News from the Siuslaw Community
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Spring Equinox Open Mic at Serene Abundance Studio
Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence will host the "Thundering Daffodils Spring Equinox" Poetry Open MIc this Friday, March 20th between 3 and 5pm. The event will feature a variety of local writers reading their works. There will also...
Lane Transit District expands bus service to Highway 36: Deadwood to Mapleton
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...
Accessible Tourism Ambassador (ATA) Training April 17
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,...
Florence First Citizen & Future First Citizen Luncheon Celebrates Legacies
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...
Tunnel to Towers Fundraiser to Support First Responders, Veterans
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...
OSU Extension tour to explore redwood management on the Oregon coast
The Oregon State University Extension Service will be hosting a field tour to explore growing coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) on the Oregon coast. This tour offers a chance for small woodland owners to learn directly from professional foresters who have years of...
Round Up Your Purchase at Goodwill to Benefit First Step Florence
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...
Celtic Harps, Rare Instruments, and Wondrous Stories
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...
Introduction to iNaturalist app to identify plants, animals
Using the iNaturalist App with Dina Pavlis The Siuslaw Public Library is pleased to present Dina Pavlis discussing the iNaturalist app, which helps millions of people learn more about nature on Sat., March 14th, at 1 pm, in the library’s Bromley Room. iNaturalist is a...
Students in grades 9-12 eligible to win up to $1,000 in speech contest!
Rotary Club of Florence Seeking Contestants for this year’s 4-Way Test High School Speech Contest: Contest Winners Will Share $2,250 in Cash Prizes Are you a Siuslaw or Mapleton-area high school student (public, private, or home-schooled) in grades 9-12 who cares...