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6A | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS FRAA featuring paintings by Kimberly Renteria’ this month The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is presenting the artwork of Featured Artist Kimberly Renteria during the month of December. Renteria will be honored during today’s Second Sat- urday Gallery Tour, Dec. 14, from 3 to 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to come and meet Renteria, view her artwork and enjoy refreshments at the FRAA Art Center and Gallery, 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florenc. Renteria graduated from the University of Oregon in 1991 with a BS in Fine Arts. She predominately paints in both oil and acrylic, on can- vas and wood. Recently retired from ad- ministrative jobs and office work, when Renteria moved to Florence in 2018 she was determined to become the artist she had dreamed of being. “My favorite paintings are of family and friends where I have tried to cap- ture emotions and feelings. Aha moment,” Renteria said. “This is what I want my artist voice to be ... to create a painting that stirs your emotions, makes you ponder the story behind what you are seeing, and makes you use your imagination.” FRAA is open Wednesday through Sunday at the FRAA Art Center, where many options are avail- able for Christmas shopping, and a Giving Tree offers ornaments for sale to benefit the Siuslaw Middle School Band. For more informa- tion, visit fraaoregon. Oil paintings by local artist Kimberly Renteria is being featured throughout December, including during today’s Second Saturday Gallery Tour. org. Gems of the Ocean II announces open call to artists for quilts Polly Plumb Productions is proud to announce Gems of the Ocean II, a themed art quilt show scheduled for Feb. 14-16, 2020, in Yachats. Polly Plumb invites the coastal community to show their best in ocean-themed art quilts. The last Gems of the Ocean show was in 2017, where 103 art quilts were accepted out of 123 from three different countries. Cash prizes include $1,000 for the first award; $500 for the second award, Dec. 31. announced Jan. 15. “call to artists” page at www. $250 for the third award The jury date is Jan. 10 For more information gemsoftheocean.org. and $250 for the Viewers’ and acceptance notices are and to register, go to the Choice Award. Applications for the Gems of the Ocean II Art Quilt Show opens tomor- Florence Food Share row, Dec. 15, and closes Pioneer Museum to close for winter Come visit the Siuslaw people willing to enter data For more information, Pioneer Museum dressed into the new program Past Call Harry Zinn at the mu- up for the season before it Perfect for museums. seum at 541-997-7884 or begins its annual winter Training is provided. stop by before Dec. 20. closure. The museum will close Friday, Dec. 20, and re-open Saturday, Feb. 1. This downtime allows volunteers to accomplish in-depth maintenance tasks and stage new exhibits. The museum is also look- ing for volunteers. Most We’ve got what you need! needed are docents who come in one day a week or Tables | Chairs | Punch Bowls | Place Settings bi-weekly from noon to 4 Podiums | PA Systems | And Lots More! p.m. Those who volunteer learn about the history of Florence and share this in- 541-997-1994 formation with locals and visitors from afar. EventCenter.org The museum also needs HOUSE PARTY? OFFICE PARTY? CALL TODAY! 715 Quince St. Ask us about volunteer opportunities. 2190 Spruce Street • P.O.Box 2514 Florence, Oregon 97439 (541) 997-9110 info@fl orencefoodshare.org Volunteer Get involved Donate Habitat for Humanity ReStore processing volunteer needed to help with donation sorting process. For more information contact Floyd at 541-997-5834 Helping Hands Coalition Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! We are in need of volunteers on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. We need volunteers to serve food, set up for meals and also prepare meals beginning at 11:00 am and fi nishing at 2:00pm. New Location: Community Baptist Church, 4590 Hwy. 101, Florence (Across from Fred Meyer) Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. 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There are many opportunities to volunteer and a variety of skills and talents are always in need. Volunteer interest forms may be found online, at the shelter and at our Thrift Shop on Bay Street. www.oregoncoasthumanesociety.org/volunteer/ Peace Harbor Volunteers Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in a caring organization. 400 9th Street, Florence 541-997-8412 ext. 2218 Us Too Florence Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!” 541-997-6626 maribob@oregonfast.net www.ustoofl orence.org To include your organization in this directory, please call us @ 541-997-3441
