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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019 | 3A Community News Kiwanis hosting free Family Movie Night screening of ‘Polar Express’ The community is in- vited to join the Florence Kiwanis Club for a free Very Merry Family Mov- ie Night. The club will be showing “The Polar Ex- press” Monday, Dec. 16, at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at City Lights Cinemas, 1930 Highway 101. Free cookies will be provided by Kiwanis and Dutch Bros. will provide free hot chocolate for kids. General concessions will be available for purchase from City Lights Cinemas. Both showings are free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available now on a first-come, first- served basis at City Lights Cinemas. For more information visit www.florencekiwanis. org. Christmas party planned for special needs families in Florence through Arc program The Salvation Army – Western Lane County P.O. Box 1041 Florence, Oregon 97439 1 (800) 481-3280 Like us on Facebook: Salvation Army – Western Lane County COURTESY PHOTO A holiday party for special needs families in Florence, coordinated through Florence Families Support Group and the Arc of Lane County Families Connected, will include dinner and presents on Dec. 18. 541-997-2422 KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS Florence Families Support Group is again partnering with The Arc of Lane County Families Connected to bring the Tree of Joy Christmas Party to families of Florence with special needs children. The party will be held Wednes- day, Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St. The holiday party provides din- ner and presents for local families. The Tree of Joy Christmas Par- ty gives the opportunity for Flor- ence-area families to share in the experience of a community holiday party in sensory safe environment. The holiday party will provide a comfortable space in social setting. It will include dinner, presents for the kids, arts and crafts and even Santa, who will make an appear- ance. The overall goal is to bring families together outside of their homes to enjoy fun, accessible com- munity events. Organizers are looking for dona- tions from local companies within the Florence community to help make this a successful event. Cur- rently, there are two gift cans at Fred Meyer, where people can drop off gifts, and a donation jar at the front desk of Bi-Mart. “We are hoping to make contact with some other stores to place do- nation jars,” said Nancy Berge, The Arc Families Connected Director. “Homegrown Public House just did the most amazing fundraiser for us, bringing in quite a lot of money through the ‘Keg for a Cause.’ I’m just sending a thank you to them from Florence Autism Family Sup- port.” The Arc Families Connected is a nonprofit agency that helps parents who are raising a child with an intel- lectual and developmental disabili- ty. It believes in supporting families in ways that fosters family empow- erment, promotes high expectations and encourages active and fulfilling lives in the community. Donations for the Tree of Joy Christmas Party would be greatly appreciated. The Arc Families Con- nected non-profit tax identification number is 93-6001786. For information regarding Fami- lies Connected or the Florence holi- day party, contact Berge at 541-606- 9061. Soroptimist Community Christmas Baskets, Toy Giveaway Dec. 14 Sponsored by St. Mary Our Lady of the Dunes Knights of Columbus Florence, Oregon On Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., So- roptimist International of Florence is sponsoring the annual Florence Commu- nity Christmas Baskets at Siuslaw Middle School. This free giveaway pro- vides a box of holiday es- sential food items to the lo- cal community. Hundreds of people regularly benefit from this food drive. According to the Flor- ence Soroptimists, mem- bers are shifting into high gear to get ready for this event. It is a coordinated effort by Florence service clubs, churches and com- munity members organized by Soroptimists for those in need throughout the area. In addition to food bas- kets, there will be a toy giveaway from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Florence Church of the Nazarene, 1536 12th St. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY Toys are for children, in- fants to 12 years old. Each Community Christmas Basket contains either a turkey or chicken; stuffing, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and canned vegetables; fresh potatoes, carrots, apples and oranges; eggs, butter and milk; ap- ple sauce and fruit cocktail; and pantry items such as oatmeal, crackers, peanut butter and jam. Plus, each box also con- tains cookies and candy canes. Soroptimist is in need of monetary donations for the Christmas food bas- kets. Any donations, big or small, are greatly ap- preciated. People can mail donations to Soroptimist International of Florence, PO Box 1209, Florence OR 97439. A donation of $65 pays for a food box for a family of 2. Contact Shasta, at 541- 991-2353 or soroptimist. florence@gmail.com, for more information about the toy giveaway. Contact Carol Bennett, 541-991-3455 or dumplady@hotmail.com, for more information about the food baskets. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY DECEMBER 8 DECEMBER 9 DECEMBER 10 DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 5 DECEMBER 6 DECEMBER 7 Cloudy Cloudy Rain Rain 55°F 42°F 58°F 47°F 54°F 46°F 53°F 43°F Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy 63°F 39°F 54°F 43°F Showers 52°F 44°F WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER • Full Service Repair • Tire sales • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Over 16 years experience Locally Owned. Community Minded
