SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015
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Three Rivers Casino Resort
announces chowder competition
June 5 event coincides with barbecue cook-off ‘Fire It Up’
COURTESY PHOTO
Siuslaw Friendship Club recently installed several new officers (from left): Ann
Horn; Dee Darrow, treasurer; Jeanette Bratcher, secretary; Joan Randle, presi-
dent; and Judy Sause.
With pride and prizes on the
line, the first Oregon Coast
Chowder Competition of the
summer is set for Friday, June
5, at Three Rivers Casino
Resort’s Event Center in
Florence.
Clam chowder is serious
business on the Oregon coast,
with many restaurants claiming
to have the “best” in the
Northwest.
The Oregon Coast Chowder
Competition is a way for local
businesses to prove their
seafood medley is worthy
enough to be awarded the
“best.”
There will be a $500 cash
prize for the winning business.
“This is one of the best com-
petitions anywhere,” said Gary
Gortz, director of food and
beverage operations at Three
Rivers. “It’s why restaurants
like to compete here and why
we’re expanding that portion of
the competition to allow for
more restaurants.”
The chowder competition is
the kickoff event to “Fire It
Up!” weekend, a barbecue-fla-
vored food lover’s festival.
In addition to chowder, there
will be “cook offs” for a variety
of barbecue offerings on
Saturday’s special pulled-pork
cook off from 3 to 7 p.m., and
Sunday’s barbecue varietal
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Both Saturday and Sunday
events will feature complimen-
tary beer tasting, food sampling
and a chance to vote for your
favorites.
“Locals and visitors both
love this event because they are
the judges, “ said Erin Reinke,
entertainer and events manager
at Three Rivers. “I also want to
remind all businesses that serve
claim chowder are eligible to
compete in Friday’s chowder
competition.”
There is no admission fee for
the event and all ages are wel-
come to attend.
For chowder competition
applications, call 541-999-
9997 or email Erin Reinke at
ereinke@threeriverscasino
.com.
For more specifics about
overall
resort
offerings,
visit www.ThreeRiversCasino
.com.
Chicago will take place at Big
Dog Donuts and Deli on May
30 and June 13, from 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
June 11, at 6 p.m., at the
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue
station, 2625 Highway 101.
The event will be attended
by local College Advisory
Board members, LCC Florence
Center Director Russ Pierson,
Vice-President MJ Kuhar, LCC
Foundation Director Wendy
Jett, LCC Board of Education
member for Western Lane
County Sharon Stiles and LCC
President Mary Spilde.
The public is invited.
I N BRIEF
SAFETY S FIRST
Spruce Point
Assisted Living
presents:
SafetyMan says
“Always be Safe to Ensure an Active
& Independent Lifestyle”
Join us as we host a lecture series to increase safety awareness on fall prevention, common home
injuries and provide solutions to keep you and your loved one safe. Classes are FREE to the public.
Surviving the Heat
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015, 2:00 PM
We will discuss the importance of adequate hydration and
nutrition to safely navigate the hot summer months.
Falls Are Preventable
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015, 2:00 PM
The opportunity to help reduce falls among older adults has
never been better. Fall prevention programs can reduce falls and
help older adults live better, longer lives.
All Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $25 Gift Card. To RSVP and to
find out about our Move In Specials call (541) 997-6111 or visit us today!
Spruce Point Assisted Living
375 9th Street, Florence, Oregon 97439
www.PrestigeCare.com
From Baby to Graduate
(it seemed like just a few short years)
8th Grade, High School or College
~ Grad’s Name ~
School
Birth Date:
Parents:
Watershed Council to
discuss ethics today
The next Siuslaw Watershed
Council general meeting will
be tonight, May 27, from 6:30
to 8:30 p.m., at Big Bear
Camp, 89480 Nelson Mountain
Road in Walton.
For more information, call
541-268-3044, email water
shed@siuslaw.org or visit
www.siuslaw.org.
Library Friends May
meeting canceled
The Friends of the Siuslaw
Public Library monthly board
meeting scheduled for May 28
at 11 a.m. has been canceled.
For more information, con-
tact SiuslawLibraryFriends@
gmail.com.
FloTones concert
this weekend
The FloTones will perform
songs from the “Great
American Songbook” in its
program “The Glory of Love.”
Performances will be at 7
p.m. on the flat floor of the
FEC on Friday and Saturday,
May 29 and 30.
Singers will be accompanied
by Marty Adams, Randy
Curtola, Lynette Kristine, Ron
Green and Lou Invernon.
Tickets are available now at
the FEC box office for $15.
