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EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER
June 27, 2013
IN THIS EDITION
CONGRATULATIONS 2013 HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
CELEBRATE RECREATION IN JULY
PARK WATCH COLLABORATION ADDS ONLINE TOOL TO HELP KEEP PARKS SAFE, CLEAN AND GREEN
“CALAMITY JAZZ” CONCERT AT EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
AROUND THE CITY
Congratulations 2013 High School Graduates
June is the month to celebrate all graduates, and for this community, the
Hult Center is the epicenter of high school graduation. In 2013, the first
graduation ceremony was for the International High School, quickly
followed by Sheldon, Churchill, Thurston, and South Eugene high school
ceremonies. Backstage the halls were filled with nervous laughter, speech
rehearsals, photos being snapped and tagged, lots of high-fives, tears, hugs,
and a wonderful sense of celebration, achievement, milestones, and honors.
The Silva Concert Hall provides a graceful back drop for the
students, their families, teachers and school administrators. Over the
course of the month, more than 9,500 graduates pass through the
Hult Center basking in the glow of achievement. One never tires of
seeing the students in their caps and gowns standing on the steps of
the Studiocade having their class picture taken. These special
moments are savored, shared and remembered forever.
Graduation post-it notes can be spotted on the Hult 30 Post-it Wall
in the Lobby. These fun commemorations are welcome
contributions to the ongoing celebration of the Hult Center’s 30
th
birthday.
For more information, contact Hult Center for the Performing Arts Marketing and Outreach Manager Libby Tower
at 541-682-8380 or Libby.j.tower@ci.eugene.or.us.
Celebrate Recreation in July
In July, the Recreation Division will celebrate recreation and its many
surprising benefits. For instance, according to a study by California State
Parks, "social bonds are improved when families recreate together and
when seniors and individuals with disabilities are actively engaged in
recreation activities."
Furthermore, the study found these interactions “unite families, encourage
social sensitivity and support seniors and individuals with disabilities."
Several events planned by Recreation this summer, such as We Are Bethel Celebration, Echo Hollow Pool's Neighborhood
Block Party, the Campbell Center Ice Cream Social and Summer in the City - Movies in the Park, among many others,
provide opportunities for individuals and families to realize these benefits.
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Throughout the month of July, information will be provided about the surprising benefits of recreation. These facts,
research findings and anecdotal results will be posted in community centers and pools, on Recreation’s Facebook pages,
website, and Twitter. Knowing more about all that recreation can do, the community will be even more motivated to get
moving! Folks will be asked why they love recreation and can respond by posting their answers to one of Rec's Facebook
pages, Tweeting to #YILoveRec, taping up handwritten reasons in the community centers, and/or posting videos of
testimonials.
What makes recreation special? Is it fitness? Having fun? Learning something new? Or maybe it’s meeting people through
recreation. It could be an appreciation for recreation facilities and sports fields that provide a place to recreate, make art
or crafts, and play team sports. Of course, there are the environmental benefits of fresh air or just being in nature.
Whatever the reasons are to love recreation, Recreation staff would like to hear them.
For more information, contact Kathy Madison, Library, Recreation and Cultural Services marketing and public information
manager, at 541-682-6342.
Park Watch Collaboration Adds Online Tool to Help Keep Parks Safe, Clean and Green
Park Watch is a powerful and interactive collaboration between the community, Eugene Police Department, Public Works
Parks and Open Space, and Library, Recreation, and Cultural Services’ Recreation to increase safety and reduce crime in
Eugene’s parks, recreation facilities, and surrounding neighborhoods. Park Watch is entering its second year, targeting
patrols in high use park and recreation areas throughout the peak season with very positive results.
These efforts are now going to be assisted by the release of a new online tool that takes advantage of quick and immediate
reporting, provides direct access to the appropriate responder, and allows incident location tracking for follow-up action.
Park users, neighbors and staff can easily report non-emergency safety issues immediately as they are encountered in a
park or facility at www.eugene-or.gov/parkwatch from any computer or mobile device.
The types of non-emergency issues that can be reported include bike path hazards, graffiti, harassment, theft, trash,
vandalism, disorderly behavior and more. Best of all, users do not need to worry about whether to report to Parks or EPD,
the dropdown menu is coded appropriately. For example, a “restroom problem” would get reported to Parks automatically,
while “disorderly conduct” would go straight to EPD.
Park Watch signs will begin appearing in the park system later this summer with the website and QR code direct access for
smart phone users. The signs will encourage users to trust their intuition. If it doesn’t feel right, report it!
For more information about Park Watch, contact Parks and Open Space Natural Resources Manager Eric Wold at
eric.n.wold@ci.eugene.or.us or 541-682-4842, or AIC Captain Doug Mozan, Eugene Police Department, at
doug.l.mozan@ci.eugene.or.us.
“Calamity Jazz” Concert at Eugene Public Library
On Friday, July 5, at 6 p.m., the Downtown Eugene Public Library will host a free concert by Calamity Jazz. The Downtown
Library is open until 8 p.m., the first Friday of each month.
The band features toe-tapping, high-energy, Dixieland, swing, and ragtime tunes with a super-fun band led by Vicki Cox
(trumpet, vocals) with Meg Graf (piano, bass sax), Jeff Green (banjo, guitar), and Norm Gary (reeds).
While visiting the Library, adults, teens, and children can sign up for Summer Reading 2013. At sign-up, each child and teen
gets a free book, and each adult gets a coupon for a free coffee at Novella Cafe or $1 off books at the Friends of the Library
book store.
For more information, visit www.eugene-or.gov/library or call the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-8316.
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