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Eugene
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shift Community Cycles held a volunteer night on Feb. 5 at its new workspace at the old Sykes building on the corner of Charnelton Street and Broadway. Community members repaired donated bikes + ensured that local children will soon receive them through partner groups. KEZI
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews responded to a garage fire at a duplex on Aster Street on Feb. 5, quickly controlling the blaze in 12 minutes and displacing five adults + two dogs as the Red Cross provided assistance while investigators looked into the cause. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After facing backlash from teachers + parents over recent teacher layoffs, Springfield Public Schools Board chair Heather Quaas-Annsa resigns. The board will decide on her replacement and measures to restore stability at an upcoming meeting later this month. KVAL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Bailey was named Pet of the Week in Eugene on Friday, Feb. 6. Visit Greenhill's website for details on adopting a dog or cat. KVAL
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Nutrition Seminar with Dr. Teri Sue Wright & Roxanne Stone
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Healthy Pet — Free entry — Engage in insightful discussions on holistic pet nutrition with a veterinarian and food scientist.
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Puppet Making Workshop
4-5 p.m. — Eugene Public Library — Free entry — Create your own puppet with guidance from Pegasus Puppet Theatre and enjoy puppet exploration.
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Sweetheart's Ball 2026
7:30-11:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets starting at $16.64 — Dance to indie rock tunes and celebrate love at this vibrant event.
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CATALYST - An Act Revived
6 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience a vibrant aerial circus performance that ignites inspiration and hope for the future.
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Opiuo Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience genre-bending electronic music with Opiuo and opener rSUN.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
11 AM – 2 PM — Oregon Multigenerational Community Center — Free entry — Celebrate the year of the horse with performances, activities, and community connection.
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TrackTown Triathlon
Beginner-friendly triathlon — 8 a.m. — UO Rec Center — Registration Fee Required — Enjoy a vibrant and community-focused race experience with the University of Oregon Triathlon Team.
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Washington Huskies at Oregon Ducks Men's Basketball
8-11 p.m. — Matthew Knight Arena — Tickets required — Watch as Oregon takes on Washington in an exciting Big Ten basketball showdown.
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Album Release Tour by Paper Wings
7:30-9:15 p.m. — Tsunami Books — Tickets $21.50 — Experience the charm of Nashville folk duo Paper Wings as they celebrate their album release with a captivating performance.
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