What’s Happening?
Events in and around our area.
Volunteer at Sponsors
The nonprofit "Sponsors" offers re-entry opportunities for people with conviction histories, including housing, employment support, and counseling. Sponsors is now seeking community members to volunteer for the events planning and development committees. Bike mechanics are needed to volunteer with the Sponsors Bicycle rental program and to train program participants. Persons with conviction histories are strongly encouraged […]
Oregon substance use hotline
The Behavioral Health Resource Network (BHRN) of Lane County operates a statewide hotline for 24/7 access to substance use treatment, harm reduction, and recovery (800-422-2595). BHRN is a group os service organizations collaborating to offer a single point of access for people who have ever used drugs. More information HERE.
Springfield-Eugene Tenant Rights
The Springfield-Eugene Tenant Association (SETA) is a non-profit organization serving renters’ rights and interests by assisting, educating, and empowering tenants in the Lane County area. SETA knows that housing rights are human rights and that affordable and accessible housing are the foundation of any strong community. The following activities advance renters rights and protections: Serve […]
Oregon Pow Wows
Please click on each Pow Wow for more information. First time attending? See HERE for appropriate Pow Wow etiquette. Wiconi 18th Annual Living Waters Pow Wow 2024 Jul 27, 2024 - Turner, Oregon Annual Nesika Illahee Pow Wow 2024 August 9-11, 2024 - Siletz, Oregon The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde […]
Burrito Brigade Volunteering
Burrito Brigade helps to address food insecurity for unhoused, undocumented, unemployed, and impoverished Eugene residents. Volunteers help to stock pantries, and prepare and distribute burritos every Saturday and Sunday at various locations. Sign up to volunteer here.
Blood Donations Needed
Eugene Eugene, Oregon, United StatesThere 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 […]
Kid events at the public library
Downtown EugeneThe Eugene Public Libraries have many hands-on classes for kids and tweens this summer, on subjects such as watercolor painting, poetry writing, book bag decorating, arts and crafts, and sewing a creature. In addition, there are summer reading programs and homework help. More information HERE.
Oregon Supported Living Program
The Oregon Supported Living Program serves and empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Eugene and Springfield, by supporting independent living. The nonprofit also offers arts workshops, volunteer opportunities, and employment assistance. More information HERE.
Well Mama
Well Mama is a nonprofit providing resources, peer support, counseling, education, and wellness services to persons experiencing mental health struggles related to parenthood. Well Mama offers education for parents and professionals, raises community awareness about paternal mental health, and promotes effective policies and treatment. Information on volunteering HERE. Information on services HERE.
Carry it Forward
Carry It Forward is a nonprofit serving and advocating with persons who are unsheltered or unhoused in Lane County. The organization seeks to improve conditions for those without housing by increasing access to social and economic resources. Activities include outreach, urgent response, and emergency sheltering. In addition, donated used RV's are provided to those without shelter. […]
Pets in hot weather
Greenhill Humane Society has tips for keeping pets safe this summer, such as: Leave pets at home when running errands. Leaving an animal in a parked car, even for just a few minutes and even with the windows open, can easily cause heat stroke or brain damage. Keep pets inside and limit exercising them during the […]
Mt. Pisgah Summer Program through 8/21
Mt. Pisgah Arboretum is offering classes for youth 5 to 11 years old, on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm, from June 25th through August 21st. Each week brings a different nature theme, such as birds, bugs, plants, reptiles, and the river. Participants can register for individual sessions. Each week the […]
Dark Sky Star Party 7/27
Dexter State ParkThe Eugene Astronomical Society presents the annual Dark Sky Star Party on Saturday, July 27th, at 9 pm at Dexter State Park along Highway 58. Dozens of Telescopes will be set up for viewing objects in the night sky. Admission to the advent is free. More information HERE.
Heat-Related Resources
Here's information on where to cool down in Lane County during extreme heat. Community members are encouraged to stay hydrated when temps are high. There are water fountains, splash pads, and cooling centers available. Please follow this link for details on updated heat-related resources and places to cool off, see HERE.
Unhoused person removal prohibited in extreme weather
In the event of weather conditions listed below, City of Eugene staff will NOT post removal notices on unsanctioned unhoused persons or communities, nor remove sites previously posted, during that weather event. When the National Weather Service issues a formal heat advisory of temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more days in a […]
Summer Kitten Shower
Greenhill Human Society invites you to celebrate "Kitten Season" by adopting or fostering a kitten or donating much-needed supplies. Hundreds of kittens will arrive this summer needing medical treatment and housing. The wish list of needed items is online, and can be dropped off in person or shipped directly to the shelter. More information HERE.
Flutestock 7/26 – 7/28
Island Park 200 West B Street, Springfield, OR, United StatesFlutestock, a festival of Native American flute styles, is free from July 26 through July 28 at Island Park, 200 W. B St., Springfield. Professional flute players will present evening concerts, and Aztec dancers will appear Saturday. The event includes food vendors, a silent auction, t-shirt sales, and raffles. In addition, there will be open mic's, flute […]
Pride in the Park 8/10
The Eugene Pride in the Park celebration is Saturday, August 10th from 10 am to 7 pm in Alton Baker Park. This event is a celebration of our diverse community, and features live entertainment, food and drinks, local vendors, family activities, and information from community partners. More information HERE.
Blackberry bRamble 8/25
Amazon Community Center 2700 Hilyard Street, Eugene, ORThe Greater Eugene Area Riders, or GEARs, is a non-profit promoting safe bicycling. They are sponsoring an event called the Blackberry bRamble on Sunday, August 25th, starting at the Amazon Community Center on Hilyard Street. There will be participation options for both experienced and beginning cyclists, and there will be blackberry pie at the finish […]
First Black Families Ceremony – Rescheduled
Alton Baker Park 100 Day Island Rd., Eugene, ORThe Black Cultural Initiative is holding a ceremony on a new date, Sunday September 15 from 2 to 5 pm in Alton Baker Park to commemorate the first Black families in Eugene. There will be information regarding a proposed statue and the history behind it. The statue will honor the pioneering Black families who lived […]
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