It can be argued that neighborhoods near college campuses tend to have higher rates of property crime in many cities, and Eugene is no exception. Taking sensible precautions is the best way to reduce your chance of becoming a victim yourself. Here are a few steps you can take now to help protect yourself, and your stuff!
Protect Yourself
*Be Present. Know your surroundings. Save that text for when you reach your destination.
*Use the Buddy System. If possible, avoid traveling alone at night.
*Look for the light. Use well-lit paths after dark, and avoid bushes or dense shrubbery.
*Trust your instincts. If something or someone seems suspicious, avoid the person or leave and call 911 immediately.
*Have your keys ready in hand when walking to your home or vehicle.
Protect Your Stuff
*Laptops, clothes, and stereo equipment are among the most commonly stolen property. Do not leave these items unattended.
*If you must travel with valuables and leave them in your car, keep them out of sight, preferably in the trunk.
*Never keep your vehicle title, credit cards, wallet, purse, cash or other important documents inside your vehicle.
*Park in well-lit areas.
*Always lock doors and windows including your residence and vehicles.
*EPD is offering steering wheel locks for sale at the wholesale price of $12.50. You can buy one at the Eugene police substation at E. 13th Avenue and Alder Street.
*Don’t prop open building, laboratory or office doors.
If you are new to the Eugene, Oregon community, you will be happy to know that you are living in what we believe is one of the best places to be on earth! We should know, the Von Klein family have been members of this community for decades.
Our area is known as one of America’s most livable communities with easy access to arts and culture, numerous parks and gardens, culinary offerings and miles of running and bike trails.
So for all of you new to town, we want to welcome you by sharing some interesting facts you may not know about our “Emerald City”.
2. The University of Oregon, founded in 1876, is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast…
3. Eugene is the only U.S. city to host three consecutive U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field (1972, 1976, 1980). It’s also home of the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field. In fact, Historic Hayward Field is one of the most famous track and field-only facilities in the world…..
4. Donald Duck, the mascot for the University of Oregon, is the ONLY sports mascot by Disney….
5. The “Civil War”, the U of O’s annual match up against Oregon State, is the seventh oldest rivalry in college football…
6. Eugene is home to some of our regions best breweries, while downtown Eugene hubs are infused with bottleshops, taphouses and growler fill stations. Well-known breweries include Ninkasi, Rogue and McMenamins…..
7. Eugene is named after its founder, Eugene Franklin Skinner. Until 1889, it was named Eugene City…..
8. Eugene’s slogan is “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoorsâ€. It is also referred to as the “Emerald Cityâ€, and as “Track Town, USA .
9. Springfield, Oregon is the real life inspiration for the Simpson’s hometown….
10. Eugene is the birthplace of Nike….
11. Oregon’s largest sports arena/stadium is the University of Oregon’s Autzen Stadium……
12. Eugene is consistently ranked as one of America’s “Most Bicycle Friendly Cities”….
Performing arts centers, galleries, music and cultural festivals, museums, as well as the dynamics of the University of Oregon’s intellectual and athletic inspiration keep the area thriving with vitality. So, get out there and enjoy all that our community has to offer!
Spending the summer in Eugene a.k.a. “Emerald City†or “Track Town USA” this year? You are in luck! Eugene is one of the world’s most livable cities known for natural beauty, eclectic shops, restaurants, music, festivals, arts, and outdoor recreational opportunities like bicycling, kayaking, and running. The city comes alive each summer with numerous festivals, performances, outdoor recreation and more!
Here are 10 awesome things you can do this summer in our lovely city:
1. Oregon Bach Festival
June 26, 2014-July 13, 2014
Multiple Locations
The Oregon Bach Festival presents three weeks of choral-orchestral masterworks, guest artists, chamber music, social events, and education programs. Based in Eugene, the University of Oregon event also produces a summer series in Portland (Bachfest PDX), with concerts throughout Oregon. Visit oregonbachfestival.com/festival for concert times and info.
2. Art and the Vineyard & Freedom Festival Fireworks
July 04, 2014 – July 06, 2014 Location: Alton Baker Park Club Rd and Coburg Rd, Eugene, OR 97401
Art and the Vineyard is the premier art and wine festival in the Southern Willamette Valley. The festival, which is the principal fundraiser for the Maude Kerns Art Center, attracts over 25,000 visitors annually during the Fourth of July weekend. Browse and shop art, taste wines, enjoy great food and listen to live music next to the river.
3. IAFF World Junior Championships
July 22, 2014 – July 27, 2014 Hayward Field 1580 E 15th Ave, Eugene, OR
The biennial IAAF World Championships is the jewel of the IAAF World Athletics Series of events which also includes indoor, junior, youth, cross country, race walking and road running during a four year cycle of World Championships and or Cup events for each of these types of competition.
