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<br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br /> <br />December 17, 2009 <br /> <br /> City of Eugene <br />777 Pearl Street, Room 105 <br /> <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 <br /> (541) 682-5010 <br /> (541) 682-5414 (FAX) <br /> www.eugene-or.gov <br /> <br />IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION <br /> <br />SANTA, HOLIDAY MEALS MAKE SPIRITS BRIGHT <br /> <br />WINTER/SPRING RECREATION GUIDE OFFERS PLENTY FOR ALL AGES <br />SECOND ROUND OF LEAF PICKUPS SCHEDULED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 21 IN EUGENE <br />CITY OF EUGENE EMPLOYEES AND PROJECTS RECOGNIZED <br />ePERMITING SERVICES POPULAR AND PROVIDE GREAT VALUE FOR EUGENE BUILDERS <br />TEENS AND TEACHERS TAKE ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE <br />EPD ROLLS OUT NEW INITIATIVE TO IMPACT PROPERTY CRIME <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br />Santa, Holiday Meals Make Spirits Bright <br />More than 130 children and their parents attended Breakfast with Santa events this <br />week at Petersen Barn and, new this year, at Amazon Community Center. Children, <br />age two and up, enjoyed breakfast with the Jolly Old Elf, told him their gift wishes <br />and posed for a photo. This popular event fills to capacity every year, and probably <br />will this year, even with the addition of a second location. <br /> <br />The “big kids” also enjoyed a bit of holiday festivity at a roast beef luncheon for <br />seniors at Campbell Community Center and a roast beef dinner for seniors at <br /> <br />Petersen Barn. More than 100 meals were served at Campbell, and more than50 at <br />Petersen Barn. <br /> <br />These activities help the programs meet one of their core outcomes: for the Youth <br />and Family Program area, “to provide programs to…connect youth, families and the <br />community;” and for the Senior Services Program, “to provide experiences that allow <br />for finding companionship through activities…” For more information, contact Craig <br />Smith at 682-5334. <br /> <br />Winter/Spring Recreation Guide Offers Plenty for All Ages <br />The Winter/Spring Recreation Guide that will be delivered to Eugene residents this <br />week offers an array of activities including arts, outdoor, educational, social and out-of- <br />school opportunities. There is something for everyone. <br /> <br />The 72-page book includes a number of free activities such as free family fun nights at <br />Petersen Barn, Amazon and Sheldon Center and Pool, as well as the popular April <br />Pools Day and Out in the Art Doors community events. The guide lists dozens of new <br /> <br />art opportunities for children, youth and families, including intergenerational W-i-n-t-e-r <br />Bingo. <br /> <br />New adult classes include Skype with Friends & Family, the Art of Storytelling, and <br />Getting Your Bike Ready for Summer. Registration for Adult Athletics’ winter Ultimate <br />and soccer teams is underway and registration for spring events, including 3x3 <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />December 17, 2009 <br />