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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2016 Honor Society hosts family fun Friday Siuslaw High School stu- dents who are members of the National Honor Society (NHS), will be hosting a NHS Family Movie and Game Night this Friday, May 13. The evening will include group games as well as movies, which include “The Princess Bride,” “The Lion King” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Snacks and popcorn will be be available for purchase. Library Tidings Admission is $3 per per- son, $10 for a family of four or $2 for students with their ASB card. The fun night will be held at Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak St., with games starting at 6 p.m., and movies beginning at 6:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Red Cross Disaster Relief program, which helps fami- lies in the U.S. and other countries during times of cri- sis. News about the Siuslaw Public Library Oneness Ministry talks of relationships tonight During the next “Open Door Service” at Circle 4 Oneness Ministry, the Rev. Kat Cunningham will discuss rela- tionships, whether partner- ships or friends. “Some have made our heart sing, some have stigmatized us emotionally. And some have passed and we want to be free of them,” Cunningham said. Cunningham will unveil why all relationships are spiri- 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 tual mirrors tonight, Wednesday, May 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. Circle 4 Oneness’s “Open Door Service” explores the dimensional perspective that the worst partnership is a soul’s greatest growth. A discussion will be part of the service. For directions, call 541- 902-7912, or visit www.Circle 4Oneness.org. www.TheSiuslawNews.com Strawberries Oliver is a Pulitzer- and National Book Award winning poet. My favorite Oliver poem is “The Summer Day” and it con- cludes: “...Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” I think about that and won- der. The New Hot Club of America On Friday, May 13, at 1 p.m., in the Bromley Room, come experience the New Hot Club of America and its unfor- gettable take on gypsy jazz. Enjoy a mix of music and talk, and a free preview of the full concert taking place later that evening at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. A very special thank you to SEAcoast Entertainment Association for bringing this program to the library! DanceAbility International Mark your calendars for two DanceAbility International events coming later in May. DanceAbility brings together people of all ages, experiences, and with or without disabilities to participate in movement and dance. On Thursday, May 26, at 1 Washed & Sliced Oregon Grown Strawberries. Great For: Smoothies • Freezer Jam • Toppings Sign up by May 25th Delivered by Early June (Weather Permitting) 70/Bucket Delivery sites in Gold Beach, Bandon, Coos Bay, Reedsport, and Coquille There is an opportunity for members of the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) to submit ideas and get their art noticed while helping support a vital cause in the Florence community. The annual “Empty Bowls” Event, held at the Florence Events Center, is one of the biggest fundraisers for the Florence Food Share each year. In addition to the many beautiful pieces of pottery Your #1 Local Yard, Garden, and Landscape Experts! Enhance Your Outdoor Living Spaces! Plant Now For Rhody Fest—And Beyond! Lots of healthy, colorful rhodys and azaleas ........ 15% off True Color Spots! Elegant planters—wishing wells, cedar planters, colorful pots—full of vibrant fl owers! ................... 15% off Largest baskets, best value in town! Gorgeous, healthy Fuchsias, Begonias, Petunias All hanging baskets ........................................... $5 off Entertain Outdoors! • New! Decorative metal and wood garden benches • New garden statuary & pottery! A perfect decorative touch for outdoor spaces • Pave the way to your unique style: check out our new fl agstone, pavers, and all our hardscape options auctioned off or sold at the event, there will also be a spe- cial piece of artwork that will be featured on posters and raf- fled off. This is usually a 2- dimensional painting or draw- ing that reflects the impor- tance and beauty of feeding others. The chosen artist’s name will be featured in numerous public service announcements and the work will be shown at locations throughout Florence as the raffle takes place. This is open to FRAA mem- bers only and the work that is submitted must be in PDF or JPG files to be accepted. There is no cash award and the winning artist relinquishes all rights to their work. All submissions will be for the “Empty Bowls Event” and FRAA will also be accepting submissions for the Oregon Public Bank (OPB) project at the same time. Submit a proposed design to the Florence Regional Arts • Create