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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 ‘Showcase of Homes’ Sept. 17, 18 It’s been a number of years since Florence home builders have had the opportunity to showcase their craftsmanship by participating in a Tour of Homes. However, with the signifi- cant increase in new construc- tion over the last year or so, local builders felt the time was right to bring back the Showcase of Homes Tour. The free event will take place Sept. 17 and 18, and is sponsored by The Shippin’ Shack and Brian Lacouture Building, LLC. The Showcase of Homes Tour offers a diverse selection of homes in various price ranges, sizes and locations throughout Florence. Watch your mailbox for this year’s Showcase of Homes Tour Book with a map to each of the homes. 2016 ce n e r Flo Showcase of Homes TOUR saturday Sept. 17 th 10:00 am - 5:00 pm & Sunday sept. 18 th 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Watch for your tour book in the mail! Sponsored By: 3 A Soroptimists to host ‘Bras for a Cause’ fundraiser Soroptimist International of Florence (SOF) is gearing up for an inaugural fundraiser called “Bras for a Cause.” The funds raised at this event will support local schol- arships, awards and other edu- cation-related programs, such as human trafficking awareness and the “Dream It, Be It” pro- gram for teenaged girls. The auction will be at the Florence Events Center on Saturday, Oct. 15, starting with a no-host bar at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. Silent and dessert auctions are planned as well. Table sponsorships are avail- able that include dinner tickets, advertising and a torso for a decorated bra that will be part of a live auction. The deadline for sponsor- ships is Sept. 16. At this time, sponsors include Siuslaw News, Hine Investments, Peace Harbor COURTESY PHOTO Soroptimist members with a bra sample from “Bras for a Cause” Medical Center, On Your Feet with a Splash, Cheveux Salon, Coast Radio, Hoberg’s Auto Repair and Harry and Frankie Jorgensen. For more information, call Cathy Dietz at 541-902-2519 or Nancy Bosket at 541-902- 7250. Help serve Florence by serving on economic committee Would you like to see more public involvement in the City of Florence to make sure your voice is heard? Would you like to make a difference and help contribute to the goals and objectives of the City as a whole? Consider applying for one A T SUNAMI OF A GING is Coming! Watch for the 12 page insert in next Wednesday’s Siuslaw News! seniortsunami.org DIVERSIFIED MARINE & EQUIPMENT SALES OREGON COAST’S SUPERSTORE WHERE YOU ALWAYS GET A WHALE OF A DEAL You don’t have to take your time and expense to go out of town when its all right here at a local business. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SERVICE DIVISION ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ WE OFFER COMPLETE AUTO, BOAT & RV DETAILING. HAND WAX AND WASH ON ALL VEHICLES. WE WILL BRING BACK THAT “LOVIN’ FEELING” YOU HAD WHEN IT WAS NEW! BOOKING APPOINTMENTS NOW! • Now off ering custom design lettering, graphics, vinyl wrapping & striping for autos, boats & RVs. • Full service & Repairs for marine engines (outboard & inboard) and boat trailers. • Fabrication & welding • Custom built & repairs for boat tops. Carpets & upholstery. of the three open positions on the City of Florence Economic Development Committee. The deadline for applications is Sept. 16, so apply today. These positions offer citi- zens an excellent opportunity to volunteer their services on significant matters. Committee member contribu- tions are invaluable to the Mayor, the City Council, as well as the City of Florence. Applying for a position is easy. Applications are avail- able at Florence City Hall and can be downloaded from the City’s website at www.ci.flo rence.or. us. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 5 p.m. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. For details regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Economic Development Committee, residency require- ments of applicants, term lengths, or any other ques- tions, contact City Recorder Kelli Weese at 541-997-3437. CROW opens doors to community today After years in the making, Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) is ready to play the music and light the lights at the new CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence. The grand opening is today, Sept. 10, from 5 to 9 p.m. CROW invites the commu- nity to attend its grand opening celebration and Wooden Crow Fundraiser at its new home. Starting at 6 p.m., CROW singers Kayla Rose, Cecile Fleming, Haylee Cole, Elyse Stewart, Alizabeth Norton and Nyah Vollmar will perform songs from musicals, pop and classic rock. A group of CROW students will also sing “Freak Flag” from April’s performance of “Shrek the Musical” and “Home,” by Phillip Phillips. Two of CROW’s advanced actors — Hope Garcia and Ceasar Castillo — will perform monologues perfected during this year’s summer camps. At 7 p.m., attendees will get the chance to sponsor one of the dozens of wooden crows COURTESY PHOTO Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops is looking for sponsors for these and other hand-created crows. hand-decorated by local artists for CROW. Most crows will be available to sponsor for $50, but some crows will be auctioned off during the event. All the crows will go on permanent display inside the performance space and will include both the artist and the sponsor’s names. All money raised will help CROW complete the rest of the needed building renovations. During the reception, CROW Center for the Performing Arts will have snacks and facility tours of the rehearsal space, classroom, kitchen, ADA-accesible rest- rooms and spaces still under construction. “To every donor, grant- maker, contractor, volunteer and patron who has made it possible, we are sending out our immense gratitude,” said Melanie Heard, CROW artistic director. “We could not have come this far without their help.” For more information about CROW, go to crowkids.com. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10 SEPTEMBER 11 SEPTEMBER 12 SEPTEMBER 13 SEPTEMBER 14 SEPTEMBER 15 SEPTEMBER 16 Sunny and Pleasant Partly Sunny Sunny and Pleasant Sunny and Comfortable Mostly Sunny Clouds and Sun Sunny 70°F 54°F 66°F 50°F 75°F 56°F 77°F 50°F 66°F 45°F 71°F 52°F 67°F 49°F WEDNESDAY THURSDAY ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ SALES DIVISION ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ • Consignments wanted for vehicles, boats & trailers. • Dealer for custom built Pacifi c metal buildings and quality wood craft wooden sheds & buildings. • We sell quality used cars & trucks, boats, motors & trailers. • Full line of aluminum & steel customer built trailers, plus cargo enclosed trailers for sale. • Open utility & enclosed trailers for rent from 8’ to 24’ Daily or weekly • We buy used vehicles, boats and trailers paid for or not. • Financing available OAC for Seniors & Veterans. Want to Sell? Call Mike and Wanda TODAY! Want to Buy? Call Mike and Wanda! Wanda Johnson, Broker Cell: 541-999-1670 wanda@cbcoast.com Member of Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle diversifi edmarineandequipmentsales.com Veteran Owned & Operated Jim & Bonnie Johnston, Owners 2530 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-997-4505 Mike Johnson , Broker & Gen Contractor Cell: 541-999-0836 mike@cbcoast.com “We FOCUS on meeting your Real Estate needs”. C OAST R EAL E STATE 100 Hwy 101, Florence OR 97439 www.cbcoast.com
