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equanimity of nature and the happy soul of a human being, which has consistently charmed audiences since its composition. Both pieces were written during Dvorak's stay in America (1892-1895) while he was the Director for the National Conservatory in New York, and have a distinctive American sound. The highly evocative Concierto de Aranjuez will be performed by guest soloist David Tanenbaum and is the most popular guitar concerto around the world. Concertgoers flock to hear these pieces. Don't miss your chance. For more information, contact the Hult Center Ticket Office at 682-5000. Consolidated Plan Public Information Session at First Friday ArtWalk The cities of Eugene and Springfield have drafted a new Consolidated Plan to guide the use of federal HUD funds to benefit Iow-income persons over the next five years. The plan is an inter-jurisdictional effort to identify needs and formulate a five-year strategic plan to address needs for housing, homeless, and community development. As part of the outreach effort, the two cities sponsored a kids' art competition for images to be used on the cover of the Eugene-Springfield Consolidated Plan 2005 and subsequent one-year action plans. Kids living in affordable housing projects were asked to submit entries. At the ~ March 4th First Friday Art Walk, all of the kids' art was on display in a Willamette Street storefront. The young artists came with their families to view the art and receive their awards. Copies of the draft Consolidated Plan were available and a 30-day public comment period is now open. The plan comes to the City Council for action in May. For more information, contact Linda Dawson, Planning and Development Department, 682-5071. Businesses and Community I_eaders Come Toqether to Support Bethel Proqrams On March 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Petersen Barn Community Center (870 Berntzen Road), a special dinner event will be hosted by the Bethel Weed and Seed Initiative for Bethel area businesses and community leaders. The purpose of the dinner is to raise awareness of and support for Bethel Weed and Seed's three main programs: The Bethel Public Safety Station, RecZone@Club Bethel, and the We Are Bethel Celebration. These programs were identified as priorities in a 2003 survey of the Active Bethel Citizens and Trainsong Neighbors neighborhoods. The programs provide public safety and police services, programming for at-risk youth and families, and community-building for the Bethel/Trainsong area. The Bethel Weed and Seed Initiative provided a series of grants from the federal Department of Justice to help establish these programs. However, Weed and Seed's portion of funding for these programs will be ending in September 2005. The dinner's attendee list includes Mayor Kitty Piercy, City Councilors Andrea Ortiz, Jennifer Solmon, and Chris Pryor, Police Chief Robert Lehner, and numerous Bethel area businesses, including three local area banks. A special effort was made to invite local banks interested in opportunities to invest their Community Reinvestment Act dollars to the dinner. Presentations will be given on all three programs and opportunities to support them will range from volunteering and in-kind goods and services to cash contributions. For more information, contact the Bethel Weed and Seed Coordinator in the Planning and Development Department. Lorna Flormoe may be reached 682-5293 or via e-mail, Iorna. flormoe@ci, eugene, or. us. Eu.qene Public Works to Hold Seasonal Employment Open House The Public Works Department will hold a seasonal employment information session on Wednesday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Building 2 conference room at Public Works Maintenance, 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard. The open house is an opportunity for potential candidates to learn more about the department and seasonal employment opportunities, meet and network with hiring supervisors, and pick EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 March 17, 2005