The Springfield Thunderegg Rock Club presents the 61st Annual Rock & Mineral Show on Saturday April 7th from 9 to 5, and Sunday April 8 from 9 to 3, at the Goshen Grange.  There will be a Kid’s Corner with fun activities, plus demonstrations, a silent auction, and more.  Proceeds go toward a Scholarship for a Springfield Student. Directions:   Highway 58, to Mathews Rd (Across from Seavey Loop), then take  2nd right on Dillard Access Rd... the Grange is 3/10…

Lane County OSU Extension Master Food Preservers are offering a hands-on Jam workshop featuring methods to make a variety of jams and jelly products, both sweet and savory, using frozen fruits. The spreads can be made using your own frozen fruit, or fruit will be provided.  The workshop will include cooked jams and jellies and other fruit spreads including regular, low sugar, no sugar as well as no cook freezer jams. In addition to making fruit spreads the class will…

Plant Your Garden & Help Feed Your Neighbor!            Spring Plant Sale will benefit FFLC gardens.   WHO: FOOD For Lane County Gardens WHAT: Sales of annual veggie, herb and flower starts, edible & ornamental perennials, trees, berries and native plants! WHEN: Saturday, April 7th  10am – 4pm                                  WHERE: FFLC’s GrassRoots Garden                                                                1465 Coburg Rd.  (behind St. Thomas Episcopal Church) WHY: All proceeds directly benefit FFLC’s Gardens Program   Hundreds of organically-grown vegetable, flower and herb starts will be available…

On Wednesday, April 11, the Community Center for the Performing Arts proudly welcomes Andrea Gibson back to the WOW Hall along with special guest Chastity Brown. Tickets are $13 in advance, $16 day of show.  One dollar from every ticket donated to Black Lives Matter.  Doors open at 7:00 pm, showtime 8:00. More information is available at http://www.wowhall.org/events/andrea-gibson-chastity-brown

The Springfield Downtown 2nd Friday Art Walk is happening on April 13th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.  The guided portion of the art walk will be hosted by Miriam Alexis Jordan from Emerald Art Center and will begin at 5:30 at the Island Park Gallery, located at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center at 215 West C Street.  Art walkers can take a complimentary shuttle downtown to enjoy the rest of the art walk. The shuttle will run continuously until 7…

Corridor Parent Teacher Organization is hosting the 2018 Eugene-Springfield Summer Camp Fair on Saturday, April 14 from 11 AM until 3 PM at Corridor Elementary School in Eugene. Families from anywhere in Lane County and surrounding areas are welcome. This year’s fair will feature representatives from nearly 30 local organizations who will offer demonstrations and activities. Find the right camp for your child - Whether their interests include nature, acting, football, Scouting, science or technology, art, music, dance, and academic…

Who: Eugene Folklore Society What: Contra Dance Where: Village School, 3411 Willamette Street, Eugene. When: Saturday April 14, 2018, 7:30 pm, (7 pm workshop.) Live music by Slippery Slope String Band with Sue Baker calling. No partner or experience needed, all dances taught. Bring soft-soled shoes for dancing. Cost: $8-10, $6-10 EFS members and students. For more info call: Kris 541-357-1857. http://www.eugenefolklore.org/

A Family for Every Child is an organization that assists special needs and challenging-to-place foster children in finding their own forever families.  The 2nd Annual Blues concert benefiting the group is happening this Sunday (4/15) from 5 to 10PM at Mac’s Nightclub and Restaurant.  Featured acts include the Jerry Zybach Duo, Joanne Broh & Friends, Howlin’ Dogma, Lisa Mann, and the Hank Shreve Band. Tickets are $20 advance, and $25 day of show.  More information is available at https://www.facebook.com/events/232749723933679/