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Monday, April 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs in March, and Eugene business owners report seasonal hiring shifts and rising ingredient costs that affect their staffing. Horai Bakery noted that student applications peak after spring break — a seasonal trend that reflects the ebb and flow of local demand.  KEZI

HEALTH NEWS

  • The Oregon Health Authority warned on April 5 that giving baby poultry as Easter gifts can expose children + older adults to Salmonella, which causes fever, diarrhea and stomach pain. Families are advised to choose safer alternatives.  KLCC

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Wed, 4/8/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/11/26

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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.

    Sun, 4/12/26

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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.

    Tue, 4/14/26

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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.

    Wed, 4/15/26

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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.

    Thu, 4/16/26

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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.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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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.

    Sat, 4/25/26

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  • Eugene Retro Game Fest

    11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Lane Events Center — $26.50 for adults — Celebrate video gaming culture with fun console game stations, vendors, and family-friendly activities!

    Sat, 5/2/26

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