SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 | 5A
Tips to prevent underage drinking around the holidays
The holidays are a busy and
fun time, but they are also a
time of risk for young people.
Whatever your plans this sea-
son, it is important not to forget
about keeping our children and
young people safe. Alcohol is
the most widely used substance
among underage youth in the
Siuslaw region. Here are some
tips to help keep our youth and
community safe this holiday
season.
friend’s home. If you have alco-
hol in your house, monitor the
supply you have and ensure it is
locked away or not accessible to
youth.
Understand Oregon’s un-
derage drinking laws. There is
no legal way for adults to host
an underage drinking party
for minors. Under Oregon law
(ORS 471.410-3), those who
knowingly allow minors, other
than their own child, to drink
on or off their property or pri-
Parents, guardians,
vate real property (hotel rooms,
and family members
camp sites, other rented/leased
Youth often access alco- space) can receive criminal ci-
hol from their own home or a tations and fines.
Talk to youth about underage
drinking. Be clear about your
expectations and listen to their
concerns. Make sure your child
knows where you stand on un-
derage drinking so they can
trust you and call you if they
find themselves feeling unsafe
at a holiday party or gathering.
Get to know your kids’
friends and their parents. Ask
other parents about their rules
around alcohol and ensure your
child isn’t entering spaces where
they will be served alcohol.
that sells or serves alcohol,
make sure everyone is properly
checking IDs and not selling to
minors around the busy holi-
day season.
If you’re at a holiday func-
tion where there’s alcohol and
young people, make sure that
the adults know the dangers
of underage drinking and are
not serving to minors. Have
alcohol served in designated
places, inaccessible to young
people.
Get involved in local groups
working to prevent the harmful
Community members
effects of underage drinking by
If you work at a business reducing use among youth.
Healthy Directions is a
community-based
coalition
formed through Lane County
Public Health, and works to-
ward bringing awareness of,
and attempting to lower, un-
derage alcohol use in the Siu-
slaw region. Local businesses,
schools, government, preven-
tion organizations, and law
enforcement have all jumped
on board to support Siuslaw
youth, reduce underage drink-
ing, and promote healthy lives.
For more information about
the Florence Healthy Direc-
tions Coalition, visit the coali-
tion’s Facebook page.
Spirituali-Tea to host
Burning Bowl ceremony
Lose the resolutions and empower the
New Year with Burning Bowl ceremony
On Monday, Dec. 31, Spir-
ituali-Tea will host a Burning
Bowl and White Stone Cere-
mony at 875 Seventh St., begin-
ning at 6:30 p.m.
In a guided meditation, at-
tendees will reflect on the past
year and consider the thoughts,
emotions and behaviors that
did not and do not serve their
highest good. Participants will
then release them by writing
them down on paper and cer-
On Sunday, Dec. 30, from 10
to 11 a.m. at the Florence Uni-
tarian Universalist Fellowship,
Katherine Hemmens will lead a
Burning Bowl Ceremony.
Hemmens asks, “Do you ever
wonder why our New Year’s
resolutions lose momentum so
quickly? Perhaps it’s because
we don’t take the time to release
what no longer works for us be-
fore adding another expectation
for ourselves. Rituals have lost
emoniously “burning” them in
an appropriate receptacle.
Next, attendees will set a new
intention for the coming year,
which they write on a small
white stone that serves as a re-
minder. This is an adaptation of
two ancient practices that have
become widely used in many
New Thought churches.
The evening will be led by
New Thought minister Eleanor
Ross.
their meaning in our modern
lives, or may carry unwelcome
baggage from early religious
influences. However, rituals are
just a mental construct to signi-
fy a passage in life or further a
vision of our next endeavor. We
choose the significance, the in-
terpretation. This is where the
empowerment lies.”
Paper and pencils will be pro-
vided, and attendees may want
to contemplate the aspects of
their life that no longer work for
them in anticipation of releas-
ing them with a blessing.
The fellowship, located at
87738 Highway 101 at Heceta
Beach Road, is wheelchair ac-
cessible. Each service concludes
with refreshments and a dia-
logue circle to explore the ques-
tions that come up during each
worship service.
For more information, visit
www.florenceuuf.org.
Siuslaw Vision Workshop to explore board roles, responsibilities Jan. 26
Registration is open for “Training for
Your Nonprofit Board,” a workshop that
will explore the legal duties, rights and
responsibilities of board members in Or-
egon on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. at the Florence Senior Center,
1570 Kingwood St.
Sponsored by Siuslaw Vision, the train-
ing is ideal for new and veteran board
members, and is also for those consider-
ing board service in the future.
Topics will include safeguarding char-
itable assets; handling restricted funds;
understanding financial information;
oversight of nonprofits by the attorney
general; and how to protect tax exempt
status by adhering to IRS regulations.
The Vision is partnering with Non-
profit Board Training and Resources, an
organization focused on strengthening
the technical skills of nonprofit board
members and staff.
“Board members rarely receive train-
ing for their crucial roles in govern-
ing nonprofit organizations, yet much
is expected of them,” said Katherine
DeYoung, a certified public accountant
who will present the session on financial
information. “This event is a training op-
portunity to learn about the ins and outs
of board roles and a chance to have any
pressing questions answered.”
In addition to DeYoung, the workshop
will feature Kirk Harvey, retired chief in-
vestigator for the Oregon Department of
Justice Charitable Activities Section, and
Joe Kroll, with the Internal Revenue Ser-
vice Tax Exempt Division.
The half-day workshop includes all
three sessions, printed resource material,
snacks and a networking lunch. Cost is
$15 per person, or $10 per person for or-
ganizations who register four or more of
their members.
Scholarships are available by contact-
ing coordinator@siu slawvision.org.
Registration deadline is Jan. 19 at 5
p.m. For more information about the
training and to register, visit RiverCal.
org/training, or call 541-590-2425.
For more information on the Siuslaw
Vision, visit www.SiuslawVision.org.
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, Ron Allen
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
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
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. 5:00 pm
Welcome to all!
www.lutheranchurchfl orence.com
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
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.
SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE
DUNES
CATHOLIC CHURCH
New Year’s Eve
Dinner
Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m.
1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312
5pm - 9pm
Join Us In Worship
4 lines,
approx 15 words,
$10 a week
4 week Minimum
Deadline
3 p.m. Mondays.
(Serving a limited special menu)
To be included in this directory contact
the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off
information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence.
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