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6A | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region T National Arts & Humanities Month Art Challenge 2018 he Good Life Boomer and Senior Expo makes a comeback on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. This annual event, sponsored by the Siuslaw News, brings together health screenings, safety information and per- tinent products for those over 50. Come for informa- tion on everything from retirement benefits to rec- reational opportunities, health concerns to housing options. This free event is one you won't want to miss! Plus, BJ's Ice Cream will be providing free scoops of award-winning ice cream. Spend at least 10 minutes per day cre- ating art or following various prompts For more info, contact BeauxArts Fine Art Materials & Gallery, 2285 Highway 101 Tuesdays Yoga for Pain Management & Easeful Body Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free and drop-ins welcome Lane Community College Florence Center Wednesdays Recipe Showcase with Mary Shaw 9:30 a.m. to noon Open to public Florence Food Share Fun Connections Playgroup For children 5 and under 9:30 to 11 a.m. Open to families of young children Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 1525 12th St., Suite G Special kitten promotion Oregon Coast Humane Society, 2840 Rhododendron Dr. Oct. 20 Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 2018 Yard Debris Disposal Day 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Disposal costs apply Kingwood and 27th streets Dragon Art Fall Halloween Craft Day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission required Dragon Art Studio, 494 Highway 101 Thursdays New Testament Class With Instructor Joel Marks Now through Nov. 14 6:30 to 8 p.m. Open to public with refreshments Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 541-840-0620 Cape Perpetua Mushroom BioBlitz Sponsored by Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve, Oregon Marine Reserves and Siuslaw National Forest 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open to public + parking Cape Perpetua Community Chorus of Florence 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to new members Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy 101 541 997-3469, www.communitychorus florenceoregon.org Ladies Bunco— A P.E.O. Fundraiser 1 to 4 p.m. $15 Ocean Dunes Golf Links 541-590-3053 2nd & 4th Thursdays Mapleton Cribbage Club 5 p.m. Open to public Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public Library Acrylic Pour Art with Pam Nedder 2 to 4 p.m. Admission required Florence Regional Arts Alliance Art Center, 120 Maple St. Weekly Yoga at the Yachats Commons Therapeutic — Tuesday 9:30 to 11 a.m. & Friday 8 to 9:30 a.m.; gym Vinyasa Flow for beginners/intermediate —Thursday 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Room 8 Bikram-Ease —Tuesday 4:20 to 6 p.m.; Room 8 541-47-4139, altruh444@gmail.com Paint and Sip with Karylynn Keppol 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Admission required Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. in Reedsport Soroptimist’s “Bras for a Cause” Fundraiser 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center Oct. 20 and 21 19th annual Yachats Village Mushroom Fest Free and ticketed events Yachats Commons; yachats.org Oct. 23 OCHS Low-Cost Wellness Clinic Veterinarian visits by appointment only Call 541-997-4277 or stop by the shel- ter at 2840 Rhododendron Drive Oct. 20 to 28 Fall Feline Frenzy With Oregon Coast Humane Society All day each week Holocaust Survivor to speak in Mapleton Middle, High schools host a presenta- tion by Holocaust survivor Anneke Bloomfield 1:30 p.m. Open to public and community Mapleton High School Auditorium Keto Diet Education and Support Group 5:30 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library 541-901-1971, mapletonmindy@ gmail.com Oct. 24 OCHS Low-Cost Wellness Clinic Doctor's visits by appointment only Call 541-997-4277 or stop by the shel- ter at 2840 Rhododendron Drive Florence Community Suppers 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Open to public United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood St. Caregivers Dealing with Dementia 6 p.m. Open to public Spruce Point Assisted Living & Memory Care West Lane Translator meeting 6 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Doo-Wah Riders Presented by SEAcoast 7 p.m. with a pre-show talk at 6:15 p.m. Tickets required Florence Events Center Oct. 25 HOPE Breakfast To support Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. $15 for breakfast Shorewood Senior Living Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo Hosted by Siuslaw News 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to public Florence Events Center Great Pumpkin Give-Away Hosted by KCST Coast Radio and True Value 3 to 5 p.m. — games, hot dogs, A&W Root Beer, candy 4 p.m. — Pumpkin Giveaway Free to public and families The Saw Shop Parking lot at Sixth Street and Highway 101 Oct. 26, 27, 30 and 31 CROW “Quarantine” Haunted Maze 6 to 9 p.m. Admission required CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 crowkids.com Oct. 26 Spooky Word Contest Hosted by Florence Big Wave Poetry Florence Regional Art Alliance 7 p.m. Open to public FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St. Oct. 27 Dragon Art Craft Box Launch Party 1 to 3 p.m. Open to public Dragon Art Studio, 494 Highway 101 Oct. 27 to 28 “Fairy Tales” International Challenge Art Quilt Show Hosted by Polly Plumb Productions Yachats Commons pollyplumb.org Oct. 28 Ada Grange Halloween Party 1 to 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m. — Costume Parade Open to public, refreshments provided Ada Grange 570, 10 miles out Canary Road 541-997-6933 Oct. 29 CROW “Quarantine” Haunted Maze Family Night Geared toward younger kids 5 to 8 p.m. Admission required CROW Center for the Performing Arts, 3120 Highway 101 crowkids.com Oct. 30 Siuslaw High School Scholarship Provider Info Night With ASPIRE, Counselor Steve Moser 5:30 p.m. Open to those interested in setting up a scholarship for local students Siuslaw Public Library Oct. 31 Trick or Treat in Old Town 3 to 5 p.m. Open to families Historic Old Town Florence Country Corners Trick or Treating With Rhody Cruisers, State Farm Insurance, Brian's Barber Shop, Rodger and Carol Bennett Consulting Services and Florence In Bloom 3 to 5 p.m. Open to families Rhododendron Drive and Kingwood Street Florence Community Suppers 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Open to public Sponsored by Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship at United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood St. Watercolor Workshop By The Ocean 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Admission required Driftwood Shores Resort Howl-le-luia Party Carnival-style games, hotdogs, cake walk, candy 6 to 8 p.m. Open to families Florence Christian Church A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area Submit all events information to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com Alva Bracey MODEL TRAIN ENTHUSIASTS Broker Your goals are my top priority. 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