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6A COTTAGE GROVE SENTINEL December 16, 2015 Marine Corps's Toys for Tots foundation serves large numbers of families in need Less fortunate families can still have a Merry Christmas BY SAM WRIGHT The Cottage Grove Sentinel The South Lane County Fire and Rescue Department in Cot- tage Grove hosted the annual Toys for Tots event, a program run through the Marine Corps. The event takes donated toys for lower income families to be able to provide their children with gifts for the holidays. This year, the program served 387 different children coming from 180 different families around Lane County. The program also benefi ted 47 children from the Family Relief Nursery. Eager parents lined up and fi lled large bags with toys and left look- ing like Santa Claus himself on Sunday. One benefi ciary, who wished not to be named, said that she is extremely grateful for the community’s efforts to help her family and others like it: “I feel really blessed that they do this, everyone wants to be able to provide their children with a great Christmas every year.” Toys for Tots is helped by many local volunteers. Car- men Adler, a teacher at Cottage Grove High School, tries to at- tend every year to help hand out If your business would like to place a large order, please contact Alan Payment of the Cottage Grove Lions Club at 767-8154. Thank You in advance for your support!!!!! Stay warm and comfortable all winter! Carmen Adler and her son Blakely enjoy coming to help out Toys for Tots each year. toys. “I just think it’s a great cause to help families less fortunate be able to have a great Christ- mas like so many of us are lucky enough to have,” Adler said. Michelle Parent, another vol- unteer and already a volunteer for the fi re station, says it’s all about giving back to the com- Creative dance classes The South Lane School Board of Directors will be selecting a community member to fi ll posi- tion six of its budget committee. All positions serve a three-year term, and eligible candidates must be a qualifi ed voter in the Disrict but not be an offi cer, em- ployee or agent of the District. Interested citizens are asked to obtain an application from the District service center at 455 Adams Ave. and return it to Su- perintendent Krista Parent or Board Secretary Mary Dubbs at P.O. Box 218 in Cottage Grove. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. DanceAbility International will be offering creative dance classes for people across the full spectrum of abilities and disabilities that are interested in dance or recreation. During the classes a Certi- fi ed DanceAbility Teacher will guide participants through cre- ative movement games designed to build camaraderie, physical awareness and expressive capa- bilities. Attendees who cannot see or hear are welcome, as are people in power wheelchairs, people with mental disabilities, experi- enced dancers without disabili- LORANE COUNTRY NEWS themselves some work for the holidays while supporting the Rebekah’s. Those who missed the high school drama production last night have another chance to- night, Thursday, Dec. 17 from 1:30-3:15 p.m. This is open to the public, so come enjoy a great holiday per- formance — “What, No Santa?” and “A Cowboy Christmas.” The program is free to all stu- dents and open to the public. School gets out early (at 11:50 a.m.) on Friday for elementary and noon for high-school stu- dents. School resumes on Jan. 4, 2016. There is still time to give canned or boxed goods to help onight, Dec. 16, will bring the Crow Middle/High School winter concert at Apple- gate Elementary at 7 p.m. There are several activi- ties scheduled Thursday, Dec. 17. First, Lorane Rebekah Lodge has a bake sale at their hall where guests can save Winter Special $200 Holiday cash back on installation of new equipment. Contact us today for your free home heating system installation or replacement estimate! SLSD budget committee T Our sales trailer will be located in the Pinnocchio’s Pizza parking lot on Main Street. Our