A practical, engaging workshop designed for tourism professionals, frontline staff, business owners, and destination planners who want to lead in creating inclusive travel experiences. What You Will Experience The experiential training blends hands-on activities,...
The community is invited to celebrate the past – and the future – at the Florence First Citizen & Future First Citizen Luncheon on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St. Since 1967, the Florence First...
Community Fundraiser to support Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Florence Oregon -June 20,2026 A community fundraiser will be held to benefit the Tunnel To Towers Foundation, which honors our nation's first responders and military heroes. The event aims to raise awareness...
The Oregon State University Extension Service will be hosting a field tour to explore growing coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) on the Oregon coast. This tour offers a chance for small woodland owners to learn directly from professional foresters who have years of...
For one week — March 22nd- March 28th the Florence Goodwill store at 1310 Hwy 101, will match all donations to the First Step Florence donation ”round up” campaign. So while spring cleaning please make a donation to your local Goodwill store then do some shopping...
The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne in concert on Sunday, March 22nd, from 2 to 3:30 pm, in the library’s Bromley Room. The duo will be presenting an enchanting afternoon of Celtic harps, rare instruments, and wondrous...
Using the iNaturalist App with Dina Pavlis The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Dina Pavlis discussing the iNaturalist app, which helps millions of people learn more about nature on Sat., March 14th, at 1 pm, in the library’s Bromley Room. iNaturalist is a...
FLORENCE, OR – The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Speaker Spotlight Series, beginning Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak...
Rotary Club of Florence Seeking Contestants for this year’s 4-Way Test High School Speech Contest: Contest Winners Will Share $2,250 in Cash Prizes Are you a Siuslaw or Mapleton-area high school student (public, private, or home-schooled) in grades 9-12 who cares...
Jacon Taylor, Development Manager with Saint Vincent de Paul's manufactured housing program, Hope Homes, will be the featured speaker and at Florence Area Community Coalition's March 4th regular meeting. The problem that the housing program addresses: With the median...
Siuslaw Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting community members to participate in its strategic planning process to help shape the organization’s direction for the next five years. Strategic planning is a critical opportunity for SWC to reflect on what is working well,...
The Lane County Master Recycler Program is offering a nine-week course focused on waste prevention and recycling. This in-person class will be in held at the Florence Center of Lane Community College, 3149 Oak Street, on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30p.m., March 31 through...
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...
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...
The Department of Environmental Quality is running a Youth Climate Art Contest- please share this with your schools and students. Submissions due by April 22, 2026. Students! Share your passion for art and climate awareness by submitting your original artwork to the...
Attention students, families, and staff! Siuslaw Middle and Elementary Schools are officially participating in the Electronics Recycling Competition to divert e-waste from landfills and keep reusable electronics in our community. From January through April, Siuslaw...
Siuslaw High School is hosting a Student Career Fair for ninth through twelfth-grade students on Friday, March 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Student participants will have the opportunity to visit booths from vendors, submit an application and/or a resume, and interview...
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...
Siuslaw Childcare Friends (SCF) announced the appointment of Jenn Lukashev, a seven-year early childhood education professional in the Florence area, and the owner of Stepping Stones Home Child Care and Preschool, as the community provider for the new Elm Park Early...
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...
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...
CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients and their families in the coastal communities of Lincoln and Lane Counties, is proud to announce its 2026 “Comeback Walk in Memory of Sonia Graham.” Following the recent...
Eugene, OR — The Oregon Social Learning Center is excited to announce our Fall 2025 KITS At Home parent groups dates. These free, virtual groups are designed for caregivers of children ages 4 to 6 and offer a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and learn...
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 —...
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...
While in the past the Friends solicited books just before our book sales, we now welcome donations all year long to be sold in the book store inside the library, and at our popular Bromley Room sales. Donated books must be clean and in resellable condition – no moldy,...
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...
EUGENE, OR — July 24, 2025 — A new women’s public speaking club is launching in Eugene with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up to the mic—whether that’s in a boardroom, a Zoom call, or on a big stage. Mic Drop Club...
A Bargain Hunter’s Dream in Oregon’s Coastal Playground Make room in your trunk and bring your best price-haggling, treasure-hunting spirit—Florence’s Community-wide Garage Sale is back September 12–14, 2025, and it’s better than ever! This beloved tradition will once...
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...
Child care access in Florence and the Siuslaw region of West Lane County will increase 50% next year with the completion of the Elm Park Early Learning Center. Developer Chestnut Management has received commitments for 87% of the cost of the center, which is designed...
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 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....
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...
