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Community Resource Updates and Opportunities
New Indoor Playground In Eugene
Welcome to Eugene’s newest indoor playground, where families can play, create and party! Offering a multi-tiered indoor play structure, toddler soft play area, party rooms, craft corner, book nook and coffee shop with high speed WIFI. Plan your visit to PlaySpace Cafe today. More information here.
Free Lunch in Florence
The Free Lunch Program at the Florence United Methodist Church was started in 1991. Ever since that time, the church has been providing a free lunch every Tuesday and Thursday to anyone who wished to come. More information here: http://florenceunitedmethodist.org/Free%20Lunch
2024 Cool Down Guide
See attached for the 2024 Summer Cool Down Guide for additional tips on staying cool and safe this summer.
HIV Alliance shared Summer Heat Resources on their Instagram page here.
Black Thistle Street Aid also compiled community resources for hot weather on their Instagram page here.
Follow the Lane County Health and Human Services Instagram for Summer Survival tips. Over the next couple of weeks, LCHHS will be sharing vital tips and information on staying safe and healthy this summer. Each week, LCHHS will focus on a different topic, from heat safety and water precautions to food preparation and disease prevention.
Check out the Lane County Health and Human Services webpage by clicking here for more information.
FREE LOCAL PRODUCE PICK UP WITH 86 HUNGER
86 Hunger hosts free local produce pickups every Sunday on the Acorn Café patio. Every Sunday through Spring and Summer, 86 Hunger offers a limited number of free organic produce boxes to neighbors in need.
Produce pickup boxes contain organic produce from the Lane County Farmers Market and occasional baked goods donated by local businesses or made in our kitchen.
Check out the website to reserve or head to Acorn Café on Sunday afternoons. Reservations pick up from 4-5pm and walk-ups are welcome between 5-6pm, or until produce runs out.
WHEN: Every Sunday, walk ups 5 – 6pm or until produce runs out
WHERE: Acorn Café, 769 Monroe St, Eugene
City of Veneta Summer 2024 Recreation Guide
Parenting Support
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Early Childhood CARES Hiring For Classrooms
Are you looking for a full or part time position working with young children ages birth through five? Early Childhood CARES is seeking qualified candidates to work in our classrooms as Early Childhood Assistants.
Shifts are flexible and can accommodate working parents and provide on the job training as well as scheduled professional development throughout the year. Permanent employees receive a tuition discount at the University of Oregon.
If you are interested scan the QR code for more information on how to apply. Feel free to share with your networks, as well.
About Us and Contact Information
Early Childhood CARES
Email: eccares@uoregon.edu
Website: http://earlychildhoodcares.uoregon.edu
Location: 1500 West 12th Avenue, Eugene, OR, USA
Phone: 5413462578
Facebook: facebook.com/earlychildhoodcares