I am organizing a masked procession to "drive the dark away" through downtown Eugene just after the new year. It is based on a folk tradition from the Alps called the Perchtenlauf. By embodying the terrifying and dangerous spirits of the long, dark winter nights and making a wild ruckus, we ensure good luck in the year to come. This is a powerful, ( Read more... )

Does anyone know of any places in Eugene that carry dried lavender? I want to make a ton of little sachets, so I guess I'm looking for bulk options. Already called Ben Franklin crafts, and Mountain Rose Herbs hasn't picked up their phone all day or returned my message. Thanks!

Hi Eugene Community, do you have any favorite local musicians or bands that might be ideal for a September wedding at a vineyard? Something that could be nice to greet people as they arrive, or else something that could get people in a good mood and dancing later in the evening. I like blues, classical guitar, world music, funk, rock (but I'm not ( Read more... )

A friend of mine is having some very worrisome new cognitive symptoms on top of long-time problems with spine and nervous system. Can anyone recommend a neurologist with expertise in complex, multisymptom diagnoses? Help please!

Hi all -

I've just formed a Facebook group called Bi Eugene - a gathering place for bi and bi-curious people who live or work in Lane County. If you or anyone you know is interested, come join us at http://www.facebook.com/groups/446518545397539/ !

When I first moved to Eugene 3-1/2 years ago, this group steered me toward an absolutely wonderful primary care physician ( Read more... )

Can anyone suggest super-smooth bike paths (ideal for roller blading or longboarding) in Eugene? I like the one behind VRC and the Fern Ridge Trail out on West 11th, but I could use a change of scenery ( Read more... )

What was the last incredible thing you ate at a restaurant or food cart in Eugene? Bonus points for photos. Also, can anyone recommend a place that has tasty Cuban sandwiches or Philly Cheesesteak?

Hello! I've been following this community page for several years now but it looks like it's just about dead now. As such I'm going to delete my links and as this is the only LiveJournal page I follow I'll delete my account as well. Before I did so I wanted to suggest an alternative Eugene community site that's much more active. http://www.reddit. ( Read more... )

hey eugene,

i'm going to be visiting eugene for a few days and i want to get my hair cut while i'm visiting. my window of free time is actually fairly thin, so i'm hoping to get it done on monday. i prefer a stylist as opposed to a barber because while my hair is pretty simple to manage i can be fairly picky about it, so i don't mind paying $ ( Read more... )