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Saturday, September 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Greenhill Humane Society will host a fee-waived adoption event this weekend to help shelter animals find homes—following last month's event that matched 41 animals with families. The ASPCA grant supports the Rescue Effect campaign to reduce shelter overcrowding and encourage more adoptions. KVAL
- ➤ The Eugene Family YMCA is hosting its 4th Annual Welcoming Festival tomorrow from 2 to 5 p.m. as part of Welcoming Week. The festival will feature local food carts and cultural performances by Eugene Bhangra and Ballet Folklorico Colibri—local organizations such as CASA of Lane County and Nurturely will also take part. KEZI
- ➤ On Sept 10, First Interstate Bank closed branches across 14 states for its eighth annual Volunteer Day, with 3,500 employees taking part. In Eugene, bank volunteers helped FOOD for Lane County prepare meals for unhoused residents in Eugene & Springfield. KEZI
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the City of Eugene invites groups to apply for Art in the Parks and Downtown Program Fund grants that offer up to $5,000 for community-led arts events in parks and downtown spaces—applications must be submitted by noon Nov. 12. City of Eugene
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Pleasant Hill School District employee was placed on paid administrative leave after a social media post about Charlie Kirk’s death raised concern among parents and staff—Superintendent Jim Crist said the district will work with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office to increase patrols around schools to keep the environment safe. NBC 16
- ➤ Pleasant Hill School District increased security around school campuses after community concerns emerged from a controversial social media post by a district employee about the shooting of political activist Charlie Kirk—prompting Superintendent Jim Crist to place the employee on paid administrative leave while law enforcement coordinated increased patrols. NBC 16
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The NWCC report shows that over $465 million has been spent fighting fires in Oregon and Washington this fire season. The report shows that 457,206 acres have burned so far— including the Flat Fire which burned 22,000 acres and is 5% contained. NBC 16
- ➤ Fire crews have increased containment on the Emigrant Fire burning 20 miles southeast of Oakridge after recent rain — using heavy equipment to build backup lines and protect key sites like Indigo Springs Campground — and the blaze has burned 32,294 acres while reaching 21% containment as officials work to safeguard local infrastructure. NBC 16
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eugene’s City Club held a meeting Friday where speakers discussed reviving the CAHOOTS crisis intervention program to offer a non-police response to crises + the group now awaits a request for proposal from the City to move the effort forward. KVAL
- ➤ A hit and run over Labor Day weekend killed Dakota Gilbert at the dangerous Highway 126 and Huston Road intersection in Veneta, marking the third fatality in four years. Federal funding issues have delayed a planned safety overhaul until 2028—officials say adjustments may require scaling down the project. KLCC
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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.
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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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Annual Oktoberfest Celebration
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Beergarden — No cover charge — Enjoy the fun and thought-provoking sounds of John Badger and the New Old Time Apocalyptic Revival.
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Cirque Ma'Ceo Performance
1-2:30 p.m. — Oregon Horse Center — Tickets starting at $112 — Experience the breathtaking artistry of Cirque Ma'Ceo in Eugene.
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Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders Annual Academy and Conference
September 23-26 — Valley River Inn — Registration Fees Apply — Discover innovative ways to elevate your role and impact in municipal services.
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Blowgun Concert Featuring Miriam Hacksaw
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM — The Hybrid — $12 Presale, $15-25 Day of — Experience a fusion of traditional music genres with familial ties to Kerala, India.
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Cirque Ma'Ceo Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Oregon Horse Center — Tickets start at $112 — Experience the mesmerizing world of Cirque Ma'Ceo with dazzling performances.
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Cirque Ma'Ceo Performance
4:00–5:30 p.m. — Oregon Horse Center — Tickets start at $112 — Experience the enchanting world of Cirque Ma'Ceo at this local venue.
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The Horsenecks: Folk and Bluegrass Concert
7-8:45 p.m. — Tsunami Books — $20 — Experience the harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary folk and bluegrass by The Horsenecks featuring renowned instrumentalists.
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Sit'n'Stitch
6-8 p.m. — Shelton McMurphey Johnson House — Free entry — Enjoy a cozy evening of yarn, tea, and history with friends in a historic setting.
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