SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015 PFLAG to discuss challenges of aging Join PFLAG-Florence Tuesday, June 9, for a discus- sion of the challenges faced by older LGBT adults as they age. As more and more mem- bers of the LGBT community reach retirement, it will be essential to understand the hardships associated with aging as a LGBT person, as well as increase public awareness of these issues in order to build a supportive community. Members of Portland’s Gay and Grey program will present information on the barriers seniors face as they age, but also discuss the training resources provided through Friendly House, an affiliate of SAGE, the nation- al organization of Services 11 A The sum of their parts Siuslaw drama programs present zombie double feature and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans- gender Elders. The meeting on June 9 at 6:30 p.m., will be in the Fellowship Hall of Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood Ave. The program is free and open to the public. Discussion will follow and refreshments will be served. PFLAG-Florence is an affiliate of a national organi- zation with more than 350 chapters and 200,000 mem- bers and supporters across the United States. PFLAG is the country’s largest organi- zation for parents, families, friends, and straight allies united with people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender. PHOTOS BY CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS To eat or not to eat? That was the question for Siuslaw High School and Middle School with the production of two one-act zombie plays. The students performed scenes and mono- logues as zombies, survivors, narrators and everyday people. Both shows were directed by drama instructor and lan- guage arts teacher Eddie Mielke. 185 Nopal Street PO Box 2566 ~ Florence, OR 541-999-1913 best or 997-1234 Dgrigsby61@hotmail.com by Appointment only “A Holistic Approach to Counseling through Mindfulness and Meditation” Let me Showcase your property. Richard Beaudro Principal Broker 541 991-6677 0613 Jensen Ln – Proposed cottage in the south lakes area with scenic lake views and customiz- able homeplans. 3 or 4 bdrms, 2 baths, 2001 sq. ft. Lot must be purchased before construction. Great lakefront neighborhood. $499,000. #2326- 14236253 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 Carole Hillsbery to be featured at CDABA event REEDSPORT — The Coastal Douglas Arts and Business Alliance (CDABA) will feature Carole Hillsbery at the next First Friday, set for June 5. CDABA will present Hillsberry, a nationally acclaimed watercolorist, at its “Friday Friday ... Art is for Everyone” event. The Lower Umpqua Hospital is hosting this event from 5 to 7 p.m. Hillsbery paints watercolors that are fresh and colorful. Painting in an impressionist D EADLINE FOR P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY BY N OON . E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . For details, check our website at www.fraaoregon.org style, she wants her “colors and shapes to evoke a sense of playfulness and joy in the viewer,” she says. Her works include landscapes and seascapes, flowers, boats and animals. Hillsbery considers herself a story teller and invites the viewer to “look for the under- lying idea she is sharing” in her paintings. She found her chosen art medium after taking a work- shop from Katheryn Davis, now conducting workshops for all levels. Hillsberry said she finds that most students “want to learn how to paint more freely, so I give them many exciting tech- niques to inspire them.” Hillsbery is a prolific painter and has been entering competi- tions since 2003. Her paintings are exhibited at Earthworks Gallery in Yachats and the Mindpower Gallery in Reedsport, and she has been a featured artist at the Backstreet Gallery in Florence. Hillsbery is a strong support- FRONT DESK FLORENCE Visit us at www.fdmobile.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 MAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Free Intro to the Zen of Writing --- Wed June 24 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Introduction to Zentangle Instructor: Catherine Rourke, 541-708-2120 or ema CJReditor@gmail.com. $25 members/ $30 nonmembers (Includes all materials) Call Rosie 541-997-5388 Saturday, June 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m ! T he Zen of Writing ~ Ignite Your Creative Spark! Sat. June 27 ~ 1 to 4 p.m Zendalas: Zentangle in the Round Thursday, June 18, 1:00-3:00 $20 members/$25 nonmembers Call Rosie, 541-997-5388 Copic Pen Class Monday, June 22, 1:00-2:30 Members-- $20, Non-- members-- $25 " # $%&'()*+,)-(-+ %./ $10 members/ $15 nonmembers Call Rosie, 541-997-5388 Bead Weaving - Making beaded earrings (using brick stitch) Tuesday, June 9 th , 1:00-2:30 p.m. $15 members/ $20 non-members Instructor: Elaine Williams, 541-268-0255, or emwill1955@gmail.com SIUSLAW WATERSHED CAMPS Painting with Michael Wood Contact: 541-997-3007 or fmwood@msn.com Mondays, 3-6p.m. Painting with John Leasure Contact: 541-991-2754 jnleasure@hotmail.com Saturdays, 9a.m. – noon Saturday, June 6th, 4:00 p.m. at KB Gallery- 120 Maple Street Dragon Arts with Kassy Keppol Call Kassy for information on workshops and classes: 541-999-6451 Sign-up for fun, learning, and adventure this summer! We are s ll accep ng applica ons for the Siuslaw Watershed Camps! Visit www. siuslaw.org/camps for more info and to download an applica on. Hurry, spaces are fi lling up! Introductory Camp: June 22 – June 25, For students entering 4th- 6th grades Intermediate Camp: July 7 – July 10, For students entering 6th-8th grades Advan ced Camp: July 13 – July 17, For students entering 8th-12th grades, with previous watershed educa on experience Travel throughout the Siuslaw and Coastal Lakes watersheds exploring the streams, lakes, estuary, and forests. And make a diff erence with hands-on restora on ac vi es. Siuslaw Watershed Camps are made possible by support from the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Western Lane Community FoundaƟ on, the Siuslaw SD Twilight Program, and monetary and in-kind donaƟ ons from local agencies, businesses and individuals. er of the Rotary Club of Florence and was recently seen creating a painting live during a fundraising reception. That painting was then auctioned on the spot. The First Friday event is free and family friendly. The next event will be held July 10, at the Myrtlewood Gallery in Reedsport. It also will be a celebration of the Myrtlewood Gallery’s 30th year doing business in Reedsport. For more information about CDABA or its First Friday events, contact Kathleen Miller at 541-271-2101 or by email at kkmiller@reedsportlaw.com. Also contact Miller if you are an artist, crafter, author, photographer or other hand made artist who would like to participate in Reedsport’s annual spring Art Walk on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wildtree Automotive opens its doors in Florence Florence native Chris Gibson, owner and operator of Wildtree Enterprises, has diversified with the opening of Wildtree Automotive, which will be managed by Kent Gibson — a local mechanic with more than 30 years of automotive repair experi- ence. Wildtree Automotive is at 85365 Highway 101, across from Sandland Adventures. The facility is easily accessible with ample parking and turn-around room. “Wildtree Automotive’s mission is to provide the community with superior automotive repair services at an affordable rate,” said Gibson, who offers a wide variety of services, from simple oil changes to com- plete engine rebuilds. For more information, or to speak with a comp- any representative about your automotive service needs, call 541-997-4036.