RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region

REFIT Low
2027-06-07 16:00 - 17:00, 2027-06-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2027-06-21 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Anchor of Hope Church, 1318 Rhododendron Drive, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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 music!
If you have kids, bring them! We have two designated play areas (toddler and big kid) just off of the workout space with lots of toys.
Bring a water bottle and your sense of humor!

REFIT High
2027-06-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2027-06-14 17:30 - 18:30, 2027-06-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Anchor of Hope Church, 1318 Rhododendron Drive, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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 catch on to. And if you get lost just groove to the music!
If you have kids, bring them! We have two designated play areas (toddler and big kid) just off of the workout space with lots of toys.
Bring a water bottle and your sense of humor!

Library Storytime (Florence)
2027-06-08 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-06-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-06-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-06-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2027-06-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join us for about 30 minutes of singing, rhyming, reading, and play followed by a craft or project.

FLorence Methodist Free Lunch Program
2027-06-08 11:30 - 12:30, 2027-06-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2027-06-15 11:30 - 12:30, 2027-06-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood Ave, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch. The Florence Methodist church has been providing a free lunch to anyone who wishes to come every Tuesday and Thursday for over 30 years. Come enjoy a fresh-cooked meal in our dining room. Lunch is served from 11:30 to 12:30 every Tuesday and Thursday. We are located at 333 Kingwood St. in the Florence United Methodist Church (the yellow church). Everyone is invited. Come and bring a friend.
(Note: Lunch is served 11:30-12:30. Don’t know why under “recurring events” it says 8:00)

Pokemon Club
2027-06-08 16:00 - 17:00, 2027-06-15 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.

Library Storytime (Mapleton)
2027-06-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-06-16 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)
2027-06-10 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.

Pet Grief Support Group
2027-06-10 16:00 - 17:15 | Siuslaw Public Library, 1500 9th St, Florence, OR, United States
The Free Florence Pet Grief Support Group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 4-5:15 at the Siuslaw Library in Florence, OR, led by licensed professional therapists, and sponsored by the Animal Ministry at FUUF.
ALL are welcome.

LEGO Club
2027-06-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-06-18 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.

Process Paint and Sip
2027-06-11 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
2027-06-12 13:00 - 14:30, 2027-06-19 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 | 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.

Siuslaw Public Library Board of Directors Meeting
2027-06-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Regular meeting of the Siuslaw Public Library District Board of Directors.
To the extent reasonably possible, the Siuslaw Public Library makes all meetings accessible remotely through technological means and provides opportunities for members of general public to remotely submit oral and written testimony. Members of the public are invited to attend meetings in person or via telephonic or videoconferencing means and/or to submit written comments. Review posted agendas for complete information regarding dates and times.
Meeting date and time subject to change. Contact Siuslaw Public Library for the latest schedule.
The Siuslaw Public Library District meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Residents in need of reasonable technological, physical, or language accommodation should contact Library Director Meg Spencer at least 48 hours in advance of any meeting at 541-997-3132 or meg@siuslawlibrary.org.
Please contact the library or check back on this page to verify the date and time of each month’s meeting. Specific agendas for each meeting are posted the week prior to the meeting. If you would like to receive notice of library board meetings, please send your request to ref@siuslawlibrary.org.

Pet Grief Support Group
2027-06-17 16:00 - 17:15 | Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87338 U.S Hwy 101, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Florence Pet Grief Support Group
sponsored by the Florence Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (FUUF) Animal Ministry
Are you…
Grieving the death of a pet?
Anticipating the death of your pet?
Wondering when if/when to euthanize an ailing pet?
You don’t have to go through this alone.
Come receive and offer understanding and support to others who are coping
with the intense feelings and challenging issues related to pet grief
The group is facilitated by professional counselors/coaches who are animal lovers
with training in griefwork

When: First and Third Thursdays of the month, 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm (starts July 18, 2024)
Where: FUUF Center: 87738 Route 101 at Heceta Beach Rd., Florence, OR
Who: Adults 18 and over
Cost: All are welcome free of charge. “Love donation” requested.
Facilitators:
Judy Dolmatch, MSW, LCSW: Judy has worked as a private practice psychotherapist for over 40 years. She is a facilitator for the Florence Death Cafe, and is certified in pet griefwork.
Dhyan Summers: Dhyan Summers is proud mum to Babu a 12 yr old rescued Shitzu. When she’s not catering to Babu’s every whim she’s a psychotherapist working w individuals and couples. You’ll also find her walking on the beach or trails (typically wBabu) baking, cooking, reading dancing and playing with friends.
K.S. Stanley: MA, Wellness; 20+ years working in animal shelters/rescues; Chapter Leader of the FUUF Animal Ministry, and as such, works to build love, compassion, and justice for animals and people in the Florence community. Has two adorable rescue dogs, Windy & Maizy.
For more information, contact: K.S. Stanley at fuffanimalministry@gmail.com

Florence Art Chat
2027-06-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Art Chats are a chance to connect with like minded creative people and share in lively discussion about whatever is on our minds. This group is for our Studio creative community, but is also open to the general public.
Bring creative work in progress to share and/or get feedback or technical help on. You can also bring your own project to work on during the group, or a small “make and take” for the group to work on.
This group will be held in our main workshop, which includes access to our coffee/tea/water station, high speed Wi-Fi, big screen monitor, Bluetooth stereo, and any additional art or craft supplies needed.
NOTE: As of December 2025, this group is now free of charge, but donations to help us cover rent and supplies are always appreciated!
