Downtown Eugene News

Concrete repairs close northbound lane of Jefferson Street at 15th Avenue

Submitted by Eric Jones on Mon, 2010-02-08 15:47

Jefferson Street will be closed to northbound traffic at 15th Avenue for approximately one week for concrete panel replacement.

The northbound section of Jefferson Street between 15th and 13th avenues is scheduled to be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 10, weather permitting, and to remain closed until approximately Feb. 17. During the closure, northbound traffic on Jefferson will be detoured to eastbound 15th Avenue, which connects to 13th Avenue via Washington, Lawrence and Lincoln streets.

Eugene has approximately 30 miles of concrete streets in its 530-mile street system. Each year, the Eugene Public Works Maintenance Division schedules repairs based on a variety of factors, including amount of damage, use of the street, and availability of funds.

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25th Asian Celebration Feb. 20 and 21

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Mon, 2010-02-08 09:49

Press release

Twenty-five years ago, no one really planned that an evening of Asian cultural entertainment would later blossom into a two-day festival and become one of Lane County’s longest running cultural festival. The Eugene-Springfield Asian Council will celebrate their 25th year of presenting the Oregon Asian Celebration on February 20 and 21 at the Lane Events Center at the fairgrounds in Eugene, Ore.

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Sheriff's mounted posse to donate $2,200 to 4-H Leaders Association

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Mon, 2010-02-08 09:27

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Lane County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse is presenting a check in the amount of $2,200 to the Lane County 4-H Leaders Association Monday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Oregon State University Extension Service of Lane County, 950 West 13th Ave.

The Lane Country Sheriff’s Mounted Posse provides night security around the barns and camping area during the annual 4-H Fair each summer, as a fundraiser and as a service to the 4-H Youth Program. The Posse, traditionally, donates a portion of that income back to the 4-H Leaders Association. This year, due to the economic climate and shortages that have affected the Lane County Youth program, the Sheriff’s Posse membership voted to return the full amount.

The Posse supports wholesome activities for the youth of our area and believes that 4-H is a premier program that fills this need.

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March for Babies kickoff Feb. 11 at Eugene Hilton

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-05 09:55

The largest fundraiser in support of healthy babies by March of Dimes kicks off Thursday, February 11th at the Eugene Hilton in the Bloch Room The noon lunch will bring together Lane County Team Captains in preparation for the 2010 March for Babies walk. Volunteer leaders will hear a personal story of one family's trials with preterm birth from Ambassador Nicole Roberts, learn more about why community support matters by PeaceHealth's Christine Heritage, and hear about building a team from Dawn Green, of PacificSource Health Plans. The kickoff event will be emceed by Jennifer Winters of KVAL News.

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Speed dating for singles over 50

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-05 09:54

It's never too late to find companionship! Socialize with other older adults who want to connect with someone special at a Valentine's Speed Date event on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6-8 p.m. at Campbell Community Center, 155 High St.

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Free pre-concert with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Fri, 2010-02-05 09:40

Press release

An exciting week lies ahead for the Eugene Youth Symphony thanks to the Eugene Symphony and Pulitzer Prize winner, Steven Stucky. In town as one of the Eugene Symphony’s Artists-in-Residence, Composer Stucky will take a few moments out of his visit to work with the students of Arts Umbrella’s Youth Symphony and also include them in a FREE community pre-concert.

The pre-concert, dubbed “A Musical Conversation with Steven Stucky,” is being held in addition to the Eugene Symphony’s Feb. 18th subscription performance of Stucky’s Pulitzer Prize winning composition. The pre-concert conversation/performance will take place in Soreng Theater at 7 p.m. and will feature a Q&A with Stucky along with two performances of his work. The Eugene Youth Symphony will perform excerpts from Son et Lumière and the University of Oregon Wind Ensemble, led by Bob Ponto, will perform Threnos.

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Rent a wedding dress and save money

Submitted by Denae D on Thu, 2010-02-04 19:05

There's a bridal boutique in Downtown Eugene that rents wedding dresses instead of sell them.

Something Borrowed Bridal Boutique is owned by Rosana Perry and she says in the last three months 36 brides have rented a dress from her for their big day.

Aimee Csiszer decided to try on dresses at the shop and says she'll spend the money she saves on a dress to pay for her family to fly to the wedding.

Check out some of the dresses in my on-line report.

Above Photo by Brian P Jones photography for Something Borrowed Bridal Boutique.

Food Security Town Hall

Submitted by Jenny Kuglin on Thu, 2010-02-04 17:09

We received this press release from the Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson:

What: Lane County Commissioners Pete Sorenson, Rob Handy and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy are holding a second Town Hall Forum regarding food security.

Where: Harris Hall, Lane County Courthouse and Public Service Building. 125 E Eighth Ave. Eugene

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 17

Who: Lynne Fessenden, Executive Director of Willamette Farm and Food Coalition; Mary Wood, Faculty Director of the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Program at the University of Oregon School of Law; Jabrila Via, Co-Owner of Winter Green Farm; and Jason Bradford, Managing Director of Vital Farmland LP, will discuss sustainable agriculture, climate change and peak oil and how they impact food security in Lane County.

Lane County Commissioners Pete Sorenson and Rob Handy, along with Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy, invite the The subject of food security encompasses many areas. community to learn more about food security issues in Lane County.

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Wentworth Buick-GM shuts down Eugene dealership

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Wed, 2010-02-03 16:37

After 28 years in Eugene, Wentworth Buick-GM has shut down. The lots and showroom are empty.

It's one of the dealerships that lost its GM franchise when the company downsized last year.

Owner Scott Wentworth told KVAL News the dealership was not making enough money. He said the company will focus on its dealerships and land development company in Portland.

The building is now up for lease.