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“The Spirit of Aloha”

Annual Lip Sync Contest Benefitting Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County Saturday, Feb. 8 | 5 p.m. | Florence Events Center ach year, the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County hosts one of the area’s most fun, hilarious and spectacular events.

Fraudville 2020 will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. This year’s theme is The Spirit of Aloha.

The goal is to raise $50,000 while providing audiences a memorable evening of fun, music and entertainment — plus the annual live and silent auctions — as the community supports the ongoing success of Boys & Girls Club.

“Aloha” is being welcomed, loved and accepted as family instantaneously and unconditionally.

When kids come to Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County, they are embraced by the Spirit of Aloha. It is the heartbeat of the club. For some kids, the club is the

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2019 Fraudville Champions Coastal Cuties, sponsored by Coastal Fitness & Aquatics only place they ever experience the all of the proceeds go directly to Spirit of Aloha. benefit boys and girls in our comDuring Fraudville, attendees will munity. hear heartwarming stories of how Join us on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, they help scores of at-risk youth in to help prepare our kids for the our community. You will perpetu- world that awaits them, as they ate and help celebrate the impor- become leaders through club acatant role the afterschool programs demic programs like Power Hour play in keeping the children in and Summer Brain Gain as well as Florence safe, engaged, inspired, sports programs, and mentoring/ and preparing them to be success- life skills programs such as Managful adults. Tickets for this fun-filled ing Money, SMART Girls, Passport event are only $35 for General Ad- To Manhood, and the Florence Air mission and $50 for VIP Seating. Academy.

All of our financial support is For more information, please provided directly from generous contact The Boys & Girls Club at community members like you, and 541-902-0304 or bgcwlc.org/

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Chamber presents 2019 Siuslaw Awards

community will be honored with the Future First Citizen Award and the First Citizen Award. The First Citizen Award recognizes an individual who has given selflessly to the community based on community involvement, leadership

SEAcoast presents Bettman & Halpin

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ward-winning duo Bettman & Halpin perform original, toe tapping, and heartfelt Americana Folk music. They will perform in Florence on Wednesday, Feb. 5, as part of SEAcoast Entertainment Association’s 2019-20 season.

Bettman & Halpin’s live show is a combination of old-time vaudevillian humor and instrumental “wow” factor. Consisting of Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin, they have been touring as a duo since 2008.

Bettman is an accomplished writer, singer and fiddler. Her lyrics are infused with wit and wisdom, poetry and insight. A former actress and trapeze artist, Bettman is at ease in front of an audience and creates authentic intimacy with her crowd, no matter the size.

Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin

Halpin is a renowned multiinstrumentalist, mastering guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and nearly anything he picks up. A dynamic and sensitive vocalist himself, the harmony blend he

and Bettman achieve is chilling and at times simply transcendent.

They have become as known for their storytelling and playful banter as well as for their hooky whole-hearted songwriting and instrumental wizardry.

Bettman & Halpin’s high-energy, upbeat bluegrass inspired compositions, beautiful ballads and soaring vocals with groovy feel-good songs will have audiences dancing in their seats and singing in their heads for weeks after.

SEAcoast is hosting a pre-concert talk with the artists at 6:15 p.m. before the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are on sale now at the Florence Events Center — 715 Quince St., 541-997-1994 and eventcenter. org — for $35 for adults and $10 for students.

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and overall community impact.

The Future First Citizen Award recognizes a high school student based on his or her academic success as well as civic involvement and contributions to the community.

The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will also recognize an individual or business that has selflessly given of their time and efforts in supporting the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and its efforts with the Distinguished Service Award.

To purchase tickets, call the Florence Chamber at 541-9973128, stop by the Florence Visitor’s Center at 290 Highway 101 or visit florencechamber.com.

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ickets are now available for the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 2019 Siuslaw Awards at the Florence Events Center on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

This prestigious event recognizes excellence in the local business community by naming recipients for awards in Excellence in Customer Service, Curb Appeal, Non-Profit Achievement, Community Caring, Innovation in Business and the Stu Johnston Business of the Year Award.

Each ticket includes heavy appetizers, wine, live music, the State of the Chamber Address and the fun and inspirational awards program.

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Three Rivers February Entertainment Lineup

There will be live entertainment every weekend in February at Three Rivers Casino Resort’s Blue Bills Sports Bar & Tap Room. Each Friday and Saturday features live shows performed by top local artists from 8 p.m. to midnight. There is no cover charge, but patrons must be 21 or older to attend.

To learn more about Three Rivers Casino Resort — owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians — and the February entertainment line-up at Blue Bills, visit www.threeriverscasino.com/events.

Briana Renea

ing up on ‘80s rock and ‘90s country. She blends the two genres in her own musical compositions and live performances.

