News from the Siuslaw Community
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Dirties Day of the Year Beach Cleanup, July 5th Heceta Beach Park
FLORENCE, OR – Fireworks are an integral part of the Fourth of July. Oregon state laws allow certain fireworks to be bought and used but NO fireworks are allowed on county, state or federal lands such as parks, wilderness areas, forests or beaches. For the past four...
Scotch Broom Removal at John Dellenback Dunes – Saturday, June 27
Volunteers are needed to help the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative remove invasive Scotch broom from the John Dellenback Dunes on Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to Noon. John Dellenback Dunes is one of our "Preserve the Best" sites with lots of good open sand...
Highway 36 Between Deadwood & Mapleton: Take your next ride on the LTD Rural
Highway 36 Between Deadwood & Mapleton - Take your next ride on the LTD Rural Shuttle Get from Deadwood to Mapleton, Grocery Outlet in Florence, and Peace Harbor Medical Center. You may also use the Rural Shuttle Pilot to travel to destinations inside the OR 36...
DJ Night at Serene Abundance Studio First Friday
Serene Abundance Studio Space at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence will host a dance night with DJ PurpAs as part of their First Friday After Hours event on June 5th, starting at 5pm. All ages hour from 5 to 6. Event will also feature a community potluck, outdoor...
Travel Presentation at LCC Florence Center June 3rd
LCC's Florence Center is hosting a presentation on travel opportunities with Collette Travel in 2027 on Wednesday, June 3rd at 2 pm. Stop by the center (3149 Oak Street) to learn more about next year's tour offerings. "Alpine Trains & Scenic Trains", "The Canadian...
Polishing Your Oregon Coast Rocks: Getting the Best Results
You will learn: How to tell which rocks will polish and which will not by understanding the MOHs Scale How to choose the best rocks for great results How to use your grit stages to your advantage How to prepare rocks for tumbling How to give your rocks a great finish...
Community shows support for early learning through “Spring into Action” Supply Drive
For Immediate Release – May 21, 2026 Community shows support for early learning through “Spring into Action” Supply Drive The Siuslaw region stepped up this spring during the “Spring into Action” Supply Drive benefitting our local early learning programs: Wildflower...
Mastering Grants Workshop Draws Strong Regional Participation, Positive Feedback
Mastering Grants workshop draws strong regional participation, positive feedback FLORENCE, Ore. – Siuslaw Vision and the Oregon Coast Visitors Association recently hosted Mastering Grants: From Finding Funds to Powerful Proposals at the Driftwood Shores Resort and...
Scotch Broom Removal at Exploding Whale Memorial Park – Saturday, May 30
The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative is hosting a volunteer event to remove invasive Scotch broom at the Exploding Whale Memorial Park on Rhododendron Dr. in Florence, OR on Saturday, May 30 from 10 AM to Noon. Volunteers are needed to remove small Scotch broom...
Head Start Center in Florence hiring teachers, aid & food service worker
Head Start of Lane County is hiring for their new location at the Elm Park Early Learning Center. Head Start is seeking qualified staff for the following positions: Early Head Start Head Teacher (2 Openings) Early Head Start Teacher (1 Opening) Early Head Start...