CommunitySpotlight
The businesses and places worth knowing about across Lane County, written by the Altura Real Estate agents who live and work here.
▶ Video56 Years and Still Going Strong
Eugene Saturday Market has been a gathering place for makers, growers, and neighbors since 1970.
Every Saturday from spring through fall, the Park Blocks in downtown Eugene fill with the booths, music, and aromas of Saturday Market. It holds a rare distinction: the longest-running consecutive open-air arts and crafts market in the United States, now in…
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▶ VideoCome As You Are: Common Bond Yoga Puts Down Roots in Downtown Springfield
Springfield's brick-and-mortar yoga studio is building community one breath at a time on Main Street.
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▶ VideoRoot, Rise, Shine: Wild Light Yoga Builds Community One Practice at a Time
Eugene's Wild Light Yoga Center offers hot yoga and a sense of belonging for anyone ready to discover a little more about themselves.
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Something for Everyone: PLAY Opens Downtown Eugene
A husband-and-wife team from Eugene have turned a pandemic-era wish into a family fun center with batting cages, virtual golf, drinks, and games at 232 W 5th Avenue.
Lane United FC Brings the Beautiful Game Home to Eugene
The semi-pro soccer club has spent nearly a decade building community through football, one summer season at a time.
Nearly 50 Years of Music, Made with Heart
The Eugene Concert Choir has grown into three ensembles and remains one of the most beloved arts organizations in the region.
Books, Yoga, and the Spirit of Neighborliness: Coburg Commons Finds a Home in a Historic Church
A nonprofit bookstore and event venue in Coburg is turning a longtime Methodist church into a gathering place for the whole community.
Carroll's Country Christmas Trees: More Than a Place to Get a Tree
For over 35 years, this Lane County farm has turned a simple errand into a family tradition.