/) - This Sunday, the Moxie Movement hits McKenzie Feed From 12–5, Kaitlynn from Moxie’s Grooming Studio will be giving pups their perfect paw-dicures — trims for $10, trims + buff for $15. Be part of the first Mani-Day! Public · Hosted by Moxie’s Grooming Studio - [Lucky Paws Adoption Events at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lucky-paws-adoption-events-at-publichouse/) - We are SO EXCITED to announce that we are teaming up with Lucky Paws Rescue for MORE adoption events! Lucky Paws Rescue is an organization created by animal lovers and advocates to rescue animals in danger of euthanasia, and to save their lives. They focus on having them spayed / neutered, vaccinated, treated and placed - [Putt for the Pantry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/putt-for-the-pantry-4/) - Enjoy a weekend of mini golf for a good cause at Camp Putt. Bring three cans of food per person and play for free! All donations support the food pantry at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, helping stock the shelves for fall and supporting community members in need. Schedule: Friday, Sep. 12: 4-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sep. - [KENZI'S & Mary Kays birthday party!!!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/kenzis-mary-kays-birthday-party/) - This is gonna be so FUUUUNNNN, think snacks, laughs, rejuvenation, gifts, deals and maybe more How amazing is it that mine, Mary Kays, and fall launch are close enough to do 1 big party?! so fun!! actually it's gonna be 2 parties but in 1 days! so if you can't make this time there will - [Race Day - Brayden Brookshire Racing - River City Speedway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/race-day-brayden-brookshire-racing-river-city-speedway/) - Join us in person or streaming online and watch our Driver Brayden Brookshire and his #10 IMCA SportMod on the track in St. Helens, OR River City Speedway - St. Helens, Oregon Live at: 6:00 PM Pacific Stream live - rivercityspeedway.tv Saturday, September 13, 2025 Public · Hosted by Discover Elks - [Cycle gear ride for kids group ride](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cycle-gear-ride-for-kids-group-ride/) - Springfield cycle gear is having our yearly group ride on the 14th of September! Bring any bike you have and come with us on some twisty roads! Meeting at cycle gear and leaving 12pm no later! Public · Hosted by Patrick Boyce and Moto Riders of Eugene/ Springfield - [A Rusty Harvest at The Porch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/a-rusty-harvest-at-the-porch/) - Come join us for A Rusty Harvest at the Porch. September 12th, 13th, & 14th. Come celebrate the the beginning of the fall season with us and enjoy tasty treats, fresh cider while you shop for fall inspired, one of a kind treasures. We will have Rustic harvest, vintage, farmhouse, primitive, repurposed, salvage, chippy, rusty - [Rock Out with Derek Zane](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rock-out-with-derek-zane/) - Although we are unsure of the Polka we have a FUN night planned Saturday September 13!!! Come enjoy a really fun show and rock out at Stage Stop Pizza! 5-8 pm 38491 McKenzie Highway Public · Hosted by Stage Stop Pizza and Brew - [Sweet Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sweet-market/) - Down and Dirty playing from 6pm to 9pm, Come down for food, drinks and live music!!! Public · Hosted by Down n Dirty band - [Comedy Night At The Wildish Theater With Liz Glazer](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/comedy-night-at-the-wildish-theater-with-liz-glazer/) - Comedy Night At The Wildish Theater With Liz Glazer Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM Wildish Community Theater | 630 Main St, Springfield, OR Get ready for a hilarious, heartfelt night of joy and razor-sharp wit — a stand-up comedy event that brings together some of the boldest and brightest voices in the game. - [Community Event: Together We Can!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/community-event-together-we-can/) - YOU ARE INVITED! Public · Hosted by Row River Valley Community Partnership - [Fall Kickoff | 9/14/25 @ 10am](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-kickoff-9-14-25-10am/) - Join us for Fall Kickoff, Sunday September 14th @ 10am! Fall can bring a lot of changes and we invite you find hope and healing by getting into life-giving rhythms that are good for your mind, body, and soul. Join us this week as we spend time in community, sharing some good snacks, and worship - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-18/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Fall Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-plant-sale/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, September 13th and Sunday, September 14th. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). Our fall and late summer bloomers are shining right now! If you’re looking to add some color into your - [DIY Trinket Bolo!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/diy-trinket-bolo/) - Join Kim and make a DIY trinket bolo tie where you can turn anything you want into a fun accessory! A cool rock or shell? A bottle cap? Perhaps a hot wheels car? The possibilities are endless! Blank polymer clay shapes, buttons, and random trinkets will be available if you don't BYO trinket, as well - [Pelvic Floor Therapy Workshop: UNCLENCH - Morning Class](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pelvic-floor-therapy-workshop-unclench-morning-class/) - Join Kim in a guided group pelvic floor therapy workshop where you will learn to use mindfulness, stretching, & breathing to decrease pelvic floor tension, improve hip mobility, and enhance & optimize your sexual and physical health and pleasure! *yoga mats are available for use* Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [Opening Your World to Pastels with Jennifer Bernatz](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/opening-your-world-to-pastels-with-jennifer-bernatz/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [79th Annual Singin'est Day of the Year!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/79th-annual-singinest-day-of-the-year/) - BARBERSHOP on BROADWAY - Celebrating 79 years of joyous Harmony. Step into the spotlight with Cascade Chorus and local quartets for an unforgettable afternoon of toe-tapping showtunes, performed in rich, close-harmony barbershop style! Whether you're a lifelong fan or brand new to the magic of barbershop singing, this is your chance to experience the joy, - [THRIVING IN FAITH Conference](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/thriving-in-faith-conference/) - – , / , The time has come for us to ! Scripture declares that we prosper even as our souls prosper—and to prosper means to . As Spirit-filled believers, we are promised increase, favor, and blessing when we follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Yet many still find themselves facing resistance in finances, - [Putt for the Pantry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/putt-for-the-pantry-3/) - Enjoy a weekend of mini golf for a good cause at Camp Putt. Bring three cans of food per person and play for free! All donations support the food pantry at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, helping stock the shelves for fall and supporting community members in need. Schedule: Friday, Sep. 12: 4-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sep. - [Friday Night Live with West Coast Blues Doctor](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-west-coast-blues-doctor/) - Wine • Beer • Wine Slushies • ️ Food Available ‍ ‍ ‍ Family Friendly | No Cover Charge Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sip your favorite vintage, and enjoy a beautiful night of live music with friends and family! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [*Spicy* Watercolor Workshop!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/spicy-watercolor-workshop-2/) - This workshop is a fun, freeing, and empowering experience. It’s also a perfect DIY gift for yourself or that special someone! Kismet will teach you to use graphite paper to trace your photo (n00d) onto watercolor paper, how to use watercolor brushes and paints, and then go over how to detail with acrylic paint pens, - [LoWdown](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lowdown/) - Left on Wilson is throwing a LoWdown! Saturday Sept. 13th at Island Park in Springfield. Special guest DarkBuffalo. Show is from 4pm to 9pm. Come on out, bring the fam and let's dance in the park on a beautiful summer evening. FREE! Public · Hosted by Left On Wilson - [FFLC Youth Farm Stand](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fflc-youth-farm-stand-15/) - The Youth Farm Stand is back! Stop by each weekend to stock up on fresh produce and support our amazing youth farmers! Opening Day: Saturday, June 7 from 10am - 2pm. Our youth farmers have been hard at work, and they'll be running the stand packed with early season favorites like: Strawberries Salad greens Peas - [Varsity vs Eagle Point](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/varsity-vs-eagle-point/) - Get to The Farm and support our Colts!! Theme: Western Public · Hosted by Thurston Colts Football - [Springfilm @ The Library! The Princess Bride](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfilm-the-library-the-princess-bride/) - SpringFilm: The Princess Bride (1987) In-Person (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult) Springfield, OR – Join Springfield Public Library for a free showing of the timeless classic The Princess Bride at 1 p.m., Saturday, September 13th in our Library Meeting Room. About the movie: A sick child is laid up in bed, when - [Police Vs Fire Soccer Match](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/police-vs-fire-soccer-match/) - Soccer day is coming near, bring a new toy and enjoy the match on the pitch of civic stadium! Honoring our fallen heroes of 9/11. Match day is 9/12. Public · Hosted by Toy & Joy Makers - [TWISTED DUCKS 2ND ANNIVERSARY](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/twisted-ducks-2nd-anniversary/) - Join us for our second anniversary. 9am for the Ducks game and breakfast. Falling skies brewery tasting at 4pm. Prize give aways all day and benedettis meat market pulled pork buffet.50%offallbourbon Public · Hosted by Twisted Duck Pub - [PPA Yard Sale Fundraiser for the Pets](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ppa-yard-sale-fundraiser-for-the-pets/) - Guess what time it is? That's right, it is time to plan our 6th annual fundraiser yard sale. The date we have chosen this year is September 13th. Please mark your calendars and keep this date free. The sale will be from 8 am to 4 pm. We will be accepting donations for the sale. - [Book paper flowers (afternoon)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/book-paper-flowers-afternoon/) - Book Paper Flower workshop (AFTERNOON), Saturday 13th September 2025, 1.30pm-5.00pm, £32pp CLICK HERE TO BOOK Join Laura from L & S Crafts at A Touch of Craft Yorkshire, a craft space near Ossett, for a fun, informative half-day course to learn how to make paper flowers from book paper and sheet music. During the workshop - [KENZI'S & Mary Kays birthday party!!!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/kenzis-mary-kays-birthday-party-2/) - This is gonna be so FUUUUNNNN, think snacks, laughs, rejuvenation, gifts, deals and maybe more How amazing is it that mine, Mary Kays, and fall launch are close enough to do 1 big party?! so fun!! actually it's gonna be 2 parties but in 1 days! so if you can't make this time there will - [Real Life Crafting Crew](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-crafting-crew-4/) - Join in for a fun time together! All are welcome! We will be working on a craft together, but you’re also welcome to bring your own items you have been crafting! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [2nd Annual Willamette Card Show SEPTEMBER 13th Cottage Grove Elks Lodge!!!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-willamette-card-show-september-13th-cottage-grove-elks-lodge/) - Free Event , Sports Cards , Pokemon, Nascar Collectables, The Gathering Card Game , And Much More !!!! Food Vendor will be on Site for Food Purchase!!!! Public · Hosted by Willamette Valley Collectables - [Real Life Men’s Breakfast](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-mens-breakfast-5/) - What to Expect: Hearty grub: No frills, just solid, delicious, food to fuel your day. Brotherhood: Meet like-minded men ready to share stories of faith and build connections. Bring your appetite and leave with purpose! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Centennial Celebration](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/centennial-celebration/) - Welcome Centennial Families to the 2025-2026 School Year. Please join us for free fun and frivolity at our annual family festival. On the playground from 5:30PM to 7:30PM Children Must be accompanied by an adult. Concessions from Girly Pop, King Whippy, Kona Ice, Sling-A-Wiener, and Smoking Gingers is available for purchase. We hope to see - [WCS Springfield Grand Opening](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wcs-springfield-grand-opening/) - Who likes to party? We like to party September 13th — We’re throwing down at the Grand Opening of West Coast Strength Springfield! Pool parties, group classes, free training, all the yummy food, outdoor basketball with FBC Oregon, free guest access, and tons of giveaways - this is a can’t-miss celebration. ⚡Bring your family. Bring - [Weekly Bread](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/weekly-bread-2/) - Join us on Saturday the 13th for our weekly Organic offerings. Muffins, Bagels, cookies, cinnamons rolls and of course our much loved Sourdough bread. We always recommend preordering to secure your favorites. Find us in the parking lot of B&A Automotive 801 E Washington Ave Cottage Grove Oregon Public · Hosted by Row River Bakehouse - [Springfield Second Friday Artwalk, City Hall Gallery](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-second-friday-artwalk-city-hall-gallery-6/) - The Springfield City Hall Gallery is a regular stop on the Springfield Second Friday Artwalk happening monthly at galleries and businesses in downtown Springfield. The City Hall Gallery is seen by approximately 3,700 visitors each month. Since 1989, the gallery has featured monthly shows by regional artists chosen by the Springfield Arts Commission. The Commission - [Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/metropolitan-wastewater-management-commission-mwmc-meeting/) - September’s Agenda Consent Calendar Supplemental Budget #1 Public Information Program Annual Update Integrated Wastewater Utility Plan Update Business from the Commission, General Manager and Wastewater Director To attend the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone, registration is required: 1. Register for Zoom Meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yKxXkSjhS2OQt7OcOgju8A 2. To join the Zoom meeting by phone: 877-853-5247 Meeting ID: - [Youth Farm Fest 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/youth-farm-fest-2025/) - Join us for a fun-filled day at the farm hosted by our amazing Youth Farmers! This family-friendly event is packed with activities for all ages: Shop fresh, local produce Try your hand at apple cider pressing Pick-your-own flower bouquets Take a guided farm tour ✨ Enjoy even more surprises throughout the day! Saturday, September 13, - [Willamette Valley Poker-Run!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/willamette-valley-poker-run/) - Willamette Valley Poker Run – Ride, Play & Win! ️ We’re hitting the road for a full day of riding, prizes, and good eats — and you’re invited! Saturday, September 13th Starts at Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson Early sign-up: 9:30 AM | Sign-up ends: 11:00 AM Last bike out: 11:00 AM | Last bike in: 2:00 - [Build the pit!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/build-the-pit-2/) - We will be coming in to build the pit walls around the edge of the big mats! While we are building we will also be scrubbing mats, painting the walls black, and moving some things around. You do not need experience to come in and help! Public · Hosted by Superhero Jiu Jitsu 10th Planet - [Paint with Cats](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-with-cats-10/) - $35 for a 90-minute Cat Lounge session including painting supplies to create your own cat figurine or canvas painting! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Utah and Oregon Concealed Carry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/utah-and-oregon-concealed-carry-3/) - Getting started in the world of firearms and personal protection can be an overwhelming experience. Join me at Tannerite Sports Outlet in Springfield, Oregon, on September 13, 2025, at 10am for our Utah CFP and Oregon CHL class. This course will arm you with the knowledge you need to become a responsibly armed American. Follow - [Rodger Deevers: Retirement for Small Business Owners](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rodger-deevers-retirement-for-small-business-owners/) - Come join us for the FREE monthly Networking event where Rodger Deevers will present retirement strategies for small businesses owners. ABOUT Deevers & Sons. We have been in Eugene, Oregon for over 30 years. Since inception we have focused on Growing Wealth Over Time for clients. Our father, who founded Deevers & Sons, was committed - [TTWE Thriller Practices PF](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ttwe-thriller-practices-pf/) - Learn Thriller !! -Amazon Comm. Center, Mondays, Sept 22-Oct 20, 6:00-7:00 FREE, but register w/Eugene Recreation (2700 Hilyard St.) -Pursue Fitness, Fridays Sept 12-Oct 24, 6:00-7:30 FREE! (555 W Centennial Blvd, Spfd) Public · Hosted by Thrill The World EUG - [Putt for the Pantry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/putt-for-the-pantry-2/) - Enjoy a weekend of mini golf for a good cause at Camp Putt. Bring three cans of food per person and play for free! All donations support the food pantry at Willamalane Adult Activity Center, helping stock the shelves for fall and supporting community members in need. Schedule: Friday, Sep. 12: 4-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sep. - [World Record Breaking Event](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/world-record-breaking-event/) - Saturday is the big day! Check in is at 10 AM. If you didn’t get signed up, still come there will be fun giveaways, open panning after the 30 minutes timed panning! Speed Panning, hidden movie memorabilia, and more! Public · Hosted by World Record Breaking Attempt - Most people gold panning at the same - [After Dark in the Park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/after-dark-in-the-park/) - Come to the second-annual After Dark in the Park, a casual fundraising event for the Willamalane Park Foundation at Dorris Ranch on Thursday, September 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-15/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [1st Steps in Watercolor with Katie Stocks](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1st-steps-in-watercolor-with-katie-stocks-2/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Cat Bingo Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cat-bingo-night/) - $25 includes entrance fee to the Lounge for 90 minutes, one Bingo card, and a drink or snack. Extra Bingo cards $2 each. Come join us for fun and games in the Lounge with cats! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Dutch Bros Buck for Kids 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dutch-bros-buck-for-kids-2025/) - Buck for Kids is happening Friday, September 19! Enjoy your favorite drink at any Dutch Bros Coffee location in Eugene or Springfield, and make a difference! For every drink purchased, Dutch Bros will donate $1 to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Emerald Valley. Every dollar helps us continue providing essential programs and opportunities - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-12/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Autumn summer soaps](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/autumn-summer-soaps/) - Autumn soaps workshop, Thursday 11th of September 2025, 6-9pm, £40pp Join Rachael Robson from Wharfedale Soaps for a relaxing few hours of soap making. In this workshop we'll be making three brand new soaps! You’ll be using clear melt and pour soap base (SLS and SLES free) along with a range of essential oils and - [Eugene Rental Code with Tia Politi](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/eugene-rental-code-with-tia-politi/) - The new Eugene Housing Code is complex and It’s so important to do things just right or you may face exorbitant penalties for noncompliance. In this webinar learn about... Screening Relocation Assistance Rent Increases Termination & Eviction Reporting to Eugene The Complaint Process & more Sign up here: https://www.laneroa.com/event-6208401 Public · Hosted by Rental Owners - [IN A LANDSCAPE: Mount Pisgah Arboretum](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/in-a-landscape-mount-pisgah-arboretum/) - For the 10th season, IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild tours the American West. Mountain tops, old-growth forests, and sunny meadows replace the traditional concert hall in the series featuring pianist Hunter Noack on a 9-foot Steinway concert grand piano. Listen through wireless headphones and wander afield with the music as a soundtrack - [Family Ministry Luau Launch BBQ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/family-ministry-luau-launch-bbq/) - Ohana Night: Family Ministry Luau Launch! Join us for an unforgettable evening as we launch our brand-new Family Ministry at Real Life with Matt and Traci Shoop! We’re kicking things off Hawaiian-style with a BBQ Party—good food, fun games, and plenty of laughter for the whole family. Parents bring your family, invite your friends with - [Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/meeting/) - First meeting of the year! Come join us and learn about PTA, events, and volunteer opportunities! Public · Hosted by Thurston Middle School PTA - [September Board of Directors Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-board-of-directors-meeting/) - The Willamalane Board of Directors holds monthly meetings to guide district operations and special or emergency meetings as needed. Community members are invited to attend all meetings and speak for three minutes during the public comment section at regular monthly meetings. - [Weekly Peace Vigil](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/weekly-peace-vigil/) - Since May, Ebbert has been hosting a weekly peace vigil for conflict around the globe on Thursdays at 5:30. The event is moving to Ebbert beginning September 18th and will meet in the community garden behind the church until weather moves us inside. All are welcome at this simple, prayerful gathering. Public · Hosted by - [3rd Annual First Responders Breakfast](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/3rd-annual-first-responders-breakfast/) - Join us this Wednesday in thanking our first responders! Drive Thru Breakfast will be served 7:30am - 9am at Timber Pointe Senior Living. 4865 Main St. Springfield, OR. 97478 *First Responders, if you would like to order for your station please call a head and we will have breakfast ready for you. Public · Hosted - [Centennial Elementary School PTO Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/centennial-elementary-school-pto-meeting/) - Welcome All Families. Our first meeting will be held in the library on September 9th. Principal Hakala will lead a guided tour of the school for any parent interested in seeing your kiddos world from 6:00PM to 6:30PM. The General Business Meeting will be held from 6:30PM to 7:30PM which will include voting in this - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-15/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Town Hall with Mayor Sean VanGordon: Springfield’s Fiscal Future](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/town-hall-with-mayor-sean-vangordon-springfields-fiscal-future/) - Join Springfield Mayor Sean VanGordon for a special Town Hall conversation focused on the recommendations from the City’s Fiscal Stability Task Force and what they could mean for the future of the Springfield Public Library. This informal gathering is an opportunity to hear directly from the Mayor, ask questions, and share your thoughts on Springfield’s - [Springfield Arts Commission September Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-arts-commission-september-meeting/) - Date: Tuesday, July 9th, 2025 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Meeting documents can be found at: https://springfield-or.gov/springfield-arts-commission/ Hybrid Meeting Physical Location: Conference Room South (Across from Council Chambers) Virtual Meeting Link: (see below) Accessibility: This meeting is wheelchair accessible. An interpreter can be provided for the hearing impaired with at least 48-hour notice. For - [Flood Risk Open House: Learn About Lane County’s Updated Flood Maps](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/flood-risk-open-house-learn-about-lane-countys-updated-flood-maps/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Lane County’s flood map is changing. Do you know your risk? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with local officials, is hosting a Flood Risk Open House to share information about upcoming changes to Lane County’s floodplain maps. This free, drop-in event is open to everyone. - [Jewelry Repair Drop-in: September](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jewelry-repair-drop-in-september/) - Ages 50+. Bring your accessories back to life! Join a special jewelry repair session with Angela Lees. Get free help with broken clasps, missing links, or other restoration services for your favorite pieces. A small fee may apply for special supplies. Soldering services are not available. - [Sqaure Dance class](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sqaure-dance-class/) - ✨ Want to try something new, fun, and social? Modern Square Dance is starting right here in Springfield! ✨ Progressive class begins Sept 9 at 7pm – your first class is FREE! No partner needed • Casual clothes • Ages 10+ welcome Come make friends, laugh, and learn to dance to music from country to - [Fine line botanical drawing class](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fine-line-botanical-drawing-class/) - Fine line botanical drawing class Tuesday 9th September 2025 6pm-8pm £25pp Come along and relax in this step by step class to create your own floral drawings with Lucy Wilton Drawings. You will receive helpful worksheets and examples to show you how to create different flowers in easy to follow step by step stages, and - [Safety CE Class](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/safety-ce-class/) - More to Come Public · Hosted by Springfield Realtors - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-19/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [History Pub at Axe & Fiddle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/history-pub-at-axe-fiddle/) - Join us at Axe & Fiddle in Cottage Grove on September 9th at 5:30 for a showing of the video, "The Mighty Wimpy". Learn about aviation during the Golden Age of Flying and how the homebuilt airplane history in Oregon evolved. Trivia game and raffle prizes. Public · Hosted by Oregon Aviation Historical Society - [City Council Work Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-work-session-10/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:00pm for a Work Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council Work Sessions are not open for public comment. - [Springfield Economic Development Agency Executive Session (Non-Public Meeting)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-economic-development-agency-executive-session-non-public-meeting-3/) - The Springfield Economic Development Agency will meet in a non-public session on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7:45pm. To view the agenda only please visit http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ . - [Springfield Economic Development Agency](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-economic-development-agency-3/) - The Springfield Economic Development Agency (SEDA) will meet on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7:30pm. The full agenda packet is posted at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [City Council Special Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-special-session/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 5:30pm for a Special Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council will not be accepting public comment at this meeting. - [Oakshire Inspires: A Pint Night Benefitting PPSO at Oakshire Commons](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oakshire-inspires-a-pint-night-benefitting-ppso-at-oakshire-commons/) - Join us on Monday, September 8 at Oakshire Commons, 416 Main St, Springfield, OR 97477, for a Pint Night benefiting Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Oregon (PPSO)! All day, Oakshire will generously donate $1/ core pint and 10% of all food sales to benefit PPSO! PPSO staff will be tabling from 5-8 PM. Come say hello - [3rd Annual Clearwater Classic Disc Golf Tournament](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/3rd-annual-clearwater-classic-disc-golf-tournament/) - Join the 3rd Annual Clearwater Classic. Participants will play a one-day, unsanctioned 27-hole tournament (18 holes in the first round, followed by lunch, and then a final 9 holes). This tournament will offer three divisions: Good (under 800), Better (800-870), and Best (870+). The winner of each division will receive a trophy and a prize. - [Carlo Acutis & Pier Giorgio Frassati Parish Fest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/carlo-acutis-pier-giorgio-frassati-parish-fest/) - Celebrate our first millennial saints the weekend of their Sept. 7 canonization. Spend time in adoration with a 2nd Class Relic of Pier Giorgio Frassati and a 3rd Class Relic of Carlo Acutis. Visit the Carlo Acutis Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit (140+ posters) on display in the parish center: Friday, Sept. 5: 1pm - 5pm Saturday, - [September Paint N Sip with Sierra at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/september-paint-n-sip-with-sierra-at-publichouse/) - Come on over to PublicHouse for a fun afternoon of painting (and sipping) with artist, Sierra Dawson. This month’s design can be done solo or as a pair. $30 per person (supplies included) Limited Space! Sign up in advance through venmo: https://venmo.com/u/paintandsipwithsierra Public · Hosted by PublicHousehub - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-10/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [The Flicks with Space Wizard](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-flicks-with-space-wizard-2/) - Get ready to get rocked at the beautiful @axeandfiddle in Cottage Grove! @spacewizardrocks kick off the night casting musical spells, followed by a heavy dose of early 2000s nostalgia from The Flicks. Public · Hosted by The Flicks - [Levi Foster Rod and Custom CAR Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/levi-foster-rod-and-custom-car-show/) - Gooood morning BBQ fans. The big CAR SHOW weekend is upon us. We have been busting butt "pun intended" gearing up for it and cant wait to see the lineup. 2800 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove Between Territorial Seed and the Chrysler dealership. Hope to see ya soon. Woof! Public · Hosted by Smokin Bros - [RESCUE PUPS at the PARK DAY!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rescue-pups-at-the-park-day/) - JOIN OUR EVER POPULAR 2 week foster and foster-to-adopt meet-ups and change the life trajectory of a pup forever.... Meet our absolutely beautiful, hand-picked candidates. What an easy opportunity to give a pup a wonderful experience and/or to see if a pup might be a perfect match for yourself before adoption. With a definite beginning - [Bad Reputation at The Sweet Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bad-reputation-at-the-sweet-market/) - Join us at The Sweet Market On Main and Pavilion for great food and music! You'll find a food truck pod, shopping, outdoor & indoor seating, and great people! We play from 6-10pm. