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Good morning! It’s Sept. 9 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Plenty of sunshine in South Eugene
Today will be plenty of sunshine. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 85 with a low of 49. Mostly clear now, changing to sunny at 8 a.m.
Looking ahead: Thunderstorms Saturday. Pleasant Sunday.
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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 9
Repeats 166 more times until February 22
Trivia
🧠🎉 WEDNESDAY TRIVIA MADNESS AT DROP BEAR BREWERY! 🎉🧠 Think you’re smart? Prove it! Join us every Wednesday for a high-energy night of laughs..
At Drop Bear Brewery on September 9
Repeats 12 more times until December 2
Quality Trivia w/ Alex
Quality Trivia w/ Alex First and Third Wednesdays
At Hey Neighbor! Pizza – Friendly on September 9
Repeats 14 more times until December 16
New Work and Old Favorites, Photography by Rich Bergeman
New Work and Old Favorites, Photography by Rich Bergeman. The show runs from Aug. 29 through Oct. 28.
At O’Brien Imaging – photo gallery on September 9
Repeats 28 more times until October 28
Community crime report
- A person was reported missing near the 4000 block of E 30th at 3 p.m. on Sept. 8.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Construction is happening near the corners of 18th and Hilyard Street this week. Lanes may be reduced to a single lane, so expect moderate delays.
- Construction is ongoing in the parking lot at Willamette Street and W 52nd Avenue this week. Heavy equipment will be moving in and out, but major work is almost finished.
- From Monday, September 7, to Friday, September 14, construction at W 30th Avenue and Portland Street will close parking on the west side of Portland Street from W 30th Avenue to W 29th Place, and some parking north of W 29th Place to W 28th Avenue. Pedestrians cannot use the west side of Portland Street between W 30th Avenue and W 29th Place and should use the temporary accessible ramp and sidewalk on the east side.
- Starting Tuesday, September 8, the west half of McLean Boulevard from Graham Drive to the cul-de-sac will be milled. Road base work will happen Wednesday and Thursday. Paving will take place Thursday and Friday, with two detours in place: one reroutes traffic from before Graham Drive through Lasater, Randy, and 29th streets to McKendrick Street and McLean Boulevard; the other directs Graham Drive traffic to Chambers Street via 28th Street.
- Paving work is happening this week on Vine Maple Street, Spring Boulevard, Pine Canyon Drive, Huckleberry Street, and South Ridge Drive, including nearby sidewalks. Expect delays as roads may be reduced to one lane or temporarily closed.
- Construction work continues this week on Hilyard Street between 40th and 34th Avenue, the Friendly Street and 18th area, 24th Avenue from Hilyard to Agate, and Alder Street from 30th to 32nd. Crews are finishing up with cleanup, minor repairs, striping, concrete work, utility box adjustments, sign installations, and landscaping. The project is nearly complete.
- Today from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., crack sealing work will take place on E 27th between Central Blvd and Spring Blvd. Expect delays of 5 to 10 minutes. – Crews are working at the intersection of Crest Drive and Willamette Street this week to rehabilitate a 100-year-old wastewater pipe. Sidewalks on Crest Drive may be closed at times. Traffic impact is expected to be low.
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