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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 2018 | 5A Local entrepreneurs invited for next round of RAIN The Oregon RAIN Coastal Pre-Accelerator is a hands- on, multi-week program for founders of potentially high- growth startups in Lincoln County and Florence/West- ern Lane County. The 10-week experience includes weekly on-site meetings with Regional Ac- celerator and Innovation Network (RAIN), expert speakers, mentors and peers, in order to leverage the pow- er of group expertise. The sessions will be held Wednesday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. In Lincoln County, the program will run Sept. 5 to Nov. 14, with the location to be announced. In Florence/Western Lane County, the program will run Oct. 17 to Dec. 19, with the location to be announced. The program involves 10 weeks, 10 meetings and one intense push to make or break the business plan. Weeks 1 through 5 are: “What Don’t You Know?” Guest speakers, discussion and workshopping help founders develop a vision and strategy for their compa- ny. Founders will document their newfound vision in an Executive Summary and Pitch Deck. Week 6 is a break be- fore the start-ups return for weeks 7 to 11, “What Can You Build?” Founders will set short- term goals and sprint to implement their new vision with focused action steps. Founders will refine and fur- ther articulate their vision and story in the Executive Summary and Pitch Deck created earlier in the session. “I felt that joining this program was exactly what I needed because it offered a roadmap to success and connections to mentors who had experience with launch- ing products,” said Jesse Do- lin, founder of Stoney River Sinkers in Yachats and 2017 Coastal Pre-Accelerator Graduate. Applicants to the Coastal Pre-Accelerator are founders of early-stage ventures with initial market traction and a hunger for growth. They do not need to have raised sig- nificant outside capital or be- come profitable yet. Brand new startups with- out any sales or a mar- ket-ready product may qual- ify if they have a balanced team and commitment to growing their company. The Coastal Pre-Acceler- ator is not the last step in a founder’s journey. However, after completing this pro- gram, each attendee will have been introduced to a sup- portive and thriving coastal entrepreneurial ecosystem. They will have made con- nections to peers, mentors and investors from the re- gion, and they will have an open invitation to all RAIN programs, including the Coastal Accelerator, as well as regular meetups and founders’ groups. “I’ve had the opportunity to be coached and mentored by several accomplished en- trepreneurs who have started and sold high-growth com- panies and raised substantial investment capital. Because of RAIN, we have the con- tacts to expand nationally, and potentially internation- ally,” said Patricia Immel, co-founder of Nature Savvy in Florence and 2017 Coastal Pre-Accelerator Graduate. For more information, visit oregonrain.org/coast- al-pre-accelerator/ or con- tact Coastal Ven-ture Cat- alyst David Youngentob at David@OregonRAIN.org. Master Woodland Manager training to be offered by OSU Extensions Oregon State University (OSU) Extension-Lane County will be of- fering a program providing knowl- edge, skills and excellence in land stewardship. Master Woodland Manager Train- ing is a nine-session program that begins on Thursday, Sept. 6, and ends on Thursday, Dec. 13. Classes meet at the Lane County Extension Office — 996 Jefferson Street in Eu- gene — and run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over the course of nine sessions, participants will gain in-depth skills to tend forests and be provided with opportunities to share their passion for stewardship with others. Join Extension Forester, Lauren Grand and topic experts from across the state as participants learn how to assess your woodland property by understanding local ecological fac- tors (soils, historical land use, tree and plant species and associated wildlife) as well as how to conduct assessments to determine where woodland is heading as it grows over time. Participants will also learn how various management activities will help you meet your long-term vision for the property. The cost of the workshop is $75 per person, or $100 for two peo- ple from the same household shar- ing hand-outs. Space is limited, so pre-register by Sunday, Sept. 2. Reg- J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP BAY BERRY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Friday Evenings – 7 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 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. CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD 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 orencecrossroadag.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC 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. FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH 2nd & Ivy – 997-2961 –Non-Denominational Worship Service: 9:00 am & 10:30 am Middle School and High School youth groups meet on Wednesday. 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 FLORENCE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 12th and Nopal –997-9020 Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Mens’ Breakfast @ 8 a.m. Online Worship Service@ www.fl orencenaz.com FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST 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. FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP 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 istration information is available on the OSU Extension Service – Lane County website http://bit.ly/MWM- Lane or by stopping by the OSU Ex- tension Service office. For more information or to request registration support contact Nicole Wells at the OSU Extension Service in Lane County, 541-344-5859 or email Nicole.Wells@oregonstate.edu Let me Showcase your property. FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Worship Services 10:00 a.m. Sunday Adult Classes at 9am; Children’s Sunday School at 10:30m Coff ee Fellowship Following Service 2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025 FOURSQUARE CHURCH Ed Kopilec Principal Broker 541 991-8630 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 NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 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 Booth Island #1300 – Boat to your own island retreat with 1.2 acres of pristine island living on Siltcoos Lake. Over 100’ of lake frontage. Fish for Salmon, Steelhead, Trout and Bass. Kayak the Siltcoos River down to the Pacific Ocean. Nearby rentals are available at Westlake Resort. $99,000. #2729-17237076 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 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 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. RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S. 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 Let Paul show you a new car or truck. Stop by today! ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH 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. 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 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 Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. Estate Sale Fri. 8/24, Sat. 8/25 Sun. 8/26 9am-5pm 87763 Saltaire Street Ice Cream Social & Bake/Rummage Sale Mapleton Grange Saturday 8/25 Friday 8/25 11am-3pm Come Join Us! 8/24-8/25 8am-3pm 707 Quanaugh Court Women’s clothing (some vintage), jewelry, pictures, misc. 8/25-8/26 8AM-2PM 4677 Mitchell Loop Road (South of bridge) High end Washer/Dryer & dressers, furniture, dishes, clothes, tools. 8/25-8/26 9am-4pm 84594 Branch Road Lots of tools of all sizes! Saturday 8/25 9am-3pm 4938 Mitchell Loop Road Lots of goodies! Fabric, decor, toys, household & books. ESTATE SALE 8/24-8/28 10am-3pm 1040 Royal St. Georges Drive All Must Go! 541-999-2303 3-Party Yard Sale 8/24-8/25 9am-3pm 1571 2nd Street Garden, tools, jewelry, display cases & lots of misc. Deadline for Press Releases is every Monday and Thursday by noon. www.shoppelocal.biz