Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Eugene.
OnPoint Community Credit Union has awarded over $500K in grants this spring to 59 nonprofits for education, food security, and youth programs.
The Willamalane Park Foundation in Springfield received $10K for summer camp scholarships, boosting community support across the region + expanding local opportunities.
Registrations are open for the 6th annual 0.5k race supporting the Senior Meals Program in Springfield.
Sign up by July 12 to secure your T-shirt. The race takes place on Sunday, Aug. 2 at 12 p.m. at PublicHouse + registered runners will receive a medal and sticker.
Relief Nursery is set to host (Taste of Oakway 2026) on July 30 at Oakway Courtyard; the summer evening event will feature live music and festive offerings.
Eugene Airport is expanding with a $450M plan.
Phase one improvements to Concourse A are underway today and phase two, which will add eight gates for larger aircraft — up to nine new non-stop routes — depends on pending funding and a feasibility study before the City Council this fall.
Greenhill Humane Society in Eugene features Monkey, a leopard gecko from KEZI 9 News, for adoption.
Monkey is friendly and loves exploring; his fee includes a free local vet exam certificate (medical release details are available by appointment from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Oregon Bach Festival: American Tapestry
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience a captivating concert featuring Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue' and more through contemporary American music.
Oregon Bach Festival - Liederabend
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Beall Concert Hall — 50% proceeds support To Write Love on Her Arms — Experience a heartfelt charity concert dedicated to hope and mental health support.
Saturday Farmers Market
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza — EBT/SNAP accepted with matching bucks — Discover locally grown foods from over 100 local farmers and artisans.
Oregon Bach Festival: Haydn's The Creation
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Beall Concert Hall — Tickets donated support mental health — Experience a classical masterpiece while aiding a noble cause.
Victorian Detective Training Camp
9 AM – 2 PM — Shelton McMurphey Johnson House — $10 for adults, $5 for children, $8 for students or seniors — A fun summer camp for young aspiring detectives wanting to learn the art of sleuthing.
Roy Rogers Solo Performance
7:30-9:15 p.m. — Tsunami Books — $30 — Experience the virtuoso slide guitar mastery of Roy Rogers in a rare solo show.
Brigadoon Musical Performance
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Shedd Institute — Cost Info not provided — Experience the enchanting tale of a mystical village that appears once every century.
Rooftop Yoga Flow with Jean Nelson
7:00 – 8:15 p.m. — Graduate by Hilton Eugene — $35 — Experience a summer evening of all-levels Vinyasa Flow yoga on a scenic rooftop deck.
Oregon Geo Fest
11 AM - 5 PM — Broadway Center — Free entry — Celebrate Earth's wonders with fossils, gems, and hands-on activities for the whole family.
52nd National Direct Instruction Conference
8 AM-4 PM — Graduate by Hilton Eugene — Registration required — Engaging in educational direct instruction approaches over four days of insightful sessions.
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