Good morning, Eugene.

Eugene Family YMCA closed all programs Friday after firing a staff member whose comments raised safety concerns — the organization is now working with police and security advisors to set safety measures before reopening.

St. Vincent de Paul and HOPE Community Homes unveiled their Pinecone model home for tours every Wednesday from 1-4 p.m. at the Chad Drive site — built with energy-efficient features and priced at $68,000 to serve low-income buyers.

Janet Faris organized monthly events to bring children back to Gilbert Park along Highway 99 south of Royal Avenue.

Her work revived the park as a community hub by drawing local volunteers + city support for ongoing activities.

The Warm Springs Animal Relief Fund raised over $27,000 for wildfire-affected horses and livestock on the reservation, and flower sales at Lox, Stocks & Bagels in South Eugene will resume Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon to help fund hay and supplies.

On Friday, Aug. 14, firefighters responded to reports of smoke near Hendricks Park and located a burning compost pile on University Street near the Masonic Cemetery; they quickly contained the fire and prevented flames from spreading to nearby trees.

Restored Connections Peer Center will host the Third Annual International Overdose Awareness Walk on Sunday, Aug.

16 at Park Blocks starting at 10:00 a.m.; a community walk will begin at 11:30 a.m. along a less-than-two-mile downtown route and end at 2:00 p.m. + in-person overdose training and resource booths are available.