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A bigger Whiteaker food hub is in the works, and Island Park is hosting peak kid energy Saturday.
Good morning. It's Tuesday, June 23. Summer planning season is here: the kind that involves both community projects and figuring out what to do with Saturday. We've got an update on a growing Whiteaker food hub, plus a kid-focused celebration in Springfield. Alright, here's today's edition of your Eugene Lowdown.
A Bigger Hub for Bigger Help
Burrito Brigade is trading cramped quarters for a bigger Whiteaker home as it expands its low-barrier food hub and kitchen capacity. The nonprofit, which rescues surplus food for pantries and hot meals, plans to start renovations Wednesday, July 1, and hopes the kitchen is ready by Thursday, Dec. 31, if it can raise another $300,000.
Children's Celebration Returns Saturday
Summer gets its local kickoff Saturday at Children's Celebration at Island Park, where families can bounce on inflatables, catch live performers, build with bricks and meet animals. The free event runs 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with admission tied to a non-perishable food donation and shuttle service available from Booth Kelly.
Painting Class
Watercolor
Watercolor Painting Workshop for Beginners
Colorful splashes, joyful drips, and a few bold ink lines turn a blank page into something that looks suspiciously like real art, all without quizzes, critiques, or perfection pressure attached.Made By You | 3 PM | 715 Main St, Springfield
Tuesday
Kids Activities
Tot Tuesdays at Tugman
Little kids, big feelings, and plenty of snacks come together for a low-pressure meetup where grownups swap stories, kids roam the playground, and everyone leaves a bit less stir-crazy than they arrived.Tugman City Park | 10:30 AM | 3666 Hilyard St, Eugene
Tuesday
Gospel
Live Music
Summer Nights
Stories of grace, big high notes, and toe-tapping gospel grooves turn an ordinary Tuesday into a joyful concert where fans of Southern Gospel can clap along, belt the choruses, and leave humming something hopeful.City First Church | 6:30 PM | 830 Madison St, Eugene
Tuesday
Ribbon Cutting
Grand Opening Celebration
Festivities fill the day as the new office opens its doors, with a ribbon snip at 11 a.m., treats on the table, and friendly staff ready to share how their growing programs can benefit local families.Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians - Eugene Area Office | 11 AM | 2892 Crescent Ave, Eugene
Tuesday
Trivia Night
Trivia With Steph
Questions get weird, answers get louder, and that one random fact you learned years ago might finally win bragging rights and a prize. Bring friends who know stuff you do not.The Hybrid | 6:30 PM | 941 W 3rd Ave, Eugene
Tuesday
Bingo
Bingo
Cards ready, daubers up, and snacks within reach as numbers are called, jokes fly across the tables, and every new B brings a tiny jolt of suspense and bragging rights.Eugene Elks Lodge #357 | 5 PM | 2470 W 11th Ave, Eugene
Tuesday
Art Exhibits
History
5th Street Public Market History Art Show
Snapshots of storefronts, sketches of old brick walls, and colorful market scenes turn a simple gallery visit into a playful time capsule of Eugene's favorite shopping spot, minus the pressure to buy anything.5th Street Public Market | 10 AM | 296 E 5th Ave, Eugene
Tuesday
Community Educ.
