Two meetings this Thursday

April 21

Charter School

At 5:30 p.m. on April 21st, Kate Pattison from the Oregon Dept. of Education will be a featured speaker at a community meeting about a possible public charter school at McKenzie Schools. The meeting will be held in the district office at 51187 Blue River Drive in Finn Rock.

April 21

McKenzie Action Team

The McKenzie Action Team will host a community outreach meeting at the Walterville Grange on April 21st. The goal of the meetings is to gain more information on community needs, assets, challenges and opportunities. Since October of 2014, the team has regularly met to identify priority goals and projects like increasing community capacity, improving health and well-being, maintaining the rural character and environment, supporting infrastructure and boosting the economy.

There will be two more meetings followed by a Chili Cook-Off to bring the feedback to the community, identify next steps and celebrate accomplishments. The next meetings include: April 28th, 5:30 to 7:30pm, and May 17th, McKenzie Fire and Rescue Training Center in Leaburg for a Chili Cook-Off.

McKenzie River Reflections