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6A | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region 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 Mondays Sit-n-Knit or Crochet Drop-in Noon to 6 p.m.; $10 The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St. www.themustardseed1720.com Suicide Survivors Support Group Facilitated by SVFR/WLAD Community Support Team 5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to those who have lost a loved one to suicide Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625 Highway 101 Tuesdays 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. Florence Rotary Club Noon; lunch purchase available Florence Events Center theflorencerotary.org Bob Welch to address Festival of Books T he Florence Festival of Books presents best-sell- ing author Bob Welch as the Friday night keynote speaker. Welch will speak at 7 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Tickets for this event are $8 in advance, available at eventcenter.org or 541-997- 1994, or $10 at the door. Welch is the author of over 20 books, as well as an inspi- rational speaker, award-win- ning columnist and writing teacher. He served as an ad- junct professor of journalism at the University of Oregon. His latest book is “The Wizard of Foz: Dick Fos- bury’s One-Man High-Jump Revolution,” which was Meet author Bob Welch at the Florence Festival of Books this named the Track and Field weekend at the Florence Events Center. Welch often attends this Writers 2018 Book of the festival since he lives just one hour away in Eugene. Year. Fosbury was known pic medal in 1968. worldwide as the inventor of the Fosbury Flop For more information, visit bobwelch.net. high-jump style, with which he won the Olym- Fridays Siuslaw Sauntering at Sutton Creek One-mile walk with Siuslaw Watershed Council 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; open to public Parking fee or Oregon Pacific Coast Passport required Holman Vista Overlook, six miles north of Florence in the Sutton Recreation Area www.siuslaw.org Florence Boardwalk Market Produce, jewelry, plants, crystals, baked goods, furniture + more 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk Florence Testing for HIV & HepC Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and HIV Alliance Every second and fourth Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. 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 WellMama Peer Support Group Every second and fourth Tuesdays 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to birthing parents and their support people; 541-999-4880, birthingmamas.jen@gmail.com Peace Health Medical Center Women’s Clinic, 340 Ninth St. www.wellmamaoregon.com Wednesdays Fun Connections Playgroup For parents and children 5 and under NEW TIME 10:30 a.m. to noon Open to families of young children Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 1525 12th St., Suite G Florence Police Department Pedestrian Enforcement Operation Conducted at Ninth and Kingwood streets 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; will be canceled if it is raining Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Saturdays 9th annual Les Schwab Customer Appreciation Day Free hot dogs and drinks, plus raffle 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; open to public Les Schwab, 4325 Highway 101 Florence Boardwalk Market Produce, jewelry, plants, crystals, baked goods, furniture + more 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Sundays Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 2019 Yachats Farmers Market May to October | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Yachats Commons yachatsfarmersmarket.webs.com Florence Kiwanis Club Noon; lunch purchase available Ocean Dunes Golf Links, 3345 Munsel Lake Road | www.florencekiwanis.org Florence Boardwalk Market Produce, jewelry, plants, crystals, baked goods, furniture + more 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk Thursdays ‘Summer’s End’ FRAA Writing Workshop 10 a.m. to noon; registration required to 541-708-2120 or CJReditor@gmail.com FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St. Community Chorus of Florence 7 p.m.; open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 | 541-999-7575 Sept. 23 Brewery Community Meeting Hosted by Homegrown Public House 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; open to public Homegrown Public House, 294 Laurel St. Sept. 24 Fall Bingo at Ada Grange Kitchen open at noon; bingo starts at 1 p.m. Ada Grange, 10 miles out Canary Road Prepping Plastic — Precious Plastics Florence Classes How to prepare used plastic items for upcycling and crafting 2 to 4 p.m.; open to public Florence Maker Space, 1230 17th Place Suite D “Parenting in the Digital World” Florence Community PTA Workshop 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Middle School Paint and Sip Class with Karylynn Keppol 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets required; 541-271-2485 Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. in Reedsport SOLVE’s Beach & Riverside Cleanup 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; open to public www.solveoregon.org/beach-river- side-cleanup Florence