Good morning! It’s August 29 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Partly sunny and very warm in South Eugene
Today will be partly sunny and very warm. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 88 with a low of 52. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is high (6/11). Mostly cloudy now, changing to intermittent clouds at 10 a.m.
Looking ahead: A heat wave from Tuesday into Thursday
Top news from nearby
Bethel School District is integrating special education students into general education classrooms in neighborhood schools, aligning with a statewide trend, despite some teachers’ concerns about the transition.
Bethel begins transition of special education students to neighborhood schools I’m
By Lilly St. Angelo
Aug 29, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in South Eugene

God is Unavailable
God Is Unavailable is an autobiographical dramatic comedy and chronicles the tumultuous story of a young black gay boy and his religious but streetwis…
At The Very Little Theatre on August 29
Repeats 2 more times until August 31

Harlan Rivers
🎶🌊 Live Music with Harlan Rivers – Friday, August 29th! 🌊🎶 Ease into your weekend with the smooth, soulful sounds of Harlan Rivers at Drop Bear Brewer…
At Drop Bear Brewery on August 29
Limited College Services Available
Summer: Limited College Services Available Contracted College Closure Dates (these are the 10 Fridays during the summer when the college is mostly clo…
At Lane Community College on August 29
Repeats 2 more times until September 5

Afro-Caribbean Hand Percussion Workshop Series
Afro-Caribbean Hand Percussion Workshop Series Taught by Master Percussionist Ishi Woods Saturdays from 3:30pm – 5:00pm: Aug 30, Sept 6, Sept 13, Sept…
At TBA once you have registered for the class on August 30
Repeats 4 more times until September 27
Did you know?
Percent of households with married couples in your community is
48%
South Eugene
compared with…
Unknown
Lane County
47%
Oregon
SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Community crime report
- A report was taken about a suspicious situation near E 24th Ave. and Hilyard St. in Eugene at 10 p.m. on August 28.
- A shoplifting incident happened near 1680 W 18th Ave., Eugene at 1 p.m. on August 28. The person involved was given a citation instead of being taken into custody.
- Police took a report about found contraband near 2600 Hilyard St., Eugene at noon on August 28.
- A forgery was reported near 2407 Alder St., Eugene at 10 a.m. on August 28.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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