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December 2018
Nearby Nature Get Squirrely
Nearby Nature invites you to “Get Squirrely” at Hendricks Park on Saturday, December 1st, between 1 and 3PM. Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor adventure. Play acorn hide and seek, find out who’s getting ready for winter, and enjoy fireside nature tales. Rain or shine! Meet at the Hendricks Park Wilkins Shelter. Members free/non-members $5per family. Preregister at 541-687-9699 or learn more by clicking here.
Find out more »First Friday Art Walk
First Friday ArtWalk provides an opportunity to join friends and warm up to music, art, food and drinks in downtown Eugene. December is a great month to find unique holiday gifts by local artists and stay downtown for a show or performance. You can explore the galleries and venues on your own or take the guided tour to hear from the featured artists. The next event is December 7th, hosted by Eugene Ballet Co-Founder Riley Grannan. The tour starts at…
Find out more »Eugene Caldera Songwriters
Eugene Caldera Songwriters celebrates the holiday season with their 7th annual concert at Tsunami Books, a benefit for the Egan Warming Center, on Friday, Dec. 14, 7:30-10:00 PM. Hosted by Beth Wood and Laura Golden, the concert will present a mix of original music in various styles, mingled with haiku poetry, humor, and a heartwarming spirit of community and good will. A 5-20$ donation is requested. No one turned away for lack of funds. All donations go to Egan Warming…
Find out more »Share a Little Light – Holiday Card Making
Kids and families are invited to “Share a little light” with Little Hands Can from 2-4 p.m., Saturday, December 8 at the Springfield Public Library. Kids will make holiday cards for the Eugene Mission and Sheltercare! Each bed at the Eugene Mission will have a specially decorated card on the pillow on Christmas Eve and cards will be given to residents at Sheltercare. This is a great way to brighten up someone's holiday! Kids can also make a card to…
Find out more »Eugene Folklore Society Contra Dance
Eugene Folklore Society presents a Contra Dance Saturday, December 8th at 7:30PM, with a workshop at 7:00PM. Live music will be provided by Bridgetown Boys, with Woody Lane calling. No partner or experience needed, dances will be taught... all you need is soft-soled shoes. The event is happening at Village School at 34th and Willamette. Cost: $8-10 public, $6-10 members and students. More information is available here.
Find out more »Sustainable Landscape Seminar
Lane County homeowners can learn to save money on yard maintenance and lessen their impact on the environment through a class offered by the Oregon State University Extension Service. The Sustainable Landscape program will be offered December 11-12, 2018, from 9 AM – 5 PM, at the OSU Extension Service office, 996 Jefferson Street in Eugene. Participants will learn a variety of landscape practices that can help them improve water efficiency, enrich soil quality through mulching and composting, create…
Find out more »Springfield Downtown 2nd Friday Art Walk
The Springfield Downtown 2nd Friday Art Walk is happening Friday, December 14th from 5:00-8:00 pm. You can venture out on your own for a variety of artful venues, art and artists, or join Robert Killen of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce for the guided tour beginning at Willamalane Adult Activity Center (located at 215 West C Street) beginning at 5:30. Tour maps will be available at Emerald Art Center and other downtown merchants. Island Park Gallery is the first stop…
Find out more »Season of Light Gathering
In times of darkness and separation, it is what we share in common that becomes our source of strength. As the nights grow long, it’s critical that we are reminded to gather the light within ourselves and be warmed by the power of community. Cascadia Quest is thrilled to present a performance art piece of music, story and song at its fourth annual Season of Light Gathering -- the organization’s annual fundraising event on Saturday, December 15th. Featuring local musicians,…
Find out more »Season of Light Gathering
Season of Light Gathering: Celebrating What Connects Us In times of darkness and separation, it is what we share in common that becomes our source of strength. As the nights grow long, it’s critical that we are reminded to gather the light within ourselves and be warmed by the power of community. Cascadia Quest is thrilled to present a performance art piece of music, story and song at its fourth annual Season of Light Gathering -- the organization’s annual…
Find out more »Eugene Science Center Open House
The Eugene Science Center at 2300 Leo Harris Parkway (near Autzen Stadium) is offering a Holiday Open House this Sunday, December 16th, between 10 and 4. Our gift to the community this holiday season is a fun-filled day of science, FREE of charge for everyone in the family! Eugene Science Center’s Holiday Open House features free admission to the Exhibit Hall and one Planetarium show for everyone! Admission to our new laser light shows will be offered at a discounted…
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