Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of March.
Good morning, Eugene.
💼 Business
The Lion & Owl will serve its final meal on Monday, March 2 at 60 E.
11th Ave before moving to East Amazon Drive and reopening as The Paddock in late March. The restaurant will offer its familiar brunchish menu, outdoor patio space and a repurposed Airstream coffee truck.
🎓 Education
Lane Community College faculty union and administration reached a tentative agreement for a four-year contract on Feb.
25 in Eugene. The agreement brings cost-of-living adjustments and job security measures, with faculty set to vote on ratification next month.
🌲 Environment
Yachats (the first on the Pacific Coast) will be named a Bird City today at a ceremony at the Yachats Lions Club, with a speaker series to follow.
Town leader Jim Welch said projects like altering streetlights (to protect migrating birds) and covering pipes have spurred energy for environmental action.
🏛️ Government
Oregon State Parks will charge parking fees at 22 parks starting March 30 to cover budget shortfalls and maintain clean facilities — visitors can use one permit across parks.
The state will also charge RV dump fees at 19 sites and is hiring seasonal park rangers for the busy season.
🎉 Eugene Events
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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.
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.
Yoga Under the Stars
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Eugene Science Center — $30 General Admission, $25 Members — Relax and rejuvenate with yoga sessions beneath the stars in the planetarium.
Community Conference on Brain Health
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — The Community at Marquis Eugene — Free entry — Explore brain health and aging at this informative Alzheimer’s Association conference with expert-led workshops.
The Garcia Project Night 1
8-11 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets required — Experience a powerful and authentic performance of classic Jerry Garcia Band setlists.
Faerie Market: Moss and Beetle Bazaar
11 AM – 6 PM — Lane Events Center — $5.00 — Explore the mystical arts and wares of the Fae with live music, workshops, and a cosplay contest.
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