In August, Lane Transit District (LTD) is offering the community a boost with the Vaxpass free bus pass for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19. Federal regulations require all passengers and members of the public to continue wearing a face mask over the nose and mouth when on LTD property and on its buses.
Also, LTD us switching their phone app to an app named Umo. Find information here.
Last Friday, a vehicle drove by Xia Wang’s and Ben Christensen’s home in Santa Clara shooting almost 30 paintballs at their house and cars. An excellent article by Mary Bell and James Croxton of Double Sided Media describes the entire incident and three previous occurrences at the same house.
The SCCO rejects hatred, bigotry, and vulgarity in all forms. Members of the SCCO Bias Response Team, along with twenty five of Xia and Ben’s friends showed up to clean and offer support.
If you would like to join the SCCO Bias Response Team please email sjc@santaclaracommunity.org . If another incident occurs in Santa Clara, you will be emailed about any actions that might be taken, such as helping clean up or showing support. The goal is to increase the Response Team to at least 30 members, knowing not everyone can help on short notice.
Xia and Ben are planning a community building project – a mural on their property. They hope to start this Sunday or Monday, just a little over a week after being targeted.
Oregon Asian Celebration with the Obon and Taiko Drumming Festival
Saturday, July 31st
10:00 AM – 10 PM
Alton Baker Park
FREE
From the Press Release by the Asian Celebration team:
“In keeping with this year’s event theme “Strength in Unity – Year of the Ox,” the Asian Celebration will join another long-standing Asian cultural event in Eugene – the Obon and Taiko Festival on July 31st at Alton Baker Park,” says David Tam, the Celebration’s event director.
“Both events are held annually in Eugene. The Asian Celebration enters its 36th consecutive year and the Obon and Taiko Festival enters its 32nd consecutive year. “We are very excited to work with the Obon and Taiko festival to create an exciting atmosphere celebrating Asian cultural heritage in the arts, music, dance, folk art, and more. A marketplace, demonstrations of martial arts and crafts, and a variety of Asian food carts will also be included,” Tam said. “The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 10:00 p.m.”
Join us, Wednesday, August 11th at Awbrey Park from 6:30 to 8:30. Awbrey Park is at the corner of Spring Creek Drive and River Road.
Bring a picnic and listen to the Platypus Clarinet Quartet. Their program is fun and diverse….’pops’ as opposed to classical, much of it with a festive Latin flavor.
It’s been well over a year since we were able to gather together. So come on out, bring your picnic, listen to some fun music and chat it up with your Santa Clara friends.
July 19 – 7:30 PM See below for how to attend or send written feedback
In May, the Eugene City Council received the Ad Hoc Committee on Police Policy report outlining 50 recommendations for local law enforcement operations and accountability changes.
The City Council would like to hear community feedback and responses to the recommendations presented in the report. Community members are invited to participate in a special public forum dedicated to this topic on July 19 at 7:30 pm. The forum will be held online. Participants will be able to access the forum and sign up to speak that night on the City’s website.
Participants are encouraged to review the report online and share their responses to the recommendations. In addition to the full report, a two-page summary of the recommendations is available on the website. Each participant will have 2.5 minutes to share their feedback. Community members who would like to submit written feedback can send an email to PolicePolicyAdHoc@eugene-or.gov or through the mail to:
Ad Hoc Comments
c/o Human Rights & Neighborhood Involvement Office
101 W. 10th Ave., Suite 119
Eugene, OR 97401
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