hours will be 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. through Christmas Eve. NOW ACCEPTING Credit & Debit Cards Shop early…..stock will be limited! munity. “I love this town and to me I just want to help give back to people less fortunate.”, she said. Sgt. Sicario and Sgt. Gon- zales represented the Marine Corps that day. Sicario says that programs like this are what it means to be a Marine. When asked what brought him to the event, he said: “We’re Marines, this program is run through the Marines, and this is what we do.” The Marines and the Toys for Tots program will continue to provide for families around Lane County and Oregon. Commercial & Residential All Parts & Labor Guaranteed CCB#47396 Sales • Service • Installation • Repairs 115 Lawrence St., Eugene, OR 541-461-2101 www.jamesheating.com SAGINAW VINEYARD LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY COMMUNITY BRIEFS BY LIL THOMPSON For the Sentinel The Cottage Grove Lions Club will be offering wonderful See’s products to benefit their sight & hearing projects in our community. ties, etc., as classes are always designed for FULL inclusion. Teacher Jana Meszaros is a cho- reographer, dancer and move- ment educator based in Eugene, Oregon. She has a BA in Dance from the University of Oregon. Class fees are $80 per eight- week session, with full and par- tial scholarships available. Information and registration can be obtained at www.dance- ability.com or 541-357-4982. The winter session runs Jan. 11–March 14 with youth class from 4–5 p.m. and adult class from 5–6 p.m. at the Opal Cen- ter, 513 East Main St. Cottage Grove. Pet Tree of Joy those in the community in need. Remember, anything that can be used to prepare meals and any staples are always needed, and those interested in donating may drop items off at the Lodge on Thursday. Christmas baskets will be de- livered on Saturday, Dec. 19. There are still some cards on the Angel Trees at the Family Store and at Crow M/HS. These need to be turned in soon to be included in the baskets. Ques- tions can be directed to Marissa Cooper at 541-517-6608. The 2015 S.A.N.T.A. give- away is this Saturday, Dec. 19 at Veneta Elementary School. All participants need is proof of residency in the Fern Ridge or Crow-Applegate-Lorane school districts and proof of each child’s age. NO income verifi cation required. Children are not allowed in the gym during giveaway. These are gifts for families in need during the holidays. Everyone who attended the Lorane Grange Christmas din- ner on Sunday had a wonderful time while enjoying good com- pany and a delicious meal. Remember, school will be out after Friday, Dec. 18 for two weeks. Watch the roads for those riding or walking along them. For animal and pet lovers, a Tree of Joy has been set up in the Cottage Grove Veterinary Clinic, 1221 E. Main St., by the Humane Society of Cottage Grove. There are many needs for local animals and their pet owners in the community, and tags are for those who are able to take a tag and fulfi ll a wish, such as dog or cat food, treats, blankets, even a gift member- ship to the Humane Society. NO COVER CHARGE 6-9pm Fri, December 18 ............................Heavy Chevy Lite - classic rock WEDNESDAY, Dec. 23 .... Simple Harmonies - folk, oldies, XMAS THURSDAY, Dec. 31 .................. Daniel and the Blonde - acoutstic Fri, January 8 .............the Joanne Broh Trio - blues, jazz, Motown Open daily 11 am for complimentary tasting. 