News from the Siuslaw Community
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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...
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...
Mastering Grants: Siuslaw Vision’s Grant Workshop Empowers Local Individuals and Organizations
Our Siuslaw community is now better equipped to successfully apply for grants, thanks to the success of Mastering Grants: Tips, Tricks & Expert Insights! Over 30 attendees from Florence, Mapleton, and Deadwood representing more than 20 Siuslaw region organizations...