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2 0 16 H o m e fo r th e H o lid ays | Siu s law N e w s | N o ve m be r 2 3 , 2 0 16 | 9 FLORENCE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL Peace Harbor Hospice hosts its annual Light Up a Life ceremony on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm funds raised at this event will go to support a variety of hospice programs throughout the year. The event allows anyone to purchase a star in remembrance of someone who has passed away or to honor someone who has made a difference in their life. All are welcome, whether or not your loved one was on hospice. Refreshments and music will be provided. If you would like to recognize someone special, you can make a donation to PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice, 400 Ninth Street and a star will be hung or Star of David placed on a menorah table with the recognition given to your loved one on this special day during the "reading of names" ceremony. For more information about PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice or the annual Light Up a Life celebration, call 541-997-3418. 10 - ADA GRANGE #570 ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY Join us for holiday songs, crafts, food and also our traditional hay ride through the country (rain or shine!). Everyone welcome! And its free!!! 1pm-3pm Questions? Contact Paul & Loni Schofield 541-997-6399 12 - SIUSLAW SCHOOL DISTRICT HOLIDAY BAND/ CHOIR CONCERT Sponsored by City Lights Cinema and Kiwanis Club 12:30 pm and 6:30 pm. 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center, Seafood Extravaganza $22.99 2:00pm – 9:00pm Three Rivers Casino & Resort Event Center. Christmas Day, Brunch $10.99 11:00am – 3:00pm - Dinner $18.99 3:00pm – 7:00pm 25 - CHRISTMAS DINNER Driftwood Shores-From all of us at the Surfside Restaurant, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and this year invite you to our Dinner table. Enjoy a glass of wine, spend time with family, we will take care of the rest. Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:00am Dinner: 11:00am - 5:00pm Make reservations now by calling (541)997-8263 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH CURTIS SALGADO With a Career spanning forty years, award winning soul, blues and R&B vocalist/harmonicist/songwriter Curtis Salgado is a one-of-a-kind talent whose music is as compelling as his story. From co-fronting The Robert Cray Band to leading his own band (and recording nine solo albums) to helping transform John Belushi into 'Joliet' Jake Blues to touring the country with Steve Miller and Santana, he is a true musical giant. Hank Shreve opens this night of blues and celebration as we say farewell to 2016, while enjoying the sounds of this blues icon with the huge voice. Call the Florence Event Center ticket office and reserve your seats today! 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Free concert. Enjoy the holiday music and song. Contact the Florence Events Center 31 - NEW YEARS EVE 14 - JAZZ KINGS CHRISTMAS SHOW HAPPY HOLIDAYS Join Jesse Cloninger and the Emerald City Jazz Kings for their 9th annual Christmas concert! Jesse fills in as artistic director for Shirley Andress this year so she can star as Annie Oakley in The Shedd's winter production of Annie Get Your Gun, but he has promised to bring back all our favorites, from "White Christmas", "The Christmas Song", Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center, Seafood Extravaganza $22.99 2:00pm – 9:00pm $1,000.00 Cash Drawings every hour from 2:00pm – 1:00am High Street band in the Casino Events Center from 8:00pm – 1:00am. Doors open at 7:00pm. Free Admission. Brewer’s Grade is live in Blue Bill’s Sport’s Bar & Tap Room from 9:00pm – 1:00am. Free Party Favors. JANUARY 1 - NEW YEARS DAY BRUNCH BUFFET Three Rivers Casino Resort Event Center 9:30 AM – 2PM Omelets made to order, Eggs Benedict, Waffles and more! $12.99 BLACK 25 - CHRISTMAS BUFFET YELLOW 10 - PEACE HEALTH LIGHT UP A LIFE 22 - IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE MAGENTA Come one, come all to Heceta Head Lightstation’s Victorian Christmas Open House! December 2015’s 20th Anniversary was magical! Visit us in 2016 to create more family memories: Doors will open to the public from 4-7 pm December 10th and 11th & 17th and 18th Enjoy the majesty of the beautifully decorated Keeper’s House! Each evening local musicians will perform your holiday favorites while local sponsors provide warm drinks and goodies! Santa Claus will also make a special appearance each evening. Shuttle service from the state park below will be available. There is a $5 day use fee required for parking, admission to Keepers House is free. Heceta Head Lightstation Gift Shop will be open for those last minute gifts and why not treat yourself too while you are there! "I'll Be Home For Christmas" and "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" to "Button Up Your Overcoat", and "Mele Malimaka", along with a fine selection of sacred and traditional songs, including "O Holy Night" and "Silent Night". Don't forget to spruce up your singing chops to join in on some good old fashioned sing-alongs! As always, it will be an evening for the entire family not to be missed. Contact Florence Event Center. CYAN 10-11 & 17-18 VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
