Council conversation: West Eugene EmX and skatepark

Submitted by Jenny Kuglin on Mon, 2010-02-08 17:49

I received this email from Anand Keathly, Vice-Chair of the Whiteaker Community Council:

The Whiteaker Community Council is having our February General Membership meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Whiteaker Community Center, corner of Clark and N.Jackson.

This will be a very important meeting for our community. We will have two topics that will strongly effect all of us.

First Cosette Rees from Lane Transit District will be presenting what has developed with the West Eugene EmX.  There is controversy surrounding this. There is strong push in some quarters to have it run on 13th and along the Amazon greenway.  Representatives from the three neighborhoods potentially affected do not agree.  Please come and have your opinion heard.

Secondly, the new Skatepark to be built at the Washington/Jefferson park. They plan to remove the playground so they can put the Skatepark under cover.

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Tech grants support cooking show, reading and video conferencing

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-05 09:46

Teachers at Thurston Middle School and Harrison Elementary School, as well as technology specialists for both the Springfield and Eugene school districts, are among eight winners statewide of grants from the Qwest Foundation to implement innovative classroom technology projects.

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Rent a wedding dress and save money

Submitted by Denae D on Thu, 2010-02-04 19:05

There's a bridal boutique in Downtown Eugene that rents wedding dresses instead of sell them. 

Something Borrowed Bridal Boutique is owned by Rosana Perry and she says in the last three months 36 brides have rented a dress from her for their big day.

Aimee Csiszer decided to try on dresses at the shop and says she'll spend the money she saves on a dress to pay for her family to fly to the wedding.

Check out some of the dresses in my on-line report. 

Above Photo by Brian P Jones photography for Something Borrowed Bridal Boutique.

 

Meet near Greenway Bridge to help restore Willamette Riverfront Feb. 20

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Thu, 2010-02-04 10:19

From the KVAL Community Calendar

On Saturday, February 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., community member are invited to join the Walama Restoration Project and the City of Eugene Stream Team program as they work together to help restore the Willamette Riverfront.

Volunteers will be building on the over 400 trees and shrubs that have been planted by volunteers in the area by planting additional native plants, mulching, and completing annual maintenance. Volunteers will meet at the west end of the Greenway Bridge across from Valley River Center.

For more information or to rsvp please contact Heidi Vasel at Heidi@walamarestoration.org or by phone (541) 484-3939.

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End Results Grooming
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Emerald Valley Pet Center
Western Eugene's Preferred Veterinarian
Newman's Fish Co
Purveyors of Fine Fish & Seafood Since 1890
Pizza Research Institute
Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine
Ta Ra Rin
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Free Food February 9th

Submitted by Denae D on Wed, 2010-02-03 16:31

Did you stand in line for hours last year for the free Denny's Grandslam Breakfast?  Looks like you'll have another chance this year.

The restaurant is offering free food on Tuesday, February 9th from 6am to 2pm. 

Better get in line now.

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Latest data shows crashes down, injuries up in Eugene

Submitted by Eric Jones on Thu, 2010-01-28 16:28

The total number of motor vehicle crashes on Eugene streets continued to decline in 2008, but the number of injuries associated with those crashes remained significantly higher than historical averages, according to crash summary statistics recently compiled by the Eugene Public Works Department.

Click here to see detailed crash data, including figures for 640 intersections in Eugene

Public Works prepares annual crash summaries using data provided by the Oregon Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).  According to the most current full-year information available from DMV, there were a total of 1,660 crashes in Eugene in 2008, down from 1,821 crashes in 2006 and well below the 10-year average of 1,973 crashes per year. However, 751 injuries were reported in 2008, considerably above the 10-year average of 675 injuries per year. The report also showed five fatal crashes, 70 crashes involving bicycles (69 of them resulting in injuries), and 25 crashes involving pedestrians. The 2008 statistics includes one fatality related to a bike crash and one pedestrian fatality. 

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Eugene adopts plan to improve safety downtown

Submitted by John Tierney on Wed, 2010-01-27 17:38

The Eugene City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to support a 12-point plan that aims to improve safety in Downtown Eugene.

“Making downtown safer is a critical step in our downtown revitalization efforts," said City Manager Jon Ruiz. "These actions will improve the livability and vitality of our downtown core and help bring in businesses and jobs, contributing to our goals of fostering a vibrant downtown and boosting the local economy.”

Short-term action the city will take includes:

1. Coordinating law enforcement efforts with private security and social service resources.

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Roving sandwich cart

Submitted by Jenny Kuglin on Tue, 2010-01-26 16:20

You can check out art AND a new roving sandwich cart on Friday.

The Devour food-mobile will be at the Eugene hostel from 5:00 to 9:00.

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PRI hosts fundraiser for Haiti relief

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Thu, 2010-01-21 18:03

Pizza Research Institute has agreed to donate a percentage of dine in and takeout sales Saturday night to the Haitian Sustainable Development Foundation. The money would go to AMURT Haiti and KONPAY. The Eugene-based Haitian Sustainable Development Foundation is coordinating the event.

The event is open to the public from 5:30 to 9:30, then switches to a ticketed benefit that continues until 12:30 a.m. Tickets are being offered on a sliding scale from $10 to $1,000.

Related story on KVAL.com

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Fourth Annual Walking and Biking Summit Jan. 23

Submitted by Eric Jones on Wed, 2010-01-20 16:51

The fourth annual Walking and Biking Summit will be held Saturday, January 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sheldon Community Center, 2445 Willakenzie Road. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for registration.

This year the summit will help kick off Eugene’s new pedestrian and bicycle master planning process.

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