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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2019 | 5A Literary Salon set for Feb. 2 Writers on the River pres- ents its next “Midnight in Florence” Literary Salon on Saturday, Feb. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Flor- ence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), 120 Maple Street in Old Town Florence. De- signed as convivial gather- ings, literary salons cele- brate local writers and the literary arts. The event spotlights local authors who talk about writ- ing and share excerpts from their books. An Open Mic follows Writers who wish to par- ticipate in the open mic must arrive at 6 p.m. to sign up. Call 541-708-2120 to preregister. AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK 541•999•6078 FACEBOOK.COM/PETERSENAUTODETAIL FRESHLY REMODELED! 1525 W. 20TH ST. $269,900 #11776 MLS#19518043 Fresh & New remodeled inside & out. Shows beautifully with all new fl ooring, paint, countertops and fi xtures. Cozy brick fi replace and warm, inviting living spaces. Double garage & fenced rear yard. It won’t last so call today! “We’re next to the Bridge” 100 Hwy. 101 See all Florence Listings at cbcoast.com COAST REAL ESTATE 541-997-7777 Library Tidings Book Review “Squeezed” by Alissa Quart Families today are squeezed on every side — from high child care costs and harsh employment policies to workplaces without paid fam- ily leave or even dependable and regular working hours. Many realize that attaining the standard of living their parents managed has become nearly impossible. Alissa Quart, executive editor of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project, examines the lives of mid- dle-class Americans who can now barely afford to raise children. Through grip- ping storytelling and elegant prose, Quart shows how our country has failed its fam- ilies. Her subjects — from Library Tidings, professors to lawyers to care- a regular feature of the Siuslaw News, givers to nurses — have been features news about wrung out by a system that upcoming Siuslaw doesn’t support them, and enriches only a tiny elite. Public Library Interlacing her own experi- programs for adults and children, new ence with close-up reporting books and videos, on families that just getting and other library by, Quart reveals parent- news of interest to hood itself to be financially the community. overwhelming, except for the wealthiest. She also pro- Library Tidings by vides real solutions, outlin- ing necessary policy shifts, Kevin Mittge as well as detailing the DIY tactics some families have News about the Siuslaw Public Library embraced. And she offers a blue-print for helping us to see parent- ing and caregiving as truly valuable, not only emotion- ally but professionally and politically. Written in the spirit of Barbara Ehrenreich and Jen- nifer Senior, “Squeezed” is an eye-opening page-turner. Powerfully argued, deeply re- ported and ultimately hope- ful, it casts a bright, clarifying light on families struggling to thrive in an economy that holds too few options. It will make readers think different- ly about their lives and those of their neighbors. Blind Date with a Book Are you ready to take part in the library’s sixth annual Blind Date with a Book pro- gram? For the adventurous reader this program offers the opportunity to let fate take a hand in selecting what you read. The program works like this. Select a plainly wrapped book from a selection of books at the library. Read the book — or at least make an honest and fair attempt at doing so — then return the book with a “blind date” evaluation form. The forms, besides being used to rec- ommend new and wonderful books to readers, will also be used for prize drawings. The point is to take a risk and expand your reading in- terests. Sound fun? The program starts Friday, Feb. 1, and books can be selected up through Thursday, Feb. 28. The drawing will take place on March 15, allowing read- ers time to finish and evalu- ate those last blind dates! “Living Voices” Program The library is pleased to co-sponsor, along with the Siuslaw Genealogical Society, a return of “Living Voices” this Sunday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. This year the presentation will be “Hear My Voice: The Women’s Suffrage Move- ment” with re-enactor Ra- chel Atkins playing the role of “Jessie,” the daughter of a political columnist from Ten- nessee, growing up in Wash- ington, DC, during the early 1900s. When her great-aunt, a longtime suffragette comes to town, she introduces Jessie to the movement and she be- gins to learn about the histo- ry of women who started the movement. “Living Voices” combines dynamic solo performances, with archival film and sound, turning history into a moving and personal journey. Siuslaw Middle School to experience Ellis Island Ellis Island Day will unfold on Tues- day, Feb. 5 at Siuslaw Middle School. The day-long learning experience for all eighth graders is organized by So- cial Studies teacher Heather Wiggins with support from Florence Elks Lodge #1858 and Seacoast Entertainment As- sociation. This interactive learning event kicks off as Living Voices actress Racheal Mc- Clinton presents a re-enactment of The New American, the journey of a young Irish immigrant in 1910. In the gripping story, McClinton be- comes 15-year-old Bridget Fitzgerald; who makes the agonizing choice to leave her family, travel in steerage, en- dure scrutiny at Ellis Island, find work in New York City's garment district at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and ul- timately — gain her citizenship. Three presentations of Bridget's jour- ney will allow every eighth grader time to experience the re-enactment and fol- low up with questions and comments. In the afternoon, the gym will be- come Ellis Island's main hall as students take on the identities of immigration officials, and of travelers from all across Europe. Each year, many students bring their own costumes and makeup to better look the part. Students will find out who will be sent back to the “Old Country,” and what the fate of the “New Ameri- cans” will be. (541)997-6000 www.RealEstateFlorence.com THE CHOICE IS CLEAR FOR REPEAT HOME BUYERS The network was honored in J.D. 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