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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
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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.
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