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Dreams, and Daring Deeds" at the Summer Reading Opening Festival, Friday, June 17, with a magic
<br />show at Sheldon Community Center (11 a.m.) and a fabulous Fun Faire at the Downtown Library (1 - 4
<br />p.m.). Pick up special sign-up gifts and a calendar of free weekly workshops created in collaboration with
<br />University of Oregon's Youth Enrichment Program.
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<br />Teens will have the opportunity to try their hands at medieval arts and adventures at the Joust Read
<br />Festival, Monday, June 20, 2 - 4 p.m., at the Downtown Library. Free clip-on wallets, a calendar of
<br />summer sessions for storytelling, "speed chess," mask-making, catapult-creating, and more will be
<br />available.
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<br />This year, grown-ups can get in on the action with EPL's new Summer Reading for Adults. Read three
<br />books, return brief reviews, and get a free coffee at Novella Cafe! Starting June 17, drop in to get
<br />official review forms, a 100 Years notebook honoring EPL's centennial, as well as 100-themed booklists,
<br />such as 100 Best Mysteries of the 20th Century; news about EPL book groups, and tips for using
<br />NoveList, the database that points the way to books users will love. Participants can even win a stay at
<br />the literary-themed Sylvia Beach Hotel, with a 100 Years bookbag full of great reads.
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<br />As always, Library staff is happy to provide visitors of all ages with personal assistance in finding books
<br />to match interests and mood -just ask. Come in and sign up for Summer Reading! For more
<br />information about Summer Reading programs for all ages, contact Tylar Merrill, Eugene Public Library,
<br />682-6349.
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<br />6Th Annual People Powered Fridays - Spin and Win!
<br />Spin the wheel and win a prize as part of the first People Powered Fridays
<br />celebration event Friday, June 17, from 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. on the southeast
<br />side of the Ferry Street Bridge near the DeFazio Pedestrian Bridge. Free
<br />coffee and bagels from Full City Coffee Roasters and BagelSphere,
<br />registrations for People Powered Fridays and an opportunity to win a Fuji
<br />Regis commuter bicycle from WheelWorks will be included in the celebration.
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<br />"People Powered Fridays benefit everyone", says Cindy Clarke,
<br />Transportation Options Coordinator for the City of Eugene. "Those who bike
<br />and walk benefit from the fresh air and from the exercise, and those who
<br />choose not to or cannot participate benefit from the reduction of vehicles on the road, making their
<br />commute easier."
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<br />People Powered Fridays is an opportunity for residents and commuters in the Eugene area to take
<br />advantage of the area's wonderful summer weather and find a fun way to avoid traffic congestion, save
<br />money, and also improve their personal health by committing to using a non-motorized form of
<br />transportation once a week, like biking or walking.
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<br />Registrations are accepted online at www.ci.eu.qene.or, us, at the Eugene Public Library, or at any of the
<br />Grand Prize sponsors retail outlets. Prizes for this year include a Fuji Regis from WheelWorks, a
<br />clothing package from REI, a bicycle accessories kit from Collins Cycle Shop, a Raleigh C30 from Paul's
<br />Bicycle Way of Life, and two complete sets of rain gear from Burley Design Cooperative. For more
<br />information on People Powered Fridays, please contact Cindy Clarke at 682-5285 or Lee Shoemaker at
<br />682-5471.
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<br />RiverPlay Construction Beqins and Local Businesses Help Raise Needed Funds
<br /> Construction of Eugene's first regional playground at Skinner
<br /> Butte Park began this week, and business owners are stepping up
<br /> to ensure that Phase 1of the playground is as spectacular as
<br /> possible. On Saturday, June 18, a percentage of all sales at
<br /> '~ Unique Eugene outlets will be donated to RiverPlay. Participating
<br /> ,.* businesses include: Dot Dotson's, Blue Moon, Down to Earth,
<br /> ~ ~!~ Eugene Toy & Hobby, Footwise, Greater Goods, Harlequin Beads
<br /> ~: & Jewelry, Newman's, Oregon Art Supply, Pacific Winds Music,
<br /> .' Passionflower Design, Paul's Bicycle Way of Life, Rainbow
<br /> Optics, Saturday Market, Smith Family Bookstore, Sundance
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />June 9, 2005
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