The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is hosting a volunteer event to remove invasive Scotch broom at the Exploding Whale Memorial Park on Rhododendron Dr. in Florence, OR on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM to Noon. Volunteers are needed to remove small Scotch broom...
Head Start of Lane County is hiring for their new location at the Elm Park Early Learning Center. Head Start is seeking qualified staff for the following positions: Early Head Start Head Teacher (2 Openings) Early Head Start Teacher (1 Opening) Early Head Start...
Serene Abundance Studio Space, at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence, will host a Spring Art Supply Swap on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am to 4pm. Bring gently used art and craft tools, materials or unfinished projects, and swap for something new to you. Non-swapper...
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Darlings Marina & RV Resort, 4879 Darlings Loop, Florence, OR Cost: FREE (Donations welcome) Looking for things to do in Florence Oregon this summer? Join the Siuslaw PlayShop & Demo Day—a...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOPIC: Florence Farmers Market Opening Day CONTACT: Linea Andersen, 541-991-4501, contact@florencefarmersmarket.org Florence Farmers Market returns to the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk on Tuesday, May 19th from 3 pm to 6 pm, and continues weekly on...
On Sunday, June 7th, from 2-4 PM, the Siuslaw Public Library will be presenting "History at Your Fingertips", a two-hour, hands-on, workshop exploring Oregon's biggest databases with Maureen Flanagan Battistella from Southern Oregon University. Historians,...
The opening bell will ring on May 19th at 3 pm to kick off the 9th season at Florence Farmers Market. Hungry eaters on the coast can browse the best of the abundance grown and produced in the region at the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk every Tuesday in old town Florence....
Cascades West Innovation Hub, in partnership with the City of Florence, is bringing a new kind of entrepreneurial event to the Oregon Coast. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, community members are invited to attend Florence PubTalks: How Good Ideas Get Funded, a free,...
First Step Florence, transitional housing for families, is hosting a “Hard Hats & Heels” fundraising gala on Saturday, June 13, 6-9:00pm at the Florence Event Center. The gala theme is in conjunction with our ongoing “Building With Compassion” campaign to help...
The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will host the second event in its Speaker Spotlight Series on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak Street. David Kollen from the Xerces...
Join the Central Coast Miniatures Club for our annual Arts, Crafts and Miniatures Marketplace where you can find new treasures, original art pieces, handmade crafts, slightly used tools, supplies and building materials, and a variety of kits and projects to enjoy, all...
Spring is upon us and the Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library are clearing out the cobwebs and planting the seeds for another successful year of fundraising to benefit the Siuslaw Public Library. First, a couple of business matters. At the January meeting, newly...
The Siuslaw Public Library will hold two town hall meetings May 8-9 to share community feedback gathered during the strategic planning process. Library staff have spent the last month asking community members about their hopes and dreams for the region. For those in...
Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) is currently seeking members to represent all areas of the county, including West Lane. Made up of 12 representatives from across Lane County, the Coalition's primary task is to distribute over $30,000 of Oregon Cultural Trust...
Siuslaw Childcare Friends President, Adrian Pollut, announced the opening of two programs to encourage development of the Siuslaw Region’s childcare workforce." "I am so excited to be able to help our community expand and enhance our incredibly important childcare...
Wildflower Montessori School offers 8 weeks of fun and educational summer camps. Each week has a new theme filled with arts, crafts and outdoor activities. Camps fill up fast due to limited spots. Contact us at 541-991-2224 or wildflowerms16@gmail.com
OSU Extension Service is hosting a free compost workshop on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop is open to the public and will be held in the production garden behind Florence Food Share at 2190 Spruce St. in Florence. The event will be outdoors and...
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra announces its spring concert series. Under the direction of Ernie Hills, the group will be performing Handel's Water Music, Symphony No. 4 "London" by Haydn, and Dvorak's Slavonic Dances. Concerts are free and open to all. Fridays,...
March 19, 2026 - The Florence Farmers Market Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Linea Andersen as the organization’s first-ever Market Director. This new leadership role marks a significant milestone in the market’s evolution as it expands...
Goodwill Job Connections has reopened in Florence, Oregon. "We are committed to helping others overcome employment barriers and become employable. We help with all kinds of barriers to employment. please stop by our office at 1310 Hwy 101 in Florence, inside the...
LTD Launches Lifeline Pilot in Rural Areas of Lane County On March 2, 2026, Lane Transit District (LTD) launched a new pilot along the Highway 36 corridor between Mapleton and Deadwood, as well as rural South Lane County, Mohawk Valley. “Rural transit services are a...
Update to First Citizen Story: Congratulations, Mike Webb, and Danin Lacouture! The community celebrated 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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 —...
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...
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...
