Bring your non-perishable food or cash/check donations to:
Wayne Morse Family Farm on Saturday, February 11th from 10-4
Donate food or funds anytime by following FFLC’s online instructions.
February SHiNA Newsletter
CHANGE FROM PRINTED VERSION: The printed version that was mailed to SHiNA residents suggested that the February 15th panel discussion on homelessness will have a Zoom-in option. Due to technical limitations, we will not be broadcasting this meeting via Zoom.
Upcoming SHiNA Neighborhood Meeting 2/15/2023
Topic: Understanding Homelessness
Wednesday, Feb 15, 6:30-8:30PM
Hilyard Community Center
2580 Hilyard Street, Eugene
Contributed by SHiNA Chair Chris Jockheck
We see it every day.
We see it everywhere; Eugene, the Valley,
the coast, through out the state and beyond.
We turn our heads so we don’t have to engage.
We avoid certain areas, certain streets.
We see the tents, push carts, all the belongings, what is
kept and what is left behind.
We see the people: individuals, couples, children, young
and old. And we get angry. And we should be angry.
But to whom (who)? To ‘them’?, to local government?, to state government?, to federal government?, our economic system?, education system?, health care system? As we start a new year, both local and state government leaders want to address the homeless issue making it a priority. But what does that mean? How are they proposing to have the discussions so there’s a full understanding of what has created the situation? Are they dealing with the symptoms or are they going to get ‘down and dirty’, and look at dealing with the origins of the crisis? And the future (numbers are only growing).
There are many questions, and many of us think we have ‘solutions’. And we have our bias. But in order to understand the discussions that will be taking place we have to understand the issue. Who are the homeless? How does someone become homeless? Why are some people in a chronic long term situation while some are able to make a transition to a better life? What is in those carts? What role do drugs play? What role does mental health status play? A day in their life???
To help provide that understanding, SHiNA will be hosting a panel discussion and ‘community conversation’ on homelessness. Panelists will be Heather Sielicki, community advocate and; Tracy Joscelyn, manager of Nightengale safe sleeping site; and, Kelly McIver, Communications Manager, Unhoused Response, City of Eugene. We hope to see you there. This will be an in-person meeting only.
SHiNA General Neighborhood Meeting – Sunday, 10/9, 3pm on ZOOM
Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting
Sunday, October 9, 3 p.m.
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We look forward to seeing our neighbors. Please join us.
1. Update from Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association. Phil Barnhart will speak about how the city is preparing and what residents can do to be more resilient. Q & A to follow.
2. Nominations for SHiNA Board members will be accepted for our November election. If you would like to be a part of making your neighborhood safer, more informed, or would like to be a leader in creating neighborhood activities, SHiNA welcomes you and needs your input. NEW board members welcome!
Topic: Southwest Hills SHiNA General Meeting
Time: Oct 9, 2022 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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SHiNA July 2022 Newsletter
This was mailed to homes in the SHiNA area, but you can also click this link to view the PDF version in a new tab. Highlights include: SHiNA and FAN combo neighborhood picnic info (also see below), changes adopted in Eugene residential zoning codes, tree work at Wayne Morse Family Farm, wildfire risks, Waste to Taste info, Eugene Public Library news, and upcoming SHiNA dates.
SHiNA Picnic 2022
The annual SHiNA summer picnic, this time in collaboration with our Friendly Area Neighbors, FAN, returns this summer to a new location, Washington Park and YOU are invited to join in the fun! This free, family-friendly event is an annual tradition with friends and neighbors gathering on the grassy expanse behind the Community Center at Washington Park.
Sunday, August 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Washington Park, 2025 Washington St.
* Bring your own picnic, blanket or chairs*
Live Music • Games for the Young and Young at Heart
Enjoy a Free Root Beer Float served by Friendly Street Church of God!
Community Walkway of Community Organization outreach tables
Prize Drawings for Gifts from Neighborhood Businesses
The Blank Slate Banner – Give us your Feedback !
This year we will be co-hosting the picnic with our adjacent neighborhood association, Friendly Area Neighbors (FAN). Not only will you have the opportunity to meet and greet your SHiNA neighbors, now we also get the opportunity to meet and celebrate with FAN’s neighbors!
Tighten up your sandals for races for the young and young at heart! The games will happen following the first set of music, and there might even be prizes!! The park’s spray play will also be operating to keep everyone cooled off and entertained.
Come learn what is going on in our community. The community walkway offers opportunities to talk with representatives from community partners and nonprofits that benefit our neighborhood and community. You can learn what SHiNA and FAN neighborhood associations are up to and how you might become involved. Get your burning questions answered and share your comments about the work being done in the community.
Be sure to sign-in to receive a ticket for drawings for gifts from our wonderful neighborhood businesses. Our area businesses are a vital link in supporting a healthy and vibrant community, and we thank them for their donations to the picnic. (A complete list of donors will be shared at the picnic.)
Last but not least, there will be a beautiful paper banner to accept all your thoughts about your neighborhood association, what do we do well, what you would like to see happening, how can we improve and better engage. Your thoughts will help strengthen our neighborhood associations.
Help make this a waste-free event by bringing your own utensils & taking them home!
SHiNA General Meeting
Waste to Taste Food Presentation
Eugene Public Library New Services
It’s your neighbors at ZOOM!
SHiNA Neighborhood General Meeting
Sunday, April 10, 6:30 p.m. via free ZOOM link below
Waste to Taste presentation: Jennifer Denson will speak about Waste to Taste and Burrito Brigade, groups that rescue food and distribute to those in need in our community.
Eugene Public Library: Will O’Hearn will speak about services and programs available since the library’s reopening.
ZOOM Link:
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Eugene Neighborhood Association Food Drive – Benefiting Food for Lane County
All participating neighborhoods will be holding a food collection drive to benefit Food For Lane County this Sunday, February 13th from 10:30am – 2:30pm. All participating Donation drop sites are listed on the Flyer. The Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association will be collection donations at Wayne Morse Family Farm located at 595 Crest Drive.
SHiNA Newsletter – February 2022
Meeting to discuss Cascade Manors Plans to Expand
Cascade Manor Neighborhood Applicant Meeting
Tuesday, November 30th. 2021 from 6:00 – 7:00pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 826 8645 9249
Zoom Meeting Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82686459249
INVITATION to NEIGHBORHOOD-APPLICANT MEETING
We are contacting you to inform you of a neighborhood-applicant meeting to discuss a land use proposal within your neighborhood. The applicant, Cascade Manor, is proposing to change the zoning of several properties adjacent to W. 30th Avenue and Portland Street from R-1 Low Density Residential (LDR) to R-2 Medium Density Residential (MDR) to allow for future redevelopment as senior housing and support services in the Southwest Hills Neighborhood.
Cascade Manor, Eugene’s only not-for-profit continuing care retirement community, is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of those they serve in a stimulating, secure environment. The proposed zone change will include five tax lots which are designated M Medium Density Residential by the Metro Plan and zoned R-1 Low Density Residential. The proposed zone changes to R-2 Medium Density Residential for all tax lots is consistent with the plan designation.
Prior to formally submitting a land use application to the City of Eugene, Cascade Manor requests a meeting with neighboring residents. The purpose of the meeting is to share information, describe the proposed project, and gather any feedback regarding the proposal. Please join us for a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The meeting can be accessed at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82686459249.
If you have any questions about the meeting or the project, please contact Colin McArthur, Principal Planner with Cameron McCarthy Landscape Architecture & Planning, at 541-485-7385 or colin@cameronmccarthy.com.
Cameron McCarthy, Landscape Architecture & Planning – 160 East Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401
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