Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (June 28, 2017)
Page 4 | Center Stage | Florence Events Center | www.EventCenter.org | 541-997-1994 Special event Oregon Cavy Breeders Show returns If you’re a fan of Guinea pigs or cavies, this show is for you. The Florence Events Center will be alive with the happy, un mis- takable squeal of Cavies (Guinea pigs) and their enthusiasts when the Oregon Cavy Breeders Society hosts its Cavy Show on Saturday, July 29, at the FEC, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cavy owners and breeders from around the region will bring their favorite cavies to be judged and assessed for their quality. Top winners will be awarded prizes. In addition there will be a free youth cavy show open to the public. Everyone is invited to see some of the most beautiful cavies in the Northwest. A wide variety of cavies will be available during Though there are 13 breeds of Guinea pig, only a few breeds are as pets. For the uninitiated, here's a quick commonly found off the show table as pets. The short-hair, Abyssinian, look at how to determine the differ- Peruvian and Sheltie (aka Silkie) ence: • Short Haired: The short coated breeds are those most frequently seen of hair • Peruvian: The Peruvian is the progenitor of all modern long- haired breeds, being a Guinea pig with hair that grows long continu- ously all over its body — some- times to an excess of 20 inches. • Silkie or Sheltie: A Silkie has long hair that flows back over its body and never forward over the face (as in the Peruvian). • Texel: Like a Silkie, but with curls. The show will be a unique opportunity to see and interact with the many breeds of this popu- lar animal, as well as see what determines the best of the best in the eyes of professional breeders. Enthusiasts as well as first-time attendees are welcome to see these the cavies show in July. spectacular examples of cavies, ask cavy, often called the American, Self, questions and become introduced to or English, has consistently short, the wonderful world of these unique glossy hair without a part. animals. • Abyssinian: Known for its short, For more information, call the FEC at rough coat that has cowlicked rosettes 541-997-1994. community event Relay For Life venue changes to Florence Events Center When this year’s annual Relay For Life fund raising event for the American Cancer Society takes place in Florence, the event will see a few changes — beginning with a new venue at the FEC rather than Miller park. In addition, rather than an overnight event, it will be held from noon to mid- night, with registration beginning at 10 a.m. Scheduled for Saturday, July 22, the event will officially kick off at noon by celebrating everyone who’s been affected by cancer during a special Survivor’s Walk. Whether someone’s been diagnosed for 10 days or been cancer-free for 10 years, they gather together for the crowd to cheer them on. Survivors define courage and inspire those facing a cancer diagnosis. Their strength is honored with each step they take around the first lap. If you know anyone who’s overcome cancer, invite them to join. Laps by teams or individuals raising funds for cancer research will continue throughout the day, along with other special events leading up to the Luminaria Ceremony at 9:30 p.m. Each Luminaria bag represents a loved one lost to cancer, brings sup- port to those affected by it, and honors survivors. This powerful moment gives people the opportunity to grieve but also offers hope and comfort. Finally, at 11 p.m., the closing cere- mony will begin. During that time, participants will cel- ebrate together what this year’s relay has accomplished together while also remembering those we’ve lost. Come to this year’s Relay For Life and join others in the Florence com- munity who will be taking action to help end the pain and suffering of can- cer. collectors event Coin show is for collectors as well as the curious At the 19th annual Coin and Stamp Show, nearly 50 vendors from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California and as far away as Connecticut will be exhibiting, trading and selling coins from around the world. On hand will be U.S. territo- rial gold coins, as well as coins from Greece, Italy, the Middle East and more. For anyone who is new to coin col- lecting, or who has never been to a major coin show, here are a few tips to make the show more enjoyable: • Plan to arrive early in the day rather than later. This will allow plenty of time to look at all the exhibits and talk with dealers. • Bring a good coin guide with prices for reference. There will be many coin dealers at the show. Find out who can offer the best value by having the cur- rent pricing chart handy and visible. • Bring a notebook or use the memo function in your smart phone to keep track of contact information for dealers you may want to contact again in the future. The show will be held Saturday, Aug. 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug. 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free to the public and coin appraisals will be available. ice cream social Get the ‘scoop’ on annual Van Fans Ice Cream social The Van Fans annual Ice Cream Social fundraiser will bring Florence res- idents and Van Fan members together for an afternoon of ice cream, pie and other treats while supporting the Cancer Van for the Florence community. The social will take place Saturday, July 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. There will be homemade pie and ice cream served by BJ’s Ice Cream, with hot and cold beverages available. The Friends of Florence Van Fans, a non-political volunteer organization, is sponsoring this event. All proceeds donated go to support the van that transports cancer patients daily to Eugene and Springfield for radiation treatment. This service is free of charge to the community. Come and spend a relaxing afternoon enjoying pie and ice cream and listening to music, while helping a fellow neighbor or friend in need. Tax Consultation and Returns Prepared for Individuals and Small Businesses SIUSLAW TAX SERVICE Steve Tollett EA, LTC#31428-C Free Estimates - Call Now lastresortplayers.com 1958 E. 17th Street 541-997-9249 P.O. Box 36000 (800) 873-9249 Florence, OR 97439 fax 541-997-5180 Email: steve@siuslawtax.com 715 Quince Street | www.eventcenter.org 541-997-1994 | 888-968-4086
