FLORENCE, Ore. - What would you do if you were the mayor?

There is still time for kiddos to weigh in by entering the "If I were Mayor ..." contest.  The deadline is April 20th.

Contest Rules, Official Entry Forms and Contest Flyers can be downloaded below. Contact Shawn Penrod at 541-997-3437 if you have additional questions.

Fraudville Lip Sync Contest is Saturday, Feb. 25, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Three Rivers Casino & Hotel.

The 2nd Annual Fraudville fundraiser benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County.

Seven groups formed by local businesses will show off their lip-sync talents in front of the judges and audience.

The OSU/Lane County Extension Service, Farms & Gardens Program and Lane County Master Gardener Volunteers are introducing The Backyard Orchard Project. A class called “Growing Great Tree Fruits at Home” taught by Master Gardener Volunteer Tree Fruit Specialists will be held throughout Lane County to teach people how to grow fruit in their own gardens as the most sustainable option for food security and eating locally! For a fee of $45 each participant will receive two fruit trees to plant in their home garden as well as information on how to be successful home orchardists. A participant option without trees is available for a lesser fee of $25.
 
February and March classes are as follows:
 
• Saturday - February 11- 9:30 a.m.-noon, Kennedy School of Sustainability, 1310 S. 8th Ave, (corner of 8th & Taylor) Cottage Grove.
• Thursday - February 16, 1 -3:30 p.m., “The Uptown Mall” 48310 E 1st St., Oakridge.
• Saturday - February 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon, Catholic Community Services meeting room, 1025 G St, Springfield.
• Saturday - March 3, 9:3 0a.m.-noon Junction City Community Center, 175 W 7th Ave.