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Eugene
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Lane Wheels remains committed to providing door-to-door rides for rural residents across South Lane and North Douglas counties, ensuring access to healthcare, education, and daily needs from Cottage Grove to surrounding communities. KVAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Valley River Center will welcome DICK’S House of Sport in about two years, featuring interactive experiences like a climbing wall, golf bays + multisport cages. The 100,000 sqft venue will host sports clinics and community events to boost local engagement. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lane Community College was named a 2026 Leader College by national Achieving the Dream program on Thursday in Eugene as part of recognizing its strong commitment to student success. College officials said the designation honors efforts to expand access, improve retention, and enhance support for students. KVAL
- ➤ Starting this month, Bethel School District will deliver free Eugene Public Library cards to over 4,800 students at their schools, giving them immediate access to online media and physical items. The program will automatically renew each school year to make library resources easier to use. KVAL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ BRING Recycling is refreshing its fiberglass rhino, Jabali, by sanding, priming, and painting the local landmark in time for Earth Month. The work honors Earth Day and highlights the group's commitment to repair over replacement (a sustainable community effort). KEZI
- ➤ Pamela Shurtliff, a donations sorter and crafts expert at St Vincent de Paul and Chance Fortune, explains how locals can recycle creatively in Eugene. She offers sustainable tips to turn waste into art. KVAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Emergency Physicians leaders testified to an Oregon Senate committee in Salem Thursday morning to voice concerns about PeaceHealth switching ER care to ApolloMD. They warned the change could harm local care (by losing essential institutional knowledge) and said state senators may seek legal options to slow the move. KEZI
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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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Faroe Rum Performance
7 p.m. — Beergarden — Free entry — Experience the energetic blend of traditional Celtic music with a Pacific Northwest twist.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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