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<br />www.eugene-or.gov/rentalhousing. Staff will also involve the public and stakeholders in considering other rental
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<br />housing code issues before returning to the council later this year.For more information, please contact Rachelle
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<br />Nicholas, Building & Permit Services, at 682-5495 or rachelle.d.nicholas@ci.eugene.or.us
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<br />Concerts in the Parks a Perfect Way to Spend a Summer Evening
<br />City of Eugene Cultural Services is proud to present another summer of FREE Concerts in the City Parks. The
<br />series kicked off in June with the We Are Bethel Celebration, which this year featured a performance by Eleven
<br />Eyes. After a break during the Olympic Trials, the summer line-up continues with a wide variety of music styles
<br />and locations, including a concert downtown in Kesey Plaza.
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<br />Here’s what’s on tap: The Essentials perform originals and covers of Stevie Wonder, Chicago, and more on July
<br />17 in Amazon Park. Hot Club Eugene plays hot gypsy jazz at 6:30 p.m. on July 24, behind Campbell Community
<br />Center. The West Coast Rhythm Kings perform jazz, swing and Latin, at 5:30 p.m. as the finale of the Multicultural
<br />Festival on Saturday, August 2, at Sheldon Community Center.
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<br />State of Jefferson performs covers and originals in World,
<br />Americana, and Reggae styles, at 6:30 p.m. on August 7 at
<br />Petersen Barn Park. Barbara Healy, R&B, soul and jazz,
<br />performs at 6:30 p.m. on August 14, downtown in the Kesey
<br />Plaza, Broadway and Willamette. The Blue Skies Big Band, a
<br />big band with vocals, performs at 6:30 p.m. on August 21,
<br />behind the Sheldon Community Center. Wrapping up the
<br />summer concerts are Hip-Hop performances at 5:00 p.m. at the
<br />End of Summer Skate Jam, held from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. on
<br />August 22, at the Churchill Youth Sports Park.
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<br />Also this summer, the Washburne Series continues, this year
<br />sponsored by Pacific Winds Music. Local musicians volunteer to
<br />play light classics for wind and brass instruments at these concerts, which all begin at 6:30 p.m. in Washburne
<br />Park at Agate Street and 20th Avenue.
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<br />This summer’s lineup includes:
<br />· Eugene Highlanders Pipe Band, Sunday, July 13
<br />Eugene Symphonic Band, Sunday, July 20
<br />· Springfield Community Concert Band, Sunday, July 27
<br />Oregon Tuba Ensemble, Sunday, August 3
<br />· Celtic Band, Sunday, August 10
<br />· Oregon Brass Society, August 17
<br />· Eugene Symphonic Band, Sunday, August 24
<br />· Junction City Polka Band, Sunday, August 31
<br />· Accordions Anonymous, Monday, September 1 (Labor Day)
<br />One More Time Marching Band, Sunday, September 7
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<br />For more information, contact Billie Moser at 682-8083.
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<br />Kids: Catch the Reading Bug
<br />By early July, more than 3,000 local children have signed up for Eugene Public Library's Summer Reading
<br />program. Each child receives a free book, sponsored by the Friends of Eugene Public Library. Sign-ups continue
<br />into August, as do free events for kids and families.
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<br />The kids' Summer Reading theme this year is "Metamorphosis: Catch the Reading Bug!" Upcoming activities
<br />Bilingual Family Fiestas
<br />include making ladybug and bumblebee crowns and with stories and songs in Spanish
<br />and English. Join in the fun on Saturday July 19, 11:00 - noon, at the Downtown Library, or Saturday July 26,
<br />Teddy Bear Picnic
<br />11:00 - noon, at the Bethel Branch. And don't miss the annual on Saturday, July 26, 11:00 -
<br />noon, with live music by The McCornacks' Garden Variety Band in the park outside Amazon Community Center.
<br />Bring young children, their favorite stuffed animals, and a snack or picnic lunch. Come out and play! For more
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<br />information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 682-8316 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />July 18, 2008
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