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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017 Soroptimist to distribute food baskets and toys Soroptimist International of Florence has kicked off its annual Christmas Basket col- lection season to bring food baskets and toys to the com- munity. Donations of new, unwrapped toys are still being excepted at collection points throughout city. Drop off points include: Oregon Pacific Bank; First Community Credit Union; Banner Bank; US Bank; WA Federal Savings; Lane Community College; AIC Insurance; Coastal Fitness; Hoberg Muffler; On Your Feet; Rite Aid; St. Mary’s Catholic Church; The Shipping Shack; Three Rivers Casino and Resort; Stone Haven Acupuncture; Fred Meyer; West Coast Auto B o d y ; S h e r v i n ’s Ti r e ; Florence Eye Clinic; State Farm Insurance; and Able Insurance. The food baskets and toys will be distributed Saturday, Dec. 16. The food baskets will be distributed at Siuslaw Middle School at 2525 Oak St., between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Those picking up food bas- kets must line up on 27th Street between Kingwood and Oak Street. The baskets will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. Toys will also be distrib- uted between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene. Toys are only for children ages infant to 12 years, and children will not be allowed in the distribution area. For additional information on toys, contact Michelle Fraley by calling 541-997- 3434 or by email, michelle @florencecpas.com. For information on the food baskets, contact Carol Bennett at 541-991-3455 or dumplady@hotmail.com. Buying or Selling? I can help. Ocean View Dr #7400 – Build your dream home to accentuate the ocean, river, and city views! Elevated lot ready for your house plans. Gated community of custom homes and underground utilities enhance your living experience. Adjacent lot also for sale. $110,000. #2760-17457532 5 A Winter Music Festival tunes up for annual event Weekend passes and single show tickets for the 16th annu- al Florence Winter Music Festival are on sale now. The three-day extravaganza takes place at the Florence Events Center on Jan. 12-14 and showcases a variety of international touring talent and world class artisans, along with a wealth of locally sourced cui- sine and fine libations. On Saturday evening, Jan. 13, at “The Main Event,” the legendary Brit folk rocker Al Stewart performs his multi- platinum “Year of The Cat” hits, along with Oregon’s favorite young storytelling troubadour, John Craigie. The highly anticipated “Friday Night Throwdown” pairs the Appalachian blue- grass stylings of Grammy win- ning icon Laurie Lewis and her band alongside the blistering Americana banjo and man- dolin virtuosity of Jeff Scroggins & Colorado. The “Supersession 16,” which runs from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 13, is a memorable musical marathon COURTESY PHOTO Jeff Scroggins & Colorado will be part of the festival’s “Friday Night Throwdown.” featuring the Celtic energy of the Portland based Castletown, the roots harmonies of north- ern California’s Calaveras, the folk rhythms of Cabin Fever NW and the heartfelt songs of Pretty Gritty. The afternoon will end with the rockin’ western swing of rising Canadian favorites, Petunia & The Vipers. The Gospel Gumbo Gathering scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Jan. 14, presents some of the central coast’s finest choir members performing traditional and contemporary selections. The festival closes with a roof raising performance by the popular Eugene and UO a capella group, On the Rocks. Tickets are on sale at The Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. in Florence. For more information, call 541-997-1994 or visit winter musicfestival.org for complete details. Community Chorus announces guest performers Melody Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-2151 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 The Community Chorus of Florence has announced this year’s special guest vocalists. Performances will be Saturday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. Both performances will be held at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996, Highway 101 in Florence. David Aakre will direct the chorus. As the public enters the church, the Presbyterian Church Bell Choir, directed by J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP WATCH! 3 ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK COURTESY PHOTO FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST (3ABN) TV UHF Channel 48. 24 hour Christian TV highlights Bible studies of prophecy, inspira- tional music, health lectures, healthy cooking and more. