Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of July.
Good morning, Eugene.
Hiker 68-year-old John Nelson, missing since Monday, was found Thursday night near Russell Lake in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness.
The search teams — including Benton County Search and Rescue and Marion County Sheriff's Office — assisted him overnight and evacuated him Friday by helicopter, reuniting him with his family.
The Oregon Country Fair began on Friday and will run through Sunday, causing heavy delays on Highway 126 near Veneta while Lane Transit District offers rides to help avoid congestion — deputies work to keep traffic moving.
The Oregon Supreme Court declined review of a ruling that denied a zoning change for Lane County’s CleanLane project on a Goshen site.
The $150 million partnership with Bulk Handling Systems aimed to turn food waste into natural gas but faces opposition from residents and garbage haulers.
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Eugene-Springfield takes place today at Pleasant Hill High School, featuring ceremonies, themed relay laps, food trucks and family activities as it raises funds to end cancer.
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.
PMP Certification 4-Day Classroom Training
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Eugene, Oregon Amtrak Station — $1599 — Intensive 32-hour training course preparing project managers for PMP certification with real-world case studies and expert instructors.
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