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4 C • Rods ’n’ Rhodies & Citywide Garage Sale • September 7, 2016 T HIS W EEKEND ’ S S CHEDULE MULTI-DAY EVENTS Citywide Garage Sale All day — Various locations around Florence (see directory and map on pages 2-3) FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Rods ’n’ Rhodies 12-7 p.m. — Registration at Les Schwab, 4325 Highway 101 3-5 p.m. — No-host picnic at Miller Park for show participants “Deuce of Spades” film 7:30 p.m. — free Rods ’n’ Rhodies social at City Lights Cinema, 1930 Highway 101 OF E VENTS Pinewood Derby 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Corner of Nopal and Bay streets 8:30 p.m. free showing of the doc- umentary, “Against All Odds: The Making of Deuce of Spades” “Deuce of Spades” film 7:30 p.m. — Florence premiere of film, general admission, City Lights Cinema, 1930 Highway 101 SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 Rods ’n’ Rhodies 9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Show ’n’ Shine in Old Town Florence Rods ’n’ Rhodies 9 a.m.-12 p.m. — Show ’n’ Shine 4-5:30 p.m. — Cruise on Bay Street Noon — Awards & Raffle Scouts’ Pinewood Derby rolls down Bay Street ig cars for big kids, Park” televi- sion episode. sometimes known But you as adults, aren’t the don’t need to only attraction in historic Old Town Florence during go to the the ninth annual Rods ’n’ movies to Rhodies Invitational Car see the real Show — smaller cars for deal — just wander down smaller kids can also be to the corner observed racing down the of Bay and track at the annual Pinewood Derby, produced Nopal streets in historic by Boy Scout Troop 721 Old Town of Florence, from 10 a.m. Florence and to 2 p.m. Saturday. catch the Everyone is welcome to participate, not just scouts, action on the track. so get your old Pinewood Derby cars out of moth Participate in balls, or create a new car the Pinewood by acquiring a kit; contact Derby during coordinator Vickie Rods ’n’ Kennedy at 541-991-7397. Rhodies on Registration is $5 and Saturday. the funds help Troop 721 buy new scouting equip- ment and pay Scout Camp fees. Come on out and sup- port Troop 721; revisit your youth; live out your childhood dreams; race your heart out: but be aware — you’re likely to have a lot of fun! Registration is from 10 to 11 a.m., with the first race at 11:30 a.m. The sponsor race will be at 1 p.m. Pinewood Derby, a rac- ing event for the Boy Scouts of America, began in 1953 when the creator’s son was too young to par- ticipate in the traditional and popular soap box derby races of that time. The miniature version was based on the same concept as the full sized version: a parent helping their child construct a vehicle under certain crite- ria, competing on a track where gravity provided the power. In 1954, Boy Scouts of America fully endorsed the program by publicizing the event in Boys Life magazine, offering plans for both car and track. Each person builds a vehicle from a block of pine wood (hence the name), four wheels and four nails for axles. Creativity and innovation can be applied in an attempt to decrease the drag and increase the speed of the car, just as done in big kids’ race cars. Pinewood Derby has been recognized by Hollywood in movies titled “Pinewood Derby” and “Down and Derby,” and even on a “South B SIUSLAW NEWS FILE PHOTOS 4325 Highway 101, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-7178 Hours- Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm; Saturday: 8am-5pm www.LesSchwab.com A note of appreciation to all that participated in the Rods n’Rhodes Merchant Award Trophies. Florence in Bloom Full Service Flower Shop 541-997-5391 Owners Gary and Sharon Cargill 1234 Rhododendron Dr. Florence OR Florence Half Maraon September 25 Siuslaw News www.PinkBuffaloRacing.com + OUT OLIVE B A L S AL New oils, balsamics, and olives, but we now also have virgin olive oil skin care products, kitchenware, coasters, placemats, table runners, aprons, knives and more! www.shoppelocal.biz 1141 Bay St. (Formerly Balcony Gourmet) • Old Town Florence
