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The meeting provided a broad overview of international sustainable development goals as well as focused discussion of
<br />strategic opportunities such as sustainable purchasing, outreach and communication, research to support policy and
<br />implementation and partnership with cities. Participants included representatives from the Environmental Protection
<br />Agency, Department of Agriculture, State Department, United Nations Environmental Programme, Integrative Strategies
<br />Forum, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council, Sustainable Consumption Research and Action Initiative (SCORAI),
<br />Center for a New American Dream and others.
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<br />For more information, contact Babe O’Sullivan at 541-682-5017.
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<br />One-Day Trials Take Guesswork Out of Classes
<br />Eugene Recreation is offering a variety of free one-day classes from Jan. 3 – 15 for
<br />participants to try before committing to an entire session of classes. These classes include:
<br />Aikido and Tai Chi; land fitness, including yoga and Zumba; and water fitness. Also for free,
<br />try belly dancing, folk dancing, line dancing or Nia, as well as oil or water painting and an
<br />Italian language class. Those who attend one of three free walking groups or a biking group
<br />on specified dates will receive a free hot drink.
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<br />While there is no charge for Try-For-Free classes, preregistration is required (except for
<br />water fitness). See the entire list of Try-For-Free classes with dates, times and locations.
<br />Register online.
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<br />For more information, call Recreation Programmer Tom Powers at 541-682-5318.
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<br />Winter Break for Kids and Teens at Eugene Public Library
<br />During winter break, all locations of the Eugene Public Library will host a free clown show for kids. The delightfully
<br />hilarious Heather Pearl (shown in picture) stars in Mz. Pearl’s Variety Show filled with physical comedy, juggling,
<br />underpants, magic, and dance. Each performance includes a hands-on Circus Workshop for kids to get into the act. Join the
<br />fun on Friday, Jan. 3, at 1 p.m., at Bethel Library, or at 3 p.m., at Sheldon Library. On Saturday, Jan. 4, there will be shows at
<br />the Downtown Library at 1 and 3 p.m. (downtown only: pick up free tickets starting 30 minutes before each show).
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<br />Heather Pearl has been making people laugh for almost 20 years. Currently an artistic
<br />director of the Nomadic Theatre Co. in Portland, she has also performed with DoJump!
<br />Extremely Physical Theatre, the SF Women’s Circus, Dell’Arte Players, and Clowns
<br />without Borders.
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<br />Teens are invited to get creative at “Duct Tape Crafts” at the Downtown Library on
<br />Thursday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. Also on Jan. 2, middle and high schoolers can start applying for
<br />the winter session of Teen Team, volunteering at the Downtown Library. This session of
<br />Teen Team will meet on Tuesdays, from 4 to 5 p.m., from Jan. 28 through Mar. 18. Teens
<br />volunteer together to help staff prepare items for check out, set up crafts projects for
<br />kids’ programs, create displays, clean and organize books, and more. Pick up applications
<br />at any Library location.
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<br />For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.
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<br />Video Encourages Pet Owners to Be Well-Trained
<br />The popularity of dogs in urban areas creates problems when pet waste washes
<br />into local waterways. Many people fail to pick up after pets because they don’t
<br />realize that bacteria stay in the environment and travel in stormwater.
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<br />“Canines for Clean Water” is an outreach program that combines education with a
<br />reward—a bright blue bandana for dogs and their owners who pledge to pick up
<br />after their pet. A video written, filmed and edited by Jeffrey Jane Flowers, visual
<br />communications specialist for Public Works, provides a humorous canine
<br />perspective on the challenge of “untrained humans” and the reward of a free
<br />bandana. View the one-minute video on www.eugene-or.gov/cleancanines.
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<br />For more information, contact Jeffrey Jane Flowers at 541-682-8482.
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />December 19, 2013
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