Openings on Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Gary Haliski

Bike PedThe Santa Clara Community Organization has been actively reviewing the transportation plans for our area.  We would love to have someone step forward and volunteer for the Bike/Ped Advisory Committee.  Applicants must reside within the Eugene Urban Growth Boundary.

The City of Eugene seeks residents who are interested in serving on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).  BPAC advises City of Eugene staff, community organizations, and partner agencies on implementation of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan, represents community and constituent interests in transportation planning decisions, and provides feedback to staff on projects relating to walking and bicycling.

BPAC members play a vital role in implementing walking and biking projects in the Transportation System Plan which will shape the future of the pedestrian and bicycling system for the next 20 years and make Eugene an even greater place for people who walk and bicycle.
The selected new members will serve two year terms beginning January 2016.  Applicants must reside within Eugene’s Urban Growth Boundary and be willing to attend monthly meetings and read background materials provided by city staff.  Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
Applications are available online via the City of Eugene website at:  www.eugene-or.gov/bpac,  e-mail at:  lee.shoemaker@ci.eugene.or.us, or by picking up an application at City of Eugene Engineering, 99 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene.
The deadline for submitting applications is October 31, 2015. For more information, contact Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Lee Shoemaker at 682-5471 orlee.shoemaker@ci.eugene.or.us.
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SCCO Meeting Thursday, Oct 1 – Awbrey Park Work Party Saturday

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Gary Haliski

2014groupThis Thursday is the first  Thursday in October, so it’s time for our monthly SCCO  meeting.  The meeting starts at 7 p. m. and ends at 9 p.m. or earlier.  The meeting is held at the Messiah Lutheran Church at 3280 River Road

This Saturday is the start of the 2015-16 work parties at Awbrey Park.  Work parties are held the first Saturday of each month from October through April or May.  The Awbrey Park annual Wildflower Walk next spring ends the work party season.

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Fall Gardening Festival is Coming

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Peter Thurston

This coming Saturday, September 26 from 11 am to 4 pm, the Fall Festival will provide gardening information, workshops, plants, trees, and a lot of fun at Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Drive. It is Free, and Fun! Bring the whole family.

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Reminder – MovingAhead meeting Monday, Sept 14

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Gary Haliski

moving-ahead-logoAttend the MovingAhead open house from 4:00-6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14 at the Eugene Public Library to provide your input about transit ideas in each corridor. Your input will inform what transit choices should be studied further (let’s get our voices heard).   MovingAhead will continue to look at how to improve corridors for those who walk, bike, use mobility devices, and take transit.

The event is an open house, so feel free to show up anytime between four and six.  But plan on about a half an hour to review the concepts and give input.

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Fall Gardening Festival – September 26, 11 am to 4 pm

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Peter Thurston

Playing with Your Food

At the Fall Gardening Festival, sponsored by OSU Master Gardeners, at Emerald Park, 1400 Lake Dr, Eugene, on September 26, 11 am to 4 pm, there will be many opportunities to learn about gardening, listen to music, buy fruit tree and plants, eat great treats, and have fun.  Bring the whole family.

Among all of the fun activities at the fall festival, two stand out: Play with Your Food, and the Vegetable/Fruit Competition. Playing With Your Food lets us laugh, and have fun with the produce we grow. There’s no way to describe the silly things people make with bits of food and a little creativity. Both kids and adults are welcome to play.

The Vegetable/Fruit Competition should show how household vegetables did in the record setting 100 degree weather we’ve had. We might have to try different ones next year.  Ask a Master Gardener what might be best. It is all fun with gardening.

Many other workshops, displays, and gardening tips will be on display at this free event. Come and find out about gardening for health and fun.

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