Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
Good morning, Eugene.
South Pine Bakery celebrates four years of the Grilled Cheese Experience with Chef Jeremy’s crab Rangoon grilled cheese — the bakery aims to raise $30K in sandwich sales for Food for Lane County.
The 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference is underway at the Lane Events Center today, drawing thousands statewide to explore seminars and state-of-the-art exhibits.
The event continues through Feb. 21 (including Saturday’s free Family Day with virtual forest tours).
Lane Transit District will launch a new Rural Shuttle Pilot on March 2 in South Lane County, Mohawk Valley, Mapleton and along the Deadwood (Highway 36 corridor) using funds from Oregon's Statewide Transportation Improvement Funds to provide essential links to medical services, prescriptions and fresh food. The pilot's funding lasts until June 2027.
Chef Jeremy (known for innovative twists) will create a Crab Rangoon grilled cheese sandwich at Hop Valley Brewery today, offering a playful twist on classic comfort food.
Fans can sample the Grilled Cheese Experience when they visit.
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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