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12 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015 R OTARY GIVES TO Concert series lineup B ACKPACK P ROGRAM July promises to be an exciting month in Kathy Parsons’ house concert series in Florence. Guitarist Eric Tingstad will be appearing today and pianist Scott Cossu will fol- low July 23. Tingstad is a Grammy Award-winning multi-genre record producer, musician, songwriter and composer. He was born and raised in Seattle, Wash., where he cur- rently resides. Best known as a fingerstyle guitarist, Tingstad has performed, recorded and produced many styles of music. His solo recording career began in 1982. On July 23, pianist and composer Cossu will be mak- ing his fifth concert appear- ance in Parsons’ house con- cert series. Cossu was one of the first artists signed to the legendary Windham Hill record label in the 1980s and continues to be one of the most respected names in contemporary music. Reservations are required by emailing Parsons at kathypiano@gmail.com or by calling 541-999-9720. The address and directions will be given when reserva- tions are made. There is a suggested dona- tion of $15 per seat at the door for each concert. G ORGEOUS O NE -L EVEL H OME Gorgeous 1 level home in Shelter Cove on 0.31 acre. This 2,167 sq ft home has newer wood floors, vinyl win- dows and sliders, and a great enclosed deck to enjoy your landscaped back yard. Inside, it shines with skylights, ceil- ing fans & a delightful seascape feeling. Luxury living. $350,000 COURTESY PHOTO The Florence Rotary Club presented the Food Backpack for Kids program with a check for $500 in March. Noted ceramic artist Kris DeNoyer is to be honored at a reception today, from 3 to 5 p.m., at Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., and will be fea- tured all month at the gallery. In 2000, DeNoyer made her first numbered piece. Each of her 2,300 ceramic creations by are one-of-a-kind and num- bered. They range from the sophisticated raku, wheel- thrown, sculptures to the joy- ful whimsical hand built “crit- ters” and from the tiny to the substantial. In her menagerie of crea- tures you will find a vibrant collection of animated starfish, pelicans, fish, elephants, fly- ing pigs, frogs and bunnies. In addition to great art, gui- tarist Denny Weaver will be playing a variety of tunes. NOW ENROLLING OW Opening August 3rd H N IRIN CBC#10995 MLS#15042332 G 3-6 years old (sibling discounts) Mon-Fri 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Planned activities: • Daily routines • Monthly themes • Preschool Curriculum • Weekly Chapel Meggan Haslett, Director 541-999-6554 or email: abchristianprek@gmail.com Lynnette Wikstrom Broker Cell: 541.999.0786 COAST REAL ESTATE lynnette@cbcoast.com 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR • 541.997.7777 “We’re next to the Bridge.” A weekly roundup of shopping, savings and doings around town. 6th Street & HWY 101 541-997-9424 GIZMO SAYS: COME SEE OUR BARK..... NO BITE!!! GOT Come by and browse SAND? our full service Yes, landscape products. We Do! You want it? We can get it! 4525 Hwy. 101 Florence Monday-Friday 10-5 Saturday 11-3 Sunday - Closed DEQ#37943 • CCB#192681 541-997-6300 THE OLD SCHOOL FURNITURE STORE Dining Room Sets 1550 HWY 101 & 6TH 541-997-9424 Monday - Saturday 10-5 FREE FLORENCE DELIVERY NEW FURNITURE ARRIVING WEEKLY FROM GREAT MANUFACTURES Our Showrooms are full! New furniture weekly! Free Delivery! ASHLEY / BEST / COASTER / PERDUE / CORSICANA Couches & Sectionals Special Orders Accepted DESKS/OFFICE CHAIRS CURIO CABINETS BOOKCASES/LAMPS MATTRESSES/BED SETS SWIVEL ROCKER RECLINERS ELECTRIC RECLINERS SOFAS/COFFEE TABLES DINETTE SETS WE LOVE SPECIAL ORDERS Bedroom Sets & Mattresses FLORENCE SAW SHOP & RENTAL CENTER Recliners LAWN & GARDEN • AERATORS LAWN ROLLERS • TILLERS MOWERS • BLOWERS LOG SPLITTERS • HEDGE TRIMMERS BRUSH CHIPPERS MONDAY-FRIDAY 8AM-5PM 1550 HWY. 101 & 6TH STREET 541-997-2653 CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK A LICE B RAUER C HRISTIAN P RESCHOOL DeNoyer featured artist for July at Backstreet