Giving Back

MARCH 24, 2018 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO

Siuslaw News Showcasing local non-profit organizations

Florence Area Non-Profit Guide

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Volunteers Making a Difference

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lorence is home to dozens of organizations — and hundreds of individuals — that support the town and its citizens. Their accomplishments range from ensuring the welfare of children and their families, to beautifying the parks and beaches, to building a hospital, library and senior center, to protecting the planet. They make music, teach our children, feed the hungry, lift our spirits.

Some of the service organizations and their volunteer corps have become traditions, institutions and major resources. Some work quietly “behind the lines,” perhaps touching just one life at a time; some stimulate, entertain and motivate with gala gatherings and fundraisers. All are making a difference. All deserve recognition and support.

Please take a few minutes with the 2018 Giving Back, a Guide to Florence-Area Non-Profits, to get to know a few of the groups that are making Florence a healthy and diverse community, and consider how you might get involved. Perhaps you’ll find an opportunity of a lifetime, whether to give or receive.

The Siuslaw News extends a sincere thanks to these organizations, their leaders, and, especially, their volunteers.

—Siuslaw News Staff

Index of Non-Profit Organizations in this Publication

MARCH 24, 2018 | SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO

Siuslaw News Showcasing local non-profit organizations

Florence Area Non-Profit Guide

Boys & Girls Club of Western Lane County . . . . . . . . . 2 C.R.O.W. (Children’s Repertory of Oregon Workshops) . . . . . 12 Florence Caring Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Florence Food Share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Florence Kiwanis Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Florence Rotary Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Friends of Florence Events Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Habitat for Humanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Lane County Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Meeting Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 Siuslaw Pioneer Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Soroptimist International of Florence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Us TOO Florence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Western Lane Community Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Giving Back, a Guide to Florence-Area Non-Profits, is a supplement to the Siuslaw News, March 24, 2018.

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Thank you to the Florence Businesses and community members who generously sponsor flags at $30.00 per flag, per year. Kiwanis members maintain and display those flags on most holidays and special events.

To sponsor a flag go to www. florencekiwanis.org or call Gary Vawter at 541-997-3281.

Kiwanis host a fun filled hour of games, prizes and special “StormTrooper’s” appearances for children thru 5th grade immediately following the Rhody Jr. Parade.

Kiwanis hosts and coordinates the annual free Thanksgiving dinner with many, many volunteers from the community that day, to make it happen. A partnership with the Elks Lodge makes it possible to use the Elks Lodge facility for the community dinner.

Upcoming:

Kiwanis Foundation Raffle 2018 raises monies exclusively for scholarships to Siuslaw and Mapleton High School Seniors. Tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each by going to this site directly, www.florencekiwanis.org or call John Murphey at 541-991-0514.

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Pregnancy & Parenting Center of Florence (formerly known as the Caring Pregnancy Center)

annual fundraiser

Pregnancy & Parenting Center (formerly known as the Caring Pregnancy Center)

Encouragement, Support & Love PPC is a non-profit center established to provide support to individuals and families facing planned, unplanned or crisis pregnancy

PANCAKE BREAKFAST! SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018 9AM UNTIL NOON!! @ the Senior Center 1570 Kingwood Street

Education, Service & the Stork Boutique The center provides information on pre-natal care, education courses on newborn, infant and toddler care, parenting education and guidance for moms and dads as well as life skills classes and a stork boutique that has diapers, baby supplies, toys and essentials for the new family. contact us...we are here for you

breakfast is free, donations gladly accepted!

Most of us want to recycle as much as possible, which is good, but not if it causes us to recycle things that aren’t recyclable.

Recycling programs in Oregon are in a world of hurt right now, and this is largely due to all the garbage people are putting in their recycling bins hoping that someone, somewhere will make use of it.

That’s not how it works. Not everything is recyclable. And this type of wishful recycling ruins recycling.

If in doubt, either find out or leave it out!

Ask your collection service provider, or go to: www.lanecounty.org/commingledrecycling

1525 12th Street, Florence, Oregon | 541.902.2273 www.pregnancyandparentingcenter.com

Recycle it Right

PAPER

Wherever you recycle, putting the wrong stuff in the bin turns good, recyclable paper into garbage.

NO CUPS including COFFEE CUPS NO food to-go boxes NO napkins NO paper towels NO waxed cardboard NO pizza boxes

yes!

Paper containers that hold food and beverages are made using plastics or chemicals and are NOT recyclable.

www.lanecounty.org/recycle

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Friends of the Florence Events Center Come join us and have fun!

Office Work • Theater Usher Function Set-Up • Stage Work IT Expertise • Lighting & Sound

715 Quince St., Florence 541-997-1994 www.eventcenter.org

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In 1920, a gathering of old friends met at the home of Mrs. Clara Haring in honor of her 66th birthday. A plan was made to perpetuate the memory of the men and women who laid the foundation for the cultural history of the Siuslaw region. The Siuslaw Pioneer Museum, ninety-eight years later, continues to offer a look into our river town’s past for residents and visitors to enjoy.

