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 started? Want tips on the best...
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Bridge Lane Florence April 16th
See the attached PDF! Link to photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gU2AD851rCkR2N-8fyZjFl3QBQ4OEwLw?usp=drive_link
Scotch Broom Removal Volunteer Event – This Saturday, April 5 at Heceta Dunes
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 "Protect the Best" sites. This...
Update 4/3/25: You did it! Memory Care Respite will continue serving!
Please don't let this Florence non-profit close! Memory Care Respite of Florence has been serving the Florence Area for over 31 years. Our mission is twofold. We enrich the lives of person's living with dementia through our adult day program called Coffee Club and we...
Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights
Make a Greater Impact—Learn the Strategies for Successful Grant Funding! Join us on Saturday April 26th from 10am-3pm at the Senior & Activities Center in Florence Oregon for Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights, brought to you by Siuslaw Vision...
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
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, March 30 & April 6, 3 PM....
Learn what you can harvest and sell from your property in upcoming workshop with OSU Extension Service
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, including agricultural products and...
Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music – Friday, March 14, 2025
Media Contact: Susan Williams Williams Waldron susan@williamswaldron.com 602.885.8117 (cell - text preferred) Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music - Friday, March 14 2025 Florence, Oregon (March 6, 2025) – Feeling a bit overwhelmed in these tumultuous...
Local Students Can Practice Public Speaking & Earn Money at the 4-Way Test Speech Contest
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 subject you care about by...
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, March 15
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! The Day Use Area is mid-way...
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...
Local Baker is a Standout Among the Rotary Auction Cake Bakers
Each year, talented bakers in Florence and surrounding areas donate their time and considerable talents to create over 30 custom-designed cakes for Rotary’s annual charity auction. These fabulous cakes often spark bidding wars, and the bakers who make them are...
ODOT Receives $30 million to improve safety and livability on OR 126
ODOT Receives $30 million to improve safety and livability on OR 126 Direct link to ODOT news release SALEM – A $30 million federal grant will help make critical safety and infrastructure improvements along a 1.9-mile segment of OR 126 between Huston Road and Lakeside...
OSU Extension announces new certified Master Gardener in west Lane County
Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County announces Jacki Holien as a certified Master Gardener! The Annual Badging and Awards Dinner was held on December 10, welcoming newly certified Master Gardener volunteers, including Holien, a Florence resident....
Students, community partners work together on ideas to address student wellness concerns
On October 25, Siuslaw Vision, in partnership with Lane Educational Service District and the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts, hosted a student-led community event centered on student wellness. The event, held at Lane Community College Florence, focused on...
New murals add color at Shore Pines community
Shore Pines apartments residents got a special treat on Halloween with the unveiling of two new outdoor murals. The two murals, one at the entrance to each building, were designed and painted by Seattle-based artists Perri Rhoden and Bashir Davis. "They have vast...
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, November 16
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 Florence. It is a short walk to the...
Siuslaw Vision to publish submitted news on website
You can now publish your news on the Siuslaw Vision website when you use the Submit a Press Release feature. Content will be posted within 1-2 business days. Siuslaw Vision reserves the right to select which submissions we publish on our website. Stories may be edited...
How To Grow Vegetables At Home
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 started? Want tips on the best...
Bridge Lane Florence April 16th
See the attached PDF! Link to photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gU2AD851rCkR2N-8fyZjFl3QBQ4OEwLw?usp=drive_link
Scotch Broom Removal Volunteer Event – This Saturday, April 5 at Heceta Dunes
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 "Protect the Best" sites. This...
Update 4/3/25: You did it! Memory Care Respite will continue serving!
Please don't let this Florence non-profit close! Memory Care Respite of Florence has been serving the Florence Area for over 31 years. Our mission is twofold. We enrich the lives of person's living with dementia through our adult day program called Coffee Club and we...
Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights
Make a Greater Impact—Learn the Strategies for Successful Grant Funding! Join us on Saturday April 26th from 10am-3pm at the Senior & Activities Center in Florence Oregon for Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights, brought to you by Siuslaw Vision...
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
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, March 30 & April 6, 3 PM....
Learn what you can harvest and sell from your property in upcoming workshop with OSU Extension Service
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, including agricultural products and...
Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music – Friday, March 14, 2025
Media Contact: Susan Williams Williams Waldron susan@williamswaldron.com 602.885.8117 (cell - text preferred) Florence Indivisible American Pie Meet Up & Music - Friday, March 14 2025 Florence, Oregon (March 6, 2025) – Feeling a bit overwhelmed in these tumultuous...
Local Students Can Practice Public Speaking & Earn Money at the 4-Way Test Speech Contest
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 subject you care about by...
First Friday After Hours at Serene Abundance Studio
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, music and BYOB starting 6pm. For more...
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, March 15
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! The Day Use Area is mid-way...
FACC March 5th Meeting Features the Rural Advisory Committee
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 with United Way and its Live...
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
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 also helping us build homes and...
Prom of your Dreams
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 so much more! Tickets are on sale now...
Free Pruning Workshop – Fruit Trees, Roses, and Blueberries
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 workshop is held outdoors, rain or...
Apply today for the Siuslaw Public Library District Budget Committee
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 Friday, February 28, 2025. The library...
Local Baker is a Standout Among the Rotary Auction Cake Bakers
Each year, talented bakers in Florence and surrounding areas donate their time and considerable talents to create over 30 custom-designed cakes for Rotary’s annual charity auction. These fabulous cakes often spark bidding wars, and the bakers who make them are...
Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Presents Chamber Music Concert
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, January 26, 3 PM at the Presbyterian...
ODOT Receives $30 million to improve safety and livability on OR 126
ODOT Receives $30 million to improve safety and livability on OR 126 Direct link to ODOT news release SALEM – A $30 million federal grant will help make critical safety and infrastructure improvements along a 1.9-mile segment of OR 126 between Huston Road and Lakeside...
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
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 Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public...
OSU Extension announces new certified Master Gardener in west Lane County
Oregon State University Extension Service in Lane County announces Jacki Holien as a certified Master Gardener! The Annual Badging and Awards Dinner was held on December 10, welcoming newly certified Master Gardener volunteers, including Holien, a Florence resident....
LCC Florence Center closed for winter break
Lane Community College's Florence Center will be closed for their winter break Dec. 19 - Jan. 1. The center will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd. Winter-term classes begin January 6th. For credit students needing help during that time, please visit LCC's website at...
Winter Art Reception at Serene Abundance Studio
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 event. The Studio is located at...
Students, community partners work together on ideas to address student wellness concerns
On October 25, Siuslaw Vision, in partnership with Lane Educational Service District and the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts, hosted a student-led community event centered on student wellness. The event, held at Lane Community College Florence, focused on...
New murals add color at Shore Pines community
Shore Pines apartments residents got a special treat on Halloween with the unveiling of two new outdoor murals. The two murals, one at the entrance to each building, were designed and painted by Seattle-based artists Perri Rhoden and Bashir Davis. "They have vast...
Scotch Broom Removal at Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, November 16
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 Florence. It is a short walk to the...
Siuslaw Vision to publish submitted news on website
You can now publish your news on the Siuslaw Vision website when you use the Submit a Press Release feature. Content will be posted within 1-2 business days. Siuslaw Vision reserves the right to select which submissions we publish on our website. Stories may be edited...