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Jumpstart creativity at annual writing boot camp T he Florence Regional Arts Alli- ance (FRAA) welcomes writers of all levels and genres to join “Writers on the River” for another exciting year of literary classes and events. Get down to the brass tacks of cre- ative writing with this fun workshop designed to bring out the Navy Seal writer in you! The 2018 Writing Boot Camp will take place on Saturday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, at the FRAA Art Center classroom on 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town. Offered just once a year, this expe- riential Writing Boot Camp will help writers define their goals for the New Year; unleash their true voice within; develop a regular writing practice with tools to fuel their creativity; empower their writing with simple techniques; get back into the writing flow and stay there all year, with proven strategies for success. Boot Camp includes plenty of writing drills, so be prepared to drop and write 20 sentences! No two workshops are ever alike, so it offers a great refresher for prior at- tendees to flex their creative muscles. Grab your pen and ditty bag and enlist now. Classes fill up quickly; pre-regis- tration is suggested. Cost: $20 FRAA members, $25 non-members, payable at the door. To register, call Catherine at 541-708-2120 or e-mail CJReditor@ gmail.com. Visit www.fraaoregon.org/ for more information. Meet your drill sergeant: FRAA cre- ative writing instructor Catherine J. Rourke is an award-winning journalist, columnist, author and editor educated at the City University of New York, the University of Oxford/England and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. PHOTOS COURTESY CATHERINE ROURKE With more than 30 years’ experience as Award-winning journalist a staff editor and writer for newspapers, Catherine Rourke stands magazines and major publishers, she at the head of the class now serves as a book editor for Amazon during a Writers on the in print and digital formats. River seminar. The next The author of “Forgive Us Our Press class, Jan. 20, will be a Passes — Confessions of a Modern-Day “boot camp” inspired two- Muckraker,” Rourke is the recipient of hours of writing instruc- a 2017 National First Place press award tion. for her columns in the Siuslaw News. S OUTH C OAST F OLK S OCIETY OFFERS DANCE Th e South Coast Folk Society will host a free traditional dance class every Mon- day for two hours starting at 7 p.m. at the North Bend Housing Authority, 1700 Monroe St. Th e public is welcome. Th is is a begin- ner’s level class, and a friendly social gath- ering. No previous dance experience is required. All ages and abilities can enjoy dancing to the live music provided by area musicians. Th e dances will be taught, and no part- ner is needed. Th e emphasis will be on easy tradition dances from America and around the world. Th ese include squares and circles, line dances and set dances, folk dances and ballroom. Many of the dances will be ac- companied by live music, and musicians are invited to come and join in. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, email south- coastfolksociety@gmail.com or call Paul at 541-404-8267. Journey to ‘Paris’ to support animals Mark your calendar for Saturday, Jan. 27, for “Paws in Paris,” a premier event to benefi t the Oregon Coast Humane Society. Th e Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., doors open at 3 p.m. for an aft ernoon of a taste of Paris with chocolate, wine and art. When you arrive, imagine hearing tra- ditional café music, indulging in wine and numerous chocolate treats from a choco- late fountain. Stroll through the famous Montmartre and watch renowned painter Michael F. Wood paint animal portraits. One, valued at $3,000, will go on auction. As you move through the streets, you will be transported to the Eiff el Tower for a vin- tage photo op. On to the stalls of the Marché — Paris’ famous fl ea market, where you will be able to purchase items and participate in a silent auction bidding. A live auction will feature bigger items. Tickets are available in advance for $25, or for $27 at the door. For more information, visit eventcenter. org or call 541-997-1994. Submit events by the 15th: PRESSRELEASES @ THESIUSLAWNEWS . COM 6 • COAST CENTRAL • Arts & Entertainment • JANUARY 2018 Florence Area D INING 1. 1285 RESTOBAR 1285 Bay Street Florence, OR (541) 902-8338 www.1285restobar.com 4. INTERNATIONAL C-FOOD MARKET 1498 Bay Street Old Town Florence (541) 997-9646 2. A&W FAMILY RESTAURANT 17th & Hwy. 101 Florence, OR (541) 997-8124 5. The Grill & Lounge a t S a n d p i n e s 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence 01 & 35 St. Highway 101 23 541-997-4623 6. Bridgewater Fish House and Zebra Bar 1297 Bay Street Old Town Florence 541-997-1133 bridgewaterfi shhouse.com 3. 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