942-1364 • www.saginawvineyard.com For life insurance, call a good neighbor. Matt Bjornn ChFC, Agent 1481 Gateway Blvd Cottage Grove, OR 97424 Bus: 541-942-2623 matt@bjornninsurance.com Call me and I’ll help you choose the right life insurance for you and your family. We put the life back in life insurance. ™ State Farm Life Insurance Company (Not licensed in MA, NY or WI), State Farm Life and Accident Assurance Company (Licensed in NY and WI), 1311000 Bloomington, IL W orship D irectory 6th & Gibbs Church of Christ 195 N. 6th St. • 541-942-3822 Pastor: Aaron Earlywine Youth & Families Pastor: Seth Bailey Services: 9am and 10:30am Christian Education Nursery for pre-k - 3rd Grade www.6thandgibbs.com Calvary Baptist Church 77873 S 6th St • 541-942-4290 Pastor: Riley Hendricks Sunday School: 9:45am Worship: 11:00am The Journey: Sunday 5:00pm Praying Thru Life: Wednesday 6:00pm Calvary Chapel Cottage Grove 1447 Hwy 99 (Village Plaza) 541-942-6842 Pastor: Jeff Smith Two Services on Sun: 9am & 10:45am Wednesday Service 6:45 pm Child Care 10:45am Service Only Youth Group Bible Study: Wed. 6:45 pm & Sat. 6 pm www.cgcalvary.org Cottage Grove Bible Church 1200 East Quincy Avenue 541-942-4771 Pastor:Bob Singer Worship 11am Sunday School:9:45am AWANA age 3-8th Grade, Wednesdays Sept-May, 6:30pm www.cgbible.org First Presbyterian Church 3rd and Adams St • 541-942-4479 Pastor: Karen Hill Worship: 10:00am Sunday School: 10:00am www.cgpresbynews.com Grove Community Church 77820 Mosby Creek Rd. Cottage Grove, OR 97424 541-942-0123 Cottage Grove Faith Center Pastor: Bryan Parsons 33761 Row River Rd. • 541-942-4851 Worship: 10:30 a.m. Lead Pastor: Isaac Hovet www.cg4.tv Nursery: Infant - Pre-K Dec. 24th - Candlelight Services 4 & 8pm Kidʼs Church: K to 5th grade Dec. 27 - 10am service only Hope Fellowship United Pentecostal Church Covered Bridge Nazarene Church 100 S. Gateway Blvd. • 541-942-2061 152 S. M St. 541-942-4422 Pastor: Dave Bragg Pastor: Cindy Slaymaker Worship: 11:00am Sunday Sunday School: 9:30am Bible Study: 7:00pm Wednesday Worship 10:30am www.hopefellowshipupc.com “FINDING HOPE IN YOUR LIFE” Delight Valley Church of Christ 33087 Saginaw Rd. East Center for Spiritual Living Cottage 541-942-7711 Pastor: Bob Friend Grove 700 Gibbs Ave (Community Center) Two Services: Rev. Bobby Lee 9am - Classic in the Chapel Meets Sunday 3:00 p.m. 10:30am - Contemporary in the (907) 230-5070 Auditorium www.facebook.com/CSLCottageGrove First Baptist Church 301 S 6th St 541-942-8242 Church of Christ Pastor: Steve Johnson 420 Monroe St • 541-942-8565 Sunday School: 9:30am Sunday Service: 10:30am Worship: 11:00am Come Worship with us Living Faith Assembly 467 S. 10th St. • 541-942-2612 Pastor Rulon Combs Sunday School All Ages 9am Worship & Childrenʼs Church 10:30 am “The Bridge” Sat Evening Service 6:00pm Youth 180 Mondays 5:30-8pm Childrenʼs Breakout Class: Wed. 6:30pm Non-Denominational Church of Christ 1041 Pennoyer Ave * 541-767-0447 Preachers: Tony Martin & Robert Evans Sunday Bible Study:10:00am Sunday Worship:10:50am & 5:30pm www.pennoyeravecoc.com Old Time Gospel Fellowship 103 S. 5th Street • 541-942-4999 Pastor: Herb Carson Sunday Service: 10:00am Sunday Bible Study: 6:00pm We sing the old time hymns. Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Philip Benizi Catholic Churches 1025 N. 19th St. 541-942-3420 / 541-942-4712 Pastor: Roy L. Antunez, S.J. Euch. Liturgies; Sat. 5:30pm Sun. 10:30am St. Philip Benizi, Creswell: 552 Holbrock Lane • 541-895-8686 Sunday: 8:30am St. Andrews Episcopal Church 1301 W. Main • 541-767-9050 Rev. Lawrence Crumb “Church with the fl ags.” Worship: Sunday 10:30am All Welcome Seventh-day Adventist Church 820 South 10th Street 541-942-5213 Pastor: Kevin Miller Bible Study: Saturday, 9:15 am Worship Service: Saturday, 10:40 am Mid-week Service: Wednesday, 1:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church 6th & Quincy • 541-942-2373 Pastor: James L. Markus Sunday School & Adult Education 9:15am Sundway Worship 10:30 am Comm. Kitchen Free Meal Tue & Thur 5:00pm TLC Groups tlccg.com United Methodist Church 334 Washington • 541-942-3033 Pastor:Lura Kidner-Miesen Worship: 10:30am Adult Sunday School: 9:30am Comm. Dinner (Adults $5, Kids Free) 2nd & 3rd Monday 5-6:00pm cottagegroveumc.org “VICTORY” Country Church 913 S. 6th Street • 541-942-5913 Pastor: Barbara Dockery Worship Service: 10:00am Message: 11:00am “WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES” Our Worship Directory is a weekly feature in the newspaper. If your congregation would like to be a part of this directory, please contact the Cottage Grove Sentinel at 541-942-3325.
