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Oregon Receives More than $5 Million for Green Jobs
Eugene, Salem, Portland and the Rogue Valley all stand to benefit as Oregon is set to receive a $5.38 million State Energy Sector Partnership and Training Grant through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Shasta Middle School Band Director Builds Award-Winning Program
Shasta Middle School Band Director Joe Ingram III didn’t set out to be a music teacher. Now, after 25 years at SMS, Ingram still enjoys helping students find their musical identities.
Jordan Schnitzer Museum Welcomes New Director
One of the city’s artistic jewels just marked its 75-year milestone and ushered in a new era of leadership.
Meshnik Enjoys Sharing Norwegian Folk Art of Rosemaling
In 1980, Patti Jo Meshnik joined her mother in a beginner’s class for rosemaling, the folk art of Norway.
Doctor Finds That This Joint Is Jumping
Dr. Brian Jewett, an orthopedic physician with the Slocum Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, was born and raised in northern California, attended undergraduate school at Stanford University, medical school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., and found the fit he was seeking in Eugene eight years ago.
Business Leaders Aim to Restore Downtown Connections
If it’s happening in Eugene, it’s happening downtown, from booming businesses and salsa dancing to spa treatments, visual and performing arts, chic dining options and festivals galore.
McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center Masters the Art of Patients
A lot has changed at Springfield’s McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center since welcoming the first patient more than 50 years ago.
New Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend Defines Healing Environment
Nestled in a sprawling tree grove on the scenic McKenzie River, Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend provides a multisensory healing experience like no other.
Even the Beer-and-Pizza Crowd Will Find Elevated Offerings in This Dining Scene
Residents here have come to expect a certain level of creativity in every aspect of life.
Outdoor Enthusiasts Find True Bliss Here
For nature lovers, Eugene is all about location, location, location.
Eugene’s on Track, Without Question
When it comes to Olympic-caliber runs, the city of Eugene is in a class by itself.
Farm-to-Table Movement Has Deep Roots in Eugene’s Fertile Ground
The hottest trend in food culture lately is the farm-to-table movement.
Eugene School District 4J Provides Launch Pad for Astronaut Stan G. Love
Before NASA astronaut Stan G. Love prepared for his 52-million-mile round trip in space in early 2008, he made a much shorter detour from Houston to Eugene.
Staton Companies Take On Unusually Large Recycling Projects
If you think it’s a chore to separate your paper from plastic, just take a look at what Staton Companies recycles.
Old Dominion Collision Repair Center Stays Ahead of the Curve
Old Dominion Collision Repair Center is not your typical auto body shop.
Rafter’s Owners Think Outside the Shoebox
You may not think that walking around on plastic water bottles sounds comfortable, but just try on a pair of Rafters sport sandals and you’ll be sold.
Luna and Larry’s Coconut Bliss Goes Beyond Good for You
Strawberry Lemon Love. Naked Coconut. Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge.
Local Enterprises Experience Success With Mantra of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
At the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field, visitors were introduced to some serious sorting, separating and composting of waste.
Arts Scene Makes Enormous Cultural and Economic Impact
Douglas Beauchamp credits the University of Oregon for being a big reason why the arts are so alive in Eugene and Springfield.
Fast Facts About Eugene
The League of American Bicyclists rates Eugene as one of the most bicycle friendly communities in the United States.
Eugene Healthy Foods Companies Gather Nature’s Best
From the coconut to the honeycomb, Eugene companies are gathering nature’s best to provide healthy food alternatives.
EmX Wins International Award
These aren’t the yellow buses you used to ride to school.The Lane Transit District’s EmX, a pioneer in American full bus rapid transit, has joined international ranks.
King Estate Winery Hosts Library Benefit
Grab your favorite wine glass and don’t forget the corkscrew.
Viking Spirit Lives On at Annual Scandinavian Festival
The Viking spirit lives on, sans the violence and sailing.
Fifth Street Market Features Stores, Restaurants, Artisans and Musicians
To market we go – and a lot of people are going.
Statue in Downtown Eugene Memorializes ‘Cuckoo’s Nest’ Author Ken Kesey
One of Eugene’s most famous residents is memorialized in a downtown sculpture.
Dance Clubs Focus on Styles From Swing and Tango to Contra and Cajun-Zydeco
If you do, you’ll never be at a loss for activity in Eugene.
Oregon County Fair Has Showcased Natural Lifestyles Since 1969
The big 4-0 is creeping up on the Oregon Country Fair.
Eugene Resident Makes World’s Largest Rubber Band Ball
Some might say that Steve Milton has too much time on his hands. However, his use of that leisure time got him into the Guinness Book of World Records.
First Friday ArtWalk Opens Galleries to Public Visitation
Here is a good exercise for your legs – and your eyes.
Three Generations of Baker Family Have Published The Register-Guard
The Register-Guard newspaper has been in the Baker family for 80 years.
Footwise in Downtown Eugene Is Major Seller of Birkenstock Footwear
If you’re shopping for comfortable shoes, step no further than Footwise in downtown Eugene.
Smith Family Bookstore Sells Used Books at Two Locations
“When people walk into a Smith Family Bookstore, what strikes them the most is the enormous selection of books,” says Evon Smith, second-generation owner of the 30-year-old independent bookstore. And no wonder.
Molecular Probes, Part of Invitrogen, Makes Fluorescent Dyes for Research
Eugene-based Molecular Probes, the Pacific Northwest’s leading life sciences company, is now part of the international biotechnology firm Invitrogen.
Springfield Creamery Produces Artistically Cultured Yogurt
What do musicians the Grateful Dead, Huey Lewis and author Ken Kesey have in common? Springfield Creamery in Eugene, of course.
