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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017 Free shuttle Oct. 30, 31 Free rides? That’s not a trick, that’s definitely a treat! Greentrees Village will sponsor free rides for all pas- sengers on the Rhody Express on Monday, Oct. 30, and Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Rhody Express travels in and around Florence, con- veniently serving Historic Old Fall harvest to benefit local teens Town and Uptown areas. Service is provided hourly each weekday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. For more information about how to access the Rhody Express or to find service route maps or times, call River Cities Taxi at 541-902-2067 or visit www.ltd.org/Rhody. T win Lakes Store has begun fundraising for its annual Teen Giving Tree. It is asking the com- munity for donations of produce and fruit. One hundred percent of proceeds are used to buy Christmas presents for local teens. “Gleaning the local gardens and fruit trees has been a great way to raise money for our Teens,” said Vicki Ambrosio, owner of Twin Lakes Store. “The cus- tomers benefit from fresh, local produce and help our local teens at the same time.” Asian apples have just arrived and other produce will come in as they ripen. Anyone with an abun- dance of fruit or vegetables can donate them to this fundraiser. Twin Lakes Store is located three miles North of Florence on Highway 101, by Sutton Lake. Donations can be dropped off dur- ing business hours, seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 541-997- 3021. Buying or Selling? I can help. Amy Johnson Broker, CSA 541 999-7875 COURTESY PHOTO Idylewood – Choose your building site in this quiet neighborhood with paved streets, electrical, water hook-ups at the lot line, and septic approved. Wooded lots all priced at $49,500. #1537-#1541 Port of Siuslaw to place debris booms at marinas 1749 Highway 101 • 541-997-1200 DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 Fri 10/27, 9am-4pm & Sunday 10/29 9am-4pm, Not Saturday! Us Hwy 101, 4044 Pacifi c Pines RV Storage Shed 7. Big Sale! Furniture, thomasville solid oak & handmade nice clothes, & shoes, Misc. Fri-Sat 9am-4pm, 1486 Otiah Ct., (Off 35th St). Bose radio, Dept 56 Snow Village, Desert rose dishes, new GPS, tools, camping, treasures. NO EARLY BIRDS! 3 A Moving Sale! Fri-Sun 10/27-10/29, 10am-4pm, 3125 Rhododendron Dr. Cash Only! Everything must go! Several bookshelves, commercial fl oor buffer, Christmas decorations, men & women’s clothing, fi shing equipment, vivitar telescope w/ stand, radio ryder red wagon, videos, cd, books, paintings, ladies’ hats, assorted household goods & much more. Fri 10/27 & Sat. 10/28 9am3pm Tools, clothes, electronics, shoes, household items. In alley between Ivy & Hemlock. Follow the signs. To prepare for the winter storm season, the Port of Siuslaw will begin placing pro- tective log booms around its marinas. In early November, booms will be placed around the East and West boat basins and the boat launch located at the end of Harbor Street in Historic Old Town Florence. Increasing debris flow in the Siuslaw River over recent years requires the port to take these protective measures. Debris trapped in the basins FRI 27 SAT 28 SUN 29 The City of Florence is com- pleting an update to the Stormwater Management Plan to address local flooding prob- lems and protect the quantity and quality of water in the aquifer, Munsel Creek, Siuslaw River and other valuable natu- ral resources. Join neighbors at a commu- nity meeting on Wednesday, Four churches in Florence work together each month to provide free dinners for com- munity members. Florence Community Suppers are held Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dates and locations are as follows: • Nov. 1 — Presbyterian MON 30 TUE 31 R 104 MIN - As if Christmas wasn’t hard enough, their moms arrive for the holidays too. 8:10 PM 8:10 PM 6:00 PM WED 1 THU 2 1:10 PM 3:30 PM 6:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 1:20 PM THE FOREIGNER – Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan 1:40 PM 1:40 PM 1:40 PM 1:40 PM 1:40 PM 4:20 PM 7:00 PM 1:40 PM 4:20 PM 7:00 PM 1:40 PM 4:20 PM 7:20 PM 1:30 PM 4:30 PM 1:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:05 PM R 112 MIN – “Chan has a bit of Clint’s "Unforgiven" aura about him here, with the costs 6:30 PM of his violent life visible in the lines of his face.” 8:55 PM 4:05 PM 6:30 PM 8:55 PM 4:05 PM 6:30 PM 4:20 PM 7:00 PM PG-13 96 MIN - “An absolute blast for both horror junkies and those just looking for a fun jolt.” Seattle Times 1:45 PM 4:10 PM 6:20 PM 8:40 PM 1:45 PM 4:10 PM 6:20 PM 8:40 PM 1:45 PM 4:10 PM 6:20 PM 1:45 PM 4:30 PM 6:50 PM 1:45 PM 6:50 PM THE MOUNTAIN BETWEEN US 3:40 PM 3:40 PM 3:40 PM 4:00 PM 4:40 PM HAPPY DEATH DAY PG-13 103 MIN – ENDS 10/31 VICTORIA AND ABDUL – Dame Judi Dench PG-13 106 MIN - “This sturdy regal period piece provides a perfect opportunity to properly adore the 82-year-old legend.” RogerEbert.com 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:10 PM 8:30 PM 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:10 PM 8:30 PM 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:10 PM 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:40 PM 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:40 PM WALKING OUT – ENDS 10/31 PG-13 95 MIN – “Captivating and poignant generational saga.” The Wrap 1:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:30 PM 4:30 PM TIME TO DIE UN 90 MIN – 1966 THE PARIS OPERA before attempting to move the log booms. Chains and shackles secure the booms, but handling lines are attached to each boom for ease of opening and closing the boom. Instructions will be posted at the docks for moving and securing the booms and port staff are available to answer questions or provide assistance. Any questions should be directed to the Port office at 541-997-3426. Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 • Nov. 8 — New Life Lutheran Church, 21st and Spruce streets • Nov. 15 — St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 2136 19th St. • Nov. 29 — Florence United Methodist Church, Second and Kingwood streets St. Andrews Episcopal, New Life Lutheran, Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw and Florence United Methodist Church provide these dinners as a service to anyone who would like to join in a friendly meal. drainage issues and deficien- cies. The first session is Nov. 1 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the FEC and will be for community mem- bers living in the area of Creekside Pines between 16th and 18th streets. The second session will follow from 4 to 5 p.m. for community members living within the Mariners Village Development. In February, Public Works Director Mike Miller provided Florence City Council an in- depth presentation on the exist- ing Stormwater Management Plan. For more information about the event, contact Miller at 541-997-4106. Last Resort Players’ new logo designs due Nov. 2 The board of directors of Last Resort Players (LRP), a local nonprofit theater group that performs at the Florence Events Center, has extended the competition to create a new logo to replace LRP’s cur- rent logo. The new logo will be on LRP letter heads, its website and social media, T-shirts and membership cards. Submissions must be received no later than Nov. 2, and more than one design can be submitted by artists. The design can be in black and white or color. Submissions can be mailed to Last Resort Players, P.O. Box 2104, Florence, OR 97439, or emailed to LRP sec- retary Judy Adams at lastresort players2@gmail.com. The LRP members will choose the new logo and a final decision will be made at the board meeting on Nov. 9. The winner will receive $200 and the distinction of having their logo mass pro- duced and displayed in many formats. For ideas, visit the LRP website at www.lastresort players.org. For more information, call Adams at 541-999-9392. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY OCTOBER 28 OCTOBER 29 OCTOBER 30 OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 1 NOVEMBER 2 NOVEMBER 3 Partly Cloudy Cloudy Sunny Sunny Showers Mostly Cloudy Rain 60°F 49°F 60°F 47°F 66°F 44°F 63°F 47°F 57°F 46°F 55°F 44°F 51°F 40°F 7:00 PM THOR: RAGNAROK PG-13 130 MIN – PREVIEW! Events & Performing Arts: Nov. 1, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center (FEC), 715 Quince St., to hear what the consultant team and staff have identified as existing drainage and flooding prob- lems around the city. From these problem areas, the consultant team will devel- op recommendations and prior- itize projects to resolve the Florence Community Suppers continue this week A BAD MOMS CHRISTMAS – STARTS WED! BLADE RUNNER 2049 – ENDS 10/31 R 163 MIN – “Doesn’t just honor that legacy, but, arguably, surpasses it.” WaPo attempt to move the booms during strong winds or rough water conditions. Boaters are responsible for securely replacing the log booms after their boat enters or exits the marina or launch ramp area. The port is investigating the purchase of new, lighter-weight and easier to handle debris booms, but until those can be acquired, boat operators should give careful consideration to the current and river conditions City holds Stormwater Management Plan open house $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 OCT 27 – NOV 2 can damage docks and moored vessels, as well as hinder boat launches. The log booms are placed around the marinas to reduce the amount of debris that enters the basins. Port staff still expends many hours per week removing float- ing debris that enters the basins in spite of the boom logs, or from when the booms are left open. Boaters are advised to use care when operating around the log booms, and should not FRI 27 SAT 28 Mexican Western 1:30 PM SUN 29 MON 30 TUE 31 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:40 PM 1:20 PM 3:50 PM 6:50 PM TIRE SALE GOING ON FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER! Get up to 15% off ALL tires!!!! WED 1 THU 2 Plus mail-in rebates on select brands. Bridgestone • Firestone • Fusion, and many more brands! 90 DAY NO CREDIT CHECK SAME AS CASH FINANCING AVAILABLE TOO! Locally owned and community minded! 6:00 PM 110 MIN – Documentary “functions as a stealth backstage chronicle” of the famed institution. Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 4515 Hwy. 101 N., Florence • 541-997-5049 AJ and Megan Shervin, Owners Open Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
