Updated September 9, 2026 — MAPLETON, OR — Mapleton Community School will bring the 2026 Upriver Farmers Market season to a close on Friday, September 25, with a special Autumn Equinox Block Party celebrating local food, families, creativity, and the community...
VINTAGE TRAILER OPEN HOUSE RETURNS TO FLORENCE Come to Florence and “roll-retro” during the 9th annual Goin' with the Flo Vintage Trailer Rally and Community Open House. Dozens of kitschy-campy vintage travel trailers will be decked out for public viewing at Heceta...
The City Club of Florence welcomes guest speakers from the Lane County Treatment Center, Thursday Sept. 10th, at 1:30pm, in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library. As the opening of the new Florence location approaches, learn more about the effectiveness of...
Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) is hosting a free grant workshop for the 2027 Cultural Opportunity Grant cycle on Wednesday, September 9, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Library, 1460 9th Street, in Florence. This program is neither...
First Step Florence is hosting a fundraiser Back to School Pancake Dinner, on Friday, September 18th from 4- 7:00pm, at the Presbyterian Community Church, 3996 Hwy 101. Plates are $10 or $25 for a family of four, kids under 4 eat free! Proceeds help support unhoused...
Coffee Conversations are Back! After a brief summer break, Florence Organizes is excited to bring Coffee Conversations back to Bridgeport Market every 1st and 3rd Friday 10-11:30 am, starting September 4th. We are fired up about our focus for this Fall - Registering...
Introducing a new, year round monthly event! First Friday in Historic Old Town Florence will kick off September 4th, from 4pm to 7pm. Visit participating businesses to enjoy discounts, demos, giveaways, live performances, food and drink specials, and more. This event...
Fall is almost upon us and it's time to think about cozy family gatherings and activities--reading, games, puzzles, movie nights. It is also time for the Friends of the Siuslaw Library's annual Labor Day Weekend Book Sale. The book sale will be held in the Bromley...
Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, Lane County Parks, McKenzie River Trust, and Friends of Three Mile Prairie are co-hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, August 29 from 10 AM to Noon at Three Mile Prairie County Park in Florence, OR. Volunteers are needed to...
Updated 08/10/26 - MAPLETON, OR — The Upriver Farmers Market at Mapleton Community School is more than a place to shop for fresh, locally grown food, delicious baked goods, and hand-made artisanal products. It is a place for families, neighbors, students, and...
We live in a beautiful place, surrounded by many bodies of water! The Florence Oregon Area Kayakers invite you to paddle these coastal waters. This event 10 Days on 10 Waters will begin Sept 10-19 2026. You can participate for one day or jump in to experience all 10...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deadwood Organizations Launch Two-Year Community Resilience Initiative DEADWOOD, Ore. — Deadwood Creek Services, Deadwood Community Action, and Siuslaw Vision have launched the Deadwood Resilience Collaborative, a new initiative to strengthen...
You are invited to join us for the Illumination Project Community Forum on Tuesday, August 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at The Playhouse in Florence, Oregon. Together, we will explore themes of freedom, belonging, and marginalization through the lens of the upcoming 250th...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CELEBRATE FLORENCE FARMERS MARKET WEEK AT THE BOARDWALK A local-food celebration with the Taste of the Market Experience, expanded food access and Florence outings revealed through an online auction FLORENCE, Ore. — July 28, 2026 — Florence...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lane County Extension and Siuslaw Public Library Partner to Offer Free Pressure Canner Gauge Testing FLORENCE, Ore. – The Oregon State University Extension Service – Lane County is partnering with the Siuslaw Public Library to offer a free...
Cottage Grove, Florence & Oakridge, OR—It’s summer, which means it’s repair season again. Lane County residents with broken or damaged household items can once again take advantage of free repair services this summer and early fall through the Fix-It Booth...
We are hiring for the following positions: Early Head Start Head Teacher (2 Openings) Early Head Start Associate Teacher (1 Opening) Head Start Classroom Aide (2 Openings) Submit your applications here:...
Help celebrate and document our country's 250th anniversary. On Saturday, the 4th, the "250 for 250 Project" aims to photograph at least 250, capturing this moment in time. It will be a visual record of the people in our community, visitors, long-time residents, and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mapleton Community School to Host Upriver Farmers Market Featuring Fresh Local Produce, Local Vendors, and Student Learning Mapleton, OR — 06/28/26 — Mapleton Community School invites students, families, staff, and community members to attend...
Amber White to Become CEO July 1 as Ron Green Prepares for September Retirement Completing a planned leadership succession first announced in January 2026 Oregon Pacific Bancorp (ORPB), the holding company for Oregon Pacific Bank, today announced that President Amber...
Highway 36 Between Deadwood & Mapleton - Take your next ride on the LTD Rural Shuttle Get from Deadwood to Mapleton, Grocery Outlet in Florence, and Peace Harbor Medical Center. You may also use the Rural Shuttle Pilot to travel to destinations inside the OR 36...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
