SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 Home and Garden Show returns March 4-6 Register for FEC’s Indoor Yard Sale The Indoor Yard Sale is coming to the Florence Events Center on April 2. Applications to be part of the Friends of the Florence Events Center’s annual indoor sale are available for nonprof- it groups and individuals who wish to rent a booth space to display their goods. For those who do not have a garage, adequate parking or hard to find locations, this is a perfect solution to be part of this huge sale. Single booths 3 A Everything for your home, from the roof to beneath the foundation, can be found at the 20th annual Florence Home and Garden Show coming up Friday through Sunday, March 4, 5 and 6, at the Florence Events Center. More than 40 exhibitors will offer information and products that include cleaning the gut- ters on your home and leveling the foundation; keeping your plumbing running freely and efficiently; and even ways to equip your kitchen and bath. There will be entertaining and decorating ideas on the inside, and with Laurel Bay Gardens’ centerpiece landscape design, you’ll experience an afternoon in Paris with the “Marche de Jardin”… a French garden market featuring local jams, jellies, soaps and garden décor perfect for outdoor enter- taining. Laurel Bay will also greet show-goers at the front door with their outdoor display of bagged soils and bare root fruit trees. Bamboo Dave will show- and double spaces are avail- able for a fee from $35 to $90 and there are discounts for nonprofit groups. Space will be available up until Thursday, March 31, at 5 p.m., for any group or indi- vidual to participate in the sale. For more information on purchasing a booth, come in to the Florence Events Center office at 715 Quince St. or contact Jennifer Connor at the FEC at 541-997-1994. Now playing Feb 26 - Mar 3 SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTO Laurel Bay Gardens will once again greet show-goers with its outdoor display at the Home and Garden Show next month at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. case his “upcycling” methods; ways to transform used wood- en pallets into useful parts of your home or garden. Cedar Works Spas and Oregon Stove Works join Bamboo Dave outside the front door with more great ways to equip your home for comfort, style and efficiency. Inside, the energy pros at Central Lincoln PUD will tell you about ways you can save money and energy. Whiskey Creek Organics, the local Consumer Supported Agriculture, will take reserva- tions for its popular organic and locally grown produce this summer. Kimo’s Dips, Celia’s Gourmet Foods and Bandon’s Face Rock Creamery will also offer a taste or two of what they have to offer. Show hours are from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, March 4; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 5; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 6. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Admission is free from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Half- price coupons will be available next week at Bi-Mart. The show is sponsored by Three Rivers Casino Resort, Bi-Mart and Central Lincoln PUD. It is presented by Coast Radio and the Siuslaw News. Community job fair to offer new jobs in Florence New This Week: 45 years (R) - A couple about to celebrate their anniversary receives tragic news that could change everything. Charlotte Rampling nominated for Best Actress! The revenant (R) - The gripping tale of frontier survival starring Leonardo Dicaprio returns to City Lights! Nominated for twelve Academy awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Dicaprio. THE Big short (R) - Also returning, the hilarious comedy about brazen hedge funders investing in the biggest gamble of their life. Nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. CONTINUING: Hail, Caesar! (PG-13) - When super star Baird Whitlock (George Clooney) goes missing, it’s up to studio fixer Eddie Mannix (Josh Brolin) to solve the case. Directed by the Coen Brothers (Fargo, Barton Fink). deadpool (R) - Wise cracking mercenary Wade Wilson, afflicted by terminal cancer, is subjected to life altering experimentation that transforms him into a new breed of superhero: Deadpool. KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG) - Po, the lovable kung fu panda hero, returns to face Kai! Special Events: Les liaisons dangereuses - 2/27, 11am - National Theatre Live Encore of an astounding production from Josie Rourke. And the winner is... - 2/28, 4pm - Join us for the Academy Awards, including a Ballot and Best Dressed Contest, hors d’oeuvres, and dinner available from Box Lunch! the look of silence - 3/1, 12pm + 7:30pm - True Story Tuesday from director Joshua Oppenheimer. Nominated for an Academy Award! The importance of being earnest - 3/2, 5:30pm - With David Suchet. Times, tickets, and trailers at CITYLIGHTSCINEMAS.COM 1930 Highway 101 - Florence, OR 97439 - Movie Line: 541-305-0014 Three Rivers Casino Resort will host a community job fair on Thursday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., in the Casino’s Event Center. The event will offer more than 50 available positions within the local community. