News from the Siuslaw Community
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Lane County Cultural Coaltion Grant Workshops
Lane County Cultural Coalition (LCCC) members are hosting FREE, in-person and virtual grant workshops for the 2026 Cultural Opportunity Grant cycle. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend. For west Lane County, the in-person workshop is Tuesday, August 26,...
Scotch Broom Removal at Three Mile Prairie County Park – Saturday, August 23, 10 AM to Noon
Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, Lane County Parks Department, and the Friends of Three Mile Prairie on Saturday, August 23 from 10 AM to Noon to remove invasive Scotch broom and small trees from the Three Mile Prairie Dunes County Park in Florence,...
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...
Learn How to Make Your Rocks Shine Without Polishing
Join Debbie Anne at Jack Rabbit's Palace to learn all about making your Oregon beach stones shine with resin, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. Seating is limited so register online soon! https://square.link/u/0jI932DR
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...
“Monstrously Creative” Summer Art Camps Through Aug. 1 at Oregon Coast School of Art
The Oregon Coast School of Art (OCSA) in Reedsport is excited to offer Monstrously Creative Summer Art Camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 8th grade, starting June 23 and running through August 1. Each week brings a new theme—like Monsters, Winged Creatures,...