Skaters for Eugene Skateparks

Strummer Show Fundraiser Review

admin — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:48:31 +0000

Skaters for Eugene Skateparks fundraising efforts got off the ground on August 16th, with a concert at Eugene’s own WOW Hall. The event was billed as an An Evening of Tribute to Joe Strummer with the the proceeds going to Skaters for Eugene Skateparks and the Strummer Foundation for New Music…

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…Also included on the bill was a series of raffles to help raise additional funds. The most sought after raffle item was a Strummer Signature Telecaster. After being strummed by Dan Jones of ZZ Clash during an amazing recreation of the Clash’s “Know Your Rights”, the Telecaster was kindly raffled off to one lucky winner…only to return to the stage to finish out the set due to Dan’s broken guitar.

All in all, it was a very successful evening. In true Joe Strummer fashion, we managed to raise $700.00 for each organization while paying tribute to a legendary musician and his music.

*The evening would not have been possible if not for the generous support of lead sponsors Tactics and Obey Clothing as well as Paul’s Bicycle Way of Life, The House of Records, Harlequin Beads and Jewelry, and System You Productions.

Click here to check out pics of the event taken by Benson Ka’ai:
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Planning Workshop Report

admin — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:11:46 +0000

Thanks to everyone who attended the site planning workshop on May 6th. Thumbs up to the Parks Dept. and especially Robin Hostick for a very well-run meeting. It sounds like the overall consensus for the siting was Option 3, which is the area of the existing playground and restroom. The Parks folks still have to huddle and assemble feedback from all corners before finalizing on any location. We will keep you posted on where things go from here.

Planning Workshop Announcement

admin — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 01:19:10 +0000

The ball is rolling!!!

The City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Department is officially starting the planning process for building the downtown skatepark. Click here to learn more.

Please join us for the first official public meeting on TUESDAY, MAY 6TH from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Campbell Community Center, 155 High St. Click here for a map of this address.

Click here for the postcard invitation about the meeting.

Click here to take the survey about your perspective on current WJ uses.

SkateEugene Goes Live!

admin — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 05:05:28 +0000

Welcome to Skaters for Eugene Skateparks…