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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2015 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ 9 A @ SIUSLAWNEWS THIS WEEK ON THE COAST A W EEKLY L ISTING OF C OMMUNITY E VENTS IN THE F LORENCE A REA S UBMIT ALL E VENTS I NFORMATION VIA E MAIL TO P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Saturday, Dec. 19 O LDTIME F IDDLERS TO PLAY p.m. in the picnic shelter behind the Yachats Commons. There will be music provided by Mary-Beth Nickel on flute and vocals and Roy Simpson on bodhran and vocals. The Yachats Ladies Club will pro- vide “sweet treats” and there will be coffee and hot chocolate. For more information, visit www.YachatsAcademy.org or ww.GoYachats.com/events, or call 541-961-6695. The Oregon Oldtime Fiddler’s Association, Dist. 5, will be making music from 1 to 3 p.m., with an acoustic jam following from 3 to 4 p.m, at the Winchester Bay Community Center. This is an opportunity to hear local musicians including a number of enthusiastic children and young adults who having been learning old-time fiddling, and some who H ECETA L IGHTSTATION OPENS HOUSE have gone to fiddling contests. Heceta Head Lightstation is cele- These events are free and the pub- brating 20 years of hosting the lic is invited to listen and dance. annual Victorian Christmas Open For more information, call 541- House on Dec. 19 and 20, from 4 to 759-3419. 7 p.m. Santa will be stopping by to hand E LKS C HRISTMAS PARTY FOR KIDS out candy canes and receive Florence Elks Lodge #1858 will host its annual Children’s Christmas Christmas lists from children. Visitors will be encouraged to Party from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be a special visit from take a night time walk to the light- house, so bring a flashlight. Santa Claus. The Past Exalted Entry to the Keeper’s House is Rulers will provide pinatas and free but donations are accepted. games and the Ladies of Elks will Parking is available at the Heceta serve homemade cookies and BJ’s Head Lighthouse State Scenic View ice cream. Point, just below the Keeper’s For more information, call the House, and a shuttle bus will take Florence Elks at 541-997-2610. visitors from the park right to the front door. Or bring warm, rain- C ELEBRATE W INTER S OLSTICE proof clothing and a flashlight so The Yachats Academy of Arts and you can enjoy the beautiful walk up Sciences will be the site for a from the beach to the festivities. Winter Solstice Celebration and Parking at the viewpoint is $5 per Bonfire. The event takes begins at 4 vehicle. LCC Lane Community College will be closed to the public for the win- ter holidays through Monday, Dec. 28, and on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. No classes will be held and no services will be available, unless otherwise announced by a depart- ment or program. Winter term classes begin Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. Friday, Dec. 25 E LKS HOST Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques LAKESHORE MYRTLEWOOD Fine Myrtlewood Products (Gifts for every occasion) Come see it made. 5 Miles south of Florence 83530 HWY 101 (541) 997-8563 Open most days: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PICKLE in Find the and 10% , op sh our P! will DRO ll bi r u yo Quality Work Clothing Prison Blues • Big Bills Boots: Whites • Hoffman Hathorn • Danner • Muck www.philssawshop.com 541-997-9767 399 Nopal St. • Florence • Next to Pro Lumber Siuslaw Chapter American Rhododendron Society will meet Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 4 to 6:15 pm. Jack Olson will present his pro- gram of “My Favorite Rhododendrons and Why.” Olson has much experience with hybridizing and propagating. The public is invited to come to the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, at 3996 Highway 101 in Florence. For more information, call 541- 997-3082. C HRISTMAS D INNER Upcoming Events OF ENTHUSIASTS TO MEET P OETRY The Friends of Poetry meet every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Shorewood Retirement Residences, 15th and Spruce streets. Readers and writers of all poetry are welcome. For more information, call 541- 373-0065. G ET DIABETES SUPPORT The next meeting of the Siuslaw Diabetes/Pre-diabetes Support Group will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at Siuslaw Public Library. For more information, call 541-902-6059. DIVERSIFIED MARINE & EQUIPMENT SALES OREGON COAST’S SUPERSTORE “Where You Always Get a Whale of a Deal!” Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance TWILA & KELLY • Cut • Color • Perms Facials and Waxing Carrying Kenra and Pureology Product lines 541-997-8440 Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence 498 Hghway 101, St. B Formerly Studio W the Salon proprietor 541-997-9234 490 Hwy. 101 • Florence monamicafeandcatering @gmail.com Where great friends and good food meet! Old Fashioned Car Hop Service 1690 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-997-8124 The original A&W Drive-in opened in 1961 New Construction & Remodels 24 Hour S ERVICE A VAILABLE www.adoberesort.com 1555 Highway 101 Yachats 21st and Highway 101 Diane Marti diversifi edmarineandequipmentsales.com Veteran Owned & Operated Jim & Bonnie Johnston, Owners 2530 Hwy. 101, Florence • 541-997-4505 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Sunday Brunch Hours: M-F 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-3pm Let us cater your special events! Metal Buildings • Wooden Sheds Consignment: ATVs, Rvs, Boats, Cars & Trucks Complete Detail Service: RVs, Cars, Trucks & Boats Enclosed/Open Trailers for Sale or Rent Boat, Motor, Trailer Repair Service Used Vehicle Sales Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Jason S CU T HAIR THE R FO LE WHO Y IL M A F We Do SandBlast ing DONATE NOW! Th e Barber Station (541) 547-3141 (Diagonal from McDonald’s) Phil’s Saw Shop R HODY The officers and members of Florence Elks Lodge #1858 want to show appreciation to the Florence community by hosting a compli- mentary Christmas Dinner at the lodge, 1686 12th St., from noon to 3 p.m. All are welcome. F RIENDS FRUITS PRUNING CLASS The OSU Extension Service - Lane County will conduct its annual Florence class on pruning tree fruits Thursday, Jan. 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The demonstration of proper pruning techniques is open to the public. The class will be led by Ross Penhallegon, OSU Extension Service in Lane County — Horticulture Agent. Call 541-344-5859 to preregister. BEGINS WINTER BREAK ESTATE JEWELRY !!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. T REE Monday, Dec. 21 Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. 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