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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM THIS WEEK ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS COAST ON THE 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 Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 in Florence. Saturday, May 14 T OUR LOCAL ART GALLERIES Enjoy the Second Saturday Gallery Tour from 3 to 5 p.m. This self-guided tour, from Old Town to 101 Uptown Region, inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Come enjoy the works of local artists at your own pace. Thursday, May 19 Wednesday, May 18 P ORT TO MEET IN T RIANGLE L AKE P EACE H EALTH VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON The volunteers at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center will have a general business luncheon meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Driftwood Shores. Those planning to attend must call or email Rosalie Johnson by Monday, May 16, for reservations. Volunteers work in 25 different areas in the hospital, clinics, sewing group and hospice. More volunteers are needed. Stop in at the hospital gift shop to visit with a volunteer for more infor- mation. The Port of Siuslaw Commission will hold its May commission meet- ing at the Triangle Lake School in Blachly. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. The Port Commission in March elected to hold several meetings in various locations throughout the Port Tuesday, May 17 District. In August, the Commission will meet in Mapleton. G ET DIABETES SUPPORT Triangle Lake School is located at The Siuslaw Diabetes/Pre-diabetes Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. in 20264 Blachly Grange Road in Blachly. For those who can’t make the Bromley Room at the library. the meeting, video of the port’s com- Bring questions for an informative Friday, May 20 mission meeting will be on the port’s discussion. website within 48 hours. R HODY F EST RETURNS THIS WEEKEND For more information, call 541- There are lots of sights and sounds 902-6059. L OVEJOY TO PERFORM AT C ABARET to delight visitors this weekend for Jeff Lovejoy will perform at the the 109th annual Rhododendron C OME LEARN ABOUT THE PTA next Starlight Cabaret set for tonight Festival, starting with the annual Florence Community PTA invites at the Florence Unitarian Davis Amusement Carnival on the everyone to attend the next PTA Universalist Fellowship. Port of Siuslaw boardwalk. The car- meeting, at 4 p.m., in the Siuslaw Lovejoy has played for over 45 nival opens Wednesday, May 18, in Elementary School library. Child years in New England and Colorado. the afternoon. care and snacks are provided free at Lovejoy plays a ’60s to ’80s mix, The fifth annual Old Town Vendor every meeting and one lucky mostly tunes from The Eagles, John Fair is once again on Maple Street, attendee will win the door prize. Denver, Moody Blues, and Dylan, between Bay and First streets. It with a little New Age music and a opens Friday afternoon and runs R HODY S OCIETY PLANT AUCTION few originals sprinkled in. Singing through Sunday evening. The Siuslaw Chapter of the along has become a staple. On Saturday, don’t miss the annual American Rhododendron Society The music begins at 6 p.m. at the classic car and motorcycle shows, will meet at 6:30 p.m., for the annual FUUF, on Highway 101 at Heceta car cruise, arts festival, flower show, plant auction of special and unusual Beach Road. Tea and coffee will be junior parade and games, Elks’ azaleas, rhododendrons and compan- provided, or BYOB if over age 21. chicken barbecue and much more ion plants. Finger foods are welcome. being held all around town. This is the time to find that special The event is free to the public, but Grand Marshal Wilbur Ternyik will plant for your garden. The public is love donations are appreciated. lead this year’s Grand Floral Parade on invited to come to the Presbyterian Old Fashioned Car Hop Service 1690 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-997-8124 Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques The original A&W Drive-in opened in 1961 Let us cater your special events! Diane Marti proprietor 541-997-9234 490 Hwy. 101 • Florence monamicafeandcatering @gmail.com Where great friends and good food meet! Saturday, May 21 F IDDLERS TO PLAY W INCHESTER B AY The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers, District 5, will make music at the Winchester Bay Community Center. On stage performance is 1 to 3 p.m., with an acoustic jam following from 3 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to this free event. The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers is a nonprofit organization whose mis- sion is to play, promote and perpetu- ate old time music. There will be a meeting for mem- bers at 11 a.m. for the election of officers. For more information, call 541-759-3419. Upcoming events S CHOOL CHOIRS TO HOST CONCERT “Choir Palooza” will be this year’s big event for students in the choir programs at Siuslaw Middle School and Siuslaw High School. Each choir will be featured in fes- tival performances from district events. Favorite songs from musicals and movies will highlight the evening, along with recent popular and classic hits. The concert is Tuesday, May 24, at 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Handyman 101 Construction, LLC ESTATE JEWELRY !!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Sunday, May 21, at noon as it runs from 27th Street onto and down Highway 101 and through Old Town. For more information, call 541- 997-3128 or visit the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce website at www.florencechamber.com. 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