Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of February.
Good morning, Eugene.
The project to unveil a monument honoring Eugene's first Black families reached a milestone on Friday with the reveal of its completed design.
The statue will be 3-D scanned in Portland before being bronzed in northwest Eugene and placed in Alton Baker Park in September.
Jodi Unruh revisited Abby's Pizza Friday to capture 2004 Valentine's Day footage of a heart-shaped pizza — a nostalgic piece connecting past celebrations with the community's current spirit.
Researchers from U of Oregon and U of Nevada published a study last week in Science Advances on ice-age artifacts from Cougar Mountain Cave, about two hours southeast of Bend.
Among the findings is the oldest sewn hide sample (dating to about 12,400 years ago) that reveals early clothing technology.
Springfield launched a new Community Resources webpage to help residents access local legal aid, know-your-rights details, and service providers in multiple languages.
The city says the page comes amid federal immigration activity & will be updated as new resources become available.
Local figure skaters at the Rink Exchange are training hard as they anticipate Olympic action and prepare for the Oregon Open Figure Skating Championship on April 11th and 12th (a key competition for hopefuls).
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.
Faroe Rum Performance
7 p.m. — Beergarden — Free entry — Experience the energetic blend of traditional Celtic music with a Pacific Northwest twist.
Lane County Home & Garden Show
12-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday — Lane Events Center — Free with food donation or $5 at the door — Discover hundreds of exhibits to inspire your home and garden projects.
K-Pop Dance Showcase: KODEX Boulevard
4-8 p.m. — Whirled Pies — All ages welcome — Experience a dazzling K-Pop dance showcase themed around Hollywood with performances by local talents.
Oregon Ducks Softball vs. Penn State Softball
12-3 p.m. — Jane Sanders Stadium — $25-$35 — Book guaranteed parking and enjoy a thrilling softball matchup in Eugene.
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