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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 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 Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St. Prizes will be offered for first-, sec- W OMEN ’ S HEALTH EVENT PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical ond- and third-place as determined by the audience, and a special recogni- Center will host the ninth annual women’s health event from 10 a.m. to tion prize for “most pathetic, saddest loser in love” will be decided by 1 p.m. Admission is free. three judges. The program will feature a variety Tickets can be purchased at FRAA of speakers and exhibits providing for $10, and any ticket holder can overall health information to help sign up to perform. women understand and manage the many health conditions facing them B IG B AND N IGHT TO SWING today. Bring dancing shoes to the Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St., C OME LISTEN TO FIDDLERS from 7 to 9 p.m. for KXCR The Oregon Oldtime Fiddlers, Community Radio’s Big Band Night. District 5, will be making music at Admission is $5 per person. the Winchester Bay Community With DJs Charles Walker and Dave Center from 1 to 3 p.m., with an Craddock spinning the disks, atten- acoustic jam following from 3 to 4 p.m. The public is invited and there is dees will find themselves “In the Mood.” Whether dancing, listening, no charge. watching or just enjoying good com- For more information, call 541- pany, this is a nice way to lend sup- 759-3419. port to KXCR. For more information, contact Stu A DA G RANGE S PAGHETTI FEED Henderson at 541-997-2997, or visit Ada Grange is serving a spaghetti www.kxcr.net to learn more. dinner and bingo night. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m., followed by bingo at Monday, Feb. 22 6 p.m. Donations are welcome. The regu- S IUSLAW SPORTS AND SPAGHETTI lar bingo menu will also be available. The Siuslaw baseball and softball Ada Grange Hall is located 10 teams will be hosting a spaghetti miles out Canary Road. feed at the high school, 2975 Oak For more information, contact St., in the commons from 5:30 to 8 Nancy Flatley at 541-997-2380. p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 L OVE GOES BAD AT FRAA Original songs and spoken word poetry will be the focus of the “Love Gone Bad, You Done Me Wrong” Poetry and Song Fest, at the Florence Tickets are $10 and children under 10 years old eat free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The fundraiser will help purchase gear for both teams this coming sea- son. S HARE YOUR TALENTS AT LCC Lane Community College Florence Center will hold informational meet- ings at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. for those interested in learning how to become an instructor for the continuing edu- cation program. The program seeks new instructors interested in sharing their talents, hobbies or special skills with the community. Professional certification isn’t required — just experience and passion for the subject and an ability to share it with others. Wednesday, Feb. 24 H EALTH INSURANCE DOCUMENTARY The documentary, “FIX IT: Healthcare at the Tipping Point,” will be shown in the Bromley Room at the Siuslaw Public Library at 7 p.m. It was conceived and produced by the CEO of MCS Industries as he grappled with the relentless annual cost increases to health insurance for his employees. The movie is a result of his journey to find a solution to the dysfunctional U.S. healthcare system. The film showing, sponsored by Health Care for All Oregon – Florence, is free to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. W ATERSHED C OUNCIL MEETING The Siuslaw Watershed Council will hold a general meeting at 6:30 p.m. John Getz will discuss the topic: “Native Oregon Truffles: Sustainable Harvest and Habitat Types.” The U.S. Forest Service will also talk about special forest products har- 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 our shop P! will DRO your bill TWILA & KELLY WELCOME JUDY ROTH, STYLIST Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance • Cut • Color • Perms • Facials and Waxing Carrying Kenra and Pureology Product lines Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence 498 Hghway 101, St. B 541-997-8440 Formerly Studio W the Salon 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 L IBRARY F RIENDS BOARD MEETING The Friends of the Library (FOL) will hold its board meeting in the Siuslaw Public Library’s Conference Room at 11 a.m. All FOL members and others inter- ested in supporting the library or learning more about the Friends are invited to attend. For more information, contact SiuslawLibraryFriends@gmail.com. Friday, Feb. 26 D ONATE BLOOD TO L ANE C OUNTY A blood drive will be held by the Lane Blood Center in the Siuslaw Elementary School parking lot, near the school district office. It will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to the public. To set up an appointment, call 541-485-9111. Saturday, Feb. 27 F RAUDVILLE ENTERTAINS Fraudville returns in one night of fun and a vaudeville-styled lip-sync battle between seven competitors, all to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County. The event is at Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and guests must be 21 or older to attend. proprietor 541-997-9234 490 Hwy. 101 • Florence monamicafeandcatering @gmail.com Where great friends and good food meet! 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