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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2021 | 3A Community News Florence STEP cancels picnic Group to ‘March on Washington’ in support of ‘For the People’ Act The annual Salmon and Trout Enhancement Pro- gram (STEP) picnic sched- uled for Wednesday, Sept. 1, is being postponed due to the spiking number of COVID cases locally. Orga- nizers will try to reschedule when possible. Learn more at florence step.com. On Saturday, Aug. 28, from 1 to 2 p.m., commu- nity members are invited to stop by the corners of High- way 101 and Highway 126 in Florence for a March on Washington in support of the “For the People” Act, Florence Indivisible is hosting a rally to send a clear message to Congress that they must deliver for Today, Florence Indi- the American people and visible joins in national pass the “For the People” movement in support Act before it’s too late. of the “For the People” This rally follows previ- Act in front of the U.S. ous rallies held in Florence, Congress. Previous local including “Demand De- democracy rallies took mocracy” on July 24 and place July 24 and Aug. “Democracy Can’t Wait” on 10. Aug. 10. This is in addition to additional rallies held on weekends to bring attention to the need for the U.S. Con- gress “to step up, do their job, and pass the act,” orga- nizers said. The day itself has a histor- Pick up a map through Hosted by Safe Shelter for ical significance because on Aug. 28 TheSiuslawNews.com and Siuslaw Students Aug. 28, 1963, 58 years ago, LRP Holds Auditions for Siuslaw Middle School FlorenceChamber.com Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., “John & Jen” Call organizer at 541-590-0779 led 250,000 people on a his- Noon to 2:30 p.m.; open to sing- toric March On Washing- er-actors stage age 20 to 45 Sept. 10 ton. Florence Unitarian Universalist Sept. 3 & 4 Rods N Rhodies Kool In front of the Lincoln Fellowship, 87738 Highway 101 Mudmusic Studio Labor Car Stand-Around Memorial, Dr. King deliv- lastresortplayers.com Registration and stand-around Day Sale ered his famous “I Have a Port of Siuslaw Parking Lot 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open to public Dream” speech, calling on March on Washington Pit-fired ceramics by artist Mike the nation to rise up and live in support of the Dragon Art Summer Schwartz out the true meaning of its “For the People” Act Camp Showcase creed. His speech that day 1 to 2 p.m.; open to public 5 p.m.; open to public has become one of the de- Corners of Highway 101 and Sept. 10 to 12 Opening reception for a gallery fining moments in Ameri- Highway 126 show featuring student art Florence Florence Events Center Communitywide Siuslaw Student Art Garage Sale Show — Canceled All day; various locations The Newport and Oregon “We Built This City on Heart & Sept. 11 — Pick up a map through Coast Community Drum Soul” available to view and/or TheSiuslawNews.com and Patriot’s Day Circle will present the third purchase at Florence Events FlorenceChamber.com in its 2021 series of free Center through Aug. 31 Rods N Rhodies monthly outdoor Summer Sept. 10 to 12 Invitational Car Show Celebration Performance and Benefit Florence Sept. 1 Series concerts this Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; open to public Communitywide Aug. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. Historic Old Town Florence September Clothing Garage Sale in Yachats. rodsnrhodies.org Swap All day; various locations “The June and July shows 2 to 5 p.m.; open to students were both in Newport,” Drum Circle Coordinator, A Weekly Listing of Community Events in the Florence Area Chandler Davis, said. “So we are delighted to be able — Events subject to change depending on current COVID-19 restrictions — to finally bring the August Submit all events information to PressReleases@TheSiuslawNews.com edition of our free summer shows to South County.” ESTATE JEWELRY AND The event will feature Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education Support on the Oregon Coast the Thunder & Lightness ANTIQUE FURNITURE!!! www.ustooflorence.org Ensemble with Mary-Beth We buy, sell and consign quality Nickel on the Native Amer- BOTH MEETINGS ARE CURRENTLY ON HOLD. estate/heirloom jewelry & furniture. WATCH SIUSLAW NEWS FOR RESUMPTION Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with ican flutes, surprise musical • Tuesday Evening Group (2nd Tuesday) What’s happening in the Siuslaw region can history. The rally will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. on the cor- ners of Highway 101 and Highway 126, but of anoth- er group is at this location, the rally will move to the al- ternate location at Florence City Hall on Highway 101. For more information, contact florenceindivisible@ gmail.com. Drum Circle presents outdoor concert in Yachats precious & semi precious stones. Auto, Home, Life, Business Flood, Antique Auto, RV’s Medicare Advantage Plans Medicare Supplements Health Insurance Phone (541) 997-9497 1234 Rhododendron Dr / Florence Call 541-997-8104, Florence Antiques & Coast Jewelers 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 Alva Bracey guests and a supervised and facilitated open drum cir- cle segment with audience participation in the Yachats Commons Open Space be- hind the Commons in the center of town on Highway 101. The event celebrates the 11th season of the monthly summer concerts. The group previously per- formed on the outdoor the- ater stage at Café Mundo in Newport’s Nye Beach His- toric District. The Newport and Oregon Coast Community Drum Circle features and expand- ed multicultural traditional and indigenous World Beat rhythm set with Davis and Applications open for RAIN’s next virtual accelerator RAIN is launching its next 10-week virtual dig- ital sales and marketing accelerator to help Oregon entrepreneurs generate revenue online. It will take place on Wednesdays from 9 to 10:30 a.m. between Sept. 29 and Dec. 15, 2021. Thanks to funders, this program is free to attend. Interested people will Broker Your goals are my top priority. Let’s get together! Call, Text or Email Cell: 541-505-1180 Alva@CBCoast.com 541-997-7777 100 Hwy. 101, Florence, OR members of the drum cir- cle on authentic traditional hand drums and traditional wooden flutes. The all-ages event is fami- ly-friendly, and kids and pets are encouraged. Participants should bring lawn chairs or a blanket to throw down for a picnic and their own drums if they want to join in. Loaner drums will not be available due to COVID-19 concerns, and dogs must be on a leash. Masks and social distanc- ing will be required state- wide in crowded outdoor environments regardless of vaccination status. For info, contact chan- dler@chandlerdavis.com. Big Fish Café & Dinner House 345 Riverfront Reedsport • 541-361-6331 LES SCHWAB TIRE CENTERS Tires • Brakes • Shocks Alignments 4325 Highway 101 Florence, OR 97439 join a virtual cohort of Oregon entrepreneurs and build their network. 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