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November 2019
Sea Lion on a Shelf – Find Sami the Sea Lion all over Town!
Join us in Florence from November 30 through December 20 where we will have more than 30 Chamber members with a plush little Sami the Sea Lion hidden within the business for customers to find! Searchers of the fuzzy elf-capped pinniped can pick up a passport and map at the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce visitor’s center (290 Hwy 101). After their adventure they turn it in at the Chamber’s visitors center. Winners will be drawn to receive $100, $50, and $25 gift certificates redeemable at the host locations. This fun filled family event is sponsored by Sea Lion Caves. Participating merchants include: All About Olives, Artefacts, Backstreet Gallery, Bay Street Bling, Beachcomber Pub, BeauxArts, Best Western Pier Point Inn, Blue Heron Gallery, Bodega Wine Parlor, Books 'N' Bears, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers, Florence Regional Arts Alliance, Kreations Hair Studio and Spa, Hukilau Restaurant, Jerry's Place, Keller Williams Real…
Find out more »December 2019
Finding Joy: The 2019 Holly Jolly Follies
A happy tradition in Flo-town is to gather your friends and family, and head over to the Florence Events Center for The Holly Jolly Follies. This year’s Follies is presented by C.R.O.W. on December 6th, 7th, and 8th, and is sure to kick off your holiday season right. Local playwright Rose Ellen Jacobson has created a sentimental and humorous plot, involving several of the Follies’ most beloved characters. Sarge Elf (played by Mike Smith) is a bit of a “late bloomer” in love department, and audiences will be treated to the sweet story of how he meets and falls in love Joy Merriweather (played by Polly Coleman), manager of the North Pole’s only Candy Cane Factory. Through the story’s twists and turns, the unexpected pair’s journey will tug at your heartstrings, and remind us all of what really matters in life. As always, there will be delightful variety-style performances, intermixed…
Find out more »Oregon Integrated Health – Holiday Open Clinic!
Oregon Integrated Health is thankful to be open again in Florence Oregon. We are having an Open Clinic Event for you to come meet our providers and OIH team! We know there has been lots of changes going on for Medicare and Medicaid plans with the OHA - we will do our best to answer questions at the event! We have primary care as well as mental/behavioral health services - we are accepting new patients and have same day/same week appointments. We accept Medicare and Medicaid and most other payers! We of course will have Hot Cocoa and Holiday Treats! Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Find out more »Chamber Noon Forum Lunch & Learn – Tax Tips & Tricks for 2019 and 2020
Thursday December 12th - It’s not too late to get your 7 P’s in order - proper prior planning prevents (BLANK) poor performance! Join Karla Holloway of Holloway & Associates for an informative program with new news and information that will equip you to be better prepared for 2019 and planning into 2020. Knowledge is power and you’re invited to get empowered at the final noon forum of 2019. Delicious lunch is available for $14. Join us at Best Western Pier Point Inn; eat, learn, connect and get empowered! This event is open to the public, come out and find out how the Chamber does business!
Find out more »2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 12/14/2019
The 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour in Florence, Oregon seeks to share with our community the benefits of the arts, artists and collaboration within our community by offering interactive opportunities to share and celebrate the local arts. This monthly occasion will inspire you and help Florence continue to be a thriving coastal arts destination. During the hours 3-5PM on 2nd Saturday of each month, you’ll enjoy great local art, interactions with fellow patrons of the arts and artists, receptions, refreshments, live entertainment and community*. Please note some Galleries may have specific event hours, please check with individual gallery for specific times. Some galleries are open by appointment. Events subject to change without notice. More information visit: 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com Be sure to pick up the Passport to the Arts - Florence, Oregon! Other Participating Locations, not in any order: Backstreet Gallery Florence Events Center Florence Regional Arts Alliance Dragon Art Novelli's Crab &…
Find out more »Ada Grange Annual Community Christmas Party
Come join us 10 miles out Canary Road on Sunday, December 15th; 1 - 3 pm, for a fun filled community Christmas Party. The Grange will provide food, crafts, a gift ornament and most of all a visit from Santa Claus!!!! Oh and don't forget...there will also be a hay ride (rain or shine...or snow) so come dressed for the occasion. We are family friendly and welcome everyone. See you there. Questions? Call Loni at 541.997.6933. Catch us on Facebook #Ada Grange #570.
Find out more »Celebrate 40 Years with Oregon Pacific Bank – Business After Hours
We welcome our Florence community to stop in and celebrate with us! We are so proud to have served the Florence area since December 17th, 1979. Join us for wine, beer, light appetizers, and, of course, cake to celebrate our 40th! We look forward to seeing you. Business After Hours are FREE and open to the public. Come out, connect and let's do some business!
Find out more »January 2020
Sasha Alex Boldachev – Concert Harpist
Sasha Boldachev is the most outstanding young concert harpist in the world and has established himself as a brilliant virtuoso performer and artist. His compositional prowess and his mastery of the harp will leave you in awe — he is as comfortable playing film scores as he is opera fantasies.
Find out more »Auditions for Mary Poppins
C.R.O.W. proudly announced open auditions for Disney’s Mary Poppins. The beloved Disney classic tale follows the story of young Jane and Michael, who have sent many a nanny packing before a magical new person arrives on their doorstep. Utilizing a combination of snarky wit and common sense, Mary Poppins must teach the Banks family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect -- even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the practically perfect nanny. Mary Poppins marks C.R.O.W.’s 9th Spring production, and will be performed April 17th-26th at the Florence Events Center, and for invited school audiences on April 16th. Local audiences may recall that last Spring, C.R.O.W. produced a main stage production of The Wiz which packed the FEC, and delighted local audiences. C.R.O.W. is…
Find out more »Auditions for Mary Poppins
C.R.O.W. proudly announced open auditions for Disney’s Mary Poppins. The beloved Disney classic tale follows the story of young Jane and Michael, who have sent many a nanny packing before a magical new person arrives on their doorstep. Utilizing a combination of snarky wit and common sense, Mary Poppins must teach the Banks family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect -- even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the practically perfect nanny. Mary Poppins marks C.R.O.W.’s 9th Spring production, and will be performed April 17th-26th at the Florence Events Center, and for invited school audiences on April 16th. Local audiences may recall that last Spring, C.R.O.W. produced a main stage production of The Wiz which packed the FEC, and delighted local audiences. C.R.O.W. is…
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