Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
Good morning, Eugene.
Following a recent Supreme Court ruling, the Lavender Network (HIV Alliance) says Oregon’s conversion therapy ban remains in place and that they will act if legal challenges arise in the community.
Lane Transit District will powerwash the downtown bus hub’s structural steel from June 14 to August 28 at Willamette and 11th between 9 pm & 6 am, while a franchisee plans to build a Take 5 oil-change outlet on the busy Chambers/6th lot later this year.
State travel leaders encourage locals to explore Lane County’s heritage trees during National Arbor Month, including sites at Dorris Ranch Hazelnut Orchard (Springfield) and the Owen Rose Garden in downtown Eugene as well as Ellmaker Grove in Veneta.
City Club of Eugene kicks off its candidate forums at noon Friday, April 3, at WOW Hall with council races from Ward 5 and Ward 6, featuring incumbent Mike Clark, Athena Aguiar, Jasmine Hatmaker, Greg Evans, and challenger Tai Pruce-Zimmerman.
The forum will be moderated by KLCC reporter Zac Ziegler.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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