Good morning! It’s December 18 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Downpours; becoming windier in North Eugene

Today will be increasingly windy with rain, heavy at times; watch for flooding. There is a 100% chance of rain. The high will be 60 with a low of 45. Showers now, changing to rain at 9 a.m.


North Eugene news

‘Day Without an Immigrant’ events in Eugene and Springfield urge skipping work, school, and shopping Thursday to support immigrant rights, organized monthly by Oregon’s farmworkers union.

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Things to do in North Eugene

Holiday Laser Shows + Queen
Holiday Laser Shows + Queen

Laser shows are a great way to celebrate the holidays in a warm planetarium! Make it a combo and visit the Exhibit Hall before the show. ESC Members r…

At Eugene Science Center on December 19

Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party
Native Plant Nursery Volunteer Work Party

Join us in stewarding native plants in support of the City of Eugene’s many urban restoration projects. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=3…

At Alton Baker Park Native Plant Nursery on December 19
Repeats 39 more times until September 18

Spencer W McConkie
Spencer W McConkie

Come listen to music celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Admission is free and includes refreshments afterward.

At President’s Street Building on December 19

First Saturday Workshops
First Saturday Workshops

Each month, we explore a different spiritual topic to give us tools to live more richly: self-love, forgiveness, gratitude, and more

At Center For Spiritual Living on December 20
Repeats 11 more times until March 7


Community crime report

  • A theft was reported near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 9 p.m. on December 17.
     
  • A theft happened near 2750 Gateway St., Springfield at 8 p.m. on December 17.
     
  • An injured animal was reported and a police report was taken near Goodpasture Lp and Riverplace Dr in Eugene at 7 p.m. on December 17.
     
  • A theft was reported near 3000 Gateway St., Springfield at 4 p.m. on December 17.
     
  • A mail theft was reported near 3183 Kinsrow Ave., Eugene at 3 p.m. on December 17.
     
  • A person was arrested for causing a traffic hazard near Coburg Rd and Oakmont Way in Eugene. The incident happened at 1 p.m. on December 17.
     

Roadwork is affecting traffic near you

  • Long-term projects: Construction is happening on Gilham Road between Ayres Road and Don Juan Avenue in Lane County. Work started April 14 and is expected to finish by December 31. Crews are building storm sewers, water quality facilities, retaining walls, ADA curb ramps, sidewalks, and paving. Traffic will be managed by flaggers.