Author Archives: Gary Haliski

Wildflower Celebration This Saturday – New this year: Birdwalk and Food Trucks

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Gary Haliski

The 14th Annual Awbrey Park Wildflower Celebration is this Saturday, May 3, from 11 am until 2 pm. Awbrey Park is located at the corner of River Road and Spring Creek Drive in Eugene. Our most popular event is the … Continue reading →

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SCCO meeting, Thursday, May 1. Update on a new YMCA in Santa Clara

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Gary Haliski

There will be a shared presentation about plans for the rest of the old Santa Clara Elementary school site at Hunsaker and River Road. Jameson Auten, CEO of the Lane Transit District, and Brian Steffen, CEO of Eugene YMCA. The … Continue reading →

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SCCO meeting this Thusday – Topics: Eugene Parks Foundation & Housing project

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Thursday, April 37:00 PM3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church) Also via Google Meets:Video call link: https://meet.google.com/krt-opve-tjrOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-908-9087‬ PIN: ‪125 325 621‬# AGENDA: • Eugene Parks Foundation:         Ariel Lissman, executive Director, will explain the mission of the Eugene Parks … Continue reading →

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FOOD for Lane County drive ending soon – help us reach our goal

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Last year, we reached our goal, which helped provide 6,000 meals. Let’s do it again. So far, generous donors have helped us reach almost three-quarters of our goal. No donation is too small.  Click here for the donation link. FOOD … Continue reading →

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SCCO Meeting April 3 – Eugene Parks Foundation & Transitional Housing at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

Posted on March 26, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Thursday, April 37 PM3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church) We have two topics for our meeting: Google Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/krt-opve-tjrOr dial: ‪(US) +1 304-908-9087‬ PIN: ‪125 325 621‬# Other calendar items: April 5 Awbrey Park Work PartyApril 12 … Continue reading →

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