6A | SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 | SIUSLAW NEWS
What’s happening in the Siuslaw region
Weekly
SEAcoast presents The 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
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.”
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
Second and fourth Mondays
Hosted by WellMama & Pregnancy and
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
Highway 101
Support Team
5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to those who have
Celebrate Recovery
lost a loved one to suicide
5:30 p.m.; open to public
Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, 2625
Florence Church of the Nazarene, 1536
Highway 101
12th St.
Tuesdays
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.
According to Williams, “There
is so much great repertoire that
is under-performed, especial-
ly from women composers, and
we feel it is essential to program
and record these masterworks
alongside the more well-known
Saturdays
Live Music at Three Rivers
7 to 11 p.m.; 21+
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino
Resort
Feb. 29 — Leap Day
Thursdays
Peace Harbor Farm Stand
Women’s Empowerment
Fresh, seasonal vegetables and fruits free
A safe space for encouragement, life skills
to people with OHP or who qualify for food 4 to 6 p.m.; open to women
assistance. Collaboration between
Siuslaw Outreach Services, 1576 12th St.
PeaceHealth, Trillium Community Health
Call 541-997-2816
Plan and FOOD for Lane County
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center, Siuslaw Talespinners
400 Ninth St.
Toastmasters
First, second and third Thursdays
Florence Rotary Club
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Open to public
Noon; lunch purchase available
Port of Siuslaw Office
Florence Events Center
theflorencerotary.org
Community Chorus of Florence
7 p.m.; open to public
WellMama Peer Support Group Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996
Second and fourth Tuesdays
Highway 101
6 to 7:30 p.m.; open to birthing parents
541-999-7575
and their support people
Peace Health Medical Center Women’s
Coastal Writers Meet
Clinic, 340 Ninth St.
First and third Thursdays
www.wellmamaoregon.com, 541-999-
7 to 9 p.m.; open to writers at all stages
4880, birthingmamas.jen@gmail.com
Shorewood Residences meeting room,
1451 Spruce St.
Wednesdays
541-902-8575 or email nicholskaren222@
gmail.com
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
NEW: Florence Golf Links
www.florencekiwanis.org
Helping Hands Coalition
Noon to 1 p.m.; open to those needing
lunch or services
Florence Community Baptist Church, 4590
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;
Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA),
120 Maple St. | Register at 541-708-2120
or CJReditor@gmail.com.
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 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 performed at many
esteemed concert series and at
festivals worldwide.
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.
3:20 to 5 p.m.; open to public
Cape Perpetua Visitor Center (parking pass
required); wear sturdy gear
marinedebris.noaa.gov/
Lovejoy’s Restaurant and
Tearoom Business After Hours
5:30 to 7 p.m.; open to public
Lovejoy’s Restaurant and Tearoom, 195
Nopal St.
Yachats Big Band Dance Night
7 p.m.; $5 admission
Yachats Commons
yachatsbigband.com
March 6
Creativity Corner Papercrafts
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open to crafters
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
City Club of Florence
12:30 p.m.; open to public
Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996
Highway 101
www.florencecityclub.org
Bingo at St. Mary’s Catholic
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
March 3
Florence Home and Garden Show
Hosted by Coast Radio and Siuslaw News
2 to 6 p.m.; $2 admission, kids free
Florence Events Center
Alzheimer’s Support Group
1 to 2:30 p.m.; open to public
Light refreshments provided
Regency Florence, 541-997-8436
Big Wave First Tuesday Open
Mic
7 p.m.; open to public
Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple
St.
Go to “Florence Big Wave” on Facebook
March 4
Florence Area Community
Coalition: Waste Reduction
9 a.m.; open to public
Siuslaw Public Library
March 7
Siuslaw Dunes 2020
Hosted by Daybreak Racing and Siuslaw
Dunes Trail Run
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 50K and 25K races
Registration required at www.day-
breakracing.com
Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park,
84505 Highway 101
Scotch Broom Removal
Volunteer Work Party
Hosted by Oregon Dunes Restoration
Collaborative
10 a.m. to noon; open to public; bring and
wear sturdy work gear
Heceta Dunes off Joshua Lane north of Florence
www.saveoregondunes.org
Friends of Florence Van Fans
Luncheon Meeting
Wet Felted Floral Wall Hanging 11:45 am check-in; lunch at noon is now
with Kathy Elfers
$10
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; admission required
Open to public; 541-991-3209
The Timber Fallers Daughter, 483 Fir Ave. in Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St.
Florence Home and Garden Show
Reedsport
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $2 admission, kids free
“Where Art Thou?”
4 to 6 p.m. — admission FREE
“A Taste of Fanana”
Community Art Show
Florence Events Center
Drag Show featuring Fanny Rugburn and
Reception
Ana Khonda
Presented by Backstreet Gallery
Florence Area Democratic
7 p.m.; $15 admission for PG-13 audiences
5 to 7 p.m.; open to public
Club Meeting
Florence Golf Links, 1201 35th St.
Florence Events Center
Q&A with Candidate Melissa Cribbins for
www.showtix4u.com/event-details/37419
State Senate, District 5
SEACoast presents Neave Piano Trio
Fridays
11 a.m.; open to public
March 1
7 p.m.; tickets required
Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood St.
Florence Testing for HIV and HepC
6:15 p.m. pre-concert talk
Flow
Art
with
Pam
Nedder
Second and fourth Fridays
Florence Events Center
March 8 — Daylight
Hosted by Florence Regional Arts Alliance
Hosted by Alliance for Men’s Wellness and
1
to
3
p.m.;
$30
for
FRAA
members,
$35
HIV Alliance
Saving Time Begins
March 5
for non-members
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Free to public
Set clocks forward 1 hour
PeaceHealth Oregon Cardiology, 310 Ninth St. Florence Regional Arts Alliance, 120 Maple St. Community Career Fair
starting at 2 a.m.
Hosted by Three Rivers Casino Resort
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; open to public
Movement Art Workshop
Helping Hands Coalition
Three Rivers Casino Resort, 5647 Highway Mapleton Lions Club Breakfast
1
to
3
p.m.;
$20.
Noon to 1 p.m.; open to those needing
Pancakes, Eggs, Ham and/or Sausage, OJ
126
Studio Florence, 1845 Highway 126
lunch or services
and Coffee
760-207-0280 or visit studioflorence.com.
Florence Community Baptist Church, 4590
7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Best Books of 2019
Highway 101
Cost $8 for adults, $4 Kids
With Librarian Kevin Mittge
MainlyPiano House Concert
Mapleton Lions Club, 88148 Riverview Ave.
1 to 2 p.m.; open to public
Series featuring Kate Moody
Live Music at Three Rivers
Mapleton Branch of Siuslaw Public Library,
Hosted by Kathy Parsons
7 to 11 p.m.; 21+
Florence Home and Garden Show
88148 Riverview Ave. in Mapleton
3
to
5
p.m.;
suggested
donation
of
$20
Blue Bills Sports Bar at Three Rivers Casino
Hosted by Coast Radio and Siuslaw News
Reservations required to kathypiano@
Resort
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; $2 admission, kids free
Cape Cove Beach Cleanup at
gmail.com
Florence Events Center
Cape Perpetua
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Awards • Plaques • Name Badges
Gifts • Signage • Glassware

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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
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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
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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