Looking for Workparty Participants for January or February

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Tim Foelker

Hi friends and neighbors of Santa Clara. There is an Americorp/NCCC group of young folks coming to the area for various project over the next couple months. Lane County Parks has asked me to liaison a work party for Hileman Landing County Park and we’re looking for local participants. We will be removing invasive species, refreshing some existing trails, and enhancing wildlife habitat.

We can do it sooner, the week of 1/23, or later in February. Please contact me ASAP if you are interested letting me know if you would prefer sooner (Jan.) or later (Feb.), and maybe what dates you’re available.
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Contact Tim Foelker, vice-chair, SCCO:
tim@santaclaracommunity.org
541-689-8897

Hileman Landing County Park is located off E. Beacon Drive, near the Willamette River, just north of Santa Clara.

Hileman Landing County Park Location
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Join us for the MLK march, Monday at 10:30

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Gary Haliski

The Santa Clara and River Road Social Justice committees will be joining the MLK march next Monday. If you would like to join the group, we will be gathering across from the main gate on the north side of the stadium. The event usually begins with speeches and then proceeds downtown and ends at the Hult Center. Carpooling is advised.

This is an opportunity to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., celebrate the gains in Civil Rights over the past 60 years, and reflect on the work to be done.

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SCCO meeting videos have been posted – Meet your new Ward 7 councilor and learn more about Peace Village and homelessness

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Gary Haliski

Videos are now available from the January 5th SCCO meeting.

The first video is an introduction to our new Ward 7 city councilor Lindsie Leech. Meeting attendees made comments and asked Councilor Leech a multitude of questions. The video is about 30 minutes long

Ward 7 councilor Lindsie Leech

The second presentation is by Dan Bryant regarding Square One Villages, with explanations about how the villages work, including Peace Village. Reverand Bryant explains how volunteers have developed a non-profit that now owns 6 properties, has 42 housing units in Eugene, Springfield and Cottage Grove and will soon have the 70 units at Peace Village.

Square One Villages

Previous videos from our SCCO meetings can be found on our YouTube channel.

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Still time to take the library survey

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Gary Haliski

From the Eugene Public Library:

Eugene Public Library is planning for the future! Make sure the library knows what YOU want and need most with this quick, anonymous survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VX9XDSP

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The survey is available in English and Spanish online, or in print at the library. Thank you — and thanks for sharing this opportunity with #EugeneOregon folks you know!

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Meet the new Ward 7 councilor this Thursday at the SCCO meeting

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Gary Haliski

New Ward 7 City councilor, Lyndsie Leech will be introduced at this Thursday’s SCCO meeting at 7 PM. This will be an opportunity for the Santa Clara community to share neighborhood priorities.

The other main topic will be a presentation on housing justice. Dan Bryant of Square One Villages will be present.

Monthly Meeting

As a reminder, an SCCO newsletter should arrive in your mailbox this week. Key topics include:

  • Board Elections on February 2, 2023
  • Peace Village Update
  • Santa Clara Transportation Projects
  • The 10th year Anniversary of the Santa Clara Community Garden
  • Social Justice Report
  • How to Adopt a Park and the Annual Wildflower Celebration at Awbrey Park

The election information covers who is eligible to vote and run for a board position at the February 2 SCCO meeting. Here is a sneak preview of the newsletter. Please forward this post to your Santa Clara neighbors.

Meeting information.
Time: Thursday, January 5, 7 PM

In Person:
3280 River Road (Messiah Lutheran Church)

Zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85710627025?pwd=VXhjWTZvVFNCeHJyQ1R6L3czdjZNZz09
Meeting ID: 857 1062 7025
Passcode: 123815

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