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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 OCHS Christmas Store begins annual preparation Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) volunteers are busy making plans for the opening of the 2016 Christmas Store, set for Tuesday, Nov. 1. Christmas shopping will be even more fun this year at its new spacious location, 85365 Highway 101, south of the bridge and directly across from Sandland Adventures. Christmas Store hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, from noon to 4 p.m. The store will be closed Thanksgiving Day. 3 B L OCAL A CTIVISM R ETROSPECTIVE Donations such as Christmas decorations and trees, wreaths, indoor and out- door lighting, gift wrap and ribbon, sporting equipment, toys, books, arts and craft materials, household décor, dishes, serving pieces, warm sweaters, shirts and coats, gloves, caps and mittens are sought and will be appreciat- ed. Items can be dropped off at the OCHS Thrift Store, 1193 Bay St. in Old Town. Denyse, Shelby, Trudie, Lalitha, Melissa MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS 541-997-3160 • 351 LAUREL STREET Silver Lining Gallery and Boutique is presenting a retrospective of community activism as its October show in the Gallery Above Silver Lining. The compilation of newspaper articles, images and graphics was gathered over the last 20 years and shows the long history of social activism in the Florence community. KXCR’s Stuart Henderson (left) and gallery owner Kimberly Fleenor put the finishing touches on a display that is part of an exhibit covering a wide variety of issues. An open house to view and discuss the materials will be held this Saturday, Oct. 15, from 3 to 5 p.m. RV’ers, PARTS we are your complete RV and SERVICE Automotive Repair Facility PARTS SERVICE On Site Repairs In shop or Mobile ASE CERTIFIED TECH for Truck, Auto and RV Repair 541-997-8287 See Jim for your auto sales needs! Elks Lodge, SEAcoast host luncheon for vets On Wednesday, Oct. 5, 90 veterans were the guest of Elks Lodge 1858 and SEAcoast Entertainment for a perform- ance by Cantus, followed by lunch. The Elks Lodge hosted the event through a grant from the Elks National Foundation. The lodge partnered with Seacoast Entertainment, which brought Cantus to Florence as part of its 2016-17 concert series. The event opened with the presenting of the colors by the VFW Honor Guard. Guests were welcomed by the Lodge’s Exalted Ruler, Joyce Middleton, and then led in a welcoming prayer from Elks’ Chaplin Karen Smales. After a brief introduction, Smales turned the floor over to Cantus. Cantus, a professional male vocal ensemble that sings a capella, proceeded to pay hom- age to Florence’s veterans with their program, “No Greater Love Than This,” which The program touched on the nobility of serving, the com- plexity of war and the emotions that accompany it, with the per- formance of “Imagine” as its closing number. As the host of the event, Middleton had invited all local veterans to attend, including: The Coastal Women’s Veteran Group, veterans from Spruce Point, the VFW, American COURTESY PHOTO Legion, DAC, Green Beret and the Band of Brothers. The men’s vocal ensemble group Cantus performs during In addition, an invitation was a special luncheon held for veterans and hosted by extended to the U.S. Coast SEAcoast and Florence Elks Lodge 1858. Guard Station Siuslaw River. The various organizations include a wide array of music were original compositions were well represented amongst from solemn hymns to the up- using the words and writings of the 90 guests and the “army” of tempo “Over There.” veterans from World War II, volunteers who were drawn Their unaccompanied voices Vietnam, Desert Storm and from the Elks, the Ladies of the filled the lodge with acoustic Afghanistan. Elks and the SEAcoast music for nearly an hour. Cantus reached as far back Entertainment board. Cantus’ first set was a tribute in time as the Civil War in its Cantus concluded its visit to to World War I, during which it music. A melody of protest Florence with a concert later shared a letter from the front as songs, including “We Shall that night at the Florence Event a brief interlude between Overcome,” was woven into Center, which served as the songs. the performance as a reflection season opener for SEAcoast Several of the group’s pieces on freedom. Entertainment’s concert series. FRAA to celebrate one-year anniversary Oct. 28 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 www.TheSiuslawNews.com The public is invited to attend a celebration by the non- profit Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) on Friday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. It has been one year since FRAA moved to its 120 Maple Street location and held its grand opening. FRAA will cel- ebrate the anniversary with music by guitarist Denny Weaver, catered food by Le Bouchon and door prizes from participating artists. The first year has been a suc- cessful one, largely due to FRAA’s supporting members and sponsors, who share ...need a friend? 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Is this you? If so, then please come see me at the Oregon Coast Humane Society. This message brought to you by: FRAA’s vision of supporting all the arts in the area. Examples of FRAA’s out- reach include poetry readings and contests; writer’s salons and classes; art festivals; paint- ing classes; workshops; gallery exhibits (FRAA Gallery; OPB; Siuslaw Library; PeaceHealth Hospital, FEC and a Youth rotating exhibit at FRAA); special shows (Three Glassy Ladies, Ken McDougal Photography); coordination with other local groups (2nd Saturday Art Walk; FEC Winter Music Festival; demArts; CROW; public art displays; Chamber of Commerce; Wine Walk; Oktoberfest; Rhody Days; Downtown Revitalization) and maintaining connections with the Lane Co. Council for the Arts, and Oregon Coast Council for the Arts. Two future events will include working with local schools to bring art to the class- rooms, and working with the Watercolor Society of Oregon Convention in Florence in 2018. Membership specials are now being offered for new members, and for returning members who register early for the 2017-18 year. For more information, visit the FRAA website at www.fraa oregon.org.
