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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2019 | 3A Community News FRAA starts year’s literary events with boot camp The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) welcomes writers of all levels and genres to “Writers on the River” for its fourth exciting year of writing workshops and literary events. This year’s programs will in- clude classes, networking groups, movie nights and lit- erary salons where writers can socialize, exchange resources and promote their work. The fun begins with the “2019 Annual Writers Boot Camp” on Saturday, Jan. 19, designed to jump start your writing after the holidays. Get down to the brass tacks of creativity with this fun regi- men designed to bring out the Navy Seal writer in you. The fourth annual Boot Camp will run from 10 a.m. to noon at FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Flor- ence. This experiential workshop is offered just once a year to help writers of all levels and genres define their goals for the new year. Taught by FRAA creative writing instructor Catherine J. Rourke, the program shows writers how to unleash their true voice, develop a regular writing practice, learn tools to fuel their creativity and empower their writing. Us- ing simple techniques, writers can get back into the flow and stay there all year, with proven strategies for success. Boot Camp includes plenty of writing drills, so be pre- pared to drop and write 20 sentences! No two workshops are ever alike, offering a great refresher for prior attendees to flex their creative muscles. Grab your pen and ditty bag and enlist now. Classes fill up quickly; pre-registration is suggested. Cost: $20 for FRAA members or $25 for non-members, all payable at the door. To reg- ister, call Rourke at 541-708- 2120 or email CJReditor@ gmail.com. Meet your drill sergeant: Catherine Rourke is an award-winning journalist, editor, author and writer ed- ucated at the City University of New York, the University of Oxford/England and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. With more than 30 years’ experience as a staff editor and writer for newspa- pers and magazines, she has also worked as a professional book editor for Amazon and Random House in print and digital formats. The author of “Forgive Us Our Press Passes — Confes- sions of a Modern-Day Muck- raker,” she is the recipient of a 2017 national first-place press award. FANTASTIC HOME RHODO VIEW DUNES 3530 OCEAN VIEW DR Beautiful 2 story home in an upscale gated community. Distant ocean views, as well as stunning sunsets, golf course & city below. Private patio, double garage, low maintenance yard, living room with electric fi replace insert, spacious bedrooms, gorgeous kitchen with pantry & so much more! $425,000 #11768 MLS#18090540 COURTESY PHOTOS T he PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center OB/GYN team threw a holiday party for all the babies born at Peace Harbor in 2018. Drs. Yvonne Sculley, Jacqueline Serrano and Justine Parker interacted with the babies as they celebrated their first Christmas. Tickets on sale for the 11th annual Siuslaw Awards Sponsored by the Florence Area Chamber of Com- merce, the eleventh annual Siuslaw Awards will be pre- sented on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Florence Events Center from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Open to the public, this prestigious event celebrates the local business commu- nity by naming recipients for awards in Excellence in Customer Service, Curb Ap- peal, Non-Profit Achieve- ment, Community Caring, Innovation in Business, and the “Stu Johnston” Business of the Year Award. In addition, two outstand- ing individuals in the com- munity will also be honored with the Future First Citizen Award and the First Citizen Award. The Florence Area Cham- ber of Commerce will also recognize an individual or business that has selflessly given their time and efforts in supporting the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce with the Distinguished Ser- vice Award. Look forward to special master of ceremonies Matt Templeman from KEZI, live entertainment by Den- ny Weaver, and delicious heavy hors d’oeurves created by Pavilion Catering, which include gluten-free and veg- etarian options. The businesses nominated are: bor Medical Center, 400 Non-Profit Achievement Ninth St. Award – City of Florence Public – Friends of the Florence Works, 2675 Kingwood Events Center, 715 Quince St. St. – Habitat for Humanity, 2004 Excellence In Customer Highway 101 Service Award – Oregon Coast Military Mu- – BeauxArts Fine Art Ma- seum, 2145 Kingwood St. terials & Gallery, 2285 – Soroptimist International of Highway 101, Suite H Florence – Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast, 92072 High- Stu Johnston Business of the way 101 Year – Spruce Point Assisted Liv- – Fresh Harvest Café, 3056 ing and Memory Care, Highway 101 Community Caring Award 375 Ninth St. – Siuslaw Broadband, 2970 – Beauty by Delivery Well- – TR Hunter Real Estate, Highway 101 ness Spa, 508 Kingwood 1749 Highway 101 – Siuslaw News, 148 Maple St. St. – Three Rivers Casino Re- Innovation In Business Admission is $35 per per- sort, 5647 Highway 126 Award son. Tables of eight are avail- – TR Hunter Real Estate, – City of Florence Public Art able for $280. Tickets and 1749 Highway 101 Committee more information are avail- – Lane County Small Busi- able at the Chamber Visitor’s Curb Appeal Award ness Development Cen- Center, 290 Highway 101 in – Korando Dental Group, ter, LCC Florence Center, Florence, by phone 541-997- 1705 22nd St. 3149 Oak St. 3128 or www.florencecham- – PeaceHealth Peace Har- ber.com/events. A smoke-free new year? Free program at Peace Harbor can help “We’re next to the Bridge” 100 Hwy. 101 See all Florence Listings at cbcoast.com PeaceHarbor celebrates 2018 babies COAST REAL ESTATE 541-997-7777 Thanks to the support of the PeaceHealth Peace Har- bor Medical Center Founda- tion and its generous donors, Peace Harbor will be offering its next smoking cessation program — beginning on Monday, Jan. 14 — free to all participants. The seven-week series will be held on Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. in Building 320 on the hospital campus, 400 Ninth St. in Florence. In the fourth week — “Quit Week” — there will be a second class on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the same time and location. The usual fee for this pro- WEDNESDAY THURSDAY gram is $125. The Peace Health Smoking Cessation Program uses the American Lung Association’s Freedom From Smoking for- mat, with a trained facilitator leading a small group of six to 10. The size allows personal- ized attention as well as the benefits of peer support. The curriculum includes the latest research about nicotine re- placement therapy. The Freedom From Smok- ing self-help manual comple- ments the lessons, providing smokers with the additional motivation and information they need to quit. Participants may customize the workbook based on their own reasons for quitting. Learn more about the program at www.lung.org/ stop-smoking/join-freedom- from-smoking. 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