The Siuslaw Public Library is asking for the community's help as they plan for the future this spring. Community members can take a survey about library services, attend a Town Hall about the community's hopes and dreams for the future, or participate in a...
Yachats, OR — View the Future, in partnership with Yachatians for Social Justice, invites the community to a special screening and conversation with filmmaker Devin Boss, featuring his award-winning documentary "What We Lost Along the Way" at 2 p.m., April 26, at the...
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...
Volunteers are needed to join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative and Lane County Parks to remove invasive Scotch broom at the North Jetty of the Siuslaw River County Park on Saturday, March 28 from 10 AM to Noon. We will be working close to the parking area on...
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...
A practical, engaging workshop designed for tourism professionals, frontline staff, business owners, and destination planners who want to lead in creating inclusive travel experiences. What You Will Experience The experiential training blends hands-on activities,...
The community is invited to celebrate 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 Events Center, 715 Quince St. Since 1967, the Florence First...
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...
For one week — March 22nd- March 28th the Florence Goodwill store at 1310 Hwy 101, will match all donations to the First Step Florence donation ”round up” campaign. So while spring cleaning please make a donation to your local Goodwill store then do some shopping...
The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Aryeh Frankfurter and Lisa Lynne in concert on Sunday, March 22nd, from 2 to 3:30 pm, in the library’s Bromley Room. The duo will be presenting an enchanting afternoon of Celtic harps, rare instruments, and wondrous...
Siuslaw Watershed Council (SWC) is inviting community members to participate in its strategic planning process to help shape the organization’s direction for the next five years. Strategic planning is a critical opportunity for SWC to reflect on what is working well,...
The Lane County Master Recycler Program is offering a nine-week course focused on waste prevention and recycling. This in-person class will be in held at the Florence Center of Lane Community College, 3149 Oak Street, on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30p.m., March 31 through...
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,...
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...
