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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />May 18, 2015 <br /> <br />CONTACT: Kim Mast, Design and Communication Specialist, 541-682-5548 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />Record Attendance Projected at Eugene Public Works Day <br /> <br />More than 2,000 children and adults have signed up to attend the Eugene Public Works Day <br />on Thursday, May 21. The event will take place at Roosevelt Yard, 1820 Roosevelt Blvd,, from 8:30 <br />a.m. to 3:00 p.m. <br />Public Works Day is an annual event that showcases the City’s Public Works Department <br />and provides a fun and safe environment for children and adults to explore the wide range of <br />services Public Works provides every day. The yard will be filled with interactive informational <br />booths intended to engage children and teach them about Public Works. Additionally, numerous <br />pieces of equipment will be on hand to captivate the imaginations of young people with guided <br />tours, games and characters. <br />“Public Works Day is fun for children and adults of all ages,” said Kim Mast, coordinator of <br />this year’s event. “It’s also a fun way for the City of Eugene to feature our services and the people <br />and equipment that make the city of Eugene sparkle.” <br />Public Works Day is a yearly event that coincides with National Public Works Week and is <br />projected to set a new attendance record this year. National Public Works Week is a celebration of <br />the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the <br />infrastructure and services collectively known as public works. <br />Free parking will be available at the event. Lane Transit District will be providing a free <br />shuttle from Downtown Eugene Station to and from the Roosevelt Yard as well. <br />If you would like more information about this event, visit the Public Works Day website at <br />http://www.eugene-or.gov/pwday. The event is open to everyone. <br /> <br />### <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />