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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 Hundreds attend Aging In Place symposium Fall apples to benefit local teens at Twin Lakes Store The Twin Lakes Store has once again begun fundraising for its annual Teen Giving Tree and is asking the commu- nity for donations of produce and fruit. One hundred percent of the proceeds are used to buy Christmas presents for the teens in the north lakes neigh- borhood. “Gleaning the local gardens is a wonderful way to raise money for our teens,” said Vicki Ambrosio, owner of Twin Lakes Store. “Plus the customers benefit from fresh, local produce at a fair price.” Tomatoes, tomatillos, beans, zucchini, apples and more have been available from 3 A time to time. However, apples — including Asian apples — are all that is currently avail- able. “So if you have an abun- dance of fruit or vegetables, please consider donating for this fundraiser,” said Ambrosio. Twin Lakes Store is located three miles North of Florence on Highway 101, near Sutton Lake. Donations can be dropped off during business hours, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call Twin Lakes Store at 541-997- 3021. 30th Annual FALL RHODODENDRON SALE October 2- October 9 Rhododendrons $13/plant or $130/dozen 5&7 gallon sizes - many available Evergreen Azaleas $7/plant or $70/dozen Japanese Maples 5 gallon size, $35/tree PHOTOS BY KEVIN LIEBEL An estimated 500 people attended the Aging In Place symposium Friday, Sept. 16, at the Florence Events Center, pre- sented by the Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) and co-sponsored by Habitat for Humanity, PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, the City of Florence and American Association of Retired Persons. In addition to 30 exhibitors providing information and resources to help older adults maintain an independent lifestyle while living at home, presentations were made on six topics including wellness, safety and emergency, home repair assistance, basic estate planning, fraud and theft prevention, volunteering and employment opportunities. “FACC’s motivation in organizing this event was to educate and provide information and resources so our community members can devel- op personal and collective plans of action to address the needs of our aging citizens,” FACC board member Suzanne Mann-Heintz said. KELLEYGREEN NURSERY Open 9-4 daily 6924 Hwy. 38 West, Drain 4 miles east of Elkton Tunnel Library Friends seek donations to keep ‘Eco’ The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library is asking for donations to keep Eco the Sea Lion at the library. The live auction for the Dancing with Sea Lions pub- HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON! F ACEBOOK . COM /S IUSLAW N EWS The Man Who Saw Heaven THIS WEEK’S FEATURES: $9 | $8 Senior/Student/Military | $7.50 Matinees Before 3 | $7 Child | $6.50 Members SEP 30 – OCT 6 THE BEATLES: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK NR 137 MIN – Features the Complete Shea Stadium Concert not seen on any other platform. FRI 30 1:40 PM 9:30 PM SAT 1 SUN 2 MON 3 TUE 4 WED 5 THU 6 9:25 PM 12:10 PM lic art project will be Saturday, Oct. 8, and the Library Friends have until then to raise the funds needed to purchase Eco to keep it at the library before it goes up for auction. Since April, when Eco went on display in front of the Florence branch of the library, it has generated lots of atten- tion, many special visits and countless photos with visitors and residents alike. “Eco is a fantastic interac- tive learning opportunity,” said Library Director Meg Spencer. “We can take chil- dren to see the art and ask: How many fish can you find on Eco? or Which ecosystems are depicted on Eco?” “Eco and the Ecosystems of Oregon” was created by Siuslaw High School student and regular library patron Ben Cahoon. Eco is part of a pub- lic art project, Dancing with Sea Lions, which commemo- rates the Florence Events Center’s 20th Anniversary and celebrates the ripple effect of the arts in the community. Friends of the Library pres- WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28 ident Annie Schmidt is thrilled to