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<br />City of Eugene <br />125 East 8 Avenue, 2 Floor <br />thnd <br />Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br />(541) 682-5010 <br />(541) 682-5414 (FAX) <br /> <br />www.eugene-or.gov <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br />July 11, 2013 <br /> <br />IN THIS EDITION <br /> <br />A LITTLE OUTDOOR RECREATION OFFERS BIG BENEFITS <br />SUMMER READING BOOK SALE AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY <br />PARDON OUR DUST – FINALLY! <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br />A Little Outdoor Recreation Offers Big Benefits <br />“Empirical, theoretical, and anecdotal evidence demonstrates that contact with nature positively affects blood pressure, <br />cholesterol, outlook on life, stress reduction, and behavior problems among children.” <br />1 <br /> <br />This month, Recreation is celebrating recreation’s many benefits – and outdoor <br />recreation is truly surprising. For instance, regular, “(b)risk walking… can <br />lower the risk of heart disease…manages weight, controls blood pressure, <br />boosts “good” cholesterol, lowers risk of stroke, reduces risk of breast cancer <br />and Type II diabetes, lengthens lifespan, improves sleep, and elevates overall <br />mood and sense of well-being.” <br />1 <br /> <br />Multiple studies (and personal observation) find children are more active <br />outdoors. Outdoor activity helps fight obesity, which is linked to many life- <br />threatening diseases. And, research has confirmed “that spending even a little <br />time outdoors can reduce the symptoms of ADHD,”in children. <br />1 <br /> <br />Recreation’s Outdoor Program takes people, young and old, outdoors for hiking, <br />climbing, water sports, the challenge course, snow trips, skateboarding, and <br />more. The Full Moon Rising Program works with local schools to get children <br />outdoors. It uses natural, physical and life sciences to teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) <br />curriculum. <br /> <br />For more information, contact Kathy Madison at 541-682-6342. <br /> <br />1. Geoffrey Godbey and Andrew Mowen. The benefits of physical activity provided by park and recreation services: The scientific evidence. <br />NRPA Research Series <br /> <br />Summer Reading Book Sale at Eugene Public Library <br />The Friends of Eugene Public Library will hold the Summer Reading Book Sale at the Downtown Eugene Public Library on <br />Saturday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book lovers will be able to browse and choose from thousands of popular, gently <br />used novels and mysteries perfect for summer reading. Each book is priced at just $1. <br /> <br />The sale is a fundraiser by the volunteer group, Friends of Eugene Public Library, to support <br />Eugene Public Library programs. Admission and parking are free. <br /> <br />While visiting the Library, all ages are invited to sign up for Summer Reading. Adults get a <br />coupon for a free coffee from Novella Cafe or $1 off a purchase at Second Hand Prose Book <br />Store plus a tote bag and themed booklists. Kids and teens each get a free book to keep, plus <br />free raffles to enter. <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />July 11, 2013 <br />