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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2016 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 Saturday, Jan. 2 FRAA EXHIBIT AT LIBRARY Throughout the month of January, members of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) will be showcasing some of their finest artistic and photographic works and creations at the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St., in Florence. Along with the many forms of traditional and contemporary works, there will also be pieces in the glass showcase. Tuesday, Jan. 5 A RTISTIC V ISIONS EXHIBIT OPENS Original 2-D, 3-D and photogra- phy works from local artists will be on display during the Artistic Visions Awards Show through January at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. An artists reception will be held Saturday, Jan. 9, from 2 to 5 p.m., during the Second Saturday Gallery Tour. Wednesday, Jan. 6 V AN F ANS LUNCHEON The monthly meeting and lunch- eon for The Van Fans will be at The Shorewood, on Spruce Street, beginning at 11:45 a.m. New mem- bers and guests are always wel- come to come and enjoy lunch and learn about the things we do for our community. For more information, call Karen Lee at 541-997-9669. Thursday, Jan. 7 F RUIT TREE PRUNING CLASS The OSU Extension Service — Lane County will conduct its annu- al Florence class on pruning fruit trees from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. The demonstration of proper pruning techniques is open to the public. Call 541-344-5859 to preregister. F LORENCE D EMS TO MEET Florence Area Democratic Club will hold its first meeting of the year at 11 a.m. in the Port of Siuslaw meeting room at 100 Harbor St. Everyone is invited to hear guest speaker Page Atcheson of Renew Oregon. Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques 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. PICKLE in Find the % , and 10 op sh r ou P! will DRO ll bi r u yo Quality Work Clothing Prison Blues • Big Bills Boots: Whites • Hoffman Hathorn • Danner • Muck www.philssawshop.com 541-997-9767 399 Nopal St. • Florence • Next to Pro Lumber F RIENDS OF P OETRY The Friends of Poetry meet every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. at The Shorewood Retirement Residences, 15th and Spruce streets. Readers and writers of all poetry are welcome. For more information, call 541- 373-0065. Backstreet Gallery, 1421 Bay St., opens its “Stormy Weather” exhibit with a special reception from 3 to 5 p.m. The show, for which gallery members create their own “Stormy Weather” art pieces, will run through February. During the reception, local singer songwriter Stephen McVay will perform. G ET SUPPORT FOR DIABETES The next meeting of the Siuslaw Diabetes/Pre-diabetes Support Group will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library. For more information, call 541- 902-6059. Friday, Jan. 8 Monday, Jan. 11 W OMEN VETERANS LUNCHEON Coastal Women Veterans will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m., at the Grill and Lounge at Sandpines, 1201 35th Street (at Kingwood). All women who have served in any branch of the military are invited as well as their spouses or caregivers. For reservations, call Sharon Armstrong at 541-999-5094 or e- mail sarmstrong@msn.com R HODY ENTHUSIASTS TO MEET Siuslaw Chapter American H ELP OTHERS WITH THEIR TAXES Rhododendron Society will meet If you are interested in becoming Tuesday, Jan. 19, from 4 to 6:15 a tax counselor and have some p.m. experience in preparing taxes and Jack Olson, who has much experi- some familiarity with computers, ence hybridizing and propagating, call either Frank at 541-997-7836 or will present his program of “My Gary at 541-997-7112. Favorite Rhododendrons and Why.” Classes to train to prepare taxes The public is invited to come to for low income and senior citizens the Presbyterian Church of the will be held in the Bromley Room Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 in of the Siuslaw Public Library and Florence. DIVERSIFIED MARINE & EQUIPMENT SALES 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 541-997-8440 Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence 498 Hghway 101, St. B Formerly Studio W the Salon proprietor 541-997-9234 490 Hwy. 101 • Florence monamicafeandcatering @gmail.com Where great friends and good food meet! Old Fashioned Car Hop Service 1690 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-997-8124 The original A&W Drive-in opened in 1961 New Construction & Remodels 24 Hour S ERVICE A VAILABLE www.adoberesort.com 1555 Highway 101 Yachats 21st and Highway 101 Diane Marti diversifi edmarineandequipmentsales.com Veteran Owned & Operated Jim & Bonnie Johnston, Owners 2530 Hwy. 101, Florence • 541-997-4505 Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Sunday Brunch Hours: M-F 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-3pm Let us cater your special events! 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 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 M A F We Do SandBlast ing DONATE NOW! Th e Barber Station (541) 547-3141 (Diagonal from McDonald’s) Phil’s Saw Shop Upcoming Events ‘S TORMY W EATHER ’ EXHIBIT ESTATE JEWELRY !!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. continue for the next two weeks Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. Easy curb side recycling program- No additional costs to our customers. 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