BRICE CREEK
Photo by Mike Sheahan
Since the events and happenings calendar is pretty sparse in light of the
COVID-19 restrictions, here are some things you can do outside this early
spring while maintaining appropriate health precautions. Check for more
directions to these areas and possible restrictions online.
THURSDAY
MARCH 19
SUNRISE 7:16AM; SUNSET 7:24PM
MOUNT PISGAH ARBORETUM — Check out the spring wildflowers as you
meander by the river, in the water garden, or through the forest and
savannahs in this section of the Howard Buford Recreation Area.
RUTH BASCOM RIVERBANK PATH SYSTEM — Walk, jog or bike along the
Willamette River for miles! A favorite spot for wildlife viewing is at Delta
Ponds north of Valley River Center, and the Owen Rose Garden starts
budding soon.
THURSTON HILLS NATURAL AREA — Check out the trails at one of the area’s
newest parks on the east end of Springfield.
DORRIS RANCH AND MIDDLE FORK PATH — From the wildflower-lined trails in
this historic homestead near downtown Springfield you can bike, jog, or walk
four miles to Clearwater Park.
WILLIAM L. FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE — Several trails wind through
the refuge’s diverse habitats off of Hwy 99 south of Corvallis. Great for bird-
lovers!
BRICE CREEK — The trail along Brice Creek, 25 miles southeast of Cottage
Grove, is a crowd pleaser for forest lovers, and accessible year-round.
SWEET CREEK FALLS — Spring flowers, budding trees and plenty of waterfalls
can be found here, south of Mapleton off of Hwy 126.
AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38
ON THE AIR "The Point,"
9am, KOPV, 88.0 FM
"Arts Journal," 9pm, Com-
cast channel 29.
Thursday Night Jazz, 10pm,
KLCC, 89.7 FM
SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery
online via Zoom, 6:30pm. ID:
974-466-634.
FRIDAY
MARCH 20
SUNRISE 7:14AM; SUNSET 7:25PM
AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38
GATHERINGS Overeaters
Anonymous, 11am, First
Christian Church, 1166 Oak
St. FREE
Food Not Bombs, 4-4:45pm,
Park Blocks, E. 8th Ave. &
Oak St. FREE
SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery
(newcomers meeting) online
via Zoom, 4pm. ID: 253-807-
435.
SATURDAY
MARCH 21
SUNRISE 7:12AM; SUNSET 7:28PM
HOBBIT TRAIL & BEACH — From just north of the Heceta Head Lighthouse
on Hwy 101, hike a mile through a magical forest to one of the central coast’s
nicest beaches.
OREGON DUNES NATIONAL RECREATION AREA — Explore rolling sand dunes
and coastal forests along the ocean, with several access points from Florence
to North Bend.
BLUE POOL — You might find a little snow at Blue Pool, aka Tamolitch Pool but
this time of year is perfect for checking out the two-mile trail to this upper
McKenzie River attraction without the crowds of summer. — Chandra LeGue
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AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38
FARMERS MARKETS Winter
Farmers Market, 10am-
2pm, Park Blocks, E. 8th
Ave. & Oak St. FREE
Elmira Grange Winter Mar-
ketplace, 11am-4pm, Elmira
Grange, 88764 Sprague Rd,
Elmira. FREE
GATHERINGS Al-Anon Anon-
ymous, friends & family of
alcoholics, 9am, Bethesda
Lutheran Church, 4445
Royal Ave. FREE
Eugene Emotions Anony-
mous weekly meeting (peeer
led 12-step meet focusing
on mental health), 10:30am,
First United Methodist
Church, 1376 Olive St. FREE
Co-Dependents Anonymous,
noon, White Bird Clinic, 341
E. 12th Ave. FREE
ON THE AIR The Dr. Yeti
Show, 10pm-midnight,
KOCF, FM 92.7 or stream at
KOCF.org.
OUTDOORS/RECREATION
Lane County Audubon's
Third Saturday Bird Walk,
8am-noon, S. Eugene High
School parking lot for car-
pooling, E. 19th & Patterson
St. $3 donation.
SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery
online via Zoom, 4pm. ID:
278-994-069.
SUNDAY
MARCH 22
SUNRISE 7:10AM; SUNSET 7:28PM
AVG. HIGH 57; AVG. LOW 38
GATHERINGS Feed the
Hungry w/ Burrito Brigade,
11am, First Christian
Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE
Postcarders for Democracy,
2pm, Market of Choice, 67
W. 29th Ave. FREE
Overeaters Anonymous,
7pm, Open Bible Fellowship
Church, 1295 Toney St.
FREE
HEALTH Occupy Medical,
noon-4pm, 1717 Centennial
Blvd. FREE
SPIRITUAL Eugene Insight
Meditation Community,
6:30pm, online via Zoom,
1645 Oak St. FREE
Refuge Recovery Weekly
Meeting online via Zoom,
6:30pm. ID: 865-1350-007.
Gnostic Mass, 8pm, Coph
Nia Lodge OTO, 4065 W.
11th Ave. #43. FREE
MONDAY
MARCH 23
SUNRISE 7:08AM; SUNSET 7:29PM
AVG. HIGH 58; AVG. LOW 38
GATHERINGS Postcarders
for Democracy, 1pm, The
Washburne Cafe (back
room), 326 Main St, Spfd.
FREE
Women in Black (come
stand at a weekly peace vigil
for peace & justice w/ Wom-
en in Black), 5pm, SE corner
of 7th & Pearl. FREE
Overeaters Anonymous,
5:30pm, Central Presbyteri-
an Church, 555 E. 15th Ave.
FREE
Co-Dependents Anonymous,
6pm, Wellsprings Friends
School, 3590 W. 18th Ave.
FREE
Marijuana Anonymous, 7pm,
St. Mary's Church, 1300
Pearl St. FREE
SPIRITUAL Refuge Recovery
meeting online via Zoom,
7pm. ID: 267-669-519.
TUESDAY
MARCH 24
SUNRISE 7:07AM; SUNSET 7:30PM
AVG. HIGH 58; AVG. LOW 38
GATHERINGS Resist Trump
Tuesday, noon, Federal
Courthouse, 405 E 8th Ave.
FREE
Debtors Anonymous,
5:30pm, Central Presbyteri-
an Church, 555 E. 15th Ave.
FREE
Co-Dependents Anonymous,
men only 12-step meeting,
6:30pm, First Christian
Church, 1166 Oak St. FREE
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