A3 on Stage

In a kingdom where no one can marry until the prince does will be the tale told when Springfield’s Academy of Arts & Academics High School proudly presents our “Once Upon a Mattress” at the Wildish Theater.

The musical comedy that reminds us of being true to yourself is set for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, March 12th to 15th. Twenty-two A3 students will bring this musical retelling of Han Christian Andersen’s beloved fairytale “The Princess and the Pea” to the stage at 7:30 pm

Tickets will be available at the door by donation. The lobby opens at 6:30 and the house at 7:00. The performance begins at 7:30. This is a family-friendly event. (541) 868-0689.tinyurl.com/3c9anbxf

Celtic Celebration

This year’s Pint Pot Public House’s Annual Celtic Celebration & Block Party will be held on Tuesday, March 17th, from 12:30 p.m. – midnight at 195 E. 17th Street in Eugene.

The family‑friendly event will again feature traditional Celtic bands and entertainment inside and outside all day. Tickets are $15 presale (limited to 250) or $18 at the door. Traditional Celtic bands and entertainment is planned both inside and outside all day. Tickets are $15 presale (limited to 250) or $18 at the door. Kids 12 & under are free.

Band List and Times will be posted separately at tinyurl.com/46t9ud6y

Seed Swap

The Lane County Master Gardener Association (LCMGA) will host a free Seed Swap, seed catalog exchange, and social from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm om March 17th at 996 Jefferson Street in Eugene.

People should bring their seed library, some little envelopes to share seeds, and any spare seed catalogs that you’re willing to share or swap with others. And, if you want to bring cookies to share, that is wonderful too!

Presenter Strata Chalup first trained as a Master Gardener in California in 2011, and moved to Oregon in 2023, certifying as a Lane County Master Gardener in 2024. Her passion is vegetable gardening, with a side of pollinator-friendly flowers. Strata is currently serving as President of the LCMGA Board.

For more information, call the Extension Service office, 541-344-5859.