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Eugene DJs to host another free family-friendly “Sunday Jam” in the park

Success of first event inspired city of Eugene to waive park-use fees for a second event on August 7 Local disc jockeys (DJs) Jonathan “DJ Crown” Dubey and Andre “DJ Food Stamp” Sirois hosted their first installment of “Sunday Jam: Dancin’ in the Park” on June 26 at Monroe Park in Eugene. Their goal was [...]

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Public open house explores Eugene’s 20-minute neighborhoods

On July 12 from 4pm to 7pm, the City of Eugene and Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth (LCHAY) will co-host a free public open house about 20-minute neighborhoods in the lobby of the atrium building located at 99 W. 10th Avenue. Event organizers say it will be “a thought-provoking evening of discussion centered on [...]

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Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in and around Eugene

There’s plenty to see and do on the Fourth of July in Eugene and the surrounding area. Here’s a list of places in Oregon where you can watch fireworks and enjoy the holiday festivities. Feel free to add your suggestions in the comment section below. Alton Baker Park / Freedom Festival Fireworks The fireworks display [...]

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Free bike maintenance classes–basic and advanced–scheduled in Eugene

SmartTrips: Eugene is hosting free bike maintenance classes on Tuesday evening, June 28, at Whiteaker Community Center, 21 N Grand Street. The class will be broken into two sessions: one from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for those who want to learn basic bike maintenance skills and one from 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. for advanced skills. Attendees are [...]

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LTD riders get special benefits and discounts from Eugene Emeralds this summer

Events for kids and families include new baseball camp Lane Transit District and the Eugene Emeralds (Ems) have teamed up to bring these special event benefits to bus riders this summer: $2 Off an Ems Ticket with a valid LTD monthly bus pass or sticker. The offer is good for one discount ticket per bus [...]

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Free workshop in Eugene to help public prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis

A workshop on how to prepare for tsunamis and earthquakes will be held May 11 at the University of Oregon, 129 McKenzie Hall, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. However, space is limited to 100 seats. Interested individuals should RSVP via email. Oregon Emergency Management (OEM), the [...]

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Easter events and egg hunts around Eugene

There are plenty of opportunities for kids, adults, families and their dogs to participate in Easter festivities in and around Eugene this weekend. Schedule of Easter Egg Hunts mEGGa Hunt Saturday, April 23, 9:30 a.m.- 12 p.m. Lively Park $6 per child • Free to those not hunting Egg hunt with live entertainment, crafts, the [...]

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Free family event to feature hands-on activities about birds and blooms

Travel Lane County is hosting Spring Family Day on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Adventure Center in Springfield. The event, which is free and open to the public, is the second of four Kids’ Adventure Club celebrations to be offered in 2011. The first celebration this year was held in [...]

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[LISTEN] Helfand and Lader join for a special strings concert at Springfield Library on March 15

On March 15 at 7 p.m. in the Springfield Library Meeting Room, Eugene resident David Helfand, Celtic harpist and multi-instrumentalist, will perform with concert violist Justin Lader. The event, sponsored by the Springfield Library Foundation, is free and open to the public. Helfand composes and performs original and traditional music on Celtic harp, mandocello, guitar, [...]

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[TRAILER] Free screening of “What’s On Your Plate?” to be held on November 9 at 6 pm

The Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth (LCHAY), in conjunction with 4J Nutrition Services, is hosting a FREE screening of “What’s on Your Plate?” – a witty and provocative documentary about kids and food – on Tuesday, November 9, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at 200 N. Monroe St. in Eugene. The event is open to [...]

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FREE: Talk Like a Pirate Day for kids and families, September 18

Avast and ahoy! Kids and families can enjoy swashbuckling stories and crafts at a free celebration of Talk Like a Pirate Day on Saturday, September 18, at 3:00 p.m. at the downtown Eugene Public Library. For extra fun, travel to the library with the pirate-themed Kidical Mass Bike Ride, setting sail at 2:00 p.m. from [...]

