SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015
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Soroptimists sell
roses to benefit local
students
Tickets for the annual
Soroptimist Rose Sale are
available now through April 20,
for $20 per dozen.
Rose delivery will be April
29, either at the recipient’s
home or work.
Proceeds fund scholarships
awarded to local students.
Tickets can be purchased
from any Soroptimist or by
calling Jo Hine at 541-997-
2233.
Youth wash cars
today for camp funds
The Florence Evangelical
Church is raising money to
send youth to camp this sum-
mer by washing cars today,
April 11, for donations.
Kids will be washing cars in
the Oregon Pacific Bank park-
ing lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
weather permitting.
The church is raising camp
money through several fund-
raisers and a grant from
Western Lane Community
Foundation. A rummage sale,
Saturday, May 2, at the church,
will be the next fundraiser.
“Guided Speech Evaluations,”
starts at 1:30 p.m.
Admission is free and the
public is invited. Contact Irma
at 541-999-0912, or register at
www.goo.gl/6uDcxX.
Public speaking class
today
The
Siuslaw
Early
Rhododendron Show will be
April 11 and 12. In addition to
exhibiting flowers, rhododen-
drons and azaleas will be for
sale.
The exhibit will include
azaleas, rhododendrons and
Bon-sai. The show is free and
open to the public. Times will
be from 1 to 5 p.m. on
Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. on Sunday.
The exhibit will be at the
Florence Events Center, 715
The Florence Toastmasters,
Siuslaw Tale Spinners, will
host an Eric Winger workshop
on Saturday, April 11, called.
“Public Speaking 101 and
Beyond.” The class is geared
for the novice and professional
and will be held at the Florence
Playhouse, 208 Laurel St.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and
the first session, Public
Speaking Tips, starts at 9 a.m.
The afternoon session,
Rhody Early Flower
Show today and
tomorrow
VOLUNTEERS
WANTED
Quince St.
For more information, call
541-997-3082 or visit www.
siuslawars.org.
Mapleton Lions host
breakfast Sunday
The Mapleton Lions Club
will host its next monthly pan-
cake breakfast Sunday, April
12, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., at
the Mapleton Lions Club,
88148 Riverview Drive in
Mapleton.
The menu will include pan-
cakes, sausage, ham and eggs.
Cost is $7 for adults or $3 for
children age 12 and under.
BBQ Sunday benefits
Wayne Crosthwaite
On Sunday, April 12, a
fundraiser will be held at Miller
Park from noon to 4 p.m., to
help pay for medical expenses
related to a bi-lateral hip
replacement for Boxlunch
owner Wayne Crosthwaite.
There will be a barbecue,
silent auction, games and more,
with all money raised going
toward medical expenses.
Need help prevent-
ing substance abuse?
Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 6:45 am to approximately 1 pm.
Safety, caring and integrity are priorities at Dunes City Hall and Best in the
West Events, so come out, get involved and have a great time.
Th e commitment is only one day and all volunteers will receive a free t-shirt
and enjoy the day supporting these wonderful athletes.
Th is year we will award a monetary donation of $250.00 to the organization
that recruits the most volunteers.
Th is can be a civic club, athletic club, homeowners association or similar
type of group. PLEASE don’t forget to include your organization’s name when
registering. If your group has the most volunteers present on May 9th, your
organization will be awarded a $250.00 check!
TO VOLUNTEER CONTACT Volunteer Coordinator, Renee Green at
Dunes City Hall, 541-997-3338 or permits@dunescityor.com. Or come by
Dunes City Hall, 82877 Spruce Street, Westlake, and get signed up in person.
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$100 Gift Certificate
from
Siuslaw Area Partnership to
Prevent Substance Abuse
(SAPPSA) meets Monday,
April 13, at 3.30 p.m., at the
Siuslaw Public Library.
The meeting is free and open
to the public.
US Too offering
cancer support, info
The April meeting of the Us
TOO Florence Prostate Cancer
Education/Support Group is
Tuesday, April 14, at the
Presbyterian Church of the
Siuslaw from 5 to 7 p.m.
With the presence of urolo-
gist, Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff, plus
prostate cancer survivors and
their spouses and loved ones,
the Us TOO Florence meeting
is an excellent source of
prostate cancer information.
Bring questions — leave
with answers or just come to
listen and learn.
Call Bob Horney at 541-999-
4239 for more information.
Port of Siuslaw
to meet April 15
The Port of Siuslaw Board of
Commissioners will hold its
regular meeting on Wednesday,
April 15, at 7 p.m., at the Port
office, 100 Harbor St. in
Florence. Port meetings are
open to the public.
For more information con-
tact the Port office at 541-997-
3426.
Music of Quartetto
Gelato April 17
Quartetto Gelato brings its
world-class talents to the
Florence Events Center Friday,
April 17, at 7 p.m.
Individual tickets for con-
certs are $30 per adult and $10
for those under 18.
Tickets are available online
at SEAcoastEA.org, at the
Florence Events Center box
office, 715 Quince St., or by
phone at 541-997-1994.
Swiss steaks to raise
funds in Yachats
The Yachats Ladies Club has
announced its next fundraising
dinner will be Friday, April 17,
from 5 to 7:30 p.m., at the
Yachats Ladies Club, 286 W.
Third St. in Yachats.
The cost of this full course
Swiss steak dinner is $15.
In addition, there will be a
silent auction and all proceeds
will go to the club’s kitchen
appliance upgrade fund.
HAM exams April 18
The Central Oregon Coast
Amateur Radio Club will host
an FCC license exam session
on Saturday, April 18, for those
interested in obtaining or
upgrading their Ham Radio
license.
Exams will be available for
technician, general and ama-
teur extra class licenses. The
exam will be held at Siuslaw
Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625
Highway 101, second floor,
and will begin at 10 a.m.
There is a $15 fee (cash
only) for testing.
For more information, con-
tact Bill Herbner at 541-997-
0442 or email at K7BBH@
W7FLO.com.
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