Rental Assistance Applications Opens TODAY, May 19

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Gary Haliski

From State Rep Julie Fahey newsletter

Rental Assistance Applications Open TODAY
New rental assistance for tenants will be available starting today, Wednesday, May 19th. The Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program, or OERAP, will distribute $204 million in federal dollars to qualified renters – low income households at 80% of Area Median Income or less who have experienced a financial hardship. These funds can be used to help with current, future, or past rent, as well as utility payments. There will be one centralized statewide tenant application run by Oregon Housing and Community Services for this program – more information on OERAP can be found at www.OregonRentalAssistance.org. 

Applications for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program open today! Visit www.OregonRentalAssistance.org for more information. 

Steps to get state rental assistance
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Walk-ins now welcome at Lane County Public Health vaccine clinics – Ages 16+

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Gary Haliski


ALL PERSONS AGE 16+ ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE COVID-19 VACCINE. 

 Walk-ins are now welcome at Lane County Public Health vaccine clinics. Appointments are still encouraged.

Community Immunity Lane County


Lane County Public Health Clinics available this week:

  • Thursday, May 6 from 4:00pm to 8:30pm at Lane Events Center
    • Pfizer available
  • Friday May 7 from  12:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Autzen Stadium
    • Pfizer available
  • Saturday May 8 from  9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Autzen Stadium
    • Pfizer available
  • Saturday May 8 from  9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Lane Events Center
    • Moderna available
  • Sunday May 9 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Lane Events Center
    • Moderna available

https://lanecounty.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=3585881&pageId=17388003

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New Updated State of Oregon Bicycle Manual

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Gary Haliski

Bicycling Manual contains updated info on rules of the road, tips for traveling and more

From the Oregon Department of Transportation: May 5, 2021

For more information: Heidi Manlove, Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program manager, 503-986-4196

SALEM – Just in time for the season… the new, updated Oregon Bicycling Manual is now available, online and in print. Highlights of the new manual include:

  • Tips and resources on planning for bicycling with kids, cargo, groups and transit.
  • Explanation of new laws, including the “Stop As Yield” law for stop signs and flashing red signals (p. 25).
  • Updated graphics and resource links.
  • Improved flow of information.
  • A table of contents, for easier navigation.

English manuals are available now; Spanish manuals will soon be available.

Individual manuals are available online and printed copies can be ordered from the ODOT Storeroom. Note: Printed manuals are shipped by minimum of 10 manual per package.

Throughout May, safety advocates across Oregon will be promoting the key safety message – Look out for each other  –  as part of celebrating National Bicycling Safety Month. If you want to help spread the word, check out ODOT’s supply of free brochures, fliers, posters and more. You can learn more about the new “Stop As Yield” law by watching a brief animated video and reviewing the brochure.

Oregon Bicyclist Manual

Don’t forget about our 2, 5 and 10 mile bike rides in Santa Clara.

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SCCO Monthly Meeting Reminder – This Thursday

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Gary Haliski

SCCO May meeting
Thursday May 6, 2021
7:00 PM

The main presentation will be Lessons of 2020 wildfire season, steps to take going forward, risk assessment for Santa Clara and how to protect yourself.

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May is Bike Month

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Gary Haliski
May is Bike Month

Come on out for Bike Month! We’ll be celebrating with a full lineup of physically-distanced rides, on-line talks and classes, bike-up discounts, and prizes for all ages and riding abilities. Check out WeBikeLane.org for a continuously-updated list of events. Here’s a taste: 

  • Shift to E-Bikes Workshop: get all your questions answered and get a discount on a new e-bike purchase
  • Paddle and Peddle the Willamette (for youth!)
  • Mobility Justice Listening Session
  • Tapas on Two Wheels: a self-guided tour of the best small bites downtown 
  • Family Ride to Golden Gardens Park
  • Weekly raffles for those who track their rides/trips on GetThereOregon.org

Nationally celebrated since 1956 and in Lane County for the past eight years, May is Bike Month showcases the many benefits of biking and encourages more folks to give it a try. Don’t have a bike? PeaceHealth Rides bike share is a great option — some events will have special promo codes for free rides.
To stay up to date on local walking, biking, and transit information, subscribe to the InMotion e-newsletter. 

Also, check out 2-mile, 5 mile and 10 mile rides in Santa Clara.

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