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~I <br /> ~ Get a first-hand look at the services provided by Public Works at the <br /> sixth an ual Community Open House and Public Works Day celebration, Thursday, <br /> May 21, rom 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Maintenance Yard, 1820 Roosevelt Blvd. <br /> The theme of this year's event is "Public Works and You," and displays <br /> and acti ities will let you explore the many ways in which Public Works ser- <br /> vices of ect everyone in the community. <br /> -Le rn more about how Public Works services are funded. <br /> -Ch ck out scale models of the recent Eugene Airport runway extension <br /> and the erry Street bridge alternatives. <br /> -Wa ch as area youngsters compete in a Popsicle-stick bridgebuilding <br /> contest. <br /> -Se how City crews deal with grafitti and other forms of vandalism. <br /> -Tr your hand at running backhoes and other power equipment (must be 18 <br /> or older). <br /> -Ge an update on the City's stormwater program. <br /> -Fi d out more about Parks Services, which recently merged with Public <br /> Works. <br /> The e's fun for the whole family. Children can color a wetlands pic- <br /> ture, ru an obstacle course, plant wildflower seeds, and much more. <br /> Pop and popcorn is free. (Hotdogs won't be sold this year, so bring a <br /> lunch if you plan to eat at the event.) <br /> If ou'd like more information about the Public Works Community Open <br /> House, c 11 687-5220. <br /> <br /> ~ir? <br /> <br />