Lane Council of Governments
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This is the official Bluesky account of Lane Council of Governments. LCOG provides a wide range of services to the public, local governments, and agencies in Lane County, Oregon and beyond. www.lcog-or.gov
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Join us October 20 for a webinar about the Senior & Disability Services Eligibility Unit. Get an overview of the unit that determines eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Oregon Health Plan, Long Term Care, and other programs. events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/c3f344...
October 6, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Join us October 20 for a webinar about the Senior & Disability Services Eligibility Unit. Get an overview of the unit that determines eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Oregon Health Plan, Long Term Care, and other programs. events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/c3f344...
The October 2026 LCOG Newsletter is ready to read! Catch up on what’s happening at LCOG and with our members and community partners.
Link: mailchi.mp/lcog-or.gov/...
To read past newsletters, go to www.lcog-or.gov/projects-new....
Link: mailchi.mp/lcog-or.gov/...
To read past newsletters, go to www.lcog-or.gov/projects-new....
October 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The October 2026 LCOG Newsletter is ready to read! Catch up on what’s happening at LCOG and with our members and community partners.
Link: mailchi.mp/lcog-or.gov/...
To read past newsletters, go to www.lcog-or.gov/projects-new....
Link: mailchi.mp/lcog-or.gov/...
To read past newsletters, go to www.lcog-or.gov/projects-new....
Feel that shift in the air? It’s not just fall — it’s October 2026! Lane County’s favorite walking celebration is back for its 4th year, with free, fun, and themed walks happening all October. Full Walktober schedule and details at wewalklane.org
October 1, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Feel that shift in the air? It’s not just fall — it’s October 2026! Lane County’s favorite walking celebration is back for its 4th year, with free, fun, and themed walks happening all October. Full Walktober schedule and details at wewalklane.org
Space is still available for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free workshop for unpaid caregivers age 60 and older who are taking care of a loved one, providing unpaid assistance to a friend, or have recently been in a caretaker role...
September 29, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Space is still available for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free workshop for unpaid caregivers age 60 and older who are taking care of a loved one, providing unpaid assistance to a friend, or have recently been in a caretaker role...
Our Senior Meals Program provides nutritious meals, friendly visits, safety checks, and social connection to older adults across our community.
Take action with us this Hunger Action Month: Volunteer with us or donate today!
Contact us:
[email protected]
541-682-1366
Take action with us this Hunger Action Month: Volunteer with us or donate today!
Contact us:
[email protected]
541-682-1366
September 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Our Senior Meals Program provides nutritious meals, friendly visits, safety checks, and social connection to older adults across our community.
Take action with us this Hunger Action Month: Volunteer with us or donate today!
Contact us:
[email protected]
541-682-1366
Take action with us this Hunger Action Month: Volunteer with us or donate today!
Contact us:
[email protected]
541-682-1366
Come visit our LCOG table at the Eugene BRiGHT Parade on Saturday night!
Things to do: Eugene Symphony’s paired ‘Fanfares,’ an opera ‘Macbeth,’ the BRiGHT Parade and a pink-clad karaoke night By Annie Aguiar
Things to do: Eugene Symphony’s paired ‘Fanfares,’ an opera ‘Macbeth,’ the BRiGHT Parade and a pink-clad karaoke night
This is a busy week for music in Eugene, from the launch of the Eugene Symphony’s chamber music concert series to a trio of concerts — experimental rap, a West Coast hip-hop icon and a son playing…
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September 24, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Come visit our LCOG table at the Eugene BRiGHT Parade on Saturday night!
Space is still available for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free workshop for unpaid caregivers age 60 and older who are taking care of a loved one, providing unpaid assistance to a friend, or have recently been in a caretaker role.
Starting October 1.
Details at www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane/page...
Starting October 1.
Details at www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane/page...
September 23, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Space is still available for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a free workshop for unpaid caregivers age 60 and older who are taking care of a loved one, providing unpaid assistance to a friend, or have recently been in a caretaker role.
Starting October 1.
Details at www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane/page...
Starting October 1.
Details at www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane/page...
You are invited to attend a virtual open house to learn about these jobs!
-Adult Protective Services Specialist
-APS Risk Case Manager
Date: September 22
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Register by the end of the day on September 21 to receive the event link: S&DS APS Open House
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-Adult Protective Services Specialist
-APS Risk Case Manager
Date: September 22
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Register by the end of the day on September 21 to receive the event link: S&DS APS Open House
forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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September 21, 2026 at 4:52 PM
You are invited to attend a virtual open house to learn about these jobs!
-Adult Protective Services Specialist
-APS Risk Case Manager
Date: September 22
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Register by the end of the day on September 21 to receive the event link: S&DS APS Open House
forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
-Adult Protective Services Specialist
-APS Risk Case Manager
Date: September 22
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Register by the end of the day on September 21 to receive the event link: S&DS APS Open House
forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
Need minor repairs for your bicycle or other household items? Take them to the BRING Fix-It Fair on Sunday, September 20. Complimentary bus passes for event attendees will be provided by LTD too! Learn more in the story below.
