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6A | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2019 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Weekly Ring in the New Year at Three Rivers 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 S top by Three Rivers Ca- sino Resort in Florence to celebrate the coming New Year. This New Years’ Eve, Three Rivers Casino Resort will be offering free, live entertain- ment in both the Event Cen- ter and Blue Bills Sports Bar and Tap Room. The resort offers a wide variety of enter- tainment and dining options that is sure to delight and en- gage guests of all ages. Every Saturday in Decem- ber from 7 to 10 p.m., people can win $100 cash as well as 100 entries into the giveaway for a Ford Raptor. For ev- ery 50 points earned, people receive one entry into the drawing. On Dec. 31 at 8 p.m., one lucky winner will win a brand new 2019 Ford Raptor valued at over $60,000.00. Beginning at 9:30 p.m. and playing all the way until 12:30 a.m., the party band Groove Inc. from Las Vegas will be performing. They play a va- Mondays Band of Brothers Meeting 10 a.m., local veterans meet for donuts, coffee and talking Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St. 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 quali- fy for food assistance PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, 400 Ninth St. 7 p.m.; open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 541-999-7575 Florence Rotary Club Noon; lunch purchase available Florence Events Center theflorencerotary.org Fridays riety of genres ranging from the 1960s to present day hits. This event is open and free to the public. In addition, free party fa- vors will be available while supplies last. A cash bar will be offered to guests wanting to purchase refreshments as well. Blue Bills will be offering a special Prime Rib or Stuffed Salmon from 4 to 11 p.m. Both will be served with a choice of seasoned fries, rice pilaf or mashed potatoes, gravy chef’s vegetable and a warm roll with butter all for only $25. Starting at 8:30 p.m., The Bret Lucich & Paul Biondi Experience will be helping to ring in the New Year, play- ing until 12:30 a.m. This va- riety band has a wide array of sounds. Lucich can do it all — play a multitude of instruments and do great impersonations; in combina- tion with Bondi’s saxophone, and Intermediates 3 to 4 p.m. — Song Circle for all levels Loaner ukuleles available; open to public Siuslaw Public Library janetlwellington@gmail.com Community Bingo Party for Adults Sponsored by Knights of Columbus 1 p.m.; donations accepted St. Mary, Our Lady of the Dunes Catholic Church, 85060 Highway 101 WellMama Peer Support Dec. 30 Florence Testing for HIV & HepC Group Last Day of Hanukkah Every second and fourth Friday Every second and fourth Tuesdays Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to birthing parents HIV Alliance and their support people Dec. 31 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public Peace Health Medical Center Women’s New Year’s Eve PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. Clinic, 340 Ninth St. 541-999-4880, birthingmamas.jen@gmail. NYE 2019 Celebration Live Music at Three Rivers com, www.wellmamaoregon.com Hosted by Three Rivers Casino Resort 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; open to 21+ Wednesdays Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway Resort 126 Fun Connections Playgroup For parents and children 5 and under Saturdays A New Year’s Eve to Remember 10:30 a.m. to noon Hosted by Yachats Underground Pub & Live Music at Three Rivers Open to families of young children Grub and Parish Gap 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Pregnancy & Parenting Center, 1525 12th 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; open to 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino St., Suite G The Yachats Underground Pub & Grub, 125 Resort Ocean View Dr., Yachats Points of Grace Community Dec. 27 to 31 Acupuncture Jan. 1 Experience relief from pain and stress Winter Whale Watch Week New Year’s Day 2020 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; donations appreciated whalespoken.wordpress.com 1845 Highway 126 Dec. 28 Florence Kiwanis Club Noon; lunch purchase available Ocean Dunes Golf Links www.florencekiwanis.org Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Church of the Nazarene, 1536 12th St. 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 Community Chorus of Florence Jan. 2 Christmas Tree Pickup A fundraiser for Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Firefighters Association All day; $5 donation Call SVFR at 541-997-3212 Yachats Big Band Dance Night 7 p.m.; $5 admission Yachats Commons yachatsbigband.com Intro to Truffle Hunting with Your Dog Hosted by Premier Truffles: Native Oregon Truffles & Mushrooms Noon to 3 p.m.; reservations required Call 651-303-1887 Coastal Writers Meet 7 to 9 p.m.; open to writers at all stages Shorewood Residences meet- ing room, 1451 Spruce St. 541-902-8575 or email nicholskaren222@ gmail.com with the subject “Writers” Jan. 3 Dec. 29 Florence Ukulele Club “The Flukes” 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. — Beginners 2:15 to 2:45 p.m. — Advanced Beginners Creativity Corner Papercrafts 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to crafters Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints this creates a unique experi- ence listeners will not soon forget. For more information about events at Three Rivers Casino Resort in Florence, visit www. threerivers casino.com. Jan. 9 Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office Best Fit Social Media Strategy Hosted by Lane Small Business Development Center 6 to 8 p.m.; open to public Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak St. Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office Jan. 4 Florence Area Democratic Club 11 a.m.; open to public Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. Jan. 5 Movement Art Workshop 1 to 3 p.m.; $20. Studio Florence, 1845 Highway 126 760-207-0280 or visit studioflorence.com Jan. 7 City Club of Florence Noon to 1 p.m.; Open to public Lunch available for purchase Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St. 541-999-0745 New Testament Class Begins Runs Thursdays through March 12 6:30 to 8 p.m.; open to public Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 541-840-0620 Jan. 10 Homegrown Public House & Brewery Grand Opening 4 to 9 p.m.; open to public Homegrown Public House & Brewery, 294 Laurel St. Jan. 11 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 par- ents and labor partners Alzheimer’s Support Group 1 to 2:30 p.m.; open to public Light refreshments provided Regency Florence, 541-997-8436 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 Jan. 8 Florence Garden Club 1 p.m.; Open to public Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Highway 101 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com SEAcoast Presents Alexander Boldachev 7 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center seacoastea.org 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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Items that can go into your recycle cart are: • Cardboard (fl atten) and Paper (magazines, junk mail, newspapers, scrap paper, cereal boxes, egg cartons) • Plastic milk jugs and transparent drinking bottles (rinse – no lids) • Metal food and drink cans (rinse – no lids) Florence recycling picked up on same day as your trash. 541-997-8233 5078 Coastland Ln, Florence OR wasteconnections.com Since 1983 Us TOO Florence 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 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS Tires • Brakes • Shocks Alignments Insect & Pest Removal 4325 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 541-997-7178 1379 B Rhododendron Dr. 541-305-5411 (541) 997-4027 ESTATE JEWELRY AND ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! Village Grooming Quality grooming with a gentle touch Trapping • Mole/Gopher Dead Animal Removal • Honey Bee Removal Crawl Space Cleaning • Exclusion Work Fumigation of Antiques and Commodities. 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