Bridge Lane

Bridge Lane is coming to the Wheeler Pavilion at Eugene’s Lane Events Center from 3 to 6 pm on February 4. The event will focus on targeted business recruitment, entrepreneurial support, workforce development, business expansion, and strategic marketing initiatives, while aiming to bridge the wage gap in the region.

At the heart of Bridge Lane is Collaborative EDO, which is designed to accelerate the creation of high-wage jobs in Lane County.

Does your group want a table at the event? Register at bridgelane.org/calendar

Seedling & Plant Sale

The Lane County Chapter of Oregon Small Woodlands Association will host its Annual Seedling & Native Plant Sale on Saturday, February 7, at Alton Baker Park (100 Day Island Road in Eugene. Hours are 8 to 11 am or until sold out (please arrive early to receive a number for entrance – sales are on a first come first serve).

The event offers a range of bare root/plug native seedling trees and native bare root plants (some species in pots). Due to limited supply from the nurseries, some species will sell out early. To provide seedlings for those coming to the sale, a limit of 100 maximum of each species will be in place (with the exception of Douglas-fir, no limit).

Vexar tubes, sunshades and seed mixes from River Refuge Seed also be available. Willamette Wildings Native Plant Nursery will be on hand to discuss native plant availability from nursery come spring.

Payment only by cash and check.

Model Railroads

The Valley River Center, in collaboration with the Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club, is inviting the community to experience the charm and creativity of model railroading during a multi-day Model Railroad Show, running Thursday, January 29 through Sunday, February 1.

People can explore detailed model train layouts from local clubs throughout the center, including Center Court, the North Wing near Café Aroma, the East Wing across from Kay Jewelers, and the West Wing across from Harry Ritchie’s.

Participating clubs include: Willamette Cascade Model Railroad Club, featuring G Scale and HO Scale layouts, and the Atlantic & Pacific N-gineers Model Railroading Club, showcasing an N Scale layout.

Event Hours: Thursday – Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm: Sunday: 11 am – 7 pm.