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557175861522 Public · Hosted by Bad Reputation and The Sweet Market on Main & Pavilion - [CGRC Buckle Series September](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cgrc-buckle-series-september/) - CGRC Buckle Series #2 ~There will be a one time $20 nomination fee in order to have your points entered into the high point series. At the end of the series awards will be given in each of the age groups in both A & B divisions (except the PeeWee Class). Open classes will not - [Candy Land - Youth Aerial Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/candy-land-youth-aerial-show/) - Come on down to Candy Land! Tickets are on sale for our upcoming full-length youth show at Lane Community College. Snag yours today! https://www.revelersaerialworks.com/candylandtickets Saturday, September 6 Show starts at 6 p.m. | Doors at 5:30 p.m. Sliding Scale Pricing Public · Hosted by Revelers Contemporary Circus - [Sunday Brunch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-brunch-2/) - Outdoor Sunday Brunch at Saginaw Vineyard Sunday, September 7 | Seatings at 10:00 AM & 11: 30 AM Join us for a delicious vineyard brunch surrounded by beautiful views and summer vibes! ** This brunch will be held outdoors. Please note indoor seating is not available this week. Menu Highlights: Eggs and Tri-tip Sugar & - [Iris pyrography on paper](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/iris-pyrography-on-paper/) - Iris pyrography on paper, Sunday 7th September 2025, 10.30-2.30pm, £35pp Celebrate delicate art with an Iris motif on specially paper that will resist the heat. Here you’ll be - taught to prepare the paper to resist curling and burn-through - Use a pyrography pen on paper, mastering featherlight strokes - ⁠have the opportunity to add - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-17/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [HOG Annual Chapter Picnic](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/hog-annual-chapter-picnic/) - (Closed Event) Members Only Our annual HOG picnic will again be held at the Oakridge Fish Hatchery. The Chapter will provide fried chicken, potato salad, soda, and water. Please bring a side dish, salad, or dessert to share. Meet at Willamette Valley H-D, KSU 10 AM. If you don't want to transport your dish on - [The Flicks with Space Wizard](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-flicks-with-space-wizard/) - Get ready to get rocked at the beautiful Axe and Fiddle in Cottage Grove! Space Wizard kick off the night casting musical spells, followed by a heavy dose of early 2000s nostalgia from yours truly. #eugenelocalmusic #localmusic #localbands #thestrokes #rockbandsofinstagram #rockbands #rockshow Public · Hosted by The Flicks - [Ladies' Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ladies-night/) - ✨ Our FIRST EVER Ladies Night! ✨ You asked… and we’re starting BIG. For the first time ever, we’re rolling out the Mankini Bike Wash — with two hunks ready to make your ride sparkle. But that’s just the beginning: ️ Flash Tattoos DJ Fastlayne bringing the beats Bea’s Ice Cream Cart Happiest Hour Dirty - [Thurston Middle School](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/thurston-middle-school/) - Come see us Saturday September 6th at the AYSO games at Thurston Middle School 9am-3pm! *AYSO is a volunteer based soccer organization for kiddos and part of our proceeds go to keeping this organization going :) Public · Hosted by The Fizzy Fern - [2nd Annual Levi Foster Rod & Custom Car Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-levi-foster-rod-custom-car-show-2/) - C’mon down! Bring your family, your friends, your favorite ride and support our troops struggling with PTSD! FRIDAY, SEPT 5th 11AM TO 6 PM SATURDAY, SEPT 6th 9AM TO 4 PM COTTAGE GROVE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 2800 ROW RIVER RD COTTAGE GROVE OR 97424 Public · Hosted by Levi Foster Rod & Custom Car - [FFLC Youth Farm Stand](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fflc-youth-farm-stand-14/) - The Youth Farm Stand is back! Stop by each weekend to stock up on fresh produce and support our amazing youth farmers! Opening Day: Saturday, June 7 from 10am - 2pm. Our youth farmers have been hard at work, and they'll be running the stand packed with early season favorites like: Strawberries Salad greens Peas - [Adiantum Defender and Charity Tournaments](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-defender-and-charity-tournaments/) - The Barony of Adiantum will hold their Armored Combat Championship & Charity Tournaments to benefit Shriner’s Children’s Hospital on September 6th in Dexter, Oregon. Morning court will be followed by the Defender tournament, with charity tournaments in various forms after lunch, with closing court to round out the day. Please bring your own lunch and - [Springfield block party! Meet the pack!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-block-party-meet-the-pack/) - These two kids are back in town! Flow and Wookie… two incredible dogs, fun and loving! They will be at the Springfield block party this Friday, along with Sho, Declan, Kiera, and Kayo! Come out and meet the pack� #ComeMeetThePack #WolfDogRescue #eugeneoregon #adoptdontshop #rescueismyfavoritebreed #spayandneuter Public · Hosted by Crux Pet Adoptions - [Facility Wide Garage Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/facility-wide-garage-sale/) - Facility Wide Garage Sales. Lost of treasures just waiting to be found. One Day Only Saturday September 6th 2025 starts at 10am. Public · Hosted by 42nd Street Center Mini Storage - [Greg Nestler Trio at Axe & Fiddle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/greg-nestler-trio-at-axe-fiddle/) - Come spend the night with us at one of our favorite spots to rock at Axe & Fiddle! www.gregnestler.com Public · Hosted by Greg Nestler - [Real Life Ladies Bunco Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/real-life-ladies-bunco-night/) - Bunco is back! Come enjoy a night together with fun prizes and tasty lemonade! Please bring an appetizer to share! And all your friends!! Public · Hosted by Real Life Church - Goshen - [Friday Night Live with Definite Maybe](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-definite-maybe/) - Wine • Beer • Wine Slushies • ️ Food Available ‍ ‍ ‍ Family Friendly | No Cover Charge Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sip your favorite vintage, and enjoy a beautiful night of live music with friends and family! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [Magic Show At Cottage Grove Public Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/magic-show-at-cottage-grove-public-market/) - We have a super fun event for the family on Saturday September 6th. Two showings: 1:00 pm to 1:20 and 2:00pm to 2:20pm. Don’t miss it. Bring the kiddos down for some Magic and great eats! Ice cream, barbecue, baked goods, Turkish Food Mexican food, lattes, Organic Groceries. Remember that we have signs in the - [Weekly Bread](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/weekly-bread/) - We are your local Organic Bakehouse! A variety of Sourdough, NY Style Bagels, Pretzel Bagels, Cinnamon Rolls and more. Pre orders welcome at our Hotplate link. Sign up below and you’ll be notified of our menu release. https://www.hotplate.com/rowriverbakehouse 801 E Washington Ave, parking on site, drive up pick up available for pre orders. Public · - [Bigfoot for Little Feet Fundraiser](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bigfoot-for-little-feet-fundraiser/) - Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 6th! Squacho is doing a fundraiser for Greenhill. More details to come as we plan fun food and activities! $2 from every item sold will go to help animals through Greenhill. Public · Hosted by Squacho's Bar & Grill - [Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/metropolitan-wastewater-management-commission-mwmc-meeting-2/) - No description provided - [Salon to Saloon at The Springfield Block Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/salon-to-saloon-at-the-springfield-block-party/) - It's that time again! we will be transformed it to a Saloon for The Springfield Block Party! We are doing something a little different this year. Our friends at Honeysuckle Bartending will be slinging drinks right outside our doors. The DJ will be keeping y'all hyped up with good vibes. You can still come in - [Silver stacking rings OR ear rings workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/silver-stacking-rings-or-ear-rings-workshop/) - Silver textured earrings £65pp Or Stirling silver stacking rings £55pp (just choose the correct class in the drop down menu) Saturday 6th September 2025, 11am-2pm Learn how to cut, shape, solder and add texture to silver, brass and copper and take away a pair of earrings to wear or gift to someone. All tools and - [RGT at The PublicHouse (Springfield Block Party)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rgt-at-the-publichouse-springfield-block-party/) - Come join us Friday September 5th at the PublicHouse in Springfield Oregon. Both our sets will be during the Springfield Block Party so it's gong to be a fun time. We start at 7:30! Come join us!! Public · Hosted by The Real Gone Trio and Greg Gallup - [CLF Network @ Springfield's The Block Party!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/clf-network-springfields-the-block-party/) - This is CLF Network's first year hosting a booth at Springfield's The Block Party! Stop by our booth and say hi, learn about all that we've got going on in the community, and spin the wheel to win prizes (while supplies last)! Springfield's The Block Party is FREE, and runs from 4pm to 10pm. Exact - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-22/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [2nd Annual Levi Foster Rod & Custom Car Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-levi-foster-rod-custom-car-show/) - C’mon down! Bring your family, your friends, your favorite ride and support our troops struggling with PTSD! FRIDAY, SEPT 5th 11AM TO 6 PM SATURDAY, SEPT 6th 9AM TO 4 PM COTTAGE GROVE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM 2800 ROW RIVER RD COTTAGE GROVE OR 97424 Public · Hosted by Levi Foster Rod & Custom Car - [The Block Party 2025 powered by SELCO](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-block-party-2025-powered-by-selco/) - One Magical Night, Many Years in the Making. Returning for its 6th year, Springfield's The Block Party 2025 powered by SELCO features live music, local food, craft beverages and family friendly games in historic Downtown Springfield. Super Premium Sponsors: Beverage 2025 - Ziply Fiber | Concert 2025 - Jerry’s Home Improvement Center | Mechanical Bull - [Field Trip: Pre-Fire Mt. Pisgah BioBlitz](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/field-trip-pre-fire-mt-pisgah-bioblitz/) - Join leaders from Friends of Buford Park (Sha Cabal, Katelin Kutella, Emily Cook, Opal Home, and guest speaker from Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah) for a late summer bioblitz at Mt. Pisgah’s South Bottomlands, where we’ll explore the intersection of land stewardship, prescribed fire, native plant restoration, and community science. We’ll document plants - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-11/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Harvest Concert In The Park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/harvest-concert-in-the-park/) - South Lane Worship Night: Harvest Concert in the Park Hosted by South Lane Worship, a local nonprofit made up of volunteers from churches all across South Lane County. This evening is all about uniting the Body of Christ across South Lane County through worship, prayer, and fellowship. This is an outdoor event open to all - [Heart Walk & Talk - PeaceHealth Oregon Heart & Vascular Institute](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/heart-walk-talk-peacehealth-oregon-heart-vascular-institute-5/) - You are invited to join a free monthly outdoor walking group. All are welcome! Learn from our heart-health experts while you get fresh air and exercise walking along the scenic paths at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend. Join us the first Thursday of each month, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Meet at the path - [NEHS 51st Reunion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/nehs-51st-reunion/) - Looking forward to seeing you all! Lewis and I are buying the pizzas, so show up and get your drinks and whatever else you need. Public · Hosted by Lon Leneve and NEHS Class of 1974 - Reunion Page - [Chamber Music Amici Summer Festival Day 2 - American Rhapsody in Piano Trio](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chamber-music-amici-summer-festival-day-2-american-rhapsody-in-piano-trio/) - The second night of Amici’s Summer Festival brings a rich blend of classical depth and American spirit under the fading summer light. The program begins with Vivaldi’s expressive Trio Sonata in C Minor, followed by Horatio Parker’s Suite for Piano Trio, Bach’s intricate Violin Sonata in E Minor, and a dramatic Porgy and Bess Fantasy - [The Wildish at the Springfield Block Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-wildish-at-the-springfield-block-party/) - The Wildish at the Springfield Block Party Friday, September 5th Outside & Inside the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater Join us on Friday, September 5th during the Springfield Block Party for a dynamic celebration of local talent and community at The Wildish! Outdoor Performance (Jerry’s Sponsored through the Springfield Block Party) From 4:30 PM to - [Planning Commission Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/planning-commission-meeting/) - Planning Commission Meeting – Work, CCI, & Regular Session Topics Include: * Glenwood Riverfront Amendments * Housing + Design Initiative Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82055196438 Join via audio: +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) 833 928 4608 US Toll Free Webinar ID: 820 5519 6438 Or in person in Council Chambers (Council Chambers is ADA accessible) - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-14/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [1st Steps in Watercolor with Katie Stocks](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1st-steps-in-watercolor-with-katie-stocks/) - Link for more information and Signup: https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/class-workshop-form Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Stroke Support Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/stroke-support-group-10/) - Life after a stroke can be hard. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. PeaceHealth offers support groups: First Wednesday of every month. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Community at Marquis Eugene, located at 565 Country Club Road, Eugene, OR. This meeting offers various speakers and connecting with other - [Build the pit!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/build-the-pit/) - We will be coming in to build the pit walls around the edge of the big mats! While we are building we will also be scrubbing mats, painting the walls black, and moving some things around. You do not need experience to come in and help! Public · Hosted by Superhero Jiu Jitsu 10th Planet - [T-shirt bar booth @ South Lane Worship concert in the park](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/t-shirt-bar-booth-south-lane-worship-concert-in-the-park/) - I will have a booth set up here with my very first T-shirt bar! You pick a design and pick a shirt and I press it for you to take home! $20 each Public · Hosted by All About You Custom Creations - [Chamber Music Amici Summer Festival Day 1 - Dialogue in Rhythms](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/chamber-music-amici-summer-festival-day-1-dialogue-in-rhythms/) - Chamber Music Amici opens its 2025 Summer Festival with Dialogue in Rhythms, an evening of vibrant, rhythm-rich works set against the backdrop of open skies and a glowing sunset at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum. The program begins with Bartók’s lively Romanian Folk Dances arranged for bass and piano, followed by George Enescu’s lyrical Cantabile et presto - [City Council Work Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-work-session-9/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 6:00pm for a Work Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. City Council Work Sessions are not open for public comment. - [City Council Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/city-council-regular-session/) - The Springfield City Council will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 7:00pm for a Regular Session. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [Meet the Teachers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/meet-the-teachers/) - Families in grades 1-5 can join us at 5 to meet their student's teacher and see their new classroom! Then head out to the playground for a popsicle with the PTO. Public · Hosted by Centennial Elementary School, Springfield, OR - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-18/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Meet the Teacher Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/meet-the-teacher-night/) - Join us for Meet the Teacher night! Class lists will be posted in the front of the school at 4:00 pm. We invite you to meet your teacher, see your classroom, and then join us on the playground for a sweet treat. We will have backpacks available for students who need one. We look forward - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-9/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [Gundam TCG Booster Sealed](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/gundam-tcg-booster-sealed/) - 4 packs, build your 30 card deck, play games and win prizes $40 Public · Hosted by Castle of Games - [Labor Day Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/labor-day-plant-sale-2/) - We will have an open nursery event this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). To celebrate the holiday weekend, we will be running a sale. For every $40 you - [Silvopasture Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/silvopasture-workshop/) - Join our forester, Abel Kloster, for a Silvopasture Workshop and to discuss strategies for integrating animals into sustainable agroforestry systems! Public · Hosted by Center for Rural Livelihoods - [Labor Day Chili Cook Off](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/labor-day-chili-cook-off/) - ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF! Join us for church and stay for the fun after service! Bring your best chili or dessert for a chance to win prizes — and all can bring potluck sides to go with it! Come hungry, bring friends, and get ready for food, fun, and friendly competition. Public · Hosted by Real - [Sunset Sessions with DJ Seth Minus at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunset-sessions-with-dj-seth-minus-at-publichouse/) - Join us outside on our back lawn for a relaxing evening of lo-fi beats from DJ Seth Minus. Seth’s music knowledge is vast, and he is continuously growing that knowledge and experimenting with all genres of music to create his sound. Ever-evolving and revolving. With 20 years behind the decks, this seasoned selector brings deep - [Motorfest Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/motorfest-car-truck-motorcycle-show/) - Register Your Vehicle Here: https://mycrossfire.com/motorfest Motorfest is more than just a car show! All makes & models welcome. Entry is FREE for people & vehicles!!! There is free food, live music, bounce houses, a Harley Motorcycle Raffle & Kids can compete too. Come join us for a day of fun! 8:30am Registration Begins 8:30-10:30am Free - [Luke Cole & Band at The Sweet Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/luke-cole-band-at-the-sweet-market/) - Luke Cole Singer Songwriter from the pacific northwest has been turning some heads deep within the evergreens. Luke has been creating music and songs for over a decade, and has established himself on scene by performing his own originals in venues across the Northwest. Telling stories of personal experience and life lessons through his enchanting - [Baptism Sunday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/baptism-sunday/) - Thinking about getting baptized? There’s no better time to take that next step in your faith journey! Whether you're ready or just have questions, we’re here for you. For more info, email dan@springfieldfaithcenter.org. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Register online here: https://springfieldfaithcenter.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3052534 Public · Hosted by Springfield Faith Center - [Race Day - Brayden Brookshire Racing - Cottage Grove Speedway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/race-day-brayden-brookshire-racing-cottage-grove-speedway-2/) - Join us in person or streaming online and watch our Driver Brayden Brookshire and his #10 IMCA SportMod on the track in Cottage Grove, OR. Cottage Grove Speedway - Cottage Grove, Oregon Live at: 6:00 PM Pacific Saturday, August 30, 2025 Stream Live - https://dirtovaltv.com/videos/39030 Driver Appreciation Night 305 Sprint Cars IMCA Modifieds, Sportmods, Sport - [Open Farm Day](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-farm-day-2/) - Join us on the farm! Free event and family friendly! ( please no dogs) Come visit the animals, pick blackberries, enjoy some fresh made in house peach ice cream and time with community! We will have sourdough bread for sale at this one as well as goat milk products and other farm fresh goods! Hope - [Oregon Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oregon-ducks-vs-minnesota-golden-gophers-at-autzen-stadium/) - Join us for an exciting event supporting the Minnesota Golden Gophers! Cheer on our team as they bring their A-game to the field. Get your tickets now at TicketsHelper.com to secure your spot for the ultimate fan experience. Don't miss out on this epic event filled with team spirit and thrilling moments. Go Gophers! #MinnesotaGoldenGophers - [Rider's Clinic](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/riders-clinic-3/) - No sign-up. No pressure. Just ride. Join us Saturday, August 30th @ 11AM for a FREE Rider’s Class at Willamette Valley Motoplex! ✅ Refresher training ✅ U-turn & slow maneuvering practice ✅ All skill levels welcome 86441 College View Road, Eugene, OR willamettevalleymotoplex.com Just show up and sharpen your skills. Let’s ride smarter. ️ #RidersClass - [Casual Cat Drawing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/casual-cat-drawing/) - Led by local artist, Sam Spayde Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [FFLC Youth Farm Stand](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fflc-youth-farm-stand-13/) - The Youth Farm Stand is back! Stop by each weekend to stock up on fresh produce and support our amazing youth farmers! Opening Day: Saturday, June 7 from 10am - 2pm. Our youth farmers have been hard at work, and they'll be running the stand packed with early season favorites like: Strawberries Salad greens Peas - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-16/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Diabetes reversal like heard nowhere else, using studies being ignored](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/diabetes-reversal-like-heard-nowhere-else-using-studies-being-ignored/) - Sugar Diabetes reversals can be had in 3 months let me show you the studies, the methods used by others and get you on the right path, this is a gifthorse will you look it in the mouth! $5 Public · Hosted by Heal Yourself Wellness - [Labor Day Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/labor-day-plant-sale/) - We will have an open nursery event this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, August 31st. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). To celebrate the holiday weekend, we will be running a sale. For every $40 you - [Art Walk on Friday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/art-walk-on-friday/) - Join us for refreshments and meet local artist Erin Royse to view and discuss her art and process. Many vendor booths will offer sales all weekend! Public · Hosted by 5 Flying Monkeys of Cottage Grove - [Audio Addiction OPEN HOUSE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/audio-addiction-open-house/) - Come show off your ride and hang out with fellow car audio enthusiasts! We’re hosting an open house packed with: Epic car audio demos Free food & drinks Fun games & raffles A chill place to hang out and have fun! Audio Addiction 857 28th St, Springfield, OR 97477 Saturday, August 30th 2:00 PM – - [Starting Your Journey into Herbal Remedies? Come over to the Herb & Tea Bar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/starting-your-journey-into-herbal-remedies-come-over-to-the-herb-tea-bar/) - **Hands-On Healing, Not Just Reading** I’ve been doing this far too long to pretend that true healing comes from just reading on a screen or in a book. https://www.meetup.com/eugene-herbalists-meetup-group/events/310724190/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_source=link&utm_version=v2 Public · Hosted by Heal Yourself Wellness - [Dive-in Movies at Splash](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dive-in-movies-at-splash-3/) - Enjoy evening movie and swimming events at Splash this summer! Watch a movie on the sun deck, and move freely between the indoor pool and the movie outside. Bring a towel or blanket to enjoy the movie on the lawn and purchase food and drinks from local vendors. Check the movie schedule below and learn - [Paint Your Own Mushie: Acrylic Painting Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-your-own-mushie-acrylic-painting-workshop/) - learn to paint your very own toad stool! Kismet will guide you through sketching your mushie, filling it in, and will help you explore using acrylics, and more to make a unique to you finished piece — this is no paint by numbers! Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [Springfield Millers vs Mountain View Cougars football game](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-millers-vs-mountain-view-cougars-football-game/) - Tonight our 1st Miller football game for the season. Come watch the Millers take on the Mountain Side Cougars @ Silky Field game starts at 7pm. Bring your Neon/construction themed stuff and we will see you there! #millernation #FNL @millersfootball Public · Hosted by Springfield Cheerleading - [“Laces Out” Live @ Even Stevens Bar & Grill](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/laces-out-live-even-stevens-bar-grill/) - Are you ready for the greatest night of your life? The Legendary “Laces Out” are back at Even Stevens playing the very best songs Rock N Roll music has to offer. Known for their party antics and booty shaking dance moves. You’ve never seen a Rock show quite like this before. Grab some friends and - [Black Light Art Night!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/black-light-art-night/) - Step into our back room for an artsy adventure where you can paint, draw, and get creative with neon materials in a black light wonderland! Shake up your artistic perspective and let your imagination run wild. You'll get your very own black canvas, plus access to our fabulous array of neon goodies—watercolors, paint pens, pastels, - [Bingo for Boomsticks!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bingo-for-boomsticks-2/) - 10 Rounds of bingo each with a nice boomstick for the prize! Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Oregon Ducks Unlimited - [Friday Night Live with Inner Limits](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-inner-limits/) - Wine • Beer • Wine Slushies • ️ Food Available ‍ ‍ ‍ Family Friendly | No Cover Charge Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sip your favorite vintage, and enjoy a beautiful night of live music with friends and family! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [Les Schwab Soccer Showcase](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/les-schwab-soccer-showcase/) - Experience the excitement at the 2025 3rd Annual Les Schwab Soccer Showcase, featuring high school and junior varsity level boys and girls soccer teams. Enjoy jamboree-style play with three 20-minute games per OSAA season rules, showcasing the incredible talent of young athletes. - [Dive-In Movie: Moana 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dive-in-movie-moana-2/) - Enjoy a special evening swim and movie event. Watch Moana 2 on Splash’s outdoor sun deck and come and go as you please from the pool to the movie. Bring a towel or blanket to enjoy the movie on the lawn, and purchase food and drinks from Most Wanted Espresso. Please note: There will not - [August Grief Support Group at Sweetbriar Villa](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/august-grief-support-group-at-sweetbriar-villa/) - You are not alone. Grief can be isolating, whether you’re grieving the loss of the life of a loved one, or the person someone was before an Alzheimer’s or other dementia diagnosis. Our monthly support group provides a safe and understanding space to share your feelings and connect with others on a similar journey. This - [Labor Day Weekend BBQ at Sweetbriar Villa](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/labor-day-weekend-bbq-at-sweetbriar-villa/) - Bring the grandkids to Sweetbriar Villa for an afternoon of delicious food and great company! Enjoy complimentary hamburgers, hot dogs, and all the fixins as we celebrate the end of summer together. RSVP to 541-225-0200 or email info@sweetbriarvilla.com. Public · Hosted by Sweetbriar Villa - [Free Rock Painting Event For All Ages](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-rock-painting-event-for-all-ages/) - The Cottage Grove Art Collective invites everyone to a free rock painting event on August 29th from 6pm-8pm at Opal Whitely Park in Cottage Grove. This event is open to all ages and is completely free. Please join us for a fun-filled evening of rock painting during The Cottage Grove Art Walk. We look forward - [Free Riders Safety Course (U-turns)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-riders-safety-course-u-turns/) - Free Riders Safety Course, hosted by Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson! No Sign-Up, Show Up! August 30, at 11 AM. It is likely to be set up at the Indian Dealership parking lot, next door. The course will focus on making safe U-turns. This free safety course will be conducted by TEAM Oregon. Public · Hosted by - [Springfield Community Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-community-meeting/) - Come hear directly from your local firefighters about the benefits of forming a fire district and make our community a safer place to live Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Firefighters Local 851 - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-16/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-13/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-10/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Wellness Fair at The Esther](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wellness-fair-at-the-esther/) - Join us at The Esther at Riverbend Assisted Living for our upcoming Wellness Fair—a celebration of health, vitality, and community. We’re welcoming everyone: families, current and future residents, and everyone in Springfield to come together and explore the many ways to age well and stay active. Are you a vendor? Contact us at (541)937-7100 to - [Backpack and Clothing Giveaway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/backpack-and-clothing-giveaway/) - Our Back-to-School Backpack and Clothing giveaway continues Wednesday and Thursday! Come to the London School office between 10am and 3:30 Public · Hosted by Laura Couturier and London School Parents and Staff 2025/26 - [Creswell Business Connect at Big Foot Fudge](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/creswell-business-connect-at-big-foot-fudge/) - Creswell Business Connect at Big Foot Fudge Join us for an evening of networking, connection, and free business support—right in the heart of Creswell! Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, or just starting out with an idea, this is your chance to ask questions, share resources, and connect with others in the local business - [Women's Summer BBQ](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/womens-summer-bbq/) - Ladies, it’s time for our annual Summer BBQ Bash! The women’s team will be providing the main course and drinks, but we’d love your help to round out the meal by bringing along your favorite side dish or dessert to share. Don’t forget a lawn chair or blanket so you can relax and enjoy the - [Paint with Cats](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-with-cats-9/) - Join us for Paint with Cats at the Cat Lounge, $35 includes a 90-minute visit with the cats and paint supplies to create your own cat figurine! Go to EugeneSpringfieldCatLounge.com for details and to book your spot. Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-north-star-volleyball-jamboree/) - A one-of-a-kind high school sports event for Springfield, Thurston, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill. Come watch the most elite volleyball players in the southern Willamette Valley. Public · Hosted by The Chronicle - [The Men from S.U.R.F.](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-men-from-s-u-r-f/) - We, The Men from S.U.R.F., have the only native music of California burned into our DNA. Countless teen-age hours spent playing the songs of The Ventures, Dick Dale, The Astronauts, Jan & Dean, and of course, The Beach Boys, have etched this music into our collective souls. The Men from S.U.R.F. also play tunes from - [On-Site Business Support at Concerts in the Park | Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/on-site-business-support-at-concerts-in-the-park-cottage-grove-11/) - Stop by our Drop-in Business Support booth between 5:30–7:30 PM! Whether you're an entrepreneur with a quick question or just curious about local business resources, we’re here to connect, chat, and help however we can. What to Expect at Concerts in the Park: They offer a variety of music, providing entertainment to please people of - [Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra Jazz on the River](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/swing-shift-jazz-orchestra-jazz-on-the-river-3/) - Join us for pizza and jazz on the river on the last Wednesday of the month all summer long! Hosted by our good friends at Roaring Rapids pizza. Public · Hosted by Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra - [Historic Commission – Regular Session](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/historic-commission-regular-session-2/) - Historic Commission – Regular Session Topics include: * Grant Update * 2025 Historic Awards * Walking Tour Guide Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/6256711735?pwd=MjRYNGlaRzkxQ1dnNnVRSWFHbjg2dz09&omn=89702682604 Meeting ID: 625 671 1735 Passcode: 52BufC Join the meeting via audio: +19712471195 (Portland) / +12063379723 (Seattle) Meeting ID: 625 671 1735 Or in person in the Jesse Maine Room (City Hall) - [HEARTsafe Eugene Springfield Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor/Co-Survivor Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/heartsafe-eugene-springfield-sudden-cardiac-arrest-survivor-co-survivor-meeting-5/) - We are continuing our Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor (SCA) and Co-Survivor Support Group. Anyone impacted by Sudden Cardiac Arrest may attend. We will have this online (DM us for the link) and in person at RiverBend hospital in room 200CD (up the stairwell from the main lobby, rooms to the left) Meets the 4th Tuesday - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-17/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Adiantum Baronial Council Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-baronial-council-meeting-2/) - Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81176931422?pwd=4U76QanUbBoUO6NEeLDq8OFbG1qbnV.1 in person location: 99 S 1st St, Creswell, OR 97426 Public · Hosted by Barony of Adiantum, Katherine Jefferys and Murchadh Monaidh Chraoibhe - [Painting Party: Afternoon in August](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/painting-party-afternoon-in-august/) - Ages 21+. Join a painting party to paint and pour with your friends. In this supportive, low-key setting, you'll be given step-by-step instructions on creating an acrylic hibiscus masterpiece to take home. Registration is required, and you are encouraged to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages to sip on while you work, or purchase a glass of - [25 Cats from Qatar](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/25-cats-from-qatar/) - Join us in Eugene at the Art House theater on Saturday, 9/27 at 2 pm only for the new documentary “22 Cats from Qatar” Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Enrollment at Little Ducklings Daycare & Pre-School](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/enrollment-at-little-ducklings-daycare-pre-school/) - Little Ducklings Daycare & Pre-School is looking to enroll more ducklings. We currently have four spots available for children ages 3 months to 5 years old. At Little Ducklings Daycare & Pre-School we do not only provide quality childcare but seek to improve your child’s development in the important early stages of childhood. Public · - [Learn To Block Print at Mazatlan in Creswell!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/learn-to-block-print-at-mazatlan-in-creswell/) - https://addmi.com/e/learn-to-block-print-at-mazatlan-in-creswell-OWBlHY8yRsFeYFHcafw Learn the basics of block print, make your own stamps and stamp your own bags at Mazatlan in Creswell (formerly Los Cabos)! Bring your besties out to design and make your own stamps! Learn how to cut them out, add details and show them off before using them to block print onto 2 tote - [Luau Of Lies Murder Mystery Dinner](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/luau-of-lies-murder-mystery-dinner/) - You're Invited to the Luau of Lies! Sun City is a small town outside of Hollywood that is a celebrity vacation destination with beautiful beaches, excellent weather and wonderful resorts. Darby Cerulean, a local magician of Sun City, is hosting a to-die-for backyard luau party. Everybody in Sun City is talking about what an epic - [Sunday Night Jam is Back, baby!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-night-jam-is-back-baby/) - The EastSide Sunday Night Jam is BACK! After a brief hiatus, we're moving across the street to EVEN STEVENS!! We love them for wanting to host us, let's show the bar some love back! Can't wait to see you all again! Public · Hosted by EastSide AllStars - [Toddler Time](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/toddler-time-6/) - Kiddos five and under enjoy various activities, including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, and lots of social time with snacks included. It‘s a great way for parents to connect while the kids have fun in a safe place. Learn more at willamalane.org/toddler. $7 when you register in advance/$9 day-of - [Yacht Rock Skate Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/yacht-rock-skate-party/) - Set sail for smooth vibes at Yacht Rock Skate Night! Glide to soft rock hits as you enjoy laid-back lighting and vintage décor that'll bring the sun-soaked harmonies of yacht rock to life. Registration is not required. Learn more at willamalane.org/skate Bob Keefer CenterSaturday, Nov. 15, 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Please note: Admission: $8 in-district - [Winter Wonderland Skate Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/winter-wonderland-skate-party-2/) - Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at Bob Keefer Center! This all-ages skate party invites you to glide under shimmering lights as a live DJ spins festive tunes. It’s the perfect setting to embrace the season’s charm. Registration is not required. Learn more at willamalane.org/skate Bob Keefer CenterSaturday, Dec. 13, 3-5 and 6-8 p.m. Please - [Ghostly Golf](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ghostly-golf-2/) - Step onto the glowing greens for a night of mini golf filled with spooky scenes and eerie fun at Camp Putt. No advance registration is required! Admission is $12 per person. Schedule Oct. 3-12 and Oct. 19-Nov. 1 (Please note: Ghostly Golf is closed from Oct. 13–18.) Sunday-Thursday: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 6-10 p.m. - [Holiday Marketplace](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/holiday-marketplace-3/) - Visit this one-stop shopping destination for holiday gifts! Shop handcrafted holiday gifts, decor, and treats from local artisans and vendors. Grab lunch and take care of your holiday list all in one festive stop. For the event schedule and details on how to become a vendor or volunteer, please visit willamalane.org/marketplace. Event Schedule Friday, Nov. - [Toddler Time](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/toddler-time-7/) - Kiddos five and under enjoy various activities, including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, and lots of social time with snacks included. It‘s a great way for parents to connect while the kids have fun in a safe place. Learn more at willamalane.org/toddler. $7 when you register in advance/$9 day-of - [Community Member CPR/AED/First Aid](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/community-member-cpr-aed-first-aid/) - Non-certified course – no certificate provided with this course. This class is for community members who want to know how to help in an emergency and are NOT required to be certified in basic emergency medical care. Course Topics We will cover: Assessment Steps CPR/AED for adults, children, and infants Choking for adults, children, and - [Child And Babysitting Safety (CABS)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/child-and-babysitting-safety-cabs/) - The Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. From getting started with a business, to working with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips, the CABS vlogger-style video makes learning fun. This is a certified course offered - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-8/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [Community Sale August 22nd-24th](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/community-sale-august-22nd-24th/) - We are having our annual community garage sale August 22nd-24th in the Springfield/Thurston area. There will be 15 plus sales. Some are participating all three days while others are doing Saturday and Sunday. Come find some treasures! Here are a few of the people participating: 4730 Glacier Meadows Lp 4692 holly street 4700 glacier meadows - [Midsummer, A Musical](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/midsummer-a-musical-4/) - A spoon full of music makes the Shakespeare go down! Pegasus presents a revival of Scott FMs first full length musical, based on A Midsummer Night's Dream and frankly? A little gay. Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Summer Craft Market ~ August 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-craft-market-august-24/) - Saginaw Vineyard Summer Craft Markets! ✨ Local Vendors • Handmade Goods • Artisan Treasures ✨ Saginaw Vineyard June 22 • July 27 • August 24 Sundays • 11 AM – 5 PM Family-friendly fun with: Wine & craft beer Live local music Food & tasty bites Unique, handcrafted goods from local artisans No entry fee! - [Luminaria Ceremony- Relay For Life](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/luminaria-ceremony-relay-for-life/) - The Luminaria Ceremony is a ceremony of remembrance and hope. It is a way to honor survivors and those who have lost the battle to cancer. It is a time to grieve for those we have lost, to reflect on our own or loved ones cancer experience, and to find hope that tomorrow holds the - [Keep it Cool! Appliance & HVAC Maintenance Basics (FREE!)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/keep-it-cool-appliance-hvac-maintenance-basics-free/) - Learn how to keep your cooling systems running efficiently with this hands-on maintenance workshop! We’ll cover essential skills for caring for window AC units, home HVAC systems, refrigerators, and freezers. Whether you’re trying to extend the life of your appliances or lower your energy bills, this class will give you the confidence to take on - [Pet Adoption Event with Lucky Paws at PublicHouse: Sunday, August 24, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pet-adoption-event-with-lucky-paws-at-publichouse-sunday-august-24-2025/) - We are SO EXCITED to announce that we are teaming up with Lucky Paws Rescue for an Adoption Event! Lucky Paws Rescue is an organization created by animal lovers and advocates to rescue animals in danger of euthanasia, and to save their lives. They focus on having them spayed / neutered, vaccinated, treated and placed - [THE TEMPEST](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-tempest-7/) - Tickets for William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Rust, are on sale NOW. $29 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under) Witness the power of this enduring epic, brimming with malice and magic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic - [RESCUE PUPS PARK DAY BOHEMIA PARK](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rescue-pups-park-day-bohemia-park/) - Join us for a fantastic fun outing at the park with our rescue pups! We'll have 14 adoptable pups of all ages, sizes, breeds, and personalities to take for a walk, snuggle up for puppy kisses, and share their first experiences to the Emerald City of our PNW Oz. First roll in the grass, gallops - [Paul Simon Tribute - One Trick Pony at Coast Fork Brewing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paul-simon-tribute-one-trick-pony-at-coast-fork-brewing/) - Join us for an evening of Simon & Garfunkel songs, and Simon solo hits, with One Trick Pony (on tour!). Enjoy some great food and drink, and sing along to your favorites. Coast Fork Brewing 6:30pm-9:30pm Free Admission! All Ages! Michael - Vocals / Guitar / Keys / Flute / Looping Zac - Vocals / - [August Ride to Diamond Lake](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/august-ride-to-diamond-lake/) - Join us on our August ride to Diamond Lake! Meet us at the Creswell Bakery for a quick bite or coffee before we hit the (very scenic) road. Hope to see you! Public · Hosted by The Headlights - [Travis Larson - Creswell, OR](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/travis-larson-creswell-or/) - SOLO PERFORMANCE Saturday, August 23rd CRESFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL Travis set approximately 7 PM 82860 Brookhurst St. Creswell, OR 97426-9420 With eight studio albums and three full-length performance DVDs, Travis Larson is firmly rooted as one of instrumental music’s premiere acts, having worked on record with Steve Lukather (Toto), Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck), Dave LaRue (Joe - [A&S Sewing Circle/Chatelaine Thingmakers](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/as-sewing-circle-chatelaine-thingmakers/) - Arts and Sciences is combining with Thingmakers this month for a fun Sewing Circle. Come join us for an afternoon of medieval sewing. Bring your projects, ideas, and questions. We will all work together to learn about and create period garb and other fiber arts related items. Bring your projects, a chair, and maybe a - [Life's A Dance Square and Round Dance Festival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lifes-a-dance-square-and-round-dance-festival/) - HUNTER KELLER calling and RIKKI LOBATO cueing! Public · Hosted by Life's a Dance Festival - [Sun, Aug 24 @ 1pm - Honey the Highlander - Oakshire Commons](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sun-aug-24-1pm-honey-the-highlander-oakshire-commons/) - Grab a hot pizza and a cold drink, and prepare to create the adorable highland cow named Honey Your $40 ticket includes everything you need: all your painting supplies, a pre-traced 11” x 14” canvas, and easy-to-follow instructions to help you bring your masterpiece to life! Sun, Aug 24, 1 pm All painters enjoy discounted - [Eugene OPC Packing Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/eugene-opc-packing-party-2/) - Come join us as we pack 25 boxes for our deployed military. The VFW kitchen and bar will be open to purchase food and drink. Public · Hosted by Operation Packing Company - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-15/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Blooming Beginnings](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/blooming-beginnings/) - Join us at the North Shelter at Island Park to celebrate one year of our birthing center helping to safely offer prenatal care, labor and delivery, and post natal care! We will have light refreshments, marimba band entertainment by Kutsinhira Cultural Arts Center, basketry for sale, and a floral arrangement by Artis Flora for raffle. - [HOG Burgers & Dogs](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/hog-burgers-dogs/) - Burger or Dog, Chips, and a Soda.. $8 for adults & kids, cash or Venmo. $9 using a credit/debit card. Get 'em at WVHD Saturday, August 23, between 11 AM and 2 PM. See you there! Public · Hosted by Willamette Valley Chapter, Harley Owners Group #4409 - [Garage Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/garage-sale-3/) - Garage Sale – Shop for a Cause! 100% of the donor matched proceeds go directly to our shelter programs Date: Aug 23 Location: 317 30 St #113C, Springfield ⏰ Time: 9-4 Come treasure hunting and help change lives! Every purchase supports Ann’s Heart Women’s Shelter, providing safe housing and resources for women in crisis right - [Utah and Oregon Concealed Carry](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/utah-and-oregon-concealed-carry-2/) - Getting started in the world of firearms and personal protection can be an overwhelming experience. Join me at Tannerite Sports Outlet in Springfield, Oregon, on August 23, 2025, at 10am for our Utah CFP and Oregon CHL class. This course will arm you with the knowledge you need to become a responsibly armed American. Follow - [Romania Missions Trip Fundraising Dinner](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/romania-missions-trip-fundraising-dinner/) - Come support this year’s Romania mission trip with a tasty spaghetti dinner, a sweet Romanian-style dessert, and some awesome custom shirts! Every bite and every purchase helps the team get there! Public · Hosted by Springfield Faith Center - [Summer Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-plant-sale-18/) - We will have an open nursery event this Friday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 23rd. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). It is peak summer and our summer bloomers are shining! We have so many plants in full bloom right - [Relay for Life Eugene-Springfield 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/relay-for-life-eugene-springfield-2025/) - Together, we can drive meaningful change in the fight against cancer. Show your love and support for our community by signing up at RelayForLife.org/EugeneSpringfield. #relayforlifeeugenespringfield Public · Hosted by Amber Stutzman, American Cancer Society of Oregon & SW Washington and Relay For Life of Eugene-Springfield - Oregon - [Midsummer, A Musical](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/midsummer-a-musical-3/) - A spoon full of music makes the Shakespeare go down! Pegasus presents a revival of Scott FMs first full length musical, based on A Midsummer Night's Dream and frankly? A little gay. Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Vanessa’s Sourdough Pop-Up](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/vanessas-sourdough-pop-up/) - Hello everyone, and happy Wednesday. I am just wanting to announce that I will be doing another pop-up at the Cottage Grove Public Market on 926 E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR this Saturday from 8:00am- to about 6:00pm or until I sell out Public · Hosted by Vanessa’s Sourdough - [Sassafras! at Coast Fork Brewing & Feed Store](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sassafras-at-coast-fork-brewing-feed-store/) - Sassafras! is so thrilled to return to play on the covered beer garden stage at Coast Fork Brewery & Feed Store! While listening to our songs, try a flight of the house made beers, or enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail or N/A beverage along side a fabulous slice of pie or with your delicious in-house made - [WSS Racing at Cottage Grove Speedway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wss-racing-at-cottage-grove-speedway/) - *IMPORTANT INFO* Cottage Grove Speedway was nice enough to Re-schedule us since the races got cancelled last weekend.. the make up race Is now August 23rd! We are Very excited to get back to this beautiful racetrack as it has been a few years since we have had Cottage Grove on our Schedule. Due to - [ART SUPPLY & PROPAGATION SWAP](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/art-supply-propagation-swap/) - Hobby Jumpers and ADHD Crafters, come one come all, bring your old supplies and leave with some new inspiration! ALSO we have too many plants, so come swap out some babies at our propagation station! Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [THE TEMPEST](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-tempest-6/) - Tickets for William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Rust, are on sale NOW. $29 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under) Witness the power of this enduring epic, brimming with malice and magic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic - [Friday Night Live with Badlands](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-badlands/) - Wine • Beer • Wine Slushies • ️ Food Available ‍ ‍ ‍ Family Friendly | No Cover Charge Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sip your favorite vintage, and enjoy a beautiful night of live music with friends and family! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [FREE Nitrate Screening @ South Valley Farmers Market](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-nitrate-screening-south-valley-farmers-market/) - Bring 1/2 a cup of well water in a clean cup to be tested. Testing takes about 10 minutes. Nitrate has been linked to various health conditions, both short and long-term. Public · Hosted by Oregon State University Small Farms Program - [Cottage Grove | Tomatoes & Salsas Food Preservation Workshop](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cottage-grove-tomatoes-salsas-food-preservation-workshop/) - Pre-Registration Required: beav.es/p3L A comprehensive workshop all about preserving tomatoes including whole tomatoes, tomato-based sauces and salsas. Event is to be held at the Cottage Events Venue, located at 2915 Row River Rd, Cottage Grove Public · Hosted by Oregon State University Extension - Lane County - [WSS Racing at Cottage Grove Speedway](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/wss-racing-at-cottage-grove-speedway-2/) - *IMPORTANT INFO* Cottage Grove Speedway was nice enough to Re-schedule us since the races got cancelled last weekend.. the make up race Is now August 23rd! We are Very excited to get back to this beautiful racetrack as it has been a few years since we have had Cottage Grove on our Schedule. Due to - [CresFest 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cresfest-2025-2/) - Thanks Gail for your line up post. I also want to say the SAIDI Sisters and friends will be joining us again this year. Also Clifford and his amazing lazer lights will be with us as well. The gates open at 12 noon. On the way BBQ will be serving food. Thanks to everyone for - [Free back to school haircuts!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-back-to-school-haircuts/) - We are excited to be doing our anual free back to school haircuts! Kids k-12. we will be doing 15 minute timeslots to make sure we can get in as many kids as possible we will only be doing simple haircuts please come with your kids hair clean and brushed. Call us to secure a - [GRAND OPENING](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/grand-opening-2/) - STOP BY MAD BOBA & ESPRESSO ON OUR GRAND OPENING DAY! Why so grand?? BUY A BOBA OR COFFEE AND GET ONE FREE FOR YOUR FRIEND!! (exclusions apply) We are a local family owned business spreading the mad love of boba! This will be our permanent home for a few years. We are still accepting - [Friday birthday meet](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-birthday-meet/) - Everyone welcome i'm glad to say i've made another year and want to be around cool cars to celebrate it! Bring everyone you can to the science center (unless some event takes all the parking again) and thank you in advance for everyone who comes along Public · Hosted by Eddy Has A Camera and - [Free Beginner Square Dance – Life’s a Dance Festival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-beginner-square-dance-lifes-a-dance-festival/) - ✨ TRY MODERN SQUARE DANCING — FREE! ✨ Public welcome for a Beginner Session with International Caller Hunter Keller Sat. Aug. 23 • 3:30–5 PM | Springfield, OR No partner needed • Ages 10+ • Casual clothing ✅ Learn the basics in just 90 minutes ✅ Fun, friendly, and easy to join in ✅ Perfect - [FFLC Youth Farm Stand](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fflc-youth-farm-stand-12/) - The Youth Farm Stand is back! Stop by each weekend to stock up on fresh produce and support our amazing youth farmers! Opening Day: Saturday, June 7 from 10am - 2pm. Our youth farmers have been hard at work, and they'll be running the stand packed with early season favorites like: Strawberries Salad greens Peas - [Fusion Float](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fusion-float/) - Come join us for a float down the river! We'll start at the Island Park Boat Ramp (https://maps.app.goo.gl/539viRbKuPSVycLj6) and end at the Alton Baker Park Boat Ramp (about a 2-hour float). Afterwards, we'll transport everyone back to the start and have lunch and music. Bring your inner tubes, your friends, and your family for a - [Peer Connection Support Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-support-group-5/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [Fantastic Fibers with Reve Hendrix](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fantastic-fibers-with-reve-hendrix-4/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP YOUTH 9-12 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Rotary Golf Tournament](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rotary-golf-tournament/) - Coming up on September 8! Our annual Golf Tournament held in partnership with Eugene Southtowne Rotary and Springfield Twin Rivers Rotary. Delta will use the funds raised to provide scholarships to local kids to attend college. SPONSORS NEEDED! Support requested per sponsor: $200-$500 Gets your name out in front of the local business community via - [Mermaid Watercolor Paint Making!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mermaid-watercolor-paint-making/) - Romanticize your life by learning to mix vibrant pigments with a magical liquid binder to create your very own watercolor paints! We will put our finished paints in seashells, & artfully affix them to bases like driftwood, rocks, and more, resulting in a paint set worthy of a mermaid's treasure. Public · Hosted by Overlap - [Eugene-Springfield 2025 Session Recap](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/eugene-springfield-2025-session-recap/) - Join the Eugene-Springfield delegation for a recap of the 2025 Legislative Session! Speaker Fahey, Representatives Nathanson, Lively, and Fragala, and Senators Prozanski and Manning will reflect on session successes and respond to questions from our community. When: Saturday, August 23 @ 11am Where: Springfield City Hall, Council Chamber 225 5th St, Springfield, OR 97477 PLEASE - [Luau](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/luau/) - Our annual Luau is finally here! Please join us tomorrow, Friday 22nd, 12pm - 2pm. This is an outdoor event, BBQ, Food, Drinks, Live Music, Photo Booth, Kids Games, and tons of FUN! This event is FREE and open to the Public! Can't wait to see you! Public · Hosted by Woodside Senior Living - [Garb That Fits](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/garb-that-fits/) - Where: at the Creswell Community Center classroom (same location as fighter practice) Presented by Lady Victoria DeKent Have you ever wondered how to make sure your garb fits correctly? Then this class is for you! We'll cover what sewists mean by "fit", various factors that determine how and if a garment fits, how to assess - [Summer Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-plant-sale-17/) - We will have an open nursery event this Friday, August 22nd and Saturday, August 23rd. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). It is peak summer and our summer bloomers are shining! We have so many plants in full bloom right - [Pizza & Yard Games with CLF Network](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pizza-yard-games-with-clf-network/) - Join us for a Pizza and Game Night social at the Arc Park! We'll learn more about the mission and drive of Arc of Lane County that has created an amazing community space that invites children to simply be children. Hang out, eat pizza, and play yard games with us! Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/kguMkzT Public - [2nd Annual Summer Luau](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2nd-annual-summer-luau/) - Join Timber Pointe and Woodside Senior Living for the 2nd Annual Summer Luau. When: Friday, Aug. 22nd | 12pm - 2PM Where: 4851 Main St. Springfield, OR. 97478 We will be ending our summer with our Luau! Join us for lunch, fun, live music, games, and raffles! Public · Hosted by Timber Pointe Senior Living - [THE TEMPEST](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-tempest-5/) - Tickets for William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Rust, are on sale NOW. $29 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under) Witness the power of this enduring epic, brimming with malice and magic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic - [Trivia Night!!!!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/trivia-night-4/) - Join us for Trivia Night!!! Come with your team or solo to win prizes! Public · Hosted by Mckenzie River Taphouse - [The Office Themed Trivia with Geo: Thursday, August 21 at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-office-themed-trivia-with-geo-thursday-august-21-at-publichouse/) - Join us once a month for the duration of summer for a special Themed Trivia with Geo! Start studying up on all things THE OFFICE for our third themed trivia night of the season! Prizes, Fun and a whole lotta bragging rights. Logistics: -- Game starts at 6:15pm -- Seating will begin at 4:30pm, starting - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-9/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-12/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [Fantastic Fibers with Reve Hendrix](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fantastic-fibers-with-reve-hendrix-3/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP YOUTH 9-12 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Paint Night At The Porch ##sunflowerharvest](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/paint-night-at-the-porch-sunflowerharvest/) - Join The Rusty Porch and let's paint #SUNFLOWERHARVEST Sarah from @SarahShinesArt will walk you step by step - through this painting. All materials supplied to create this Grab a bestie! paint your hearts out. $50 per person - light refreshments provided RESERVATION REQUIRED- LIMITED SEATING Last DAY TO RESERVE ♡ AUGUST 19 ♡ No Refunds - [Cat Bingo](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cat-bingo/) - 90 minutes in the cat lounge with cat themed bingo! Prizes at the end and free snack or drink included. Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-26/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Springfilm: Edge of Tomorrow](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfilm-edge-of-tomorrow/) - Springfield, OR – Join Springfield Public Library for a free showing of the Time Bending Action Hit Edge of Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 20th at the Wildish Community Theater in downtown Springfield. About the movie: The Earth is under siege from a merciless Alien Race. No military force has yet to defeat the - [Fox Hollow Boys](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fox-hollow-boys/) - The Fox Hollow Boys play classic rock and original tunes that bring a wide variety of musical tastes into one experience. Join our group today to get invites to shows and much more! See foxhollowboys.com for additional info and downloads. Public · Hosted by CG Chamber Concerts in the Park - [BIKE NIGHT: TATS & TORQUE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/bike-night-tats-torque/) - BIKE NIGHT: TATS & TORQUE Thursday, August 21st | 4–7PM Willamette Valley Harley-Davidson – 86441 College View Rd, Eugene Rev your engines and roll in for a night of ink, iron, and summer thrills: Live Music Flash Tattoos ️ Biker Games Bikini Bike Wash Red 5 Hotdog Company The Happiest Hour Dirty Soda Cart King - [SpringFilm: Edge of Tomorrow](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfilm-edge-of-tomorrow-2/) - Springfield, OR – Join Springfield Public Library for a free showing of the Time Bending Action Hit Edge of Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 20th at the Wildish Community Theater in downtown Springfield. About the movie: The Earth is under siege from a merciless Alien Race. No military force has yet to defeat the - [Jewelry Repair Drop-in: August](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jewelry-repair-drop-in-august/) - Ages 50+. Bring your accessories back to life! Join a special jewelry repair session with Angela Lees. Get free help with broken clasps, missing links, or other restoration services for your favorite pieces. A small fee may apply for special supplies. Soldering services are not available. - [Legislative Committee Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/legislative-committee-meeting/) - Limited members of the City Council will meet for a Legislative Committee meeting on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 4:00pm. The full agenda packet and instructions for joining the meeting virtually, along with additional information can be found at http://www.springfield-or.gov/city/city-council-meetings/ the Thursday before the meeting. - [Fundamentals and Virtual Range](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fundamentals-and-virtual-range-2/) - Getting started in the world of firearms and personal protection can be an overwhelming experience. Join me at Tannerite Sports Outlet in Springfield, Oregon, on August 20, 2025, at 3pm, for our Fundamentals of Shooting and Virtual Range class. Develop your shooting skills without the noise and recoil. New shooters and experienced shooters will benefit. - [Fantastic Fibers with Reve Hendrix](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fantastic-fibers-with-reve-hendrix-2/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP YOUTH 9-12 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Help & Hope Hour Tour](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/help-hope-hour-tour/) - Join CCS for the Help & Hope Hour Tour and discover how we're transforming lives in our community. Through powerful stories and real-world impact, you'll see firsthand how CCS prevents homelessness, provides vital services, and builds an inclusive community where everyone can thrive. Learn how your support makes lasting change possible. During the one-hour tour, - [Stroke Support Group](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/stroke-support-group-9/) - Life after a stroke can be hard. Talking to others who have been through a stroke may help. PeaceHealth offers support groups: First Wednesday of every month. 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Community at Marquis Eugene, located at 565 Country Club Road, Eugene, OR. This meeting offers various speakers and connecting with other - [On-Site Business Support at Concerts in the Park | Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/on-site-business-support-at-concerts-in-the-park-cottage-grove-10/) - Stop by our Drop-in Business Support booth between 5:30–7:30 PM! Whether you're an entrepreneur with a quick question or just curious about local business resources, we’re here to connect, chat, and help however we can. What to Expect at Concerts in the Park: They offer a variety of music, providing entertainment to please people of - [Musician Interest Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/musician-interest-night-2/) - If you play an instrument or sing, we would love to see you at our Musician Interest Night. We'll hang out with the worship team, play some music together, and talk about the places you can get involved as a musician at Joy Church! All skill levels are welcome! Register here: https://joyeugene.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3076422 Don't forget to - [POWER PLAY FOR THE PLANET at the Springfield Public Library!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/power-play-for-the-planet-at-the-springfield-public-library/) - POWER PLAY FOR THE PLANET at the Springfield Public Library! Saving planet Earth together can be loads of fun! Join us to play games, solve puzzles, and tackle wacky challenges. The whole family will enjoy exploring the environment, designing solutions, and imagining a brighter future. Let’s do this! Join us for this fun event with - [Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/springfield-history-museum-advisory-committee-regular-meeting-5/) - Springfield History Museum Advisory Committee Regular Meeting Every third Tuesday from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Meeting location: Conference Room 3, Springfield City Hall Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams (see below) Meeting documents can be found at: https://springfield-or.gov/history-museum-committee/ This meeting is wheelchair accessible. An interpreter can be provided for the hearing impaired if we have - [Metropolitan Wastewater Commission (MWMC)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/metropolitan-wastewater-commission-mwmc/) - August’s Agenda: Consent Calendar Glenwood Pump Station Financial Plan Update Regulatory Updates Business from Commission, General Manager and Wastewater Director Please note registration is required to attend this meeting virtually. To join the Zoom meeting by phone dial: 877.853.5247; Access Code (zoom.us): 812 4461 1135 Zoom Webinar Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wi92cohPTwyicQhasjT6DQ To attend in-person: Springfield City Hall, - [Unlock the Power of RPR – REALTORS®’ Property Resource](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/unlock-the-power-of-rpr-realtors-property-resource/) - Join Sherry Ma, Technical Trainer for RMLS, for a hands-on introduction to RPR – the REALTORS®’ Property Resource, a cutting-edge tool designed to enhance your market knowledge and elevate your client service. In this one-hour session, you’ll explore the features of this sleek and professional platform and learn how to integrate it seamlessly into your - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-16/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Lunch & Tour](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/lunch-tour/) - Please join us for our third quarter lunch and tour the Springfield Ronald McDonald House at the PeaceHealth Heartfelt House on August 19th, from 12-1. These quarterly events give both updates for our stakeholders, as well as providing a perfect opportunity to hear more about what we do at the Ronald McDonald house, our recent - [The Donn of Tiki – Film Screening & Meet and Greet!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-donn-of-tiki-film-screening-meet-and-greet/) - Film lovers and Tiki lovers alike — this is a rare and special event you don’t want to miss! We’re beyond lucky to be part of a one-day-only screening of The Donn of Tiki — the captivating story of Donn the Beachcomber, the godfather of tiki culture — and it’s happening right here! THE FILM - [Fantastic Fibers with Reve Hendrix](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fantastic-fibers-with-reve-hendrix/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP YOUTH 9-12 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-7/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [Midsummer, A Musical](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/midsummer-a-musical-2/) - A spoon full of music makes the Shakespeare go down! Pegasus presents a revival of Scott FMs first full length musical, based on A Midsummer Night's Dream and frankly? A little gay. Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Sunday Brunch](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sunday-brunch/) - Sunday Brunch at Saginaw Vineyard Sunday, August 17th | Seatings at 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM Join us for a delicious vineyard brunch surrounded by beautiful views and summer vibes! Menu Highlights: Scrambled Eggs Sugar & Spice Ham Honey & Paprika Roasted Potatoes Farmers Market Salad Shrimp & White Bean Salad Breakfast Pizza Basil Infused - [Toddler Time](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/toddler-time-4/) - Kiddos five and under enjoy various activities, including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, and lots of social time with snacks included. It‘s a great way for parents to connect while the kids have fun in a safe place. Admission is $7 when you register in advance and $9 day-of. Register at - [THE TEMPEST](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-tempest-4/) - Tickets for William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Rust, are on sale NOW. $29 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under) Witness the power of this enduring epic, brimming with malice and magic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic - [CGRC Buckle Series August](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cgrc-buckle-series-august/) - CGRC Buckle Series #2 ~There will be a one time $20 nomination fee in order to have your points entered into the high point series. At the end of the series awards will be given in each of the age groups in both A & B divisions (except the PeeWee Class). Open classes will not - [6th Annual Tacos & Tequila at PublicHouse: August 13-17, 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/6th-annual-tacos-tequila-at-publichouse-august-13-17-2025/) - Tacos, Tequila, Live Entertainment… 5 Full Days of Fantastic! >>>Tacos! The talented food purveyors have been busy concocting their best taco creations ever, including: --Specialty Slice Taco Pizza from Tiny’s West Coast Kitchen (different flavors throughout the event) --Taco Salad (choice of pork, chicken or brisket) from Black Market BBQ --Shrimp Tacos and Elotes from - [Austin Gilbert & Band…Back In The Chute](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/austin-gilbert-bandback-in-the-chute/) - Come out and support this talented guy! Not only is he a local artist but he is a friend. Let’s come out and support this awesome band and show them some love and support! The Sweet Market 4425 Main Street, Springfield Oregon Saturday August 16, 6:00-10:00 $5.00 cover Kids free Cold drinks Food trucks Shopping - [Make it! Workshop: Papermaking](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/make-it-workshop-papermaking/) - Discover the art of papermaking in this hands-on, family-friendly workshop! Learn how to transform recycled paper scraps into beautiful, textured sheets of handmade paper using simple tools and sustainable techniques. We’ll guide you through the process—from pulping and blending to pressing and drying. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers of all ages. You’ll leave with - [Toddler Time: August](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/toddler-time-august/) - Ages 1-5. Kiddos enjoy various activities, including a mobility circuit, arts and crafts, a dance party, and lots of social time with snacks included. It‘s a great way for parents to connect while the kids have fun in a safe place. - [Kids Firearm Safety 2 @ Emerald Empire Gun Club Springfield, OR (Live Fire)](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/kids-firearm-safety-2-emerald-empire-gun-club-springfield-or-live-fire-2/) - Participation Requirements: — Recommended age: 7 and up — Parents must attend with their child (no additional cost) — Certificate of Completion from Kids Firearm Safety 1 Class. (Can be waived.) Course Content: Reviewing the 4 basic gun safety rules reiterating the importance of practicing these rules (by both students and parents) Live Fire reviewing - [Road Captains' Meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/road-captains-meeting/) - August 23, @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Road Captain’s Meeting at Nick's Clubhouse 1432 Wimbledon Pl, Springfield, OR 97477 If you're interested in leading rides or just learning about what it means to be a Road Captain, please join us for a fun and enlightening discussion where you’ll learn all about the role and - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-14/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [FFLC Youth Farm Stand](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fflc-youth-farm-stand-11/) - The Youth Farm Stand is back! Stop by each weekend to stock up on fresh produce and support our amazing youth farmers! Opening Day: Saturday, June 7 from 10am - 2pm. Our youth farmers have been hard at work, and they'll be running the stand packed with early season favorites like: Strawberries Salad greens Peas - [potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/potluck/) - EFMP, Equine Friends of Mt. Pisgah, is having a potluck at Posse arena on Sat 8.16 @ 1200 NOON Public · Hosted by Oregon Equestrian Trails - OET, Eugene Chapter - [Unit Game and Breakfast](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/unit-game-and-breakfast-2/) - Great breakfast at 9am, bridge at 9:30. Read more: https://emeraldbridgeclub.net/unit-game-saturday-august-16-breakfast-and-bridge/ Public · Hosted by Emerald Bridge Club - [Jeep night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/jeep-night/) - Times getting closer. Don't miss out great 1st prizes met The man of Duck Detail Joe Woolard And Rhino Mccaleb with rhino's Garage. We are giving out a prize for 3 different things so bring anything that's a jeep. Show it off and meet cool jeep people. as well griyffs has some amazing food and - [Barbecue Pop-Up!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/barbecue-pop-up/) - HEY COTTAGE GROVE!! Harley Q's will be popping up to serve up some delicious smoked meats and fresh sides on Saturday the 16th! Bring your families, friends and appetites!! A la Carte Menu: Brisket Roasted Garlic Potato Salad Pork Spareribs Apple Coleslaw Pork Belly Bites Butter Beans Turkey Public · Hosted by Harley Q's Barbecue - [Winchester Bay Ride](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/winchester-bay-ride/) - Open Ride Mark Chapelle is leading this ride to Winchester Bay. Lunch destination TBD. Meet at Willamette Valley H-D at 9:30, KSU 10AM. FYI - Probably can get some chowder at the bay. Public · Hosted by Willamette Valley Chapter, Harley Owners Group #4409 - [Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cottage-grove-area-chamber-of-commerce-annual-golf-tournament/) - Save the Date Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce - [Midsummer, A Musical](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/midsummer-a-musical/) - A spoon full of music makes the Shakespeare go down! Pegasus presents a revival of Scott FMs first full length musical, based on A Midsummer Night's Dream and frankly? A little gay. Public · Hosted by Pegasus Playhouse - [Friday Night Live with Coupe de Ville](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/friday-night-live-with-coupe-de-ville-3/) - Wine • Beer • Wine Slushies • ️ Food Available ‍ ‍ ‍ Family Friendly | No Cover Charge Bring a blanket or lawn chair, sip your favorite vintage, and enjoy a beautiful night of live music with friends and family! Public · Hosted by Saginaw Vineyard - [Karaoke, Dance & Photo Booth Night](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/karaoke-dance-photo-booth-night/) - Get outta town for some karaoke. Tallman Brewing Karaoke Dance Party and Photo Booth Night. #petfriendly #familyfriendly #foodtrucks #beer #cider #photobooth Citaent.com Public · Hosted by Alter Ego Karaoke Lane County - [3rd Saturday bird outing](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/3rd-saturday-bird-outing/) - 3rd SATURDAY BIRD WALK INFO HERE! The 3rd Saturday Bird Walk on August 16 will be at Clearwater Park in Springfield and led by Donna Albino. We will meet at 8:00am in the first parking lot near the Clearwater Park Disc Golf Course. 2400 Clearwater Ln, Springfield, OR 97478. See map link at the end - [Hot August Nights Cruise Night!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/hot-august-nights-cruise-night/) - Join us August 15 for HOT AUGUST NIGHTS Cruise Night event with our special guest Austin Gilbert! Hot Pizza! Hot Cars! Cold Beer! Live Music!!! August 15 5-8:30 (Recommended to bring your chairs!) Public · Hosted by Stage Stop Pizza and Brew - [Pleasant Hill High School Class of 1975 50 year Reunion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pleasant-hill-high-school-class-of-1975-50-year-reunion/) - Gather at Roaring Rapids Pizza from 6-8pm for pizza and catching up with classmates. Saturday, August 16th from 1-5 at the Pleasant Hill Community Center for appetizers and more fun with friends. Public · Hosted by Polly C Plank and Pleasant Hill High School Class of 1975 50 Year Reunion - [Summer Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-plant-sale-16/) - We will have an open nursery event this Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). It is peak summer and our summer bloomers are shining! We have so many plants in full bloom right - [EFMP | Summer Gathering and Potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/efmp-summer-gathering-and-potluck/) - Join us for a light-hearted gathering and potluck to learn what Equestrian Friends of Mount Pisgah is planning for the future. This is a great opportunity to meet the board and share your thoughts about the park. Where: Lane County Sheriff's Mounted Posse arena. - Enter HBRA from Seavey Way. - Cross the bridge and - [Cars & Coffee August](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cars-coffee-august/) - Coffee & Cars welcomes all car enthusiasts! No entry fees or costs. This event is weather permitting at Pisgah Public Market in Pleasant Hill. We will repeat the event every 3rd Saturday through October. Public · Hosted by Survivors Car Club of Lane County - [2025 Western Oregon Expo Heritage Fair](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/2025-western-oregon-expo-heritage-fair/) - This is an established annual family friendly free event in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Featuring live music, entertainment, kid games, logging show, livestock barns, exhibition building and premier vendors. Non perishable food donation drive to benefit Community Sharing. Public · Hosted by Western Oregon Exposition - [Mega Dance Party: Boogie Down](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/mega-dance-party-boogie-down/) - This is a 21+ event. Tickets purchased in advance will be $20, tickets purchased at the door will be $25. Online ticket sales close Friday Oct. 24 at noon! To purchase at the door, we will take cash, Venmo, and card! Join us for a special spooky edition Mega Dance a thrilling evening of entertainment, - [Run for Your Life 5k](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/run-for-your-life-5k-2/) - Will you survive the ShelterCare zombie run? On October 19th, ShelterCare will be partnering with Thrill the World Eugene to host a Zombie-themed 5k with 100+ zombies hidden around the Alton Baker Park race course!All event proceeds will benefit ShelterCare, a Eugene/Springfield-based nonprofit that provides housing and mental health services to individuals and families experiencing, - [Indie & Ember's Lemonade for Wishes](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/indie-embers-lemonade-for-wishes/) - This Friday from 12-3pm stop by for the most refreshing lemonade this side of the Mississippi � Indie and Ember will be supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation while keeping you cool. If you can not make it on Friday but would still like to support Indie and Ember, there is a cash donation jar available at - [Exploring Watercolor with Will Paradis](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/exploring-watercolor-with-will-paradis-4/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP TEEN 13-17 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Cat Trivia Night-please register online!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/cat-trivia-night-please-register-online/) - Spend an hour in the Cat Lounge and play trivia for prizes! Public · Hosted by Eugene Springfield Cat Lounge and Eugene Springfield CatLounge - [THE TEMPEST](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-tempest-3/) - Tickets for William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Rust, are on sale NOW. $29 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under) Witness the power of this enduring epic, brimming with malice and magic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic - [Summer Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-plant-sale-15/) - We will have an open nursery event this Friday, August 15th and Saturday, August 16th. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). It is peak summer and our summer bloomers are shining! We have so many plants in full bloom right - [Summer Speaker Series](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-speaker-series/) - This event is free and snacks will be provided. Any donations are gratefully accepted. https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-summer-speaker-series Public · Hosted by South Lane Mental Health - [Adiantum Fighter Practice And Potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-and-potluck-6/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Western Oregon Expo](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/western-oregon-expo/) - I'll be one of 30 plus vendors at a wonderful event that hosts music, food, 4-H activities and more. Three days of fun with a variety of things for everyone in the family to participate in! Public · Hosted by Gyroscope Leather - [Painting Party: Evening in August](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/painting-party-evening-in-august/) - Ages 21+. Join a painting party to paint and pour with your friends. In this supportive, low-key setting, you'll be given step-by-step instructions on creating an acrylic hibiscus masterpiece to take home. Registration is required, and you are encouraged to bring your own non-alcoholic beverages to sip on while you work, or purchase a glass of - [V.B.S. Vacation Bible School Grades Finished Kinder-5th](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/v-b-s-vacation-bible-school-grades-finished-kinder-5th/) - Come discover the BIGNESS of God, in the smallest of things. Let's raise a generation who magnifies God. Whether they're just discovering the beauty in a butterfly's wing or learning how deeply God loves them, this summer's VBS: Magnified! is a gospel-filled week of praise, wonder, and truth. CLICK TO REGISTER https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfPmkkuj_PX8dG5SNUAQA9fgAwJi0td7IHb6cBWfs2CCjoKZQ/viewform Public · Hosted - [Adiantum Fighter Practice](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/adiantum-fighter-practice-14/) - Official SCA practice for Armored Combat. Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to try to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. - [Exploring Watercolor with Will Paradis](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/exploring-watercolor-with-will-paradis-3/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP TEEN 13-17 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Peer Connection Group ONLINE](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/peer-connection-group-online-11/) - A free, confidential and peer-led support group for adults living with mental illness. You will gain insight from hearing the challenges and successes of others. The groups are led by NAMI trained facilitators who have been there. ONLINE, one-time registration required: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdOCsrjopHNMUaYjd_rfF1nGTdBTWabv3 Public · Hosted by NAMI Lane County - [Learn To Block Print at LOVELY All Day Cafe!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/learn-to-block-print-at-lovely-all-day-cafe/) - https://addmi.com/e/learn-to-block-print-at-lovely-all-day-cafe-OVEw-ui4MQYeK22V_cO Learn the basics of block print, make your own stamps and stamp your own bags at LOVELY All Day Cafe! Bring your besties out to design and make your own stamps! Learn how to cut them out, add details and show them off before using them to block print onto 2 tote bags! You'll - [DJ Trivia at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-trivia-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-8/) - Gridiron Grill & Tap House and DJ Trivia pair up to bring the best Trivia Night ever to Springfield! DJ Trivia is a Fun, Live, Interactive Trivia Game that includes you, your team, other teams, and a live DJ host. The live DJ Trivia host will display the questions on TV and offer up a - [Summer Carnival](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-carnival/) - Summer Carnival at Spring Valley! August 14 | Games • Karaoke • Raffles • Food Join us for an afternoon of fun with carnival games, karaoke, photo booth, raffle baskets, and a fire truck visit! We’re also taking donations for Guy Lee Elementary, so please bring any school supplies you would like to donate for - [Teen Thursday Games](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/teen-thursday-games/) - This summer, Teen Thursdays is returning to the Cottage Grove Public Library. We've got games for the Nintendo Switch, board games, and Jackbox Games to play. This program always offers a chance for socialization, and ages 11-18 are welcome. Public · Hosted by Cottage Grove Public Library Oregon - [Intro To Stamp Carving](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/intro-to-stamp-carving/) - Join Kismet to learn how to carve your very own stamp! You’ll learn how to use the block carving tools, the rubber blocks, and how to decided how you’d like to cut your design. You’ll get to take home your stamps and can use them to print on paper or fabric with the right tools - [Sarah B. Rose Quintet at Roaring Rapids](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sarah-b-rose-quintet-at-roaring-rapids/) - Come enjoy some jazz by the river! The Sarah B. Rose Quintet will be performing several favorite standards at Roaring Rapids on August 13th! Grab a pizza, sit by the river and enjoy! The band- Sarah B. Rose- vocals Jon Corona- tenor Alex Parthemer- Piano Sean Peterson- Bass Don Elkington- Drums Public · Hosted by - [Luke Cole](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/luke-cole/) - Creating music and songs for over a decade, Luke Cole has established himself on scene by performing his own originals in venues across the Northwest. Telling stories of personal experience and life lessons through his enchanting lyrics that connects him with the audience. Luke Cole has been the featured opener for artists such as Whitey - [Fall Registration Day](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/fall-registration-day/) - Register online for fall programs, including youth sports, Kids Club, preschool, trips, classes, swim lessons, and more, starting at 8 a.m. - [Housing + Design Initiative – Technical Advisory Committee](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/housing-design-initiative-technical-advisory-committee/) - Housing + Design Initiative – Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 2 Topics: Code and Plan Update Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82636346514 Meeting ID: 826 3634 6514 Join the meeting via audio: • +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) • 888 788 0099 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 826 3634 6514 Or in person in the Library Conference - [Housing + Design Code & Plan Update](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/housing-design-code-plan-update/) - Housing + Design TAC Meeting – Technical Advisory Committee Topic: Code and Plan Update Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82636346514 Meeting ID: 826 3634 6514 Join the meeting via audio: • +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) • 888 788 0099 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 826 3634 6514 Or in person in the Library Conference Room. - [Free Summer BBQ - Meet & Greet Events at the Funeral Home - Springfield Memorial Funeral Home](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/free-summer-bbq-meet-greet-events-at-the-funeral-home-springfield-memorial-funeral-home/) - Join us for FREE Summer BBQ Meet & Greet Events at the Funeral Home! Stop by, meet our staff and enjoy a BBQ Lunch, on us! ALL COMMUNITY WELCOME! Lunch served from 11am - 2pm. DATES & LOCATIONS: - Wednesday, July 16, 2025 - Springfield Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home - Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - [Exploring Watercolor with Will Paradis](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/exploring-watercolor-with-will-paradis-2/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP TEEN 13-17 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [August Husky/Malamute Meet](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/august-husky-malamute-meet/) - Lets meet on Sunday August 10th at 11am at the Splash Dog Park for some good times for the dogs! Public · Hosted by Sandy Lindell and Eugene Springfield Husky Malamute - [BIG Wednesdays](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/big-wednesdays-4/) - We’re pressing pause on Life Groups and turning up the summer fun! Join us for food, games, connection, and dessert. There’s something fun for everyone—including awesome kid-only adventures—so grab the whole family and invite a few friends. Plus, don’t miss your chance to win some fun prizes in our weekly raffle (extra tickets for every - [Conduct the Symphony!