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Friday Evenings – 6 p.m. SINGSPIRATION You are invited to come and sing your favorite Ole Time Gospel songs. Come and enjoy a time of fellowship & refreshments before we sing. Bay Berry Square is 1.5 miles north of Fred Meyers’ Store 88906 Highway 101 N, Florence, OR (milepost 185N) For Info: Jack - 541-999-8278 + Ron - mccrary9483@gmail.com THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS Located at Munsel Lake Road and North Fork Road Worship Services 10:00 AM Sunday All are welcome! 541-997-7268 87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer. Sunday Worship Service ~ 10:00 a.m. www.FlorenceUUF.org - (541) 997.2840 FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 10:30 on 1st Sunday of each Month 9:00 and 10:30 each following Sunday Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m Coff ee Fellowship Following Service 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 FOURSQUARE CHURCH COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH 4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418 Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45 Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m. Corner of 10th & Maple –997-3533 Wednesday, 7 p.m. - Family Connections Adult Bible Class, 9:30am on Sundays. Sunday Services, 9am and 10:45am. fl orencecrossroad.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroad.org Traditional Worship Service 10:00 a.m. , Reverend Greg Wood Sunday School and Nursery – Organ and Choir All Welcome. Come as you are. 3996 N Hwy 101 997-7136 FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS) “War is still not the answer.” FCNL We worship in homes at 11am Sundays Call 997-4237 or 902-9511 for locations. Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16) 1833 Tamarack Street (2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.) Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m. www.churchofchristfl orence.org Every Sun., Bible Class 9 a.m., Worship Service 10 a.m. 85294 Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038 DVD of Weekly worship service available. Pastor Randy Benscoter FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. 10 am Wed., Women’s Bible Study Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m. Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com 2135 19th St. –- 997-6600 8:30am, Tuesdays, Morning Prayer Sunday Services: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. - Wed, 11 a.m. Everyone Welcome – Come walk our Labyrinth. FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. –- 997-2523 – Worship at 11:00 AM –- Sunday School at 9:30 AM – Variety of Sunday evening activities - 5 PM Wed. Bible & Children classes at 6:00 PM Call for details. Christmas Trees (while supplies last) PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational BJ’s Joanie Schmidt, recently seen as sweet Grace Ferrell in “Annie.” Patrick Rowley, a NEW LIFE CHURCH-UPC 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship services; Sun. 10:30am & Mon. 5:30 pm Pastor Lori Blake www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com 1935 25th St. – 997-7660 • Pastor, Dr. Marvin Owen Series “People of the Bible.” on Wednesdays 6 p.m. A friendly place to worship, vacationers welcome. Sun.; 11am & 6pm, Sunday school 9:45am. Greg Wood, will entertain con- cert goers. Special guests will include Fresh Cut Christmas Trees have arrived! NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC Joanie Schmidt (left) and Daphne John will be among the special vocal performers at this year’s Florence Community Chrous Christmas Concert. 1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337 Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family. Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m., Wed. Bible Study 7 p.m. Website:fl orence4square.com Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood • 541-991-9398 Sunday Services: 10am and 6pm Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. 4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951 Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M. Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M. SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES CATHOLIC CHURCH Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. Happy Holidays from Bj’s Christmas Trees junior at Siuslaw High School who impressed audiences with his moving and unusual per- formance of “You Are My Sunshine” at the Chorus’s May concert, will again sing a solo. Rhianna Haines, the cho- rus’s accompanist, will be playing a medley of “Angels We Have Heard on High” and “Deck the Halls,” arranged by Roger Williams. Because she was unable to locate sheet music, she learned the entire score by ear. The concert is free. However, contributions will be appreciated. For more information, call 541-997-3469. 29th & Hwy. 101 S IUSLAW N EWS FREE MEMORY SCREENING Wednesday, November 29th at 6pm Are you caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer’s? Do you have questions or concerns about providing care or handling diffi cult situations? Joins us for our Caregiver Series Th e Last Wednesday of Each Month at 6pm Call to book your spot now! 541-997-6111
