BRIEFLY.Byline: The Register-GuardGarage sale to support spay spay v. To surgically remove the ovaries of an animal. spay, spey to remove the ovaries. See also ovariohysterectomy. spay hook see spay hook. and neuter neu·ter adj. 1. Having undeveloped or imperfectly developed sexual organs. 2. Sexually undeveloped. n. A castrated animal. v. To castrate or spay. neuter 1. clinics The Feral Cat “Stray cat” redirects here. For the band, see Stray Cats. Feral cats are the descendants of domesticated cats that were abandoned by their owners or that strayed into wild areas from their homes. Coalition of Oregon wants to reduce the number of feral cats through spay and neuter programs. The coalition will hold a fund-raising garage sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Tsunami Books, 2585 Willamette St., Eugene. Items for sale include clothing, household items, comforters and more, and sales support the group's six annual spay and neuter clinics in Eugene. For more information, call 998-3288. Cottage Grove Cottage Grove, village (1990 pop. 22,935), Washington co., SE Minn., near the St. Croix River; inc. 1965. There is farming (cattle, sheep, corn, and soybeans) and manufacturing (chemicals and machinery). to honor vets, returning soldiers COTTAGE GROVE - The city will host a parade and celebration to honor local veterans and welcome home the recently returned men and women of the 162nd Infantry, 2nd Battalion of the Oregon Army National Guard. The day will begin with an 11 a.m. parade from 10th and Quincy streets, north on 10th to Main Street, and east on Main Street to Gateway Boulevard Gateway Boulevard is a major one-way street in Edmonton, Alberta. It is part of the Alberta provincial highway 2. It's a northbound road and it runs parallel with Calgary Trail, which is the southbound part of Highway 2. . The grand marshal Grand Marshal is a ceremonial, military, or political office of very high rank. The term has its origins with the word "Marshal" with the first usage of the term "Grand Marshal" as a ceremonial title for certain religious orders. will be Lt. Col. Daniel Hendrickson, commander of the 2nd Battalion in Iraq. The parade also will feature an Army marching band, a Native American tribal color guard and a traveling museum of military memorabilia. The event is sponsored by the city of Cottage Grove and its veterans groups, including the American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. "We've got to welcome these guys home," said Ort ORT oral rehydration therapy. ORT 1 Operating room technician 2 Oral rehydration therapy, see there 3. Registered Occupational therapist Dross, a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II and Korea. "They signed up for the National Guard to help with floods and fires and other natural disasters. But a war puts up and they fulfill their duty whether they agree with it or not. They deserve a pat on the back." A 1 p.m. ceremony will follow the parade at Coiner Park, 14th and Main streets. "We're going to read the names of all the Oregonians who died in Iraq and honor the Gold Star mothers," Dross said. Parents, care providers invited to resource fair The Early Intervention ear·ly intervention n. Abbr. EI A process of assessment and therapy provided to children, especially those younger than age 6, to facilitate normal cognitive and emotional development and to prevent developmental disability or delay. Council of Lane County will sponsor a resource fair on Saturday for parents and child-care providers who want to learn more about local programs and services available to young children, particularly those with special needs. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Whiteaker Elementary School, 21 N. Grand St. For information, call EC CARES at 346-2578. Race Against Racism to benefit UO's YWCA YWCA abbr. Young Women's Christian Association YWCA n abbr (= Young Women's Christian Association) → Asociación f de Jóvenes Cristianas YWCA The University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. YWCA will host its annual Race Against Racism for students and community members on Saturday in 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. . Registration for the 5K fun run/walk will begin 10 a.m., followed by racial appreciation speeches from community activists at 10:30 a.m. UO basketball player and track team member Jordan Kent will start the race at 11 a.m. After the race, runners will receive a T-shirt, a brunch and an opportunity to win raffle prizes. There will be an award for the team with the most members. Registration is $10 for UO students and seniors, and $15 for other adults. Race day registration is available. Proceeds benefit the University of Oregon YWCA, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that is committed to eliminating racism and empowering women. Community garage sale planned in Creswell CRESWELL - A Friends of the Library book sale and a Creswell Area Historical Society yard sale will be part of a community garage sale Friday and Saturday. The two groups will run the sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days in the new Creswell Library site at 64 W. Oregon Ave. More than 35 private garage sales also are planned in the community during the event. Maps of sale locations will be available Friday at the new library and various Creswell businesses, as well as at www.ourcreswell.com. For information, call 895-3726. Noti farm offers free scarecrow-making party NOTI - Winter Green Farm is offering a free scarecrow-making party Saturday as part of its annual spring open house. Children who wish to participate should bring old hats and clothes to dress up their scarecrows. Free hayrides and healthy snacks also will be available. The organic farm is located 89762 Poodle poodle, popular breed of dog probably originating in Germany but generally associated with France, where it has been raised for centuries. There are three varieties, differing in size only. Creek Road and will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Information is available at 935-1920 or www.wintergreenfarm.com. Community cleanup event set for Fern Ridge parks VENETA - The Fern Ridge Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a community cleanup of Orchard Point and Perkins Peninsula parks Saturday at 9 a.m. Veneta city officials, County Transfer and Recycling, and area volunteers will provide waste receptacles. A community celebration will follow at 11:30 a.m. near the base of the dam at Kirk Park, off Clear Lake Road. For information, call 935-2191. $42,000 in scholarships awarded to 51 students JUNCTION CITY - More than $42,000 in college scholarships were awarded to 51 Junction City High School students Tuesday night at the Education Together Foundation's annual awards night. The 16-year-old nonprofit organization continues to grow, with a 20 percent increase in scholarship amounts and six new educational funds since last year, according to volunteer board chairman Ray Swart swart adj. Archaic Swarthy. [Middle English swarte, from Old English sweart.] Adj. 1. . Italian social club donates fresh goods to food banks A Eugene-based Italian social club delivered $1,200 in fresh meat, eggs and vegetables to the Dexter and Oakridge food banks Tuesday. The items were purchased with proceeds from a Feast of St. Joseph dinner held in March by the Sons of Italy Alta Monte Lodge. The group chose the rural food banks because they serve 330 families and rarely get fresh food, club spokesman Chris Calise said. Workshop to educate about non-native plants The city of Eugene and the Friends of Hendricks Park will hold a free workshop on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to educate participants about the impact of non-native plants and invasive species. Following the workshop, participants will resurface re·sur·face v. re·sur·faced, re·sur·fac·ing, re·sur·fac·es v.tr. To cover with a new surface: resurfacing a road; resurfaced the floor. v.intr. the north trail in the native plant garden. Edison Elementary students will sow native grass seed and forbs to propagate in the park's nursery. Participants are asked to meet at the F.M. Wilkins Shelter, 2200 Summit Ave. Pastries, coffee and juice will be provided. For information, visit www.friendsofhendrickspark .org or call 682-5324. 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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