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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2017 KXCR invites all to ‘Hearts and Flowers’event at Elks On Saturday evening, Feb. 11, invites everyone to a dance and buffett event at the Florence Elk’s Lodge. KXCR DJ’s will present a great selection of American dance music of the last half century for the community to enjoy. The music played will draw from many eras. From Glenn Miller’s Moonlight Serenade to Patti Page’s Tennessee Waltz to Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, Anne Murray, Debbie Reynolds the Beatles to the Everly Brothers and from Aretha to Natalie. The evening will be round- ed out with raffle ticket prizes from generous local business owners. A free buffet table stands ready to sustain happy and hungry dancers, and the Elks Lodge no host bar will be available to provide beverages for the thirsty. This Valentine Dance Special continues the stations string of music and dance pre- sentations we hope will help familiarize friends and neigh- bors with our local, volunteer- powered, nonprofit, non-com- mercial, community radio sta- tion. KXCR is located on your dial at 90.7FM. All are welcome. The Elks’ west door opens at 7p.m. Admission is $5 per person. and raffle tickets are for sale inside. 7 A AARP tax prep assistance begins Feb. 1 Siuslaw Riverside Restaurant to hold benefit spelling bee Siuslaw Riverside Restuarant will hold another in its series of fund raisers for local charities on Feb. 3. Siuslaw Riverside is located at 1340 Bay St. and it will be charging $10 to enter a spelling bee that begins at 6 p.m. The winner of the spelling bee will recieve a $25 gift cer- tificate to the restaurant. For more information, con- tact Melonie at 541-991-3663. PHOTO BY MARK BRENNAN/SIUSLAW NEWS AARP members have been training to assist residents with state and federal tax returns since the beginning of the year. The service is offered free of charge to low income households and is available to all, regardless of age. County Cultural Coalition awards grant to CROW 541-999-5083 Children’s Repertory of OR Workshops (CROW) recently received a grant in the amount of $2,500 from the Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) as part of it’s 2017 Cultural Opportunity Grants cycle. According to the website for LCCC, “Grants are awarded in the areas of arts, heritage and humanities with the goal of increasing cultural accessibili- ty, awareness and education throughout Lane County.” Cultural Opportunity Grants are funded by the Oregon Cultural Trust. In 2017, the LCCC awarded $39,000 to 19 cultural projects in Lane County. Funds from this particular grant will be utilized to offset the $6,450 in Florence Events Center theatre rental and ticket- ing fees projected in the budget for CROW’s upcoming April production of “The Addams Family Musical.” CROW held its first rehears- al for the new youth musical Jan. 23, and will be working with a cast of nearly 60 young stars, ranging from ages 4 to 23. Aligning with the coalition’s overall goals, CROW described the musical project’s specific and measurable objec- tives as keeping the performing arts alive and teaching local youth how to effectively partic- ipate as a cast/crew member in a professional-caliber live the- atre production; nurturing cre- ativity, building confidence and fostering a sense of belonging; involving the local Florence community and educators in a valuable project that is measur- able and will create countless opportunities for growth, inter- personal communication, net- working, marketing, personal enjoyment and other positive social and economic benefits; giving youth something to strive for, and; providing an exciting, affordable family- friendly event to the local com- munity. CROW’s artistic director, Melanie Heard, said, “CROW was deeply honored to have received these LCCC grant funds, and wishes to thank the Coalition and the Cultural Trust for making a tremendous impact on a rural nonprofit with a shared common goal of keeping the arts alive and thriv- ing in our Lane county commu- nities.” theshedd.org/JazzKings Tale Spinners hosting wellness panel today On Saturday, Jan. 28, the Siuslaw Tale Spinners Toastmasters club will host a special wellness panel from 10 a.m. to noon in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. Topics for discussion will include: • Palliative Care with Donna Becker, who has a masters degree in social work • Acupuncture with Patricia Immel, licensed acupuncturist • Yoga with Bill Fleenor, registered Yoga teacher-500 • Nutrition with Laurie Stone, certified holistic nutri- Clarinet Marmalade Saturday, , Feb 11, 2 pm matinee Saturday Florence Events Center 541.997.1994 Siuslaw News Photo of the Week: By Linda Meyer-Kelly tionist • Fitness with Tracy Markley, biomechanics fitness specialist. This event is open and free to the public. According to the National Wellness Institute (NWI), “Although there are many dif- ferent views on what wellness encompasses, we will be work- ing with the current general agreement that: • Wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential • Wellness is multidimen- sional and holistic, encompass- ing lifestyle, mental and spiri- tual well-being, and the envi- ronment • Wellness is positive and affirming The definition of wellness, long used by the NWI is con- sistent with these tenets. Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful exis- tence.” Come for a spirited and insightful conversation as to what wellness may mean to you, your family and commu- nity. For more information, con- tact Irma Geller at 541-999- 0912. LCC Florence seeks spring course proposals Got an idea for a class and want to share your expertise with your neighbors? Lane Community College Florence Center’s Continuing Education program is current- ly accepting spring term course proposals from interest- ed instructors through Feb. 1. The Continuing Education program provides courses and field trips to encourage life- long learning in the communi- D O ty. LCC’s spring term begins April 3 and concludes June 16. The program currently offers a variety of courses on technolo- gy, health and fitness, energy medicine, cinema studies and the arts. To submit a course proposal contact Marsha Sills, program coordinator, at sillsm@lanecc .edu or at 541-463-4825. YOU KNOW AN EXTRAORDINARY PERSON ? Est. 1936 SUBMIT PHOTOS (JPEGS) BY EMAIL TO E DITOR @T HE S IUSLAW N EWS . COM BY NOON ON T HURSDAYS Breakfast •Lunch • Dinner “Growlers Filled Here” GIFT CARDS Full Service Lottery • Full Bar • 20 Beers on Tap Open 7 days a week beachcomberpub.com 541-997-6357 1355 Bay St. • Old Town Extraordinary people often show up in ordinary places... a school, a hospital or even a restaurant. Whether it’s the guy next door, a volunteer at your church, a nurse, a teacher or maybe the person who rings up your purchases each day or picks up your trash, everybody has an unusual story and some wisdom to share. In our Extraordinary People series, Siuslaw News looks for unsung heroes who go the extra mile to lend a hand and people with unique experi- ences who have made a differ- ence for others. There are no age restrictions — after all, kids are extraordi- nary too. If you you know an extraor- dinary person, call Catherine Rourke at 541-708-2120 or email CJReditor@gmail.com.
