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Community events
 As a citizen-owned utility, the Eugene Water & Electric Board participates in many community activities, events and special programs. Below is a schedule of EWEB-related events that help make Eugene a great place to live.
GOOD EARTH Home Garden & Living Show
Visit EWEB’s “Earth Advantage” display at the "America's first sustainable home and garden show," and learn more about how you can save water and energy.
When: January 25-27, 2008
Where: Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave.
More info: www.eugenehomeshow.com
Lane County Home & Garden Show
Visit EWEB’s “Earth Advantage” display at the annual show and learn more about how you can save water and energy.
When: March 6-9, 2008
Where: Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave.
More info: www.eugenehomeshow.com
Earth Day Celebration
Join EWEB in celebrating our planet and making it a better place to live.
When: April 19, 2008
Where: EWEB River Edge Plaza, 500 E. Fourth Ave.
More info: www.earthdayoregon.com
Eugene Marathon
Runners will be helped along the way by McKenzie River water handed out by EWEB employees at a water station near EWEB's fountain.
When: May 4, 2008
Where: Marathon course starts at Hayward Field and ends at Autzen Stadium
More info: www.eugenemarathon.com
Solar Challenge
Each year, middle school students from across Lane County gather to race solar-powered model vehicles they designed and built with a grant from EWEB.
When: June 7, 2008
Where: Cal Young Middle School, 2555 Gilham Rd.
2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Track and Field
EWEB's Oasis Booth will be featured at the Eugene '08 Festival throughout the event. Stop by and enjoy refreshing McKenzie River water and a cool place to rest your feet.
When: June 26-July 7, 2008
Where: Hayward Field, University of Oregon
More info: www.eugene08.com
Butte-to-Butte run
Thousands of Eugene residents run this 10-kilometer race each Fourth of July weekend, and are helped along with way by McKenzie River water handed out by EWEB employees.
When: July 4, 2008
Where: Race starts at Spencer Butte Middle School, 500 E. 43rd Ave.
More info: www.buttetobutte.org
Lane County Fair
Stop by EWEB’s Oasis Booth at the fair and enjoy some cool water and a place to rest your tired feet.
When: August 11-17, 2008
Where: Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave.
More info: www.atthefair.com
Eugene Celebration
The community’s premier fun event features EWEB’s Oasis Booth, where you can enjoy a cool drink of water. Also check out EWEB’s entry in the Saturday-morning parade.
When: September 8-10, 2008 (dates tentative)
Where: Downtown Eugene
More info: www.eugenecelebration.com
Lane County Home Improvement Show
Visit EWEB’s “Earth Advantage” display at the home show to learn more about saving energy and water.
When: October 9-12, 2008
Where: Lane County Fairgrounds, 796 W. 13th Ave.
More info: www.eugenehomeshow.com
EWEB Run to Stay Warm
Run, walk or stroll down the flat, safe and scenic bike paths along the Willamette River. The event features a half marathon, 10K, 5K and kid’s 400-meter dash. All proceeds will benefit EWEB’s Customer Care Program to help income-eligible customers who are having difficulty paying their utility bills.
When: November 22, 2008 (the Saturday before Thanksgiving)
Where: The event starts and finishes at EWEB’s River Edge Plaza
More info: EWEB Run to Stay Warm
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