In the early days the Siuslaw River was the primary means of travel for settlers for the entire area. The Museum’s collection takes visitors into the exciting adventurous moments in our regions history with the collection that tells stories of the people who logged, fished, farmed and provided goods to a growing community.

You could spend just an hour or two at the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum or perhaps make a day of it and include a self guided Historic Walking Tour which begins at the museum and brings you by 21 different buildings & locations in the Old Town Florence area.

The Museum’s Research Library has documentary information regarding our local history and pioneer families. An audio-visual presentation shows a brief history of Florence along with information on early shipwrecks. And don’t forget to explore the steam sawmill display. We always welcome new volunteers! Please contact Harry Zinn at amazinn2@ msn.com or 541-997-7884 during open hours.

Museum Hours: February to April & October to December Tuesday through Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------May 1st through September 30th Open 7 days a week 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

278 Maple St in Florence, OR www.siuslawpioneermuseum.com

The Board of Directors takes this opportunity to thank the many volunteers who open the Museum’s doors ready to share stories of the Siuslaw Valley with visitors.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

Diane Bailiff Del Phelps Virginia Carroll Pete Shoys Ivan Ellingson Steve Skidmore Shirley Hunt Nancy Sobottka Lonnie Iholts Don Stewart Terri Pennington Lynn Taylor Harry Zinn – Operations Mgr.

COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

Library – Bill Tizzard, Curator Maureen Courtney – Librarian Sandy Zinn – Asst. Librarian

INTERNATIONAL OF FLORENCE

Heritage Players – Alyson Scott Sewing Room – Betty Johnson

WOMEN AT WORK

P.O. Box 1209 Florence, Oregon 97439 Our name, Soroptimist, was coined from the Latin “soror” and Live Your Dream awards to three local women “optima” meaning ‘best for women’. Soroptimists are women who who are furthering their education to better want to improve the lives of others. As a member of this international support their families and advance in their careers. service organization, there are opportunities for personal growth and Our local club coordinates the annual leadership development, education, unity and purpose Community Christmas Food and Toy through working with other like-minded individuals to distribution.

We donate funds, time and achieve common goals and achievement through items to a variety of local programs such as direct involvement with service projects. We focus on TOGETHER...

Caring Pregnancy Center, Siuslaw Outreach common goals; strive for human rights for all people Services, Florence Senior Meals, Coalition and advance the status of women and girls; develop Making a Against Human Trafficking, Boys & Girls Club interest in community, national and international Difference Smart Girls Program, Rhododendron Court affairs; maintain high ethical standards in business Scholarship fund and Florence Future First and professional life; develop the highest concept of for Women Citizen. patriotism.

WATCH FOR OUR FUNDRAISERS – The Soroptimist mission is to improve the lives BRAS FOR A CAUSE October 20, 2018 and of women and girls through programs leading to ROSE SALES starting in September. social and economic empowerment. It is our vision SIF has been active in this community since that “women and girls have the resources and 1972.

Interested in joining our organization? Join us for opportunities to reach their full potential and live their dreams”. lunch.

Please contact club president, Frankie Jorgensen at To promote the mission and vision, Soroptimist International of 541-902-7948 or sorop�mist.florence@gmail.com for place Florence (SIF) held fundraising events in 2017 that enabled us to and time of meetings or for more information. provide $33,000 in scholarships to eight area students and $7000 in

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*PROSTATE CANCER SPOKEN HERE*

Us TOO Florence Prostate Cancer Education Support on the Oregon Coast

www.ustooflorence.org BOB HORNEY, CHAPTER LEADER/FACILITATOR Us TOO Florence has two monthly meetings for your convenience:

• Tuesday Evening Group (2nd Tuesday) 5-7 p.m. - Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw Urologist Dr. Bryan Mehlhaff attends.

• Tuesday Lunch Bunch (3rd Tuesday) 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. – Ichiban Urologist Dr. Roger McKimmy, M.D. attends.

Contact Bob for more information:

(H) 541-997-6626 (C) 541-999-4239 maribob@oregonfast.net • Check out our Personal Prostate Cancer Journeys, slideshows and other information on our website.

• A prostate cancer diagnosis is not needed to attend.

• Spouses/family members are encouraged to attend.

• Bring questions/records - get answers • Someone to talk to - who understands.

Watch for Us TOO Florence at Health Fairs We’ll Be There!

Donations Stay Local Us TOO Florence 924 Island Drive South Florence, OR 97439

*SEPTEMBER* PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS MONTH *ON THE BOARDWALK*

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VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN!

Volunteers build affordable housing and provide affordable home repair and maintenance services in partnership with local faith communities and organizations.

DONORS MAKE IT POSSIBLE!

Gifts of land, houses, cars, stocks and money purchase building lots, construction materials and contractor services.

Volunteers needed for new home construction, home repairs, general office work, public relations and special events.

