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6A | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Weekly Florence Pickle-Ball Association Monday, Wednesday and Friday — weath- er permitting 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Open to all ages and skill levels Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St, Florence Okto-Fur-Fest features fun at the races T he Florence Wie- ner Dog Races are back — and the racers are barking forward. Spec- tators should get ready for the seventh annual Mondays Dachshund race event, Sit-n-Knit or Crochet Drop-in once again inside the Noon to 6 p.m.; $10 Florence Events Cen- The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St. ter, 715 Quince St. That’s www.themustardseed1720.com right, the popular Wiener Dog Races are taking over Suicide Survivors Support the flat floor of the event Group center for a day at the rac- Facilitated by SVFR/WLAD Community es. Support Team The Siuslaw News, Florence 5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to those who have lost Events Center and the Florence a loved one to suicide Wiener Dog Races are partnering Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625 together for Okto-Fur-Fest, com- Highway 101 bining the favorite components of Florence’s past Oktoberfest cele- Tuesdays brations into one new event. On Saturday, Oct. 12, from noon Peace Harbor Farm Stand to 3 p.m., join the community for Collaboration between PeaceHealth, great food and family fun. There Trillium Community Health Plan and FOOD will be traditional music as games for Lane County will be held throughout the day in- Fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits free to people with OHP or who qualify for food side the Florence Events Center. Bratwurst, beer and wine will be assistance PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, 400 Ninth St. Fridays Florence Boardwalk Market Produce, jewelry, plants, crystals, baked goods, furniture + more 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk Florence Rotary Club Noon; lunch purchase available Florence Events Center theflorencerotary.org 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 Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Saturdays Florence Boardwalk Market Produce, jewelry, plants, crystals, baked goods, furniture + more 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk Homecoming Gala — Boys and Girls Club Auction and Banquet 5 to 9 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center Sundays Katzenjammer Trio Concert 7 p.m.; donations accepted Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 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 Thursdays 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 Oct. 7 Florence Boardwalk Market Produce, jewelry, plants, crystals, baked goods, furniture + more 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk Diabetic Eye Disease Presentation With Dr. Allan Hunter of Oregon Eye Consultants 4 to 5 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library * This will be the October meeting of the Diabetes/Pre-diabetes Support Group Oct. 5 Community Chorus of Florence 7 p.m.; open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 | 541-999-7575 Meeting 4:30 p.m.; open to public Commons area of Siuslaw Middle School Mapleton Cribbage Club 5 p.m.; open to public Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public Library, 88148 Riverview Ave. Wet Felted Flowers Class with Kathy Elfers 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; fee required Us TOO Florence Prostate The Timber Faller’s Daughter, 483 Fir Ave. in Cancer Support Group Reedsport With Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff To register, contact timberfallersdaughter@ 5 to 7 p.m.; Open to public gmail.com or 541-707-0860 Ichiban Restaurant 541-999-4239 Florence Area Democratic Club 11 a.m.; open to public WellMama Peer Support Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. Group 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to families, partners Specialty Act and Solo and support people Auditions for 2019 Holly Jolly PeaceHealth Medical Center Women’s Follies Clinic, 340 Ninth St. 2 to 5 p.m.; open to public www.wellmamaoregon.com CROW Center for Performing Arts, 3120 Oct. 9 Highway 101 |Crowkids.com Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Points of Grace Community Acupuncture Experience relief from pain and stress 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; donations appreciated 1845 Highway 126 Florence Nazarene Church, 1536 12th St. 2019 demARTS A demonstration of creativity and art 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Florence Farmers Market Florence Testing for HIV & HepC From May 14 to Oct. 15 Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and 3 to 6 p.m.; open to public Intersection of Bay and Kingwood streets in HIV Alliance Every second and fourth Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public Historic Old Town Florence PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. 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 served by the Friends of the Flor- ence Events Center. Look out for Florence Mayor Joe Henry, who will tap the keg to begin the fun when the doors open at noon. Adult beverages will only be served to those 21 and over. The Wiener Dog Races will be a highlight of Okto-Fur-Fest. The games feature multiple heats for each Dachshund age group. It’s a chance to let well-behaved dogs show off, especially as sev- eral previous Wiener Dog Race winners are expected to compete. “We are excited for our annual race,” said Flor- ence Wiener Dog Race Chairwoman Jeanna Pe- tersen, who founded the event. “We can’t wait to see all the dogs run.” Entry to Okto-Fur-Fest is $3. Limited perimeter seating, for the best view of the races, are available for $10 at the FEC Box Office. Tickets are available at the Flor- ence Events Center or at the door the day of the event. “Thank you to all who help put on this event each year,” Petersen said. “We appreciate all your help and look forward to a great event.” There is still time to register your dog for the Florence Wiener Dog Races. Call Petersen at 541- 902-3529 or bring your dog to the Florence Events Center at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Certain informa- tion will be required for each dog. Florence Household Hazardous Waste Roundup 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Florence Transfer Station, 2820 Rhododendron Drive Oct. 8 M.C.A.O.A. Mapleton Sewer Board meeting 10 a.m.; open to public Maple Lane RV Park Club House Single Moms Oil Change Hosted by Florence Church of the Nazarene 9:30 a.m. to noon; open to single mothers and widows at no cost Florence Community PTA Kiwanis Flag Program Community Meeting Option 1 Learn about Kiwanis’ efforts to commemo- rate federal and patriotic holidays with American flags 7 a.m.; open to public Florence Nazarene Church, 1536 12th St. * Enter through the main doors, from the parking lot side | 541-999-6867 Florence Garden Club 1 p.m.; open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 Siuslaw News Press Release Writing Workshop With Editor Ned Hickson 5 to 6 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library 541-902-3520 or nhickson@thesiu- slawnews.com Rotary Youth Exchange Informational Gathering 6 to 8 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library 509-389-8619 or 509-378-5710 Mapleton Fire District Board meeting 7 p.m.; open to public Mapleton Fire Station, 10940 Highway 36 Oct. 10 Legal & Financial Planning Free Alzheimer’s Association educational program 10 a.m. to noon; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Florence Public Works 2nd Annual Open House 2 to 6 p.m., open to public Florence Public Works, 2675 Kingwood St. Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office Kiwanis Flag Program Community Meeting Option 2 Learn about Kiwanis’ efforts to commemo- rate federal and patriotic holidays with American flags 5:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Nazarene Church, 1536 12th St. * Enter through the main doors, from the parking lot side | 541-999-6867 Oct. 11 to 13 9th annual Wine & Chowder Trail and Great Glass Float Giveaway Friday to Sunday: Great Glass Float Giveaway Saturday: Wine Trail — noon to 5 p.m. Sunday: Chowder Trail — 2 to 4 p.m. Historic Old Town Florence FlorenceChamber.com Oct. 12 Childbirth and Newborn Care Class Free class on all aspects of delivery, lacta- tion and caring for your newborn Hosted by PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to expectant parents and labor partners PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Okto-Fur-Fest 2019 Featuring the Florence Wiener Dog Races and sale of brats, beer & wine Hosted by Siuslaw News and Florence Events Center | Register your dog for the races at 541-902-3529 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; admission starts at $3 Florence Events Center 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com Circles in the Sand Hosted by Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, Driftwood Shores Resort and Sand Master Park 3 to 5 p.m.; open to public Heceta Beach at Driftwood Shores Resort and Conference Center MainlyPiano House Concert with composer Louis Landon Kathy Parson’s House Concert Series 7 to 9 p.m.; donations accepted RSVP to kathypiano@gmail.com for further details Oct. 13 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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