4. Lane County Fair
July 23, 2014 – July 27, 2014 Location: Lane Events Center 796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97402
Excellent family fun, concerts, carnival rides, games, animals and entertainment. This year’s concert line-up kicks-off with Everclear, Soul Asylum, Eve 6 and Spacehog, all on Wednesday the 23! On Thursday, July 24, platinum band TESLA takes the stage. Friday, July 25, features country music superstar Trace Adkins. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo rock the fairgrounds on Saturday, July 26. Then on Sunday, July 27, Josh Turner takes the stage to close out the biggest Fair ever!
5. Faerieworlds 2014
July 25, 2014 – July 27, 2014 Location: Mt Pisgah Arboretum Howard Buford Park, Eugene, OR 97401
Faerieworlds is an annual music and arts festival held annually. The festival’s primary theme is the “realm of the faerie.” Dress up, dance, sing, and enjoy the sights and sounds of the picturesque park. Vendors, lots of live music, magic, and much more awaits!
6. Whiteaker Block Party
August 02, 2014 Whiteaker Neighborhood 3rd & Van Buren, Eugene, OR 97402
Enjoy this massively exciting block party that features local bands, a kids zone, street performers, beer gardens, raffles, food carts, art and craft vendors and a stunning fashion show, all in a single day at this unique, Bohemian neighborhood in Eugene!
7. Eugene Celebration – 2014
August 22, 2014 – August 24, 2014 Location: Downtown Eugene Broadway & Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401
The Eugene Celebration performance line-up includes outdoor as well as indoor stage entertainment, running as late as 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights so that you can dance the day AND night away! Great food from local vendors, beer and wine gardens, cultural kiosks and crafts; plenty of activities for the entire family to enjoy.
8. Eugene Saturday Market
Saturdays May- November Location: Downtown Park Blocks 8th & Oak St, Eugene, OR 97401
Since the 1970s, rain or shine, the Saturday Market has been a vibrant hub for local artisans. It is the longest running weekly open-air crafts festival in the United States! Nearly 200 booths feature locally handcrafted gifts, international foods and entertainment. An iconic Eugene event held outdoors April to November, and indoors November through December.
Eugene has over 100 miles of dedicated bicycle lanes and paths, from city streets to riverbank trails. In fact, Eugene has more bridges for bicycles than for cars. Challenging single-track trails cut through lava fields and towering forests in the area of Oakridge, rated among the top mountain biking destinations in the country.
Now that warmer weather is here to stay (for a while anyway) and the spring term will soon be wrapping up, graduations are happening, and lots of you are are eager to celebrate!
We are all for celebrations and fun, but urge our tenants to be responsible to avoid unnecessary damage, fines, or worse-injury and jail time. Remember that you can be held responsible for the actions of your guests and an out of control party can cost you hundreds of dollars in both criminal and civil fines.
Here are some tips on how to host a gathering without risking fines or even jail time.
Allowing Alcohol Consumption by Minors: No person who exercises control of private real property shall knowingly allow a minor to drink alcohol on the property or remain on the property after consuming. Offense: Violation Fine: Up to $1,000
Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor: No one shall sell, give, or otherwise make available any
alcoholic liquor to a person under the age of 21 years. Offense: Class A Misd. Fine: Up to $6,250 (jailable)
Disorderly Conduct: With intent to cause public inconvenience or annoyance or recklessly creating a risk thereof: a) Engages in fighting or violent behavior; b) Makes unreasonable noise; c) Disturbs any lawful assembly; d) Obstructs any vehicular or pedestrian traffic; e) Refuses to disperse when ordered to do so; f) Initiates or circulates a report known to be false regarding fire, crime or other emergency; g) Creates a hazardous or physically offensive condition. Offense: Crime Fine: Up to $1,000 (jailable)
Open Container/ Consumption in Public: Consumption of alcoholic liquor or possession of an open alcoholic beverage container is prohibited in all public places and all private property extended to the public for use. Offense: Crime Fine: Up to $500 (jailable)
Prohibited Noise: Intentionally or recklessly creating or continuing any noise disturbance (meaning any sound which injures or endangers the safety or health of a human, or which annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities). Operating or permitting the use or operation of any device designed for sound production between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. that is plainly audible within another dwelling; the same applies on public property or right-of-ways if it is plainly audible at a distance of 50 feet or more.
2. Be considerate to your neighbors.
If you are hosting a gathering, the most responsible thing you can do is to talk to your neighbors before you have your party. Tell them your plans, and give them a telephone number and the name of the person to contact if there is a problem (and be responsive to their calls!).
3. Keep it small.
Your house or apartment is designed to accommodate a certain number of people. Your gathering
should not exceed the capacity of your home. Remember,more guests equals more responsibility. “Come one, come all†parties usually result in police contact. Don’t let random people who are walking around looking for a party into your house.
