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6A | SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Weekly Free breakfast, lunch available to children 18 and younger Florence Pickle-Ball Association Monday, Wednesday and Friday — weather permitting 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Open to all ages and lev- els Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St, Florence The Siuslaw School Dis- trict is excited to announce that the federally-funded Summer Food Service Pro- gram will be running again for the summer of 2019. This program ensures all children have access to nu- tritious meals when school is not in session. The meals will run Monday to Friday each week through Aug. 16. Meals are Available to ALL kids ages 18 and under. No application necessary as the meals are served at no charge. People can drop in, as there are plenty of meals avail- able. This program is available to all children 18 and under, re- gardless of income. People should plan on stop- ping by the sites below: Tuesdays Yoga for Pain Management Sponsored by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor 2 to 3:15 p.m.; Free and drop-ins wel- come Yoga mats and other equipment supplied Lane Community College Florence Center Instructor Mary McNutt — 541-964- 5341 Florence Farmers Market From May 14 to Oct. 15 3 to 6 p.m.; open to public Intersection of Bay and Kingwood streets in Historic Old Town Florence Peace Harbor Farm Stand Collaboration between PeaceHealth, Trillium Community Health Plan and FOOD for Lane County Free fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits to people who qualify for food assistance PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, 400 Ninth St. Yoga At The Blue Warehouse With instructor Tracy Markley 6 to 7:15 p.m. | $10/session The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. Summer Reading Family Movie Night 6 to 8 p.m.; open to children and families Siuslaw Public Library District Siuslawlibrary.info Wednesdays Fun Connections Playgroup For parents and children 5 and under 9:30 to 11 a.m. Open to families of young children Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 1525 12th St., Suite G Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve Education & Guided Hike Through Aug. 28 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Tara DuBois will answer questions and share information and resources on the Cape Perpetua Marine Reserve, Oregon’s biggest marine reserve 3 p.m. – Marine Reserve Guided Hike – Captain Cook Trail Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, 2400 Highway 101 in Yachats Pilates At The Blue Warehouse With instructor Tracy Markley 6 to 7:15 p.m. | $10/session The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. 4 to 6 p.m.; open to women Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St. Call 541-997-2816 Women’s Empowerment A safe space for encouragement, life skills 1 to 5 p.m.; open to public Hometown Pets, 2107 Highway 101 “Stories from the Inside” — A Talkback with Diane David 5 p.m.; tickets required CROW Center for the Performing Arts crowkids.org Yoga At The Blue Warehouse With instructor Tracy Markley 6 to 7:15 p.m. | $10/session The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. Florence Big Wave First Tuesday Open Mic Night 7 p.m.; open to public Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. Go to “Florence Big Wave” on Facebook Aug. 7 Florence Area Community Storyteller Chris Chandler Coalition Performance 9 to 10:30 a.m.; open to public 7 p.m.; doors open 6; donations accepted Siuslaw Public Library Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship “Stiching Time, Weaving Cultures” Aug. 4 Florence Mural Dedication Ceremony Hosted by City of Florence & Public Art Steve Rivera and Michele Committee McLaughlin 11 a.m.; open to public Kathy Parson’s House Concert Series Quince Street and Highway 126 3 to 5 p.m.; reservations required ci.florence.or.us/bc-pac/pud-mural-hwy- RSVP to kathypiano@gmail.com for fur- 101-hwy-126-intersection ther details Fridays Florence Testing for HIV and HepC — 2nd and 4th Fridays 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. Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Aug. 5 Saturdays Cape Cove Beach: Marine Debris Monitoring on the Oregon Coast 9 to 11 a.m.; open to public Cape Perpetua Visitor Center Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Sundays 2019 Yachats Farmers Market May to October | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yachats Commons yachatsfarmersmarket.webs.com Aug. 3 Friends of Florence Van Fans Luncheon Meeting 11:45 a.m. check-in; noon lunch, avail- able for $8.50 Open to public; 541-991-3209 Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St. Aug. 6 Learn to Crochet Pt. 1 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; $25 The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St. www.themustardseed1720.com Cool at the Coast Charity Golf NW Memory Care Grand Opening Open House & Tournament Ribbon Cutting Hosted by Florence Oregon Rotary Club 4:30 to 6 p.m.; open to public 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; registration required NW Memory Care, 5292 Harvard Ave. Ocean Dunes Golf Links Florence Area Democratic Club 11 a.m.; open to public Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. Thursdays es for kids at Caffeination Station Monday through Day, Siuslaw Public Library Mapleton Branch Tuesday through Sunday, Mapleton High School picnic table Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and the Deadwood Store Monday through Sunday. Pickup is noon to 5 p.m., first come, first served. Mapleton Food Share vol- unteers are also making spe- cific area drop offs for those in need. Siuslaw Elementary Breezeway, Ninth St. Traveling this summer? 2221 Oak St. Lunch: 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. Find a summer site throughout Breakfast: 8 to 8:30 a.m. communities with the Summer Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak Meal Site Finder tool at https:// Lunch: 11:30 to 11:55 a.m. St. www.fns.usda.gov/summer- Lunch: 12:45 to 1 p.m. Miller Park, 1651 18th St. foodrocks. You can also text Lunch: noon to 12:15 p.m. “Summer Meals” to 97779 or In addition, Mapleton Food call 1-866-348-6479 to find a Share is providing sack lunch- site near you. Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Second annual National Night Out With the Florence Police Department 6 to 9 p.m.; open to public Miller Park Leapin’ Lizard Saturday Hosted by Hometown Pets Aug. 8 Featured Artist Conversation with Artist, Author Karen D. Nichols Hosted by Featured Artist Radio Show 11 to 11:30 a.m. 90.7 KXCR and streaming at KXCR.net Lunch & Learn Noon Forum — Learn How To Leverage These International Events Florence Area Chamber of Commerce 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; lunch purchase optional Best Western Pier Point Inn, 85625 Highway 101 Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office Aug. 9 Florence Educational Event: Motor Fluctuations in Parkinson’s Hosted by Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon and presented by Richard Rosenbaum, M.D Noon to 1 p.m.; registration required Florence Events Center Learn to Crochet Pt. 2 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.; $25 The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St. www.themustardseed1720.com Siuslaw Booster Hall of Fame 5:30 p.m. Florence Events Center Aug. 10 Reedsport Centennial Carnival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; open to public Rainbow Plaza, Reedsport 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club Auction “Havana Night” 5 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center Aug. 11 Mapleton Lions Club Breakfast Pancakes, Eggs, Ham and/or Sausage, OJ and Coffee 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost $7 for adults, $4 Kids Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Ave. 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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Village Grooming Quality grooming with a gentle touch 1379 B Rhododendron Dr. 541-305-5411 Signup today and your annual fee of $30.00 carries over until October 2020! Online: FlorenceKiwanis.org Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence We buy, sell and consign quality estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with precious & semi precious stones. Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers
