Active Bethel Community is mixing our normal Annual Meeting, where we elect new board member and go over events and committees, with an exciting opportunity to get to know about the upcoming issues on our Oregon Ballots! Come early on Wednesday, October 21st. Doors open at the former Shasta Middle School at 5:45, and you'll get a chance to meet your neighbors and get a good seat up front. A representative from Val Hoyle's Campaign will be there to talk about their issues,

You have an opportunity to make your voice heard! The Department of Environmental Quality’s Cleanup Program is seeking feedback from the public about their program. This feedback will inform their strategic plan for the next 25 years! Please fill out this short survey to shape the future of the program: Fill out the Survey HERE *If you fill out this survey your response will be taken into consideration as this team writes their 2050 Vision and Action document! What is the Cl

The Love Your Block project addresses the ongoing challenge of limited community engagement in the Bethel and Trainsong neighborhoods—areas long affected by social, economic, and environmental disparities. Both neighborhoods have faced decades of environmental burdens. Bethel residents were significantly impacted by pollution from the former J.H. Baxter plant, while Trainsong’s only public park remains partially closed due to soil contamination and is surrounded by rail, high

Happening at the beginning of our 6:00-8:00pm Community Meeting at our new Shasta Community Center in the Gym, 4646 Barger Drive (was the Shasta Middle School). Everyone is welcome to attend! We will be holding our yearly elections for Executive Board Members. ABC members eligible to vote or run for office are: Anyone living or working within the Active Bethel Community area (Greenhill Road on the west, Clear Lake Road on the north, Union Pacific Railroad on the south and H

Looking for volunteers. Mentoring at Cascade Middle School begins the week of October 5th. Just 45 minutes once a week for the school year! For more information or to apply to be a volunteer mentor or site coordinator, please email bethelmentorprogram@bethel.k12.or.us Also looking for a volunteer site coordinator. See below for description. For more information or to apply to be a volunteer mentor or site coordinator, please email bethelmentorprogram@bethel.k12.or.us

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Hello Parade Enthusiasts, If you haven't filled out the parade application yet and need some inspiration, below are three opportunities for you to attend FREE workshops to help you with an entry. You can find the application plus more https://eugenebrightparade.com/ Fri, Aug 7 | 5:30 to 8:00 PM First Friday ArtWalk at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion EUGENE BRiGHT Parade is proud to sponsor the August First Friday ArtWalk with our Parade Collaborators. We’ve got BRiGHT c

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5th, 2026 The NUSA Board of Directors would like to congratulate the neighborhoods and non-profit organizations who won at the 51st Annual NUSA Conference held virtually May 28th and May 29th 2026. Neighborhoods had the opportunity to enter their community projects and newsletters, which were judged by a panel of judges. Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) is a national, non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organi

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for parts of the Willamette Valley, including Eugene, for June 14-16. Temperatures are expected to exceed 95 degrees. Community members are encouraged to stay hydrated with water when the temperature is so high. All water fountains and splash pads in Eugene are turned on for summer. Splash pads are on seven days a week, including holidays, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at: Downtown Riverfront Park (701 E. 8th Ave.) Fairmount