Since launching her touring career in 2013, she has become a mustJan. 31 & Feb. 1: Briana Renea see fan favorite at fairs, festivals and Renea is a sophisticated, yet fiery, venues throughout the Northwest. redhead who has collaborated with You can’t miss her high-energy Nashville writers and skilled pro- when she performs. ducers to release three albums. She comes to Florence from Canby, Ore., Feb. 7 & 8: Lucich & Biondi in the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

This variety band, featuring Bret Renea’s musical style was greatly Lucich & Paul Biondi, has a wide arinfluenced by her childhood grow- ray of sounds. Lucich can do it all,

Inner Limits Lucich & Biondi Jacob Westfall from playing a multitude of instru- forming his original music. After an ments and doing great imperson- appearance on ABC’s American Idol ations. In combination with Bondi’s Season 16, he released his debut resaxophone, this creates a unique cord “Where Are We.” Westfall covers a variety of genres experience listeners will not soon forget. that will definitely delight listeners from all around!

Feb. 14, 15 & 16: Jacob Westfall The band Westfall will be here Feb. 21 & 22: Inner Limits to celebrate the three-day weekAn energetic blues/funk/rock end President’s Day weekend. Ja- group based in Eugene, Ore., Inner cob Westfall, the band leader, is a Limits is led by guitarist Olem Alves.

Nashville native, and when he is not The group plays a mix of groovin’ writing music for commercial place- originals and arrangements of clasments he is touring the country per- sic blues and rock, which are de-

Laryssa Birdseye signed to light the funk in your soul and lure the dance from within your mind and body.

Feb. 28 & 29: Laryssa Birdseye Florence alumnus Laryssa Birdseye will be returning to Blue Bills Sports Bar. Now residing in Portland, Birdseye plays at notable clubs such as Mississippi Studios. She also has also been making special guest appearances on Portland Radio stations. She is best known for her clever lyricism, relatable original songs and her soulful melodies.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day Country Style

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oin western star Amy Clawson and friends Jessie Leigh and Dan Harmon for a Valentine’s Country Hoedown at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Florence Events Center.

This Country Hoedown will be the first of its kind in Florence and features three talented artists as well as special BBQ favorites, beer and wine for purchase throughout the evening.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the concert and dance start at 7 p.m.

Wearing country duds is highly encouraged.

Tickets are available online at www.eventcenter.org, at the FEC box office or by calling The Valentine’s Country Hoedown at the 541-997-1994. Adult Florence Events Center on Feb. 15 features tickets are $25 and stucountry stars (clockwise from above) Amy dents 18 and under are Clawson, Jessie Leigh and Dan Harmon. $15.

The menu includes a three-piece her band won the 2015 Battle of the BBQ chicken or three-piece pork rib Bands, played the Oregon Jambodinner with corn bread and coleslaw ree and began touring the Pacific for $11, hamburger and fries for $9 Northwest and West Coast. Between or hot dog and fries for $8. A garden tours, she has been busy recording and releasing an album and a numsalad is also available for $4.

Rising country recording artist ber of singles. Filled with relatable Jessie Leigh has spent the past few songs, her debut album has reached years sharing stages with a number listeners all over the world. of national acts including Kenny Dan Harmon comes from a musical family in Douglas County and Chesney and Tanya Tucker.

Leigh has been praised for her began playing the guitar at age six. fresh, unique sound. Although her Traditional country music is his main genre is country, the songs first love. Harmon has played with on her debut album are influenced a variety of regional bands. He has by a variety of styles and appeal to opened for Amy Clawson at Seven a wide range music lovers. She and Feathers Casino and played Claw-

son’s Wheelhouse in Florence. His band includes Jona Arts on bass and vocals, “Bandon Bob” on fiddle and steel guitar and Michael Aponte on drums.

Arkansas native and Florence resident Amy Clawson began performing as a teenager. She grew up on country music with influences from rock, gospel and blues, which all color the sound that is so uniquely hers. At 14, she had the privilege

to record with Sawyer Brown at Studio 19 in Nashville and at 16, with the group Exile in Kentucky.

Clawson is petite but has more voice and presence per square inch than you’d imagine. Her memorable career is highlighted by performances alongside legendary entertainers like Martina McBride, Toby Keith, Restless Heart, Neal McCoy, Mel Tillis, Clint Black, Lee Ann Womack and many others. She has produced and performed at major outdoor country music festivals around the country and was a key collaborator with country legend David Frizzell on “Frizzell and Friends,” a compilation of duets with some of the most legendary voices in country music.

In 1991, 17-year-old Clawson was chosen to be the lead female vocalist at the David Frizzell Theater in Arkansas. There she met and worked with future husband and Florence native Darby Clawson. Today, the two own and operate Clawson’s Wheelhouse Restaurant near the intersection of Highways 101 and 126 in Florence.

