Speaker: Keaton Miller, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of OregonKeaton introduced himself and shared his background in Economics and Oregon history regarding how the taxation laws were passed and what their historical impacts have been. His presentation focused on the fundamental mechanics of how the state, county and city passes taxes, with special focus… Continue reading October’s Guest Presentation: “Eugene’s Budget – Under the Shadow of Measures 5 & 50″
Government 101 Continues:Keaton Miller on Eugene’s Budget
Professor Keaton Miller and SHINA presents: Economics of the Eugene BudgetWayne Morse Farm HouseTuesday October 20th, 6:30 pm Economics Professor Keaton Miller, shares an evening seminar on the budget process in Eugene and its impacts on local government Tuesday October 20th at 6:30pm at the Wayne Morse Farm living room. This will be the 2nd session of our 3… Continue reading Government 101 Continues:Keaton Miller on Eugene’s Budget
Government 101 Starts this Tuesday
Charlie Conrad, UO Professor and Former State Legislator, shares a class on the Foundations of Government this Tuesday September 15th at 6:30pm at the Wayne Morse Farm shelter.This will be the 1st session of our 3 part Government 101 series.Our purpose in hosting this series is for us to get a better understanding of how government… Continue reading Government 101 Starts this Tuesday
PAST SHINA MEETING FOLLOWUP: JENNY HARAYUMARA
Thank you to those of you who were able to join us for our city manager, Jenny Harayumara’s enlightening conversation on the state of our city. She gave us a lot to think about- from the $1 billion the airport brings Eugene each year to the $8 million shortfall that we are going to have… Continue reading PAST SHINA MEETING FOLLOWUP: JENNY HARAYUMARA
2026 August General Membership Meeting
Meet Eugene's New City Manager at SHiNA General Membership Meeting Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30 pm Jenny Haruyama will be the guest speaker at our upcoming meeting. She is interested in hearing comments and concerns from Southwest Hills Neighbors. We meet in either the living room at the Wayne Morse Family Farm at 595 Crest… Continue reading 2026 August General Membership Meeting
It is that Hot and Dry Time of Year
Wildfire & Evacuation PreparednessAs we head into wildfire season, Eugene Emergency Management and Eugene Springfield Fire want to remind you to:* Sign up for emergency alerts* Know evacuation levels* Check your go bag/kit* Take preventative actionsEmergency Alerts Lane Alerts is the place to sign up to receive alerts from fire, police and other emergency response agencies.… Continue reading It is that Hot and Dry Time of Year
Wayne Morse Park Open house
It's your opportunity to take a tour of the historic home and grounds. We hope to see our neighbors at the Annual Open House! Cake! Ice Cream! Hot Dogs! Music!Sunday, May 17. noon to 4 p.m.Wayne Morse Family Farm
Wayne Morse Family Farm Open House
Wayne Morse Family Farm Open House Sunday, May 17 • noon to 4 p.m. Exciting plans are in the works for the what promises to be a fun afternoon: the annual open house at Wayne Morse Family Farm. Carriage rides, tours of the home, exhibits, music, food, community booths. SHiNA looks forward to partnering with… Continue reading Wayne Morse Family Farm Open House
What’s On The May Ballot?
Find out at SHiNA Membership MeetingTuesday, April 21 • 6:30 p.m.Wayne Morse Family Farm(if weather permits, we'll meet in the shelter) Get informed and meet the candidates! Each candidate will be given a chance to speak and convince you to vote for them in May. Also, there will be speakers in favor and opposed to… Continue reading What’s On The May Ballot?
EWEB’s Wildfire Resiliency Work
Next SHiNA Neighborhood Meeting - 10/21, 6:30 PM at Wayne Morse Family Farm This program is rescheduled from our August general meeting. Jeannine Parisi is the Resiliency Program Manager for EWEB. She will provide a general EWEB overview and describe resiliency and wildfire mitigation work especially with regard to power shutdowns and unexpected power outages… Continue reading EWEB’s Wildfire Resiliency Work