6A | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS
What’s happening in the Siuslaw region
Come ‘Home for Christmas’ with Florence Festival of Trees
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Weekly
Florence Pickle-Ball Association
Monday, Wednesday and Friday —
weather permitting
8:30 to 11 a.m.; Open to all ages and
skill levels
Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St, Florence
he Oregon Coast Military
Museum is pleased to pres-
ent the annual Florence Festival
of Trees on Saturday and Sunday,
Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, at the Flor-
ence Events Center, 715 Quince
St. This year’s event’s theme is
“I’ll be Home for Christmas.”
Beautiful trees and wreaths
festively decorated by local de-
signers will be available for bid
as well as immediate purchase.
Additional gifts and holiday
items will be offered by silent
auction, which will run through-
out the two-day event.
Now in its seventh season, this
year’s Festival of Trees features a
full schedule of Saturday activ-
ities and entertainment geared
for family fun. Children of all
ages are invited to have photos
taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Saturday morning from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. and spend the day dec-
orating gingerbread playdough,
making holiday crafts, paint-
ing rocks and getting their face
painted.
At noon, Houndful Hearts
Basset Rescue will be on hand
for a meet and greet as well as
photo opportunities with a spe-
cial group of holiday hounds.
Performances by the Flor-
ence Community Chorus, Holi-
day Bell Ringers, CROW Flight
Dance Team and vocal perform-
ers, as well as a children’s choir
Mondays
Sit-n-Knit or Crochet Drop-in
Noon to 6 p.m.; $10
The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St.
www.themustardseed1720.com
Suicide Survivors Support
Group
Facilitated by SVFR/WLAD Community
Support Team
5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to those who have
lost a loved one to suicide
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625
Highway 101
Tuesdays
Peace Harbor Farm Stand
Collaboration between PeaceHealth,
Trillium Community Health Plan and
FOOD for Lane County | Fresh, seasonal
vegetables and fruits free to people with
OHP or who qualify for food assistance
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical
Center, 400 Ninth St.
Florence Rotary Club
Noon; lunch purchase available
Florence Events Center
theflorencerotary.org
WellMama Peer Support
Group
Every second and fourth Tuesdays
6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to birthing parents
and their support people
Peace Health Medical Center Women’s
Clinic, 340 Ninth St.
541-999-4880, birthingmamas.jen@
gmail.com, www.wellmamaoregon.com
Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996
Highway 101. 541-999-7575
Oregon Coast Military Museum’s Florence Festival of Trees returns Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at the Florence
Events Center. Saturday’s events are free to the public. Tickets are available now for Sunday.
are scheduled throughout the
day.
Admission is free to all Satur-
day happenings and everyone in
the community is invited to at-
tend. No-host refreshments will
be available from the Snack Bar
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
On Sunday, Dec. 1, the sev-
enth annual Gala of Giving Din-
ner and Auction to benefit the
Oregon Coast Military Museum
will take place from 4 to 8 p.m.
Ticketholders will enjoy a de-
lightful evening filled with great
food, wine and an opportunity
to bid on specialty-themed trees
led by local auctioneer extraordi-
naire Bob Sneddon.
All proceeds from the auction
will go to benefit the Oregon
Coast Military Museum and sup-
port its ongoing mission to hon-
or all veterans. Seating is limited;
tickets are $55 per person and
available for purchase from FTS
Computer Repair, 1431 Bay St. in
Historic Old Town Florence.
For additional information re-
garding the Festival of Trees or
to sponsor a table for the Gala,
contact florencefestivaloftrees@
gmail.com.
Nov. 24
Noon to 2 p.m.
Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St.
Florence Ukulele Club “The
Flukes”
Nov. 29
Fridays
1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Beginners
Meant Mfg. Holiday Pop-Up
Florence Testing for HIV & 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. — Advanced
Shop
HepC
Beginners and Intermediates
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public
Every second and fourth Friday
3 to 4 p.m. — Song Circle for all levels
1045 27th St.
Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness
Loaner ukuleles available; open to public
and HIV Alliance
Siuslaw Public Library
Nov. 30
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public
janetlwellington@gmail.com
PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310
Cocoa, Cookie & Cider Trail
Ninth St.
Hosted by Florence Area Chamber of
Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra
Commerce
Concert
Live Music at Three Rivers
All day; open to public
2 p.m.; $10 adults, 10 and under free
7 to 11 p.m.; 21+
Maps will be available Nov. 28 at the
Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers
Visitor’s Center (290 Highway 101),
Casino Resort
Nov. 26
Siuslaw News (148 Maple St.) and
BeauxArts Fine Art Materials and Gallery
Mapleton Cribbage Club
Saturdays
(2285 Highway 101)
5 p.m.; open to public
Live Music at Three Rivers
Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public
Sea Lion on a Shelf – Find
7 to 11 p.m.; 21+
Library, 88148 Riverview Ave.
