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6A | WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS Aquarium to illuminate Oregon Coast with Sea of Lights celebration The Oregon Coast Aquarium invites the public to illuminate the holiday season by experi- encing the aquarium’s annual Sea of Lights celebration. Sea of Lights is the largest holiday light display on the cen- tral Oregon coast. Be immersed in over half a million colorful lights, live music and holiday decorations while exploring the aquarium after-hours. SCUBA Santa will be busy granting holiday wishes, diving the aquarium exhibits and pos- ing for photos with guests. This family-friendly event kicks off with a special celebra- tion on Friday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. Admission to this first Friday and Saturday of Sea of Lights is $2 plus two cans of nonperish- able food. Entry is $10 per per- son without donation. Admission is free for aquar- ium members, but they are en- couraged to bring an item to donate. People may also donate pet food or new, unwrapped children's toys for the Newport Salvation Army Toy Drive in place of a food donation. Sea of Lights will continue to illuminate the Aquarium every Friday and Saturday of Decem- ber from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 or free with same day paid admission. This year’s Sea of Lights is Bell ringers to kick off annual Red Kettle Drive on Saturday The call has gone out to Sal- vation Army veteran bell ring- ers and new volunteer bell ring- ers to grab their Santa hats and bells and get ready to get those bells ringing. Those interested are wel- come to meet Saturday, Nov. 17, at Florence Municipal Airport Hanger 20E, where Sam Spayd and Salvation Army volunteers will be kicking off this year’s Kettle fund drive with spiced beverages, Christmas cheer and a rousing toast for a banner year. Last year, the Salvation Army kettles in Florence raised over $27,000 under Spayd’s supervi- sion of 104 local bell ringers. According to Spayd, 90 per- cent of all money collected stays in the community an d supports those in need through a voucher system. In the last few years, local community members were of- ten surprised to find a friend or neighbor perched by a kettle in front of Safeway, Bi-Mart, Fred Meyer or Grocery Outlet. “It made the experience great fun to see the surprise in a friend’s face when they recog- nized me,” one volunteer said. This year’s kickoff event is from 4 to 6 p.m. Volunteers will be available to directly park. “Come and find out what we can accomplish together,” Spayd said. “I’m looking for- ward to see who signs up to ring the bell this year.” proudly presented by Walmart. Customers who spend more than $100 at Walmart’s Newport location, beginning Nov. 15, will receive a voucher for one free admission to Sea of Lights at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. The offer is valid while sup- plies last and certain dates are subject to blackout (see store for details.) Attendees using a voucher are encouraged, but not required, to make a food or toy donation. The aquarium is open every day, except Dec. 25, this winter from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For tickets and more infor- mation visit aquarium.org or call 541-867-3474. BETTER HEARING. BETTER COMMUNICATION. BETTER RELATIONSHIPS. HEARING Call today to ASSOCIATES schedule your appointment! of Florence 541.991.4475 Florence • • 1525 1901 12th Hwy St, 101 Ste 2 FLORENCE Doctors of Audiology HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com New law office offering estate-planning now open in Florence Rick Klessig has announced the opening of his law office in Florence, located at 1932 B Pine St. Klessig’s practice concentrates primarily on estate planning and estate administration. Klessig has 18 years of experience preparing wills and trusts and providing counsel in man- aging estate matters, such as probate, estate set- tlement and trust administration. 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