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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 | 9A Universalists seek to remember those lost The Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF) will host a special Remembrance Ceremony this Sunday, Aug. 8. The Rev. Ruth Miller will guide a ceremony designed to help people say good bye to those who left this plane of existence during the past 18 months, and whose passing could not be recog- nized publicly at the time. This ceremony is not a substitute for a memorial service, but a time to ac- knowledge the need for closure, and an opportuni- ty to let go of one form of relationship and acknowl- edge a new form. There will be a table for photographs or objects of remembrance that visitors might want to bring and share. All are welcome to attend this ceremony starting at 10 a.m.; doors open at 9:30. Masks are required, and seating has been spaced accordingly to give ample room for social distancing. FUUF is located at the northwest corner of High- way 101 and Heceta Beach Road and is wheelchair ac- cessible. For more information, visit florenceuuf.com. CROW Advanced Students present ‘mini show’ after working with professional artists On Aug. 2, 11 nervous teenagers entered the CROW Center for the Per- forming Arts. Chairs were set in a circle, and the kids quickly selected their seats. Within minutes, uneasy giggles and banter was replaced with a creative writing prompt in their new 2021 Advanced Act- ing Program journals. The teens began to write, “What do you already know about traveling performers?” Within minutes, stu- dents were asked to share aloud their journal en- tries, followed by a lively discussion about the his- tory of live theatre. Stu- dents learned about the origins of performance in Ancient Greece, as well as a comparison of touring performers such as trou- badours, minstrels, circus performers, cruise ship and theme park employ- ees, buskers, national tour casts, and more. The ultimate goal for this year’s camp is to cre- ate a “mini show” which will “tour” Florence and entertain an audience of kids from the Boys and Girls Club, as well as ran- dom passersby on Aug. 13, which is the last day of camp. The camp’s concept was created by CROW Artistic Director Melanie Heard. “I wanted our teens to learn about something new. Something they might not have ever thought about or considered as a possi- ble career path in the arts,” Heard said. “I wanted them to return to CROW and be excited and inspired about life’s possibilities again.” Heard once again invited her good friend, Diane Da- vid, to join her as Co-Di- rector of this year’s camp and David traveled up from California, where she lives. David also co-directed the Advanced Acting Program in 2019, when students wrote, directed, and pro- duced an original play ti- tled, “My Heart From The Page To The Stage.” David is a professional stage manager, with a vast resume in the arts. She has worked with perform- ers such as Ben Vereen, Lily Tomlin, Burt Bacha- rach and many more. She has musical directed large musicals, stage managed, toured, performed for Dis- neyland, and worked with many people in the profes- sional theatre circuit. “She brings with her a wealth of knowledge,” Heard said. “I’m really grateful to Diane for com- ing to Florence, and shar- ing her gifts with our local Advanced Acting students with Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshop (CROW) will perform for the public next Friday. kids.” In addition, retired Dis- neyland Senior Art De- signer Brian Sandahl, a new resident in Florence, taught students about sce- nic artistry and how to cre- ate portable backdrop. “Brian created the origi- nal design of the backdrops and the students are going to execute the painting and learn about how the concept was created, first- hand,” Heard said. “This is an outstanding oppor- tunity for our local kids to work with a professional Buying or Selling? I can help. 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The best performances for the gen- eral public to catch will be at 12:45 p.m. at the Board- walk, or 1:15 p.m. at the Gazebo Park on Aug. 13. The CROW Advanced Acting students hope to see the community at their first public performance since the pandemic began. Heard is also interest- ed in taking the show on the road later on in 2021, perhaps performing for the schools and or senior living facilities in the early fall. For more information, visit www.crowkids.com. If you have questions, contact Heard at 541-999- 8641 or crowtheatrekids@ yahoo.com. Elks National Foundation will award major scholarships Florence Elks Lodge #1858 is supporting the Elks National Foundation in its Most Valuable Stu- dent scholarship program for the 2021-22 academic year. The foundation will award four-year scholar- ships to the highest rated applicants. Florence Lodge encour- ages local high school se- niors who are U.S. citizens to take advantage of this great opportunity. The top 20 finalists will be vying for two first place awards of $50,000, two sec- ond place awards of $40,00, and two third place awards of $30,000. The remain- ing 14 finalists will receive awards of $20,000. Male and female students com- pete separately and do not have to be related to Elk members. The program opened Aug. 2 and will close Nov. 15, 2021. The winners will be announced at the end of April 2022. For more information, visit enf.elks.org/MVS. A Great Escape Plan The National Fire Prevention Association recommends families work together to create an escape plan that can keep them safe in the face of danger. and inside laundry rooms. Make sure your windows have release devices inside to ensure they can be opened immedi- ately in the event of an emer- gency. outside meeting place (such as a neighbor’s house or mailbox). Take mental notes during your drill so you can address any potential fl aws in your escape plan. 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