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Friday, August 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division announced the opening of Downtown Riverfront Park Plaza, a one-acre site with a tree grove, interactive art, a splash pad, and seating with panoramic river views. The $5.3 million plaza will host a grand opening celebration from September 12—14 and is part of a redevelopment that will eventually include housing and a restaurant—maintenance is funded by local support.  KEZI
  • The second annual Back to School Giving Tree campaign is underway at Valley River Center in Eugene, where shoppers can choose an apple tag for essential clothing items for local youth. The initiative is a collaboration between A Family For Every Child and JCPenney — donors receive a discount on their JCPenney purchase and the drive runs through September 2.  KEZI

ECONOMY NEWS

  • The Oregon State Legislature granted Eugene $6 million for the Clear Lake Industrial Area along Clear Lake Road near the airport to upgrade critical infrastructure including a pump station, wastewater system, and transportation facilities that may support up to 6,000 new jobs. Construction will begin around summer 2027–and be completed by summer 2029.  City of Eugene

EVENTS

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  • Skills Camp: Elementary Volleyball

    9 AM – 12 PM — Bob Keefer Center — Registration fee required — Enhance volleyball skills through drills and friendly competition.

    Mon, 8/11/25

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  • All The Things You Are - Jerome Kern Concert

    1:30–3:30 p.m. — The Shedd Institute — $25 — Enjoy notable jazz interpretations from the classics of Jerome Kern performed by Chuck Redd and company.

    Thu, 8/14/25

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  • Venture: Week 9 Out and About Camp

    8 AM – 4 PM — Bob Keefer Center — Registration required — A fun-filled week for campers featuring disc golf, bowling, and an acrylic painting class.

    Mon, 8/18/25

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  • Gentle Yoga with Yoga Nidra

    12:30-2 p.m. — Eugene Yoga South — $20 — Experience relaxation and healing through yoga and mindfulness techniques, culminating in a restorative Yoga Nidra meditation.

    Tue, 8/19/25

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  • Springfilm: Edge of Tomorrow Screening

    6:30-10:00 p.m. — Richard E. Wildish Community Theater — Free entry — Experience the thrilling time-bending adventure of Edge of Tomorrow with Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt.

    Wed, 8/20/25

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  • TREASVRE Live at The Hybrid

    7 p.m. — The Hybrid — Ticket info not provided — Experience the debut of alt-rock group TREASVRE releasing their LP, KINTSUGI, in Eugene.

    Thu, 8/21/25

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  • Tracy Bonham Live Concert

    8:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the quirky and heartfelt musical journey of GRAMMY-nominated artist Tracy Bonham as she showcases her new album and classic hits.

    Fri, 8/22/25

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  • Teabag Paper Art Workshop

    11 a.m. – 1 p.m. — The Hybrid — Sliding Scale $15-25 — Transform your used teabags into beautiful art paper and unleash your creativity.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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  • Creativity Through Play

    11 AM – 1 PM — The Hybrid Gallery — Sliding Scale $15-25 — Explore fun techniques with acrylic paint and unleash your creativity.

    Sun, 8/24/25

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  • Venture: Week 10 Wings and Waves Camp

    8 AM - 4 PM — Bob Keefer Center — Supplies needed — Dive into a fun week of activities from airplanes to water park adventures.

    Mon, 8/25/25

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