Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
Good morning, Eugene.
🏘️ Community
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.
🚧 Accidents
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.
🎓 Education
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.
📰 Lifestyle
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.
🎉 Eugene Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Opiuo Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience genre-bending electronic music with Opiuo and opener rSUN.
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.
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.
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.
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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