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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 3 A Registration begins for annual book fest New Location If you’ve written or pub- lished a book — not an ebook —but a book with pages that you have to turn, then you are eligible to participate in the annual Florence Festival of Books (FFOB), which will be held at the Florence Events Center on Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Applications for a table are now available online at www. florencefestivalofbooks.org, or stop by the Florence Events Center and fill out an applica- tion. There is a limit on how many applications will be accepted, and there are only about 15 tables left. So sign up now. The Florence Festival of Books is one of the most popular book fairs in the state. Although the deadline to sign up is Sept. 1, the limit will be reached by the end of this month. That was the case last year and applications are com- ing in even faster this year. On Sept. 25, the day before the book fair, there will be three events that are also a part of the FFOB. A Publisher's Panel is tentatively scheduled for 3 to 4:30 p.m. Then from 6 to 6:45 p.m. there will be a meet and greet for FFOB participants. Th an k our n you to all ew cl ients ! Linda, Merissa, Jim & Beverly 1739 19th Street, 1/2 block off Highway 101. We’re excited about our expansion and will be welcoming two great Massage Th erapists to our team. Th ank You to all our customers, We appreciate your business! Call for your appointment today! 541-902-0179 NOW PLAYING July 24 - 30 THIS WEEK: PIXELS (PG-13) - When intergalactic aliens misinterpret classic arcade COURTESY PHOTO Author Gary Hartman shows a young boy how to use one of the projects included in his projects book for children at last year’s Festival of Books. Besides being an opportuni- ty to meet the other participat- ing authors, it is also an oppor- tunity to meet the Keynote Speaker, Jane Kirkpatrick, pop- ular Northwest author of his- torical fiction. She will be speaking at 7 p.m. ($8 a head or $10 at the door). The other two events have no fee. The Publishers Panel and Keynote Speaker are open to the public. The meet and greet is only for those participating in the book fair on Saturday and any family members accompanying them. For more information, visit the FFOB website or contact the Florence Events Center, 541-997-1994 or online at www.eventcenter.org. games as an act of war, they attack the Earth and Adam Sandler responds. VACATION (R) - Starts 7/29 - The Griswold children are all grown up, Siuslaw Public Library seeks new board member and back for another legendary road trip to America’s favorite family fun park. continuing: ANT-MAN (PG-13) - “A science-fiction, action-heist, superhero comedy.” TRAINWRECK (R) - Judd Apatow + Amy Schumer’s cracklingly funny film MINIONS 2D (PG) - Ends 7/28 - “All-silliness all-the-time philosophy!“ The Siuslaw Public Library District has a vacancy on its board of directors due to the resignation of current board member Dave Forsberg. Forsberg shared in his res- ignation letter that he “love(s) the library more than ever,” but that personal and profes- sional obligations necessitat- ed the decision. SPECIAL EVENTS: Julie Taymor’s Midsummer Night’s Dream - Saturday THE AUDIENCE - Sunday - National Theatre w/ Helen Mirren - Final Show! THE WOLFPACK - True Story Tuesdays CLOUDS OF SILS MARIA - World Cinema Wednesdays Visit us online: www.TheSiuslawNews.com. 3 0 0 TO YOU! $ OUR GIFT Subscribe to the Siuslaw News or renew your 1-year subscription by July 31, 2015 and receive a The remaining board mem- bers and current Library Director Meg Spencer all extended their thanks to Forsberg for his years of serv- ice to the library district and the community. The board will interview applicants and appoint a replacement for the unexpired term of Forsberg at a regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 19. The person who is selected by the board as a replacement will be eligible to run for election in May 2017, at the end of Forsberg’s current term. The library board is com- posed of five residents of the district who are elected to four-year terms. In addition to residing in the Siuslaw Public Library District, members must be qualified electors. The responsibilities of the board of directors include set- ting library policies, approv- ing the annual budget and hir- ing and supervising the Library Director. All board members serve without remuneration. Meetings are held on a monthly basis with longer planning sessions scheduled as needed. As the board embarks on a new strategic plan for the library district this year, board members will be expected to attend additional meetings and planning ses- sions as part of the process. Individuals who would be interested in serving on the library board must submit a completed application and inventory form to Spencer by 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7. Application packets are available in both locations of the Siuslaw Public Library and online at the library’s website. Visit the library at 1460 Ninth St. in Florence, the Mapleton branch at 88148 Riverview Ave., or online at www.siuslawlibrary.org. Come see SOS remodel during open house Siuslaw Outreach Services is inviting the public to an Open House tomorrow, July 23, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be served and staff will be avail- able to give tours. This informal event will WEDNESDAY THURSDAY celebrate the recent comple- tion of the building remodel, and will provide an opportu- nity to walk through the entire building. SOS will be noting the excellent work done by a number of local contractors, and also highlighting the memorial bricks purchased by more than 100 businesses, individuals, and service organizations. The bricks were installed in the new entryway by Shawn Prociw Masonry. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JULY 22 JULY 23 JULY 24 JULY 25 JULY 26 JULY 27 JULY 28 Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Cloudy Partly Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny 67°F 55°F 67°F 53°F 71°F 57°F 68°F 56°F 68°F 52°F 68°F 53°F 70°F 52°F SPRING SAVINGS COUPON BOOK . Valued at over $300. 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