Ukulele Club “The Flukes” 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Beginners 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. — Advanced Beginners and Intermediates 3 to 4 p.m. — Song Circle for all levels Loaner ukuleles available; open to public Siuslaw Public Library janetlwellington@gmail.com National Voter Registration Day Info booth set up at Siuslaw Public Library 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library www.oregonvotes.gov Siuslaw Alumni Association All-Class Reunion & Scholarship Banquet 5 p.m. — Happy hour; 7 p.m. — dinner Preregistration required via www.siusla- walumni.org/reunions-1 Florence Events Center Sept. 21 Women’s Empowerment A safe space for encouragement, life skills 4 to 6 p.m.; open to women Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St. Call 541-997-2816 Hosted by OSU Extension Lincoln County Master Gardeners 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Yachats Demonstration and Community Garden, Driftwood and Seventh streets Sept. 22 Mapleton Cribbage Club 5 p.m.; open to public Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public Library, 88148 Riverview Ave. WellMama Peer Support Group 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to families, partners and support people PeaceHealth Medical Center Women’s Clinic, 340 Ninth St. www.wellmamaoregon.com Sept. 26 Good Life Boomer & Senior Expo 2019 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center Cape Perpetua Annual Fall 2019 Volunteer Appreciation 5:30 to 7 p.m.; free; RSVP required Yachats Commons, 441 Highway 101 florencechamber.com/event/cape-perpet- ua-annual-fall-2019-volunteer-apprecia- tion “Behind the Lens in the Caribou Rainforest” Presentation by award-winning wildlife photog, author David Moskowitz 6 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library “Crafting & Shredding” with Precious Plastics Florence How to use the Shredder 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Maker Space, 1230 17th Place Suite D Sept. 27 “The Ins and Outs of Publishing” 2019 Florence Festival of Books Authors and Publishers Panel 3 to 4:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center florencefestivalofbooks.org The Wren’s Nest Autumn Market 4 to 7 p.m.; open to public The Wren’s Nest, 1732 Laurel Way 541-999-2506 Mindpower Gallery 30th Anniversary Show and Reception 5 to 7 p.m. Open to public; 541-271-2485 Mindpower Gallery, 417 Fir Ave. in Reedsport Florence Festival of Books Keynote Presentation with Author Bob Welch 7 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center florencefestivalofbooks.org Sept. 28 Harley Huff Sr. Memorial Scholarship Breakfast Fundraiser Breakfast includes biscuits with sausage gravy or pancakes, eggs and sausage, as well as juice and coffee 7 to 11 a.m.; admission by donation Ada Grange, 10 miles out Canary Road 541-997-4254 Florence Festival of Books 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center florencefestivalofbooks.org The Wren’s Nest Autumn Market 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public The Wren’s Nest, 1732 Laurel Way 541-999-2506 DAR Packing Party for U.S. Troop Love Boxes 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Donations accepted at Old Town Barbershop The Blue Warehouse, 80 Harbor St. Big Wave Poetry Workshop Bring paper copies of your poems 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; open to public FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple S. Putting Your Garden to Bed and Caring for Your Tools 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. Let’s get together! Over ars 50 Ye ce! rien Expe Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Alva@CBCoast.com CALL ME TO BUY, SELL OR TRADE! I’M LOCATED HERE IN FLORENCE. 541-255-9822 - Larry 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR landl316@live.com COAST REAL ESTATE Prostate Cancer Education Support on the Oregon Coast www.ustooflorence.org • Tuesday Evening Group (2nd Tuesday) 5-7 p.m. - Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends. • Tuesday Lunch Group (3rd Tuesday) 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. – Ichiban Chinese/Japanese Restaurant • Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy attends. Contact Bob for more information: (H) 541-997-6626 • (C) 541-999-4239 maribob@oregonfast.net CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon Since 1983 Us TOO Florence County Transfer & Recycling CTR provides solid waste collection and recycling services for both residential and commercial customers in Florence, Mapleton, Dunes City, Westlake and Ten Mile Areas. We offer big company support and local company service. For more information on how we can serve you call us at 541-997-8233 Adopt a Flag today LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS Tires • Brakes • Shocks Alignments (on existing route) Insect & Pest Removal 4325 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-7178 Trapping • Mole/Gopher Dead Animal Removal • Honey Bee Removal Crawl Space Cleaning • Exclusion Work Fumigation of Antiques and Commodities. (541) 997-4027 ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! 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
