SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2016
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Motorcycle show, poker Florence’s Old Town Inn receives facelift
run at casino May 21
Three Rivers Casino Resort
will host the Let It Ride motor-
cycle show and Rebel Rally
poker run on Saturday, May
21.
Come see the latest custom
motorcycles, cheer for the
Rebel Rally Poker Run and
support community organiza-
tions.
The fourth annual Let It
Ride motorcycle show takes
place from 1 to 3 p.m., in the
Casino’s Event Center. Awards
will be given to the best stock,
best custom, best in show and
best street custom motorcy-
cles.
All proceeds benefit St.
Jude Children’s Hospital.
Don’t miss the opportunity
to check out Les Covington’s
Heart of Gold motorcycle fea-
tured in “Easy Rider” maga-
zine. Not only has Covington
been featured in Easy Rider,
but placed first in “Old
School” at the Easy Rider Bike
Show 2015 and won numerous
awards in Sturgis.
For motorcycle enthusiasts
who are looking for a custom
bike or need any maintenance
service, check out Covington’s
motorcycle shoppe located in
Portland, Ore.
“Three Rivers is honored to
offer events that support
deserving
organizations
through unique fun twist.” said
Three Rivers COO, Mike
Rose. “These organizations
are doing so much for the
community and it is our pleas-
ure to support them.”
Three Rivers will be the
starting line for the Rebel
Rally poker run on May 21,
from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The motorcycle race will
feature the Oregon Coast’s top
destinations,
including
Beachcomber Tavern, Jerry’s
Place and Pop’s Smokehouse.
The poker run is a benefit to
veterans.
Competitors are welcome to
pre-register at Rebel-Rally.
com.
For more event information,
call 541-902-6619 or visit
ThreeRiversCasino.com.
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After sharing in a $750,000
makeover with Florence's
River House Inn in 2013, The
Old Town Inn is undergoing
additional improvements.
“We decided that since we
did our interior renovation in
2013, we needed to make the
outside look as nice as the
inside,” said Craig Sanders,
president
of
Hoagland
Properties, owners of the two
inns.
“The original windows were
double pane aluminum frame
windows that were looking
rather old and were not operat-
ing smoothly, so we decided to
change over to vinyl windows
with a new design that I came
up with,” added Sanders. “This
design allows for the window
to be left open, if desired, and
would still be secure. This also
allows for a much more attrac-
tive picture window affect.”
According to Sanders, the
Inn’s original doors were start-
ing to show their age too, so
they replaced them with insu-
lated vinyl doors.
“These doors seal better and
have better insulation, so the
rooms will be quieter and more
energy efficient” said Sanders.
“With the new doors and win-
Do your part and
volunteer today
to help support
these local
non-proft
organizations in
our community!
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Helping Hands Coalition
and flowers in the planters, all
come from Laurel Bay
Gardens.
Local contractor, Ken Smart
Construction, is overseeing the
project,” said Sanders. “We
believe in doing as much of our
business locally as possible.”
The project is expected to be
completed before the annual
Rhododendron Festival later
this month.
The Old Town Inn was
selected as No. 11 in the coun-
try by TripAdvisor, the world’s
largest travel website, as a
“travelers’ choice best value
hotel” in 2015.
Hoagland Properties also
owns Florence's River House
Inn, overlooking the Siuslaw
River on Bay Street in Historic
COURTESY PHOTO Old Town Florence. The River
House Inn recently received
New paint is just one of several areas that have been part
TripAdvisor's Hall of Fame
of Old Town Inn’s recent makeover project.
award for winning the coveted
Travelers Choice Award five
dows we felt it was time to Hoagland Properties approxi- years in a row.
replace the siding and paint mately $70,000, all of which is
Hoagland Properties also
scheme too.
being spent locally.
won this year’s Florence Area
“The City of Florence and
“We purchased the windows Chamber
of
Commerce
the Florence Area Chamber of from Florence Glass, the doors Siuslaw Award for Outstanding
Commerce want to spruce-up from Pro Lumber, and con- Customer Service.
Florence, so we’re doing our tracted with local painter Josh
To learn more about The Old
part.”
