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Welcome to the Eugene Buzz

A new bakery opens, UO men's track team dominates the Big Ten, and your events for the week

Derek Carlson
May 20, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

Good morning, Eugene! Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Eugene Buzz. One day, you can look back and tell everyone that you were one of the 447 people to receive the very first edition. Although I’m not sure it’ll be worth much on eBay in a decade or two…

In today’s Eugene Buzz:

🏃 UO Men’s track team dominates at the Big 10 championships
🥐 A new gluten-free bakery opens in Springfield
📆 Your top events for the week

Let’s get to it.

-Derek

Snapshots

🦆 UO men’s track and women’s softball teams shine over the weekend

Surprise surprise - new conference, but same old result. The University of Oregon men’s track & field squad took home the outdoor Big 10 title over the weekend, and it wasn’t particularly close. Welcome to TrackTown USA, Big 10.

On the field, the UO women advanced to the super regional with a winner-takes-all victory over Stanford on Sunday. The super regional round will have the Ducks taking on the Liberty Flames right here in Eugene this weekend, with games taking place May 23rd - 25th.

☑️ Turn in those ballots

Election day is TODAY (I’m assuming everyone reads the Eugene Buzz the second it is sent out…right??), so make sure to drop off those ballots! For your ballot to count in this election, it must be received at an official ballot drop site by 8 PM or postmarked today, May 20th. You can find a list of ballot drop sites here.

Business Happenings

🥾 REI is on the move: If you’re a frequent shopper of hiking boots, energy gels, and outdoorsy clothing, then you’re in for a change in 2026. Outdoor retailer REI is moving from its current location at the Eugene Planing Mill Building to the Oakway Center next to Trader Joe’s. The new space will increase the store’s footprint by almost 6x and will make it the 2nd largest REI in the state.

🥐 A new gluten-free bakery is open for business: ESTELLE, a new gluten-free bakery located on Main St in Springfield, is officially open for business. If you’re craving some GF treats today, well, you’ll just have to wait one more day as they are open Wed-Sun from 8 AM to 3 PM. 349 Main Street, Springfield

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LOCAL LOWDOWN

Tuesday 5.20

🌱 Creating a backyard habitat: The Lane County Master Gardener Association is hosting a free public seminar on turning your backyard into a nature-friendly habitat. 6:30 PM 996 Jefferson Street

🥕 Tuesday farmers market: Fill up on those midweek provisions at the Tuesday farmers market. 9 AM - 2 PM Farmers Market Pavilion @ 8th & Oak

🌮 Bingo & tacos: What better way is there to pass the time on a Tuesday evening than with a plate full of tacos and a table full of bingo cards? 7 PM The Beer Stein

💃 Latin dance night: Show off those Latin dance skills or learn your first salsa, timba, & bachata steps at Latin dance night at Cowfish Cafe. 7 PM Cowfish Cafe & Lounge

🏮 Craft a floral lantern jar: Head to the library for a free class where you’ll learn how to decorate a tea light candle holder with pressed flowers. 6:30 PM Bethel Branch Library

🌼 Hendricks Park garden work party: Get your hands dirty and meet some new gardener friends at the Hendricks Park rhododendron garden work party. No RSVP required. 9 AM - 12 PM Hendricks Park

⚾️ Emeralds take on the Canadians: The Emeralds kick off their six game series against the Vancouver Canadians at PK Park. Don’t miss the Thursday matchup where the Emeralds will transform into the Eugene Pranksters. Tues - Thurs 6:35 PM Pk Park

Wednesday 5.21

🧘 Adventure authentic relating: What better way is there to get to know some new friends than heading out in nature for some walking, chatting, swimming, games, and meditation? Gabriel from Springsnow Massage will be leading the group through the Eugene Rose Garden. 6 PM Eugene Rose Garden

🧩 Make your own jigsaw puzzle: Bring the little ones (ages 5 - 9) to the Downtown Library, where they can design their own jigsaw puzzle. All materials are provided. 4:30 - 5:30 PM Downtown Library

🗺️ History trivia: Put your history, art, and culture knowledge to the test with history trivia at Fifth Street Public Market. 6 - 7:30 PM Fifth Street Public Market

🍺 Protect the watersheds: Join Community Rights Lane County and Protect Lane County Watersheds at Oakshire Brewing, where $1 from each pint will go towards supporting healthy, clean drinking water. Staff from CRLC & PLWC will be on hand to chat. 5 - 9 PM Oakshire Brewing

🏃 Community run & book signing: The Run Hub is hosting its weekly community run/walk with a special appearance by the author of the new Steve Prefontaine biography, Brendan O’Meara. 6 - 8 PM Run Hub Northwest

🚲️ Bike happy hour: Come hang out with some fellow bikers at the monthly bike happy hour hosted by Better Eugene-Springfield Transportation. This month’s guest speaker is Shane Rhodes. Shane is the City of Eugene Transportation Options Program Manager and will be chatting about electric mobility. 5 - 7 PM Gratitude Brewing

Thursday 5.22

🤣 Laugh with Jenny Zigrino: Comedian Jenny Zigrino is bringing her heartland comedy to the stage in Eugene. She has brought down the house on CBS, Netflix, and more, so you know this should be a good one. 7 PM Olsen Run Comedy Club

🏫 Clear Lake Elementary sendoff: It’s time to say goodbye to Clear Lake Elementary School, so if you’re a current or former student or staff member, come say one final goodbye to the school. There will be an open house followed by a party with food, music, bounce house, and more! 4:30 - 7 PM Clear Lake Elementary

🕺 The blues nook: Come get your groove on at this twice-a-month partner dance event. The fusion blues music will have you shaking your tail feathers all night long. 7 - 10 PM Veterans Memorial Building

🎸 Rock Band 3 game night: Can you get a 100% on Free Bird or will the guitar solo foil you again? Put your Rock Band 3 skills to the test in front of a crowd at The Space Bar. 7 PM The Space Bar

🪢 Teen tie dye party: Create the grooviest shirt on the block at the Bethel Branch Library with a free teen tie dye party. All you need to bring is a white cotton item. They’ll supply the rest. 4 - 5 PM Bethel Branch Library

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday 5.20

Wednesday 5.21

Thursday 5.22

WHO’S HIRING IN EUGENE

Looking for your next job? Here are some local listings that have popped up over the past week.

Digital Marketing Analyst at PacificSource
Managing Psychologist of Wellbeing at PeaceHealth
Senior Sales Enablement Analyst at Roseburg Forest Products
Finance Coordinator at Lane Arts Council (Part Time)

THANKS FOR READING!

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