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Public Works <br /> City of Eugene <br /> 858 Pearl Street <br /> Eugene, Oregon 97401 <br /> (503) 687-5262 <br /> N E W S R E L E A S E <br /> MAY 19~ 1993 <br /> CONTACt: Eric Jones, 465-2712 <br /> From PtNblic Information Section, 687-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> PUBLIC WORKS EVENT INCLUDES CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES <br /> Alwalk-through maze that follows the "Adventures of a Raindrop" and a <br /> traffic sign obstacle course are among the children's activities at this <br /> year's!,Eu~ene Public Works Community Open House. The open house runs from 9 <br /> a.m. td 7 p.m. Thursday, May 20, at the Maintenance yard, 1820 Roosevelt <br /> Blvd. <br /> Tf1e stormwater maze shows children the harmful effects of pollution on <br /> local vVaterways. The obstacle course helps children understand traffic <br /> signs, while the seat belt convincer display teaches the importance of <br /> wearing seat belts. Other children's activities include seed planting, a <br /> pipe assembly game, a giant puzzle, an airport target toss, the EcoMaster <br /> computer game, and a coloring area. <br /> Popsicle stick bridges built by local middle- and high school students <br /> <br /> will b tested to see how much weight they can hold, and the Oregon Duck will <br /> be on and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children also are invited to climb on <br /> equipment displays and enjoy free pop and popcorn. <br /> F~r more information, call 687-5220. <br /> # # # <br /> <br />