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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2017 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM ❘ ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS 9 A @ SIUSLAWNEWS THIS WEEK ON THE COAST 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, Feb. 11 V ALENTINE ’ S D ANCE Local public radio station KXCR will present “Hearts & Roses,” a special Valentine dance at the Elks Lodge. All are invited to hold their honey close and glide to the mellow music of times past. There will be a great selection of romantic American dance music of the last half century, from Glenn Miller’s “Moonlight Serenade” to Patti Page’s “Tennessee Waltz.” Raffle prizes, free snack buffet, and the Elks Lodge no host bar will round out the evening’s activities. Admission is $5. All are welcome in support of KXCR’s efforts to provide non-commercial, community radio to central coast listeners. W RITERS ON THE R IVER Come for a free drop-in writing ses- sion and discussion group that is open to all writers from 2 to 3 p.m., at the Siuslaw Public Library in the Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St. For more information, call 541-708- 2120 or email CJReditor@ gmail.com. Sunday, Feb. 12 “ FAKE NEWS ” DISCUSSION WITH N ED H ICKSON Join Siuslaw News Editor Ned Hickson and City Lights Cinemas Education Director Jared Anderson as they have a lively debate about the issue of “fake news” and “Alternative Facts” in relation to the classic film noir “Ace in the Hole” starring Kirk Douglass. Made in 1951, Douglas plays a cyni- cal, disgraced reporter who stops at nothing to try to regain a job on a major Bryan Mehlhaff and prostate cancer survivors with their spouses/loved ones, this Us TOO Florence meeting is an excellent source of prostate Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for sen- cancer information. iors, students and active military, or Bring questions and leave with $7 for children. answers, or just come to listen and learn. Monday, Feb. 13 Call Bob Horney at 541-999-4239 for more information H ELP FOR DRUG ADDICTION The Siuslaw Area Partnership to Upcoming events Prevent Substance Abuse (SAPPSA) will meet at 3:30 p.m., at the FRAA WRITING WORKSHOP Siuslaw Public Library. Writers on the River will present Come help plan events to support “Writing from the Heart — Find Your choosing healthy living and a com- True Voice” on Saturday, Feb. 18, from munity expectation to be free of 10 a.m. to noon, at the Florence addictive drugs. Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), 120 The meeting is free and open to Maple St. the public. All writing levels and genres wel- newspaper. See the film, participate in the discus- sion and enjoy a fun and informative afternoon beginning at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 C AREGIVERS TO SHARE INPUT Florence Caregiving Community (FCC) will have its monthly meeting in the activity room of the Shorewood, 1451 Spruce St., begin- ning at 5:30 p.m. Caregivers and their clients are welcome to come and share experi- ences, network and just get to know each other. Pizza and drinks will be available. For more information, contact Steve Benson at 541-429-2600. G ET PROSTATE CANCER HELP Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education/Support Group will meet at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw from 5 to 7 p.m. With the presence of urologist Dr. CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING come. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25, payable at the door. Call 541-708-2120 or email CJ Reditor@gmail.com. F LUKES TO STRUM Florence Ukulele Club (The Flukes) will meet Saturday, Feb 19, from 3 to 4 p.m., for a song circle. The group meets in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Meetings are open to ukulele players of all levels and anyone interested in learning more about the club, as well as anyone who just wants to listen and/or sing along. Beginners meet first from 1:30-2:30 p.m. For more information email janetwellington@charter.net R HODY C LUB TO MEET 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 On Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, celebrate the 15th annual commemoration of 300 years of progressive legislation to bring civil, human and equal rights to all people in America will be cele- brated. The event is free and open to the public and will include a remem- brance of those who gave their lives to work for equal rights from 1717- 2017 together with a conversation for inclusion and the fight against hatred. This program is supported by KXCR, non-commercial radio, and the members of Citizens Democracy Watch. The Siuslaw Public Library is not a sponsor of this program. Mike Bones will give a presenta- tion titled “Rhododendrons Year Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. C ELEBRATE CIVIL , HUMAN RIGHTS AT 15 TH ANNUAL EVENT ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware Around” on Feb. 21. This will be an informative talk on selecting the plant that best fits your needs. Topics will range from plant size (6 inches to 90 feet), color, fragrance of the flowers and foliage, timing of blooming, color of the leaves, shape of the leaves and colorful new growth. The meeting starts at 6.30 p.m. for refreshments, followed by the pro- gram at 7 p.m. The public is invited to come to the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101. For more information, call 541- 997-3082 or visit www.siuslawars .org. 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!
