UO Disc Golf Team To Fundraise For Nationals

Jessica Boone, a member of the women’s disc golf team heading for a national competition, plays a round at dexter disc golf course

For the first time in school history, the 13th ranked UO disc golf team is sending its men’s A-team, men’s B-team and a women’s team to the National Collegiate Disc Golf Championships April 16-19 in North Augusta, S.C. The team is holding a fundraising tournament Saturday April 5 to raise money for the trip. The “Duck Chuck” begins at 9 am and holes will span much of campus. Anyone is welcome to participate.  Continue reading 

Lane United Making Noise Ahead Of Debut Season

John Galas (left) and Dave Galas (right) with Jeff Althouse of Oakshire

Lane United FC hasn’t pieced together its roster, but the soccer club already has high expectations — and not just on the field. The newest member of the United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League signed a three-year deal with Springfield’s Willamalane Parks and Recreation District as its venue, but the Northwest Division’s latest under-23 competitor plans to go USL-Pro as soon as it has a more permanent pitch to call home.  Continue reading 

Pottery Abounds at Holiday Market

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Ceramics by Denise Davis

Saturday Market’s annual Holiday Market has long been the place for arts and crafts aficionados, and among the eclectic mixture of creative gift ideas is an array of potters with their own spin on ceramics. David Parry, Denise Davis and Ziggy Blum all have a singular journey into the world of clay in addition to unique styles, adding to the zest of the festive, welcoming atmosphere.  Continue reading 

UO Disc Golf Team Best In The West

Last year at the West Coast College Open in Monterey, Calif., the UO Disc Golf Club didn’t win a match, finishing dead last in the tournament. This time around, it was a different story for a program that not long ago was struggling for its survival. Paul Fraser and Cory Higdon both joined in February and have watched the roster quadruple in size. They were part of a teamwide effort to not only win a match but also win the Open. Despite being deep and talented, that they had this much success took them by surprise.  Continue reading 

Youth Soccer Options Grow With Pelada

Pelada Football Academy, a youth soccer academy founded as a nonprofit in February, aims to give more kids the opportunity to play and learn while seeking to complement and not compete with other soccer clubs by bringing in kids and their families who find recreational soccer too recreational or competitive soccer too competitive. These kids, in addition to clinics and scrimmages, will have a chance to play more than just soccer. Continue reading 

Lighting Plan Aims To Enliven Dark Downtown

The past few years have seen downtown Eugene grow livelier, and it’s about to get brighter, too. A plan is under way to light the streets to make them prettier during the dark winter months. It is expected to be in full effect for the upcoming holiday season. Behind this plan is Downtown Eugene, Inc., a private nonprofit association of business and property owners in the area.  Continue reading 

Sprout! Digging Strong Roots in Community

Sprout!, the food hub located in downtown Springfield, has a year-round farmers market, but Sprout! is much more than even that. And that’s reason to celebrate: Its one-year anniversary party will begin at 3 pm Friday, Oct. 18, at 4th and A. St., and the celebration is expected to continue deep into the night.  Continue reading