Past Forums
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Turtle Awards and Annual Meeting
May 29, 2026
On May 29, at noon at the WOW Hall, the City Club of Eugene program will be the Turtle Awards. New Turtles are chosen by the Club’s Turtle Committee, which consists of all the living Turtles. The criteria used by the Turtle Committee to choose new Turtles are: Fostering …
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No Program May 22 in Honor of Memorial Day
May 22, 2026
Please plan to attend our annual meeting and the Turtle Awards on Friday, May 29. Live or livestream!
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The Library in the Community
May 15, 2026
The history of the Eugene Public Library (EPL) dates back over 125 years, to 1898, when a group of women from the Fortnightly Club established a circulating library in a private room staffed by one volunteer for one afternoon a week. Just five years later, the Oregon Legislature enacted the …
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Beyond Enrichment: Arts as a Lifeline for Youth Well-Being
May 8, 2026
Young people today are navigating rising rates of anxiety, isolation, and disconnection, often with fewer spaces where they feel seen, safe, and valued. This program explores how the arts and creative expression function not as “extras,” but as essential tools for youth mental health, confidence, and belonging. Featuring leaders from Simply …
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Law Day: Building Better Citizens
May 1, 2026
In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared May 1 to be Law Day in the United States. Since before that time, the first of May has been celebrated in parts of the world as May Day or International Workers Day: a day to remember the struggles of workers for better …
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City Council Candidates, Wards 3 & 4
April 24, 2026
As Eugene voters prepare for the May 19, 2026, primary election, City Club of Eugene will host a public candidate forum featuring contenders for Eugene City Council in Wards 5 and 6. Eugene faces a series of interconnected and high-stakes challenges. This forum will provide voters with an opportunity to …
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Democratic Primary Candidates, Congressional District 4
April 17, 2026
This year, Democrat voters in the 4th Congressional District of Oregon will have the chance to choose between three candidates in their party primary on May 19, 2026. Incumbent Congresswoman Val Hoyle is being challenged by Melissa Bird and Daniel Bahlen. The City Club of Eugene is proud to host …
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County Commissioners’ Candidate Forum
April 10, 2026
The board of Lane County commissioners is the core legislative and administrative body for county government. Commissioners set policy (including property tax rates), manage large budgets, oversee county operations like roads and public health, and control contracts and land use. Their power is limited by state law, which defines their …
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Eugene City Council Candidate Forum for Wards 5 & 6
April 3, 2026
As Eugene voters prepare for the May 19, 2026, primary election, City Club of Eugene will host a public candidate forum featuring contenders for Eugene City Council in Wards 5 and 6. Eugene faces a series of interconnected and high-stakes challenges. This forum will provide voters with an opportunity to …
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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 …
