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,...
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Spring updates from Friends of the Library
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...
Mastering Grants workshop focuses on helping local organizations find funding
Join Siuslaw Vision and the Oregon Coast Visitors Association for Mastering Grants: From Finding Funds to Powerful Proposals, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 at the Driftwood Shores Conference Center in Florence. “This year’s workshop expands on past success with new,...
Lane Transit District expands bus service to Highway 36: Deadwood to Mapleton
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...
Mike Webb, Florence First Citizen & Danin Lacouture Future First Citizen, Announced at Luncheon
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...
The 2026 Electronics Recycling Competition is Underway at the Siuslaw Elementary and Middle Schools!
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...
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...
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...








