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Eugene
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Duck Pen is offering a valet service for bikes, bags and other items at Autzen Stadium home games. The drop-off near the south entrance opens four hours before kickoff (minimum $5 donation) and benefits the CLF Network. NBC 16
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oregon Mozart Players present Rising Tides, a concert exploring changes in nature and society with local youth soloists and competition winners—featuring works by Mendelssohn, Ginastera and Beethoven. The event at Beall Concert Hall starts at 7:30 p.m. today. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eugene Science Center is hosting an Earth Day celebration today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the science center, offering hands-on STEM activities, science demonstrations & planetarium shows along with a preview of the Outdoor Science Park exhibit for families of all ages. KEZI
- ➤ A tree grown from seeds that orbited the moon with Apollo 14 now stands on the University of Oregon campus following NASA’s Artemis II mission on April 1, linking decades of space research with a living reminder of human innovation (an enduring symbol for exploration). KVAL
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health Care for All Oregon’s Lane County Chapter hosts a town hall at the Unitarian Universalist Church Sunday, April 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to discuss universal health care with State Sen. James Manning Jr. and board members building on the state’s constitutional promise + community input. KEZI
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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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ToonFusion: Oregon 2026
10 AM – 1 PM — Lane Events Center — Tickets available — Dive into a world of animation, collectibles, and family fun with exclusive meet-ups and workshops.
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Thrive 360 Health & Wellness Innovation Expo
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Lane Events Center — Free admission — Explore holistic well-being through the 8 Dimensions of Wellness at this inclusive community expo.
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Jaguar Sun Concert
7-10 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Choose What You Pay — Experience the unique sounds of Dream Pop and Folk from Canadian artist Chris Minielly.
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