Upcoming Events
Free Summer Concert Series at Scobert Gardens Park, 1180 W 4th Ave
Join your friends and neighbors at the park for our summer concerts! Sponsored by the City of Eugene Art in the Parks program and the WCC, we are excited to present five Thursday evening concerts and an Ice Cream Social & Family Fun day in the park with games, prizes, and live music. Bring a chair or a blanket, perhaps a picnic or make a purchase from one of the many restaurants and food carts nearby, and enjoy the vibrant Whiteaker neighborhood. Mark your calendar and join us!
July 17th 6:30 - 8:30pm Brian QTN and Amy Danziger
Brian has opened our music series by long tradition, and he will help us kick off 2025 with flair! Brian QTN, Oregon songpoet and wordsmith musician, writes songs with offbeat and touching lyrical observations on the socialography of the human condition. He has performed with spirit and whimsy all over these United States for many years. https://brianqtn.bandcamp.com/music
July 24th 7 - 9pm Blessed Relief Jazz
A trio consisting of guitar, bass, and drums, Blessed Relief Jazz is based in Eugene. They relish in the grooves and changes that bring tensions to resolution. Their repertoire dives into the Great American Songbook, performing swing, pop standards, bebop, blues, fusion, and a little bit of Frank Zappa.
https://www.blessedrelieftrio.com/
July 31st 7 - 9pm Dharmika Album release celebration!
Dharmika has been performing catchy, insightful music for children and adults alike for over twenty-five years, inspiring audiences on west coast folk festival and venue stages from Kulak’s Woodshed in Los Angeles, to the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle.
Karen Broder puts it this way, “Her captivating presence and joy in sharing her music is extraordinary.” -
https://www.dharmikamusic.com/
August 7th 7 - 9pm Samba Ja
Samba Ja is a 15+ member percussion ensemble specializing in samba-reggae. They bring the infectious, funky and incredibly danceable street music from Salvador, Bahia in Brazil to the streets of Eugene Oregon.
August 14th 7 - 9pm Boxcar Figaro
Boxcar Figaro plays lyrically rich and melodically compelling original, authentic, Americana songs and unique versions of cover tunes.
Boxcar Figaro is the musical project of songwriter Victor DesRoches, most often accompanied by lead guitar and percussion. With more than three hours of original songs, and a repertoire of covers that range from the 1930s to today, the band has enough variety to keep audiences engaged and entertained.
August 23rd 12 - 5pm WCC Ice Cream Social and Family Fun Day
Bring your friends and enjoy your neighbors at Scobert Gardens Park! Yard games for all ages will be set up, we will have bubbles, stickers and other prizes for the kids. Free ice cream and popcorn for all!
Skip Jones Spirit of New Orleans from 1 - 2:30pm. Bringing the soulful, high-energy boogified sounds of New Orleans to the Pacific Northwest, Skip Jones & The Spirit of New Orleans deliver a dynamic blend of rhythm and blues hits from the ’50s and ’60s, along with classic rock and pop organ favorites from the ’60s and ’70s. Add in some authentic New Orleans piano boogie-woogie, and the party follows wherever they play!
WCC Board Meeting
Online (Google Meet):
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Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting
In partnership with OHA, WCC is identifying and assessing community needs across both housed and unhoused populations to develop and subsequently train community members on emergency preparedness.
To be involved in this planning and preparedness, please join the Public Health & Safety Committee meetings every second Tuesday from 6-7 PM.
WCC General Meeting
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WCC Board Meeting
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WCC General Meeting
Giveaways, pizza, games and more!
We hope you’ll plan to join us on November 13th at Eugene Mission for our last General Meeting of the year. The address is 1536 W. 1st Avenue.
A tour of Eugene Mission will start at 6:00PM with a Q&A with the Mission team after the tour. (Please arrive by 5:50PM.)
Our General Meeting will begin at 7:00PM. We will have refreshments, pizza and bingo! We will be giving away gift cards from local businesses and taking time to meet our neighbors and get to know them with a fun bingo game!
We will officially be launching our WiFi hubs with special guests from Emerald Broadband. We will be explaining how to log on to the WiFi hubs when they’re activated in the event of an outage.
We will also have Sacred Connections there to talk about The Great Whiteaker Cleanup and tell us about what they’re doing in the community.
As always, if you can’t make it in person, you can join us online via Google Meet using this link: https://meet.google.com/vms-xmyi-ihr
Please plan to attend in person if at all possible so that we can spend time together in community and celebrate the year we’ve had and what’s to come in 2025.
Online (Google Meet):
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Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting
In partnership with OHA, WCC is identifying and assessing community needs across both housed and unhoused populations to develop and subsequently train community members on emergency preparedness.
To be involved in this planning and preparedness, please join the Public Health & Safety Committee meetings every second Tuesday from 6-8 PM.
Whiteaker Last Friday ArtWalk
A grassroots effort between local artists and businesses to empower community engagement though art.
Facilitated and supported by the Whiteaker Community Arts Team and the Whiteaker Community Council.
Visit the website to view the map! https://www.whiteakerartwalk.com/
Final Whiteaker Community Market of the 2024 Season
The final Market Day of the Season!
Join us on Sunday, October 20th to celebrate what has been a wonderful season with us!
Karaoke Hour at 12PM!
Live Music at 1PM with @forestmountainlion!
Farm & Artist Market with 25+ vendors!
Fresh pressed, hot apple cider!
Show up on Sunday for some good old-fashioned family fun, live music, shopping, and more!
Sponsored by City of Eugene Art in the Parks grant. Thank you @cityofeug @eugculture!
Whiteaker Neighborhood Clean-Up
We are so excited about this Neighborhood Clean Up event on October 19th with Sacred Connections Community Church.
The clean up will be followed by music, a gratitude BBQ and a raffle. Come join us in making a difference in our neighborhood!
Be sure to sign up at the link below to let them know how many volunteers to expect.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehyvY2jLYXVo2zQT7Vp0J8ZHjZLRnusKjs-Xku3ad1fdXhCQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
WCC Board Meeting
Online (Google Meet):
https://meet.google.com/vms-xmyi-ihr
Join by phone:
(US) +1 401-379-3235 -- PIN: 700 054 179#
WCC General Meeting
Online (Google Meet):
https://meet.google.com/vms-xmyi-ihr
Join by phone:
(US) +1 401-379-3235 -- PIN: 700 054 179#
Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting
In partnership with OHA, WCC is identifying and assessing community needs across both housed and unhoused populations to develop and subsequently train community members on emergency preparedness.
To be involved in this planning and preparedness, please join the Public Health & Safety Committee meetings every second Tuesday from 6-7 PM.
AARP + WCC Disaster Resiliency Event
WCC is a 2024 #AARP CommunityChallenge grantee, a quick-action project funded by @AARPLivableCommunities and @AARPOregon. With this grant we will be expanding digital connectivity during emergencies by distributing back up cell phone chargers and increasing internet locations where community members can get the info they need to respond to disasters. You can learn more about the AARP Community Challenge grant program at www.aarp.org/CommunityChallenge.
Bruns' Apple Market Whiteaker Support Day
Bruns' Apple Market has generously offered to donate 5% of their total sales (excluding liquor and cigarettes) on October 2nd to the Whiteaker Community Council. Plan your shopping trips accordingly. Thank you, Bruns' for supporting your community!
WCC Board Meeting
Online (Google Meet):
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Hops That Help Pint Giveback
Join us for Hop Valley's next Hops That Help Pint Giveback.
$1 of every pint sold at the Eugene location on Thursday, September 12th will be donated to the WCC.
WCC General Meeting
Online (Google Meet):
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Join by phone:
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Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting
In partnership with OHA, WCC is identifying and assessing community needs across both housed and unhoused populations to develop and subsequently train community members on emergency preparedness.
To be involved in this planning and preparedness, please join the Public Health & Safety Committee meetings every second Tuesday from 6-7 PM.
WCC's 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Whiteaker Community Council has been serving the neighborhood for 50 years, and that's a great reason to throw a party!
There will be fun and activities in the park all day for kids and adults alike. Play games, win prizes, eat ice cream! Enjoy two bands, learn about the history of the WCC, and meet your Community Council members.
We'll kick it off with Rob Tobias and Maya Love performing a Beatles tribute from 12:00 - 2:00
Free face painting and balloon animals by 541 Celebrations
Free ice cream by King Whippy from 12:30 - 4:30
Speakers include Senator James Manning, former Mayor of Eugene Kitty Piercy, long time chair of the WCC Sam Hahn, and more.
