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<br />EPD Community Service Officers Mitigate Neighborhood Problems During County Fair
<br />Each year during the Lane County Fair, Eugene Police work to mitigate the impact of the additional
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<br />traffic, parking, and crowds on the surrounding Jefferson-Westsideneighborhood. This year, during the
<br />last four days of the fair, EPD's Community Service Officers conducted focused patrols to keep the area
<br />clear from illegal parking, a common neighborhood complaint during the week of the fair. Citations were
<br />written for vehicles that were blocking driveways, in front of fire hydrants, in the bike paths, and in yellow
<br />zones blocking visibility near intersections.
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<br />The area patrolled was a large portion of the Jefferson-Westside neighborhood, from 8 to 19 Avenues
<br />and Lawrence to Polk Streets. Nearly 100 parking citations were issued in the four days. Several
<br />neighbors took the time to thank officers for the patrols. For further information, please contact
<br />Community Service Supervisor, Norman Babcock, Eugene Police Department, at 682-5858.
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<br />Recreation Guide Offers Dozens of Ideas for “What to do” this Fall
<br />Whether seeking fun, fitness or fulfillment, Eugene residents will find
<br />plenty of opportunities in the City’s Fall Recreation Guide. The guide,
<br />which was delivered to 65,000 households this week, lists dozens of
<br />programs, activities and events that will occur from September 1 through
<br />the end the December in aquatics, child care, outdoor adventures,
<br />adaptive recreation, team athletics, arts, youth and family, and adult
<br />education.
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<br />Some of the returning programs are Kid City Adventures and RecZone
<br />after-school care – including holiday and winter break camps; visual and
<br />performing arts classes for all ages; teen leadership programs; adaptive
<br />recreation’s alpine ski adventures; land and water fitness classes for
<br />adults and youth; and a series of talks on health and topics of interest to
<br />adults age 55+.
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<br />New classes this fall include Brazillian dance for tots, Breaking Free
<br />empowerment for teen girls, obedience and therapy dog training, mosaic
<br />art design, impressionist “en plein air” painting, and “Awareness Through
<br />Movement” instruction.
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<br />To learn more about all the fun, adventurous and educational opportunities provided by Eugene
<br />Recreation Services this fall or to register, browse the Recreation Guide, use RecEnroll at www.eugene-
<br />or.gov/rec, or call 682-5333.
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<br />Neighborhoods Celebrate Grand Reopenings of Local Parks
<br />Throughout the remainder of the summer, several neighborhoods will
<br />be celebrating the grand reopening of their local park. Complete with
<br />updated play structures, paths, and picnic areas, these newly
<br />renovated parks are ready to be enjoyed by all. The character of each
<br />park, paired with strong neighborhood involvement, creates unique
<br />design elements from preserving natural areas to connecting park
<br />paths with community trails. In addition, these efforts have helped
<br />create a safe place for children to play and neighbors to gather.
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<br />The Parks and Open Space Division hosted the first celebration in this
<br />series at Monroe Park on Tuesday, August 22. The remaining
<br />celebrations will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Marche Chase Park on
<br />Thursday, August 31; Arrowhead Park on Thursday, September 7; and
<br />Acorn Park on Thursday, September 21. Each celebration includes
<br />children's games, prizes, music, food, and a ribbon cutting. For more
<br />information contact Carrie Peterson, parks development coordinator at
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<br />carrie.a.peterson@ci.eugene.or.us or 682-4907.
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />September 7, 2006
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