Community Spirit

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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UO students award $5,000 to Hosea Youth Services

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Mon, 2010-03-15 14:50

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One thousand hot meals, 25 warm beds and 15 temporary jobs will be among the benefits provided to homeless youths in Eugene through a collaborative effort of the University of Oregon, Wells Fargo and Hosea Youth Services.

As part of their studies, the 23 students in UO's "American Philanthropy" freshman seminar solicited grant applications and conducted research about local nonprofit groups. After reviewing 30 possibilities, the students visited five agencies and voted to allocate a $5,000 grant from Wells Fargo to Hosea Youth Services (HYS) in Eugene.

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Am I under arrest? Your rights and responsibilities when talking to police

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Wed, 2010-03-10 11:30

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The City of Eugene Adult Service Program is offering a free presentation about your rights and responsibilities when interacting with authorities. A presenter from the Civil Liberties Defense Center will explain the three distinct categories of police involvement that people most often experience: conversation, detention, and arrest. This presentation will leave you feeling informed and empowered.

The presentation is from 11 a.m. - noon on March 22 at Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. Free, but pre-registration is required.

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Latino Business Network meets at Eugene City Brewery

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-09 11:00

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Please join the Latino Business Network on Tuesday, March 9 from 5-7 PM at the Eugene City Brewery for a no-host, casual networking event. Tuesday night is “Aloha Tuesday” so wear your best tropical shirt, purchase a pint and your second one is on the house! There is no registration, simply arrive at Eugene City Brewery located at 844 Olive Street between 5-7 PM to enjoy the artisan brews and taste the culinary delights while networking during this no-host event. Need directions? Click here.

The Latino Business Network will be back on track in April as we “Learn How to do Business with PeaceHealth” on Tuesday, April 13 at the PeaceHealth Annex. Mark your calendars and look for more information to come soon!

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Relief Nursery fundraiser April 24

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-09 10:16

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Wells Fargo will again serve as the title sponsor of the Relief Nursery's annual Main Event fundraiser April 24, and has donated $20,000 to support the organization whose mission is to strengthen families and keep children safe.

The 20th annual dinner, auction and dance will be held at the Regional Sports Center in Springfield where guests will be transported Somewhere Over the Rainbow for an enchanted evening of marvel and allure that will give Relief Nursery children the opportunity to dream.

Based in Eugene, Relief Nursery works with low-income families and their children between birth and six years of age, who are at the highest risk of child abuse and neglect. The Relief Nursery focuses on preventing the cycle of child abuse and neglect by early intervention, building successful and resilient children, strengthening parents and preserving families.

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Five renewable energy projects in the running for up to $100K

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Mon, 2010-03-08 17:08

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Five local renewable energy and education proposals have reached the finalist stage for consideration of two Eugene Water & Electric Board Greenpower grants of up to $100,000 each.

Starting in early April, EWEB Greenpower customers will vote for their favorite projects. The two winners will be announced at Eugene’s annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 24, at EWEB’s River Edge Plaza. Only those who are Greenpower customers as of March 31 will be eligible to vote.

The finalists for this year’s grants are:

Adams Elementary: Installation of solar thermal and photovoltaic system at Adams Elementary School in Eugene. Grant seeks $100,000.
Climate Leadership Initiative: The Resources Innovation Group – Climate Leadership Program. Development of a community solar project. Grant seeks $100,000.
First United Methodist Church: Install a 27-kilowatt photovoltaic system for the congregation’s community gathering place. Grant seeks $35,000.
Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA): Establish a program targeting low-income EWEB customers that would replace older wood stoves with clean-burning pellet stoves. Grant seeks $100,000.
Northwest Youth Corps: Build a rooftop photovoltaic system for the school and establish an environmental education facility. Grant seeks $100,000.

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Rotary Club presentation Tuesday on SkateEugene

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-05 18:33

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The Eugene Rotary Club will be host a presentation of its newest community service program, the Eugene skate park, known as SkateEugene on Tuesday, March 9, at noon at the Eugene Hilton, during its regular weekly luncheon meeting.

The Eugene Rotary Club’s Board recently set a target goal of raising $100,000 for the construction of the skate park through a variety of fundraising efforts.

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Artists want to fill vacant storefronts downtown

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Fri, 2010-03-05 10:49

A group of local artists is turning blight into beauty by placing sculptures inside vacant buildings downtown.

The first installation of the Eugene Storefront Art Project opened Wednesday: an iron sculpture representing stunted progress inside a jewelry store that's sat vacant for a year.

The idea is to create a more colorful community and, hopefully, attract potential buyers to some of these properties -- many of which have sat empty for years.

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DIVA declines to buy building from Lord Leebrick Theatre Co.

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Thu, 2010-03-04 11:17

Renewed negotiations between Lord Leebrick Theatre Company and the Downtown Initiative for the Visual Arts (DIVA) regarding a sale of the building at Broadway and Olive Streets concluded Tuesday with DIVA’s Board of Directors declining to purchase the property.

DIVA’s Board of Directors met on March 2 to discuss terms offered by Lord Leebrick. Following the meeting, DIVA Board President Randy Stender called the Theatre Company’s Board President, Connie Bennett, to say that DIVA “is not in a position to enter into a sales agreement."

The property is one of two tax lots purchased in a highly publicized sale by property developers Tom Connor and Donald Woolley to Lord Leebrick in March 2009. “Since Lord Leebrick bought the property, our hope has been that we could also help DIVA secure a permanent home,” said Willis.

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Deadline to file for Eugene City Council, EWEB board coming up

Submitted by KVAL Communitie... on Tue, 2010-03-02 11:19

The deadline to file to run for Eugene City Council and two Eugene Water and Electric Board seats is Thursday, and so far only three of the six races on the May 18 primary ballot have drawn more than one candidate, according to the city recorder's office.

Candidates first file a prospective petition, then circulate the petition to gather 25 signatures from registered voters in the ward.

Candidates have until March 4 to complete their filing and petition for city office, according to the Eugene city recorder's Web site.

The Oregon Secretary of State and Lane County Elections indicate candidates for state and county office have until March 9 to file for the primary election.

The May 18 ballot will also ask Lane County voters to choose County Commissioners and decide on a local option tax that would support 4-H and the Lane County Extension Service.

And in the headline race, Oregon Republicans and Democrats will select their parties' candidates for governor of Oregon.

Voters have up until 21 days prior to the election to register to vote or change their voter registration.

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