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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2016 2016 Rhododendron Festival logo chosen Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and the 2016 Rhododendron Fest- ival committee announced the winning logo that best fit the “Catch the Wave” 2016 Rhododendron Fest- ival theme. The committee selected the winning logo from an annual contest. The original concept was created by Scott Steward of Creative Wave Marketing Solutions and implemented by graphic designer Susan Johnson. The $250 award will be shared by Johnson and Steward. Celeste/Daniels Advertising and Design COURTESY PHOTO The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the offi- cial Rhodododendron Festival 2016 logo, “Catch the Wave.” The design was created by Scott Steward and Susan Johnson. customized the design for use in many print applica- tions for Rhody Days, such as T-shirts and but- tons, as well as advertising media including a TV spot for the Eugene/ Springfield area, newspa- per and magazine ads, social media and digital display ads. If an organization would like to use the logo for sponsorships or Rhody Days advertising, email sherri@florencechamber. com for approval and transmission of the logo. The 2016 Rhody Days Festival is Friday, May 20, through Sunday, May 22. Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! ‘Ashes to Go’ COURTESY PHOTO nn Evanow receives ashes on the forehead from Georgia DuBose, Episcopal Priest of St. Andrew’s Church, while Episcopal Deacon Steve Avery pre- pares to do the ceremony for John Evanow, at the “Ashes to Go” celebration of Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Old Town. This ancient ceremony marks the start of the Holy Season of Lent in the church year, leading to the great Easter celebration. The ashes symbolize the mortality of humans, reminds them of their failings and offers them the promise of God’s love and forgiveness and their invi- tation to renewal. A Florence PTA seeks support for students 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. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri 11 AM - 2 PM HELPING HANDS COALITION PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr. Florence, OR 97439 Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Memory Loss Respite Center of Florence A place in Florence for loved ones suffering from memory loss needs volunteers. Please contact 541-902-8539 for more information. Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 7 A Florence Community PTA is in the final weeks of a member- ship drive to reach 150 mem- bers. If the group reaches this goal by March 1, it will receive a prize from the Oregon PTA. More importantly, it will have 150 people in the community showing their support for local students. “We have a special member- ship incentive right now. For any current member who brings a guest to a meeting, and the guest joins our PTA, both the current and new member will receive a Dutch Bros. gift card,” said Diane McCalmont, PTA president. “At just $11 per year, our membership dues are an easy way to way to support our kids. Even if you don’t have time to volunteer for PTA activities, we still invite you to become a member,” she added. Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m., in the Siuslaw Elementary School library. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is wel- come to attend. Free child care and snacks are provided. “You don’t have to be a teacher or have a child in the school system to become a member here,” said Susy Lacer, PTA secretary. “Everyone is welcome to join our PTA, including businesses and even out-of-town relatives who want to support students in Florence.” The Florence Community Parent Teacher Association is a nonprofit organization that serves all of the public schools in the Siuslaw School District. Business sponsors are acknowledged as PTA support- ers at each of its events throughout the year, and are included in the newsletter, which is distributed to parents of more than 600 elementary school students monthly. Business dues are $25 per year. Membership forms for indi- viduals or businesses are avail- able at the schools, or from at www.FlorencePTA.org. Completed forms and pay- ments can be mailed to PO Box 1140, Florence OR 97439, or dropped off at any school. Current and prospective members are encouraged to check out the Florence Community PTA Facebook page and website, www. florencepta.org, for events, updates and information. Florence City Council grant applications due Monday The City Council Grant Program will be accepting applications through Monday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. Applicants can apply for up to $1,000 and the program will be awarding a total of $5,000 for fiscal year 2015- 16. Applicant funding requests need to relate to at least one of the City Council Goals. Applications, eligibility information and submission instructions are available on the City of Florence’s website at www.ci.florence.or.us. For more information, con- tact the City of Florence at 541-997-3437. 1570 Kingwood • PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday SOS is looking for a few great volunteers! We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our community. All training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @ 541-997-2816 Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 Siuslaw News www.shoppelocal.biz
