What’s Happening?
Events in and around our area.
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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 […] 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. 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. 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 […] 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. The Black Cultural Initiative in Eugene is conducting gardening classes from now until November 1st at various times and dates. Participants do not have to attend every class. See registration, dates, and times below. 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. Daisy CHAIN is a nonprofit in Lane County providing free services to support pre and post pregnancy, sexual health, and parenting. For information on donating, volunteering, or receiving services, click HERE. The Trauma Intervention Program of Lane County is a non-profit dedicated to supporting those experiencing emergencies or emotional traumas. Trained volunteers are available 24 hours a day with emotional and practical support to supplement the services of law enforcement, fire, and hospital personnel to assist survivors, families, friends, and witnesses. More information on volunteering, available […] The City of Eugene is sponsoring an LGBTQ Youth Group at the Amazon Community Center from 4 to 6 pm on Fridays. This free confidential group is for queer teens ages 13 to 18 and includes support and referrals. More information HERE. |
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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. Greenhill Humane Society invites you to celebrate "Kitten Season" by adopting or fostering a kitten or donating much-needed supplies. Hundreds of kittens will arrive this summer needing medical treatment, socialization, and housing. The wish list of needed items is HERE. Items can be dropped off in person or shipped directly to the shelter. Information on […] The Hope and Safety Alliance, a nonprofit serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Lane County, is seeking donations of personal items, gift cards, shoes, and freshly laundered summer clothing for women and children. The wish list is HERE. 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. |
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