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Thriving in Challenging Times in Higher Education
October 30, 2026
Local colleges and universities have long played a critical role in the educational, economic, cultural identity and vitality of Eugene. While our diverse set of both public and private colleges and universities can point to many past and current achievements, each is facing demographic, financial and political challenges. In the …
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EWEB’s Current & Future Landscape: General Manager John Hairston
October 23, 2026
120 years ago, a typhoid epidemic ravaged Eugene and surrounding communities. When it was traced to the privately owned water company, Eugeneians did what they have done for generations hence: demand change. The rest, they say, is history. The Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) has navigated all manner of …
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Candidates for Congressional District 4
October 16, 2026
In the upcoming election, voters in Congressional District 4 will have the choice of three candidates for representative. Running against incumbent Democrat Val Hoyle are Monique DeSpain, Republican, and Justin Filip, Pacific Green Party. In this forum, all questions will be asked by the KLCC moderator. Please note that special …
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No Program on Oct. 9
October 9, 2026
City Club of Eugene won’t meet on Friday, Oct. 9, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day. Please plan to attend or watch online next week!
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Election Security
October 2, 2026
Join us on Friday October 2 for an inside look into how elections are conducted in Lane County. We will hear from Lane County Clerk Tommy Gong about how he and other election officials in Oregon are dealing with the impediments and challenges to people voting in the upcoming November …
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Gubernatorial Debate Watch Party: Election 2026
October 1, 2026
This bonus City Club program is in addition to our normal Friday programming, when we will welcome the Lane County Clerk discussing the important topic of election security at WOW Hall at noon on October 2. The citizens of Oregon will choose between continuation and change on November 3rd. The …
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Springfield District 6 Candidates, Oregon Senate
October 1, 2026
Three individuals have filed for election to Senate District 6, a district which does not include anything within the Springfield City limits, but abuts the city on the north, east and south. The candidates who have filed are Jack Tibbetts, Republican; Caleb Ticer, Libertarian; and Sierrah Williams, Democrat. Springfield City …
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Eugene Clean Energy Fund: Ballot Initiative
September 25, 2026
Eugene voters will decide this November whether to establish the Eugene Clean Energy Fund, a proposed program intended to provide long-term funding for local climate action, energy efficiency, renewable energy, green infrastructure, and clean-energy workforce development. The measure would impose a 2% license fee on the Eugene gross profits of …
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Candidates for City Council’s Ward 5
September 18, 2026
As Eugene voters prepare for the November 3, 2026, general election, City Club of Eugene will host a public candidate forum featuring contenders for Eugene City Council in Ward 5, Athena Aguiar and Mike Clark. Eugene faces a series of interconnected and high-stakes challenges. This forum will provide voters with …
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Eugene Neighborhood Associations and Emergency Preparedness
September 11, 2026
The Friday, September 11, meeting of the City Club of Eugene will highlight Eugene’s neighborhood associations and their critical role in emergency preparedness. Speakers Fabio Andrade from the City of Eugene and Jensina Hawkins, co-chair of the Neighborhood Leaders Council, will explore the public oversight of city-recognized neighborhood associations and …
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No Program Before Labor Day
September 4, 2026
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Sept. 4, but returns with new programming on Friday, Sept. 11. Please plan to join us!
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Looking Forward to Our September Programs
August 28, 2026
City Club of Eugene won’t meet on Friday, Aug. 28 because we take August off, but we will return to action on Friday, Sept. 11. Hope to see you then!
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Our Program Year Continues on Sept. 11
August 21, 2026
City Club of Eugene is on hiatus in August, but we look forward to providing more programs in September!
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No Meetings in August, But Past Programs are Available
August 14, 2026
While you wait for the Sept. 11 start to City Club of Eugene’s program year, remember that you can access past meetings via our YouTube channel and our podcast episodes.
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No Programs in August
August 7, 2026
City Club of Eugene provides weekly programs for 11 months of the year but takes August off. Please plan to join us on Friday, Sept. 11 for our first meeting of the 2026-27 program year!
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Senior & Disability Services: Programs & Protections in Lane County
July 31, 2026
Are you or someone in your life a senior citizen who may be in need of some helpful advice? Are you concerned that they might be getting scammed? Do you want to know how to help them get the services that can make a difference? If you answered “yes” to …
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Lane County’s Vibrant, Vulnerable Community of Athletes, Artists, Workers and Activists with Down Syndrome Needs You
July 24, 2026
People with Down syndrome are an important part of Lane County—as neighbors, coworkers, students, artists, athletes, volunteers, advocates, and friends. Yet too often, barriers to employment, education, recreation, and community participation prevent them from reaching their full potential. The City Club of Eugene invites the public to an engaging and …
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Effective Nonprofit Board Governance
July 17, 2026
The Eugene/Springfield area is home to over 2,500 nonprofit organizations governed by volunteer boards of directors. This program will focus on the role of effective board governance practices to enable the success of these local nonprofits. Jennifer Monegan, director of Membership, Development, and Communications of the Nonprofit Association of Oregon, …
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Minor League Sports in the Community
July 10, 2026
All across America this summer, crowds will stretch and “root, root, root” for the home team, and not just for the National Pastime, but also (if they are lucky) for an expanded group of professional soccer leagues dotting our communities. In this program, we’ll welcome two such clubs from our …
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No Program on July 3
July 3, 2026
We’ll be celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence and won’t meet on July 3!
