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Managing Our Watersheds
March 27, 2026
In May, voters will decide whether to support a measure intended to protect local watersheds. Among other things, the measure defines watersheds as having inalienable rights to exist, including the right to sustainably recharge and remain free from pollution. The measure would assure that the people of Lane County have …
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New Directors, New Visions: Eugene Ballet and Eugene Symphony
March 20, 2026
How do the artistic leaders of a community’s major cultural institutions influence their direction? And how does that shape the community’s aesthetic experience? In recent seasons, both the Eugene Symphony and the Eugene Ballet have welcomed new artistic leadership. These transitions offer a unique opportunity to reflect on how artistic …
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Challenges in the District Attorney’s Office
March 13, 2026
Overworked, Underpaid. Understaffed. That is the day-to-day reality faced by the 24 lawyers working to bring criminals to justice in Lane County. The case numbers are staggering. In 2025, the office filed 4,840 criminal cases involving 3,525 victims. The advent of technology has made the work more time consuming; reviewing …
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Black History is American History
March 6, 2026
“The events which transpired 5,000 years ago, 5 years ago or 5 minutes ago, have determined what will happen 5 minutes from now, 5 years from now or 5,000 years from now. All history is a current event.” -John Henrik Clarke On March 27, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an …
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Effective Public Governance Boards
February 27, 2026
In recent years, the residents of Lane County have witnessed what some have perceived to be significant errors of governance – events that have underscored the importance of transparency, accountability, and effective leadership in public decision-making. City Club of Eugene is hosting a timely program, “Effective Public Governance Boards,” focused …
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Support for Children and Families: The Foster Care System
February 20, 2026
How can we support children and families to prevent children from going into foster care? What resources are available to keep children safe and families together? How many children are affected by threats to family unity? In this program, professionals deeply involved in meeting these challenges will describe innovative programs …
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No Meeting on Feb. 13
February 13, 2026
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Feb. 13, in honor of Presidents Day. Please plan to join us the following week!
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A History of Exclusion: The Black Eugene Experience and the Black Cultural Initiative
February 6, 2026
Oregon was considered a “white utopia” for American settlers. As a result, Oregon has a deep history of discrimination which includes but is not limited to: * Three Black Exclusion Laws, 1844-1857, that made it illegal for Black people to settle in Oregon, and provisions in the Oregon Constitution that …
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What You Need to Know about the Kalapuya
January 30, 2026
The Kalapuyans originally occupied over a million acres in the Willamette and the Umpqua valleys. They have lived here for over 14,000 years and have endured enormous changes to their traditional life-ways during the past 200 years. The Kalapuyan peoples created the amazing fecundity of the Willamette Valley by practicing …
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Oregon Legislature 2026 Short Session: What’s Next?
January 23, 2026
The City Club of Eugene will host Julie Fahey (D), Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, and Senator Floyd Prozanski (D) District 4 for a public forum examining priorities and challenges facing the upcoming short session of the Oregon Legislature. The Oregon Legislature convenes its constitutionally limited 35-day session …
