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6 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2015 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ THESIUSLAWNEWS Community News Scare CROW preps for spooky Halloween event Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) announced a new annual Halloween haunted house in Florence from Thursday, Oct. 29, through Saturday, Oct. 31: Scare CROW! In late October, chains will rattle, doors will squeak, ghouls will howl with delight and even brave adults might find them- selves trembling in the dark as the CROW production team presents it’s first annual “Scare- CROW Haunted Maze Fundraiser!” According to CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard, “The maze is sure to freak out even the most unwavering attendee, COURTESY PHOTOS and will feature spooktacular elements, such as — wait a CROW has cast an eerie amount of student and adult minute, we don’t want to give actors for the new three-day haunted maze over anything away! You will just Halloween weekend at its building, 3120 Highway 101. have to come and see for your- self!” big show, and there is a lot to be Scare-CROW hours will be Heard is delighted to under- done,” says Heard. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29 take this new creative endeavor Those who have seen a and 30, from 6-9 p.m. and for the nonprofit youth theatre CROW mainstage musical Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3-6 organization because it com- know that CROW always goes p.m. bines two of her very favorite the extra mile, when it comes to Suggested ages are 8 and up, things: theatre arts and production quality. at parents’ discretion. Halloween. “This maze will be no excep- The first hour of each day Currently, the talented maze tion!” assures Heard. will be “less-scary” and team members, which include The Scare-CROW Haunted younger children may be Genevieve Meltzer, Polly Maze Fundraiser will be the accompanied through the maze Fleming, Karen Mechek, inaugural event in the new with an adult. Christopher Heard, Crystal CROW Center for the Admission will be $4 per Shahan, Mike and Ellen Performing Arts at 3120 person, per entry. Attendees can Jacobson, and many others, are Highway 101. also purchase a one night hand- collecting props and costume Thanks to the generosity of stamp, which allows unlimited pieces, creating the floor pat- the City of Florence, CROW entry for $14. tern for the maze, and planning has been given permission to CROW stresses that entry the logistics of how the eerie hold this event, although the into the maze will be at your event will work best. building will not yet be totally own risk, and nobody should “We are treating this like a complete. enter with a medical complica- Rene w r o e b i Tod cr s to the b ay Su tion or other factor that could cause difficulty. All funds raised will directly impact the renovation of the building. “I hope you’ll mark your cal- endar and plan to join us!” says Heard. “This event is going to be so much fun, and we look forward to making it better and better year after year. So…come show you care by getting scared!” For more information, to donate scary props or costumes you may have lurking in your garage, or to volunteer to help with this event, contact Melanie Heard at 541-999- 8641 or at crowtheatrekids@ yahoo.com. Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Volunteers needed for new home construction, home repairs, general offi ce work, public relations and program administration. Join an operating committee and help Habitat help others! Call 541-902-9227 or e-mail to fl orencehabitat@gmail.com Offi ce located at 2004 HWY 101, Florence Assisting those in need in our Community. 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