Good morning! It’s July 7 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Mostly sunny in Central Eugene
Today will be mostly sunny. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 84 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (10/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed in the air. Sunny now, changing to partly sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Partly sunny this weekend
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Things to do in Central Eugene

Eugene Poetry Club
A queer- and neurodivergent-friendly club for writers of all kinds to find each other and write. Come share your writing, get feedback if you want it, …
At The Hybrid on July 7
Repeats 24 more times until July 6

Tea Tasting Tuesdays at Swahili African Crafts
Tea Lovers Alert! Indulge in a tea tasting experience …
At 5th Street Public Market on July 7
Repeats 19 more times until November 17
Community crime report
- A missing person was reported near 222 W 11th Ave., Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 6.
- An assault was reported near 860 W Park St., Eugene at 10 p.m. on July 5.
- An assault arrest happened near Olive St. and W 11th Ave. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on July 5.
- A report was taken about a vicious dog near 1080 Willamette St., Eugene at 7 p.m. on July 6.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 475 E Broadway, Eugene at 11 a.m. on July 6.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – At W 5th Avenue and Adams Street, construction for Whiteaker Commons has closed Adams Street parking on the west side between W 6th Avenue and W 5th Avenue, and on the east side from W 5th Alley north. W 5th Alley is closed between Monroe Street and Adams Street. Pedestrians cannot use the east side of Adams Street at W 5th Alley or the south side of W 5th Avenue from Adams Street to midblock toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians can use the west side of Adams Street from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue, with detours across W 5th Avenue for those heading east. The eastbound bike lane on W 5th Avenue is closed near the construction area.
– Adams Street is partially closed from W 6th Avenue to W 5th Avenue, with parking closed on the west side and the east side closed from W 5th Alley northward. 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 toward Monroe Street. Pedestrians walking west on the south side of W 5th Avenue should 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.
– Near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street, construction is happening during the week of July 6. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane. Construction cones and signs will guide traffic. Pedestrians should follow detours around closed ramps.
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