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his two long-time co-workers, Karen Hyatt and Francisca Leyva Johnson, to join him at the podium to share insights,
<br />lessons learned and hopes for the future - with the theme “Human Rights Are at Home in Eugene.” They reminded
<br />those attending that human rights work is everyone’s responsibility and that it is critical for the City and community to
<br />partner to promote and protect the rights of all who live in the community. They also reminded the commission and
<br />staff to look for ways to focus their efforts and partner with existing community assets to ensure that what is being
<br />built upon is the legacy of those who came before, and to protect and include those who will join the community in
<br />the future.
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<br />The event closed with City Manager Jon Ruiz acknowledging 16 City staff, representing every department of the City,
<br />for their work in advancing the goals of human rights in the everyday work they do.
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<br />For more information, please contact Holly LeMasurier, City Manager’s Office, at holly.k.lemasurier@ci.eugene.or.us
<br />or 541-682-5177.
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<br />Winter Break Fun at the Library
<br />Come to the Eugene Public Library for free fun while school’s out. During winter break, children and families will
<br />enjoy a show by the one-and-only Sir ReadAlot. His skilled storytelling and acting brings books to life in front of kids’
<br />eyes and ears. Comedy, tragedy, fantasy – Sir ReadAlot covers it all. Catch him at the
<br />Downtown Library on Monday, Dec. 27, at 1 and 3 p.m. (pick up free tickets starting 30
<br />minutes before the readings start); at Bethel Branch on Tuesday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m.; or at
<br />Sheldon Branch on Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m.
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<br />Kids and families can visit medieval England at “Welcome Lords & Ladies” at the Downtown
<br />Library on Sunday, Dec. 26, at 3 p.m., with stories, crafts, and guests from the Society for
<br />Creative Anachronism in full costume.
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<br />Teen Yu-Gi-Oh duelers are invited to face their rivals at an unofficial tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 2 to 4
<br />p.m., at the Downtown Library. The Teen Book Group will talk about “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” and then watch
<br />the movie based on the book, on Thursday, Dec. 30, from 4 to 6 p.m. Pizza will be provided. Visit the Downtown
<br />Teen Desk to pre-register and pick up a copy of the book.
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<br />All activities are free, sponsored by the Eugene Public Library, Friends of the Library, and Eugene Public Library
<br />Foundation. For more information about these activities, please call the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-8316 or
<br />visit www.eugene-or.gov/library.
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<br />Winter-Spring Recreation Guide Has Hundreds of Things to Do
<br />The City of Eugene’s Winter-Spring Recreation Guide is out with activities to keep everyone
<br />healthy, entertained and informed from January through May. The 72-page Recreation Guide
<br />is mailed to all Eugene residents and is available online at www.eugene-or.gov/recenroll;
<br />registration is underway for most activities.
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<br />The cover of the new guide features the region’s premier adaptive skiing program Alpine
<br />Adventures, provided by the City of Eugene’s nationally acclaimed adaptive recreation
<br />program. Nearly every recreation program offered can be adapted for anyone, regardless of
<br />abilities. Many activities that are specifically designed for individuals with disabilities are
<br />offered in every program area.
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<br />In addition to adaptive activities, the Winter-Spring Recreation Guide contains hundreds of
<br />events, classes, activities, social opportunities, and health and wellness programs for all ages
<br />and abilities. Many activities are free and scholarships are available.
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<br />For more information, call Craig Smith at 541-682-5334.
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<br />LCC Class Corrals Creativity for Downtown Bike Parking
<br />Lane Community College (LCC) instructor Lee Imonen’s Art 117: Three Dimensional Basic Design class got real-
<br />world design experience this term as they partnered with the City of Eugene to create unique and artistic designs for
<br />upcoming downtown bike corrals. A bike corral converts an on-street parking space or other unused curb space for
<br />bicycle parking. Working in teams, students visited the sites where bike corrals are planned, including Morning Glory
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<br />Café (450 Willamette Street), Cornucopia (207 East 5 Avenue), and the Kiva Grocery Store (125 West 11
<br />Avenue). Research on the history of Eugene also helped inform the eight designs. Display boards and models were
<br />created and displayed at a class show on Dec. 9.
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2
<br />December 16, 2010
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