There is an ongoing severe blood shortage, and healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help people counting on lifesaving blood. Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give - or receive - blood. There are several places accepting blood donations. For more information or to make an appointment […]

The Art Center in Corvallis hosts a free drop-in afternoon of art making from 1 to 4 pm on the second Saturday of each month. All supplies are provided, and all ages and experience levels are welcome. Different themes or techniques are featured each month. More information and instructions HERE.

Lane County Master Gardeners, a part of the OSU Extension Service, are holding gardening classes through November 1st. Topics include pruning, composting, and growing, herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Classes are being held in Creswell, Springfield, Eugene, Florence, and Oakridge. Registration is required for each class. Information and registration HERE.

The Black Cultural Initiative in Eugene is conducting gardening classes from now until November 1st at various times and dates. Participants do not have to attend every class. See registration, dates, and times below.

U of O's Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents Indigenous Queer art and history, exhibited from 5/16/25 to 1/4/26. More information HERE.

SMART Reading, a nonprofit working statewide for children’s literacy, is seeking volunteer readers to pair with a child or classroom an hour a week, or volunteer coordinators to help SMART implement the reading sessions for several hours per week. Volunteer information HERE.

The Oregon Department of Justice, or DOJ, is tracking hate and bias crimes and incidents, which can be verbal, physical, or visual. If you witness or are the victim of a bias crime or incident, please report to the DOJ. More information on reporting HERE.

Next Step Recycling is a Eugene nonprofit providing technology skills training to those with barriers to employment. When you donate electronic and technological equipment to Next Step, they repair the items and put them back into use in the community, reducing waste while providing employment opportunities. More information HERE.

The nonprofit "Sponsors" in Lane County offers re-entry opportunities for people with conviction histories. Re-entry services include transitional and permanent housing, employment support, mentoring, and counseling. Sponsors is now seeking volunteers to act as mentors to persons re-entering the community. More information HERE.

Easterseals of Oregon offers internships, job training, and coaching to eligible job seekers, as well as addressing language and literacy barriers to employment. The Easterseals Employment Program focuses on supporting persons with disabilities, unhoused veterans, and persons over 55 years old. More information HERE.

Wetland Wanders are free guided walks through the West Eugene Wetlands or other local natural areas on the second Tuesday of each month from 9 am to 11 am. Each walk explores a different theme, conservation project, and site in the Eugene/Springfield area. Wetland walks are sponsored by Willamette Resources and Educational Network, or WREN. […]

The Oregon Heritage Commission offers grants for the conservation, development, and interpretation of Oregon's cultural heritage. Awards typically are between $3,000 and $20,000. The grant application deadline is October 2, 2025, submitted online. Projects may include exhibits, oral history projects, public education events, preserving collections and archives, films and theatrical performances, teaching traditional practices, public […]

The nonprofit "Our Organic Garden Program" offers Latinx and immigrant families the opportunity to grow organic vegetables, fruits, and herbs in seven community gardens. All services and workshops are offered in Spanish, and anyone is welcome to join. Each participant has access to garden tools, seeds, plant starts, and organic fertilizer. There is also one-on-one […]

The Lane County Diaper Bank delivers diapers to new parents in need, helping to reduce family financial stress and give every child a chance to thrive. Host a diaper drive HERE or volunteer HERE. Receive diapers HERE.

The volunteers of the Weekend Burrito Brigade prepare and serve hot, nutritious, vegan meals to hungry residents in the Eugene and Springfield area. The organization also offers food pantries and free food boxes. More information HERE. Donate HERE. Volunteer application HERE.

The Umpqua Dunes Access Improvement Project is scheduled for August 25 through December 10, 2025.  This is a road improvement project taking place on Salmon Harbor Drive in Douglas County near Winchester Bay.  The work will start near the Marina in front of the Windy Cove RV Park and Campground and extend to the dunes […]

The City of Springfield is accepting applications to volunteer for several positions on boards, committees, and commissions. Openings are on budget, police, library, planning, community development, history, arts, and bicycle and pedestrian safety committees. The Springfield City Council will interview applicants during scheduled work sessions in October. These advisory bodies help to shape public policy, […]

National SUN Day is designed to gather communities to celebrate and learn about clean energy sources, such as solar and wind power. Corvallis is participating in this year's SUN Day on September 21st with an event from 11 am to 3 pm in Central Park. The event includes live music, solar cooking demonstrations, a children’s […]

The 12th annual Nobel Peace Park Community Festival is Sunday, September 21st, from noon to 4 pm near the entrance of Alton Baker Park at 100 Day Island Road in Eugene. This free event, celebrating the International Day of Peace, includes live performances, arts and crafts, food trucks, games, community resource tables, youth activities, and […]

The Eugene/Springfield NAACP is holding the annual Freedom Fund event on September 27th at the Hult Center, starting at 4:30 pm with jazz, tap dancing, and poetry in the Soreng Theater, followed by a smaller gathering for a Southern Soul Food dinner. The event theme is the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920's. Concert and dinner […]