• The annual recruitment for Eugene city boards, committees and commissions is wrapping up with the deadline for applications March 29. Vacancies are on the Budget Committee, Planning Commission, Civilian Review Board and several others. See eugene-or.gov/bcc or stop by the city manager’s office for paperwork. Interviews will take place in May, the City Council will make the appointments in June and terms officially begin July .

• Occupy Eugene and Occupy BankBusters will present a benefit showing of The Secret of Oz at 6 pm Monday, April 8, at Cozmic, 8th and Charnelton in Eugene. The Occupy groups are also planning for events around May Day.

• Sen. Chris Edwards and Rep. Nancy Nathanson are hosting a “constituent coffee hour” at 10 am Friday, March 29, at New Day Bakery, 449 Blair Blvd. in Eugene. They will talk about the first half of the current legislative session and answer questions.