Join a committee and help Habitat help others!

Office is located at 2004 HWY 101, Florence 541-902-9227 • info@florencehabitat.org www.florencehabitat.org

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www.florencehabitat.org

Clean friendly and safe place to find cool treasures.

Florence Food Share is an emergency food box pantry serving a 270 square mile area in Western Lane County. We distribute over 50,000 pounds of food every month to an average of 1800 individuals. 30% of those we serve are under the age of 18, and 28% are seniors on a fixed income. Because of the large volume of food we distribute, we must constantly replenish our shelves.

Our most needed items are: peanut butter, canned meat products (such as stew and chili), mac-ncheese, sugar, flour, coffee, and canned tomato products.

ReStore accepts gently used building materials, yard art, gardening supplies, tools, cabinets, hardware, lighting appliances and furniture. We even accept boats and trailers and can help you donate your old car through the Cars for Homes Program. Our inventory changes daily, so it is never the same. We also offer pick-up and delivery service.

Your donation will help someone achieve the dream of homeownership!

Hours: Open 9:00 to 5:00 Monday - Saturday Location: Location: 2016 Hwy 101 Florence, OR Restore@florencehabitat.org Follow us at Facebook.com/restoreflorence To Donate or for More Information call 541-997-5834 COME IN, VOLUNTEER! JOIN THE FUN! WEAR THE T-SHIRT!

Florence Food Share is tremendously grateful for the ongoing support of this community. Without our dedicated volunteers, we couldn’t operate. In addition, because every dollar donated allows us to access and distribute 65 lbs. of food, every cash donation helps considerably. Thank you, Florence, for your ongoing support!

2190 Spruce Street, Florence 541-997-9110

Thank you!

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C.R.O.W. is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides opportunities for youth to thrive in the arts.

C.R.O.W. can only keep flying with your continued support. When you make a donation to C.R.OW., you are giving to the youth in our community, and in turn, to all of us.

You Can Help Keep C.R.O.W. Flying into the Future Please mail your donation TODAY to: PO Box 184 • Florence, Oregon 97439

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Q: What is Western Lane Community Foundation?

A: Western Lane Community Foundation was established in 1974 as a resource for citizens to make charitable gifts and bequests

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Anyone seeking a permanent channel for philanthropic giving that is administered competently and responsibly.

Anyone who wants to perpetuate the support of an institution in Lane County.

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Anyone who wants to experience the joy and satisfaction of giving.

Q: Who administers WLCF? A: A Board of Directors made up of nine local citizens and administrative staff. Volunteers all!

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THE MEETING PLACE 12th Street Alano Club Hope Meets 1525 12th Street (Old hospital, back annex). Meeting site for “Open to All” recovery groups: AA, DDA, Al-Anon, Native American AA, GA, Kids caught in the crossfire, Alanohope.org Meetings. Seven Days a week, Call for times & meeting agenda.

Contact: 541-9917-9558 or 612-462-1481. Friday 5:30pm. 1525 12th St. (Old hospital, back annex) Contact: 541-999-1243 or 541-991-9588.

55 ALIVE/MATURE DRIVING. Contact Lane Community College, 541-997-8444.

AA Candlelight Meditation Meeting meets Sat., 7pm., 1525 12th St. (rear). Contact: 310210-3324.

A. C. A. Adult Children of Alcoholics (Alcoholic/dysfunctional families). Meets every Saturday at 6:45pm at Alono Club Hope. Contact: Loyd (406) 214-9176.

Ada Grange #570 meets second Saturday of each month. Potluck at 5pm. Meeting at 6pm.

Enjoy getting together with people involved in helping the community. Ada Grange is 10 miles out Canary Road. Contact: Linda Pugh 541-9974254, or PO Box 674, Florence, OR 97439.

Aglow International meets first Saturday, 10am–Noon., at Florence Vineyard Fellowship, 2610 Kingwood St., Contact: Judy Murphy 541997-5849.

Al-Anon Meets each Wednesday at 12:30pm @ Alono Club Hope.

Al-Anon Family Group meets every Thursday at noon, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Library Room, 19th & Tamarack. Contact: 541997-3788 Al-Anon Family Hope Group 1525 12th St. (old hospital back annex). Meets Fridays 5:30pm to 6:30 pm. Contact: 541-999-1243.

Al-Anon Siuslaw Family Group meets every Tuesday at 7pm., at Cross Roads Assembly of God, 10th & Maple St., Rm 14. Contact: 541997-1209 or 999-0271.

Al-Anon Mapleton Family Group meets every Monday at 7pm, at the Mapleton Evangelical Church, Riverview Ave., Mapleton. Access door off rear parking lot. Contact: 541-999-5223.

Alano Club Hope meets Mon.-Sun. daily.

1525 12th St., Florence (rear). 7-8pm Contact: 310-210-3324.

