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~ -I <br /> September 23, 2000 <br /> CONTACT: Eric Jones, Public Affairs Manager, 682-5523 . <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5262 <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> NEW CAL YOUNG YOUTH SPORTS PARK TO BE DEDICATED SEPTEMBER 28 <br /> The dedication of the new Cal Young Youth Sports Park will be held Thursday, September <br /> 28, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the park, 2555 Gilham Road (next to Cal Young Middle School). <br /> Area residents are invited to join Mayor Jim Torrey, City Council members, and School <br /> District 4J officials in the celebration. The park was built cooperatively by the Eugene School <br /> District and the City of Eugene using funds from a school district bond measure and the City's <br /> parks and open space bond measure. <br /> The Cal Young Youth Sports Park includes a skate bowl, full-size basketball court, <br /> children's play area, restrooms, walkways, path lighting, and a large soccer field. <br /> Other activities at the Thursday event include skateboarding demonstrations, displays and <br /> prize drawings sponsored by GI Joe's, ahoop-shooting contest, and refreshments. GI Joe's also <br /> will donate 10 helmets to Cal Young Middle School in recognition of the importance of safety for <br /> youngsters using the new skate bowl. <br /> More information about the event and the youth sports parks can be found at <br /> <br /> www.ci.eugene.or.us/parks. <br /> Public Works • Administration • City of Eugene • 858 Pearl Street • Eugene, OR 97401 <br /> Phone: 541 682-5262 • FAX: 541 682-6826 • www.ci.eu ene.or.us <br /> ~ ) ( ) 9 <br /> <br />