Round the evening out with more music from Eugene favorite Peter Wilde and friends from 5:00 - 7:00.
Bring your blanket or chairs, a picnic if you like - or buy some delicious food from one of the Whit's many restaurants and food carts. All of our events are free to everyone, but if you wish to thank the performers, the ice cream servers, or the face painters with a tip it is appreciated!
Sponsored by the Whiteaker Community Council and the city of Eugene Arts in the Park program.
WCC Board Meeting
Online (Google Meet):
https://meet.google.com/vms-xmyi-ihr
Join by phone:
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Summer Concert Series: Samba Ja
Samba Ja is Eugene's favorite Brazilian marching band. You may remember them from some of the many parades they have danced their way through. Be ready for a high energy event, and bring your dancing feet, you will need them. Our final Thursday night concert, we'll go out with a bang!
Featuring free balloon animals and face painting by 541 Celebrations!
Bring your blanket or chairs, a picnic dinner if you like - or buy some delicious food from one of the Whit's many restaurants and food carts. All of our concerts are free to everyone, but if you wish to thank the performers with a tip it is appreciated!
Sponsored by the Whiteaker Community Council and city of Eugene Art in the Parks program.
WCC General Meeting
In Person: The Hybrid Gallery
941 W 3rd Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Online (Google Meet):
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Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting
In partnership with OHA, WCC is identifying and assessing community needs across both housed and unhoused populations to develop and subsequently train community members on emergency preparedness.
The Whiteaker neighborhoods are at risk of flooding, fire and industrial hazards. Our goals are to develop emergency plans for both housed and unhoused with community training at WCC events, distribution of go kits along with education regarding mental and physical health during times of emergencies.
To be involved in this planning and preparedness, please join the Public Health & Safety Committee meetings every second Tuesday from 6-7 PM.
Join Google Meet using the link below.
https://meet.google.com/ern-jfkp-stf
Summer Concert Series: Chico Schwall
Come enjoy Chico's unique blend of talents. He is a singer-songwriter who puts depth and feeling into his songs. He always has interesting social commentary to go with his music, and best of all, the range of instruments he can play with great skill is truly amazing. We will hope to see guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and who knows what else?
Bring your blanket or chairs, a picnic dinner if you like - or buy some delicious food from one of the Whit's many restaurants and food carts. All of our concerts are free to everyone, but if you wish to thank the performers with a tip it is appreciated!
Sponsored by the Whiteaker Community Council and city of Eugene Art in the Parks program.
Free Concert with KT and the Love Notes - July 25
Described as "transcendental indie folk", the Love Notes create a musical landscape that is uplifting, nurturing and meaningful. Katie's songs range from lighthearted and silly to deep and vulnerable, and always leave you feeling better than when you came. Spend a lovely summer evening relaxing with this talented trio!
Bring a blanket or chairs, pack a picnic dinner if you like, or buy some delicious food from one of the many restaurants and food carts nearby.
All of our events are free to everyone, but if you wish to bring cash to tip the performers, it is appreciated!
Sponsored by the Whiteaker Community Council and city of Eugene Art in the Parks program.
Summer Concert Series - July 18
Brian Cutean (QTN) has supported the Music in the Park program from the beginning. Traditionally opening our series in the week after Country Fair, Brian brings his unique combination of wordpoet/songsmith music, contemporary commentary, and a mix of friends/performers - always amazing, thought provoking, and never the same.Bring your blanket or chairs, a picnic dinner if you like - or buy some delicious food from one of the Whit's many restaurants and food carts. All of our concerts are free to everyone, but if you wish to thank the performers with a tip it is appreciated!
Sponsored by the Whiteaker Community Council and the city of Eugene Arts in the Park program.
June Board Meeting (Online)
Join us for our monthly WCC Board Meeting. General members are encouraged to attend, but not participate. To join, use Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vms-xmyi-ihr
June General Meeting (Hybrid)
Join us for our June General Meeting. This meeting format is hybrid (In-Person & Online). To join online, please use Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/vms-xmyi-ihr
Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting (Online)
Join the Whiteaker Community Council's Public Health & Safety Committee Meeting on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss important topics and improvements for the Whiteaker. Join online via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ern-jfkp-stf