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Beyond the Summit Tours: Swing Hill/Trail 3 Tour
July 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 6 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: 541-344-8350
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  • Location: Howard Buford Park & Mount Pisgah
  • Address: 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405

A perfect alternative to a summit hike when time is short! This 2 mile route loops around Swing Hill from the north trailhead.

Bohemia Mining Days
July 19, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Thursday - Sunday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Coiner Park
  • Address: N 12th St & E Main St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.5064

A historical celebration of the discovery of gold. Vendors, live entertainment, carnival and food. Gold panning, Grand Miners and Bloomers parades, Native American exhibition. Sunday morning pancake breakfast is not to be missed.

Eugene Emeralds Baseball
July 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7:05 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6 - $12
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  • Location: PK Park
  • Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.342.5367

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Boise Hawks.

GPS Navigation Basics
July 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene REI
  • Address: 306 Lawrence St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.465.1800

Join an REI Outdoor School instructor, Brian Chenoweth, as he leads you through the basics of GPS navigation. Learn how to use your pocket-sized navigator to pinpoint your location, mark waypoints and navigate to distant points.

Oregon Track Club All-Comers Meets
July 19, 2012 - August 02, 2012
  • Event Times: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.; Thursday, 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $3, $1 OTC adult members, Free OTC junior members
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  • Location: Hayward Field
  • Address: 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

These meets are low-key and offer a variety of events. Place ribbons will be awarded to 1st-5th place finishers; all others will receive participation ribbons. Wednesdays (ages 1-12) and Thursdays (ages 13 & older). On-site registration.

Peak Challenge
July 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 6 p.m.
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  • Location: Skinner Butte Park
  • Address: Cheshire Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.484.9883

The second leg in the Butte Triple Crown Series. The 5k and 10k races start and finish in Skinner Butte Park in Eugene and winds it's way up and back down Skinner's Butte.

Taste of Oakridge
July 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 5:30 & 7:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $25; wine purchased separately
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  • Location: Oakridge Hostel & Guest House
  • Address: 48175 E First St, Oakridge, OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.782.4000

A fantastic 3-course meal featuring local producers such as Circle H Organic Farm, Fern's Edge Goat Dairy, Camas Country Mill, Northern Lights Christmas Tree Farm and Tesoaria Winery.

The Shedd presents John Mayall
July 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $29, $35, $39
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  • Location: The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts
  • Address: 868 High St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.434.7000

John Mayall returns with his new band in support of back-to-back CDs, Big Man Blues (March 2012) and Smokin’ Blues (April 2012).

The Silver Spurs Saloon
July 19, 2012 - August 11, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Thursday - Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $18, $16, $12
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  • Location: The Red Cane Theatre
  • Address: 1075 Chambers St, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.556.4524

A country musical about prodigals, old flames, and hilarious new characters who meet, brawl, and find love in the true tradition of song and dance! Matinee July 21 at 2 p.m.

Thursday Night Live in the Wine Room
July 19, 2012
  • Event Times: Thursday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
  • Address: 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Rob Tobias & Friends

14th Annual Springfield Cruz
July 20, 2012 - July 21, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., 7 - 10 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $30 per vehicle entry, free to watch
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  • Location: Fin's Drive-In 4090 Main St; Briggs Middle School, 2350 Yolanda Ave.; Downtown Springfield
  • Address: Downtown, Springfield, OR 97477

"Hang-Out" at Fins Drive-In. First 500 cars - 1976 and older vehicles only. Cruise winds its way through downtown on Saturday night.

Beat the Heat Concerts
July 20, 2012 - July 28, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Three Rivers Casino & Hotel
  • Address: 5647 Hwy 126, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.7529

Come to Three Rivers Casino this summer and enjoy concerts every weekend in July.

