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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2015 5 B Library Conversations to host Eugene senior planner today at 1 p.m. The Siuslaw Public Library’s adult summer reading program “Escape the Ordinary” wraps up with a free discussion about the role of the “downtown” today, July 25. The event is part of Oregon Humanities’ statewide Conversation Project. Historically, a city’s down- town core has been the commu- nity's cultural and economic center, expressing shared val- ues and aspirations. Today, however, many downtowns represent a com- munity's social and economic distress. Cities of all sizes are trying to revitalize their down- offers free programs that Nan Laurence, Senior Planner for the City of Eugene, will engage community members in discuss the role of “downtown” in city planning. thoughtful and challenging conversations about ideas criti- towns, but the qualities essen- town development projects and cal to our daily lives and our tial to this revitalization remain revitalization as a senior plan- state's future. elusive. ner for the City of Eugene. Her For more information about This is the focus of “A City’s role is to help the city’s down- this free community discussion, Center: Rethinking town urban form and activities contact Meg Spencer or Kevin Downtown,” a free conversa- more closely reflect the com- Mittge at 541-997-3132. tion with Nan Laurence, a sen- munity’s vision. For more information about ior planner for the City of Laurence has a master of this program and the library’s Eugene, beginning at 1 p.m. in architecture degree from the summer reading programs in the Bromley Room. University of Virginia and a general, visit the Siuslaw This program is hosted by master of city and regional Public Library in person, call Siuslaw Public Library and planning degree from Cornell 541-997-3132, or visit the sponsored by Oregon University. library’s website at www.siu Humanities. Through the Conversation slawlibrary.org. Laurence manages down- Project, Oregon Humanities COURTESY PHOTO Rhody Drive construction starts Monday Two days of mirth in August at FEC The City of Florence reports that portions of Rhododendron Drive will be closed starting Monday, July 27. Chip and fog seal work will require the closure of Rhody Drive from 35th Street to Lighthouse Way the week of July 27 to July 31. Due to the nature of the proj- ect there will be slight incon- veniences, particularly to the residents that live along the construction route. Street closures will be limit- ed for just the period that it takes to apply the chip and fog seal. A fog seal protects the chip seal from harmful UV rays that deteriorate the chip seal over time; seals the chip seal from the top down virtually elimi- nating all loose rock that is generally associated with chip seals; and they add to the over- Fri.7/24-Sat. 7/25 9am-2pm 3450 E. Myrtle Lp. 2 family. Fri./Sat. 7/24-7/25, 8am-4pm, 88338 1st Ave. at Heceta Beach. From camping to golf, art/pottery to furniture, plants to clothes, books, tools, rototiller & much more. Come take home some treasures. Specials late on Saturday. all appearance of chip seals making them look like an ultra- thin overlay. In addition, fog seals mini- mize ‘whip off’ and damage to windshields that can happen with a chip seal only applica- tion. For more information on this project, contact City of Florence Public Works at 541- 997-4106. Thurs.-Sat. 7/23-7/25, 8am-4pm, 5720 Canary Rd., tools, DVDʼs, chainsaw, CDʼs , shelves, stereo. ESTATE SALE 1520 Yew Street Fri. & Sat, 9-3 Complete liquidation of home includes queen & king beds, dressers, Ekornes chairs, lovely decor, garden furniture, household goods & tools. Cash/Credit/Local Checks. Take Spruce to 12th, follow signs. For pictures, see www.CindyWobbeEstates.com Fri.7/24-Sat.7/25 8am-12pm 2265 52nd. St. FREE garage sale signs 541-997-3441 with your ad For the first time, the Florence Events center will play host to the Second Star Festival, which brings together more than 40 vendors showcasing wares meant to inspire, spark the imagination and foster creativity. Activities will include acoustic musi- cians, local and region- al art, kids events, inspirational talks about the creative process and more. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, and last until 10 p.m. There will be a break from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for visitors to grab dinner, followed by a performance in the COURTESY PHOTO auditorium by Tricky Pixie, as well as a film Stripey Pajamas Productions puppeteers with their creations for by critically acclaimed the short film, “Lessons Learned” which will be featured in the puppeteer and film- FEC auditorium during the Second Star Festival. maker Touby Fround. Tricky Pixie is a team of puppeteers at Stripey music, mirth and creative may- fusion of talents from a musi- Pajamas Productions, is the hem from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. cal trio that blends a myriad of story of a boy who is surprised Obtain a weekend pass plus instruments, strings, voices by special treatment from his a concert ticket to see the entire and drums to perform songs grandfather during his annual two-day festival, with special about pirates, dancing satyrs, birthday visit — when he pres- pricing for children so that the gypsies and pixies to create a ents the boy with an intriguing entire family can attend. unique musical and visual gift offering adventure and Children ages 6 and under experience. other-worldly experiences. can attend free, with admission The film “Lessons The merriment continues for kids between 7 and 12 Learned,” by Fround and his Sunday, Aug. 9, with more years old for $7. Get ready to ‘Paint the Town Purple’ for relay C a l l Your Local Contractor for all jobs big or small The week leading up to Relay For Life of Florence will feature a decorating com- petition to see which local business can “purple” their location the best to raise awareness for the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life. The competition is the week of Aug. 3-7, with judging and awards being given on Friday, Aug. 7. Relay For Life of Florence is Saturday, Aug. 8, from noon to midnight, at Miller Park. The Relay Committee is hoping to “paint the town pur- ple” in anticipation of the event. For more information, con- tact Nicole Hundley at 541- 554-9862 or email her at nicole.hundley@opbc.com. Welcome to 80 Years of Excellence! 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