News from the Siuslaw Community
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Emergency Cold Weather Shelter-Florence seeks volunteers
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.
Got books? Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library welcome book donations
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,...
Beat the Wave Florence Tsunami Evacuation Quest
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 Pancake Dinner Fundraiser
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...
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...
Mic Drop Club Launches in Eugene to Help Women Build Public Speaking Confidence
EUGENE, OR — July 24, 2025 — A new women’s public speaking club is launching in Eugene with one clear mission: to help more women develop their voices and confidently step up to the mic—whether that’s in a boardroom, a Zoom call, or on a big stage. Mic Drop Club...
2025 Florence Community-wide Garage Sale Returns September 12–14
A Bargain Hunter’s Dream in Oregon’s Coastal Playground Make room in your trunk and bring your best price-haggling, treasure-hunting spirit—Florence’s Community-wide Garage Sale is back September 12–14, 2025, and it’s better than ever! This beloved tradition will once...
Florence receiving tons of positive coverage from travel media
America is reawakening to the fun of “Oregon’s Coastal Playground” Florence — the highly acclaimed destination where coastal beauty meets small-town charm—is again on the national radar for outdoor adventure, romantic getaways, family vacations, arts and culture, and...
Circular Action Alliance Launches RecycleOn Oregon to Improve Recycling Across the State
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...
Florence child care slots to increase 50% with Elm Park Early Learning Center
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...