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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015 FRAA to offer two-part knitting classes Jan. 22, 29 Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) is offering a two-part Beginning Knitting class for anyone wishing to learn the basics of knitting, and then progress in their skills. “I haven’t been knitting long, but I became obsessed once I caught the hang of it. I’ve made many types of proj- ects this past year — a poncho, baby sweaters, scarves, shawls, hats, headbands and cowls,” said instructor Karen Skulley. “I love knitting. I’ve caught the bug; it’s addictive.” Skulley’s enthusiasm for knitting is something she looks forward to passing on to oth- ers. Part one of the class is Licensed Bonded Insured Thursday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m. to noon. Part two will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon. Both sessions will take place at the FRAA Art Center, 4969 Highway 101, Munsel Lake Plaza No. 4, just north of Fred Meyer. To register, contact Skulley at 408-421-9131. Students are asked to bring their own yarn and needles if they have them. Otherwise, these items will be available to borrow. For more information on this class, as well as the many other classes going on at the FRAA Art Center, visit www.fraaoregon.org. (541) 997-6977 (541) 999-0896 Library Tidings February celebrates literature February will feature a wide variety of literary programs at the library, including the second annual Blind Date with a Book, a literary trivia program, a litetary movie, the best books presenta- tion, and more. Look for more information in upcoming Tidings columns. Tax forms News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library pro- grams for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge The IRS has informed libraries across the nation that due to budget cuts they will only be supplying the 1040, 1040A, and 1040EZ forms. They will not be supplying instruction booklets or other tax forms. Oregon ceased providing tax instruction booklets several years ago. Library patrons have several options, as follows: For Federal (IRS) forms and instructions, visit www.IRS.gov /Forms to view and download the forms and instructions you need. Visit www.IRS.gov/order forms to order tax products to be delivered by mail. Call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 to order tax products to be delivered by mail. Visit the library and either use the Internet computers to view and print forms or ask staff for assistance at the reference desk. As with all printing, the first 10 pages are free and it’s 10 cents for each page after that. For Oregon Department of Revenue forms and instructions: visit www.oregon.gov/dor, call 1-800-356-4222, or visit the library and either use its Internet computers to view and print forms or ask staff for assistance at the reference desk. Blind Date with a Book Is your book life feeling a lit- tle lackluster? Do you feel like you’re in a reading rut? Do you want to rediscover that love for reading that you once had? Well, you can! During the month of February, the library will be offering its second annual Blind Date with a Book program. For the adventur- ous reader this program offers the opportunity to let fate take a hand in selecting what you read. The program works like this: Select a plainly wrapped book from a selection of books at the library. Take the book to Circulation and check it out. Read the book — or at least make an honest and fair attempt at doing so — then return the book with a “blind date” evalua- 5 A tion form. Besides being used to recom- mend new and wonderful books to readers, the forms also will be used for prize drawings. The point is to take a risk and expand your reading interests. Sound fun? The program starts Feb. 1! Friends Book Sale The next Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, and Sunday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, in the library’s Bromley Room. This two-day sale is a great opportunity to stock up on win- ter reading material at bargain prices. There will be thousands of hardcover books selling for only a dollar, pocket paperbacks for 50 cents, and all proceeds go to support the library and its pro- grams. Book sales are one of the Library Friends’ primary fundraisers. By purchasing books, shoppers help to support the libraries in Mapleton and Florence. Anyone having books to be donated for this or future sales may bring them to the library at any time. P.O. Box 31,000 Artist reception of JoAnn Chartier at KB Galley P.O. Box 31,000 • Florence, OR 97439 Florence Chamber Business After Hours Hosted by: SHORELINE CUSTOMIZED APPAREL Learn how to print your own shirt! Thursday, January 22nd 5:30-7pm 1745 15th St. (Hwy. 101 & 15th) Kenneth B Gallery will open a new exhibit by JoAnn Chartier of Cheshire, Ore, beginning Thursday, Jan. 22. The exhibit will run through March 7. A reception for the artist will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, from 1 to 3 p.m. Meet the artist and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar and guitar music performed by Michael Erbentraut. Portraying nature with paint on canvas has been a goal of artists since cave-dwellers painted on rock walls. Centuries later, those cave paintings still carry enormous power by way of their symbol- ism and historical representa- tions of the world outside our front door. “Landscapes are fundamen- tally compelling and the Oregon landscape is a painter’s Prepare you own “Grab & Go” bag for use in the event of an emergency This is a small bag that contains a three day supply of food, water, medications, and change of clothing along with personal hygiene items. One critical item is a battery powered FM Radio to tune into KCST the local emergency broadcast station for our area. Expect to be in a shelter where people must provide for themselves for these items. Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 541-997-3128 www.florencechamber.com paradise,” said Chartier. “It’s my delight to explore reflec- tions of light on layers of nature. Through history styles come and go, but the potential to show in paint the environ- ment we inhabit ceases to diminish. “I try to go beyond capturing pretty or dramatic scenery when the light is good — nature always does this far bet- ter than I. Therefore, my can- vases become other versions of the natural world where the paint itself provides a new space to explore.” Ablaze with expressionistic color, Chartier’s paintings offer small, intimate glimpses of tide pools and river rock as well as vastly expansive panoramic views of our magnificent state. Additionally, numerous paintings in this show portray her distinct ability to meld visual planes through shifting color cords, which often have an ethereal quality about them. More information is avail- able online at www.KennethB Gallery.com, or by calling SK Lindsey at 541-999-5875. The gallery is at 1458 First St. in Old Town Florence. Call Today to Schedule your appointment John C. Bachmann, DVM Lindsey A. Franz, DVM Open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. February is Veterinary Dental Health Month. To improve the dental health of your pets, Oceanside Veterinary Hospital will give a 10% discount on all dental services and products January 19-February 28. Discounts for dental cleanings will apply during this period, and slots are limited, so call for your appointment today! 8:00 This message brought to you by the West Lane Emergency Operations Group Dr. John Bachmann and his certified Veterinary Technician Elizabeth 541-997-9300 Voice your opinion! Submit letters to: Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. 1739 West 22nd Street, Florence st annual Every dollar donated to ShelterBox USA during the Show will be matched up to $10,000 by Show Management. Make your donation at the Eugene Delta Rotary exhibit with the actual emergency aid supplies & tent delivered to families worldwide who have lost everything during natural disasters and humanitarian crises. 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