Santa Clara Community Park and Beyond Toxics updates at this Thursday’s SCCO meeting

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Gary Haliski

SCCO August general meeting
Thursday, August 7 · 7:00 – 9:00 pm
3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vix-zyza-xff
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 316-746-4119‬ PIN: ‪484 351 653‬#

We hope you enjoyed the 3rd annual Santa Clara concert last weekend. Now it’s time to learn about another fun event this year – the opening of the Community Park.

Join our meeting in person or online and listen to a presentation by Marina Wrensch, construction manager for the Santa Clara Community Park. She will give us an update on the timing of the park opening,  features, and amenities of the park, and answer any questions you may have.

There will also be a presentation by Raevyn Thompson, the Environmental and Climate Justice organizer for Beyond Toxics.  She will be sharing an overview of the organization,  current projects, and legislative work, which include the Bethel Clean Energy Project, Coffin Butte Landfill, Community garden spaces, and policies passed in the 2025 legislative session.

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Free LTD bus ride to Sunday’s Santa Clara Concert

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Parking can be tight around Awbrey Park during major events, such as our upcoming concert this Sunday, August 3rd. Lane Transit District is offering a free ride to the concert. If you want to avoid the parking hassles, we suggest you park at the LTD Santa Clara Station parking lot at 85 Green Lane.

You can get a free pass that lasts from noon until midnight.

Instructions:

Take a free LTD bus ride to the event using a Free Bus Ride Code. To use the free code, download the UMO Mobility app to your cell phone. Create your account.

  1. Log into your UMO Mobility app account.
  2. In the top left-hand corner, click the menu button.
  3. Select ‘Redeem Benefit Code’ and enter LTD-FLKJ-SMXV. 
  4.  When you are ready to ride, open the app and click on the ‘Code’ button at the bottom of your screen.
  5. When boarding, present the QR code to the reader. This code can be used multiple times to pay for everyone in your party on the event day.

We hope to see you this Sunday.

Event Details 
Location: Awbrey Park, 4291 River Road, Eugene
Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM

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FREE Santa Clara Concert Next Sunday – 4 Groups, 2 Food Trucks and a lot of fun

Posted on July 27, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Make sure to tell your friends that the third annual Santa Clara Concert is next Sunday, August 3rd.

Event Details 

  • Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Location: Awbrey Park, 4291 River Road, Eugene

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 a variety of 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! 

A special thank you to Everyone’s Market for providing Cheeze-its and bottled water for your enjoyment while quantities last.

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 spanning from the 1960s to the present day. 
A talented jazz ensemble featuring vocals, bass, drums, and piano. They specialize in jazz and jazz fusion.
Mandi Cody. Singer-songwriter and former Eugene resident, blending acoustic American roots music with gospel influences.
Ripple Vision – a groove-oriented band
A female-fronted rock and Americana band known for their soul-soothing harmonies and intricate string arrangements.
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The summer SCCO newsletter should be in your mailbox

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Gary Haliski

The summer newsletter should be delivered to your mailbox this week. The newsletter is loaded with lots of information. Perhaps the most exciting is the FREE 3rd annual Santa Clara Concert.

Below is a pdf of the newsletter. Note that there are four pages. Use the up and down arrows at the bottom of the first page to read more. There are also Zoom in and out buttons.

If you prefer to view all 4 pages of the newsletter at once, click here.

SCCO-Summer-2025-Newsletter
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2 Weeks until the FREE 3rd Annual Santa Clara Concert

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Gary Haliski

The third annual Santa Clara Concert is just two weeks away.

Event Details 

  • Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Location: Awbrey Park, 4291 River Road, Eugene

The event is FREE and is hosted by the Santa Clara Community Organization.

  • 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 a variety of 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 spanning from the 1960s to the present day. 

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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