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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2021 | 3A Community News WasteWise Holidays: Get creative when it comes to gifts Twenty-two percent of Americans believe their holiday spending will leave them in debt, ac- cording to a survey by LendEDU — in spite of nearly 90 percent believ- ing that holidays should be more about family than about giving and receiving gifts. “There are great ways to demonstrate that we care for others that don’t involve purchasing goods, such as giving the gift of service,” said Kelly Bell, Lane County’s Master Re- cycler Program coordi- nator. “Some of the most meaningful gifts that we can receive are time spent with family and friends ter, make it a regular date and the memories we cre- and support your chosen ate.” cause year-round. • Go back to school. Gifts of Service and Gifting tickets to class- Experience es, events or lessons cre- • Volunteer. Get togeth- ates wonderful memories er with loved ones and without creating waste. volunteer with an organi- • Acts of service. Help zation that is meaningful an elderly family member to your group – even bet- with minor home repairs, teach someone to sew, of- fer to rake leaves or walk the dog – these are often more valuable than any gift you could purchase. “Gifts of service are a wonderful way to get cre- ative and show our family and friends how much we appreciate them — with- out the pesky packaging!” said Bell. WasteWise Lane Coun- ty offers education, tools and resources that resi- dents, schools and busi- nesses can use to reduce waste, conserve resources and live more sustainably. Visit www.LaneCoun- tyOR.gov/wastewise to learn more. ‘Masked’ Ball to kick Wind ensemble presents Seasonal Celebration The Pacific Coast Wind off the New Year Ensemble will present its The Yachats Big Band is presenting a “Masked” Ball on New Year’s Eve at the Yachats Commons from 7 to 10 p.m. All state COVID protocols will be observed. There will be non-alco- holic toasts at the top of each hour as the New Year progresses across the Time Zones of the United States. An admission of $10 per person and $15 per couple will benefit local organizations. Light re- freshments will be avail- able. This is the band’s first public performance since March 2020, when activ- ities were shut down due to the pandemic. For more information, visit contact Gary Cleasby at 541-547-3626. Reconnect with an enrichment class this winter at LCC Florence Lane Community Col- lege Florence Center, 3149 Oak St., will begin winter-term classes Jan. 3, including a number of face-to-face art and well- ness classes. People can choose from returning favorites like Yoga, Move It or Lose It or Qigong, or check out one of our new classes to learn about herbal medicine, arthritis relief or how to obtain a life-work balance through the concept of Primary Food. Zoom-based classes teaching quilting, photog- raphy and retirement tips are also available. Registration for winter is open now Visit ce.lanecc.edu for more information or to register, or call 541.997.8444 for assis- tance. Note: the Florence Cen- ter will be closed for win- ter break from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2. annual Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Community Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 101, at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the concert will ben- efit Florence Food Share. The program will draw heavily on traditional fa- vorites plus a few lively, non-seasonal numbers. Please note that Ore- gon’s indoor masking and social distancing protocols still apply. The concert is free, but a donation of $5 per per- son and $10 per family would be appreciated, with all proceeds going to Florence’s food pantry. Non-perishable food items will also be collected. The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble, under the lead- ership of Principal Con- ductor David Olson, is composed of about 35 professional and amateur musicians from the cen- tral Oregon Coast and Willamette Valley, and has provided concert band en- The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble is ready for its Saturday concert in Florence. tertainment for more than concert in Florence, visit www.snagglebunny two decades. Waldport’s Beachcomber tribe.net/PCWE_Home. The band plays several Days and Waldport High As part of the band’s out- concerts per year through- School’s graduation. reach program, it provides out the region. In addition No auditions are re- scholarships to local mu- to the Seasonal Celebra- quired to join the Pacific sic students, mainly from tion Concert in Florence, Coast Wind Ensemble. Newport, Waldport and the ensemble gave the Rehearsals are Monday Siuslaw high schools. Per- same program Dec. 11 in nights during the school sons interested in applying Yachats, with a lot of al- year, alternately in Wald- for a scholarship should ternations due to the land- port and Florence. contact the music teacher slide that kept Florence Most of the members at their local school. band members from par- are adults, but high school For further information, ticipating. students are welcome to contact Eric Bigler, band Further performanc- join. secretary, at ebigler@peak. es will include a spring For further information, org. Last chance to ‘Share the Warmth’ with Windermere Real Estate DENTURE SERVICES INC. RETIREMENT NEWS As of December 31,2021, we will no longer be accepting new patients. We appreciate having the opportunity over the last 8 years to help so many in our community with their denture needs. Please call us if you need to be seen before the end of the year. 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager For our current patients, please call to schedule your follow up appointments so we may complete your visits before the end of 2021. Real estate brokers Southwest Washington throughout Oregon and are part of Windermere Real Estate’s annual Share the Warmth campaign. Through Friday, Dec. 17, Windermere brokers will be collecting winter neces- sities for community mem- bers in need. In the Flor- ence area, the donations will benefit Siuslaw Out- reach Services. The organi- zation is specifically asking for coats, blankets and new socks. Those who want to help NOW OPEN Oregon Coast Humane Society Annual Christmas Store Get Results...List With Tim. Tim Sapp Owner / Principal Broker 541 999-8230 1179 Bay Street Old Town, Florence Open Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm 5225 Dunewood Dr – Beautiful, custom home currently under construc- tion in the Reserve at Hece- ta Lake. Built by Ron Mann Construction. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with 2002 sqft boasts a 3-car garage, granite counters and a sea- sonal lake view. $684,000. #3263-21535037 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 can stop by participating Windermere offices to drop off donations. The Windermere office in Flor- ence, located at 1625 12th St., is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Share the Warmth is a prime example of how Windermere Real Estate brokers and the commu- nity at large come togeth- er to ensure our neighbors have the warm clothing and other essentials they need throughout the win- ter,” said Scott Mitchelson, president of Windermere Services Company in Or- egon and SW Washington. “Every year, I’m amazed by the generosity of our neigh- bors and in awe of how our communities collaborate to take care of each other.” For more information, visit windermere.com. 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