by Deanna Rivera | Sep 13, 2018 | Arts and Entertainment, People and Personalities
Author, Bob Welch, shared four life lessons we can learn from high-jumper, Dick Fosbury, whom Welch profiles in his soon-to-be-released book, “The Wizard of Foz: Dick Fosbury’s One-Man High-Jump Revolution” (Skyhorse publishing, New York, hardback, $24.99). “Welch...
by Deanna Rivera | Aug 2, 2018 | Community Awareness, Health and Wellness, People and Personalities
Today, more than ever, it is imperative that we all face and embrace the grave disparities that exist in our communities, as people struggle with hunger in every county and congressional district in Oregon and the nation. The reality is, hunger does not discriminate,...
by Deanna Rivera | Jul 26, 2018 | District News, Environmental Concerns, International Concerns, Peace, Politics
During the Presidential campaign of 2016 both candidates called for the elimination of nuclear weapons. These weapons along with climate change are frequently seen as threats to our national security. Many leaders and numerous groups are working to educate Americans...
by Deanna Rivera | Jul 19, 2018 | Arts and Entertainment, Community Awareness, Health and Wellness, Non-Profit
The First Annual PTSD Symposium, which is the first major event of the Kim Sticka PTSD Music & Arts Foundation, will be held July 21, 2018. This is the first major event of the foundation which was established to inform our community about combined efforts to...
by Deanna Rivera | Jul 12, 2018 | Arts and Entertainment, Community Awareness, Fundraising, Local Business, Non-Profit
In 2006, Eugene Ballet purchased and began renovating the 13,700 square foot building at 1590 Willamette Street in Midtown Eugene. Since then, Midtown Arts Center has provided a home for Eugene Ballet. Eugene Ballet’s long term vision of financially supporting this...