Featured Events in Eugene in May, 2025 (July Updated)

An Evening with Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Come join us for a special event featuring Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib at Straub Hall (Room 156) in Eugene, Oregon . This will be an opportunity to hear about the Congresswoman's experiences in office and her thoughts on the state of the US and the world. Please reserve your ticket as soon as possible, as spots will fill up soon! Congresswoman Tlaib will be joining us remotely for this hybrid event. Sponsored by: UO Muslim Student Association, UO YDSA, Eugene DSA, UO Student Workers, Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF). Information Source: eventbrite

Welcome to the Grow Lane County Food Security Summit ! Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities and workshop sessions focused on improving food security in our community. The event will take place at Valley River Inn , where experts and community members will come together to address challenges and explore solutions. Don't miss this chance to be a part of the movement towards a more sustainable and secure food system. Food pantries, health care professionals, farmers, ranchers, community gardeners, farmers market and food hub staff, nutrition and other educators, public health and related audiences are welcome! Questions : Please contact us at www.growlanecounty.org/contact Information Source: Upper Willamette SWCD | eventbrite

Tickets go on sale 10/01/2024 Attendance will be taken separately for both classes. Attendees can attend one or both presentations. Speaker sponsored by Columbia Healthcare Banking, LCDS' exclusive banking partner Speaker: Dr. Greg Psaltis, DDS Dr. Greg Psaltis has been a pediatric dentist for 48 years. While most of his experience has been in private practice in Olympia, Washington, he served three years in the US Navy and in the past 15 years created and ran two volunteer clinics in Mexico. His varied career has included authoring several articles for professional journals, speaking at every major dental meeting in the United States as well as several international meetings that have taken him to Germany, Mexico, Australia, Russia, Canada and Kuwait. He is the author of the recently published book, Into and Out of the Mouths of Babes, a memoir of his life and career. His engaging speaking style and sense of humor make learning both fun and interesting. Among his honors is the Gordon Christensen Speaker Recognition Award for excellence in dental education. The Latest and Greatest In Pediatric Dentistry (3 CEs) 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM An Update in What’s New in Care for Children The indications for pulpotomies have changed, the need for full coverage crowns (versus large restorations) cannot be overstated, painless and faster anesthesia is now a real possibility, and the necessity of radiographs during a child’s facial and dental development provides a clear rationale for parents who “don’t want any x-rays taken.” New restorative approaches, including a variety of primary tooth crowns have now entered into private practice more commonly. Some tips for handling parents who were “on the internet last night” are shared in this 3-hour course. Know today’s techniques, concepts, and materials to treat your youngest patients with confidence . Course Objectives: Treat primary pulps with the greatest rate of success. List which developmental anomalies are asymptomatic. Provide pain-free injections and increase working time on children. Have a greater understanding of what primary crowns are now available Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM But Aren’t They Just Baby Teeth? Answers to common questions from parents (3 CEs) 1:00-4:00 PM You’ve heard these words and can’t help thinking, “Another ignorant parent.” They aren’t really ignorant— they’re working from old beliefs or genuine concerns for their children. The ability to answer common questions ensures a better understanding of pediatric dental issues and creates more trust. This program covers questions routinely heard from parents of pediatric patients, including a broad spectrum of topics, among them primary anterior trauma, stainless steel crowns, local anesthesia, timing of initial examinations, and more. Practitioners who treat children will benefit from this engaging course. Course Objectives: Participants in “The Latest and Greatest in Pediatric Dentistry" will understand how to: Treat primary pulps with the greatest rate of success. List which developmental anomalies are asymptomatic. Provide pain-free injections and increase working time on children. Have a greater understanding of what primary crowns are now available Participants in “But Aren’t They Just Baby Teeth?” will be able to answer common questions asked by parents in a way that ensures a better understanding of dental issues topics including: * Anterior trauma * Stainless steel crowns * Local anesthesia * Timing of initial examination Sponsored By: Columbia Healthcare Banking - Platinum Sponsor Sittner & Nelson, LLC - Silver Sponsor Digital Systems Integrators, LLC - Silver Sponsor LCDS is an ADA CERP recognized provider approved by the Oregon Dental Association. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. LCDS is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing education programs of this provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a State or provincial board of dentistry or AGD Endorsement. The current term of AGD approval extends from 1/16/2022 to 1/15/2027. Information Source: Coastal Cascades Dentist Society | eventbrite

IF A SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, TICKETS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REFUNDED. Doors 6PM One of YouTube's most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life. Ages 14+ Information Source: Steve Hofstetter | eventbrite