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/conduct-the-symphony/) - Summer Reading 2025: Level Up at Your Library Free Fun for All Ages Every Wednesday June 18 – August 13 Outdoors on Fountain Plaza In partnership with Eugene Symphony Step up to the podium and try your hand at conducting a mini-orchestra during this special program featuring Eugene Symphony musicians and local youth musicians. Join - [On-Site Business Support at Concerts in the Park | Cottage Grove](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/on-site-business-support-at-concerts-in-the-park-cottage-grove-9/) - Stop by our Drop-in Business Support booth between 5:30–7:30 PM! Whether you're an entrepreneur with a quick question or just curious about local business resources, we’re here to connect, chat, and help however we can. What to Expect at Concerts in the Park: They offer a variety of music, providing entertainment to please people of - [Monthly meeting](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/monthly-meeting/) - Join us for our monthly meeting on August 12th at 6:00pm at Sizzler in Springfield! Public · Hosted by Delta Waterfowl- Emerald Valley Chapter/Eugene & Springfield - [Joint Lane County & Springfield Planning Commission Meeting: CANCELLED](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/joint-lane-county-springfield-planning-commission-meeting-cancelled/) - CANCELLED – Joint Lane County & Springfield Planning Commission Meeting Work, Committee for Citizen Involvement, and Regular Session Topics include: * Proposed Development Code and Glenwood Refinement Plan Text Amendments Join via Zoom as an Attendee: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83557395794 Join via audio: +1 971 247 1195 US (Portland) 833 928 4608 US Toll Free Webinar ID: 835 - [Power Play for the Planet](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/power-play-for-the-planet/) - Saving the planet is a blast! Join us for games, puzzles, and fun challenges the whole family will love. This hands-on program is brought to us by the Museum of Natural and Cultural History—get ready to learn, play, and protect our world together! This event will be held at the Creswell Community Center. This event - [Exploring Watercolor with Will Paradis](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/exploring-watercolor-with-will-paradis/) - TEEN YOUTH ART CAMP TEEN 13-17 More Information and Sign up LINK https://www.emeraldartcenter.org/youth-art-camp Public · Hosted by Emerald Art Center - [Host Meetup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/host-meetup-6/) - This is a monthly meetup for short term rental hosts and service providers. There is no agenda but to grow community. Feel free to reach out with questions. Public · Hosted by Logan Porter and Eugene/Springfield Vacation Rental Hosts (Direct, Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) - [Host Meetup](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/host-meetup-5/) - CHANGE IN LOCATION! We are meeting OUTSIDE at Lovely :) They have heaters but dress accordingly. This is a meetup for short term rental hosts and service providers. There is no agenda but to grow community. Feel free to reach out with questions. Public · Hosted by Logan Porter and Eugene/Springfield Vacation Rental Hosts (Direct, - [Principal Broker Panel](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/principal-broker-panel/) - Ever want to ask a Principal Broker (PB) what made them succeed? This Continuing Education (CE) class seeks to share the wisdom from seasoned PBs in the Real Estate industry. Public · Hosted by Springfield Realtors - [OVERSTOCK Store Event ALL NEW ITEMS: $6 EVERY TUESDAY 10-7pm](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/overstock-store-event-all-new-items-6-every-tuesday-10-7pm-15/) - COME TO CLUB THRIFT Springfield TODAY... We have NEW overstock items for $6 today at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to BiMart & Harbor Freight Open 10-7pm Tuesday. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at CHEAPER then thrift prices. *****We only stock our bins & shelves - [Summer Beginner Camp/Open Mat](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-beginner-camp-open-mat/) - Join us for a 4 night FREE wrestling event August 11-14th 6-7:30pm in the Springfield High School mat room. This is open to any kids entering Kindergarten and up who want to try out wrestling before season starts this fall. No experience required. *Experienced wrestlers welcome to join to get some mat time in. Please - [Summer Horse Camp #3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-horse-camp-3/) - ☀️ 2025 Summer Break Horse Camp Series ☀️ Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity to get your kiddo into? Looking for something to keep them busy over the summer break? Head on over to TnT Training Stables, no horsey experience needed! ☀️ Kiddos will have an opportunity to learn basic horse care, - [DJ Bingo at Gridiron Grill & Tap House](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/dj-bingo-at-gridiron-grill-tap-house-8/) - A Little About Us... DJ Bingo was first conceived well over a decade ago but has since been re-imagined by the fun-loving crew at DJ Trivia. A Game Re-Imagined Some say we completely re-invented bingo with a modern, fun, interactive musical trivia game for the ages. Maybe so? Here's what we know: DJ Bingo is - [Oakshire Inspires: Fundraiser for the Dan Egan Arts Scholarship](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/oakshire-inspires-fundraiser-for-the-dan-egan-arts-scholarship/) - Join us for a full day of community, creativity and craft beer — all for a great cause! Oakshire Brewing is donating a portion of proceeds from the day to the Dan Egan Art Scholarship, which supports graduating seniors from Springfield, Oregon, pursuing a degree in the arts. The award is presented by the Springfield - [August Artist Reception: Kieya Eury](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/august-artist-reception-kieya-eury/) - Experience the diverse talent of our community at reception events as part of Springfield’s Second Friday Art Walk. Each artist’s reception features complimentary refreshments, live music, and a shuttle service to and from the Emerald Art Center, making joining easy and convenient. - [Open Mic with HOST AMBLIN- Sundays at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/open-mic-with-host-amblin-sundays-at-publichouse-6/) - We are teaming up with long-time Open Mic Legend, Amblin, to bring you Springfield’s Open Mic each Sunday, live from our Lawn. Open Mic nights are a unique blend of local talent and unexpected surprises, and it's a platform that embraces all forms of musical expression. Musicians must provide their own instruments, but Amblin will - [THE TEMPEST](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-tempest-2/) - Tickets for William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Rust, are on sale NOW. $29 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under) Witness the power of this enduring epic, brimming with malice and magic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic - [In Good Hands](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/in-good-hands/) - FREE ADMISSION This year, the WILDISH introduces the second of two concerts on Sunday, August 10th at 4 p.m., welcoming different sets of performers and compositions than the Portland show. “In Good Hands,” started in 2010. Since then, they have featured concerts of student musicians performing works by Cascadia Composers members. This deep dive into - [RESCUE PUPS AT THE PARK](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/rescue-pups-at-the-park/) - JOIN OUR EVER POPULAR 2 week foster and foster-to-adopt meet-ups and change the life trajectory of a pup forever.... Meet our absolutely beautiful, hand-picked candidates. What an easy opportunity to give a pup a wonderful experience and/or to see if a pup might be a perfect match for yourself before adoption. With a definite beginning - [Speed Friending at PublicHouse](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/speed-friending-at-publichouse/) - ✨ New Event Alert! ✨ Looking to meet new people in a fun, low-pressure way? Come to Speed Friending at PublicHouse — a fast-paced, welcoming event for making real connections (not just romantic ones). Date: Sunday, August 10th Location: PublicHouse, Springfield Tickets: Available now on Eventbrite! Use the QR code to register! Bring a friend - [August Paint N Sip with Sierra at PublicHouse: August 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/august-paint-n-sip-with-sierra-at-publichouse-august-10/) - Come on over to PublicHouse for a fun afternoon of painting (and sipping) with artist, Sierra Dawson. This month’s design can be done solo or as a pair. $30 per person (supplies included) Limited Space! Sign up in advance through venmo: https://venmo.com/u/paintandsipwithsierra Public · Hosted by PublicHousehub - [Saturday Target Pop-Up Meet](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/saturday-target-pop-up-meet/) - the meet will be behind target on gateway. please be respectful to the spot. Public · Hosted by Ethyn Keyser and Eugene Car Meets - [Garage Sale: High End Items for a GREAT price!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/garage-sale-high-end-items-for-a-great-price/) - Huge Garage Sale – Something for Everyone! Saturday August 9th at 10am. 2720 Game Farm Rd. Springfield We’re clearing out quality items in great condition — all priced to go! Highlights: ️‍♂️ Weightlifting & gym equipment Outdoor gear & camping supplies Coolers (perfect for summer trips) BOB jogging stroller Clothing for the whole family Toys, - [Loser Luau Party & Potluck](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/loser-luau-party-potluck/) - We are hosting a Loser Appreciation Luau Party & Potluck! We will have tons of give aways and specials! We are providing pulled pork and would love for anyone who wants to contribute to bring a dish to share. Public · Hosted by Local Losers Lounge , Cody Frazier and Shawna Marie - [SEHS Class of 1975 50th Reunion](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/sehs-class-of-1975-50th-reunion/) - Join us for a wildly wonderful 50th anniversary celebration of our high school graduation! Several events are planned, including a no-host gathering at The Pub at Laurelwood, a dinner buffet and dance at The Club at Autzen Stadium, and a no-host picnic at one of Eugene's parks. We also have a variety of ancillary activities - [Summer Plant Sale](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-plant-sale-14/) - We will have an open nursery event this Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th. Each day we will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm (a little earlier than normal in order to beat the heat). It is peak summer and our summer bloomers are shining! We have so many plants in full bloom right - [Summer Middle School 7th/8th Grade Group Training](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/summer-middle-school-7th-8th-grade-group-training-20/) - There’s a ton of misconceptions when it comes to training youth athletes. - When you say “train” parents immediately think the child will be squatting with a bar on their back and “stunt their growth”. While that’s a myth in itself the greater problem is realizing that’s not necessarily the primary goal. - Physical development - [$1 DAY 5-7pm SATURDAY in The Club in Springfield](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/1-day-5-7pm-saturday-in-the-club-in-springfield-13/) - EVERY Saturday from 5-7pm in Springfield: OVERSTOCK EVENT where EVERYTHING is only $1 from at 1489 Mohawk Blvd. We are NEXT to Harbor Freight. We are an Amazon & Kohl's Overstock store where everything is new and sold at thrift prices. We only stock our bins & shelves once a week on Tuesdays it's $6 - [Eugene OPC Packing Party](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/eugene-opc-packing-party/) - Come join us as we pack 25 boxes for our deployed military. The VFW kitchen and bar will be open to purchase food and drink. Public · Hosted by Operation Packing Company - [Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Class: UNCLENCH](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/pelvic-floor-physical-therapy-class-unclench/) - Join Kim in a guided group pelvic floor therapy workshop where you will learn to use mindfulness, stretching, & breathing to decrease pelvic floor tension, improve hip mobility, and enhance & optimize your sexual and physical health and pleasure! Public · Hosted by Overlap Self-Care Super Store - [Care Bears Garage Sale for Relay](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/care-bears-garage-sale-for-relay/) - Bring your friends, spread the word, and help us make a difference! https://maps.app.goo.gl/wpkw7cV5CTeiCmT69 3326 Cherokee Drive Springfield, OR 97478 #ESRFL Public · Hosted by Amber Stutzman and Relay For Life of Eugene-Springfield - Oregon - [ECJD Roller Skating School](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/ecjd-roller-skating-school/) - For junior beginning skaters ages 12-18 in the local Eugene/Springfield area! Come learn how to skate with our Emerald City Junior coaches and guest skaters August 8-9th come get a comfortable intro to a junior roller derby environment with no expectations… except to have fun! No skating experience necessary BUT skates and gear are required. - [HOLUS BOLUS live on stage at PublicHouse in Springfield, OR - 8/8/25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/holus-bolus-live-on-stage-at-publichouse-in-springfield-or-8-8-25/) - HOLUS BOLUS (One-Man-Psychedelic-Acoustiloop) will be live on stage at PublicHouse in Springfield, OR! HOLUS BOLUS means ‘All At Once’. HOLUS BOLUS is one person, multi-instrumentalist Tom Boylan. Referred to as the "One-Man-Psychedelic-Acoustiloop" artist, HOLUS BOLUS is the modern take on what a one-man-band is in this day and age. Outfitted with a small drum-kit and - [Music at the Market! The Sweet Market on Main that is…](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/music-at-the-market-the-sweet-market-on-main-that-is/) - Come and enjoy an evening of country music while you dine from the many food trucks available here at the Sweet Market. Public · Hosted by Pendleton Highway - [Creswell OHSET Gaming Show](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/creswell-ohset-gaming-show/) - We will be hosting a gaming show in August! Be sure to save the date and watch for our entry form Public · Hosted by Creswell OHSET - [THE TEMPEST](https://www.chronicle1909.com/event/the-tempest/) - Tickets for William Shakespeare's THE TEMPEST, directed by Tony Rust, are on sale NOW. $29 for adults, $15 for youth (18 and under) Witness the power of this enduring epic, brimming with malice and magic, where a stormy enchantment sets the stage for a fresh and accessible take on one of the world’s oldest romantic ## Campaigns - [Community Newsletter for October 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsletter-october-9/) - Community Newsletter Our news, other views, and things to do:Brought to you by The Chronicle What's happening in our community: In case you missed it... Willamalane going all out for Halloween Ghostly Golf 2023 Halloween SPRINGFIELD – Starting in October, Willamalane hosts a variety of different Halloween celebrations, drawing in thousands of visitors during the - [Weekly Clips for October 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-october-9-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Family Relief Nursery: New home in Creswell CRESWELL – From a small classroom at Creslane Elementary School, to its own space with an office, resource room, and even a spare room, Creswell’s Family Relief Nursery just got - [High School Sports Zone October 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-october-9-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Boys volleyball becomes an OSAA-sanctioned sport; Thurston vs Springfield rivalry Athlete Of The Week Presented by: State Farm Brielle Engle - CGHS girls soccer Brielle Engle, leading scorer for the Lions, has been an offensive powerhouse for Cottage Grove over the past several weeks. She's racked up 10 goals across - [High School Sports Zone October 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-october-2-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Second annual Captains Camp; Billies are humming Athlete Of The Week Presented by: State Farm Mila Nguyen - Creswell Girls Soccer Leading scorer, Nguyen scored all three goals in Creswell’s two shutout wins, including a game-winning PK against rival Pleasant Hill and a two-goal performance against Santiam Christian last week. - [Weekly Clips for October 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-october-2-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Dockendorf homestead raising unique animals EUGENE – On a short drive up Dillard Road on a big farm between Creswell and Eugene, alpacas are aplenty. Ann and Mike Dockendorf have been operating their alpaca farm at 33005 - [High School Sports Zone September 25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-september-25-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Creswell earns first win led by Hunter Mustin; Cottage Grove boys soccer opens season Athlete Of The Week Hunter Mustin - Creswell Football Hunter Mustin powered the Bulldogs to their first win of the season Friday night, carrying the ball 20 times for 218 yards and two touchdowns in a - [Weekly Clips for September 25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-september-25-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Springfield residents speak out for library SPRINGFIELD – Roughly 100 people gathered in the city council chamber at town hall last week to talk with the mayor about proposed budget cuts to Springfield’s library. On Tuesday, Sept. - [High School Sports Zone September 18](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-september-18-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Colts dominate Eagle Point; Cottage Grove volleyball undefeated Athlete Of The Week Samuel Castanza - Thurston football Castanza accomplished a rare feat in high school football – nailing a 39-yard field goal. A standout in both soccer and football, he brings elite kicking skills to the Colts football team. 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It is five blocks of - [Community Newsletter for September 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsletter-september-11/) - Community Newsletter Our news, other views, and things to do:Brought to you by The Chronicle What's happening in our community: In case you missed it... Eternal optimism driving The Chronicle In a Season 10 episode of The Simpsons, “Mom and Pop Art,” a flood hits Springfield. In an endearing cutaway gag, young Milhouse Van Houten - [High School Sports Zone September 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-september-11-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Friday night lights begin; let the mud fly at Ultimook Athlete Of The Week Carson Buergey - Thurston Cross Country Carson Buergey won first in the Ultimook race out of 191 runners and recorded Thurston’s fastest time in history at 15:10 on the slowest course of the season. Top Stories, - [Weekly Clips for September 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-september-11-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Memory Lane Express: ‘Goose mural’ highlights historical train COTTAGE GROVE – Thousands of dollars and two months painting paid off with countless memories at the installation of the Goose Train mural at Bohemia Park’s entry plaza in - [High School Sports Zone September 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-september-4-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree; season openers Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... New coaches pouring foundations Class 3A Special District 3 might as well be completely renovated for the 2025 high school football season. With Cottage Grove moving back to Class 4A after its - [Weekly Clips for September 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-september-4-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Relaying strength, hope at Cancer Walk event PLEASANT HILL – Cow print, tractors, and cowboy hats, along with running shoes, shorts, and various team shirts, decorated Pleasant Hill High School’s new turf field on Saturday for the - [Fall Sports Preview 2025](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/fall-sports-preview-newsletter-2025/) - Fall Sports Preview 2025The Chronicle Your guide to Fall Sports for 2025Springfield - Cottage Grove - Pleasant Hill Thurston - Creswell Top Stories & More Fall Sports: Week 1 previews, schedules Gear up for Week 1 of the 2025 fall sports season! Read more Unsubscribe - [Weekly Clips for August 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-august-28-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... McDonald’s drives interest with new Creswell location CRESWELL – Creswell gained a pair of golden arches in the spot that was once home to China Wok and Hot Shot Coffee. Construction has been brewing for months, but - [Summer Sports Zone August 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-august-21-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle New Player Development Center for Bushnell University Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Billies hosting preseason VB Jamboree on Aug. 28 PLEASANT HILL – The 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 5 p.m. at Pleasant Hill High School. - [Weekly Clips for August 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-august-21-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Public radio leaders remaining upbeat SPRINGFIELD – Public radio stations KLCC and KRVM are facing financial challenges after Congress’ party-line vote July 18 to rescind funding for public broadcasting. Both stations’ general managers were confident their stations - [Summer Sports Zone August 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-august-14-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Drifters' end of season notebook; sports news roundup Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Billies hosting preseason VB Jamboree on Aug. 28 PLEASANT HILL – The 2nd annual North Star Volleyball Jamboree is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 5 p.m. at Pleasant Hill High - [Weekly Clips for August 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-august-14-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Springfield City Councilor Doyle resigns SPRINGFIELD – – Springfield City Councilor Victoria Doyle has announced her resignation from the Springfield City Council. Doyle has represented Ward 5 since January 2023. Councilor Doyle shared that she is stepping - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-kendall-cares-here-to-help-newsletter-august-7/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help In case you missed it... Fun drives Wings & Wheels fundraiser COTTAGE GROVE – Saturday’s sun beat down with 80-degree rays on 21 airplanes, 34 automobiles, and their owners, as well as about 280 people checking them out at the annual Wings - [Weekly Clips for August 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-august-7-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Symphony, conductor pack the park in Grove COTTAGE GROVE – It looks like Alex Prior is everything he was cracked up to be. As the Eugene Symphony performed “The Liberty Bell” on Monday night at Bohemia Park, - [Weekly Clips for July 31](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-july-31-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Mayor, families soak in the sun and fun COTTAGE GROVE – Spirits were high at Coiner Park last weekend when the Wild West blew into town for a few days. The Spirit of Bohemia Mining Days celebration - [Copy of Summer Sports Zone July 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-july-31-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Drifters on verge of record victory; Challengers headed to Portland Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Thurston‘s Salas-Sanchez earns All-American status Thurston wrestlers Michael Salas-Sanchez, Sam Greenstreet, and Sawyer Greenstreet competed in the national wrestling championships in Fargo, N.D. last week. Salas-Sanchez earned fifth in freestyle, becoming Oregon’s only All-American in - [Summer Sports Zone July 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-july-24-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Summer sports notebook; Drifters at Corvallis Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Drifters’ all-stars making an impact SPRINGFIELD – Cooper Mullens and Isaiah Ibarra – the Drifters’ second baseman and catcher, respectively – were named to the 2025 West Coast League all-star team. “I’m super honored,” Mullens - [Weekly Clips for July 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-july-24-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Mayor, families soak in the sun and fun COTTAGE GROVE – With a heat advisory in full effect and temperatures reaching triple digits in parts of the Southern Willamette Valley, if a way to stay cool is - [Summer Sports Zone July 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-july-17-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Drifters' All Stars; summer sports roundup Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Fans & fireworks: Drifters sweep Raptors, draw record-setting crowds SPRINGFIELD – In sports, home-field advantage is a well-known advantage. Last Thursday night, this truism was on full display for the Springfield Drifters. With a record-breaking - [Community Newsletter for July 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsletter-july-17/) - Community Newsletter Our news, other views, and things to do:Brought to you by The Chronicle What's happening in our community: In case you missed it... ‘Spirit of BMD’ gears up, pardner COTTAGE GROVE – Grovers are typically pretty familiar with the annual Bohemia Mining Days festival that spreads through Coiner Park in mid-July every year. - [Weekly Clips for July 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-july-17-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Creswell Chamber’s Fourth of July celebration another classic CRESWELL — It started with a thunderous sound that reverberated through the air as thousands poured into the streets of Creswell for the annual Fourth of July parade. Following - [Weekly Clips for July 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-july-10-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Children’s Celebration: Mill Street work can’t keep kids from park SPRINGFIELD – Kids’ laughter, a sing-along of “Baby Shark,” the hum of generators blowing up bounce houses, and a far-away goat’s bleat could be heard while walking - [Summer Sports Zone July 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-july-10-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Drifters' Fireworks Show; The Prefontaine Classic 2025 Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Learning on the road; growing at home The Springfield Drifters recently returned from their first of two week-long road trips of the season after visiting Ridgefield and Marion. On this trip, the Drifters finished - [Weekly Clips for July 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-july-3-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Go Fourth and Celebrate in the Southern Willamette Valley The Fourth of July in the southern Willamette Valley is set to showcase fireworks, baseball, a rodeo, and a parade, among other hometown patriotic events. Someone throw in - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-kendall-cares-here-to-help-newsletter-july-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help In case you missed it... Three Rivers awards grants to 26 Lane-based nonprofits The Three Rivers Foundation, the charitable arm of the Three Rivers Casino Resort, awarded $720,000 in grants in 2025 to 60 organizations throughout Oregon, with over $270,000 allocated to - [Summer Sports Zone July 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-july-3-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Fourth of July;Drifters' Fireworks Show and Ryker Rohaley Diaries Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Play it forward: Drifters coach kids SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Drifters roster is made up of players from all over the country wearing many different hats: Collegiate ballplayer. House guest. Community leader. - [Weekly Clips for June 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-june-26-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Photo Galleries: Locals among millions protesting federal policies Last weekend, millions of citizens nationwide came together for “No Kings Day” to oppose federal policies and actions, protest the treatment of immigrants, and challenge the recent deployment of - [Summer Sports Zone June 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-june-26-newsletter/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Drifters Youth Camp; Springfield's Ryker Rohaley Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Pickles, fireworks provide big bangs SPRINGFIELD – Saturday evening, fans packed the stands like sardines to see Springfield take on the Portland Pickles. Despite the 19-4 loss, fans stayed until the end to witness a - [Summer Sports Zone June 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/summer-sports-zone-june-19-newsletter-2/) - Summer Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Drifters first fireworks show; Spring sports All-League and All-State Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... Postscript: ‘We will … be ready next year’ EUGENE — In its first state appearance in program history, the Thurston softball team was taken down by the Ridgeview Ravens from Redmond in - [Weekly Clips for June 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-june-19-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Mill Street constriction forces ‘Light of Liberty’ into hiatus SUB, in coordination with its Team Springfield partners – the City of Springfield, Springfield Public Schools and Willamalane Park and Recreation District – made this difficult decision after - [Copy of Community Newsletter for May 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsletter-june-12/) - Community Newsletter Our news, other views, and things to do:Brought to you by The Chronicle What's happening in our community: In case you missed it... Pupke, 101, leaves behind lasting legacy in Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE – On May 16, 2025, Ronald Irving Pupke passed away at the age of 101, leaving behind a lifetime - [Weekly Clips for June 12](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-june-12-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Third-graders and excavators: Hands-on fun for Springfield students SPRINGFIELD – As eight and nine-year-olds filed off a school bus and into the parking lot of City Hall, a truck-mounted message sign flashed their school name and a - [High School Sports Zone June 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-june-5-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle 2025 OSAA TRACK AND FIELD STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Top Stories, Recaps & More In case you missed it... TRUE GRIT: Cottage Grove’s Emily Pacheco and the Lions have clawed their way into the Class 4A postseason. COTTAGE GROVE — The Cottage Grove softball team achieved a historic milestone last Friday when - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-kendall-cares-here-to-help-newsletter-june-5/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help In case you missed it... PeaceHealth Guild volunteers celebrate 75 years SPRINGFIELD – Since 1950, an all-volunteer staff has been committed to supporting patient services and contributing to the local hospital. On Monday, May 19, the PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center Guild - [Weekly Clips for June 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-june-5-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Save the date! New print & digital calendar launching June 1 SPRINGFIELD – Willamalane has joined The Chronicle in launching a multi-platform, hyper-local calendar serving the communities Springfield, Cottage Grove, Creswell, and Pleasant Hill. The digital calendar launches June - [Community Newsletter for May 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsletter-may-29/) - Community Newsletter Our news, other views, and things to do:Brought to you by The Chronicle What's happening in our community: In case you missed it... Chronicle Foundation awarded $7,500 grant The Chronicle Foundation, which supports the only locally-owned general-interest newspaper in the area, received a $7,500 grant on Thursday, May 15, as part of the - [Weekly Clips for May 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-may-29-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Springfield Library, Museum face possible budget cuts SPRINGFIELD – The City of Springfield is grappling with financial issues, as a recent report uncovers a long-term structural imbalance and a short-term budget deficit within the General Fund. This imbalance - [High School Sports Zone May 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-may-29-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Spring sports postseason underway; Drifters opening night