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SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2019 | 3A Community News Volunteers needed Saturday to stack firewood with Kiwanis Florence Kiwanis Club is having a wood stacking work day at Florence Municipal Airport on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to help for any time they can. “In our firewood program, we collect firewood and logs from different places in the community, then we cut and split them, and they are avail- able to be delivered at no cost to needy families who depend on firewood as a primary source of heat,” said Florence Kiwanis President Dick Shores. While the club is open to collecting additional fire- wood, it first needs to stack the wood already at the air- port. This Saturday, volun- teers will be there for the en- tire time stacking wood. Thanks to Lil Walts Woods, there is no chainsaw, wood splitter or ax work to be done. Woods will bring a wood pro- cessor to cut and split the wood for the volunteers to stack. Kiwanis is providing bot- tled water and hot dogs for the volunteers. People are asked to bring work gloves. Those attending should enter the Florence Municipal Airport, 2001 Airport Lane, from the main entrance and head north on the gravel road. The wood is located at the north end of the airport prop- erty. The Kiwanis Firewood Pro- gram intends to start deliver- ing wood later this year. For more information, at- tend the weekly Kiwanis noon luncheon on Wednesday at Ocean Dunes Golf Links or visit www.florencekiwanis.org. Florence Roundup HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE Student safety Head Start Florence recently had a visit from Florence Police Department’s School Resource Officer Brandon Bailey. Officer Bailey spoke to both the morning and afternoon (pictured) classes about safety and what number to call in case of an emergency. It’s About Time Productions presents ‘Murder on the Oriental Rug’ Move over — or roll over — Agatha Christie! It’s About Time Productions is about to unveil a mystery dinner show that spoofs old-fashioned whodunits, the medical pro- fession, “female problems” and theater folks with “Mur- der on the Oriental Rug.” Penned by Tony Schwartz and Marylou Ambrose, the show is a play within a play. When half of the cast of “Murder on the Oriental Rug” bails out, the remaining performers are stuck playing all the roles. During the first act, you’ll meet a Shakespear- ean actor with a drinking – LEARN TO LINE DANCE – FOR YOUR HEALTH AND JUST FOR FUN Friday, April 12 — 12pm - 5pm Saturday, April 13 — 8am - 2pm Florence Transfer Site 2820 N. Rhododendron Drive EVENING CLASS STARTS APRIL 18, 2019 10 WEEK SESSION EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 5:45 TO 7:15 PM SIGN UP AT THE FLORENCE SENIOR CENTER OR CALL 541-999-0797 $7.00 PER CLASS PAY IN ADVANCE $60.00 Provided by Lane County Waste Management Division in partnership with the City of Florence. The cast of “Murder on the Oriental Rug” set out to entertain and confound during a murder mystery din- ner at the Florence Elks Lodge on Saturday, April 27. problem, a washed-up for- mer child star, a bimbo with a short memory, and a hap- less costumer who finds her- self onstage — playing a man. During the play within a play, you’ll visit the exclusive clinic of Dr. Charles Ovary, renowned hot flash special- ist who’s secretly treating a famous actress trying des- perately to regain her youth. You’ll get to know the doc- tor’s clueless wife, his pas- sionate female protégé, the actress’s hunky husband, a flighty French maid, a shifty handyman and an inspector investigating the dead body on the Oriental rug. Will the play make it to Broadway? Will the perform- ers remember their lines? Will the Shakespearean actor fit into the maid’s costume? Will the chalk outline come out of the rug? Will the in- spector solve the murder? Will another murder occur? Before the evening’s over, someone else will be ruth- lessly murdered, and it’s up to the audience to solve the crime. Winners will be drawn from those who cor- rectly guess the murderer and motive. The curtain rises for one night only on Friday, April 27, at the Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St. What can you expect from an audience participation murder mystery? Fun the minute you walk in the door! Doors open at 5:30 p.m., when you’ll get a chance to have a cocktail, if you desire, and mingle. At 6 p.m., at- tendees will enjoy a delicious dinner. The show starts after dinner, around 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner and show are $45. For informa- tion and reservations, call 541-999-9392 or 541-999- 3027. Reservations must be made in advance. Elk membership is not re- quired. 34th annual Early Rhododendron Show opens Saturday Rhodies, Rhodies every- where and all for us to see! This year’s annual Early Rhododendron Show should be very interesting for local rhododendron enthusiasts. With the recent wind, rain, drought, heat, cold, sleet, snow — only the hardiest, most te- nacious flowers will shine bright in April. The show is open to any- one who would like to share their beautiful trusses with the world and possibly go home with a ribbon or trophy. A few guidelines to follow: select a truss that is as completely WEDNESDAY THURSDAY open as possible; try to find the straightest stem; bug bites are not our favorite design, but sometimes we can’t avoid them; wipe any dust or dirt from the leaves with water only and remember, everyone has had the same weather as you. Don’t worry about them being perfect. The more, the merrier. If you would like to en- ter, bring your flowers to the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., between 7 and 9 a.m. Saturday, April 13. Our knowledgeable garden nymphs will help with the proper category placement. Judging will commence at 9 a.m. Saturday and the viewing will be as soon as the judging is finished; usually around noon. Doors close Saturday at 5 p.m. and will open at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 14, until 5 p.m. Please join us and see why Florence is called the City of Rhododendrons. Admission is free. Beautiful plants will also be available at the show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. If you have any questions, call Day Farrald at 541-590- 3161. FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY APRIL 10 APRIL 11 APRIL 12 APRIL 13 APRIL 144 APRIL 15 APRIL 16 Rain Rain Partly Cloudy Rain Showers Showers Showers 52°F 46°F 52°F 46°F 57°F 44°F 53°F 44°F 51°F 43°F 51°F 45°F 53°F 45°F RACK UP Receive Up to the Savings a set of 4 tires of any brand! Shervin’s Annual Spring Tire Sale!! with your purchase of a new set of tires. w * SALE RUNS UNTIL APRIL 30TH. O Open M Monday d - Friday F id 8am-5pm AJ and Megan Shervin Owners 15% off GET A FREE ALIGNMENT Shervin’s, your one stop auto care center. locally owned, community minded!
