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II <br /> July 25, 2007 <br /> CONTACT: Cindy Clarke, Transportation Options Coordinator, 682-5285 <br /> Lee Shoemaker, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator, 682-5471 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> 'I <br /> Celebrate Biking and Walking Saturday, July 28, at the People Powered Festival <br /> A People Powered Festival will be held Saturday, July 28, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Skinner <br /> Butte Park to celebrate the conclusion of July-in-Motion, a community promotion to encourage <br /> j non-motorized transportation during the summer months. <br /> The event starts at 1 p.m. with Mayor Kitty Piercy presenting the Mayor's "Bold Steps <br /> Toward Sustainability" recognition award to a local business as part of the Mayor's Climate <br /> Challenge. Roosevelt Middle School student Mary Ferris will act as emcee. <br /> Other fun activities include live music from three local bands (Electric Soul Improv, The <br /> Mike Tracy Band, and The T Club), rides on various kinetic sculpture and eccentric-wheeled <br /> ~ scooters (whymcycles or hiccup bikes), prize drawings for those who register and make a <br /> "Commuter Commitment Towards Non-motorized Transportation," free Prince Pucklers ice cream <br /> served by the Eugene Bicycle Coalition, free valet bike parking, and lots of other fun, information <br /> ~ and prizes. <br /> The event is sponsored by the City of Eugene, Commuter Solutions, and PeaceHealth. <br /> I', For more information contact Cindy Clarke, Transportation Options Coordinator, (541) 682-5285. <br /> <br /> ~'i <br /> 'I <br /> ~ Eugene Public Works • www.eugene=o~r.gov/pw <br /> 858 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97501 • 541-682-5523 • fax 541-682-6826 ~ e-mail pwadmin@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />