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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2015 Herbalists explore bird, insect, garden interactions COURTESY PHOTO Amen and Maria Fisher, owners of Given Back Birdhouses, will speak at the next meeting of the Florence Herb Enthusiasts. houses, bat houses, pollinator houses and bird feeders. These are designed to recre- ate what each bird, bat or polli- nator needs to thrive in a nest- ing location and be aesthetical- ly pleasing. The Fishers have done extensive research to use COCBR offers scholarships to seniors The Central Oregon Coast Board of Realtors (COCBR) will again be offering a number of scholarships to local resi- dents pursuing their education- al dreams. COCBR has been offering scholarships to stu- dents in Florence and the sur- rounding area for more than 20 years. The scholarship program is one of the many ways that local Realtors, as business pro- fessionals, become involved with addressing their commu- nity’s needs by supporting pro- grams in Florence. This year, COCBR is increasing each scholarship to $1,000 and offering an addi- tional scholarship. Two of the $1,000 scholar- ships offered are for high school seniors from the Florence and Mapleton area graduating from an accredited high school (including online high schools), or who have earned their GED or equivalent and are wishing to pursue either an academic or vocation- al career at an accredited col- lege, university or vocational institution. An additional $1,000 schol- arship has been added this year and is open to anyone in the community wishing to pursue (or who is currently pursuing) education at Lane Community College. Applicants should complete the COCBR scholarship appli- cation and provide information on financial need. Application information is available at the COCBR website (www.cocbr. net) under the “resources,” “scholarship” tabs. The appli- cation may be completed online using the online submis- sion tool, or the application can be downloaded, printed, filled out and either mailed to the COCBR office at P.O. Box 414, in Florence, or dropped by the office located at 1234 Rhododendron Drive. The Scholarship Committee has extended the 2015 deadline to May 15, and recipients will be notified by June 1. Contact the Central Oregon COCBR office with any schol- arship questions by calling 541-902-2560. Also, by way of special reminder, the Central Oregon Coast Board of Realtors would like to empha- size that this scholarship pro- gram is open to everyone, and encourages anyone to apply, even those who may be uncer- tain about meeting the qualifi- cations. just the right materials and make sure everything is the right size to make successful homes. Since Maria is an accom- plished artist and Amen’s tal- ents lie in woodworking, the results are stunning. Florence Herb Enthusiasts meet the third Thursday of the month at 11 a.m., at New Life Lutheran Church on, 2100 Spruce St. Everyone is wel- come to attend. The first meet- ing is free and membership is just $10 per year. The Florence Herb Enthusiasts members explore, experience and learn about the cultivation, culinary, craft and medicinal uses of herbs at monthly meetings and special events. For more information, call Robert McGlauflin at 541-513- 1745. Two bedroom, 2 bath, 1600+ sq. ft. home south of Florence on .85 of an acre with separate 800 sq. ft. guest accommodations and 2-car garage. Beautifully cared for property has multiple decks, and a level yard. $297,000 List #653/14135383 Located at 5570 Huckleberry Lane, Florence OR 97439 Open House Hours: 9 am to 3 pm 1870 HWY 126, SUITE A * PO BOX 3040, FLORENCE, OR 97439 CALL US TOLL FREE: 866-967-7653 WWW.JIMHOBERG.COM GET SPOILED FROM HEAD TO TOE Sit back and enjoy a spa mani-pedi, deluxe facial or any of our pampering salon services. Now Offering Shellac Gel Manicures Only $20 Enjoy a no-chip fi nish for up to two full weeks! Skin Care | Nail Care | Waxing | Hair Care Beauty Products | Gift Cards | Expires 04-30-15 Cut & Style only $20 Hair and Manicurist Station For Rent. Please call for details. Community Alliance