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Eugene
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, more than 3,000 No Kings demonstrations will occur in cities across Southwestern Oregon (including Eugene, Corvallis, and Albany) as local businesses prepare for extra foot traffic and organizers urge that the gatherings remain peaceful. KEZI
- ➤ A Springfield woman (Kelly Martinez) regained her independence after two local agencies helped her adapt an accessible vehicle with hand controls; she drove again early this year using grant funds from the newly reorganized Blanche Fischer Foundation and is set to start a new job on Monday. KVAL
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Demolition of the old PeaceHealth University District building on Alder Street is impacting local businesses ahead of a 263-unit student apartment complex development. Business owner Sai Pituk of Cluckin' Dog faces lost parking and revenue as traffic rerouting forces pedestrians and cyclists to share lanes. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kidsports in Eugene is accepting registrations for six themed four-day summer camps that include activities like yoga, dance and water hockey. The camps begin June 22 and spots are limited. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane County and Springfield planning commissioners recommended on March 17 amendments that let EWEB (the local utility) build a second water treatment plant along the west bank of the Willamette in Glenwood, and the agency will begin designing the project to improve water resilience for residents. KEZI
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WorkSource Lane Job Fair Marathon
1-5 p.m. — WorkSource Lane — Free entry — Engage with local employers and explore diverse career opportunities throughout the week.
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Egg My Yard
Kids FIRST’s Egg My Yard fundraiser brings Easter fun right to your doorstep! Purchase a package and volunteers will hide plastic eggs in your yard the evening before Easter (April 4), creating a fun surprise for kids of all ages.
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Egg My Yard
Kids FIRST’s Egg My Yard fundraiser brings Easter fun right to your doorstep! Purchase a package and volunteers will hide plastic eggs in your yard the evening before Easter (April 4), creating a fun surprise for kids of all ages.
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Marché x Alesong Beermaker's Dinner
6:00 PM — Marché — $125 — Experience a unique five-course beer dinner featuring award-winning brews from Alesong Beermaker's.
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2000's Themed Party
9 PM – 12 AM — WOW Hall — Tickets starting at $54 — Experience the vibrant nostalgia of the 2000s with a night of music and entertainment.
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Fungi Film Documentary Screening
1:30-7:30 p.m. — Art House — Ticket info not specified — Experience the award-winning documentary by renowned fungi photographers.
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Green Start Play Day: Flower Power
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Nearby Nature — Members FREE, non-members $10/family — Celebrate the blooming flowers of spring with toddler-friendly outdoor activities and stories.
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Nature Exploration Class for Young Children
12:30-1:30 p.m. — Dorris Ranch — Cost TBA — Engage in playful art activities like finger painting and clay molding in a nature-friendly setting.
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Kitchen Dwellers Live Concert
7:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Tickets required — Experience Kitchen Dwellers as they explore themes of Dante's Inferno in a folk-infused bluegrass performance.
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Itty Bitty Boutique Kids' Consignment Sale
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Cost varies — Shop for budget-friendly children's items from newborn to teen at this pop-up consignment sale.
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Curtis Salgado Live at WOW Hall
8:00-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of award-winning blues artist Curtis Salgado in an electrifying live performance.
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