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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 British Car Club set to roll Saturday The Central Oregon Coast British Car Club invites the public to its monthly break- fast gathering and business meeting Saturday, Feb. 27, starting at 9 a.m., in the upstairs dining room at the Driftwood Shores’ Surfside Restaurant, 88416 First Ave. in Florence. Those planning to have breakfast should arrive early enough to order and be served before the meeting starts at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in British automobiles is wel- come to attend. Fraudville Lip Sync Battle entertains Saturday Fraudville returns for one night of fun and a vaudeville-styled lip-sync battle among seven competitors, all to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County. The event is Saturday, Feb. 27, at Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway 126, with doors opening at 5 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Watch performances spon- sored by Oregon Pacific Bank (OPB), Kiwanis Club of Florence, Florence Rotary Library Tidings Club, Cindy Forsythe, Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops (CROW) and Siuslaw Elementary School. Games, auctions, raffles and “buy a vote” are all part of the event, along with appetizers and beer and wine. Tickets are $25 and are available at Coast Insurance, OPB, Siuslaw News and Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County. For more information, contact Jean Murphy at 541- 997-3455. News about the Siuslaw Public Library Library Tidings, a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, features news about upcoming Siuslaw Public Library pro- grams for adults and children, new books and videos, and other library news of interest to the community. Library Tidings by Kevin Mittge “Mr. Holmes” Directed by Bill Condon DVD review by Susie Voth At 93, Sherlock Holmes is declining. His mental processes have slowed so much that his physician has instructed him to make dots on his diary (calen- dar) to indicate times when he was unable to complete a thought or remember a name or have any other kind of memory lapse. Some pages of the diary are almost completely covered with dots, much like a painting by Georges Seurat. Still, Holmes continues on with his quiet life. He looks after the bees in his aviary. He embarks on a journey of friend- ship with Roger, the son of his housekeeper (an excellent per- formance by Milo Parker). Holmes attempts to slay the demons of his past, and one case in particular that has haunted him for 30 years and will take all of his deductive reasoning to solve. There has been some Oscar hype about the performance of Ian McKellen in his starring role as 93-year old Sherlock Holmes. McKellen is marvelous as Holmes in his dotage. I was impressed by his ability to act the part of a genius in decline with such accuracy. McKellen’s blue eyes appear to go opaque, thereby indicating “senior moments.” It is unset- tling to watch him play the for- midable consulting detective in his declining years. Laura Linney convincingly portrays the housekeeper, “Mrs. Munro.” In my mind’s eye, I pic- ture Linney as she was in the movie “Love Actually,” a young career woman. In this movie, she is frumpy looking and acting just like a 1947 war widow making ends meet as a housekeeper. The movie “Mr. Holmes” is based on the book “A Slight Trick of the Mind” by Mitch Cullin. The library has the book as well as the audiobook in our col- lection. Library presents Best Books Friday On Friday, Feb. 26, at 1 p.m. in the library’s Bromley Room, librarian Kevin Mittge will be presenting the “Best Books of 2015” as selected by patrons, staff and book critics. This will be a fast-paced review of the year’s best books in 60 minutes, with booklists provided. Hopefully all those who attend will get some ideas 5 A about wonderful new books to explore. Noted storyteller to perform in March Nationally known storyteller, author and playwright Kevin Kling will be in Florence on Monday, March 14, performing and teaching at local schools during the day and performing at the library in the evening. Kling has performed on stages all over the globe. Well known for insightful and funny stories, Kling has worked with some of America’s most celebrated the- ater groups, including Second Stage Theatre in New York and the Sundance Institute. His commentaries can be heard on NPR’s “All Things Considered.” He mixes humor and anecdote to create powerful stories that leave you clutching your side in laughter and dab- bing tears from your eyes. Tickets for his 7 p.m. per- formance on March 14 at the library are $10 for adults and free for students ages 12 to 18. Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. Funding for this program is provided by the Lane County Cultural Coalition and the Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library. Enjoy wine, create art at ‘Wine and Wallflowers’ L L E E O O M M L L I I D D T O T T R T R O N E E Y Y A A T T A T A N O T O N E R E R Y Y N :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 :,//6¬352%$7(/,9,1*758675(9,6,216 216 Nopal Street (Old Town) 40 Years Lane County Legal Experience 10 Year Coast Resident 997-9983 Everyone is invited to unleash their inner artist and join the art party at the Wine and Wallflowers on Friday, Feb. 26, begin- ning at 6:30 p.m., at the Florence Events Center (FEC). Come create your own wall art with artist John Leasure and enjoy a glass of wine. All paints, canvas and art instruction will be provided to make your own sunflower master- piece. Tickets are $40 a person and include a free bever- age (one glass of wine or non-alcoholic choice) and a multitude of snacks while receiving pro- COURTESY PHOTO “Sunflowers” by John Leasure fessional, step-by-step painting instruction. Additional beverages or wine will be for sale for those age 21 and older to enjoy while painting. This is the first in a series of upbeat art party events sponsored by the Friends of the FEC and the FEC art gallery com- mittee. Space is limited, so reserve a spot by visit- ing www.eventcenter. org, or the FEC box office, 715 Quince St. For more informa- tion, call the FEC at 541-997-1994. Get ‘red carpet’ treatment Oscar night at City Lights Florence Rotarians Present The Sky’s the Limit! Rotary t y Takes Flight g t f for Kids City Lights Cinemas invites its members, patrons and the entire community to join in celebrating the best films of 2015 at its second annual Academy Awards party on Sunday, Feb. 28. Dress up and enjoy this star-studded award show on the big screen, pose on the red carpet, enjoy live music and join in the fun. Doors open at 4 p.m. for the live red carpet walk and the awards ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m. “We hope everyone in the community will join us and bring their own glitz and glamour to this special event,” says Susan Tive, co- owner of City Lights Cinemas. “Experiencing the awards on the big screen at City Lights with friends and neighbors makes this evening the not-to-be-missed event of the season.” “We’re focusing on the fun,” says Michael Falter, co- owner. “We’ll have awards, prizes and an Oscar ballot competition — and we’re only selling 200 tickets, so the odds of winning are good.” Dust off your fancy duds and take home an award for Best Dressed (a gift certifi- cate from On Your Feet with a Splash) or fill out an Oscar ballot to win other prizes. The first place winner will receive a print of their choice from The Archives, LLC, home of the world famous Milton Greene collection of Marilyn Monroe photographs. Winners will choose from the First Portfolio Edition with a value between $800 to $2,200. Local musician Denny Weaver will play movie favorites in the lobby during commercial breaks. Mister Ooh-la-la, theatre manager, says, “I slipped him a $20 last year to learn the theme to ‘The Godfather’ and he came through in spades. I’m hoping he’ll add some of the themes from ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ to his repertoire this year.” Advance tickets are avail- able now and include one glass of wine and light hors d’oeuvres. Steph and Wayne Crosthwaite, owners of BoxLunch, will offer special bites including Bleu Cheese and Pear Tartlettes and Chevre-stuffed Belgian Endive. They will also be serving up full dinners for an addi- tional charge. Their special menu includes Rosemary Tri- Tip steak and Chicken Roulade, among other Oscar night items. Purchase tickets online or at the City Lights box office. Tickets are $20 for regular admission or $15 for City Lights members. FRESH CRAB Saturd Saturday, S Satur t March 12, 5 p p.m. m Florence Events Center www.fl orencerotaryauction.com T T I I C C K K E E T T S S 60 $ Fresh In The Case This Week: Snapper, Dover Sole, 541.999.1713 Call email: craig@hoaglandproperties.com CANʼT MISS RED SNAPPER Serves 4 Sponsored in part by: The Siuslaw News Deb & Larry Lamb Law Offi ce of Jane C. Hanawalt Dr. Al Brauer Dan Gilday/TR Hunter Maple Street Grille Wok Up Windows The J Group Sea Lion Caves Banner Bank Peace Harbor Medical Center Rotary celebrates a world fi lled with possibility, raising funds for scholarships for Florence area youth and other community projects. Oysters, Steamers, Shrimp, Mussels, Smoked Fish and more... INGREDIENTS: PREPARATION: 4 (8-ounce) red snapper fillets, about 1/2-inch thick 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chopped onions 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan Season the fish with the salt and pepper. Spread the onions and pepper in a 13 by 9-inch glass baking dish and place the fish on top. Dot the fish with butter. Sprinkle with a little Worcestershire sauce. Bake for 12 minutes, then baste fish with pan juices. Sprinkle the fish with Parmesan and then place under the broiler for about 2 minutes or until the cheese browns. To serve, spoon the vegetables over the fish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com THE KRAB KETTLE 280 Hwy. 101 (2 Blocks N. of Bridge) Florence MONDAY-SUNDAY 10-6 • 541-997-8996