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Eugene
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lane County Parks held a ribbon cutting on Monday morning to reopen Eagle Rock Park in Vida, offering accessible sidewalks and parking (with a new shelter to protect guests). The restoration, aided by FEMA funds after the Holiday Farm Fire, aimed to boost river tourism on the McKenzie River. NBC 16
- ➤ After nine years closed, Carmen-Smith recreation sites along the Upper McKenzie River reopen May 1 with renovated facilities for campers, hikers, and day visitors. Campsites at Trail Bridge Campground can be booked beginning April 1 for dates starting May 14 — EWEB announced. NBC 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Black Cultural Initiative of Lane County held a public viewing on Monday at Reinmuth Bronze Studio (Meadow Lane) for the new Across the Bridge monument honoring Eugene’s founding Black families, with its installation at Alton Baker Park and a public unveiling expected in September. KVAL
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Eugene saw gas prices jump nearly 10 cents per gallon this week, with Monday’s average reaching $4.80 based on a GasBuddy survey (78 stations). NBC 16
- ➤ Job seekers can attend WorkSource Oregon's free 'Your Career, Your Week' job fair at its Eugene location on Oakmont Way, running today through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday highlights manufacturing and skilled trades. KVAL
- ➤ Drivers in Eugene face a nearly 10-cent jump at the pump as prices average $4.80 per gallon, according to a GasBuddy survey (78 stations) this week. The rate is 95.9 cents higher than last month and $1.17 up from a year ago. KVAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Black Culture Initiative of Eugene hosted a free financial literacy class covering budgeting, cashflow management, and debt reduction Saturday morning. The session is part of a five-part series that helps community members plan major financial goals such as buying a home & preparing for retirement. KEZI
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fire authorities advise residents to create a defensible space – a clear buffer around homes – during wildfire season, stressing that community cooperation in neighborhoods with closely spaced properties helps keep fires at bay. KVAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After the partial government shutdown reached 45 days, TSA agents received back pay and returned to work Monday, easing long airport waits nationwide; Eugene Airport officials noted that lines there were already short. KVAL
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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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Ohio State Buckeyes at Oregon Ducks Softball
4-7 p.m. — Jane Sanders Stadium — Tickets available — Catch an exciting softball matchup featuring the Ohio State Buckeyes taking on the Oregon Ducks.
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