F E C t o ‘G o G re e n’ d u r i n g a n n u a l G re e n Fa i r
“Living green” isn’t just a catch phrase
anymore. It’s the direction more and more
people are taking as the importance of
protecting the environment becomes a growing
focal point for the planet. While “living green”
once just meant sorting recyclables, it has
evolved into making lifestyle changes that
are environmentally friendly and sustainable.
To further these efforts, the Siuslaw News,
KCST Radio and the Florence Area Chamber
of Commerce will host Florence’s sixth-annual
Green Fair on May 2.
Businesses will assemble at the Florence
Events Center with information and displays
demonstrating how consumers and businesses
can choose products and take simple steps to
create less waste, save money, be healthful to
the environment and leave a smaller carbon
footprint on the planet.
Whether it is about recycling, using less
energy or protecting the soil, air and foods we
eat, the Florence Green Fair will offer ideas and
solutions for adopting a greener lifestyle.
“Businesses will gather to show local
consumers how to improve their lifestyle while
preserving this planet,” said Siuslaw News
general manager Jenna Bartlett. “Children
and adults will learn how easy it is to be
environmentally friendly. Equally important,
the show is an opportunity for vendors to
introduce their products and services in a way
that is meaningful to people who want to make
such changes.”
Vendors on hand for the fair will include
Dr. Energy Saver, Organic Pest Control,
Siuslaw Watershed, Coos Bay Toyota and
Johnston Motors, Real Food Co-op, Lane Area
Pollution and many others.
Exhibits, seminars and interactive
activities are scheduled through the day, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, May 2.
Admission to the Florence Green Fair is $3
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Association and the Yachats Artist Guild, and
her work has been exhibited at Gallery 34 in
Waldport, various venues in Yachats, and in
Florence. Her “Children of the World” exhibit
has been previously exhibited at the Runyan
Gallery and Sylvia Beach Hotel in Yachats, as
well as venues in Corvallis and Portland.
“During travels to new cultures, I relish
my connection with the children. With my lens,
I try to capture the hope, joy and sometimes
pain in their eyes,” said Gouveia. “Many of
these children face a world that is uncertain and
MAY
Gallery One:
“Children of the World” photo exhibit
Florence Green Fair — May 2
Community Chorus — May 3
Rhododendron Court Showcase — May 6
Jazz Kings — May 9
Eugene Symphony — May 15
Rhododendron Show — May 16 and 17
FRAA Arts Festival — May 16 and 17
Read for the Need — May 22 and 23
FloTones — May 29 and 30
fearful, but through it all, their innocence and
playfulness continues to shine through from
their souls.
“With this exhibit, I hope to honor the
dignity of children everywhere.”
JUNE
SHS band — June 1
SHS Choir — June 2
Coastal Fitness Spring Performance —
June 4
LRP’s “Putnam Spelling Bee” June 12, 13,
14, 19, 20 and 21
FEC Indoor Yard Sale — June 27
Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon.
Box Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. weekdays
and 1 hour before major events
ONGOING EVENTS :
Florence Rotary Club luncheon -
Tuesdays at noon
The Florence Events Center will feature the
photography of Ginger Gouveia in Gallery One
during the month of May. Gouveia has taken
photography classes at Linn Benton Community
College, as well as various photography and
digital photography workshops at the Sitka
Center for Art and Ecology. She lives in
Waldport, Ore., after retiring to the Oregon
coast 14 years ago.
Gouveia is a member of Yaquina Art
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