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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2016 Robert’s Rules of Order workshop to be held at FEC Want to attend more pro- ductive and efficient meet- ings? Unsure of when to make a motion for new business or call for the order of the day? Then attend the Robert’s Rules of Order In-Brief Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Florence Events Center. Dr. Russ Pierson of Lane Community College has designed this workshop for new board members, long- time members and anyone that is part of an organization or committee that holds regular meetings. The goal of Robert’s Rules of Order is to provide common rules and procedures for delib- eration and debate in order to place the whole membership on the same footing and speak- ing the same language. Tickets are available at the Florence Events Center by calling 541-997-1994. The workshop is $10 and comes with a book for person- al use. Refreshments will also be provided. 3 A St. Mary’s Men’s Club donates to youth program On Wednesday, Aug. 17, Dan Gilday and Jim Perry of the St. Mary’s Church Men’s Group presented a check for $500 to Chuck Trent, executive director, and Michael Pearson, vice-president of the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County. The donation will be used to expand the Financial Literacy Program, Managing Money, bringing teens financial educa- tion to help them get on the path toward budgeting, saving, planning for college, living within your means and finan- cial freedom. Giving teens the know-how to make great financial deci- sions throughout their life is just one of the life skills that teens learn at the Boys and Girls Club. St. Mary’s Church Men’s Club makes annual donations to local nonprofit organizations with funds earned from events put on at the church throughout the year. COURTESY PHOTO St Mary’s Men’s Club contributed to the Boys and Girls Club; shown left to right are Chuck Trent, executive director; Dan Gilday, treasurer of St. Mary’s Men’s Club and Michael Pearson, vice president of the board of the Boys & Girls Club. Next FloTones concert to be ‘south of the border’ Since the FloTones first organized 15 years ago, the last 12 as an independent nonprofit organization, it has entertained Florence audiences with a num- ber of performances, primarily presenting music from “The Great American Songbook.” This includes music by such composers as Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and the Gershwins. In a change of pace, the Florence jazz vocal group will tackle tunes from south of the border in “The FloTones and Friends present Latin Rhythms,” to be performed in September at the Florence Events Center with an encore performance at the newly opened Class Act Theatre. But, true to its roots, the group will throw in a couple of Latin-tinged songs by Porter and Gershwin. Several rhythmic styles will be featured, including the bossa nova, the mambo, the samba and the beguine. The Brazilian bossa nova evolved from the earlier samba and attained prominence in the melodies of Antonio Carlos Jobim. Among his tunes to be per- formed are “Desafinado” and “Wave.” About the same time, the mambo became all the rage. COURTESY PHOTO The FloTones will perform “Latin Rhythms” at the Florence Events Center Sept. 10 and 11 and at the Class Act Theatre Sept. 16 and 17. The program will include “Mambo Italiano” popularized by songstress Rosemary Clooney. Other composers featured include Henry Mancini’s “It Had Better Be Tonight” from the movie “The Pink Panther” and Burt Bacharach’s “The Look of Love” from the James Bond film “Casino Royale.” FloTones “Friends” joining the evening will include the musical accompaniment team of Jennifer Weier on keyboard, Ron Green on trumpet, Nate Kaplan on drums and Lynette Kristine on bass. Performances on the FEC flat floor will be Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., followed by another on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 3 p.m. The following weekend, FloTones and Friends will appear at the Class Act Theatere(CAT) on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 16 and 17, at 7 p.m. Tickets for all concerts are $15. For more information, call 541-902-8314. Heceta Water PUD seeks applicants THIS WEEK’S FEATURES: $9 | $8 Senior/Student/Military | $7.50 Matinees Before 3 | $7 Child | $6.50 Members AUGUST 26 – SEPTEMBER 1 FRI 26 11:40 AM 110 MIN – Oscars 4 Hugh Grant and Ms. Streep? 1:45 PM “The supremely gifted Meryl Streep is playing a 4:05 PM supremely ungifted singer with artistic ambitions. 6:10 PM 8:30 PM It’s official: Streep can play anything, even someone without a trace of talent.” CSM FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS SAT 27 SUN 28 MON 29 TUE 30 WED 31 THU 1 11:40 AM 1:45 PM 4:05 PM 6:10 PM 8:30 PM 12:40 PM 3:00 PM 5:05 PM 7:20 PM 11:40 AM 1:45 PM 4:05 PM 6:10 PM 8:30 PM 11:40 AM 1:45 PM 4:05 PM 6:10 PM 8:30 PM 11:40 AM 1:45 PM 4:05 PM 6:10 PM 8:30 PM 11:40 AM 1:45 PM 4:05 PM 6:10 PM 8:30 PM 11:30 AM 1:50 PM 4:10 PM 6:30 PM 8:50 PM 11:30 AM 1:50 PM 4:10 PM 6:30 PM 8:50 PM 1:35 PM 2:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:35 PM HELL OR HIGH WATER R 102 MIN – Best Picture of the Summer? “a thrillingly good movie — a crackerjack drama of crime, fear, and brotherly love set in a sun- roasted, deceptively sleepy West Texas that feels completely exotic for being so authentic.” Variety Starts Wed Aug 31 HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE 2:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:35 PM PG-13 93 MIN – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED “The photography is lush, the dialogue uproarious, and the crazy action sequences unforgettable.” Philadelphia Inquirer KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS PG 101 MIN – 4 Stars – GREAT 4 FAMILIES 2:10 PM 6:35 PM 8:45 PM 3:00 PM 7:25 PM 2:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:50 PM 2:00 PM 6:25 PM 8:35 PM 11:45 AM 11:30 AM 12:45 PM 11:45 AM 11:45 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 4:10 PM 4:20 PM 5:10 PM 4:10 PM 4:10 PM 3:45 PM 4:10 PM The Board of Directors of Heceta Water PUD is seeking to fill two seats during the Nov. 8 General Election. 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Wanda Johnson, Broker Cell: 541-999-1670 wanda@cbcoast.com Member of Coldwell Banker International President’s Circle 11:35 AM 2:05 PM 4:10 PM 6:30 PM 8:40 PM 11:45 AM 2:05 PM 4:10 PM 6:30 PM 8:40 PM Mike Johnson , Broker & Gen Contractor Cell: 541-999-0836 mike@cbcoast.com “We FOCUS on meeting your Real Estate needs”. 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 210 MIN - Ralph Fiennes + Vanessa Redgrave! Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 FRIDAY SUNDAY THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS: Films are regular prices | Performing Arts $19/$15 Member/$10 Student GLOBE ON SCREEN: THE MERCHANT OF VENICE - 150 MIN - ENCORE Completed forms are due Tuesday, Aug. 30. and are available at Heceta Water, 87845 Highway 101, during the work week. For more infor- mation, call 541-997-2446. 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