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Events the network and its member organizations have already held, newest first, and the fliers that announced them. This page fills itself: an event moves here the morning after it happens, and its flier follows it.

Past events

Migrant Belongings at the Museum of Natural and Cultural History

Thu, Oct 15

6:00 PM

Museum of Natural and Cultural History, 1680 E. 15th Ave., Eugene, OR 97403

UO anthropologist Tobin Hansen and student Colette Reindl talked about the UO Migrant Belongings Project. About a third of migrants released from ICE custody are deported without their belongings, including…

Free Nahuatl Class

Wed, Oct 14

5:30 PM

Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Free classes in Nahuatl, an Indigenous language of Mexico, taught by teachers from SpeakNahuatl.com for English and Spanish speakers. Six dates this fall: September 16 and 30, October 14 and 28, November 4 and 18, all at…

Spanish Reading Group with poet Germán Rizo

Sat, Oct 10

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

The second session of the Spanish reading group on Las trampas de la oscuridad, poetry by Germán Rizo, with the author. A hybrid talk, in person and on Zoom. To register or ask for a book, call 541-726-3766 or visit…

Día de Servicio at Looking Glass Counseling

Sat, Oct 3

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Looking Glass Counseling, 260 E. 11th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401

Looking Glass Counseling held a day of care with curanderes from Eugene and other parts of Oregon: limpias, sobadas and other care for emotional and energetic well-being, open to the community and to the people who…

Easterseals Oregon fall fundraiser

Fri, Oct 2

Online

Easterseals Oregon raised funds for its programs for people with disabilities, veterans and seniors, including the Connecting Communities Program, which serves Latine and immigrant families in Lane County.

Free Nahuatl Class

Wed, Sep 30

5:30 PM

Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Free classes in Nahuatl, an Indigenous language of Mexico, taught by teachers from SpeakNahuatl.com for English and Spanish speakers. Six dates this fall: September 16 and 30, October 14 and 28, November 4 and 18, all at…

BIPOC Community Dinner: Italian Night

Tue, Sep 29

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The Lavender Network, 1590 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR

Gluten-free spaghetti aglio e olio (an olive oil and garlic pasta) with salad and garlic bread. Free to attend. Open to anyone who identifies as BIPOC, and organizers ask that flyers be shared with that intention in…

Youth HUB opens in downtown Eugene

Mon, Sep 28

44 West 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

The Youth HUB opened in downtown Eugene: a free drop-in space for young people with job and resume help, FAFSA and scholarships, computers and wi-fi, laundry and showers, food, mental health support, and connections to…

Relaunch: Latine Outreach Network

Wed, Sep 16

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Lane County Building, 2nd Floor, Room 258, 151 W. 7th Ave., Eugene, OR

The network came back together in person on September 16, during Latine Heritage Month, with a potluck at the Lane County Building, hosted by Belen Maggiolo and the Human Services Workforce team. From here on we meet the…

Free Nahuatl Class

Wed, Sep 16

5:30 PM

Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

Free classes in Nahuatl, an Indigenous language of Mexico, taught by teachers from SpeakNahuatl.com for English and Spanish speakers. Six dates this fall: September 16 and 30, October 14 and 28, November 4 and 18, all at…

Spanish Reading Group with poet Germán Rizo

Tue, Sep 15

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Springfield Public Library, 225 5th Street, Springfield, OR 97477

A reading group in Spanish on Las trampas de la oscuridad, poetry by Germán Rizo, with the author. A hybrid talk, in person and on Zoom, and there are copies of the book for participants. To register or ask for a book…

Herencia Hispana celebration in downtown Springfield

Sat, Sep 12

Springfield City Hall Plaza and downtown Main Street, Springfield, OR

Traditional folk dances, live music, food vendors and community information booths, alongside the downtown block party. Presented by Comunidad y Herencia Cultural with local partners, marking National Hispanic Heritage…

Youth HUB: community and civic partner tour

Wed, Sep 9

11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Youth HUB, 44 West 7th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

A walk through the new downtown Eugene Youth HUB before it opens, hosted by Connected Lane County, Ophelia's Place and A Family for Every Child. Let Mónica know if you plan to come so they have enough staff to greet…

Escudo Latino Back-to-School Drive

Mon, Aug 31

Five drop-off sites in Eugene and Springfield, listed on the drop-off flier

New backpacks and supplies, cash and checks, with a goal of 250 backpacks for Lane County kids. Five drop-off sites. The drive closed on August 31.

NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner: Freedom Through the Decades

Sat, Aug 29

3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

The Shedd Institute, Eugene, OR

Fifty years of the NAACP in Lane County. Performances 3 to 5pm, cocktail hour 5 to 6:30pm, dinner 6:30 to 8pm. Tickets on sale.

BIPOC Community Dinner: Thai Night

Tue, Aug 25

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

The Lavender Network, 1590 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR

Vegetarian stir fry, cookies for dessert. Free. Open to anyone who identifies as BIPOC, and organizers ask that flyers be shared with that intention in mind.

Latine Outreach Network Meeting

Wed, Aug 19

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

HEDCO Education Building, 1655 Alder St Ste #170, Room 230T (second floor), Eugene, OR 97403

Second floor of HEDCO, room 230T. No virtual option this month. For a parking pass, complete https://oregon.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4ZUS13TcKVQ2TRk. The invitation gives the deadline as noon on Mon. August 19…

NAACP Education Committee Open House

Wed, Aug 19

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Clear Lake Community Center, 4646 Barger Drive, Eugene, OR 97402

The branch general membership meeting, with resources from local school districts and community organizations on before, during and after school. RSVP by the QR code on the flier; a hybrid option is offered.

Kids Heritage Fair

Fri, Aug 14

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Family Relief Nursery, 720 N. 14th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Family Relief Nursery with Bohemia Mining Days: gold panning, hands-on history, a heritage bites trail and a kids passport. Free.

Cambios Business Program: Info Session

Wed, Aug 12

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Lane County Building, 151 W 7th Avenue, 5th Floor Room #530, Eugene, OR

The only agency in Lane County fully dedicated to Spanish-language, culturally specific business support. Two sessions a year, spring and fall.

Hometown Heroes x Hot Dogs

Fri, Jul 31

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

239 E B Ave, Drain, OR

Hosted by Family Relief Nursery in Drain.

Fliers from past events

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