What’s Happening?
Events in and around our area.
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The Art Center in Corvallis hosts a free drop-in afternoon of art making from 1 to 4 pm on the second Saturday of each month. All supplies are provided, and all ages and experience levels are welcome. Different themes or techniques are featured each month. More information and instructions HERE. U of O's Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents Indigenous Queer art and history, exhibited from 5/16/25 to 1/4/26. 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. […] 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. 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. 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 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. 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 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 […] The volunteers of the Weekend Burrito Brigade prepare and serve hot, nutritious, vegan meals to hungry residents in the Eugene and Springfield area. The organization also offers food pantries and free food boxes. More information HERE. Donate HERE. Volunteer application HERE. The Lane County Diaper Bank delivers diapers to new parents in need, helping to reduce family financial stress and give every child a chance to thrive. Host a diaper drive HERE or volunteer HERE. Receive diapers HERE. The Umpqua Dunes Access Improvement Project is scheduled for August 25 through December 10, 2025. This is a road improvement project taking place on Salmon Harbor Drive in Douglas County near Winchester Bay. The work will start near the Marina in front of the Windy Cove RV Park and Campground and extend to the dunes […] Senior and Disability Services of Lane County is seeking volunteers to serve on advisory councils and for the home-delivered meals program. Advisory council members meet 6 times a year to review services and advocate for persons who are disabled or older. More information HERE. The meals on wheels program uses volunteers in 9 locations as […] |
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Find Help is a free web-based platform designed to bridge the gap between individuals and local resources. By entering a zip code, anyone can access a list of organizations in that area, including food, housing, transportation, health care, social services, legal aide, education, and employment support. Access the website HERE. Singing Creek Educational Center is a nonprofit providing culturally-responsive hands-on history education for children and their families in Western Oregon. The programs can travel to schools, parks, libraries, and other sites. More information on arranging field trips and programs HERE. The nonprofit Emerald Art Center at 500 Main Street in Springfield seeks to engage the community through education, outreach, and partnerships to celebrate the arts, express creativity, and exhibit local artists. In the center's historic building, beginning and established artists can create and show their art, and community members can attend classes and other events. […] The Coast to Cascades Bird Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of and education about our natural environment, focusing on the habitats of birds and other wildlife. The Bird Alliance sponsors monthly field trips and program meetings that feature speakers and slide shows. More information HERE. |
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Food for Lane County has listed all known food pantries in Oregon on their website. The list of food resources is HERE. |
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Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, promote the rights and interests of children who are in foster care due to abuse and neglect. Lane County CASA is now seeking volunteers to serve as court advocates for children, help with events, serve on the board, or provide academic support to kids in foster care. More information […] |
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RAVEN, or Radical Assistance for Vulnerable Eugene Neighbors, is a peer-led, community-focused nonprofit providing food, clothing, survival supplies, information, and referrals to unhoused and vulnerable residents in downtown Eugene 5 days a week, serving 150 people daily. RAVEN is trying to address some of the gaps caused by the recent closure of White Bird’s Front […]
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The Benton County Historical Society presents a Native Arts and Crafts Marketplace on Thursday November 20th from 2 to 8 pm at the Corvallis Museum at 411 SW 2nd Street. This market features local and state Native artists, refreshments, and music. Stop by the Corvallis Museum throughout the day and during the Corvallis Arts Walk […] |
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A Family for Every Child is a Eugene nonprofit focused on facilitating permanent adoptions for children currently in foster care, and on reconnecting children with their family members. More information HERE. Volunteer Application and Donation Form HERE. The Oregon Department of Human Services is now offering information, advocacy, and health care referrals to persons who have experienced any type of brain injury. The phone line is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Services are free and offered regardless of income. More information HERE. Contact information HERE.
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The Eugene Education Foundation, a nonprofit supporting the 4J School District, is promoting a community-wide campaign to have students, families, and community members write letters of gratitude to 4J staff. This "Thank-a-Thon" to recognize influential educational professionals will generate $150 for every personalized note received by a school employee. Letters can be written to a teacher, […] |
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HIV Alliance is commemorating World AIDS Day at the Eugene Farmer's Market Pavilion on Friday, December 5th, in partnership with the First Friday Art Walk. A 5 pm reception is accompanied by artwork and quilts, and a presentation of HIV-related services and history. The HIV Alliance will recognize outstanding volunteers and lead a candlelight walk […] |
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The Eugene Springfield Youth Orchestras announce winter concerts on 12/2 and 12/15. On Tuesday December 2nd the Youth Symphony will perform at the South Eugene High School auditorium at 7:30 pm with works including Beethoven, Bach, Tchaikovsky, and Wagner. On Monday December 15th the Little Symphony and the Junior Orchestra will play works by Bartok […] |
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Kind Tree, a nonprofit supporting persons living with Autism, announces their annual Ugly Sweater Party, on Thursday, December 4th, from 5:30 to 8 pm at Whirled Pies in Eugene. Prizes will be awarded in the categories of the cutest, craziest, and ugliest sweaters. There will also be raffles and dancing. More information HERE. |
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