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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 2018 | 3A G ENERAL N EWS Free screenings of ‘Revenge of the Electric Car’ to include free electric car rides June 19 Elks host ‘Stand Around’ hot rod, classic car show’ car research and development programs at General Motors, Nissan and Tesla Motors, while also following an inde- pendent mechanic converting gas-powered cars to electric vehicles. As more and more models of electric cars arrive in show- rooms and driveways around the world, “Revenge” offers an entertaining account of this revolutionary time in trans- portation. Show times for “Revenge of the Electric Car” are set for Tuesday, June 19 at 1:30 p.m., and at 6:30 p.m. Free tickets are first-come, first-served, and should be picked up in advance at City Lights Cinemas, 1930 High- way 101, but are limited to four per person. To sign up to drive or ride in an electric car after the movie showings, send an email to in-fo@clpud.org or call 541-574-2004 and leave a message. With support from Cen- tral Lincoln, the Siuslaw News, KCST Radio and City Lights Cinemas, Florence’s Green Movie, set for June 19, will be two showings of the documentary “Revenge of the Electric Car,” a sequel to “Who Killed the Electric Car?” about Jaguar-esque electric coupes GM leased to drivers in the 1990’s, but later repossessed and dismantled. A short panel discussions featuring local electric vehi- cle owners will be held after each showing of “Revenge,” and movie goers will be able to test drive or ride in a Tesla 3 or a Tesla X, as well as the more-affordable Chevy Bolt, Kia Soul and Nissan Leaf. “Revenge of the Electric Car” shows how four car com- panies are launching electric vehicles for fans and hoping to win over skeptics. Director Chris Paine (who also directed “Who Killed the Electric Car?”) obtained un- precedented access to electric T he 2018 “Stand Around Rod and Classic Car Show” held last Saturday at the Florence Elks was sponsored by the Rhody Cruisers and was considered quite the success by organizers. Vehicles included approximately 20 of the 37 cars and trucks from Reno, Nev., that were touring the Northwest. Hot cars from Waldport’s HWY 101 also participated in the show. DJ Jep, from the Elks, provided old-time rock & roll music from the 50s and 60s. The Elks also served hamburgers, hot dogs and soda. Exalted Ruler Chef Danny and all Elk members assisted in putting on the show. Members of Rhody Cruisers dared the rain by bringing their classics and rods to the first-ever “Stand Around,” which is a car show for anyone who has a unique car or truck wanting to display their vehicle at an informal gettogether. “Hopefully this will be a future event in the years to come,” said Gary McDonald, President of the, Rhody Cruisers Car Club. COURTESY PHOTOS BETTER HEARING. BETTER COMMUNICATION. BETTER RELATIONSHIPS. Military museum to host Jeep auction this Saturday To celebrate the birth of the iconic jeep vehicle from WWII, the Oregon Coast Military Mu- seum is hosting its second an- nual “Jeep Junction” Show & Shine Saturday, June 16 at John- ston Motor Co. on Hwy 101 in Florence. The show starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. and is open to any military jeep, vin- tage CJ thru current model of Wrangler. Jeep owners can register on site the morning of the event, and the first 25 registrants will receive a goodie bag. The show opens to the pub- lic at 10 a.m., but participants should plan to register starting HEARING Call today to ASSOCIATES schedule your appointment! of Florence 541.991.4475 FLORENCE • 1525 12th St, Ste 2 HearingAssociatesofFlorence.com Doctors of Audiology Dunes Memorial Chapel serving Florence and the surrounding area “ Our Family, Serving Your Family” at 9 a.m. The Florence-Siuslaw Lions Club will have their food cart on hand for those who need nourish-ment. The event is sponsored by Johnston Motor Company, To- ny’s Garage and Scott Ryland Plumbing. “One of the reasons we want- ed to partner with Johnston Motor Company is that Ford Motor Com-pany produced nearly half of the military jeeps during WWII, and we’ll have some outstanding re-stored examples of those on display throughout the week in their showroom and at the event,” Ex-ecutive Director Cal Apple- bee explained. “We invite you to bring Dad out for the show on Satur-day as his treat for Fa- ther’s Day.” On Saturday, July 