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...
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DJ Night at Serene Abundance Studio First Friday
Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence will host a dance night with DJ PurpAs as part of their First Friday After Hours event on June 5th, starting at 5pm. All ages hour from 5 to 6. Event will also feature a community potluck, outdoor...
Travel Presentation at LCC Florence Center June 3rd
LCC's Florence Center is hosting a presentation on travel opportunities with Collette Travel in 2027 on Wednesday, June 3rd at 2 pm. Stop by the center (3149 Oak Street) to learn more about next year's tour offerings. "Alpine Trains & Scenic Trains", "The Canadian...
Siuslaw Playshop & Demo Day in Florence – Free Kayak & Paddleboard Event
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...
Florence Farmers Market Opening Day Tuesday May 19
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...
History at Your Fingertips Workshop
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,...
Cascades West Innovation Hub Launches First-Ever Florence PubTalk on How Ideas Get Funded – June 11, 2026
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,...
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...