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. “We are happy to host the community job fair in our Event Center,” said Mike Rose, chief operations officer at Three Rivers Casino Resort. “The event will provide ample Your #1 Local Yard, Garden, and Landscape Experts! opportunities for job seekers in Florence.” The event will offer valu- able employment opportuni- ties from various businesses in the community. Participants will have the ability to connect with local employers and find resources for a great career. The job fair will feature on- hand assistance to job seekers provided by Worksource Lane (Employment Department). In addition to job recruitment, the event will feature volun- teer opportunities. “Lane Community College at Florence is excited to be participating in this event that focuses on local career oppor- tunities and businesses. “We strive to provide mem- bers of our rural community a path to finding a new career or to enhance existing skills to move into the workforce,” said Beth Habian, admin- istrative coordinator at Lane Community College. “Whether you’re interested in earning an associate degree, a certificate or planning to trans- fer to a university, check out what LCC Florence has to offer.” Approximately 24 business and community partners will be represented at the job fair. There will be several job categories available, including healthcare, grocery stores, restaurants, resorts, youth opportunities, state and federal and education. Bank, Angell Job Corps,tThe Siuslaw News and Driftwood Shores are among the employers. For more information, con- tact Pam Hickson at 541-902- 6504. NARFE donates to local memory care Helping YOU put the “Oh!” in Organic Gardening (Hint: It’s easy) Just arrived: Organic seed potatoes! Choose from red, blue and russet varieties along with wonderful heirloom potatoes such as purple Peruvians and French fi ngerlings. We also have organic onions and shallot sets! Bales of Soil and Compost So easy! Plant your veggies directly into the bale, break it up into your patio pots, or mix directly into your garden beds. COURTESY PHOTO EAT FROM YOUR YARD Bare root fruit trees, strawberries, raspberries, thornless blackberries, and vegetable seeds…and the best soils for success! Gardner & Bloome Organic Potting Soil and Compost $1 off bag! OMRI Certifi ed—Your plants will think you’re pampering them! 10-bag limit. Good through 2/28/16 at Laurel Bay Gardens Dave’s Weekly Garden Tip “Bamboo Dave” Sedlacek It is a great time to plant bare root fruit trees, berries, and shrubs. Make sure you dig a hole two to three times the size of the roots, add our Royal Soil, and work the soil around the bare E TH w roots of the plant so that there aren’t T o S A n Sh any air spaces. U e E d SE Gar & 6 E M nd , 5 CO me a ch 4 Ho Mar “We’re glad to get you growing!” Award-winning Landscaping Service LCB#6718 Patios • Water Features • Fire Pits Outdoor Lighting • Irrigation Systems Home & Garden Décor NURSERY • LANDSCAPING • GARDEN CENTER 88493 Hwy. 101 Florence Open 7 days • Just 2 min. N. of Fred Meyer 10% Senior Discount Every Tuesday 997-5973 www.LaurelBayGardens.com Find us on Facebook The Siuslaw Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) recently presented a check for $200 to the Memory Loss Respite Center of Florence (Alzheimer’s care). From left are: NARFE treasurer Florine Hanson, Memory Loss Respite volunteer and president Carol Krasel and NARFE president Jim Parrish. WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FEBRUARY 24 Clouds Breaking, Pleasant 57 o F 46 o F FEBRUARY 25 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26 SATURDAY SUNDAY FEBRUARY 27 FEBRUARY 28 MONDAY TUESDAY FEBRUARY 29 MARCH 1 Mild with Afternoon Cloudy Occasional Cloudy Clouds with a Rain with Rain Showers and Sun Little Rain Possible 62 o F 46 o F 58 o F 48 o F 58 o F 49 o F 55 o F 42 o F 58 o F 44 o F Mostly Cloudy, Rain Possible 58 o F 44 o F WHEN YOU ARE ON THE ROAD SLOW DOWN Driving more slowly reduces your risk of losing contact with the road and hydroplaning. Reduce your speed by 10 mph for each degree you increase your windshield wiper speed. Make sure your tires are operating safely and efficiently Call or come in today for your FREE Tire Check!