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Teen Empowerment in Action Jul 03, 2025

Alison Willis from Eugene Rec tells us all about the Youth Empowerment Program — a teen-focused initiative creating safe, inclusive spaces for connection, leadership and growth. From community events to hands-on support, learn how this program is helping teens thrive and why it’s such a vital part of building a stronger, safer Eugene.

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Grants That Grow Community Jun 19, 2025

Cultural Services staff Jessica Watson and David Dickinson explore the Downtown Program Fund and Art in the Parks grants that help local artists and organizations bring free, creative events to public spaces across Eugene. From live performances to community art, discover how these grants are building connection and culture—one program at a time. ⁠City of Eugene events calendar.⁠

Summer Reading for All Ages Jun 05, 2025

School’s out, but the stories are just getting started! Dive into the Eugene Public Library’s beloved Summer Reading program — a community favorite that brings families, teens, and readers of all ages together for a season full of fun, learning and imagination. Martha Sutherland shares what’s new this year, the impact of summer reading on youth and families, and how the program continues to inspire curiosity across our community. ⁠City of Eugene events calendar.⁠

Creating Space for Women to Recreate May 22, 2025

In this episode, River House Outdoor Center instructor Anne Borland shares how she's helping create welcoming, confidence-building spaces for women in outdoor recreation. From sailing to rock climbing, we explore what happens when women are empowered to take the lead. ⁠City of Eugene events calendar.⁠

Lunchtime in Downtown Eugene May 08, 2025

Take your lunch break outside! In this episode, we sit down with Eric Brown and Dan Hinman from the Planning & Development department to talk about Picnic at the Pavilion — a new weekly event bringing food trucks, casual seating and community connection to downtown Eugene every Wednesday.⁠City of Eugene events calendar.⁠

Stepping into National Dance Week Apr 14, 2025

Get ready to move! In this episode, learn how to celebrate National Dance Week with Jana Meszaros, Farmers Market Pavilion Steward for the Cultural Services division. From public performances to community dance parties, this weeklong celebration showcases the creativity, inclusivity, and talent of Eugene’s vibrant dance community. Jana shares what it takes to bring this event to life, how it connects people across cultures and generations, and what you can expect if you join the fun this April.⁠City of Eugene events calendar.⁠

Learning English at the Library Mar 31, 2025

Join us as we chat with Phaedra Salcedo and Beth Schenderlein, two volunteers for the Talk Time program at Eugene Public Library. Talk Time provides a welcoming space for speakers of other languages to practice conversational English, meet new people, and build confidence—all in a fun and low-stress environment. This free program is perfect for anyone looking to improve their English skills while connecting with the community.

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