Lane County’s annual State of the County Address will take place on Monday, January 5, at 10:00 a.m. in Harris Hall (125 E. 8th Avenue, Eugene).

Seven local nonprofits will receive grant funding from Lane County’s Community & Economic Development Program to support programs and projects focused on creating economic growth.

The Office Covered Bridge will be closed on Saturday, December 6, from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the annual holiday lighting event.

Lane County residents are encouraged to once again take part in Waste Wise Lane County’s annual “Simplify the Holidays” campaign, running now through New Year’s Day.

Lane County Youth Services invites the community to the 16th annual FREE community holiday meal on Wednesday, December 3.

Registration is now open for Lane County schools interested in participating in the 2026 Electronics Recycling Competition. Schools must register by December 12.