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!
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