Lane County needs 7,800 more people vaccinated to move to ‘Low Risk’

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Gary Haliski

63% of Lane County’s population 16 and over have had at least one shot of the Covid vaccination. We just need 7,824 more people to get shots and we can move to the ‘Low Risk’ category. Moving to Low Risk from High Risk dramatically increases the number of people who can attend indoor and outdoor activities – see chart here.

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If you can encourage anyone to get a vaccination, please do. There are several clinics offering FREE covid vaccinations the rest of this week. Walk ins are welcome. Reminder: Everyone 18 and older who has gotten a shot or gets a shot is eligible for the State’s million dollar lottery and 12 to 17 year olds will be in a drawing for $100,000 towards an Oregon College Savings Account. See details here.

  • Tuesday – Friday, May 25 – 28 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm daily at Autzen Stadium
  • Wednesday, May 26 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at Churchill High School Cafeteria (1850 Bailey Hill Road, Eugene) 
  • Thursday, May 27 from 3:00-6:00pm at McKenzie River Community School  (51887 Blue River Drive, Finn Rock)
  • Friday, May 28 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at North Eugene High School (200 Silver Lane, Eugene)

If you prefer to set up an appointment rather than just walking in, click here

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LUPER PIONEER CEMETERY OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Peter Thurston

Luper Pioneer Cemetery main vehicle gate at 30391 West Beacon Drive (north of Eugene) will be open Memorial Day weekend and Memorial Day — May 29, 30, and 31, from 9 AM to 4 PM. Though there is no program planned this year, on-going restoration will be shown. Please visit the LuperCemetery.com website for more information and a way to contribute to the maintenance of this historic site.

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Oregon to offer $1 million lottery drawing for COVID vaccine recipients

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Gary Haliski

The rules are simple. Oregon will hold a drawing on June 28 and will pull winners randomly from a state database of vaccinated people. One person will win a $1 million grand prize, and one person in each of Oregon’s 36 counties will win $10,000.

The state will also offer five $100,000 scholarships through the Oregon College Savings Plan, which will be available to vaccinated students between the ages of 12 and 17. See more details here.

As a reminder, Lane County is very close to reaching a 65% level of residents having at least one shot. If a county reaches 65%, the county attains ‘Low Risk’ level, which loosens restrictions substantially.

Lane County is holding several clinics in the next two weeks including 2 at North Eugene High School. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Check the Lane County site for times, locations and appointment opportunities. There is a clinic at North Eugene High School (200 Silver Lane) today and next Friday from 4 to 6 pm.

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Help get Lane County to Low Risk Level – Free vaccination clinics are here and walk ins are welcome

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Gary Haliski

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We only need to get a little over 4% more people vaccinated with at least one shot to move the county into ‘Low Risk’ covid level. Attaining Low Risk level means more people can participate in activities like dining, indoor and outdoor entertainment venues, outdoor recreation and much more. Clinics are being set up all over Lane County in the next few weeks and are as close as North Eugene high school

ALL INDIVIDUALS IN OREGON AGES 12+ ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE FREE COVID-19 VACCINE.

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

Here are some of the Upcoming Lane County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics:

All clinics listed are providing Pfizer brand vaccine (ages 12+) unless otherwise noted.  If you need a Moderna boost dose please attend the May 22 Lane Events Center clinic or utilize our vaccinating partners  (call 541-682-1380 for assistance).

  • Friday, May 21 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at North Eugene High School (200 Silver Lane, Eugene)
  • Friday, May 21 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Autzen Stadium
  • Saturday, May 22 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Autzen Stadium
  • Saturday, May 22 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Lane Events Center 
    •  Moderna (18+) 
  • Sunday, May 23 from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Autzen Stadium
  • Friday, May 28 from 4:00pm-6:00pm at North Eugene High School (200 Silver Lane, Eugene)

There are many more clinics scheduled, just visit Lane County’s Covid Clinics page. And remember, the County recommends that appointments be made. Appointments can be made on the Covid Clinics page.

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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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