Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts, or MECCA, is a nonprofit selling secondhand supplies to create arts and crafts. The purpose of MECCA is to inspire creativity, support education, and reduce waste. The shop on High Street in Eugene has an inventory that changes daily, featuring vintage items and collectibles, local art on consignment, art supplies, […]

The Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District works with regional partners to protect, restore, and enhance local natural resources through voluntary programs and education. Applications are now being accepted for citizen volunteers to serve on their Budget Committee for three years. Committee members must be registered voters within the District’s boundaries in central and eastern […]

Lane County Senior and Disability Services is adding mobile services to better reach rural residents who would like to request assistance with nutrition or other support services. The agency is seeking host sites throughout rural Lane County where they can park the "office on wheels" in 2025. Grocery stores, community centers, granges, and libraries are examples […]

During the current school year, families in the nine education districts of Lane County can access transportation funds for non-medical trips at their local Family Resource Center. Funds may help with car repairs, tires, bus passes, bike helmets, car seats, and more. Family Resource Centers are in Creswell, Cottage Grove, Crow-Applegate-Lorane, Eugene 4J, Fern Ridge, […]

The local nonprofit "Volunteers in Medicine" operates with the principle that health care is for everyone, no matter the person's language, ethnicity, income level, or background. A team of volunteers offers free medical care for underserved adult residents of Lane County. No insurance is required. Services include primary care, physical therapy, smoking cessation, behavioral health […]

The Oregon Department of Education implemented a Success Plan in 2021 to address education barriers for learners who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, queer, questioning, Two Spirit, intersex, asexual, and nonbinary. The plan establishes a framework for creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming schools. More information HERE.

GRASP provides assistance and support for individuals who have experienced the loss of someone they care about, as a result of substance use. GRASP meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1685 West 13th Avenue in Eugene. For more information, call 541-654-7733. 

Oregon Community Programs is seeking foster families for LGBTQIA+ young teenagers, who are over-represented in the foster care system and who face unique vulnerability because of discrimination and rejection. Applicant families must be able to provide affirming experiences to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of queer youth, to help them develop the resilience needed […]

The Lane County Equity & Community Consortium (ECC) and the Communities of Color & Allies Network (CCAN) have moved their First Friday events to the Third Thursdays on most months, starting in March 2025. The goal of these gatherings is to create a safe space that fosters friendships and networks for people of color, social […]

Eugene's Native American Arts and Crafts Makers sponsor the First Sunday Native American Arts and Crafts Market from 10 am to 4 pm, each month, at the Farmer's Market Pavilion at 85 East 8th Avenue in Eugene. There is free admission  to the event and free downtown Sunday Parking. More information HERE.

Wiconi 19th Annual Living Waters Pow Wow - July 26, 2025 Location: Aldersgate Conference Center & Campground 7790 Marion Rd, Turner, OR 97392 Arena Director: Ed Goodell, Cree/Siletz, Portland, OR Head Man Dancer: Adam Whiterock, Dine, Portland, OR Head Lady Dancer: Tiffany Stuart, Siletz/Grand Ronde, Siletz, OR MC: Bob Tom, Grand Ronde, Portland, OR Host […]

The Trauma Intervention Program of Lane County is a non-profit dedicated to supporting those experiencing emergencies or emotional traumas. Trained volunteers are available 24 hours a day with emotional and practical support to supplement the services of law enforcement, fire, and hospital personnel to assist survivors, families, friends, and witnesses. More information on volunteering, available […]

Daisy CHAIN is a nonprofit in Lane County providing free services to support pre and post pregnancy, sexual health, and parenting. For information on donating, volunteering, or receiving services, click HERE.

The Springfield Public Library is sponsoring a Wednesday morning series of free cultural events through August 13th. Events include a community sing, mariachi and Bollywood music and dance, native traditions, stories of Hawaii, and a chance to conduct the Eugene Symphony. More information HERE.

The City of Eugene is sponsoring an LGBTQ Youth Group at the Amazon Community Center from 4 to 6 pm on Fridays. This free confidential group is for queer teens ages 13 to 18 and includes support and referrals. More information HERE. 

The nonprofit HONEY is offering a Multi-Culture Enrichment Academy on weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from June 23rd to August 22nd for elementary, middle, and high school youth and teens. Activities will be separated by age group. HONEY stands for "Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth," and these sessions are primarily for those who […]

The Asian American Council of Oregon is having a celebration of the Year of the Snake on Saturday, July 19th from 10 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. People of all ages are invited to celebrate cultural diversity through entertainment, food, crafts, heritage exhibits, martial arts performances, drumming, a marketplace, and […]

Lane County Senior and Disability Services hosts the annual "Race for the Rest of Us" on Sunday, August 3rd, from noon to 2 pm. In-person participants are invited to walk, run, roll, push, or pull for a half K at "Public House" at 418 A Street in Springfield. Virtual participation is also available. Every participant […]