Good morning, Eugene.

Homes for Good converted a former 50-room hotel into Bridges on Broadway, a 56-unit permanent supportive housing community in downtown Eugene for people experiencing chronic homelessness.

Residents will have 24/7 on-site staff and access to case management and support services — the project received more than $558,000 from the City to cover costs.

The Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene said two new baby owls—one a Northern Hawk Owl and one a Snowy Owl—have arrived and are being trained before they debut to the public.

The center announced a fundraiser on September 26 at Sweet Cheeks Winery from 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. to support its conservation efforts.

Bethel School District is implementing a policy that bans cell phones, earbuds, and smartwatches during school hours—covering all areas on campus including classrooms, hallways, locker rooms, and playgrounds.

In the coming days, each school will provide details on storage rules and disciplinary measures as they adjust to the state guidelines.

The University of Oregon will begin demolishing Hamilton Hall this summer to make room for a new green space that will expand the campus quad by nearly 20 percent from the Erb Memorial Union lawn to Matthew Knight Arena.

The project, which started in 2018, is set to finish by summer 2026—replacing the hall that served students for over 60 years.

St. Vinnie's is partnering with Project Hope for a back-to-school fundraiser—accepting rounded-up store purchases and new donations at locations in Eugene, Springfield, Junction City, and Florence until today.

Project Hope will distribute essential school supplies to about 3,500 low-income children at the Kids’ Fair Giveaways on Aug. 23 and Aug. 24.

The Forest Management Department will show a 360 virtual reality film called For the Trees at Eugene Science Center on September 10th and 11th at 5:30 p.m. The film shows modern forestry work and ends with a panel to answer questions about timber, reforestation, and wildfire management — an event designed to offer Oregonians a new view of their forests.

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.

Creativity Through Play

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

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.

Jitensha Concert

7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — PublicHouse — Free entry — Enjoy a night of original tunes and covers by the dynamic duo from Montréal.

Saturday Market Stage

1-7 p.m. — Eugene Saturday Market Stage — Free entry — Support local businesses with tasty foods, crafts, and live music.

Blackberry Bramble

7-9 a.m. — Alton Baker Park — Event registration required — Participate in a scenic bike ride and enjoy blackberry cobbler and ice cream at the finish.

Oregon Ducks Volleyball vs. University of Portland

1-4 p.m. — Matthew Knight Arena — Tickets from $7 — Watch the Oregon Ducks take on the University of Portland in an exciting college volleyball matchup.

Instaballet on First Friday

5:30-8 p.m. — Capitello Wines — Free entry — Help choreograph a new dance and witness the final performance at 8 p.m.

Wellness Workshop: Dance to Prevent Falls

1-2:30 p.m. — Willamalane Adult Activity Center — Free entry — Learn fun dance steps to improve balance and enjoy a gentle cardio workout.

IN A LANDSCAPE: Classical Music in the Wild

5-11 p.m. — Mount Pisgah Arboretum — Cost not specified — Experience classical music set against the breathtaking backdrop of nature in the scenic American West.