Author Archives: Peter Thurston

Composting Workshop on November 11

Posted on November 5, 2017 by Peter Thurston

NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Use and Community Calendars SUBJECT: Community Garden Soil Building Workshop – Free Admission CONTACT: Peter Thurston — 541-321-0798 On Saturday, November 11, at 11 am, there will be a workshop at the Santa Clara Community … Continue reading →

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Apple Trees at Fall Gardening Festival

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Peter Thurston

Apple Trees Available at Master Gardener Fall Festival The Fall Gardening Festival at River Road Park & Recreation facility (Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Drive, Eugene) on Saturday, September 23, 10 am to 4 pm will have 16 varieties of apple … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed for Santa Clara Egan Warming Center

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Peter Thurston

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church will be a host site for an Egan Warming Center on nights when the temperature dips below freezing this winter season. Egan is looking for volunteers from the north River Road area and there will be … Continue reading →

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Luper Pioneer Cemetery Newsletter and Veterans Day Opening

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Peter Thurston

One of the oldest pioneer cemeteries in Lane County is just north of Santa Clara neighborhood, on West Beacon Drive. Luper Cemetery, Inc., founded in 2009, is taking care of the cemetery, with the help of dozens of local individuals, … Continue reading →

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Community Garden Plots Available

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Peter Thurston

Santa Clara Community Garden, located behind St. Matthew’s Church, 4110 River Road, has a few garden plots available. There is still time to put in a Fall/Winter garden. Special deal — a half plot (10′ x 12′) for $10 through … Continue reading →

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