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8 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 13, 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 will preview “The Santaland Diaries,” coming to Class Act Theatre in December. V ETERANS TO BBQ No children will be allowed at Disabled American Veterans this uncensored event. (DAV), Chapter 23, is hosting its Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the annual community barbecue and potluck to show appreciation to the show starts at 9 p.m. The cover charge is $7 at the door, cash only. public for its support. The barbecue will begin at noon Space and seating is limited. at the DAV Hall, 1715 21st St. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Everyone is welcome and the event is free to the public. Anyone who would like to bring a favorite F REE GRANT - WRITING WORKSHOP Siuslaw Public Library is co- sidedish is encouraged to bring it for the potluck. Come enjoy food, sponsoring a free grant writing refreshments and a chance to meet workshop from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Florence branch, 1460 Ninth St. local veterans. This event is for individuals or groups seeking funds for cultural ‘F AMILY D ISASTER D OGS ’ SIGNING activities or programs related to the The public is invited to attend a arts, heritage or humanities. book signing for Amber Higgins, For more information, visit the author of “Family Disaster Dogs,” from 1 to 3 p.m., at Lovejoy’s Tea Siuslaw Public Library online at www.siuslawlibrary.org. Room, 195 Nopal St. Copies of the book are available at Lovejoy’s Tea Room, Reigning Cats and Dogs and the Twin Lakes Store. For more information, call 541- 991-0584 or visit Tate Publishing online at familydisasterdogs.net. F REE FILM TO BE SCREENED Thursday, Sept. 1 Saturday, Aug. 27 The award-winning documen- H ABITAT TO HOST GARAGE SALE tary, “Just Eat It: A Food Waste Habitat for Humanity will hold a Story,” will be shown for free benefit garage sale at 2075 40th St. Thursday, Sept. 8, beginning at from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday 5:30 p.m. at the Port of Siuslaw and Friday, Sept. 1 and 2, and 8 office, 100 Harbor St. Space is a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3. limited, so RSVP by calling 541- All proceeds go to Habitat for 590-0506. Humanity in Florence and its The event is sponsored by efforts to bring housing to area Master Recyclers of Florence. A families. potluck, snacks and discussion will follow the film. Saturday, Sept. 3 W OMEN V ETS MEET FOR LUNCH F REE JACKETS , HOODIES The Foursquare Church’s annual jacket and hoodie give-away is from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Community donations of new or gently used items are still needed and appreciated. Call 541-997-6337 for more information or to donate. Wednesday, Aug. 31 O PEN HOUSE FOR F LORENCE D EMS An open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Florence During the next Siuslaw Democratic Campaign Office, Watershed Council (SWC) meeting 4969 Highway 101, Suite 2A, in on Wednesday, Aug. 31, the topics Munsel Plaza north of Fred Meyer. will be tools of the trade and Everyone is invited. geoarchaeological investigations at The will be information available ‘F ANNY ’ COMES TO O LD T OWN the Tahkenitch Landing Site. on candidates and measures, and Florence’s first drag queen, Jason The Siuslaw Watershed campaign materials. Wood’s Fanny Rugburn, is playing Council’s general meeting will For more information, call 541- her first show, “One Night With begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Mapleton 991-3777. My Fanny,” at Old Town High School library, 10868 E. Barbershop. Fanny will share the Mapleton Road. Upcoming events stage with actor Matt Korso, who Doors open at 6 p.m. SWC TO DISCUSS T AHKENITCH Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques L EARN ABOUT HARDSCAPES On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Florence Garden Club invites the public to its fall opener, “Holding Court in the Garden,” presented by Lane Forest Products’ Tom Campbell, who will share hard- scape design ideas that allow land- scapes to control sand. The presentation will begin at 1 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church , 3996, Highway 101. 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 Coastal Women Veterans will be having its next monthly luncheon Friday, Sept. 9, begin- ning at 11:30 a.m. at Clawson’s Wheelhouse, 820 Highway 101. All women veterans are welcome to attend. RSVP to Nancy Coughlan at ncoughlan@aol.com or call 541- 997-4403. 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