Santa Clara Solstice Luminary Parade Dec 21, Community Caroling Dec 23

Posted on December 5, 2025 by Gary Haliski

It’s once again time for Santa Clara’s annual Winter events.

* December 21st at 5 PM, starting at the corner of Wendover and Scenic Drive. Winter Solstice Luminary Parade. Bring your own light.
‘How to’ ideas (See first image below): Paper cone with cutouts taped to a flashlight. Kitchen colander with a string and a flashlight. Cardboard box with cutouts – line with tissue paper for windows. A piece of paper with an x cut to catch dripping candle wax. Wooden frame covered with a tissue, on a tool stick with a lantern inside. A string of battery-powered LED Christmas lights to adorn yourself.

* December 23rd, 6:30 PM. Rain or Shine. Caroling. Start at the corner of Wendover & Scenic Drive.
Bring a light source to read the lyrics. Reading glasses. Good cheer. 10 copies if you suggest a song.

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SCCO Meeting this Thursday, the 4th – Topic: Better Streets in the River Road Corridor

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Thursday, December 4th, 7:00 PM
3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)

Hybrid Option
Google Meet joining info
video call link: https://meet.google.com/ydn-beuu-iep
 or dial: (US) +1 505-738-1398 PIN 526 659 258#

PROGRAM: Better Eugene Springfield Transportation (BEST) is a local non-profit working to build a successful community by bringing people together to promote transportation options, safe streets and walkable neighborhoods.

They have a grant to turn their attention to the River Road corridor to identify ways to improve its function for all modes of transportation. The results of their study will be shared with the City of Eugene and LTD to help inform future projects and changes
Presenters: Rob Zako, BEST director and Peter Simmeth, Better Streets Policy intern

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Box Drive & Coffee Hour- December 17

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Dear Friends,

Help us support local families this holiday season! St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church and SCCO are teaming up again for a Coffee Hour & Food Box Drive.

  • When: Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 9:00 AM
  • Where: St. Matthew’s Parish Hall (4110 River Rd., Eugene)
  • Purpose: Assemble 20 food boxes for local elementary school families, enjoy coffee and mingle with neighbors.

How You Can Help:

  • Donate funds by Dec. 12: Your gift is tax-deductible. Make checks payable to Eugene Neighbors, Inc. and write “Holiday Food Boxes” in the memo line. (We will do the shopping!)
  • Mail checks to: SCCO  1250 Irvington Dr., Eugene, OR 97404.
  • Come join us on December 17. 

Your community support makes a big difference… We love our Santa Clara neighbors and we hope to see you there! 

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Nov 6 SCCO Meeting video now available – Laurel Hill Center’s 54 unit housing development.

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Gary Haliski

The recording of the November 6th SCCO meeting is now available on our YouTube channel. The video consists of a 15-minute slide presentation explaining some of the specifics of the site near Hunsaker and River Road, as well as how Laurel Hill operates. The slide presentation is followed by a 20 minute question and answer period. You can find the video at this link.

You can find out more about Laurel Hill Center at their website. They will be adding information about the process for this specific site in the future.

Posted in Affordable Housing, Beaver-Hunsaker & Multi Use Path, Houseless & Rest Stops, Land Use Planning, LTD Transit Station, SCCO Meetings | Leave a comment

Friends of Trees Eugene-Springfield Community Tree Planting Events

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Eugene and Springfield, OR – Friends of Trees Eugene-Springfield is excited to announce another season of tree planting in communities across Eugene and Springfield. From November through April, Friends of Trees hosts community tree plantings in green spaces and neighborhoods across Eugene and Springfield.

Join the fun as a tree planter, crew leader, truck driver, mulcher, or bike planter. All events are open to the public, all ages, and no experience necessary. Tools, gloves, and guidance are provided. To find out more and sign up for events, visit FriendsofTrees.org/Eugene or contact Taylor Glass at TaylorG@friendsoftrees.org or 541-632-3683.

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