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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019 | 3A Community News First Step holds open house tomorrow Imagine yourself as a woman stranded at the in- tersection of Highways 101 and 126. It is raining and you are wet and cold, and you do not have the re- sources to find a safe place to sleep. It is a weekend, and no social service agencies are open. What do you do? Many people who were called that day found a solu- tion to house this individ- ual until Monday morning, when Siuslaw Outreach Ser- vices would open, and addi- tional help could be found. This day became the cat- alyst for a group of volun- teers who would meet for over two years, creating a housing solution for fami- lies who are in transition. This Sunday, First Step will hold an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at 3996 Highway 101. The public is invited to come and see this beautiful space. First Step welcomes all and group members appreci- ate any support the commu- nity might provide for others in need. All can make a dif- ference in your community. Call Pastor Greg Wood at 541-991-8208 with ques- tions. First Step is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 corporation seeking to create transitional hous- ing. For more information, visit firststepcommunity. com. Oregon Pacific Bank showcases acrylic artist Amy Nedder Each month, Flor- ence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) presents artwork by its many talented members in the lob- by of Oregon Pacific Bank, 1355 Highway 101. The creative artist exhibiting in Artist Amy Nedder & “The Wave” over-heels in love with July is Pam Nedder. Moving from the Port- painting.” Her favorite art process is land area with her husband Andy, Nedder describes Acrylic Pouring. “It all starts by making a Florence as “a little slice of mess — literally!,” she said. heaven.” She has worked in the “Part of the joy is always electrical business for many being surprised by the fin- years, and now is able to ished product, everyone work remotely in this field. sees something different.” Nedder is an exhibiting Though her background in- volves lots of spreadsheets, artist and active volunteer at she found herself “tripping FRAA, as well as a popular over the power cable of my teacher of Acrylic Pouring computer and falling head- classes. 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 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD CROW camp more than just a ‘song & a dance’ Y e s te rd ay, C h i l d re n’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) concluded its first two-week summer camp. During the Song and Dance Camp, students learned song lyr- ics, studied choreography students learned to exhibit the kind of life skills that CROW strives to instill: hard work, dedication, ener- gy, commitment, teamwork and more. The camp was directed by Siarrah Rain and Ja- son Wood, who have both worked with CROW be- fore. Rain grew up on stage with CROW, and Wood is a prominent performer and vocal coach in town. “We had a really cohesive group this year,” Wood said. “These kids picked up the music so quickly, and cho- reography, too.” CROW summer camps teach much more than just how to sing and dance. The organization works hard to create an upbeat, welcom- ing environment where the youth are learning and hav- ing fun at the same time. Song and Dance camp curriculum is focused on teaching campers how to sing with proper projection and diction, how to use cor- rect vocal breathing tech- niques, how to do voice, body and brain warm ups and how to quickly pick up dance steps and stay with varying tempos. Campers literally don’t miss a beat. This year’s theme was a retrospective that paid homage to all of CROW’s previous mainstage pro- ductions, which include “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Music Man,” “The Lit- tle Mermaid,” “Once Upon A Mattress,” “Shrek,” “The Addams Family,” “Tarzan” and “The Wiz.” So what does a typical CROW summer camp day look like? “It’s super fast-paced,” said Rain, who is handling most of the dance choreog- raphy for the camp. During the four hours that the youth attended camp, they learned skills designed to help them succeed in the world, such as teamwork, cooperation, creativity and self-confidence. The direc- tors keep the camp moving CROW’s Song and Dance Camp students learn the lyrics and dance moves from the performing arts group’s previous mainstage musicals in Florence. quickly The 2019 CROW Song so that and Dance Summer Camp c a mp - performed an end of camp e r s showcase on Friday. There stay fo- will be an additional per- cused and interested — and formance at noon on Satur- they were not only interest- day, July 20, in the “Party in ed, they loved it. the Parking Lot” for Power Several campers keep of Florence. coming back year after year. There will be additional There were also several new showcases at the CROW faces and quite a few “baby Center of the Performing crows”— the littlest camp- Arts, 3120 Highway 101, ers who are quickly learn- for Wizardry Camp on ing the ropes from older Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. and two campers or “minions.” public shows on Aug. 16 Older CROW kids Alex and 17 at 7 p.m. for the Ad- Fuller, Alizabeth Norton, vanced Acting Program’s Allison Bernard and Eryn performance of “My Heart Morgan were the camp from the Page to the Stage.” helpers who do just about For more information on everything from kissing CROW, including how in- boo-boos to making sure dividuals can join the non- that the children show re- profit’s “Encore” sustaining spect by picking up after membership program, visit themselves. www.crowkids.com. Input sought for Community Wildfire Protection Plan Do you live in or near a forested area? Are you con- cerned about the growing risk of wildfire? Do you want a voice in decisions addressing wildfire risk? Lane County and its part- ners want to hear from you. The county, Oregon De- partment of Forestry and other partners are updat- Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest ing the community wildfire protection plan to better reflect communities and re- sources at risk of wildfire. “We continue to experi- ence hotter, drier and longer fire seasons across much of the Pacific Northwest,” said Lane County Emergency Manager Patence Winning- ham. “Most of Lane Coun- ty is forested. The updated plan will prioritize where work to reduce wildfire risk should occur and survey re- sponses will help us under- stand how to get the most bang for our buck.” The electronic survey aims to gather residents’ perceptions of wildfire risk, what type of help is needed and ways to fund the work. Lane County residents in the wildland-urban inter- face are encouraged to take the survey at: www.lane- county.org/fireplan. 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