Good morning, Eugene.

The Eugene Family YMCA is expanding programs to ease loneliness after hosting a Mix and Meet event in February.

The effort will use public spaces to offer group fitness + social programs for assisted living residents and others in south Eugene.

Local groups in the McKenzie River Region are rebuilding nearly six years after the Holiday Farm Fire destroyed homes and trees.

Volunteers have built affordable housing and community centers and are planning a main street project to boost tourism (including a new fire station and library).

Eugene Springfield Fire responded on Wed, Apr.

8 to smoke at Marche Restaurant at the 5th Street Market when a malfunctioning rooftop HVAC sent smoke into the dining area, and crews isolated power and cleared the smoke with ventilation fans before returning the building to staff.

At the first budget committee meeting held Wednesday evening, Superintendent Miriam Mickelson outlined one-time fixes for a $50 million shortfall that include selling the Wells Fargo property for about $2.9 million, moving up to $10 million to the general fund, and warned of potential layoffs + a school closure.

Medford Fire Department’s Academy 26-01 visited Eugene Springfield Fire training grounds this week for live fire training — the drill helped recruits prepare for urban emergencies.

Ruben Garcia, a local businessman, offered a public apology Thursday night after a tense exchange with Commissioner Laurie Trieger during Tuesday's public meeting.

He said he regrets airing old grievances & will reach out for a private meeting to ask for forgiveness.

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.

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!

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.