Fate & Fire

Fate & Fire is the theme of the Eugene Symphony’s 60th Anniversary Season kick off on Sunday, October 12, with an electrifying afternoon of music and the Masterworks debut of new Music Director, Alex Prior.

Bernstein’s West Side Story Overture will burst to life with high-energy rhythms and iconic melodies. Virtuoso Kristin Lee is then set to take the stage for Vivian Fung’s Violin Concerto, a bold and mesmerizing showcase of artistry and innovation. The night will build to a thrilling finale with Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a powerful journey from fate to triumph. Celebrate 60 years of music, passion, and community with an unforgettable season opener.

Tickets start at $22 with $10 student/youth tickets available at tinyurl.com/mpnu264y

Witches Paddle

Witches, sorcerers, warlocks, wizards, and maybe some “aqua-creatures from the deep” will again transform their broomsticks into stand-up paddleboards and kayaks when they descend upon the Dexter Lake for this second annual event.

People are invited to come dressed in their finest witchy and wizard costumes to paddle around with us on the Sunday before Halloween, October 26, from 3 to 5 pm on the north side of Dexter Lake, 850 Shore Line Drive in Lowell. Bring the whole family – paddleboards, kayaks, canoes are all welcome.

Spectators are invited and encouraged to add encouragements – it’s going to be cold so dress warm and cheer on your coven! Bonus points if you dress up too.

Flora & Fauna

The Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue (SAR) program is looking for adults who have positive attitudes and want to serve their community. Volunteers must be willing to respond any time day or night, often in bad weather and extreme conditions.

To learn more Open Houses will be held at Harris Hall in Eugene on Oct. 23 & Oct. 25 – both at 6 pm.

The Lane County SAR consists of several specialized groups of dedicated volunteers from throughout the community. The Ground Search and Rescue group is the largest and most active in the county. Team functions include, but are not limited to: organized searches for lost or missing subjects, providing basic wilderness medical aid when needed, transporting injured subjects from remote or wilderness locations, recovery of deceased subjects, aircraft and personal locator beacon searches, evidence searches in support of criminal investigations, disaster response, and general logistical support of Sheriff’s Office personnel 24 hours a day.

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