Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras
For the first time in their 86-year history, the Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras are putting on a virtual concert series. Tune into Facebook Live to watch … Continue reading
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EW is Looking for a Few Good Freelancers
Reporters will cover local civics and public meetings
Eugene Weekly is looking for three freelance journalists to cover local government in a project funded by a Facebook Journalism Project grant as well as … Continue reading
‘Quarantine Sucks’
Our intrepid writer reports from the front lines of domestic isolation
I used to be good at avoiding my kids — all five of them. We had a mutually beneficial arrangement: I drove them to every soccer … Continue reading
Sweet Life Patisserie Reopens
After closing in late-March due to COVID-19, the bakery reopened May 2
Sweet Life Patisserie and Sweet Life Petite reopened with limited hours May 2 after receiving a Paycheck Protection Program loan. The two Sweet Life locations … Continue reading
Thank Goodness for Gardens
Being locked down by the coronavirus gives gardens more meaning this season
My husband points out that while I have rarely — if ever — designed a garden without a bench in it, I almost never sit … Continue reading
Stay Home, Get Dirty
People in Eugene are gardening like crazy during quarantine, boosting business for local seed and plant sellers
For Frank and Karen Morton, the owners of Wild Garden Seed Company in Philomath, April and May are normally a time to rest. In a … Continue reading
Good Garden Reads
Two new books to help the home gardener
Ooh, la la! Ciscoe Morris, well loved TV and radio host and recently retired Seattle Times columnist, has published a new book. His previous book, … Continue reading
EW’s Annual Planting Guide
Prepare your gardens!
Planning is one of the most important elements of gardening. It is also one of the easiest steps to overlook, especially for the beginner. Knowing … Continue reading
Outdoors for Quarantine Time
Way in the Woods: Navigating the outdoors in COVID-19
In this time of “Stay home, stay safe,” at least we have the outdoors. Wait! Don’t go outside! There’s too many people, it’s risky and … Continue reading
Inside Out
Channel your outdoor energy for these indoor options
Now that the sun is out somewhat more regularly, we have to resist the urge to act like Floridians and take over a beach. And … Continue reading