Good morning, Eugene.

Springfield celebrated the graduation of four individuals from its SMART Court program on Nov.

20 at the Springfield Justice Center. Officials said the program offers an alternative to traditional sentencing by supporting recovery from substance use disorders — and praised the graduates for their resilience.

Teagan Merritt, a Thurston High School junior and wrestler, was left in critical condition when a speeding truck hit her car on Highway 126 on November 15th—her family said she faces a long recovery that may include a costly transfer to a Denver hospital.

The City of Springfield's Historic Commission announced the 2025 Heritage Awards winners in a celebration of local history and culture.

The Nativity Ukrainian Catholic Church won the History Maker Award for hosting its annual summer festival—while the Lane County Monuments Project received the Preservation Excellence Award for its work on public art.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said that the commercial Dungeness crab season is delayed until at least Dec.

16 because crabs from Long Beach, Washington did not meet the meat fill requirement—further tests may allow a full or partial opening while fishing vessels follow guidelines to keep whales safe.

5-year-old Jordan Peckles returned home to Eugene on Friday after treatment in Arizona and was greeted by a police escort.

He will undergo immunotherapy in Portland soon as his family thanked supporters for their help.

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife said families and friends can enjoy free fishing, crabbing and clamming on November 28 and 29 with no tags or licenses required.

Other fishing rules still apply — like bag limits — and the department provided a list of quality spots for the fall season.

Run to Stay Warm

9 AM – 12:30 PM — Downtown Riverfront Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community run that supports those in need during winter months.

Turkey Trot

9:00 a.m. — Alton Baker Park — Registration fee required — Lace up for a charitable run/walk benefiting Food for Lane County with options of 5K or 10K courses.

Eugene Weavers’ Guild 14th Annual Fiber Arts Celebration and Holiday Sale

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. — Eugene Textile Center — Various price ranges — Celebrate fiber arts with weaving demos, family activities, and a holiday sale featuring handcrafted items.

Ballet Fantastique: Christmas in Toyland Featuring Duke Ellington's Nutcracker

2:30-4 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Family-friendly event — Experience a jazz-infused holiday escapade with enchanting visuals and a whimsical story.

O Christmas Tea - A British Comedy

3:00 – 4:30 PM — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a laugh-out-loud British comedy that blends propriety with unexpected humor.

Eugene Symphony - Elf In Concert

2:00-3:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticketed event — Enjoy a festive live concert featuring the film 'Elf' with an orchestral score.

Eugene Symphony: Handel's Messiah

7:30-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets available — Experience the majesty and emotion of Handel's Messiah with a rich orchestration that enhances this beloved holiday masterpiece.

Maddy O'Neal Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — WOW Hall — Ticket information not specified — Experience a vibrant journey of dirty funky bass music blended with soulful melodies and glitchy rhythms.

25th Annual Authors and Artists Fair

10 AM – 5 PM — Lane Events Center — Free entry — Explore creativity while meeting local authors and artists and supporting library services.

Hanukkah Wonderland Celebration

4-6 p.m. — Valley River Center — Free entry — Celebrate the joy of Hanukkah with music, crafts, and delicious treats in a festive atmosphere.