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Borrow eBooks Online from Eugene Public Library Learn why electronic books are becoming so popular and how to borrow thousands of titles free from the Eugene Public Library on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. The Downtown Library will hold a hands-on computer class titled “Intro to eBooks.” Several brands of eReaders will be on hand to compare, or participants may bring their own. The class is free, but due to limited space, pre- registration is required by calling the Library at 541-682-5450 (press 2). Additional computer classes now accepting sign-ups include “Store and Share Digital Photos” on Nov. 4 or Nov. 18, at 6 p.m.; “Genealogy” on Nov. 6 or Nov. 20, at 10 a.m.; and “Intro to Computers” on Nov.13, at 10 a.m. For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library. Local Leaders Set For Let’s Talk Transit Town Hall on November 9 Is public transit a good investment? How does transit benefit the community? What kind of transit system does the greater Eugene-Springfield area need? Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy and other elected officials and community leaders will discuss these important questions at a Let’s Talk Transit Town Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 9. The town hall will be th held at the Hilton Eugene & Conference Center, 66 East 6 Avenue. A complimentary continental breakfast will be available at 7 a.m., followed by the program from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The town hall is free to the public, but to ensure a seat, participants must pre-register by Wednesday, Nov. 3, by e-mailing rsvp@ltd.org or calling 541-682-6106. In addition to Mayor Piercy, speakers will include John Inglish of the Utah Transit Authority; Congressman Peter DeFazio, chair of the House Highway and Transit Subcommittee; Springfield City Councilor Christine Lundberg, and LTD Board Member Greg Evans. Participants will be invited to join in the discussion about the community’s current and future transit needs and share their thoughts. All comments will be summarized in a report following the town hall. Co-sponsors of the Let's Talk Transit Town Hall include the City of Eugene, Lane Transit District, Eugene Area Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Transportation for America, Oregon Environmental Council, and Climate Justice League. For more information, contact Transportation Planning Manager Rob Inerfeld at 541-682-5343 or rob.inerfeld@ci.eugene.or.us. Support and Services for Veterans Information Share A lunchtime information share will be held Monday, Nov. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Bascom-Tykeson Room at the Eugene Public Library. In honor of Veterans Day, participants will learn about local support and service provider work with returning veterans and their families. Service providers will share how they help returning veterans reintegrate into civilian life, provide family support, and discuss ways to help them reconnect to a welcoming community. Feel free to bring a lunch; light snacks will be provided. For more information, contact Holly LeMasurier at 541/682-5619 or holly.k.lemasurier@ci.eugene.or.us. Eugene Airport Awarded $500,000 Air Service Development Grant The Eugene Airport (EUG) has been awarded a $500,000 Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) grant for potential future nonstop flights to San Jose. The Department of Transportation received 74 applications from 35 states, and selected 19 to receive a share of $7 million in federal grant funding. The grant for EUG will provide a minimum revenue guarantee for an airline establishing daily nonstop service between the Eugene Airport and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Grant funds will also be used to create and execute a targeted marketing and advertising campaign to support the service. Horizon Air is the airline most likely to provide this service and company officials provided a letter of support for the grant application. EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3 October 28, 2010