News from the Siuslaw Community
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New First Friday Event in Old Town Florence
Introducing a new, year round monthly event! First Friday in Historic Old Town Florence will kick off September 4th, from 4pm to 7pm. Visit participating businesses to enjoy discounts, demos, giveaways, live performances, food and drink specials, and more. This event...
SAVE THE DATE! Friends of the Siuslaw Library Labor Day Weekend Book Sale Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th
Fall is almost upon us and it's time to think about cozy family gatherings and activities--reading, games, puzzles, movie nights. It is also time for the Friends of the Siuslaw Library's annual Labor Day Weekend Book Sale. The book sale will be held in the Bromley...
Scotch Broom Removal at Three Mile Prairie County Park – Saturday, August 29, 10 AM to Noon
Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, Lane County Parks, McKenzie River Trust, and Friends of Three Mile Prairie are co-hosting a volunteer event on Saturday, August 29 from 10 AM to Noon at Three Mile Prairie County Park in Florence, OR. Volunteers are needed to...
Mapleton Community School’s Upriver Farmers Market Includes Family Fun and Community Building Along with Fresh Local Produce and Artisanal Products
Updated 08/10/26 - MAPLETON, OR — The Upriver Farmers Market at Mapleton Community School is more than a place to shop for fresh, locally grown food, delicious baked goods, and hand-made artisanal products. It is a place for families, neighbors, students, and...
10 Days on 10 Waters with the Florence Oregon Area Kayakers
We live in a beautiful place, surrounded by many bodies of water! The Florence Oregon Area Kayakers invite you to paddle these coastal waters. This event 10 Days on 10 Waters will begin Sept 10-19 2026. You can participate for one day or jump in to experience all 10...
Deadwood Organizations Launch Two-Year Community Resilience Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Deadwood Organizations Launch Two-Year Community Resilience Initiative DEADWOOD, Ore. — Deadwood Creek Services, Deadwood Community Action, and Siuslaw Vision have launched the Deadwood Resilience Collaborative, a new initiative to strengthen...
Illumination Project Community Forum
You are invited to join us for the Illumination Project Community Forum on Tuesday, August 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at The Playhouse in Florence, Oregon. Together, we will explore themes of freedom, belonging, and marginalization through the lens of the upcoming 250th...
Florence Farmers Market Week Celebration Brings Local Food, Activities and Expanded Food Access to the Boardwalk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CELEBRATE FLORENCE FARMERS MARKET WEEK AT THE BOARDWALK A local-food celebration with the Taste of the Market Experience, expanded food access and Florence outings revealed through an online auction FLORENCE, Ore. — July 28, 2026 — Florence...
Siuslaw Public Library District is Hiring
The Siuslaw Public Library District is looking for on-call Library Clerks to join our team. This fast-paced, public-facing position performs a variety of routine clerical functions quickly and accurately, including circulation functions using a computer system, and...
Head Start of Lane County-Recruiting and Enrollment Event
Join us as we celebrate our New Location at 1051 Greenwood in Florence Oregon. Staff from Head Start of Lane County will be on site to connect with the community to answer any questions about our recruitment and enrollment of families process. We will have a computer...