Events the network and its member organizations have already held, newest first, and the fliers that announced them. This page fills itself: an event moves here the morning after it happens, and its flier follows it.
Past events
Spanish Reading Group with poet Germán Rizo
Tue, Sep 15
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477
A reading group in Spanish on Las trampas de la oscuridad, poetry by Germán Rizo, with the author. A hybrid talk, in person and on Zoom, and there are copies of the book for participants. To register or ask for a book…
Herencia Hispana celebration in downtown Springfield
Sat, Sep 12
Springfield City Hall Plaza and downtown Main Street, Springfield, OR
Traditional folk dances, live music, food vendors and community information booths, alongside the downtown block party. Presented by Comunidad y Herencia Cultural with local partners, marking National Hispanic Heritage…
Youth HUB: community and civic partner tour
Wed, Sep 9
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM
Youth HUB, 44 West 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401
A walk through the new downtown Eugene Youth HUB before it opens, hosted by Connected Lane County, Ophelia's Place and A Family for Every Child. Let Mónica know if you plan to come so they have enough staff to greet…
Escudo Latino Back-to-School Drive
Mon, Aug 31
Five drop-off sites in Eugene and Springfield, listed on the drop-off flier
New backpacks and supplies, cash and checks, with a goal of 250 backpacks for Lane County kids. Five drop-off sites. The drive closed on August 31.
NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner: Freedom Through the Decades
Sat, Aug 29
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR
Fifty years of the NAACP in Lane County. Performances 3 to 5pm, cocktail hour 5 to 6:30pm, dinner 6:30 to 8pm. Tickets on sale.
BIPOC Community Dinner: Thai Night
Tue, Aug 25
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The Lavender Network, 1590 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR
Vegetarian stir fry, cookies for dessert. Free. Open to anyone who identifies as BIPOC, and organizers ask that flyers be shared with that intention in mind.
Latine Outreach Network Meeting
Wed, Aug 19
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
HEDCO Education Building, 1655 Alder St Ste #170, Room 230T (second floor), Eugene, OR 97403
Second floor of HEDCO, room 230T. No virtual option this month. For a parking pass, complete https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZUS13TcKVQ2TRk. The invitation gives the deadline as noon on Mon. August 19…
NAACP Education Committee Open House
Wed, Aug 19
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Clear Lake Community Center, 4646 Barger Drive, Eugene, OR 97402
The branch general membership meeting, with resources from local school districts and community organizations on before, during and after school. RSVP by the QR code on the flier; a hybrid option is offered.
Kids Heritage Fair
Fri, Aug 14
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Family Relief Nursery, 720 N. 14th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424
Family Relief Nursery with Bohemia Mining Days: gold panning, hands-on history, a heritage bites trail and a kids passport. Free.
Cambios Business Program: Info Session
Wed, Aug 12
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Lane County Building, 151 W 7th Avenue, 5th Floor Room #530, Eugene, OR
The only agency in Lane County fully dedicated to Spanish-language, culturally specific business support. Two sessions a year, spring and fall.
Hometown Heroes x Hot Dogs
Fri, Jul 31
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
239 E B Ave, Drain, OR
Hosted by Family Relief Nursery in Drain.
Taller Julio
Sat, Jul 25
Casa Comunal
Junta Junio
Fri, Jun 12
Casa Comunal
Fliers from past events
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