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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2016 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM THIS WEEK ON THE ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS COAST A W EEKLY L ISTING OF C OMMUNITY E VENTS IN THE F LORENCE A REA S UBMIT ALL E VENTS I NFORMATION VIA E MAIL TO P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM For more information, call the high Christmas and offers an alternative to the hustle and bustle of Christmas. school at 541-997-3448. The time is meant for those who find S ANTA TO VISIT J USTICE C ENTER the holidays difficult because of The Florence Police Auxiliary will SHS BOWLING TEAM GARAGE grieving or loss. be helping Santa give toys to local SALE Come for this meaningful time of children when he visits the Florence The Siuslaw High School bowling readings, songs, lighting candles and Justice Center, Ninth and Kingwood teams are having a garage sale mutual support. streets. fundraiser to help with funding the For more information, contact He will hand out gifts to children program. The garage sale will be at between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Holiday Bowl from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pastor Lori Blake of New Life There will be something for every- Lutheran at 541-997-8113. E LKS HOSTING HOLIDAY PARTY one, from lamps to electric chain saws. The Florence Elks Club will host Tuesday, Dec. 20 The public is invited to come sup- its annual Children’s Christmas P ROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT port and meet the teams. Party from 1 to 3 p.m. During the The Us TOO Florence Prostate festivities, there will be a perform- Cancer Education/Support Lunch ance by the CROW children’s the- YAAS S OLSTICE B ONFIRE The Yachats Academy of Arts and Bunch will meet at Ichiban ater and the Elks Dance Group. Restaurant from noon to 1 p.m. Sciences (YAAS) is presenting the Ladies of Elk will provide home- This is an excellent source of seventh annual Winter Solstice made cookies served with BJ’s ice prostate cancer information directly Celebration and Bonfire at 4 p.m. Cream and Past Exalted Rulers will from Dr. Roger McKimmy and the The celebration will take place in host games and a special visit from the Picnic Shelter behind the Yachats prostate cancer survivors in atten- Santa Claus. Commons. There will be treats, cof- dance. For more information, call the Bring questions and get answers, fee and hot chocolate. Bring a log to Florence Elks at 541-997-2610. or just come to enjoy lunch, listen put on the Bonfire. and learn. The event is free but donations G ET YOUR GIFTS WRAPPED For more information, call Bob will be accepted. Members of the Siuslaw High Horney at 541-999-4239. For more information, visit School Leadership Class are offering a free gift-wrapping service today at YachatsAcademy.org, GoYachats D IABETES SUPPORT .com or call 541-961-6695. Siuslaw High School, from 10 a.m. The Siuslaw Diabetes/Pre-diabetes to 2 p.m. Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. in Monday, Dec. 19 Onhand will be a selection of the Bromley Room at the Siuslaw wrapping paper, ribbons, name tags, Public Library. ‘B LUE C HRISTMAS ’ WORSHIP tissue, boxes, tape and scissors — Bring a healthy snack and recipe to New Life Lutheran and United everything needed to make holiday share, if you’d like. Also, bring a Methodist Church of Florence is gifts look special. Students will be friend and come learn valuable infor- having a “Blue Christmas” worship wrapping for free, but donations will at 2 p.m. The worship will be host- mation to help manage your health. be accepted, with all donations going ed at New Life Lutheran, at 21st and For more information, call 541- to the junior class. 902-6059. Spruce streets. Siuslaw High School is at 2975 This worship happens close to Oak St. Saturday, Dec. 17 CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 Easy curb side recycling program- No additional costs to our customers. Call 541-997-8104, jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon Call us at 541-997-8233 Florence Antiques C ANDLE LIGHT SERVICE Florence Christian Church invites families and all members of the commuity to its Christmas Candle Light services on Saturday, Dec. 24, at 4 and 5:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 25, at 10 a.m., at Florence Christian Church, Second and Ivy streets. N EW YEAR ’ S WALKABOUT On Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Coastal Gem Walkers will be walking the new Toledo Ridge and River YRE. This 10K walk includes some hilly areas that would be difficult for wheelchairs or strollers. Those wishing to carpool to Toledo should meet at the Commons in Yachats. The carpool will depart at 9 a.m., so arrive a few minutes early. Walkers can also meet at JC’s Thriftway in Toledo at 10 a.m. to register for the walk. The walk will begin at 10:15 a.m. P EACE H IKE IN YACHATS Start the New Year off by joining with the Yachats Trails Committee and other coastal residents for the seventh annual Yachats New Year’s Day Peace Hike. Participants should meet at the Yachats Commons, 441 N. Highway 101 in Yachats, at 10 a.m., on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. For more information, contact Joanne Kittel at jnkittel@peak.org or call 541-547-3144. ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware Upcoming events Siuslaw News 148 Maple St. • PO Box 10 • Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-3441 • Fax (541) 997-7979 www.thesiuslawnews.com Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence Advertise your business here. Call us TODAY!
