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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 Next Starlight Cabaret to focus on love songs The Starlight Cabaret, a bi-monthly celebration of local musical talent, will host “Moonlight and Love Songs,” on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m., at the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 and Heceta Beach Road. Six talented and profes- sional musicians and vocal- ists will perform nostalgic love songs, original compo- sitions and contemporary hits on piano, guitar, flute, bass, strings and harmonica. Sing-along sheets will be handed out so the audience can join in the fun. Attendees may bring snacks and their own bever- ages. Coffee and water will be provided. This event is free but “love offerings” are appreci- ated to support the musi- cians. For more information visit www.florenceuuf.org or call 541-997-2840. 3 A ‘Make soup, change the world’ Author Maggie Stuckey discusses ‘Soup Night’ at Siuslaw Public Library Now playing Feb 5 - 11 CHANTELLE MEYER/SIUSLAW NEWS A pot of soup is all it might take to transform a street into a community, according to Portland-area author Maggie Stuckey (second from right). She presented her book, “Soup Night,” and her philosophy on good food and community spirit in two events at Siuslaw Public Library last week. From left, Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library (FOL) volunteers Vicki Sieber-Benson and Susy Lacer, librarian Kevin Mittge, Stuckey and FOL volunteer Geraldine McMahan. The three FOL volunteers made soups from “Soup Night” recipes: African peanut soup, taco soup and potato cheese soup. In total, more than 55 people attended the Soup Night events Jan. 27 and 28 in Florence and Mapleton, respectively. New This Week: Carol (R) - Therese (Rooney Mara), a Manhattan department clerk, meets the alluring Carol (Cate Blanchett) and together they form a deep bond that transcends their era. Nominated for six Oscars! In the heart of the sea (PG-13) - The true story of the whaleship incident that inspired the classic novel ‘Moby Dick’. 2D and 3D. Youth (R) - Fred (Michael Caine), a retired orchestra composer and conductor on vacation in the Alps, is requested to return to the world of music by Queen Elizabeth II to play at a birthday party for Prince Philip. Oscar shorts: Animated (NR) - Complete your Oscar ballot with these animated Oscar contenders! CONTINUING: The Finest Hours (PG-13) - Tells the true story of a 1952 rescue by the Coast Guard after a massive nor’easter strikes New England and an oil tanker bound for Boston. 2D and 3D. KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG) - Po, the lovable kung fu panda hero, returns home to train a village full of potential panda warriors to overcome the dark, looming force known only as Kai. 2D and 3D. Special Events: BOLSHOI BALLET: THE LADY OF THE CAMELLIAS - 2/6, 11am - Encore showing from the Bolshoi Ballet! ROSENWALD - 2/9, 1pm + 6:10pm - True Story Tuesday! Three Rivers Casino dinner celebrates excellence Three Rivers Casino Resort celebrated team members from both the Florence and Coos Bay locations at the Cornerstone of Excellence Dinner held Tuesday, Jan. 26. Team members from every department received a Team Member of the month or Team Leader of the quarter award to be invited to the dinner. More than 50 team members were awarded a portion of COURTESY PHOTO Three Rivers Casino and Hotel COO Mike Rose recognizes Team Members and Team Leaders of the Month during the Cornerstone of Excellence Dinner. $5,350 in recognition of out- standing service on the job and in their respective communi- ties. A Coos Bay team member received $1,000. Three Rivers Casino team members and leaders are active in Florence and Coos Bay, serving in organizations like Kiwanis, Boys and Girls Club, Chamber Events and Rotary. Three Rivers Casino is one of the largest employers in Florence and Coos Bay, cur- rently employing more than 450 people in two casinos, five restaurants, a 93-room hotel, and an 18-hole golf course, as well as additional staffing cov- ering the gaming side of the business. A Community Job Fair will be held Thursday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Casino’s Event Center in Florence. More than 35 ven- dors are expected. Among vendors participat- ing will be The Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort, Central Lincoln PUD, Banner Bank and Driftwood Shores. For more information, call 541-997-7929 or visit www. ThreeRiversCasino.com. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3 FEBRUARY 4 FEBRUARY 5 FEBRUARY 6 FEBRUARY 7 FEBRUARY 8 FEBRUARY 9 Periods of Rain Cloudy Some Sun Morning Showers Times of Clouds and Sun Times of Clouds and Sun Times of Clouds and Sun 51 o F 47 o F 53 o F 45 o F 56 o F 47 o F 55 o F 46 o F 57 o F 44 o F 58 o F 43 o F 57 o F 43 o F WEDNESDAY THURSDAY LOVE YOUR TIRES Tread depth: Tires should have more than 2/32- inch tread depth. Use a tread depth gauge, or check by inserting a penny into each groove with Lincoln’s head upside down. If you can see all of Lincoln’s head (including his hair!), it’s time to shop for a new set of tires at Potter’s. 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