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Let everyone know just what makes your library valuable to you.
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<br />Take the next step, and tell your friends and neighbors about all that’s available at the library. It’s
<br />surprising, but many people don’t know that everyone who lives in the City of Eugene can get an library
<br />card for free. Your library has more than 355,000 books and audio books, 27,000 videos and DVDs, and
<br />20,000 music CDs to choose from as well as newspapers, magazines, state-of-the-art research tools,
<br />Internet access, professional help with your questions, and more.
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<br />National Library Card Sign-Up Month is the perfect time for every adult and child in the City to visit
<br />Eugene Public Library to get his or her own card. It’s truly the key to a universe of ideas and information
<br />for all interests and ages! For more information, contact Eugene Public Library at 682-5450.
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<br />Eugene Rotarians to Help Build Regional Playground at Skinner Butte Park
<br />More than 60 Rotarians will roll up their sleeves this Saturday, August 27, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help
<br />assemble and install the Skinner Butte climber play structure in the RiverPlay Discovery Village
<br />playground in Skinner Butte Park.
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<br />Construction began on the first phase of RiverPlay earlier this summer, and work is progressing rapidly.
<br />The large play structure, a fanciful replica of Skinner Butte standing 25 feet high and covering about
<br />1,000 square feet, forms the cornerstone of the one-acre playground. The tri-level structure will be
<br />wheelchair accessible via an elevated pedestrian bridge and is packed with a variety of play features.
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<br />The Eugene Rotary Club has pledged its support for RiverPlay as its Centennial Project, celebrating 100
<br />years of Rotary Club service to the community. The project aims to involve members in fundraising and
<br />hands-on efforts that will benefit the community for generations. The Rotary Club helped secure nearly
<br />$400,000 in grants and community contributions so far. This Saturday’s work party is the second in a
<br />series of three major, on-site volunteer projects. The third work party is scheduled for late October.
<br />Completion of phase one of the RiverPlay Discovery Village playground is currently scheduled for late
<br />November.
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<br />In addition to the “butte climber,” other first phase play elements include a millrace water wheel, a “rain
<br />circle” plaza, a replica of the climbing columns, a pioneer village, a ferry, a stagecoach spring rider, and
<br />swings. Fundraising for phase two continues for the remaining Discovery Village play features, including
<br />a Kalapuya village, an old mill play structure, ancient history sand-dig, and the “little Willamette.”
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<br />The playground site is located across from 210 Cheshire on the north side of Skinner Butte. For more
<br />information about the work party, call Volunteers in Parks at 682-4845. For more information about
<br />RiverPlay, call Carrie Peterson at Parks Planning, 682-4907.
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<br />Trick Pony at the Cuthbert Amphitheater on September 1
<br />On Thursday, September 1, the Shedd Institute presents Trick Pony at
<br />the Cuthbert Amphitheater. This energetic honky-tonk band delivers
<br />non-stop entertainment. Ira Dean, Keith Burns, and Heidi Newfield
<br />mix their sound with lyrics that reflect past challenges and audiences
<br />can expect to hear hits and tracks from “R.I.D.E.”
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<br />The musicians' journey began in 1996 and, sparked by three hit
<br />singles, their first album exploded to fame in 2001. Now with
<br />“R.I.D.E.” and two albums to be released this month, Trick Pony has
<br />earned awards from both the Academy of Country Music and the
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<br />American Music Awards.Their roots, the source of energy throughout
<br />“R.I.D.E.”, will keep them moving wherever they go.
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<br />Let the Cuthbert vendors create a scrumptious picnic or bring your own and enjoy an evening of music
<br />and fun! For more information, contact the Hult Center Ticket Office at 682-5000.
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />August 30, 2005
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