4. Be cooperative with any neighbor, police, or other concerned person who might come by to discuss a problem.
5. End your party at a reasonable time.
6. Clean up after your party.
7. Drink Responsibly.
Very very important! As the party host, you are liable for your guests. If you choose to serve alcohol, ensure that you only serve to persons 21 years of age or older or you could risk serious consequences. Ensure people don’t drive under the influence (a person riding a bicycle under the influence also may be arrested for DUII). Arrange for transportation by a designated driver before anyone drinks. Make sure arrangements are understood by everyone.
8. In case of emergency, have these numbers handy:
Eugene Police Department
9-1-1 Emergencies/crimes in progress
682-5111 Non-emergency Police
682-5137 Crime prevention
682-8350 13th & Alder police station
University Campus/DPS
346-5444 Dept. of Public Safety
346-0653 Assault Prevention Shuttle
346-3216 Office of Student Life
A strong cycling culture and history combined with an extensive network of bike paths and scenic bikeways has given Eugene, Oregon a very “bike friendly” reputation. In fact, Bicycling Magazinementioned Eugene in their list of “The Best Cycling Cities.†Bike Magazine listed Eugene as one of their “5 Best Mountain Biking Towns.â€
With hundreds of miles of dedicated bicycle lanes and paths in our area, (including four bicycle bridges) residents are able to get around easily by bike any time of the year. Did you know that Eugene has more bridges for bicycles than for cars? And if you can’t ride the entire way to your destination, Eugene – Springfield’s public transit system is bike-friendly.
Eugene’s growing bicycle network includes:
42 miles of shared-use paths,
81 miles of on-street bicycle lanes,
35 miles of signed bikeways, and
5 bicycle/pedestrian bridges spanning the Willamette River
2 bicycle/pedestrian bridges spanning major roads or highways
The benefits of bicycling are endless, not only is it healthy exercise, it is an affordable and sustainable transportation option. Cycling can be a great way to unwind too, within a half hour’s ride from Eugene, cyclist’s encounter vineyard covered hills reminiscent of France and flat stretches of scenic byways resembling Holland.
In Oregon, bicycles are subject to laws just like motorized vehicles. Please ride with the direction of traffic, use appropriate signals and obey traffic lights. Remember that bicycle riders under 16 are required to wear a helmet. Â Here are some additional cycling resources for you to know about:
Von Klein Property Management now taking applications for The Prefontaine, a brand new complex located in the heart of the University of Oregon campus.
We announced this month The Prefontaine, the newest addition to Paradigm Properties,  is finally complete!  This brand new residential living complex has 20 units and is located in the heart of the University of Oregon campus.
Not only will residents will enjoy majestic views of McArthur Court and Hayward Field, the new development features spacious three and four bedroom units with state-of-the art appliances, spacious floor plans oversized windows, exterior decks and a rooftop terrace.
The residence is named for one of the University of Oregon’s most memorable students, Steve Prefontaine, the track star who went on to set 14 American records and earn international fame before his career was cut short in a car accident in 1975.
Individual Leases on single rooms are available on select units. Prices are $695 to $725 and include all utilities!
Applications are now being accepted and we are offering daily tours from 1 – 4 pm and by appointment. These units will go fast. to secure your place, call Von Klein Property Management at (541) 485-7776 or (541) 954-2361.
It is well known that Eugene is home to the University of Oregon, but if you look closer, the city is also known for its natural beauty, eclectic shops, restaurants, music, festivals, arts, and outdoor recreational opportunities like bicycling, kayaking, and running.
Eugene is often referred to as the “Emerald City” mostly due to our lush green landscape of the Willamette Valley. But perhaps we are best known as “Track Town, USA“, a nickname we take great pride in.
Why are we known as “Track Town, USA”? It could be the miles and miles of running trails or the numerous venues and events focused on track and field and the local running community.
In the summer of 2014, Eugene will be the host city for the IAAF World Junior Championships. Eugene 2014 marks the first time the IAAF World Junior Championships has been held in the United States and the first IAAF event held on U.S. soil since 1992!
Historic Hayward Fieldis one of the most famous track and field-only facilities in the world. Built in 1919 on the University of Oregon campus, this historic venue has hosted nine NCAA Championships, six national championships, three Olympic Trials, 30 Prefontaine Classics and numerous other prestigious track and field events.
It was here where Steve Prefontainecaptured national attention and University of Oregon Track Coach Bill Bowerman formed a partnership with Phil Knight that launched Nike, the largest sports and fitness company in the world.
Eugene is also home to Oregon Track Club Elite athletes, considered among the nation’s best, all of whom live and train in the Eugene area.
The annual Eugene Marathon Draws more than 5,000 runners from around the nation and beyond, and was recently named one of the “Top 10 Best New Marathons in the U.S.†by Runner’s World magazine.
Our area is known as one of America’s most livable communities with easy access to arts and culture, numerous parks and gardens, culinary offerings and miles of running and bike trails.