Elder Services Resource Fair
Stories, questions, and lots of pamphlets come together when experts on aging, safety, and support gather under one roof to share tips that can protect wallets, well-being, and hard-earned independence.Eugene Public Library | 1 PM | 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene
Tuesday
Jazz
Performing Arts
Swing Shift Jazz Orchestra
Horn hits, walking bass, and the smell of fresh pizza turn an ordinary weeknight into a mini jazz festival, where the only tough decision is whether to solo at the salad bar or dessert counter.Roaring Rapids Pizza Co | 6:30 PM | 4006 Franklin Blvd, Eugene
Wednesday
Contemp Folk
Folk Hill with Alice Howe & Freebo with Clive Carroll
Strings, stories, and serious chops collide as soulful songs, fretless bass grooves, and dazzling fingerstyle guitar turn a quiet hillside evening into a folk-flavored mini festival.Oak Hill School Outdoor Amphitheater | 7 PM | 86397 Eldon Schafer Dr, Eugene
Wednesday
Retro Art
Jerry Ross: Legacy Retrospective Art Exhibit
Brushstrokes, bold color, and decades of stories line the walls in a legacy show where you can ponder big ideas, soak in Pacific Northwest vibes, and maybe leave wondering if your living room needs more original art.The Gordon Hotel | 12 PM | 555 Oak St, Eugene
Wednesday
Wine Tasting
Cooking With Keith
Savor four courses, sip perfectly paired wines, and let someone else handle the cooking and tipping while you focus on the really hard work: deciding which bottle to take home.Capitello Wines | 6 PM | 540 Charnelton St, Eugene
Wednesday
Performing Arts
Folk Dance
Veselka Ukrainian Dancers
Colorful costumes, high-energy steps, and toe-tapping Ukrainian tunes turn a midmorning library visit into a mini world tour, complete with kid-friendly vibes and zero ticket cost.Springfield Public Library | 10:30 AM | 225 5th St, Springfield
Wednesday
Opening Event
Opening Reception: Asian Celebration Art Exhibition
Curious minds can wander the galleries, chat with artists, and soak up colorful, Asian-focused artwork during a cozy midweek reception that feels more like a community gathering than a formal opening.Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art | 5:30 PM | 1430 Johnson Ln, Eugene
Wednesday
Film
Charity
Horrible Bingo: Dr. Jekyll and Sister Hyde
Blood, bingo cards, and benevolence collide in a tongue-in-cheek screening where over-the-top horror moments might win you prizes while your ticket quietly helps a local trans-support organization.Art House | 7 PM | 492 E 13th Ave, Eugene
Wednesday
Parenting Class
Baby Connection
Sleepless nights, tiny socks, big questions? Bring your baby and your worries to a cozy weekly meetup where expert advice, scales, and smiling parents are all part of the support package.Parenting Now | 11 AM | 86 Centennial Loop, Eugene
Wednesday
Soccer
USMNT vs Turkiye Watch Party
Third-match nerves, full pints, and loud chants collide as the USMNT takes on Turkiye in a World Cup group finale that could have you high-fiving strangers by the final whistle.The Bier Stein | 7 PM | 1591 Willamette St, Eugene
Thursday
Blues
Ruthie Foster
Hooks, harmonies, and hard-grooving blues come together in a night where guitar licks testify, voices soar, and you walk out humming choruses you did not even know you knew.Jaqua Concert Hall | 7:30 PM | 285 E Broadway, Eugene
Thursday
Rock
Thursdays in the Park - The Dubious Rubes
Craving guitars with your picnic blanket? Settle in for Americana grooves, tasty eats, and the kind of free park show where your biggest decision is lawn chair or bare grass.Emerald Park | 6:30 PM | 1400 Lake Dr, Eugene
Thursday
Gardening Class
Veggie Gardening Classes
Hands-on tips, straight-from-the-garden wisdom, and plenty of how-do-I-do-that moments pack this free two-hour class, perfect for anyone whose veggies need more than wishful thinking.Lane County Extension | 10 AM | 996 Jefferson St, Eugene
Thursday
Sip & Paint
Sunset on the Rocks
Brushes up, worries down as you turn blank canvas into a glowing shoreline sunset, fueled by slices, sips, and just enough guidance that even stick-figure champions can feel like artists.Papa's Pizza Coburg Rd | 6 PM | 1577 Coburg Rd, Eugene
Thursday
Board Game Night
Beginner Board Game Night
Curious about modern board games but scared of thick rulebooks? This event turns confusing instructions into friendly guidance so you can laugh, learn fast, and leave plotting your next game night.Funagain Games | 5 PM | 2817 Oak St, Eugene
Thursday
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