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September 26, at the Downtown Library. This free workshop will provide valuable tips on completing a successful
<br />college application, writing entrance essays, filling out financial aid forms, and more. Participants will get the
<br />practical advice of experts from the University of Oregon’s offices of Admissions and Student Financial Aid, and
<br />Scholarships. Additionally, Library staff will introduce electronic resources available for free at the Library,
<br />including LearningExpress (practice tests and guidance), Foundation Directory Online (scholarships from 77,000+
<br />sources), and Oregon Career Information System (information about schools and financial aid throughout the
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<br />U.S.).
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<br />Community members looking for work can learn to make the most of online resources at Job Search & Resumes,
<br />a free, hands-on computer class at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, at the Downtown Library. Topics will
<br />include how to research employment opportunities, create an effective resume, access free library tools such as
<br />Microsoft Word's Resume Wizard, and use Internet resources from Craigslist to the Oregon Employment
<br />Department website. Internet experience and pre-registration are required. To pre-register, call 682-5450 (press 2).
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<br />Professionals from the Oregon Employment Department and Goodwill Industries will offer guidance and
<br />information about Finding a Job at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, at the Downtown Library. Drop in for this
<br />panel presentation covering topics from locating opportunities to preparing for job interviews. Also, learn about the
<br />latest in employment resources and services available at the Library.
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<br />For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 682-5450.
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<br />Fall Events and Activities Meet Adult Program’s Mission
<br />Whether one’s goal is self-discovery, learning about another culture or a new technology, making a new friend, or
<br />making the world a better place, the Recreation Division’s Adult Services Program has the answer. This fall, the
<br />program offers a number of free presentations, including one on how
<br />changing one’s thinking can lower stress. An outing called “Ethnic
<br />Excursions” takes attendees to another world – at a local restaurant.
<br />Another free presentation explains how to volunteer for the Peace
<br />Corps – the oldest volunteer was 86.
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<br />Classes offered this fall include several on computer technology, such
<br />as how to use Craigslist. The program also offers many social
<br />activities, including movie matinees, meals, Wii Bowling, barn dances
<br />and the ever popular Campbell Center Holiday Bazaar.
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<br />The eclectic programming reflects the program’s mission to promote
<br />and maintain health and well being, enhance the participant’s quality of
<br />life, strengthen support networks and assist individuals in remaining active, productive, and independent. For more
<br />information, contact Yvaughn Tompkins at 682-6315.
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<br />Survey Sets Sights on Neighborhood Improvements and Participation
<br />The City of Eugene and its neighborhood associations want to know what
<br />people like about their neighborhoods and what they would like to improve.
<br />A city-wide effort, including online and in-person surveys, is collecting
<br />information on transportation, parks, safety and many other topics. The
<br />survey also asks people about what barriers need to be addressed and what
<br />incentives might be needed to increase participation with neighborhood
<br />associations. Survey responses are being collected through October 2009.
<br />Anyone who lives, works, attends school or owns property in Eugene is
<br />encouraged to take the survey.
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<br />Neighborhood association members, volunteers, and City staff will be distributing the survey at a number of
<br />community events and locations throughout the city. It is also available at www.eugene-
<br />or.gov/neighborhoodsurvey. All survey materials are available in Spanish and alternate formats. The survey is
<br />estimated to take five minutes or less to complete, and participants are eligible to win an iPod or tickets to a Hult
<br />Center performance.
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<br />Information gathered from the survey will be used to help improve City services and help neighborhood groups
<br />with planning and outreach efforts. Neighborhood associations will be able to use the information as baseline data
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />September 10, 2009
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