scholarships offered Community Alliance of Lane County (CALC) has announced the availability of six scholarships for Lane County high school seniors graduating in 2015. New this year is a $1,000 scholarship for one LGBTQ student planning post-high- school training or education. Other scholarships include five Peace Scholarships of $500 each for Lane County seniors who are planning post- high-school training or educa- tion as an alternative to enlist- ing in the military. Detailed information about these six scholarships is avail- able in all Lane County high school career centers and on CALC’s website at www.calclane.org/scholar ships. Applications must be post- marked no later than April 30, and sent to CALC, 458 Blair Blvd, Eugene OR 97402. For more information, email Carol Van Houten at ckvanhouten@comcast.net or call 541-686-9721. For details, check our website at www.fraaoregon.org FRAA ART CENTER Munsel Lake Plaza (just north of Fred Meyer) Hours Open: Tues-Friday - Noon to 4:00 p.m. Phone: 541- 999-0859 APRIL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: : ZENTANGLE: WHITE ON BLACK Thursday, April 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $20 members/ $25 nonmembers Call Rosie 541-997-5388 COPIC CLASS Monday, April 20, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. $10 members/ $15 nonmembers Call Rosie, 541-997-5388 SILVER CLAY JEWELRY: Wednesday, April 22, noon-4:00 p.m. $85/$90 – includes materials Call Mary: 970-901-6348 FRAA Members Quarterly Meeting Friday, April 24th, 1-3p.m. FREE to all Members and Sponsors (and those who sign up on the day of the meeting) Demo by Lisa Walter-Sedlacik, Laurel Bay Gardens on “Making a Fairy Garden” (One lucky winner will take home the Fairy Garden that Lisa makes) KT SALON 180 Laurel Street Old Town Florence 541-999-2801 www.kt-salon.com Hours: Sunday, Saturday and Monday by appointment. R e ne w r o e b i Tod cr s to the b ay Su Siuslaw News AN D BE ENTERED TO WIN A $100 Gift Certificate from Oil Painting with Michael Wood Mondays, 3-6 p.m. Call Michael for details: , 541-997-3007 Oil Painting with John Leasure Saturdays, 9 a.m. – noon Call John for more details: 541-991-2754 Calligraphy: Do the “Write” Thing 5 sessions: April 16, 30, May 7, 21, June 4 1:00 – 3:00 $75 members/ $80 non-members Call Lawrence Blakeslee, 541-997-3103 Watercolor Class with Ken Kent Pre-meeting: Wed. April 15 th , 1-3 p.m. 4 Sessions Wednesdays starting May 6, 1-4 p.m $60 plus one time materials fee of $15 Call Ken Kent 541- 902-9691 between 4-6 p.m.. COMING IN MAY DRAGON ARTS- Classes and workshops for kids with Kassy Keppol! OIL PAINTING for kids 13 and up with John Leasure Look for details on our website… We’re not a shop, we are a shopping experi experience! ence! www.onyourfeetwithasplash.com Basic Plan – $18 every 10-weeks (20 issues) Annual Plan - $71 -52 weeks (104 issues) (includes E-edition) 1) Call 541-997-3441 2) Mail PO Box 10 Florence OR 97439 Call or mail this form today! Name: ____________________________________ Address ___________________________________ __________________________________________ Phone number: _____________________________ e-mail address for e-edition: __________________ Amount: _________________ Check#___________ CC# ______________________________________ Exp:________ Security Code: __________________ CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK The Florence Herb Enthusiasts will host a lecture on Thursday, April 16, about the complex interactions of flora and fauna in the garden. Everyone is welcome to attend. Maria and Amen Fisher, owners of Florence’s own Given Back Birdhouses, will give hints on how to set up your yard to attract the desir- able kinds of birds and pollina- tors. The Fishers will describe the function of various kinds of birds and pollinators and explain how specific herbs require the presence of specific pollinators. The Fishers will also talk about the relationship between birds and pollinators (not what you may imagine). Given Back Birdhouses, the Fishers’ shop and museum, is located at 1300 Bay St. in Old Town Florence. They offer a variety of bird-