SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 | 3B
Oregon State Parks and Recreation booking window changes to six months
Oregon Parks and
Recreation Department
(OPRD) bagen accept-
ing new reservations
from one day to six
months ahead begin-
ning this past Thursday.
The change is the lat-
est step in managing
future
reservations
during the COVID-19
pandemic.
Early last summer,
the reservation book-
ing window temporari-
ly changed from one
day to two weeks, then
to 30 days, while OPRD
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slowly
re-opened
camping after a two-
month closure. In nor-
mal times, the reserva-
tion window is one day
to nine months.
“A shorter reserva-
tion window helps us
deal with the uncer-
tainty posed by state
management of the
COVID-19 emergency,
and the financial hit of
changing, canceling
and refunding reserva-
tions,”
said
Lisa
Sumption, director of
OPRD.
State parks are fund-
ed by revenue from
park visitors, a small
share of the Oregon
Lottery, and a portion
of state recreational
vehicle registrations.
“Although revenue
stopped during the
two-month closure and
continues to be less
than what we’ve earned
in past years, we’ve
adjusted our operations
and now are comfort-
able extending the res-
ervation booking win-
dow,” she said. “All of
us extend a heartfelt
thank you to our visi-
tors as we continue to
evaluate our operations
to better serve campers
and day-use visitors as
we head into the spring
and summer.”
In addition to the
reservation booking
window change, all
new campsite, yurt and
cabin openings will
become available at 6
a.m. each day rather
than midnight. This
minor change is being
made to improve cus-
tomer service.
“No more staying up
to midnight to make an
online reservation,”
Sumption said. “If you
try to reserve a site
beyond the 30-day
window at midnight
Jan. 14, you will see the
sites marked with an
‘X’ for unavailable. All
available sites will be
marked with an ‘A’ at 6
a.m., Jan. 14, and each
day going forward.
More changes to the
reservation window are
possible as the year
goes on.
Oregon State Parks
reservations are accept-
ed online, and by phone
at 800-452-5687, 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday (closed
holidays).
Aquarium
says Marcia H. Randall,
founder and Board
Chair of the Marcia H.
Randall Foundation.
“Their mission is so
much more than wel-
coming visitors. In fact,
their 2019 school out-
reach program alone
reached over 30,000 stu-
dents in 120 schools and
four states. Many of
these students would
not have the opportuni-
ty to visit the Aquarium
to learn about the
importance of the ocean
and its natural habitat.
By supporting the
Aquarium’s capital cam-
paign efforts, we are
ensuring the future of
the Aquarium is bright
and their educational
programming
will
expand.”
Donations of any
amount are welcome
and can be made on our
capital campaign web-
site
https://www.
givetoaquarium.org. For
questions about the
campaign, email cam-
paign@aquarium.org.
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least.
“Many are not aware
of the education and
research the Aquarium
conducts each year,”
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THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
FOURSQUARE CHURCH
OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
1624 Highway 101 (next to A&W) –- 997-6337
2705 Munsel Lake Road, All are welcome!
Pastor George Pagel – Something for the entire family.
Zoom Worship Services: 10 AM & 11:30 AM Sunday.
Sun. Services: 10:45 a.m.
Bishop Larry Farnsworth 541-999-1979
Wednesday Bible Study returns this Fall.
Website: florence4square.com
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH
4590 Hwy. 101, Across from Fred Meyer –- 997-7418
NEW LIFE LUTHERAN E.L.C.A.
Sunday School, 9:30a.m. – Worship, 10:45
21st & Spruce Streets—997-8113
Wed. Prayer - 6:00 p.m. –
Pastor Jim Abbott, All are welcome.
Wed. Ministries 1-8 Grade 7 p.m.
Sunday in-person worship service@ 10:30.
Also available to you on website
www.florencenewlifelutheran.org.
CROSS ROAD ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Corner of 10th & Maple- 541-997-3533
Sunday Services are 9am and 11am and on
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF THE SIUSLAW
Facebook live and KCST at 11am
3996 N Hwy 101 541-997-7136
Wednesdays at 7pm
Internet and in person Sunday services at 10AM,
https://www.florencecrossroadag.org/church-online
Call the church for details.
Other platforms update after the service.
Reverend Greg Wood
florencecrossroadag.org
All Welcome. Come as you are.
office@florencecrossroadag.org
RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS (QUAKERS)
“War is still not the answer.” FCNL
FLORENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Since
we
meet
in homes, we are taking a mindful pause.
2nd & Ivy - 541-997-2961 - Non-Denominational
Call
997-4237
or 902-9511 for information.
Service is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday Service also streaming live at 10:00 am
RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, L.C.M.S.
at florencechurch.com
Worship Services 10am 1st & 2nd Sunday
and 8am 3rd & 4th Sunday
FLORENCE CHURCH OF CHRIST
85294
Hwy. 101 S. – 997-8038
Pre-Denominational (Romans 16:16)
DVD
of
Weekly
worship service available.
1833 Tamarack Street
www.puppro.wixite.com/rlcflorence
(2 blocks east of Hwy. 101 on 18th St.)
Bible Study: Sunday 10 a.m.; Worship: Sunday 11 a.m.
ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
www.churchofchristflorence.org
Welcomes you to Worship Services
Sunday
at 9am and Wednesday at 11am
FLORENCE EVANGELICAL CHURCH
2135
19th St. – 997-6600
1318 Rhododendron Dr. • 541-997-2523
Reservations
Required Call or Email
Sunday Service 11am ( Children Sunday School)
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Mid-Week Activities, all ages.
Labyrinth & Garden Open Daily 8am - 5pm
www.standrewsflorence.org
FLORENCE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
4445 Hwy 101 (South of Fred Meyer) – 997-3951
SAINT MARY, OUR LADY OF THE DUNES
Worship on Saturday 10:30 A.M.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Adult/Children’s Sabbath School 9:15 A.M.
1.5 miles south of river on Hwy 101 – 997-2312
COVID-19 Compliant Masses have been scheduled.
FLORENCE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
Please call our office for details.
87738 Hwy 101 at Heceta Beach Road
RUAUU? All are welcome to explore the answer.
Until it is safe to meet in person, Sunday Worship Services
are available 24/7 on our website: www.florenceuuf.org
FLORENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2nd & Kingwood • (541) 997-6025
Link to Sunday services at
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