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<br /> <br />meet. A household that’s fun – and chaotic enough to possibly qualify as a health hazard. So despite profound <br />doubts about the self-help industry and a general dislike of “anything slick, cheesy, or empowering,” she decided it <br />was time to make changes. Never one for half-measures, Lisick immersed herself in advice from big name <br />experts, criss-crossing the nation to consult them in person. With good intentions and a wry wit, she turned to Suze <br />Orman on money, sought guidance from Oprah’s favorite home organizer, and even took to the high seas with <br />Richard Simmons for a week-long “Cruise to Lose.” Lisick’s previous works include the New York Times <br />bestseller Everybody Into the Pool and contributions to This American Life and McSweeney's. In addition to her <br />writing, she is a popular performer and a co-founder of Porchlight, a monthly story-telling evening for adults in the <br />Bay Area. The evening is part of the Library’s summer reading program, this year highlighting the theme <br />“Metamorphosis.” Books for purchase and signing will be provided by the University of Oregon Bookstore/Duck <br />Store. For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. <br /> <br />River Festival Brings Community Together for Fun <br />Recreation Services’ Whiteaker Neighborhood River Festival <br />will be bigger and better than ever this year. In addition to the <br />activities held in past years, including Oregon’s largest “slip ‘n <br />slide,” kayak try-outs, Fun For All Zone, music, and free food, <br />this year the free community festival includes a bike parade <br />and circus acts, and beginning at 7:30 p.m. in nearby Sladden <br />Park, a youth concert, including local ACT-SO youth, and a <br />movie. Hosted by Recreation’s Youth and Family Program, the <br />annual event is held in Maurie Jacob’s Park, behind the River <br />House Community Center at 301 N. Adams St., from 4:00-7:00 <br />p.m. with live music by Kudana Marimba. The showing of the <br />movie “Labyrinth” (NR) will begin at 9:00 p.m. The River <br />Festival is one of four free community events presented by <br />Eugene recreation services each year. The other events are <br />April Pools Day, held in late April, We Are Bethel, held in early June, and the Multicultural Festival, held this year <br />on August 2. For more information about the River Festival, call 682-5329 or go to www.eugene-or.gov/recoutdoor. <br /> <br />Restoration Work to Begin in Whilamut Natural Area <br />Durbin Construction will begin grading work early next week as a first step of a native prairie restoration project on <br />a gravel parking lot within Alton Baker Park. The project area, which is south of and abutting Leo Harris Parkway, <br />has previously been under an intergovernmental agreement with the University of Oregon for parking during home <br />football games. In March 1996, the council adopted the East Alton Baker Park Plan, which noted that the two <br />gravel parking lots south of Leo Harris Parkway were not compatible with the visions and goals for East Alton <br />Baker Park. When the Eugene City Council reviewed the University of Oregon's plan for stadium expansion and <br />the associated transportation demand plan in January 2001, councilors voted not to extend the parking agreement <br />with the university for this area past the end of 2007. <br /> <br />The first phase of the restoration will include removing approximately 900 cubic yards of gravel and using that <br />gravel to flatten some slopes next to Leo Harris Parkway which will facilitate the ability to maintain the slopes. The <br />second phase will consist of placing a small lift of topsoil and native grass seed in late summer or early fall, and <br />planting approximately 40 trees during the winter months. Members of the Whilamut Natural Area Citizens <br />Planning Committee have expressed interest in being involved in the tree planting as a volunteer project. A small <br />parking area will be retained in the northwest corner to serve the canoe canal users and the abutting dog off-leash <br />area. <br />For more information, please call Johnny Medlin at 692-4800 or e-mail at johnny.r.medlin@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /> <br />Fire Prevention Provides Safe Dimension to Olympic Trials <br />Like all City departments, Fire & EMS was actively involved in preparing for the recent Olympic Trials in Eugene <br />and was active during the meet itself. A safe venue served as a foundation for the enjoyable experience that was <br />shared by many. Fire Prevention staff made four site visits prior to the meet to review suppression apparatus <br />access, access to fire hydrants and fire department connectors, and the location of any propane. Following <br />inspections and required corrections, the office issued permits both for the event itself and for the fireworks display <br />on July 4. Of particular concern was code-compliant fire-resistance for the fabric used to cover the grandstands. <br />After flame-testing, and subsequent application of a fire-resistive product, the fabric was allowed. Cooking areas <br />within the festival were also inspected. The department had fire suppression and medical response personnel on- <br />site throughout the event, but only after an exhaustive series of briefings and drills. Medical response statistics <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 <br />July 11, 2008 <br />