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....
First Step Florence, transitional housing for families, is hosting a “Hard Hats & Heels” fundraising gala on Saturday, June 13, 6-9:00pm at the Florence Event Center. The gala theme is in conjunction with our ongoing “Building With Compassion” campaign to help...
The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will host the second event in its Speaker Spotlight Series on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak Street. David Kollen from the Xerces...
The Siuslaw Public Library will hold two town hall meetings May 8-9 to share community feedback gathered during the strategic planning process. Library staff have spent the last month asking community members about their hopes and dreams for the region. For those in...
FLORENCE, OR – The City of Florence Public Works Department has launched the new Florence H2O On The Go Program, an initiative designed to make staying hydrated at community events easier, more sustainable, and more affordable for everyone. As part of this program,...
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,...
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra announces its spring concert series. Under the direction of Ernie Hills, the group will be performing Handel's Water Music, Symphony No. 4 "London" by Haydn, and Dvorak's Slavonic Dances. Concerts are free and open to all. Fridays,...
This spring, the Siuslaw Region has the opportunity to donate learning materials, cleaning supplies, and fun items to area child care providers and early learning educators. The Siuslaw Vision Child Care Working Group’s “Spring into Action” Supply Drive is gathering...
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...
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...
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...
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...
