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6A | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region When temperatures drop below 32 F Emergency Cold Weather Shelter Open Overnight Pick up begins at 5 p.m.; meal served at 6 p.m. Breakfast served at 8 a.m. Monday. Transportation is available from Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St.; Safeway, 700 Highway 101; and Fred Meyer, 4701 Highway 101. Flags are placed before 9 a.m. on the days that the shelter will open. 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. 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 Tribute Show honors 3 superstars R enowned country singer and Florence resident Amy Claw- son is bringing some friends to the Florence Events Center on Satur- day, March 16, at 7 p.m. for a power-packed trib- ute to three of today’s biggest country super- stars — Eric Church, Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. The nationally-touring Country Artists Trib- ute Show features Keith Ormrod as Kenny Chesney, Kaylee Starr as Taylor Swift and Frank Garrett as Eric Church. Each has the full endorsement of the artist they represent and is gaining rave reviews nation- wide for their near-perfect trib- ute performances. “Families are going to love this show, and these artists have got it down. They each know and love the artists they perform as,” says Clawson. “You will be amazed how these devoted and dynamic perform- ers replicate the mega country stars in every way — in voice, mannerisms, and stage pres- ence — with 100 percent live Free Testing for HIV and HepC Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and HIV Alliance 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; free to public PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. NEW Peace Harbor Farm Stand Collaboration between PeaceHealth, Trillium Community Health Plan and FOOD for Lane Saturdays through County March 23 Fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits free to people with OHP Cape Perpetua Speaker Series or who qualify for food assis- Free educational presentations tance and events PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Cape Perpetua Visitor Center Medical Center, 400 Ninth St. www.facebook.com/capeperpet- uamarinereserve/ Wednesdays March 16 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 2019 Florence Half Marathon 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. www.pinkbuffaloracing.com/ fhm.html Miller Park, 1651 18th St. Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 March 26 vocals.” Adult tickets for the extrav- aganza are only $24.99 in ad- vance and $29.99 the day of the show, if tickets remain. Tickets for those under 18 are $14.99 in advance and $19.99 the day of the show. Tickets are available at event- center.org, the Florence Events Center box office at 715 Quince St., or by phone at 541-997- 1994. In addition, there are 30 ad- vanced VIP tickets available for $39.99 on a first come, first served basis. The VIP package includes special stage-front VIP seats (in front of regular front Every second and fourth Friday row), an exclusive pre-show, all-ages “bubbly beverage” back- stage meet-and-greet reception with the artists, personal photo ops, autographs and more. The show is sponsored by Bi- Mart, Best For Hearing, Lofy Construction, the Friends of the FEC, R&R King Logging and Clawson’s Wheelhouse Restaurant, with media partner- ships from Coast Radio KCST/ KCFM, the Siuslaw News, New Country 93.3 KKNU in Eugene. Clawson, along with Bill Barrett and Tim Fox of KKNU’s nation- ally-acclaimed morning show will serve as the evening’s em- cees. Siuslaw Public Library March 20 Country Artists Tribute Concert “Making Waves” Acrylic Pour Art with Pam Nedder Tribute to three country super- 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; 541-997-4435 stars: Eric Church, Taylor Swift $35 for FRAA members, $40 for & Kenny Chesney non-FRAA members 7 p.m.; Tickets required Florence Regional Arts Alliance Florence Events Center Art Center, 120 Maple St. March 19 Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Support Group II With Dr. Roger McKimmy Noon to 1 p.m.; Open to public Ichiban Restaurant 541-999-4239 Siuslaw Diabetes/Prediabetes Support Group 2 p.m.; open to public Conference Room at Siuslaw Public Library 541-902-6059 Florence Newcomers’ Dinner Every third Tuesday 5 to 8 p.m. No host dinner open to new- comers, community members Ada Grange Bingo Homegrown Public House Noon to 4 p.m.; Admission required RSVP to 541-590-3944 Ada Grange, 10 miles out Canary Road “Stroll Through the Humboldt 541-997-2380 Botanical Gardens” with Tim Walsh Author Visit: Robert Leo Siuslaw Chapter of the American Heilman Rhododendron Society Speaking about “Children of 6:30 p.m.; open to public Death” Presbyterian Church of The 1 to 2 p.m.; Open to public Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 Community Chorus of Florence 7 to 8:30 p.m.; Open to new mem- bers Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw Fivemile Bell Project Tour & Planting Event With Siuslaw Watershed Council 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; register at www.siuslaw.org Meet at East Woahink Lake Day Use Area “How to Sell Your Home for the Highest Price” Seminar Presented by Jennifer Karandy & Kathryn Dunn of Keller Williams Realty 10 a.m. to noon; Open to public Best Western Pier Point Inn, 85625 Highway 101 Food Backpack For Kids Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Open to public Cross Road Assembly Church 541-997-6004 Thursdays March 23 SEAcoast presents Dervish 7 p.m.; pre-concert talk at 6:15 Tickets required Florence Events Center March 21 Pacific Dunes Shrine Club Luncheon 11:30 a.m.; Open to public Chen’s Family Restaurant, 3630 Highway 101 541-997-3728 PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Volunteers Business Meeting and Luncheon Featuring the Siuslaw School Foundation 11:30 a.m.; RSVP to womangolf- er7@gmail.com, 541-902-1368 Florence Events Center March 22 OCHS Estate Sale 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; open to public Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. oregoncoasthumanesociety.com Mapleton Cribbage Club 5 p.m.; open to public Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public Library, 88148 Riverview Ave. March 27 Stories of Restoring the Siuslaw With Siuslaw Watershed Council 5:30 to 7 p.m. Open to public City Lights Cinemas Free Concert: Dana & Susan Robinson 6 to 8 p.m. Open to public Siuslaw Public Library March 28 LCC Florence Center’s Travel Program Deadline For the December “Christmas on the Danube” River Cruise and Market Tour to Germany & Austria and September “The Islands of New England” Tour All tours include round-trip transportation from Florence Stop by 3149 Oak St. for more info March 29 Siuslaw Pioneer Museum Story Time With Don Stewart and “The Growth of Commerce in Florence” 7 p.m. upstairs in the museum, 278 Maple St. Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute 8 to 10 p.m.; Tickets required Three Rivers Casino Resort Events Center March 30 Disaster Prep Expo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open to public with food dona- tion; Florence Events Center Heceta Lightstation’s 125th Birthday Celebration 4 to 7 p.m.; Open to public Heceta Lighthouse B&B, 92072 Highway 101 hecetalighthouse.com 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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