Good morning, Eugene.

Saint Vincent de Paul opened the Murnane Family Resource Center on Amazon Parkway to offer one-stop support to struggling families.

The center delivers services including employment, housing, and healthcare through local partner agencies on the 1900 block.

Greenhill Humane Society’s work caring for animals will be featured in a Springfield City Club program on July 16, where executive director Cary Lieberman will discuss shelter services.

The event will be held at Roaring Rapids Pizza (40096 Franklin Blvd in Glenwood) at noon and will be livestreamed on Zoom.

The Oregon Country Fair opens today at 11 a.m. in Veneta along the Long Tom River and will run through Sunday, July 12.

The fair features 17 stages, 85 food booths, live mini concerts, transit shuttles, and new ticket pricing that supports local philanthropic giving (kids 12 free).

Les Schwab Tire Centers partners with KEZI 9 News and The Salvation Army for the annual school supply drive to help local students prepare for the new school year.

Donations will be accepted at centers in Eugene, Springfield, Florence, Junction City and Cottage Grove.

On Tuesday, EWEB’s board gave preliminary direction to build a second water treatment plant along the Willamette River, which will produce 30 million gallons per day so the aging Hayden Bridge facility can close for repairs — officials now plan to detail financing and rate impacts before the August review.

Eugene Airport started its $450M terminal expansion with construction of Concourse A on Tuesday, July 8 to ease passenger congestion while planning eight new gates for Concourse C in a future phase.

Officials and community partners joined the event at the airport to showcase the project and improve local access.

PeaceHealth sold its University District campus properties, earning $84 million from Landmark Properties and Montecito Medical.

Landmark bought the former hospital site for future student housing expected to start fall 2028—while Montecito acquired a nearby medical building and parking garage with long-term leases ensuring no change for patients.

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.

Paul Simon Tribute by One Trick Pony

7-9 p.m. — Local Losers Lounge — Free entry — Celebrate the music of Paul Simon with the tribute band One Trick Pony in a cozy atmosphere.

Elephant in the House Tea Event

11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Shelton McMurphey Johnson House — Cost info not provided — Experience a uniquely themed tea gathering in a historic setting.