Women’s Health Fair
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center is preparing for a Women’s Health Fair in the month of February. The event will highlight many of the services available for women in Western Lane County. The event is planned for Saturday February 24th and will feature presentations, demonstrations, educational panels, interactive tables and more. It will be held at the Florence Event Center. Providers will be present from OB/GYN and Women’s care, radiology, physical therapy and the emergency department along with nutrition counseling and diabetes education and chest pain and stroke information. The Fair will begin at 10 am and last until noon and is free to attend.
OCHS Pet Estate Planning
The Oregon Coast Humane Society will hold its first ever Pet estate planning event in the month of February. On Saturday February 10th, OCHS board president Mary Henry will discuss how to handle the transition of pets in the case that someone can no longer care for them. A Plan for My Pets is a new program offered by OCHS to assist people who through death or disability are unable to provide care for their pets. Henry says that while you can’t leave money to your pets it is still possible to ensure they are cared for. There will also be an attorney on hand to offer advice and suggestions. The event will be at 1pm on the 10th at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on the corner of Highway 101 and Heceta Beach Road.
Chamber Guide Out
The Florence area Chamber of Commerce has received their first shipment of the new Florence Visitor Resource Guide and Membership directory. The full color booklet features events and activities as well as business information for travelers. The booklet will be distributed at locations in Washington, Oregon and California highlighting the opportunities for vacationers that wish to experience the Oregon Coast in Florence. It also has information on Relocation Resources and a detailed map of the area. The chamber has also announced the winner of the 2023 photo contest. The winner of the $250.00 dollar prize was Liz Happala of Scappose. Her photo is a sunset look over the dunes towards the Pacific Ocean featuring a well lit side by side. Happala has been visiting Florence since 2006. Her photo was selected from more than 200 entries.