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SIUSLAW NEWS | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2019 | 7A Ring in the New Year at Three Rivers Casino Resort Stop by Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence to celebrate the coming New Year. This New Years’ Eve, Three Rivers Casino Resort will be of- fering free, live entertainment in both the Event Center and Blue Bills Sports Bar and Tap Room. The resort offers a wide variety of entertainment and dining op- tions that is sure to delight and engage guests of all ages. Every Saturday in December from 7 to 10 p.m., people can win $100 cash as well as 100 entries into the giveaway for a Ford Rap- tor. For every 50 points earned, people receive one entry into the drawing. On Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., one lucky winner will win a brand new 2019 Ford Raptor valued at over $60,000.00. Beginning at 9:30 p.m. and playing all the way until 12:30 a.m., the party band Groove Inc. from Las Vegas will be perform- ing. They play a variety of genres ranging from the 1960s to present day hits. This event is open and free to the public. In addition, free party favors will be available while supplies last. A cash bar will be offered to guests wanting to purchase refreshments as well. Blue Bills will be offering a spe- cial Prime Rib or Stuffed Salmon from 4 to 11 p.m. Both will be served with a choice of seasoned fries, rice pilaf or mashed pota- toes, gravy chef ’s vegetable and a warm roll with butter all for only $25. Starting at 8:30 p.m., The Bret Lucich & Paul Biondi Experi- ence will be helping to ring in the New Year, playing until 12:30 a.m. This variety band has a wide array of sounds. Lucich can do it all — play a multitude of in- struments and do great imper- sonations; in combination with Bondi’s saxophone, this creates a unique experience listeners will not soon forget. For more events at Three Riv- ers Casino Resort in Florence, visit w w w.threerivers casino. com. New 1st Friday Film Forum to begin Winter weather, busy holidays increase likelihood of crashes Florence Unitarian Uni- versalist Fellowship is join- ing with HopeDance Films, a local nonprofit, to offer the First Friday Film Forum at the fellowship, 87738 Highway 101. Starting Friday, Jan 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., thought-provoking films will be screened every first Friday, with conversation encouraged afterward. January’s film will be “Planetary,” an exploration of the experience of seeing our beautiful Earth from afar. Suggested donation is $10 (no one will be refused for lack of funds) and refresh- ments will be on hand. To see the trailers of the films, visit www. HopeDance.org and click on the calendar. For more details, call Bob Banner at 805-235-1733. The Lane County Sher- iff ’s Office and Lane County transportation planners are reminding drivers to slow down and make sure every- one makes it home this holi- day season. “This is the most danger- ous time of year for drivers due to fewer daylight hours, slippery road conditions, more movement of game animals, and winter weather such as snow and ice,” said Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold. “While we can’t control when it freezes or when that deer steps out onto the road, we can con- trol our speed which has a direct impact on how long it takes to stop your car and whether those involved in a crash survive.” Lane County has been near the top of the list for the number of fatal crashes compared to other Oregon counties for several years. In 2018, there were 7 fatal crashes on county roads, and we have already seen 12 fatalities on County roads in 2019 — six of those in Sep- tember alone. Transportation safety is a significant public health issue and priority in Lane County. In 2017, Lane County joined the Nation- al Strategy on Highway Safety, known as Toward Zero Deaths, and adopted a countywide Transporta- tion Safety Action Plan to proactively respond to fatal and severe-injury collisions. Most fatal collisions are roadway departures involv- ing excessive speed and are preventable. More information about Lane County’s efforts to improve road safety can be found at lanecounty.org/ towardzerodeaths. Christmas Eve WasteWise Holiday Tip No. 3: Give the gift of experience and service What better way to cel- or preserve physical and in the sales, warehouse or event, trip or other activity. Some coupon ideas include: Candlelight ebrate the season of giv- mental health. Volunteers grounds-keeping area, con- Tickets to a college or pro- • Candlelit dinner ing than to give time and tend to feel happier and tact BRING at info@brin- fessional ball game, a play, • Childcare Service tonight talent by volunteering as a live longer than those who grecycling.org. a concert or a movie are • Lessons in baking, a Tonight at 6 p.m., there will be a traditional can- dlelight service, with Pastor Rachel Simonson officiat- ing, at New Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Spruce St. in Florence. The community is invit- ed and welcome to attend this most beautiful worship service of the year. There will be Organ mu- sic and hymns and passing of candles, which will be lit from one source represent- ing the light of Christ. family! While it might be a challenge to coordinate ev- eryone’s schedules, volun- teering as a family has many worthwhile benefits. Chil- dren learn to give back to the community when they see firsthand how volun- teering makes a difference and how good it feels to help others and enact change. According to a report is- sued by the Corporation for National and Commu- nity Service, volunteering has been shown to increase Visit us on the web S IUSLAW N EWS T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Merry Christmas do not volunteer. For more information on the benefits of volunteering, visit nation- alservice.gov/vcla/research. “Inviting friends and rela- tives to join you can create precious memories that last a lifetime,” said Kelly Bell, Lane County’s Master Re- cycler Program coordinator. “Be sure to include children in volunteer service. People who volunteer as youth are twice as likely to volunteer as adults.” Saint Vincent de Paul, svdp.us, lists a variety of op- portunities on its volunteer webpage, including some needs specific to the holi- day season. Visit svdp.us/ get-involved/volunteer to view volunteer opportuni- ties with St. Vincent de Paul and complete an online vol- unteer application. United Way Lane, united- waylane.org, can help con- nect volunteers with orga- nizations in need of helping hands. Visit volunteeruw- lane.org to find out how you can get involved. Recycling Volunteer Opportunities Bring Recycling, brin- grecycling.org, at 4446 Gifts of Experience Franklin Blvd. has different Give a gift that both types of volunteer oppor- children and adults will re- tunities depending on the member long after the hol- time of year. To volunteer iday season — the gift of an KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 M 541-997-8996 Fresh Seafood Market Open Daily 10-6 Deadline for Press Releases Is Every Monday and Thursday by Noon. Email P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . Get Results...List With Richard. 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It is your confi dence in us and your continued patronage that has made these 80 years such a pleasurable experience. Th ank you. Johnston Motor Company Since 1939 2150 Hwy. 101 • Florence (541) 997-3475 • 1-800-348-3475 Speak your peace. Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com