The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Kasey Ogan - Thurston Softball Ogan, a standout on the mound and at first base, helped the Colts go 3-0 last week against Ashland, recording 19 strikeouts against the Grizzlies. Just last week she was crowned the - [High School Sports Zone May 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-may-22-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Cottage Grove's Half Marathon, 10K, and Gran Fondo; Kyle McClain leaves Pleasant Hill The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Acadia Bloxham - Pleasant Hill Softball One of the Billies' best hitters, Bloxham scored 3 runs for Pleasant Hill against the La Pine Hawks last week. She also recorded 7 total - [Weekly Clips for May 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-may-22-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... New Creswell High principal selected, Collins still sticking around CRESWELL — Superintendent Mike Johnson announced on Monday that Dr. Chad Towe is Creswell High School’s next principal. “Dr. Towe has led diverse schools through strategic planning, equity-focused - [Weekly Clips for May 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-may-15-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Farmers market another slice of life in Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE – During a sunny Saturday morning in the heart of downtown Cottage Grove, one might be likely to see kids frolicking under the warm rays and - [High School Sports Zone May 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-may-15-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Club sports 2025 roundup: Boys volleyball, girls flag football, and OHSET The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Carter Bengtson - Cottage Grove Track and Field Bengtson earned second place and broke the Lions' 41-year-old record in the 3000 meters at 8.34:55, previously held by Bruce Davidson at 8.35:39 (1984). Bengtson - [Community Newsroom - The Chronicle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsroom-the-chronicle-2/) - Community Newsroom: We meet you where you are If you're new here, you'll soon realize that we tend to do things differently at The Chronicle.Launched in May 2025, The Chronicle Community Newsroom is a unique natural evolution for our news and information business.We've traded our isolated office space and replaced it with community spaces, increasing our exposure - [Community Newsroom - The Chronicle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsroom-the-chronicle/) - Community Newsroom: We meet you where you are If you're new here, you'll soon realize that we tend to do things differently at The Chronicle.Launched in May 2025, The Chronicle Community Newsroom is a unique natural evolution for our news and information business.We've traded our isolated office space and replaced it with community spaces, increasing our exposure - [High School Sports Zone May 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-may-8-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Pleasant Hill softball honors Jami Strinz; the Molony legacy The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Addison Hitt - Cottage Grove Softball A senior, Hitt has been a bright spot for the Lions all season. She went 3-for-3 with an RBI against Marist Catholic last week. She also recorded a home - [Weekly Clips for May 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-may-8-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Springfield SMART program granting new beginnings As the clock struck 3 p.m. at the Springfield Justice Center, community members squeezed in and flooded out of the already packed Emergency Operations Center. Judge James Tierney initiated the city’s - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-kendall-cares-here-to-help-newsletter-may-1/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help In case you missed it... Cottage Grove Museum keeping city’s past vibrant Just off North River Road sits a quiet neighborhood full of relics. The location is deeply rooted in the neighborhood’s history. Crank your head up and look for Mount David, - [Weekly Clips for May 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-may-1-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Photo Gallery: MEGGA Egg Hunt 2025 SPRINGFIELD – The Megga Hunt at Spalsh! in Thurston is a staple on the spring calendar. Williamalane Parks & Recreation orchestrates the hunt, featuring food, music, and games. A golden egg - [High School Sports Zone May 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-may-1-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Standridge leaving Creswell to North Bend, meeting Cottage Grove's Sarah Keefauver, and sports notebook The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Kaylie Leonard - Creswell Track & Field Photo Credit / CHS SOFTBALL Leonard helped lead the Bulldogs' girls to first place at the Aaron and Marie Jones Invitational AMJ Invite - [High School Sports Zone April 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-april-24-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Meet Pleasant Hill's Boone Casarez; Drifters' Notebook The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Kaylee Waller - Creswell Softball Photo Credit / CHS SOFTBALL A senior, Waller led the Bulldogs to victories in their doubleheader against Pleasant Hill last week. In Game One, she went 5-for-5, scoring four runs and driving - [Weekly Clips for April 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-april-24-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Bookmine still turning the pages 50 years later COTTAGE GROVE – Next week’s 50th Anniversary celebration of The Bookmine will serve as a reminder to many residents that the iconic outlet is more than their favorite bookstore, gift - [High School Sports Zone April 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-april-17-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Colts baseball open Midwestern League; Spring sports notebook The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Raygan Litle - Thurston Softball Photo Credit: CURTIS JOHNSON Litle helped lead the Colts to a 10-0 victory against Churchill last Wednesday. Litle tripled on a line drive to right field that led to an explosive - [Weekly Clips for April 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-april-17-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Springfield’s largest annual egg hunt is April 19 SPRINGFIELD, Ore. – Get ready to have an egg-cellent time at Megga Hunt, Springfield’s biggest annual egg hunt! Willamalane’s 70th annual Megga Hunt is on Saturday, April 19, 2025, - [Weekly Clips for April 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-april-10-newsletter-2/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Tierney-Heggenstaller joins ownership group at The Chronicle Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller, who first joined The Chronicle as a reporter, has joined the ownership team, publisher Noel Nash announced. “We’re delighted that Erin has become a part of our ownership, and it - [Community Newsletter for April 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsletter-april-10/) - Community Newsletter Our news, other views, and things to do:Brought to you by The Chronicle What's happening in our community: In case you missed it... Tariffs pushing printing costsup for newspaper Adams Publishing Group, which prints The Klamath Falls Times and numerous weekly newspapers, including The Chronicle, informed its clients this past week that printing - [High School Sports Zone April 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-april-10-newsletter-2/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Meet Springfield's Kyle Casperson; Billies softball face early season struggle The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Brock Johnson - Thurston Baseball Brock Johnson helped lead The Colts to two victories last week. The shortstop was a combined 5-of-8 with three RBI against West Albany and Caldera. In case you missed - [Weekly Clips for April 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-april-10-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Tierney-Heggenstaller joins Chronicle ownership group Erin Tierney-Heggenstaller, who first joined The Chronicle as a reporter, has joined the ownership team, publisher Noel Nash announced. “We’re delighted that Erin has become a part of our ownership, and it speaks to - [High School Sports Zone April 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-april-10-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Meet Springfield's Kyle Casperson; Billies softball face early season struggle The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Brock Johnson - Thurston Baseball Brock Johnson helped lead The Colts to two victories last week. The shortstop was a combined 5-of-8 with three RBI against West Albany and Caldera. In case you missed - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-kendall-cares-here-to-help-newsletter-april-4/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help In case you missed it... Uplifting Experience: ‘David’s Chair’ makes Mt. Pisgah accessible via all-terrain vehicle It’s amazing what can happen when a group of community-oriented, like-minded, creative-thinking folks gets the ball rolling on an important local project. Thanks to those efforts, - [High School Sports Zone April 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-april-3-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle In case you missed it... Managing expectations THURSTON – It might be appropriate to look ahead for the Colts baseball team – the two-time defending Class 5A state champions. Coach Dennis Minium won’t let that happen. “The kids have a chance to have history again, and it’s a big thing - [Weekly Clips for April 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-april-03-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Cottage Grove Museum keeping city’s past vibrant Just off North River Road sits a quiet neighborhood full of relics. The location is deeply rooted in the neighborhood’s history. Crank your head up and look for Mount David, - [Spring Break Week - Sports March 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-march-27-newsletter/) - Spring Break WeekThe Chronicle In case you missed it... Class 3A: Billies boys top public school, #2 overall COOS BAY – It was the stuff dreams are made of. Trailing by 13 points midway through the second quarter, Pleasant Hill stormed back to defeat Valley Catholic in a dramatic finish at the 3A Boys State - [Weekly Clips for March 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-march-27-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Tickets flying out the door for ‘Mary Poppins’ performance in Cottage Grove COTTAGE GROVE — The Cottage Theatre season continues with “Mary Poppins,” which runs four weekends from April 4 to 27. When the Banks family is visited - [Community Newsletter for March 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/community-newsletter-march-27/) - Community Newsletter Brought to you by The Chronicle What's going on in our community... In case you missed it... Lane County’s got milk, thanks to donation PHOTO PROVIDED David Willis, communication director for the LDS Springfield Stake, right, and Jon Wilkinson, distribution manager for FOOD for Lane County. On March 6, a semi-truckload of milk - [Storm Coverage March 20 - The Chronicle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/storm-covereage-newsletter-march-20/) - Weekend Storm Recap Brought to you by The Chronicle Hwy 99 was flooded for about an 1/8 of mile stretch north of Creswell near the Camas Swale Creek Bridge. The Chronicle Flooding on River Road in Cottage Grove Storm Coverage: River Road Cottage Grove near the Hwy 99 and River Road Junction.BOB WILLIAMS / CHRONICLE - [Weekly Clips for March 20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-march-20-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... ‘Spirit’ jumpstarts festival’s heartbeat: BMD reemerges with new leadership, year-round Itinerary 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 - [Spring Sports Preview 2025 - The Chronicle Newsletter March 20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-spring-sports-preview-2025-march-20/) - Spring Sports Preview 2025The Chronicle In case you missed it... Class 3A: Billies boys top public school, #2 overall COOS BAY – It was the stuff dreams are made of. Trailing by 13 points midway through the second quarter, Pleasant Hill stormed back to defeat Valley Catholic in a dramatic finish at the 3A Boys - [Scene & Heard for March 20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-march-13-newsletter-2-2/) - Scene & Heard Newsletter Brought to you by The Chronicle What's going on in our community... In case you missed it... Quick roadtrip? Whale Watch Week returns Oregon State Parks will host Spring Whale Watch Week along the Oregon Coast Saturday, March 22 through Sunday, March 30. Trained Oregon State Park volunteers and rangers will - [High School Sports Zone March 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-march-13-newsletter/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle 3A BOYS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Athlete of the Week Riley Smith - Pleasant Hill Boys Basketball Smith helped make two clutch free throws with 21.8 seconds left against No. 3 Valley Catholic to secure the Billies' state title game spot. Then, against Westside Christian on Saturday, he scored 9 points - [Weekly Clips for March 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-march-13-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Fun & games at Castle’s opening SPRINGFIELD – It’s all fun and games on Main Street in Springfield with the arrival of Castle of Games in the Paramount Center. Kimberly Buckmaster, owner of Castle of Games, was - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-5/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help In case you missed it... New director at Hope & Safety Alliance After eight years as executive director, on March 1, Julie Weismann will step down from her role leading the Hope & Safety Alliance. “Under her exceptional leadership, the organization has - [Weekly Clips for March 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-february-27-newsletter-2/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Chamber honors ‘heartbeat of Springfield’ at Inspire Excellence event Community members across scores of sectors on Feb. 20 gathered at the Wildish Theater during the annual Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony to celebrate the businesses, - [High School Sports Zone March 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-31/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Athlete of the Week Chantell Noffsinger - Creswell Girls Wrestling Noffsinger (145) became the first girls state champion in Creswell history on Friday - and first overall since 2017. She pinned La Grande's Paige Allen in 3:27 to win - [Weekly Clips for February 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-for-february-27-newsletter/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by The Chronicle This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Cottage Grove kid entrepreneur ready to net goals this cookie season Twelve-year-old Caliandra “Cali” Hoffman may be Cottage Grove’s Cookie Tycoon. As a Girl Scout with Cottage Grove Troop No. 2007, Cali’s sales record is in the - [High School Sports Zone February 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-30/) - High School Sports ZoneThe Chronicle Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Athlete of the Week Izabella Castleberry - Thurston Girls Wrestling The junior won an individual title on Saturday at the OSAA 6A/5A Special District 4 meet. Castleberry, the defending state champ at 190, is the No. 1 seed and - [The Chronicle Newsletter 02/23/2024](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-4/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Rotating Sunday Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week in our community: In case you missed it... Springfield Police Chief resigning Springfield Chief of Police Andrew Shearer. BOB WILLIAMS / CHRONICLE ARCHIVE PHOTO Springfield Police Chief Andrew Shearer announced his resignation on Feb. 12, effective March 14, - [Weekly Clips for February 20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3/) - Hyper Local Highlights Brought to you by: This week's top headlines... In case you missed it... Doctor: Reese’s Law negatively impacts local patients I write to you as an owner of Hearing Associates, a small private audiology practice in Eugene, and an individual with complete deafness in my left ear and incredibly profound hearing loss in - [High School Sports Zone February 20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-28/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's High School Sports Zone Newsletter Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Winner of The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Hayes Valley - Cottage Grove Swimming A multi-sport athlete, senior Hayes Valley earned an individual district title for the 100-yard backstroke - [The Chronicle Newsletter 02/13/2024](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-33/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Rotating Sunday Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week in our community: In case you missed it... ‘Theater for everyone’ approach inspiring all ages at Pegasus Playhouse Kim Dunn and Scott Machado in “Young Frankenstein." Amy Picard / Photos provided Pegasus Playhouse on Main Street is an excellent find - [Weekly Clips for February 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Safety & Service: Strahan, longtime volunteer, bids farewell Outdoor enthusiasts revere the Row River Trail, as do fans of the coming-of-age cult classic Stand By Me. It is a renowned stretch that bridges idyllic - [High School Sports Zone February 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-27/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's High School Sports Zone Newsletter Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Winner of The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Nathin Lemon - Cottage Grove Boys Basketball Lemon, a senior returning from a major knee injury last year, lit up the - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-32/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Sponsored by Kendall Subaru Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help The Chronicle Foundation provides a tax-deductible way for you to support your community newspaper. No matter the amount, you can make a one-time payment or set up a monthly, recurring gift. In case you missed it... Springfield business - [High School Sports Zone February 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-26/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's High School Sports Zone Newsletter Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Winner of The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Michael Salas Sanchez - Thurston Boys Wrestling The sophomore state runner-up won the 113-weight class at Reser's Tournament of Champions, which - [Weekly Clips for February 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-31/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Downtown Cottage Grove welcomes 3 new businesses Main Street in Cottage Grove hasn’t been hopping like this for a long, long time. On Saturday, between 11 a.m. and noon, three new businesses – all - [High School Sports Zone February 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-25/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's High School Sports Zone Newsletter Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Winner of The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Michael Salas Sanchez - Thurston Boys Wrestling The sophomore state runner-up won the 113-weight class at Reser's Tournament of Champions, which - [The Chronicle's Go2 and Scene & Heard Newsletter 01/30/25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-30/) - The Chronicle's Go2 and Scene & Heard Newsletter Hyper-local events & highlights delivered to your inbox. Go2 and Scene & Heard Upcoming Events: Go2 Event Calendar: Jan. 30-Feb. 22 FRIDAY, JAN. 31 ■ Last Friday Art Walk, 6-8 p.m., Historic Downtown District. Stroll around downtown and enjoy the creativity of musicians, authors, and visual artists. - [Weekly Clips for January 30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-29/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Celebrating Dr. King’s legacy: Springfield hosts parade, student contest On Jan. 20, a crowd of community members braved the nearly-freezing weather to march in solidarity with warm hearts under one theme: Peace equals - [High School Sports Zone January 30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-24/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's High School Sports Zone Newsletter Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Winner of The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Claire Crawford - Pleasant Hill Girls Basketball Crawford, a two-time Mountain Valley Conference Player of the Year, is a top scorer - [High School Sports Zone January 23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-23/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's High School Sports Zone Newsletter Hyper-local high school sports highlights delivered to your inbox each week. The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Winner of The Chronicle's Athlete of the Week: Darissa Romero-Ah Sam - Springfield Millers Girls Basketball Romero- Ah Sam led the Millers - 2-0 in Midwestern League play - - [Weekly Clips for January 23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-27/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Imagination meets reality: Dolly’s Imagination Library SPRINGFIELD – From her melodic voice to her voluminous blonde hair, Dolly Parton has been a fixture of popular culture for decades. In addition to crafting heartfelt, - [The Chronicle Newsletter 01/23/2024](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-28/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Rotating Sunday Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week in our community: In case you missed it... Oregon Joins other state in levying $20M penalty against nation’s largest nonbank mortgage servicing company Oregon was one of the financial regulatory agencies from 53 states and territories to take - [High School Sports Zone January 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-22/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... ‘Scrapping’ Bulldogs run into tall trouble The Sutherlin Bulldogs boast three 6-foot players, and Creswell’s defense worked hard to defend the rim. BOB WILLIAMS / CHRONICLE The Creswell girls basketball team fell to the Sutherlin Bulldogs 40-27 - [Weekly Clips for January 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-26/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Scene & Heard: South Lane was in tune in 2024 This year marks the 45th anniversary of “The Blues Brothers,” a movie in which longtime Eugene resident Curtis Salgado played a significant role behind - [High School Sports Zone January 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-21/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Milestones & memories The Chronicle’s McKenzie Days and Ron Hartman recap the biggest sports stories in the southern Willamette Valley through 2024 Read more Lets keep in touch... Interested in getting interviewed? Have an insight or perspective - [Weekly Clips for January 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-25/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Crafty Mercantile closes; owner is retiring, not retreating “Michele Rose is an asset to this community and has done so much to contribute,” says Georgia Haskell of the Cottage Grove Chamber. If an - [High School Sports Zone December 26 - January 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-20/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Top-ranked Colts boys overwhelm Ridgeview The No. 1-ranked Thurston boys basketball team played its home opener against the visiting Ridgeview Ravens without its star player and dealt with some “early-season jitters” in the first half, but settled - [Weekly Clips for January 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-23/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Hartzell closes book on iconic Kalapuya store For quite some time now, life has been one chaotic chapter after another for Betsy Hartzell. Now she gets to close the book on a very - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-24/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Sponsored by Kendall Subaru Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help The Chronicle Foundation provides a tax-deductible way for you to support your community newspaper. No matter the amount, you can make a one-time payment or set up a monthly, recurring gift. In case you missed it... Local reading - [The Chronicle Newsletter 12/19/2024](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-22/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Education Station Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. The Chronicle received extra recognition in the International Society of Weekly News Editors' monthly newsletter. It's always great to have a spotlight placed on the importance of hyper-local news and information, our schools, and local businesses. In case you missed - [High School Sports Zone December 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-19/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Buckle up! Billies boys off to roller-coaster start Pleasant Hill players scrambling for the ball during the opening tip-off, exemplifying their eagerness and ferocity after a tumultuous three games. CRAIG STROBECK / THE CHRONICLE PHOTO Watching Pleasant Hill - [Weekly Clips for December 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-21/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Soggy but spirited ‘Oldest & Coldest’ Springfield parade For over seven decades, the Springfield Christmas Parade has served as a holiday season kickoff for residents and visitors alike. Even rainy conditions couldn’t damper - [High School Sports Zone December 12](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-18/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Wrestling Notebook: Thurston, Grove looking forward Cottage Grove and Thurston’s wrestling programs are both competitive, and they have made several notable changes. Cottage Grove hired a new coach, Charlie Kent, who said he strives to hone and polish - [Weekly Clips for December 12](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-20/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Springfield, Cottage Grove kick off Christmas this weekend; Creswell next On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Oldest & Coldest Parade will wrap around Springfield streets with the theme “Gingerbread Kisses & Christmas Wishes.” The parade will - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-19/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Sponsored by Kendall Subaru Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help The Chronicle Foundation provides a tax-deductible way for you to support your community newspaper. No matter the amount, you can make a one-time payment or set up a monthly, recurring gift. In case you missed it... CASA Lane - [Weekly Clips for December 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-18/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... ‘Luke’s skywalkers’ – Jackson keeps a healthy balance while taking over Class 3A Billies It’s probably fair to say that Luke Jackson is heavily invested. As he begins his first year running the - [High School Sports Zone December 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-17/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Winter Sports Preview – Rebuild? Springfield Millers maintain big goals Rebuild? Who said anything about rebuilding the Springfield High girls basketball program? Just because star players Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam and Diamond Wright – who championed the Millers - [The Officially Unofficial Simpsons MNF Watch-O-Rama](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-17/) - The Officially Unofficial Simpsons MNF Watch-O-Rama Presented by: The Chronicle, Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill, Area 51 Tattoo, the Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the V Foundation. Games, raffles, prizes, celebrities gather at Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill to watch the NFL / Simpsons FunDay game set in Springfield. Let's keep in touch... - [The Officially Unofficial Simpsons MNF Watch-O-Rama](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-16/) - The Officially Unofficial Simpsons MNF Watch-O-Rama Presented by: The Chronicle, Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill, Area 51 Tattoo, the Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the V Foundation. Games, raffles, prizes, celebrities gather at Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill to watch the NFL / Simpsons FunDay game set in Springfield. Let's keep in touch... - [The Officially Unofficial Simpsons MNF Watch-O-Rama](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-15/) - The Officially Unofficial Simpsons MNF Watch-O-Rama Presented by: The Chronicle, Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill, Area 51 Tattoo, the Ronald McDonald House Charities, and the V Foundation. Games, raffles, prizes, celebrities gather at Prime Time Sports Bar & Grill to watch the NFL / Simpsons FunDay game set in Springfield. Let's keep in touch... - [High School Sports Zone November 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-16/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Lions finally meet their match after magical season It often felt like a carnival after Cottage Grove football games this season. A cacophony of celebration – fans cheering, players striding with confidence, celebratory hugs all around. It - [Weekly Clips for November 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-14/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Rosies recount when they first earned their dots Over six million women took wartime jobs during World War II, and three million volunteered with the Red Cross. Yet society did not recognize them - [The Chronicle's Nonprofit Highlights 11/21/24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-13/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Education Station Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top Nonprofit Highlights... In case you missed it... Column: Football & Simpsons? D’oh!: Community involvement includes plenty of fun & games, too Robert Bagio, Chronicle promotional representative, is often spotted tabling at community events, seen here at this - [High School Sports Zone November 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-15/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Claire Crawford, left, and Cheyenne Green have led Pleasant Hill volleyball to the state playoffs the past two seasons, and spent most of the 2024 season as the No. 1 team in Class 3A. Both players earned first-team all-league honors again this - [Weekly Clips for November 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-12/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Riveting Memories: Saluting the Rosie women who made a difference The iconic woman flexing her bicep, sleeves rolled, and wearing a red bandanna is a recognized national symbol. She symbolizes Rosie the Riveters, - [The Chronicle's Education Station 11/17/24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-11/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Education Station Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top Education Stories... In case you missed it... Did you hear that? Schools salute locally-grown food with simultaneous crunch Serenity (5) giggles as she enjoys her fresh pear. BOB WILLIAMS / THE CHRONICLE Not far from