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6th Annual Florence Art Swap

6th Annual Florence Art Swap

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

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...

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Bridge Lane Florence April 16th

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...

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Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert Series

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,...

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First Friday After Hours at Serene Abundance Studio

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,...

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FACC March 5th Meeting Features the Rural Advisory Committee

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...

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OSU Extension Hosted Successful Pruning Workshop in Florence

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...

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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...

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Prom of your Dreams

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...

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Free Pruning Workshop – Fruit Trees, Roses, and Blueberries

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...

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Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Presents Chamber Music Concert

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,...

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Women’s March / People’s March 2025

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...

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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...

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Winter Art Reception at Serene Abundance Studio

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...

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