The Florence Emergency Cold Weather Shelter is preparing for dropping temperatures this year and needs volunteers to help. If you're interested, please contact Taylor Kohn, President FECWSC, taykohn@gmail.com, 541-393-8552.
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,...
Join volunteers with the City of Florence, the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management, Oregon Department of Human Services, and Oregon Coast Quests, to celebrate the rollout of a new Oregon Coast Quest in the Siuslaw Region. At the event, you will receive an...
First Step Florence- Transitional Housing for families, is hosting a fundraiser pancake dinner on September 5th, 4- 7:00 pm. The event will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 3996 Hwy 101, Florence. The dinner includes pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee and tea. Tickets...
As of July 1, 2025, Oregon’s Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act (RMA) officially goes into effect after five years of planning and preparation. The RMA introduces significant changes to how Oregon funds, collects, and recycles packaging, paper, and food...
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...
On October 25, Siuslaw Vision, in partnership with Lane Educational Service District and the Siuslaw and Mapleton school districts, hosted a student-led community event centered on student wellness. The event, held at Lane Community College Florence, focused on...
Shore Pines apartments residents got a special treat on Halloween with the unveiling of two new outdoor murals. The two murals, one at the entrance to each building, were designed and painted by Seattle-based artists Perri Rhoden and Bashir Davis. "They have vast...
