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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 ❘ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM THIS WEEK / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS COAST ON THE 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 meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. For more information, call 541-999- 2056. Saturday, May 7 P OETS SLAM AT B IG W AVE The Big Wave Spoken Word Poetry Slam and Contest, organized by Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), will take place at 6 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince. For more information, visit www.fraaoregon.org or eventscenter. org. M EN ’ S PROSTATE CANCER GROUP Sunday, May 8 L IONS SERVE M OTHER ’ S D AY BRUNCH The Mapleton Lions will host a Mother’s Day pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Drive, in Mapleton. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, ham and eggs. Cost is $7 for adults and $3 for children age 12 and under. The Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education/Support Group will meet at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw from 5 to 7 p.m. Special guest will be Tom Pummer, Director of Imaging at PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. Call Bob Horney at 541-999-4239 for more information. H EAR JAZZ MUSIC AT M ON A MI E LKS TO CELEBRATE MOTHERS Florence Elks Lodge #1858 will honor all mothers at 1 p.m. The public is invited to join the Elks family at this ceremony at 1686 12th St. in Florence. Monday, May 9 G ET HELP FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE The Siuslaw Area Partnership to Prevent Substance Abuse (SAPPSA) meets at 3:30 p.m. at the Siuslaw Public Library. The meeting is free and open to the public. Tuesday, May 10 S UPPORT FOR AUTISM The local Autism Support Group will Mon Ami will present Trés Chic at 7 p.m. in celebration of the grand opening of Mon Ami’s “after hours” music cafe, 490 Highway 101 in the middle of Antique Row. The evening kicks off celebrating the new stage for local talent with the excit- ing new Trés Chic duo — Tres Eberhard on keyboard and Teresa Mihm on flute. Together, they play music ranging from ballads to jazz. Trés Chic is dedicating proceeds from this kickoff event to listener-sponsored, community radio station KXCR 90.7 FM. To make Mon Ami dinner reserva- tions, complimentary wine included, call 541-997-9234. Wednesday, May 11 year’s competition for Queen Rhododendra. Court members will be judged individually and as teams on participation, mentorship, public speak- ing and platform presentation, pin sales and talent. Tickets are on sale now for $13 and are available through the Florence Events Center box office, or online at www.eventcenter.org. Friday, May 13 W OMEN VETERANS LUNCHEON Coastal Women Veterans will have its monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m., at Fresh Harvest Café, 3056 Highway 101 in Florence. All women who have served in any branch of the military are invited as well as their spouses or caregivers. Space is limited so prior reservations are requested. For reservations, contact Sharon Armstrong at 541-999-5094 or email sarmstrong@msn.com. G AME , MOVIE NIGHT AT SHS The National Honors Society will be hosting a movie and game night, start- ing at 6 p.m. at Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak St. All are welcome. The cost is $3 per person, $10 per family of four, or $2 with an ASB card. Movies include the new “Star Wars,” “The Princess Bride” and “The Lion King.” T REASURE HUNT FOR GEOCACHE Florence Events Center’s Dancing with Sea Lions is hosting the Geocache Splash Off event, starting at 8 a.m. For more information, see page A6. Old Fashioned Car Hop Service 1690 Hwy. 101, Florence 541-997-8124 Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques The original A&W Drive-in opened in 1961 Let us cater your special events! Diane Marti proprietor 541-997-9234 490 Hwy. 101 • Florence monamicafeandcatering @gmail.com Where great friends and good food meet! W RITING TO HEAL YOUR LIFE The Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) will present “Writing to Heal Your Life: Memoir as Medicine” on Saturday, May 14, from 9 to 11 a.m. at 120 Maple St. in Old Town. Classes fill up quickly, so pre-regis- tration is required. Cost is $20 for FRAA members or $25 non-members, payable at the door. Call 541-708-2120 or email CJReditor@gmail.com to register. A UDITION FOR LRP’ S ‘P IRATES ’ The Last Resort Players invites swashbucklers, marauders, raiders and buccaneers to audition for the upcoming production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Pirates of Penzance.” Auditions will be Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m., at Class Act Theater, on the corner of Kingwood Street and Rhododendron Drive. The show’s production dates are Nov. 4 to 6 and 11 to 13 at Florence Events Center. For more information, call Leah Goodwin at 541-852-1643. Enjoy the Second Saturday Gallery Tour from 3 to 5 pm. This self-guided tour, from Old Town to the 101 Uptown Region, inspires locals and visiting tourists alike and reinforces Florence as an ever-evolving arts destination. Come enjoy the works of local artists at your own pace. Handyman 101 Construction, LLC ESTATE JEWELRY !!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. The Boy Scout and Cub Scout of Pack 777 is inviting the community to a pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Florence Elks Lodge on Saturday, May 14, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Cost is $6 per plate or $8 for all you can eat. T OUR LOCAL ART GALLERIES Saturday, May 14 R HODY S CHOLARSHIP S HOWCASE Come watch the Rhododendron Court compete in a series of games at the Rhododendron Scholarship Showcase at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence Events Center. 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