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Eugene
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new 'Watch for Wildlife' license plate is now available to help fund projects that reduce road collisions with wildlife & make roads safer for people. Oregon drivers can order the plate through the DMV or the official website as seasonal migration peaks this fall. KLCC
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Lane Community College board voted 5-2 on Wednesday to delay the decision on a $16.5M budget cut until Jan. 7, giving staff more time to review a proposal presented only 48 hours before the meeting. KVAL
- ➤ Officials at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department are proposing rule changes aimed at closing an $8M shortfall — measures include raising fees, restricting same-day cancellation refunds, and limiting special passes — with public input accepted until Jan. 15. KLCC
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This week, McKenzie Willamette Medical Center in Springfield celebrated 70 years of care — it began in 1955 as a 35-bed hospital built by civic leaders and now employs over 900 people. KVAL
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The unbeaten Oregon Ducks (9-0) hosted the Oregon State Beavers (5-3) in a rivalry women’s basketball game on Wednesday at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, with tip off at 6:00 p.m. The teams resumed their matchup after a season-long pause. KLCC
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aerial Reimagining of The Nightmare Before Christmas
7-9 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Tickets starting at $35 — Experience the magic of Halloween Town with aerial performances and enchanting storytelling.
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Eugene Ballet - The Nutcracker
2:00-3:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the magic and wonder of a classic Christmas ballet with enchanting performances and lively scenes.
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Eugene Ballet - The Nutcracker
1-2:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene, OR — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless holiday classic with enchanting ballet performances.
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Nutcracker Short & Suite: A Sensory Friendly Experience
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Family-friendly cost — Experience the joy of a sensory-friendly Nutcracker performance designed for all ages and abilities.
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