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About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (April 30, 2016)
Gypsy Camp bringing vintage items to town An extravagant vintage fl ea market will come to Florence during the Gypsy Camp Vintage Market at the Florence Events Center, June 3 and 4. On Friday evening, the Vintage Market will host a Champagne and Shop from 4 to 8 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults and free for children age 17 and under. Come sip champagne and browse the best vintage goods on the coast. The market continues on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 and free to those who paid on Friday. Historically, gypsy camps around the world have been known for bright, colorful people selling their wares from wagons and carts, setting up and tearing down as they traveled. They brought to the towns unique crafts and house wares, decor and collectibles. The Gypsy Camp Vintage Market merchandise mission is similar. It brings vendors selling antique, vintage, repurposed and up-cycled goods, from French-inspired, shabby-chic, vintage cowboy or cowgirl, beach decor and more. There are also wine and cheese vendors and an entire section dedicated to outdoor living. Stop by for a snack or meal offered by Mon Ami. There will also be several Gypsy Camp vintage trailers to get you excited for the camp season. For more information, visit www.gypsycampvintagemarket.com. Geocache Splash will offer treasures, fun May 14 Modern-day treasure seekers know as geocachers will descend on Florence and along the central Oregon coast for the Cache Splash May 14. This event is part of the Florence Events Center’s 20th anniversary Celebration, Dancing with Sea Lions. “Porter the Sea Lion” is inviting geocachers to the Cache Splash Off being held May 14, at 8 a.m., at the Florence Events Center. The fi rst 25 people to signup at the FEC will receive a special Dancing with Sea Lions (DwSL) refrigerator magnet. There will be a chance to win some amazing prizes donated by generous merchants, along with theme-oriented geocaches. For an extra chance to win these amazing prizes, bring an item that can be added to the raffl e collection. A raffl e will be held at 4 p.m. (Must be present to win.) There is a “colony” of 20 artistically decorated fi berglass sea lions standing 7 1/2 feet tall to fi nd, stretching from Reedsport to Newport. Geocachers will be looking for Porter in all her beautiful forms, as well as new caches as a part of the fun. Teamwork would be helpful, but isn’t required — and don’t forget your camera to take pictures with each Porter! To claim DwSL geocoins, complete the Porterport, where details will be listed. Participants must complete the Porterport to receive a geocoin (while supplies last). On the day of the Splash Off event May 14, bring your completed Porterport to the FEC before 5 p.m. After the event, bring the Porterport to Sea Lion Caves, 91560 Highway 101, anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to receive a trackable geocoin while supplies last. Only one geocoin per family. Participants must present the original Porterport to receive a geocoin. Geocachers can obtain your DwSL Porterport at the event. After the event a printable Porterport will be available at DwSL website. This event will offi cially end Sept. 30, or when Porter leaves to be auctioned. Dream Big. Achieve More. 106.9 FM 103.1 FM 104.1 FM 1250 AM Florence Branch 777 Hwy 101 541-334-5825 Serving the Northwest with over 100 locations bannerbank.com Page 6 Member FDIC Your locally owned community radio stations. The Florence Events Center website: www.eventcenter.org
