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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2015 11 A Library board meets today Kiwanis sells candy The Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors will meet today, Feb. 4, at 12:30 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., for a special meet- ing of the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors. A complete agenda is avail- able online at www.siuslaw library.org. Kiwanis is now selling candy for Valentine’s Day. Candy is available Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., in the Sears showroom at Sixth Street and Highway 101. Proceeds go to the Kiwanis programs like Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Florence Food Share, Boys and Girls Club, Scholarships, and more. Start celebrating early with DJ DAN at The Shorewood Friday February 13 from 4 to 8 or so Valentine’s Dinner and Dancing FREE dinner and champagne 4-6pm followed by dance fl oor contest reservations recommended 541-997-8202 Singles and Couples welcome Prizes • Drawing for gift basket • $1000 off a month’s rent and Grand Prize • month free rent 1451 Spruce St. • Florence 541-997-8202 School volunteer orientation Thursday All new, current and poten- tial school volunteers are invited to attend an orientation to learn more about vol- unteering in Siuslaw schools. Discussion of the newly adopted volunteer handbook, rights and responsibilities and ideas to engage high- impact support of teachers and students will take place at the orientation. The orientation will be held Feb. 5 at the school district office, 2111 Oak St., from 2 to 3 p.m. For more information, con- tact Vonnie McClellan at 541- 997-2651. Learn to make soups Thursday A cooking class how to make healthy and delicious soups will be held Feb. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. To register, call Linda Lydick at 541-999- 2052. Florence Area Dems meet Saturday The Florence Area Democratic Club meets on Feb. 7 at 11 a.m., in the con- ference room of the Port of Siuslaw, 100 Harbor St., in Florence. Special guest Bob Peters will talk about his experience on the 1965 March from Selma to Montgomery. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit www.florencedemocrats.org. Poetry Group meets Wednesdays Friends of Poetry meets Wednesdays from 3 to 5 p.m. in the activity room at Shorewood Retirement Center, 1451 Spruce St. Call 541-991-7556 for more information. All are welcome. PFLAG meets Feb. 10 Learn all about the more than 75 books and DVDs available through Parents, Friends and Families of Lesbians and Gay (PFLAG) at the PFLAG-Florence meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Fellowship Hall of Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood Ave. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. PFLAG-Florence maintains an extensive free lending library of useful and entertain- ing materials and booklets that are free for the taking. Stop by and find out more about a valuable resource in the community. Barbara Martin TAXES & BOOKKEEPING consider for inclusion in this year’s induction ceremony, July 31 at the Florence Events Center. Forms can be downloaded from the Siuslaw High School website under Alumni/Hall of Fame. Women Vets to meet Feb. 13 Community Chorus registering singers The Coastal Women Veterans will hold its monthly luncheon at Homegrown Public House, 294 Laurel St. in Old Town, on Friday, Feb. 13, at 11:30 a.m. Email Rita Cadagin at fishtravel@hotmail.com if you plan to attend. All women veterans are invited and encouraged to attend. You can still register to sing Hollywood tunes with the Community Chorus on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. at Cross Road Church, on 10th and Maple Streets. The Hooray for Hollywood concert will be held on May 3 at the Florence Event Center. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. A registration form may be found on the web site, w w w. c o m m u n i t y c h o r u s florenceor.org. The fee is $60 with financial aid available for those quali- fied. For information call 541 902-8567 Us TOO cancer sup- port meets Feb. 10 Celebrate civil, equal The next meeting of the Us rights Feb. 13 TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education/Support Group is Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, from 5 to 7 p.m. Urologist Bryan Mehlhaff and prostate cancer survivors will be present. Meetings are an excellent source of prostate cancer information. Bring questions and get answers, or just come to listen and learn. Call Bob Horney at 541- 997-6626 for more informa- tion. Health-care rally set for Feb. 11 The Florence chapter of Health Care for All Oregon is planning to join activists from across the state in Salem to advocate for health care reform that will cover all Oregonians. For information about join- ing the Florence delegation, contact SK Lindsey at 541-999- 5875, Stu Henderson at 541-997-2997 or John Egar at 541-999-6599. Humane Society hosts dinner Feb. 13 We’ve Moved... but just next door! able at The FAHS Thrift Shop, FAHS Shelter, Three Rivers Casino, Raining Cats and Dogs, Mary Ann’s Natural Pet, and On Your Feet with a Splash, as well as other places. There will be dancing and a raffle for prizes. The Florence Area Humane Society will be celebrating February holidays on Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets are $10 and are avail- On Friday, Feb. 13, in the Siuslaw Public Library’s Bromley Room, on Ninth Street, in Florence, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., there will be a program called “Images, Indigenous, Inhabitants.” It will include an audio/ visual presentation of world- wide migration images; rock art images; the history of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians; and narration, singing, drumming and dancing. The program is free and open to all ages. It will include snacks and drinks. The event is sponsored by KXCR, 90.7, educational com- munity radio in Florence. Van Fans to host card game party Feb. 18 The Van Fans card-game party is Wednesday, Feb. 18, at the Florence Events Center. Ticket prices are $15 with our without a card game, beginning at 11:30 a.m. To reserve a spot at a favorite game table, call Toni Young at 541-997-3893. SHS Hall of Fame seeks nominees The Siuslaw High School Athletics Hall of Fame is seek- ing nominations for athletes to Oldtime Fiddlers play Feb. 21 The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers, Dist. 5, will be play- ing Feb. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Winchester Bay Community Center. An acoustic circle jam will follow from 3 to 4 p.m. The public is invited. There will be a meeting for members only at 11 a.m. For more information, call 541-759-3419. Learn about Florence retirement resources On Friday, Feb. 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., in partnership with LCC, Front Desk Florence will introduce available resources in the community and discuss the many events, activities and opportunities in and around the area that can contribute to an optimal retirement. This workshop is for every- one. Preregistration for this free workshop is required through Lane Community College, 3149 Oak Street, or call 541- 997-844 to register. There are no fees or costs. 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