Alcoholics Anonymous 12 Step Study meets Tues., 6:00pm. Alano Club Hope (rear). Contact: 310-210-3324.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mon., Wed. & Thurs., 7pm., Episcopal Church, 19th & Tamarack. Contact: 541-902-0152.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Mon. & Fri., 10am., New Life Lutheran Church, 21st & Spruce Streets. Contact: 541-902-0152.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Tues (closed), Thurs and Sat (open), 7pm., Mapleton Lions Club Annex on River Ave., Mapleton. Contact: 541-902-0152.

Alcoholics Anonymous Open meetings Sunday, 10-11am. 1525 12th St. (Old hospital, back annex). Contact: 541-991-7870 or 541-999-7300.

Alcoholics Anonymous Brown Baggers Bunch 1525 12th St., Florence, OR 97439.

Meets Daily at noon Contact: Pat Duncan 310210-3325.

Alcoholics Anonymous Men’s Meeting.

Meets Tuesdays, from 5-6pm. at the Methodist Church on the corner of Kingwood & 2nd St. Contact: 541-902-0152.

Alcoholics Anonymous New Beginnings Men’s stag. Meets 11:30 am-12:30pm. (Closed) Methodist Church @ Kingwood & 2nd St. Con-

tact: 541-902-0152 Alcoholics Anonymous Serenity Meeting 1525 12th St., Florence, OR 97439. Meets Sunday 10-11am.

Alcoholics Anonymous Uptown Group meets Sin., Wed., thurs., Fri., 5:30-6:30pm., 1525 12th St., Alano Club, Florence (rear). Contact: 310210-3324.

Alcoholics Anonymous Sisters (SIS) Sisters in Sobriety Women’s meeting. Meets Saturday at 10-11:30am, at Alano Club Hope, 1525 12th St., rear entrance. Contact: 310-210-3324.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month, 1-2:30pm., Regency Florence. 1951 E. 21st Street, Florence.

Contact: Rachel: 541-997-8436 ext. 205.

American Red Cross Oregon Pacific Chapter. meets 3rd Monday of each month. Contact Tom 541-997-1123. Great opportunity to help locally.

American Legion & Aux., Francis M. Yost Post No. 59 meets the 4th Tuesday of every month, 5pm for dinner and 6pm for general membership meeting, at Elks Lodge of Florence, 1686 12th Street. Contact: 541-997-3082 Argentine Tango in Newport meets every Monday night at 7-9pm. (7:30pm on second Monday) at South Beach Community Center located east of LaQuinta motel on 3024 SE Ferryslip Rd. First 1/2 hour is a lesson-then dancing. No partner needed. All ages welcome. Wear leather bottom shoes, for info contact: 541-5632705 or http://www.geocities.com/yesnewporttango/.

Baha’i Faith of Florence discussion meetings every Monday evening @ 875 7th Street, 6:30pm. Soup’s on supper and interfaith devotional discussion. No Charge. Contact: Suzanne Mann-Heintz 541-590-0779 or James Heintz 541-590-0616.

Beloved Community of Florence, Healing Circles, Meditation, Spiritual Coaching. Meets every Saturday, 10:30am., Private Home. Contact: Eleanor 541-999-9870 Cell.

Better Breathers Club, meets 4th Wednesday of each month, Peace Harbor Medical Center in Conference room C. 2-3:30pm. Contact: Karl 541-902-6300 Ext 5635.

Breastfeeding Support Group, second Thursday, 6:30-7:30pm., Siuslaw Area Women’s Center, 12th St., Florence. Contact: 541-997-1794.

Cancer Education Group Everyone Welcome. Meets every other Tuesday at 1:30pm @ 1525 12th St., Ste. 4A, Florence, 97439. For further information please Contact: 541-999-6809 or 541-999-8624. Fee: No fee.

CaregiverSupport Group Bimonthly meeting is held at SprucePoint on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month starting at 11 AM. Spruce Point has supported this group by providing a complimentary lunch for the participants on those meeting times. It is facilitated by Mary Ann Earl RN BSN retired. Contacts are Annette Poston 541-997-6111 or Mary Ann Earl 541-9974866. Anyone needing support caring or assisting another person with their responsibilities for health, welfare, finances or decision making can be supported in that process in this group.

Celebrate Recovery for hurts, habits and hang-ups Starting Nov. 29th. Meets every Friday.

6 PM for a meal, following by meetings at 6:30.

PM Meeting. 1st qtr. at Cross Road Church,, 2nd quarter at Florence Christian Church, 3rd qtr. at Florence Evangelical church and 4th qtr at Florence Church of the Nazarene. For more information call Chick 541-997-3370.

Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence, 1st Thursday of month, 6pm., Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room, Florence.

Central Oregon Coast Amateur Radio Club meets every Wed. 7-8:30am. at Koffee Klatch @ Clawson’s Wheelhouse. Wed net @ 7 pm.

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Chronic Pain Group People with chronic pain helping people with chronic pain, meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 5:30 to 7:00pm at Community Baptist Church, 4590 Hwy. 101, Florence. Contact: 541-991-0037.

