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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
October 30, 2014
IN THIS EDITION
EWEB’S “RUN TO STAY WARM” TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 23
EXPLORING BIG QUESTIONS AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
CAMPBELL CENTER HOLDS 14 ANNUAL BAZAAR
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COMPOST PHOTO COMPETITION 2014!
EUGENE RECOGNIZED AT OREGON CONNECTIONS TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
AROUND THE CITY
EWEB’s “Run to Stay Warm” to Be Held November 23
Registration is now open at http://www.eweb.org/runtostaywarm for Eugene’s fall running tradition, Run to Stay Warm.
This family-friendly event on Sunday, Nov. 23, welcomes all levels, from novice runners and walkers to elite athletes. Run
to Stay Warm is a benefit for Eugene Water & Electric
Board’s (EWEB) Customer Care Program, which assists
income-eligible families in paying their electric bills. To
date, the event has raised more than $115,000 for
Customer Care.
Run or walk the half-marathon, 5K or 10K; kids can run
the free 400-meter dash led by Sluggo, the Eugene
Emeralds mascot. The various courses along the
Willamette River begin and end at the River Edge Plaza
adjacent to EWEB headquarters, allowing participants to
explore Prefontaine's old stomping grounds while helping
a worthy cause.
An after-party will be held at the Tap and Growler, where
participants will be treated to a soft pretzel and a pint of
Claim 52 beer (or non-alcoholic beverage of choice).
Want to help out but don’t want to get up early to run? Contribute with a "Sleep in to Stay Warm" donation to the Customer
Care program. To donate, contact EWEB Customer Service at 541-685-7000, and feel free to sleep in on Sunday morning.
One-time donations are always an option on a monthly EWEB bill. Additional race and registration information can be
found at eweb.org/runtostaywarm.
Exploring Big Questions at Eugene Public Library
The Eugene Public Library is partnering with the Oregon Humanities, National Endowment for
the Humanities, and Oregon Cultural Trust to host a community Conversation Project. This
program sends experts statewide to speak and lead group discussions on a variety of topics.
JoinPortland State University professor Veronica Dujon (at left) for “Your Land, My Land: Using
and Preserving Oregon’s Natural Resources” on Monday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m., at the Downtown Library.
As she explains, “Oregonians are known for a fierce sense of independence and a rugged
individuality, qualities long associated with natural resource vocations such as logging, fishing,
farming, and ranching. The state is also known for its progressive environmental policies.” Which
raises the question - how does the community come together to resolve land use conflicts?
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On Wednesday, Nov. 12, at 6 p.m., at the Downtown Library, the focus will be “Life after War: Photographs and Oral
Histories of Coming Home.” Award-winning photographer Jim Lommasson has collected oral histories from returning
soldiers and documented their struggles at home. This gathering will address questions starting with “When does a war
end? Does it ever?” As Lomasson says, “Many returning soldiers bring wars back with them, and these wars can reach
beyond the battlefield or firefight, infiltrating the very thing that defines comfort and safety: home.”
For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at www.eugene-or.gov/library or 541-682-5450.
Campbell Center Holds 14 Annual Bazaar
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There’s no better way to get in the holiday spirit than by attending Campbell Community Center’s annual Holiday Bazaar,
where one can find gifts everyone will love. Items include homemade, one-of-a-kind crafts, original jewelry, timeless
treasures, books, and a silent auction featuring gift baskets,
certificates and items donated from local businesses. After
shopping, enjoy live music, and have lunch.
This is the 14th year for the bazaar, which annually raises several
thousand dollars to support programming for adults and seniors
at Campbell Community Center.
Many of Campbell Center’s patrons contribute to the bazaar either
by making items to be sold or included in the silent auction, or by
volunteering to help run it. The Holiday Bazaar is open to the
public and will be held from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., on Nov. 8, at Campbell
Center, 155 High Street. Admission is free. Drop in.
Here is the schedule of events:
9 a.m. - Bazaar opens; live music begins and is performed
throughout the day.
9 - 10:30 a.m. – Continental breakfast available for purchase.
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. – Delicious beef stew and biscuits
served and homemade pie available for purchase.
2 p.m. - Silent Auction tables start to close
3 p.m. - Bazaar ends
For more information, contact Senior Programmer Diane Sconce at 541-682-5318.
Compost Photo Competition 2014!
It's time for all fans and businesses of the Love Food Not Waste (LFNW) commercial compost program to submit photos for
the annual Compost Photo Competition to celebrate LFNW’s third birthday (Nov. 1) and America Recycles Day (Nov. 15)!
Contest Rules:
1. Anyone can submit photos to the contest (no limit on the number
of photos submitted.) Photos must be uploaded to the LFNW
Facebook page by Nov. 14, 2014.
2. The photo must be taken at a participating LFNW location and
engage employees of that location.
3. By submitting a photo, one agrees to let the City of Eugene use
the photo(s) in various publications and media.
4. Two prizes will be awarded: the winning business will receive
free advertising and marketing throughout the year (including one
print ad) AND the photographer will receive a $100 gift certificate
to the business depicted in the photo.
For more information, please contact Waste Prevention and Green
Building Analyst Stephanie Scafa, 541-682-5652.
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Eugene Recognized at Oregon Connections Technology Conference
Eugene regional public network and Information Services Division staff, were recognized at the annual Oregon Connections
Telecommunications Technology Conference, held in Hood River, Oregon, from Oct. 22 - 24. In its 19 year, over 300
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public and private sector attendees enjoyed a full slate of telecommunications and broadband presentations. The theme
this year was Big Data and the Internet of Things and how technology innovations are impacting daily life in ways that both
challenge and benefit area communities.
The awards ceremony is initiated by open nomination from any entity, whether a participant in the conference or not. The
award for outstanding telecommunications project went to the Lane County Area Public Agency Network (PAN) in
recognition of its innovative strategies to provide better access, reliability and/or affordability to telecommunications
services for communities or promotes and accelerates adoption and utilization. The members of PAN are the Eugene
Water & Electric Board (EWEB), City of Eugene, Springfield Utility Board (SUB), City of Springfield, Lane County, Lane
Council of Governments, Lane Transit District, Eugene School District 4J, University of Oregon, Lane Educational Service
District, Lane Community College, State Department of Administrative Services and State Department of Transportation.
Telecommunications Program Manager Pam Berrian received the Edwin B. Parker Enduring Achievement Award. This
award is presented to individuals whose contributions in telecommunications have been rendered with the greatest
civility, who serve as a role model and mentor to many, and who have provided a lasting legacy influencing the course and
future of telecommunications in Oregon for years to come.
Conference materials, presentations, and award information are located at www.oregonconnections.info. For more
information, please contact Interim Information Services Division Director Joe Zaludek at 541-682-5075.
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