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6A | SATURDAY, JANUARY 4, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Weekly Florence announces 2020 photo contest, cash prize 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 T he Florence Area Cham- ber of Commerce is look- ing for the best amateur or professional photos of fun, frolic, famous attractions, iconic buildings and beautiful scenery of Oregon’s Coastal Playground. The winner will collect a $250 cash prize and have their submitted photo featured in the Florence Chamber of Commerce Resource Guide and other printed marketing pieces, on its website and in social media. A panel of Chamber mem- bers will decide the winner. The winner will be announced the week of Jan. 15. Deadline for entry is Jan. 3, 2020. For more contest infor- mation, entry forms and image release waivers, visit florence- chamber.com/2019photocon- test, call 541-997-3128 or email Contest@FlorenceChamber. com. “We call this place Oregon’s Coastal Playground for a rea- son,” said Bettina Hannigan, the Chamber’s executive director, “so we’re looking for outstand- ing amateur or professional photos that convey our coastal playground theme. “So, download your best pho- tos from your smartphone or camera and send us your highest resolution photos showing the Mondays Band of Brothers Meeting 10 a.m., local veterans meet for donuts, coffee and talking Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St. 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 quali- fy 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 7 p.m.; open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 541-999-7575 Wednesdays Fridays best of Oregon’s Coastal Play- ground with you and your fami- ly having fun here.” Photos must be taken with- in 25 miles of Florence to be eligible. The contest is open to Florence-area residents and vis- itors from all over the world. Amateurs and professionals alike are encouraged to enter. Portrait-oriented photos stand the best chance of being used in print media, though land- scape-oriented photos are also encouraged. Ideal photos will be free of watermarks, in .jpg format, col- or and 1920x1080 pixels or 8MP, if possible. By entering the contest, con- testants state they have owner- By Lane County Commissioner Pete Sorenson 10 a.m.; open to public Harris Hall, 125 E. Eighth Ave., Eugene Available to livestream at https://goo. gl/6kQx2i Florence Testing for HIV & HepC Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Every second and fourth Friday Club Meeting Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and 6 p.m.; open to public HIV Alliance Siuslaw Public Library 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Jan. 7 Saturdays Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort 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 Jan. 4 Florence Area Democratic Club 11 a.m.; open to public Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. Jan. 5 Movement Art Workshop 1 to 3 p.m.; $20. Studio Florence, 1845 Highway 126 760-207-0280 or visit studioflorence.com Jan. 6 Community Chorus of Florence State of the County Address Homegrown Public House & Brewery Grand Opening 4 to 9 p.m.; open to public Homegrown Public House & Brewery, 294 Laurel St. The 2018 winning photo in the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual photo contest was submit- ted by James Dominguez of Eugene, Ore. He perfectly captured this playful photo of his daughter Cecelia run- ning barefoot through a stream on the beach at the end of Hobbit Trail just north of Heceta Head Lighthouse. 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 Florence Kiwanis Club Noon; lunch purchase available Ocean Dunes Golf Links www.florencekiwanis.org com or 541-999-2400 Best Western Bay View Restaurant City Club of Florence Noon to 1 p.m.; Open to public Lunch available for purchase Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St. 541-999-0745 Alzheimer’s Support Group 1 to 2:30 p.m.; open to public Light refreshments provided Regency Florence, 541-997-8436 Jan. 11 Childbirth and Newborn Care Class Free class on all aspects of delivery, lacta- tion and caring for your newborn Hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to expectant par- ents and labor partners 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com ship and rights to submit the photo, that the photo is free of encumbrance by other entities and give the Chamber unlim- ited rights for the use of pho- tos in its publicity and market- ing materials. Entrants do not give up exclu- sive rights for future use of the photos for their own private use. Entrants must provide signed waivers (photo release forms) granting the Chamber permis- sion to use the image or likeness of anyone included in the photo. Photos selected for use require a signed release by the photogra- pher. Entrants under the age of 18 must have written permission of a parent or guardian. For more contest information, entry forms and image release waivers, visit florencecham-ber. com/2019photocontest, call 541-997-3128 or email info@ florencechamber.com. SEAcoast Presents Alexander Boldachev 7 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center seacoastea.org Jan. 12 Mapleton Lions Club Breakfast Pancakes, Eggs, Ham and/or Sausage, OJ and Coffee 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost $7 for adults, $4 Kids Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Ave. Jan. 14 Florence Community PTA Meeting 4:30 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Elementary School Library 11:45 a.m. check-in; $10 lunch at noon Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St. Call 541-991-3209 for more information Florence Garden Club 1 p.m.; Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 Mapleton Fire District Board Meeting 7 p.m.; open to public Mapleton Fire Station Journal Keeper’s Club By Serene Abundance Studio 5 to 6:30 p.m.; open to public Serene Abundance Studio, 1525 12th St. Jan. 9 Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office Jan. 16 Best Fit Social Media Strategy Hosted by Lane Small Business Development Center 6 to 8 p.m.; open to public Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak St. Friends of Florence Van Fans Lunch Meeting Jan. 10 WellMama Peer Support Group 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to families, partners and support people PeaceHealth Medical Center Women’s Clinic, 340 Ninth St. www.wellmamaoregon.com Jan. 15 Florence Big Wave First Tuesday Open Mic Night 7 p.m.; open to public Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. New Testament Class Begins Go to “Florence Big Wave” on Facebook Runs Thursdays through March 12 6:30 to 8 p.m.; open to public Jan. 8 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 541-840-0620 Florence Area Community Coalition Meeting 9 a.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Group With Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff 5 to 7 p.m.; Open to public Ichiban Restaurant 541-999-4239 Pacific Dunes Shrine Club Luncheon 11:30 a.m.; contact 541-997-3728 Chen’s Family Restaurant, 3630 Highway 101 Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office Coastal Writers Meet 7 to 9 p.m.; open to writers at all stages Shorewood Residences meeting room, 1451 Spruce St. 541-902-8575 or email nicholskaren222@ gmail.com with the subject “Writers” Jan. 17 Coastal Women Veterans Lunch Reception for “Siuslaw 20/20” 11:30 a.m.; open to women veterans and 5 to 7 p.m.; open to public their guests RSVP to Terri Pennington, 32dunes@gmail. Florence Events Center A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area Submit all events information to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com Alva Bracey MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS Broker Your goals are my top priority. Let’s get together! Over ars 50 Ye ce! rien Expe Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Alva@CBCoast.com CALL ME TO BUY, SELL OR TRADE! I’M LOCATED HERE IN FLORENCE. 541-255-9822 - Larry landl316@live.com 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR COAST REAL ESTATE CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon County Transfer & Recycling Separating recyclables from your trash reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfi lls, saves energy, and reduces emissions! Items that can go into your recycle cart are: • Cardboard (fl atten) and Paper (magazines, junk mail, newspapers, scrap paper, cereal boxes, egg cartons) • Plastic milk jugs and transparent drinking bottles (rinse – no lids) • Metal food and drink cans (rinse – no lids) Florence recycling picked up on same day as your trash. 541-997-8233 5078 Coastland Ln, Florence OR wasteconnections.com 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 maribob@oregonfast.net LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS 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