News from the Siuslaw Community
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Compost Workshop & Soil pH Testing at Florence Food Share Garden
OSU Extension Service is hosting a free compost workshop on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop is open to the public and will be held in the production garden behind Florence Food Share at 2190 Spruce St. in Florence. The event will be outdoors and...
Free Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Youth and Families April 10
Families in the Florence area are invited to attend a fun and interactive Emergency Preparedness Workshop hosted by Lane County Extension 4-H. The event will take place on Friday, April 10th from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the Siuslaw Public Library in the Bromley Room....
Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra Announces Spring Concert Series
The Oregon Coast Chamber Orchestra announces its spring concert series. Under the direction of Ernie Hills, the group will be performing Handel's Water Music, Symphony No. 4 "London" by Haydn, and Dvorak's Slavonic Dances. Concerts are free and open to all. Fridays,...
Earth Day celebration invites the community to Miller Park in Florence
Celebrate Earth Day in Miller Park with your community, Wednesday, April 22nd, from 3pm to 6pm. Enjoy free food, live music, art and other fun activities for all ages. Enjoy a day in the park! See your friends! Pop some bubbles! BYOF: bring your own frisbee! Community...
“Spring into Action” Supply Drive Supports Local Child Care Providers
This spring, the Siuslaw Region has the opportunity to donate learning materials, cleaning supplies, and fun items to area child care providers and early learning educators. The Siuslaw Vision Child Care Working Group’s “Spring into Action” Supply Drive is gathering...
Award-Winning Filmmaker Devin Boss to Present “What We Lost Along the Way” in Yachats
Yachats, OR — View the Future, in partnership with Yachatians for Social Justice, invites the community to a special screening and conversation with filmmaker Devin Boss, featuring his award-winning documentary "What We Lost Along the Way" at 2 p.m., April 26, at the...
Florence Farmers Market Appoints First Director to Lead Strategic Growth
March 19, 2026 - The Florence Farmers Market Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Linea Andersen as the organization’s first-ever Market Director. This new leadership role marks a significant milestone in the market’s evolution as it expands...
Goodwill Job Connections is now open in Florence
Goodwill Job Connections has reopened in Florence, Oregon. "We are committed to helping others overcome employment barriers and become employable. We help with all kinds of barriers to employment. please stop by our office at 1310 Hwy 101 in Florence, inside the...
Lane Transit District expands bus service to Highway 36: Deadwood to Mapleton
LTD Launches Lifeline Pilot in Rural Areas of Lane County On March 2, 2026, Lane Transit District (LTD) launched a new pilot along the Highway 36 corridor between Mapleton and Deadwood, as well as rural South Lane County, Mohawk Valley. “Rural transit services are a...
CANCELED: Accessible Tourism Ambassador (ATA) Training April 17
The workshop has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. A practical, engaging workshop designed for tourism professionals, frontline staff, business owners, and destination planners who want to lead in creating inclusive travel experiences. What You...