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Friday, May 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mount Pisgah Arboretum will host its 46th Annual Wildflower Festival on May 18 where visitors can see displays featuring over 200 wildflower species, join guided nature tours, and enjoy local music and art installations — all set to celebrate spring’s arrival. The event will offer interactive activities for families and nature lovers in Eugene. NBC 16
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A woman suspected of embezzling thousands from Eugene Weekly was arrested in Whitehall, Ohio on May 6 after a Lane County grand jury indicted her—she is held in jail pending extradition—and will face charges in court. KEZI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The University of Oregon reached a tentative agreement with its Student Workers union for a first contract after prolonged negotiations that followed a strike beginning on April 28 — a sit-in at Johnson Hall on May 5 saw police escort protesters out without arrests. Student workers will vote on the agreement within the next week and are set to return to work today. KVAL
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane Transit District installed a new fare validation program on the EmX rapid transit system that lets riders scan a tap card or QR code as they board—this upgrade will speed boarding and cut fare evasion at stations in Eugene and Springfield. NBC 16
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Foam Wonderland
10 PM - 1 AM — McDonald Theatre — $46 to $86 — Experience the electrifying Foam Wonderland with epic DJs and massive foam machines.
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The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival
6-9 p.m. — The Shedd Institute — Ticketed event — Celebrate culture with world-class films on archaeology and human heritage.
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Adapted Bike Demo Day
1-3 p.m. — Campbell Community Center — Free; registration required — Explore a variety of adaptive bikes designed for everyone.
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Magid Ensemble: Klezmer Music and Yiddish Folktale Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tsunami Books — $24 — Experience a captivating double feature of live klezmer music and immersive storytelling.
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Plastics Recycling Round-up
5-7:30 p.m. — 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene, OR — Free — Help clean up the community by recycling plastics that waste companies don't take.
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Bark in the Park – 32nd Annual Run/Walk
7 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Alton Baker Park — Registration $40 with bandana, $55 with shirt — A pawsitively fun day with running/walking events for dogs and their humans to support animal care.
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting from $132 — Experience the soulful sounds of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in an intimate setting.
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Field Tour of Fire Histories
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Hult Dam & Reservoir — Free entry — Explore the interconnections of dendrochronology, fire histories, and Indigenous stewardship through a guided forest tour.
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Mental Health Awareness Night with Eugene Emeralds
6:30-8:30 p.m. — PK Park — Ticket purchase required — A night supporting mental health awareness alongside the Eugene Emeralds baseball game.
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Terrapin Flyer Concert
8:00-11:55 p.m. — WOW Hall — $27.94 — Enjoy a night of music with Terrapin Flyer in a vibrant local venue.
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