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Fl o re n ce R o t a r i a n s : M e e t i n g t h e Co s t u m e C h a l l e n g e S a t u rd a y, M a rc h 1 4 , 5 p. m . – Ti c ke t s $ 6 0 BLACK challenging political topic of the day. After dipping in some bathtub gin, Crystal Farnsworth and Bobby Jensen have a night planned at the local speakeasy. They might make some plans that involve breaking the bank. Breaking the bank for the kids of Florence, that is. Every penny raised at the Rotary Auction goes toward scholarships for local high school and college students and other community projects. She may be Florence’s oldest fl apper, but her glamour certainly has not faded. Harriet Smith is proud to be a modern ‘20s woman. In all her glory, Harriet represents that young lady who continued to hike up her skirt, stay out late, and go with what was in. Times were, and still are, changing, and thus the fl apper age comes to Florence. In fringe and pearls, Harriet looks like the ultimate “IT Girl.” For information about this year’s auction, call 541-902-9807. YELLOW Each year about this time Florence Rotarians and their friends devote serious time and energy to planning their costumes for the upcoming Rotary Auction. This year’s event, scheduled for March 14 at the Florence Events Center is billed as “A Roaring Good Night for Giving.” Flapper costumes are in. In an effort to help its members appear in appropriate attire, the club recently staged a fashion show where a fi ne group of “professional” models portrayed the possibilities to be considered. First down the catwalk were Rotary’s lovely exchange student, Kashni, and her escort, Jordan. Kashni was pretty in pink, with matching parasol and Jordan was equally elegant in his impeccable white jacket. Lis Farm and Guy Veach might well have been on their way to the local speakeasy to sip some champagne and discuss a woman’s right to vote or some other M o n key B u g s d i s co u nt c h i l d re n’s a p p a re l t o ‘p o p u p’ at F E C CYAN MAGENTA Monkey Bugs is a family owned children’s resale “pop up” with the goal of helping families in communities across Oregon by providing quality children’s clothing (newborn-18) at affordable prices. In addition to its store locations, Monkey Bugs also travels to locations around Oregon, bringing with it a wide selection of quality used clothing. At Monkey Bugs, you don’t have to search for sizes or have to worry about checking for stains or holes. Monkey Bugs selects only the best items and always offers a wide variety of items to choose from. In addition, its inventory is always changing, so those who attend a Monkey Bugs pop up event one time will fi nd different items the next time. Monkey Bugs pop up shops are clean and organized, with spacious aisles for strollers, along with activities for kids. Monkey Bugs will pop up at the FEC on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. F E C we b s i t e g e t s m a ke ove r For anyone who has visited the Florence Events Center website since January, they’ve noticed some big changes that have made it easier to view and use on mobile devices. “A major change has been making our website mobile- friendly,” says FEC director Kevin Rhodes. “Patrons can check event calendars, view performer photos and order tickets on their smart phones and other mobile devices.” A new feature on the home page is a photo carousel that displays upcoming events and performances of the next 10 public events, in date order, along with a photo. Users can click on a carousel photo and go directly to the detail page with information about that event. In addition, a new map feature helps out-of-town visitors fi nd the FEC’s exact location, as well as fi nd hotels and restaurants in town via hyperlinks. “We want our website to be totally user-friendly so that visitors feel welcome and can fi nd us easily,” says Rhodes. “We want everyone, both in and out of Florence, to enjoy the many features and activities we have to offer.” An FEC Guide to Giving Capital Improvement Fund Tax-deductible donations can be made to the Florence Events Center Capital Improvement Fund. These funds are maintained for special proj- ects & new equipment. Endowment Fund An endowment fund for the Flor ence Events Center has been established with the Western Lane Community Foundation. Tax-de ductible donations can be made to: Western Lane Com munity Foun dation, P.O. Box 1589, Florence, OR 97439. Named Theater Seat You can have your name(s) placed on the back of a theater seat for a $1,500 tax-deductible donation. www.eventcenter.org. Toll-free: 1-888-968-4086 We accept Visa or MasterCard. Fax: 541-902-0991 Phone: 541-997-1994 For ticket information, contact The Florence Events Center box office at (541) 997-1994 Page 3