Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 30, 2016)
10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016 Backstreet Gallery welcomes newest member Annual Christmas Bazaar COURTESY PHOTO Newest Backstreet Gallery member Susan Thomas. Joyful Noise choir to perform Joyful Noise Children’s Choir will present it’s Christmas production, “Angels Alert” on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Florence Christian Church at Second and Ivy. Joyful Noise Childrens Choir is a seasonal choir for children of the community, ages 4 years through fifth grade. The event is free and all are invited to attend. For more information, con- tact the church office at 514- 997-2291. the ocean, they started with a vacation home in Cannon Beach. They then lived in Lake Oswego before moving to Florence two months ago. Now a member of Backstreet Gallery and Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), Thomas has also exhibited her work in Lake Oswego, Gearhart, Seaside and Cannon Beach. She loves walking the beach where she says, “I am inspired by the constant changes in the skies, which reflect on our beautiful landscape. I feel truly privileged to live in this com- munity.” Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St. is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come see Thomas’ work along with art from more than 20 other artists on display in the gallery. MARINA & RV RESORT Meet our newest team members! Serving delicious American home-style food in a family- friendly atmosphere with a million dollar view. Try our POT PIES…the ultimate comfort food! Bring in any dog or cat food and receive one FREE tan good through December 24 Open Wednesday through Monday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm 138 Maple Street • Florence 541-997-1844 "" !" FOR dle holders, holiday plates, tile coasters, Christmas decora- tions and more. There will also be baked goods on decorative cello- phane-wrapped plates and platters for gift giving. Foursquare Church is at 1624 Highway 101, next to A&W. EVERYTHING….. All food will be donated to Oregon Coast Humane Society . D EADLINE The Faith Fellowship of Foursquare Church will be hosting a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Presented by the Fellowship’s Women’s Ministry, the bazaar will have one-of-a-kind handcrafted gifts, including driftwood wall art, burlap wall hangings, can- AN UNFORGETTABLE GIFT FOR YOUR FRIEND OR RELATIVE WHO HAS HOLIDAY PET FOOD DRIVE & Hair Salon at Foursquare Church P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY BY Located 6 miles south of Florence 4879 Darlings Loop, Dunes City 541-997-2841 www.darlingsresortrv.com www.facebook/iheartdarlings N OON . E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Backstreet Gallery recent- ly approved the addition of its latest member, Susan Thomas. Thomas’ vibrant pastels cover a variety of subject matter with birds a definite favorite. Pastels allow her to show her talent using both subtle pastel tones and bril- liant colors to create her dynamic pieces. Born in Surrey, England, Thomas came to the United States in 1980. In Florida, she led a graphic arts depart- ment for an advertising agency. After a career in advertis- ing and marketing, she moved to Oregon, where she met the right man. They married in 1995 and have one daughter. Realizing their love for