Circle 4 Oneness community meets two times a month, the 11th and 22nd, 6:30-8pm. Contact 541-902-7912 for directions.

Citizens Democracy Watch, meets at 1pm., the last Sunday of the month at the Women’s Center. Contact: 541-997-3950.

City Club of Florence, Meets 1st Friday of each month. Program 12pm–1pm. Meets in Bromley Room of Siuslaw Public Library. Open to public. For more information: 541-305-9003.

Coast Chamber Ensemble, meets every Thursday, 3-5pm., Coast Village Clubhouse. All musical levels welcome. Contact: 541-870-4346.

Coastal Celtic Society, Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Contact: Carolyn McCord 541-997-9142 for different locations and time.

Coastal Women Veterans, 2nd Friday, 11:30am. Place to be announced. Contact: 541902-8623.

Coastal Writers, 1st and 3rd Thursday, 7-8:30pm. at The Shorewood, 1451 Spruce St. Contact: 541-902-8575.

Community Chorus of Florence Oregon meets Thursdays 7 – 8:30 pm August to December and January to May at Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy. 101, Florence. Contact: 541 997-3469. www.communitychorusflorenceoregon.org – Facebook: Community Chorus of Florence.

Diabetes Health & Wellness Group, Meets twice a Week every Wednesday from 9am to 11am AND 8pm to 9:30pm. Location: 1710 Laurel Way, Unit B (upstairs), Florence. For information contact: Deborah Grigsby, LPCi, MMHC, 541-999-1913, no cost group sessions.

Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary meet third Tuesday each month at 5pm., DAV Hall, 1715 W. 21st St. Contact: DAV Joe Whitney: Post Commander – Jerry Hernandez: Senior Vice Commander, 541-590-0420.

Family Caregiver, Support Group, Spruce Point Assisted Living, 9th Street, Florence. Meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays 10:30 am. to 11:30/12:00 in the Community Room. Contact Annette at SP 541-997-6111. Facilitator: Mary Ann Earl RN, BSN Family Support Group for family members of chronically mentally ill, meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8pm., PeaceHealth counseling Serv., Florence Business Center.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Central Oregon Coast, 1st Saturday, 1pm., Pacific Community Hospital, Newport. Contact: 541-563-5240.

Fibromyalgia Support Group of Reedsport meets 3rd Wednesday of every other month at the Reedsport Public Library.

Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Noon forum 2nd. Thursday of each month, noon, at Best Western Pier Point Inn. Open to the public.

Contact: 541-997-3128.

Florence Area Coordinating Council meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Siuslaw

Valley Fire and Rescue Hall on Hwy. 101, 9am.

Florence Area Democratic Club meets at 11am the 1st Saturday of every month. Contact: www.florenceareademocrats.org.

Florence Area Humane Society, Low Cost Spay/Neuter, Wednesdays, Please call the Shelter for an appointment. 541-997-4277.

Florence Caring Pregnancy Center open Mon., Tues & Thurs., 11:00am.-4pm. FREE. 1525 West 12th Street (Florence Business Center). Margaret Getchell, Executive Director, 541902-2273.

Florence Chapter-Oregon Right to Life Contact: Mona Dick 541-997-2065.

Florence Community PTA meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, 4pm. Siuslaw Elementary School Library. Contact Diane McCalmont, 541-997-1854. Email: florencecommunitypta@ yahoo.com. Website: florencepta.org, Facebook: Florence Community PTA. Florence Dance Guild, meets monthly. Contact: Angela Palmer 541-997-6839.

Florence Duplicate Bridge (non-smoking), Every Thursday afternoon starting @ 12:30pm.

St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 19th & Tamarack, Florence. Contact: John Weatherwax 541997-2677. (American contract bridge league (ACBL) sanctioned games (Master points awarded) Open to all.

Florence Elks Lodge 1858 meets every Thursday at 7:00pm., 1686 12th Street.

Florence Garden Club, 2nd Wed., Sept.-June, 1:00pm., Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy 101. Contact: www.facebook.com/ FGCOR. Florence Kiwanis meets each Wednesday, noon, Ocean Dunes Golf Links, Munsel Lake Rd, Florence.

Florence Memory Loss Respite Center meets Mon., Wed., Thur. from 10am.-2pm., Florence Senior Center, 1570 Kingwood Street, $10 includes lunch. 541-902-8539.

Florence MS Support Group meets the 2nd Friday of each month – For time and location, Call Skip at 541-997-8205 or Lloyd at 541-9991608.

Florence Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, Meets 4th Wednesday of every month, 1:30pm., Shorewood Apartments meeting room.

Contact: Joann 541-633-3330.

Florence Performing Arts Association Board meeting, 2nd Thursday of each month, 3:15pm.

FEC. www.florenceperformingarts.com Friends of Poetry, Meets every Wednesday, 3-5pm., in the activity room at Shorewood Retirement Center, 15th & Spruce. All welcome.

