Activist Alert

• There will be an interfaith prayer service with the theme “Seeing Light in Darkness,” 6:45 pm, Monday, Sept. 11 at the First Christian Church (1160 Oak Street in downtown Eugene). The gathering will “celebrate the oneness in our diversity through prayers, chants, readings from sacred texts and many other forms that come from the teachings and traditions of our participating presenters.” Those presenters include people of Muslim, Christian, Hindu and Jewish faiths, as well as an African-American storyteller, a Buddhist and the former mayor. For more info go to interfaithprayer.org.

• Lane Rescues is spotlighting the Oregon Coast Humane Society in Florence. The rescue group says animals from this small retirement town have a “harder time finding a home and can end up in the shelter for years.” Go to lanerescues.com or their ad in EW’s pages to see photos of and read about adoptable animals. Email petsponsors@gmail.com for more info.

• Heather Sielicki of Southwest Neighbors will discuss “Finding Homes for the Homeless,” 9:15 am, Friday Sept. 8 at the Unitarian Church, 13th and Chambers with Church Women United — “men have special invite!” Ruth Duemler tells us, and remember, “Winter will soon be here!” For more info call Duemler at 541-484-6145.

• There will be a “direct action opportunity for kids and their guardians at Rep. Peter DeFazio’s office on Sept. 20, to urge him to be a better advocate for women and children by being a stronger voice against Trump’s budget proposal, which puts 80 safety net programs at risk,” according to organizer Rowan Mason. Mason says the “final demonstration will be determined by who participates but may include a group singing adapted sing-alongs, statements made by school age kids, and gifting of protesting teddy bears.” All kids welcome. Practice meeting is 17. Contact activistparenting@gmail.com for more info.

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.

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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!