Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association
Governor Kate Brown announced today that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces, beginning this Wednesday July 1. The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces. Face covering requirements are already mandated in eight counties. “The choices every single one of us make in… Continue reading Governor Brown announces indoor face covering requirement is extended statewide
SUMMER ART KITS FOR LANE COUNTY STUDENTS Lane County students can stay creative all summer long with Lane Arts Council's new Summer Art Kits! Join local artists for 40 hands-on tutorials in the visual and performing arts, with all materials conveniently mailed to your door. Summer Art Kits are perfect for K-5 learners and for middle school… Continue reading Summer Art Kits for Lane County Students
COVID-19 cases are surging in Oregon. How can we all work together to bend the curve back downward? Today OHA released new modeling that shows a considerable rise in COVID-19 in Oregon. The latest model by OHA and the Institute for Disease Modeling is based on data through June 18. It offers three projections – optimistic,… Continue reading Oregon Health Authority – Coronavirus Update
It’s simple: Wearing a face covering is one of the most effective things you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We know some people have concerns about face coverings. Oregon Health Authority has consulted with experts to ensure your safety. Here are some graphics to help bust some mask myths:
The 4th Annual Healthy Aging Conference, offered in a virtual format this year on both June 25, 2020 from 1:00-2:3-pm and July 15, 16, 17 from 10:00am-3:00pm, sponsored by the Lane, Douglas, and South Central Coast Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative. We are offering the conference free of charge, NASW CEUs, and raffle e-gift cards after… Continue reading 4th Annual Healthy Aging Conference
It’s been three months since the Eugene City Council approved City Manager Sarah Medary’s (no longer Pro Tem) administrative order on March 17, which declared a state of emergency during the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak in Lane County. So much was changing then that we started providing you with a weekly Community Update the next day, March 18. Learn about the City of Eugene’s COVID-19 Emergency… Continue reading City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
Wearing a mask when you’re outside your home is so critically important to stopping the spread of coronavirus. It’s also a signal to family, friends, and neighbors that you’re doing what you can to take our collective public health seriously. Here is a chart showing the risk of transmission and how a mask helps reduce… Continue reading Wear a mask to protect yourself and others
Welcome to the first full week of Phase 2 of reopening in Lane County. The State approved Lane County to begin Phase 2 last Friday, and as we all figure out what that looks like across our community, we wanted to reiterate we are here to help. Our website is full of resources for you, and we are continuously assessing City services… Continue reading City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
The SHiNA Board meeting will be held on Zoom this coming Tuesday, June 9th from 6 PM to 8 PM. If you would like to join the Zoom meeting for the neighborhood public comment section. Please send an e-mail to shina_board@googlegroups.com and we will send you the necessary invite to join the meeting.
Effective June 7, LTD will begin operating on Sundays with a regular Sunday schedule for bus routes that are currently in operation. This is great news for community members that rely on bus transit for their sole transportation. Monday – Saturday service will continue to operate with the modified Sunday Schedule. For a full list… Continue reading LTD will begin operating on Sundays