Waste Wise Lane County is teaming up with BRING for the second year in a row to host a free Fix-It Fair on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BRING on Franklin Boulevard.
Bring broken items to Eugene's Fix-It Fair for free repairs Sept. 20
Waste Wise Lane County is teaming up with BRING for the second year in a row to host a free Fix-It Fair on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to
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September 17, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Need minor repairs for your bicycle or other household items? Take them to the BRING Fix-It Fair on Sunday, September 20. Complimentary bus passes for event attendees will be provided by LTD too! Learn more in the story below.
Our Senior & Disability Services division leadership team met with regional representatives from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services this week to share accomplishments and challenges in our community. We appreciate their time and service to Lane County residents! Learn more at www.cms.gov
September 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Our Senior & Disability Services division leadership team met with regional representatives from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services this week to share accomplishments and challenges in our community. We appreciate their time and service to Lane County residents! Learn more at www.cms.gov
We posted a few new job openings this week that are in our Senior & Disability Services division:
• Adult Protective Services (APS) Risk Case Manager
• ADRC Specialist – Limited Duration
• Case Manager (Florence)
• Licensing and Monitoring Specialist
Apply at www.lcog-or.gov/administrati...
• Adult Protective Services (APS) Risk Case Manager
• ADRC Specialist – Limited Duration
• Case Manager (Florence)
• Licensing and Monitoring Specialist
Apply at www.lcog-or.gov/administrati...
September 15, 2026 at 3:52 PM
We posted a few new job openings this week that are in our Senior & Disability Services division:
• Adult Protective Services (APS) Risk Case Manager
• ADRC Specialist – Limited Duration
• Case Manager (Florence)
• Licensing and Monitoring Specialist
Apply at www.lcog-or.gov/administrati...
• Adult Protective Services (APS) Risk Case Manager
• ADRC Specialist – Limited Duration
• Case Manager (Florence)
• Licensing and Monitoring Specialist
Apply at www.lcog-or.gov/administrati...
There are plenty of spots available in the AARP Smart Driver Course on Saturday, September 19 at LCOG in Eugene! Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road.
To register, call 541-305-6454.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-K4...
To register, call 541-305-6454.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-K4...
September 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
There are plenty of spots available in the AARP Smart Driver Course on Saturday, September 19 at LCOG in Eugene! Refresh your driving skills and knowledge of the rules of the road.
To register, call 541-305-6454.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-K4...
To register, call 541-305-6454.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-K4...
Huge shout-out to our Senior & Disability Services team for representing at the Lane County Stand Down today! We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with community members, share resources, and support local Veterans.
Thank you to Lane County Stand Down for hosting such an impactful event!
Thank you to Lane County Stand Down for hosting such an impactful event!
September 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Huge shout-out to our Senior & Disability Services team for representing at the Lane County Stand Down today! We're grateful for the opportunity to connect with community members, share resources, and support local Veterans.
Thank you to Lane County Stand Down for hosting such an impactful event!
Thank you to Lane County Stand Down for hosting such an impactful event!
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be offering a free public presentation at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center in Springfield on Monday, September 14th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about Medicare Parts A, B, and D, Medicap plans, Extra Help, and more. No registration required!
September 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will be offering a free public presentation at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center in Springfield on Monday, September 14th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about Medicare Parts A, B, and D, Medicap plans, Extra Help, and more. No registration required!
Join us as a Case Manager! Manage a caseload of adults with disabilities 18-64 years of age and/or seniors. The caseload includes clients newly admitted to service and clients who have been receiving services from S&DS. Applications due September 21. www.lcog-or.gov/administrati...
September 10, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Join us as a Case Manager! Manage a caseload of adults with disabilities 18-64 years of age and/or seniors. The caseload includes clients newly admitted to service and clients who have been receiving services from S&DS. Applications due September 21. www.lcog-or.gov/administrati...
Lane Council of Governments will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day and reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
September 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Lane Council of Governments will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day and reopen on Tuesday, September 8.
August 31st is the last day to order vouchers for Nothing Bundt Cakes to help us raise money for LCOG Senior & Disability Services! Visit forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp to learn more and place your order.
August 28, 2026 at 5:37 PM
August 31st is the last day to order vouchers for Nothing Bundt Cakes to help us raise money for LCOG Senior & Disability Services! Visit forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp to learn more and place your order.
Looking for a meaningful way to give back? We have volunteer opportunities across Lane County!
We're recruiting Meals on Wheels drivers, Café 60 kitchen helpers, rural medical transportation drivers, workshop co-facilitators, and friendly visitors.
Contact us!
[email protected]
541-682-1366
We're recruiting Meals on Wheels drivers, Café 60 kitchen helpers, rural medical transportation drivers, workshop co-facilitators, and friendly visitors.
