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The annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration is on August 6th at the Peace Park Pavilion in Alton Baker Park. The event is held to honor the victims of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945, and to call for peace and the abolition of nuclear weapons. The free, family-friendly gathering is from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and features taiko drumming, Obon dancing, calligraphy, and a lantern ceremony at dusk. The ev

The Junction City free Scandinavian Festival is August 13 through 16, with entertainment, food, and nonprofit vendors all 4 days. The Scandia Run is on August 15, with 5K, 10K, and 4-mile walk and run courses weaving through the outskirts of Junction City into farmlands. Kids can participate in the “Run with the Vikings.” More information

The S.L.U.G. Queen (Society for the Legitimization of the Ubiquitous Gastropod) is the unofficial goodwill ambassador for the city of Eugene. Annual SLUG Queen crowning is based on creative costuming and performing. The “raining” queen represents Eugene to local nonprofits, businesses, and cultural groups, as well as symbolizes respect for nature, free thought, and inclusion. The Competition and Coronation event is set for Friday, Aug

The Oregon Aloha Festival is on August 21 and 22 in Alton Baker Park from noon to 9 pm both days. This free family-friendly event features live hula and drumming performances, island food and marketplace, cultural workshops and exhibits, and crafts for kids. More information HERE .

The annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner is on Saturday, August 29th from 6:30 to 8 pm at the Shedd Auditorium. The “Freedom Through the Decades” dinner is a celebration of 50 years of leadership by the Eugene-Springfield chapter , and is preceded by a concert from 3 to 5 pm, and cocktails and snacks from 5 to 6:30 pm. More information

The Annual Blackberry bRamble, a leisurely bicycle excursion with blackberry pie and ice cream, is set for Sunday, August 30th at Alton Baker Park in Eugene. There are several fully-supported routes for 100, 75, 60, 40, or 17 miles, a distance for every rider and every pace. This year introduces a partnership with Eugene’s

The Fiesta Cultural is happening at the First Friday ArtWalk on September 4th from 5:30 to 10 pm at the Farmers Market Pavilion in Eugene. This free family-friendly event is a celebration of the diverse cultures and traditions across Latin America, including live music, dance, an artisan marketplace, hands-on activities, food carts, and community connections. More information HERE

Connected Lane County is a nonprofit serving young people between age 14 and 24, providing supports for employment, education, and life skills. Services can be accessed through a drop-in center in Springfield on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 6 pm. Programs include certifications for specific careers, exploration of training options, and obtaining tutoring. Schools, faith groups