true color spots for your outdoor living areas. Start with geraniums and lobelia. • Protect new growth on shrubs from harsh coastal winds with a small wind break for a few weeks. • Fertilize new roses and watch new growth for aphids and disease. Use neem oil spray as needed. Alliance no later than Tuesday, May 31. Artists can also submit sam- ples of work along with their design in JPG file formats. A selection will be made by June 10, and the winning art piece will need to be complet- ed by Aug. 1. Submit design idea and sam- ples to fraaoregon@gmail.com and be a part of helping Food Share alleviate hunger in Florence and Western Lane County. On April 12, the Florence Rotary Club presented Mapleton Middle School stu- dent Trinity Holmes with an award for Student of the Quarter. Holmes was nominated by staff members at the Mapleton Middle School and teachers Mrs. Longo and Mrs. Jenkins explained why. “Trinity quietly excels in her academics,” said Longo, Holmes’ math teacher. “She is always so polite and pleasant in class. When asked to do something in class, Trinity is always willing and has a wonderful attitude and a smile on her face,” said Jenkins, an educational assis- tant at the school. Holmes plans on getting straight A’s while participating in sports when she attends high school. COURTESY PHOTO Rotary president Crystal Farnsworth, MMS student Trinity Holmes and teacher Jay Blake Write a Letter to the Editor today. Email Editor@TheSiuslawNews.com. Liing Life to the Fullest & Feeling Younger Longer (541) 997-6111 375 9th St Florence, OR 97439 www.spruce-point.com Learn What You Can Do to Prevent Falls Thursday, April 21st, 2pm “Bamboo Dave” Sedlacek Award-winning Landscaping Service Patios • Water Features • Fire Pits Outdoor Lighting • Irrigation Systems Home & Garden Décor LCB#6718 The library has more than 30 computers available to patrons. These include public Internet, online card catalog (OPAC), career and education comput- ers, genealogy computers, chil- dren’s game computers and more. Both the public Internet and the genealogy computers have a dedicated printer. The library has one public photocopier, with various sizes of paper available. It also has two scanners, one located in the great room next to the photocopier, and one in the genealogy room. For assistance with any of this equipment, be sure to check with library staff. Learn how to embrace life changes while managing your health “We’re glad to get you growing!” 88493 Hwy. 101 Florence Open 7 days • Just 2 min. N. of Fred Meyer Tip of the Week: Equipment at the library Rotary names MMS Student of Quarter Dave’s Weekly Garden Tip NURSERY • LANDSCAPING • GARDEN CENTER p.m., learn about the DanceAbility program from world-renowned choreogra- pher Alito Alessi. Then, on Saturday, May 28, at 11 a.m., Alessia will hold a 90-minute workshop for people of all abil- ities. This project is made possible in part by Western Lane Community Foundation, Plum Creek Foundation and Lane County Cultural Coalition, with operational support from Lane Arts Council and Oregon Arts Commission. FRAA members called upon to help the hungry 5 Gallon Bucket (28lbs) $ Felicity By Mary Oliver Book review by Susie Voth Mary Oliver thinks she start- ed writing poetry when she was 10, 11 or 12 years old. She says that the poetry was awful but that she “kept at it, kept at it, kept at it” and over time she and her pencil have traveled to the moon and back many times. Oliver is in her 80th year and she and her pencil are still at it. “Felicity” is her most recently published book of poetry. It is interesting to note the two definitions of the word “felicity:” 1) A state of well-being char- acterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy, and 2) The ability to find appro- priate expression for one’s thoughts. In this collection of poems, Oliver has managed to achieve both definitions; she uses poet- ry to express her joyous emo- tions about nature, life and love. “Felicity” is a very short (only 85 pages) book of poetry. It is divided into three sections: The Journey, Love and Felicity. The section entitled Felicity has only one poem in it. This is an excellent book for the beginning reader of poetry. 5 A 10% Senior Discount Every Tuesday 997-5973 www.LaurelBayGardens.com Find us on Facebook Take simple steps to prevent falls and maintain your independence. Free screening clinic provided to help identify fall risk factors. Facts About Macular Degeneration Thursday, May 19th, 2pm Macular Degeneration is the most common cause of vision loss in seniors. Find out the latest facts and information about Macular Degeneration prevention and treatment options. Advances in Digital Hearing Aid and Technology Thursday, June 16th, 2pm Hearing better is possible! Learn about the unexpected benefits of correcting your hearing loss. Also find out about insurance coverage and hearing aid benefits.
