Reminder: Meeting on future of old North Eugene High School meeting is this Wednesday, April 12

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Gary Haliski

In anticipation of a school board decision on the fate of the old North Eugene High
School in mid-April, the River Road, and Santa Clara Community Organizations
requested that the 4J School Administration hold an Information/Feedback Session on
the future of the building and the Yugin Gakeun Japanese Immersion Elementary School
and Kelly Middle School programs.

Here is their response:

Dear North Eugene neighbors, 
 
With the new North Eugene High School set to open this fall, the Eugene School Board is
reviewing options for what to do with the existing building once it’s vacated. Join us for an information session on April 12 to learn more.

 Info Session: North Eugene Building Update
Wednesday, April 12
6:30–7:30 p.m.
4J Education Center, 200 N. Monroe St.

The decision to retrofit or tear down the existing building is not made in isolation, as either option carries impacts for the new high school, other school buildings in the North Eugene region and the need for field space for both the district and community at large.
The existing North Eugene High School has been an important landmark and community
gathering space in the North region for more than a half-century. The district is not taking this decision lightly. 

 Additional information can be found on the district website here, as well as an opportunity to share questions and thoughts on the decision. 

We hope to see you on April 12. 
 Jenna McCulley, Director of Communications, and
Intergovernmental Relations
Eugene School District 4J
 
The School Board will make their determination on the future of the High School
building at their April 19th meeting, so we recommend that you attend the 4/12 meeting if
possible and/or check out the website listed above for more information.  If you would
like to send your feedback to the District and School Board before their decision, here
are their emails:
4J Superintendent
Andy Dey: dey_a@4j.lane.edu
School Board Members:
Maya Rabasa  rabasa_m@4j.lane.edu
Gordon Lafer lafer_g@4j.lane.edu
Keerti Hasija Kauffman hasijakauffman_k@4j.lane.edu
Alicia Hayes hays_a@4j.lane.edu
Michelle Hsu hsu_mi@4j.lane.edu
Judy Newman newman_j@4j.lane.edu
Laural O’Rourke orourke_l@4j.lane.edu

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Summer Breakfast at the Bike Bridges starts May 4th

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Gary Haliski

From the City of Eugene:

Breakfast at the Bike Bridges

  • FREE breakfast of bagels, cream cheese, tofu spread, coffee, and juice provided by Full City Coffee Roasters, Toby’s Family Foods, Genesis Juice, Bagel Sphere & Nancy’s Yogurt
  • FREE bike safety checks by a local bike shop mechanic  
  • FREE bike bells, maps, and resources to help inform you of transportation options in Eugene

For more information, visit the Breakfast at the Bike Bridges page. Let’s hope the sun comes out by May 4th.

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SCCO Meeting this Thursday, April 6th

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Gary Haliski

Thursday, April 6
7 PM
3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)

Monthly Meeting

Also accessible on Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83220616972?pwd=L00yY29zWllVWGZ4ck1lYTlCbWlKZz09
Meeting ID: 832 2061 6972
Passcode: 017197

Agenda

  • The current state of the water and electric utilities including EWEB projects and initiative
  • Lane County Sheriff Harrold will speak about and answer questions about the 5-year public safety levy
  • Social Justice Committee presentation

Don’t forget the 12th Annual Awbrey Park Wildflower Festival
Saturday, April 29th
11 am to 2 pm

Discover the most unique park in Eugene

  • Walks to discover emerging native wildflowers
  • Live Music
  • Treasure Hunt to win native plants
  • Informational booths
  • Horseshoes
  • Bring your own picnic and blanket
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Santa Clara Community Foundation: BottleDrop Give! Earth Week Bonus

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Tim Foelker

Many of you have taken advantage of BottleDrop Give! to support the Foundation’s efforts in the neighborhood. We’ve gained hundreds of dollars since we registered last year. We like to encourage more participation, especially now, during the upcoming Earth Week Give bonus period. Every returnable can or bottle will earn an extra 20% between April 10 – 22.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Contact foundation@santaclaracommunity.org (or call 541-689-8897) if,

  • … you don’t already have a Foundation-labeled blue bag and would like one (or several, we have plenty of bags),
  • … you have a bunch of returnables (or full blue bags) and would like someone to pick them up.
  • Plus, you can access your regular green bag BottleDrop account to donate part of your balance to The Santa Clara Community Foundation.

P.S. If you have any blue bags with the Foundation’s QR-code label sticker, you can scan the bag’s code at any redemption center drop-off to open the door and drop off your bag.

Remember to take action between April 10th and Earth Day, April 22nd, so the neighborhood can take advantage of this great 20% boost in giving through BottleDrop Give!

Thank you! And be sure to visit the Foundation table at the 12th Annual Awbrey Park Wildflower Celebration, April 29th, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.

—
Tim Foelker, Board President
Santa Clara Community Foundation
P.O. Box 41292
Eugene, Oregon 97404
541-689-8897
foundation@santaclaracommunity.org
https://santaclaracommunityfoundation.org

// —— A Community-Supported Neighborhood Organization in Eugene, Oregon. The Santa Clara Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. —– //

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River Road Community Organization hosting Candidates forum Monday, April 10

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Gary Haliski

You may want to join the River Road meeting next Monday to learn more about candidates running for various positions in the May elections. From our friends at the RRCO:

Community Meeting April 10 at 7
Hybrid meeting-  In person at 1055 River Road or on ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84662488247?pwd=aW5hSC9hWHpyYXFzT0lDVEQrTGlkUT09 
Meeting ID: 846 6248 8247 Passcode: RRCO-Gen

Elections: City Council, 4J School Board, and Levies.

At the April 10th RRCO General Meeting we will cover the Eugene Ward 7 candidates, 4J School Board candidates, Lane County Public Safety Levy, and Eugene Parks Levy in that order.  We will give each of the participating candidates up to three minutes to speak about themself and their candidacy followed by a Q&A with each of the candidates. A spokesperson for the county public safety levy has been invited and the Healing Not Handcuffs coalition will offer an alternate perspective.
The audience will be invited to write their questions for the candidates on cards and in the chat.  These will be collected and vetted by two neutral board members and asked by that team. Candidates will have up to one minute to respond to each question.
As usual, we expect everyone to be neighborly and courteous to our guests and to the agenda.

Here is the outline of our General Meeting:

  • The participating candidates for Ward 7 City Council will randomly take turns speaking for up to three minutes about themselves and their candidacy. Then the candidates will have up to one minute to respond to each question from the audience.
  • The same process will be followed by up to three minutes each for the participating candidates for 4J School Board positions.
  • We then will have a proponent and opponent of the County Public Safety Levy each spend up to 3 minutes to discuss their position on the levy
  • Finally, we have asked a Lane County League of Women Voters to give us a non-partisan explanation of the Eugene Parks levy.
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