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Fun Events coming to Florence this May

Rhododendron Coronation

May 11th, at 7:00 p.m.

This year’s Rhododendron Festival Coronation will be held the Saturday before Rhody weekend on May 11th, 2024. Ten outstanding seniors from Siuslaw High School will compete for Queen Rhododendra

and King of the Coast. Join MCs Matt Templeman, KEZI evening news anchor, and Melanie Heard, director of CROW, in cheering on the contestants and their five Junior princesses in a fun evening of talent and entertainment. Help us kick off the 117th Rhododendron Festival and cheer on your favorites!.

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This event has something for everyone. We hope to see you there!

Tremendous thank you to all our specialists and providers who have offered to share their time, knowledge, and skills with our community.

Rhody Days

Arts Festival

Extended thanks to our community partners: Peace Harbor Medical Center

May 18th,

Foundation, Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, RAIN Oregon, and Coast Radio for helping to make this wonderful event possible!

Home & Garden Show

3/1/24 – 3/2/24

The show’s artists will donate 10% of their sales to support the Florence Regional Arts Alliance at 120 Maple St. So, bring a friend, shop for some unique treasures, and support the arts.

Winter weather got you down? Looking for signs of Spring? Mark your cal-

designs in wirework, beads, fused glass, leather and more.

Admission is free.

For more information, visit www.fraaoregon.com.

May 18th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 19th, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododen-

Some their juried their artwork $300, choice Wine and tickets, Glass participaChamber’s wineandchowdertrail.com. happenwebsite, Art Timmons, Page 5

dron Society is having a judged Spring Rhododendron Flower Show.

We strongly encourage all chapter members and the community at large to participate by bringing many entries. Our aim is to educate and introduce to the show viewers the many selections available in the Rhododendron world. We believe the larger the presentation, the greater the learning.

Oregon Origins Project 2/9/24

Admission is FREE!

Oregon Origins Project presents a new contemporary music work exploring the ancient forces that shaped Oregon’s natural wonders. Join composer Matthew Packwood and a string quartet for a performance of Oregon Origins: Seven Wonders, a musical journey through Oregon’s wild places, from the majesty of Steens Mountain to the ever-changing Oregon Dunes - and many stops in between.

February 18th, from 11am – 4pm.

each flower show, or at the flower show on Saturday morning. To save time, use one of your “stick on” mailing return address labels in the entry card name and address section.

Not only can you experience a taste of wine from our regional wineries but enjoy the art and fine craftsmanship of our local artisans.

to remove it. The show break-down committee will remove all entries remaining at 5:00 PM.

Us for the 45th Rhody Run 2024!

Many fun events coming to Florence this February

Florence Regional Arts Alliance is the organizer for the Festival, bringing together both local and regional artists and craftsmen to fill the booths with their latest creations.

Entries to the show are accepted on Saturday morning from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. An entry card must be filled out for each entry entered. Entry cards may be obtained at a chapter meeting, just before

Following the performance, geologist Ian Madin will give a multimedia presentation on the breathtaking locations that inspired the work.

A short intermission will be followed by An introduction to the lands and history of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians by Jesse Beers.

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Come and see works of art in wood; all kinds of fiber creations; jewelry designs in various media; glass art, pottery, paintings, photography and more. Some of the artists will be demonstrating their painting techniques.

In addition, FRAA will host a juried art show for local artists displaying their works.

Viewing of the show is open to the public – without charge – as soon as judging is completed. (Typically, around 12:00 – 12:30 PM) On Saturday the show will be open to the public until 5:00 PM. On Sunday the show is open from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Entries and ribbons may be retrieved no sooner than 4:30 PM Sunday. Without previous arrangements, only the person who delivers the entry will be allowed

We will have both 2D and 3D artwork with prizes awarded in each, of $300, $200 and $100 and a people’s choice award.

Admission to A Taste of Art and Wine Festival is free. Come find the float and

For wine glasses and tasting tickets, and for more information on the Glass tion cards, go to the Florence Chamber’s

ing, check the Florence Events website,

For more information on A Taste of Art and Wine Festival, contact Lila Timmons,

(541) 997-3434

FAX (541) 997-3435

733 Highway 101

Florence, OR 97439

Due to road construction, this year’s Rhody Run will feature a 5K route only, but that won’t stop us from morning of fitness, fun, and Though we only offer a 5K will be as strong. Run, walk, is more than just a race—it’s local causes. Proceeds from

Habitat for Humanity, making a real difference here in Florence.

Registration is now open at www.florencehabitat.org, so gather your friends, family, and fellow runners or walkers and sign up today! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this cherished Florence Rhododendron Festival tradition and experience the joy of the Rhody Run.

We’ll see you at the starting line, ready to make memories and celebrate our resilient spirit!

