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16 — THE CHRONICLE THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2019 SPRINGFIELD Representative Peter DeFazio announces re-election campaign September 3 - 27 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Photography at the Emerald - Autumn Exhibition Recurring weekly Tuesday - Saturday Emerald Art Center 500 Main Street The Emerald Art Center is hosting its fourth annual autumn photography exhibition, set to showcase the work of up to 90 photographers. Artists from the Pacific Northwest as well as others from around the country have entered images for the juried fine art competition, with cash prizes worth more than $4,000. Works range from portraits to landscapes, from black and white to in full color and capture a variety of emotions and aesthetics. September 4 6:30 PM Kids Firearm Safety Cabela’s 2800 Gateway Street This program is designed to take the novelty away and open up dialogue between children and their parents regarding firearms. All children should know basic, lifesaving skills on what they should and SHOULD NOT do if they encounter a firearm. Participation Requirements— Recommended age: 5 and up— Parents must attend with their child. It is the mission of Kids S.A.F.E. Foundation to provide education through community outreach to eliminate accidental shootings. For information regarding upcoming classes, visit https://kidssafefoundation.org September 7 7 AM - 3 PM Walterville Community Fair & Waddle 39259 Camp Creek Road The fair will start with the 5K Waddle at 8AM and continue with vendors, displays of garden produce, canning, baking, sewing, arts and antiques. Entries should be in by 9 AM with judging at 10:00 AM. The waddle begins at 8am - Free 5K for 17 and under; $15 5K for seniors; $20 5K for adults. Parade will be at 11AM, $10 Chicken BBQ begins at 12-noon, Children’s games and finish with the Raffle around 3PM. Special this year is a History Walk around Walterville to show off the new History Highway Panels starting at 10:15 AM after the Flag Raising. Free admission! September 7 -8 7:30 PM After representing Oregon’s 4th Congressional District for more than 30 years, Peter DeFazio announced he will run again in the 2020 election. DeFazio spoke to the Springfield City Club earlier in the day to discuss transporta- tion issues before visiting Eugene to officially announce his re-election campaign. According to campaign staff, former Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy, Labor Commissioner Val Hoyle, state Treasurer Tobias Read and other elected officials were on hand to help make the announcement. Since taking office in 1987, this is the earliest the Democratic congressman has ever launched a re-election campaign. BRAD COOK/SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Delgani String Quartet A-Squared Productions: Local Sounds, Local Stories Richard E. Wildish Community Theater 630 Main Street Performing works by Eugene-based composers, the Delgani String Quartet celebrates the start of its fifth anniversary season through collaboration with some of the area’s most cele- brated composers and vocalists. Join us for an evening of new music, art, and collaboration on the Wildish Theater stage! a Springfield Destination Location a C offee and F loral Cafe Offering: •Dazzling flowers • Same day delivery to Eugene Springfield and Surrounding areas • Locally made gifts and Jewelry • Variety of breakfast sandwiches, gourmet toasts, pastries and lunch items 541-485-8153 • 1978 Marcola Rd. • Springfield Mon-Friday 7 am till 5pm • Sat 8 am till 4pm • Sunday/Closed We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. Helping you meet your insurance needs is part of my commitment to you. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. CALL ME TODAY. ® Family is why we do it all. 0907504.1 State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL Corkey Gourley Ins Agcy Inc Corkey Gourley, Agent 1310 Market St. Springfield, OR 97477 Bus: 541-747-4246 Mon - Fri 9:00am to 5:00pm Evening and Saturday by Appt