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2 |2015 Home for the Holidays | Siuslaw News | November 21, 2015 FLORENCE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL NOVEMBER 26 - THANKSGIVING BUFFET Three Rivers Casino & Hotel Event Center 12 PM – 7PM with all trimmings $17.99 26 - THANKSGIVING BUFFET Driftwood Shores 28 -FLORENCE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Historic Old Town, Gazebo Park 3:30 p.m. - Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck, Photos with Santa in the Gazebo, Hot Cocoa & Cider courtesy ofHistoric Old Town merchants 5:45 P.M. Santa returns for more photos! Local school choir performances throughout the evening Siuslaw Interpretive Center 4:30 p.m. The Flo-Tones lead Christmas Carols 5:30 p.m. Mayor Joe Henry illuminates the Christmas tree Hayride shuttles from Lotus and Port of Siuslaw parking lots 28 - SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY - Show your love at a small business near you! 29- FESTIVAL OF TREES GALA OF GIVING November 29, 2015 - 4pm to 7pm The Oregon Coast Military Museum will host the 3rd Annual Festival of Trees on Sunday, November 29th at the florence events center. DECEMBER 4 - FLORENCE FIRST FRIDAY Shop and dine in Historic Old Town Florence every First Friday until 8PM. As the sun sets in the magic hour, the reflections on the waters of the Siuslaw River calmly bring you into the evening hours, and you'll enjoy shopping and dining in the many fine stores and restaurants in Historic Old Town Florence and the Antique District. The merchants may offer special discounts, wine tasting or some inviting music to enhance your time in our unique shops and restaurants. 12 -DEAD IN THE SLED - A MURDER MYSTERY Florence’s own warped and wicked Poison Pen Players are back with another hilarious murder mystery comedy at the Florence Events Center on December 12th at 7 pm. This professional comedy murder mystery troupe has nearly 20 years of experience in the genre, and they claim that they really know how to relieve your holiday stress…with a whole lot of laughter! The show’s title is “Dead in the Sled: Ho, Ho, Ho….OH NO!” and was written by Poison Pen Matriarch, Rose Ellen Jacobson. 13 - APPALACHIAN WINTER, A CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE COMMUNITY CHORUS On December 13th, the Community Chorus of Florence Oregon will present Appalachian Winter, a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols. This concert will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Florence Event Center 12 - PEACE HARBOR HOSPICE "LIGHT UP A LIFE" Peace Harbor Hospice invites the public to “Light Up a Life” on December 12 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Anyone in the community can honor those whose lives have touched the lives of others by joining the annual Light Up a Life celebration. Admission to the event is free. A tree decorated with the stars of names that are being honored will be lit. Music and refreshments are also a part of the event. Everyone is welcome, whether or not they have had a loved one on hospice. 15 - EUGENE BALLET NUTCRACKER This memorable holiday extravaganza once again fills the stage with smiling faces of all ages as hundreds of young dancers join the Company to tell this beloved story with its grand adventures taken by Clara and Hans. The Nutcracker brings the holiday spirit into focus, transporting you through Clara›s dreams and the wondrous characters she encounters along the way. With the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier as guides, you›ll fly away to the Snow Kingdom and the Land of the Sweets, but not before battling the Mouse King and his pirate henchmice. Toni Pimble›s exquisite choreography and Don Carson›s colorful and magical sets are masterfully orchestrated to create the perfect tradition for everyone on your holiday list. 7:00 PM Florence Events Center 19 - A 20TH ANNIVERSARY SWING! - JAZZ KINGS Swinging On A Star Thu, Dec 17, 7:30 - 9:30 pm FEC Shirley Andress returns with her 8th annual Christmas At The Shedd, featuring Tracy Williams, Marisa Frantz, Bob Cross and Bill Hulings fronting Jesse Cloninger and the Emerald City Jazz Kings in Christmas Swing configuration! 4-5 HOLIDAY ARTS FESTIVAL Members of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance will offer their eclectic arts and crafts for sale in conjunction with the Empty Bowls annual event. A great place to shop for Christmas gifts for those special people. A percentage of all sales will be donated to Empty Bowls. Fri 5-7:30 and Sat. 10am-4pm 25 - CHRISTMAS BUFFET Three Rivers Casino & Hotel Event Center 12PM - 7PM Turkey, Prime Rib & Seafood $17.99 4-6 FLORENCE FOOD SHARE PRESENTS EMPTY BOWLS Doors will open for the 20th annual Empty Bowls event at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, December 4. The event will continue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, and Sunday December 6 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. All proceeds from Empty Bowls will benefit Florence Food Share, the local food pantry. Sponsors, local artists and restaurants donate their talent, time and wares to make this event possible. Hundreds of handmade ceramic bowls created by local artists are sold to the public. Artwork of many kinds will be available for bidding at the silent auction section of the event. 31 - NEW YEARS BUFFET Three Rivers Casino & Hotel Event Center 3PM – 9PM Prime Rib, Steak & Seafood $17.99 12,13,19 & 20 - HECETA HEAD LIGHTSTATION’S VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE! Come one, come all to Heceta Head Lightstation’s Victorian Christmas Open House! This December 2015 marks the 20th Annual Christmas celebration. Doors will open to the public from 4-7 pm Enjoy the majesty of the beautifully decorated Keeper’s House! Each evening local musicians will perform your holiday favorites while local sponsors provide warm drinks and goodies! Santa Claus will also make a special appearance each evening. Shuttle service from the state park below will be available. There is a $5 day use fee required for parking, admission to Keepers House is free. 25 - CHRISTMAS DINNER - DRIFTWOOD SHORES 31 - NEW YEARS EVE 2016 Three Rivers Casino & Hotel Event Center Free Dancing- Free Party Favors, Free Fun!!! Amy Clawson hosts a Rockin New Years Eve Party in Aces Sports Bar starting at 8:30pm! High Street Band - a 12 piece Band hosts a New Years Eve Night Club Party in the Event Center! Doors open at 7pm music at 8pm. 14 Tax Free Drawings for $599.00 Every hour from 12pm to 1am! And get $25 in Free Slot Play if you are at the winning table or slot bank when using your club card. New Years Eve Dinner Buffet- only $17.99 4pm to 10pm New Years Day Brunch buffet- $9.99 11am to 3pm Trios will be open New Years night until 3am with a full breakfast Menu. JANUARY 1- NEW YEARS DAY BUFFET BRUNCH Three Rivers Casino & Hotel Event Center 9:30 AM – 2PM Omelets made to order, Eggs Benedict, Waffles and more! $12.99 For more information please visit www.fl orencechamber.com
