Good morning, Eugene.

FOOD For Lane County's Chef's Night Out—its 33rd year—will take place on April 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Lane Events Center.

Over 50 local purveyors will offer small bites and all proceeds will support the nonprofit's mission to create food access while attendees vote for the People's Choice award.

White Bird Clinic announced that due to a budget shortfall CAHOOTS will reduce its crisis intervention team to seven employees and one shift a week starting after April 7.

Local crisis workers warn that the cuts will strain police and community services—contract negotiations and funding searches are ongoing.

On Thursday morning, police arrested 18-year-old Cody Robert Smith in the 2100 block of Amirante Street after a dispute on March 25 led to shots being fired—he now faces charges including attempted assault, unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and bias crime.

On March 24, Springfield Police Department arrested 34 people in an 8-hour retail theft operation that recovered about $3,000 in stolen items from nine locations+ it partnered with loss prevention staff from 13 local businesses+ to counter organized theft.

At about 1:30 p.m. on March 25 a deputy tracked a stolen Scion xB SUV to Cottage Grove using GPS; after the suspect crashed the vehicle and fled on foot, authorities quickly arrested the 28-year-old—Austin Taylor Williams—who now faces charges for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and related offenses.

The Oregon Health Authority said that prescriptions under the DWDA increased from 561 to 607 between 2023 and 2024 while deaths from these medications decreased from 386 to 376—most patients were over 65, white and had cancer.

The report shows that concerns about loss of autonomy and dignity continue to guide end‐of‐life decisions.

Bake Club Live Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. | Beergarden | Free entry | Enjoy the tunes of Bake Club, a local powerhouse string band finishing off a month of music.

Monday Night Bingo

6:30-8 p.m. — The Pour House Tavern — $5-$20 — Get your dabbers ready for a fun night of Bingo with cash prizes benefiting Lane County Diaper Bank.

Michael Mayo Live Performance

6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — The Jazz Station — Check the venue for ticket prices — Experience the captivating vocal talents of Michael Mayo, whether solo or with his band.

Sean Peterson's S-tet Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — The Jazz Station — Ticket info not specified — Experience an evening of original jazz tunes performed by talented UO faculty members.

Eugene/Springfield Ducks Unlimited Banquet

4-9 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Contact for ticket info — Celebrate conservation with dinner, auctions, and community fellowship.

Michigan Wolverines at Oregon Ducks Softball

4:59-8:59 p.m. — Jane Sanders Stadium — No cost info available — Catch a thrilling college softball matchup as the Wolverines face off against the Ducks.

Pet Night with the Bunny

4-7 p.m. — Valley River Center — Cost varies — Capture a delightful photo with your furry friends and the Bunny for lasting memories.

Saxsquatch Live Performance

8-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience a captivating live performance from the 7’ tall saxophone-wielding sensation Saxsquatch.

Oregon Knife Show 2025

8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Entry fees may apply — Discover a vast array of collectible and handmade cutlery at the 47th Annual Oregon Knife Show.

Learning to Love Your Enemies

A talk on Christian science by Giulia Nesi Tetreau. Ms. Tetreau is a Christian science practitioner, teacher and member of the Christian science board of lectureship