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8A | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS Celebrate our ‘Coastal Canvas’ — plan to attend 2019 Rhody Fest The 112th annual Flor- ence Rhododendron Fes- tival is coming May 17 to 19, 2019. The Davis Shows Car- nival opens on Wednes- day afternoon in Historic Old Town Florence and the Rhododendron Court coronation of Queen Rho- dodendra and The King of the Coast takes place Thursday evening at the Florence Events Center. Saturday features the an- nual 5K Rhody Run and Walk, the junior parade and kids’ activities, the annual Rhody Classic Car Show ‘n’ Shine, and the Coast Radio Classic Car Cruise through Old Town. Sunday brings the Grand Floral Parade down High- way 101 at noon. Throughout the event, there will be a vendor’s fair in Old Town, a spec- tacular rhododendron show along with live mu- sic, art and other festivi- ties at the Florence Events Center, and many other exhibits and activities all over town Rhododen- dron Court members, made up of the Senior Princess and Prince Courts and the Ju- nior Princess Court, sell the event’s lapel pins for $3, featuring the 2019 festival logo. Pins will be available at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Center and around town. Pro- ceeds go toward scholar- ships for members of the court. “With ‘Coastal Canvas’ as the theme for the 2019 Rhododendron Festival, in public art in Florence,” says Meyer. “It’s been part of the driving force with the Florence Ur- ban Renewal Agency and the City of F l o r e n c e ’s Public Art C om m itt e e . As soon as I heard about the theme, a Davis Shows NW Carnival returns to Florence for palette imme- Rhody Days in Historic Old Town every year. This diately came year’s theme is Coastal Canvas. to mind. I thought that submitted by Marsha would make a fun element it high- l i g h t s Horner of Florence. It is to start with as we em- our arts portrayed in the event’s phasize our area’s natural commu- logo design submitted beauty and the artists who nity and by Chantelle Meyer, who create gorgeous local art.” Chamber member Jo opens the door showing combined the images off the area’s natural beau- of rhododendrons, wa- Beaudreau, owner of ty and the beauty craft- ter and the Heceta Head BeauxArts Fine Art Ma- ed by local artists,” said Lighthouse on an artist’s Chamber Executive Di- palette. “There’s really been a rector Bettina Hannigan. This year’s theme was resurgence and interest terials and Gallery and member of the Florence Public Arts Commit- tee, said, “We live in an open canvas and we can use what is around us to build upon to thrive as a community. We have outstanding visual arts, culinary arts, theater/ performing arts, and more here in the Siuslaw Region. Celebrating the arts with our neighbors and guests to our area will showcase this area’s creativity.” For more information on the 2019 Rhododen- dron Festival, including applications for vendor spaces and parade entries, contact the chamber at events@FlorenceCham- ber.com or 541-997-3128. Go to www.Florence Chamber.com for other local events and resources. DIVERSIFIED EQUIPMENT SALES OREGON COAST’S SUPERSTORE Fraudville frolickers fascinate 2019 Fraudville winners — Coastal Cuties of Coastal Fitness Diversifi ed Equipment Sales is CLOSING our sales operation of used BOATS, MOTORS & AUTOS. to make room for our Metal Storage Buildings, Barns & Sheds, U-HAUL and more Trailer sales. We are off ering unbeatable PRICES, PAYMENTS & TERMS to meet your budget! Especially Veterans and Retirees! Stop in now for best selection! diversifi edmarineandequipmentsales.com Veteran Owned & Operated • Jim & Bonnie Johnston, Owners 2350 Hwy. 101, Florence • 541-997-4505 DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm COURTESY PHOTOS O n Feb. 9, 230 guests enjoyed a Hunter Real Estate with a steamy rendition of Madonna’s “Vogue.” fast-paced and fun-filled eve- “All of the bands were just terrific,” ning as the ninth annual Fraudville said Boys and Girls Club of Western hit the Florence Event Center. Lane County Executive Director Five local lip-sync bands vied for Check Trent. the travelling trophy sponsored by Fraudville’s theme of “Old West” Tony’s Garage. The Coastal Cuties rounded out the night, complete of Coastal Fitness took home the with a roping contest at the corral winning honors with a dance med- and other western fun, even a sheriff ley to “Where the Boys Are” and taking people to jail. “Heartbreaker,” performed with a All the activities raised funds in senior-citizen flair on walkers and support of Boys and Girls Club. The canes. evening was sponsored by BigFoot Other returning bands were spon- Beverages, Oregon Pacific Bank, sored by last year’s winner. These Zolezzi Insurance Agency and Ban- included The Premiums by Coast ner Bank. The live auction was car- Insurance Services, multi-year win- ner Oregon Pacific Bank and Harklerode’s Disney Di- ried by the energetic Baker Auction of Boise, who per- vas. The new band to the stage was sponsored by TR formed their own surprise lip-sync. Rhododendron Society invites submissions to May Flower Show The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rho- dodendron Society, cele- brating 49 years in Flor- ence, is hosting a free Rhododendron Flower Show at the Florence Events Center May 18 and 19. The show is open for Visit us on the web T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM all to exhibit. People are asked to bring their trusses between 7 and 9 a.m. on Saturday to the events center, 715 Quince St. It will be open for the public after the judging is finished, around 1 p.m. and will be open until 5 p.m. The plant sale will be from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on both days. For more information, check out Siuslawars. org or contact Rhody Society President Mike Bones at 541-997-3082 or rhodies@charter.net. Stocks. Bonds. CDs. IRAs. Mutual funds. Andy Baber, AAMS® Financial Advisor . 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