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Events in and around our area.
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Burrito Brigade Volunteering
Burrito Brigade helps to address food insecurity for unhoused, undocumented, unemployed, and impoverished Eugene residents. Volunteers help to stock pantries, and prepare and distribute burritos every Saturday and Sunday at various locations. Sign up to volunteer here.
Blood Donations Needed
There is an ongoing severe blood shortage, and healthy individuals are needed to donate now to help people counting on lifesaving blood. Donating blood is a safe process and people should not hesitate to give - or receive - blood. There are several places accepting blood donations. For more information or to make an appointment […]
MECCA
Materials Exchange Center for Community Arts, or MECCA, is a nonprofit selling secondhand supplies to create arts and crafts. The purpose of MECCA is to inspire creativity, support education, and reduce waste. The shop on High Street in Eugene has an inventory that changes daily, featuring vintage items and collectibles, local art on consignment, art supplies, […]
Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District Budget Committee
The Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District works with regional partners to protect, restore, and enhance local natural resources through voluntary programs and education. Applications are now being accepted for citizen volunteers to serve on their Budget Committee for three years. Committee members must be registered voters within the District’s boundaries in central and eastern […]
Mobile Services at Senior and Disability Services
Lane County Senior and Disability Services is adding mobile services to better reach rural residents who would like to request assistance with nutrition or other support services. The agency is seeking host sites throughout rural Lane County where they can park the "office on wheels" in 2025. Grocery stores, community centers, granges, and libraries are examples […]
Emergency workshops for youth through April
The OSU Extension Service is offering a series of workshops to prepare young people for emergencies. Events are for youth in grades 3 through 12, and will take place in Eugene, Cottage Grove, Florence, and other locations from now until the end of April. There will be guest speakers and hands-on activities, including constructing an […]
Second Saturday Art Making in Corvallis
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.
Volunteers in Medicine
The local nonprofit "Volunteers in Medicine" operates with the principle that health care is for everyone, no matter the person's language, ethnicity, income level, or background. A team of volunteers offers free medical care for underserved adult residents of Lane County. No insurance is required. Services include primary care, physical therapy, smoking cessation, behavioral health […]
Transportation help for Lane County School families
During the current school year, families in the nine education districts of Lane County can access transportation funds for non-medical trips at their local Family Resource Center. Funds may help with car repairs, tires, bus passes, bike helmets, car seats, and more. Family Resource Centers are in Creswell, Cottage Grove, Crow-Applegate-Lorane, Eugene 4J, Fern Ridge, […]
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LGBTQ success in schools
The Oregon Department of Education implemented a Success Plan in 2021 to address education barriers for learners who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, transgender, queer, questioning, Two Spirit, intersex, asexual, and nonbinary. The plan establishes a framework for creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming schools. More information HERE.
Cultural Coalition board members
The Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) seeks three energetic and committed community members with a passion for arts, heritage, and humanities to serve on the Board of Directors. The Cultural Coalition is comprised of 12 representatives from across Lane County who serve three-year terms, There are two representatives from all five Lane County districts plus a member-at-large. […]
Support for substance use loss
GRASP provides assistance and support for individuals who have experienced the loss of someone they care about, as a result of substance use. GRASP meets on the 1st Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church at 1685 West 13th Avenue in Eugene. For more information, call 541-654-7733.
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Master Gardener classes
Lane County Master Gardeners, a part of the OSU Extension Service, are holding gardening classes through November 1st. Topics include pruning, composting, and growing, herbs, flowers, and vegetables. Classes are being held in Creswell, Springfield, Eugene, Florence, and Oakridge. Registration is required for each class. Information and registration HERE.
Foster Families for Queer Teens
Oregon Community Programs is seeking foster families for LGBTQIA+ young teenagers, who are over-represented in the foster care system and who face unique vulnerability because of discrimination and rejection. Applicant families must be able to provide affirming experiences to safeguard the health, safety, and well-being of queer youth, to help them develop the resilience needed […]
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Trevor Project with OHA through 5/14
The Oregon Health Authority is partnering with The Trevor Project to offer ally-ship training for individuals working with queer youth, as well as for interested family and friends. These virtual sessions include terminology, the "coming out" process, and the challenges LGBTQ+ youth face at home, in school, and in the community. To register, click on the […]
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Third Thursdays for Equity and Community
Third Thursdays for Equity and Community
The Lane County Equity & Community Consortium (ECC) and the Communities of Color & Allies Network (CCAN) have moved their First Friday events to the Third Thursdays on most months, starting in March 2025. The goal of these gatherings is to create a safe space that fosters friendships and networks for people of color, social […]
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Native Arts and Crafts on First Sundays
Eugene's Native American Arts and Crafts Makers sponsor the First Sunday Native American Arts and Crafts Market from 10 am to 4 pm, each month, at the Farmer's Market Pavilion at 85 East 8th Avenue in Eugene. There is free admission to the event and free downtown Sunday Parking. More information HERE.
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2025 Pow Wow Calendar
University of Oregon University 57th Mother's Day Pow Wow – May 9 through 11, 2025 The 57th Annual Mother's Day Powwow is presented by the U of O Native American and Indigenous Studies program. There are 3 days of festivities at the U of O campus: Friday, May 9th: Grand Entry, 7 pm at McArthur […]
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