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FREE: County College teaches how local government works; sign up by August 26

Become an informed taxpayer and have fun at the same time! After a successful pilot program last fall, County College is back…and it’s unlike any other learning experience around. Lane County’s free 10-week session (September 9 through November 9) teaches community members how their local government works and how to use and benefit from the [...]

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FREE FILM SCREENING: The Future of Food, July 21 from 6 to 8:30 pm

The Future of Food is a film you must see before you take another bite. A free screening will be held on July 21 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Eugene Downtown Library. For more information, view the movie trailer below, visit the movie website, or RSVP on Facebook.

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[VIDEO] FREE film screening of “Two Angry Moms” on April 25 at 7:30 pm – Cozmic Pizza

Two moms fight for the health of children and create a national movement to put nutritious food back in school lunches – learn how you can participate. The Eugene Coalition for Better School Food is hosting a FREE film screening of “Two Angry Moms” on April 25 at 7:30 pm at Cozmic Pizza.   Whether or not [...]

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[VIDEO] FREE film screening of Unnatural Causes to be held on April 22 at the Farmers Market

Health Care for All Oregon is hosting a FREE screening of the PBS file series “Unnatural Causes” at the Farmers Market (55 East 8th Avenue) on April 22 at 6:30 p.m.  The event is open to the public.  To learn more about the film, view the movie trailer below.

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Free Family Day: Art Adventures Through the Amazon – March 13 from 11 am to 3 pm

Insect Sculpture with M.E.C.C.A          Art Studio Hundred Dollar Bill Project                   Ford Lecture Hall Flower pot decorating                            Ford Lecture Hall Family Day art activities at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art include: Appearances 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Visit with the birds of Cascades Raptor Center – North Courtyard 12:30 p.m.                    Do the Frog Hop with [...]

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[VIDEO] FREE film screening and public forum on March 9 at 6 pm: “Unnatural Causes; Is Inequality Making Us Sick?”

Do we all have an equal chance for good health? Eugene residents are welcome to join the Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth (LCHAY) for community conversation about and screening of the documentary film “Unnatural Causes; Is Inequality Making Us Sick?” on March 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eugene Public Library. According [...]

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[PHOTOS] Free portrait photos tell another story about the Whiteaker Community Dinner on Thanksgiving

More than 100 people lined up to have free formal portraits taken at the Whiteaker Community Dinner on Thanksgiving in Eugene, Oregon. For one man it was the first photo he’d had taken of himself in 10 years – other than a mug shot. For a family of seven, it was their first family portrait ever. [...]

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FREE: Final “Breakfast at the Bridges” event to celebrate safe walking and biking to school, September 18

The City of Eugene is partnering with Safe Routes To School for its final “Breakfast at the Bridges” of the summer on Friday, September 18 from 7 to 9:30 am at the Blue Heron Bike Bridge across from César E. Chávez Elementary School. This event will celebrate walking and biking back to school and help [...]

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MyEugene presents your list of “Favorite Free Things To Do in Eugene”

Recently MyEugene shared an article on Twitter and Facebook that described “Free Things To Do in Eugene Oregon.” Many Eugenians had their own opinions about what “free things” should be on the list. As a result, we compiled our own list of “Favorite Free Things To Do in Eugene” based on your feedback. Thanks to [...]

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Summer in the City: FREE activities and events, July 5-11

During the week of July 5th, “Summer in the City” continues with free music and entertainment at the Broadway Plaza and in the downtown Park Blocks (8th and Oak Street):  David Rogers Tuesday, July 7 at 12:30 pm Farmers Market, Downtown Eugene – Park Blocks  Original songs of the new West Tango Dance Wednesday, July [...]

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Fun For All: Free recreational programs for kids, beginning June 29 [full summer schedule]

Fun For All, a series of free recreational programs for children and youth ages seven and up, starts on June 29 and runs through August 28. The program is held weekdays, beginning at 10 am, in multiple neighborhood parks. Ending times vary by site (listed below). At seven of the sites, the program includes a [...]

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