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2017 HOLLY JOLLY FOLLIES
It’s that time again for the Holly
Jolly Follies! Th is year the stage will
sparkle with “Totally Twisted Tinsel.”
Each year, happy local folks head to
the Florence Events Center the fi rst
week of December for the commu-
nity event, “Th e Holly Jolly Follies.”
Th is year’s Follies, subtitled “Totally
Twisted Tinsel: Th e True Meaning
of Christmas,” will be produced
December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd by local
non-profi t, Children’s Repertory of
Oregon Workshops (C.R.O.W.).
C.R.O.W. Artistic Director, Mela-
nie Heard is honored to once again
be at the helm. Rose Ellen Jacobson
has penned a quirky plot, involving
many creative and clever characters,
guaranteed to get you into the holi-
day spirit.
Th is year, the theme revolves
around friendship, patience, under-
standing, and the true meaning of
the holiday season. But of course,
these important concepts are not
always easily attained. Th e leading
characters of “Amarillo Snowden,” an
aging Ballroom dance champion, and
“Dolly Dinkle,” an opinionated, bossy
dance studio owner, get their tinsel
in a twist, and must learn a comedic
lesson in how to “get along.”
Th is hilarious plot is accompanied
by beautiful vocals, funny little skits
and scenes, ensemble numbers, and
the debut of C.R.O.W.’s new “Flight
Dance Team,” which will present two
stunning pieces of choreography.
Producing the Follies is no easy
feat, since it involves such a diverse
crowd of talents.
Local groups and individuals bring
a myriad of ideas and off erings to
C.R.O.W. each year, and it can be a
bit challenging to piece the puzzle
together. But C.R.O.W. is hon-
ored to produce their second year
of the Follies, which has become a
Florence tradition throughout the
years. “Th ere are many challenges
in day-to-day life for the average
person,” says Heard. “It’s my hope
that the Follies can make you forget
your troubles and come along for a
light-hearted, warm and fuzzy sleigh
ride with us. We promise we’ll make
you smile.”
Tickets are $18 for adults and $10
for kids 12 and younger. “Th e 2017
Holly Jolly Follies,” are available
Amarillo Snowden gives Santa
Claus a detailed description of
his Christmas list.
on the Florence Events Center
website at www.eventcenter.,org, or
by calling the box offi ce at 541-997-
1994.
Showtimes are Friday and Satur-
days at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
All proceeds from the Follies support
youth scholarships and the ongoing
arts programming that C.R.O.W.
provides to local kids. For additional
details about C.R.O.W. and the Fol-
lies please visit www.crowkids.com
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OPEN HOUSE
Th e current Stormwater Manage-
ment Plan was developed in the late
1990’s, completed in 2000 and adopt-
ed by the City of Florence in 2004.
Th e function of the plan is to make
recommendations for stormwater
capital improvement projects to ad-
dress fl ooding problems and protect
the quantity and quality of water in
the aquifer, Munsel Creek, Siuslaw
River, as well as other valuable natural
resources.
Th e 2000 Stormwater Management
Plan has been used to guide and
direct the planning and development
eff orts, including upgrades and
expansion of the stormwater convey-
ance system for a period of 20 years.
As the end of that planning period
approaches, and most of the projects
contained in the current Stormwater
Management Plan have been com-
pleted, now is the time for the City to
reevaluate stormwater management
needs of the community. Th is reeval-
uation will identify and prioritize the
defi ciencies that exist now, so that
City stormwater funds are utilized in
the best possible way.
In February 2017, the City retained
Civil West Engineering Services, Inc.
to complete an update to the current
Stormwater Master Plan. A critical
aspect to the success of that eff ort is
to engage the community in conver-
sation, and collect as much informa-
tion as possible regarding existing
drainage problems and fl ooding
issues around the City. Th e City, to-
gether with its consultants from Civil
West, will be holding a public recep-
tion at the Florence Events Center on
Wednesday, November 1, 2017, from
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. We invite you
to stop by and share your knowledge
and concerns with us.
In addition to the general public
reception, two sessions are scheduled
Oregon Concealed
Weapons Class
EMPTY BOWLS
Buy an empty, handmade bowl
created by local artists and, in the
process, help someone who may oth-
erwise go hungry for the holidays.
Th at’s been the idea behind the an-
nual Empty Bowls event for the past
22 years. Th is year’s event will off er
more than 500 handmade ceramic,
glass and wooden bowls to the public,
created by many local artists, with the
purchase price of $5 and up.
One of a kind wooden artwork (su-
shi boards, coasters, trivets and more)
will be available from local artist
Rhonda Butler.
In addition, Food Share will have a
silent auction table full of wonderful
art and items of all kinds.
to discuss the recent fl ooding issues
that the community experienced
during the winter 2017. Th e fi rst
session is November 1st from 3:00
pm to 4:00 pm for concerned cit-
izens living in the area of Coastal
Highlands between 18th and 16th
Streets.
Th e second session is scheduled
for November 1st from 4:00 pm
to 5:00 pm for concerned citizens
living within the Mariners Village
development.
All sessions are open to the public
and free to attend.
Earn a state certifi ed con-
cealed fi rearm permit on Nov.
29 at 1:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.
NRA certifi ed trainer Shaun
Curtain of Firearm Training
Northwest will be off ering a
class providing the necessary
Oregon Concealed Carry
training certifi cate.
For more information and
to register online contact
Shaun at www.shauncurtain.com.
Th e 22nd Annual Empty Bowls
fundraiser opens Friday, Decem-
ber 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
continuing December 2nd, Saturday
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and
concluding on December 3rd, Sunday
from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Every year sponsors, local restau-
rants, Lane Community College art-
ists, Siuslaw High School artists and
numerous volunteers join together to
make this community event a success.
All proceeds from this fundrais-
er make it possible for the Florence
Food Share to provide services to
those in need in the area.
Admission is free to the event and
the public is encouraged to attend.
Lane County
Blood Mobile
Blood donations will be ac-
cepted at the Florence Events
Center on Monday, Decem-
ber 11th from 11:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. by the Lane County
Blood Center.
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