What's happening in Eugene and Springfield this weekend? Here are 4 events and a hike to check out
Find your next favorite novel, film or home project this weekend with events in Eugene and Springfield. Also, get outside with a festive marathon or stroll through Delta Ponds.
Springfield book sale
Check out tables of books, movies and music at the 2023 book sale put on by Friends of the Springfield Public Library and History Museum. Whether you're looking for new recipes in a cookbook or to get lost in a romance novel, event organizers say there will be a book for you. Most books are $2. Cash and cards are accepted but no checks. Bring your own bag. All proceeds benefit the Springfield Public Library and History Museum.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Inside City Hall lobby, 225 Fifth St., Springfield
DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon
Explore an exciting new lineup of more than 90 independent films celebrating AAPI experiences. The 18th annual DisOrient Asian American Film Festival of Oregon begins this weekend. The festival will include live and virtual film screenings and in-person Q&As with filmmakers. The live screenings will be at the Art House in Eugene. Individual tickets range from $10 to $16. A virtual films pass is $45, and an all access pass is $100. Purchase tickets and passes online at disorient2023.eventive.org.
When: Friday-Sunday in-person, virtual screenings available March 13 through March 19. Visit DisOrient's website for a schedule of screenings.
Where: Eugene Art House, 492 E 13th Ave.
Lane County Home and Garden Show
Find inspiration for your next spring project by exploring hundreds of home and garden exhibits at the 43rd annual Lane County Home and Garden Show. Meet local experts in home building, remodeling, landscaping and gardening. Also plan your visits around 35 seminars by national, regional and local experts. Admission is $5 or free if you bring three cans of food. Parking is free. For more information about the event and a seminar schedule, visit eugenehomeshow.com.
When: Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Lane Events Center, 796 W. 13th Ave.
Run for the Shamrock 2023
Looking to get those legs moving? Sign up for a spot in the 2023 Run for the Shamrock marathon. There will be a 5K and a 10K. Both courses are flat and follow the bike paths along the Willamette River, starting and finishing near the shelters in Alton Baker Park. It's $30 for adults if you register before the race, $35 the day of. Registration on the day of the race is at 7:45 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. Online registration is available at eclecticedgeracing.com/run-for-the-shamrock.html.
When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday
Where: Alton Baker Park, 100 Day Island Road
Take a walk at Delta Ponds
Delta Ponds is a 150-acre waterway site full of ponds, channels and wetlands. It's a popular site for walking, biking and birdwatching with plenty of spots to take in views of the water. There is a trail around the ponds that is about 1.8 miles out-and-back and takes most people about 30 minutes to complete. The path is less of a hike and more of a paved walking trail, but it's still a wonderful way to get outside.
To get to the start of the trail, you'll want to park at the Delta Ponds upper parking lot off Goodpasture Island Road. From there, you can explore a few options for trails to take. To follow the 1.8 mile trail, take a left and follow the path until you reach the east side of the ponds. There are educational displays and plenty of observation platforms to keep you entertained along the way. Keep an eye out for plenty of wildlife, especially birds. Visitors will often spy herons, turtles and maybe even a beaver. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.
Makenzie Elliott covers breaking news and public safety for The Register-Guard. Reach her at MElliott@gannett.com. Find her on Twitter at @makenzielliott.
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