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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2021 | 3A Community News Ho Ho Holiday Windows & Radio Show at CROW Local non-profit youth theatre organization CROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) is ex- cited to announce its Hol- iday Window Display and Parking Lot Radio Show. The event is FREE, family friendly and welcome to all. Starting on Thursday, Dec. 2, the public can come and enjoy CROW’s four dazzling holiday window displays, which were once again co-designed by Brian Sandahl and Melanie Heard. “Being the ‘new kid in town,’ working on these windows with Melanie has given me a sense of con- nection to the community of Florence,” said Sandahl, a former Disney Parks de- signer. “It is my hope that viewing the holi- day windows will bring families to- gether and kick off a joyous spirit in all!” The windows will feature fa- miliar Christmas themes such as Santa, Mrs. Claus, elves and more. Heard said she “doesn’t want to give too much away, because you’ll just have to see it for your- selves. We’ve add- ed a special effect that will make you ooh and ah!’” This event is not just for kids, as adults will love it, Searching for the Best Mortgage? Let Me Lend a Hand. “I love living in Florence and would love to help you!” - Beth Whether you’re buying your fi rst home, refi nancing or considering a home equity line of credit, we off er a wealth of lending solutions to help make your dreams come true. 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In ad- dition to the sto- ries, there will be hilarious made-up commercials, a fake weather re- port, adorable hol- iday jokes, “Dear Santa” letters read CROW’s Ho Ho Holiday Windows by CROW kids & Radio Show will take place at and much more. the CROW Center for Performing The show runs Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in about 45 minutes. Florence, in December. The format matches the Hal- effect is only available loween Window Display Thursday, Friday and Sat- and Parking Lot Radio urday evenings in con- Show Sandahl and Heard junction with the parking designed in October. This time, CROW has also lot radio show. But what is a “parking lot added a “Look and Find” radio show,” you might ask? contest for both kids and It’s simple. All you need to adults. Visitors can count how many candy canes, cookies, red plaid bows and big black buttons they find in the windows. Then, they can email their findings to CROW at crowtheatrekids@ yahoo.com for a chance to be entered into a raffle for great prizes. People are also encourage to snap a picture with their favorite window and share it with CROW. The Ho Ho Holiday Win- dows & Radio Show is spon- sored by Florence Shipping Solutions, Coast Insurance, Linda Moy & Eloyd Ray, Frances & John Rickaby, Rick & Akiko Marsh, Diane David, and Kathy Shamey and Bonnie Kramer. “We could not have done it without our sponsors,” said Heard. “They are re- sponsible for the many magical props, lights, spe- cial effects and components in each window. Thank you!” For more information, people can “like” CROW on Facebook or visit www. crowkids.com. Florence to ‘make spirits bright’ this season This year, “Making Spir- its Bright” is the theme in Florence during the holiday shopping season. The Florence Area Cham- ber of Commerce is hosting several events to encourage shopping at small local busi- nesses and entertain shop- pers. New this year will be the Flocal gift card, a local Florence-area merchant re- loadable electronic card that works like a Mastercard. It can be printed or used from a smartphone. According to Chamber President/CEO Bettina Han- nigan, the Flocal card will work at all participating mer- chants and make great gifts for anyone — family, friends, guests, coworkers, or em- ployees. They can be shared by email or text message too. Businesses can give them as employee rewards, use them in customer loyalty or mar- keting programs, as survey incentives, contest prizes, or for customer appreciation or retention. Cards do not expire. Local participating mer- chants will be listed at Flo- calGiftCard.com. “We are excited to offer this new local commerce-build- ing program to boost sales at our member’s businesses. People can buy them as gifts or for themselves or others,” said Hannigan. “Cards will have bonus offers making them even more valuable than the dollar value regis- tered on the card.” Any merchant that accepts MasterCard can sign up. Dec. 4 also marks the be- ginning of the Chamber’s “Making Spirits Bright” Holiday Festival on Bay Street in Historic Old Town Florence from 4 to 7 p.m. Many shops will offer re- freshments, prize drawings, and special holiday prices. The Chamber will sponsor a tree located in the gazebo at Gazebo Park on Bay St. with the theme “Anchored in Hope.” Children can get lighted balloons at Gazebo Park, event sponsor Banner Bank will provide glow necklaces, local DJ Al Rojas will pro- vide musical entertainment, and Santa and his elves will make their rounds via truck provided by Florence Public Works. The annual City of Flor- ence Tree Lighting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw River Bridge Interpretive Center on Bay Street. Merchants are encour- aged to stay open until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, and to serve refreshments. Many shopkeepers will also enter the “Making Spir- its Bright” Merchant De- cor Contest that will run through Dec. 24. Shoppers can partici- pate by voting for their fa- vorite by using a map and entering it for a chance to win prizes. A full list of participating shops will be available at Florence Chamber.com. Community invited to visit local Toastmasters For those looking to public speaking, commu- develop or improve their nication and leadership skills, Siuslaw Tale Spin- ners Toastmasters has transitioned to online and in-person club meetings. The group invites the com- munity to visit the next meeting at no cost. The Tale Spinners meet the first three Thursdays of the month at the Port of Siu- slaw Campground meeting room and via Zoom from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Siuslaw Tale Spinners Toastmasters is made up of local residents who can help people build their skills in a supportive, self- paced environment. All people need to join the meeting is a computer, tablet or smartphone with a microphone and camera. People are asked to join a few minutes early to help get set up. People can email crystalclarktm@gmail.com for more information, the meeting access code and password. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 NOVEMBER 28 NOVEMBER 29 NOVEMBER 30 DECEMBER 1 DECEMBER 2 DECEMBER 3 AM Showers Cloudy PM Showers Showers Showers Few Showers Showers 58°F 50°F 57°F 49°F 56°F 49°F 57°F 50°F 58°F 48°F 54°F 44°F 53°F 45°F WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER • Full Service Repair • Tire sales • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Over 17 years experience Locally Owned. Community Minded
