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4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 O PERATION C HRISTMAS C HILD SHS Symphonic Band attends Eugene Symphony COLLECTION CONTINUES Thanks to Robert Friedman and his wife Cathy Dupont, stu- dents from the Siuslaw High Schoo’'s Symphonic Band and the Director of Bands Chris Rowbotham attended a perform- ance by the Eugene Symphony this past September. The concert was the premier performance of new Symphony Music Director and Conductor Francesco Lecce-Chong, featur- ing works by B e e t h o v e n , AMANDA L. SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY Tchaikovsky and mod- ern composer Augusta Members of the Siuslaw High School Symphonic Band at the Hult Center in Eugene. Read Thomas. The featured artist “Our SHS Band students Pizza on the Willamette River “The entire Siuslaw Band was pianist Joyce Yang of were in awe of the music they thanks to the generosity of the Department would like thank South Korea, who won the heard live in the Silva Concert owner Paul Roth, who learned Robert, Cathy, Eugene Silver Medal at the 2005 Van Hall of Eugene’s Hult Center of the concert field trip through Symphony’s Education and Cliburn Piano Competition. for the Performing Arts,” said Rowbotham. Community Engagement Siuslaw Band students were Rowbotham Friedman and Dupont said Director Katy Vizdal, and Paul able to attend the pre-concert In addition to attending the they hope to make this an annu- of Roaring Rapids for making talk, chat with Friedman and performance and pre-concert al event for the high school and this amazing experience possi- Dupont, as well as meet with talk, students were treated to a invite any other contributors to ble,” said Rowbotham. Lecce-Chong. free lunch at Roaring Rapids join them next year. THROUGH Florence Evangelical Church will again be the Florence area collection point for the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind, Operation Christmas Child. Florence residents, fami- lies, churches and groups can be part of spreading joy to millions of children around the world by filling shoebox- es as Christmas gifts for chil- dren in need. This year’s National Collection Week is Monday, Nov. 13 through Monday, Nov. 20, at Florence Evangelical Church, 1318 Rhododendron Drive. Florence project coordina- tors hope to collect 500 shoe- box gifts for delivery to chil- dren overseas. Collection hours are Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. With additional times, Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., and, M ONDAY Monday, Nov. 20, from 8 to 10 a.m. For more information about dropping off shoebox- es, call the church at 541-997- 2523. Operation Christmas Child has been an annual project of Samaritan’s Purse since 1993. The project has delivered gift-filled shoeboxes to more than 124 million children, in more than 150 countries and territories. For information on how to pack a shoebox visit www .samaritanspurse.org/occ. Breaking news, photo galleries and MORE! Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM ENTER YOUR PET NOW! Until December 4th Siuslaw News 148 Maple • P.O. Box 10 Florence, OR 97439 We’re looking for the cutest critters to compete in our photo contest! Pet Photo Contest Mail-In Entry Form Take a Shot at Our Petacular Grand Prize: Your Name: _________________________________ The Winning pet will be the “Cover Pet” in our Winter special section, Pet’s Name: _________________________________ the Ultimate Pet Guide Phone: ____________________________________ Pet’s Breed: ____________________Age:________ Email: ____________________________________ PLUS will win: __Check Enclosed Make Check Payable to: The Siuslaw News A PET’S WAG BAG __V/MC/D#_______________________________ * Prize may not include items from contest sponsors * Pets that have won in the past are not eligible to win. exp.____________ PLEASE NOTE, IF YOU WISH TO HAVE YOUR PHOTO RETURNED, PLEASE INCLUDE A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE WITH YOUR ENTRY. Contest sponsored by these businesses: Here’s the Scoop on How to Enter… 1. Email your photo to klibby@thesiuslawnews.com. There is a $5 processing fee, we will call you for payment. 2. The most photogenic pet will be selected by our panel of judges. 3. All pets and the grand prize winner will be featured in the December 6th issue. 4. You may also enter by mail. Simply fi ll out this contest form, and send it and payment along with a labeled photo of your pet to: Booking Appointments for the Holiday Season! 1751 12th Street, Florence Open Tuesday -Friday , 9am-5pm Next to Papa Murphy’s 541-997-2726 (541) 902-7622 4456 Hwy. 101 • Florence, OR 97439 35 years experience PORT HOLE PUBLISHING 179 Laurel Street, Suite D FLORENCE LET US PUBLISH YOUR BOOK PORT HOLE BOOKS 77567 Hwy. 101 • GARDINER NEW-USED-RARE! WE HAVE IT ALL! Best-Selling Author, Ellen Traylor, Owner/Publisher 541-999-5725 portholebooks.com • portholepublications.com DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Looking for a unique gift this holiday season? 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