Contact: Shirley Nelson 541-373-0065.

Florence Rotary Club, Tuesdays, noon, at Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St., Florence. Contact: Ron Caputo, 541-997-4961.

Florence Salmon/Trout Enhancement Program, 1st Wed., 7pm, Florence Elks Lodge. Contact Ron Caputo 541-997-4961.

Florence Senior Travel Club, Meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday, Noon-3, at Jerry’s Hot Rod Grille, 1179 Hwy. 101. 541-999-9700.

Florence Siuslaw Lions Club, 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30pm., Pacific Pines RV Park meeting room, 4044 Hwy. 101. (entrance on 42nd St.) Contact: 541-991-3161.

Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Sundays, 10am. at the Fellowship Hall located at the NW corner of Heceta Beach Rd. & Hwy 101.

Contact: Sally Wantz 541-902-9505.

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Flying Needles & Hooks of the Siuslaw, This group does charitable knitting & crocheting for schools, SOS, & Helping Hands. All are welcome.

Meets 2nd Tuesday in Bromley room Siuslaw Public Library from 3pm-5pm. 4th Tuesday – at Greentrees Community Room from 3pm-5pm.

Contact: Suzanne Mann-Heintz, 541-590-0779.

Friends of Florence Events Center meets on the last Tuesday of every month, 3pm. at Florence Events Center. Contact: FEC 541-997-1994.

Friends of Honeyman State Park, Meets 3rd Monday of each month at 11:15am. recreational meeting hall at Honeyman, on Canary Rd. A group of volunteers who support projects at Honeyman – activities include park upkeep, planting & clearing, interpretive programs and special events. Everyone Welcome! Contact: Suzanne Mann-Heintz 541-590-1779, or honeymanfriends@aol.com Friends of the Library meeting, 4th Thursday of each month, 11am., Bromley Room Siuslaw Public Library. Contact: Susy Lacer, 541-997-8663.

Grief & Loss for Adults, Meets weekly every Thursday from 9am, to 11am. Location: 1710 Laurel Way, Unit B (upstairs), Florence. For information contact: Deborah Grigsby, LPCi, MMHC, 541-999-1913, no cost group sessions.

Grief & loss for Students, ages 12-18, Meets weekly every Thursday from 3:30pm to 5:00pm.

Location: 1710 Laurel Way, Unit B (upstairs), Florence. For information contact: Deborah Grigsby, LPCi, MMHC, 541-999-1913, no cost group sessions.

Grief & Loss Support Group sponsored by Hospice. Please contact facilitator for information.

Contact Norma Wood, LCSW. 541-997-3418.

Grief Share Meets at the Florence Christian Church, Thursdays, 3-4pm., 2nd and Ivy streets.

Contact: 541-997-2961.

Health Associates, a parenting support group, 3rd Wednesday, 7pm., 340 9th St. Contact: 541997-1877 or 541-997-7134.

Helping Hands Coalition, is an all-volunteer community organization dedicated to providing services, food, clothing, and a daytime center for the homeless and others with unmet needs. Our small but friendly facility provides warmth, comfort, and basic services for those in our community.

Meets every Mon., Wed., & Fri, from 12:30pm1:30pm, New Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Spruce St., Next of Food Share. Contact: 541-997-5057.

Ladies of Elks, second Monday, 7pm., Florence Elks Lodge. Contact: Linda Tank, secretary, 541997-3352.

Lower Umpqua Gem & Lapidary Society Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 2pm.

Winchester Bay Community Center, 451 Winchester Ave. Contact: Bill Hendrickson, 541-2716816 Reedsport. or Cam Grow, 541-997-8089 Florence.

Managing Chronic Pain Support Group Forming Starting March 2, 2015. Meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from 5:30-7pm, at Community Baptist Church, 4590 Highway 101. for information: 541-590-0591.

Mapleton Advisory Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month, Siuslaw Valley Bank in Mapleton, 4pm.

Mapleton Booster Club, Meets 3rd Wednesday. of each month @ 6pm. Siuslaw Bank in Mapleton.

Contact: Krystal Wolford 541-268-6951.

Mapleton Grange #584, Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, potluck @ 4pm, meeting @ 5pm. Barbara Reeder, Master: 541-268-1061.

Mapleton Lions Club meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month.

Masonic Lodge of Florence Stated Communi-

cation, 1st Tuesday. Family dinner 6:30pm. Open Lodge 7:30pm. 84910 Hwy. 101 S. Contact: 541997-9728 (bus.)

Masonic Widows Social Club, last Wednesday, 12 Noon, at the Masonic Temple, 84910 Highway 101 South (1.5 miles south of the bridge). Contact: Phyllis Williams 541-997-7965.

Meditation held Thursdays, 5:30pm. at United Methodist Church, 2nd & Kingwood. Contact: Pip Cole, 541-971-1173.

