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Saturday, April 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ CAHOOTS union members and former employees are working on a new plan to keep their emergency services running in Eugene after the city ended its contract Monday because of budget cuts— they held a town hall at the University of Oregon on April 10th to gather community feedback and are seeking additional funding while services remain available daily in Springfield from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. KVAL
- ➤ Blue River is still recovering from the Holiday Farm Fire as residents celebrated progress at a block party on April 5—rebuilding efforts include a new O’Brien Memorial Library that honors Frances O’Brien with improved facilities and a monthly speaker series. Kathleen Dean Moore is set to speak today about the healing power of a river. KLCC
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Eugene man was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to posting videos between September 24 and 27, 2024, in which he threatened violence and said he would be the next notorious school shooter — a concerned citizen’s 9-1-1 call led police to arrest him on September 27. NBC 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a town hall meeting at the University of Oregon on April 11, community members and former CAHOOTS staff urged city officials to secure funding so the program can resume full-time service in Eugene after its recent elimination. Panelists stated that matching the reimbursement rate provided in Springfield—currently covering 100% of costs instead of Eugene's 40%—could enable CAHOOTS to operate 24/7 as public support remains strong. KLCC
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Vacancy rates in the Portland metro dropped since spring 2024, and a report by Multifamily Northwest (MFNW) shows that Eugene/Springfield has a very low vacancy rate of 3.56%. Experts say rents will likely rise soon as higher construction costs and slow wage growth continue to affect new development. NBC 16
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Learning to Love Your Enemies
A talk on Christian science by Giulia Nesi Tetreau. Ms. Tetreau is a Christian science practitioner, teacher and member of the Christian science board of lectureship
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Shadow and Light - A Multimedia Sound and Video Experience
2:30-4:00 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Cost not specified — Experience the captivating multimedia performance featuring the choral masterwork commissioned by the Eugene Concert Choir.
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Eid Ball 2025
6-9 p.m. — Erb Memorial Union — Free entry — Celebrate Eid with food, performances, and a festive atmosphere.
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One Fine Day Luncheon and Auction
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM — Autzen Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate the 21st year with auctions, lunch, and community spirit under the butterfly theme of hope and healing.
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Moonshine Bandits Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Ticket info not provided — Experience the genre-bending sound of Moonshine Bandits with their latest album 'Pour Decisions'.
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Food for Life Cooking Demo
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Irving Grange #377 — Free entry — Enjoy a nutritious cooking demo focusing on plant-based meals with a local expert.
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High Step Society Dance Party
8-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a dynamic seven-piece band bringing jazz back to the dance floor with a celebration of community spirit.
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Eugene Symphony: Brahms Requiem
7:30-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful melodies of Brahms' Requiem performed by the Eugene Symphony under Francesco Lecce-Chong.
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Gordie Tentrees Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Hybrid — Ticket prices TBA — Experience the soulful storytelling of road poet Gordie Tentrees on his extensive tour.
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Eugene Marathon
7 AM — 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR — Registration fees apply — Experience a day of running with events for all levels, from 5k to full marathon.
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UO Lab Bands II and III Performance
3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — The Jazz Station — Free entry — Enjoy performances from UO music majors at the only community-run jazz club in Oregon.
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