Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of July.
Good morning, Eugene.
Lisa Levsen, board president of Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, serves breakfast and health resources under the I-105 bridge in Washington Jefferson Park.
The nonprofit delivered 6,909 meals in June — plans to add a social worker and more resources as demand grows.
The Lane County Fair will run July 22 to 26 at the Lane Events Center, with classic attractions and community booths.
Eugene Weekly will host its Everyday Life photo contest featuring entries from photographers as young as 8 (look for the bright red booth).
Residents in Cottage Grove, Florence and Oakridge can get household repairs free this summer and early fall through the Lane County Fix-It Booth program; repair specialists rotate every two months and a Fix-It Fair is scheduled in Springfield on Sept.
20 (details are set by Waste Wise and community partners).
The Oregon Department of Forestry in Western Lane County raises the fire danger level to high Friday at 12:01 a.m. — restrictions will limit chainsaw use to before 10 a.m. and after 8 p.m., while spark-producing devices must follow set schedules.
The Bureau of Land Management will host a job fair at 9 a.m. Friday at WorkSource Lane near Coburg Road + Oakmont Way to hire roughly 130 local candidates for roles like forestry technician and equipment operator to boost timber production statewide.
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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.
Australian Pink Floyd Show
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets may vary — Experience the world's premier Pink Floyd tribute band with stunning visuals and note-perfect performances.
2026 World Athletics U20 Championships - Day 1 Evening
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM — Hayward Field — Tickets available — Witness the best young athletes from around the world compete in Eugene.
MC Chris Live with Mega Ran and KI Design
9-11:50 p.m. — John Henry's — $18-$22 — Experience a night of Nerdcore hip hop with mc chris and special guests.
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