Activist Alert

• Ward 1 Eugene City Council candidate Emily Semple’s campaign has GOTV (get out the vote) activities planned for the next two weeks. Learn more about Semple’s grassroots movement and how to help her maintain the progressive seat that has been held by George Brown. Contact Campaign Manager Kristen Brandt at 541-515-2102 or emilysemple.com for locations and further information.

• Educational old growth forest hike to McKenzie View, one of the first Bureau of Land Management’s timber sales under the new Revision Management Plan, the Cascadia Forest Defenders say. Meet at the Growers Market parking lot, 454 Willamette at 10 am Sunday, Oct. 23, for a carpool out to Leaburg. Dress according to weather, bring a lunch and water. Return at 4 pm. FREE.

• Regina Lawrence, director of the George S. Turnbull Portland Center and Agora Journalism Center, will discuss “Ready for Hillary? Gender and Media in the Presidential Campaigns” 6:30 pm Oct. 25 in room 175 of the UO Knight Law Center. Lawrence is a nationally recognized authority on political communication, civic engagement, gender and politics, and the role of media in public discourse about politics and policy. She is the author of Hillary Clinton’s Race for the White House: Gender Politics and the Media on the Campaign Trail and When the Press Fails: Political Power and the News Media from Iraq to Katrina. FREE.

• Natural resources timber harvesting specialists Steve Bowers and Francisca Belart of the OSU Extension Service Forestry will share all the things you need to consider when building your own cabin 6 pm Oct. 27 at the OSU Extension Office, 996 Jefferson Street, Eugene. Register at extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/building-cabin-your-property, email lauren.grand@oregonstate.edu or call 541-579-2150 to register or for more information. The cost is $15 per family/ownership, and refreshments and materials will be provided.

• The Lane County Concussion hosts Battle of the Beards co-ed roller derby tournament Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 22 and 23, at the Willamalane Center in Springfield. Concussion says that “Piggybacking off a recent viral #NotInOurLockerRoom graphic and the subsequent requests for T-shirts with the logo,” it will be selling #NotInOurLockerRoom merchandise with all of the proceeds going to Sexual Assault Support Services (SASS). Concussion says after it posted a retooled logo of a skull in purple and teal with a message about domestic violence awareness and sexual assault awareness, “the Facebook post received more than 55,000 views within the first 24 hours, and roller derby teams from around the world were creating similar graphics and taking the same stance against sexual assault.” For more information about Battle of the Beards, visit the Facebook event page or contact James Brains at lccinterleaguerep@gmail.com. Games run 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday, and 9 am to 7 pm Sunday. Tickets are $15 for a day pass or $25 for the whole weekend.

A Note From the Publisher

Dear Readers,

The last two years have been some of the hardest in Eugene Weekly’s 43 years. There were moments when keeping the paper alive felt uncertain. And yet, here we are — still publishing, still investigating, still showing up every week.

That’s because of you!

Not just because of financial support (though that matters enormously), but because of the emails, notes, conversations, encouragement and ideas you shared along the way. You reminded us why this paper exists and who it’s for.

Listening to readers has always been at the heart of Eugene Weekly. This year, that meant launching our popular weekly Activist Alert column, after many of you told us there was no single, reliable place to find information about rallies, meetings and ways to get involved. You asked. We responded.

We’ve also continued to deepen the coverage that sets Eugene Weekly apart, including our in-depth reporting on local real estate development through Bricks & Mortar — digging into what’s being built, who’s behind it and how those decisions shape our community.

And, of course, we’ve continued to bring you the stories and features many of you depend on: investigations and local government reporting, arts and culture coverage, sudoku and crossword puzzles, Savage Love, and our extensive community events calendar. We feature award-winning stories by University of Oregon student reporters getting real world journalism experience. All free. In print and online.

None of this happens by accident. It happens because readers step up and say: this matters.

As we head into a new year, please consider supporting Eugene Weekly if you’re able. Every dollar helps keep us digging, questioning, celebrating — and yes, occasionally annoying exactly the right people. We consider that a public service.

Thank you for standing with us!