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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JULY 2, 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 Saturday, July 2 W INGS AND W HEELS FREE SHUTTLE Rhody Express is providing free park-and-ride services to the annual Wings and Wheels from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Florence Municipal Airport, 2001 Airport Way. Rhody Express will be making reg- ular trips starting at 9:45 a.m., servic- ing the Oregon Coast Military Museum and the Wings and Wheels Fly-In and Car Show. Just park at the Siuslaw Middle School parking lot, 2525 Oak St., or Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St., board the Rhody Express and catch a ride to the events. Getting back to your vehicle is just as simple by boarding again at the airport. The Rhody Express will operate from 9:45 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. Call 541-902-2067 for more information. Wednesday, July 6 V AN F ANS LUNCHEON The monthly meeting and luncheon for the Florence Van Fans will be held at The Shorewood on Spruce Street at 11:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome to join this group of volunteers. T RAVELING TROUBADOURS New folk-singing duo Amy Sue Berlin and Kendra Kinsey will bring their ukulele, guitar and passion for sharing music with others to the Siuslaw Public Library’s Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St., at 7 p.m. The concert is free to attend, but donations are appreciated. This KXCR event is neither spon- sored nor endorsed by the library. about opera. Instructor Linda Yoder will use video clips of performances and documentaries to engage class in discussions about their own experi- ences with opera. Classes are from 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 13, 20 and 27. To register, visit www.lanecc.edu/ce or call 541-997- 8444 for more information. Saturday, July 9 F RIENDSHIP C LUB PICNIC L ASAGNA FUNDRAISER AT MES A lasagna dinner and auction fundraiser will be held at Mapleton Elementary School, with all proceeds going to establish a pre-k program in Mapleton. Tickets for the dinner are available now at Banner Bank in both Florence and Mapleton, Mapleton Food and Fuel on Highway 126 and the Deadwood Market. Upcoming events VFW SETS MEETING DATES Come to the Friendship Club picnic for a fun time and great food Thursday, July 14, at Woahink Lake. It will be held in the yurt beginning at 11 a.m. Bring a side dish to go with pulled chicken, wear your Hawaiian clothes and bring a couple of cans for to donate to Food Share. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at Driftwood Shores at 11 a.m. For more information, call Mary Danforth at 541-613-5907. Veterans of Foreign Wars meets every second Tuesday of the month at H UNTERS SPONSOR FREE YOUTH DAY the Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St., at 6 On Saturday, July 16, from 9 a.m. p.m., or 4:45 p.m. for hamburgers and to 3 p.m., the Siuslaw Chapter of hot dogs at the Vets cafe. The next Oregon Hunters Association is host- meeting is July 12. ing a free youth day and barbecue for youth accompanied by a parent. The event will be at Siuslaw Rod O PERA APPRECIATION CLASS AT LCC Lane Community College Florence and Gun Club, 87227 Munsel Lake Center will offer a three-week opera Road, and will teach gun safety, appreciation course, “All the Opera hands-on instruction, restoring natural You Can Stand,” on Wednesdays, habitat and more. Youth must register starting July 13. by Sunday, July 10. The class is designed for those who For more information, contact are already aficionados, as well as Harold Johnson at 541-997-1543 or those curious about learning more 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! V AN F ANS I CE C REAM S OCIAL The Van Fans Ice Cream Social fundraiser will be Saturday, July 16, at Florence Events Center, from 1 to 4 p.m. Come with family and friends. Proceeds help fund the cancer van, which transports patients to and from Eugene for treatment. Tickets will be sold at the door for $5. For more information call, Karen Lee at 541-997-9669. L EARN ABOUT SAPPSA The Siuslaw Area Partnership to Prevent Substance Abuse (SAPPSA) will host an open house Saturday, July 16, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Siuslaw Public Library’s Bromley Room. The open house is free, inter- active for all ages and includes refreshments. Come and see what SAPPSA does to help the community. SAPPSA is all volunteer and all donations go to community educa- tion. C IVIL A IR P ATROL SEEKS HELPERS The Florence Unit of Civil Air Patrol is recruiting volunteers. The next meeting is Monday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m., in the Florence Airport Office. There will also be a display at the “Wings and Wheels” event July 2 at the Florence Municipal Airport. For more information, contact 2nd Lt. Sue Owen, Ccommander, at 541- 999-9499. Handyman 101 Construction, LLC ESTATE JEWELRY !!! We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. harolyn49@yahoo.com. 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