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 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 […]

Senior and Disability Services of Lane County is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory councils and for the home-delivered meals program. Advisory council members meet 6 times a year to review services and advocate for persons who are disabled or older. More information HERE. The meals on wheels program uses volunteers in 9 locations as […]

Eugene's Cultural Services’ Public Art program invites local artists to apply for the 2026 Mayor’s Art Show. Six awards of $500 each will be presented to the selected artists in each of the following award categories: Mayor’s 2D Choice, Mayor’s 3D Choice, Jurors’ 2D Choice, Jurors’ 3D Choice, People’s Choice and Curator’s Choice. The Mayor’s […]

Greenhill Humane Society's auction gala, "An evening for Animals," is on Saturday, October 18th,  from 5:30 pm to 10 pm at Venue 252 at 252 Lawrence Street in Eugene. Each ticket includes appetizers, dinner, and hosted bar. The event features a silent auction, live auction, and dessert dash. Proceeds will support the medical, behavioral, and […]

The Springfield Mayor's Revue to benefit the Emerald Art Center is on Friday, October 24th at the Wildish Theater at 630 Main Street in Springfield. The performance is by Portland's Beatles tribute band, "The NowHere Band." The Emerald Art Center, at 500 Main Street in Springfield, opens at 5 pm, the Wildish Theater opens at […]

Families with young children can enjoy safe, fun trick-or-treating with local businesses and friendly characters during Halloween Downtown in Eugene October 25th from noon to 4PM. With live entertainment, a haunted marketplace and the return of the fan-favorite pet parade, it's an experience you won’t want to miss. Come dressed in your best costume and […]

The annual Mushroom Festival happens at Mt. Pisgah Arboretum on Sunday, October 26th from 10 am to 5 pm. Activities include mushroom exhibits, cooking demonstrations, vendors, educational talks, live music, guided nature walks, food, crafts, cider pressing, hay rides, and a scarecrow contest. Children under 12 get in free and parking is free. No dogs […]