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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 Concert to benefit Florence Food Share Spring is in the air and the rhododendrons are in bloom. This means many more visi- tors to Florence and to Florence Food Share. The organization’s stock of food is low and it is in need of many kinds of foods. The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble (PCWE) has made Florence Food Share the ben- eficiary of its next concert on Sunday, May 15, beginning at 2:30 p.m., at New Life Lutheran Church, located next to Florence Food Share. PCWE is a tax-exempt community concert band that plays several kinds of music S OROPTIMISTS MAKE M OM ’ S D AY 7 A BASKETS including Spanish numbers, Broadway show tunes and classical compositions. PCWE is suggesting a tax- deductible $10 donation for the Florence Free Lunch pro- gram and a can or two of food or other non-perishable food item for Florence Food Share for admission to the concert. The Food Share is current- ly most in need of peanut butter, canned meat (such as tuna or chicken), baby for- mula, Hamburger Helper or like product, mac ’n cheese, tomato products of all types, flour, sugar and coffee. COURTESY PHOTO S oroptimist International of Florence created Mother’s Day gift baskets for the new and expectant moms who are clients at the Caring Pregnancy Center. Each basket contains personal care items and a taste of chocolate for each recipient. This project is entirely funded with club out-of-pocket funds. Soroptimist is a womens service club that serves the local community and participates in projects aimed to improve the lives and living conditions of women worldwide. Any woman seeking more information about membership can con- tact Shasta McMullen at 541-997-8547 or Jo Hine at 541-997-2233. ‘Survivor’ celebrity to speak at faith conference Laura Morett from the CBS hit show Survivor, seasons “Samoa” and “Blood vs. Water,” will speak at the Coastal Conference on faith. The public is invited to attend the Revival Florence’s Christian cross-denomination- al event, which will be held at Florence Christian Church on Saturday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. L OOKING FOR The event will feature Morett, an inspirational speak- er, who will share with both men and women about being a survivor and “finishing strong” in their faith. Revival Florence is a group of Christ-loving individuals from various local churches, who have come together to bring this event to the commu- nity. Seating is limited and online registration is encouraged. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door (if available seat- ing), which includes lunch. Doors open at 8 a.m. “We are pleased to bring such a high caliber speaker into our community,” said event chairperson Bill Spect, “it is going to be such an encouraging and uplift- ing event.” The conference will also include two exciting breakout sessions for men and women with local speakers Bill Spect, ministry leader of Celebrate Recovery, and Cynthia Quinn, specialist in women’s mental and spiritual health. For online registration or more information, visit www. Revival-Florence.info. B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com From Baby to Graduate (it seemed like just a few short years) 8th Grade, High School or College ~ Grad’s Name ~ School Birth Date: LET US SELL YOUR BOAT! Bring in your 2000 or newer boat Coming Saturday, June 4th and let us sell it for you! “Baby to Graduate Review” We need your consignments! Deadline is Wednesday, June 1st Parents: Grandparents: Now is the time to reserve your graduates a spot in this special section just for them. Visit us at our NEW LOCATION at 2520 Hwy. 101 (next to Mini Pet Mart) Just bring in or mail, with the coupon below, your graduate’s favorite baby picture along with a current picture to be published side by side on June 4th. What a special way to show off that graduate that you are so proud of! Please attach a self-addressed envelope for picture return. Enclose Check for $35.00 541-902-3513 New and Used Boats and Engines Ductwork•North River•Rouge•Seaswirl•Sea Ray Smoker Craft•Weldcraft•Evinrude•Mercury•Yamaha and mail to “Baby to Graduate Review” Siuslaw News P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 Or stop by our office at 148 Maple St. in Old Town Florence Gradʼs Name:___________________________________ School:________________________________________ Birth Date:______________________________________ Parents:________________________________________ Grandparents:___________________________________ Your Name:_____________________________________ Address:_______________________________________ Phone: ___________________________
