Archived event from April 2025 – It's time to do some spring cleaning in your studio! Serene Abundance Studio Space is hosting the 6th annual Spring Art Swap this Saturday, April 19th from 11am to 3pm at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence, Oregon. Bring your...
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How To Grow Vegetables At Home
Archived event from April 2025 – Free class on how to grow vegetables at home to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Florence branch of the Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th St, at 1:00 p.m. Always dreamed of growing your own vegetables, but you’re not sure how to get...
Bridge Lane Florence April 16th
Archived event from April 2025 – See the attached PDF! Bridge Lane Florence will take place on Wednesday, April 16th, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Florence Events Center. This FREE event connects residents of Florence, Mapleton, and surrounding areas with essential...
Scotch Broom Removal Volunteer Event – This Saturday, April 5 at Heceta Dunes
Archived news from April 2025 – Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is sponsoring a Scotch broom removal event at Heceta Dunes this Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers are needed to continue our efforts to remove invasive Scotch broom from one of our...
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, March 22
Volunteers are needed to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove Scotch broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, March 22 from 10AM to Noon. We are hoping for better weather this Saturday after last Saturday's cancellation due to stormy...
Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert Series
Archived event from April 2025 – The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra presents our spring concert series. The concert features works by Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Robin DeVour, and more. Plus a premiere by Robbie Dee Smith. There are three concerts in the series: Sundays,...
Learn what you can harvest and sell from your property in upcoming workshop with OSU Extension Service
Archived news from April 2025 – Oregon State University Extension Service will be offering the workshop "What can I sell from my property?", an introduction to the kind of products landowners might be able to harvest and sell from the resources on their land,...
Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music – Friday, March 14, 2025
Archived news from March 2025 – Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music - Friday, March 14 2025 Florence, Oregon (March 6, 2025) – Feeling a bit overwhelmed in these tumultuous political times? Come join us on Pi Day for music, apple pie, and an...
Local Students Can Practice Public Speaking & Earn Money at the 4-Way Test Speech Contest
Archived event from April 2025 – Are you a Siuslaw or Mapleton-area high school student (public, private, or home-schooled) in grades 9- 12 who cares about ethical standards and behavior in today’s world? If you are, the Rotary Club of Florence invites you to share a...
First Friday After Hours at Serene Abundance Studio
Archived event from March 2025 – Serene Abundance Studio Space will host a Friday After Hours event on March 7th, featuring two members of the local band, Celtic Flo, kicking off the season for St. Patty's Day. Community potluck and all ages hour starting at 5pm,...
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, March 15
Archived event, March 2025 – Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, March 15 from 10AM to Noon for our first volunteer event in 2025. We will be removing invasive Scotch broom and volunteers are needed to help!...
FACC March 5th Meeting Features the Rural Advisory Committee
Archived event from March 2025 – Florence Area Community Coalition’s March 5, 2025 monthly meeting will feature Lane County’s Rural Advisory Committee which is actively seeking to increase its membership. Kayla Watford, known to many in the area through previous work...
OSU Extension Hosted Successful Pruning Workshop in Florence
Lane County Master Gardeners and Oregon State University Extension Service hosted a successful pruning workshop in Florence on February 8, 2025. Twenty-five people braved the cold and rain to attend. “We appreciate everyone who came out on Saturday to learn about...
Just in time for Cupid’s Big Day- See’s Candies at ReStore
Archived news from February 2025 – Just in time for Cupid’s big day Florence Habitat Restore is selling See's Candies to bring you the sweetest chocolates around – By purchasing these delicious Valentine’s treats, you’re not just making someone’s day special, you’re...
Prom of your Dreams
Archived event from February 2025 – Get ready to sparkle and shine at the Prom of Your Dreams, an unforgettable evening benefiting Florence Habitat for Humanity! Join us on Saturday, February 22, at Three Rivers Casino for a night filled with dancing, photo ops, and...
Free Pruning Workshop – Fruit Trees, Roses, and Blueberries
Archived event from February 2025 – Winter is a great time to prune! Come join Oregon State University Extension Service - Lane County Master Gardeners on Saturday, February 8, from 10 a.m. to Noon, at the corner of Rhody Drive and Juniper Street in Florence. This...
Apply today for the Siuslaw Public Library District Budget Committee
Archived news from February 2025 – The Siuslaw Public Library District is seeking community members to fill three-year Budget Committee seats. Residents who live in the library district are eligible to apply for the position. Applications are due by 5 p.m. PST on...
Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Presents Chamber Music Concert
Archived event from January 2025 – The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra presents a winter chamber music concert. Members of the orchestra and friends will perform light classical and popular music works for small ensembles. There will be two performances: Sunday,...
Women’s March / People’s March 2025
We’re celebrating community! Come join us! People’s March Saturday, January 18th at 11am at the Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood St. In solidarity with the National Women’s March, we are standing together, defending each other and building a resilient...
Florence Lions featured at FACC Jan. 8, 2025 meeting
Archived news from January 2025 – Florence Area Community Coalition's January 8, 2025 monthly meeting will feature the Florence Siuslaw Lions Club, which in 2024 celebrated an amazing 76 years of service to this community. On January 8, 2025, at 10:45 am in the...
Winter Art Reception at Serene Abundance Studio
Archived event: November 2024 – Visit Serene Abundance Studio Space this Sunday, November 17th, for our Winter Art Reception and Holiday Sale. Meet our gallery artists, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and view and shop special art and craft items available only at this...
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, November 16
Archived event: November 2024 – Volunteers are needed on Saturday, November 16 from 10AM to Noon to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove invasive Scotch broom from the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area. The Day Use Area is mid-way between Reedsport and...