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
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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
