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6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 2017 CAT to hold auditions for Tony winning, ‘Proof’ Class Act Theatre is holding auditions for David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony award winning drama,“Proof” Friday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at CAT. Catherine has inherited her late father’s mathematical bril- liance, but she is haunted by the fear that she might also share his debilitating mental illness. She has spent years caring for her father, and upon his death, she feels left alone to pick up the pieces of her life. Caught between a new-found connection with Hal, one of her father’s former students, and the reappearance of her sister, Claire, Catherine finds both her world and her mind growing increasingly unstable. Then Hal discovers a groundbreaking proof among the notebooks Catherine’s father left behind. Catherine is forced to further question how much of her father’s genius or madness did she inherit. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, David Auburn’s “Proof” is a passionate, intelli- gent story about fathers and daughters, the nature of genius, and the power of love. Catherine (25) — A young woman who inherited much of her father’s mathematical genius, and, she fears, his “instability” as well. Florence City Club to host Hannigan Friday On Friday, May 5, the City Club of Florence will host a presentation by Bettina Hannigan, Chamber Executive Director, on the annual Rhododendron Festival. Bettina retired as a small business consultant with a his- tory of small business owner- ship. Failing at retirement she is now the executive director for the Florence Area Chamber. Partnering with the city as its marketing agency, the L OOKING FOR Katherine’s awkward but well- meaning suitor. Character ages are approxi- mations only. Auditions will be held at Class Act Theatre, 509 Kingwood St. (corner of Kingwood Street and Rhododendron Drive). Florence. Performance dates are July 21 to 23 and 28 to 30. For more information, or to borrow a script, visit the the- ater on Mondays or Wednesdays between noon and 5:30 p.m. or call 541-991- 3773 and leave your name and number and we’ll get back to you. LCC Florence closed May 5 for in-service training Chamber’s purpose is to mar- ket and develop commerce and tourism to local business and community. The City Club meeting will be held at the club house of the Ocean Dunes Golf Links, 3345 Munsel Lake Rd. Lunch and beverages will be available for purchase at 11 a.m. The presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m. City Club’s monthly meet- ings are open to the public. Lane Community College will be closed for spring in- service on Friday, May 5. No classes will be held and no services will be available, unless otherwise announced by a department or program. In-service allows the col- lege to offer professional development and training opportunities for classified, faculty and management staff in the form of concurrent, multi-disciplinary workshops throughout the day. For more information, call 541-463-5591. More than 750 people are expected to attended the eighth annual Florence Green Fair set for Saturday, May 6, at the Florence Events Center Discover new and interesting ways to “Go Green” with the help vendors who will be on hand from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is geared towards anyone wanting to learn more about environmentally friend- ly resources and products that could be used at home or in the work place. Check out Oregon Coast Humane Society’s “Give or Take” area to bring and trade small items such as books, DVDs and CDs, small furni- ture, appliances, clothes, shoes, toys and more. Food Share specifically needs the following canned good items: Beef stew, tuna, diced and stewed tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, refried beans, black beans, green beans, fruit, breakfast cereal, chicken noo- dle soup and fresh carrots. Saturday, May 13th 1:00~3:30pm at the beautiful Woahink Lake Meeting Hall $45 per person To reserve your space, please call 541-902-8860 RoseAndCrownApothecary.com Blonde long-haired dachshund, white on face. She’s deaf and usually responds to clapping hands. She has on a red collar with ID tag. We live on Davis Way just off Clear Lake Rd. in Dunes City. Missing since Fri., 2/10. If you find her please call 541-997-3134(hm) or 541-999-5885(cell). United Methodist Women Spoil Your Favorite Mom! Sp Come experience the healing power of nature with a luxurious afternoon of self care, pampering and organic refreshments! The award-winning docu- mentary “Just Eat It,” a 74- minute look at food waste and rescue, will be screened at the event. Other vendors on hand will include Florence Master Recyclers, Johnston Motors and more. Several speakers will pres- ent local products, environ- mentally friendly practices and healthy living ideas. Get in free with a canned food donation for Mapleton Food Share or a clean plastic planter, or pay $3 admission. The Green Fair is sponsored by County Transfer and Recycling and is presented by Coast Radio and Siuslaw News. $500 REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN. MOLLY is Missing Mail carriers to collect canned goods for Food Share Join with neighbors and the local community on Saturday, May 13, during the annual Letter Carrier’s Food Drive. To participate, leave non- perishable food at your mail- box that morning. Letter carri- ers will pick up the food for Florence Food Share. Claire (29) — Catherine’s older sister is practical, busi- ness minded, and successful in her work and relationships. She left Robert and Catherine behind to make a life for herself in New York City. Robert (50-60) — A recent- ly deceased mathematician praised for his groundbreaking work in his youth, whose later years were plagued by mental illness. He is seen in Catherine’s imagination and in flashbacks Harold (Hal) Dobbs (28) — One of Robert’s last Ph.D. stu- dents — during the year his idol and mentor’s illness went into remission. Hal becomes Green Fair at FEC will highlight healthy options Annual Plant & Rummage Sale 333 Kingwood May 6, 2017 9AM-2PM Rummage B REAKING N EWS ? www.TheSiuslawNews.com Plants, Books, Puzzles (No Clothes) The Top Choice in Florence Real Estate. What’s happening where you live? Watch our new online 60-second videos produced from the latest MLS data. Get a quick snapshot of real estate activity and price trends in the Florence area. • Automatically updated NEW LISTING Beautiful custom home, remodeled open concept fl oor plan. White Oak fl oors, formal living & dining. 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