River Road River Celebration on September 8

Sunday, September 8th
1-4 PM
Rasor Park, River Road and Park Avenue

Information Booths, Apple Pressing, Song Circles, Permaculture, Games & Prizes

• Music & Conversation
• Apple Cider Press
• Bee & Butterfly Activities
• Hands-on Science for Children

Celebrating the Willamette River Greenway and our diverse river & garden community.
Pollinator Education
Children’s Activities
Produce Exchange
Nature Walks

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Santa Clara Transportation Open House – September 11

The City of Eugene will be hosting the River Rd and Santa Clara Transportation Open House in the gymnasium of North Eugene High School (250 Silver Ln, Eugene, OR 97404) on Wednesday, September 11th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Please consider attending to provide feedback on a number City transportation projects, including:  

  • Division Avenue Roundabouts: The City of Eugene is working with a consultant team to develop conceptual design alternatives for Division Avenue, that include: roundabouts, improved bike facilities, and enhanced pedestrian crossings.  
  • Westbank Path Extension: The City of Eugene’s Transportation System Plan calls for the extension of the West Bank Path up to Wilkes Drive from its current terminus near Hunsaker Lane.  This new path will link the popular Riverbank Path to the new Santa Clara Community Park just north of Wilkes Drive. 
  • River Road Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge: This project explores the feasibility of constructing a bicycle and pedestrian bridge over Beltline Highway, connecting the Santa Clara and River Road neighborhoods. 
  • Hunsaker Ln Improvements: This project aims to expand low-stress active transportation connectivity and access within the Santa Clara neighborhood, as well as improve stormwater drainage conditions. Planned improvements to Hunsaker Lane include sidewalks, bike facilities, and stormwater improvements. 
  • Grove Street Active Transportation Improvements: The City of Eugene, in partnership with Lane County and Safe Routes to School, is looking into ways to make Grove Street a safer place for people to walk, bike, catch the bus, and drive. Grove Street provides a direct route to school for Kelly Middle School and North Eugene High School students but it lacks sidewalks or other dedicated space for people on foot. The City wants to hear from the community about design options and priorities for this neighborhood street. 
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Cemetery Cleaning Workshop

Luper Pioneer Cemetery
Entry gate at 30298 Beacon Dr W, Eugene, OR 97402 

Saturday, August 24, 2024
10am to 4pm

Workshop Agenda

10:00 Intro to cemetery preservation
10:15 Evaluating markers
10:30 Cleaning stones
12:15 Lunch
1:00 Cleaning stones
3:45 Wrap up

Presented by David Pinyerd and Bernadette Niederer of Historic Preservation Northwest. Generously sponsored by Luper Cemetery, Inc. and by a grant through the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.

The workshop is FREE but registration is required. Please contact Merilee Boulton at merileekb@msn.com to register. You can participate as much as you like. All tools will be provided. Please bring a lunch and drinking water. If you would like to work, please wear work clothes and bring gloves.

Historic Preservation Northwest
1116 11th Ave SW
Albany OR
97321
541-791-9199
pinyerd@hp-nw.com
www.hp-nw.com

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Add your touch to the Mural at the Grange Tonight August 13

Don’t miss your chance to say that you helped paint the Santa Clara Mural. The Mural at the Irving Grange should be completed by the end of August, so you don’t have many opportunities left to show off your artistry.

Mural painting is every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 pm. You’ll be given all the material and help you could ever need. The grange is located at the 1011 Irvington Drive.

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Today is Concert Day – Awbrey Park – 1 to 4:30

Sunday, August 4
1 to 4:30
Awbrey Park – corner of Spring Creek Drive and River Road

4 Bands
2 Food Trucks
Large shade tent
Games for kids

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