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<br />News Release <br /> <br />May 15, 2012 <br /> <br />For more information contact: <br /> <br />Eric Jones, City of Eugene Public Works at 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 or <br /> <br />eric.r.jones@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />Kelly Darnell, City of Eugene Parks and Open Space Division at 541-682-4814, 541-505- <br /> <br />0743 or kelly.a.darnell@ci.eugene.or.us <br /> <br />st <br />Kids Finally Get Their Hands on the Big Trucks at 21 Annual Public Works Day <br />On Thursday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. over 1,000 delighted kids will be climbing <br />aboard the big street sweepers and back hoes, learning about traffic safety in “tiny town, taking <br />a peek at the tiniest of creatures that live in our waterways, and much more. <br /> <br />Each year in celebration of Public Works Day, the City of Eugene Public Works Department <br />throws open its doors and invites all community members to come learn more about its <br />services, which include wastewater, engineering, parks and open space, airport, and <br />maintenance. Eugene Police and Fire (and their rigs) will also be special guests at the event. <br /> <br />The open house takes place at 1820 Roosevelt Boulevard in Eugene. It is free and open to all <br />members of the public and all ages. Photos, information, and a short clip about the event can <br />be found at www.eugene-or.gov/pwday. <br /> <br />Vehicle and bike parking is available at the event. The community is encouraged to use <br />alternate modes of transportation if available and LTD has a convenient bus stop right across <br />from the yard’s main entrance. <br />### <br />