As the school year winds down and apartment applications suddenly take over your life, you might find yourself wondering what Eugene offers during the summer months. Well, open your apartment doors and find attractions with prices that won’t put a hole in your pocket or a worry in the brain. Take a weekend to discover what Eugene has to offer, whether this is your first or last summer in town.
Running
For all those avid runners, the Eugene Running Company has an activity for you. Join the Bagel Run every week on Monday for a three-, five- and seven-mile fun run for all paces and abilities. It starts at the store and runs on legendary Pre’s Trail with raffle prizes at the finish.
Details: Every Monday through Oct. 26, 6 p.m., Eugene Running Company, 116 Oakway Center. Visit eugenerunningcompany.com for more information.
Performance
Hark! I doth hear father Shakespeare calling! Bring a picnic blanket, family and friends and enjoy a magical evening of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing under the stars.
Details: August 8, 9, 15 and 16, 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., Amazon Community Park South
Lawn, free.
Festival
Need a little culture? The Eugene Asian Kite Festival is an afternoon of kite flying, demonstrations, competitions and classes.
Details: Sept. 14, all day, Hilyard Community Center in Amazon Park, free.
Oregon Country Fair
The Oregon Country Fair is full of world-class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, educational displays and magical surprises at every turn of the path. Drive, ride the bus or hitchhike to see the unforgettable.
Details: June 10-12, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 24550 Chickadee Lane, Veneta. Tickets cost $18 to $21 in advance, $21 to $26 day-of, or $48 for three-day access. For more information, visit any TicketsWest outlet.
Music
Don’t miss the Hult Center’s Summer Concerts in the Parks with the West Coast’s best disco band, Satin Love Orchestra. If you didn’t see them at the Olympic Trials, make sure to catch them for free this summer.
Details: July 30, 6:30 p.m., Kesey Plaza, free.
Arts and crafts
BRINGfest is an all-day celebration of reused arts, crafts and homegrown music, plus great warehouse sales. If you love the Saturday Market, experience this unique celebration
of creativity.
Details: Through Sept. 27 on every last Sunday of the month, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4446 Franklin Blvd, free. Visit bringrecycle.org for more information.
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Summer standouts: Eugene
Daily Emerald
May 31, 2009
Lindsay Gard
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