Good morning! It’s Aug. 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Mostly sunny and very warm in East Springfield
Today will be sunny much of the time and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 89 with a low of 51. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (7/11). Clear now, changing to intermittent clouds at 8 a.m.
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What’s new around you
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Things to do in East Springfield

Disciples of Dirt Taco Tuesday Ride
Every Tuesday at 6 pm, we will meet up in the main lot at Thurston Hills and pedal up the front side, ripping down Yew Haw and Acer Spades.
At Thurston Hills Natural Area on August 18
Repeats 60 more times until October 12

Trivia Tuesday!
Trivia Tuesdays is a great way to use your brain power. Let’s see 6 pm, can beat last week’s team. The questions start at 7 pm…
At Pour House Tavern on August 18
Repeats 10 more times until October 27

Wednesday Wheelers Wheelchair Meetup
Join this informal social group of wheelchair users as they explore different paths and paved trails around Eugene.
On August 19
Repeats 13 more times until November 18
Community crime report
- A drunk driving incident was reported near Marcola Rd at 10 p.m. on Aug. 17.
- A menacing incident happened near 6702 Aster St., Springfield, at 8 p.m. on Aug. 17.
- A theft was reported near 5744 Main St., Springfield, at 4 p.m. on Aug. 17.
- A loose dog was reported near the 4900 block of Jasper Rd at 3 p.m. on Aug. 17.
- An abandoned vehicle was reported near 1174 55th Pl, Springfield, at 3 p.m. on Aug. 17.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening on 36th Street between Main Street and Commercial Avenue as part of the GO Bond Street Repair Project. Work started the week of April 27 and is expected to finish by September 30. Local residents can still get to their homes, but there will be temporary lane and driveway closures, and some areas will have no parking. You may notice changes to travel routes, construction noise, dust, and heavy equipment. Advance notice will be given before any closures.
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