Santa Clara park chosen as homeless ‘Rest Stop’

Lone Oak Park, near Lone Oak Assisted Living, has been chosen as the location for a Rest Stop for the  homeless.

  • A rest stop is a designated area within city limits where up to 20 people are allowed to sleep in tents or Conestoga Huts.
  • Two local non-profits are responsible for day to day oversight of the rest stops. Community Supported Shelters and Nightingale Health Santuary
  • Residents sign agreements to abide by rest stop rules and an onsite manager provides supervision.

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Decision on homeless camp in Santa Clara postponed until Thursday

The Register-Guard has reported that the city of Eugene has postponed until Thursday  the decision on choosing between Lone Oaks park in Santa Clara or a site near west 13th and Bailey Hill.

You may want to contact our city councilors or the city manager.

Ward 7 Claire Syrett
Ward 5 Mike Clark
City Manager Jon Ruiz

Register-Guard article, July 28, 2016

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Community Garden Plots Available

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 to Spring. Call Peter at 541-321-0798 for more information.

To find out more about year-round gardening, come to the free Master Gardener Fall Gardening Festival, September 24 at Emerald Park in the River Road neighborhood.

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Santa Clara Park one of 2 sites recommended for homeless campers

Lone Oak Park, near St. Vincent De Paul and Fred Meyer and across the street from an assisted living center, is one of two parks being considered for a homeless camp in Eugene.  The choices were revealed at a meeting of City Councilors on Monday.

The final decision will be made by City Manager John Ruiz this Wednesday.

The Register-Guard article

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Event Change: Arrowhead Park July 29 is now Bryan Reed

EugFun
Thanks to Debbie who caught an error on the EugFun website.  Here’s the correct info for the July 29 event at Arrowhead Park.

Bryan Reed: Story Time and Magic Show
Pedal Power Concerts
Friday, July 29 • 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Arrowhead Park
Presented with Pedal Power Music

A frequent presenter at Eugene Public Library’s Family Music Time, Bryan Reed creates magical moments, tells good stories, and shares little lessons from life. Magic tricks are synchronized to music and sound effects.

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