the bustling - [High School Sports Zone November 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-14/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Colts roll on Senior Night, march into playoffs The Colts streaked past Eagle Point 5-0 in their last regular-season game on Senior Night. However, it didn’t seem easy at first. The Colts struggled in the first half, - [Weekly Clips for November 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-9/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Morgans move in: First Story unlocks future for couple “I’m going to sing from the rooftop,” Marie Morgan, 25, said. Her brand new rooftop, that is. Marie, her husband Kees, 26, and their - [The Chronicle's Education Station 11/10/24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-7/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Education Station Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top Education Stories... In case you missed it... Creswell School District Students of the Month: September 2024 Read it here Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep - [High School Sports Zone November 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-13/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Highlanders Strike Millers Sudden League Run The Millers suffered their first league loss this season, falling 3-0 to North Eugene in boys soccer on Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Silke Field. Springfield, ranked 18th in Class 5A, had - [Weekly Clips for November 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-8/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Did you hear that? Schools salute locally-grown food with simultaneous crunch Not far from the bustling hub of urban neighborhoods in Eugene and Springfield is a thriving agricultural area. The outskirts of Lane - [Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-6/) - Welcome to The Chronicle's Here 2 Help Newsletter Sponsored by Kendall Subaru Kendall Cares: Here 2 Help The Chronicle Foundation provides a tax-deductible way for you to support your community newspaper. No matter the amount, you can make a one-time payment or set up a monthly, recurring gift. In case you missed it... NAMI gifted - [High School Sports Zone October 31](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-12/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Bengtson scary good: CG Lions’ top distance runner dominates Scramble Don’t get spooked if you’re a local 4A cross country runner, because the postseason begins on Oct. 31, and Cottage Grove senior Carter Bengtson is putting his - [Copy of High School Sports Zone October 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-11/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... The threat was real. Offensive players from La Pine’s football team took a beating as Pleasant Hill defensive linemen relentlessly extinguished their drives and forced turnovers Friday night in a 26-6 victory that was even more dominant - [Weekly Clips for October 31](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-5/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... The Royal Treatment: Creswell’s Heyman, legendary fighter pilot, fêted by Royal Air Force Richard Heyman (center) enjoys himself during the ceremonies in Washington D.C. Sure, Richard Heyman is 100 years old. But when - [Weekly Clips for October 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-4/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Statewide student report card data spells out area struggles The results are in, and there’s room for improvement. The Oregon Department of Education released its summative assessment data this month. The data gauges - [High School Sports Zone October 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-10/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... The threat was real. Offensive players from La Pine’s football team took a beating as Pleasant Hill defensive linemen relentlessly extinguished their drives and forced turnovers Friday night in a 26-6 victory that was even more dominant - [High School Sports Zone October 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-9/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Cottage Grove Lions rally to remain perfect The threat was real. The undefeated Cottage Grove Lions, playing in Class 3A after moving from Class 4A, were riding high when Sisters came to town last Friday. However, they - [Weekly Clips for October 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Postal workers, supporters rally on ‘Day of Action’ On Oct. 1, postal workers and supporters across the country gathered to voice their concerns regarding the state of mail delivery, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s - [High School Sports Zone October 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-8/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Volleyball: Pleasant Hill Billies sweep Bulldogs Students mimicked barking and made sheep sounds that echoed in the Creswell gym last Thursday night. The Creswell student section rocked the stands with chants while coated in camo, and parents - [Copy of High School Sports Zone October 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-7/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Amputee, adaptive golfers find community in NAGA’s Championship The winds whispered through the oak trees with splattered orange spots last Thursday afternoon at the Emerald Valley Golf & Resort. Silence enveloped the grassy plains that were sporadically - [Weekly Clips for October 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-1-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... The recipe for success: Cottage Grove Community Cook-off There are few places where you can find locally sourced meat, $5 plates of food, non-profits, and a celebrity chef. But if you were walking - [Weekly Clips for October 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-10/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... CTE – Education at Work, Part 4: The student experience Editors note: As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle takes a deeper look at Career and Technical Education in Springfield, Cottage Grove, Pleasant - [High School Sports Zone October 3](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-6/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Amputee, adaptive golfers find community in NAGA’s Championship The winds whispered through the oak trees with splattered orange spots last Thursday afternoon at the Emerald Valley Golf & Resort. Silence enveloped the grassy plains that were sporadically - [Copy of High School Sports Zone September 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... HSSZ: Pleasant Hill Billies edge out Valiants It was a clash of the titans last Wednesday night as the final two undefeated girls volleyball teams in Class 3A faced off. The Valley Catholic Valiants took on the - [ICYMI for September 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-9/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... CTE – Education at Work, Part 3: Hands-on experience giving youth a leg-up on adulthood Editors note: As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle takes a deeper look at Career and Technical Education in - [High School Sports Zone September 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... HSSZ: Pleasant Hill Billies edge out Valiants It was a clash of the titans last Wednesday night as the final two undefeated girls volleyball teams in Class 3A faced off. The Valley Catholic Valiants took on the - [Weekly Clips for September 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-8/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... CTE – Education at Work, Part 3: Hands-on experience giving youth a leg-up on adulthood Editors note: As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle takes a deeper look at Career and Technical Education in - [High School Sports Zone September 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Oops, sorry, Elliette! This week's Athlete of the Week was published with the wrong player's photo. The Chronicle apologizes for the error. The correction has been made to this image. In case you missed it... Geske wants Springfield Millers to ‘play faster’ - [Weekly Clips for September 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-7/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... CTE – Education at Work, Part 2: CTE teachers make a living while making a difference There doesn’t seem to be one perfect path to becoming a CTE teacher, but Lane County teachers - [High School Sports Zone September 12](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... North Star Volleyball Jamboree a showcase for Pleasant Hill Billies’ title quest “Team first” was a message that reverberated throughout the gym last Thursday at the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree played at Springfield High. “My success has - [Weekly Clips for September 12](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-6/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... CTE – Education at Work, Part 1: Preparing students with work-ready job skills As students and teachers return to school, The Chronicle takes a deeper look at Career and Technical Education in Springfield, Cottage Grove, Pleasant - [High School Sports Zone September 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Ready to Jam? Inaugural volleyball event kicks off season Thursday, Aug. 29 The Creswell and Pleasant Hill communities have become uniquely intertwined due to their spirited rivalry on the volleyball court these days. From Anna Baltrusch – - [Weekly Clips for September 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... BLOCK out Sept. 6 for fun in downtown Springfield Ambiguous signs posted around Springfield read: “What is The BLOCK Party?” Well, we’re here to tell you. On Friday, Sept. 6, downtown Springfield will - [Summer Sports Zone August 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Richardson, sponsors lining up to ‘Jam’ next week More big hitters are coming to the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree – and we’re not talking about all of the on-court talent. The preseason volleyball tournament, scheduled Thursday, - [Weekly Clips for August 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-4/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Dismantling a diet deficit: Fresh summer grub program generates $41,000 for farmers Food equity programs made a debut in area farmers markets in May, and already, two have yielded nearly $41,000 for small - [Summer Sports Zone August 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Play ball! Drifters continuing to cultivate Baseball Youth Summer Camp Hamlin Sports Complex, home of the Drifters, is usually filled with hotdogs, sunscreen, and cheers from the stands. Instead, on an idle Tuesday afternoon, the stands were - [Weekly Clips for August 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Livin’ sm(art) on the Happy Hill Homestead An abstract artist is living on a happy hill in Cottage Grove, and she is inviting others to come and smell the flowers at her homestead. - [Summer Sports Zone August 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... State champs: Saunders helps lift Challengers to title The landscape of the Eugene Challengers’ routine post-game huddle looked different this time. As they gathered near the scoreboard, water droplets rolled off the athletes’ uniforms as some were - [Weekly Clips for August 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Global (heart) warming This narrative takes place in a village in northern Togo, near Dapaong (25 kilometers away), the largest city in the region, with a population of about 75,000. This is in - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Extinct](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Copy of Weekly Clips for August 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Chronicle pioneers volleyball jamboree High school volleyball fans are set for a new experience later this month when the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree is held at Springfield High School on Aug. 29. - [Weekly Clips for August 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Chronicle pioneers volleyball jamboree High school volleyball fans are set for a new experience later this month when the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree is held at Springfield High School on Aug. 29. - [Summer Sports Zone August 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Chronicle pioneers volleyball jamboree High school volleyball fans are set for a new experience later this month when the inaugural North Star Volleyball Jamboree is held at Springfield High School on Aug. 29. The tournament features a - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Canning Fruit](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Weekly Clips for August 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Tribute to Bohemia Mining Days did not skip a beat Last weekend’s tribute event for Bohemia Mining Days seemed to be a success for the production team as Grovers wandered through Coiner Park - [Summer Sports Zone August 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Creswell athletics earn national attention The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) will present Creswell High School athletic director Brandon Standridge with the Quality Program Recognition award during a ceremony Dec. 15 in Austin, Texas. 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Hometown hopes and dreams: Ferrari goes from Colts to Drifters “It’s a really cool thing in my opinion to have a team here. And to be able to be a part of the coaching staff – or - [Weekly Clips for July 25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Splash Safely The McKenzie and Willamette rivers are always bursting with activity in the summertime: fishermen along the banks or making their way in a boat, people floating down the river in all - [Emerald Valley Almanac: 2024 Summer Olympics](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. 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Fun on the field: ‘RunJumpThrow’ event draws young athletes to track, fun SPRINGFIELD – Kids aged 6 to 12 cheered for their teammates in youthful glee as they watched them dart down the field with the baton, - [Weekly Clips for July 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... 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That period gets magnified when the coaching change happens a - [Weekly Clips for July 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Springfield, Creswell to put best foot Fourth next week Between Springfield and Creswell Fourth of July celebrations, the southern Willamette Valley in one week will transform into a patriotic paradise. Springfield’s 19th annual Light - [Emerald Valley Almanac: It's National Ice Cream Month](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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Up steps Ducks freshman Maddox - [Weekly Clips for June 20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Grove’s Bohemia Mining Days off, on again, now with ‘Spirit’ COTTAGE GROVE – Since the Bohemia Mining Days board announced its inability to put on the Grove’s annual BMD celebration last month, opting - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Happy Fathers Day...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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BACK-TO-BACK: Thurston baseball first Class 5A repeat champion EUGENE – In the 17 years since the Oregon School Activities Association moved from a four-class system to a six-class system, no baseball team in Class 5A had ever - [Weekly Clips for June 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... BACK-TO-BACK: Thurston baseball first Class 5A repeat champion EUGENE – In the 17 years since the Oregon School Activities Association moved from a four-class system to a six-class system, no baseball team in - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Strawberry Fields...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone June 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Fast company: Billies’ Thomas sprints to title EUGENE – Ryan Thomas, a sophomore for the Pleasant Hill Billies, claimed one of the marquee individual titles after pulling off an upset to win the Class 3A girls 100-meter - [Weekly Clips for June 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... We’ve all got some place to be… Jane Rapier gets there with LTD In the fast-paced day-to-days we often find ourselves in, it’s easy to buzz by someone walking down the street without ever - [Emerald Valley Almanac: A Whole Lotta Squash...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone May 30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Fast company: Billies’ Thomas sprints to title EUGENE – Ryan Thomas, a sophomore for the Pleasant Hill Billies, claimed one of the marquee individual titles after pulling off an upset to win the Class 3A girls 100-meter - [Weekly Clips for May 30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Take care: Suicide attempt survivor shares perspective, advice Editor’s Note: In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this is Part 4 of a month-long series centering around the many facets of mental health from - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Tomato Time...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone May 23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Creswell GOAT takes over Billies basketball program By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com PLEASANT HILL – Luke Jackson – perhaps best known locally as the leader to Creswell’s state 2000 basketball title, in addition to the school’s all-time - [Weekly Clips for May 23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Ribbons of light dance across southern Willamette Valley skies EUGENE — Likely a once-in-a-lifetime event for many Oregonians, a natural phenomenon was seen illuminating the skies late Friday evening, May 10, until the - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Canning Food...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone May 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Bengtson, Lions on the prowl By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com COTTAGE GROVE – Cottage Grove High School held its annual Wally Ciochetti Invitational for track & field last Friday, with some of the top competition in Class - [Weekly Clips for May 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Hanmadang: Competition, creativity meet on the mat By Ryland BickleyThe Chronicle SPRINGFIELD – Hanmadang is a Korean word with an English translation close to “festival” or “all are welcome.” It’s also the namesake - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Rejuvenating the Garden...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone May 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Senior sendoff: A playoff victory? By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com EUGENE – The Creswell Bulldogs softball team took a break from Mountain Valley Conference (MVC) play last week with three games. The Bulldogs capped off the week - [Weekly Clips for May 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Conference showcases empowered amputees SPRINGFIELD – “There is life after amputation.” A simple, yet powerful message conveyed last weekend at the Power On With Limb Loss (POWLL) Discover Conference. It’s a phrase that - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Root Vegetables...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone May 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Millers coach Embree brings series of successes to Springfield By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – If there’s one thing Alan Embree knows how to do, it’s win. Embree, in his first season at the helm of - [Weekly Clips for May 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Young newshounds revive The Harrison Hotline COTTAGE GROVE – It seems journalists are getting younger and younger nowadays. The Harrison Hotline, a newspaper created by fifth graders, re-emerged at Harrison Elementary School (HES) - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Flowers...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone April 25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Colts softball team ‘found the mix’ By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – On March 26, the Thurston Colts softball team lost two games at the North Medford Spring Break Tournament and fell to 2-6 on the - [Weekly Clips for April 25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Mobile, home One bike at a time, citizen innovation helping shelter Creswell’s unhoused CRESWELL – Change doesn’t always come from a top-down solution. In fact, bottom-up solutions make noticeable differences in our communities. - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Herbs...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. 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FLAG BEARERS: Creswell dominates girls flag football debut against Sheldon, Thurston By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com CRESWELL – Creswell High School held its inaugural girls flag football games last Wednesday as the Bulldogs hosted Thurston and Sheldon - [Weekly Clips for April 18](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... FLAG BEARERS: Creswell dominates girls flag football debut against Sheldon, Thurston CRESWELL – Creswell High School held its inaugural girls flag football games last Wednesday as the Bulldogs hosted Thurston and Sheldon in - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Asparagus - The Vegetable of Kings...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. 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Sports Notebook: Volleyball jamboree taking shape; flag football, boys volleyball starts By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com The Chronicle has partnered with our five area high schools: Cottage Grove, Creswell, Pleasant Hill, Springfield, and Thurston, to create the first - [Weekly Clips for April 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... State ethics commission investigating Cottage Grove City Council Panel questions Sauerwein’s hiring ‘behind closed doors’ SALEM — The state’s Ethics Commission is investigating Cottage Grove City Council for violating Public Meeting Law when - [Emerald Valley Almanac: National Library Week...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone April 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Billies softball returns plenty of firepower to defend MVC By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com PLEASANT HILL – The Pleasant Hill Billies softball team is off to a fast start this season after opening Mountain Valley Conference (MVC) - [Weekly Clips for April 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... State’s first standalone inpatient rehab unit to break ground in Springfield Hospital will also house region’s first brain injury unit SPRINGFIELD – The State’s first inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be coming to Springfield - [Emerald Valley Almanac: International Heaps of Pancakes...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone March 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Rocky start for defending champs By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com Colts’ opening-day ace Molony leaves after five pitches EUGENE – It was an unexpectedly bumpy return to the University of Oregon’s PK Park for the Thurston Colts - [Weekly Clips for March 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... SVdP back in CG Cottage Grove re-welcomes thrift store St. Vincent de Paul to the neighborhood COTTAGE GROVE – “You can usually find treasure somewhere,” Cottage Grove resident Vicki Whisler said as she combed - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Vegetables in the Landscape...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone March 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... ‘Romero-Ah Sam Era’ ends at state By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com McMINNVILLE – It wasn’t the dream return to the state tournament that the Springfield girls basketball team was hoping for – but don’t mistake the failed - [Weekly Clips for March 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... A LIFE-SAVING ACT: Cottage Theatre receives AED device COTTAGE GROVE – A person loses 10% of their brain every minute they suffer from cardiac arrest if there is no CPR administered. This staggering - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Happy St. Pats!...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone March 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Gymnast’s routine: Pushing the limits By Ron Hartman / ron@chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – Jaxon Eastwood says his favorite event is the pommel horse. Hmmm. That’s a little odd to hear. Because the local gymnastics star is all about - [Weekly Clips for March 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Skills of the Trades Su gets hands on with Springfield’s workforce SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su spent some time with a couple local organizations last Thursday to listen to personal - [High School Sports Zone March 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... DYNASTY: THS girls wrest another 5A title By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com PORTLAND – The Thurston Colts girls wrestling team is back on top after winning the Class 6A/5A Wrestling State Championship at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum - [Weekly Clips for March 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Skills of the Trades Su gets hands on with Springfield’s workforce SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su spent some time with a couple local organizations last Thursday to listen to personal - [High School Sports Zone February 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Greener pastures? Millers, Colts will install turf football fields for 2024-25 By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com The Springfield Board of Education approved money to convert the football fields at Springfield and Thurston high schools to artificial turf - [Weekly Clips for February 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Hands-on healing ‘Art as therapy’ amplified in local businesses Art provides all people, regardless of ability or skill, with a creative space to clear their heads and decompress from their busy and often - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Peas, Please...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone February 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Thurston girls pin down district title By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com EUGENE – The top-ranked Thurston Colts girls wrestling team went into the Class 6A/5A Special District 3 Championships at North Eugene High School last Saturday as - [Weekly Clips for February 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Ice storm post-mortem: One month later Severe storm’s scars steadfast Although January’s winter storm began its icy attack on Lane County just over a month ago, its presence lingers, and the destruction this - [Emerald Valley Almanac: The Seeds of a Garden...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone February 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... HSSZ: Fall All-State Teams By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com Below are all the area athletes who earned All-State honors for their play this fall. FOOTBALL Class 5A■ 1st Team – RB Connor Dye, Sr., Springfield. WR Walker Bonar, Sr., - [Weekly Clips for February 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Anything goes at Saginaw: Customers can’t get enough of farmhouse atmosphere SAGINAW – If you’re looking at possible spots to host your wedding this summer, go ahead and cross Saginaw Vineyard off your - [Emerald Valley Almanac: What a Wonderful World...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone February 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Growing pains: Springfield coach focusing on culture; confident wins will come By Pierre Weil / pierre@chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Millers boys basketball team hasn’t had it easy in recent history, and their new head coach is - [Weekly Clips for February 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Pour 818: A new place to come together in the 541 COTTAGE GROVE — Something new is brewing in Cottage Grove. Pour 818 opened up its tea and coffee shop on 818 Main St. - [Emerald Valley Almanac: The Planets...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. 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Power outages, tree debris dominate post-storm work As the ice melted and a welcome thaw set over the southern Willamette Valley this week, the rising temperatures matched frustrated residents and volunteers. Lane County, - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Ice...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. 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In case you missed it... Cascade Biscuit Kitchen dishes out ‘blue-collar brunch’ on Springfield’s Main Street SPRINGFIELD – The key to Steve Shinn’s most recent success in the restaurant industry may have simply been marrying into a Southern - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Vacations...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone January 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Milestones & Memories By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com The Chronicle’s Pierre Weil recaps the biggest high school sports stories in the southern Willamette Valley through 2023: Springfield girls get their revenge ■ The Springfield Millers girls basketball team - [Weekly Clips for January 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... 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Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone January 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Milestones & Memories By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com The Chronicle’s Pierre Weil recaps the biggest high school sports stories in the southern Willamette Valley through 2023: Springfield girls get their revenge ■ The Springfield Millers girls basketball team - [Weekly Clips for January 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Springfield mayor reflects on 2023 SPRINGFIELD — Rewinding the year and looking ahead to the new one, the talk of infrastructure improvements puts a glisten in mayor Sean VanGordon’s eyes. “The City’s done - [High School Sports Zone December 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... McClain bringing youth, energy to Billies athletics By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com PLEASANT HILL – You might say that athletics is in Kyle McClain’s blood. McClain, the athletic director at Pleasant Hill High School since the beginning - [Weekly Clips for December 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Photos: Creswell’s Winter Lights shine bright Young entrepreneur makes Downtown pop with vibrant, new ice cream shop SPRINGFIELD — What’s the scoop on Main Street? You might ask PJ Smith, 19-year-old owner of - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Twas the Night Before...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone December 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... McClain bringing youth, energy to Billies athletics By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com PLEASANT HILL – You might say that athletics is in Kyle McClain’s blood. McClain, the athletic director at Pleasant Hill High School since the beginning - [Weekly Clips for December 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Photos: Creswell’s Winter Lights shine bright CRESWELL — The annual Winter Lights Celebration on Dec. 9 sure added a twinkle in the eyes of its participants. Santa — and in some cases, multiple - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Houseguests...