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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2017 SPL offers Valentine’s ‘Blind Date with a Book’ Siuslaw Public Library will once again celebrate Valentine’s Day the entire month of February by offering “Blind Date with a Book.” Come into the library begin- ning today to pick up a “mys- tery date.” The surprise date could be a mystery, a fascinat- ing historical or literary fiction selection, a spell-binding young adult novel or a superbly written biography. Here’s how it works: Visit the library and select one wrapped book per visit from the “Blind Date” bookshelf. Check out the book and, when you arrive home, unwrap your date. When you have finished reading the book, fill out the evaluation form (your prize entry) and bring it to the library. All entry forms will be included in weekly drawings for fun prizes. Pick up a new date, if you like, when you drop off your form. “Dates” will be available through Feb. 28. The idea behind “Blind Date With a Book” is to open up new worlds to library patrons, expand reading hori- zons, and maybe even beat back the late winter doldrums. Kevin Mittge, Adult Services Librarian, designed the popular program. “The ‘Blind Date With a Book’ program has been so successful, we’re doing it again this year. Take a chance and read a book that you wouldn’t otherwise pick up, then submit your book review as an entry form for some great prizes,” Mittge said. More than 150 dates were arranged and evaluated last year. Surprises and prizes await all participants. For more information visit the Siuslaw Public Library, call 541-997-3132, or visit the library’s website at www.sius- lawlibrary.info. 5 B Fleagle to speak in Yachats today On Saturday, Feb. 4, the Yachats Academy of Arts and Sciences will host Judy Fleagle in a program about the Historic Coastal Bridges. The program will be held at the Yachats Commons, Fourth Street and Highway 101, at 6:30 p.m. Fleagle, nicknamed, “The Bridge Lady of the Oregon Coast,” said, “This is an updat- ed program — with some new info and more photos. Be part of its premier showing.” Fleagel’s previous books include: “Crossings: McColloughs Coastal Bridges,” “The Crossings Guide to Oregon’s Coastal Spans,” “Around Florence,” “Devil Cat and Other Colorful Animals I Have Known.” Fleagle’s interest in the bridges began as a child when her family vacationed on the coast while living in Portland. Fleagel also was an editor and writer for Oregon Coast and Northwest Travel maga- zines. COURTESY PHOTO Author Judy Fleagle will be making a new Power Point presentation on Oregon coast bridges Feb. 4 at the Yachats Commons. Ocean Artistry Art Quilt Show to debut in Yachats beginning March 10 FOLLOW US FOR THE LATEST NEWS /S IUSLAW N EWS ❘ @S IUSLAW N EWS Polly Plumb Productions and the City of Yachats will present the inaugural Ocean Artistry Art Quilt Show, which will be held at the Yachats Commons on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 10, 11 and 12. “Gems of the Ocean” is a juried show that will be com- prised of art pieces from local, regional and international art quilters. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days. The Do your part and volunteer today to help support these local non-proft organizations in our community! Volunteer•Get involved•Donate Florence Food Share provides food to those who are hungry in our community. If you have four hours a week available, we are in need of volunteers to staff our Front Desk and also act as Guides as clients walk through the pantry. Please call our volunteer coordinator, Gina Yates, @ 541-997-9110 (Monday – Friday, before noon) to learn more about volunteering. info@lorence- foodshare.org 2190 Spruce Street. Food Backpack for Kids www.backpackimpact.org Together, No Child Will Go Hungry www.backpackimpact.org Together, No Child Will Go Hungry Your tax deductible donations helped us feed 79 Florence/ Mapleton area children in January. Mail donations to: PO Box 3347, Florence, OR 97439. For more information 541-997-2497. Join the Peace Harbor Hospital Volunteers. You will find an area of interest in a caring organization. Peace Harbor Volunteers 400 9th Street, Florence, OR 97439 541-997-8412 ext. 209 Meals on Wheels are available to people over the age of 60 who cannot get out much due to illness or advanced age and who are not eating properly, regardless of income. Cafe 60 is available for those who prefer to make new friends in a dining room setting. Yachats Commons is located at 441 Highway 101 N and the suggested donation for the event is $5. “One of the goals of the show is to introduce art quilt- ing to local residents as well as visitors to the area,” said Polly Plumb Productions board member Ruth Bass. “We thought the ocean theme would allow artists to explore the beauty of this area and make interpretations based on their own whimsy.” Art quilts do not typically follow the patterns used in tra- ditional quilting. Instead, artists use fabric and other materials to build conceptual creations based on a theme, design or simply the artist’s imagination. Financial support for the three-day show has been received from the Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund and the City of Yachats’ New Event Fund. We’re delighted to have the financial support to help bring this type of show to Yachats, said Bass. “This will surely brighten up the town. “We welcome everyone to experience an art quilt show.” Quilt entries have already been accepted. The jury process, which decided which art quilts “make it into the show,” were com- pleted Feb. 1. Polly Plumb Productions (PPP) is a tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization that supports and promotes music and dance per- formances and art exhibitions in the Yachats area. Other PPP programs include the annual Rainspout Music Festival, and the popular annu- al Yachats Celtic Music Festival. For more information, email info@oceanartistry.org. City Grant accepting applications The City Council Grant Program will be accepting applications through Feb. 24, at 5 p.m. Applicants can apply for up to $1,000. The program will be award- ing a total of $5,000 for FY 2016-17. Applicant funding requests need to relate to at least one of the City Council Goals, and meet the following eligibility criteria: • Organization is a recog- nized nonprofit organization or affiliate. • Organization is located within the City of Florence or serve Florence residents and, • Provides assistance for essential utilities, food, cloth- ing, or shelter; or • Provides educational or recreational opportunities for children or seniors; or • Generates/supports eco- nomic activity in Florence. Applications, eligibility information, and submission instructions are available on the City of Florence’s website at www.ci.florence.or.us. For information, call 541- 997-3437. ...need a friend? Meet Roxanne Hi, I’m Roxanne. I am a shy girl so don’t be offended if I run from you. You can hold me and pet me if you must; and I think soon I might start to like the attention. 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