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<br />Winter Break and New Year’s Fun at Eugene Public Library
<br />During winter break, the irresistible force of the Mad Science Magnetism Discovery Station will pull kids into
<br />Eugene Public Library’s neighborhood branches. Drop in on Tuesday, December 29, between 11:00 a.m. and noon
<br />at the Bethel Branch, or between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. at the Sheldon Branch, to experiment with levitating tops and
<br />magnetic liquid, build Mighty Magnets, and more. The fun will continue at Mad Science: Fire & Ice!, a high-energy
<br />show for kids filled with dazzling demonstrations at the Downtown Library on Wednesday, December 30, at 1:00
<br />and 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-8316.
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<br />For adults, the Downtown Library will start the new year with a new idea, hosting free one-time “try it” sessions of
<br />popular City of Eugene Recreation classes. The classes will be geared to beginners; no experience needed. Mixed
<br />Media Painting will meet on Monday, January 4, at 10:00 a.m. Restorative Yoga for Health is set for Tuesday,
<br />January 5, at noon. On Friday, January 8, at 10:00 a.m., catch an introduction to Qigong, or try Tai Chi at 11:00
<br />a.m. Due to limited space, pre-registration is required: call 541-682-5521. For information about the “try for free
<br />classes,” call Diane Sconce at 541-682-5521.
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<br />First Timers Invited to “Try Snowshoeing”
<br />As pictured on the current cover of the Recreation Guide, snowshoeing is the “hot” winter sport and the Adult and
<br />Senior Program is offering a daytrip on January 11 for those who want to try it out. The trip is designed to help
<br />participants discover this fun and easy sport. The cost is just $30 and
<br />includes transportation from Campbell Center.
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<br />This activity is one of the many ways the program fulfills the diverse
<br />facets of its mission, including: promote and maintain health and well-
<br />being, enhance quality of life, and assist individuals in remaining
<br />active, productive and independent.
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<br />Those interested in the Try Snowshoeing excursion should come to
<br />the free, All about Snowshoeing class from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
<br />on January 5, at the Campbell Center. Attendees will learn what
<br />clothes and equipment they will need. For more information about the
<br />snowshoeing excursion or other Adult and Senior activities, contact
<br />Yvaughn Tompkins at 541-682-6315.
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<br />Reducing Environmental Impacts of Packaging and Products
<br />David Allaway, a senior policy analyst for the Department of Environmental Quality, will share several case studies
<br />and resources to illustrate how businesses can save money and reduce environmental impacts through waste
<br />prevention at a presentation on Wednesday, January 6, from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. While recycling is an important
<br />component of managing waste, David’s presentation will demonstrate the importance of focusing more on
<br />“reducing and reusing.”
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<br />This workshop sponsored by Lane County Waste Management, Master Recyclers, and the City of Eugene
<br />Sustainability Program, will present ideas for businesses and others interested in cost-effective ways to reduce,
<br />reuse, and recycle packaging. The event is free, open to the public and will be held in the Bascom-Tykeson Room
<br />on the first floor of the Eugene Public Library.
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<br />Climate & Energy Action Plan Public Forum: Consumption and Waste
<br />The fourth public forum for Eugene’s Community Climate and Energy Action Plan will be held Wednesday,
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<br />January 6, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in the Eugene Water & Electric Board’s community meeting room at 500 East 4
<br />Avenue. The forum, focusing on Consumption and Waste, will begin with
<br />an introduction by David Allaway from Oregon Department of
<br />Environmental Quality. Mr. Allaway will share research results that draw
<br />somewhat surprising conclusions about the connection between climate
<br />change, waste, and consumer habits. For more information about this
<br />forum or Eugene’s Climate and Energy Action Plan, contact Matt McRae at
<br />682-5864 or visit the project website at
<br />www.sustaineugene.com/eugeneclimate.
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />December 23, 2009
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