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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
June 9, 2011
City of Eugene
777 Pearl Street, Room 105
Eugene, Oregon 97401-2793
(541) 682-5010
(541) 682-5414 (FAX)
www.eugene-or.gov
IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION
FOUR EUGENE NEIGHBORHOODS RECEIVE NATIONAL RECOGNITION
SENIORS INVITED TO DANCE
SUMMER READING FOR ALL AGES: ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES
EUGENE POLICE OFFER SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS
AROUND THE CITY
Four Eugene Neighborhoods Receive National Recognition
Neighborhoods USA (NUSA) honored the best of neighborhood
organizations, newsletters and programs from across the nation at the
annual NUSA conference held May 25 - 28 in Anchorage, Alaska. For the
first time, the good work of Eugene’s neighborhood associations has
received national recognition at this event. The “Heritage Crescent
Neighborhood Livability Project,” a joint effort of Jefferson Westside
Neighbors, South University Neighborhood Association and West University Neighbors, was a finalist in the Multi-
Neighborhood Partnership category of the Neighborhood of the Year award. These neighborhoods were honored for
their work helping to ensure that infill and redevelopment would be compatible with each neighborhood’s character
and would contribute positively to the surrounding neighborhood’s livability. The submitted application is available
online at http://www.eugene-or.gov/nassociations.
Friendly Area Neighbors competed against 27 other neighborhood print publications and received a bronze level
award for its newsletter. Newsletters were evaluated based on criteria that included layout, consistency, content,
relevance and overall appearance.
Founded in 1975, NUSA is the largest non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to sharing information and
experiences to build stronger communities. NUSA encourages networking and information-sharing as a way to
facilitate the development of partnerships among neighborhood organizations, government and the private sector.
Eugene has been selected to host the 2014 NUSA conference.
For more information, please contact Michael Kinnison, City Manager’s Office, at 682-5009 or
michael.j.kinnison@ci.eugene.or.us.
Seniors Invited to Dance
One is never too old to dance. Five different types of dance classes are
offered this spring and summer through the Adult Services program. There’s
Folk Dance with a Flair, Ballet Barré & Stretch, Hip Hop, Line Dancing, and
Middle Eastern Belly Dancing. For those who already know how to barn
dance, there is a Barn Dance held at Petersen Barn Community Center the
third Saturday of each month.
The classes offer participants many benefits, including developing grace,
flexibility and core strength, getting in shape, improving posture, having fun,
and even – with line dancing – getting a brain workout. The Barn Dance is an
opportunity to socialize while getting a little exercise.
Dance classes are offered afternoons and evenings. The cost ranges from $3 for folk dancing to $50 for belly
dancing. Most are specifically for adults age 50 and older, but the hip hop classes are open to those as young as 16.
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The Barn Dance, for adults 50 and older, costs $2 at the door and includes snacks. For more information, contact
Mel Mann at 541-682-5318.
Summer Reading for All Ages: One World, Many Stories
This year’s Summer Reading theme at the Eugene Public Library is “One World, Many
Stories.” Children, teens, and adults can visit any Eugene Public Library location –
Downtown, Sheldon, or Bethel -- to sign up and pick up a calendar of free events.
At sign-up, kids and teens each get a free book to keep, courtesy of Friends of the
Library. Adults get a coupon for a free cup of coffee from Novella Cafe or $1.00 off a
purchase at Second Hand Prose Book Store, both located at the Downtown Library;
plus a colorful Library logo notepad and themed booklists. Adults and teens are also
invited to enter free raffles by writing reviews posted on the Library website.
Start summer off with smiles for the whole family at the Komedy 4da Kidz show. Laugh
it up with Angel Ocasio’s high-energy jokes and magic on Tuesday, June 21, at 11
a.m. at Sheldon Community Center; Wednesday, June 22, at 4 p.m. at Petersen Barn
Community Center; or Thursday, June 23, at 1 and 3 p.m. at the Downtown Library.
Join in the fun at the Tom Question Show, featuring juggling, stilt-walking, and silliness on Friday, June 24, 1 and 3
p.m. at the Downtown Library. Due to limited seating at Downtown Library shows, free tickets are available to pick up
starting 30 minutes ahead of the show.
Programs for teens will include free sci-fi and fantasy writing, hands-on crafts, a Harry Potter party, and more. For
adults, the Library will host a wide variety of author talks, workshops, and concerts. Special events include a talk by
Carl Hoffman, author of “The Lunatic Express: Discovering the World via Its Most Dangerous Buses, Boats, Trains,
and Planes,” on July 21, and a Travel Writing workshop with Melissa Hart on August 4.
For more information, visit www.eugene-or.gov/library or call the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450.
Eugene Police Offer Summer Youth Programs
Summer is just around the corner, but there is still time to enroll in one of the exciting options offered this year by the
Police Activities League day camp and the Police Youth Academy.
Eugene Police Activities League (PAL) Camp:
Eugene Police offer an annual day camp for youth
between the ages of 8 and 13. This unique summer
camp is designed to offer opportunities for youth to
have a wide variety of new experiences, from
organized competitive sports and recreational
activities to arts, educational and social skill
development programs. In this incredible week of
action-packed fun for kids, police officers will mentor
youth and participate in games and activities. Middle
school, and older elementary-aged youth, will enjoy
summer activities and structured and personal
guidance in a safe, friendly environment.
PAL Camp will run June 20 – 24, from 8:00 a.m.–
2:30 p.m. each day, at the Arts & Technology
Academy (formerly Jefferson Middle School), 1650
nd
West 22 Avenue.
Youth Academy:
Youth Academy participants will learn about a variety of assignments within the Police Department
such as the K-9 unit, SWAT, violent crimes, bomb squad, motorcycle traffic enforcement, and forensics, as well as
visit the 9-1-1 Center and the Juvenile Justice Center. Students will learn some defensive tactics and be given
instruction on emergency vehicle operation—and actually drive a police car on the Emergency Vehicle Operations
course (EVOC) for a full day. It’s a great week of learning and interactive fun.
The Youth Academy will be held July 11 – 15, running from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Eugene School District
students may be eligible for a quarter-hour course credit. Applicants must be at least 15-years-old and currently
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enrolled high school students, or 2011 graduates, possess a valid driver’s permit or license, and be able to pass a
criminal background check. Applications and the $75 registration fee must be received by June 24.
For more information, contact Officer Kyle Williams at Kyle.S.Williams@ci.eugene.or.us or call 541-913-9511.
Applications can be found at www.eugene-or.gov/epdyouthcamps.
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