Best Publicly Accessible Coffee Shop Couch
Caffé Pacori’s couch is waiting for you to sink into it
Have you ever heard the phrase “Go for the coffee, stay for the couch”? I bet you haven’t, seeing as I made it up after … Continue reading
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Best Place to Buy a Used Copy of LEGO Star Wars
Epic Seconds is the go-to for your geek needs
I love this place. About two years ago some friends and I made a left turn into the front door of Epic Seconds. There I’m … Continue reading
Staff Picks!
From the best couch to the not-so-best parking garage in this town — and more
A small selection of local things that make us happy Sometimes, because we’re Eugene Weekly and we can, we choose random things that our staff … Continue reading
My Life Surrounded by Death: When Your Caretaker is an Undertaker
My grandma has been a mortician my entire life. When I was nine, my mom decided to run the funeral home with her.
One of the most valuable pieces of information I’ve ever been given is that you shouldn’t put Vicks VapoRub under your nose to shield the … Continue reading
Death Coach
A new avenue of care for those at the end of their life and their loved ones
Since the turn of the 21st century, the role of the death doula has been on the rise. Death doulas are non-medical workers who provide … Continue reading
Death Knell for Clutter
A writer discovers the late-life joys of döstädning
Let’s get this straight right now: I’m not planning to die anytime soon. But consider: One day you’re young and in recklessly good health; the … Continue reading
Best Dog park
1. Wayne Morse Ranch Family Farm, 595 Crest Drive, 541-682-5373, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 2. Amazon Park, 22 Amazon Pkwy., 541-682-4800, Eugene-or.gov/Facilities. 3. Alton Baker Park, 200 Day … Continue reading
Best Place to take the kids
1. Eugene Public Library, Downtown, 100 E. 10th Ave., 541-682-5450, Eugene-or.gov. 2. Skinner Butte Park, RiverPlay Discovery Village Playground, 248 Cheshire Ave., Eugene-or.gov. 3. Adventure! … Continue reading
Best Senior center/senior living
1. Campbell Community Center, 155 High St., 541-682-5318, Eugene-or.gov/campbellcenter. 2. Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 W. C St., Springfield, 541-736-4444, Willamalane.org. 3. Eugene Hotel, 222 … Continue reading
Best Event venue
1. Cuthbert Amphitheater, 601 Day Island Road, TheCuthbert.com. 2. Hult Center, 1 Eugene Ctr., HultCenter.org. 3. WOW Hall, 291 W. 8th Ave., WOWHall.org.