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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015
Volunteers preparing for Power of Florence
This year’s Power of
Florence will be Saturday, July
18.
In the past, there have been
as many as 37 volunteer events
in one day. This year could be
even bigger.
The Power of Florence is an
opportunity for the entire com-
munity to work together and
have fun making a difference in
the community by giving one
day dedicated to volunteering.
The all-day event is set up
like a community festival, with
fun events all around town that
anyone can take part in, like
barbecues, car washes, face
painting, etc, as well as
fundraisers that raise money
for our non-profits that work
year around to support those in
need in our community.
There are also service proj-
ect events that beautify local
parks, schools and beaches. In
four years, there have been 130
COURTESY PHOTO
Volunteers gather during last year’s Power of Florence
volunteer event.
events and Power of Florence
participants
have
raised
$32,000 in donations, complet-
ed 48 service projects and col-
Rhododendron Court
Showcase at FEC May 6
This year’s junior and sen-
ior Rhody Courts are gearing
up for the Rhododendron
Court Scholarship Showcase
set for Wednesday, May 6, at
6:30 p.m., at the Florence
Events Center.
Formerly known as the
Rhododendron Pageant and
now held in advance of
the annual Rhododendron
Festival, this year’s event fea-
tures nine senior high students
from Siuslaw High School
who will compete for scholar-
ships and titles Queen
Rhododendra and King the of
the Coast.
The junior court is made up
of five princesses representing
grades 1 through 5 from both
Florence and Mapleton.
For the past several weeks,
members of the Senior Rhody
Court and Junior Princesses
have been serving as ambassa-
dors for the festival by visiting
senior residences, volunteer-
ing in the community and,
most recently, rehearsing their
talents for the fun-filled Rhody
Showcase.
Court members will be
judged individually on partici-
pation, mentorship, public
speaking and platform presen-
tation, pin sales, and talent.
Queen Rhododendra and
King of the Coast will be
crowned at the end of the
showcase, and both courts will
make appearances in the the
Kids Parade and Grand Floral
Parade during the 108th
Rhododendron Festival, May
15 through 18.
Advance tickets are on sale
now for $13 and are available
through the Florence Events
Center box office.
lected more than 10,000
pounds of food for the Food
Share and Humane Society.
If you or your group would
like to participate, choose
an
event
and
contact
coordinator Kaylee Graham at
powerofflorence@hotmail.
com.
You could do anything from
a service project like weeding
around town, to a collection
event for a non-profit, or by
just going to different events
and helping volunteer.
Events will be advertised in
email blasts, on Power of
Florence’s Facebook page, on
Power of Florence’s website, in
the Siuslaw News and on
KCST 106.9 FM.
Work together to make this
year the best Power of Florence
yet. Help encourage others to
be a part of this day of giving
by joining together with hun-
dreds of others in our commu-
nity on July 18 for the Power of
Florence.
Each one, one day, making a
difference together.
Lions to present hat
fashion show May 9
The Florence-Siuslaw Lions
Club will present “Silhouettes
in Time” by Linda Brown on
Saturday, May 9, from noon to
2 p.m., at the Florence Senior
Center.
Tickets are $15 and includes
lunch.
“Everyone is welcome to
join us for a journey through
time with hats women have
worn over past decades,” said
Lion president Bob Brown.
Hat expert Linda Brown
will transport antendees in
time with her extensive knowl-
edge of the trends of the time.
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Following the presentation,
her personal collection of
fashonable hats will be shown.
A buffet lunch of assorted
salads and desserts is included.
Raffle prizes will be available
at the event.
For tickets or information,
call 541-997-3320 or email
stinelins@gmail.com.
Funds raised provide schol-
arships to graduating high
school students each year, as
well as support for various
charitable activities undertak-
en by the Lions Club in the
local community.
Come celebrate with
TOWNHALL
MAY 9, 2015- 1:00 PM - Florence Elks Lodge
Purpose
1. Outreach to All affected Veterans and Their Families
2. Outreach to Health Practicitioners & Disability-Related Service
Agencies.
3. Medical Care for Affected Children and Grandchildren
4. A Fresh Approach to Research
5. Direct Service to Veterans and Their Families, In Their
Communities.
L OS A MIGOS
B URRITOS
Beer, Margaritas
and Delicious Food!
Buy 1
Fajita Dinner
Plate &
Receive the
Second One
1/2
PRICE
of equal or
lesser value.
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Good on 5/5/15
only
Discounts
on Dinner
Plates Only!
We want to hear your Stories!
Contact Paul Gargis 702-286-6969
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