Community Spirit

Mr. Lancer Pageant rescheduled for April 3

Churchill High School’s annual Mr. Lancer fundraising pageant is now scheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium, 1850 Bailey Hill Road.
 
The event, which raises funds for the Children’s Miracle Network, was postponed due to snowy weather. 

Tickets are available at the door for $8.

Eugene 4J school choice continues

It’s school choice time in Eugene School District 4J. Families can enroll in their neighborhood school at any time. For those interested in enrolling in a different 4J school for 2012–13, now is the time to learn more and submit a request. And now, for the first time ever after decades of school choice in 4J, families may now apply online.

Lowe's grant funds Applegate school garden repairs

Applegate Elementary School got $3,060 from Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation to help pay for garden and greenhouse repairs.

Downing Street Singers to perform at State of City Address

Mayor Kitty Piercy will deliver her 2012 State of the City Address on Thursday, January 5, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., in the lobby of the Hult Center for the Performing Arts.  Mayor Piercy will highlight key accomplishments of the City of Eugene in 2011 and outline goals for the City for the coming year.  Entertainment will include musical selections from the Downing Street Singers of Churchill High School.

Free family science fun at your neighborhood library

MAD SCIENCE: SPIN, POP, BOOM! Fun for kids & family during winter break at Eugene Public Library

Bethel Branch: Tuesday, December 27, 11:00 a.m., 1990 Echo Hollow Road

Sheldon Branch: Tuesday, December 27, 2:00 p.m., 1566 Coburg Road

Downtown Library: Wednesday, December 28, 1:00 and 3:00 p.m., 10th & Olive

FREE

It's amazing! It's amusing! It's the explosively entertaining Mad Science show "Spin, Pop, Boom!" for kids and family, free at all locations of Eugene Public Library during winter break. The high-energy Mad Scientists will demonstrate colorful, noisy chemical reactions and physical transformations.

This Christmas Give the Gift of Readiness

This Christmas Give the Gift of Readiness

Christmas is fast approaching, but it's not the only thing you and yours need to be ready for.  Think: windstorms, icy roads, and power outages because it 'tis the season; then think: floods, land slides, and earthquakes because natural disasters don't take a holiday.

4J Students Share Messages of Thanks

4J Students Share Messages of Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving from Eugene School District 4J!

Local students' thankful thoughts and autumn art are featured in this 3-minute video.

What Are You Thankful For?
http://vimeo.com/32498655