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4 B SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2018 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ THESIUSLAWNEWS Community News A PRIL F LORENCE F EST Blue Heron Gallery featured at Visitor’s Center The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce features a differ- ent local art exhibit each month. Its current display of local artistry features a variety of works by local and Northwest artists from The Blue Heron Gallery in Historic Old Town Florence. “Visitors will find a beauti- ful display of a wide variety of jewelry, sculpture and artwork in several mediums by locally- , regionally- and nationally- acclaimed artists,” says Jack Butler, owner of the Blue Heron Gallery, Sticks and Stones Gallery and Wind Drift Gallery. “We are a contempo- COURTESY PHOTOS rary craft gallery and we focus Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center dis- on American made craft.” Chamber executive director plays artwork from The Blue Heron Gallery this month. Bettina Hannigan said, “We are community is a major contribu- Gallery each offers something delighted to have a sampling of tor to success in tourism.” different for both casual and The Blue Heron’s collection on “It’s exciting to be invited to dedicated art lovers. display at the Visitor’s Center participate in the Chamber’s “The variety found in our this month. The Chamber is monthly exhibit,” Butler shops, and the other great listed in the local art tour map agreed. “We appreciate that the shops in Old Town, sets because of our new monthly chamber supports our vibrant Florence apart from other com- displays of photography, paint- arts community.” munities where you can go into ings or three-dimensional art According to Butler, Blue a half-dozen different shops by local artists and galleries. Heron Gallery, Sticks and and find the same thing over We know that our local art Stones Gallery and Wind Drift and over,” he said. “There is a & shoppe play buy stay Support By Supporting Florence Regional Arts Alliance 120 Maple Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-999-0859 AUTOMOTIVE Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair 345 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-2413 Petersen Auto Detailing Florence, Oregon, 97439 541-999-6078 Diversified Marine & Equipment Sales 2530 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-4505 CHAMBER Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 290 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3128 www.florencechamber.com CHURCH Cross Road Assembly of God 1380 10th St Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3533 Florence Church of Christ 1833 Tamarack St. Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3133 DENTURIST DentureMasters & Implant Center Dr. James Ridley,DDS 206 Nopal Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-6226 Denture Services 524 Laurel Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-6054 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS J.D. Enterprises CCB # 23013 P.O. Box 31,000 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-6977 Local Businesses ESTATE SALES Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales 498 Hwy. 101 Florence OR 97439 541-999-0126 www.CindyWobbeEstates.com EVENT CENTER Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-1994 FINANCIAL SERVICES BOATS/TRAILERS The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is very excit- ed to invite all artists to partic- ipate in the second annual FlorenceFest to be held at the Florence Events Center on April 27 and 28. Last year’s event drew more than 700 attendees, with FRAA selling almost 40 per- cent of the art selected. This year’s event, which will fea- ture two days of jazz, art and wine, will be highlighted by talented jazz musicians and outstanding wine from some of the best wineries throughout the state. Selection for the exhibit will be made by Margaret Prentice, who is an accomplished painter and printmaker who has curated numerous exhibi- tions throughout the Northwest. She is currently Professor Emeritus in the Art Department at the University of Oregon, where she taught drawing, intaglio, and relief printmaking, papermaking and artist’s books for 26 years. She has exhibited her work in over 250 collections nation- ally and internationally. This year, FRAA will be expanding the awards. The selction committee will select three overall winners with cash prizes: First place, $1,000; second place, $500; and third place, $250. In addi- tion, three separate cash awards of $250 each will be given for outstanding work in 2D, 3D and photography. There will also be a “People’s Choice” selection, which will be awarded based on votes of those in attendance. Selected artists can also continue to exhibit their work at the Florence Events Center in Galleries 1 and 5 through the end of May. To submit an entry, visit www.callforentry.org. It is easy to register and there is no charge for artists to use Café’s website. The deadline for entries is March 18, 2018. For more information, email FRAAFlorenceFest@gmail. com. Your Community Keep it local. ART ALLIANCE EXTENDS CALL TO ARTISTS tremendous diversity of work in our community.” The Blue Heron Gallery is at 1385 Bay St. in Florence. Its phone number is 541-997-7993 and its website is oregoncoast- galleries.net. “It’s exciting to see the Florence art community’s pro- file growing. This area has always had an appreciation for art and an abundance of talent. With every new artist who moves to town they bring new flavors to add to our diverse offerings, and that keeps our local arts community on the upswing,” Butler said. “Art is growing in its importance in enhancing Florence’s tourism business, and that helps all businesses.” The Chamber’s Visitor’s Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information about the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, drop by 290 Highway 101, visit Florence Chamber.com or call 541-997- 3128. Edward Jones-Andy Baber, AAMS Financial Advisor 1010 Highway 101 541-997-8755 Oregon Pacific Bank 1355 Highway 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-7121 www.opbc.com FUNERAL CHAPEL Burns’s Riverside Chapel 2765 Kingwood St. Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3416 GARAGE DOORS Mike Barrett Garage Doors 4005 Hwy 101, Florence 541-997-3935 CCB # 79598 GARBAGE & RECYCLING County Transfer & Recycling 85040 Hwy. 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-8233 GIFT SHOPS The Chicken Coop on Maple 129 Maple Street, Old Town Florence 541-991-7739 HEATING/SHEET METAL Florence Heating & Sheet Metal 1645 Kingwood St 541-997-2422 PAINTING Tracy Wolfard Painting LLC Florence, Oregon 97439 541-902-2977 CCB # 195304 RESTAURANT 1285 Restobar 1285 Bay St, Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 902-8338 PEST CONTROL Swanson’s Pest Management 1550 15th St #14 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-4027 Bridgewater Ocean Fresh Fish House & Zebra Bar 1297 Bay Street Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-1133 RETIREMENT LIVING PET GROOMING/BOARDING Aloha Pet Grooming 1751 12th Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-2726 The Shorewood 1451 Spruce St. Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 997-8202 shorewoodsl.com SEAFOOD PHYSICIANS Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center 340 9th Street Florence 541-997-2319 Krab Kettle 270 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-8996 SEPTIC SERVICE PODIATRIST Eugene Foot and Ankle Health Center 340 9th Street, Florence 541-997-2319 REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Coast Real Estate Lynnette Wikstrom, Broker 100 Hwy 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-999-0786 West Coast Real Estate Services, Inc. 1870 Hwy. 126, Suite A Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-SOLD (7653) Wally’s Septic Tank Pumping Inc. 541-997-8885 SHIPPING The Shippin Shack Design • Print • Copy • Ship 625 Highway 101 Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-5888 TIRES Les Schwab Tire Center 4325 Highway 101 Florence, Oregon, 97439 (541) 997-7178 REC. 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