The Shortcut - Events in Oregon

April 17, 18, 24, 25, 26*, May 1, 2, 3*

by D. W. Gregory
Directed by Willow Jade Norton Zolan
Held in the Hope Theatre
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease.

Inspired by a true story, Radium Girls traces the efforts of Grace Fryer, a dial painter, as she fights for her day in court. Her chief adversary is her former employer, Arthur Roeder, an idealistic man who cannot bring himself to believe that the same element that shrinks tumors could have anything to do with the terrifying rash of illnesses among his employees.

As the case goes on, however, Grace finds herself battling not just with the U.S. Radium Corporation, but with her own family and friends, who fear that her campaign for justice will backfire. Written with warmth and humor, Radium Girls is a fast-moving, highly theatrical ensemble piece for 9 to 10 actors, who play more than 30 parts—friends, co-workers, lovers, relatives, attorneys, scientists, consumer advocates, and myriad interested bystanders. Called a “powerful” and “engrossing” drama by critics, Radium Girls offers a wry, unflinching look at the peculiarly American obsessions with health, wealth, and the commercialization of science.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois
Originally produced by Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey and developed with a commissioning grant from The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science and Technology Project.

Enjoy a free family-friendly morning of fishing and fun! Kids ages 2-10 can catch and keep fish, build and test custom boats, and explore water safety stations including free life jacket fittings. Free boat inspections also available on-site. Bring your own fishing gear and get ready to have some fun! A light breakfast of muffins, donuts, fruit, juice, and coffee to will be provided to get the day started.
Presented by River Road Park and Recreation District. Rainbow Trout donated and monitored by Oregon Fish and Wildlife. Free boat safety inspections provided by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.

The Lane County Farmers Market is Eugene’s largest farmers market, providing locally grown foods from over 100 farmers and food artisans. The market is year-round, and all items are grown or produced in Oregon. All markets are open from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. They welcome EBT/SNAP users and provide them the opportunity for a $20 Double Up Food Buck match at all markets to be used on fresh produce. See the LCFM Information Booth for more details.

Join us for our open house to browse our inventory in person and to explore the nursery at your leisure. We will have an in-person sale event, nursery tours, and a food truck from
9 am-2 pm on Saturday, May 2nd.

More information: bufordpark.org

Online orders for pick-up. Wednesday April 1 - Thursday April 30
Take a look at our online catalog and place your order anytime. Please allow us at least 2 business days to prep your order. It will then be available for pick up at our location in the North Bottomlands of Buford Park on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. If you are not available during those times, please contact us at nurseryassistant@bufordpark.org, or (541) 674-3257 to schedule your pick-up.
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Kids Fishing Derby from 9am to 12pm, Saturday, May 2nd at Junction City Pond (Hwy 99; 2 miles south of JC),
For kids age 3-12 from Monroe-Junction City-Harrisburg
Register on-site when you arrive. No pre-registration.
FREE! Open to the local public! Dress for weather!
Fishing rods available for use - Hot dogs, prizes, fire truck
Gift bags for kids at registration while supplies last.
Prizes are awarded based on fish caught by the child only, and only for fish caught 9AM-12PM. If you arrive early and catch a fish before the derby starts, it will be excluded from being measured for prizes. Ditto if caught by anyone over age 12.
Hosted by: Junction City Moose Lodge 2238, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW), & American Legion Post 61
DONATE: To donate prizes, fishing gear, or drinks for this event please message us, call 541.998.1164, or drop off at the Moose any day after 4 PM (427 Front St in JC). Can also drop off at the Tri-County Chamber office 10AM-3PM M-F (355 6th St in JC) and they will get it to the Lodge.

Biennial quilt show put on by Emerald Valley Quilters Guild. Includes over 200 quilts. Featured Quilter is Pamela Reim. Two-day event: Friday and Saturday. Admission $10; $15 for both days; Seniors $6; children 12 and under free. Includes a Small Quilt Auction, Build-A-Block for kids, displays from Pioneer Quilters (handquilting), Quilts of Valor, Day for Girls, demonstrations, and specially invited vendors.