Bite of Eugene
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 3 - 10 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free, donations suggested
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  • Location: Alton Baker Park
  • Address: 632 Day Island Road, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.968.5228

A celebration of our local food and dessert scene with a focus on sustainability. Entertainment includes local music, cooking classes, family/children's area and a live local “Iron Chef” competition.

Blind to Reason
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5
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  • Location: Mac's Restaurant & Nightclub
  • Address: 1626 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405
  • Phone: 541.344.8600

Blind to Reason brings their mix of roots, rock and blues to Eugene.

Coburg Golden Years
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday - Sunday
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Coburg Community Grange
  • Address: 32663 E Mill St, Coburg, OR 97408
  • Phone: 541.343.9875

Experience a variety of arts and crafts, food booths, unique music and a celebration parade.

Eugene Emeralds Baseball
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 7:05 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6 - $12
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  • Location: PK Park
  • Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.342.5367

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Boise Hawks.

Friday Night Live in the Wine Room
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Territorial Vineyards & Wine Company
  • Address: 907 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402

Chico Schwall trio. Third Friday BBQ

Friday Night LIVE with Mike Brewer & The Brewketts
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Saginaw Vineyard
  • Address: 80247 Delight Valley School Rd, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.1364

Bring your dinner basket and join them for old fashioned fun, wine and music!

Friday Nite Fetes
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 4 - 9 p.m.
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  • Location: Sarver Winery
  • Address: 25600 Mayola Ln, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.935.2979

Sarver Winery is firing up the grill and tunes Friday evenings throughout the summer. Enjoy gourmet pizzas, delicious wine and music. No reservation necessary and you are welcome to pack your own picnic or order off the bar menu.

Ice Cream Social & Quilt Show
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, noon - 8 p.m.; social 4 - 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5 suggested donation
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  • Location: First Presbyterian Church of Cottage Grove
  • Address: 216 S 3rd St, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.4479

Event featuring the best quilters in Lane County and some of the best ice cream and cakes. Part of the Cottage Grove Bohemia Mining Days Celebration.

Let's Go Camping
July 20, 2012 - August 25, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday, 4 p.m. - Sunday, noon
  • Event Admission: $20 per family
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  • Location: At various State Parks
  • Address: OR
  • Phone: 888.953.7677

Oregon Parks and Recreation District hosts fun filled camping weekends for novice campers and families at various Oregon State Park throughout the summer. With extra gear for you, there's plenty of fun for adults and children. S'more included!

Monty Python's SPAMALOT
July 20, 2012 - July 28, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show
  • Event Admission: $21 - $41.95
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  • Location: Actors Cabaret of Eugene
  • Address: 996 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.683.4368

Enjoy the Northwest premiere of this hilarious and award-winning theater show.

Mountain Bike Oregon
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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  • Location: Greenwaters Park
  • Address: 48362 Highway 58, Oakridge, OR 97463
  • Phone: 541.968.5397

Three full days of unequaled single-track riding with fully supported ride options that leave from camp. 500 miles of the world's best single-track trails, hundreds of cyclists, camping along the Willamette River, three meals/day, free beer garden, free demo bikes, clinics, mechanics and more. Also August 17-19. Register early.

Movie in the Park: Cars 2
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Washington Park
  • Address: 19th & Washington St., Eugene, OR 97403

Enjoy a movie under the stars! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for this outdoor film.

Slabtown vs. Lemati or The Feud That Made "Going Postal" Popular
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5
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  • Location: Cottage Theatre
  • Address: 700 Village Dr, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
  • Phone: 541.942.8001

This family-friendly melodrama features youth actors ages 9 – 14 and takes place during Cottage Grove’s annual Bohemia Mining Days Festival. Back in the 1880s, the towns of Slabtown and Lemati occupied opposite sides of the Willamette River in what is now Cottage Grove. They argued about a lot of things, including where to site the new post office.

SmartTrips Family Bike Ride
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Springfield Farmer's Market Stand
  • Address: 5th and A St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.682.6213

Enjoy a slow paced 3 mile ride through town ending at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center for ice cream treats and free bike tune ups from Hutch’s in Springfield.