Haberly. The colorful hanging Town Inn visit www.old-town-
The project is costing flower baskets and the plants inn.com, or call 541-997-7131.
LCC to host open houses for ‘Ventures’
Lane Community College
Florence Center’s Continuing
Education program, “Outward
Ventures,” will offer a sneak
peek at upcoming courses and
Outward Ventures trips during
open house sessions planned
for May 23 at 6 p.m., and May
24 at 10:30 a.m.
“This is a chance for resi-
dents to ‘save the date’ for
Outward Ventures excursions
that may interest them and
learn about fun and unique
opportunities they may want to
share with their family and
friends who’ll visit Florence
this summer,” said Marsha
Sills, LCC Florence Center
Continuing Education program
coordinator.
Outward Ventures provides
cultural and educational trips
to sites in the region. Special
trips already confirmed for the
fall will also be shared during
both open house dates.
Attendees will have a chance
to win free Continuing
Education registration, up to
$50, that can be used in either
the summer or fall.
Attendees will also get to
vote on an upcoming Outward
Ventures locale.
During the open house
events, community members
also can learn more about how
to get involved as a partner in
providing lifelong learning
opportunities in Florence.
Sills said she is still planning
the fall semester and seeking
instructors interested in sharing
their hobbies and skills.
For more information, con-
tact Sills at 541-997-8444, ext.
4825.
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Assisting those in need in our Community. Free Hot Meals Mon-Wed-Fri
11 AM - 2 PM
PO Box 1296 • 1339 Rhododendron Dr., Florence, OR 97439
Call 541-997-5057 to Volunteer
(541) 997-6111
375 9th St
Florence, OR 97439
www.spruce-point.com
Florence Food Share
Ask us about volunteer opportunities.
2190 Spruce Street • P.O.Box 2514
Florence, Oregon 97439
(541) 997-9110
info@fl orencefoodshare.org
Meals on Wheels and Cafe 60
Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get
out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly,
regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new
friends in a dining room setting.
1570 Kingwood
PO Box 2313, Florence
541-997-5673
laneseniormeals.org
Peace Harbor Volunteers
Learn how to embrace life changes while managing your health
Spruce
Point
Living Falls
& Memory Care
Learn What
You
Can Assisted
Do to Prevent
~Family
& Friends are Always Welcome~
Thursday, April
21st, 2pm
Take simple steps to prevent falls and maintain your independence. Free screening
2nd & 30th @ 3:00
clinic provided to help Thursday,
identify fall June
risk factors.
Enjoy Campfire Music with Hal & Friends
Facts About Macular Degeneration
Every Tuesday @ 2:00
Thursday, May Enjoy
19th, a 2pm
Relaxing Trip to a Different National Park
Macular Degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in seniors. Find
from facts
the comfort
of the Activity
Room.
Refreshments
Served
out the latest
and information
about
Macular
Degeneration
prevention
Wednesday,
June
8th
@
1:30
and treatment options.
Enjoy a Bus ride to Bob Creek, It’s World Oceans Day
Advances in Digital Thursday,
Hearing June
Aid 16th
and @ Technology
2:00
Thursday,
June
2pm (Advances in Digital Hearing Aid Technology).
Living Life
to 16th,
the Fullest
Hearing better is possible!
Learn about
unexpected
Wednesday,
June the
22nd
@ 2:00 benefits of correcting
your hearing loss. Also find out about insurance coverage and hearing aid
Enjoy a Fun Great Outdoors Craft Project.
benefits.
Fridays, All Month Long
Enjoy a Scenic Bus Ride to one of our Beautiful Parks. Times vary.
Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers, you will fi nd an area of interest in
a caring organization.
400 9th Street, Florence
541-997-8412 ext. 209
Siuslaw Outreach Services
SOS is looking for a few great volunteers!
We have morning opportunities available at the front desk! Spend a few
hours each week greeting clients, answering the phone and helping our
community. All training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator- Lori @
541-997-2816
Us Too Florence
Saving men one PSA test at a time. “Someone to talk to...who understands!”
541-997-6626
maribob@oregonfast.net
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Oregon Dunes Triathlon
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Winter Music Festival
Fraudville
Home & Garden Show
PTA Talent Show
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