You’ve probably seen more and more of our ‘Everyone Welcome’ signs showing up on Santa Clara lawns and in windows.
Would you like to show your support for neighborhood diversity? To request one of our colorful, free lawn signs, please email sjc@santaclaracommunity.org
2 PM, December 4th
1055 Rive Road, Eugene (River Road Annex)
Overflow parking is available at River Road Baptist Church, 1105 River Road
St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church is providing some Thanksgiving meals for families at Awbrey Park Elementary School.
There are 3 ways you can help:
SCCO November meeting – Friends of Trees
Video from the November 2nd meeting of the presentation by Erik Burke of the Friends of Trees has been posted. Erik explains how the Friends of Trees operates in the Eugene area. He also provides information on how to possibly get a free tree through the Friends of Trees. There is also an extensive question and answer session about trees in general. You can learn more about the Friends of Trees and trees, here.
SCCO meeting video, November 2nd – Friends of Trees
October video – Autism Rocks – Have you ever been curious about what it is like to be autistic?
We had a presentation at our October SCCO meeting featuring Lexi Reed, who is autistic and is also ADHD. Listen to Lexi as she talks about life with autism. Lexi is followed by Angela Phinney of KindTree – Autism Rocks. You can learn more about Kind Tree here.
Here is the link to the Autism Rocks video.
There was also some discussion at the meeting about road projects in River Road. As a reminder, Reed Dunbar gave a thorough presentation at our September meeting. Click here for link to Reed’s presentation.
Another transportation topic of interest at the November meeting was the widening of Beltline and the addition of a smaller bridge just north of Beltline. Here is a link to ODOT’s Project page.
📅 Date: Saturday, Nov. 11th
🕒 Time: 10 AM — Noon
📍 Location: Wendover Park, Wendover Street off Scenic Drive just south of Beacon Dr
🌲 What’s the Plan? 🌲
We’ll be wood-chipping the trails to create a more enjoyable and sustainable walking experience. Wood chips help with erosion control, weed suppression, and provides a safer, more accessible pathway for all visitors.
👫 Who Can Join? 👫
Absolutely everyone! Whether you’re experienced or a beginner looking to connect with nature, your help is valuable. Families, friends, and solo volunteers are all welcome.
🛠️ What to Bring? 🛠️
Please bring work gloves, sturdy footwear, and your enthusiasm. Tools and wood chips will be provided on-site. Don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottles to stay hydrated.
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