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September 0, 2002 <br /> CONTACT: Denny Braud, Planning and Development Department, 682-5536 <br /> Chris Henry, Public Works Transportation, 682-8472 <br /> Michelle Emmons, Downtown Eugene, Inc., 343-1117 <br /> From Public Information Section, 682-5523 <br /> 2-PAGE F -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE <br /> OCTOBER BROADWAY DEDICATION FEATURES PARADE, SPEAKERS, FUN EVENTS <br /> A ce emony to dedicate the newly opened section of Broadway between Oak and <br /> Charnelton treets will be held Friday, October 4, beginning at 5 p.m. in the Broadway Plaza at <br /> the intersec ion of Broadway and Willamette Street. <br /> Eug ne Mayor Jim Torrey, Lane County Commissioner Peter Sorenson, Downtown <br /> Eugene Inc (DEI) President Gerry Gaydos and other notables will be on hand to offer brief <br /> 1 <br /> <br /> i;~, ~ remarks an cut a ribbon officially opening the street. The ceremony will also feature a parade <br /> with the U Marching Band, vintage autos from the Gearheads Northwest, and local cyclists. <br /> Als on Friday, DEI will showcase local shops, restaurants and galleries to celebrate the <br /> opening of roadway, current businesses, and the growing potential for downtown <br /> developme t. The event schedule includes: <br /> • B oadway's "Star Attractions" featuring restaurants, live entertainment, gallery <br /> receptions, sidewalk sales and in-store specials at a unique variety of locally owned retail shops <br /> from 5 to 9 p.m. <br /> • A winetasting at the Broadway Market from 5 to 7 p.m. <br /> • open house offering student writings and refreshments at the Literacy Council from <br /> 5:30 to 6:3 p.m. <br /> (More) <br /> buts Woks • Aitl r City of Erne •858 Pearl Strom • Et7~18, tiR 874t1t <br /> PhExte: (541)882-'S21B2 r SAX: (541) 88~-6828 w wwW.d.dup+,~.+us <br /> <br />