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10 A THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015 THIS WEEK ON THE ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS COAST A W EEKLY L ISTING OF C OMMUNITY E VENTS IN THE F LORENCE A REA S UBMIT ALL E VENTS I NFORMATION VIA E MAIL TO P RESS R ELEASES @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM Sunday, Oct. 11 The Mapleton Lions Club will host its monthly pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Dr. in Mapleton. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, ham and eggs. Cost is $7 for adults or $3 for chil- dren age 12 and younger. Monday, Oct. 12 S UBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION HELP The Siuslaw Area Partnership to Prevent Substance Abuse (SAPPSA) meets at 3:30 p.m., at the Siuslaw Public Library. The meeting is free and open to the public. Tuesday, Oct. 13 F REE EYE EXAMS FROM T RILLIUM Upcoming Events PFLAG TO DISCUSS NAMI M APLETON L IONS SERVE PANCAKES A representative from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will speak at PFLAG-Florence at 6:30 p.m., at the Florence United Methodist Church, at Second and Kingwood streets. Tamara Clark from NAMI-Lane County also will be available for dis- cussion and sharing time. The meeting is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. October also is the “founding” month for PFLAG-Florence, and offi- cer elections will be held. The slate is available on the PFLAG-Florence website at www.pflagflorenceoregon. org. W ELCH TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY Bob Welch, popular columnist, pro- lific author, inspirational speaker and adjunct professor at the University of Oregon, will be at the Siuslaw Public Library at 1 p.m., to speak about his newly published books, “52 Little Lessons From A Christmas Carol” and “My Oregon III.” He will also share a video clip of his show “Bob Welch and Friends: My Oregon,” a sold-out event sched- uled for Oct. 18 at the Florence Events Center. Trillium will be sponsoring the SeeMore vision van in Florence on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The van will provide free vision screenings and exams, as well as glasses for Trillium Oregon Health Program (OHP) members who do not have vision services as a covered benefit. The SeeMore van will be at G ET PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT PeaceHealth Family Medical Clinic, Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer 390 Ninth St. Education/Support Group will meet Trillium members should contact at the Presbyterian Church of the Trillium member services to schedule Siuslaw from 5 to 7 p.m. an appointment by calling 1-877-600- With the presence of urologist Dr. 5472. LAKESHORE MYRTLEWOOD Fine Myrtlewood Products (Gifts for every occasion) Come see it made. 5 Miles south of Florence 83530 HWY 101 (541) 997-8563 Open most days: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bryan Mehlhaff, plus prostate cancer survivors and their spouses/loved ones, this Us TOO Florence meeting is an excellent source of prostate can- Tuesday, Oct. 20 cer information. Bring questions and leave with R HODY S OCIETY MEETS answers or just come to listen and The Siuslaw Chapter of the learn. American Rhododendron Society Call Bob Horney at 541-999-4239 meets at 4 p.m. Note that there is a for more information new start. Olson will present a program Wednesday, Oct. 14 on Jack “Companion Plants for the Rhododendron Garden.” G ARDEN C LUB TO TACKLE WEEDS The public is invited to come to The Florence Garden Club will the Presbyterian Church of the welcome the autumn season at its Siuslaw 3996 Highway 101 in October program and meeting. The Florence. public is invited to hear special guest, For more information, call 541- Master Gardener Pat Patterson dis- 997-3082 or visit www.siuslawars cuss “Weeds and Wildings,” begin- .org ning at 1 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church, 3996 Highway 101. Wednesday, Oct. 21 Saturday, Oct. 17 The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers Association, District 5, a nonprofit organizaiton, will be fiddling, pick- ing and strumming and singing onstage at the Winchester Bay Community Center on Oct. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., with an acousttic circle jam from 3 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to listen and dance. This is a nice opportunity to hear local musicians, young and old play their hearts out. A meeting for members only starts, at 11 a.m. For more information, call 541- 759-3419. DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Jason Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Sunday Brunch Hours: M-F 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-3pm 1555 Highway 101 Yachats (541) 547-3141 (Diagonal from McDonald’s) Phil’s Saw Shop Prison Blues • Big Bills Boots: Whites • Hoffman Hathorn • Danner • Muck www.philssawshop.com 541-997-9767 399 Nopal St. • Florence • Next to Pro Lumber Let us cater your special events! Diane Marti proprietor 541-997-9234 490 Hwy. 101 • Florence monamicafeandcatering @gmail.com Where great friends and good food meet! Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. Easy curb side recycling program- No additional costs to our customers. Call us at 541-997-8233 Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques 24 Hour S ERVICE A VAILABLE (541) St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 997-7567 85276 S H WY 101 • F LORENCE 27 Years Family Owned & Operated Underwater Pump Diving Services COAST COMPUTER SERVICES, LLC New computer sales • Repairs • Upgrades Spyware & Virus Removal • Tune-Ups Used Computers and Laptops • DSL • Cable We Come To Your Home or Business. Davison Auto Parts 541-997-3428 4480 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-271-2121 Reedsport bret@mycoastcomputers.com 1525 12th St. Suite #5, (541)997-0700 DIVERSIFIED MARINE & EQUIPMENT SALES ESTATE JEWELRY !!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. New Construction & Remodels www.adoberesort.com 21st and Highway 101 Quality Work Clothing The Van Fans will hold a card games and lunch fundraiser at the Florence Events Center. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Ticket price, with or without card games, is $12 and includes a catered lunch by Fresh Harvest Café and Bakery. There will be raffle prizes and other exciting events. All proceeds benefit Friends of Florence, which transports cancer patients every weekday to Eugene and Springfield for radiation treat- ments. For more information or reserva- tions, call Karen Lee at 541-997- 1564. F IDDLERS IN W INCHESTER B AY Th e Barber Station S CU T HAIR THE R O F LE WHO Y IL FAM G AMES TO BENEFIT V AN F ANS OREGON COAST’S SUPERSTORE “Where You Always Get a Whale of a Deal!” Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance TWILA & KELLY • Cut • Color • Perms Facials and Waxing Carrying Kenra and Pureology Product lines Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence Siuslaw News 148 Maple St. • PO Box 10 • Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-3441 • Fax (541) 997-7979 www.thesiuslawnews.com 541-997-8440 498 Hghway 101, St. B Formerly Studio W the Salon We Do SandBlast ing Metal Buildings • Wooden Sheds Consignment: ATVs, Rvs, Boats, Cars & Trucks Complete Detail Service: RVs, Cars, Trucks & Boats Enclosed/Open Trailers for Sale or Rent Boat, Motor, Trailer Repair Service Used Vehicle Sales diversifi edmarineandequipmentsales.com Veteran Owned & Operated Jim & Bonnie Johnston, Owners 2530 Hwy. 101, Florence • 541-997-4505 Old Fashioned Car Hop Service 1690 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-997-8124 The original A&W Drive-in opened in 1961 Advertise your business here. 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