News from the Siuslaw Community
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Discovering Rhododendrons in China and Tibet
Please join the Siuslaw chapter of the American Rhododendron Society for our meeting on February 17 at the Siuslaw Community Presbyterian Church on Highway 101 in Florence. Our speaker will be Dr. Keith White, president of the Rhododendron Species Foundation in...
Local free workshop for Youth Climate Art Contest Feb. 28
Calling all K-12 students! All local K–12 Siuslaw, Mapleton and homeschool students are encouraged to attend a special FREE Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Art Contest Workshop on Saturday February 28th from 10 am until noon at BeauxArts Fine Art...
Concurso de Artede Clima para jóvenes
Comparte su pasión por el arte y el clima De contaminación a solución-la tierra que queremos ver Por qué participar? Únete al esfuerzo para proteger y preservar el ambiente y belleza natural de Oregon al compartir sus experiencias con el cambio climatológico Demuestra...
DEQ Announces Youth Climate Art Contest Underway! Share your Creativity and Passion!
The Department of Environmental Quality is running a Youth Climate Art Contest- please share this with your schools and students. Submissions due by April 22, 2026. Students! Share your passion for art and climate awareness by submitting your original artwork to the...
The 2026 Electronics Recycling Competition is Underway at the Siuslaw Elementary and Middle Schools!
Attention students, families, and staff! Siuslaw Middle and Elementary Schools are officially participating in the Electronics Recycling Competition to divert e-waste from landfills and keep reusable electronics in our community. From January through April, Siuslaw...
Call for Vendors for Siuslaw High School Student Career Fair in March
Siuslaw High School is hosting a Student Career Fair for ninth through twelfth-grade students on Friday, March 20th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Student participants will have the opportunity to visit booths from vendors, submit an application and/or a resume, and interview...
Florence Public Arts Committee launches call for Art Exposed ReVision Florence
The City of Florence Public Arts Committee announces the launch of the next call-for-artists for the Art Exposed Rotating Outdoor Art Gallery. Since 2018, this program has installed public art throughout Florence for community members and tourists alike to enjoy. Art...
First Citizen Nominations are Open!! Deadline is Jan. 30, 2026
The First Citizen Committee is asking for nominations for the 2025 Florence First Citizen. First Citizen nominees are people who place service above self, donating their time, expertise, and thoughtful energy to help make our community a wonderful place to live. The...
Community partnership expands early learning access in Florence
Siuslaw Childcare Friends (SCF) announced the appointment of Jenn Lukashev, a seven-year early childhood education professional in the Florence area, and the owner of Stepping Stones Home Child Care and Preschool, as the community provider for the new Elm Park Early...
Free Lunch Program at Florence United Methodist Church
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch. The Florence Methodist church has been providing a free lunch to anyone who wishes to come every Tuesday and Thursday for over 30 years. Come enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in our dining room. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30...