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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />May 24, 2013 <br /> <br />CONTACT: Lindsay Selser, Transportation Options Coordinator, 541-682-5094 <br /> <br />From Public Information Section, 541-682-5523 or 541-954-2938 <br /> <br />FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> <br /> <br />Eugene Sunday Streets Seeks Volunteers, Performers, Vendors <br /> <br />Eugene Sunday Streets is looking for hundreds of volunteers, community activity booths, <br />food cart vendors, local family-friendly performers and sponsorships from local businesses to make <br />this year’s events bigger and better than ever. <br />This summer marks the third year of Eugene Sunday Streets, which are free events that <br />focus on building community and promoting an active lifestyle. On Sunday, July 21, and Sunday, <br />September 8,selected streets will be car-free, allowing people to walk, roll and dance freely. The <br /> <br />July event will be in downtown Eugene, connecting Kesey Square and Monroe Park along 8 and <br />th <br />10 avenues. The September event will be in the Bethel neighborhood, connecting Petersen Barn <br />th <br />Park and Gilbert Park. <br />These fun, free events presented by the City of Eugene feature major activity centers in the <br />city parks along the routes. Activities include live music stages, try-for-free fitness classes, hula <br />hooping, dancing and much more. With no designated start or finish, the two-way route can be <br />enjoyed by foot, bicycle, roller skates, skateboards, and other forms of transportation at each <br />person’s own pace. The event is designed to get the entire community outside, having fun and <br />enjoying healthy activities in Eugene’s public spaces while showing how easy it is to get around <br />without a car. <br />For online vendor and activity booth information, go to www.eugene-or.gov/essvendor. <br />More than 200 volunteers are needed for each event. For volunteer registration, go to <br />www.eugeneor.gov/essvolunteer. <br />For sponsorship and additional information about Eugene Sunday Streets, go to <br />www.eugenesundaystreets.org or contact the City of Eugene Sunday Streets coordinator at 541- <br />501-0356 or SundayStreets@ci.eugene.or.us. <br /># # # <br /> <br />Public Works Administration ● City of Eugene ● 101 E. Broadway, Suite 400, Eugene, OR 97401 <br />Phone 541-682-8421 ● Fax 541-682-6826 ● www.eugene-or.gov/pw <br />