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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018 FEC calls artists to show their Love of Animals Florence Elks Lodge to host annual Hoop Shoot Boys and girls from Florence, Mapleton and Reedsport who are between the ages of 8 to 13 years old, are invited to participate in the annual Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot on Saturday, Jan. 20. The hoop shoot will take place at the Siuslaw Elementary School gymnasi- um from 9 a.m. to noon All athletes wishing to par- ticipate will be shooting 10 free throws to qualify for the final shoot-off of 15 additional free throws. The top boy and girl finish- ers from each division will qualify for the district wide shoot out in Seaside, Ore., on Feb. 4. Athletes who make the finals will advance to the The Friends of the Florence Events Center is putting out a call to local artists so they may share their love of animals for a special February/March Exhibit at the Florence Events Center (FEC). The Friends are celebrating all animals - domestic, wildlife, marine, birds and any other animal that strikes that artists pet fancy. The exhibit is open to all artistic mediums - pho- tography, painting, fiber, multi- media, pastel, or 3-D art. Rods for up to 3 pieces of artwork can be purchased for only $20 for the entire rod. Items relating to this theme are also welcome for the display case, with up to three items being displayed for $20. Artists are asked to bring their artwork to the FEC’s Gallery One on Tuesday, Jan 30 between 9 and 10:30 p.m. An Artist Reception will be held for the community on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m. statewide competition in Milwaukee, Ore. on Feb. 11. If they win their division (8- and 9-year-olds, 10- and 11- year-olds and 12- and 13-year- olds), they will then compete in the Pacific Northwest tour- nament in Portland, Ore., March 11. If successful at this level, The Florence Elks Lodge will send them and a parent to the National Shoot Out on April 22, in Chicago, Ill. Parents, friends, family are welcome to attend the compe- tition. Those eligible are required to be 8 years old on or before April 01, 2018 and cannot become 14 on or before April 1, 2018. Free Native Plants Available MAPLETON—Those who live near a river, creek or lake can receive free native plants from the Siuslaw Watershed Council’s annual Native Plant Distribution program. Trees and shrubs planted along streams help reduce ero- sion, filter nutrients, and keep the water cool for salmon and trout. The distribution is 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Feb.10. For more information, visit siuslaw.org and follow the Native Plant Distribution link. Information is also available by phone at 541-268-3044, or e-mail at nativeplants@ siuslaw.org. This project is made possi- ble through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service’s Coast Range Stewardship Fund. 3 A COURTESY PHOTO Ashlee enjoys the artistic sights at last years “For the Love of Animals” event, held annu- ally at the Florence Events Center. to 2 p.m. The public is request- ed to bring a can or package of dog or cat food as a donation to local animals in need. In addition to themed refreshments, the event will be offering families the opportuni- ty to bring their pet in for a framed pet photo. All pets are welcome, either held by a fam- ily member, or on a leash. The photos are $5. To submit work, artists can visit www.eventcenter.org, click on galleries, and then on “For the Love of Animals” for more information and an appli- cation. They may also go in person to the FEC Office. The deadline to submit an applica- tion is Friday, Jan. 26. Quattrosound to perform vibrant music at library COURTESY PHOTO Native plants, such as the currant, are available through Siuslaw Watershed Council’s program. Beach Bum Doggie Resort Homestyle Doggie Day Care & Boarding Opening This Week! Call 541-999-8632 to make a play date! 1622 10th St tlofy@bmi.net www.TheSiuslawNews.com The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to once again host an outreach performance by the highly talented and vibrant musical group, Quattrosound. The performance will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Bromley Room at the main library in Florence, 1460 Ninth St. Not only will the quartet play its unique blend of music, but members will also discuss the history of the genres they have fused into their unique pleasing style. This program is for music lovers of all ages, and is made possible through the support of SEAcoast Entertainment Association. Quattrosound has been together for seven years and is made up of four creative musi- cians, all professionally trained. