Christmas Tree Pick-Up Fundraiser for Troop 182 Through January 28th

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Gary Haliski

Here’s a reminder that Troop 182 is scheduling Christmas Tree pickups now through January 28th. This is their main fundraiser for the year. You can schedule your tree pickup at www.trees182.com . You can also email  boyscouttroop182@gmail.com or text 541-514-2987 if you prefer direct communication.

Troop 182 is very active in the community, including supporting the SCCO with the Food For Lane County Food Drive, maintenance at Awbrey Park, and helping at both our spring Wildflower Celebration and summer concert.

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Join a City Board or Commission – Applications due by Wednesday, January 31st

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Gary Haliski

Applications are being taken for several City of Eugene Boards and Commissions. We’ve had some interest at SCCO meetings about figuring out how to work with our local law enforcement agencies. There are six openings on the Police Commission. Having a Santa Clara resident on the Police Commission might be a good start to strengthening our relationship with law enforcement.

Please take a look at the various Commissions and Boards to see if you are interested. Applicationss should be submmitted online at www.eugene-or.gov/bcc
For additional information on boards, committees and commissions, please call the City Manager’s Office at 541-682-5010.

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LTD System Review Survey due by February 16

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Gary Haliski

LTD is conducting a system review to determine what works best for the community and the best use of its resources.  The first phase is an online survey tool that encourages the community to provide their input on what they would like to see for their service.  LTD wants to hear from all voices in our community and is asking for your help.

LTD System Review

Complete the Interactive Design Your Own Service Survey by February 16

LTD is beginning to build back service while recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. We can’t do everything at once, but we want to know what your top priorities are for improving service. This is where we need your help! The Design Your Service Survey allows you to select potential improvements that you think will help make LTD work better for you. Do you want more frequent transit service? Or earlier or later service on a particular day of the week? Or would you like to see LTD invest in on-demand services or better infrastructure? What is most important for you? This survey is your chance to get involved and share feedback with us to improve LTD service!

 Complete the survey at LTDSystemReview.org by February 16 for a chance to win one of two $50 gift cards.

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SCCO monthly meeting this Thursday, the 4th

Posted on December 31, 2023 by Gary Haliski

Our monthly meeting will be held on:
Thursday, January 4th
7 PM until 8:30
3280 River Road (Messiah Luthern Church)

Zoom option is available

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81092143669?pwd=Uhbbk9YbPabtBvYbhvIBs33J4ywFA8.1
Meeting ID: 810 9214 3669
Passcode: 669080

The main topic is the Social Justice Committee’s quarterly presentation. Their guest is Megan Patrignelli, a program specialist from Mobility International USA. Her presentation will include a short explanation about MIUSA and what they do (including some ways the Santa Clara community can be involved in MIUSA work), and then she will focus mostly on potential barriers that people with mobility-related disabilities may face, as well as solutions you can take as a community to reduce those barriers.

Other meeting topics include:

  • The annual appreciation fest for volunteers of all kinds in our community.  Come feel the gratitude and share our enthusiasm for all the good work done by countless volunteers in our community.
  • Art in the Park grant for 2024!
  • January 30th 6:30-8 Ready NW zoom only presentation on the seismic safety of bridges and overpasses in our neighborhood
  • January 25, 5:30 pm. Neighborhood Summit in person please RSVP or hybrid option.  Overview of revised NORP and Neighborhood Work/Action plans to solicit support from OECE
  • Recruitment to MWMC board for 3 year position or to Toxics Review Board as one of three positions; industry representative, advocacy representative or neutral representative. Applications to serve are due by January 30th
  • SCCO board openings coming in February
  • Strategy to introduce SCCO to Peace Village residents
Monthly Meeting
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January 30th Presentation on ‘Seismic Safety of NW Eugene’s Bridges and Overpasses’

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Gary Haliski

Please plan on attending this Zoom presentation and discussion on a topic that could affect all of us, especially in the Eugene NW Region.

Seismic Safety of NW Eugene’s Bridges and Overpasses
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
6:30 – 8:00 PM

https://tinyurl.com/SeismicSafety

Earthquakes can cause bridges and overpasses to fail, especially if they are not seismically engineered to withstand those risks. In an earthquake disaster, damage to our NW Region bridges and overpasses would affect our ability to evacuate and to receive aid and supplies.

This presentation will be open to anyone to attend, but should be of particular interest to residents and businesses in NW Eugene region neighborhoods, such as Bethel, River Road, and Santa Clara.

  • Learn about the current seismic resilience of our NW Eugene bridges and overpasses as well as any plans to seismically retrofit our nearby bridges and overpasses.
  • This will be a great opportunity to ask emergency preparedness/readiness questions related to this topic.

We are pleased to welcome presenters: Trish Sharma (Eugene Transportation Planner) and Sierra Anderson (Eugene’s Emergency Manager). There will be time for questions and answers. The meeting will be recorded and posted on the Ready NW Eugene — Emergency Preparedness Team channel on YouTube.com.

For more information, email: ReadyNWEugene@gmail.com

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