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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ SquareOne Villages built Peace Village as a permanently affordable co-op for low-income residents, including single father Jose Ambrocio who lives behind Peace Presbyterian Church in Southwest Eugene. The nonprofit limits resale value to a 3% increase each year—funded by local donations, philanthropy, and state support—and hopes to ease Eugene’s housing shortage. KVAL
- ➤ St. Vincent de Paul opened the Schlies Resource Center on Highway 99 in Eugene on Friday to give nonprofits a hub for services to the unhoused. The new center is next door to its Eugene shelter and will host groups like Lane Mobile Health and Work Service Oregon—helping people access food stamps, job support, and health services. KVAL
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The brush fire near Mohawk started Friday during a permitted burn at a Westfir residence and jumped a railroad track into a dense forest near Edgehill Road. Officials report the fire is now contained and no evacuations were issued. NBC 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City Manager Sarah Medary will present the City’s 2025 to 2027 Proposed Budget to the Eugene Budget Committee on April 30 at 5:30 p.m. An amended budget addressing an $11.5 million annual gap will be released on April 25 after the planned Fire Service Fee was referred to the ballot. City of Eugene
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The City of Eugene, HIV Alliance and Square-One Villages are launching a micro-safe sleep site called Rainbow Corner to help unhoused residents who use HIV Alliance services—its six-unit design offers pallet shelters, community spaces, a kitchen, and facilities for showers and restrooms while providing secure storage for medications. Built with private funds on city property, the facility will open soon. KEZI
- ➤ The Oregon Health Authority warns pet owners that harmful algae blooms in local lakes and rivers may make dogs very sick due to cyanobacteria growth in warm weather—if pets show symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, breathing problems, difficulty walking or loss of appetite, they should be taken to the vet right away. NBC 16
- ➤ The Oregon Health Authority launched a new reporting tool to track toxic cyanobacteria in freshwater bodies after reports of possible dog illnesses emerged. The agency said the tool will help it issue early warnings so residents can avoid contaminated water and reduce the risk of harmful exposure. KLCC
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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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Sit'n'Stitch
6-8 p.m. — Shelton McMurphey Johnson House — Free entry — Gather with friends for an evening of yarn crafting and tea in a cozy historic setting.
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Flatland Cavalry Concert
6:30-9 p.m. — McDonald Theatre — $39+ — Enjoy a night of live country music with Flatland Cavalry in Eugene.
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Empire Of The Sun Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Cuthbert Amphitheater — Tickets from $119 — Catch the electrifying performance by Empire of the Sun in an outdoor setting.
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Empty Bowls Sale
4:30-7 p.m. — 5th Street Public Market — Bowls start at $10 — Support local artists while fighting hunger with unique handcrafted bowls.
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Tom Green Concert in Eugene
7:00 – 8:30 PM — McDonald Theatre — Tickets starting at $58 — Experience an evening of laughter with Tom Green in the heart of Eugene.
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Shordie Shordie Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating sounds of Baltimore's Shordie Shordie as he performs his unique blend of hip-hop and emotional storytelling.
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