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The whole month of december
Happy packaging at Florence Habitat ReStore
Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The packaging is free, donations are appreciated.
The program ends on December 23
Florence Habitat ReStore, 2016 Highway 101
Ho-Ho-Holiday Windows & Parking Lot Radio Show
Coordinated by CROW
The windows will be illuminated every evening from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Radio show and special effects ONLY available on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
CROW Performing Arts Center, 3120, route 101
Crowkids.com
Adopt a family from here
Community invited to help make vacation wishes come true for a local family
Until mid-December
Local public house and brewery, 294 Laurel Street.
homegrownpublichouse.com/adopt-a-family/
Letters to Santa
Until December 19; open to the public
Children of all ages can drop their letters to Santa Claus in the North Pole Express Mail drop box at the Siuslaw River Bridge Interpretive Site in Florence’s historic Old Town
Letters must include return addresses to receive a letter from Santa’s helpers
www.ci.florence.or.us/community/2021-letters-santa
“Share the heat” with Windermere Real Estate
Winter needs benefit Siuslaw’s local services.
Until December 17; people can donate coats, blankets and new socks
Windermere Real Estate, 1625 12th St .; open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
helpsharethewarmth.com
Twin Lakes Teen Donation Tree
Help fill teenage wish lists
Donations of items due before December 15
Twin Lakes Store, 88940, Highway 101
541-997-3021, www.twinlakes.store/2021-souhaits
December 4
Mapleton Christmas Festival
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. open to the public to meet Santa and his live reindeer and enjoy the vendors, music, food and more
10756 route 126, Mapleton
Holiday Party
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. open to the public to browse suppliers
The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St.
www.themustardseed1720.com
25th empty bowls
Fundraising for Florence Food Share
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. open to the 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
Organized by the Florence Regional Arts Alliance
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. open to the public
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
Photos with Santa’s paws
Benefiting the Oregon Coast Humane Society
11 am to 2 pm; photos of pets with santa claus by don
Oregon Coast Humane Society, 2840 Rhododendron Dr.
Christmas Bazaar and Nativity Exhibition
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. open to the public
First Baptist Church, 1935 25th St.
541-997-7660, firstbaptistflorence.org
Toddler toys
US Navy-based program to provide Christmas gifts to 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 through Christmas in a box
1 p.m. to 3 p.m. open to families
Activities to keep “Christ” on Christmas
First Baptist Church, 1935 25th St.
firstbaptistflorence.org
Making Spirits Bright Tree Lighting Celebration
With the City of Florence and the Chamber of Commerce of the Region of Florence
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. open to the public
Mayor Joe Henry will light the tree at 5:30 p.m.
Siuslaw River Bridge Interpretive Site, Florence’s Historic Old Town
Sarah Saul
Live music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside the Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 5
FRAA Holiday Arts Festival
Organized by the Florence Regional Arts Alliance
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. open to the public
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
December 6
“Cancel in the season”
Help Siuslaw Football get their Championship rings
$ 1 of every drink sold will go to the Vikings
Florence Dutch Bros., 1769 20th St.
December 8
Photos with Santa’s paws
Benefiting the Oregon Coast Humane Society
11 am to 2 pm; photos of pets with santa claus by don
Oregon Coast Humane Society, 2840 Rhododendron Dr.
December 9
Homeless student clothing collection
For the benefit of Siuslaw School District Special Programs
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. accept clothing for 5-18 year olds
Florence ReStore, 2016 Highway 101
41-999-6513
December 10
Creative happy hour
Hosted by Serene Abundance Studio
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. open to the public to work on creative projects
Serene Abundance Studio, 1790, route 101
www.facebook.com/SereneAbundance
25th empty bowls
Fundraising for Florence Food Share
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. open to the public
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org/general/page/empty-bowls-5
Holiday neighborhood party
With Glo Beauty Lounge and Austentatious
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. open to the public
400 blocks from Highway 101
www.instagram.com/globeautyloungeflorence/
www.instagram.com/austentatious_494/
Fanana on ice
With Fanny Rugburn and Ana Khonda
7:30 p.m. 16+, $ 20 bills (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 p.m. to 11 p.m. open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside the Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 11
Drive-thru in a winter wonderland
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 Sale of arts and crafts
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. open to the public
Old World Gingerbread Village, 123000, route 126 to Mapleton
541-268-1099
25th empty bowls
Fundraising for Florence Food Share
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. open to the public
Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test required
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org/general/page/empty-bowls-5
26th edition of Light Up A Life
Organized by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Hospice
2:00 p.m. open to the 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 the Charles Suniga concert
Order in advance at 541-997-1994
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
CROW Live Vocal Music Event
Outdoor live vocal music special event
5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. open to the public
CROW Performing Arts Center, 3120, route 101
Crowkids.com
Charles Suniga presents the concert “The magic is back”
6:00 p.m. tickets required
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
Fanana on ice
With Fanny Rugburn and Ana Khonda
7:30 p.m. 16+, $ 20 bills (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 p.m. to 11 p.m. open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside the Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 11 and 12
25th Annual Heceta Lighthouse Victorian Christmas Open Day
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. open to the public, $ 5 parking
Shuttle available to the lighthouse
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint on Highway 101
www.hecetalighthouse.com/events#christmas
December 12
Holiday celebration
With 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 Orchestra and Choir Concert
7 p.m. open to the public
Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St.
www.eventcenter.org
December 16
After Hours Business at Siuslaw Pioneer Museum
Organized by the Florence Region Chamber of Commerce
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. open to the public
Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, 278 Maple Street
siuslawpioneermuseum.com
December 17th
Creative Happy Hour
Hosted by Serene Abundance Studio
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. open to the public to work on creative projects
Serene Abundance Studio, 1790, route 101
www.facebook.com/SereneAbundance
Jessie leigh
Live music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside the Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 18
Community Christmas basket project 2021
Coordinated by the Soroptimist International of Florence
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. open to the public
Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak Street
All cars must line up on 27th Street
541-991-3455, [email protected]
Jessie leigh
Live music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside the Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
December 18 & 19
25th Annual Heceta Lighthouse Victorian Christmas Open Day
4 p.m. to 7 p.m. open to the public, $ 5 parking
Shuttle available to the lighthouse
Heceta Head Lighthouse State Scenic Viewpoint on Highway 101
www.hecetalighthouse.com/events#christmas
December 21
Very Happy Kiwanis Family Movie Night 2021
With “Arthur Noël”
Free sessions at 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. open to children and families
City Lights Cinemas, 1930 Highway 101
Screenings are free, but tickets are required by contacting City Lights Cinemas
Twin Lakes Teen Giving Tree Distribution at the wheel
Time to be determined, by invitation only
Twin Lakes Store, 88940, Highway 101
541-997-3021, www.twinlakes.store/2021-souhaits
Winter Solstice Lantern Walk
Hosted by Serene Abundance Studio
4:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. open to the public
Gather at the Bridgeport Market before strolling through Florence’s historic Old Town
Bring lanterns, glow sticks, flashlights, etc.
www.facebook.com/SereneAbundance
December 24 – Christmas Eve
Jesse meade
Live music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside the 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 am to 2 pm; open to the public
Christmas dinner cooked in the wheel to go and warm
Florence Elks Lodge # 1858, 1686 12th St.
www.florenceelks.com
Jesse meade
Live music at Three Rivers Casino Resort
8 p.m. to 11 p.m. open to 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar inside the 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 party to welcome 2022
8 p.m. to midnight; open to 21+
Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647, route 126
www.threeriverscasino.com/events
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