10A | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS FLORENCE’S WINE & CHOWDER TRAIL WEEKEND FEATURES NEW EVENTS Florence’s annual Wine & Chowder Trail, and Great Glass Float Giveaway, returns Oct. 5, 6 and 7 — and this year’s event has a couple of fun new features. The Wine Trail is Saturday, Oct. 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. Participants can pick up a commemorative wine glass for $5 and tasting tickets for $1 each at Gazebo Park at the corner of Bay and Laurel streets, then stroll scenic His- toric Old Town Florence to sample wines from 13 differ- ent Oregon wineries (21 and over only). Wineries include: Brand- borg, Bradley Vineyards, Campbell Lane Wines, Capi- tello Winery, Chateau Lorane, High Pass Winery, Gelardi Vineyard, J. Scott Cellars, La Velle Winery, Sarver Winery, Season Cellars, Silvan Ridge, and Troon Vineyard. The Chowder Trail is Sun- day, Oct. 7, from noon to 4 p.m. & shoppe play buy stay Ballots and maps will be available for $5 at the trailhead at Gazebo Park. There will be more than 10 locally-made chowders for participants to sample and vote for. Chowder contestants in- clude: Bay Street Grille, Bay View Bistro (tasting at Bridge- port Market), Beachcomber Pub, Bridgewater Fish House, Hukilau (tasting at their food truck on Bay St.), Homegrown Public House, ICM, Jerry's Place (tasting at Beach House Gifts), Lovejoys, Novelli's Sea- food, and Surfside Restaurant (tasting at Socks to a T). New this year will be Sat- urday’s Circles in the Sand beach art exhibit by sand art- ist Denny Dyke from 3 to 6 p.m. featuring the carving of a huge labyrinth on the beach at Driftwood Shores. Also new this year is a clam- ming workshop in the Siuslaw River estuary. Local clamming expert Mike Bones will teach clam hunting and digging tech- niques, and how to identify local clams. A contribution of $10 per adult is suggested. Children under 12 are free. Participants will need to bring their own shovel, bucket, paring knife, and suitable attire — and a shellfish license ($7) available at Bi-Mart stores. Registrants can choose ei- ther Friday, Oct. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. or Sunday, Oct. 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. Contact event coordinator Terry Abeyta at 541-997-3128 or events@florencechamber. com before noon Thursday, Oct. 4, to reserve a place and get directions to the digging site. Beginning Friday and continuing throughout the weekend visitors can ven- ture around town in search of more than 30 hand-blown glass floats, hidden in plain sight, produced by local ar- tisans. Entrants can tell the 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 EVENT CENTER Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-1994 BOATS/TRAILERS 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 CHARITABLE GIVING Salvation Army - Western Lane County PO Box 1041 Florence Or 97439 1-800-481-3280 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 Florence Farmers Market Tuesdays 3-7pm Bay & Kingwood 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 Dunes Memorial Chapel 2300 Frontage Road Reedsport, Oregon 97467 541-271-2822 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 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 ESTATE SALES Cindy Wobbe Estate Sales 498 Hwy. 101 Florence OR 97439 541-999-0126 www.CindyWobbeEstates.com store’s clerk where they spot- ted a float and have their passport validated. The more floats a person finds, the bet- ter the chance of taking one home. Maps are available at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and wine and chowder trailheads. “Fall in Florence is a deli- ciously thrilling time,” says Florence Area Chamber of Commerce executive director Bettina Hannigan. “On Oct. 5, 6 and 7 we add the flavor palate of Oregon’s finest wines and chowders to all the fun activities. There’s color, tex- ture, and a unique seasonality in the air. You can see why we call this place Oregon’s Coast- al Playground.” For more information on the Florence Wine & Chow- der Trail weekend and Great Glass Float Giveaway, call the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce at 541-997-3128 or visit FlorenceChamber. com. Local Additionally, artwork can be sold at FRAA’s gallery during the month they are featured. This is a wonderful op- portunity, and the best part is FRAA will pay for the frames for artwork. Frames of Florence, owned by Moi- ra Sadovy, has offered to donate her time to do the matting and framing. For further information and an application form, contact www.fraaoregon. org Florence Regional Art Center and Gallery is locat- ed at 120 Maple St. in Old Town. St. Mary’s holds St. Francis Blessing of The Animals Wednesday During this Season of Creation, all are invited to join together to bless their pets and pray for creation on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary, Our Lady of the Dunes, Church, 85060 Highway 101. Let us come together to Businesses celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and reflect on his life of simplicity and connection. Attendees will gather in the courtyard at St. Mary’s, and all are welcome — in- cluding our four-legged friends. HAIR SALON U R Worth It 1247 Bay St Florence Or 97439 541-997-7377 HEATING/SHEET METAL Florence Heating & Sheet Metal 1645 Kingwood St 541-997-2422 HUMANE SOCIETY Oregon Coast Humane Society 541-997-4277 Shelter 2840 Rhododendron Dr. Thrift Store 1193 Bay St. www.shoppelocal.biz NEWSPAPERS Siuslaw News 148 Maple Street Florence, Oregon 97439 541-997-3441 www.thesiuslawnews.com FARMERS MARKET FINANCIAL SERVICES Petersen Auto Detailing Florence, Oregon, 97439 541-999-6078 Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is issuing a “Call to All Youth Artists” for those who are middle and high school age. By applying, they will have the opportunity to be the Featured Artist on FRAA’s Youth Wall for an entire month and honored at a reception on the Sec- ond Saturday Gallery Tour. They will also be featured in the newspaper. FRAA welcomes all forms of 2-D art, including paintings, pastels, pen and ink, collage, and photog- raphy. They also welcome 3-D art. Your Community Keep it local. 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