Maude Kerns Art Center Uses Jell-O To Mold Awareness
Need a little artistic inspiration? Visit Eugenes Maude Kerns Art Center, a nonprofit community center for the visual arts that offers art classes, workshops, exhibitions, lectures, ceramics cooperative and printmaking studios.
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Gardening in Eugene
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Eugene At A Glance
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Fast Facts About Eugene
Eugene’s branding slogan is: World’s Greatest City of the Arts and Outdoors.
Eugene Celebration Marked 25th Anniversary in 2007
The annual Eugene Celebration has no hidden agendas – it is all about having fun.
Oregon Coach Casey Martin Says the Emerald City is a Great Place to Golf
When it comes to golf, Eugene may just be Oregon’s best-kept secret.
New Richard E. Wildish Community Theater Opens in Downtown Springfield
When Tom Draggoo and the Springfield Renaissance Development Corp. decided to completely renovate Springfield’s historic downtown McKenzie Theater, people thought he was crazy.
Cascades Center Provides Refuge for Raptors and Delight for Visitors
Louise Shimmels love affair with raptors began more than two decades ago when she worked with Willamette Wildlife Rehabilitation.
Eugene Ties Link Musicians From a Wide Range of Genres
If you are heading out for a night on the town in Eugene, think about checking out a new band or singer. If history is any indicator, tonight’s opening act could be the next big thing.
2008 Olympic Team Trials-Track & Field in Eugene Revive Memories of Steve Prefontaine
The running community in Eugene knows the date May 30, 1975. That was when legendary University of Oregon distance runner Steve Prefontaine was tragically killed in an automobile accident. Prefontaine, nicknamed Pre, was only 24 when he crashed his car into a roadside boulder in Eugene.
Nike Shoe First Swooshed in Eugene
Quick trivia: Steve Prefontaine was the first athlete ever to sign a contract with Nike, doing so in 1974.
Live Music Serves as Key Component of Eugene’s Thriving Arts Scene
A college town can be expected to have its share of local bands and the venues to showcase them, but Eugene shines by producing a growing list of successful musicians and routinely drawing national acts to perform in halls both small and large.
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Gains Attention With Its Award-Winning Wines
Move over, California. Oregons Willamette Valley is turning heads with its abundance of wineries and award-winning wines.
Oregon Bach Festival Enters 39th Year of Honoring Great Composer
Eugene has two international claims to fame: It’s the home of the annual Oregon Bach Festival, and it’s known as Track Town USA for its peerless position in the world of track and field.
Hult Center Shines for a Quarter Century as Eugene’s Crown Jewel of the Arts
When Paul Winberg interviewed for the executive director position of the Eugene Symphony, the last stop of the day was a visit to the Hult Center, where the symphony performs.
Sustainability Initiative Unites Businesses
When Sol Rexius began delivering recycled slab wood for commercial fuel to Eugene more than 75 years ago, the concept of sustainability and environmental awareness in the business world was nonexistent.
Restaurateurs Find Success With Multiple Concepts in Eugene
Independently owned Eugene eateries are like potato chips to local restaurateurs Katie Brown, Sara Willis, Walid (Willie) Saleeby and Stephanie Pearl Kimmel – no one can own just one.
New Slocum Center Streamlines Treatment Experience for Patients
There is nothing bare bones about the new Slocum Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
New, Renovated Hospitals Employ Direct Input from Those Receiving Care
Hospitals can be overwhelming for patients and their families, but Sacred Heart Medical Center at RiverBend is looking to change that.
Educator Goes The Distance To Help Kids Achieve
Paco Furlan does not leap over tall buildings in a single bound, like the superhero collectibles that adorn his office at River Road Elementary School in Eugene. But there is not much the principal will not do to help his students achieve their best in and out of the classroom.
Programs Incorporate Spanish, French and Japanese Languages and Lifestyles
Buenos Días! Bonjour! Ohayou! Those greetings welcome students as they begin their day at alternative schools in Eugene where Spanish, French or Japanese is the language of choice.
University of Oregon Charms Visitors and Enhances the Lives of Residents
University of Oregon sports fans in Eugene know the drill. Just before the U of O Ducks football team takes the field, announcer Don Essig announces, And it never rains in Autzen Stadium!
Eugene Celebrates Successful 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials, Track & Field
After pulling off the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials - Track & Field without a hitch, Eugene has officially reclaimed the moniker of Track Town USA.
Eugene Beauty, Location and High Quality of Life Attract Residents
Flying high above the Willamette Valley‚ Chris Monnette glances down at Eugene from his Cessna 182 and admires the city he calls home.
Eugene area vineyards produce top wines
Here is a toast to the wine industry in Eugene‚ Springfield‚ Elmira‚ Junction City‚ Monroe‚ Lorane and Veneta.
Renovated Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Opens in Eugene
While pursuing his masters degree in art history in the mid-1970s‚ David Turner spent time as a volunteer at the University of Oregon Art Museum.
Eugene’s Saturday Market Features Arts, Crafts, Produce
The people of Eugene are completely sold on the Saturday Market.
Bike Lanes, Paths Make Eugene Bike-Friendly City
You do not have to tell Bill Cole that Eugene is bicycle-friendly. He lived here in the early 1970s and watched woodland trails being developed and special bike lanes being built on local roads.
Courses Challenge Eugene Golfers of all Skill Levels
A number of distinctive golf sites are available to low-handicappers and duffers alike in the Eugene-Springfield area. In fact‚ one golf course is not even called a course. It is a campus.
Go Kayaking, Rock Climbing and More in Eugene
Eugene is about as well situated as a place can be for lovers of the great outdoors.
