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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2015 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM 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 with unique foods created by local chefs. An extensive list of door prizes has been donated, and there will be a silent auc- tion that includes art, wine tastings, and a special collection of themed gift bas- kets. All proceeds from the event go to pro- vide scholarships, loans and grants to women pursuing higher education. Tickets for the event are $25 and must be reserved in advance by calling 541- Saturday, Oct. 17 A DA G RANGE B INGO TONIGHT Come to the Ada Grange for Bingo tonight. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. Bring friends for fun and good food. There will be a baked potato bar along with the regular bingo menu; bingo starts at 6 p.m. The Grange is located 10 miles out Canary Road. For more information, call Nancy 997-2318. Flatley at 541-997-2380. R HODY S OCIETY MEETS M INIATURE HOUSES ON DISPLAY The Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence is will host an exhibit of minia- ture houses and miniature scenes in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be a drawing for the Modern Loft Apartment house at 3 p.m. Admission is free. B OB W ELCH AND F RIENDS The Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society meets 4 p.m. Note that there is a new start time. Jack Olson will present a program on “Companion Plants for the Rhododendron Garden.” The public is invited to come to the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw 3996 Highway 101 in Florence. For more information, call 541-997- 3082 or visit www.siuslawars.org. Join author and retired award-winning Wednesday, Oct. 21 Register-Guard newspaper columnist Bob Welch at 2 p.m. at the FEC as he headlines a show celebrating Oregon in G AMES TO BENEFIT V AN F ANS The Van Fans will hold a card games stories, songs, images and s’mores. Eugene Symphony’s Dale Bradley heads and lunch fundraiser at the Florence a musical trio that will honor the state in Events Center. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. song. Ticket price, with or without card Tickets are still available. games, is $12 and includes a catered lunch by Fresh Harvest Café and PEO HOSTS WINE TASTING Bakery. Chapter FQ of the Philanthropic There will be raffle prizes and other Educational Organization (PEO) will exciting events. sponsor its third annual “Wine, Women, All proceeds benefit Friends of and Who Knows What?” wine tasting at Florence, which transports cancer the Florence Events Center from 5 to 7 patients every weekday to Eugene and p.m. The wine tasting will feature five Springfield for radiation treatments. wines from Northwest vineyards, paired For more information or reservations, 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. Saturday, Oct. 24 Free oil changes for single mothers will be available from 9:30 a.m. to noon F RIENDS OF L IBRARY TO MEET at Florence Church of the Nazarene, The Friends of the Siuslaw Public 1536 12th Street. Library (FOL) will hold a board meet- Refreshments will be served. ing at 11 a.m. in the Bromley Room. No deisel vehicles, please. FOL members and others interested in supporting the library or learning more G RANGE FREE A UTUMN D INNER about the Friends is invited to attend. Refreshments are provided. The public is invited to the Mapleton The purpose of the FOL is to support Grange Hall for its free annual Autumn the Siuslaw Public Library. Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. Ham will be the For more information, email Siuslaw main course with various side dishes and desserts. A limited number of free tick- LibraryFriends@gmail.com. ets are available at the Mapleton Church, the Swisshome Church and various other P LAY BINGO , HELP B&G C LUB retail businesses of Mapleton. Come to the Boys and Girls Club Teen The Grange Hall is on East Mapleton Center, 1501 Airport Road, and play Road, just past the school on the east bingo while helping raise money for the side of the street. There will also be an Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane open house to allow the public to view County. the Grange Hall. Play 12 games for $35. Proceeds to the donation jar will be Early bird games begin at 6 p.m., with divided between the various Grange pro- regualr games at 6:30 p.m., followed by grams and community activities. special games. Potato bar opens at 5:35 p.m. and costs A DOPT A DOG FROM W IGGLY T AILS $3 each while supplies last. Wiggly Tails Dog Rescue will be at Cash and prizes will be included. Mini Pet Mart to host an adoption event from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 Mini Pet Mart is at 2630 Highway 101 in Florence. FRAA HOSTS GRAND OPENING The public is invited to the grand DONATE NOW! Th e Barber Station Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Jason S CU T HAIR THE R FO LE WHO Y IL FAM 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 F REE OIL CHANGE FOR SINGLE MOMS Thursday, Oct. 22 Tuesday, Oct. 20 Sunday, Oct. 18 opening celebration of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance’s (FRAA) new art center and gallery, at 120 Maple St. in P ORT C OMMISSION TO MEET Old Town. The Port of Siuslaw Board of The grand opening will take place Commissioners will hold its regular Friday, Oct. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., begin- meeting at 7 p.m., at the Port office, ning with a ribbon cutting by the 100 Harbor Street. Florence Chamber of Commerce. Port meetings are open to the public. For more information contact the Port office at 541-997-3426. call Karen Lee at 541-997-1564. 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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