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Taste of Tuscany Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County plans annual Homecoming Gala Oct. 5

Saturday, Oct. 12 at the Florence Events Center Autumn Arts & Entertainment in the Florence, Oregon, Area

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Florence WieDog Races are back — and the racers are barking forward. Spectators should get ready for the seventh annual Dachshund race event, once again inside the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. That’s right, the popular Wiener Dog Races are taking over the flat floor of the event center for a day at the races. The Siuslaw News, Florence Events Center and the Florence Wiener Dog Races are partnering together for Okto-Fur-Fest, combining the favorite components of Florence’s past Oktoberfest celebrations into one new event. On Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon to 3 p.m., join the community for great food and family fun. There will be traditional music as games will be held throughout the day inside the Florence Events Center. Bratwurst, beer and

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wine will be served by the Friends of the Florence Events Center. Look out for Florence Mayor Joe Henry, who will tap the keg to begin the fun when the doors open at noon. Adult beverages will only be served to those 21 and over. The Wiener Dog Races will be a highlight of OktoFur-Fest. The games fea-

ture multiple heats for each Dachshund age group. It’s a chance to let wellbehaved dogs show off, especially as several previous Wiener Dog Race winners are expected to compete. “We are excited for our annual race,” said Florence Wiener Dog Race Chairwoman Jeanna Petersen, who founded the event. “We can’t wait to see all the

dogs run.” Dave Petersen constructed the race houses and fencing for the races. These popular items have been used elsewhere in Oregon as other groups plan their own Wiener Dog Races. Entry to Okto-Fur-Fest is $3. Limited perimeter seating, for the best view of the races, are available for $10 at the FEC Box Office. Tickets are available at the Florence Events Center or at the door the day of the event. “Thank you to all who help put on this event each year,” Petersen said. “We appreciate all your help and look forward to a great event.” There is still time to register your dog for the Florence Wiener Dog Races. Call Petersen at 541-9023529 or bring your dog to the Florence Events Center at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Certain information will be required for each dog.

Come join the Soroptimist International Club of Florence for its annual fundraiser, Harvest for Education, on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. This will be an evening

packed full of fun, with games, silent auction, dessert auction and even a pumpkin auction. This fundraiser will help raise scholarships for the coming year, as well as our club functions including

“Dream It Be It,” human trafficking awareness, Mother’s Day Baskets and Live Your Dream Awards. To donate an item, sponsor a table or purchase tickets for the event, contact 541-902319 or 541-999-8292.

Past winners of the Wiener Dog Races are expected to return for Okto-Fur-Fest Oct. 5 at the FEC.

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Homecoming Gala features ‘A Taste of Tuscany’

ach year the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County hosts one of the area’s premier events. The third annual Homecoming Gala will take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Florence Events Center. This year’s theme is “A Taste of Tuscany.” The goal is to raise $100,000 while providing attendees a memorable evening of fine dining, live music and entertainment, and live and silent auctions, as the community gathers to support the ongoing success of Boys and Girls Club as a vital organization. Tickets for the event are $75. Returning this year is international award-winning jazz/pop singer-songwriter Halie Loren. “This year’s theme is ‘A Taste of Tuscany,’ and I am

Halie Loren and her bandmates Matthew Treder, Sean Peterson and Ryan Biesack will perform again at Boys and Girls Club’s Homecoming Gala on Oct. 5. all about it, Grazie Mille,” ceeds help fund local after Loren wrote about the school programs. event. “Matthew Treder, During the evening, atSean Peterson, Ryan Bie- tendees will hear heartsack and I are so excited to warming stories of how the yet again be a part this fan- community helps scores of tastic event benefitting such at-risk youth in our coma worthy cause!” munity. The event celebrates The Homecoming Gala is the important role the afthe club’s largest, most im- terschool programs play pactful annual event. Pro- in keeping the children in

Florence safe, engaged and inspired, as Boys and Club prepares them to be successful adults. “The club receives no federal or state funding,” said Executive Director Chuck Trent. “We have no large corporate sponsors. All of our financial support is provided directly from generous community members like you, and all of the proceeds go directly to benefit boys and girls only in our community.” Join us on Saturday, Oct. 5, to help prepare kids for the world that awaits them, and to become leaders through academic programs like Power Hour, sports programs, and mentoring/life skills programs such as Managing Money, SMART Girls and Passport To Manhood. For more information, visit bgcwlc.afrogs.org.

