Game of Shrooms!

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Tim Foelker

Cascade Mycological Society will once again be participating in Game of Shrooms, a world-wide hide and seek game of mushroom art. This year, CMS will be hiding mushroom art in the Santa Clara area of Eugene. Our official location is Awbrey Park. But, if Sandy gets motivated to make more art, she may also place some at Emerald Park. There are two other artists in Eugene and one in Springfield. You can find out all the details including a map to locations/websites here.

The mission of the Cascade Mycological Society is:

  • to study fungi;
  • to educate members and the public about fungi identification and ecology;
  • to promote conservation of fungi;
  • to promote health and safety in the gathering and consumption of edible fungi,
  • and to have fun!

Learn More about CMS Membership

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Next SCCO Meeting Topic – ALL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN Santa Clara

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Thursday, July 3
7:00 – 9:00 PM
3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)

Help us spread the word!  The July 3rd SCCO meeting will host City and County transportation staff to talk about ALL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS IN SANTA CLARA, both current and upcoming.  Please let your friends and neighbors know that they can join us.

Projects to be covered:

  • River Rd/Beacon Dr intersection
  • West Bank Path extension
  • Division Ave roundabouts
  • Irving/Hunsaker intersection debrief
  • Bike/Ped overpass for Beltline
  • Hunsaker improvements
  • Possible investments of Moving Ahead dollars to make River Road safer for alternative modes
  • Local access bridge at Beltline

Thursday, July 3 · 7:00 – 9:00pm
In person: 3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/ncc-vjuo-cgc
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 318-702-0026‬ PIN: ‪220 677 788‬#

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Celebrate Summer at the 3rd Annual Santa Clara Concert!  – August 3rd

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Get ready, Santa Clara! The 3rd Annual Santa Clara Concert is back, bringing music, fun, and community spirit to Awbrey Park. Hosted by the Santa Clara Community Organization, this FREE local event is the perfect way to round out the summer. 

Event Details 

  • Date: Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
  • Location: Awbrey Park

    Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, exciting games, and family-friendly activities. Face painting, food trucks, and local vendor booths will be on-site, offering delicious treats and helpful community information. Bring a picnic lunch or sample the fantastic food truck fare. SCCO has purchased 100 shave ice treats for guests, so come out and join us for a delightful day at the park! 

Performing Artists 

  • Alexa Cornejo Jazz Trio – A talented jazz ensemble featuring vocals, bass, drums, and piano. They specialize in jazz and jazz fusion, delivering dynamic performances with rich musical textures. 
  • Mandi Cody – Singer-songwriter and former Eugene resident, blending acoustic American roots music with gospel influences. 
  • Ripple Vision – A groove-oriented funk band with thoughtful songwriting and improvisation, creating a unique and energetic live experience. 
  • Connectarine – A female-fronted rock and Americana band known for their soul-soothing harmonies and intricate string arrangements. They intertwine original songs with vibrant renditions of classics from the 1960s to today. 

Food Trucks 

  • Renee’s (Loaded Fries)– Offering a variety of delicious comfort foods and local favorites.
  • Kona Ice of North Eugene – Serving refreshing shaved ice treats in a variety of flavors.  

Vendors: EWEB, Friends of Trees, Beyond Toxics, 541 Celebrations, SCCO, SCCF, RRSC Volunteer Library, Irving Grange/BSA Troop 182, 

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Reminder: Beaver Hunsaker Update Tuesday 6 pm – 8 PM

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Please join the City of Eugene to discuss the upcoming safety upgrades to Hunsaker Lane. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  • Learn about the changes coming to Hunsaker Lane
  • Discuss specific impacts to properties on Hunsaker Lane

Hunsaker Lane Community Meeting
Tuesday May 20th, 2025
Drop-in between 6 P.M.-8 P.M.
North Eugene High School Cafeteria
250 Silver Lane, Eugene, OR 97404

This is a drop-in meeting. Come anytime between 6 and 8 pm and stay as long as you want until 8 pm.

The City of Eugene received grant funding to improve transportation safety on Hunsaker Lane from River Road to Ross Lane in accordance with Lane County’s Beaver Hunsaker Corridor Plan. Planned improvements to this portion of Hunsaker Lane include new sidewalks and buffered bike lanes, speed cushions, repaving and stormwater drainage improvements.

To make space for the additional safety features on Hunsaker, the City of Eugene will be asking for temporary construction easements from all property owners along the corridor and a smaller number of properties may be asked for permanent right-of-way easements. Both temporary and permanent easements would involve just compensation to the property owner. Construction is currently estimated for 2027, but City staff plan to begin processing easements in 2026.

If you’d like to schedule an individual appointment outside of the open house meeting time, please contact Reed Dunbar at rdunbar@eugene-or.gov or 541-682-5727

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Hunsaker Lane Project Update and Open House – May 20th

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Gary Haliski

Hunsaker Lane Improvements Open House
Tuesday, May 20th
6:00 – 8:00 PM
North Eugene High School Cafeteria
250 Silver Lane

The City is now at a point where they have 60% design drawings complete. They have an illustrative map of the design on their project webpage:  Hunsaker Lane Improvements | Eugene, OR Website. Look in the ‘Work’ section for the illustrative map.

A large focus of the Open House will be on talking to home owners about property impacts associated with the project, but that being said there will still be a lot of general information about the project at the event. 

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