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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 2021 | 3A Community News Florence Chamber seeks entries in 2021 photo contest T he Florence Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for the best amateur or professional photos of the 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 submit- ted photo featured in the cham- ber’s resource guide and other printed marketing pieces, on their website and in social media. A panel of chamber members will decide the winner. The winner will be announced the week of Nov. 1. Previous win- ners have included professional and amateur photographers. Deadline for entry is Oct. 15. For more contest information, entry forms and image release waivers, visit FlorenceChamber. com/2021PhotoContest, call 541- 997-3128 or e-mail The contest is open Contest@Florence- to Florence area Chamber.com. residents and vis- “We call this place itors from all over Oregon’s Coastal the world. Playground for a Amateurs and reason,” said Cham- professionals alike ber President/CEO are encouraged to Bettina Hannigan, enter. Portrait-ori- “so we’re looking ented photos stand for outstanding the best chance of amateur or profes- being used in print sional photos that media, though convey our coastal landscape-oriented playground theme. photos are equally Download your encouraged. best photos from Ideal photos will your smartphone or Florence Area Chamber of Commerce used “Fun at be in .jpg format, camera and send us Sunset,” taken by Joyce Korbein-Rennie on the beach color, and measure your highest resolu- below Heceta Head Lighthouse, as the cover of the 2021 1920×1080 pixels tion photos show- Visitor Resource Guide & Membership Directory. and 8MP, if possi- ing the best of Ore- ble. Photos must be taken within 25 gon’s Coastal Playground with you By entering the contest, contes- and your family having fun here.” miles of Florence to be eligible. tants state they have ownership and rights to submit the photo, that the photo is free of encum- brance by other entities, and give the chamber unlimited rights for the use of photos in its publicity and marketing materials. Entrants do not give up rights for future use of the photos for their own private use. Entrants must provide signed waivers (photo release forms) granting the Chamber permission to use the image or likeness of any- one included in the photo. Photos selected for use must not have wa- termarks and will require a signed release by the photographer and any recognizable persons in the photo. Entrants under the age of 18 must have written permission of a parent or guardian. For more information, visit FlorenceChamber.com. Get $50 for vaccination at drive-thru clinic today A free drive through vaccination clinic will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak St. in Florence. Walk-up vaccinations will also be available. Insurance is not needed. The clinic will be offering the Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and older, and the John- son & Johnson vaccine for ages 18 and older. Lane County Public Health is offering a $50 Visa card to anyone over the age of 12 receiving the vaccination at this clinic; this is a limited time incen- tive while supplies last. The $50 will be issued in the form of a Visa card at the time of vaccination that can be used anywhere that ac- cepts Visa. Participants will receive $50 per dose (1 card for the first dose, 1 card for the second dose). Appointments are not required to receive a vac- cination, but, if desired, an appointment can be scheduled at www.Lane- C ounty.org/VaxClinics. COVID-19 vaccinations are free and available re- gardless of immigration status. For questions or con- cerns about the vaccine, contact Lane County’s COVID call center at 541- 682-1380. This clinic at the coast is a collaboration with Lane County Public Health and The ARC of Lane County. The clinic is free and open to all people living in the central coast area. For Siuslaw residents who can’t make it to a clin- ic or pharmacy offering this no cost vaccine, Lane County Public Health can also help with transpor- tation or arrange for in- home vaccinations by call- ing 541-682-1380. Safe Shelter hosts student clothing swap Center offers Getting rid of 'Huh?' for over 20 years Florence's ONLY doctors of audiology Call today to schedule an appointment. 541.991.4475 HEARING ASSOCIATES of Florence Scott C. Anderson, Au.D. Steven G. Anderson, Au.D. FLORENCE • 1901 Hwy 101, Ste A HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com On Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 2 to 5 p.m., there will be a “September Clothing Swap” for students in the small gym at Siuslaw Mid- dle School. Covering back-to-school costs can be financially dif- ficult, so Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students has pulled together some communi- Thurs.08/19, Fri. 08/20, Sat. 08/21 8am-2pm 650 Ibolt Court Tools, trains, decoration, etc. ty partners to hold a swap meet. Participants are asked to bring only clean clothes in good condition for the swap. No underwear, please. The idea is to “bring a bag” and “take a bag” to give your students some new outfits for school and to pass along items that they have outgrown. There will also be racks for formal wear for high schoolers. Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students will be accepting donations in advance of the event between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 27, Large Garage Sale Fri.08/20, Sat.08/21 & Sun. 08/22 7am-5pm 778 Siano Loop. at the Safe Shelter for Siu- slaw Students office, 491 West Laurel St. in Florence. People can enter from Rho- dodendron Drive between Kingwood Street and High- way 101. Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students thanks its partners, Siuslaw Outreach Services, Florence Community PTA, Jawsome and the Siuslaw School District for help with the event. For more information, call Safe Shelter for Siuslaw Students Coordinator Su- zanne Mann-Heintz at 541- 590-0779. Big Fish Café & Dinner House 345 Riverfront Reedsport • 541-361-6331 The Pregnancy and Par- enting Center (PPC) is hosting a free Take-Out Pancake Breakfast this Sat- urday, Aug. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church parking lot, 1935 25th St. Pancakes, eggs and sau- sage will be freshly served with a smile, packed and ready for you to pick up in the drive-through. Donations will be accept- ed to help the PPC con- tinue to provide free and confidential pregnancy and parenting support and edu- cation in our surrounding area. KXCR hosts fundraiser KXCR, Florence’s com- munity radio, will be host- ing an all-day live fundrais- ing broadcast on Saturday, Aug. 21, with guests and a garage sale at the KXCR sta- tion, 1509 Ninth St. KXCR streams at 90.7 FM. Proceeds and donations from the day will help com- plete the purchase of KXCR equipment. 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