Get your body moving with a low-impact, high-energy dance workout. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to catch on to. And if you get lost just groove to the […]
Get your sweat on with this high-impact, high-energy cardio dance class. We love to push ourselves hard and watch our strength grow. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to […]
Take a Fresh Look at Youth Art!
The Gallery Committee of Florence Arts, Culture & Entertainment (FACE), is thrilled to announce the 2026 Fresh Impressions Youth Art Exhibition is now open for viewing!
This annual exhibition is a Florence favorite, showcasing the incredible artistic skills of students at Siuslaw Middle and High Schools as well as area homeschool students.
Show Dates: April 1st to May 25th, 2026. Make it a point to visit the FEC during business hours (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, weekdays) to view this exciting show with over 100 works on display. Galleries One and Five open to the public and admittance is free. Due to private events held at the FEC, some locations may be temporarily closed to the public. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Get your body moving with a low-impact, high-energy dance workout. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to catch on to. And if you get lost just groove to the […]
Get your sweat on with this high-impact, high-energy cardio dance class. We love to push ourselves hard and watch our strength grow. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to […]
Got questions about your phone, tablet, or computer? Want to learn more about email, apps, or searching the internet? Stop by our free tech lab for assistance. Bring your device if you have specific questions (and don't forget your power cords and passwords). Help is first come, first served, as time allows. Technology labs are […]
Let’s Get Gardening with the Florence Garden Club! The Florence Garden Club invites you to join a new season of learning, community, and philanthropy. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church social hall, and they are open to both members and non-members. Each month features a different guest speaker offering seasonal tips, ideas, and inspiration […]
Join the library book club! We meet each month to talk about books. Every other month we read and discuss a book together. On opposite months, we have a reading show-and-tell, where everyone can share about a book they've recently read and enjoyed. Free and open to all. No registration required. Contact the library for […]
Free Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Youth and Families Coming to Florence Florence, OR — 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 […]
Free Emergency Preparedness Workshop for Youth and Families Coming to Florence Florence, OR — 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 […]
INCLUDES: Hosted bar featuring locally crafted wine, beers and ciders; light refreshments, coffee/tea/water, and all materials and instruction. Please remember to bring your ID card to be served alcohol. Think back to your childhood, and the excitement of painting and drawing as a way of learning how to use materials, and discovering all the things […]
Join Steven Price, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteer, for a presentation on How To Select, Care For, and Prune Rhododendrons. This free talk will be held in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library in Florence, 1460 9th Street, on Saturday, April 11, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. There will be a short presentation […]
Get your body moving with a low-impact, high-energy dance workout. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to catch on to. And if you get lost just groove to the […]
Get your sweat on with this high-impact, high-energy cardio dance class. We love to push ourselves hard and watch our strength grow. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to […]
At a death cafe, people gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. There is no set agenda; participants set the discussion topics and themes. This is an opportunity to reflect on issues that are often awkward or taboo in other settings. Sponsored by Siuslaw Public Library. Free and open to all; no registration […]
CANCELED -- To be rescheduled later in the year. 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 Will Experience The experiential training blends hands-on activities, group collaboration, and real-world case studies. You will actively practice accessibility strategies […]
Get your body moving with a low-impact, high-energy dance workout. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to catch on to. And if you get lost just groove to the […]
Get your sweat on with this high-impact, high-energy cardio dance class. We love to push ourselves hard and watch our strength grow. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to […]
What stories does your body tell? What can you discover through breath, movement, and listening? In this playshop on creative relating, you will learn how to connect to your body in a deeply resonant way while creatively accessing and expressing empathy for others. The evening will blend gentle yoga and the practice of Embodied Empathy, […]
Finding support and learning parenting together. Lunch provided, child care available. Third Tuesday of every month. 475 Laurel Street, Florence, OR. 97439 Free
Got questions about your phone, tablet, or computer? Want to learn more about email, apps, or searching the internet? Stop by our free tech lab for assistance. Bring your device if you have specific questions (and don't forget your power cords and passwords). Help is first come, first served, as time allows. Technology labs are […]
In this one-day workshop, you'll learn about Bokashi composting, a safe, quick and convenient way to compost in your kitchen, garage or apartment, using a specific group of microorganisms to anaerobically ferment all food waste (including meat and dairy). Cost is $10. Starter materials will be provided. Rodney Bloom is the instructor. Register at CE.LANECC.EDU
Come join the Mapleton School District on Wednesday, April 22nd, from 2:00pm–3:30pm, as we work together to beautify our campus and the surrounding Mapleton areas in honor of Kathy West. This event brings our students, families, staff, and community together to celebrate care, service, and pride in Mapleton.If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Coach Clemons […]
Get hands-on with this fun workshop featuring a local guest artist - perfect for all skill levels! In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own decorative mask using quick drying clay, led by master artist and instructor Ame ("Ay-mee") Beard. Ame will teach you how to use a variety of different mediums, […]
Get your body moving with a low-impact, high-energy dance workout. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to catch on to. And if you get lost just groove to the […]
Get your sweat on with this high-impact, high-energy cardio dance class. We love to push ourselves hard and watch our strength grow. Our class is filled with great music, tons of laughs and a whole lot of grace. We're about progress, not perfection! Not a dancer? No worries. Our moves are simple and easy to […]
Join us for "Crafting Podcasts with Heart: From Spark to First Recording", a free workshop presented by Jen Chambers, host of Same Crime, Different Time and Beyond the Margins. You'll learn about the mechanics of podcasting, live recording, building a story, and creating a show that lasts. Participants will get hands-on practice writing an episode […]
Gala Reception, April 30th, 2026: An Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony is planned for April 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, with awards announced at 6:00 PM. This all-ages event is free and open to the public, and visitors will have plenty of time to view the art, enjoy refreshments, chat with the artists, and perhaps purchase one of their works.
Proceeds from all art sales go directly to the Youth Artists.
Join Siuslaw Vision and the Oregon Coast Visitors Association for Mastering Grants: From Finding Funds to Powerful Proposals, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 1 at the Driftwood Shores Conference Center in Florence. DETAILS & REGISTRATION
The Mapleton basketball programs will be hosting a Community Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 2nd, and Sunday, May 3rd.We are now collecting gently used items from Monday, April 13th through April 30th. All donations can be dropped off at the Mapleton High School.Spring cleaning season is here — let us help you clear out the clutter while you help support our student‑athletes. […]
Free, hands-on compost workshop at the Florence Food Share Garden on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. - noon. This session will cover the basics of how composting works, which materials to use, and the different methods and types of compost systems. This work shop will also offer soil pH testing for a $2 fee. […]
A weekly practice group focusing on the meditative benefits of drawing and mixed media arts. Studies in the Creative Arts Therapies have shown that drawing, especially when incorporated as part of a regular meditative practice, can help promote relaxation, mindful presence, beneficial "flow" states, and a sense of well being. In this weekly practice group, […]