RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region

Basic Genealogy Class: Part 1
2025-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Have you ever wanted to research your family history, but you’re not sure how to get started? The library is offering a three-part series on basic genealogy:
May 6: Basic Genealogy Part 1
May 20: Basic Genealogy Part 2
June 3: DNA Basics
These classes are free and no registration is required. Attend one or the whole series. Classes are recommended for people with little or no previous genealogy experience.
Questions? Contact ref@siuslawlibrary.org or 541-997-3132.

Rotary Club of Florence Weekly Meeting
2025-05-06 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St, Florence, OR, United States
Join us for our weekly Rotary meeting where we provide inspiring, educational, and informative programs for our members and their guests.

MSD: Walk, Bike, Roll to School Event
2025-05-07 08:45 - 09:30 | OR

Fun Connections Playgroup
2025-05-07 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Pregnancy and Parenting Center, 475 Laurel Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Fun Connections Playgroup for parents and children 0-5 years’ of age. A safe and fun space to play with your child(ren), meet other families, and make connections.

Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) Mtg.
2025-05-07 10:45 - 12:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Visit the Upcoming Events Page of FACC’s website for meeting topic each month.
FACC meetings are always free and open to the public. Light refreshments are served. FACC is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that has been working to help Western Lane communities and people for over 25 years. Its mission is to improve the quality of life in Western Lane County through partnerships, networking, volunteerism, community involvement, education, and awareness.
Meetings are held in the Bromley Room of the Siuslaw Public Library in Florence.

Storytime (Mapleton)
2025-05-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-05-14 11:00 - 12:00 | 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)
2025-05-08 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.

A Place 4 Kids!
2025-05-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Presbyterian Community Church (Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw), 3996 Highway 101 N, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
For kids 5 and under with an adult. Come connect with other parents and let your children play! Free! Snacks provided. Toys, activities, books, and all types of play! Call 541-997-7136 for more info.

LEGO Club
2025-05-09 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Make your own LEGO creations at the library. All supplies provided. Ages 5-12.

MSD: 7th Annuak Outback Invitationsl @ North Lake HS
2025-05-09 14:00 - 18:00 | OR

Library Teen Advisory Board
2025-05-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Teens and tweens, join us to plan fun activities and more at the library!

MSD: MS District Meet @ Mckenzie
2025-05-10 | OR

Florence Garden Club Plant Sale
2025-05-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Florence Senior & Activity Center, 1570 Kingwood St, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale Non-Profit Event to fund Schorships for Siuslaw and/or Mapleton High School Seniors to attend a Higher Learning Institution. All kinds of plants ranging from annuals to perennials and in addition garden tools, and garden crafts and accessories.

MSD: Lions Club Breakfast
2025-05-11 07:30 - 10:30 | OR

PFLAG Meeting
2025-05-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood Ave, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
May 12 PFLAG Meeting: It’s “Get Ready” Time
With the Rhody Parade coming right up May 18, PFLAG will spend some time getting “Ready to “Rhody,” and plan for June and July events at its regular monthly meeting, May 12 at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall of Florence United Methodist Church, 2nd and Kingwood.
PFLAG, which has been active in Florence since 2011, is a member of the Florence Area Community Coalition and the Chamber of Commerce. Its supporters have marched in the Rhody Parade for a dozen years, in the Yachats La-de-da Parade with PFLAG-Oregon Central Coast of Newport for six years, and in the Florence Pride proclamation at City Hall for two years. It is hoping to participate with a booth at the Florence Farmer’s Market this summer, and was invited to table at the Oregon Bach Festival premiere of “Considering Matthew Shephard” at the Hult Center in Eugene June 28.

Florence Community PTA Meeting
2025-05-13 16:30 - 17:30 | OR, United States
Please join us in are monthly PTA meetings held at the Siuslaw Elementary School Library, on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:30.

Family Storytime
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Kids of all ages and their grownups are invited to join us for reading and fun activities. This program is made possible by a grant from the United Way Early Childhood Hub of Lane County. The grant will also provide some funding for free books to promote early literacy and help families build a home library.

Rhody Society: Rhody Board Meeting
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Sandi and Bill Hennigs’ home, OR, United States

MSD: MS Cinder Classic @ Crow
2025-05-14 15:00 - 19:00 | OR

Siuslaw School Board Meeting
2025-05-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Siuslaw School District 97J, 2111 Oak St, Florence, OR, United States
A meeting of the Siuslaw School District 97J Board of Directors will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at the Siuslaw School District Office, 2111 Oak Street, Florence, Oregon. Information and updated information will be posted on the school district website under School Board School Board as it becomes available.
The meeting will begin at 6:00 PM with a special meeting/work-session. The regular board meeting will follow with a start time of approximately 6:30PM. Information for those wishing to provide public comment can be found on the agenda located at this link: 2024-2025 Board Meeting Information. Those who provide comments will be contacted with additional details on how to access the meeting, so that they can read their comment into the record.
The meeting will be streamed for the public through YouTube Live at https://www.youtube.com/@siuslaw97j/streams beginning at 6:00PM.
Please contact the school district office if you have questions or require accommodations. Office: 541-997-2651 | Fax: 541-997-6748

MSD: Cinder Classic @ Crow
2025-05-15 | OR

Death Cafe
2025-05-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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 Lane Linton Benton Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative, Lane County Public Health, and Siuslaw Public Library. Free and open to all; no registration required.
Also join us this month for Death Cafe 101 with Karuna Sams. Wednesday, May 28, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM.

3rd Annual Arts, Crafts and Miniatures Flea Market
2025-05-16 10:30 - 17:00, 2025-05-17 09:30 - 16:00 | Old School Furniture, 1550 6th St., Florence, 97439, United States
The Central Coast Miniatures Club of Florence is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual Arts, Crafts, and Miniatures Flea Market that will be open to the public during the Rhody Day Festival on Friday and Saturday, May 16th and 17th. You’ll find us with the Quilting Club exhibit at the Old School Furniture Store, on Highway 101 at 6th St in Florence. Admission is free.
Come explore and shop for a wide variety of art materials and craft supplies, picture frames, miniatures kits, building materials and supplies for miniatures, completed scale miniatures, rooms boxes and dollhouse kits, as well as a huge assortment of ready-to-use miniature furniture and accessories. You’ll also find many completed treasures such as unique art pieces, general crafts and miniature creations for sale!

Teen/Tween Game Time
2025-05-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Teens and tweens! Join us for board games, crafts, and Nintendo Switch fun. Free and open to all!
