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Better Streets With BEST
Join BEST with AARP Livable Communities and Smart Growth America, supported by Beyond Toxics and SquareOne Villages, for a one-day series of events aimed at improving Highway 99 and River Road! All community members are invited to share their experiences and feedback to be given to the City of Eugene and Lane Transit District to inform future planning.
There are four events at different locations throughout the day. Join for as many as you please and help us improve our infrastructure!
Who: All are welcome!
When: November 13
Where: Multiple locations (See below!)
Contact: Please reach out to Eric Richardson if you have any questions!
Event #1: Highway 99 Walk Audit
See firsthand what is working well today and what needs improvement.
Where: Lane County Parole and Probation, 2966 Roosevelt Blvd, Eugene
When: 9-11:30 a.m.
Event #2: Highway 99 Town Hall with Smart Growth America
A presentation on better streets in other communities and a discussion of opportunities for Highway 99. Lunch provided.
Where: Petersen Barn Community Center, 870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene
When: 12-1:30 p.m.
RSVP: Click here to join on Facebook.
Event #3: River Road Walk Audit
See firsthand what is working well today and what needs improvement.
Where: Grocery Outlet, 2060 River Rd, Eugene
When: 3-5:30 p.m.
Event #4: River Road Town Hall with Smart Growth America
A presentation on better streets in other communities and a discussion of opportunities for River Road. Snacks and drinks provided.
Where: Howard Elementary School, 700 Howard Ave, Eugene
When: 7-8:30 p.m.
Landfill Rally with VNEQS
Join Beyond Toxics and Valley Neighbors for Environmental Quality and Safety (VNEQS) for a rally at the Benton County Courthouse. We are coming together for a respectful gathering to discuss next steps following the approval of the Coffin Butte landfill expansion by the Benton County Board of Commissioners.
Who: All are welcome!
When: Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Benton County Courthouse, 120 NW 4th St, Corvallis, OR 97330
Contact: Please reach out to Mason Leavitt if you have any questions!
CEI Hub Webinar: Oregon's Perilous Fuel Tanks
The Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub in Northwest Portland holds 90% of Oregon's liquid fuel supply. Join Consolidated Oregon Indivisible Network (COIN), 350PDX, Beyond Toxics, Columbia Riverkeeper, and more partners for a panel discussion about the long-reaching consequences and environmental impacts of a collapse at the CEI Hub.
The panel:
Michael Dembrow, retired Oregon State Senator (Moderator)
Representative Thuy Tran of Northeast Portland House District 45
Luke Hanst, Partnerships Manager for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at Portland State University
Kate Murphy, Senior Community Organizer at Columbia Riverkeeper
Who: All are welcome!
When: Thursday, December 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. PST
Where: This is a virtual webinar via Zoom!
RSVP: Click here to register.
Beyond Toxics Holiday Open House
Join us for a holiday happy hour and open house! Meet new Executive Director Jennifer Davis and Director of Development Tony Arnell. Connect with staff and hear about recent wins and upcoming projects for 2026! We'll provide drinks and small bites. Stop by and say hello!
Who: All are welcome!
When: Friday, December 5 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Beyond Toxics office, 120 Shelton McMurphey Blvd. #280, Eugene
RSVP: Click here to RSVP. Please RSVP by December 1!
Questions? Contact Communications Manager Emily Matlock at [email protected] or at 541-543-2457.
