SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 KXCR holds Halloween open house today FRAA Art Center officially opens on-air Open House. Treats and scary old time radio surprises will help cele- brate the station’s year of on- air offerings to Siuslaw Valley listeners. JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors hold the ribbon while Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Vice President Bettie Egerton and President Harlen Springer prepare to ceremonially cut the ribbon, as other FRAA board members look on. Music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments were served to more than 125 local offi- cials, artists and community members who attended the art center’s grand opening at 120 Maple St. Library to ‘Hang It All’ in November CCB# 55030 Glass For Every Purpose 1780 Kingwood St. 541-997-8526 DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! PORT HOLE PUBLISHING 179 Laurel Street, Suite D FLORENCE LET US PUBLISH YOUR BOOK PORT HOLE BOOKS 77567 Hwy. 101 • GARDINER •Helps those in need in Lane County • Charitable donation •We do all the paperwork NEW-USED-RARE! WE HAVE IT ALL! Best-Selling Author, Ellen Traylor, Owner/Publisher 541-999-5725 Sotheby’s, eBay Master Dealer and Appraiser for Discovery.com portholebooks.com • portholepublications.com St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? G ift Certificates Deck Your Halls! for the The Holiday Shop ★ NOW OPEN Florence Events Center To purchase – simply drop by the box office Monday to Friday between 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM 715 Quince St * Florence, OR * 541-997-1994 Gift Certificates are good for redemption for any ticketed show at the FEC for one year from purchase. Always the perfect gift! St. Vincent DePaul’s 2315 Hwy. 101 997-8460 M-F, 10-8 Sun., 10-6 OPEN DAILY It is almost time again for the Siuslaw Public Library's 23rd annual “Hang It All.” All artists and craftspeo- ple are invited to enter this non-juried art show. This is a great opportuni- ty for all artists — whether professional, beginner or in- between — to display their talent in a popular commu- nity exhibit. The library will again feature a “People’s Choice” award. Voting will be conducted through Nov. 29. The artist with the win- ning artwork will have the opportunity to be featured with special recognition in the library throughout the month of December. The artist selected by the Library Art Committee for the “Best of Show” will also have an opportunity to be featured during the month of December and be added to the plaque in the lobby. “Hang It All” will be on display throughout the month of November in the lobby gallery and lobby dis- play case. Artists may sub- mit one entry per person in any medium. Two-dimensional items must be framed and wired for hanging; no “sawtooth” hangers are allowed. Maximum size for flat work is 38 inches measured either horizontally or verti- cally. Three-dimensional items must fit into the display case. Maximum accepted size is 12 inches deep by 12 inches by 24 inches. All entries should be hand-delivered to the Bromley Room of the main library Monday, Nov. 2, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. No shipped items will be accepted. Information brochures are available at both the main library and the Mapleton Branch. For more information, call the library at 541-997- 3132. Voice Your Opinion! EDITOR@ THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK A not-so-scary day is in store for Halloween tricksters and listeners of KXCR Community Radio alike when KXCR opens its creaky doors Saturday, Oct. 31, for a special 11 A