Good morning! It’s August 12 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Very hot with sunshine in UO Campus Area
Today will be scorching sunshine and very hot; danger of dehydration and heatstroke; entering cold bodies of water can lead to cold-water shock. There is a 1% chance of rain. The high will be 100 with a low of 59. Wear your sunblock — the UV Index is very high (8/11).
Looking ahead: Expect showers Saturday
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What’s new around you
▼︎ police incidents ▼︎ food inspections ▼︎ events

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Things to do in UO Campus Area

JSMA Art Camp: Passports Around the World
Join this week long art camp where you can travel around the world to explore and create art from the various cultures and countries that are represen…
At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA), Studio on August 12
Repeats 3 more times until August 15

Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden Work Party
Learn gardening techniques and meet fellow garden enthusiasts at this weekly volunteer work party. https://www.eugene-or.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=32559
At Hendricks Park on August 12
Repeats 20 more times until December 30

LIVE: The Spine Stealers + Ross Thorn + Just Clark
The Spine Stealers are a two-gal duo making “spooky folk” influenced by the north-wood Wisconsin pines, 24/7 truck stop diners, heartbreak and dark la…
At Art House on August 12

Terry Haggerty: Finding Space
Banner at 510 Oak Terry Haggerty: Finding Space On View: May through August 2025 at 510 Oak Street, Eugene 97401 Terry Haggerty (b. 1970 in London, U…
At 510 Oak on August 13
Repeats 18 more times until August 31

“James Lavadour: Land of Origin” Exhibition
James Lavadour: Land of Origin presents the most comprehensive survey to date of works by painter and printmaker James Lavadour (Walla Walla). Spannin…
At Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art on August 13
Repeats 109 more times until January 11
Restaurant inspections
County officials regularly inspect food facilities to ensure compliance with state laws. Here, Lookout Eugene-Springfield reports both those who have passed the inspections and those where the county observed issues to correct. The county’s full ongoing reports can be accessed here.
- Insomnia Cookies at 632 E 13th Ave., passed a county health inspection on July 28 with no issues. (view report)
Community crime report
- A report of theft by deception was taken near 1888 Harris St. in Eugene at noon on August 11.
No traffic problems nearby
We checked with state and county agencies — the roads look good!
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