Good morning! It’s May 20 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…

Partly sunny and pleasant in UO Campus Area
Today will be partly sunny and pleasant. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 72 with a low of 46. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (9/11). Allergy sufferers beware: there are high amounts of ragweed in the air. Partly sunny now, changing to mostly sunny at 2 p.m.
Looking ahead: Pleasant Sunday
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America at 250-Before, Between, Beyond Opening Weekend Celebration
America’s history is the story of all of us. As the United States commemorates 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, come ex…
At Museum of Natural and Cultural History on May 20
Repeats 96 more times until October 1

Eugene-Springfield Youth Orchestras (ESYO) Spring Concerts
On Wednesday, May 20, at South Eugene High School at 7:30 p.m., the junior orchestra will perform parts of the Peer Gynt Suite by Edvard Grieg, as well as…
At South Eugene High School on May 20

Windfall Reading: McKenzie, Partain and Kessler
An Emerald Literary Guild reading by writers Carter McKenzie, Duane Partain and Lauren Kessler. Free.
At Downtown Eugene Public Library on May 20
Property development
- A zoning application has been filed to verify the zoning status for the properties located at 1304 and 1308 Hilyard Street. The request specifically asks how these properties are currently zoned, a standard step in the development or redevelopment process. No additional details about potential projects or changes to the properties have been provided at this time. (view application)
Community crime report
- A person was arrested after a dispute near 590 E Broadway in Eugene. The incident happened at midnight on May 19.
- A report was taken about a suspicious situation near 599 E Broadway, Eugene at 1 p.m. on May 19.
Roadwork is affecting traffic near you
- Long-term projects: – Columbia Street at East 17th Avenue: From Monday, April 20 to Friday, April 24, construction at Columbia Street and East 17th Avenue will close parts of East 17th Avenue (from east of Agate Street to Columbia Street and from East 17th Avenue to Moss Avenue), Columbia Street, and Columbia Alley. Vehicle detours will be set up at Agate Street, East 17th Avenue, Columbia Street, Moss Street, and East 19th Avenue. Pedestrian routes will also be changed, and bike lanes on Agate Street and Moss Street will be closed and merged with traffic. Large trucks and equipment will be in the area.
– East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street: There is moderate construction for paving on East 24th Avenue, Hilyard Street, and Alder Street. Expect some delays or disruptions in these areas.
– 18th Avenue at Hilyard Street: Construction is happening at 18th Avenue and Hilyard Street to replace the signal light with a new mast arm signal. The project includes a new bicycle signal for westbound cyclists on 18th Avenue, better signal timing, shorter pedestrian crossings, and new ADA curb ramps. Moderate traffic impact is expected.
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