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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At the Very Little Theatre, audiences see Misery—an adapted story from Stephen King's book that inspired the 1990 film—in a small room that looks like a backwoods cabin. Director Adam Leonard said the play began on May 9 and will run until May 25 and that its mix of funny and scary moments may bring new theatergoers. KLCC
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Groundwater springs in Eugene sometimes flow above ground and produce green or orange slime from oxidizing minerals and iron bacteria that make streets look unusual. City crews partially captured the water using a perforated pipe and continue to look for a lasting solution—residents are encouraged to call the City if pollution is suspected. City of Eugene
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The proposed Eugene budget cuts include ending the $400,000 Greenhill Humane Society contract—eliminating the city’s Animal Services program that cares for stray and injured animals. Greenhill staff and local residents worry the change will remove trained animal welfare officers and risk public safety, with a final decision to be made by the Budget Committee and City Council on Monday, May 12. NBC 16
- ➤ The City of Eugene faces a $23M deficit over the next two years as officials work to protect essential services while evaluating service and staff cuts. A Budget Committee meeting next Wednesday will allow public comment—City officials noted that funds set aside for the new City Hall were not linked to the deficit. NBC 16
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Coquille Tribe held a ribbon cutting on Friday for its new opioid treatment center in Eugene—Ko-kwel Wellness Center—designed to fight overdoses in Lane County. The clinic was built over 18 months with federal and state funding, is open to tribal families and the public, and will fully open in June. KVAL
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Oregon softball coach Melyssa Lombardi was named Big Ten softball coach of the year after she led the Ducks to a regular season title in their first conference season. This honor marks the fifth time a UO coach has earned a league coaching award — she now awaits a likely NCAA tournament selection. KLCC
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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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Eugene Tea Festival
10 AM – 4 PM — Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza — $10 entry with free options — Celebrate local tea culture with tastings and engaging workshops.
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