Mark Your Calendar: 4-in-1 Event at the Grange – Saturday, the 26th

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Gary Haliski

A 4 in 1 event is coming to the Irving Grange, Saturday, August 26th. The main attraction is the Verne Ivy Memorial Show & Show antique car exhibit. But don’t forget to take advantage of Boy Scout fundraisers for breakfast and lunch, plus a used book sale for our local Volunteer Library.

Event 1 – 8:00 AM – Fundraising Pancake Breakfast by local Scouts Troop 182
Event 2 – Also 8:00 AM – Used Book Sale fundraiser for the River Road Santa Clara Volunteer Library (The Used Book Sale will be in the main hall of the grange and goes until 2:00 PM and continues on Sunday!)
Event 3 – Also 8:00 AM – The annual Verne Ivy Memorial Show & Shine antique auto exhibit goes until 2:00 PM. Free entry for spectators.
Event 4 – Lunchtime – BBQ lunch fundraiser served up by the Boy Scouts

The Grange is located at 1011 Irvington Drive

Interested in entering a car?
$15 Entry Fee (One free Pancake Breakfast with each entry)
$50.00 gift card for best of show
Contact the Grange at 541-688-6542 or grange@irvinggrange.org

Love Books? Check this out. The Volunteer Library will be at the Grange on both Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

  • Saturday – Regular price day! Most books $2, kids’ books $1!
  • Sunday, August 27, 8:00-2:00! Bargain Day! Fill a bag for $10!

For more information about the Irving Grange visit https://irvinggrange.org/

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Ready NW Eugene neighbors: Nearby Lane County fire evacuation and emergency alert info

Posted on August 14, 2023 by Tim Foelker

As you are aware from the smoky air quality today, there are active fires in Lane County. Level 3 evacuation alerts have been issued for both the Bedrock and Lookout fires. The Salmon fire is currently at a Level 1 evacuation warning.

You can access current evacuation notices for all 3 Lane County fires at: https://www.lanecounty.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=19730823.

Another useful site for tracking fires and hotspots in Oregon is: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/6329d5e4e13748b9b9f7f33f06a3c376/

For those of you who use Facebook, you might want to join the Ready Eugene public group and receive their posts. https://www.facebook.com/groups/545030740148593

IMPORTANT: To stay informed you are encouraged to sign-up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org and to verify that your registration information is current and complete.

Please stay cool, hydrated and inside during these hot, smoky days.
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Ready NW Eugene
Ready NW Eugene YouTube Channel

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August 3 SCCO videos posted

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Gary Haliski

Two videos have been posted from the August 3 meeting. One is a presentation by the Upper Willamette Soil & Conservation District. This is a very educational presentation and affects us all.

The second video goes over committee reports, new items, and potential future meeting topics. If you want to go to a specific topic click on the word ‘more’ to see all time stamps. Then click on the time and you will be taken to the portion that you are interested in.

The last topic of the committee reports video was brought up by an audience member who suggested that the SCCO needs to put emphasis on Public Safety. If you are interested in leading or being on a committee to try and curb speeding, burglaries, and illegal drug activity, please contact contact@santaclaracommunity.org .

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Monthly SCCO Meeting – Thursday, Aug 3, 7 PM

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Gary Haliski

SCCO Meeting
Thursday, August 3
7 PM
3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)

Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88198578721?pwd=OHhGOFFSeUwxRi9ONXMwMnMvTlBtZz09
Meeting ID: 881 9857 8721
Passcode: 202645

Dial by your location
• +1 719 359 4580 US

The August meeting will feature the Upper Willamette Soil and Water Conservation District. They will give us a presentation about their mission and the scope of their work.

And don’t forget the FREE concert on Sunday at Awbrey Park.

Local talent will be playing a variety of styles.

  • Sky Lounge – Genuine lounge material like Straighten Up and Fly Right, and Route 66. They also reinterpret other old songs putting their own spin on them, sometimes lounge, jazz or swing, sometimes light Latin or light Reggae, to other classics from the likes of Joni Mitchell, Credence Clearwater, Mark Knopfler,  or Mose Allison….
  • The Nostalgics – 60’s, 70’s. 80’s Rock & Roll
  • Mandi Cody – Singer-songwriter… and ‘feel- good’ covers
  • Emma Mullen & Friends- groovy, soul-full tunes
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You Are the Help Until Help Arrives

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Tim Foelker

Thursday August 3, 2023 | 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm ET (1:00 pm – 3:30 PST)

Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division for a webinar on how you can be the help until help arrives.

Life- threatening emergencies can happen fast, and emergency responders aren’t always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. The Until Help Arrives program teaches basic skills to help keep people alive and safe until professional help arrives. Learn five simple steps that may save a life.

Who should attend? The whole community, individuals and families, volunteer and faith-based organizations, local, state, federal government and private sector.

Registration: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/until-help-arrives/event/registration.html

Until Help Arrives Logo
ASL Logo ASL Interpretation will be available for this Webinar.

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Charlsey Cartwright / Joel Robe / Ed Ferran
Coordinators, Ready NW Eugene

Ready NW Eugene YouTube Channel

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