EUGENE, Ore. — A local recycling center rewarded its volunteers with a new work space. The recently renovated dismantling center at Next Step Recycling opened up last week. Organizers say so far this year, 300 people donated 6,500 hours. The center says the volunteers are key to fulfilling its mission of reducing the community’s carbon … Continue reading »
Florence Prepares for Day of Service
FLORENCE, Ore. — Kaylee Graham and her mom recently spent a day at the park. A year ago, this was just an empty field, but for Florence citizens, transforming it into a dog park was a top priority. It’s completed now–one of many projects tackled during last year’s Power of Florence Day–a day that 13-year-old … Continue reading »
Festival of Trees Needs Volunteers
EUGENE, Ore. — This year’s Festival of Trees is just around the corner, and organizers say they are in great need of volunteers. They say more than 900 volunteers are needed for a variety of positions to put on the festival, happening Nov. 21-25. Click here for more information if you’d like to help. Proceeds … Continue reading »
Community Gives Back on Day of Caring
EUGENE, Ore. — United Way of Lane County held its annual Day of Caring event all over Lane County Wednesday. More than 500 people took a break from their regular schedule to volunteer, including several 4J School Board members to do community service. School board members worked on the garden at Art and Technology Academy, … Continue reading »
