News from the Siuslaw Community
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Master Gardener Training 2026
Have you ever thought about becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer? Oregon State University Extension Master Gardeners are volunteer educators, neighbors, and on-the-ground researchers who serve their community with solid training in science-based, sustainable gardening...
CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer Announces “Comeback Walk” in Memory of Co-Founder Sonia Graham
CoastBusters Walk for Breast Cancer, a local nonprofit supporting breast cancer patients and their families in the coastal communities of Lincoln and Lane Counties, is proud to announce its 2026 “Comeback Walk in Memory of Sonia Graham.” Following the recent...
Equity Program Advisory Board (EPAB)
Do you live in Lane County & are passionate about bridging our local community with the county's equity initiatives? We are recruiting alternate (non-voting) positions: APPLY BY 10/31/25 @ 5 PM Meetings are at least quarterly or more as needed Terms can be 2 , 3...
Free Online Parent Groups Help Families Prepare Young Children for School Success
Eugene, OR — The Oregon Social Learning Center is excited to announce our Fall 2025 KITS At Home parent groups dates. These free, virtual groups are designed for caregivers of children ages 4 to 6 and offer a supportive space to connect, share experiences, and learn...
Free Online Parent Groups Support Families of Preteens with Tools for Connection and Growth
Eugene, OR — The Oregon Social Learning Center is pleased to announce the return of its Parenting Healthy Preteens online parent groups this fall. These free, virtual groups are designed for caregivers of children ages 9 to 12 and offer a welcoming space to share...
Help Shape the Future of the Florence Farmers Market!
Love fresh food? Care about community? Florence Farmers Market is looking for new Board and Committee members to help us grow. Board members meet monthly and serve on a committee (about 2–4 hours per month). Committee members pitch in where their interests fit best —...
Emergency Cold Weather Shelter-Florence seeks volunteers
Emergency Cold Weather Shelter – Florence Help Keep Our Neighbors Safe This Winter When temperatures drop, Florence’s Overnight Cold Weather Shelter opens its doors to provide warmth, safety, and dignity to our houseless neighbors. We need volunteers now to prepare...
Got books? Friends of the Siuslaw Public Library welcome book donations
While in the past the Friends solicited books just before our book sales, we now welcome donations all year long to be sold in the book store inside the library, and at our popular Bromley Room sales. Donated books must be clean and in resellable condition – no moldy,...
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...