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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 Community Chorus announces new director David Aakre will take the baton as the new Chorus Director of the Community Chorus of Florence Oregon this month. Aakre, a graduate of Pacific Lutheran University and Portland State University, has had extensive education and experience in vocal teaching and choral direction. In addition to teaching voice and guitar, he directs the Southwestern Oregon Community Choir, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Choir, and the Gold Coast Barbershop Chorus. He also performs at the Portside Restaurant in Charleston. The public will have an opportunity to meet the new director at registration for the fall season of the Community Chorus of Florence on Thursday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 p.m.. The auditions will be held at the Presbyterian Church of the CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware THIS WEEK 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 Open to public Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Saturday, August 19 Florence Coin Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center COURTESY PHOTO David Aakre Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 in Florence. All singers from high school age to senior citizens are invit- ed. Music for the Christmas will be distributed and the first, full rehearsal will take place Thursday, August 31, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Visit www.communitycho- rusflorenceoregon.org for reg- istration forms and fees, or call 541-997-3469 for more infor- mation. DONATE NOW! Maximize your donation by donating to Cars for a Cause by Dec. 31st. We accept cars, trucks, RVs, boats & motorcycles CALL NOW! 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 Advance Acting Students present One Act Plays 7 p.m. Tickets required CROW Center for the Performing Arts www.crowkids.com Yard Debris Disposal Day 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee required Kingwood and 27th streets Sunday, August 20 Northwest Bronco Roundup Show ‘n’ Shine 10 a.m. to noon Open to public Three Rivers Casino Resort Florence Coin Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center One Act Plays 2 p.m. Tickets required CROW Center for the Performing Arts Starlight Cabaret: Native American Flutes 7 p.m. jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon St. Vincent de Paul 2315 Hwy. 101 • Florence • 541-997-8460 541-997- 4842 Monday, August 21 Total Solar Eclipse Darkness from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 24 “Watchman’s Canoe” at City Lights Cinemas Noon and 6:30 p.m. Tickets required City Lights Cinemas ABC Preschool Open House 6 p.m. Open to families 2100 Spruce St. 541-999-6026 Register for Community Chorus 6:30 p.m.; rehearsal to follow Open to public We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Florence Antiques Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw 541-997-3469 Saturday, August 26 Siuslaw Watershed Council Salmon Run 5K 8:30 a.m. registration; race begins at 9 a.m. Registration required Mapleton High School Eclecticedgeracing.com/ salmon-run-5k.html Gifts of the Heart Part II Fundraiser concert for Malakai Kirk 7 p.m. Tickets required, reserv- able tables Florence Events Center “Sister Act!” Drag Show Hosted by Fanny Rugburn Featuring Ana Khonda, Faye Kit Knightly, Facisha Farce and Cookie Glaciers 8 p.m. Tickets required, 18+ Class Act Theatre catproductions.org Ichiban Cosplay Party 10 p.m. Open to public 1179 Highway 101 See Facebook page Monday, August 28 Florence City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m. Open to public Florence City Hall Village Grooming ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! 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HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com Vanessa West, Broker 1.3 Acres MLS# 17682204, $325,000 Windermere Lane County 1625 12th Street Florence, OR 97439 11829 E MAPLETON RD Beautiful RIVERFRONT HOME! 1440 sq ft 3/bed, 2/bath home, with 1152 sq ft 4/CAR TANDEM ATTACHED GARAGE. RV PARKING. Perfect home to Entertain outdoors-Large covered patio and deck overlooking the Siuslaw River. Home hasn’t fl ooded-Owner has doc’s from County showing the home is out of fl ood plain, but lower yard isn’t. Large back yard, w/ fruit trees, room to for a garden. Go FISHING in your back yard! Set up your showing today. Windermere Real Estate / Lane County Cel1: (541)999-9778 • Offi ce:(541)997-5926 • Fax: (541)997-5992 1625 12th Street, Florence, OR 97439 vwest@windermere.com • vanessawest.withwre.com 1625 12th Street Florence, Oregon 541-997-5926 1625 12th Street | Florence, Oregon 541-997-5926 windermere.com windermere.com