Homeless can connect with free services and support

Submitted by Jennifer Winters on Wed, 2010-03-17 11:20

From a news release:

Project Homeless Connect Event

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 2010

Hundreds of community volunteers will spend the day helping homeless community members receive critical services and basic provisions at this year's Project Homeless Connect for Lane County. The fourth annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, March 18 at the Lane Events Center at the Fairgrounds.

Guests of this year's event will be offered free medical exams, dental checkups, vision care, hot meals, haircuts, bike repair, and much more. More than 80 local service agencies will be on-site to provide information on housing, employment, education, legal counsel, addiction treatment, and a variety of services available for youth, families, seniors and veterans. Giveaways of basic provisions will include items such as coats, sleeping bags, socks, scarves, hats, gloves, children's clothing and personal hygiene items.

Last year the event served 1,548 guests. Organizers are anticipating an increase in attendance as Lane County's homeless population rises.

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Eugene Airport Runway Rehabilitation Project

Submitted by Cathryn Stephens on Tue, 2010-03-16 14:59

The Eugene Airport’s main runway will undergo a complete rehabilitation in June 2010. The project is not expected to impact commercial or general aviation traffic which will continue to use the parallel runway during construction.

The $9.5 million dollar project will be funded through Federal Aviation Administration entitlement and discretionary funds and a 5 percent airport match, which is anticipated will come from a State of Oregon Connect Oregon III grant. Wildish Construction was awarded the low bid.

“This funding will allow the Eugene Airport to restore and improve our most valuable material asset,” said Eugene Airport Director Tim Doll, A.A.E. “The construction schedule is aggressive to provide the least impact on commercial air carriers and general aviation users at EUG.”

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One of Eugene's Best Kept Secrets

Submitted by Denae D on Tue, 2010-03-16 14:45

You can smell the warm spices before you even walk through the door on Hilyard Street. Korea House Restaurant has been serving up homemade dishes for lunch and dinner since 1996.  The dishes are authentic and the complimentary Korean Tea has a nutty taste which rivals Chinese Green Tea.

Enjoy lunch specials during the week for just $5.95.  The portions are huge.  Expect noodle-based dishes with a rich flavor.  Some speciality plates include a raw egg which you stir through the piping hot bowl and it scrambles along with the ingredients.  

Place your order at the front counter and when it is ready, you'll be called back up to get it.  Remember as you leave to toss your trash and return your tray.  

Sarah says "The restaurant is kind of a hole in the wall and is easy to walk by without giving it a thought, but the food is amazing and the couple that runs the business is really nice. The food prices can get expensive but if you come in before 3pm they have $5 lunch specials. We go about twice a month and have never been disappointed!?" 

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'Ways of Fishing' readings at Eugene Public Library

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 13:26

From a press release

On Tuesday, March 16, at 5:30, the Windfall Reading Series will host Ted Leeson and John Larison at the Downtown Eugene Public Library. The evening's theme will be "Ways of Fishing." Meet and hear the writers in person, with authors' works available for purchase and signing. Admission and refreshments are free.

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Eugene Highlanders perform Wednesday

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 12:49

From a press release

The Luck of the Irish will be in the heart of Downtown Eugene this St. Patrick’s Day at the Sixth Street Grill.  The Restaurant and famous Sports bar will feature a festive and colorful St. Patrick’s Day Party that will showcase the Eugene Highlanders and Irish Dancers. 

As a tradition for almost 60 years in the area, the Eugene Highlanders will entertain the crowd at the Sixth Street Grill at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with Scottish piping, drumming and dancing.

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Police search for bank robber

Submitted by John Tierney on Tue, 2010-03-16 12:41

Eugene police officers swarmed the U.S. Bank branch at 8th and Willamette Tuesday afternoon looking for a suspect who robbed the bank.

Officers were also trying to get a police dog to the bank to help find the suspect.

Police spokeswoman Jenna LaBounty said they have preliminary information the robber was a black man, about 25 years old, 5 feet 11 inches and around 200 pounds.

LaBounty said he had unkempt hair. He was last seen wearing an army coat and dark gray sweatpants.

He left the bank with an undisclosed amount of cash.

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Northwest Hemp Expo fundraiser March 27

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 12:38

From the KVAL Community Calendar

The Northwest Hemp Exposition will host a fundraiser March 27 at the Granary Pizza (formerly Joe Federigo's) 259 E 5th st Eugene.

Door prizes and Expo T-Shirts will be available, Hemp-burgers and beer. We have arranged a night of special entertainment; music and speakers.

Several non-profit advocacy groups will be represented; because we are a community based organization, the evening will begin with a special tribal blessing for this righteous fundraising project.

Children are welcome to help inspire us from 4:20 p.m. to 10pm, speakers and music will continue until 2:30 a.m.

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Free shuttle bus from downtown to Project Homeless Connect

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 12:37

From a press release

Lane Transit District will operate a free shuttle between the Eugene Station and the Lane County Fairgrounds for this year’s Project Homeless Connect event on Thursday, March 18, 2010.

The free shuttle will depart from the bus stop adjacent to the Eugene Station on 11th Avenue, just west of the West 11th Avenue station entrance.

The first shuttle will depart at 8:50, a.m., and will operate every 15 minutes until 5:00 p.m.  The final departure from the fairgrounds back to the Eugene Station will be at 5:00 p.m.
 
Lane Transit District is the Best Way to Connect, and the District is proud to play an active role in this year’s Project Homeless Connect activities.

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Eugene IRS Tax Center extending hours

Submitted by Staci Vollmer on Tue, 2010-03-16 10:17

Tax time is coming up fast. If you need help the IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center in Eugene can help.

It will be open extended hours Saturday, March 27. You can go get help from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The center is located at 300 Country Club Road.

At the Tax Assistance Center you'll have the opportunity to work directly with IRS employees to resolve your tax issues.

 For more information call the Eugene IRS Center at 541-465-6739.

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Duck football players win video contest

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-16 09:33

From a press release

On the heels of Problem Gambling Awareness Week in Oregon, Lane County Prevention Program is announcing the award for winning video in the first ever Problem Gambling Awareness video contest.
 
The contest themed "Everyday People," targeted all community members to increase awareness that any "everyday person" can develop a gambling problem.

The winners, Dustin Haines and Tyrone Radford, are not "just" everyday people, but University of Oregon students and part of the Ducks football team. Dustin and Tyrone have been educated about gambling and are aware that it doesn't come without a cost.

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