Sami the Sea Lion all over
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers
Town
Casino Resort
WellMama Peer Support
Sponsored by Sea Lion Caves
Group
Running Nov. 30 to Dec. 20
Nov. 23
6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to families, partners
Pick up a map at the Visitor’s Center, 290
and support people
19th annual Pounding for
Highway 101
PeaceHealth Medical Center Women’s
Florence Food Share
Clinic, 340 Ninth St.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public
Florence Festival of Trees
www.wellmamaoregon.com
Florence Grocery Outlet
Family Fun Day
Benefitting Oregon Coast Military
Big Wave Poetry Workshop
St. Andrew’s Pies Plus and
Museum
Bring paper copies of your poems
Craft Sale
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to public
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public
Florence Events Center
FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple S.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2135
19th St.
Meant Mfg. Holiday Pop-Up
Nov. 28 —
Shop
Tea, Cake and cookies at The
Thanksgiving Day
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public
Studios
Free Community
1045 27th St.
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; open to public
Thanksgiving Dinner
The Studios at Jayne Smoley Design,
Hosted by Kiwanis Club of Florence
2019 Civil War Tailgate Party
1458 First St.
Wednesdays
Fun Connections Playgroup
For parents and children 5 and under
10:30 a.m. to noon
Open to families of young children
Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 1525
12th St., Suite G
Points of Grace Community
Acupuncture
Experience relief from pain and stress
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; donations appreciated
1845 Highway 126
Florence Kiwanis Club
Noon; lunch purchase available
Ocean Dunes Golf Links
www.florencekiwanis.org
Celebrate Recovery
5:30 p.m.; open to public
Florence Church of the Nazarene, 1536
12th St.
Thursdays
Women’s Empowerment
A safe space for encouragement, life skills
4 to 6 p.m.; open to women
Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St.
Call 541-997-2816
Community Chorus of
Florence
7 p.m.; open to public
Saturday’s Schedule
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Take a photo with
Santa and Mrs. Claus
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Holiday rock
painting, face painting, make-and-take
children’s crafts, gingerbread playdough
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. —Community
Chorus of Florence
11 to 11:30 a.m. — Holiday Bell Ringers
Noon — CROW Flight Dance Team and
Houndful Hearts Basset Rescue
12:30 to 1 p.m. — CROW Vocal Per-
formers
1:30 to 2 p.m. — Children’s Choir
Noon to 3 p.m.; tickets required
Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647
Highway 126
Dec. 1
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Florence Festival of Trees Gala of Giving
Benefitting Oregon Coast Military
Museum
4 to 8 p.m.; tickets required
Florence Events Center
Dec. 4
Siuslaw Watershed Council
Potluck
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. open to public
Bring potluck dish to share with label
Deadwood Community Center, 91792
Deadwood Creek Rd.
“The Nutcracker Shuffle”
With the Time and Tide Dance Company
6:30 p.m.; $3 admission
Pacific Auditorium at Reedsport
Community Charter School, 2260
Longwood Dr. in Reedsport
Dec. 5
Business After Hours: “Bring
Your Bling” to Florence
Antiques-Coast Jewelers
4:30 to 7 p.m.; open to public
Florence Antiques-Coast Jewelers, 1220
Bay St. No. 100
Oregon RAIN presents
“Angel Investing 101”
5:30 p.m.; open to public
The Bodega, 180 Laurel St.
www.meetup.com/Startup-Florence-
Oregon-Coast
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Florence, Oregon
County Transfer & Recycling
CTR provides solid waste
collection and recycling services
for both residential and
commercial customers in Florence,
Mapleton, Dunes City, Westlake
and Ten Mile Areas.
We offer big company support
and local company service.
For more information on how we
can serve you call us at
541-997-8233
Since 1983
Us TOO Florence
Prostate Cancer Education
Support on the Oregon Coast
www.ustooflorence.org
• Tuesday Evening Group (2nd Tuesday)
5-7 p.m. - Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant
• Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends.
• Tuesday Lunch Group (3rd Tuesday)
12 noon – 1:00 p.m. – Ichiban Chinese/Japanese
Restaurant
• Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy attends.
Contact Bob for more information:
(H) 541-997-6626 • (C) 541-999-4239
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Tires • Brakes • Shocks
Alignments
Insect & Pest Removal
4325 Highway 101
Florence, OR 97439
541-997-7178
1379 B Rhododendron Dr.
541-305-5411
(541) 997-4027
ESTATE JEWELRY AND
ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!!
Village
Grooming
Quality grooming
with a gentle touch
Trapping • Mole/Gopher
Dead Animal Removal • Honey Bee Removal
Crawl Space Cleaning • Exclusion Work
Fumigation of Antiques and Commodities.
Auto, Home, Life, Business
Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s
Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Supplements
Health Insurance
Phone (541) 997-9497
1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence
We buy, sell and consign quality
estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture.
Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with
precious & semi precious stones.
Call 541-997-8104,
Florence Antiques
&
Coast Jewelers