Awbrey Park: Free Movie and Butterfly watching July 17th

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Gary Haliski

upThe City of Eugene will be showing the movie Up, Friday, July 17th at 9PM in Awbrey Park.  It’s FREE!

Fun for the whole family! No tickets required. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics and something light to cover your arms as it cools down on a warm summer night.

No glass containers, alcohol, smoking or pets. Subject to change and weather. Subtitles on all movies for those with hearing impairment. Show time is approximately 9-10:45 PM.

Get to the park early to save your place.  Then walk around the park and check out our expanded butterfly garden.  Our volunteer efforts are definitely increasing the butterfly population.

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Earthquake starts Fun Fourth

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Gary Haliski

The 4th got underway at 8:42 with a 4.2 earthquake centered near Walterville.  Let’s hope it’s just fun and fireworks the rest of the day. Just in case  you have forgotten what to do in an  earthquake:

  • DROP to the ground (before the earthquake drops you!),
  • Take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table, and
  • HOLD ON to it until the shaking stops.

earthquake-drillApparently the most important part is to take cover.  More people get hurt by flying objects than collapsed buildings.

http://www.shakeout.org/dropcoverholdon/

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Luper Pioneer Cemetery Open Every Day

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Peter Thurston

Luper Pioneer Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in the southern Willamette Valley. The cemetery is located half a mile west of River Road on Beacon Drive, and then half a mile north or the gravel road.  Park at the Beacon Drive gate and walk or ride a bicycle to the cemetery during daylight hours.  For more information visit lupercemetery.com .

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SCCO meeting: Thursday, July 2

Posted on June 29, 2015 by Jerry Finigan

The next meeting of the Santa Clara Community Organization will be on Thursday, July 2 at 7:00 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church — 3280 River Road.  Featured program include a presentation about the planned LTD station at the old Santa Clara Elementary School at River Road and Hunsaker Lane.  For more information, contact Jerry Finigan

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City of Eugene needs our input on Parks

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Gary Haliski

popupEugeneThe city of Eugene is trying a new approach to gather input from residents. The city has created a ‘Pop-Up Tour’.  Rather than setting meeting times and places and inviting citizens to attend a meeting, the city will be touring the city, stopping at high traffic events or locations.

The two closest Pop-Up Tour opportunities are:

  • June 25th – Bi-Mart on River Road. 4-6 PM
  • July 30th – Awbrey Park Concert in the Park.  6-8:30 PM

This is a great opportunity to give the city some feedback and have some fun at the  same time.

FREE activities include:

  • Chatter Box Recording Station
  • Picture Your Parks Photo Booth
  • Parks & Recreation Information
  • Public Input Opportunities
  • Pedal Powered Music 
  • Kids’ Activities
  • Ice Cream
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