05/02/13 - City Council Newsletter

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After all their hard work, the kids get to sit back and enjoy a guest performance. This year’s performance was given by Oregon Children’s Choir young women’s a cappella group, Synergy. As one teacher said, “We truly appreciated the amazing experience of singing on the Hult Center stage – nothing can compare!” The Hult Center truly appreciates the budding performing artists and the schools and organizations that worked to bring them here. There is no substitute for participating in and experiencing live performing arts! For more information, contact Theresa Sizemore at 541-682-5242. Summer Rides Provide Opportunity for Veterans The second season of Eugene Adaptive Recreation’s free bike rides for all veterans including those who are injured, ill or wounded got underway in April. Every Tuesday evening, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., through Sept. 3, vets can join with other vets on rides from Maurie Jacobs Park on the north end of Fir Lane, near the soccer field. As part of the program, Adaptive Recreation provides adapted bikes to those who need them. The rides are one of several recreational activities presented by Adaptive Recreation to help injured soldiers adjust to civilian life. Many participants say recreating with others who have shared their combat experience is very helpful to them. In addition to the bike rides, Adaptive Recreation is offering several family raft trips to veterans, and their family and friends this summer, in addition to a sailing class, which includes certification by the American Sailing Association. For more information about Adaptive Recreation’s veterans’ activities, call Patty Prather at 541-682-5311. Teens Help Veterans, too Teens in Adapted Recreation’s Rockin’ Rec Night have partnered with seven South Eugene High School students to collect items and create care packages for local veterans in preparation for Memorial Day. Donations for the care packages will be accepted through Friday, May 17, at the Hilyard, Campbell or Sheldon community centers. Bring one or more of the items on the list below. (No perishable items, please.)  Brain puzzle books (crossword puzzles, Sodoku, etc.)  Playing cards  Project kits (model cars, woodworking, etc.)  Sketch pads and colored pencils  Journals  Jigsaw puzzles  Seeds for flowers, herbs, or vegetables, and pots For more information, call Shayle Wigger at 541-682-5311. Two Eugene Neighborhoods Finalists for Neighborhood of the Year Two Eugene neighborhood groups – Harlow Neighbors and Santa Clara/River Road Outreach and Learning (SCRROL) are finalists for the annual national Neighborhood of the Year Award given by Neighborhoods USA (NUSA). Harlow Neighbors submitted an application based on the work of Feed Hope, a joint project between the neighborhood association, area churches and Food for Lane County. Their work served the needs of many elementary school children who, although qualified to receive free or subsidized breakfast and lunches during the school year, had limited access to healthy daytime meals during school breaks. With over 300 volunteers, Feed Hope coordinated donations, and packaged and distributed 4,500 healthy, nutritious meals to children in the Harlow neighborhood. SCRROL’s joint project between the Santa Clara and River Road community organizations addresses complex issues of service delivery in the River Road and Santa Clara areas. With a patchwork of city and county lands, the area is served by numerous special service districts that provide water, streetlights, parks and recreation services, and police and fire protection. The SCRROL group conducted a series of community forums, living room EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 2 May 2, 2013