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Good morning! It’s Sept. 2 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Cool with periods of rain in South Eugene
Today will be cool with periods of rain. There is a 91% chance of rain. The high will be 63 with a low of 52. Cloudy now, changing to rain at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Expect showery weather late Tuesday night through Friday afternoon. A thundershower Saturday.
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Things to do in South Eugene
Free Bloodwork with Blood Donation with Goodlabs and Bloodworks NW
Eugene residents who book a blood donation through Goodlabs can also receive a free, clinical-grade wellness panel.
At Bloodworks Eugene on September 2
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Book Release Celebration and Art Opening for Emily Poole
Folks, Tsunami Books is thrilled to host the Book Release Celebration for the first book both written and illustrated by our co-worker Emily Poole.
At Tsunami Books on September 2
Trivia
🧠🎉 WEDNESDAY TRIVIA MADNESS AT DROP BEAR BREWERY! 🎉🧠 Think you’re smart? Prove it! Join us every Wednesday.
At Drop Bear Brewery on September 2
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Community crime report
- Police took a report of animal cruelty near 4060 W Amazon Dr, Eugene, at 11 a.m. on Sept. 1.
- An injured animal was reported near 3332 Bentley Ave., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on Sept. 1. Police took a report about the incident.
- A theft from a vehicle was reported near 355 W 19th Ave., Eugene, at 9 a.m. on Sept. 1.
- A shoplifting incident happened near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 1. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
- A report was taken about a dispute near 1778 Friendly St., Eugene, at 5 p.m. on Sept. 1.
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Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: Construction is happening near 18th and Hilyard Street during the week of August 31. Expect delays and possible lane reductions to a single lane. Pedestrians and cyclists should follow detours and watch for construction workers.
- Construction is taking place in the parking lot at Willamette Street and W 52nd Avenue during the week of August 31. Expect heavy equipment moving in and out, and follow traffic cones and signs.
- Until Friday, September 4, parking will be closed on the west side of Portland Street between W 30th Avenue and W 29th Place, and parts of the parking area north of W 29th Place to W 28th Avenue. The west side sidewalk of Portland Street between W 30th Avenue and W 29th Place will also be closed. Pedestrians should use the temporary ramp and sidewalk on the east side.
- Construction work will take place on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks, during the week of August 31. Expect delays as roads may be narrowed to one lane or temporarily closed.
- During the week of August 31, crews will be working on Hilyard Street (from 40th to 34th Avenue), Friendly Street and the 18th area, 24th Avenue (from Hilyard to Agate), and Alder Street (from 30th to 32nd). They will be finishing up with cleanup and minor fixes. The impact on traffic is expected to be low.
- Construction work will take place at South Eugene High School during the week of August 31 to rehabilitate a wastewater pipe. Sidewalks, some parking spaces, and lawn areas on the school campus may be closed. Eastbound traffic on E 19th Avenue near Mill Street may be closed, with a detour available via E 18th Avenue.
- Today from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., there will be crack sealing work on the road between 2843 Capital Drive and Spring Boulevard. Flaggers and signs will direct traffic. Expect delays of about 5 minutes.
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