with entertainment packages, gourmet
food baskets, sports equipment and
gift certifi cates to local restaurants and
entertainment venues.
For information about tickets or
donations to the auction, call Craig
Sanders at 541-999-1713.
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
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
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
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YELLOW
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
MAGENTA
Anyone who’s craving a round-the-
world trip need go no farther than the
Florence Events Center on Saturday,
March 12.
The annual Florence Rotary Auction
is headed for some exotic destinations.
Start in Belgium or Germany. Then stop
off in the Principality of Monaco. Isn’t
there a casino there? Perhaps a layover
in Shanghai or Australia would be nice,
or even a little sunbathing in the South
Pacifi c. If tropical retreats are your thing,
try Cuba, Cabo or Kona for a little “R and
R.”
Closer to home, there’s a chance to
visit Times Square (they have painted
ladies there), listen to some New Orleans
jazz, or hang out in Key West, Palm
Springs or Disneyland. If that still seems
like a bit much, try taking in the wonders
of Veneta or the Principality of Mercer
Lake.
While the destinations may be exotic,
the food will be Homegrown — literally.
The dinner will be catered by the chefs
from Homegrown Public House and will
feature many locally sourced ingredients.
The wines are homegrown as well, coming
from Umpqua Valley’s Reustle Prayer
Rock Vineyards.
And of course there will be the always-
exciting dessert auction: 25 exquisite
cakes and pies donated by the club’s past
presidents and created by various local
chefs and bakeries. And the wine wall will
feature 60 different wines from around
the world and close to home. $20 buys a
bottle, which could range in value from
$20 to more than $100.
All this glitz and glamour comes
together for a reason: raising money for
scholarships to send local students to
college, as well as supporting the Siuslaw
High School Interact Club and other
youth-oriented projects in the community.
BLACK
R o t a r i a n s s ay ‘Sk y ’s t h e L i m i t ’ fo r i t e m s ava i l a b l e at a n n u a l a u c t i o n
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).
For ticket information, contact The Florence Events Center box office at (541) 997-1994
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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