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Dahlias are delightful in the Siuslaw region

Discovering Rhododendrons in China and Tibet

Please join the Siuslaw chapter of the American Rhododendron Society for our meeting on February 17 at the Siuslaw Community Presbyterian Church on Highway 101 in Florence. Our speaker will be Dr. Keith White, president of the Rhododendron Species Foundation in...

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Concurso de Artede Clima para jóvenes

Concurso de Artede Clima para jóvenes

Comparte su pasión por el arte y el clima De contaminación a solución-la tierra que queremos ver Por qué participar? Únete al esfuerzo para proteger y preservar el ambiente y belleza natural de Oregon al compartir sus experiencias con el cambio climatológico Demuestra...

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America 250! Help make this a memorable event!

America 250! Help make this a memorable event!

America 250! Planning! As our community and the rest of the country prepare to celebrate America 250, please join us in helping make this special right here in Florence! A planning meeting will be held in the Bromley Room at Siuslaw Public Library on Wednesday,...

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Friends of the Siuslaw February Book Sale

Friends of the Siuslaw February Book Sale

The Friends of the Siuslaw Library will be hosting their February Book Sale on Saturday, February 21st (10am to 4pm) and Sunday, February 22nd (10am to 3 pm). at the Siuslaw Public Library, Bromley Room. 1460 9th Street, Florence, Oregon. Books are priced to sell!...

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Valentine’s Day Weekend Chamber Concert

Valentine’s Day Weekend Chamber Concert

The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra will present a chamber concert series on Valentine's Day weekend. Members of the OCCO and friends will perform a variety of light classical and popular music for small ensembles. Perfect for your Valentine’s Day plans. Friday,...

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First Citizen Nominations are Open!! Deadline is Jan. 30, 2026

First Citizen Nominations are Open!! Deadline is Jan. 30, 2026

The First Citizen Committee is asking for nominations for the 2025 Florence First Citizen. First Citizen nominees are people who place service above self, donating their time, expertise, and thoughtful energy to help make our community a wonderful place to live. The...

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Free Lunch Program at Florence United Methodist Church

Free Lunch Program at Florence United Methodist Church

Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch. The Florence Methodist church has been providing a free lunch to anyone who wishes to come every Tuesday and Thursday for over 30 years. Come enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in our dining room. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30...

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Master Gardener Training 2026

Master Gardener Training 2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening...

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Help Shape the Future of the Florence Farmers Market!

Help Shape the Future of the Florence Farmers Market!

Love fresh food? Care about community? Florence Farmers Market is looking for new Board and Committee members to help us grow. Board members meet monthly and serve on a committee (about 2–4 hours per month). Committee members pitch in where their interests fit best —...

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Emergency Cold Weather Shelter-Florence seeks volunteers

Emergency Cold Weather Shelter-Florence seeks volunteers

Emergency Cold Weather Shelter – Florence Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe This Winter When temperatures drop, Florence’s Overnight Cold Weather Shelter opens its doors to provide warmth, safety, and dignity to our houseless neighbors. We need volunteers now to prepare...

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New Monthly Classes at Serene Abundance Studio

New Monthly Classes at Serene Abundance Studio

Serene Abundance Studio Space invites you to play around with art all month long! Visit their new location at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence for monthly workshops and special offerings, including watercolor pencil, pyrography, expressive painting and more. For...

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Florence receiving tons of positive coverage from travel media

Florence receiving tons of positive coverage from travel media

America is reawakening to the fun of “Oregon’s Coastal Playground” Florence — the highly acclaimed destination where coastal beauty meets small-town charm—is again on the national radar for outdoor adventure, romantic getaways, family vacations, arts and culture, and...

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Siuslaw Vision to publish submitted news on website

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...

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