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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS Public Arts Committee seeking new members The Public Arts Committee (PAC) is gearing up to have its most impactful year yet, with two large-scale pieces projected to be installed in 2019. Anyone who enjoys art or wants to be a part of a group that is creat- ing an enduring influence in Florence is invited to become a committee member. The PAC generally meets on the third Monday on the month from 10 a.m. to noon, and at- tendance at one to two sub- committee meetings a month as scheduled is also required. Persons interested in posi- tions should expect to attend recurring meetings and devote time for study of issues and performance above and beyond meeting attendance. Volunteer time is vital in working towards solutions to local government issues. “This is your chance to cre- ate lasting change and get in- volved in the blossoming art community here in Florence at the ground level,” said Harlen Springer, Public Arts Commit- tee chairperson. If you are interested in serv- ing your city and getting in- volved, consider applying for one of the open positions on one of the City of Florence’s many committees. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, Dec. 31. New members will begin their service term on Feb. 1, 2019. Applying for a position is easy. Applications can be down- loaded from www.ci.florence. or.us and are available at the Florence Public Works Facility, 2675 Kingwood St., during reg- ular business hours. For details regarding the du- ties and responsibilities of com- mittee members, residency re- quirements of applicants, term lengths, or any other questions, contact City Recorder Kelli Weese at 541-997-3437 or via email at Kelli.Weese@ci.Flor ence.or.us. Spruce Point ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE holiday bazaar WHEN Friday, December 7th Holiday Bazaar (10-3pm) Reindeer! (1-3pm) WHERE Spruce Point 375 9th Street Florence, OR 97439 A festive Holiday Bazaar with Reindeer and Santa! RSVP to Kim (541) 997-6111 Kim.Pruitt@avalonseniorliving.com KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS Local Cold Weather Shelter prepares for cold week With temperatures expect- ed to drop to freezing lev- els next week, the Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter will be opening with the possibility of additional nights being added through- out the week. “I’ve been watching my phone's weather app because the shelter is only opened when the temperature reach- es 32 degrees or less,” said Pastor Greg Wood, president of the program. “Because of that, predicting a schedule for the shelters can be diffi- cult.” The forecast has fluctuat- ed from day to day recently. However, the shelter could open at a warmer tempera- ture if rain is predicted, as it is more difficult for clients of the program to dry off in colder temperatures. In the meantime, volun- teers are preparing to open the shelter, possibly as early as Tuesday, and registration will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Those needing shelter from the cold will spend the night in the hall of the Presbyteri- an Church, located at 3996 COURTESY PHOTO The Presbyterian Church will provide shelter from cold weather sometime next week as fore- casts for freezing temperatures begin as early as Tuesday night. Highway 101, just south of Bi- Mart. To find out if the emergen- cy shelter will continue to be open through the week, the public can check the shel- ter’s Facebook page (Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter), email blast or look for the shelter flag hung through- out the area, including at the Siuslaw Public Library. For those who cannot walk to the shelter, a pickup service will be available beginning at 5 p.m. with locations at the li- brary, Safeway and Fred Mey- er. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Wood at 541-991-8208. Community Coalition to hear about Siuslaw Education Foundation The Florence Area Com- munity Coalition (FACC) will meet next on Wednesday, Dec. 5, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Each month, FACC brings the community presentations from local agencies, non-prof- its and businesses in order to promote awareness, provide education and facilitate net- working and collaboration. This month, Suzanne Mann-Heintz will speak about the Siuslaw Education Foundation, whose mission is to raise funds to enhance academic achievement and expand learning opportuni- ties for every student in the Siuslaw and Mapleton School Districts. Attendees will learn about the foundation’s development grant from the Oregon Com- munity Foundation and its recent and projected projects. There will be time for ques- tions and answers. FACC also reminds every- one to mark their calendars for April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m., when the coalition will host its annual Volunteer Recog- nition Event at the Florence Events Center. Last year’s event drew near- ly 200 volunteers from many local organizations. It is a way to honor the many hours of service that enrich the local community. Membership in FACC is $25 per year for individuals and $50 per year for organi- zations. Board Member Linda Weight asks that current members please visit www. florenceareacc .org to see if their information is up to date and correct in the website di- rectory. Everyone is welcome to at- tend the monthly meetings. Refreshments are served and the event is free and open to the public. Windermere Real Estate to ‘Share the Warmth’ this winter Sponsored by St. Mary Our Lady of the Dunes Knights of Columbus Florence, Oregon S IUSLAW N EWS Real estate brokers throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington are gearing up for Windermere Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth campaign. Through Dec. 19, Winder- mere brokers will be collect- ing new or gently used adult- sized coats and twin-sized blankets for the local com- munity. In the Florence area, the donations will benefit Siuslaw Outreach Services, a local nonprofit that helps people and families in need. The charity is also adding new socks to its wish list. The pub- lic can stop by participating Windermere offices to drop off donations. The Florence office of Windermere is located at 1625 12th St. “Beyond helping people buy and sell homes, our real estate brokers have always been committed to their lo- cal communities,” said Scott Mitchelson, President, Wind- ermere Real Estate/Oregon & SW Washington. “Not only do they raise a substantial amount of funding through the Windermere Foundation, they give back in other ways too, whether that is collect- ing coats and blankets for the needy or volunteering at a lo- cal charity.” SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 3 DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER 7 AM Rain PM Showers Sunny Sunny Mostly Cloudy 49°F 39°F 49°F 34°F 51°F 35°F 50°F 36°F 52°F 42°F Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy 50°F 35°F 50°F 34°F Receive $5 off when you spend $100! WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER • Full Service Repair • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Shrink Wrap • Tire sales Locally Owned. Community Minded Aj Shervin, Owner