support this project that links the arts and the library. “It’s just super. I’m all in on this,” said Schmidt. Eco is one of 10 unique sea lion sculp- tures that will be sold at the live auction Oct. 8 at the FEC. The starting bid for each of the sea lions is set at $1,996 — the year that the FEC opened. Any funds raised that are not used to buy Eco at the auction will be COURTESY PHOTO reserved for future pub- lic art purchases by the Eco the Sea Lion is currently on display at the Siuslaw Public library. “We really want to Library until Oct. 8, when it will keep Eco at the library, go up for bid. but we don’t know how high the bidding will go,” Library. Donations can be Spencer said. “This way, if the mailed to: P.O. Box 2465, auction price exceeds what Florence Ore., 97439, or we’ve raised, or if we have dropped off at either branch of funds left over, we can use the library. The Friends of the them to add to our public art Library is a nonprofit organi- zation and donations are tax collection in the future.” Donations are welcome. deductible as allowed by law. For more information, call Make checks out to the the library at 541-997-3132. Friends of the Siuslaw Public FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 29 SEPTEMBER 30 SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY OCTOBER 1 OCTOBER 2 OCTOBER 3 OCTOBER 4 7:00 PM THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN R 112 MIN – PREVIEW SCREENING THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN PG-13 133 MIN “Fuqua’s best since "Training Day" and a rare remake that actually delivers.” Total Film 11:35 AM 1:45 PM 4:30 PM 6:45 PM 9:25 PM 11:35 AM 1:45 PM 4:30 PM 6:45 PM 9:25 PM 11:50 AM 2:40 PM 5:30 PM 7:45 PM 11:35 AM 1:45 PM 4:30 PM 7:20 PM 11:35 AM 11:35 AM 1:45 PM 1:45 PM 4:30 PM 7:30 PM 6:50 PM 11:55 AM 1:45 PM 4:40 PM 6:50 PM Low Clouds then Sunny Partly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy, Showers Periods of Rain Occasional Rain Mostly Cloudy, Possible Rain Cloudy, Breaks of Sun 64°F 50°F 64°F 47°F 61°F 50°F 61°F 53°F 58°F 52°F 61°F 49°F 62°F 44°F MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME FOR PECULIAR 11:25 AM 11:10 AM 12:00 PM 11:55 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM CHILDREN - PG-13 127 MIN – Adv/Fan/Family 2:05 PM 1:55 PM 2:40 PM 1:40 PM 1:55 PM 2:10 PM 1:55 PM “Tim Burton’s best (non-musical) live-action movie for 20 years.” The Guardian 4:35 PM 6:55 PM 4:35 PM 6:55 PM 5:20 PM 4:35 PM 4:35 PM 4:50 PM 4:35 PM MISS PEREGRINE'S HOME - 3D 9:35 PM 9:35 PM 8:00 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM 6:45 PM 7:30 PM STORKS -- PG 89 MIN – Animated; Fantasy “It will still send everyone home happy and satisfied…” The Globe and Mail 11:40 AM 2:25 PM 4:40 PM 7:20 PM 11:40 AM 2:25 PM 4:40 PM 7:20 PM 11:40 AM 3:55 PM 6:00 PM 8:20 PM 11:40 AM 2:25 PM 4:40 PM 7:20 PM 11:40 AM 11:40 AM 11:40 AM 2:25 PM 2:25 PM 2:45 PM 4:40 PM 4:40 PM 4:55 PM 7:20 PM SULLY - PG-13 96 MIN – Drama; Biopic 11:30 AM 4:45 PM 7:20 PM 9:35 PM 2:35 PM 4:45 PM 7:15 PM 9:35 PM 1:45 PM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 5:35 PM 5:45 PM 2:20 PM 8:05 PM 7:55 PM 4:40 PM 7:20 PM Tom Hanks as Sully, Clint Eastwood directs “Sully is an absolute triumph.” Richard Roeper 11:30 AM 1:40 PM 3:50 PM 8:05 PM Need to Sell? Call Mike and Wanda TODAY! Relocating? Call Mike and Wanda! Wanda Johnson, Broker 11:45 AM 2:20 PM 4:40 PM 7:20 PM Cell: 541-999-1670 wanda@cbcoast.com Mike Johnson , Broker THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL EVENTS: Films are regular prices | Performing Arts $19/$15 Member/$10 Student GLOBE ON SCREEN: RICHARD II Cell: 541-999-0836 mike@cbcoast.com 11:00 AM 180 MIN Sign up And see MY MAN GODFREY (1936) For LCC’s this one NR 120 MIN – Includes Introduction for free! One of the greatest romantic comedies ever made Class RAIN STARTUP EVENT – FREE! 3:00 PM “We FOCUS on meeting your Real Estate needs”. 5:30 PM “State of the Florence Startup Ecosystem” ALL'OPERA: THE GIRL OF THE GOLDEN WEST 6:00 PM NR 140 MIN – First ‘spaghetti western’ in opera! Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 C OAST R EAL E STATE 100 Hwy 101, Florence OR 97439 www.cbcoast.com
