Past Events

Talons, Tastings, and Tidbits: 30 Years in the Pacific NW Saturday, September 28th, 2019 from 6:00-9:00pm. Lane Community College's Center for Meeting and Learning at 4000 E 30th Ave., Eugene, OR 97405 Come join us in celebration as we start our 30th year in the Pacific NW! Focused on raptor rehabilitation and nature education, Cascades Raptor Center is All About the Birds. As the evening begins, walk among several of our avian ambassadors. Immerse yourself in their breathtaking beauty while you…

Junction City Local Aid is holding the 3rd annual Fall Harvest Food Fest on Sunday the 29th from 1 to 4pm at 210 E. 6th Avenue in Junction City. This event features Barbecue, beverage tastings, live music, and tours of the pantry and warehouse.  The organization provides direct assistance to economically vulnerable neighbors in the community. More information is available here.

Wheels by the Willamette Event   The City of Springfield, in partnership with Point2Point at Lane Transit District, will host Wheels by the Willamette from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, October 4, on the Northbank Path at Aspen and W D Street in Springfield. Wheels by the Willamette promotes walking and biking as healthy transportation options and supports the Get There Challenge.   The event will feature free bicycle safety checks provided by Len’s Bikes, bicycle and pedestrian materials…

Lane Arts Council presents the First Friday ArtWalk year-round in Downtown Eugene.  Take the guided tour and follow the host to hear from the featured artists, or explore the other galleries and venues from 5:30-8pm on your own.  This event happens rain or shine, and is always free! The October 4th First Friday ArtWalk is guest-hosted by the current raining Slug Queen, SluGoddess Slime Shine. The official ArtWalk guided tour begins at 5:30pm at The New Zone Gallery (22 W…

The Eugene Astronomical Society will host a star party on Friday, October 4, from 7:00pm to 11:00pm at the College Hill Reservoir at 24th and Lawrence in Eugene.  This is one of their series of "First Quarter Fridays" held each month on the Friday nearest the first quarter Moon.  This event draws dozens of people to share the view of the night sky. The EAS will have a variety of telescopes for people to look through, and astronomers on hand to explain…

Saturday, October 5, 12:00 p.m., Downtown Eugene Public Library, 10th & Olive Join expert Nadison Kannan for an overview of what electric vehicles are and why they are so important. Topics will include the different types of electric vehicles, the benefits of driving electric, available state and federal rebates, how to charge the vehicles, and other forms of electric transportation. Plus after the talk, view an electric vehicle. Nadison Kannan works for Forth Mobility, a nonprofit trade association and advocate…

No School Day Adventure: Navigators of the Night in Hendricks Park October 10 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm $45 – $50 Can owls spin their heads all the way around? Do bats drink blood? Do some bugs glow in the dark? Learn to separate fact from fiction as you discover the secrets nocturnal critters! Play echolocation games, dissect owl pellets, create spider webs, and make glow-in-the-dark art. $45 members/$50 non-members. Scholarships available. Ages 6-9, max 12 kids. After-care 3:00-4:00pm!…

Contra Dance: Treehouse with Rich Goss calling - October 12 2019 Treehouse features Bo Leyden (mandolin, banjo, flute), Shari Ame (fiddle), Benjamin Young (winds and guitar), and Rachael Young (keyboard), and Kevin Craven (fiddle). Between them they bring a mix of Irish, Quebecois, and New England style, and put it together with Pacific Northwest flair. Bo has been a longtime contradance musician and dancer, and currently operates Calliope Musicworks, constructing and repairing stringed instruments. Becky has played for dances throughout…