Huge book sale! Saturday, June 14th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 15th 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., at the main branch of the Siuslaw Public Library, 1460 Ninth Street, Florence. Members of the Friends of the Library will be admitted between 9-10am on Saturday; memberships...
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Juneteenth Freedom Day Community Celebration at Miller Park in Florence
Come join the fun at the Juneteenth Community Celebration here in Florence! Florence ORganizes will be sponsoring a community wide, family friendly event on Thursday, June 19th at Miller Park from 12-3pm. Enjoy a BBQ and picnic with hamburgers, hot dogs, and veggie...
First Step Florence’s Luau Gala- “Kokua Ohana!” Support Community!
Support unhoused families with children under 18 in the Florence area. First Step is hosting a fundraising gala on June 28, 2025, from 6- 9:00 pm at the beautiful Pacific Ballroom at Driftwood Shores Resort & Conference Center. The Luau themed gala will include...
Update 4/3/25: You did it! Memory Care Respite will continue serving!
Please don't let this Florence non-profit close! Memory Care Respite of Florence has been serving the Florence Area for over 31 years. Our mission is twofold. We enrich the lives of person's living with dementia through our adult day program called Coffee Club and we...
Local Baker is a Standout Among the Rotary Auction Cake Bakers
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...
Students, community partners work together on ideas to address student wellness concerns
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...
New murals add color at Shore Pines community
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...