RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region

REFIT
2029-08-23 17:15 - 18:00, 2029-08-27 17:15 - 18:00, 2029-08-30 17:15 - 18:00, 2029-09-03 17:15 - 18:00, 2029-09-06 17:15 - 18:00, 2029-09-10 17:15 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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!

Library Storytime (Florence)
2029-08-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2029-08-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2029-08-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2029-09-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2029-09-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2029-09-11 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
2029-08-24 14:00 - 15:00, 2029-08-31 14:00 - 15:00, 2029-09-07 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.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2029-08-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
We now have a monthly Dungeons and Dragons club for adults. This is a free group and everyone is welcome. No experience required.
D&D for adults generally meets on the last Saturday of the month.

Mindful Drawing Group
2029-08-26 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-09-02 13:00 - 14:30, 2029-09-09 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!

Florence Methodist Free Lunch Program
2029-08-28 11:30 - 12:30, 2029-08-30 11:30 - 12:30, 2029-09-04 11:30 - 12:30, 2029-09-06 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
2029-08-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2029-09-04 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)
2029-08-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2029-09-05 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.

WLECN Monthly Neighborhood Emergency Radio Check-in
2029-09-03 13:00 - 13:30
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.

Tech Help Lab
2029-09-04 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.

First Friday After Hours at the Studio
2029-09-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Serene Abundance Studio Space, 148 Maple Street, Suite B, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
JULY FIRST FRIDAY: Drop in for family friendly crafts, games, and our usual community potluck. We’ll have the patio open, weather permitting. Come hang out and celebrate the United State of Interdependence with us!
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Kick back and mingle at our First Friday After Hours—A great way to learn about the Studio and connect with creative healing community.
You can look forward to displays of live painting from local and regional artists, updates on what’s new with our Gallery, classes and upcoming activities, fun and danceable music, an intimate and welcoming space for movement, connecting and fun, and of course our community potluck.
You can also expect an open easel or two for you to join in the art making fun, and the occasional special showcase or performance in a variety of wellness and expressive arts media.
All ages hour between 5 to 6pm – BYOB afterwards. We will have coffee, tea and water available in addition to refreshments. On May 1 we be celebrating May Day with a community BBQ.
