RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region

Library Storytime (Mapleton)
2027-06-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-06-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-06-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-06-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-07-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Siuslaw Public Library – Mapleton, 88148 Riverview Ave, Mapleton, OR, 97453, United States
Join us for reading, singing, and crafts! Recommended for ages 0-5.

Book Brunch (library book club)
2027-06-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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 information on our next read.

REFIT
2027-06-10 17:15 - 18:00, 2027-06-14 17:15 - 18:00, 2027-06-17 17:15 - 18:00, 2027-06-21 17:15 - 18:00, 2027-06-24 17:15 - 18:00, 2027-06-28 17:15 - 18:00, 2027-07-01 17:15 - 18:00, 2027-07-05 17:15 - 18:00 and 1 more date | Cross Road Assembly of God Church, 1080 10th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Get your sweat on with this adaptable workout that’s great for everyBODY! The moves can fit every season of life, whether you like to work out from a chair or you like to push hard. 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 music!
If you have kids, bring them! We have a designated play areas just off of the workout space with lots of toys.
Bring a water bottle and your sense of humor!

Process Paint and Sip
2027-06-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2027-07-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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 you could do with them. Wouldn’t it feel great to have that freedom and enjoyment back again? You can, with our Process Paint and Sip night!
“Process painting” and its cousin, Intuitive Painting, use a style of expressive art that focuses on the experience of using color, form, composition, and the properties of paint and mixed media to build layers on a surface, without having a pre-exising idea or attachment to what the end product looks like. We create using a few basic principles that leave room for the spontaneous and the playful to emerge.
Focusing on process, rather than the finished piece, frees us up to explore and experiment, learn and practice the principles of visual art media, and build our own repetoire of creative skills and approaches – all without being afraid of making a mistake, or comparing ourselves to others. Many folks also find this method of painting helps them feel more comfortable and relaxed in the present moment, not to mention energized and delighted!
During the evening, we will:
~ Gather for social time & enjoy your choice of beverages
~ Learn how process- focused painting works, and do some basic warm-up exercises,
~ Enjoy music and free painting time, with guidance from an experienced fine artist,
~ Learn how to talk about our creative experiences, what we learned, and what we appreciate about one another’s work in a way that’s supportive and encouraging.
Participants will go home with one or more finished pieces, and the knowledge of how to continue a process/intuitive painting practice on their own. We also encourage you to register ahead for future Paint & Sip sessions, so you can continue to get support in developing your creative process.

Mindful Drawing Group
2027-06-13 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-06-20 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-06-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-07-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-07-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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, we will learn and share a variety of drawing techniques that are especially good for helping with creating a meditative state. Some areas we have explored, but are not limited to, included:
Neurographic art
Touch drawing
Blind contour drawing
“slow” drawing
Zentangle and Zen Doodling
drawing from still life
Reverse water color pages
adding shading and color to pen and ink drawings
Sessions are facilitated by an experienced artist, and all necessary tools and materials are provided. You are welcome to bring your own favorite materials as desired. No prior experience is necessary for Mindful Drawing sessions, just your sense of curiosity and creativity!

Tech Help Lab
2027-06-15 13:00 - 15:00, 2027-07-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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 held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the library.

Pokemon Club
2027-06-15 16:00 - 17:00, 2027-06-22 16:00 - 17:00, 2027-06-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2027-07-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join us every week for Pokemon Battle Academy, crafts, and other themed activities. Recommended for ages 5-14; families welcome.

Mandala Paint & Sip with 808 Koastal Krafts
2027-06-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Have fun and unwind at this dot painting class for beginners, hosted by one of our popular Studio artists.
Have fun, unwind and learn Acrylic dot painting skills in this after hours class, presented by Florence artist, 808 Koastal Krafts. During the evening, you’ll get to play with paint textures and application techniques, apply stencils, and get all the info you’ll need to continue your own dotting practice at home.
Participants can enjoy a variety of local and regional wine, beer and cider, light refreshments. All tools and materials, and personalized instruction are included. You will get to take home one or more dot mandala creations to keep or give as gifts.
NOTE: Beginner dotting class is a prerequisite for more advanced skill classes; please inquire with instructor for more info.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: 808 Koastal Krafts is a beach girl at heart, inspired by the ocean’s beauty. With 20 years on Maui and now nestled in Florence, Oregon, she creates enchanting ocean-inspired crafts using shells and treasures collected over the years.
