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8A | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS S iuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Main Station was the distribution point for this year’s annual Toys for Tots Campaign in Florence. Locally, Siuslaw Valley Fire Rescue, Florence Police Dept, Western Lane Ambulance, the City of Florence and U.S. Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River helped community members pick up gifts for their children ages 0 to 14. “It’s always an honor to give back to our com- munity and work alongside our partner agencies,” reported Station Siuslaw River. Lane County Toys for Tots issued a thanks to the Florence helpers, saying, “Gotta love this place and especially the people.” The nationwide effort was begun after World War II and is overseen by the United States Marine Corp Reserve. Across the U.S. this year, the number of toys given away will surpass 525 million since the inception of the program. This is the third year of the Florence distribution. NEEDS from page 1A information or to donate, contact Shasta Hoberg at 541-991-2353. • Gifts for Teens: Twin Lakes Store Teen Giving Tree is providing holiday gifts for 100 teens in the Siuslaw School District. Each teen gets to fill out a wish list detailing their wants, needs and educa- tional needs. Gifts will be dispersed on Dec. 19. To sign up, donate or get more info, contact 541-997-3021, stop by Twin Lakes Store at 88940 Highway 101 or go to twinlakes.store. • Adopt-a-family: Home- grown Public House, 294 Laurel St., is again adopting a family to sponsor for the holidays. This family will receive gifts, support for the season and a holiday meal. Community members can sign up to provide for spe- cific items on a wish list. For more info, visit home- grownpublichouse.com/ adopt-a-family. • Mapleton: Mapleton Food Share is encourag- ing area residents to bring kids to pick out presents for the entire family on Fri- day, Dec. 20, and Saturday, Dec. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Elves will help with the shopping and there will be many gifts available. Volun- teers will wrap the presents and paint faces. For more info, contact 541-268-2919 or mapletonfoodshare.org. Free Experiences for Families • Hands-On Bazaar: Florence Community PTA is encouraging children and families to make their own gifts this season. On Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 11 and 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Siuslaw Elementary School. Craft supplies will be available for minimal to no cost. Some vendors will also sell homemade items at the fair. PTA will provide hot cocoa, fresh cookies and a gift-wrapping area. For more info, email florence- comumunitypta@yahoo. com. • Gingerbread Houses: Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., is again creating a whole village of gingerbread houses for children to frost and decorate. This event is Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is open to children and families. • Elks’ Children’s Christ- mas Party: On Dec. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. is the Flor- ence Elks Children’s Christ- mas Party. This annual par- ty features entertainment by CROW, a piñata, cookies and ice cream — plus Santa Claus and gifts for children. It is free to attend. • Victorian Christmas: Heceta Head Lighthouse B&B is hosting the Victori- an Christmas Open House on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15, from 4 to 7 p.m. While this is a free event, $5 parking passes are required. People will get to take pictures with Santa and listen to local entertainers. • Free Movie: On Mon- day, Dec. 16, Florence Ki- wanis Club is hosting the Very Merry Family Movie Night at City Lights Cine- mas. There are two chances for families to watch “The Polar Express” for free: 4 and 7 p.m. People are en- couraged to pick up tick- ets early at the cinema. For more information, visit florencekiwanis.org. • Tree of Joy Holiday Party: The Florence Tree of Joy Holiday Party, host- ed by Families Connected and Oregon Family Support Network, is offering a party for special needs families on Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Florence Elks Lodge. Contact Nancy at 541-606-9061 or nancy. berge@arclane.org for more information or to donate. • Pictures with Santa: Santa Claus is going to be very busy around Florence on Saturday, Dec. 14, as he makes appearances all over to take pictures with chil- dren and pets. From 10 a.m. to noon, Santa will be at Ro- by’s Furniture & Appliance, 1870 Highway 101. Kids on the nice list will get a special treat. On both Dec. 14 and 21, Santa will take pictures with well-behaved pets from noon to 3 p.m. at the Oregon Coast Humane So- ciety Thrift Store, 1193 Bay St., for a small donation. At 1 p.m., Santa makes his way to Jawsome Kids Resale, 1901 Highway 101, for par- ents to take their own pic- tures with Santa, who will be there until 5 p.m. Ad- ditionally, Santa will be at the Florence Justice Center from 3 to 5 p.m. for kids to meet Santa and get a toy. • Christmas Concert: The Florence Community Chorus Christmas Concert takes place Saturday, Dec. 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101. This concert features The FloTones, a harp solo by PHOTOS BY MARK BRENNAN/ SIUSLAW NEWS Sylvia Hartman and Christ- mas music. Entry is free but donations are appreciated. For info, call 541-999-7575 or visit communitychorus- florenceoregon.org. • Ada Grange: Ada Grange #570’s annual Com- munity Christmas Party will be Sunday, Dec. 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. Open to the public, this event fea- tures refreshments, crafts, hayrides, Santa and a free ornament. The grange is located 10 miles out Canary Road. For more info, con- tact 541-997-6933. Editor’s Note: These are just some of the dozens of holiday events and services available in the communi- ty this year. Siuslaw News will continue to include press releases and calendar listings of upcoming hol- iday events. These can be emailed to pressreleases@ thesiuslawnews.com. The first step to better hearing? Speak your peace. Write a Letter to the Editor. Editor@TheSiuslaw News.com I WILL HEAR Getting your hearing tested by the ONLY doctors of audiology in Florence. Call today to start your year off right! 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