Want a Community Center and Park? Fill out the survey

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Gary Haliski

Help the city decide what to develop by taking on online survey. Here’s a sample of the type of question being asked.

Community Park survey

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SCCO Meeting, this Thursday, August 4 at 7 PM

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Gary Haliski

Our monthly meeting is this Thursday, August 4 at 7PM.  Location is 3280 River Road.  Some other fun events in our area in the near future:

  • Concert in Arrowhead Park.  Friday, August 5th. The band Tripolee at 6:30 PM FREE
  • 59th Annual Fire Dept Chicken BBQ, Saturday, August 6
  • Scandinavian Festival – August 11th-14th
  • Concert in Arrowhead Park– August 12th.  The band The Dirty Dandelions (folkgrass) 6:30 PM FREE
  • Party in the Park – Tuesday, August 16th. Awbrey Park 5:30-7:30 PM FREE

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Those interested in receiving the monthly SCCO email newsletter may contact jerfinigan@comcast.net to request being added to the subscriber list.

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Santa Clara Rest Stop decision delayed

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Gary Haliski
Image; Tim Penix - The Register Guard

Image; Tim Penix – The-Register Guard

The City of Eugene has decided it needs more time to reach a final decision regarding using Lone Oaks park as a homeless Rest Stop.

For more information about the most recent decision by the city, including how long the Rest Stop might be at Lone Oak park, please read the July 30 The Register-Guard article.

The Santa Clara Community Organization has  not taken a position on this issue at this time.

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Santa Clara park chosen as homeless ‘Rest Stop’

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Gary Haliski

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

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Gary Haliski

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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