Category Archives: Jefferson Westside
Bob Hart: Beyond the Museum
Last November, visitors to the 75th anniversary program at the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History in Eugene were promised a historical surprise. While the museum’s director stood at the podium, long dead Oregon geologist Dr. Thomas … Continue reading
Cleaning up Jefferson Westside
Several Monroe Park visitors weigh in on what they like and dislike about the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood.
Gillian Welch Delivers at the McDonald
Grammy winner Gillian Welch and guitarist David Rawlings played the historic McDonald Theater Sunday night in support of their latest record “The Harrow and the Harvest.” In what has been nearly a decade since their last release, “Soul Journey,” and … Continue reading
Museum Considers Move
Eugene, OR — The 1939 U.S. Post Office building downtown hasn’t got any official bids in the year and a half that it has been on the market, but that doesn’t mean no one is interested. The Lane County Historical … Continue reading
Reusable Plates, the Bronc Peeler Band and Cloudy Weather: Neighboors Gather for Picnic
Eugene, OR – Old and new neighbors alike gathered at Charnel Mulligan Park on Tuesday June 28, 2011 for the Jefferson Westside Neighborhood annual picnic. The picnic, which started at 5:30 p.m., was paid for with city funds which the neighborhood … Continue reading
Residents Suggest Alternatives to West Eugene EmX Line
By Ryan Schoeck Edited by Melissa Haskin Several Jefferson Westside residents discussed concerns Saturday over the proposed West 11th Avenue EmX line. For O’Reilly Auto Parts on the corner of Garfield Street, the building plan would affect them by tearing … Continue reading
‘Miniature Oregon’ in Alton Baker Park
By Siobhan Cavan, edited by Reed Nelson Autzen Stadium is known by all as the biggest man-made attraction on the opposite side of the Willamette to campus, but those new to Eugene might not realize that there is much more … Continue reading
Audio Postcard: Eugene Emeralds
Audio postcard from the Eugene Emeralds baseball game. In the new PK Park, fans gather to support their local baseball team. Energy and excitement are a must for attending these games. By Reed Nelson and Siobhan Cavan
Audio Postcard: Cupcakes and Something More
Situated on the west side of Eugene, the Divine Cupcake sells more than just cupcakes; they sell a culture as well. On Friday nights cupcake-goers can find board game night and on Tuesdays trivia night. But on Wednesdays… Story by Ryan … Continue reading
Engage, Excite and Inspire at the Science Factory
In the shadow of Autzen Stadium lies a small windowless building. You might not notice it, except for its psychedelic-style paint job. Simply driving past may pique curiosity, and going in to explore would make you one of the 30,000 … Continue reading
