Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 28th of August.
Good morning, Eugene.
After a year of construction, Homes for Good opened Bridges on Broadway at the Red Lion Hotel downtown with 57 units of permanent supportive housing for chronically homeless residents with disabling conditions—first residents will move in next month as they receive rental and support services.
Eugene police are asking the public to help find missing endangered woman Abigail Austin, 29, who escaped from her foster care facility on August 25 after pulling off lattice work and scaling a six-foot fence — she was last seen around 12:30 p.m. wearing a gray graphic t-shirt and black shorts with no shoes and anyone with information should call the non-emergency line.
Bushnell University said its Eugene campus will acquire two former PeaceHealth buildings to add 125,000 square feet for new nursing education facilities—this expansion aims to boost the College of Health Professions and will be finalized before the end of September.
Crews are using fire breaks from the 2009 Tumblebug Fire—set in rugged terrain—to protect Sierra Pacific Industries timber land as the Emigrant Fire grows to 7,400 acres with 0% containment near Indigo Springs Campground in southeastern Lane County.
Willamette National Forest areas are closed through November while weather conditions are expected to improve Thursday and Friday.
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.
Lane County Stand Down
6:30 AM – 1:00 PM — Lane Events Center — Free entry — A dedicated event offering resources and support for local veterans and their families.
Lane County Tuesday Farmers Market
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — 85 E 8th Ave, Eugene, OR — Free entry — Explore local produce and artisan goods at Eugene's largest farmers market.
Cirque Ma'Ceo by Cavallo Equestrian Arts
7 p.m. — Oregon Horse Center — Ticketed event — Experience the stunning blend of majestic horses and world-class performers in a captivating show.
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