Good morning! It’s August 11 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Sunny in Central Eugene
Today will be sunny. There is a 2% chance of rain. The high will be 88 with a low of 58. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11). Clear now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Very warm Friday
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in Central Eugene

Skate & Shop
Every other Tuesday starting May 12th, come Skate & Shop at the Tuesday Market with Eugene Roller Village!
At Farmers Market Pavilion on August 11
Repeats 5 more times until October 20

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience at …
At 5th Street Public Market on August 11
Repeats 14 more times until November 17

Artistic Encounters with Still Thinking
Still Thinking is a Roots, Blues, Americana-based trio of veteran musicians. Performing original and cover songs with fun intended.
At Kesey Square on August 11
Community crime report
- Police arrested someone for assault near 881 Willamette St., Eugene at 3 a.m. on August 8.
- A person was arrested after a dispute near 933 Olive St., Eugene at 4 a.m. on August 8.
- A theft arrest happened near 376 E 11th Ave. in Eugene at 9 a.m. on August 8.
- A report was taken for unauthorized use of a vehicle near 1542 W 1st Ave., Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 8.
- A person was arrested for causing a traffic hazard near Hilyard St. and E 13th Aly in Eugene. The incident happened at 11 p.m. on August 7.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Adams Street is partially closed between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue due to construction. Parking is closed on the west side, and the area north of W 5th Alley is closed on the east side. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrian access is blocked on the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley and on the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street to midblock near Monroe Street. If you’re walking west on the south side of W 5th Avenue, use the north side at Monroe Street. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue near Adams Street is closed; bicyclists should detour north on Adams Street to W 4th Avenue, then east to Monroe Street, and south back to W 5th Avenue.
- Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street during the week of August 10. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane.
- Construction is ongoing at Broadway and Mill Street near Whole Foods, with work happening during the day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic is reduced to a single eastbound lane between Mill and Patterson streets while crews work in the center lane.
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