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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 2018 3 A Mayor Joe Henry to speak Latest ‘BE the Whale’ scholarship winner announced River Gallery owner and TR at next City Club meeting Hunter Realtor Jan Jagoe On Friday, Feb. 2, the City Club of Florence will host Mayor Joe Henry, who will give a State of the City Address, discuss the accom- plishments of the City of Florence over the last year and explain what is next for 2018. During his three years in office, Mayor Henry says he has been working to build the foundation for a change in leadership and culture at the City, allowing Florence to form a ‘can-do’ attitude that has permeated through the organization. His talk will discuss how these changes came about, and what is next in keeping the City moving forward. City Club’s program, which is open to the public, will be held in the Bromley Room at the Siuslaw Public Library in Florence from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a short period for questions. 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 avail- able by phone at 541-268- 3044, or e-mail nativeplants@ siuslaw.org. This project is made possi- ble through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service’s Coast Range Stewardship Fund. COURTESY PHOTO Native plants, such as the currant, are available through Siuslaw Watershed Council’s program. Visit the Siuslaw News online at WWW.THESIUSLAWNEWS.COM recently awarded Hannah Chang from Saratoga High School in California a $1,000 art scholarship for her water- color painting of the endan- gered San Joaquin Kit Fox. Jagoe created the “BE the whale” project to raise aware- ness of endangered species nationwide. Pictures of the winning artwork and the five finalists from each state are posted online at www.bethe whale.com. High school students from Montana will submit their art- work of the Pallid Sturgeon during the Spring semester of 2018. Emily Gish from Lynden High School in Washington received a $1,000 scholarship in May 2017 for her pen-and- ink drawing of a female Chinook salmon. Alicia Hoxie from Reno High School in Nevada received a scholarship in November of 2016 for her charcoal, pencil, watercolor and pastel drawing of a Mount Charleston Blue Butterfly. That spring, Zoey Zhao from Tucson, Ariz., received a schol- arship for her colored pencil I, TONYA R 119 MIN – “In a performance that goes far beyond bad perms and tabloid punchlines, [Robbie]’s a powerhouse: a scrappy, defiant subversion of the American dream. You won’t just find yourself rooting for this crazy kid; you might even fall a little bit in love.” EW FRI 19 1:15 PM 3:50 PM 6:30 PM 9:05 PM 12:50 PM 3:25 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 8:45 PM this yea.” Chicago Sun-Times JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE PADDINGTON 2 PG 103 MIN – “Every bit as enchanting as the first, perhaps even more so…a pure delight, as sweet and sharp as, well, marmalade, really.” Empire THE POST – Steven Spielberg Returns PG-13 116 MIN – Stars Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks “This is a love letter to journalistic bravery and to the First Amendment, and it is the best movie about newspapers since “All the President’s Men.” Chicago Sun-Times Events & Performing Arts: NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: YERMA SAT 20 1:15 PM 3:50 PM 6:30 PM 9:05 PM SUN 21 1:15 PM 3:50 PM 6:30 PM Plans are underway for the Third Annual Community Job Fair on Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., hosted by Three Rivers Casino Resort. This fair will be free to both attendees and to business- es/community partners. Last year’s event was well received with over 30 vendors repre- senting and an estimated 300 participants attending. Local businesses, and appli- cants, both know the chal- lenges when applying for jobs and locating resources as well. Three Rivers Casino Resort hopes to bring all those parties and resources together to form a network in our local commu- nity in hopes of making this an annual event. It will utilize its marketing experience and con- tacts to publicize this event so that there is a great pool of