Mid Coast Soldiers, Come ride with us, Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) Florence, OR. Breakfast meeting/ride, 1st Saturday @ Kathleen & Ninas, 8:30am. Business meeting, 3rd Tuesday @ Chen’s Family Dish, 6:00pm. Contact: Rob 541-999-7605 NAMI (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill) of West Lane County, meets on the 4th Thursday of each month. 6:30pm.-8pm. Hospital Cafeteria.

Contact Monica: 541-902-8308.

Narcotics Anonymous meets every Mondays: 5:30-6:30pm, Wednesdays: 7pm-8pm & Fridays, 7pm-8:30pm at Alano Club Hope, 1525 12th Street, East end of building. Contact: Carol K:541268-4769.

National Assn. of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Contact: Jim Parrish, 541-997-1427.

Ocean Dunes Women’s Golf Assoc. meets first Tuesday of every month, 8am., at Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Contact: 541-997-3232.

Oregon Central Coast Veterans, each Tuesday, 12:30pm., Old Town Coffee Roasters, 125 1/2 Nopal St., Florence. Any veteran or active duty member of the Armed Forces welcome. Contact: Dennis Marsh, 541-997-5169 Oregon Coast International Dancers, meet every Wednesday evening 6:30 pm.-7:30pm., Come join the fun! at LCC. Contact: 541-870-4346 for info and directions.

Oregon Dunes Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution meets monthly September–May. For more information, contact: E. F. Westphal - Regent 541-517-5333.

Oregon Right to Life please contact Mona Dick at 541-997-2065.

Overeaters Anonymous, has moved to a new location. Meets every Thursday from Noon to 1 at Lane Community College, Room 158, 3149 Oak St., Florence. Contact: 541-603-6978 or oaflorence.com.

Pacific Coast Wind Ensemble meets Monday 6:30-8:30 pm., alternates btw SHS & Waldport HS music rooms. Amateur thru professional welcome.

Contact: Gail Nichols 541-999-6907.

Pacific Dunes Shrine Club meets for Dinner Socials at Driftwood Shores, for Business Meetings at Bliss’ 101. For details, call 541-997-4082.

Parkinson Support Group meets first Tuesday of each month at Ocean Unity, 834 SW Lee, Newport.

Call 574-6560 for more information. Jeff Geiger, Facilitator.

Peace Harbor Hospital Auxiliary meeting, 3rd Thursday, except July/August, luncheon at 11:30, Florence Events Center. Contact: 541-902-9669 or 541-902-1970.

Points of Grace - Community Acupuncture. Experience relief from pain, anxiety, headache, depression. Improve mental clarity, sleep and overall health. Meets Wednesdays: 11am-1pm @ Wellspring Clinic, 1845 Why 126, Suite H. No appointment is needed. Donations are welcome and make this service possible.

Pointman Veterans Ministries - Support for veterans and their families. Especially wartime stress.

Contact: Bond Hanson, 541-997-2074; Dan Hackett, 541-902-0688 Professionally Retired Ornery Single Seniors,

(PROSS). For information, contact Damie, 9916430, or write 1451 Spruce St. Apt 107, Florence.

Quilt Guild (Rhododendron), 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 10am., Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th St. Contact: kquilt20@yahoo.com.

RAPP Committee meets 3rd Wednesday of month at B&G conference room, 1234 Rhododendron Drive, noon-1:30pm.

Rainbow Girls, Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 6pm, Masonic Lodge 84910 Highway 101 South (1.5 miles south of the bridge). Contact: Sherry, 541-915-9382.

Reiki Gathering All Reiki students 1st, 2nd, 3rd degree. Time to work on each other. No cost. Meets 2nd Wednesday of the month 6:30-8:30pm in Private Home - call for directions. Contact: Lynette Kristine 541-997-2154.

Retreads Motorcycle Club, Florence Chapter, meets second Saturday of the month at 9am @ Kathleen & Ninas for breakfast & a ride. Contact: Bill Trapp 541-997-5063.

Rhododendron Society, Siuslaw Chapter, meets 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7pm., Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw, 3996 Hwy. 101. Contact: Mike Bones, 541-997-3082. Sept-May only.

SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) Central Coast Chapter, meets 3rd Saturday of each month, at Reedsport Methodist Church at 11am. For information call 541-271-3771 or James Ives - President 541-271-4212.

S.C.O.R.E. (Service Corps Of Retired Executives), free personal consultations with people in or interested in business. Contact: LCC, 541-997-8444.

SHIBA, (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistants) Meets in Florence @ LCC 3rd Friday of each month. Call for an appointment for Medicare help.

Contact: 800-722-4134.

Siuslaw Area React meets third Tuesday each month, 7pm. Contact: 541-997-4297.

Siuslaw Diabetic Support Group meets third Tuesday each month, 2pm., Siuslaw Public Library, The Bromley Room. Contact: 541-997-7134 Julianne or Joan. No meetings June, July or August.

Start September 20, 2011 Siuslaw Fiber Arts Guild meets the third Wednesday of each month from 10am-Noon at Bromley Room at the Library. Contact: Margaret Keith 541-997-4558. Anyone interested in joining in the knitting, hand-spinning, felting, rug-hooking is welcome.

