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10 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 Tru, the Painting Dog, Visits FRAA Soroptimists, SOS keep Crisis HotLine open COURTESY PHOTO SOS Executive Director Bob Teter receives a check from Soroptimist International of Florence President Frankie Jorgensen to continue Crisis HotLine Services in Florence. Soroptimist International of Monday through Friday, Florence presented a check to weekends, and other times Bob Teter, Executive Director when the agency is not open. of Siuslaw Outreach Services Focus 4 Crisis Line: 541- to cover the base charges of 997-4444 or 877-997-FOUR the Crisis HotLine (Focus 4) (3687). for the rest of the fiscal year. Soroptimist believes the The Focus 4 Crisis Hotline Crisis Line is a valuable link in is for past or current survivors the community to support the of domestic violence or sexual Soroptimist mission of assault. It provides a listening improving the lives of women ear, information and referrals and girls. This donation will on a 24-hour line. Trained vol- help insure that this valuable unteers carry a cell phone with service remains available for them, from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m., Florence. AARP provides free tax preparation service AARP is once again provid- ing free tax preparation for the citizens of Florence and the surrounding communities. Federal and Oregon tax returns will be prepared at the Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room, 1460 Ninth St., every Monday and Thursday, now through April 12, plus Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. People should bring their 2016 return, photo ID, Social Security Card and 2017 tax documents, including health insurance information. For joint returns, both spouses must be present. Sorry, no out-of-state returns. For more information, con- tact David Riordan, AARP Tax-Aide Local Coordinator, at scoredave@hotmail.com or 510-468-1796. On Saturday, Feb. 10, from 2 to 5 p.m., artist, cer- tified champion trick dog and truffle hunter “Tru” will be at Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), 120 Maple St., during the Second Saturday Gallery Tour. Tru will be sharing her art with visitors in a special display. As an artist, Tru’s pre- ferred medium is working with acrylics, and her framed artwork paintings at FRAA come with a CD showing her skills with a paint brush. As an actress, Tru starred as “Sandy” in the musical “Annie.” As a trick dog, Tru enjoys walk- ing down Bay Street, and as COURTESY PHOTO Tru the painting dog will show off her artistic talents at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. her owner, Cheryl Pinnock points out, “If a passerby gives her attention, it is time to per- form tricks.” As a truffle dog, Tru loves getting out among the trees and using her nose to find those underground treasures. In spite of her many talents, Tru enjoys just being a dog, hiking on wooded trails and sand dunes, chasing the occasional squirrel and playing fetch with her “sis- ter” kitty. As an extra Second Saturday treat, the Siuslaw High School culinary team, headed by Kyle Lewis, will be catering Tru's reception. There will be com- plimentary hors d’oeuvres, some made with truffles that Tru found. Library Friends prepare for weekend book sale The Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library have been gath- ering and sorting books for several months and now have over 150 boxes of books ready for a big two-day sale on Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The sale will be held in the Bromley Room in the Siuslaw Public Library main branch at 1460 9th Street in Florence. As always, in addition to both hardback and softcover fiction and non-fiction books, there will be DVDs, CDs, and other audio-visual items, along with children’s books and a section dedicated to special books priced separately. Friends of the Library tote bags, with custom artwork by a local artist will also be avail- able. Book sales are the most lucrative project that the Friends undertake, and over the years, tens of thousands of dol- lars have been given to the library towards the purchase of furniture, facility expansion projects and, of course, more books. Friends of the Library mem- bers are invited to a pre-sale on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 9 to 10 a.m. Membership applications will be available at the sale. Don’t miss this opportunity to get some great books at bar- gain prices and help the Friends and the library at the same time. For more information, con- tact SiuslawLibraryFriends@ gmail.com. ‘Reflections’ — FRAA writing workshop Feb. 17 Writers on the River wel- comes writers of all levels and genres to its next monthly workshop designed to answer the call to write. “Reflections: Freewriting to Find Your True Voice,” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. in Historic Old Town Florence. Freewriting offers writers a powerful way to tap into their true voice and exercise their creative muscles. Ideal for those who enjoy journaling, this fun workshop uses guided prompts to reflect on a person’s inner and outer landscapes. With a focus on experiential writing practices, it provides a liberating haven from speed, distraction and technology to foster spontaneous creative expression and help writers find their authentic voice. Classes fill up quickly; pre- registration is required. The cost ss $20 FRAA mem- bers and $25 for non-members, payable at the door. For more information or to register, call 541-708-2120 or e-mail CJReditor@gmail.com. FRAA creative writing instructor Catherine J. Rourke is an award-winning journalist, editor, author and writer edu- cated at the City University of New York, the University of Oxford/England and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. With more than 30 years’ experience as a staff editor and writer for newspapers and magazines, she has also worked as a professional book editor for Amazon and Random House in print and digital for- mats. The author of “Forgive Us Our Press Passes — Confessions of a Modern-Day Muckraker,” she is the recipi- ent of a 2017 national first- place press award for her columns in the Siuslaw News. Recipe Siuslaw News COLLECTION 2018 Siuslaw News has been the region’s newspaper for 128 years. In that time, restaurants have come and gone, trades have shift ed and the area’s demographics have changed, but the area’s taste for fresh seafood, locally grown produce and handcraft ed meals remains. In 2018, Siuslaw News wants to showcase some of those recipes in a new collection. Th is is a chance for community members to submit recipes for entrées, appetizers, soups, cocktails, side dishes and more. People are encouraged to share recipes of their favorite local and regional cuisine, recipes handed down from family, the best use of seasonal produce and even tips on where to fi nd foraged foods. Businesses and restaurants may also submit their famous or unforgettable recipes. Once complete, this bound collection will be available for sale at the Siuslaw News. Submit your recipes online at thesiuslawnews.com/recipe-collection/ or mail a copy to PO Box 10 Florence OR 97439 Attn: Siuslaw Cook Book Fax 541-997-7979 Deadline is February 18th. 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