BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard Guide available from League of Women Voters League of Women Voters, voluntary public service organization of U.S. citizens. Organized in 1920 in Chicago as an outgrowth of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, it had as its original nucleus the leaders of the latter organization. The League of Women Voters of Lane County has available the 2005-07 edition of the "They Represent You" biennial guide to elected and appointed officials. The guide contains mailing and e-mail addresses See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address , Web sites, phone numbers and fax numbers for national, state, county and local officials, state legislators, courts, utility boards, school districts and other resources useful in following the legislative process. It also includes information regarding voter registration Voter registration is the requirement in some democracies for citizens to check in with some central registry before being allowed to vote in elections. An effort to get people to register is known as a voter registration drive. Centralized/compulsory vs. , election procedures, political parties, and Web sites that track the progress of new legislation. The guide is available at government offices and libraries throughout Lane County, or at the office of the League of Women Voters at 81 E. 14th Ave. in Eugene. The League of Women Voters of Lane County is a grass-roots, nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active citizen participation in government. For information, call 343-7917. Panel members wanted for park's natural area Applicants are being sought for four positions on the Citizen Planning Committee planning committee n (in local government) → comité m de planificación for the Whilamut Natural Area of Alton Baker Park Alton Baker Park is located in Eugene, Oregon, United States, near Autzen Stadium. It features duck ponds, bicycle trails, and a dog park, and directly touches the Ferry Street Bridge. . The committee, composed of 15 citizens from Eugene and Springfield, is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the East Alton Baker Park Plan. Applicants for these four positions must be residents of Eugene. Prior experience is not required, but an interest in park planning and activities is desirable. The terms are for three years. Committee meetings are held once every three months, with additional sub-committee meetings scheduled as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . Applications are available online at www.ci.eugene.or.us or at the City Manager's Office at 777 Pearl St., Room 105. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. March 18. Final appointments are expected on April 11. For additional information on the application process, contact Mary Walston at 682-5406. Sketches on Alzheimer's continue Wednesday The "Spotlight on Alzheimer's" series of live sketches continues at 2 p.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church First United Methodist Church is a common name for the first United Methodist church established in a particular locality. Many First United Methodist Churches exist around the world. , 1376 Olive St., Eugene. Dr. Ronald Stock will discuss how to work with your doctor. The sketches are performed by actors from Impacts Arts and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association, incorportated on April 10, 1980 as the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc., is a non-profit American voluntary health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. . A $5 donation is suggested. For information, call 345-8392. Send announcements to: Briefly News at The Register-Guard, P.O. Box 10188, Eugene, OR 97440, fax 683-7631 or e-mail rgnews@guardnet.com. |
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