Springfield SummerFair
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Friday - Sunday
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  • Location: Island Park
  • Address: 200 W B St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.736.4544

Fourth annual summer festival featuring PetFair, FamilyFair, BroilerFair and more. Enjoy live music each day along with fun family activities and delicious food.

The Fantasticks
July 20, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Event Times: Friday & Saturday 7 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $25 season tickets
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  • Location: Florence Playhouse
  • Address: 208 Laurel St, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.1675

The world's longest running musical with a total of 17,162 performances over 42 years. The charming story of two neighboring fathers who trick their children, Luisa and Matt, into falling in love by pretending to feud.

The Slightly Retro Jazz Quartet
July 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Friday, 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: 16 Tons Café
  • Address: 2864 Willamette St Ste 500, Eugene, OR 97405

Enjoy a beverage and free music on the patio.

10th Annual Buffalo BBQ
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $12
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  • Location: St. Mark Catholic Church
  • Address: 1760 Echo Hollow Rd, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.689.0725

Silent auction, raffle, great music and a delicious buffalo roast dinner. Both roast dinner and burger dinner available.

Baby Gramps
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Granary Pizza and Nightclub
  • Address: 259 E 5th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Baby Gramps is an amazing amalgamation of Mississippi John Hurt, Uncle Dave Macon, Charlie Patton, Blind Blake, Captain Beefheart, the Tuvan Throat Singers and Popeye.

Bad Mitten Orchestre CD Release Show
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $8 advance
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  • Location: WOW Hall
  • Address: 291 W 8th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.2746

Often described as "lyrical folk cabaret", Bad Mitten Orchestre's music features a blend of Americana and Gypsy roots. With special guests Water Tower Bucket Boys.

Bi-Mart Summer Clash
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $10 Saturday, $12 Sunday, $20 weekend pass
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  • Location: Dexter Reservoir
  • Address: , Lowell, OR 97452
  • Phone: 541.923.2323

Annual drag boat race at Dexter Reservoir.

Cool at the Coast Summer Golf Spectacular
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 10 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $89
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  • Location: Ocean Dunes Golf Links
  • Address: 3345 Munsel Lake Rd, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.3232

This is the third annual Florence Rotary Golf fund raiser. This fund raiser is used primarily to help eradicate Polio in the world. $25k Hole In One prize with many other great prizes. Price includes 18 holes, lunch and drinks. Shotgun start.

Eugene Emeralds Baseball
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7:05 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6 - $12
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  • Location: PK Park
  • Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.342.5367

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Boise Hawks.

Eugene Symphony in the Park
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 7 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free, ticket required
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  • Location: Cuthbert Amphitheater
  • Address: Day Island Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.687.9487

Enjoy the beautiful melodies of the symphony under the big summer sky for the groups fourth annual outdoor performance. Danail Rachev will lead the orchestra and guest soprano Laura Wayte in a performance including works by Copland, Joplin, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, Williams and more!

Kidical Mass!
July 21, 2012 - October 20, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 3 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: various locations around Eugene
  • Address: , Eugene, OR 97401

A family fun ride with trailers, trail-a-bikes, Xtracycles, tandems, oh my! We'll ride legal, safe, and hoot it up. Helmets are heavily encouraged (and legally required for the tikes). Location rotates per month. Check website for details.

Movie in the Park: The Mighty Ducks
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Trainsong Park
  • Address: Bell Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

Enjoy a movie under the stars! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for this outdoor film.

North American Model Boat Association District Race
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene Sand and Gravel
  • Address: 3000 N Delta Hwy, Eugene, OR 97408

NAMBA District 8 race for radio controlled model boats. Scale models of full size race boats that are powered by nitromethane, gas engines and fast electric motors, reaching speeds of 70 mph!

