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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MARCH 5, 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 Saturday, March 5 F LORENCE D EMS TO MEET The Florence Area Democratic Club will meet Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m., in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Everyone is welcome. Monday, March 7 V IEWFINDERS TO FOCUS IN The Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Club will hold its meeting at 6 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. The contest theme is “Bokeh, or beautiful blur.” Everyone interested in photogra- phy is welcome to attend. School at PFLAG’s monthly meet- ing at Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak St., at 6:30 p.m. in room 158, north wing. The public is invited and refresh- ments will be served. The GSA, formed at the high school in 2012, consists of students who identify with issues related to the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender) spectrum, forming an alliance to assure full inclusion and prevent bullying. P ROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT The Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education/Support Group will meet at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw from 5 to 7 p.m. With the presence of urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff, prostate cancer S OIL , WATER DISTRICT MEETING survivors, their spouses and loved The Siuslaw Soil and Water ones, this Us TOO Florence meet- Conservation District will hold its regularly scheduled board meeting at ing is an excellent source of the district office, 1775 Laurel Place, prostate cancer information. Bring questions and leave with answers, #4, in Florence, beginning at 6:30 or just come to listen and learn. p.m. Call Bob Horney at 541-999-4239 for more information. Tuesday, March 8 L EARN ABOUT LYMPHEDEMA Wednesday, March 9 Sally Ann Shipstad, occupational G ARDEN C LUB TAKES ROOT therapist and certified lymphedema The Garden Club will meet at the therapist, will speak about lym- Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, phedema and treatments at the 3996 Highway 101, from 1 to 2p.m. Cancer Support Group meeting, All are welcome to attend. beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw The guest speaker will be Lyza Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Houlihan, director of the Siuslaw School Garden, who will speak G AY -S TRAIGHT A LLIANCE SPEAKS about “Helping the School Gardens Learn more about the Gay-Straight Take Root.” Alliance (GSA) at Siuslaw High Thursday, March 10 NW F ILMMAKERS FESTIVAL City Lights Cinemas and Lane Community College Florence will present a screening of the Best of the 42nd Northwest Filmmakers Festival Tour with showings at noon and 6:30 p.m. at City Lights Cinemas, 1930 Highway 101. The tour represents a cross-section of short films from the Portland fes- tival held in November 2015. Vouchers for a discounted admis- sion of $5 are available at LCC Florence, 3149 Oak St. Friday, March 11 C OASTAL W OMEN V ETS LUNCHEON The Coastal Women Veterans will be holding its next luncheon at The Shorewood, 1451 Spruce St., at 11:30 a.m. All military women and their sig- nificant others are invited to attend. The cost is $8.50 per person with options. Contact Judith Turk at 541- 952-4951 or email her at judithturk @kickmetopaul.com if you plan to attend. Saturday, March 12 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 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 TAKES TO SKY Rotary Club of Florence continues its tradition of costumes, themes and excitement with “The Sky’s the Limit,” beginning at 5 p.m. More than 250 creatively cos- tumed characters will gather at the FEC, 715 Quince St. The auction is sold out, although a few individual tickets may be avail- able. For information, call Craig Sanders at 541-999-1713. Upcoming events W OMEN INVESTORS LUNCHEON The Siuslaw Women’s INvestment Group (SWING) will hold its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15, at New Life Lutheran Church, 21st and Spruce streets, at 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be followed by a business meeting and discussion of current market activity. For more information, call Laura at 541-997-2929. C ARDS , LUNCHEON FOR CHARITIES DIVERSIFIED MARINE & EQUIPMENT SALES 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 proprietor 541-997-9234 490 Hwy. 101 • Florence monamicafeandcatering @gmail.com Where great friends and good food meet! The original A&W Drive-in opened in 1961 New Construction & Remodels 24 Hour S ERVICE A VAILABLE www.adoberesort.com 1555 Highway 101 Yachats 21st and Highway 101 Diane Marti diversifi edmarineandequipmentsales.com Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Sunday Brunch Hours: M-F 9am-6pm • Sat 9am-3pm Let us cater your special events! 541-997-4505 New Enclosed & Open Trailers for sale or rent Old Fashioned Car Hop Service 1690 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-997-8124 Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! Jason S CU T HAIR THE R O F LE W HO Y IL FAM For all your Boat & Trailer Needs For Sale and Consignments Wanted ATV’s, Rv’s, Boats, Cars & Trucks Metal Buildings/Wooden Sheds Service Division Complete Outboard/Inboard Motor & Trailer Repair and Full Auto, Gas or Diesel 2530 Hwy. 101 • Florence DONATE NOW! h e Barber Station (541) 547-3141 (Diagonal from McDonald’s) Phil’s Saw Shop R OTARY A UCTION On Wednesday, March 16, the Siuslaw Friendship Club will host a P OLICE TO HOST DRIVING CLASS card party to benefit Florence chari- The Florence Police Department ties. The party will take place at the will have a public informational Elks Club RV Park, 05607 Mercer meeting dealing with a review of the Lake Road, beginning at 11:30 a.m., local rules of the road. The class and will include lunch of lasagna, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. in the garlic bread, and dessert. Bromley Room at the Siuslaw The cost is $15 per person. Public Library. 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