EUGENE, Ore. — Book lovers flocked to the Lane Events Center over the weekend to get their hands on thousands of affordable used books. Friends of the Library, an organization devoted to supporting literacy programs, held its 35th annual book sale to benefit the Eugene Public Library. The Lane Events Center Performance Hall was filled … Continue reading »
Library Prepares for Big Book Sale
EUGENE, Ore. — Just one day left until the big book sale. Volunteers are very busy unpacking 80,000 books from boxes and putting them onto the tables. How do you unpack thousands of books? One box at a time. Slowly, the Lane Events Center is transformed into an organized book store. Categories are clearly marked. … Continue reading »
BMX Hits Lane Events Center
EUGENE, Ore. — Dozens of BMX riders flocked to Lane Events Center Saturday for the Emerald Valley Indoor BMX meet. Organizers say that some of the competitors are nationally ranked riders in their age group. For those who ride, it’s a great way to get out of the house and explore. “This last summer we … Continue reading »
Roadster Show Rolls into Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — The eighth annual Eugene Roadster Show is rolling into the Lane Events Center. Crews started setting up early Friday morning. While most of the folks there are at least old enough to drive, there were some a few years short, hoping to encourage everyone to come out. “What’s fun about and exciting … Continue reading »
Log Loaders Compete at Conference
EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon Logging Conference is under way at the Lane Events Center, and the big excitement Friday surrounded the annual log loading competition. During the competition, participants had to stack nine logs into three pillars of three. The competition didn’t just bring experienced log loaders. For one competitor, the two-minute warm-up was … Continue reading »
Asian Celebration Attracts Thousands
EUGENE, Ore. — The 28th Annual Oregon Asian Celebration brought thousands of people to the Lane Events Center Sunday. The celebration featured vendors from all over the world. People were able to taste different Asian foods, check out artwork and watch performances. There was also a marketplace where people could buy an assortment of cultural … Continue reading »
Microbrew Festival Showcases Local Beer
EUGENE, Ore. — Beer connoisseurs gathered at the Lane Events Center this weekend to sample brews from all over the United States. KLCC Radio is hosting the microbrew festival to raise money for public radio here in Lane County. The festival features beer from 57 breweries. Fans of good beer came by today to get … Continue reading »
Outdoors Show Continues in Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — Even the Super Bowl wasn’t enough to stop hundreds of Lane County residents from checking out the last day of the Eugene Boat and Sportsmen’s Show. Even in the grey of winter, it looks like everyone is ready to get outside. The show has really become a tradition in Eugene. The show … Continue reading »
Brides Flood Oregon Wedding Showcase
EUGENE, Ore. — Brides-to-be and their friends and family got to enjoy some major one-stop shopping for their weddings Saturday. The Oregon Wedding Showcase was back at the Lane Events Center after their first show of the season in October. The event hosted nearly 90 vendors. Brides were able to choose catering, photographers, venues, cakes, … Continue reading »
Burglars Break into Lane Events Center
EUGENE, Ore. — Wild Duck Catering at the Lane County Fairgrounds was the victim of a late night break-in. Employees who arrived to open up shop Tuesday morning were greeted by the unwelcome sight. Eugene police officers were quickly called to the scene to investigate. They said it appears that the culprits used an ax … Continue reading »
