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6A | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS What’s happening in the Siuslaw region Weekly SEAcoast presents Neave Trio — Florence Pickle-Ball Assoc. Monday, Wednesday and Friday — weather permitting 8:30 to 11 a.m.; Open to all ages and levels Rolling Dunes Park, 35th St, Florence performing works by women composers O n We d n e s - day, March 4, at 7 p.m., the Bos- ton-based Neave Trio is presented by SEA- coast Entertainment Association for a per- formance at the Flor- ence Events Center, 715 Quince St. There will be a talk with the performers prior to the show at 6:15. The Neave Trio will perform works by four distinguished women composers spanning the Romantic era through the modern day, including Rebecca Clarke’s “Piano Trio;” Amy Beach’s “Pi- ano Trio in A minor, Op. 150;” Cécile Chaminade’s “Piano Trio No. 1, Op. 11;” and Jennifer Hig- don’s “Piano Trio.” The trios by Beach and Clarke are on Neave’s latest recording, “Her Voice” (re- leased Oct. 4, 2019, on Chandos Records), along with Louise Far- renc’s “Piano Trio No. 1.” Since forming in 2010, Neave Trio (Anna Williams on violin; Mikhail Veselov on cello and Eri Nakamura on piano) has earned enormous praise for its engaging, cutting-edge performances. Mondays Band of Brothers Meeting 10 a.m., local veterans meet for donuts, coffee and talking Florence Elks Lodge #1858, 1686 12th St. Coastal Babies Support Group 2nd and fourth Mondays WellMama & Pregnancy & Parenting Center 10:30 a.m. to noon; for new and expectant parents 1525 12th St., Ste. G Helping Hands Coalition Noon to 1 p.m.; open to those needing lunch or services Florence Community Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 101 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, A safe space for encouragement, life skills Trillium Community Health Plan and FOOD 4 to 6 p.m.; open to women for Lane County Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St. Fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits free to people with OHP or who qualify for food Call 541-997-2816 assistance PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, Weekly New Testament Class Taught by Joel Marks, 541-840-0620 400 Ninth St. 6:30 to 8 p.m.; open to public Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Florence Rotary Club Noon; lunch purchase available Florence Events Center theflorencerotary.org Wednesdays Fun Connections Playgroup For parents and children 5 and under 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 Celebrate Recovery 5:30 p.m.; open to public Florence Church of the Nazarene, 1536 12th St. Thursdays The New York Times said, “What excellent performances this trio gives here of works that deserve them,” and included the third movement of Clarke’s trio in the “Best 25 Classical Music Tracks of 2019.” According to Williams says, “There is so much great reper- toire that is under-performed, es- pecially from women composers, and we feel it is essential to pro- gram and record these master- works alongside the more well- known catalogue of piano trio repertoire. These women really broke down barriers and paved the way for future generations and we are excited to honor their Joy of Quilting Hand Piecing Class 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; $20 per course Joy of Quilting, 2970 Highway 101 unique contributions and voices.” The Neave Trio —WQXR explains, “‘Neave’ is actually a Gaelic name mean- ing ‘bright’ and ‘ra- diant’, both of which certainly apply to this trio’s music making” — has been included in several “best of ” roundups across the country. Neave has per- formed at many es- teemed concert series and at fes- tivals worldwide. Highlights of Neave’s 2019-20 season include concerts at Lin- coln Center’s Mostly Mozart Fes- tival, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Arizona Friends of Chamber Music, Brown Uni- versity, Feldman Chamber Music Society, Chamber Music Society of Williamsburg and the Boise Chamber Music Series, among many others. For more information, visit www.neavetrio.com. SEAcoast, an all-volunteer nonprofit, has been bringing first-class entertainment to Flor- ence, Ore., for 40 years. 