SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019 | 5A Community News Thompson recognized as ‘Tourism Ambassador’ Travel Lane County recently hosted its annual Visitor Indus- try Celebration awards dinner in Eugene, where organizations and individuals were recognized for their service to the Eugene, Cascades and Coastal Region through their promotion and am- bassadorship of those areas. KCST Coast Radio’s Jon Thompson was selected by Travel Lane County for its Tourism Am- bassador Award. To be chosen, the Chambers of Commerce in each community each nominat- ed an individual or business that made important contributions to visitors’ experience in their community or region. Thomp- son was recognized for his many community sponsorships as well as involvement in events such as Rhododendron Days, Rods N’ Rhodies and establishing the Florence JazzFest. Siuslaw News + COURTESY PHOTO Florence Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bettina Hannigan with Travel Lane County’s 2019 Tourism Ambassador Award recipient Jon Thompson of KCST Coast Radio. Lane County Parks to hold community meeting on N. Jetty lease Lane County Parks is considering entering into a long-term lease with the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) for the North Jetty Park in Flor- ence, and will be holding a community meeting to dis- cuss the prospect on Mon- day, June 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. North Jetty Park is 250 acres that abuts Lane Coun- ty’s popular Harbor Vista Campground and is south of Heceta Beach. The North Jetty Park is currently owned by DSL and operated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation De- partment. The park is zoned “Park and Recreation” and “Beach/Dunes.” This largely undeveloped park includes beach access, an informal trail system, a dive dock, portable restrooms, ponds and stands of shore pine. According to ORPD’s an- nual car counts, the park re- ceives an average of 114,000 visits annually. “Incorporating North Jetty into our county parks system is likely to have sev- J OIN U S I N W ORSHIP 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 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 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. 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 CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE LUTHERAN CHURCH, E.L.C.A. 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 orencecrossroadag.org • offi ce@fl orencecrossroadag.org 21st & Spruce Street – 997-8113 Adult Forum 9 a.m. Worship service: Sun. 10:30am Welcome to all! www.fl orencenewlifelutheran.org FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - SBC PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW 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@ fl orencenaz.church Wednesdays Celebrate Recovery 5 pm facebook:fl orenceoregonchurchoft henazarene FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH 1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523 Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School) Mid-Week Activities, all ages. 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. eral benefits for the nearby community, including more regular maintenance and park ranger presence,” said Lane County Parks Man- ager Brett Henry. “How- ever, before the Board of Commissioners makes any decisions, we want to hear any concerns, hopes or sug- gestions from the neigh- bors and other community members.” The community meeting will take place at Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, lo- cated at 2625 Highway 101. Information gathered during the community meeting and from the sur- vey will be shared with commissioners as they con- sider any next steps. Oregon Pacific Bank to host annual Ice Cream Social Oregon Pacific Bank is inviting the Florence area and upriver communities to join in its 35th annu- al Ice Cream Social. The event will be held this Fri- day, June 28, at the Flor- ence Branch, located at 1355 Highway 101. Starting at 11 a.m. and continuing through 3 p.m., the Ice Cream Social will feature free ice cream, live music from Ron Estep, bal- loons for kids and the good company of local bankers. Eight assorted flavors will be provided by BJ’s Ice Cream Parlor. This family friendly event is free and open to the community. For more information, call Oregon Pacific Bank at 541-997-7121. Estill Farms U-pick Blueberries Opening Weekend Promotion for June 29 and 30 $0.99 /lb for conventional blueberries at Drain location 6680 State Hwy 38 $1.99 /lb for USDA certified organic blueberries at Elkton location 32527 State Hwy 38 2019 Season hours 8 AM - 2 PM Tuesday thru Sunday 541-836-7612 Promotion pricing above applies to U-pick berries only and valid June 29 and 30 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 Masses: Sat. 5:30 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. 1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312 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 Join Us In Worship 4 lines, approx 15 words, $10 a week 4 week Minimum Deadline 3 p.m. Mondays. To be included in this directory contact the Siuslaw News at 997-3441, or drop off information at 148 Maple St., Old Town, Florence. Speak your peace. Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com What we love most about Florence is the people. You cannot go anywhere in town without running into a smile or a “howdy.” Need a hand? There will be someone available. For a small town there is always something to do or places to go. Ride the dunes, be entertained by many a performance or simply go out to eat and watch life pass by ever so slowly. (With a glass of wine preferably). Perfect? No, of course not. But close!!! And besides, Florence is our town! 541.997.8202 shorewoodsl.com 1451 Spruce Street, Florence www.shoppelocal.biz