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 […]

Applications are open through August 18th for the Eugene Affordable Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. The objective of the committee is to advise City of Eugene staff on goals, resources, proposals, and programs related to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The committee meets four times a year (twice in the spring, twice in the fall) […]

The Hope and Safety Alliance, a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Lane County, is seeking donations of personal items, gift cards, shoes, and freshly laundered summer clothing for women and children. The wish list is HERE. More information HERE.

Greenhill Humane 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, socialization, and housing. The wish list of needed items is HERE. Items can be dropped off in person or shipped directly to the shelter. Information on […]

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. […]

NAACP's Youth Summer Bridge Program for incoming 9th grade BIPOC students offers opportunities to explore identity and resilience while having fun. Topics include cultural empowerment, outdoor adventures, personal wellness, arts, music, life skills, and inventions. Sessions run from July 28th to August 22nd from 10 am to 3 pm. Spaces are limited, so apply soon! […]

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 […]

Community Tasting featuring KRVM Public Radio Saturday, August 30, 2025 2:00 PM 4:00 PM The Broadway Wine Merchants (map) Join us on Saturday, August 30 from 2-4 pm for a special wine tasting. This tasting costs $10 and all proceeds will go to help support KRVM Public Radio. KRVM is a listener-supported public radio station licensed to Eugene […]

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 annual Clayfest show and sale will be held the weekend of October 3rd through 5th at the Lane County Fair Grounds, including work by 70 Oregon clay artists. Show hours are Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. The show is a […]

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 […]