Summer Food Program starts June 28th

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Gary Haliski
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Volunteers needed for this Saturday’s Juneteenth Celebration

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Gary Haliski

The Eugene Juneteenth Celebration is short on volunteers, and have a particular need for parking support. They are seeking a few key supplies as well. Please consider volunteering for this event, which is very important to Black community members in this region.  

Juneteenth Free since 1865

WHERE : Alton Baker Park
WHEN: Saturday June 19, 2021
12 pm-8 pm
COST: $Free$ with donations encouraged

Here is an easy to use link to sign up to help: Sign Up

ADDITIONAL LINKS:
Facebook/event
Register Guard story

The weather is going to be beautiful this weekend. We hope you can help. If not, please plan on attending the Juneteenth Celebration. The event will be entertaining and educational.

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City of Eugene’s Picture Your Parks newsletter has gone digital!

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Gary Haliski

This summer’s issue is packed with the latest news, project updates and the many ways you can enjoy our great parks. Read the story of a local woman who visited every one of our 100+ parks and natural areas during the COVID-19 shutdown. Take a look and see what’s happening in our neighborhood.

There is currently a survey with the possibility of winning $100.

Read it now here !

Picture Your Park has gone digital!
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Bystander/Upstander Training Available – Intervention without Escalation – FREE

Posted on June 11, 2021 by Gary Haliski

Several of our SCCO members have taken the Bystander/Upstander Training. If you have ever witnessed a situation where someone is being harassed, but you don’t know what to do – this is the training for you.

Take the 2-part class on June 17 and 24, or August 11 & 18 – 90 minute online class – Register HERE

Learn and practice how to intervene when someone is being harassed in a hateful way-without escalating the situation. These workshops include lecture, video, demonstration, and breakout room scenarios. Experienced teachers lead this training where you will learn and practice several ways to effectively support a person who is being bullied.

Some of the skills you will learn about and practice include:

  • Being an active witness
  • How to engage with and support the targeted person
  • Ways to distract the harasser
  • How to involve others who can help
  • De-escalating the situation
  • The necessity of and strategies for “after-care”
  • Broader involvement in work for social justice

Sponsored by the Sanctuary Committee of Temple Beth Israel and the Springfield/Eugene chapter of SURJ–Showing up for Racial Justice.

Please email Judy Boles at judy.boles@comcast.net with questions or to see about future classes.

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Reminder: Blood Donation Pop-Ups in Santa Clara 3 days next week

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Gary Haliski

There is still an extreme shortage of donated blood. You can help out by signing up for the pop-up blood donation location in Santa Clara next Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday.

Location: Riviera Baptist Church, 3701 River Road

Times:
Monday ——- June 14 — 10 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday ——- June 15 — 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday – June 16 — 9 AM – 4 PM

Sign up for a Pop-up appointment in Santa Clara here.

Note that there is an opportunity to win an electric scooter by donating at either a Pop-up or at the Donor Center on Willamette Street during June.

Donate blood in June and win an e-bike.

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