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The Florence Events Center will be
alive with the happy squeal of Cavies
(Guinea Pigs) and their enthusiasts when
the Oregon Cavy Breeders Society hosts
its winter Cavy Show March 19.
Local owners and breeders will be
determine the difference:
Short Haired: The short coated cavy
— often called the American, Self, or
English — has consistently short, glossy
hair without a part.
Abyssinian: Known for its short,
rough coat that has cowlicked rosettes of
hair.
Peruvian: The Peruvian is the
progenitor of all modern long-haired
breeds, being a Guinea pig with hair
that grows long continuously all over its
body,— sometimes to an excess of 20
inches.
Silkie or Sheltie: A Silkie has long hair
that fl ows back over its body and never
forward over the face (as in the Peruvian).
Texel: Like a Silkie, but with curls.
“We welcome questions about our
little friends at this show or any of our
many shows around the state,” said
Deggleman.
The event will take place from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m.
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bringing their favorite cavies to be judged
and assessed for their quality. Top winners
will be awarded prizes. In addition there
will be a youth cavy show open to the
public. “Our youth have some beautiful
examples of cavies,” said Manetta
Deggleman, organizer of last August’s
summer show at the FEC. “Everyone is
invited to see why we love our animals,
and why we have so much fun.”
Though there are 13 breeds of Guinea
pig, only a few breeds are commonly found
off the show table as pets. The short-hair,
Abyssinian, Peruvian and Sheltie (aka
Silkie) breeds are those most frequently
seen as pets.
Here’s a quick look at how to
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For ticket information, contact The Florence Events Center box office at (541) 997-1994
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Bank, Peace Harbor Medical Center, Three Rivers Casino Resort, Ocean Dunes Golf
Links, Dr. Al Brauer, Anne Blakeslee, 101 Things to Do Magazine, City Lights Cinemas,
The Shippin’ Shack, Siuslaw Sign and Graphics, City of Florence, The Archives, The
Speakeasies, Mina Dickson,Licensed Professional Counselor LLC, and Fred Meyer
(Tim Cornish).
For information about tickets or donations to the auction, call Craig Sanders at 541-
999-1713.
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“The Sky’s the Limit” is this year’s
theme for the annual Florence Rotarian
auction, which takes place at 5 p.m. on
Saturday, March 12. The event features an
international travel theme, with each table
decorated to portray a different destination.
Paris will be featured, along with Cuba,
Jamaica and everywhere in between.
Costumes are expected to fi t each table’s
theme.
The Sneddons — Bob, Blair and
Gerry — will once again take to the stage
to auction everything from exotic trips to
upscale furniture, sports packages and
more. The evening begins with a silent
auction that displays the work of local
artists and craftspeople, along with entertainment packages, gourmet food baskets,
sports equipment and gift certifi cates to local restaurants and entertainment venues.
The event was nearly already sold out by the end of January, with fewer than six
tables remaining. Table sponsors include: On Your Feet With a Splash, Florence In
Bloom, Oregon Pacifi c Bank, KCST & KCFM, The Siuslaw News, Oley and Bobbi
Nelson, The River House Inn, Laurel Bay Gardens, Hoberg’s Complete Auto Repair,
Deb and Larry Lamb, Guy H. Veach, Law Offi ce of Jane C. Hanawalt, State Farm
Insurance, and Michael and Nancy Pearson.
Also planning to attend are Wok Up Windows, Heceta Self Storage, Florence Eye
Clinic, Maple Street Grille, Brian Holmes, DMD, FAGD, Justin Linton, DDS/Florence
Dental Clinic, TR Hunter, The J Group, Senator Arnie Roblan, Sea Lion Caves, Banner
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