BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-Guard REGION Sidewalk work to slow Franklin Boulevard The left lane for eastbound east·bound adj. Going toward the east. eastbound Adjective going towards the east Adj. 1. traffic on Franklin Boulevard near McVay Highway will be closed today so that crews can complete a new sidewalk. The lane will close at 8:30 a.m. today and reopen at 7:30 a.m. Friday. Delays are expected during peak travel times. The construction is related to Lane Transit District's EmX rapid bus project. Safety Fest features life jacket raffles During the Eugene Fire Department's sixth annual Safety Fest, formerly Water Safety Day, the Lane County sheriff's water search and rescue unit will raffle off Verb 1. raffle off - dispose of in a lottery; "We raffled off a trip to the Bahamas" raffle gift, present, give - give as a present; make a gift of; "What will you give her for her birthday?" personal flotation devices every 15 to 30 minutes. The flotation devices are from contributions made by the friends and family of Jimmy Rossow, who drowned in 2001 in Martin's Rapids on the McKenzie River For rivers name "Mackenzie", see . The McKenzie River is a tributary of the Willamette River, 86 miles (138 km) long, in northwestern Oregon in the United States. It drains part of the Cascade Range east of Eugene into the southernmost end of the Willamette Valley. . Rossow and a friend - who had life jackets on board their raft but were not wearing them - were dumped into the water within 10 minutes of launching. The Safety Fest will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 event will feature safety displays and demonstrations, games, prizes and food. Admission is free. Seminar to address pain management The Pain Society of Oregon is offering a free seminar to educate chronic pain patients from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Saturday at the Eugene Public Library, Bascom-Tykeson Room. Kathryn Hahn Kathryn Hahn (born July 23, 1974) is an American actress, known for her television role on Crossing Jordan (2001-2007). Hahn was born in Illinois, and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. , a pharmacist specializing in oncology and pain management, will present "Prescription Pain Medicines: What You Need to Know." For information, call 345-7300. Sunday picnic to kick off Oregon Wilderness Week The Oregon Natural Resources Council will host a picnic from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Mount Pisgah Mount Pisgah is the name of several mountains and places: Mountains
The picnic launches a weeklong series of hikes, fishing trips and campouts in honor of Wilderness Week in Oregon. The event is free and open to the public. There is a $3 per car parking fee at Mount Pisgah; parking permits may be purchased at the self-pay kiosk near the parking lot. Expert to appraise appraise v. to professionally evaluate the value of property including real estate, jewelry, antique furniture, securities, or in certain cases the loss of value (or cost of replacement) due to damage. estate jewelry  Estate jewelry, also known as vintage jewelry, is a fashion trend for the new millennium. at center
Willamalane Adult Activity Center is hosting a free estate jewelry appraisal and lecture today at 1:30 p.m. at 215 West C Street. The public is welcome to observe and ask questions. Jeff Thurn of Northstar Coin and Jewelry Appraisal will present the program. For information, call 736-4444. |
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