Car Wash fundraisers
for Abby Coday
A fundraiser car wash for
Abby Coday to help fund her
trip to the Junior Gold National
Bowling
tournament
in
Van Fans to meet
June 3
The next monthly meeting
and luncheon for the Van Fans
will be Wednesday, June 3, at
The Shorewood on Spruce
Street at 11:45 a.m.
For more information, con-
tact Karen Lee at 541-997-
9669.
Boyd to speak at
Florence Dems
The
Florence
Area
Democratic Club will meet
Saturday, June 6, at 11 a.m., in
the Port of Siuslaw Meeting
Room, 100 Harbor St.
Guest speaker will be
Shauna Boyd of Protect
Florence Aquifer.
Everyone is welcome.
Elks Survivor Social
June 10
Be at the Elks Lodge, 1686
12th St., for refreshments,
musical entertainment, speak-
ers and door prizes in honor of
cancer survivors and caregivers
during the Cancer Survivors
Social hosted by the Ladies of
the Elks.
RSVP by June 10 by calling
Karen Earnshaw at 541-999-
8411.
LCC Scholarship
night June 11
Lane Community College
Scholarship Night will be held
Grandparents:
Coming Saturday, June 7th
“Baby to Graduate Review”
Deadline is Thursday, May 27th at noon
Now is the time to reserve your graduates a spot in this special section just for them.
Just bring in or mail, with the coupon below, your graduate’s favorite baby picture
along with a current picture to be published side by side on June 3rd.
What a special way to show off that graduate that you are so proud of!
Please attach a self-addressed envelope for picture return.
Enclose Check for
$35.00
and mail to
“Baby to Graduate
Review”
Siuslaw News
P.O. Box 10
Florence, OR 97439
Or stop by our office at
148 Maple St.
in Old Town Florence
Gradʼs Name:___________________________________
School:________________________________________
Birth Date:______________________________________
Parents:________________________________________
Grandparents:___________________________________
Your Name:_____________________________________
Address:_______________________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Compartiendo Alimentos (Food Share) de Florence
es una despensa de alimentos que sirve a personas
necesitadas con cajas de comida de emergencia en el
área del Oeste del Condado de Lane. Nosotros distri-
buimos un suministro de 3 a 5 días de alimentos para
nuestros clientes, sin costo alguno, hasta 16 veces al
año, y estamos disponibles para todas las personas que
califi quen por bajos ingresos. Nuestra misión es aliviar
el hambre en el Oeste del Condado de Lane y creemos
que nadie debe sentir hambre, sin importar su raza o
grupo étnico. Compartiendo Alimentos (Food Share)
recientemente recibió dos becas específi camente para
ayudar a nuestra comunidad Latina, así que por favor
visite nuestra despensa y disfrute de nuestra “Área de
Comida Internacional”, que ahora provee harina de
maíz, o masa, tortillas de maíz, salsa mole, hojas de
maíz para tamales, salsa para enchiladas, jalapeños, y
mucho más. Nos encontramos en 2190 Spruce Street,
Florence, Oregón, en el mismo estacionamiento que
la Iglesia New Life Lutheran. ¡Gracias!
Women Vets to host
luncheon
The
Coastal
Women
Veterans will be having its
next luncheon June 12, at 11:30
a.m., at Lovejoy’s Restaurant
and English Tea Room, 195
Nopal St.
All women veterans are wel-
come and encouraged to
attend.
RSVP by calling 541-997-
4403 or email ncoughlan@
aol.com.
Real Food Co-op call
to artists
Art and craft donations for a
fundraiser for the Real Food
Co-op are needed. The benefit
will be held June 27 at the
Kenneth B. Gallery.
All pieces need to be
received by June 20. If you are
interested in donating, would
like to help with the event, or
have questions, contact Chris-
tine at delgadochristine1@
gmail.com or call 206-369-
6825.
Boardwalk Market
now open
The Florence Boardwalk
Market is now open. The mar-
ket is located adjacent to the
Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk at
Bay and Nopal Streets.
Local and regional vendors
sell produce, handmade crafts,
pottery, baskets, Oregon-spe-
cialty products, gemstones,
rocks and minerals, jewelry,
plants, clothing, art, photogra-
phy, blown glass, face painting
and more.
Hours are Saturdays, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m., and Sundays, 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. every weekend
through Oct. 4.
LCC seeks volunteers
for ESL program
The English as a Second
Language program at Lane
Community College Florence
Center is in need of volunteers
to help students study for the
citizenship test and with
English conversation.
For more information, call
the LCC Florence Center at
541-997-8444, ext. 4835.
Poetry Group meets
Wednesdays
Friends of Poetry meets
every Wednesday from 3 to 5
p.m.,
at
Shorewood
Retirement Center, 1451
Spruce St.
For more information, call
541-991-7556.