Good morning, Eugene.

Kids FIRST of Lane County planted blue pinwheels during Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness and support fundraisers & a $1 million campaign for expanded services after helping over 800 children last year.

The nonprofit works with law enforcement and child welfare partners.

Willamalane Park and Recreation District planted 11 trees in Springfield parks to honor employees who served 20 years or more and to help rebuild the tree canopy lost in the 2024 ice storm.

Staff picked their trees & chose planting spots as the district continues hiring for summer and full-time roles.

Paul Biondi, a local saxophonist who played with legends like Aretha Franklin, now performs at his local church — he credits his community’s support during his cancer battle — sharing his passion for music in Eugene.

The Oregon Employment Department reported 2,000 new jobs in January with the unemployment rate falling to 5.2% after a challenging 2025.

Gains came mainly from leisure and hospitality and health care, while manufacturing and business services lost jobs.

A new workforce development program has been launched at Shift Community Cycles to teach residents in shelters how to become bicycle mechanics in Eugene — funded by the Chamber of Commerce.

Eight participants are halfway through training and will work at summer bike repair pop-ups and connect with local shops.

Eugene Springfield Fire advises homeowners to clear leaves and needles from roofs and gutters (to reduce wildfire risks) and prepare a 72-hour go-bag and evacuation plan.

The fire department recommends creating a defensible space as temperatures warm and wildfire risks grow.

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.