Blackberry Time
Make jelly, syrup and wine
When life gives you lemons, of course you should make lemonade. But in Oregon, you’re much more likely to get blackberries. After years of fighting … Continue reading
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Main Street Shenanigans
The 2023 Springfield’s The Block Party shuts down Main Street for a good time
For one night only, the heart of downtown Springfield will close. This one night consists of live music, food trucks, games, art and more at … Continue reading
Calling All Ferrets! It’s Time To Show Off Your Skills.
The 2023 Ferret Agility Trials reconvenes Sept. 10
They are adorable looking animals that come with a warm and playful spirit. They are ferrets, and these little furry guys take center stage Sept. … Continue reading
Poetry Out of the Woods
2023 has been a very good year for Oakridge poet Anthony Robinson
In case you’ve never been there, here are a few things to know about Oakridge. With a population a shade north of 3,000 people, it … Continue reading
Celebrating Latino Culture
Spice up your weekend with Fiesta Cultural events
Labor Day weekend in Eugene isn’t shy of any events. Immerse yourself in fun, interactive and celebratory experiences such as Fiesta Cultural. For three days, … Continue reading
Retro Poppin’ Baddies
Eugene Art House celebrates the ’80s and ’90s in a street fair with music, movies and pro wrestling
On Friday, Sept. 1, Eugene Art House will transform for PopcornUtopia, a first-of-its-kind event blending karaoke, movies and pro wrestling themed around 1980s and ’90s … Continue reading
The 41st SLUG Queen Coronation
Seven competitors performed to see who is the true SLUG queen
This year’s August 11 SLUG queen competition featured seven competitors vying for the title of SLUG queen. Jilynn Cherish (Jubilee Hedonisto), Alexandra Tigue (Luci Morningstar), … Continue reading
For The Love Of Dogs
Northwest Dog Project nine-year anniversary benefit is August 26 at Viking Brewing Company
It’s been a labor of love on behalf of dogs these past nine years, and now Northwest Dog Project wants to celebrate its work and … Continue reading
‘Little Shooting Stars’
Eugene’s Little Critter Crew takes care of our smallest animal companions, many abandoned by their owners after the lockdown
Eugene’s Little Critter Crew got its start as an animal rescue group in early 2020, just a whisker ahead of COVID. What that meant, co-founder … Continue reading
Most Spiders Don’t Bite
You’re probably gaslighting yourself into thinking that itchy bump is a spider bite
In the summer and early fall, people begin to see more spiders as they spend more time outside, open house windows and explore the Oregon … Continue reading