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Eugene Mayoral Candidates

March 15, 2024

Eugene mayoral candidates Shanae Joyce-Stringer, Kaarin Knudson and Stefan Strek will talk at the March 15 City Club of Eugene meeting.


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All In: Addressing Homelessness in Lane County

March 8, 2024

Lane County is coordinating its approach to homelessness through a state program, All In. Learn more at City Club of Eugene’s March 8 program at Carlita’s in the Gordon Hotel. Live/livestream.


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Campaign Financing in Oregon: The Dangers of Dark Money

March 1, 2024

Oregon voters may get to weigh in on legislation to curb the impact of dark money in political campaigns. Currently, Oregon has no restrictions on political donations. City Club of Eugene welcomes speakers Dan Meek and Rick Metsger.


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YouthLine: Bringing Peer-to-Peer Support to Every Youth

February 23, 2024

Youth suicide rates are higher in Lane County than statewide. Join others at City Club of Eugene to learn about a 24/7 program, YouthLine, that provides immediate peer-to-peer services to youth.


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No Program Before Presidents Day

February 16, 2024

Join us again on Friday, Feb. 23!


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What’s New at the Ballmer Institute for Behavioral Health?

February 9, 2024

The Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health is a new University of Oregon initiative designed to increase the workforce addressing children’s mental health issues. The Institute is already nationally recognized. Join City Club of Eugene’s attendees to learn more.


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A City for the Arts: The Arts Economy of Eugene

February 2, 2024

Get a better understanding of the impact of the arts on Eugene’s economy with our speakers: Kelly Johnson, Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene; Josh Neckels, Eugene Ballet; and Kari Westlund, Travel Lane County. Friday, Feb. 2, noon, live/livestream.


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Preview of 2024 Oregon Legislative Session

January 26, 2024

Sen. Floyd Prozanski (D) and Rep. Charlie Conrad (R) discuss the coming 2024 Oregon legislative session. What are the legislature’s goals?


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UO President Karl Scholz: Looking Back and Looking Forward

January 19, 2024

Karl Scholz, president of the University of Oregon, will speak at City Club of Eugene on January 19.


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No Program on MLK Jr Day

January 12, 2024

City Club of Eugene will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will not have a program on Friday, Jan. 12.


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Measure 110: Retain, Repeal or Fix?

January 5, 2024

The Oregon Legislature is considering what to do about Measure 110, which voters passed and which decriminalized small amounts of drugs. The Legislature’s short session in February will focus largely on Measure 110 – and could include repeal, reform or leaving it as-is. City Club of Eugene’s speakers include Dr …


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No Program on Dec. 29

December 29, 2023

We are not meeting on Friday, Dec. 29, but we will return to action on Friday, Jan. 5!


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City Club On Hiatus Until Jan. 5

December 22, 2023

City Club of Eugene will reconvene on Friday, Jan. 5. Please plan to attend, live or via livestream!


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Gifts to the City

December 15, 2023

City Club of Eugene has recruited 10 speakers to give gifts to the city of Eugene.


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The Closure of Eugene’s Hospital: Now What?

December 8, 2023

PeaceHealth is closing Sacred Heart Medical Center in Eugene. City Club of Eugene will provide information on the impact of the closure on the city’s 200,000 residents.


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Bethel: The Past, Present and Future of Eugene’s Community Within a City

December 1, 2023

Learn more about Bethel, Eugene’s community within the city, at the Friday, Dec. 1 City Club of Eugene forum. Speakers include Lane County Commissioner Pat Farr; Bethel School District Superintendent Kraig Sproles; and the co-chair of Active Bethel Citizens, Tai Pruce-Zimmerman.


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No Program on Nov. 24

November 24, 2023

City Club of Eugene will take a break on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Please plan to join us, live or via livestream, next Friday, Dec. 1!


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Students’ Perspectives on Oregon’s Education System

November 17, 2023

What do Oregon students think of its education system? City Club of Eugene attendees will learn from them in a meeting on the University of Oregon campus.


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No Meeting on Nov. 10

November 10, 2023

City Club of Eugene will not present a program on Friday, Nov. 10, Veteran’s Day. Please plan to join us in-person or via our livestream on Nov. 18!


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Recall Elections: How Should They Be Used in Our Community?

November 3, 2023

Recalls are a tool for the electorate, but are they being misused? Learn about the history of recalls and perspectives on their effectiveness.