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🌱 Where to find Eugene’s whimsical new trinket trading boxes
And on the Eugene Patch calendar - Gardening with Heritage Roses
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In today's newsletter:
- Where to find Eugene's whimsical new trinket trading boxes
- How strong is Oregon's defense looking after the first fall scrimmage?
- How Wyden's health care push could affect patients from Eugene to Medford
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 52 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 86, low: 55.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A little free library, but for trinkets and treasures (klcc.org) — New trinket trading boxes are popping up across Eugene and Springfield, including at Sparrow Nest Coffee downtown, inviting neighbors to swap tiny toys and art on a take-one-leave-one basis. Mapped through the Sidewalk Joy project, eight local boxes are already listed, and residents can easily register their own to join a growing worldwide network of playful exchanges. 
• Ducks take step forward after scrimmage (kval.com) — Oregon Ducks coaches in Eugene say this has been one of the defense's strongest fall camps yet, with a sharp scrimmage followed by what they call an elite practice. Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti and quarterbacks coach Koa Ka'ai highlight veteran leadership, fast-developing young linemen, and improving QBs as the team builds toward its Sept. 5 season opener against Boise State.
• Wyden Brings National Health Care Debate to Southern Oregon as Oregon Patients Face Major Changes (grantspasstribune.com) — U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden's health care listening tour includes field hearings in Eugene as he gathers stories to shape potential federal reforms on insurance costs, prescription drugs, and rural care. While the latest events are centered in Southern Oregon, Eugene residents could be affected by changes to Medicare, Medicaid, and new rural health investments. The article explains the stakes for Oregon patients as proposals are drafted.
📸 Around Eugene
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Eugene
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- Gardening with Heritage Roses →
City of Eugene Recreation Owen Rose Garden - 300 N. Jefferson St. Eugene OR 97402
9:00 am - Instrument Petting Zoo
Eugene Public Library - Kids Bethel Branch Library - 1990 Echo Hollow Rd. Eugene OR 97402
10:30 am - Free Summer Concert and Outdoor Fun Series
City of Eugene Recreation Scobert Gardens - 1180 W. 4th Street Eugene OR 97402
6:00 pm - Whiteaker Community Council Board Meeting (online only) →
City of Eugene Neighborhood Associations
7:00 pm - Hendricks Park Native Plant Garden Work Party
City of Eugene Recreation Hendricks Parks, 2200 Summit Ave - Eugene OR 97401
9:00 am - Amazon Farmers Market →
City of Eugene Amazon Community Center - 2700 Hilyard St. Eugene OR 97401
10:00 am - Communities of Color & Allies Network Third Thursday Event
City of Eugene Neighborhood Associations - Eugene OR 97401
5:00 pm - Pop-out Roller Rink
City of Eugene Farmers Market Pavilion and Plaza - 85 E. 8th Avenue Eugene OR 97
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Lane County Human Resources Association (LCHRA) - Mock Trial
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Valley River Inn 1000 Valley River Way Eugene, OR 97401
4:30 pm - School Garden Project 2nd Annual Mulch and Mulligans
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Valley Sims 3666 W. 11th Eugene, OR
11:00 am - Summer Meet and Greet at PublicHouse
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce PublicHouse 4th & A Streets, Springfield, Oregon
4:30 pm - I Hate Hamlet
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Cottage Theatre, 700 Village Dr., Cottage Grove
2:00 pm
Tuesday August 18
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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but..."I'm a Fish Frying Fool" A wonderful addition to my Diet (homemade Tartar Sauce) I had to test it out on some "baseline" Battered Fish. I… (Nextdoor Edgewood)
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Eugene. Apply here.
- Government Jobs posted a job opening for Evening Custodian Substitute Pool in Eugene. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eugene here.
🗞 Nearby News
Springfield
- Springfield woman's neighborhood cake pop stand brims with flavor (registerguard.com)
- Double-wide mobile home fire near RiverBend contained before it spread (kval.com)
- Eugene police arrest man after reportedly drinking while driving, swerving in traffic (kval.com)
Creswell
- Mark Few Means Everything to Gonzaga University (slipperstillfits.com)
Junction City
- Report finds success, areas for improvement, in program to aid people in drug addiction (lookouteugene-springfield.com)
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