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SEAcoast Entertainment Association is excited to kick off its 2019–20 season with Whipped Cream, a tribute to Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. The show will be presented at the Florence Events Center on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. In addition, there will be a pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m. Trumpeter Bobby Medina fronts this exciting group that faithfully replicates the sound and spirit of the popular Tijuana Brass. The band’s instrumentation is the same as the “TJB” touring band of the early 1960s and 1970s. Whipped Cream also adds a section about the connection with Burt Bacharach (“This Guy’s in Love”), Dionne Warwick and more. You’ll hear all the

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Disciple plays free concert Oct. 19

The Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., welcomes Christian Rock Band, Disciple to the stage Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., for a free concert open to the public. Promoted by True Love Music of Florence, the Nashville-based band is on their “Love Letter Kill Shot” Tour. Signed with Tooth and Nails Records, Disciple has been in the Christian music industry for 20+ years. Currently, the band has 11 albums released, with “Love Letter Kill Shot” coming out on Sept. 13, 2019, as their 12th album. Throughout the years, Disciple has produced 15 No. 1

singles, sold over 650k+ albums and has received two Dove Awards for Rock Album of the Year. Mark your calendars for the chance to see this amazing band live at the Florence Events Center!

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‘Mamma Mia!’ features local musicians for mainstage musical

ast Resort Players are ready for the community to “Take A Chance” on its upcoming production of “Mamma Mia!” — coming to the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Nov. 1 to 3 and 7 to 10, with shows Thursday to Sunday. Tickets are on sale now at the box office, at eventcenter.org and by calling 541-997-1994. The musical prominently features some of 1970s pop group ABBA’s top hits. “With songs like ‘Honey Honey,’ ‘Money, Money, Money’ and ‘Gimme Gimme,’ it sounds like a house full of toddlers — or my teenagers,” said pianist Rhianna Haines. The show stars favorite Florence performers Wendy Krause, Brynne Sapp, Jason Wood, Matt Korso, William Owens and more. It is directed by David and Rosemary Lauria. To round out the complete sound of ABBA’s music, and best complement the cast, Last Resort Players has recruited a diverse group of musicians to be in the orchestra. Keyboardists include Haines, Chris Lewis, Gary Miller and Portia Neff, with Judy Weaver on bass keyboard. “It’s fun music, but it’s challenging,” Neff said. Denny Weaver will be on guitar, Marc Sharbowski will be percussionist and Mike Swain will play drums. “Mamma Mia!” Music Director Pat Sapp will conduct, saying, “My guess is we’re going to sound better than when ABBA did it.” According to Producer Dave Hansen, “Our musicians are as important as anyone on stage. This show would not work without live music.” Finding rehearsal space for so many musicians has been a struggle, so “Mamma Mia!” producers Hansen and Paula Burnette stepped in to allow rehearsals at their house. It’s one more way that the show is getting under the

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hildren’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) once again delights and dismays with the fifth annual ScareCROW Haunted Maze Oct. 25, 26, 29, 30 and 31 at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence. Last year’s “Quarantine” maze tied for first place for “Best Haunt in Oregon” by Oregon Haunted Houses. This year’s theme, “Freak Show” hearkens back to yesteryear and carnivals, circuses and freaks. Usually, when the carnival comes to town, it’s time for fun and merry-making. But this time, something is different. Something just isn’t right about the performers. One by one, humanity has been drained from the traveling carnival troupe, until all that is left is utter darkness. They want YOU to join them in their macabre celebration under the tent. Will you enter the Freak Show to see what’s on display? And once you enter, will you ... stay? “Each year, the event gets bigger and scarier,” said Ringmaster Melanie Heard, artistic director of CROW. “We’re excited to let this out of the cage.”