OASM Air Fair - Static Display Aircraft Show
July 21, 2012 - July 22, 2012
  • Recurring daily
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $10, $5 kids 18 & under, $30 family with 2 or more kids
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  • Location: Oregon Air & Space Museum
  • Address: 90377 Boeing Dr, Eugene, OR 97402
  • Phone: 541.461.1101

2-day event showcases several different aircraft including Douglas A-26 Invader, F-16 Fighting Falcon, Fairchild 24, Beech T-34 Mentor, and a 1937 Piper J-2 Cub. Admission includes museum self-tour privledges.

Poetry Open Mike
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 1 - 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Eugene Public Library
  • Address: 100 W 10th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.682.5450

The reading will include featured poets C. Steven Blue, Jennifer Chambers, Ralph Salisbury, and Ingrid Wendt.

Ranch To River Run
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $20 - $35
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  • Location: Dorris Ranch Living History Farm
  • Address: 205 Dorris St, Springfield, OR 97477
  • Phone: 541.484.9883

A scenic 5K (3.1 miles) run through filbert orchards and finishing at Island Park.

Run For The Kids
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 8 a.m.
  • Event Admission: $10 - $25
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  • Location: Holt Park
  • Address: 5th & A St, Creswell, OR 97426
  • Phone: 541.484.9883

The 8K course winds through country roads in Creswell and down its main street. The 5K course skips the Butte Road loop. No dogs in this event, please.

Sand Master Jam
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 2 - 6 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Sand Master Park
  • Address: 5351 Hwy 101, Florence, OR 97439
  • Phone: 541.997.6006

The annual Sand Master Jam is the longest running sandboard competition in the world. Come and watch the best of the best compete in this amazing sport. Everyone is welcome to participate or spectate!

Skate Competition @ Cal Young
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 5 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5, free to watch
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  • Location: Cal Young Skatepark
  • Address: 2555 Gilham Road, Eugene, OR 97408

All ages and abilities welcome. Register at 4 p.m. If under 18, a parent must register participant. Enjoy the competition along with hot dogs, prizes and music.

The Dirty Dash
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $45 - $50
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  • Location: Mount Pisgah
  • Address: 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405

You can't be afraid to get a little dirty at this 4-mile obstacle course type race. Look out for mud pits, water balloons and more twists and turns with each step. Fun for all ages. Little one's can join in the mess with the Piglet Plunge.

Truck Stop Honeymoon & Jake's Big Mistake
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 9:30 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $5
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  • Location: Sam Bond's Garage
  • Address: 407 Blair, Eugene, OR 97405

Truckstop Honeymoon play tough, funny, hi-octane songs about interstates, pinball arcades and true love.

Veneta's 50th Anniversary Celebration
July 21, 2012
  • Event Times: Saturday, 3 - 9 p.m.
  • Event Admission: Free
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  • Location: Veneta City Park
  • Address: East Broadway, Veneta, OR 97487
  • Phone: 541.935.2191

Celebrate Veneta's 50th birthday! Live entertainment featuring the Sugar Beets. Free swim sessions at Veneta Community Pool, fun for the family, great food and much more.

Beyond the Summit Tours: Willamette Confluence Tour
July 22, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 9 a.m. - noon
  • Event Admission: 541-344-8350
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  • Location: Howard Buford Park & Mount Pisgah
  • Address: 34901 Frank Parrish Rd, Eugene, OR 97405

A level 4-mile stroll into The Nature Conservancy's Willamette Confluence Project along the banks of the Middle Fork Willamette River. This tour highlights the outstanding habitat values for which the property was purchased in 2010.

Eugene Emeralds Baseball
July 22, 2012
  • Event Times: Sunday, 1:05 p.m.
  • Event Admission: $6 - $12
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  • Location: PK Park
  • Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Eugene, OR 97401
  • Phone: 541.342.5367

Come out to the baseball diamond and watch the Emeralds take on the Boise Hawks.

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