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2 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2015 Santa visits Boys and Girls Club SVFR removes holiday trees Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) volunteers will be picking up Christmas trees on Tuesday, Dec. 29, from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 541-997-3212 to schedule one of the two dates. The SVFR Firefighters Association is asking for a $5 donation to assist in its vari- ety of programs. All of the trees will be recycled by the City of Florence as bark mulch. CITY LIGHTS CINEMAS 1930 Hwy 101 • Florence, OR 97439 TIMES BELOW ARE ONLY VALID FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 – THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31 $9 Regular/$8 Senior or Student/$7.50 Matinee/$7 Child/$6.50 Member | Performing Arts $19/$15/$10 NO SURCHARGE FOR 3D – GLASSES TO KEEP $2 Alvin and the Chiunks: The Road Chip - 86 min (PG) – FINAL WEEK Daily E xcept Sun, Wed: 12:30, 3:30, 6:10, 9:10 | Sun: 12:30, 3:30, 8:45 | Wed: 12:30, 3:30, 6:10 NEW: Joy - 120 min (NR) – “Since Joy is a David O. Russell film, the presence of a) [Jennifer] Lawrence and b) bizarre, fizz-popping explosions of catharsis are to be expected. But the ringmaster of The Fighter, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle seems to have mellowed a little, which means fewer outright belly laughs, but a more layered & involving emotional landscape.” Telegraph Daily E xcept Wed: 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 8:50 | Wed: 12:10, 3:10, 6:10, 9:10 JACK DAVIS/SIUSLAW NEWS anta Claus stopped by the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County Teen Center last Friday to greet students and give out presents, including backpacks filled with school supplies, compliments of Banner Bank. He also gave backpacks to the students of the club’s elementary after-school program, Twilight. More than 75 filled backpacks were distributed. S City Council grant program seeks applicants The City Council Grant Program will be accepting applications Friday, Jan. 1, through Monday, Feb. 15, at 5 p.m. Applicants can apply for up to $1,000 and the program will be awarding a total of $5,000 for fiscal year 2015- 16. Applicant funding requests need to relate to at least one of the City Council Goals. In order for an application to be eligible, it must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Organization is a recog- nized nonprofit organization or affiliate of such an organi- zation; and • Organization is located within the City of Florence or serving City of Florence resi- dents; and • Provides assistance for essential utilities, food, cloth- ing or shelter; or • Provides educational or recreational opportunities for children or seniors; or • Generates/supports eco- nomic activity in Florence. HIT THAT LIKE F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS All Clothing, Toys, Books & Media including cds,dvds,vhs,records. 20% OFF MAJO R APPLI ANCES 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence 541-997-8640 Special Events: Jane Eyre - 180 min – Drama fans rejoice – the ecstatic reviews are in, and Jane Eyre at The National is one for the ages. “5/5 Stars: Sally Cookson presents a picture of exultant feminism in Jane Eyre. Forget the word “adaptation”. Cookson’s production is a tumultuous re-creation of Charlotte Brontë’s novel. “It’s a girl” are its first and last words.” The Guardian Wed: 6:00 Coming Soon: Brooklyn, opens 1/1: OSCAR WATCH – Best Actress: Saoirse Ronan. “It’s possible to be heartwarming and tough-minded, as this wonderful film demonstrates. And it’s possible to be both “old-fashioned” and vibrant, too. It’s the best new/old movie in town.” Christian Science Monitor WWW.CITYLIGHTSCINEMAS.COM BUTTON! This Sunday & Monday Dec. 27 & Dec. 28 St. Vincent dePaul’s Applications, eligibility information and submission instructions are available on the City of Florence’s website at www.ci.florence.or.us or by calling 541-997-3437. Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 2D - 136 min (PG-13) “Rarely have age and shining youth been juxtaposed more affectingly, but that’s only one of many moments of grace…that mines its resonant mythology while moving its story ever forward.” WSJ Every Day: 12:00, 6:00 Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 3D - 136 min (PG-13) Every Day: 3:00, 8:20 www.TheSiuslawNews.com Without the generous support and donations of the following sponsors, restaurants, organizations, artists, students and volunteers, the Empty Bowls 2015 fundraiser to benefi t Florence Food Share would not have been possible. We are truly fortunate to live in a community that works together to make our town a better place to live! Able Insurance Amerigas Stephanie Ames The Archives Backstreet Gallery Larry Bishop Coast Radio KCST & KCFM County Transfer & Recycling Craig’s Barbeque Patricia Davis Earthworks Gallery Silver Lining Boutique Lakeshore Myrtlewood Katherine Damon-Dawson Dancing Dogs Pottery Christine Delgado Kris De Noyer Paul Doberenz Scott Donnelly, Wok Up Windows, LLC Gary Edson Julie Ellingson Florence Rotary Club Florence Moose Lodge Jan Gaynor Goodman’s Floor Covering Grocery Outlet Bernie Herr Keith Herring Lynda Jasso-Thomas The J Group/ Desiree Johnson, Amy Johnson Greg Kennedy Jeff Kernan Debbie Kiturkes Bonnie Kramer Leroy Kryzycki/ Quietwaters Gallery Ladies of Elks Phyllis Laird Patti Land LCC Clay Class La Pomodori Restaurant Christine Larkin Sue Lyons Owen Marsh James McHenry Geraldine McMahan John McMahan Mo’s Restaurant Nature’s Corner Café & Market Oregon Coast Woodturners Oregon Pacifi c Bank Kim Pickell R & R King Logging Rodet Construction Co., LLC Sher Rosenberg River Cities Taxi Resurrection Lutheran Church Ray Wells Inc. Michael Schwartz Kathy Shamey Vicki Sieber-Benson Siuslaw High School Art Classes Siuslaw High School Culinary Class Jayne Smoley Meg Spencer Julie Strecker Bonnie Wilson CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW BLACK Sisters - 118 min (R) – “The best comic duo since Lemmon and Matthau.” MovieNation Daily E xcept Wed: 12:20, 3:20, 6:20, 9:00 | Wed: 12:20, 3:20, 9:00