Saturday, December 4, 2021
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Posted Dec 4, 2021
Throughout December
Happy Wrappers at Florence Habitat ReStore
Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wrapping is complimentary, donations are appreciated.
Program ends Dec. 23
Florence Habitat ReStore, 2016 Highway 101
Ho-Ho-Holiday Windows & Parking Lot Radio Show
Coordinated by CROW
Windows will be illuminated every night from 5 to 8 p.m.
Radio Show & Special Effect ONLY available Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays
CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101
Crowkids.com
Homegrown’s Adopt a Family
Community invited to help fulfill holiday wishes of a local family
Through mid-December
Homegrown Public House & Brewery, 294 Laurel St.
homegrownpublichouse.com/adopt-a-family/
Letters to Santa
Now thru Dec. 19; open to public
Kids of all ages can drop off their letters to Santa in the North Pole Express Mail Drop Box at the Siuslaw River Bridge Interpretive Site in Historic Old Town Florence
Letters should include return addresses to receive a letter back from Santa’s helpers
www.ci.florence.or.us/community/2021-letters-santa
“Share the Warmth” with Windermere Real Estate
Winter necessities drive to benefit Siuslaw Outreach Services.
Now thru Dec. 17; people can donate coats, blankets & new socks
Windermere Real Estate, 1625 12th St.; open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
helpsharethewarmth.com
Twin Lakes Teen Giving Tree
Help fulfill teens’ wish lists
Item donations due by Dec. 15
Twin Lakes Store, 88940 Highway 101
541-997-3021, www.twinlakes.store/2021-wishes
December 4
Mapleton Christmas Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public to meet Santa and his live reindeer and enjoy vendors, music, food & more
10756 Highway 126, Mapleton
Holiday Faire
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public to browse vendors
The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St.
www.themustardseed1720.com
25th Empty Bowls
Fundraiser for Florence Food Share
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org/general/page/empty-bowls-5
FRAA Holiday Arts Festival
Hosted by Florence Regional Arts Alliance
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
Pictures with Santa Paws
Benefitting Oregon Coast Humane Society
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; pictures of pets with Santa by donation
Oregon Coast Humane Society, 2840 Rhododendron Dr.
Christmas Bazaar and Nativity Exhibit
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public
First Baptist Church, 1935 25th St.
541-997-7660, firstbaptistflorence.org
Toys for Tots
U.S. Marine-based program to provide Christmas presents for families
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Families must pre-register this year at Lane County Toys for Tots, eugene-or.toysfortots.org/
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625 Highway 101
www.svfr.org/toys-for-tots-2021/
Drive Thru Christmas in a Box
1 to 3 p.m.; open to families
Activities to keep “Christ” in Christmas
First Baptist Church, 1935 25th St.
firstbaptistflorence.org
Making Spirits Bright Tree Lighting Celebration
With City of Florence and the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
4 to 6 p.m.; open to public
Mayor Joe Henry will light the tree at 5:30 p.m.
Siuslaw River Bridge Interpretive Site, Historic Old Town Florence
Sarah Saul
Live Music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 to 11 p.m.; open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 5
FRAA Holiday Arts Festival
Hosted by Florence Regional Arts Alliance
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
December 6
“Ring in the Season”
Help Siuslaw Football get their championship rings
$1 from every drink sold will go to the Vikings
Florence Dutch Bros., 1769 20th St.
December 8
Pictures with Santa Paws
Benefitting Oregon Coast Humane Society
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; pictures of pets with Santa by donation
Oregon Coast Humane Society, 2840 Rhododendron Dr.
December 9
Homeless Student Clothing Collection
Benefitting Siuslaw School District Special Programs
4 to 6 p.m.; accepting clothing for youth 5-18 years
Florence ReStore, 2016 Highway 101
41-999-6513
December 10
Creative Happy Hour
Hosted by Serene Abundance Studio
4 to 6 p.m.; open to public to work on creative projects
Serene Abundance Studio, 1790 Highway 101
www.facebook.com/SereneAbundance
25th Empty Bowls
Fundraiser for Florence Food Share
4 to 7 p.m.; open to public
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org/general/page/empty-bowls-5
Holiday Block Party
Featuring Glo Beauty Lounge and Austentatious
6 to 8 p.m.; open to public
400 block of Highway 101
www.instagram.com/globeautyloungeflorence/
www.instagram.com/austentatious_494/
Fanana On Ice
Featuring Fanny Rugburn and Ana Khonda
7:30 p.m.; 16+, $20 tickets (cash) required
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test
Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St.
