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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.
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Gold, silver, platinum jewelry with
ican flutes, surprise musical
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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
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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.
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& Dinner House
345 Riverfront
Reedsport • 541-361-6331
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Sept. 10.
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Daily Fresh Seafood Specials
Steaks • Salads
Homemade Desserts
Pastas • Vegetarian/Vegan
Full Bar
541-997-7178
COAST REAL ESTATE
Estate Sale
Fri. 08/27 & Sat 08/28
& Sun 08/29
9am-3pm & Sun 10am-2PM
5273 Hilltop
No Early Birds, Cash Only,
Mask Required.
All Occasion Catering
Private Parties
Beautiful Riverview
Sat 08/28 & Sun 08/29
8am -2 pm
4677 Mitchell Loop
Mechanic tools, misc. tools,
misc. items.
Open Tuesday - Saturday 4:00-8:30pm
Reservations Suggested
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