Good morning, Eugene.

The Greenhill Humane Society held its 32nd Bark in the Park at Alton Baker Park on Sunday morning with over 1,100 participants and 800 dogs, raising nearly $97,000—just shy of its goal.

The event comes as looming Eugene budget cuts may affect the shelter's future support.

Early Monday morning, the Lane Fire Authority responded to a barn fire on the 88000 block of Vinyard Lane near Veneta—six fire personnel controlled the blaze, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

Average gasoline prices in Eugene increased by 6 cents in the past week to $3.84 per gallon as GasBuddy’s survey of 78 stations shows rising costs compared to a month ago while remaining 35 cents lower than last year.

National data shows gasoline and diesel prices are also climbing due to higher oil costs — motorists can expect one of the more affordable summers for road travel since the pandemic.

The City is celebrating National Public Works Week from May 18—24 to honor public works employees who keep Eugene running smoothly by maintaining services such as wastewater testing, environmental safety, and park upkeep.

The event shares personal stories from longtime and new staff—while the City invites applicants for seasonal positions.

Lane Blood Center in Eugene is urging blood donations as summer nears because the 100 deadliest days from Memorial Day to Labor Day see increased need for blood after more accidents occur.

Donors 16 or older receive a $30 e-gift card until May 30 — the center also offers a free day pass to the Lane County Fair for each donation.

Oregon softball won two games on Sunday by beating Stanford 15-5 and then coming back 10-7 when Dezianna Patmon's seventh inning swing sealed their win, which sent the team into the Super Regionals.

The Ducks will host the Super Regional starting Friday, May 23.

The men of Oregon won the Big Ten Outdoor Track & Field Championship in Eugene on Sunday — head coach Jerry Schumacher earned his first outdoor title with the Ducks.

Oregon runners set records in the 3,000m steeplechase and 5,000m — the women finished second behind USC with Silan Ayyildiz and Diana Cherotich breaking old meet marks.

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.

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.

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.

Miles on Memorial Race

9 a.m. — Alton Baker Park — $20-$80 — Participate in a variety of chip-timed race distances including a relay to honor and celebrate local community spirit.

The Wallflowers Concert

7:00-9:30 p.m. — McDonald Theatre — Last-minute tickets available — Experience the unforgettable sounds of The Wallflowers live in Eugene.

Neurodivergent Art and Performance Expo

3-9 p.m. — Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza — Free entry — Celebrate artistic diversity within the neurodivergent community with installations, food trucks, and performances.

OSAA Track and Field State Championships

11:59 PM — Hayward Field — Ticket purchase required — Experience the excitement of local athletes competing in the state championships.

In-Person Zazen Meditation

2-4 a.m. — McNail Riley House — Free entry — Engage in serene meditation with instruction available upon request.

Riverdance Performance

5 PM — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating evolution of traditional Irish music and dance.

Beergarden's 10th Anniversary Celebration

11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. — Beergarden — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of great brews, tasty bites, and live music with a special anniversary beer release and entertainment.