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LANE COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES UPDATES COUNTY-WIDE WARMING SPACES LIST

by George Custer | Jan 13, 2024 | Front Page

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Matthew Bourgault

News Release from Lane Co. Government
Posted on FlashAlert: January 12th, 2024 2:15 PM

With temperatures forecasted to be in the low 20s at night and near freezing during the day over the weekend and into Monday, Lane County Health & Human Services reminds community members to be aware of where warming spaces are located across Lane County. These places are open to anyone who needs to warm up, with some overnight options available. It’s important to note that since Monday is a holiday, the public buildings listed as warming areas will be closed. This information could be the difference between life and death, so please visit, www.lanecountyor.gov/warming to learn more.

Eugene
*Amazon Community Center
9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
2700 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405

*Peterson Barn
9 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday
870 Berntzen Rd. Eugene, OR 97402

*Hilyard Community Center
9 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
2580 Hilyard St. Eugene, OR 97405

*Sheldon Community Center
8 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday
2445 Willakenzie Rd. Eugene, OR 97401

*Campbell Community Center
8:30 am to 7 pm Mondays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday through Friday
155 High St. Eugene, OR 97401

*Downtown Eugene Library
10 am to 8 pm Monday through Thursday
10 am to 6 pm Friday through Sunday
100 W. 10th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401

*Bethel Branch Library
10 am to 6 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
12 pm to 8 pm Tuesday
Closed on Sunday
1990 Echo Hollow Road Eugene, OR 97402

*Sheldon Branch Library
10 am to 6 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
12 pm to 8 pm Tuesday
Closed on Sunday
1566 Coburg Road Eugene, OR 97401

St. Vincent de Paul Service Station
Open 7 days a week, 8:30 am to 5 pm
456 Hwy 99 Eugene, OR 97402

St. Vincent de Paul’s 1st Place Family Center
Open 7 days a week, 9 am to 5 pm
4060 W. Amazon Dr. Eugene, OR 97405

Looking Glass New Roads Center (Youth and Young Adults up through age 24)
Open 7 days a week, 8:30 am to 8:30 pm
941 W. 7th Ave. Eugene, OR 97401

Egan Warming Centers (Eugene/Springfield)
Locations subject to change but posted on the website https://www.svdp.us/services/shelter-assistance/egan-warming-centers/
Activates at 29 and below

Eugene Mission
Additional space available during Inclement Weather Protocol. Activates at 30 and below. Ideal entry time between 4 and 5 pm, but people will not be turned away if there is space that night.

1542 W 1st Ave. Eugene, OR 97402

Springfield
*Springfield City Hall at 225 5th Street
Mondays: 8 am to 7 pm (closed January 15 in observance of MLK Day)
Tuesdays: 8 am to 7 pm
Wednesdays: 8 am to 6 pm
Thursdays: 8 am to 7 pm
Fridays: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturdays: 10 am to 3 pm
Any changes will be posted on the City’s website at springfield-or.gov

*Willamalane Park and Recreation District open hours by facility:

– Bob Keefer Center at 250 S 32nd Street
Monday through Friday: 7 am to 9 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm

– Splash! at Lively Park at 6100 Thurston Road
January Hours
Monday: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm; waterpark swim will be open from 1 pm to 5 pm on January 15
Wednesday: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Friday: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm

– Willamalane Adult Activity Center at 215 W. C Street
Monday through Friday: 8 am to 4 pm (closed on January 15 in observance of MLK Day)
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

– Willamalane Park Swim Center at 1276 G Street
Monday through Friday: 6 am to 9 pm (closed on January 15 in observance of MLK Day)
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Any changes will be posted to Willamalane’s website at willamalane.org/alerts.

Catholic Community Services OASIS (Drop-In Day Center)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8 am to 4 pm
Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
1175 G Street, Springfield

Clients must enroll in OASIS first, 541-345-3628 ext. 390 or [email protected] (Pets not allowed)
Closed Holidays and Weekends

Cottage Grove
*Cottage Grove Community Center
Open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Closed Saturday & Sunday
700 E Gibbs Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Florence
Florence Warming Center
Transportation available between 5 pm and 6 pm
Location varies and announced during each activation

Information on activations can be found at Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/FECWS/

Pick up sites at Siuslaw Library, Safeway, Linda’s Laundry Mat: Look for white flags

Activates at 39 degrees when windy and rainy, or 33 degrees

Motels available on activation nights for families with minors and individuals with mobility issues
541-997-4444 (SOS after hours)
541-997-6600 (Shelter)

*Siuslaw Public Library
10 am to 6 pm Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10 am to 8 pm Tuesday and Wednesday
1 pm to 5 pm Saturday
1460 9th St. Florence, OR 97439

Oakridge
Oakridge Warming Shelter/ Greenwaters Park Community Center
6 am to 7 am (overnight)
48362 OR-58, Oakridge, OR 97463
Activates at 32 degrees and lower

Veneta
Veneta Warming Shelter/Fern Ridge Community Services
25133 East Broadway Ave. Veneta, OR 97487
Activates at 29 degrees and below

George Custer

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George Custer lives in Oakridge with his wife Sayre. George is a former smokejumper from his hometown of Cave Junction, a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. and ran a construction company in Southern California. George assumed the volunteer duties as the Editor of the Highway 58 Herald in 2022. He loves riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, building all things wood, and playing drums on the weekends in his office.