Now that the Summer is winding down, let me take a few minutes and tell you what happened.

Walk+Bike day at ATA/Family School was a big success yesterday. We had the 4J Superintendent, George Russell, and Mayor Kitty Piercy join the walk from Albertson’s over the 18th St. bridge and south through the Westmoreland Park. The bike racks were overloaded, with bikes locked to every post and anchor around. We even brought in two extra bike racks for the expected boost in need. On a regular day we are busting at the seams of the current bike rack capacity. We had hot cocoa, incentive prizes – shoe laces, stickers, ribbons, and the pear slices were a delight. We got good media coverage and I think we may see more coverage in tomorrow’s RG. An excellent time was had by all.

Just this last week – as part of Bike Commute Challenge – we installed a new bike rack in the front yard of Organic Haus. We are also beginning to set up a rain water catchment system with four 55 gallon barrels. And we are beginning planning to convert more of our front yard into more of a berry patch or herb garden or both. We may even plan a stone patio as a place to sit our and enjoy the gardens. The bike rack is set-up just in time for the Car Free party coming up on September 19th. We hope to see you here for that.

We are hosting our second annual CAR FREE Party on September 19th at 6pm and you are invited. We encourage you to come by bike, foot, skateboard or bus, but do not arrive by car. Bring a friend too, or even a few. We will be showing a great series of video’s about going car-free, with drinks and light fare.

More details are forthcoming. Please put it on your calendar.

It will be fun for families with kids and adults alike, and will not require any preparation on your part. Just come and have a grand time. Make the journey here part of the fun.

180 N Polk Street
Eugene, OR 97402
541.255.2478
paul@organichaus.com