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards. Each musician is now based in Los Angeles but they hail Annual Women’s March to be held next weekend in Florence Florence ORganizes is invit- ing the community to the sec- ond-annual Women’s March on $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 JANUARY 12 - 18 FRI 12 SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 15 TUE 16 WED 17 1:00 PM 3:40 PM 6:30 PM 9:00 PM 1:00 PM 3:40 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:50 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:50 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:50 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 6:50 PM 1:10 PM 3:20 PM PG-13 119 MIN – Stars Duane Johnson “In the end, the filmmakers have given us one of 6:10 PM the most fun movie-going experiences I’ve had 9:00 PM this yea.” Chicago Sun-Times 1:10 PM 3:20 PM 6:10 PM 9:00 PM 1:10 PM 3:30 PM 6:20 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:40 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:40 PM 1:10 PM 3:20 PM 6:40 PM 1:10 PM 3:40 PM 6:40 PM 12:50 PM PADDINGTON 2 PG 103 MIN – “Every bit as enchanting as the 3:50 PM first, perhaps even more so…a pure delight, as 6:00 PM 8:45 PM sweet and sharp as, well, marmalade, really. Should be prescribed as an antidote to anyone who finds the madness of the modern world a bit wearing.” Empire 12:50 PM 12:30 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 3:50 PM 3:50 PM 4:10 PM 4:10 PM 4:10 PM 4:10 PM 6:20 PM 6:00 PM 6:40 PM 6:20 PM 6:20 PM 8:45 PM 12:40 PM PG-13 116 MIN – Stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks 3:30 PM “This is a love letter to journalistic bravery and to 6:20 PM the First Amendment, and it is the best movie 8:30 PM about newspapers since “All the President’s Men.” Chicago Sun-Times 12:40 PM 12:50 PM 12:40 PM 12:40 PM 12:40 PM 12:40 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM* 3:50 PM 3:50 PM 3:50 PM 3:50 PM 6:20 PM 6:10 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM 8:30 PM JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE THE POST – Steven Spielberg Returns Events & Performing Arts: *THE POST: SPECIAL EVENT –Co-author of the FRI 12 on Laurel Street, make their way to Highway 101 and Rhododendron, then loop back down 101 to Second Street to conclude. FOR suggests bringing a sign with a positive message. Following the March, there will be a celebration at about 12:30 p.m. at the community meeting room at Pacific Pines RV Park, 4044 Highway 101. Bring a snack to share. Drinks will be provided, but bring a mug or cup if possible. Carpool to the march if possi- ble and park on 42nd Street behind the storage units. Everyone who supports women is welcome to come and show solidarity for women’s rights and issues. For more information, email f l o r e n c e o rg a n i z e s e m a i l @ gmail.com. SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY JANUARY 13 JANUARY 14 JANUARY 15 JANUARY 16 JANUARY 17 JANUARY 18 JANUARY 19 Sunny Mostly Cloudy Rain Showers Rain Rain Showers 60°F 45°F 62°F 47°F 54°F 46°F 52°F 44°F 52°F 45°F 49°F 42°F 48°F 40°F We are now offering CAR WASHES. 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. Bring your car in with this weather ad and we will give you $5 off your fi rst wash! SAT 13 SUN 14 MON 15 TUE 16 WED 17 THU 18 3:00 PM* Pentagon Papers, Mel Gurtov, will be at City Lights for a Q&A and an introduction by Ned Hickson! 3pm, 1/14 ONLY NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: FOLLIES Saturday, Jan. 20, to celebrate what has been accomplished since last year’s march. Marchers should convene at 10:30 a.m. at the Florence United Methodist Church at Kingwood and Second streets. The 1-mile march begins at 11 a.m. From the church, the march will proceed south on Kingwood to Bay Street. From Bay Street, marchers will turn THU 18 1:00 PM PG-13 114 MIN – “The resulting performance is 3:40 PM unlike anything Gary Oldman (as Churchill) has 6:30 PM previously delivered… the master actor rejects 9:00 PM mere mimicry, constructing from the ground up a full-bodied and impressively nuanced version of the historical figure.” Variety DARKEST HOUR – Golden Globe Winner! blend of Latin, pop, jazz and classical: Popzzical. This special outreach per- formance by Quattrosound at the Siuslaw Public Library is possible through the support of SEAcoast Entertainment Association, who is bringing this outstanding group to Florence for a much-requested repeat performance on the evening of Jan. 17 at the Florence Events Center. Thanks to the hard work of COURTESY PHOTO the association, Quattrosound’s Quattrosound will make two performances in Florence on unique sound and history will Jan. 17. An outreach concert at Siuslaw Public Library will be highlighted for all local res- idents. be open to the public. The innovative quartet’s from around the world: Central Moraga Clayton, a classically fresh sound will delight every- America, Japan, Mexico and the trained cellist; Lisa Dondlinger, one in attendance. There is no United States. an accomplished classical vio- charge to attend the outreach The talented quartet is not linist; Japanese guitarist Kay-Ta event and the concert is open to only committed to creating new Matsuno; and percussive expert the public. For more information about and inspiring music, but they Jorge Villanueva. They all pitch this performance, visit the are also committed to music in on vocals. education for youth and com- The accomplished quartet Siuslaw Public Library in per- munity engagement. will perform selections of its son, call 541-997-3132 or go to The group includes Giovanna signature seductive and vibrant www.siuslawlibrary.info. 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