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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018 ‘Girls Night Out’ benefits victims of domestic abuse On Sunday, Dec. 3, 104 community minded women gathered at Pier Point Inn to raise awareness about domes- tic violence and sexual assault issues as well as raise funds to support victim assistance pro- grams at Siuslaw Outreach Service. The annual “Girlfriend’s Party” is the brain child of local chamber of commerce director Bettina Hannigan, who said she has a special place in her heart for women and children who are victims of violence. What started as a gathering of few close friends in Hannigan’s home four years ago to discuss women’s issues and how they can support one another has grown to become an annual event that is host to more than 100 women attend- ing and raising thousands of dollars for programs to support victims. At the event of this year’s event, attendees enjoyed games, food and conversation, as well as heard from some survivors of domestic vio- lence. Attendees were also able to bid on 42 handmade glass ornaments made by event vol- unteers with the help of local artist Jayne Smoley. The planning committee for the event included Hannigan, along with Pamela Long, Deb Brady, Tammy Easter, Jan McKnight, Suzy Welch, Lisa DelFava, Jan Leverton, Diana Sanguinetti, Sandra Kuhlman, Shauna Robbers, Marissa Hawk, Bonnie Ploojer, Deb Fisher, Pamela Henry, Mary Ann Cleary, Terry Abeyta and Jayne Smoley. This year’s event raised $2,528 to support operation of the SOS Safe House for escap- ing victims. In addition, the ladies brought $320 in food and gas gift cards and over $1,000 in various products for emergency to-go bags for female and children victims needing to flee their abuser. Hannigan said, “I am com- mitted to making this a pre- mier annual event because unfortunately the need will always be there.” Next year’s event is already set for Dec. 2. For more info on how you can get involved in this event, contact Hannigan at the Florence Chamber of Commerce. A LZHEIMER ’ S A SSOCIATION TO HOLD CLASSES AT LIBRARY The Alzheimer ’s Association Oregon Chapter will hold back-to-back classes, “Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters” and “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. The warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If someone is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it’s time to learn the facts. Early detection provides a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies and plan for the future. Attend the first class to learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Association will separate myth from reality and address commonly-held fears about Alzheimer’s in America. The second class will review research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement and use hands-on tools to help incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. “Know the 10 Signs” and “Healthy Living” are free, but registration is required. To register, call 800-272- 3900. For a list of upcoming classes, visit www.alz.org/ oregon. Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM 3 A CROW hosting auditions next week COURTESY PHOTO Above, excited and nervous kids audition for a previous CROW (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) pro- duction. CROW will hold open auditions for Disney’s “Tarzan” — a stage musical adaptation of the classic Disney film, featuring music by Phil Collins. All roles are open, and no experience is required. Auditions are Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 8 and 9, at 6:30 p.m., with invited callbacks on the Jan. 10. People are asked to bring about one minute of a song to sing on sheet music or a background track. Auditions will be held at the CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 in Florence. The show will be performed April 12 to 15 at the Florence Events Center. There is no cost to participate. For more information, including a character list and audition requirements, visit www.crowkids.com. New WLCF board members and committee announced At its Annual Meeting held Thursday, Dec. 14, Western Lane Community Foundation (WLCF) elected a new Executive Committee to serve beginning in 2018. Tom Bassett was elected president, Jim Grano vice- president, Roger Mc Corkle treasurer and Nancy Walker secretary. New Board Members were also appointed to begin Jan. 1. The Board welcomed new members Vicki Sieber- Benson, Sandy Kuhlman and Karen Skulley. Vicki rejoins the Board after some time off after serv- ing two terms previously. She is a 17-year resident of COURTESY PHOTO the Florence area and is semi- retired after 30 plus years as The new WLCF Executive Committee, left to right: Nancy Walker, Roger McCorkle, Jim Grano, and an attorney specializing in Tom Bassett. county and Indian govern- ments with a focus on social The current grant cycle Florence area five years ago property in Florence for over welfare. She and her husband, from the San Francisco Bay 15 years and has lived here ends with the approaching Bill, enjoy international travel deadline of Jan. 15 for grant area after a 40-year career in full-time for nine years. and photography. Vicki has Karen is the Foundation requests from local nonprofit the insurance industry. Her served on several local interests include beach walk- Chair on the Board of Rotary organizations. Boards (including Florence 2018 scholarships will be ing and she is an avid reader as well as Treasurer of the Food Share, WLCF, and the awarded this spring to gradu- when she is not volunteering. Board of her HOA. Florence Boardwalk Market) WLCF is celebrating its ating Mapleton and Siuslaw Sandy serves on the Board and also in Napa, Calif. of Seacoast Entertainment 43rd anniversary this year, High School students as well Sandy retired to the Association and is the Grants having awarded almost as several scholarships for Coordinator for the Elks $3,000,000 in scholarships continuing education students and Grants to local nonprofits during the summer. Lodge. For more information, con- Karen is the Financial since its inception. The Board Manager for the Siuslaw of Directors is responsible for tact Gayle Waiss, Executive Watershed Council with a almost $6,500,000 in man- Director, at 541-997-1274 or strong background in Human aged funds under the auspices online at at www.wlcfonline Oregon Community .com. Resources and Financial of Management. She has owned Foundation. $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 JANUARY 5 - 11 FRI 5 12:50 PM PG-13 114 MIN – “The resulting performance is 3:30 PM unlike anything Gary Oldman (as Churchill) has 6:15 PM previously delivered… the master actor rejects 8:45 PM mere mimicry, constructing from the ground up a full-bodied and impressively nuanced version of the historical figure.” Variety DARKEST HOUR – Future Oscar Winner! 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We will hand wash your car and vacuum the inside. It’s not considered a “detail” but it is a nice, quick spruce up for your car all for $59.95. 12:00 PM STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI 3:00 PM PG-13 150 MIN. – “Easily its most exciting iteration in decades — the first flat-out terrific “Star 6:00 PM Wars” movie since “The Empire Strikes Back.” LAT 8:50 PM SIUSLAW NEWS PRESENTS "A PLASTIC OCEAN" 12:50 PM 3:45 PM 6:45 PM 12:50 PM 1:10 PM 4:05 PM 4:05 PM THE POST – Steven Spielberg’s timely drama PG-13 116 MIN – Stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks “Even if its goals are lofty, the movie is so fleet and entertaining that you never feel you’re being lectured to. 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