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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2017 Sky’s the limit for CROW’s new ‘Flight’ dance team Last May, CROW (Children’s Reperatory Workshop of Oregon) held an open audition for young dancers. This is nothing out of the ordinary for the local non- profit youth theatre organiza- tion, which holds many audi- tions throughout the year. But this audition was differ- ent because it was a highly competitive audition for a brand new CROW dance team, called “Flight.” According to CROW’s Artistic Director Melanie Heard, “Flight” marks an important milestone for the organization. “It’s a dream come true to be able to assemble this inaugural team from Florence’s finest young dancers,” said Heard. The team consists of 10 young ladies and one young man, ranging in age from 10 to 16 years old. Heard is no stranger to the world of profes- sional dance. Her background stems from the genre of classi- cal ballet, and she studied with such prestigious groups as the Houston Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, Kirov Ballet School and Ballet West in her youth. In her late teens, Heard began to explore other genres such as jazz, tap, lyrical, ball- room, swing, salsa and charac- ter dance. Heard performed in countless dance and theatre productions, including Broadway-style shows, which featured her dance talents. She later went on to judge regional and national dance competitions throughout the United States. Heard said she loves to choreograph various styles of dance, and has won several Learn details on upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment Every year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, people with Medicare have the opportu- nity to change their health and drug plans. Companies that offer Medicare programs make changes in rates, co-pays, deductibles, drug lists and provisions each year. Consumers should receive information about the 2018 plans by Oct. 1, in time to review them before Open Enrollment. Local Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) coun- selors are gearing up for appointments to be held most Fridays during Open Enrollment in the computer lab at the Florence campus of Lane Community College. SHIBA counselors meet with individuals to person- ally assist with Medicare choices, problems, enroll- ments and questions. As trained volunteers serving under the direction of the Center for Medicare Services, they offer free, unbiased advice and servic- es. To schedule an appoint- ment, call 800-722-4134. COURTESY PHOTO The ten members of the inaugural CROW ‘Flight’ Dance Team and Melanie Heard. awards for her work such as an ACTF Meritorious Achievement Award for Outstanding Choreography. “With Flight, we can do any- thing we want to do,” said Heard. “We aren’t limited by a script or a theme. We are all so excited to share the power of dance with our audiences. It’s liberating, it’s creative, it’s worthwhile, and it’s marvelous. “Dance is pure magic.” When asked “Why do you like to dance?” sixth grader Willow Stone, 12, answered “because it’s fun and it lets me process my emotions.” Graci Immel, also 12, answered the same question by saying “It’s fantabulous. It makes me feel like a happy bird that’s free and graceful.” Sixteen-year-old Kristin Owens said, “I’ve wanted to dance since I was young, but never got the chance. I’m real- ly excited to learn.” The answers paint a picture that CROW has once again cre- ated a venue for young people to express themselves, and to tap into their creativity. Part of CROW’s overall phi- losophy is to create opportuni- ties for local youth who might not have access to the same opportunities that exist in larg- BOYS & GIRLS CLUB of Western Lane County 1601 15th Street • Florence, OR 97439 541-902-0304 Great Futures Start Here er metro areas. In addition to the above- mentioned members, “Flight’s” dancers include: Alex Fuller, Kayla Rose, Victoria Schlager, Ashlyn Hart, Isabella Ramirez, Nyah Vollmar, Reanna Houlihan and Joseph Shepard. “Flight” will make its stage debut with two numbers in the 2017 Holly Jolly Follies, subti- tled “Totally Twisted Tinsel: The True Meaning of Christmas.” The Follies will be per- formed Dec. 1, 2 and 3, at the FEC and Tickets/info can be found at www.eventcenter.org or by calling 541-997-1994. For more information about Flight, visit CROW’s website at www.crowkids.com or call Melanie Heard at 541-999- 8641. Open auditions will be held once again in May, 2018. Oktoberfest comes back to the FEC on Oct. 14 The City of Florence is known for its many fabulous events, including the annual Rhododendron Festival and the Rods 'n' Rhodies Invitational Car Show. The month of October continues this tradition with Ocktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Florence Events Center (FEC) is organizing a tradi- tional Bavarian celebration that includes music from the Cultural Ecology Band, the Alpine Echoes Band and danc- ing by the talented and fun Tirolean and Skandia Leikarringen Dancers, as well as traditional German food and beverage from some of our local nonprofit organizations. Then, take a little break for the Weiner Dog Races outside at 3 p.m. An all-day pass for the music, dancing, races and fun is $7 in advance or $8 at the door. The FEC is located at 715 Quince St. The Florence Events Center is proud to put on this great cultural community event, but it couldn't happen without the dedicated efforts and support of the many amazing volun- teers and community sponsors. If you would like informa- tion on how to be a sponsor of this event, please contact Jenna Bartlett at 541-902- 3524. For more information on the event itself, visit eventcenter .org or call 541-997-1994. Volunteer Get involved Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Ivy Medow, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. Donate Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteers needed for new home construction, home repairs, general offi ce work, public relations and program administration. Join an operating committee and help Habitat help others! Call 541-902-9227 or e-mail to fl orencehabitat@gmail.com Offi ce located at 2004 HWY 101, Florence Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri, 11:30 AM - 1 PM NEW LOCATION SOON! HELPING HANDS COALITION Volunteer United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood, Florence Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Get involved Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. <RXZLOOÀQGDQDUHDRILQWHUHVW in a caring organization. Donate 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 2218 Peace Harbor Volunteers In Honor of All Veterans The staff at the Siuslaw News LV preparing to publish the annual Veterans Day publication, which is a special supplement to the newspaper that is devoted to all military veterans who currently are Florence-area residents or have a connection to this area. If you are interested in sharing your military background information in the annual tribute publication, or in updating information that we have pub- lished previously, please complete this form and submit it to the Siuslaw News. Service photographs are also welcome. Submit forms and photos by email to QKLFNVRQ@thesiuslawnews.com, by regular mail to Siuslaw News, Attn: 1HG +LFNVRQ, P.O. Box 10, Florence, OR 97439; or drop off materials at the Siuslaw News office in Old Town,148 Maple St. If your profile was published in the 201 Veterans tribute and you do not wish to make any changes to the profile, there is no need to resubmit this form or your military information. Please be sure that all materials are carefully labeled with your name and phone number and are submitted by October 2, 201. Thank you for participating in this project to remember and honor our veterans. Name:____________________________________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number:______________________________________________________________ Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! 9 A Branch of S ervice: __________________________________________________________________ Rank Achieved (optional):____________________________________________________________ Dates S erved: ______________________________________________________________________ Where did you serve?________________________________________________________________ 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 Operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday ________________________________________________________________________________ Special Information (E.G., POW):______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Saving men one PSA test at a time. 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net Someone to talk to... who understands! ________________________________________________________________________________ To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441 ________________________________________________________________________________ Has your veterans information been published previously in the Siuslaw News Veterans Publication? YES NO Do we have your military photo(s) on file? YES NO (Note: If you have submitted photos in the past, we will still have them on file.)
