City of Cottage Grove, Oregon

08/14/2026

The August 14, 2026, Friday Update Newsletter is now available. https://or-cottagegrove.civicplus.com/1201/Friday-Update
Enjoy your weekend ~

07/24/2026

Eugene Symphony in the Park
Monday, July 27, 2026
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Bohemia Park

Join Eugene Symphony and Music Director Alex Prior for an evening of soaring symphonic favorites, cinematic music, an Instrument Petting Zoo, and more under the open sky at the annual free summer concert, Symphony in the Park!

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors for the Eugene Symphony at Bohemia Park:

Branch Engineering, Emerald People's Utility District, Lane Transit District, Local Government Law Group, Northwest Natural, Parsons Financial Advisors, Smith-Lund-Mills Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, Starfire Lumber Company, Wildish Sand & Gravel Co., Gail Hemsoth, George and Terry Devine, Gregory Fitz-Gerald, Julie and Tom Johns, and Steve and Vera Kilston.

Thank you as well to Mandy Conforth with Wishes and Co. Travel Planning and to Gills Point S Tire & Auto Service for providing snacks and water for the sponsor tables.

A very special thank you to the Woodard Family Foundation for generously matching sponsor contributions and ensuring Eugene Symphony’s return to Cottage Grove.

06/18/2026

05/29/2026

Interested in running for local office?

Three seats on the Cottage Grove City Council and the office of Mayor will be on the ballot in the November 3, 2026, General Election.

Individuals interested in filing for any of these positions should contact Mindy Roberts, City Elections Official, at 541-767-4112.

The filing period opens June 3, 2026. The deadline to file is August 18, 2026 for incumbents and August 25, 2026 for all other candidates

05/19/2026

For those who need to drop of a ballot for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election. The drive-up, ballot drop off box is at the Community Center/Library, located at 700 E Gibbs.

05/15/2026

🎉 Historic Main Street Grand Re‑Opening Celebration 🎉

Tomorrow – Saturday, May 16th from 11am to 2:30pm

The City of Cottage Grove will be giving away the remaining Pardon Our Dust gift certificates during the celebration!

✨ Five prize drawings valued at $750+ each
🎉 PLUS a $3,000 Grand Prize!

Stop by the City of Cottage Grove / Cottage Grove Area Chamber of Commerce table to fill out your entry.

🕑 Drawings start at 2:00 PM at the stage near 7th and Main Street — must be present to win!

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate and win big! 🌟

05/12/2026

📣 New RV Dump Station Opening!
Starting Thursday, May 14th, the City of Cottage Grove will officially open an RV Dump Station at the Water Reclamation Facility.

📍 Location:
Water Reclamation Facility
1800 N. Douglas Street, Cottage Grove, OR
541‑942‑3152

📞 Please call ahead to let staff know you’re on your way.
🕒 Dump Hours:

• Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Weekends: Noon – 2:00 PM
• Closed on holidays

💵 Fee: $20.00 — Cash only (no change available)

🧪 A sample test is required prior to dumping.