Sunday, December 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Eugene. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The former Montgomery Ward building in downtown Eugene, vacant for over a decade, is to be demolished in early 2025 for a new 133-unit mixed-income housing complex. KEZI
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Eugene mother discovered 30-year-old shooting suspect Robert Kirk Lowen Birstch in her backyard, who was then apprehended by police after admitting to his involvement in a nearby shooting. KEZI
- ➤ Robert Kirk Lowen-Birtsch was arrested following a late-night shooting in Eugene, leaving a 29-year-old man hospitalized. KEZI
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Air Force Academy Falcons vs. Oregon Ducks Women's Basketball
The Air Force Academy Falcons compete against the Oregon Ducks in a women's basketball matchup at Matthew Knight Arena.
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Snow Fever: A Festive Karaoke Experience
Snow Fever: A Karaoke Christmas promises an entertaining evening of live music and community fun at the Oregon Contemporary Theatre.
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Candlelight Holiday Concert: Featuring 'The Nutcracker' and More
Experience the magic of live music in a stunning candlelit setting, featuring holiday classics including 'The Nutcracker' at First Christian Church.
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Snow Fever: A Karaoke Christmas Concert
Snow Fever: A Karaoke Christmas is a lively musical event taking place at the Oregon Contemporary Theatre, featuring a karaoke experience filled with festive music.
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Eugene Ballet: The Nutcracker Performance
Experience the timeless classic 'The Nutcracker' performed by the Eugene Ballet at the Silva Concert Hall.
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Eugene Holiday Market 2024 - Kazue O Young
Kazue O Young will be showcasing her work at Booth #199 during the Eugene Holiday Market, which runs on select dates through December 24, 2024.
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Prezident Brown Concert in Eugene
The Community Center for the Performing Arts presents a concert featuring Prezident Brown, a celebrated reggae artist known for his positive messaging and dynamic style, along with local acts I-Chele & Circl’d Light and Messenjah Selah.
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Live Performance: Codefendants
Codefendants will perform live at WOW Hall in Eugene, promising an engaging night of music.
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My First: Teeny-Tiny Tumbling for Tots
An interactive event where toddlers and their caregivers engage in movement activities, enhancing basic motor skills through dance, music, and mobility circuits.
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Adult Country Two-Step Dance Class
Learn the smooth and fluid Country Two-Step dance style, suitable for both beginners and experienced dancers at the Bob Keefer Center.
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