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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 18, 2013 <br /> <br />IN THIS EDITION <br />EUGENE SUNDAY STREETS TO DRAW THOUSANDS DOWNTOWN <br />DEFAZIO TO CELEBRATE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION AT BREAKFAST AT THE BIKE BRIDGES <br />CITY CIVIL ENGINEER TAPPED AS VOTING MEMBER OF OREGON LOCAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE <br />EUGENE-KAKEGAWA SISTER CITY COMMITTEE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE <br />FIRST CITY FLEET ALL-ELECTRIC SEDAN BEGINS SERVICE <br />EUGENE WINS 2013 EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR COMMERCIAL COMPOSTING PROGRAM <br />EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY WINS 2014 “BIG READ” GRANT <br />RECREATION’S “SURPRISING” BENEFITS INCLUDE COMMUNITY <br />LIBRARY’S ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR PICNIC AT NEW LOCATION <br />HULT CENTER’S 30 SEASON OF MEMORIES, MOMENTS AND MAGIC COMES TO A CLOSE <br />TH <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br />Eugene Sunday Streets to Draw Thousands Downtown <br />This summer marks the third year of the Eugene Sunday Streets program, which presents free events that focus on building <br />community and promoting active lifestyles. The first of this summer’s two events will be on Sunday, July 21, from 11:30 <br />a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be a car-free route along 8th and 10th avenues from Pearl to Almaden for thousands of people to <br />walk, roll and dance through the streets. The car-free route will connect activity centers at Kesey Square and Monroe Park. <br /> <br />In the morning, starting at 7 a.m., the TrackTown City Center Mile and Rolf Prima <br />Downtown Criterium races will use the east end of the Eugene Sunday Streets <br />downtown route for fast-paced, exciting, urban races. Women can race for free in <br />the Women’s Criterium and children and families are encouraged to come out for <br />the “Kiddy Kilo” at 11:15 a.m. For more information about the races and <br />registration, visit www.racedowntown.com. <br /> <br />The Summer in the City activity center at Kesey Square will include a beer garden, <br />public art unveiling, obstacle course, and pedal-powered music stage featuring DJ <br />Food Stamp, Texas Toasters, and Late for Dinner. Monroe Park will feature free <br />classes by Eugene Yoga, children’s Burley MyKick push-bike races, circus arts and gymnastics for all ages, and live musical <br />performances by Water Tower, the North Eugene Ukulele Orchestra, RevelleveR, and Kudana marimba group. Samba Ja, a <br />Brazilian percussion ensemble, will also be performing in the open streets. Monroe Park will host a bicycle expo <br />showcasing many different bikes including family, cargo, adaptive and bike-share bikes. Some local businesses along the <br />route will provide free samples and specials on the day of the event. <br /> <br />There is still a need for “Intersection Superheroes.” Intersection Superheroes help direct traffic flow, answer questions, <br />redirect neighborhood traffic, and set up or take down barricades at designated intersections. Two shifts are available: <br />10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 1:45 to 4:30 p.m. Those interested in volunteering may go to www.eugene-or.gov/essvolunteer to <br />sign up, or call the Eugene Sunday Streets volunteer coordinator at 541-501-0390. <br /> <br />With no designated start or finish, the two-way, car-free route can be enjoyed on foot, bicycle, roller skates, or dancing at <br />one’s own pace. The event is designed to get the entire community outside, having fun and enjoying healthy activities in <br />Eugene’s public spaces while showing how easy it is to get around by human-powered transportation. <br /> <br />To volunteer or learn more about Eugene Sunday Streets, go to www.eugenesundaystreets.org or call Lindsay Selser at <br />541-682-5094. <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />July 18, 2013 <br />