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6A | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Weekly Chamber of Commerce & City of Florence 5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to public Oregon Pacific Bank Financial Building, 1365 Highway 101 www.meetup.com/Startup-Florence- Oregon-Coast/ 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 “The Spirit of Aloha” Band of Brothers Meeting 10 a.m., local veterans meet for donuts, coffee and talking Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St. Annual Lip Sync Contest Benefitting Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County Saturday, Feb. 8 | 5 p.m. | Florence Events Center Sit-n-Knit or Crochet Drop-in Noon to 6 p.m.; $10 The Mustard Seed, 509 Kingwood St. www.themustardseed1720.com ach year, the Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County hosts one of the area’s most fun, hilarious and spectacular events. Fraudville 2020 will take place on Satur- day, Feb. 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. This year’s theme is The Spirit of Aloha. The goal is to raise $50,000 while providing audiences a memorable evening of fun, music and entertainment — plus the annual live and silent auctions — as the community supports the ongoing success of Boys & Girls Club. “Aloha” is being welcomed, loved and accepted as family instantaneously and uncondi- 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. Florence Rotary Club Noon; lunch purchase available Florence Events Center theflorencerotary.org tionally. When kids come to Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County, they are embraced by the Spirit of Aloha. It is the heartbeat of the club. For some kids, the club is the only place they ever experience the Spirit of Aloha. During Fraudville, attendees will hear heartwarming stories of how they help scores of at- risk youth in our community. You will perpetuate and help celebrate the important role the afterschool programs play in keeping the children in Flor- ence safe, engaged, inspired, and preparing them to be suc- cessful adults. Tickets for this fun-filled event are only $35 for General Admission and $50 for VIP Seating. 6:30 to 8 p.m.; open to public The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Community Chorus of WellMama Peer Support Florence Group 7 p.m.; open to public Every second and fourth Tuesdays Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to birthing parents Highway 101 and their support people 541-999-7575 Peace Health Medical Center Women’s Clinic, 340 Ninth St. Fridays 541-999-4880, birthingmamas.jen@gmail. Florence Testing for HIV & HepC com, www.wellmamaoregon.com Every second and fourth Friday Wednesdays Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and HIV Alliance Fun Connections Playgroup 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public For parents and children 5 and under PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. 10:30 a.m. to noon 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 Florence Kiwanis Club Noon; lunch purchase available Ocean Dunes Golf Links www.florencekiwanis.org Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Saturdays Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Feb. 1 to 14 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 Weekly New Testament Class Taught by Joel Marks, 541-840-0620 Homegrown Brew & Paint Night With EPR Studios 6 to 8 p.m.; admission required Homegrown Public House & Brewery, 294 Laurel St. homegrownpublichouse.com/2020/01/12/ brew-paint/ See’s Valentines Candy Sale During ReStore’s business hours Florence Habitat ReStore, 2016 Highway 101 Feb. 1 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public KXCR Community Radio Station, 1509 Ninth St. Florence Habitat “Heads or Tails” Contest Drawing tickets $10; available at Florence Habitat for Humanity ReStore Kickoff at Noon; www.florencehabitat.org/ Florence Habitat ReStore, 2016 Highway 101 Beginning Truffle Hunting with Your Dog Hosted by Premier Truffles Noon to 3 p.m.; $125 per person/dog pair www.facebook.com/premiertruffles/ Movement Art Workshop 1 to 3 p.m.; $20. Studio Florence, 1845 Highway 126 760-207-0280 or visit studioflorence.com Countdown to Earth Day 2020 Earth Day 2020 organizing event 1 to 4 p.m.; open to public Three Rivers Casino Resort 541-305-1193 Florence Crab Crack 4 to 7 p.m.; pre-tickets required Florence Events Center 541-997-9110, florencefoodshare.org Briana Renea Live 8 p.m. to midnight; open to 21+ Three Rivers Casino Resort Oregon Master Naturalist Program Presentation Hosted by Save the Oregon Dunes 10 to 11:30 a.m.; open to public Location TBA Feb. 2 Groundhog Day Feb. 4 Florence Area Democratic Club 11 a.m.; open to public Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St. KXCR Record Sale 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 Yachats Big Band Dance Night 7 p.m.; $5 admission Yachats Commons yachatsbigband.com All of our financial support is provided directly from gen- erous community members like you, and all of the proceeds go directly to benefit boys and girls in our community. Join us on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, to help prepare our kids for the world that awaits them, as they become leaders through club academic programs like Power Hour and Summer Brain Gain as well as sports programs, and mentoring/life skills programs such as Man- aging Money, SMART Girls, Passport To Manhood, and the Florence Air Academy. For more information, please contact The Boys & Girls Club at 541-902-0304 or bgcwlc.org. Coastal Writers Meet 7 to 9 p.m.; open to writers at all stages Shorewood Residences meeting room, 1451 Spruce St. 541-902-8575 or email nicholskaren222@ gmail.com Feb. 7 Creativity Corner Papercrafts 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to crafters Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Bingo at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Sponsored by Florence Knights of Columbus 2 to 4 p.m., doors open at 1 p.m.; dona- tions accepted St. Mary, Our Lady of the Dunes Catholic Church, 85060 Highway 101 Alzheimer’s Support Group 1 to 2:30 p.m.; open to public Light refreshments provided Regency Florence, 541-997-8436 Feb. 8 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 Feb. 5 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 Florence Area Community Coalition 9 to 10:30 a.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Big February Book Sale Hosted by Friends of the Siuslaw Library Cash and checks only accepted 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public 9 a.m. Friends Member Sale Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth St. Friends of Florence Van Fans Luncheon Meeting 11:45 a.m. check-in; noon lunch, available for $8.50 Open to public; 541-991-3209 Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St. Valentine Craft Fest Hosted by Dragon Art 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; admission required Creative Mercantile, 392 Fir Ave. in Reedsport SEAcoast Entertainment pres- ents Bettman & Halpin 7 p.m.; tickets required 6:15 p.m. pre-concert talk Florence Events Center 2nd Saturday Gallery Tour 3 to 5 p.m.; Open to public Various locations around Florence 2ndSaturdayGalleryTour.com “The Spirit of Aloha” Fraudville Annual Lip-Sync Contest Presented by Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County 5 to 9 p.m.; tickets required Florence Events Center https://bgcwlc.afrogs.org/ Feb. 6 Business After Hours with Ärtêfacts and FTS Computer Repair 5 to 7 p.m.; open to public Ärtêfacts, 1255 Bay St Siuslaw Talespinners Toastmasters 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public Port of Siuslaw Office “Designing Your Sales Funnel” with Robert Killen Hosted by Oregon RAIN, Florence Area 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 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 x E pe 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 landl316@live.com 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR COAST REAL ESTATE CUSTOM ENGRAVING & CUTTING Awards • Plaques • Name Badges Gifts • Signage • Glassware 541-997-5691 541-361-9080 jmirvis@charter.net Florence, Oregon County Transfer & Recycling Separating recyclables from your trash reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfi lls, saves energy, and reduces emissions! 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 Coastwood 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
