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šŸŒ± Will Springfieldā€™s library budget change? Hereā€™s how to speak up soon.

Morning Springfield! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Springfieldā€™s library budget change? Hereā€™s how to speak up soon.
  • What big changes are coming to Springfieldā€™s library and local hospital?
  • Whatā€™s really making your eyes itch along Springfieldā€™s Centennial Boulevard?

Also on today's calendar: Sofia Talvik LIVE at Art House - Eugene, OR and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sun and clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Saturday: Some sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 48 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Springfield library supporters call for action (chronicle1909.com) ā€” Springfield residents worried about potential library budget cuts are being urged to show up at early May budget committee meetings at the Justice Center. The Save Springfield Library group wants city officials to see strong public support as the 2027 fiscal-year budget is shaped, after months of packed council meetings and public testimony from local library advocates.
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2. Weekly Clips for April 16 (chronicle1909.com) ā€” This weekā€™s roundup includes several Springfield highlights, from residents organizing to support the Springfield Public Library budget to spring blossoms brightening Centennial Boulevard. It also spotlights PeaceHealthā€™s new inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Springfield, which will house Oregonā€™s first dedicated traumatic brain injury unit when it opens this summer.
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3. Pink blooms, itchy eyes: What's blooming on Centennial? (chronicle1909.com) ā€” If youā€™ve been driving Centennial Boulevard and admiring Springfieldā€™s pink blossoms while rubbing your eyes, youā€™re not alone. Those showy cherry trees and other early bloomers are mostly mild allergy triggers, but they coincide with more potent pollens; local-focused tips here can help you breathe easier this spring.
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4. Oregon child welfare seeks public's help finding missing Eugene teen believed in danger (kval.com) ā€” Authorities are asking Springfield and Eugene residents to help locate 15-year-old Logan Divens, who went missing from Eugene in January and may be near the Pheasant Park Apartments in Springfield. Officials say he is believed to be in danger and urge anyone who may see him to call 911 or local law enforcement immediately.
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5. ā€˜One Dad's Mission' to bike between every Ronald McDonald House, makes a stop in Bend (ktvz.com) ā€” A cross-country cyclist raising awareness for Ronald McDonald Houses is scheduled to visit the Springfield house next after his recent stop in Bend. His mission, inspired by his daughterā€™s serious illness, encourages local residents to learn about, visit, and volunteer at their nearby Ronald McDonald House, emphasizing the support it offers families during medical crises.
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šŸ“ø Around Springfield

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Tot Discovery Day
    Eugene Science Center , 2300 Leo Harris Pkwy , Eugene
    9:00 am
  • Gardening with Modern Roses
    Owen Rose Garden , 300 N. Jefferson St. , Eugene
    9:00 am
  • DanceAbility Inclusive Performance
    Owen Rose Garden , 300 N. Jefferson St. , Eugene
    1:00 pm
  • Teen Library Council
    Creswell Library - Youth , 64 West Oregon Avenue , Creswell
    4:30 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hungry?
    Free little food pantry on S 69th St has some pre-made sealed meals. They need to be eaten ASAP they won't stay frozen/cold for long. Wednesdayā€¦ (Nextdoor Thurston Flat)
  • Howdy, I am 64, retired, and recovering from a heart attack that I had early Dec of last year.
    I could use some light labor, the exercise would do my heart good and I really do need an extra 300$ per month to stay on top of my credit cards andā€¦ (Nextdoor East Springfield)
  • Sizzler USA Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Springfield. Apply here.
  • WinCo Foods posted a job opening for Overnight Stocker in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.

Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Springfield

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.