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Anita Johnson, the majority owner of Eugene Weekly and the driving force behind this newspaper’s dedication to public service and community journalism, died of cancer on Dec. 15 at her home in Eugene. She was 95.
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The 21st annual Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta Celebration is a way to reflect on the two civil rights leaders and a way to come together as a community. The event is 5 pm to 7:30 pm Thursday, April 13, at Hamlin Middle School in Springfield. buff.ly/3UfR5va
In his column “A to Zerzan,” John Zerzan says it’s time we forget the glitter of tech and get back to the human basics. buff.ly/3KR9Wtz
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Seize the Cafe is cutting the white cloth from fine dining to make it more accessible. The south Eugene restaurant updates its dinner menu every week but also has a consistent lunch and pizza menu. Read more in the spring Chow issue, out now. buff.ly/3ZQS71G
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Cafe Med’s co-owner Rossella Ruggeri-Harris is a third-generation restaurateur and has brought knowledge from her grandmother’s experience as a Tuscan farmer to the restaurant. Read more in the spring Chow issue, out now. buff.ly/4162orV
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Rick Bartow’s art has been shown in galleries and museums around the world, earning accolades from the art world while also catching the eye of non-visual art people. ‘Rick Bartow: Myth/Reality’ runs through May 13 at Karin Clarke Gallery. buff.ly/3KDyEx7
The “Springfield Weekly,” Eugene author Lauren Kessler winning an Oregon Book Award, and upcoming April 10 roundtable on the future of transit — it’s all in Slant in this week’s issue. buff.ly/3GpWKZY
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Osteria DOP owner Rocky Maselli was inspired by his first trip to Italy. After seeing an osteria and its family ambiance, he says he wanted to pay homage to that type of establishment. Read more in the spring Chow, out now. buff.ly/3GowPlr
The Register-Guard’s recent publishing of kitchen inspections has brought negative attention to some restaurants. Lane County Public Health says kitchens are still safe to eat at it if they don’t have a perfect score. buff.ly/3KECl5J
The nonprofit Sexual Assault Support Services of Lane County (SASS) is launching a program where young people to share what they feel the community needs to know and how to support them. SASS Talks is 3 to 6 pm Saturday, April 8, at the Oregon Wine LAB. buff.ly/3nTQ4wM
Portland-based comedian Jaren George often jokes about the culture clash that emerges as an East Coast transplant on the West Coast, especially as a Black comedian. He performs with Corrina Lee Allen and Nick Meier 8 pm, Friday, April 7, at 255 Madison. buff.ly/3nQsDV9
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The corner of 19th and Agate is getting a new restaurant. Sara Willis (whom you may know as the chef from Red Agave years ago) is opening Santo de la Torta, a restaurant that will have a Mexican twist on sandwiches and focus on fast and healthy foods. buff.ly/3nTT3W5
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A COVID-19-era phone program for at-risk and homeless veterans has ended, causing consternation for some, but participants can still use those phones if they transfer it to their own account. buff.ly/3KE0o4V
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Cafe Med, Seize the Cafe and Osteria DOP — what brings these restaurants together is more than just good food, but a family-like atmosphere. Pick up the spring Chow issue to read more, out now. buff.ly/3MnQeXj
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Tired of school board dysfunction, 4J students ousted the board of directors and replaced them with the chatbot 4J-9000. Read more April 1 news in this week’s issue. buff.ly/3JWxJX6
So this happened
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@spfldoregon Annexes @eugeneweekly , Renamed Springfield Weekly by Mayoral Proclamation
Springfield, OR - In a surprising move, the City of Springfield has annexed the Eugene Weekly and renamed it the Springfield Weekly by mayoral proclamation.
Rather than move into the former EWEB headquarters, the city of Eugene’s new City Hall will be a tiny home so City Council meetings can move away from floodwaters, natural disasters or angry voters. Read more April 1 news in this week’s issue. buff.ly/3zpEvj6
After years of advocating for roundabouts to minimize traffic crashes and increase pedestrian safety, one transit activist found himself stuck driving his electric vehicle in an infinite loop. Read more April 1 news in this week’s issue. buff.ly/3TUqbJ3
The Duck football’s California transplants need more vitamin D, so the city of Eugene and the University of Oregon agreed on another land swap, one that will also provide a renewable natural gas source thanks to the Alton Baker landfill. buff.ly/40PEili