Summer Food Program – Awbrey Park: June 23 – August 22

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Awbrey Park
4291 River Road
Eugene, 97404
June 23 through August 22
Monday – Friday
11:30am – 12:30 PM

From Food For Lane County:

The Summer Food Program is a federally funded program through the USDA that provides free, nutritious meals to youth aged 2 to 18 years old during the summer months. This critical program picks up where school breakfast and lunch programs leave off to help children get nutritious food to eat over the summer. FOOD for Lane County serves free lunches at over 30 sites in parks, community centers, schools, etc.

We invite all children to eat lunch for free during the summer months. Each summer, FFLC serves thousands of lunches and breakfasts to children through the Summer Food Program.

For any site updates please check our social media pages. https://www.facebook.com/foodforlanecounty

For more information, including additional sites, visit the Food For Lane County website.

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!!!

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, there are also Fun For All Activities at Awbrey Park from 9 am to noon. Take advantage of the Fun For All Activities days and stay for the free lunch for kids.

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Join us for Games in our Parks – July 8th and 22nd

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Join your Santa Clara neighbors for a relaxing evening of family games. Bring a picnic, a blanket, and sit back while you enjoy a fun evening on either July 8th, July 22nd, or both.

Free Alden’s Organic ice cream bars from Oregon Ice Cream Company while supplies last.

Tuesday, July 8th —— Wendover Park 5-7 pm
Tuesday, July 22nd —–Arrowhead Park 5-7 pm

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Greetings Bottle Hunters,

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Tim Foelker
It’s time to hone your clue-cracking and bottle-hunting prowess once again! We’re excited to let you know the Hidden Bottle Hunt  (Sign up for clues!) is back this year. On Thursday, June 26, we will hide six commemorative bottles in wonderful places across Oregon and issue clues over a four-day period to reveal their location. Each lucky finder gets to keep the bottle as a memento of their triumph and select a BottleDrop Give nonprofit  (Santa Clara Community Foundation, of course) of their choice to receive a $1,000 donation!

We are thrilled to unveil this year’s commemorative bottle, which honors the Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary in Lake County. Thanks to the work of DarkSky Oregon, this majestic southern Oregon sanctuary offers one of the most breathtaking night sky viewing experiences in the country. The Hidden Bottles are made from BottleDrop’s Refillable Bottles, which support the only statewide refillable bottle program in the United States.

We can’t wait for the bottles to find their new homes with six savvy hunters. If you’ve received this email, you have previously signed up to be notified when the clues are posted each day, so you don’t need to sign up again. In the meantime, share this information far and wide so other people can enjoy the hunt, too! Fellow hunters can sign up to get the clues on the Bottle Hunt webpage.

Happy hunting! 
The BottleDrop Team  
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Game of Shrooms!

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Tim Foelker

Cascade Mycological Society will once again be participating in Game of Shrooms, a world-wide hide and seek game of mushroom art. This year, CMS will be hiding mushroom art in the Santa Clara area of Eugene. Our official location is Awbrey Park. But, if Sandy gets motivated to make more art, she may also place some at Emerald Park. There are two other artists in Eugene and one in Springfield. You can find out all the details including a map to locations/websites here.

The mission of the Cascade Mycological Society is:

  • to study fungi;
  • to educate members and the public about fungi identification and ecology;
  • to promote conservation of fungi;
  • to promote health and safety in the gathering and consumption of edible fungi,
  • and to have fun!

Learn More about CMS Membership

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Celebrate Summer at the 3rd Annual Santa Clara Concert!  – August 3rd

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Get ready, Santa Clara! The 3rd Annual Santa Clara Concert is back, bringing music, fun, and community spirit to Awbrey Park. Hosted by the Santa Clara Community Organization, this FREE local event is the perfect way to round out the summer. 

Event Details 

  • Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Location: Awbrey Park

    Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, exciting games, and family-friendly activities. Face painting, food trucks, and local vendor booths will be on-site, offering delicious treats and helpful community information. Bring a picnic lunch or sample the fantastic food truck fare. SCCO has purchased 100 shave ice treats for guests, so come out and join us for a delightful day at the park! 

Performing Artists 

  • Alexa Cornejo Jazz Trio – A talented jazz ensemble featuring vocals, bass, drums, and piano. They specialize in jazz and jazz fusion, delivering dynamic performances with rich musical textures. 
  • Mandi Cody – Singer-songwriter and former Eugene resident, blending acoustic American roots music with gospel influences. 
  • Ripple Vision – A groove-oriented funk band with thoughtful songwriting and improvisation, creating a unique and energetic live experience. 
  • Connectarine – A female-fronted rock and Americana band known for their soul-soothing harmonies and intricate string arrangements. They intertwine original songs with vibrant renditions of classics from the 1960s to today. 

Food Trucks 

  • Renee’s (Loaded Fries)– Offering a variety of delicious comfort foods and local favorites.
  • Kona Ice of North Eugene – Serving refreshing shaved ice treats in a variety of flavors.  

Vendors: EWEB, Friends of Trees, Beyond Toxics, 541 Celebrations, SCCO, SCCF, RRSC Volunteer Library, Irving Grange/BSA Troop 182, 

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