Week of Events
2026 Fresh Impressions Youth Art Exhibition
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.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, April 27, 2026
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April 27, 2026 -REFIT Low
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April 27, 2026 -REFIT High
REFIT Low
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 […]
REFIT High
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 […]
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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April 28, 2026 -Pokemon Club
Pokemon Club
Join us every week for Pokemon Battle Academy, crafts, and other themed activities. Recommended for ages 5-14; families welcome.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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April 29, 2026 -Library Storytime (Mapleton)
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April 29, 2026 -Beginning Podcast Workshop
Library Storytime (Mapleton)
Join us for reading, singing, and crafts! Recommended for ages 0-5.
Beginning Podcast Workshop
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 […]
Thursday, April 30, 2026
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Featured April 30, 2026 -Featured 2026 Fresh Impressions Youth Art Exhibition Reception
2026 Fresh Impressions Youth Art Exhibition Reception
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.
Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Mastering Grants Workshop
Mastering Grants Workshop
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
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -MSD: Rummage round up and sale
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May 2, 2026 -Compost Workshop & Soil pH Testing
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May 2, 2026 -Mindful Drawing Group
MSD: Rummage round up and sale
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. […]
Compost Workshop & Soil pH Testing
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. […]
Mindful Drawing Group
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, […]
