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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2015 New health, fitness studio opens Monday www.shoppelocal.biz A new health and fitness stu- dio will open in Florence on Monday, Feb. 2. StudioFlorence.com is at 1845 Highway 126, on the cor- ner of Quince Street in the Park Place Plaza. Students have the ability to sign-up, pay and schedule classes online through the stu- dio’s Facebook page. There will be a variety of classes initially offered and the owners, Bill Fleenor and Tina Alto, are always receptive to every new idea for those who have alternative desires for classes with interested partici- pants. StudioFlorence.com is out- fitted for the maximal experi- ence of whatever class one decides to take. COURTESY PHOTO The fully modernized studio has two completely mirrored The new StudioFlorence.com health and fitness center will open Monday, Feb. 2. walls, a cushioned natural bam- boo floor, a changing room, of-the-art music system, certi- completely safe and non-com- and the instructors are knowledgeable, motivated and benches, 10-foot ceilings, inti- fied and licensed instructors, petitive environment. The classes will be plentiful informed. mate or bright lighting, state- plenty of lighted parking and a Zumba will be taught by the energetic and enthusiastic Dori Wolf. “You can’t help but smile while exercising with her,” said Fleenor. Angela Palmer will be instructing her well-known bal- let classes there as well. Eileen Angilletta is produc- ing her fun and exciting Bollywood, belly dancing and Pilates. Alison Byrd will offer a warm and dedicated yoga class, with stretching and cool down. Bill Fleenor will teach and demonstrate his version of the Hot Yoga series, learned from multiple trips to Thailand. “Health and happiness are the goals for students,” said Fleenor. “We are here to help attain them.” Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.StudioFlorence.com or call 541-902-3082. I N BRIEF Humane Society hosts event today A reception to benefit the Florence Area Humane Society is today, Jan. 31, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. Donations of dog or cat food accepted. The orientation will be held Thursday, Feb. 5, at the school district office, 2111 Oak Street, from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, con- tact Vonnie McClellan at 541- 997-2651. Learn to make soups A cooking class will be held Feb. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class will teach how to make healthy and delicious soups. To preregister, call Linda Lydick at 541-999-2052. Democratic Club meets on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m., in the conference room of the Port of Siuslaw, 100 Harbor St., in Florence. Florence area Dems meet Feb. 7 The Florence Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County Presents: Area FRAUDVILLE Relay for Life kicks off today Today, the 2015 Florence Relay for Life will host its annual kickoff at the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St., from 4 to 7 p.m. The evening includes a chili cook-off and desert auction. There will be games, live music and bowls of chili for $3. For more information, call Nicole Hundley at 541-554- 9862. SSWCD to meet Monday The Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District will hold a board meeting Monday, Feb. 2, at 1774 Laurel Place, Ste No. 4, in Florence, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, con- tact 541-997-1272. LIHEAP to take new signups Monday Siuslaw Outreach Services will take signups for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program on Monday, Feb. 2, beginning at 9 a.m. Individuals may sign up by coming into SOS on that day or calling 541-997-2816. Library board to meet Wednesday The Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 12:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library for a special meeting of the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors. An agenda is available online at siuslawlibrary.org. F LORENCE P LAYHOUSE A nnounces: A DAZZLING DISPLAY OF LIP SYNC TALENT FEBRUARY 28TH All- 8 Sta Auditions For DEARLY BELOVED Thursday and Friday, Feb. 5th & Feb. 6th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Directed By Mary Tuck Additional INFOR: 541-997-1675 F AMILY H AIR S TYLING Sweetheart Deals • 1st Haircut $20.00 • 2nd Haircut $10.00 • Free Haircut with Color Share with a friend or treat yourself! 1525 12th Street, #8, Florence please call for appointment 541-999-4215 • Judy Roth WORD Special guest Bob Peters will talk about his experience on the 1965 March from Selma to Montgomery. Everyone is welcome. at A THREE RIVERS CASINO RESORT OPB ct - OPB 52S T HR E DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 CASI E RIVER N FIRST BAND TAKES THE STAGE AT 6:00 O RE S SOR T COAS T I THE NSURAN PRE C MIUM E S TON THE Y ’S GAR GRE A SE AGE - MON KEY CHAM S BER OF C OMM ERCE RMF MAN A G GRO EMENT UP SALO N CH EVE UX THE SCHO SIUSLAW OL D ISTR ICT r s Raffl e (Ruger 22/45 Lite) Ice cream bar Silent Auction Dessert Auction “Stick It” competition (2) live auction items ON THE STREET Tickets are $25 Must be 21 years or older Available at: Coast Insurance OPB Boys & Girls Club Siuslaw News Call Jean at 541-997-3455 for more information NEW FEATURE FEA TURE What are your plans for the Super Bowl? Van Fans meet Feb. 4 Monthly meetings of the Florence Van Fans are the first Wednesday of each month, with the next meeting set for Feb. 4, at The Shorewood. Lunch is $8.50. School volunteer orientation Feb. 5 All new, current and poten- tial school volunteers are invited to attend an orientation to learn more about the volun- teering in Siuslaw schools. Discussion of the newly adopted volunteer handbook, rights and responsibilities for volunteers and ideas to engage support of teachers and stu- dents will take place. “Getting together with a bunch of friends and watching the game. I’m from Seattle. I went to the first Seahawks game ever, so I’ve got to root for the Seahawks.” —J AMES S ANGREY , 66 F LORENCE “The family is coming over for a barbecue. I’m a Seahawks fan.” —D AVID R OSS , 58 F LORENCE “We’ll be watching it at home on our 75-inch HD television. It’s better than being at the game. And we’ll be rooting for the Seahawks.” —C HRIS S ORENSEN , 66 F LORENCE “I plan on staying home and watching the game and barbecu- ing some ribs. I don’t care who wins. I just want a good game.” —N ADINE H IGHSMITH , 65 F LORENCE HAVE A QUESTION WE SHOULD ASK? 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