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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2017 F IREFIGHTERS EN ROUTE TO HELP VETERANS Headliners for Winter Music Festival announced From Jan. 12 through 14, the Friends of the Florence Events Center (FFEC) 2018 Winter Music Festival will offer a menu of musical genres and talents. Saturday’s headliners are two international touring greats, the legendary Al Stewart (“Year of the Cat”) and John Craigie (“the PNW’s favorite troubadour/spiritual son of Woody Guthrie.”) COURTESY PHOTO Firefighters from Washington State passed through Florence Wednesday afternoon as part of a 24-day bicycle ride raising funds for the Gary Sinise Foundation’s RISE (Restoring Independence, Restoring Empowerment) program, which raises funds to build homes for severely wounded veterans. Members of Firefighters Ride 4 RISE left Seattle on Oct. 6 en route to Los Angeles for an Oct. 29 arrival as a fundraising effort for the Sinise Foundation. For more information or to donate, contact Rich Smith or Rick Kimmel at firefighterrideforrise@gmail.com. Pianist Adam Andrews to play in ‘House Concert’ series Award-winning pianist and composer Adam Andrews will be appearing in concert for Kathy Parsons’ House Concert Series on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Andrews is the winner of this year’s Whisperings Solo Piano Radio Album of the Year award for his third album, “Prayers in the Dark,” which was also awarded Christian Album of the Year from SoloPiano.com, along with M a i n l y P i a n o . c o m ’s 2 0 1 6 Favorite Albums list. Hailing from Colorado Springs, Colorado, Andrews began learning to play classical music at the age of seven, and went on to gain a background in folk-pop Christian music. He works to create heartfelt music about personal experi- ences that will resonate with others. Andrews’ first solo album, “Road To Ambo,” was released in 2014 and chronicled his family’s journey in adopting their son from Ambo, Ethiopia. His second album, “A Thousand Springs,” was released in 2015 and captured the experience of a 24-hour retreat into the wilderness for reflection and renewal. Of his album “Prayers in the Dark,” Andrews said it “shares my personal journey to find gratefulness and peace during a difficult season of life.” OCHS Christmas Store seeks volunteers The Oregon Coast Humane Society’s Christmas Store, located this year at 2775 Highway 101 (between the Verizon Store and Domino’s Pizza) is in need of volunteers to help with setting up dis- plays for holiday home and yard décor, as well as gift giv- ing items for all age groups. Anyone interested in help- ing stock the store or assisting shoppers after the store opens can call the Christmas Store Manager Danielle Dickson at 541-999-5702, or come by the Christmas Store between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Christmas Store opens to the public Wednesday, Nov. 1. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. The store will be closed Thanksgiving Day but, for the first time, will re-open the next day and continue through Dec. 1. Wise Woman Emerging Workshop for Women November 11, 2017- 9:00– 4:00-Yachats Using mixed media collage express your wise, creative, authentic self into a sacred journal. It’s sacred because it will contain the wisdom that is uniquely you. And it will be great fun! $ 75 includes all materials. No experience necessary . For more information or to register contact: Mattie; 541-610-2667; swany139@hotmail.com; Spon sored by Antique Virgin - Yachats Get Results...List With Melody. Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM We Believe in the Infinite Worth of Each Individual….. We are about: Kindness Serving with Joy Inspiring Respect Living with Honor And Constantly Improving 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Last Resort Players presents Starring Elyse Stewart as Annie and Trudy as Sandy 375 9th Street Florence OR 97439 (541) 997-6111 www.spruce-point.com Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County We are looking for volunteers to help with • Elementary tutoring, mentoring and program assistance • Teen Center tutoring, mentoring and program assistance • Club van and bus drivers 1601 15th St. • Florence, OR. 97439 541-902-0304 Volunteer Get involved 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 Habitat for Humanity Ocean View Dr #7400 – Build your dream home to accen- tuate the ocean, river, and city views! Elevated lot ready for your house plans. Gated community of custom homes and underground utilities en- hance your living experience. Adjacent lot also for sale. $110,000. #2760-17457532 Breaking news, photo galleries and MORE! Reservations are required by calling Parsons at 541-999- 9720 or by emailing her at kathypiano@gmail.com. The address and directions will be given when reserva- tions are made. There is a suggested dona- tion of $15 at the door and all donations go to the artist. CDs and sheet music will be available for sale and for auto- graphing. The weekend will include many festival favorites and some new faces. As always, the FRAA Artisan Fair will be part of the celebration, along with a pie sale, musical jam sessions and free Kids Concerts to round out the mix. Pre-sale of tickets to the fes- tival will begin tomorrow, Oct. 15. 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 Helping Hands Coalition Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri: 11:30 AM - 1 PM NEW LOCATION SOON United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood, Florence Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 The Musical 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 Photo by Kathleen Wenzel November 3, 4, 10 & 11 @ 7:00 p.m. November 5 & 12 @ 2:00 p.m. at the Florence Events Center Oh Boy! Get your tickets today! EventCenter.org * 541-997-1994 Us Too Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net www.ustoofl orence.org
