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541-997-1994 | www.EventCenter.org | Florence Events Center | Center Stage | Page 3 new Tastes Pavilion Catering now official FEC caterer Beginning Aug. 1, the kitchen at the FEC will be home to Pavilion Catering, an exciting new culinary service cater- ing events, shows and gatherings both on-site and off-site events. After 13 years as a chef and co-owner of Burton’s Restaurant in Corvallis, Jesus Peralta established Pavilion Catering in 2015 with longtime friend Annie Boatner, a native of Corvallis. When planning a special gathering or event, Jesus and Annie can cater it with a variety of delicious choices, whether it’s a simple traditional meal, buffet or special custom menu. Pavilion Catering can cook any spe- cial requests and even provide all your table decorations to make a memorable dining experience. “Food is our passion and our art is cre- ating exquisite menus that will over- whelm your senses,” says Jesus. Pavilion Catering uses only the best ingredients when preparing food and strives to incorporate locally grown foods whenever possible. Pavilion Catering can cater small meetings, annual company parties, wed- dings, birthdays or any special personal event at the FEC. A sampling of entree menu items include: baked Tilapia. Pavilion Catering also offers specialty vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, such as Tempeh tacos, broccoli meatballs with garlic tomato sauce and more, along with a full array of soups and salads, from creamy corn or clam chow- der to garden salad with ranch, honey mustard or huckleberry vinaigrette. And dessert? How about carmel bread pudding or Southern chocolate cake? Pavilion Catering is ready to cus- tomize a menu that best fits your needs, from menu creation to table decorations Roasted pork loin with homemade and equipment rental. For more information, contact pork gravy, apple and almond stuffed chicken, braised beef short ribs and Pavilion Catering at the FEC at 541- prime rib, country fried steak with gravy, 997-1994, or visit the catering website and Native American-style salmon or at www.PavilionCatering.org. Collectors Coin show is for collectors as well as the curious Man has used some form of coin in exchange for goods and services for more than 2,000 years, from the Romans to the Aztecs. At the 19th annual Coin and Stamp Show, nearly 50 vendors from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and as far away as Connecticut will be exhibiting, trading and selling coins from around the world. On hand will be U.S. territorial gold coins, as well as coins from Greece, Italy, the Middle East and more. “Buy, Sell or Trade” is the theme. For anyone who is new to coin collecting, or who has never been to a major coin show, here are a few tips to make the show more enjoyable: • Plan to arrive early in the day rather C OINS CAN BE IDENTIFIED , APPRAISED AND COLLECTED AT THE 19 TH than later. This will allow plenty of time to look at all the exhibits and talk with dealers. • Bring a good coin guide with prices for reference. There will be many coin dealers at the show. Find out who can offer the best value by having the cur- rent pricing chart handy and visible. • Bring a notebook or use the memo function in your smart phone to keep track of contact information for dealers you may want to contact again in the future. The show will be held Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 21., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to the public and coin appraisals will be available. ANNUAL EVENT . Second Star Festival From page 1 Tayliss Forge from the popular TV show “Steampunk’d.” They can also meet Eugene interactive steampunk artist Joe Mross, who will be displaying some of his unique creations. Food and non-alcoholic drinks will be catered by popular Florence eatery, Mon Ami Cafe. Talks from the Flight Deck’s stories and musical performances on the the- ater stage will inspire and encourage all those who find a seat in the audience. Take a step through the gates of The Tesla Field in the outdoor area, where visitors will find mermaids, pirates, face painting, demonstrations, workshops, a gaming area, a vardo acoustic music stage, Nymbol’s Secret Garden, Fooble the Dragon and a beer garden spon- sored by local WildCraft Cider Works. Come for a fun-filled, inspiring week- end of creative wonder — and don’t be afraid to dress up! Saturday and Sunday, the festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for all of the daytime activities. Then, at 7:30 p.m., on Saturday evening, The Nathaniel Johnstone Band will take the main stage, along with the opening act: magician Matt Van Zee. The festival is within walking dis- tance to Florence’s Old Town district, along the beautiful Siuslaw River. For more information, visit www.2ndstarfestival.com for complete details, including a list of artisans, sponsors and guest artists. Tickets will be available by calling the Florence Events Center at 541- 997-1994 or toll free at 1-888-968- 4086. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Tickets for adults (ages 13 and older) THE N ATHANIEL J OHNSTONE B AND WILL HEADLINE THIS YEAR ’ S FESTIVAL are $10 a day or $15 for both days. Concert ticket are $25. A weekend package including both days and con- cert is available for $35 per person. Come Join the Friends! Volunteer – Event Planning – Fundraising 715 Quince Street | www.eventcenter.org 541-997-1994 | 888-968-4086