Contact us!
[email protected]
541-682-1366
August 26, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Looking for a meaningful way to give back? We have volunteer opportunities across Lane County!
We're recruiting Meals on Wheels drivers, Café 60 kitchen helpers, rural medical transportation drivers, workshop co-facilitators, and friendly visitors.
Contact us!
[email protected]
541-682-1366
We're recruiting Meals on Wheels drivers, Café 60 kitchen helpers, rural medical transportation drivers, workshop co-facilitators, and friendly visitors.
Contact us!
[email protected]
541-682-1366
Come see our Senior & Disability Services team at the Florence Oregon Farmers Market on Tuesday, August 25 from 3-6 p.m. at the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk! They'll be there to answer your questions about our services. www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane
August 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Come see our Senior & Disability Services team at the Florence Oregon Farmers Market on Tuesday, August 25 from 3-6 p.m. at the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk! They'll be there to answer your questions about our services. www.lcog-or.gov/sdslane
Check out this fundraiser for Lane Senior Support Coalition! They provide assistance to older adults through grants, fundraisers, and personal and corporate donations. Learn more about their work at www.lanessc.org
August 21, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Check out this fundraiser for Lane Senior Support Coalition! They provide assistance to older adults through grants, fundraisers, and personal and corporate donations. Learn more about their work at www.lanessc.org
We, in partnership with the Lane County Driver Education Alliance and the Oregon Department of Transportation, have launched LaneTeenDriver.org!
This free online resource is designed to help teens and families navigate Oregon's driver education and licensing process.
www.lcog-or.gov/transportati...
This free online resource is designed to help teens and families navigate Oregon's driver education and licensing process.
www.lcog-or.gov/transportati...
August 20, 2026 at 6:14 PM
We, in partnership with the Lane County Driver Education Alliance and the Oregon Department of Transportation, have launched LaneTeenDriver.org!
This free online resource is designed to help teens and families navigate Oregon's driver education and licensing process.
www.lcog-or.gov/transportati...
This free online resource is designed to help teens and families navigate Oregon's driver education and licensing process.
www.lcog-or.gov/transportati...
There's still time to buy vouchers for Nothing Bundt Cakes in Eugene for our Senior & Disability Services fundraiser!
When you place an order, 30% of sales will support programs for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in our community.
Order here: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp
When you place an order, 30% of sales will support programs for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in our community.
Order here: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp
August 19, 2026 at 5:25 PM
There's still time to buy vouchers for Nothing Bundt Cakes in Eugene for our Senior & Disability Services fundraiser!
When you place an order, 30% of sales will support programs for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in our community.
Order here: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp
When you place an order, 30% of sales will support programs for older adults and adults with physical disabilities in our community.
Order here: forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp
Catch up on the latest news from LCOG! mailchi.mp/lcog-or.gov/...
Topics include:
-Lunch & Learn: Employer Resource Connection & Provider Navigator Program
-Living Well Workshops
-Bundt Cake Fundraiser for Senior & Disability Services
-Oregon Friendly Driver Presentations
-Volunteer with Us!
Topics include:
-Lunch & Learn: Employer Resource Connection & Provider Navigator Program
-Living Well Workshops
-Bundt Cake Fundraiser for Senior & Disability Services
-Oregon Friendly Driver Presentations
-Volunteer with Us!
August 18, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Catch up on the latest news from LCOG! mailchi.mp/lcog-or.gov/...
Topics include:
-Lunch & Learn: Employer Resource Connection & Provider Navigator Program
-Living Well Workshops
-Bundt Cake Fundraiser for Senior & Disability Services
-Oregon Friendly Driver Presentations
-Volunteer with Us!
Topics include:
-Lunch & Learn: Employer Resource Connection & Provider Navigator Program
-Living Well Workshops
-Bundt Cake Fundraiser for Senior & Disability Services
-Oregon Friendly Driver Presentations
-Volunteer with Us!
We are thrilled to team up with Eugene Nothing Bundt Cakes for a sweet fundraiser benefiting our programs! You can purchase vouchers for Bundlets, Bundtinis, and 8-inch or 10-inch cakes - and 30% of every sale will go to support LCOG Senior & Disability Services. forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp
August 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
We are thrilled to team up with Eugene Nothing Bundt Cakes for a sweet fundraiser benefiting our programs! You can purchase vouchers for Bundlets, Bundtinis, and 8-inch or 10-inch cakes - and 30% of every sale will go to support LCOG Senior & Disability Services. forms.cloud.microsoft/g/i57Pd0E6Mp
Oregon Friendly Driver is excellent for students in drivers education! Are you interested in having one of our teachers give a guest presentation for your class? Email [email protected] to schedule a visit. www.oregonfriendlydriver.org
August 13, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Oregon Friendly Driver is excellent for students in drivers education! Are you interested in having one of our teachers give a guest presentation for your class? Email [email protected] to schedule a visit. www.oregonfriendlydriver.org