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10A | SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2021 | SIUSLAW NEWS ‘Art from the Heart’ raises funds to improve cardiac care on the coast Help improve heart health on the coast by par- ticipating in the first-ever “Art from the Heart Walk.” This fun, communi- ty fundraising event will launch on Friday evening, July 23, at 5 p.m. next to the heart sculpture on Bay Street in Historic Old Town Florence. Between July 23 and Sunday, Aug. 1, community members are invited to go to a participating local gal- lery to obtain a free pass- port to begin their art walk. They will receive a stamp at each location visited and when they’re finished, they may turn in their passport at Siuslaw News at 148 Ma- ple St. to be entered into a raffle for a Legacy Portrait (valued at over $450) by local photographer Rodger Bennett. The “Art from the Heart Walk” is a great way to get exercise this summer, sup- port the local arts com- munity and raise funds for improved cardiac care equipment and services at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. Artists also will be do- nating their work for a si- lent auction. More information about the virtual auction is avail- able at https://phhfheart21. ggo.bid/. All net proceeds from the auction and from the art walk’s sponsors will benefit the Cardiac Pro- gram Support Fund. PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not- for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washing- ton, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approxi- mately 16,000 caregivers, a group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural com- munities throughout the Northwest. Today, Peace- Health is the legacy of the founding Sisters and con- tinues with a spirit of re- spect, stewardship, collabo- ration and social justice in fulfilling its mission. Visit online at peace- health.org. Austentatious opens gallery show The Friends of Florence Van Fans Ice Cream Social fundraiser will be held Sat- urday, July 17, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The event will take place on the front patio. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. Van Fan volunteers will be serving BJ’s ice cream along with delicious cookies. The Friends of Florence is a nonprofit organization with the sole purpose of transporting cancer patients free of charge to and from radiation treatments in Eu- gene five days a week. For more info, call 541- 991-3209. POPULAR CAVY SHOW AT FEC TODAY On Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Oregon Cavy Breeders So- ciety will be hosting its an- nual cavy (guinea pig) show. Local and state breeders will be bringing their favorite cavies to be judged and as- sessed for their best quali- ties. The public is invited to see 13 breeds of cavies and talk to the exhibitors, as well as ask questions. Stand-Up 4 America Comedy On Saturday, July 31, at 8 p.m., “Stand-Up 4 America: Comedy for the Patriots” will take place at the Flor- ence Events Center. Tickets are just $25 and are available at eventcenter. org. Stand-Up 4 America is a multimedia stage show fea- turing two of the most suc- cessful stand-up comedians in the country, Chris War- ren and Alex Elkin. There are several ele- ments to the special show, including audience interac- tion, making it complete- ly unique in the world of stand-up comedy. works range in size and can fit any display space. The community is invit- ed to examine his sculp- tures up close and very per- sonal during the show at the Austentatious Gallery. The pieces will be on display at Austentatious, which opened in November 2020. Now that COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted, Austen is ready to open the gallery portion of his shop in the historic Tidewater Electric Build- ing. Store hours are Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. loan applications funded in our Florence community $14.7 Million funds disbursed to local Florence businesses Helping to preserve over 900 local jobs Getting rid of 'Huh?' for over 20 years Call today to schedule an appointment. 541.991.4475 HEARING Scott C. Anderson, Au.D. Steven G. Anderson, Au.D. E U OT S V Van Fans hold annual Ice Cream Social today normally aren’t represented in galleries in coastal com- munities.” Austen chose to launch the contemporary art space with the work of local artist Marchetti. The show, called “Tornupart,” will open with a reception on July 17 from 4 to 7 p.m. Marchetti is a master of his craft, creating master- pieces from manipulated metal. His one-of-a-kind artwork unites recycling and repurposing. He takes metal, wood, wire, glass or used objects and fashions them into his fantasies. His 290+ PPP ASSOCIATES of Florence F BEST O E The opening act of the Austentatious Gallery will be Giuliano Marchetti and his metal sculptures. Aus- tentatious, 494 Highway 101, is opening the gallery for the first time today, July 17, and the show will con- tinue throughout August. “I’m opening the gallery now to celebrate the re- opening of the state and a return to arts and culture events,” said Jeremy Aus- ten, owner of the store and gallery. “My vision is that the Austentatious Gallery will be a showcase for lo- cal and regional artists who We couldn’t be prouder to be your community partner. F LO E N C R HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com FLORENCE • 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A TheSiuslawNews.com (800) 997-7121 | WWW.OPBC.COM Not Your Ordinary Bank member ART FROM THE HE RT WALK Kick-off event at the heart on Bay Street Friday, July 23 | 5-8 p.m. Help improve access to heart health on the Oregon coast by participating in PHMCF’s first ever “Art from the Heart” walk and virtual auction. Join us downtown to pick up an Art Walk Passport, enjoy wonderful food and drinks, and check out the art auction in person. Thank you to our sponsors! Visit peacehealth.org/artfromtheheartwalk to register for the auction in advance!
