News from the Siuslaw Community
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Free Pruning Workshop in Florence
Join the Lane County Master Gardener Pruning Specialists as they teach participants techniques to prune fruit trees in Florence, on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. – noon. This outdoor event will be held rain or shine – hot coffee will be provided! Location:...
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...
Double Your Donation to the Siuslaw Watershed Council Between October 1 and December 31!
The Siuslaw Watershed Council is kicking off its end-of-the-year fundraising campaign with a Matching Donations challenge to our supporters! Thanks to the generosity of two of our members, any gifts made between October 1 and December 31, 2025 will be automatically...
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...
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...