#RhodyRun2024 #FlorenceStrong

Siuslaw High School Spring Choir Concert

May 29th, at 7:00 p.m.

The choirs of SHS proudly present Holiday Road, Wednesday evening, May 29th, at 7 pm on the Florence Events Center mainstage. Come and join the Best of Siuslaw for a joyous musical fête of Springtime, courtesy of the most

beautiful young voices in Florence. Our choirs have represented Siuslaw at festivals and events locally and along the coast, and now bring their celebrated talents home to present the final show of the season. Enjoy the gift of song, via everything from contemporary pop hits and ancient madrigals to epic anthems and Beatles classics. Admission is, as always, free. See you there!

C.R.O.W.’s 2024 Spring Dance Showcase

May 24th and 25th at 7 p.m.

Dancers of all ages will take the stage, as C.R.O.W. presents their Spring Dance Showcase. The event is open to the public, and C.R.O.W. encourages local audiences to come and support the wonderful performers.

“We are excited to be

returning for yet another beautiful Dance Showcase at the Florence Events Center - featuring so many talented performers of all ages and dance genres,” says Melanie Heard, C.R.O.W.’s Artistic Director, and director of C.R.O.W.’s Flight Dance Team. “This year’s program is packed with talent, and it warms my heart to see how much C.R.O.W.’s dance program has grown and flourished over the past several years, thanks to our wonderful teachers, choreographers, students, and guest artists.”

Heard’s artistic background stems from the genre of classical ballet, and she studied with the Joffrey Trainee Program, Kirov’s Universal Ballet School, Ballet West and Houston Ballet in her youth. She is committed to bringing that same level of dance professionalism to the local area and is excited about the future of Dance in the community of Florence.

Heard looks forward to debuting several of her own original choreography pieces, including a Modern/ Contemporary fusion piece based upon the Constellations and a beautiful Contemporary trio entitled “The Nicest Thing.” C.R.O.W. Dance teacher Cara Richter will also debut an energetic Michael Jackson mash-up, which will remind you why MJ was the “King of Pop.”

The 2024 Spring Dance Showcase will feature class performances by C.R.O.W.’s Ballet, Contemporary, Belly Dance, Tap, and Hip Hop classes, choreographed by Angela Palmer, Elyse Stewart, and Cara Richter. In addition, local solo/duo/ small group dancers and special guests will dazzle audiences. The Tutu Dads will pirouette back to the stage with another cheeky yet somehow dazzling crowd-pleaser. Last but not least, the Tip Top Tappers and Teen Tappers, will “keep the beat with their tappin’ feet.” “Plus, there will most definitely be some humor

and surprises,” says Heard.

Adult tickets are $16, Military/Seniors are $14 (with ID at box office only) and youth (12 and under) are $12. All proceeds from the show support the C.R.O.W. Dance education program, including costumes and scholarships for youth to attend future dance classes and workshops.

For tickets to the Spring Dance Showcase, please visit the FEC Box Office, or call (541) 997-1994. Tickets can be purchased online at eventcenter.org, and additional information is available at www.crowkids.com

ImaginationCoastal Fitness Tumbling Spring Show

June 5th, at 6:30 p.m.

Imagine a night filled with tumbling kids, music and entertainment. Creativity will abound on June 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the Coastal Fitness Annual Tumbling Spring Show at the Florence

Events Center. You’ll be delighted as you watch these talented young people flip, cartwheel, roll, master silks, and handspring in fun-filled routines.

Director, Deena Mitchell invites you to see the wonderful talent and energy of our community’s finest. “This will be nearly our third decade of showcasing great kids with such enthusiasm and talent,” shares Deena. “We love this event every year. It is such a fun night to see how these Florence kids have built confidence, overcome fear and obstacles, increased strength and skill and learned how to trust themselves and others. We love being able to work with this little community.”

We will stir your “Imagination” with music and an array of fun routines choreographed by Deena Mitchell, Halle Anderson, Aubrey Mahutu-Mason, and Myrna Clark. “We are so lucky to be around and work with these kids!” exclaims Deena, “Their love of life and excitement is contagious and shines in these

The Legacy Ball

July 6th, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The Oregon Coast Military Museum is hosting its first service inspired ball. Military balls represent a cherished tradition deeply rooted in our nation’s heritage, offering a moment for branches to unite, revel, dance, and partake in camaraderie among comrades in arms. The upcoming Museum ball will pay homage to this timeless ritual, inviting the public to share in its splendor. It promises an evening of Museum entertainment intertwined with heartfelt tributes to our veterans and active-duty personnel. Whether you stand in solidarity with our armed forces, serve proudly, or hail from a military lineage, your presence is warmly embraced.

For more information and to purchase your ticket or table, please visit www.oregoncoastmilitarymuseum. com/legacyball

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