News from the Siuslaw Community
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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...
Spring Art Swap at Serene Abundance Studio Space May 23rd
Serene Abundance Studio Space, at 148 Maple Street in Old Town Florence, will host a Spring Art Supply Swap on Saturday, May 23rd from 10am to 4pm. Bring gently used art and craft tools, materials or unfinished projects, and swap for something new to you. Non-swapper...
Siuslaw Playshop & Demo Day in Florence – Free Kayak & Paddleboard Event
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Darlings Marina & RV Resort, 4879 Darlings Loop, Florence, OR Cost: FREE (Donations welcome) Looking for things to do in Florence Oregon this summer? Join the Siuslaw PlayShop & Demo Day—a...
Florence Farmers Market Opening Day Tuesday May 19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TOPIC: Florence Farmers Market Opening Day CONTACT: Linea Andersen, 541-991-4501, contact@florencefarmersmarket.org Florence Farmers Market returns to the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk on Tuesday, May 19th from 3 pm to 6 pm, and continues weekly on...
History at Your Fingertips Workshop
On Sunday, June 7th, from 2-4 PM, the Siuslaw Public Library will be presenting "History at Your Fingertips", a two-hour, hands-on, workshop exploring Oregon's biggest databases with Maureen Flanagan Battistella from Southern Oregon University. Historians,...
Florence Farmers Market Rings in the Season
The opening bell will ring on May 19th at 3 pm to kick off the 9th season at Florence Farmers Market. Hungry eaters on the coast can browse the best of the abundance grown and produced in the region at the Port of Siuslaw Boardwalk every Tuesday in old town Florence....
Cascades West Innovation Hub Launches First-Ever Florence PubTalk on How Ideas Get Funded – June 11, 2026
Cascades West Innovation Hub, in partnership with the City of Florence, is bringing a new kind of entrepreneurial event to the Oregon Coast. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, community members are invited to attend Florence PubTalks: How Good Ideas Get Funded, a free,...
First Step Florence “Hard Hats & Heels” Gala- June13th at Florence Event Center
First Step Florence, transitional housing for families, is hosting a “Hard Hats & Heels” fundraising gala on Saturday, June 13, 6-9:00pm at the Florence Event Center. The gala theme is in conjunction with our ongoing “Building With Compassion” campaign to help...
EMAC speaker spotlight series continues with Insect topic May 13 at Lane Community College
The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) will host the second event in its Speaker Spotlight Series on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak Street. David Kollen from the Xerces...