Clawson is excited to be releasing her latest acoustical album with a few live bonus tracks. She says this is her best album yet — getting back to her roots.

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ts are now lable for orence Area er of Com2019 Siuslaw at the Florvents CenWednesday, , from 5:30 m. prestigious ecognizes excellence in the siness community by nampients for awards in Exceln Customer Service, Curb Non-Profit Achievement, unity Caring, Innovation ness and the Stu Johnston s of the Year Award. ticket includes heavy aps, wine, live music, the the Chamber Address and and inspirational awards m. anding individuals in the

and overall community impact.

The Future First Citizen Award recognizes a high school student based on his or her academic success as well as civic involvement and contributions to the community.

The Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will also recognize an individual or business that has selflessly given of their time and efforts in supporting the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and its efforts with the Distinguished Service Award.

To purchase tickets, call the Florence Chamber at 541-9973128, stop by the Florence Visitor’s Center at 290 Highway 101 or visit florencechamber.com.

HOUSE PARTY? OFFICE PARTY? 2018 Distinguished Service Award Recipient Jenna Bartlett

community will be honored with the Future First Citizen Award and the First Citizen Award. The First Citizen Award recognizes an individual who has given selflessly to the community based on community involvement, leadership

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and Bettman achieve is chilling and at times simply transcendent.

They have become as known for their storytelling and playful banter as well as for their hooky whole-hearted songwriting and instrumental wizardry.

Bettman & Halpin’s high-energy, upbeat bluegrass inspired compositions, beautiful ballads and soaring vocals with groovy feel-good songs will have audiences dancing in their seats and singing in their heads for weeks after.

SEAcoast is hosting a pre-concert talk with the artists at 6:15 p.m. before the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are on sale now at the Florence Events Center — 715 Quince St., 541-997-1994 and eventcenter. org — for $35 for adults and $10 for students.

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the were on No lines vehieH touching the PeaceHealth P to PeaceH ground or and toddler Medical on al Sean Marshal remained Peace Harbortheir injuries. cle. said Fire Firefighters traffic until treat trea and Center to direct Barrett.

Barrett’s were treated scene to arrived ording to was an All three Siuslaw News According Lincoln PUD day. the driver released that broke the pole Central down power to fell releas report, the shut Saturday The vehicle who allegedly pole to adult male crossed places. The lines.

A car accident Highway go near power 1541 ighway asleep while driving, crashed in two near the ground, “We do not situations,” busievening at f and secsnapped off these sidents and for lanes of traffic the broken lines in 101 left residents power lines l power and part of outt pow ithou ith through the Barrett said. “All into the pole. i e tthe without he fire tells ssees w ness nesses tion smashed the PUD he time the Natural nigh night.

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FEC Indoor Yard Sale

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he Indoor Yard Sale is coming to the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Applications to be part of the Friends of the Florence Events Center’s Annual Indoor Sale are now available for non-profit groups and individuals who wish to

rent a booth space to display their goods.

For those who do not have a garage, adequate parking or hard to find locations, this is a perfect solution to be part of this huge sale.

Single booths and double spaces are available for a fee from $35 to $90. There

are discounts for nonprofit groups. Space will be available until filled or by Thursday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. for any group or individual to participate in the sale.

For more information on purchasing a booth, come to the Florence Events Center office at 715 Quince St. or call 541-997-1994.

February Arts & Entertainment in Florence Feb. 1

Florence Habitat “Heads or Tails” Contest Drawing tickets $10; available at Florence Habitat for Humanity ReStore Kickoff at Noon; www.florencehabitat.org/ Florence Habitat ReStore, 2016 Highway 101 Beginning Truffle Hunting with Your Dog Hosted by Premier Truffles Noon to 3 p.m.; $125 per person/dog pair www.facebook.com/premiertruffles/ Movement Art Workshop 1 to 3 p.m.; $20.

Studio Florence, 1845 Highway 126 760-207-0280 or visit studioflorence.com Countdown to Earth Day 2020 Earth Day 2020 organizing event 1 to 4 p.m.; open to public Three Rivers Casino Resort 541-305-1193 Florence Crab Crack 4 to 7 p.m.; pre-tickets required Florence Events Center 541-997-9110, www.florencefoodshare.org

Briana Renea Live 8 p.m. to midnight; open to 21+ Three Rivers Casino Resort

Feb. 4

Florence Big Wave First Tuesday Open Mic Night 7 p.m.; open to public Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St.

Feb. 5

SEAcoast Entertainment presents Bettman & Halpin 7 p.m.; tickets required 6:15 p.m. pre-concert talk Florence Events Center Feb. 8 Big February Book Sale Hosted by Friends of the Siuslaw Library Cash and checks only accepted 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public 9 a.m. Friends Member Sale Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com

“The Spirit of Aloha” Fraudville Annual Lip-Sync Contest Presented by Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County 5 to 9 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center https://bgcwlc.afrogs.org/

Feb. 9

Big February Book Sale Hosted by Friends of the Siuslaw Library Cash and checks only accepted 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St.

