City of Eugene News and Events http://www.eugene-or.gov City of Eugene News and Events en-us Build It and They Will Come: Juvenile Chinook Salmon Found at Delta Ponds and Heron Slough! http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/juvenile_chinook_salmon_find_respite_in_heart_of_eugene.html For the first time in over 60 years, juvenile spring Chinook salmon can swim freely through newly created side channels of the Willa Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:41:07 PST Flying People Return to the Eugene Airport http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/flying_people_return_to_the_eugene_airport.html The “Flight Patterns” work of art by the late David Joyce is refurbished and re-installed at the Eugene Airport. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 10:08:30 PST Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Powering Up in Downtown Eugene http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/ev_charging_stations.html Tweleve new electric vehicle charging stations are being installed in downtown parking garages and lots Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:28:51 PST 2011 Record Year at the Eugene Airport http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/2011_record_year_at_the_eugene_airport.html A record 780,312 total revenue passengers traveled through the Eugene Airport in 2011. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 05:06:31 PST Public Meeting Slated to Discuss Improvements to Jeppesen Acres Road http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/jeppesen_acres_road_project.html Tuesday, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., Sheldon Community Center Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:33:58 PST Mayor and Council Congratulate University of Oregon http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/mayor_and_council_congratulate_university_of_oregon.html Mayor Piercy and the City Council honored the accomplishments and contributions of the University of Oregon staff, faculty, students Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:46:41 PST Mayor Piercy to Deliver 2012 State of the City Address on Jan. 5 http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/2012_sate_of_the_city.html Highlights of 2011, goals for 2012, awards and entertainment. Donations of canned goods for FOOD for Lane County will be accepted. Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:58:09 PST Transition Effort Focuses on Park Restoration, Human Services http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/occupy_transition.html With the camp cleared, the City continues to work on site restoration and addressing service needs. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:29:51 PST Council Takes Action to Begin Peaceful Closure of Occupy Eugene Camp http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/december_14_council_decision.html The City Council directed staff to facilitate the peaceful transition of Occupy Eugene as soon as practicable. Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:34:00 PST Urban renewal grants shed new light on downtown http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/downtown_lighting_grants.html Thirteen grants are awarded to improve downtown lighting and safety Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:38:36 PST City Invites Local Businesses to ‘Love Food Not Waste’ With New Commercial Composting Program http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/commercial_compost_launch.html The initiative aims to divert 3,200 tons of food waste from local landfills in its first year Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:27:40 PST Annual Leaf Collection and Delivery Program Starts Nov. 7 http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/leaf_program.html Tips for managing fall's bountiful harvest Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:47:46 PDT New, Online One-stop Resource for Lane County Businesses http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/lane_business_link.html Launch of virtual business resource turns regional economic plan priority to a reality Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:22:53 PDT Call for Artists - Public Art for Police Building http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/call_for_artists___public_art_for_police_building.html The Police Art Committee is placing a call for artists for the future police headquarters at 300 Country Club Road. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:01:36 PDT Financial Planning Day - Free Public Service http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/financial_planning_day___free_public_service.html Financial Planning Day Fri, 7 Oct 2011 01:37:37 PDT Grants to help downtown lighten up http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/downtown_lights.html Urban Renewal grants of up to $3,000 aim to improve downtown lighting and safety Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:38:34 PDT City asks for feedback on Rental Housing Code http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/rental_code_survey.html Renters and owners encouraged to take survey on City code that addresses the physical condition of rentals Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:00:28 PDT Neighborhood Matching Grant Funding Available! http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/2012_neighborhood_matching_grants.html Neighborhood Matching Grant funding is available for approved projects in early spring 2012. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:30:43 PDT Become a City of Eugene Planning Commissioner! http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/planning_commission.html Applications now being accepted for fall openings Wed, 14 Sep 2011 02:38:21 PDT Three Blair Boulevard businesses awarded grants and volunteer design team assistance http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/blair_blvd_grants.html Three local businesses will receive grant funding, expert advice and free volunteer labor Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:42:26 PDT Eugene Police Needs You! http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/epd_prevention_convention_volunteers.html There is still time to apply to be a volunteer at the 4th Annual Prevention Convention. Fri, 2 Sep 2011 01:17:33 PDT Lane Community College and City partner on unique bike corrals http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/bike_corrals.html The artistic and functional bike racks provide more parking spaces for downtown riders Fri, 2 Sep 2011 11:24:42 PDT Residents to “Get Rec” differently this fall http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/lrcs_news.html The fall Guide is available at GetRec.org, by mail subscription or by pickup at many locations around town. Mon, 15 Aug 2011 11:43:37 PDT ALERT ME! Community Emergency Notification System Expanded http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/cens_alert.html Emergency notifications now available for cell and internet telephone numbers - but only if you register on-line! Wed, 27 Jul 2011 03:03:49 PDT Training Tomorrow’s Female Heroes http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/fire_department_news.html Last week 15 young women graduated from the first annual Confidence and Leadership Fire Camp. Fri, 8 Jul 2011 01:26:55 PDT Envision Eugene Open Houses On First Wednesdays this Summer http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/ee_summer_open_houses.html Tue, 5 Jul 2011 03:43:29 PDT Jinju Delegation Celebrates 50 Years of Friendship with July Visit to Eugene http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/jinju_delegation.html The Eugene-Jinju Sister City Committee is busy making preparations for a visiting delegation from our sister city in South Korea. Fri, 1 Jul 2011 10:04:24 PDT 20 Minute Neighborhoods Open House http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/sustainability/sustainability_news/20_minute_neighborhoods_open_house.html The importance of place for healthy and sustainable living - July 12, 4pm to 7pm Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:47:17 PDT Envision Eugene Wins State Citizen Involvement Award http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/ee_award.html State recognizes innovation and success of city planning process with STAR Award for citizen involvement in land use Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:12:05 PDT Seeking Applications for Downtown Urban Renewal Plan Expenditure Review Panel http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/downtown_erp.html New committee will review the Urban Renewal Agency’s use of Downtown Urban Renewal funds Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:54:59 PDT Neighborhood of the Year 2011 http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/neighborhoods/neighborhood_news/neighborhood_of_the_year_2011.html South University Neighborhood Association Mon, 23 May 2011 01:32:35 PDT Spencer Butte Middle School Raises Flag for Top Green Award http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/oregon_green_schools_award.html Oregon Green School celebrates reaching the highest level of certification in the statewide Oregon Green School program. Thu, 19 May 2011 09:02:05 PDT Proposed Budget Remains Stable in Changing Economic Environment http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/fy12_budget.html City Manager’s Proposed Budget Holds the Line Despite Lower Than Expected Revenue Forecast Wed, 27 Apr 2011 10:54:08 PDT Eugene Airport Recognized for Sustainability Efforts http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/eugene_airport_recognized_for_sustainability_efforts.html The Eugene Airport’s newly constructed Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting station has been awarded LEED® Silver certification. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 02:41:06 PDT 2010 Toxics Program Data Now Available http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/toxics_program.html 2010 Materials Balance Reports have been filed electronically Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:40:45 PDT Arrangements Being Made for Officer Kilcullen Celebration of Life http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/eugene_police_offer_killed_in_the_line_of_duty.html Opportunities emerging for community members to express their support Mon, 25 Apr 2011 04:53:57 PDT The National Inclusion Project Partners with the City of Eugene http://www.eugene-or.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_9728_319_2195_43/http://ceppcontent.eugene1.net:7087/publishedcontent/publish/main/city_news_and_events/national_inclusion_project.html The partnership will give more children the chance to participate in activities that they may have never thought possible. 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