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Training
on the
river
On Jan. 3, crews
from U.S. Coast
Guard Station Siu-
slaw River and Air
Sector North Bend
conducted train-
ing on the Siuslaw
River. According
to Senior Chief
Jay Nilles, crews
are on the water
training every day
as they patrol the
river and monitor
water conditions,
as well as interact-
ing with boaters
and enforcing
safety regulations.
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Florence
ORganizes
(FOR) will sponsor the
fourth annual Women’s
March in Florence on Sat-
urday, Jan. 18, at the Unit-
ed Methodist Church, 333
Kingwood St. in Florence.
This year’s national Wom-
en’s March theme is “Wom-
en Rising.” It will also be a
celebration of the 100th an-
niversary of women’s right
to vote.
Marchers will gather at
noon for a rally with local
speakers, including Pas-
tor Karen Baisinger, Sal-
ly Wantz, Florence City
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Councilor Ron Preisler
and Shirley Nelson, who
represents the League of
Women Voters. The march
route will be along the west
side of Highway 101 down
to Bay Street and back up
to the east side of Highway
101.
Back at the Method-
ist church following the
march, at 12:45 p.m., there
will be time in the fellow-
ship hall to mingle, enjoy
refreshments and learn
more about the projects
taking place in the local
community to improve the
lives of those who live here.
The community is invited
to join FOR with positive
outlooks and signs cele-
brating women and family
rights, as well as human dig-
nity and democracy.
Visit forflorence.org, the
Florence ORganizes Face-
book page or email info@
forflorence.org for more in-
formation.
Tickets still available for annual Florence Food Share’s Crab Crack
Tickets are still available
for the ninth annual Flor-
ence Crab Crack, but they
are going fast. Past Crab
Cracks have sold out, so
don’t wait until the last
minute to purchase your
tickets.
Ticket price is $45 and
Email your event to
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can be purchased at Flor-
ence Food Share, 2190
Spruce St., Monday to Fri-
day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Florence Crab Crack
will be held at the Florence
Events Center on Saturday,
Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m.
There will be no ticket sales
at the door.
Enjoy crab while aiding
the less fortunate in this
area during this annual
fundraiser that benefits
Florence Food Share. Ore-
gon coast Dungeness crab,
along with pasta, coleslaw,
garlic bread, sodas, coffee
and dessert will be served
by volunteers. A no-host
bar will also be available.
Attendees will also have
the opportunity to pur-
chase special auction items.
New this year are 50 “To
Go” boxes which will be
available for pick-up on
Feb. 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. for
$25 each.
Group seating or more
information is available at
florencefoodshare.org or by
calling 541-997-9110.
Alzheimer’s Assoc. presents ‘Living with’ series
Once a month from Jan-
uary to March, the Alz-
heimer’s Association will
present a series on Living
with Alzheimer’s — Early
Stage. Each meeting will be
held at the Bromley Room
of the Siuslaw Public Li-
brary, 1460 Ninth St. in
Florence.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
This free educational op-
portunity is hosted by the
Alzheimer’s Association.
To register for the series,
call 800-272-3900.
The first session, “Living
with Alzheimer’s — Ear-
ly Stage: Part 1,” will oc-
cur Thursday, Jan. 9, from
10:30 a.m. to noon.
The next session, “Living
with Alzheimer’s — Early
Stage: Part 2,” will occur
Wednesday, Feb. 12, from
10:30 a.m. to noon.
The final session, “Living
with Alzheimer’s — Early
Stage: Part 3,” will occur
Wednesday, March 11,
from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
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