Feb. 11

Florence Workshops: Exhibitions and Galleries Hosted by Lane Arts Council and Florence Regional Arts Alliance 10 a.m. to noon; Single workshop for $25 Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St.

Feb. 12

Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Siuslaw Awards 5:30 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center florencechamber.com/

Feb. 15

Valentines Country Hoedown Hosted by Amy Clawson with Dan Harmon and Jessie Leigh 7 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center

Feb. 18

2:15 to 2:45 p.m. — Advanced Beginners and Intermediates 3 to 4 p.m. — Song Circle for all levels Loaner ukuleles available; open to public Siuslaw Public Library janetlwellington@gmail.com

Feb. 25

Beginning Truffle Hunting w ith Your Dog Hosted by Premier Truffles Noon to 3 p.m.; $125 per person/dog pair www.facebook.com/premiertruffles/

Big Wave Poetry Workshop Bring paper copies of your poems 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to public FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St.

Feb. 22

Brave Kids Talent Show Hosted by Florence Community PTA 6 p.m.; $2 admission/$5 family Florence Events Center

FEC Indoor Yard Sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; minimal admission charged Booths available for rent; call 541-997-1994 Florence Events Center Beginning Truffle Hunting with Your Dog Hosted by Premier Truffles Noon to 3 p.m.; $125 per person/dog pair www.facebook.com/premiertruffles/

Feb. 23

Florence Ukulele Club “The Flukes” 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Beginners

Feb. 26

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Brave Kids Talent Show Hosted by Florence Community PTA 6 p.m.; $2 admission/$5 family Florence Events Center

Feb. 29

Siuslaw Education Expo 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak St.

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BRAVE KIDS TALENT SHOW Florence Community PTA hosts the “Brave Kids” annual Talent Show this February to showcase the diversified talents of Siuslaw students.

The PTA Talent Show will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 26 and 27, at 6 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. Tickets are $2 per person or $5 per family.

All proceeds go to the Florence Community PTA. Tickets can be purchased in the Siuslaw Elementary School Office the week of the shows or at the door.

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Backstreet Gallery artists on display at FEC this month

From Jan. 28 through Feb. 25, local artists from Backstreet Gallery will fill the walls of the Florence Events Center Galleries with an array of distinctive artwork, created in both two and three dimensions.

Enjoy wood pieces turned or carved; unique paintings in watercolor, oil and acrylic; one-of-a-kind jewelry; stunning photography; rare paper painting collage; as well as fiber art, decorative gourds and gleaming fused glass.

Among the Backstreet Gallery artists “Octopus’ Garden” by Backstreet Gallery member Pattie Brooks Anderson displayed are Stephanie Ames, KrisIt has been voted the best gallery in Flortin Anderson, Mark Anderson, Pattie Brooks Anderson, Larry Bishop, Debo- ence and has become well-known along rah Cray, Kathryn Damon-Dawson, Mer- the entire Oregon Coast.

The Florence Events Center, 715 Quince edith Draper, Caroline Estill, Rhiannon Griffiths, Claudia Ignatieff, Daphne John, St., is open to the public Monday to Friday, John Leasure, Colleen Mcknight and Kar- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for Presidents’ Day. en Nichols.

Backstreet Gallery is located at 1421 Bay Backstreet Gallery has come a long way since its humble beginnings in a small St. in Historic Old Town Florence and is house on Laurel Street some 15 years ago. open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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The ninth annual Crab Crack fundraiser for Florence Food Share will happen on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. There will be no ticket sales at the door.

Ticket price is $45 per person, and advance purchase is required. Only 400 tickets will be sold, so it is suggested that people get their tickets early.

Attendees will enjoy Oregon coast crab along with pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread, sodas, coffee and dessert. A no-host bar will be available. There will also be a silent auction during the event that will include a beautiful selection of items.

This year, 50 “To Go” boxes, which include one whole crab, pasta, coleslaw, garlic bread and dessert, will be pre-sold. These will be available for pick up on Feb. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. and cost $25 each.

All proceeds will benefit the hunger relief

efforts of Florence Food Share, an emergency and supplemental food pantry serving individuals and households in West Lane County.

For more information, to arrange group seating or to purchase tickets, contact Florence Food Share at 541-997-9110. Tickets will also be available Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Florence Food Share, 2190 Spruce St. The special silent auction items at Crab Crack include a Golf Package, including three rounds of golf for two people, a Newport outing with a night at the Hallmark Resort and an Ashland Package with a night at Ashland Hills Hotel and two tickets to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Contact Florence Food Share, 541-9979110 or www.florencefoodshare.org to purchase tickets, arrange group seating, or for more information.

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