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