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Eugene
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Lane County nonprofit—Beds of Faith—is seeking volunteers to set up travel-friendly cots and distribute supplies for people experiencing homelessness. Organizer Delilah Fischer said volunteers will unbox and assemble beds based on the crew’s schedule and help support a movement to extend services statewide. KEZI
- ➤ Lane County Housing and Community Action has launched a 2026 Community Needs Survey to gather feedback on essential services such as housing, shelter, education, employment, transportation and health available online until May 16. The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is offered in English + Spanish. KVAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new monument honoring Eugene’s founding Black families was revealed ahead of its planned installation in Alton Baker Park this fall — the site marks where residents were displaced in 1949 and will become one of the largest public monuments dedicated to local Black history. City leaders see the installation as a step toward recognizing past challenges and uniting the community. KEZI
- ➤ The Oregon Heritage Tree Program marks its 30th year by designating 85 heritage trees in 26 counties statewide, including Eugene’s historic Owen Cherry tree planted by Skinner. Communities are invited to nominate trees during Arbor Month (in April) to share underrepresented local history. NBC 16
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Local moving companies in Eugene face high fuel costs that force them to adjust prices and explore electric trucks while city officials plan to use reserve funds for rising fuel expenses in their two-year budget; Pro Movers intends to bring its electric fleet from California, despite strict state pricing rules. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Free tax filing help is available through Oct. 15 for young workers and low-income earners who may be missing out on refunds. Community partners including OSU Extension Service and local high schools offer IRS-certified assistance with services provided in English + Spanish. NBC 16
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ PeaceHealth will open a new inpatient rehabilitation hospital near PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield by Oct. 1, moving current patients from Riverbend Hospital to reduce emergency wait times — the 67,000 sqft facility will feature 42 beds and Oregon’s first traumatic brain injury unit. KEZI
- ➤ PeaceHealth Oregon will open a $80 million inpatient rehabilitation hospital adjacent to RiverBend in Springfield on Aug. 25. The facility — developed with LifePoint Rehabilitation — will add 42 beds, cut wait times, and ease transfers by Oct. 1. KVAL
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Slate is a two-year-old, 67-pound pup who enjoys ball play and outdoor adventures and is this week's Pet of the Week at Greenhill Humane Society. He is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on vaccines; visit him at 88530 Green Hill Rd during open hours (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.). KEZI
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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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