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BOOSTER CLUBS
Siuslaw Athletic Booster Club usually meets at 6:30 p.m. the last Monday of the month, Siuslaw High School library. SABC supports middle school and high school sports teams.
Mapleton Booster Club meets third Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Siuslaw Bank in Mapleton. Information: Krystal Wolford, 541-268-6951.
BOWLING
Holiday Bowl, league and recreational play, 1710 27th Street and Highway 101, Florence. Fall registration underway. Information: 541-997-3332.
BRIDGE
Florence Duplicate Bridge Club, 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 19th and Tamarack. Nonsmoking. ACBL sanctioned, master points awarded. Open to all. Information: John Weatherwax, 541-997-2677.
CHESS
Florence Chess Club. Information: Steve Avery, 541-902-8991.
FUNDRAISERS
Ian Foster Scholarship Fund supports scholarships for Siuslaw High School athletes. Send checks to the Ian Foster Fund, PO Box 1972, Florence, Or 97439.
Ocean Dunes Women's Golf Association, Ocean Dunes Golf Links. Meets at 8 a.m., first Tuesday of the month. Information: Ocean Dunes Golf Links pro shop, 541-997-3232.
MOTORCYCLING
Retreads Motorcycle Club, Florence Chapter, meets the second Saturday of the month, 9 a.m., Kathleen and Nina's Pie and Specialty Restaurant, 3611 US-101, Florence. Information: Bill Trapp, 541-997-5063.
SHOOTING
Siuslaw Rod and Gun Club meets third Thursday of even-numbered months, 7 p.m., 87227 Munsel Lake Road, Florence. Information: Jerry Harpole, 541-935-5224 or 541-902-7708. Website: siuslawgunclub.com.
SOFTBALL
Florence Adult Softball League. Information: Sean Campbell, 541-999-7269, or email Florencesoftballleague@gmail.com.
WALKING
Coastal Gems Volkssports Club holds monthly AVA-sanctioned 10K and 5K walks. Florence-area walk Tuesday, May 2. Information: Maryann Brown, 541-961-4279.