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Eugene
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Shift Community Cycles hosts a Free Bikes 4 Kidz donation drive Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Eugene (811 W. 6th Ave. and 190 W. 8th Ave.) to collect bikes to donate to kids and adults, aiming for 600 bikes in 2026. KEZI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ About 30 residents attended the Veneta Planning Commission meeting at City Hall to challenge plans for a development near Jeans Road and Territorial that could worsen traffic and duplicate existing services. City Administrator Matt Michel said developers will revisit questions raised (including traffic concerns) as planning continues. KEZI
- ➤ On Monday, April 6, Eugene announced its selection of Ideal Option to pilot a peer navigation program that will fill gaps in non-emergency services formerly provided by CAHOOTS. The outreach workers will start within two months at targeted locations such as the Whiteaker and Highway 99. KLCC
- ➤ Lane County has extended temporary RV dwelling permits for 2020 fire survivors through September 5, 2030 — replacing the original plan expiring in 2025. The decision followed a successful petition to the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development. KVAL
- ➤ Eugene Airport is using $6.24 million in federal funds to expand + update Concourse A to handle larger jets. Crews have begun work on the 9,893+sqft addition that will upgrade HVAC, mechanical, and ADA accessibility features, with completion expected within 12-18 months. KLCC
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Sip and Seams pop-up consignment shop returns to Eugene this April to help you rethink your wardrobe while supporting a good cause—Look Good. Do Good. NBC 16
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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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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!
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Awaken the Healer Within Art Circle
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Trauma Healing Project — $5 – $15 — Engage in creative expression to connect with your inner self and promote healing.
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