7, the mu- seum will hold its third annual anniversary celebration, with admission only $1.00. Doors are open from 10 a.m. to 4.p.m. Hukilau and Pop's Smoke- house food trucks will be on- site along with Civil War Histo- rian Dave Burkett, who will be roaming in uniform. The museum’s USAF Jeep will be leading military vehicle convoys at Wings & Wheels next door at the airport. $5 raffle tickets for a $200 value scenic air tour compli- ments of Aero Legends BiPlane ride will be sold. Tickets are available at the Museum, Banner Bank, Beach House Gifts on Bay Street and Florence Tech Solutions. For more information, con- tact Applebee at 541-999-4175 or via email at cal97439@gmail. com. The Museum is located at 2145 Kingwood Street in Flor- ence, and open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, from noon until 4 p.m. Learn more by visiting the website: www.oregoncoastmili- tarymuseum.com. Burial & Cremation Service • Onsite Crematory Columnbarium Spaces • Pre-need Planning Serving Lane, Douglas and Coos County Waldport to host annual Beachcomber Days this weekend Dunes Memorial Chapel Waldport’s annual Beach- This year’s three-day event frozen T-shirt contest. comber Days will take place will include some new events, More than 25 vendors will June 15 to 17. including bed races, a pie-eat- be onsite throughout the week- ing contest, slug races and a end, offering everything from foods and sweet treats to arts and crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. Waldport Beachcomber Days is a nonprofit organization. The event raises funds by selling S IUSLAW N EWS $9.50 | $8.50 Sen/Student/Military | $8 Matinees Before 2 | $7.50 Child | $6.50 Members | Performing Arts: $19/$15/$10 raf-fle tickets for treasure chests 2300 Frontage Road, Reedsport, Oregon 97467 • 541-271-2822 15 16 18 19 21 1:20 PM PG 118 MIN – The headlines are in: “Witty an 3:20 PM visually stunning, ‘Incredibles 2’ is totally worth 6:20 PM 8:20 PM the long wait.” Washington Post “It would have been a relief if, 14 years later, Incredibles 2 had simply met expectations. Instead, it exceeds them.” The Playlist 1:00 AM 40 PM 50 PM 40 PM 50 PM A M M M 1:20 PM 3:35 PM 6:50 PM :00 PM 3:40 PM 6:50 PM P P P 1:20 PM 3:20 PM 6:10 PM 8:45 PM “The all-star cast is impeccable, the shift in focu 3:30 PM yields sharp insights, and the heist itself is wily 6:30 PM 9:10 PM and enjoyable.” IGN 20 PM 45 PM 10 PM M M M 3:55 PM 7:00 PM 3:30 PM P P 3:30 PM 6:30 PM THE INCREDIBLES 2 SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY 12:30 PM 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 00 PM 6:10 PM 00 PM 8:55 PM 00 PM y R 100 MIN – Based on a true group of friends 6:00 PM Spokane, WA. For one month every year, five 9:00 PM highly competitive friends hit the ground running in a no-holds-barred game of tag they’v been playing since the first grade Events & Performing Arts: NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: MACBETH FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY JUNE 18 JUNE 19 JUNE 13 JUNE 14 JUNE 15 JUNE 16 JUNE 17 Showers Partly Cloudy Sunny Sunny Sunny 61°F 48°F 60°F 49F 61°F 50°F 57°F 47°F 60°F 48°F Mostly Sunny Mostly Sunny 8 30 PM PG 13 130 MIN PREVIEW PG-13 143 MIN – “Solo might be a fun adventure, but it’s a dream come true for cosplayers, and features an even-more- extraordinary-than-usual new range of costume and knick-knacks to goggle at.” WEDNESDAY THURSDAY prizes, sponsorship advertis- ing for local businesses as well as generous donations from community members and long- time residents. This event has historically awarded scholarships to high school juniors and seniors. For more information about Beachcomber Days, visit www. beachcomberdays.com. FRI 15 20 PM 30 PM 20 PM P M M M 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 6:20 PM 6:40 PM P P M M 6:30 PM P 7:00 PM 12:30 PM 3:30 PM 8:55 PM 6:00 PM 9:45 PM 62°F 50°F 64°F 40°F Receive $5 off when you spend $100! WE ARE YOUR ONE STOP CAR CENTER SAT 16 N MON 18 TUE 19 0 • Full Service Repair • ASE Certifi ed Technician • Shrink Wrap • Tire sales THU 21 1:00 AM Admission resented is FREE By 90 MIN – Includes panel discussion, followed b electric car drive and rides, including a Chevy Tickets @ Siuslaw REVENGE OF THE ELECTRIC CAR a l Locally Owned. Community Minded 1:30 PM 6:30 PM Box Office opens 30 min. prior to 1 st Film | 1930 HWY 101 | www.citylightscinemas.com | Times: 541-305-0014 Aj Shervin, Owner