6A | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. $1 admission Florence Events Center Weekly Florence Pickle-Ball Association Monday, Wednesday and Friday — weather permitting 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Open to all ages and skill levels Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St, Florence Sundays through May 5 GriefShare Classes Help and encouragement after the death of a loved one 2 to 4 p.m. Contact 562-291-8131 Church on the Rock, 1750 17th St. “Fun & Games” Van Fans Fundraiser All proceeds go to support the Cancer Bus 11:30 a.m. $15 for tickets, including lunch Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St. Call 541-997-8205 or 541-991-3209 Military Heritage Day: “Oregon’s Connection to the Civil War” Hosted by Oregon Coast Military Museum 2 to 4 p.m. Open to public Florence Municipal Airport, 2001 Airport Road 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 Paint and Sip Class with Karylynn Keppol 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets required; 541-271-2485 Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave NEW Peace Harbor Farm Stand Collaboration between PeaceHealth, Trillium Community Health Plan and FOOD for Lane County Fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits free to people with OHP or who qualify for food assistance PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, 400 Ninth St. Signs of Spring fill the FEC March 1 to 3 with Home & Garden Show L ooking for signs of Spring? Head to the Florence Events Center for the annual Florence Home & Garden Show. The show is open March 1 to 3, Friday from 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual Home & Garden Show features prod- ucts and services from more than 40 different ven- dors as well as free giveaways, drawings, samples and demonstrations. “We’re packed from wall to wall with a wide variety of vendors,” said Show Director Jon Thompson. “It’s a good mix of local and out-of-area merchants and new and returning favorites.” Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under. Plus, admission is free from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday. Laurel Bay’s Garden Party is the show’s centerpiece design and “Outdoor Living with Style” is the theme, featuring Vegepods, container gardens and do-It- yourself mini garden workshops. People can plant ter- rariums, cactus, fairy gardens or create their own look at these workshops. Laurel Bay Gardens will also showcase the newest trends in outdoor living, including modular outdoor screens, paver patios, self-contained fountains, pottery and garden art. Vegepods are back and allow you to grow your own veggies and herbs outside anywhere! The Florence Home & Garden Show is sponsored by Three Rivers Casino Resort, Bi-Mart and Central Lincoln PUD. It is presented by Coast Radio and the Siuslaw News. Feb. 24 17th annual Civil and Human Rights Celebration 1 to 3 p.m.; Open to public Siuslaw Public Library Bromley Room Contact jenvel@oregonfast.net Feb. 25 Learn about Travel Opportunities With Lane Community College 1 p.m.; Open to public LCC Florence Center, 3149 Oak St. 541-997-8444 Wednesdays 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 Feb. 26 Toastmasters 12:05 to 12:55 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Main Station Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 Feb. 27 Oregon Coast Humane Society Membership Meeting 5 to 8 p.m. Open to members and people who sign up to be members Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room Thursdays Community Chorus of Florence 7 to 8:30 p.m. Open to new members Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, ReVision Florence Community communitychorusflorenceoregon.org Pre-Construction Meeting 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.; presentation at Every second and 5:30 p.m. Open to public; Florence Events fourth Friday Center Florence Testing for HIV and HepC facebook.com/ Hosted by Alliance for Men’s ReVisionFlorenceUpdates Wellness and HIV Alliance 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 1 Free to public Florence Home & Garden Show PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 2 to 6 p.m. 310 Ninth St. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children Saturdays through Florence Events Center March 23 March 2 Cape Perpetua Speaker Series Free educational presentations and events Cape Perpetua Visitor Center www.facebook.com/capeperpetua- marinereserve/ Intuition Workshop with Dr. Dean Shrock 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $50 registration Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 541-819-1817 Feb. 23 FEC Indoor Yard Sale Birth Informed Childbirth Class Insight Doula Childbirth Education Class 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Registration required Pregnancy and Parenting Center, 1525 12th St. Suite G. insightdoula.com Florence Home & Garden Show 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children Free admission from 4 to 6 p.m. Florence Events Center Florence Area Democratic Club Meeting Featuring a chance to meet LCC board member Lisa Fragala 11 a.m.; Open to public Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. Meet LCC board member, candi- date Lisa Fragala 1 p.m.; Open to public Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. “Seahorses and Coral” Party While U Paint 2 to 4:30 p.m.; Registration required The Sea Note Lounge, 333 Hwy 101 in Yachats March 3 Florence Home & Garden Show 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children Florence Events Center Four Week Workshop: Oil Painting with F. Michael Wood Sundays from March 3 to 24 2 p.m. $140 for FRAA Members / $150 for Non-Members Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Community invited to give blood Mapleton High School Sign up via BloodworksNW.org. March 5 The Saultry Trio at Blue Bills 7 p.m. Yachats Coastal Gems meet for Open to 21+ walk at Gerdemann Garden 9:45 a.m. — Open to public; several Three Rivers Casino, 5647 Highway 126 hike lengths available Meet at 280 Overleaf Lodge Lane in Yachats Paint & Sip Dinner 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. Admission required Homegrown Public House, 294 Laurel St. March 6 PTA Talent Show Featuring Kindergarten through 3rd Grade 6 p.m. Admission required Florence Events Center March 7 Community Job Fair Hosted by Three Rivers Casino Resort and Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Open to public Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence Heceta Lighthouse B&B’s 7-Course Brunch and Historic Home Tour 10 a.m. $60 tickets required Heceta Lighthouse B&B, 92072 Highway 101 hecetalighthouse.com PTA Talent Show Featuring 4th & 5th Grade 6 p.m. Admission required Florence Events Center March 4 Bloodworks NW Bloodmobile at Mapleton High School 1 to 4 p.m. Registration required Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. March 8 Felting 2 with Ginny Kliever March 9 “Give Back to Where You Once Belonged” Florence Rotary Auction Fundraiser 5 p.m.; Tickets required Florence Events Center The Saultry Trio at Blue Bills 7 p.m.; Open to 21+ Three Rivers Casino March 10 Friends of the FEC Pin-ups on Tour Show 2 p.m.; Tickets required Florence Events Center March 12 Luz, an evening of Flamenco 7:30 to 9 p.m.; Tickets required Umpqua Discovery Center, 409 Riverfront Way in Reedsport March 13 Florence Garden Club presents “Making Flower Pots Glamorous and How to Properly Prune” 1 p.m.; Open to the public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 trina2364@gmail.com March 16 Food Backpack For Kids Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Open to public Cross Road Assembly Church Country Artists Tribute Concert Tribute to three country superstars: Eric Church, Taylor Swift & Kenny Chesney 7 p.m.; Tickets required Florence Events Center 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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