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<br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER <br /> <br />June 14, 2012 <br /> <br /> <br />City of Eugene <br /> 777 Pearl Street, Room 105 <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793 <br /> (541) 682-5010 <br /> (541) 682-5414 (FAX) <br /> <br /> www.eugene-or.gov <br /> <br />IN THIS EDITION <br /> <br />SNAP RESULTS IN STRONG PARTNERSHIPS FOR TRAINSONG NEIGHBORS <br />SUMMER READING STARTS WITH KIDS’ SHOWS AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY <br />PUBLIC WORKS APWA REACCREDITATION INCLUDES 10 MODEL PRACTICES <br />FLEET AND RADIO SERVICES HOSTS REGIONAL 100 BEST FLEETS SEMINAR <br />TH <br />PUBLIC INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE TO NEW PUBLIC ART AT 13 AND ALDER <br />CITY LAUNCHES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN FOR EUGENE SUNDAY STREETS <br />VOLUNTEERS POLISH EUGENE’S CROWN JEWEL <br />FIRST CONVENTIONAL CHAIN GROCER TO JOIN LOVE FOOD NOT WASTE <br /> <br />AROUND THE CITY <br />SNAP Results in Strong Partnerships for Trainsong Neighbors <br />Through Neighborhood Service’s Strategic Neighborhood Assessment and Planning (SNAP) program, Trainsong <br />Neighbors has established a number of community partnerships to benefit the community. With the support of a SNAP <br />grant, Trainsong Neighbors is working with United Way of Lane County <br />to offer parents of infants “Baby University” classes that provide <br />information on nutrition, health, and activities that promote physical and <br />cognitive skill development. “Baby U” provides resources and referrals, <br />developmental screening, photos, and an opportunity to meet with other <br />parents to exchange information and experiences. <br /> <br />Grant funds also will be used to contract with Friends of Trees Eugene for replanting trees in Trainsong Park, <br />maintaining existing trees along Bethel Drive and offering low-cost, ornamental and fruit trees for Trainsong residents. <br />A third partnership arising out of the SNAP process resulted in the Eugene Water & Electric Board adding a light in <br />Trainsong Park to increase safety and visibility. <br /> <br />These partnerships reflect the hard work of the Trainsong Neighborhood board and its commitment to finding workable <br />solutions to community needs. Neighborhood planners Rene Kane and Lorna Flormoe coordinate the SNAP program. <br /> <br />For more information about the Trainsong SNAP work plan, please contact Rene Kane of Neighborhood Services in <br />the City Manager’s Office at rene.c.kane@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-682-6243. <br /> <br />Summer Reading Starts with Kids’ Shows at Eugene Public Library <br />On Monday, June 18, the Eugene Public Library will host free performances for kids and <br />families by Emmy-winning entertainer Bobby Norfolk (shown at right). Through his show, <br />“Sheroes and Heroes,” Norfolk brings to life amazing tales from around the world, inspiring <br />children’s imaginations and encouraging their interest in reading. The shows will start at 11 <br /> <br />a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Downtown Library. Due to limited seating, pick up free tickets starting <br />30 minutes before each show. <br /> <br />The Library will also host The Tom Question Show at locations all over town, with free <br />admission. Start summer with smiles, juggling, stilt-walking, comedy, and more. See The <br />Tom Question Show at Sheldon Community Center, on Tuesday, June 19, 2 p.m.; Petersen Barn on Wednesday, <br />June 20, 2 p.m.; or the Downtown Library on Thursday, June 21, 1 and 3 p.m. (At the Downtown Library only, due to <br />limited seating, pick up free tickets starting 30 minutes before each show.) <br /> <br /> <br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 1 <br />June 14, 2012 <br />