SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 Help the planet by donating cloth bags In honor of Earth Day, Real Food Co-op is gathering cloth bags for re-use. The co-op offers recycled paper ADA GRANGE CELEBRATES "GRANGE MONTH" Saturday, April 25th 5:00 p.m. Kitchen Opens 6:00 p.m. BINGO Intermission: Ice Cream Sundaes Located 10 miles out Canary Rd. More info, call Nancy Flatley at 541-997-2380. L L E E E E O O M M L L I I D D bags or donated cloth bags for customers to use. In doing this, the co-op helps decrease the amount of waste deposited in the local landfill — something that benefits the environment. Help decrease pollution by donating unwanted cloth bags for re-use at the Real Food Co-op, 1379 B Rhododendron Drive. For more information, call 541-997-3396. Real Food Co-op is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The co-op specializes in locally grown and produced, non-GMO and bulk foods. Library Tidings News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library pro- grams for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge T O T T R T R O N E E Y Y A A T T A T A N O T O N E R E R Y Y N :,//6‡¬352%$7(‡/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 :,//6‡¬352%$7(‡/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 216 Nopal Street (Old Town) 40 Years Lane County Legal Experience 10 Year Coast Resident 997-9983 Friends of the Library to meet Thursday The Friends of the Library will be meeting tomorrow, Thursday, April 23, at 11 a.m., in the library’s Bromley Room. The Friends support the library in many ways, including fundraisers like its book sales (see below), and in providing volunteers for the library. All Friends members and library supporters are invited to attend. Library Friends Book Sale set for April 25 This Saturday, the Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library will be holding a one-day “Non- Fiction Only” book sale, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Bromley Room. This themed book sale will feature hardback and paper- back non-fiction. Books will include: cook books, how-to books, biogra- phies, travel guides, history, sci- ence, sports and more. A number of coffee-table books and other big, beautiful books perfect as gifts will be included. Prices start at less than $1. Book sales are one of the Friends’ primary fundraisers. By purchasing at the sales, shoppers are helping to support their local libraries in Mapleton and Florence. All books for sale have been donated by the community or are library books that have been withdrawn from the collection. Lincoln and the Oregon Country Join historian author Richard Etulain on Tuesday, April 28, at 1 p.m., when he discusses Abraham Lincoln and his rela- tionship to Oregon. One connec- tion: Lincoln had considered but ultimately turned down the terri- torial governorship of Oregon. Etulain’s well-researched and clearly told story demonstrates how links between Washington, D.C., and the Oregon Country helped shape both Lincoln’s policies and Oregon politics. Many patrons may remember Etulain from a previous program series in Florence when he dis- cussed the author Wallace Stegner. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a nationally-known histori- an speak about our 16th President and the Oregon Country. This is the final program in a month of programs related to Abraham Lincoln, the Civil War, and Oregon. 5 A Come celebrate library’s 100th birthday Mark your calendars because on Thursday, May 7, starting at 6 p.m., the library will be host- ing a “Chamber After Hours” in celebration of its 100th birth- day. The library first opened May 7, 1915, when the Women’s Conservation League opened the doors of Florence’s first library in the Commercial Club, a fore- runner of the Chamber of Commerce. Several months later, the library received it’s first book donations from the state library, and the library was off and running, growing and serv- ing the community ever since. The community is invited to join in the celebration May 7. There will be food and bever- ages, live music, door prizes, visiting with friends and library users, and a lot more. Mapleton branch The Mapleton branch library, which is more than 20 years old, is located at 88148 Riverview Ave., in the Lion’s Club Building. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Dunes City to ‘Keep Coast Clean’ April 26 DUNES CITY — Dunes City and co-sponsor Coast Jewelers are inviting the public to participate in Suburbs. Minivan. How’d that happen? Sue Gilday Insurance Agcy Inc Sue Gilday, Agent 1275 Rhododendron Drive Florence, OR 97439 Bus: 541-997-7161 7KHUHZDVDWLPH\RXVDLG \RX·G´QHYHUµJHWPDUULHGDQG ´QHYHUµKDYHNLGV$QGWKHQ" 7KH\EHFDPHWKHWKLQJVLQOLIH \RXQHYHUZDQWWREHZLWKRXW /HWPHKHOS\RXSURWHFWWKHP ,W·VZK\6WDWH)DUP LVWKHUH &$//0(72'$< ® the first Keep Our Coast Clean community cleanup event. Volunteers will remove as much roadside litter as pos- sible from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 26. Individuals, families, volunteer organizations and business teams can show their community spirit and pride by spring clean- ing their communities. In this first event, the goal is to remove litter from roadsides on Highway 101, from the Siuslaw River Bridge south to the Siltcoos River Bridge; Canary Road to the Ada Grange; Clear Lake Road from Canary Road to Highway 101; and if time permits, South Jetty Road. Any property owners a re invited to participate by cleaning their own road frontage of litter and Scotch Broom. Long-term litter mainte- nance is being discussed and organized to support the annual event. Wear bright clothing, bring gloves and safety vests. Watch the Siuslaw News for more information For further information, call Linda Stevens at Dunes City Hall at 541-997- 3338, or Liz at Coast Jewelers at 541-997-7676. A barbecue hosted by Coast Jewelers and Dunes City will follow the event from 5 to 6 p.m., at East Honeyman Park. FRAA holds quarterly meeting, workshop Friday 1408476 6WDWH)DUP+RPH2ǦFH%ORRPLQJWRQ,/ The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Introducing your brand-new local bank. Community banking is where we got our start 125 years ago. And it’s what we deliver everywhere we go. Which is why even though Siuslaw Bank is now Banner Bank, you’ll still find the same local employees you know, and trust and an unwavering commitment to serving your community. Visit one of our many convenient branches or find us at bannerbank.com. will be having its quarterly meeting Friday, April 24, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the FRAA Art Center, 4969 Highway 101, Munsel Lake Plaza #4. Members are urged to attend. Anyone interested in learning more about FRAA is welcome to attend. There will be a short business meeting followed by a unique demonstration about creating a fairy gard- en. Kermit Houghtaling, of Laurel Bay Gardens Nursery, will conduct a workshop on the garden art of “planting” a fairy gar- den. Watch as he creates a miniature world full of won- der and discover how easy it is to create your own magical world for your outdoor space. Laurel Bay Gardens will be raffling off the completed fairy garden at the end of the workshop, along with coupons for creating your own fairy garden creations. Refreshments will be served. Let’s create tomorrow, together. Breaking news, photo galleries and MORE! 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