attendees. Currently, it has commit- ment from the following busi- nesses to participate: Three Rivers Casino Resort/Confederated Tribes of MON 22 1:15 PM 4:00 PM 6:45 PM TUE 23 1:15 PM 4:00 PM 6:45 PM WED 24 1:15 PM 4:00 PM 6:45 PM THU 25 1:15 PM 4:00 PM 6:45 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 12:50 PM 3:25 PM 3:25 PM 3:40 PM 3:40 PM 3:40 PM 3:40 PM 6:10 PM 6:10 PM 6:40 PM 6:40 PM 6:40 PM 6:40 PM 8:45 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:20 PM 8:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:20 PM 9:05 PM 1:30 PM 4:00 PM 6:20 PM 1:30 PM 4:10 PM 6:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:10 PM 6:50 PM 1:30 PM 4:10 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 6:00 PM 8:30 PM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 1:35 PM 3:30 PM 4:05 PM 6:00 PM 6:35 PM 8:50 PM 1:00 PM 3:50 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:50 PM 6:30 PM 1:00 PM 3:30 PM 6:50 PM FRI 19 SAT 20 SUN 21 MON 22 TUE 23 WED 24 1:30 PM 4:10 PM 6:50 PM 1:00 PM 3:50 PM 6:30 PM THU 25 drawing of a baby Ocelot. Other winners have included Brooks Jones from Herriman High School in Salt Lake City, Jordan Merz from Bonners Ferry High School in Idaho, Paris Meyers from Crescent Valley High School in Albany, Or., The Siuslaw School District receives 10 percent of the fund- ing received through the “BE the Whale” GOfundme account. The funds will be dis- tributed to classroom teachers and staff to buy much needed classroom supplies. Donations to help support this program can be made through the “BE the Whale” gofundme account on the bethewhale.com website or directly at Oregon Pacific Bank, 1335 Highway 101, Florence, Ore., 97439. Checks should be made to the BE the Whale donation fund. Prints of the winning art- work from each state are avail- able at The River Gallery, located at 1335 Bay St., in Historic Old Town Florence. COURTESY PHOTO Three Rivers Casino Resort is seeking vendors for its Third Annual Community Job Fair to be held on Thursday, March 8. Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians; City of Florence; Heceta Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast/Ona Restaurant & Lounge; IITR Truck School; Lane County Government; New Horizons In Home Care; Oregon Coast Community Action; Oregon Coast Culinary Institute; Oregon Home Care Commission; Shorewood Senior Living; Siuslaw Fire District; Siuslaw Public SATURDAY SUNDAY JANUARY 20 Library District; Siuslaw School District; Southwestern Oregon Community College; VACASA; Worksource Lane; Fred Meyer; Peace Health Peace Harbor Medical Center; Lane Community College Florence Center; NW Youth Corps ; Oregon Army National Guard; US Coast Guard; Northwest Reflections Memory Care Shangri-La, and more added daily. We are looking for addition- al interested businesses and community partners who would like to participate in the free event. This is an ideal opportunity to reach out to interested applicants and talk with them in person before the peak busy season. For additional information or to sign up to participate as a vendor by Thursday, Feb. 15, contact Pam Hickson at 541- 902-3821. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY JANUARY 21 JANUARY 22 JANUARY 23 JANUARY 24 JANUARY 24 JANUARY 25 Showers Rain Showers Rain Rain Rain Showers 49°F 45°F 50°F 42°F 50°F 40°F 50°F 42°F 47°F 38°F 47°F 37°F 49°F 39°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! Gift cards make the perfect present! We offer shrinkwrap as well! 11:00 AM 120 MIN – Alex’s favorite NT Live – ENCORE! “Piper makes a shattering Yerma in Simon Stone’s inspired present-day reworking of Lorca’s tragic study of childlessness.” 5/5 Stars – The Guardian PAINTER'S SERIES: HOCKNEY From left: Saratoga High School principal Paul Robinson), Jan Jagoe, Hannah Chang, Diana Vanry (Art Teacher) Call to Businesses for free Annual Community Job Fair $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 JANUARY 19 - 25 COURTESY PHOTO We are your ONE STOP Auto Care Center Locally owned and community minded! 6:00 PM 90 MIN – New! One of Britain’s greatest living painters gets the Exhibition on Screen treatment. 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