She took inspiration from iconic carnival imagery for this year’s show, and built on past favorites of the haunted maze — creepy clowns, spookily talented youth and other special surprises. Plus, the community has stepped up in a big way to help with sets, makeup, specialty props and all-around atmosphere. Area residents Jeff and Terry from Angle and Square created an amazing vintage ticket booth for this year’s haunted maze. Each night will open the maze from 6 to 9 p.m. On Oct. 29, a special family hour will tone down the scary from 5 to 6 p.m. “This ‘less scary’ hour will still contain all of the same props and special effects, but there will be no jump scares and fewer, more ‘friendly’ wandering monsters,” Heard said. “This is a great time to come if you are a small child or a big chicken. Small children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.” Disclaimer: The maze itself will still contain many scary visuals and props. Entry is at your own risk, and with parental discretion! Admission is $6 per person, cash only. CROW will not accept

checks or credit cards. lighting, startles, etc. For more info on the 2019 “Supporting the maze liter“Know what you’re in for! The maze, including frequently asked ally screams that you are an active maze is very scary,” Heard cau- questions, visit www.crowkids. supporter of providing a well- tioned. com. rounded, arts-filled education for our local kids,” Heard said. “There’s nothing scary about helping kids achieve great things.” CROW will also partner with The Dipper food truck this year. Based in Eugene, The Dipper will provide dip sandwiches and other food for sale. Entry to the maze is at each person’s own risk. People should not enter the maze if they have heart issues, or any other medical condition that might be impacted by a sudden scare or special effects such as strobe lights, fog, etc. While the maze layout is designed for entry by ADA individuals, it is still a haunted maze, and there will be tight corners, special

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Consider the Florence Events Center for Your Next… • Family Event • Wedding • Reception • Reunion • Hobby Group Meeting • Convention • Tradeshow • Executive Retreat • Conference For your group of four to 400 we have 21,000 sq. ft. of space that includes a 455-seat auditorium and nearly 8,000 sq. ft. of dividable/flexible-use floor space, conference rooms, on-site catering, and a dedicated team that wants to make your event all that it can be. Visit EventCenter.org, contact info@EventCenter.org or call 541-997-1994.

Save the date! demARTS is coming to the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. in Florence, on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In recognition of October’s focus on arts and humanities, the Siuslaw Public Library is holding demARTS. This annual, free celebration of arts and creativity will feature artist demos, makeand-take projects, music presentations and more! Learn about everything from cell phone photography to origami from area artists, crafters, artisans and

others as demARTS expands, taking over even more space inside the library. DemARTS was envisioned as an opportunity for working artists to share the pleasure and satisfaction of creating art with members of the public. Library Director Meg Spencer said, “It includes visual arts and performance arts — and it is also a celebration of National Arts and Humanities month. It is literally a chance for people who think they are not artists to come and see what it feels like to create something.” For more information, visit www.siuslawlibrary.info, stop by the library at 1460 Ninth St. or call 541-997-3132.

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A full-day writers’ symposium focused on the joy of word crafting will be led by published professionals on Friday, Oct. 18, at Port Hole Center in Gardiner, Ore. Words on the Coast 2019 will encourage writers to “Write What You Love.” As the opening event of Live Culture Coast, an extravaganza celebrating the Southern Oregon Coast, Words on the Coast is sponsored by Port Hole Publishing, of Florence, and Port Hole Center, of Gardiner. Live Culture Coast is a 10-day choose-your-own-itinerary with over 90 experiences across 135 miles. Ellen Gunderson Traylor, host of Words on the Coast and owner and publisher at Port Hole Publishing and Port Hole Center, says she is honored to be part of this coastal gala. “Writers and writers-to-be will love this full-day symposium focused on the craft and creativity of storytelling,” says the Live Culture Coast site. “No matter your chosen genre (memoir, short fiction, novel, haiku), four pro writers and writing instructors will

help you ‘Write What You Love’ — all in a supportive environment that celebrates the writer in all of us.” Ned Hickson, award winning writer and humor columnist, will keynote the event, and will teach on the craft of humor writing; Karen D. Nichols will teach on her genre, romantic fiction; Traylor, bestselling historical novelist, will teach on mining history for the riches it offers; and Bob Keefer, popular art critic and writer for the Eugene Weekly, will teach on bringing his artistic knowledge to the world of fiction. Traylor says, “Regardless of your chosen interest, you are sure to benefit from the experience of these teachers.” Included in the event are breakfast orientation with coffee and rolls, catered lunch featuring coast cuisine, four classes designed to build your writing acumen, keynote speech, panel discussion, and booksigning party. Details regarding cost and registration are available by calling 541-999-5725. Space is limited.

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Harvest For Education October 19th, 2019

Florence Events Center Doors Open at 6pm • Dinner at 6:30pm

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