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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 Humane society serves up hot dogs, hamburgers Hot dogs and hamburgers hot-off-the-grill will be avail- able on Saturday, April 16, at the Grocery Outlet parking lot, 2066 Highway 101. This event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. raises money to help pro- vide care for the once-home- less cats and dogs awaiting their forever home at the Florence Area Humane Society. Hamburgers cost $4 and hot dogs and Polish dogs are $3. Customers may add cheese to any order for 50 cents. Cold Library Tidings drinks are $1 and include a variety of soft drinks and bot- tled water. Humane society volunteers will also sell home- made pastries and desserts. Inside the store, adoptable cats with humane society vol- unteers will be the main attrac- tion. These volunteers also offer information about the services offered by the humane society. Grocery Outlet owner Woody Woodbury sponsors this event and donates all of the food. 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 Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM Good Poems: American Places selected by Garrison Keillor Book review by Susie Voth National Poetry Month began in April 1996. It was conceived by the Academy of American Poets and inspired by the success of Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March). National Poetry Month is the largest literary celebration in the world honoring poets and poetry throughout the month of April. When choosing a book of poetry to read, I lean toward anthologies. I like being intro- duced to many poets as well as discovering unknown-to-me poems by favorite poets. Garrison Keillor (of “Prairie Home Companion” fame) has edited several anthologies of poetry, and the library has “Good Poems: American Places.” This is a great poetry antholo- gy. There are love poems — “San Antonio” by Naomi Shihab Nye and “They Sit on the Porch Together” by Wendell Berry. There are funny poems — “A Girl in Milwaukee and a Girl in Brooklyn” by Matt Cook and “A New Lifestyle” by James Tate. There is even a poem for dog lovers, “Snow, Aldo” by Kate DiCamillo, who happens to be the author of award winning children’s fiction. I especially liked the poem “Summer Kitchen” by Donald Hall. He succinctly captures a moment at dinner time. The last two lines are so poignant: “We ate, and talked, and went to bed, and slept. It was a miracle.” To me, poetry is a miracle. To have the ability to capture a moment with words. To describe a scene so another can experi- ence it, too. To move the reader to laugh or cry or smile is a great gift. Some people think reading poetry is risky business. Maybe, maybe not. Go searching the 810 and 811 sections in nonfiction. Pick up an anthology and peruse the poems. Perhaps you will happen upon a miracle. Tip of the Week: New materials The library has several “new” materials shelves. We separate out new adult fiction and nonfic- tion, new large print, new DVDs, new audiobooks, new young adult and new juvenile fiction. The length of time items stay on the new shelves depend on various factors, including shelf 5 A space to move them off the new shelf as well as the need to make room for more new items. A six- or nine-month stay on any “new” shelf is about aver- age. Keep in mind that not all “new” items will be on the new shelf. We try to select the most popular and most diverse new titles for your browsing pleas- ure. Black Suitcase Mystery Author Gail Elliott Downs from Depoe Bay will be at the library Tuesday, April 19, at 1 p.m., to share the story of her book, “The Black Suitcase Mystery.” The mystery begins with World War II-era letters discov- ered by one of the author’s fam- ily members, letters Downs inherited and preserved. The sleuthing began in 1991, as part of an assignment given to fifth graders by Downs, who was then a school librarian in Missouri. The project eventually gar- nered national attention and resulted in history exhibitions and programs for veterans. Anyone interested in histori- cal mysteries, World War II, and the lives of our servicemen will enjoy this heartwarming story. City Lights to host Alfred Hitchcock event Join Alfred Hitchcock, the celebrated master of suspense, as he talks about the making of “Vertigo” in this unique live performance at City Lights Cinemas on Sunday, April 17, at 3 p.m. Tickets are available now. 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Last week at these great prices! the-scenes turmoil of produced in conjunction the film as Hitchcock with the Lane takes moviegoers Community College through the making of Florence Center and its what was recently new class, The Cinema named the greatest film of Alfred Hitchcock. of all time by the ven- This five-class event erated British Film will take students Institute. through the life of Hear Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock, from explain the meticulous his beginnings in the ways he prepares a pic- silent era, all the way to ture, from the screen- his modern Hollywood writing process to sto- classics. ryboards and set Along with the lec- designs. Discover the tures, the films “Strangers camera and editing on a Train,” “The 39 techniques that Steps,” “Notorious” and Hitchcock utilized to “Shadow of a Doubt” will bring his unique vision be screened. MILTON H. GREENE PHOTO/COURTESY OF THE ARCHIVES to screen. All classes will take Finally, hear his Tickets are available for An Evening with place at City Lights thoughts on the acting Alfred Hitchcock and “Vertigo” at City Cinemas. The class will process, what it takes Lights Cinemas. be instructed by Jared to be a Hollywood star, Anderson. and the obsession of Tickets are currently After the film, take part in a the Hitchcock blonde. Q&A session with “Mr. available at City Lights Following the performance, Hitchcock” himself, when Cinema, or online at the audience will be treated to viewers are encouraged to ask c i t y l i g h t s c i n e m a s . c o m . the newly digitally remastered the master of suspense any Tickets for adults are $9, $8 “Vertigo” on the big screen, question. for seniors, students and active the way it was meant to be An Evening with Alfred military personal, or $6.50 for seen. Hitchcock and “Vertigo” is City Lights membership hold- ers. Tickets are also available at the door. 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