From a press release

Towering heavy equipment and forestry professionals from across the world return to the Lane Events Center in Eugene, Feb. 23 through 25, for the 74th Oregon Logging Conference.
 
The OLC has a deserved reputation as the West Coast's most complete exhibition of the latest logging industry equipment, complemented by high-quality educational opportunities and networking events.

“If you are in the logging industry, this year’s event is a tremendous value,” said 2012 OLC President Ken Wienke. “At a time when we see signs of the economy beginning to improve, we’ve worked hard to make this the event to learn what’s happening in the industry, from equipment to education and all under one roof.”
 
This year’s theme, “The World Needs Our Wood” will be discussed at conference educational seminars and during the keynote address given by William F. Springer, Vice President of Caterpillar Diversified Products Division. With current information about the global market, Springers’ remarks promise to be timely.

From a press release

The TrackTown12 Local Organizing Committee and SportsOne announce the return of the popular “TrackTown Tuesday” series, as TrackTown USA looks forward to hosting the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track & Field.

The year’s first meeting will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Old Pad, located at 3355 E. Amazon Drive in Eugene. Refreshments will be provided beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The night’s featured guests will be women’s NCAA champion Jordan Hasay and men’s All-American Luke Puskedra from the University of Oregon; as well as Cyrus Hostetler, who won silver in the javelin at the Pan-American Games this past October, and Sam Chelanga, who won the 2009 NCAA cross country title for Liberty, from Oregon Track Club Elite. Associate Athletic Director Vin Lananna, co-chair of TrackTown12 Local Organizing Committee will also be present.

The Little Rascalz, who were selected by fans as the winner of the Official Power Anthem contest for TrackTown12, will also be performing their winning song “Run this Town.” It will be the first of many performances for the Albany duo.

The Heart of the Valley Children’s Choirs (HVCC) will offer a celebration of the season at their annual holiday concerts on Saturday, Dec. 10, with performances at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1165 NW Monroe St.