BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard Free well water clinic at Monroe High School For other uses, see James Monroe High School. Monroe High School may refer to:
MONROE - The Oregon State University Oregon State University, at Corvallis; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1858 as Corvallis College, opened 1865. In 1868 it was designated Oregon's land-grant agricultural college and was taken over completely by the state in 1885. Well Water Program is holding a free well-water clinic Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Monroe High School commons. At the event, an Extension water quality educator will offer nitrate screenings and answer questions about wells and septic systems. For a nitrate screenings, people should bring a 1/2 -cup of untreated well water in a clean, water-tight container. Call (541) 737-6295. Scrabble Society meets at the McNail-Riley House The Eugene Scrabble Society will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the McNail-Riley House at the corner of West 13th Avenue and Jefferson Street. For information, call 684-4495. Community forum on Endangered Species Act The federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA) (16 U.S.C.A. §§ 1531 et seq.) was enacted to protect animal and plant species from extinction by preserving the ecosystems in which they survive and by providing programs for their conservation. Religious leaders from Lane County will hold a community forum on the Endangered Species Act from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday 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. The agenda includes an overview of the act and a panel discussion with representatives from commercial fishing, agriculture and the faith community. The forum is sponsored by Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, a statewide association of 17 Christian denominations List of Christian denominations (or Denominations self-identified as Christian) ordered by historical and doctrinal relationships. (See also: Christianity; Christian denominations). Some groups are large (e.g. including Protestant, Roman Catholic and Orthodox churches. Admission is free. For information, call (503) 221-1054 or (541) 942-4479. Alzheimer's Association meeting on Wednesday SPRINGFIELD - The topic of the Alzheimer's Association on Wednesday will be "My mother had Alzheimer's. What are my chances?" Dr. Donald England will be the presenter. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. at the Willamalane Adult Activity Center, 215 West C St. There is a suggested donation of $5. For information, call 345-8392. WalkAmerica on Saturday funds the March of Dimes
March of Dimes WalkAmerica will take place Saturday at 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 fundraising event to raise money to fight premature birth premature birth Birth less than 37 weeks after conception. Infants born as early as 23–24 weeks may survive but many face lifelong disabilities (e.g., cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness). features a 10-kilometer and 3-kilometer walk, each starting at 9 a.m. Registration forms are available at Big 5 Sporting Goods Big 5 Sporting Goods (NASDAQ: BGFV) is a sporting goods retailer headquartered in El Segundo, California with 344 stores in 10 western states. Steven G. Miller is the Chairman, President, and CEO. , Bi-Mart stores and Century Bank, or online at WalkAmerica.org, or by calling (800) 811-0805. Parkinson's patients, care providers, families gather NEWPORT - Parkinson's Resource of Oregon will host a conference for patients, families and health care providers SundayApril 30 at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn. Registration is $25 for patients and family caregivers, with a discount for additional family members. The fee for professionals is $40. A limited number of scholarships are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For registration and scholarship information, call (800) 426-6806. Mayor's monthly one-on-one on Tuesday Eugene residents on Tuesday can talk to Mayor Kitty Piercy in a south Eugene supermarket. She will be at the Albertsons at 1675 W. 18th Ave., starting at 5 p.m. The mayor has the one-on-one meetings nearly every month in different supermarkets throughout the city. |
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