LOCAL EVENTS

Lavender U-pick & Festival July 1 @ 10:00 AM - July 31 @ 5:00 PM, FREE

U-PICK Enjoy the farm July 1-31st daily 10-5 for u-pick and refreshments!

Lavender Festival at Wayward Winds July 7th, 8th, and 9th, also 10-5. Experience an abundance of fragrant and beautiful lavender at one of the largest fields in Oregon. Enjoy award-winning essential oils, plants, our lavender maze, and more. Shop our store for culinary, home & body care. Free admission for the whole family.

Relay For Life – Albany, Oregon June 17 @ 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, FREE

Join Relay for Life – Albany to celebrate all those united in the fight against cancer and share the love for those we’ve lost. The event is FREE and intended as a community gathering and fundraiser in support of those in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon, and the surrounding areas that have been impacted by cancer. All cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers, and community supporters are encouraged to attend! For information on registration, luminaria dedications, volunteering, donations/fundraising, or how you can help – please go to www.relayforlife.org/albanyor. Together we can make a difference in the fight against cancer!

Bark in the Park May 21 @ 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM $35

Alton Baker Park goes to the dogs when Greenhill Humane Society’s 30th Annual Bark in the Park returns on Sunday, May 21st. The dog friendly event is one of Greenhill’s biggest fundraisers and hopes to raise $100,000 to help care for over 3,400 animals in 2023.

Last year, the 10K, 5K, 2K run/walk and pet festival drew over 1,000 dogs and their humans. Festivities include the run, the walk, canine activities, vendor booths, food trucks, demonstrations, contests and more. Bark in the Park is the largest pet event in the Southern Willamette Valley and one of the largest run/walks in Eugene. Runners can participate as an individual (with or without a dog) or join a team. This year, Greenhill hopes to raise $100,000 for the animals and is relying on the community for help. Register and learn more about Bark in the Park at www.Green-hill.org/bark.

Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite at the Shedd May 26, 7:30 - 9 p.m. $4564

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts 868 High St, Eugene, OR 97401 541.434.7000

Two living icons of the blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Elvin Bishop and Blues Hall of Famer Charlie Musselwhite, team up for this exclusive duo performance at The Shedd! Consider checking out The Shedd's pre-concert dinner at 6 p.m. The Shedd Institute offers concerts, conferences, lectures, classes and other events year-round; including four unique concert series. This historic building and venue is located in downtown Eugene.

A Mother’s Day Suggestion

Playful and delicious treats by marzipops make a great gift for moms who look forward to receiving candy on Mother’s Day! marzipops.com/collections/mothers-day-marzipan-candy-treats

Made of marzipan - a luscious combination of sugar, ground almonds and water, marzipops come with or without a stick and are great to share and fun to eat! Choose from Mother’s Day Conversation Flowers, Colorful Rainbow Sprinkle Flower Tiles, Mother’s Day Brunch Tiles, Stained Glass Roses, and more! Available at: marzipops.com