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 Wet Felted Flowers with Kathy Elfers 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; admission required The Timber Fallers Daughter, 483 Fir Ave. in Breakfast Tasting Event Community Chorus of Florence Reedsport Featuring plant-based breakfast options 7 p.m.; open to public 5:30 p.m.; register at 541-999-2052 or lin- Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Writing/Illustrating Retreat — dasveggies@gmail.com Highway 101 | 541-999-7575 “A Swirling Of Ideas” Florence Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Hosted by Dragon Art 4445 Highway 101 Fridays 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; $25 per person Feb. 25 Florence Testing for HIV & HepC Creative Mercantile, 392 Fir Ave. in Reedsport Every second and fourth Friday Mapleton Cribbage Club Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and Corvids on the Coast HIV Alliance 11 a.m. to noon; parking pass required 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. Cape Perpetua Visitor Center, 2400 Highway 101 near Yachats Helping Hands Coalition Noon to 1 p.m.; open to those needing lunch or services Florence Community Baptist Church Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Helping Hands Coalition Noon to 1 p.m.; open to those needing lunch or services Florence Community Baptist Church Hosted by Florence Community PTA 6 p.m.; $2 admission/$5 family Florence Events Center Saturdays Live Music at Three Rivers 7 to 11 p.m.; 21+ Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino Resort Feb. 22 FEC Indoor Yard Sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; minimal admission Florence Events Center Women’s Empowerment Beginning Truffle Hunting with Your Dog Hosted by Premier Truffles Noon to 3 p.m.; $125 per person/dog pair www.facebook.com/premiertruffles/ Author Talk: “Shipwrecks of the Southern Oregon Coast” Hosted by H.S. Contino 1 to 2 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Feb. 23 Writing/Illustrating Retreat — “A Swirling Of Ideas” Hosted by Dragon Art 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; $25 per person Creative Mercantile, 392 Fir Ave. in Reedsport Florence Ukulele Club “The 5 p.m.; open to public Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public Library, 88148 Riverview Ave. 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 St. Feb. 26 Meet Boomer in Mapleton Hosted by Boomer Wright, candidate for state house representative 4 to 6 p.m.; open to public Old World Gingerbread Village Restaurant, 12300 Highway 126 in Mapleton Last Resort Players Board Meeting 6 p.m.; open to public Florence Events Center conference room www.lastresortplayers.com Feb. 27 Brave Kids Talent Show Hosted by Florence Community PTA 6 p.m.; $2 admission/$5 family Florence Events Center Precious Plastics Florence Crafting Day 6 to 8 p.m.; open to public Florence Maker Space, 1230 17th Place Suite D Feb. 28 Waite Ranch — Coastal Conservation Project Project with McKenzie River Trust and Siuslaw Watershed Council 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; open to volunteers who can help plant native plants and remove invasive species Register at www.mckenzieriver.org/ events/list/waite-ranch-coastal-conserva- tion-project/ Veteran’s Service Officer at Disabled American Veterans Open to area veterans by appointment; 541-997-8060 Florence DAV Hall, 1715 21st St. Best Books List of 2019 With Librarian Kevin Mittge 1 to 2 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Public Library Feb. 29 — Leap Day Siuslaw Education Expo 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw High School, 2975 Oak St. “The Blank Page: Conquer It, Fill It and Master It” FRAA Writing Workshop with instructor Catherine J. Rourke 10 a.m. to noon; Cost: $20 FRAA members, $25 non-members; FRAA, 120 Maple St. Register at 541-708-2120 or CJReditor@ gmail.com. Wet Felted Floral Wall Hanging with Kathy Elfers 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; admission required The Timber Fallers Daughter, 483 Fir Ave. in Reedsport “A Taste of Fanana” Drag Show featuring Fanny Rugburn and Ana Khonda 7 p.m.; $15 admission for PG-13 audiences Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St. www.showtix4u.com/event-details/37419 March 1 Flow Art with Pam Nedder Hosted by Florence Regional Arts Alliance 1 to 3 p.m.; $30 for FRAA members, $35 for non-members Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. “Diamonds Under the Douglas Fir” An introduction to truffle farming in Western Oregon MainlyPiano House Concert 5:30 to 8 p.m.; open to public Siuslaw Watershed Council Office, 10868 E. Series featuring Kate Moody Hosted by Kathy Parsons Mapleton Road, Mapleton 3 to 5 p.m.; suggested donation of $20 Reservations are required by emailing kat- Brave Kids Talent Show hypiano@gmail.com 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
