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4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2016 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ THESIUSLAWNEWS Community News C ALL TO ARTISTS FOR ‘L OVE OF During the months of January and February, 2017, the Florence Events Center (FEC) is offering a “Rent-a- Rod” opportunity for local artists. The show celebrates animals and benefits the Oregon Coast Humane Society (OCHS) in Florence. For this third annual exhibit of “For the Love of Animals,” artists can purchase one or more rods for $20 each, with each rod hold up to three pieces of art including paintings, pho- tography, mixed media and more. The glass case is also avail- able for 3-D items at $20 for up to three items. This is a great opportunity for artists to showcase and sell their art, as well as support the local animal shelter. Domestic COURTESY PHOTO animals, wildlife, sea life, birds Oil painting by Ron Hildenbrand, who will paint a portrait — all animal art is welcome. of the January raffle winner’s pet. Interspersed with the art- work will be actual photos of people’s pets in a special animals up for adoption at the Valentine’s Day booth, and a OCHS. Artwork will be viewed raffle to win an original oil by many visitors to the FEC, painting of your pet by well- including at a special reception known local artist Ron Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hildenbrand. This special day will feature A portion of the proceeds refreshments, photos taken of from this event will be donated Annual Crab Crack tickets available Dec. 1 The sixth annual Florence Crab Crack is a sure fire reme- dy for the dreaded “cabin fever,” which threatens to afflict the general populace of the central Oregon coast every winter. Get your ticket and join the other 399 people who will attend limited-seating Crab Crack at the Florence Events Center on Saturday, Feb. 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. Get rid of those “cabin fever blues” by enjoying great food and company while aiding the less fortunate in this area. All the proceeds from this event will benefit Florence Food Share, a local food pantry that provides resources to those facing hunger in west- ern Lane County. Oregon coast Dungeness crab, along with pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread, sodas, coffee and BJ’s dessert will be served by “crab head” volun- teers. A no-host bar will also be available. While savoring the delec- table crustaceans and side dishes, attendees will also have the opportunity to pur- chase one or many of the spe- cial silent auction items. Tickets to this event are $35 each, with only 400 tickets to be available. The deadline for ticket purchases is Jan. 25 and will not be available at the door. Tickets will go on sale Dec. 1. Contact Bob MacDuffee at 541-997-9599 or by email at dunesguy97439@yahoo.com to purchase tickets, or for more information. Buying or Selling? I can help. Siuslaw News + Sutton Lake Drive #200 – North lakes lot with several large trees, Heceta Water and utilites to the property line, with septic ap- proval for low pressure bed system. $35,000. #2662-16149446 Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 to the OCHS. Admission to the reception is free, but guests are encouraged to bring a bag of pet food for the OCHS. To get the rent-a-rod applica- tion visit www.eventcenter.org, EXHIBIT or go to the office at the FEC during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 715 Quince St. to apply. Deadline for applications is Dec. 21. Get Results...List With Brian. Brian Jagoe Principal Broker 541 999-1314 85304 Glenada Rd – Custom home built in 2012 close to town. 2 large bdrms fit king bed. Guest bath has roll-in tiled shower. Hardwood floors, granite coun- ters, vaulted ceilings, open floor- plan. Utility room can be 3rd bdrm. Greenhouse with southern exposure. $222,000. #2403- 15000399 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Florence Food Share Ask us about volunteer opportunities. 2190 Spruce Street • P.O.Box 2514 Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 997-9110 info@fl orencefoodshare.org Food Backpack for Kids Together, No Child Will Go Hungry Help us feed the hungry children in our community with your tax- deduction donation. Your help is needed & greatly appreciated. Mail donations to: PO Box 3347 Florence, OR 97439. Call 541-997-2497 for more information. Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. 1570 Kingwood PO Box 2313, Florence 541-997-5673 laneseniormeals.org Peace Harbor Volunteers Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in a caring organization. 400 9th Street, Florence 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Us Too Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net See Jim for your auto sales needs! www.shoppelocal.biz A NIMALS ’ 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 www.ustoofl orence.org To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441
