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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!
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The Emerald Ash Borer Cometh: Tree Health in a Changing Climate
June 26, 2026
Ash trees are abundant in the Willamette Valley and are endangered by one beetle, the highly destructive invasive Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) wood-boring beetle. The EAB kills nearly 100% of ash trees within 3-7 years of infestation as ash trees have little to no resistance against the Emerald Ash Borer. …
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Celebrate Juneteenth; No Program on June 19
June 19, 2026
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth. We hope you’ll join us next week!
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Police Oversight in Eugene
June 12, 2026
Join the City Club of Eugene for a community forum dedicated to exploring the city’s current police oversight system. The intent of this program is to explain the oversight process for the community, providing valuable insight into how complaints are investigated, how residents can get involved, and how the system …
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Cybersecurity: Advancing Security Through Collaboration
June 5, 2026
Cybersecurity threats increasingly affect the daily operations of local governments, critical infrastructure, businesses, schools, and community organizations across Oregon. Responding to these challenges requires more than technology—it requires coordination, workforce development, public awareness, and strong partnerships across sectors. This panel features leaders affiliated with the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE), …
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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!