RSVP at 541-997-1941
Bret Lucich & Paul Biondi Experience
Live Music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 to 11 p.m.; open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 11
Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru
Presented by Florence Community PTA
9 a.m. to noon; open to children and families
Donations accepted for Food Backpack for Kids
Crossroads Church, 1380 10th St.
Gingerbread Village Fine art & Craft Sale
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; open to public
Old World Gingerbread Village, 123000 Highway 126 in Mapleton
541-268-1099
25th Empty Bowls
Fundraiser for Florence Food Share
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org/general/page/empty-bowls-5
26th annual Light Up A Life
Hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice
2 p.m.; open to public to attend a video memorial via Facebook
www.facebook.com/PeaceHarbor/ and peacehealth.org/PeaceHarbor-LUAL
“Make It A Night” at the FEC
5 p.m.; $12 for a light dinner before Charles Suniga’s concert
Order ahead at 541-997-1994
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
CROW Live Vocal Music Event
Special outdoor live vocal music event
5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to public
CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101
Crowkids.com
Charles Suniga presents “The Magic is Back” Concert
6 p.m.; tickets required
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
Fanana On Ice
Featuring Fanny Rugburn and Ana Khonda
7:30 p.m.; 16+, $20 tickets (cash) required
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test
Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St.
RSVP at 541-997-1941
Bret Lucich & Paul Biondi Experience
Live Music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 to 11 p.m.; open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 11 & 12
Heceta Lighthouse’s 25th annual Victorian Christmas Open House
4 to 7 p.m.; open to public, $5 parking
Shuttle available to lighthouse
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint on Highway 101
www.hecetalighthouse.com/events#christmas
December 12
Holiday Celebration
Featuring Amy Clawson and dinner
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; free event
First Baptist Church, 1935 25th St.
firstbaptistflorence.org
December 13
Siuslaw High School Band & Choir Concert
7 p.m.; open to public
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
December 16
Business After Hours at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum
Hosted by Florence Area Chamber of Commerce
4:30 to 6 p.m.; open to public
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple St.
siuslawpioneermuseum.com
December 17
Creative Happy Hour
Hosted by Serene Abundance Studio
4 to 6 p.m.; open to public to work on creative projects
Serene Abundance Studio, 1790 Highway 101
www.facebook.com/SereneAbundance
Jessie Leigh
Live Music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 to 11 p.m.; open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 18
2021 Community Christmas Basket Project
Coordinated by Soroptimist International of Florence
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; open to public
Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak St.
All cars must line up on 27th Street
541-991-3455, [email protected]
Jessie Leigh
Live Music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 to 11 p.m.; open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 18 & 19
Heceta Lighthouse’s 25th annual Victorian Christmas Open House
4 to 7 p.m.; open to public, $5 parking
Shuttle available to lighthouse
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint on Highway 101
www.hecetalighthouse.com/events#christmas
December 21
Kiwanis Very Merry Family Movie Night 2021
Featuring “Arthur Christmas”
Free showings at 1, 4 & 7 p.m.; open to children and families
City Lights Cinemas, 1930 Highway 101
Showings are free, but tickets are required by contacting City Lights Cinemas
Twin Lakes Teen Giving Tree Drive-Thru Distribution
Time TBA, invitation only
Twin Lakes Store, 88940 Highway 101
541-997-3021, www.twinlakes.store/2021-wishes
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
Hosted by Serene Abundance Studio
4:45 to 6 p.m.; open to public
Gather at Bridgeport Market before walking through Historic Old Town Florence
Bring lanterns, glow sticks, flashlights, etc.
www.facebook.com/SereneAbundance
December 24 — Christmas Eve
Jesse Meade
Live Music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 to 11 p.m.; open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 25 — Christmas Day
Christmas Day Community Appreciation Dinner
Hosted by Florence Elks Lodge #1858
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public
Drive-thru cooked Christmas dinner to take home and warm
Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St.
www.florenceelks.com
Jesse Meade
Live Music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 to 11 p.m.; open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 31 — New Year’s Eve
January 1 — New Year’s Day
Code Red Live! Concert
A free celebration to welcome 2022
8 p.m. to Midnight; open to 21+
Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
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