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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble opens new season The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble has a new concert season planned and is calling for new members. An all-volunteer ensemble welcoming beginners and experts alike, the Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble rehearses on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8 p.m., alternating between Siuslaw High School and Waldport High School music rooms. Its first rehearsal is sched- uled for Sept. 21 at Crestview Middle School in Waldport. Current musicians come from Toledo, Newport, South Beach, Waldport, Ten Mile and Florence. Many musi- cians also play or have played in other musical groups such as The Florence Brass, The Dave Craddock Trio, Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra, Florence Community Chorus and The Yachats Big Band. PCWE’s season continues into June, performing con- certs in Florence and Waldport as well as at the Performing Arts Center in Newport. PCWE plays annually for the Waldport High School graduation ceremony. 45% OFF Implants NOW Dr. James Ridley,DDS FREE CONSULTATION See the DentureMaster’s difference, we do it all right here! 206 Nopal Street Florence, OR 97439 CALL NOW 541-997-6226 Professional All Breed Grooming & Bathing 1487 Hwy. 101 Florence, OR 97439 GENTLE EXPERIENCED GROOMERS By appointment COURTESY PHOTO Come on in Tuesday-Friday for Self Serve Dog Wash Nails and Teeth The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble will hold its first rehearsal Sept. 21. Its current conductor is retired teacher and multi-tal- ented professional “reed man” musician Lou Invernon. In years past, the ensemble has played for Rhody Days in Florence, Beachcomber Days in Waldport and the “La De Da” celebration in Yachats. The Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble is a nonprofit organization. The community concert band of the central Oregon coast, its membership includes about 40 enthusias- tic and talented local musi- cians of all ages who enjoy coming together to make — and share — music at local concerts. Playroom Emma enjoying her Spa day! Florence, Oregon (541) 999-8002 FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS Like to sing? try out for Communtiy Chorus’ ‘Appalatian Winter’ Interested singers from high school age and older can still join the Community Chorus of Florence as it prepares for its “Appalachian Winter” concert to be presented Sunday, Dec. 13, at the Florence Event Center. The deadline for join- ing the Chorus is Wednesday, Sept. 30. Selections in addition to the “Appalachian Winter” cantata are “I Wonder as I Wander,” “The Holly and the Ivy” and other old favorites. There will be opportunities for solo performances during the concert. The Siuslaw Valley Children’s Choir and The Flotones will also perform at the concert. The Chorus rehearses every Monday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cross Road Church at 10th and Maple streets. There is a $60 fee to participate, however a few scholarships are available. For more information and registration forms, visit www. communitychorusflorenceor. org, or call 541-902-8567. Presented by the Siuslaw News Presented by the Friends of the Florence Events Center Florence Festival of Books 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Florence Saturday, September 26 Events Center 715 Quince Street Florence, Oregon www.FlorenceFestivalofBooks.org Friday, September 25 Th e Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo 3 p.m. Publisher’s Panel A free event to introduce authors to the publishing process. 7 p.m. Jane Kirkpatrick Th ursday October 1, 2015 10am-3pm Florence Events Center For Vendor and Sponsorship Information please call the Siuslaw News 541-997-3441 Sponsored by: JACK FROST FINANCIAL D EADLINE FOR P RESS R ELEASES I S E VERY M ONDAY AND T HURSDAY E MAIL P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM . BY N OON . Hear from the renowned Oregon author. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Thank you to our Sponsors! Western Lane Community Foundation Featured Readers Sponsor: Banner Bank Verse Sponsors: Chad Clement, DDS, P.C.; Florence Rotary; Harriet & Dick Smith; Maire Testa Line Sponsors: Coastal Writers; Ronald Hogeland & Nancy Archer; On Your Feet With a Splash; Pacific Publishing; Port Hole Publishing; Sea Lion Caves; Siuslaw Public Library; Lynn & Shelley Taylor; Siuslaw News; Hoagland Properties