Logging Show

The always popular Log Loader Competition is something you won’t want to miss at the 88th Annual Oregon Logging Conference in Eugene. It’s a great opportunity to watch experts show you how it’s done. The competition will take place both Friday and Saturday at the Lane County Fairgrounds, 331 W 13th Ave,. for the event which runs from February 19 to 21.

Massive equipment will be on display during the conference, including hundreds of inside/outside exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge logging, construction, and heavy equipment.

Besides testing operator skills in the Log Loader Competition, Saturday is also Family Day and features free public admission featuring chainsaw woodcarving, birdhouse building, and live wildlife exhibits.

Networking and social events will include the famous “Sawdust Bowl,” breakfasts, Smokey Bear, free seedlings, and the log loader finals, along with the Oregon Women in Timber auction. Registration for the conferences is $125 per person (includes breakfasts, Sawdust Bowl, and show access).

Tax Help

Residents who need assistance filing their state and federal taxes will have an opportunity on March 4 to receive free, in-person help at an event hosted by WorkSource Oregon and the Oregon Department of Revenue.

The agencies are holding tax-assistance events at WorkSource locations statewide, aiming to make the filing process easier and help eligible taxpayers claim valuable credits and refunds.

“We know that filing your taxes can be a scary and confusing process,” said David Gerstenfeld, director of the Department of Revenue. “We are excited to partner with WorkSource Oregon to provide in-person help to make it easier for Oregonians to file their taxes for free, check if they are eligible for refundable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit or Oregon Kids Credit, and claim their share of the kicker.”

The Eugene session runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the WorkSource Oregon office, 2510 Oakmont Way. More information about free tax-filing assistance is available at tinyurl.com/ycyrckc5

Spring Break Day

Join Lane County 4-H for an educational, hands-on Spring Break McKenzie day camp and learn, build and work together to explore science and arts & crafts for youth grades K-8. The 2026 4-H McKenzie One Day Spring Break Camp will be held in the McKenzie High School Gym, 51187 Blue River Dr. from 9 am to 4 pm on March 26. Oregon State University is one of only three land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the United States. OSU supports educational opportunities for kids across Oregon by teachi1ng agriculture and animal science to over 10,000 Oregon kids each year. Today, Oregon 4-H’ers can learn about rocketry, robotics, entomology, honey bees, forestry, art, conservation, and more. The cost is $10 for 4-H members and $15 for non-4-H members. A light breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided (campers should bring a water bottle). Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Mar 20, 2026 to Melinda Garcia: melinda.garcia@oregonstate.edu or 541-844-0129