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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
August 18, 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
HUMAN RIGHTS LISTENING PROJECT UPDATE
“GET REC” DIFFERENTLY THIS FALL
LEARN ABOUT EBOOKS AND MORE: COMPUTER CLASSES AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
AROUND THE CITY
Human Rights Listening Project Update
In April, the Human Rights Commission and Equity and Human Rights Center staff embarked on the Human Rights
Listening Project. This project is aimed at exploring the strengths and limitations of the current structure of the
commission, and the Human Rights Ordinance, and their relevance to the current needs of the community.
Staff and Human Rights Commissioners coordinated a series of public
outreach tools and events including listening sessions, a community
survey, stakeholder interviews, and tabling at community events. This
effort is the first phase of an ongoing process that will culminate in the
fall. The project also includes extensive research examining other
models for municipal programs and human rights commissions.
Outreach to-date has included over 637 participants. Information about
recent efforts can be found at www.eugene-or.gov/diversity.
The last phase of the project involves analyzing the information
collected from the community outreach and translating it into possible
recommended changes in the structure of the Human Rights
Commission and the City Human Rights Code. This will involve the
University of Oregon Community Planning Workshop performing an
independent analysis of the information collected and bringing together local experts to form a “think tank” to help
refine the information. Initial options and ideas will be passed on to the Human Rights Commission and City staff to
develop draft recommendations. The process will span August, September and most of October, culminating with
final recommendations being presented to the City Council on October 24. The Human Rights Commission will also
be using the information from this project to develop its next work plan which will be presented to the council for
approval in November.
For more information, please contact Raquel Wells at Raquel.C.Wells@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-682-8439
“Get Rec” Differently this Fall
The City of Eugene’s 72-page Fall Recreation Guide is brimming with ideas on
things to do, see and learn for all ages and abilities from September - December,
and, now, it will be distributed in a more sustainable way.
The fall guide cover features several adults enjoying a water aerobics class. The guide lists dozens of opportunities
to recreate in water and land fitness classes and sports leagues, at social events, by hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing
and participating in other outdoor activities on the water and snow, and by having fun with the whole family. Many
activities are free and scholarships are available. Registration is underway for most activities.
Previously, Recreation Services mailed a copy of the guide to every Eugene household. However, beginning with the
fall guide, residents can now “Get Rec” three ways: a virtual guide is available at GetRec.org; users may request a
free, mailed subscription; or a copy can be picked up at many public locations around town, including all City
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community centers, pools, libraries and offices, and many new locations, including the LTD Downtown Station,
Eugene Water & Electric Board lobby, Centro Latino Americano, First Place, and more.
For information on how to “Get Rec” electronically, by subscription, or for a complete list of distribution locations, go
to GetRec.org or call 541-682-6864. For more information about the distribution change, contact Kathy Madison at
541-682-6342.
Learn about eBooks and More: Computer Classes at Eugene Public Library
Now is the time to sign up for free September and October computer classes at the Downtown Eugene Public
Library. Pre-registration is required for limited spaces; call the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450, press 2.
Intro to eBooks
At , learn why electronic books are so popular and how to borrow
thousands of titles free from the Eugene Public Library. Several brands of eReaders
will be on hand to compare, or participants may bring their own (not required). This
single-session class will be held four times, on Mondays, Sept. 19, Sept. 26, Oct. 3,
and Oct. 17, all at 5 p.m.
What’s the big deal about Twitter and Facebook? And what’s the difference? Find
Social Networking
out at on Thursday, Sept. 15, at 2 p.m. Learn about options for
keeping in touch with friends, family, and colleagues online. Set up a free email
account in class then explore these easy ways to exchange messages, share
photos and videos, and more.
Store and Share Digital Photos
The class will be held on Saturday, Sept. 10, or Saturday, Oct. 29, at 10 a.m.,
offering a user-friendly introduction to uploading, downloading, and emailing photos, as well as creating online
Genealogy
albums. Get started researching the family tree at on Thursday, Sept. 29, or Thursday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m.
Intro to Computers – Part 1Intro to
Beginners are encouraged to sign up for on Sunday, Sept. 25, at 2 p.m., and
the Internet
on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m.
These computer classes have been designed for adults, but teens are also welcome. For more information, visit
www.eugene-or.gov/library or call the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450.
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