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Springfield, Oregon Patch AM: a 5 min readHello again Springfield! Weāre bringing you the latest town highlights. Donāt miss out, keep going! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Springfieldās $7.5M school cuts will affect teachers and students
- Have you seen this missing Springfield 15-year-old?
- What youāll find at Springfieldās new Sunday farmers market soon
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 68 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Low clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 43 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. 12 teachers among 33 Springfield Schools staff cuts as district seeks $7.5M in reductions (nbc16.com) ā Springfield Public Schools will cut 33 full-time equivalent positions, including 12 teachers, as part of a $7.5 million budget reduction for 2026ā27. District leaders blame declining enrollment and say stabilizing housing, jobs, and community support is key to protecting local classrooms and improving already below-average test scores. 
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2. Family Searching For Missing 15-Year-Old Last Seen In Springfield Sunday (thatoregonlife.com) ā A Springfield family is urgently asking for help finding 15-year-old Alexa Ausmus, last seen near 30th Street in Springfield around 7 a.m. on May 11. Sheās described as 5-foot-1, about 105 pounds, with dark shoulder-length hair. Anyone in the Eugene-Springfield area with information is urged to contact Springfield Police and help spread the word. Ā Ā Ā
3. Lane County Farmers Market will be opening a new Sunday Market in Springfield soon (klcc.org) ā Starting next month, Springfield residents will get their own Sunday Lane County Farmers Market at the City Hall parking lot, expanding the long-running Eugene market across the river. Shoppers can expect Oregon-grown produce, flowers, and Double Up Food Bucks for SNAP users, making fresh food more affordable while supporting local farmers and food businesses. Ā Ā Ā
4. Springfield councilors express support for proposed county indoor sports facility (lookouteugene-springfield.com) ā Springfield city councilors are signaling support for a proposed $60 million indoor multisport facility, with a former Royal Caribbean building off Gateway Street as a leading site. The countywide project could bring dozens of tournaments, thousands of overnight stays, and new visitor spending, but Springfield officials still want answers about traffic, coordination with Willamalane, and how the public-private funding would work. Ā Ā Ā
5. Moms and daughters unite on the field for Mother's Day flag football (kezi.com) ā Springfield moms and daughters recently marked Motherās Day with an all-girls flag football showcase at Willamalane, organized by local group Grab-It. About 150 girls across six teams hit the field, celebrating both the sport they love and the families who support them. Young players say their moms inspired them to join and keep playing. Ā Ā Ā
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Joint Ribbon Cutting for Pacific Northwest Surgical Center
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce 2445 Beverly St. Springfield, OR 97477
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Kindergarten Welcome Night
Riverbend Elem entary
6:00 pm -
Budget Committee Meeting (If Necessary)
Ridgeview Elem Administration Building Board Room - 640 A. Street
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Walterville All School Field Trip
Walterville Elem Springfield, OR 97478 -
Drop-In Tech Help
Springfield Public Library 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR 97477
10:30 am -
Riverside Chamber Symphony
Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce Wildish Community Theater
7:30 pm -
Spring Cleanup
City of Springfield EcoSort 3425 E 17th Ave., Eugene, OR, 3425 E 17th Ave., Eugene, OR, 97403, United States
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Toyota's Fill the Truck Food Drive - Springfield
FOOD for Lane County Youth Farm Fred Meyer Springfield, 650 Q St, Springfield, 97477, United States
12:00 pm
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Saturday May 16
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Gardening with Heritage Roses ā
City of Eugene Recreation Owen Rose Garden - 300 N. Jefferson St. Eugene OR 97402
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Chipmunk Circle: You are the Land for Pre-K to Kinder ā
Singing Creek Educational Center Fern Ridge Public Library, 88026 Territorial Hwy, Veneta, OR, 97487
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CHS JV BB @ Sheldon
Creswell High Creswell, OR 97426
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Literary Art
Creswell Library - Adults 64 West Oregon Avenue, Creswell, OR 97426
5:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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- LOST DOG!!!!!
Please share or message/call me @ 541-520-8609/ 541-852-5332. This sweet dog was running on 66th around 330pm today and when my husband stopped, itā¦ (Nextdoor Thurston Flat) - Has any one see my cat?
His name is Ash. Last seen around 12:45 p on 16th and Mohawk. He has never been gone this long. He's wearing a blue collar with a gold tag, chipped,ā¦ (Nextdoor Mohawk)
- Marquis Companies posted a job opening for Housekeeping/Laundry Aide in Springfield. Apply here.
- Sizzler USA Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
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