Good morning, Eugene.

Everyone Village’s pilot program hires shelter clients to beautify downtown by picking up trash and greeting passersby Sunday through Wednesday, helping make the area safer and more inviting.

Organizers will fund the initiative until year-end and are seeking public plus business support to keep it going.

Lane County Youth Services will host its 16th Annual Community Holiday Meal on Dec.

16 in Eugene, offering free food, raffle tickets, and food boxes with youth preparing the meal (contact Shellye Reynoso for donation details).

At 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23, Eugene police removed over 100 pet rats from two vehicles — a blue Saturn and a gold Suburban — parked on Cheshire Avenue and Washington Street; Animal Welfare is providing care while an open neglect investigation continues.

Eugene Science Center celebrates World Space Week from Oct.

4-10 with free events & discounts on planetarium shows, science demos, and art projects, offers exclusive member access on Oct. 8, and hosts a Walk the Planets event at Alton Baker Park for $10.

Two local chefs will race to turn imperfect foods into tasty dishes during the first Im(Perfect) Food Faceoff held today at noon at the Farmers Market Pavilion — the free event celebrates Food Waste Prevention Week and offers in-person and online viewing.

Last week, during a game in Eugene, Dante Moore suffered an illegal hit but was aided immediately by athletic trainer Brandee Barbee—who quickly stabilized him as his team reviewed safety measures; his recovery is now being monitored during bye week.