May 1-2, 2026

Friday & Saturday, 10am to 5pm

-Vendors
-Small Quilt Auction
-Over 200 quilts
-Charity Build a Block
-Demonstrations
-Raffle baskets

ADMISSION:

General – $10.00

Seniors – $8.00

Two-Day pass – $15.00

Kids 12 & under – FREE

Radiant Wellness Faire Brings Mystical Insight and Holistic Healing to Bandon
Enjoy a day of aura readings, tarot, astrology, crystals, wellness workshops, and more

BANDON, OR - The Oregon South Coast’s Radiant Wellness Fair comes to Bandon May 2, 2026 at The Barn Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW, inside the Bandon City Park. This exciting day of self-discovery brings a welcoming, community-centered environment where attendees can explore their potential, connect with experienced spiritual practitioners, and discover unique, gift-quality wellness products just in time for Mother’s Day shopping.

This event will feature over 25 vendors and practitioners, offering a variety of services including:

Psychic Readings: Tarot, Akashic records, palmistry, and mediumship.

Holistic Health: Aura photography, Reiki healers, energy healing, and wellness practitioners.

Marketplace: A curated selection of crystals, metaphysical tools, handcrafted jewelry, original art, and spiritual literature.

Free Lectures & Workshops: Seven breakout sessions throughout the day including an intro to psychic development, current astrological forecasting, and soul communication.

“Our purpose is to bring together the community to explore personal development and wellness in a welcoming environment,” said Mezdulene Bliss, event organizer. “Whether you’re looking for guidance, healing, or you’re just curious, this event offers something for everyone.”

Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 10a-5p
Where: The Barn Community Center, 1200 11th St. SW, Bandon OR
Admission: $5
Website: www.radiantwellnessfaire.com
This event is designed for entertainment and spiritual enrichment.

Media Contact:
Michael Riley
Email: opensoulpodcast@gmail.com
(760) 488-3712

Photography at Oregon’s 48th Annual Exhibit and Auction opens this Friday!

We’ve already received an impressive collection of print donations from noted photographers locally and nationally. So far, contributions include prints from artists such as Christopher Burkett, Brian Lanker and Rebecca Zeiss, as well as outstanding works from many exceptional local and regional artists.
As in years past, there will be three Auction Exhibits featuring prints from the Online Auction at Dot Dotson's Gallery in Eugene, one each in April, May and June. The online auction goes live on May 1st, but you can get an in-person preview during our first live exhibit in April. After that, you can view a select number of photographs at Dot Dotson's each month and, starting May 1st, view bid on the entire selection of over 100 photographs online here.
The first PAO Auction Exhibit opens Friday, April 3rd during the First Friday Artwalk
at Dot Dotson’s Gallery, 1668 Willamette St. Eugene, OR 97401

Start your First Friday Artwalk with us.
There will be an Opening Reception from 5-6 p.m., complete with wine and hors d’oeuvres. We hope to see you there.
The exhibit will run all of April, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.
Following that, new works will be displayed each month through the end of the auction period, so watch for the exhibit changes at the beginning of May and June so you can see these remarkable prints in person. These will be First-Friday opening receptions from 5-6 p.m. for each of the exhibits.
The Online Auction itself will be open for bids starting May 1st and continuing through June 30th. The entire selection of photographs will be online, so, starting May 1st, visit PAO2026.auctria.events to view and bid!

We invite you to participate in the Heron's Flight 5k Run/Walk and Wellness Fair. This event supports the Carmen Bernal Compassionate Nursing Scholarship, which is awarded annually to Douglas County students pursuing degrees in nursing.

It is a great opportunity to get active, enjoy a sense of community, and support an important cause. We hope to see you there!

Celebrate 2 days (5/1 & 5/2/26) with 18 members of a well-established local community Art group. McKenzie River Artists Guild Members will display original art works at the Leaburg Fire Training Center, 42870 McKenzie Highway, Leaburg, Oregon. Browse and enjoy the wide variety of unique art in mediums, such as watercolors, oil, photography, glass/resin, wood, ceramics, pottery, botanical mixed media, quilling, textiles, yard art and variety of cards and others.