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Elsewhere in the project area, the bike path connection between the South Bank Trail and Hilyard Street <br />(including the railroad crossing at the east end of 8th Avenue) is now open. Signs direct cyclists and <br />pedestrians to the new connection. Late in spring 2008 a new bicycle-pedestrian path parallel to the new <br />Hilyard extension is expected to open, providing a new off-street connection to the north downtown area. <br />The Phase 2 construction contract is approximately $4 million and is part of a $9 million overall effort that <br />began in 2006 to improve transportation facilities in the new federal courthouse district. When Phase 2 is <br />completed late in 2008, the new transportation system will also include an at-grade crossing of 8th <br />Avenue at Mill Street, resurfaced roadways throughout the project area and amenities designed to <br />strengthen the connection between the courthouse district and the downtown area west of Mill Street. <br />For more information, contact Project Manager Joe Ramirez at 682-5228. <br />Alpine Adventures Recruits Volunteers to Assist Adaptive Skiers <br />As it has done for the past several years, Eugene Recreation’s Outdoor <br />Program is recruiting volunteers for the area’s premier skiing program <br />for children and adults with physical disabilities, Alpine Adventures. <br />Through this program, people age 8 and up and any experience level <br />can enjoy Alpine, Cross Country and Telemark skiing every Friday, <br />January through March. <br />Volunteers assist with instruction and general adapted skiing <br />procedures, but don’t need previous knowledge of adapted skiing. The <br />$150 cost for Alpine Adventures program includes adapted ski <br />equipment, transportation, lift ticket and instruction. To volunteer with <br />Alpine Adventures or for more information, call Kellie Nemke at 682- <br />5329. <br />Fire Prevention Offices Shows Giving Spirit <br />The Fire Prevention staff at Eugene Fire & EMS partnered once again this year with ElderCare, a Lane <br />Council of Governments Senior & Disabled Services program, to provide gift packages to local seniors <br />who live alone and have no family in the area. Donating personal resources and time, the staff prepared <br />38 Christmas bags and filled them with a combination of useful and festive items including socks or <br />slippers, kitchen towels, fruit, sweets, and night lights. The packages will be distributed at this year's <br />ElderCare Christmas party at Willamalane Adult Activity Center. This is the third year that Fire Prevention <br />has participated in the program. For more information, please contact Deputy Fire Marshal Faye Forhan <br />or Office Manager Louise Dwyer at 682-5411. <br />Fun for Teens at the Library <br />On Friday, December 7, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m., middle and high schoolers are invited to drop in at the Eugene <br />Public Library's Sheldon Branch for a free Teen Game Night. New and unusual board and card games <br />will be provided, including video and computer games or "bring your own." Chris Ballowe, gamer <br />extraordinaire, teaches new games and there will be pizza for everyone. <br />The Teen Book Club goes to the movies in December with Watership Down by Richard Adams. The <br />story is about a society of rabbits forced to flee the destruction of their home by a land developer. <br />Discover their fascinating culture as they search for a safe haven, facing danger at every turn. Visit the <br />Downtown Teen desk anytime to pre-register and pick up the book. Meet up to talk about the book and <br />watch the movie together on Wednesday, December 19, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., at the Downtown Library. For <br />more information, call the Eugene Public Library at 682-8316. <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br />December 6, 2007 <br />