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone December 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Ready to repeat: Springfield star Romero-Ah Sam shoots even higher By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes, heartbreak is the best motivator. Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam got her heart broken on March 12, 2022 when the 7th-ranked - [Weekly Clips for December 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Photos: Springfield’s 71st Oldest & Coldest Parade With a 100% chance of rain for much of the day, and an estimated total rainfall of .514 inches, weather was anything but holly or jolly - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Hot Beverages, pt. 2...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone December 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Ready to repeat: Springfield star Romero-Ah Sam shoots even higher By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes, heartbreak is the best motivator. Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam got her heart broken on March 12, 2022 when the 7th-ranked - [Weekly Clips for December 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Ready to repeat: Springfield star Romero-Ah Sam shoots even higher SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes, heartbreak is the best motivator. Danaeja Romero-Ah Sam got her heart broken on March 12, 2022 when the 7th-ranked Springfield - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Hot Beverages...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone November 30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Bengtson goes the distance: Cottage Grove standout wins state By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – Cottage Grove High School junior Carter Bengtson went into the cross country state championship on Saturday at Lane Community College as - [Weekly Clips for November 30](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Cascade Kids building unique family tradition CRESWELL – They’re moving on up! The Cascade Kids are an amazing, one-family band, ranging in age from 10 to 16. With five siblings currently in the - [Giving Tuesday](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Giving Tuesday Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Easy Entertaining...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Weekly Clips for November 23](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Penned & Published: Thurston alum finding footing in writing Editor’s Note: This story is a part of a Chronicle series titled “Where are they now?” The series takes a look at the stories - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Bigfoot...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone November 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Bengtson goes the distance: Cottage Grove standout wins state By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – Cottage Grove High School junior Carter Bengtson went into the cross country state championship on Saturday at Lane Community College as - [Weekly Clips for November 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... ‘First of its kind’ in Springfield Downtown project to preserve history, add to housing inventory SPRINGFIELD – The team working on 448 Main St. is refurbishing the building to celebrate its history while - [Emerald Valley Almanac: It’s a Puzzle...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone November 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Sports Notebook: Colts baseball receives rings By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com Thurston’s baseball team handed out its state championship rings at halftime of the Colts’ football game Sept. 8. Head coach Dennis Minium and the Colts took home the - [Weekly Clips for November 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... 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Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone November 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Lions snatch first league title since 2017 By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com COTTAGE GROVE – The No. 6 Cottage Grove Lions boys soccer team went into last Wednesday’s match at No. 11 Marist Catholic needing a win - [Weekly Clips for November 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Creswell development at standstill on west side for the foreseeable future CRESWELL – The City of Creswell is in violation with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Now, as the City stares down - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Cyber...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone October 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Chasing history: Springfield’s own taking state by storm at Marist By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – If the name Cloe Chase isn’t familiar, here’s a quick rundown of the senior Marist Catholic girls soccer star: 97 - [Weekly Clips for October 26](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... A Survivor Story: Cottage Grove breast cancer conqueror her own advocate COTTAGE GROVE – When Lori Sias noticed a dimple in her breast in 2006, she was told this was very common among - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Pumpkin and Friends...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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Chasing history: Springfield’s own taking state by storm at Marist By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – If the name Cloe Chase isn’t familiar, here’s a quick rundown of the senior Marist Catholic girls soccer star: 97 - [Weekly Clips for October 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... World’s biggest bovine? Creswell cow gunning for Guinness record CRESWELL – Romeo oh Romeo, how tall art thou Romeo? Romeo is a 6-year-old Holstein cow who lives at Welcome Home Animal Sanctuary – - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Garlic...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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Ridin’ high: Colts still have Millers’ number By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – There was lots of talk coming into the season that the annual crosstown rivalry football game between the Springfield Millers and Thurston Colts - [Weekly Clips for October 12](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Bohemian Tavern celebrates new ownership COTTAGE GROVE – Tam Jeppesen and Kayla Esser celebrated their new ownership of Bohemian Tavern on Sept. 28 with a ribbon cutting, confetti, and community members. “We’ve been - [High School Sports Zone October 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Burleson: ‘Biggest story ever told in CG’ By Ron Hartman / Ron@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – Few people get a chance to live out their dream. Dyrol Burleson is one of those lucky people. Because the former Cottage Grove - [Weekly Clips for October 5](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Meyers retires COTTAGE GROVE – Tomorrow, city manager Richard Meyers will trade in office keys and responsibilities for more grandpa-related activities as he is able to spend more quality time with his four - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Spices...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone September 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Burleson: ‘Biggest story ever told in CG’ By Ron Hartman / Ron@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – Few people get a chance to live out their dream. Dyrol Burleson is one of those lucky people. Because the former Cottage Grove - [Weekly Clips for September 28](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Spark now; shine soon: Connections, opportunities arise at Booth-Kelly SPRINGFIELD – When you’re young, discovering and navigating to your passions can be an extensive and arduous journey. But for youth in Lane County, - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Reading...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone September 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Millers win, Geske earns milestone 250th victory By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Millers football team took down Marist Catholic 36-34 in an overtime thriller on Friday night. Not only did the win give - [Weekly Clips for September 21](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Springfield pops with vibrant celebration of community SPRINGFIELD – From a party on Main Street, to uncovering of new public art, and a vivid celebration of culture, a trio of events on Sept. 8 - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Storms...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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There’s good reason - [Weekly Clips for September 14](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Millers’ Shelley passing lessons from one generation to the next SPRINGFIELD – Growing up in foster care with multiple families, Audrea Shelley spent a lot of time looking for home. Born in Eureka, Calif. - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Money...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone September 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Getting it right is top priority for new coach, upbeat Millers By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – Have you heard the news? The Springfield Millers football team is the talk of the town. There’s good reason - [Weekly Clips for September 7](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Millers’ Shelley passing lessons from one generation to the next SPRINGFIELD – Growing up in foster care with multiple families, Audrea Shelley spent a lot of time looking for home. Born in Eureka, Calif. - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Apples...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone August 31](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Standing Tall: Cottage Grove’s Bridgens rebuilding Lions athletics By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com COTTAGE GROVE – For someone who grew up dreaming of being a filmmaker, Garrett Bridgens sure has endured plenty of plot twists in life. - [Weekly Clips for August 31](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Thirty years later, Cottage Grove rockhounders crack into XL agate COTTAGE GROVE – It’s been a little over 30 years since The Springfield News covered Linda and Craig Olson adorning their Springfield lawn with a 2,200-pound - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Tomatoes...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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Standing Tall: Cottage Grove’s Bridgens rebuilding Lions athletics By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com COTTAGE GROVE – For someone who grew up dreaming of being a filmmaker, Garrett Bridgens sure has endured plenty of plot twists in life. - [Weekly Clips for August 24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... McKenzie River Trust creating connections Conserve. Protect. Educate. Connect. McKenzie River Trust (MRT) has been branching out and offering tours to community members who want to connect with the land that surrounds them. - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Local Trivial Pursuits...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Summer Sports Zone August 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Thurston’s Starck brings championship pedigree By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – Justin Starck. Thurston athletic director and head football coach. Husband and father. 1995 World Bowl Champion? After playing football at Walla Walla Community College and - [Weekly Clips for August 17](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Historic Mill Street trees topple over SPRINGFIELD – After over a century of serving as iconic landmarks, the massive maple trees planted in front of the historic former school building at 525 Mill - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Collecting...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Summer Sports Zone August 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Thurston’s Starck brings championship pedigree By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD – Justin Starck. Thurston athletic director and head football coach. Husband and father. 1995 World Bowl Champion? After playing football at Walla Walla Community College and - [Weekly Clips for August 10](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Creswell interior designer balances creativity, technicality CRESWELL –– Once Kate Heerspink discovered interior design, it was full steam ahead. Heerspink grew up in Eagle River, Alaska, and said interior designers were few and - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Almanacs...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Weekly Clips for August 03](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Vertical printing takes hold in Springfield SPRINGFIELD – Shelley Street is relatively quiet. Its curved asphalt beckons semi-trucks and other service vehicles to a wealth of industrial-style buildings, housing everything ranging from restaurant - [Summer Sports Zone August 03](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Standridge: Culture first, the wins will come By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CRESWELL – Some people are born to walk down a certain career path, whether they know it or not. For Brandon Standridge, Creswell High School’s - [Weekly Clips for July 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Food Smiths a family affair, diner’s delight COTTAGE GROVE – Last week, Cottage Grove welcomed its latest addition to its list of culinary experiences – the Food Smiths, a food truck family enterprise - [Summer Sports Zone July 27](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... CHAMPS: Colts win state title in dramatic fashion By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – The Thurston Colts were tied 1-1 with West Albany in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Class 5A State Championship - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Food Preservation...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Pickles...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. 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Independence Day: Springfield fireworks, park activities a hit SPRINGFIELD — The Light of Liberty (LOL) celebration last week lived up to its promise of “a party with a purpose,” drawing crowds, talent, and - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Kitchen stocking...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Summer Sports Zone July 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... CHAMPS: Colts win state title in dramatic fashion By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – The Thurston Colts were tied 1-1 with West Albany in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Class 5A State Championship - [Weekly Clips for July 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Busy Bee Cafe comes back with big buzz SPRINGFIELD – After a temporary hiatus, the Busy Bee Cafe has once again been restitched into the fabric of the Springfield business community. The cafe - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Ice Cream...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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CHAMPS: Colts win state title in dramatic fashion By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – The Thurston Colts were tied 1-1 with West Albany in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Class 5A State Championship - [Weekly Clips for July 06](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Busy Bee Cafe comes back with big buzz SPRINGFIELD – After a temporary hiatus, the Busy Bee Cafe has once again been restitched into the fabric of the Springfield business community. The cafe - [Emerald Valley Almanac: July 4...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Summer Sports Zone June 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... CHAMPS: Colts win state title in dramatic fashion By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – The Thurston Colts were tied 1-1 with West Albany in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Class 5A State Championship - [Weekly Clips for June 29](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Busy Bee Cafe comes back with big buzz SPRINGFIELD – After a temporary hiatus, the Busy Bee Cafe has once again been restitched into the fabric of the Springfield business community. The cafe - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Herbs...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Summer Sports Zone June 15](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... CHAMPS: Colts win state title in dramatic fashion By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com EUGENE – The Thurston Colts were tied 1-1 with West Albany in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Class 5A State Championship - [Weekly Clips for June 22](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... July’s Bohemia Mining Days may be the last COTTAGE GROVE — The good news: Bohemia Mining Days is set for July 13-15, after fundraising efforts and a generous anonymous donor pulled through to - [Emerald Valley Almanac: June...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. 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July’s Bohemia Mining Days may be the last COTTAGE GROVE — The good news: Bohemia Mining Days is set for July 13-15, after fundraising efforts and a generous anonymous donor pulled through to - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Tomatoes...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone June 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Hanmadang 2023: Springfield martial arts festival breaks the mold By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Oregon State Hanmadang was the fourth annual event, with the first three editions taking place in different parts of - [Weekly Clips for June 8](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Survivors, community reflect on Thurston Shooting THURSTON — Each day, 12 children die and 32 more are injured from gun violence in America. Twenty-five years ago at Thurston High School, two more names - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Weddings...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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Hanmadang 2023: Springfield martial arts festival breaks the mold By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Oregon State Hanmadang was the fourth annual event, with the first three editions taking place in different parts of - [Weekly Clips for June 1](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Survivors, community reflect on Thurston Shooting THURSTON — Each day, 12 children die and 32 more are injured from gun violence in America. Twenty-five years ago at Thurston High School, two more names - [Emerald Valley Almanac: All about Cucurbits...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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Hanmadang 2023: Springfield martial arts festival breaks the mold By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Oregon State Hanmadang was the fourth annual event, with the first three editions taking place in different parts of - [Weekly Clips for May 25](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Survivors, community reflect on Thurston Shooting THURSTON — Each day, 12 children die and 32 more are injured from gun violence in America. Twenty-five years ago at Thurston High School, two more names - [High School Sports Zone May 18](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Hanmadang 2023: Springfield martial arts festival breaks the mold By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com SPRINGFIELD — This year’s Oregon State Hanmadang was the fourth annual event, with the first three editions taking place in different parts of - [Weekly Clips for May 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Creswell's decorated Colonel CRESWELL – At the ripe old age of 19, when Richard Heyman began his flight training for the U.S. Army, he knew exactly what he wanted to do. “They asked - [Emerald Valley Almanac: It's all fun and games...](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-its-all-fun-and-games/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [Get out and vote!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click - [High School Sports Zone May 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state - [Weekly Clips for May 11](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... School board threats halt in-person meeting COTTAGE GROVE — “Out of an abundance of caution,” on Monday, the South Lane School District decided to move its school board meeting from an in-person gathering - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Getting into the garden!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-all-about-onions-2-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone May 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state - [Weekly Clips for May 4](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Bond measures up to voters in May LANE - There’s several measures on the May ballot for Lane County voters to keep an eye on — and new faces volunteering for local districts, - [Emerald Valley Almanac: It's about time!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-all-about-onions-2-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. 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REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state - [How we work: Magnolia Gardens](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. How we work This week, we published a long-form investigative piece looking into the role of safe-staffing ratios in elder-care facilities in our area - here's a little more information on how and why we chose to publish it the way we - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Pollinators](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-all-about-onions-2-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state - [Weekly Clips for April 20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... This week's photo spreads... In case you missed it... Grove clinic gets funding COTTAGE GROVE — Last week, rural healthcare advocates celebrated a big win in Cottage Grove — reaching their funding goals for the Federally Qualified South - [Emerald Valley Almanac: Color](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-all-about-onions-2/) - Let's keep in touch... 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REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state - [Weekly Clips for April 13](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. A call to action for our readers: Send us your election questions A Special District Election will be held on Tuesday, May 16. Voters’ ballots will include candidates including school, fire, water, and recreation districts, as well coverage of local measures. While - [Emerald Valley Almanac: All about Onions](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/emerald-valley-almanac-all-about-onions/) - Let's keep in touch... 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REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state - [Weekly Clips for April 6](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week - watch this video below for expanded coverage! This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... ‘Little Eagles’ Soar: New child care center to fill gaps BLUE RIVER — During the heat and challenge of the Holiday Farm Fire, which flattened - [Happy Monday!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3-2/) - ................. Just kidding! It's April Fool's Day. Did that get you out of bed? Let's keep in touch... 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In case you missed it... Jasper Mountain sets scene for healing, growth JASPER – Everyone experiences hardship. And while adults might feel prepared to grapple with the sadness, anger, or denial that follows a life-changing event, for children, - [The Emerald Valley Almanac](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-3/) - Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click The Chronicle logo below to fill out an entry form. Don't forget to follow our socials! - [High School Sports Zone March 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state - [Weekly Clips for March 23rd](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... REDEMPTION: Stifling defense, Romero-Ah Sam take down familiar foe Crescent Valley CORVALLIS – The Springfield High School girls basketball team wasn’t surprised to find itself facing Crescent Valley in the 5A state championship - [High School Sports Zone March 16](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Thurston boys, girls finish second at state By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com PORTLAND – The Thurston boys and girls wrestling teams competed at the State Wrestling Championships on Saturday and Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in - [Weekly Clips for March 16th](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Creswell’s growth stunted by old sewage system CRESWELL — On its surface, Creswell is much like any other small city in Oregon: rural, friendly, laid back. It’s below the surface where the real - [The Sunday Rundown](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Let's go Springfield! Click the photo below to read our coverage of the Miller's State Championship win in Corvallis - and keep an eye out for next week's edition for more photos and extended storytelling. In Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom - [High School Sports Zone March 9](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Thurston boys, girls finish second at state By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com PORTLAND – The Thurston boys and girls wrestling teams competed at the State Wrestling Championships on Saturday and Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in - [Weekly Clips for March 9th](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Thurston boys, girls finish second at state PORTLAND – The Thurston boys and girls wrestling teams competed at the State Wrestling Championships on Saturday and Sunday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Portland. - [The Sunday Scene](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In This week's highlights Let's keep in touch... Our newsroom can’t be everywhere, and we rely on you to help keep us in the loop about what’s happening. What are journalists missing in our communities? We want to hear from you. Click - [High School Sports Zone Mar. 2](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. In case you missed it... Title IX still inspiring leadership, change By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination - [Weekly Clips for March 3rd](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... 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Title IX still inspiring leadership, change By Pierre Weil / Pierre@Chronicle1909.com “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination - [Weekly Clips for Feb. 23rd](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-3-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Creswell community collectively mourns tragic loss of young athlete, friend to all CRESWELL — In a gym lined with purple balloons, a grief-stricken community gathered on Saturday to celebrate the life of Breanna - [The Sunday Rundown](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. 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In 2015 he - [High School Sports Zone Jan. 19](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/high-school-sports-zone-1-6-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Things to look out for next week... A story honoring 50+ years since Title IX was passed "The lasting legacy of the law weaves its way through the stories of four women in our area who continue to represent and perpetuate its - [Weekly Clips for Jan. 19th](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Celebrating MLK's legacy Gallery This week's top highlights... Happy Birthday Ron, from all of us at The Chronicle! Check out our coverage of Pupke's legacy below In case you missed it... Urban Lumber honoring old mill roots SPRINGFIELD — Oregon logging has - [The Chronicle wishes you well](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-11-3-3-3-2-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Use these links below for tips how to prevent illness: Vaccination Clinics CDC Recommendations What is RSV? COVID, RSV, and Influenza symptoms compared Published by ABC News Viruses on the rise With an uptick in holiday gatherings, a wave of illness anticipated - [Merry Christmas from The Chronicle](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-11-3-3-3-2-3-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. Other December Holidays... By Elyse Grau Christmas and New Year’s Eve aren’t the only holidays celebrated in December. Here are a few others: Chanukah (also spelled Hanukkah) “The Festival of Lights” is a minor holiday in the Jewish religion. It is a - [The Chronicle Year in Review](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review/) - This year was anything but ordinary. The unnerving combination of war, inflation and social unrest wasn’t what anyone expected as life was just beginning to move forward from the Covid-19 pandemic. But 2022 has proven to be a year of resilience, too. The Southern Willamette Valley emerged from isolation to reopen and reinvent itself— and - [We need your help!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/happy-new-year-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week Let's stay in touch! You may have noticed we updated our website and launched The Chronicle newsletters in September of 2022. On Jan. 5, 2023, we also launched a redesign of the paper. 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Brennen Murphy: Throwing down, flying high By Ron Hartman / Ron@chronicle1909.com COTTAGE GROVE – With a 5-4 record, the Cottage Grove Lions aren’t exactly a high-flying bunch. It was refreshing, though, for the Lions and their fans - [Weekly Clips for Jan. 5th](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/the-chronicle-year-in-review-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. This week's top highlights... In case you missed it... Off target: BM 114 missing the mark GUEST COLUMN: Clifton G. Harrold, Lane County Sheriff First, I would like to thank you for your support and understanding of the logistical difficulties the passing - [Happy New Year!](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/happy-new-year/) - The Chronicle would like to wish you a safe and joyous ringing in of 2023. We have some news! Starting in our January 5 edition, The Chronicle will be launching a redesign of the paper. 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Winter sports previews coming Dec. 1 basketball, wrestling, swimming and cheer Thurston falls; coach praises team’s growth COLTS BEATEN, NOT DEFEATED PIERRE WEIL / PIERRE@CHRONICLE1909.COM SALEM – It’s easy to understand the big-picture focus Thurston High football coach Justin Starck took in the - [Weekly Clips 11/24](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-11-3-4-2-2/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered right to your inbox each week. Featured Reads... In case you missed it.... Egan Warming Center activated for winter Chronicle Staff Report Egan Warming Centers, administered by St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP), have opened for the cold-weather season. Egan host sites can change - [Prepping for Thanksgiving 11/20](https://www.chronicle1909.com/newsletter/archive/weekly-clips-11-3-3-3/) - Welcome to The Chronicle Newsletter Hyper-local highlights delivered to your inbox each week. 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