Stand Down

The purpose of a Stand Down is to reach out to local veterans and their families. Stand Down is a military term used when combat troops are pulled out of action and sent to an area of relative safety to get medical attention, clothing, and other supplies.

It will be held on Friday, September 27th at the Lane County Events Center, Wheeler Pavilion, and Auditorium, 796 W. 13th Ave. in Eugene. Gates will open at 6 a.m. followed by breakfast at 7. All veterans are welcome as well as reservists, active duty personnel, and their families. Lunch will be served at 11:30, followed by a ceremony in the Wheeler Pavilion at 12:30.

Adoption Event

Ready to find your new best friend? A Pet adoption event for dogs or puppies will be hosted at the Crescent Park Apartments Tennyson Park. Cats and kittens will be hosted at Crescent Park. Food trucks will be on-site from noon to 7 p.m. Adoptions are open from 3 to 6 p.m. Other activities include a Dog Pool Party, an ice cream truck, a raffle with prizes, and various Vendors

Come by to meet some adorable pets looking for their furever homes while enjoying a fantastic community event at 2940 Crescent Ave. in Eugene. Donations for local rescues. Raffle tickets will be given to those who donate, so bring some goodies for a chance to win.

Halloween

The Willamalane Park and Recreation District will host Halloween events for all ages. Registration opens Tuesday, October 1st, at 8 a.m. for the Haunted Hayride and Halloween Carnival. Registration is not required for Haunted Lagoon and Ghostly Golf.

Here’s what’s in store this spooky season: Haunted Hayride - Come along for a hayride through Dorris Ranch and watch performances under the moonlight. This year, the fun won’t end when your ride does — enter the haunted house for more spooky fun! Haunted Hayride is a family favorite, and spots tend to fill up fast.

Haunted Lagoon - Take a walk through the haunted house, collect candy, and then take a boat ride and a swim through the Haunted Lagoon at Willamalane Park Swim Center.

Ghostly Golf - Camp Putt will transform into an elaborate, spooky, glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course complete with fog machines, 12-foot skeletons, and more fun decorations.

Learn more at willamalane.org/halloween