Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association
The Eugene Chamber of Commerce is hosting their September Policy Forum Breakfast on the Oregon Approach to Wildfire - an important topic for our neighborhood which lies at the urban-wildland interface. The forum is this week - on Thursday, October 2nd, from 7:00–9:30 AM - at the Eugene Country Club. This forum will offer a rare opportunity… Continue reading Wildfire Policy Forum October 2
SHINA Plastic Party Shreds Eugene Neighborhood Record — 68 large bags, 611 Pounds On May 11th, SHiNA Board members partnered with Master Recycler Tim Whitley to host a recycling round up. Our neighbors did not disappoint, bringing the most ever recycling content to a Eugene Neighborhood recycling event. Thanks to all who participated. We will… Continue reading SHiNA Hosts Best Ever Recycling Roundup!
Donate or volunteer for SHiNA's Food for Lane County Food Drive, Saturday, March 2nd SHiNA will host a food donation drive on March 2 from 10:00-4:00 at Wayne Morse Family Farm (595 Crest Drive). Swing by on Saturday to donate foods based on the "Most Needed Food Items" list OR make a financial donation via… Continue reading SHiNA Food Drive, March 2nd!
St. Jude's Church is sponsoring a Blood Drive due to the dire need for blood donations in our community. Here is the link to schedule an appointment. https://donate.bloodworksnw.org/donor/schedules/geo Don't forget to use the code "JUDE" to be a part of the blood drive.
SHiNA-hosted the neighborhood's first Community Conversation, which brought 40 people to Amazon Community Center to learn about causes of homelessness On February 15th, SHiNA hosted a panel discussion and ‘community conversation’ on homelessness. Panelists Heather Sielicki, community advocate and; Tracy Joscelyn, manager of Nightengale safe sleeping site; and, Kelly McIver, Communications Manager, Unhoused Response, City of Eugene… Continue reading Understanding Homelessness – Video
We are having our Potluck Picnic again this year. Join us and meet your neighbors on Sunday, August 13th, from 2 - 6 pm at 595 Crest Dr, Wayne Morse Family Farm. Join in the fun with Music, Raffles, Info Booths & Kid’s Art. Meet Your Neighbors, Share Ideas, Be Engaged & Informed, Get Involved!
Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Smoke Notice State notifications for smoke & field burning have begun. For those sensitive to smoke, it’s good to know when field burning or forest fires are occurring. Send a request for notifications to Jason Eck, Registration & Permit Coordinator: jeck@oda.state.or.us, 503-986-4794 ODA Smoke Notice List: smoke-notice@oda.state.or.us Smoke & Field… Continue reading Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Smoke Notice