PPC Playgroup / Grupo de juego
2026-02-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pregnancy and Parenting Center, 475 Laurel Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
PPC Playgroup for parents/guardians and children 0-5 years’ of age. A safe and fun space to play with your child(ren), meet other families, and make connections. Free!
PPC Grupo de juego
0-5 años
Miércoles, 10:30 a.m. a mediodía
¡Encuentre una comunidad y haga conexiones con otras familias locales!
llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto (541) 999-2427

Library Storytime (Mapleton)
2026-02-18 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 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.

Siuslaw Public Library Board of Directors Meeting
2026-02-18 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.

America 250! Planning for Florence
2026-02-18 16:30 - 17:30 | OR, United States
As our community and the rest of the country prepare to celebrate America 250, please join us in helping make this special right here in Florence!
This meeting will be in the Bromley Room at Siuslaw Public Library. If you plan to attend, please email Jacquie Beveridge, DAR4Jacquie@gmail.com
The website has a wealth of information. Additional information will be shared at this meeting to help ensure this is a memorable event!

MSD: Board Meeting
2026-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | OR

Death Cafe
2026-02-19 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 Siuslaw Public Library. Free and open to all; no registration required.

Florence Methodist Free Lunch Program
2026-02-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-02-26 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)

FRAA Class: Creativity Through Play!
2026-02-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA) Creative Center, 1458 1st Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Get creative for the New Year!
Join Greta for her Creativity Through Play!
Greta likes to open up your creativity and try new things with acrylic paint. No over thinking, just doing! Helps you see lots of new possibilities that you might try.
Thursdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 2:00–4:00 PM at the FRAA Creative Center
$160 FRAA members | $200 non-members
All materials provided
All skill levels welcome
Register in person, by phone, or online at fraaoregon.org or call (541) 997-4435.
Hosted by Florence Regional Arts Alliance
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Pet Grief Support Group
2026-02-19 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

Library Storytime (Florence)
2026-02-20 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-27 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.

LEGO Club
2026-02-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-27 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.

Rotary Club of Florence Weekly Meeting
2026-02-24 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.

Best Books of 2025 Program
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Our popular “60 books in 60 minutes” annual program is back! Join librarian Kevin Mittge for a look at some of the best fiction and nonfiction books of 2025. You’re guaranteed to come away with at least one book for your to-be-read list!
The complete list of books will be available on our website after the program.

Pokemon Club
2026-02-24 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.

Teen Craft Night: Yarn Lampshade (Florence)
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join us to make your own yarn lampshade or nightlight. Materials and supplies provided.

Teen Craft Night: Yarn Lampshade (Mapleton)
2026-02-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Mapleton, 88148 Riverview Ave, Mapleton, OR, 97453, United States

MSD: HS Girls BB Playoff Game vs St Paul
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | OR

Florence Crab Crack
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St, Florence, OR, United States
IT’S BACK — Get Ready to Crack for a Cause!
Join us for the Florence Food Share Crab Crack on Friday, February 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Florence Events Center.
Enjoy a delicious Oregon crab dinner with pasta salad, coleslaw, garlic bread, and melted butter — all while supporting a great cause.
Tickets are on sale now!
Early Bird tickets (available through February 20 at 11 p.m.) are $60 General Admission or $65 Reserved Seating.
After February 20, tickets are $70.
Want a reserved table for eight? Call 541-997-9110.
Come hungry and leave inspired, knowing your support helps Florence Food Share feed neighbors in need.
This popular event sells out fast — get your tickets early!
Tickets are available at florencefoodshare.org.
Florence Food Share — nourishing community, one meal at a time. We can’t do this without you.

Scotch Broom Removal at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area – Saturday, February 28
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | OR
Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative for our first volunteer event for 2026! We will be removing invasive Scotch broom and Portuguese broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, February 28 from 10 AM to Noon. It will be a short walk on moderate, sandy slopes to get to the work area. Bring closed-toe shoes, work gloves, water, and snacks. Please bring shovels, hand saws, or loppers if you have them. If you don’t, ODRC will have tools you can borrow.
The Day Use Area is mid-way between Reedsport and Florence. You can go to the beach after the event. It is a two-mile hike round trip. Children and grandchildren are invited, this is a family-friendly event!
As you know, the weather on the Oregon coast can be quite varied. One day it can be nice and sunny, which we are hoping for on the 28th, the next day it can be stormy. Dress for the weather! If it is sunny or misting, we will be working, if it is a storm, we will cancel. We will make the best call that we can Friday afternoon, the 27th. Check our webpage, www.saveoregondunes.org/events/ or our Facebook page, Save The Oregon Dunes, for updates.
Directions:
From Florence, OR take Highway 101 south 11.4 miles. Look for the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area sign. Turn right (west) into the parking area.
From Reedsport, OR take Highway 101 north 11.5 miles. Look for the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area sign. Turn left (west) into the parking area.
Parking: Go past the individual parking spaces next to the side walk, and park in the parking area for larger vehicles. Day use fees are waived for volunteers at this event.
The Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative’s mission is to collaboratively support, guide and promote Oregon dunes restoration and the preservation of the open sand, unique habitats, and dunes processes that benefit the plants, animals and people who live and play in this special place.

MSD: Mapleton Foodshare/Resource center
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Mapleton Food Share, Mapleton, OR, United States
Open for shopping for food, basic need supplies and household needs. Last entry at 1:45

Mindful Drawing Group
2026-02-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
This is a monthly gathering for our Studio creative community to appreciate, practice, and explore approaches/techniques in meditative drawing such as Zentangling, drawing from observation, “slow” drawing, Neurographic arts, and more. Each session, we will practice our drawing skills together in a supportive and relaxed environment. Also open to members of the public; beginners welcome!
Led by a creative arts professional, at each session, we will explore a new design, drawing technique or meditative drawing style. Each assignment will be guaranteed to help you get in the “flow”, and will help you build new perspectives and skills. If you like, you can also use the time to work on a meditative drawing project of your own, share with the group, trade tips and tricks, and get technical guidance and support from one another and the group leader.
You’re welcome to bring your own drawing supplies and reference material to practice with; We will have extra tools and materials on hand as needed.
Drawing supplies may also be purchased in advance from Beaux Arts art supply store in Florence, located just off Hwy. 101 in the Coastal Fitness shopping plaza.
You may pre-register for this event, or pay at the desk at time of session. Kids 6-12 can attend for half price!

WLECN Monthly Neighborhood Emergency Radio Check-in
2026-03-02 13:00 - 13:30 | OR
West Lane Emergency Communications Network is a local neighborhood radio network that conducts a monthly radio check-in on the first Monday of each month at 1:00 pm PST. During an emergency where our normal communications services are compromised or eliminated, this radio network would enable neighbors to communicate with each other, other neighborhoods, and the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) wherever it may be located. The radio check-in is conducted on GMRS (General Mobile Radio Service) channel 22, utilising our repeater on Herman Peak north of Florence. While you can listen in on any GMRS radio on channel 22, you must have a radio that can accept programming of send/receive offsets and tones (CH 22R (462.725MHz +5MHz offset 186.2Hz Tone). Please contact Jay Guettler @ westlaneecn@gmail.com for more information or just join us on the radio at the listed time and date.
