SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017
Unitarians to honor ‘Day of the Dead’ Sunday
All are welcome to join the Florence
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on
Sunday, Oct. 29, from 10 to 11 a.m. to
celebrate the sacred Day of the Dead.
Nin Bebeau will lead this simple cele-
bration titled: “The Thin Veil.”
“There is a special energy about this
time of the year. According to myth, the
veil between the world of the living and
that of the dead is thinnest,” Bebeau
said. “At this time, many cultures com-
mune with loved ones who have passed
beyond the veil. In Mexico, to honor the
dead, people bring food and instruments
to the cemetery for a night of singing
and music to celebrate lost loves.”
Those who attend the service are
encouraged to bring pictures and objects
to honor those who have passed over.
The fellowship is located at 87738
Highway 101 at Heceta Beach Road and
is wheelchair accessible.
Each service concludes with refresh-
ments and a dialogue circle to explore
the questions that come up during each
service.
For more information, visit www.flo-
renceuuf.org.
Soroptomist to speak at Florence Area Community Coalition
After an exciting Halloween
night of trick-or-treating, come
to
the
Florence
Area
Community Coalition (FACC)
on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 9
to 10:30 a.m. in the Bromley
Room of the Siuslaw Public
Library, 1460 Ninth St.
The speaker for this month is
Carol Bennett, representing the
Soroptimist International of
Florence. Bennett will discuss
the club’s annual Christmas
service project.
For the past 35 years, the
Soroptimists have raised funds
to provide food boxes and gifts
to people in our community.
This year, their monetary goal
is $20,000, which will become
450 food boxes to be given out
on Dec. 16.
Bennett will also tell about
the collection of toys and gifts
for children infants to 12 years
old.
There will be a question and
answer period after her presen-
tation, where attendees can
learn
more
about
the
Soroptimists, both locally and
globally, and their service and
humanitarian projects.
City Club to feature Siuslaw Education Foundation
On Friday, Nov. 3, the City
Club of Florence will host a
presentation of the Siuslaw
Education Foundation (SEF)
by Ethel Angal, retired
Superintendent of Siuslaw
School District and current
SEF Board Member.
Originally the SEF started in
the 1980’s, with the Property
Tax Limitation measure and
loss of timber funds, which
impacted school districts state
wide.
Ashland was the first I-5
corridor district to create a pri-
vate, nonprofit charitable foun-
dation.
In April 2017, SEF received
a 501(c)3 tax status, with the
purpose to raise money for
Siuslaw and Mapelton school
districts.
The City Club meets from
noon to 1 p.m. in the club
house of the Ocean Dunes Golf
Links, 3345 Munsel Lake Rd.
A limited lunch menu is
available for purchase prior to
the program.
Meetings are open to the
public.
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
Donate
Participants are invited to
donate
funds
or
new
unwrapped toys or gifts, and to
volunteer with the many com-
ponents of this broad-based
community endeavor.
The
Florence
Area
Community Coalition hosts
public meetings on the first
Wednesday of each month. It
also holds a volunteer recogni-
tion event each year.
Everyone is invited to join
FACC and help with its work.
The annual dues are $25 for an
individual or $50 for an organ-
ization.
Visit www.florenceareacc.
org or call 541-999-2927 for
more information.
OCHS C HRISTMAS S TORE
OPENING NEXT WEEK
The Oregon Coast Humane
Society’s (OCHS) Christmas
Store is packed full of
Christmas decorations and
gifts for all ages, and will
open its doors Wednesday,
Nov. 1.
This year’s Christmas store
is located at 2775 Highway
101, between the Verizon
Store and Domino’s Pizza.
There is holiday home and
outdoor décor and gift giving
items for all ages. The store is
smaller than in past years, so
shoppers can return multiple
times as new stock is brought
in as space permits.
As in years past, volunteers
are needed to assist shoppers
when the store opens Nov. 1.
Anyone interested in volun-
teering at the store can call
Christmas Store Manager,
Danielle Dickson at 541-999-
5702, or stop by the store
between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Beginning Nov. 1, store
hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays,
and noon to 4 p.m. on
Sundays.
The store will be closed on
Thanksgiving Day as per tradi-
tion, and will re-open the fol-
lowing day through Dec. 1.
Country Store
November 4, 2017
9 AM - 2 PM
B aked Goods, Jams, Art, Craft s, Gift Baskets,
Antiques , Collectibles and Rada Cutlery
Lunch Served 11 AM - 1 PM
Do your part and
volunteer today
to help support
these local non-proft
organizations in
our community!
Soup, Bread, Drink & Pie
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
333 Kingwood, Florence
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 • 12:30 AM - 1:30 PM
New Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Spruce St, next to Foodshare
Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer
Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60
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
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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
2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence
(541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475
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