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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ 9 A @ SIUSLAWNEWS THIS WEEK 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, Nov. 12 LRP PLAYS ‘P IRATES ’ Last Resort Players’ “Pirates of Penzance” plays its second weekend at Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., with a performance at 7 p.m. today and the final show Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be pur- chased at the box office or at www.eventcenter.org. will meet at 6:30 p.m., for refresh- ments followed by a talk on “R.occi- dentale,” pronounced ocksy-dent- arly, one of two native azaleas found in Oregon. Occidentale is fragrant with flower colors ranging from white, pink, yel- low, to orange. Dick Cavender of Red’s Rhodies in Sherwood, Ore., will talk about selecting seeds to reproduce occidentale and will bring plants for sale. There will be a small auction of other rhodies. The public is invited to come to the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 in Florence. For more information, call 541- 997-3082. prostate cancer survivors in atten- dance. Bring questions and get answers or just come to enjoy lunch, listen and learn. Call Bob Horney at 541-999-4239 for more information. Wednesday, Nov. 16 C ABARET TO FEATURE L OVEJOY At the November Starlight Cabaret, Jeff Lovejoy will be play- ing his fifth mini-concert. Lovejoy lived and played in bands ‘D OWN A C LASSIC R OAD ’ PLAYS Buck and a Quarter Band presents and other musical combos for years “Down a Classic Country Road” this on the East Coast until he and his weekend and the next at the CROW wife moved to Florence in mid- Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 2015. He recently played a couple Highway 101. of Grab Bag sessions for KXCR Tickets are $15 per person and can Radio, 90.7 FM. be purchased by calling 541-999- For his Cabaret performances, he 9671 or at Best For Hearing or On promises some new tunes as always, D IABETES S UPPORT G ROUP Your Feet With A Splash. The Siuslaw Diabetes/Pre-diabetes a few surprises and much to sing A portion of each ticket sold will Support Group will meet at 2 p.m. in along with. go to benefit Children’s Repertory of the Bromley Room at Siuslaw Public Doors open at 6 p.m. Music Oregon Workshops (CROW). begins at 6:30 p.m. at Florence Library. Learn about diabetes/pre- Unitarian Universalist Fellowship diabetes resources available at the (FUUF), at Highway 101 and Heceta library. Sunday, Nov. 13 Bring a healthy snack and recipe to Beach Road. M APLETON L IONS HOST BREAKFAST share, if you’d like. Also, bring a Tea and coffee will be provided, The Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 and guests over age 21 can friend to come and learn valuable Riverview Dr., in Mapleton, will “BYOB,” and healthy finger foods information to manage your health. host its monthly breakfast from 7:30 are welcome. For more information, call 541- to 10:30 a.m. The event is free to the public, but 902-6059. The menu includes: pancakes, donations are appreciated. sausage, ham, and eggs. Cost is $7 P ROSTATE CANCER S UPPORT for adults and $3 for children age 12 The Us TOO Florence Prostate Upcoming events and under. Cancer Education/ Support Lunch Bunch will meet at the Ichiban F AMILY T YES HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Chinese/Japanese Restaurant from Bay Street Family Tyes will host a Tuesday, Nov. 15 noon to 1 p.m. special holiday open house Dec. 7, 8 R HODY S OCIETY MEETING SET This is an excellent source of and 9, from 2 to 6 p.m. The Siuslaw Chapter of the prostate cancer information directly Come kick off the holiday season American Rhododendron Society from Dr. Roger McKimmy and the during this free community event. CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 Easy curb side recycling program- No additional costs to our customers. Call 541-997-8104, jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon Call us at 541-997-8233 Florence Antiques Anyone thinking about forming a Relay For Life team or becoming a Relay For Life volunteer is invited to a meet and greet for the 2017 Florence Relay For Life co-chairs, Bobbi Harris, Rae Henry and Harold Kinney. The event will be Monday, Nov 21, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St., in Florence. There will be much to discuss regarding Florence’s 18th annual Relay for Life, such as a new name for the event, moving the date to July 22 and a possible location change from Miller Park to The Florence Events Center. For more information, call Bobbi Harris at 541-999-1957, Rae Henry at 541-999-8624 or Harold Kinney at 712-242-7336. F REE COMMUNITY CONCERT The Community Chorus of Florence will be presenting two con- certs. Directed by Jennifer Weier, the chorus will perform traditional Christmas songs with presentations by several smaller ensembles, including the Florence Nightingales. Weier will perform a piano solo and the Presbyterian Bell Choir and the Siuslaw Middle School Choir will also perform. The concert will take place Saturday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. and again Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m., both at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996, Highway 101 in Florence. Although the concert is free to all, a donation is requested. ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware R ELAY FOR L IFE 2017 MEETING SET Siuslaw News 148 Maple St. • PO Box 10 • Florence, OR 97439 (541) 997-3441 • Fax (541) 997-7979 www.thesiuslawnews.com Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence Advertise your business here. Call us TODAY!
