Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About The Siuslaw news. (Florence, Lane County, Or.) 1960-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 14, 2018)
6 A SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2018 Hootman to speak at next Big Wave Poetry to hold Rhody Society meeting Love Gone Wrong contest Plant explorer, worldwide guest speaker and Director of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, Wash., Steve Hootman will be the speaker at the Tuesday, Feb. 20 meeting of the Florence Rhododendron Society. Hootman’s presentation will focus on his exploration of rhododendrons over the past 20 years. His observations will include: the excitement of finding a new plant that has never been described by any- one else; the steep mount ter- rain of the Himalayan moun- tains with drop offs of over a 100 feet; having to fight off the elements of nature in down pours that one would think would never stop; leaches dropping from the forest around you; crossing rope bridges with raging rivers far below; having to bribe your way into remote areas with the local governments and the locals who have never seen a westerner before— it all will come to light in what is sure to be an informative and fascinat- ing presentation. See where the marjority of rhododendrons come from in their native habitat. There will be rare and unusual plants to buy from his expeditions at this meeting. Join members of the Siuslaw Chapter of the American Rhododendron Society for a fun evening beginning at 6:30 with coffee, cookies and camaraderie, fol- lowed by the meeting at 7 p.m. Meetings are held at the Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101. For more information, call president Mike Bones at 541- 997-3082 or email him at rhodies@charter.net. Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) will host the annual Florence Big Wave Love Gone Wrong Contest this Friday, Feb. 16. The event is open to original poetry, prose, storytelling and song. Performance time limited to four minutes, and winners will be picked by ballot vote from the audience. Former prize- winning work will not be admitted. First Prize is $100, second prize $50 and third prize $25. Admission is $10 but free for Siuslaw junior and senior high school students. Lane Community College Students will get a discount of $5. Registration starts at 6 p.m., with the contest begin- ning at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be avail- able. FRAA is located at 120 Maple Street. Linda’s Thrift Store located @ 37th & Hwy 101 having a remodeling sale. Everything in store 50% off Feb 10th-17th. Come by & check it out! Moving Sale, Fri-Sat, 2/16-2/17, 9am-4pm, 86203 Xylo St, lots of good stuff! Florence, OR CCB#195304 101 Barbershop WELCOMES DWIGHT MONTGOMERY Dwight has over 40 years experience in Barber Cuts Please stop in and welcome Dwight to 101 Barbershop 5 $ Off $ 25 or more Purchase 1745 15th St. , Suite B, 541-999-4434 Next to Edgewater Precision Flooring His hours are Mon - Fri 8 - 5 541-902-9588 396 Highway 101, Florence Must present coupon for discount Expires 2/15/18 Local Eats Your guide to great locally owned restaurants. ALL NEW DINNER SPECIAL! 2 Entrees FOR $20.00 Sunday - Thursday 4pm-6pm AND Don’t forget our 2 FOR $16.00 Breakfast and Lunch Menus Monday - Friday Surfside Restaurant Call: 541-997-8263 Where good friends & great food come together! Senior Class Fish Fry Tuesday, February 20th 5:30 - 8:00 PM All you can eat Fish (or Chicken) and Chips, Non alcoholic beverage and cobbler Mo’s Restaurant - Florence Adults $12.50 Children $6 o! Raffl es To FRIDAY SURF & TURF KABOBS Served with fl uffy jasmine rice and fresh green salad Proceeds go to Siuslaw Senior Grad Night SATURDAY Mo’s Old Town, Florence • Daily 11 am - 8 pm Serving Bowls of comfort for Over 50 Years DIJON HORSERADISH COD Served with steamed broccoli, lemon seasoned yukon mash, and fresh green salad. Enjoy great food and good times. Happy Hour • Monday-Friday 3:00pm to 5:00pm Enjoy drink specials at the bar! 1285 Bay Street in Old Town Florence • (541) 902-8338 1285restobar.com MEATLESS MONDAY Healthy vegan and Vegetarian expertly prepared meals! WINE WEDNESDAY Enjoy a palate-pleasing variety of half price wines by the bottle! ALL YOU CAN EAT COD THURSDAYS 5-8PM Enjoy all the hand-battered, golden fried cod and chips you can eat! CULINARY CELEBRATION WEEKENDS Ask about our featured specials! Wine | Beer | Martinis | Small Plates | Seafood | Dessert 1297 Bay Street Florence • 541-997-1133 www.bridgewaterfi shhouse.com Homestyle Comfort Food New Winter Menu Including: Shephard’s Pie & Meatloaf & Mashed Potatoes Fall/Winter Hours: 10am-5pm Daily The Grill Restaurant & Lounge Open Daily for Breakfast 10am-1pm Lunch 10am-5pm Daily Happy hour 2-5pm, Beer, Wine, Cocktails at Sandpines 1201 35th Street at Kingwood, Florence Highway 101 & 35 St. 541-997-4623 ext. 5
