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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2017 THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM THIS WEEK ON THE ❘ / SIUSLAWNEWS ❘ @ SIUSLAWNEWS 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 FRAA WRITING WORKSHOP Writers on the River will present “Writing from the Heart — Find Your True Voice” from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), 120 Maple St. All writing levels and genres welcome. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $25, payable at the door. Call 541-708-2120 or email CJ Reditor@gmail.com. to 2:30 p.m. For more information email janetwellington@charter.net Monday, Feb. 20 LCC TO CLOSE FOR P RESIDENT ’ S D AY Lane Community College will be closed for the President’s Day holiday. No classes will be held and no services will be available, unless otherwise announced by a depart- ment or program. able information to help manage diabetes. For more information, call 541- 902-6059. G ET PROSTATE CANCER HELP The Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education/ Support Lunch Bunch will meet at the Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant from noon to 1 p.m. This is an excellent source of prostate cancer information direct- ly from Dr. Roger McKimmy and the prostate cancer survivors in attendance. Bring questions and get answers, or just come to enjoy lunch, listen and learn. Call Bob Horney at 541-999- 4239 for more information. 2017 on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Reedsport Community Center, 451 Winchester Ave., in Reedsport. The expo will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and admission is free and family friendly. C ELEBRATE CIVIL , HUMAN RIGHTS AT 15 TH ANNUAL EVENT On Saturday, Feb. 25, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, the 15th annual commemoration of 300 years of progressive legisla- tion to bring civil, human and Tuesday, Feb. 21 B INGO TONIGHT equal rights to all people in Ada Grange #570 will host America will be celebrated. R HODY C LUB TO MEET Bingo Night beginning at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to Mike Bones will give a presen- Prior to that, the kitchen will open the public and will include a tation titled “Rhododendrons Year for dinner at 5 p.m. and will remembrance of those who gave Around.” This will be an informa- include a baked potato bar along lives to work for equal rights tive talk on selecting the plant that Thursday, Feb. 23 their with chicken noodle soup. The from 1717-2017, together with a best fits your needs. Grange’s regular menu will also conversation for inclusion and the Topics will range from plant F REE FOOD TASTING be available. fight against hatred. size (6 inches to 90 feet), color, Come for a free plant-based For more information, call This program is supported by fragrance of the flowers and food tasting for those who want to Nancy at 541-997-2380. KXCR, non-commercial radio, Ada Grange is located 10 miles foliage, timing of blooming, color increase the chances of living a and the members of Citizens of the leaves, shape of the leaves healthier life. The tasting will east on Canary Road. Democracy Watch. and colorful new growth. includes samples, recipes, prizes The Siuslaw Public Library is The meeting starts at 6.30 p.m. and information on eating plant- Sunday, Feb. 19 not a sponsor of this program. for refreshments, followed by the based meals. program at 7 p.m. The tasting will take place at the F LUKES TO STRUM W RITERS ON THE R IVER The public is invited to come to Florence Seventh-Day Adventist Florence Ukulele Club (The Writers on the River, a free Church, 4445 Highway 101, on Flukes) will meet from 3 to 4 p.m, the Presbyterian Church of the drop-in discussion group and writ- Thursday, Feb. 23, at 5:30 p.m. for a song circle. The group meets Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101. ing session, will be open to all For more information, call 541- RSVP by email to: lindasveg in the Bromley Room of the 997-3082 or visit www.siuslawars gies@gmail.com by Monday, Feb. writers on Saturday, March 4, Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 from 2 to 3 p.m., in the Siuslaw .org. 20. Ninth St. Public Library’s Bromley Room, Meetings are open to ukulele 1460 Ninth St. players of all levels and anyone D IABETES SUPPORT Upcoming events Call 541-708-2120 or email interested in learning more about The Siuslaw Diabetes/Pre-dia- CJReditor@gmail.com for more the club, as well as anyone who betes Support Group will meet at L EARN ABOUT FLY FISHING information. just wants to listen and/or sing 2 p.m., in the Bromley Room at The Lower Umpqua Flycasters along. the Siuslaw Public Library. will be hosting Fly Fishing Expo Beginners meet first from 1:30 Bring a friend and learn valu- CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware Commerical • Residential Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly, One Time Pick-Up. We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. 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