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Eugene
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local groups Willamette Farm and Food Coalition, Lane County Farmers Market and Lane County Bounty will host the Fill Your Pantry event on November 9 at the Lane Events Center Agricultural Pavilion to help SNAP recipients amid expected delays in benefits due to recent legal rulings. They will use funds raised through the Healthy Food For All fundraiser to offer money for groceries, with the amount announced on November 4—ensuring support even when SNAP cards have low balances. NBC 16
- ➤ Three Lane County groups are changing their Fill Your Pantry event on November 9 because SNAP benefits may be delayed — they will use funds from the Healthy Food for All fall fundraiser to give SNAP recipients free money to spend on local food at the Lane Events Center Agricultural Pavilion. The new event details, including the aid amount, will be announced on November 4. KVAL
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Halloween, fifteen Lane County couples celebrated their wedding anniversaries with pirate-themed wedding ceremonies as Lane County Clerk Captain Tommy Gong—nicknamed 'Captain'—officiated the scare-monies that set the couples on a new voyage together. KVAL
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A former University of Oregon student is seeking $16.3 million after a tree fell on her during a windstorm near University Hall in February, which left her permanently paralyzed from the waist down—attorneys claim the school neglected routine tree inspections and she has already incurred $1.3 million in medical expenses. NBC 16
- ➤ Students from Early College and Career Options at Eugene 4J tested physics by dropping pumpkins in a controlled experiment—nearly all pumpkins remained intact. A teacher later smashed one pumpkin to show the expected result. KVAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Oregon’s men’s and women’s cross country teams won Big Ten titles on Friday at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers East Golf Course — the women set a record for the lowest team score while the men earned their first title. Coach Jerry Schumacher became the first to win cross country titles with teams in the Big Ten. KLCC
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Cozy Swap at MECCA
8 p.m. - 1 a.m. — 555 High St, Eugene, OR — Free entry — Trade cozy items, relax, and enjoy a warm community atmosphere.
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Waylon Wyatt Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Ticket prices TBD — Experience the musical journey of Folk/Country artist Waylon Wyatt as he showcases his debut EP and is joined by special guests.
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Fill Your Pantry
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza — Cost varies — Stock up on local produce, meats, and pantry staples directly from community farmers and food makers.
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Todd Snider Live Performance
7-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience Todd Snider, a master storyteller and songwriter, as he shares his inspiring music and tales.
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That 1 Guy Live Performance
8:00 – 9:30 PM — WOW Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a unique blend of music and magic with That 1 Guy's innovative performance.
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Library Philosophy Circle: Neighborhoods
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Eugene Public Library - Downtown — Free entry — Engage in a community conversation on the philosophical questions of belonging to a neighborhood.
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Avatar: The Last Airbender in Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a grand orchestral performance paired with a special screening of the beloved animated series.
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The Nutcracker Remixed
6:30-8 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience a modern twist on the classic Nutcracker featuring a diverse array of musical styles and over 400 youth dancers.
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Amythyst Kiah Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the profound artistry of Amythyst Kiah as she showcases her new album with a unique blend of rootsy alt-rock and Americana.
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Robbie Fulks Live Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tsunami Books — Tickets $26 — Catch Grammy-nominated Robbie Fulks performing his unique blend of alternative bluegrass and country.
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