Siuslaw Fisherman’s Association, Meets 3rd Monday of each Month at 1536 12th St. Church of the Nazarene, 2nd floor, 6pm. Contact: Annette Smith 541-902-2345.

Siuslaw Friendship Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 11am. Contact: Mary Danforth 541-590-5012.

Siuslaw Genealogical Society meeting, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7pm. Public Library, Bromley room. Contact: Kevin Mittge 541-9022376.

Siuslaw Outreach Services. Women’s Empowerment Support Group meets every Tuesday, 4-6pm., 1576 West 12th St. Contact: 541-997-2816.

Siuslaw Pioneer Museum meeting, second Monday of each month, 10am., 2nd & Maple St. 541997-7884.

Siuslaw Public Library’s Art Display Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30am., Bromley Room of the library.

Siuslaw Rod & Gun Club meets third Thursday of every other month, 7pm., Gun Club, Munsel Lake Road. Contact: Jerry Harpole, 935-5224 Siuslaw Soil & Water Conservation Dist., first Monday, 6:30pm., 1525 12th Street, Suite 10A.

Contact: Seth Mead, 541-997-1272.

Siuslaw Viewfinders Photography Club, meetings 1st Monday of the month at the Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley room, 6pm. Contact: Curt Peters, Digital Dunes Photography 541-902-8748.

Siuslaw Watershed Council meets the last Wednesday of every month, 6:30pm., Contact: 541268-3044 (Open to public.)

Soroptimist International of Florence, Meets 2nd, 3rd & 4th Wednesdays, 12:00 noon at Chen’s Family Dish, 3620 Hwy. 101. Contact: Jo Hine 541997-2233.

Support Group for Families & Friends with Mental Illness, Meets every 4th Thursday of the month from 6:30-8pm., at the Peace Harbor Hospital cafeteria, 400 Ninth St. Mental illness is a very stressful and devastating experience for all involved.

Everyone is welcome to come and share with others who are going through the same experiences. Contact: Monica 541-902-8308 or Julia 541-997-2026.

SWING (Siuslaw Womens Investment Group), Meets every third Tuesday, 12:30pm., New Life Lutheran Church, spruce & 21st St. Contact: Joyce 541-999-9876 or Karen 541-999-7906.

T.O.P.S. - OR #890, Meets Every Wednesday, 8:45-10am., The New Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Spruce St., Florence, OR. Contact: 541-902-7574.

Toastmasters International, Siuslaw Talespinners, meets four times per month: the first and third Thursday at 5:30 to 6:30pm at the Port of Siuslaw Office and the second and forth Thursday at 12:05 to 12:55pm at the Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Station on 2625 HWY 101. Contact: Alan Campbell 541-991-2920.

Us Too Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group – Evening Group, meets 2nd Tuesday of each month, 5pm. at Presbyterian Church. Spouses, loved ones and families are welcome. Contact: Bob Horney 541-997-6626.

Us Too Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group – Lunch Group, meets 3rd Tuesday of each month, 12 Noon at Ichiban Restaurant. Spouses, loved ones and families are welcome. Contact: Bob Horney 541-997-6626.

Van Fans – Meets the 1st Wednesday of each month, 11:30am., at Shorewood Senior Living, 1451 Spruce St., for meeting & lunch. Cost $8.50.

Contact: Sharon Grove: 541-997-8629 for more information.

Veterans of Foreign Wars – Post 3232 meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 pm., Florence Elks Lodge, 1686 12th Street. Contact: 541-997-5944.

Veterans of the Florence Area meet every Monday at 11:30am. at Elks Lodge of Florence, 1686 12th Street. Contact: Band of Brothers 541-9975944.

VFW Auxiliary, Meets 2nd Tuesday, 1pm., 2216 Willow Loop, Florence. Contact: Beryl Foreman 541-902-8327 Call for information or applications.

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, 7 pm., Conference Room “C” - Peace Harbor Hosp. Contact Ron 541902-8081 or Marlene 541-997-8801.

Weight Watchers meets Thursday evenings at 5:30 pm. (Meeting weigh-in 5 pm.) at the 1380 10th Street at Cross Road Assembly of God. Contact: 1-800-651-6000 Women’s Fellowship Circle, Wednesdays, 10am.-noon, Cross Road Assembly of God, 1380 10th Street. Contact: 541-902-8928.

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Foreign Exchange program Meets at the Florence Events Center 715 Quince Street, Florence, Oregon 97439 Each Tuesday From Noon to 1 p.m. www.theflorencerotary.org For more information Call President, Craig Sanders 541-999-1713 President-Elect: Mike Webb 541-999-6136

Rotary Auction

Read with a Rotarian

Easter Egg Hunt

School Supply donation

Florence Interact Club

Paul Harris Awards

Dictionaries

Some of the 2017 Rotary Scholarship Recipients

Golf Tournament