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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 I N BRIEF Florence Dems host special guest today Learn about prostate cancer, get support The Florence Area Democratic Club will meet today, March 7, at 11 a.m., in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Special guest will be Jack Lenox, chairman of the Native American Business Network. Everyone is welcome. The Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group will meet Tuesday, March 10, at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw from 5 to 7 p.m. Physician Assistant Chad Jorgensen, along with prostate cancer survivors and their spouses and loved ones, will provide helpful prostate cancer information. Bring questions and get answers, or just come to listen and learn. Call Bob Horney at 541- 999-4239 for more informa- tion. The Mapleton Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 8, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m, at the Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Drive in Mapleton. Breakfast includes pan- cakes, sausage, ham and eggs. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children. Get help Monday to end substance abuse The Siuslaw Area Partnership to Prevent Substance Abuse (SAPPSA) will meet Monday, March 9, at 3.30 p.m., in the Siuslaw Public Library. The meeting is free and open to the public. PFLAG to present award-winning film The Sundance Institute- sponsored multiple award- winning documentary, “Out in the Silence,” will be shown to the public Tuesday, March 10, in the sanctuary of Florence United Methodist Church, sponsored by PFLAG Florence. The screening will follow brief introductions and organi- zational news at 6:30 p.m. The film runs 58 minutes, and discussion will follow. Florence United Methodist Church is at 333 Kingwood St. The public is invited and refreshments will be served. Imel to teach self massage for eye care To learn new ways to care for your eyes, including the “Eye Bright Self Massage,” join Patricia Imel at Lane Community College, Florence Camp- us, March 12 from 9 to 10 a.m. To register, call LCC at 541- 997-8444. Library board meets March 13 Coastal Women Vets luncheon March 13 The Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors will meet Friday, March 13, at 9 a.m., in the banquet room of the Pier Point Inn, at 85625 Highway 101 in Florence, for a regular meeting of the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors. This will be followed by a board and staff retreat from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the same loca- tion. A complete agenda for both meetings is available online at www.siuslawlibrary.org. The Coastal Women Veterans will have its monthly luncheon on Friday, March 13, at 11:30 a.m., at 1285 Restobar Restaurant, located at 1285 Bay Street in Old Town. All women who have served in any branch of the military are invited as well as their spouses or caregivers. Space is limited so prior reservations are required. For reservations, contact Sharon Armstrong at 541- 999-5094 or sarmstrong@ msn.com. Library features slideshow of Japan On Tuesday, March 10, Julia Tousley-Ritt will present a slideshow of her year living in Yamagata City, Japan, Florence’s sister city. The slideshow will high- light her travels and experi- ences as Florence’s first Coordinator for International Relations. 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