RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region
Sue DeMarinis will visit the library to discuss her new book, Hidden in Haarlem: Love and Survival in Nazi-Occupied Holland. This novel is based on true stories of the Dutch resistance in World War II. The program will include a reading, discussion of the book, and an author signing.
Let's Celebrate! Join us for an awards celebration for the Tour at the Florence Events Center Galleries on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 5–7 p.m.
Festival of Books 2025: Same amount of coverage as 2024, including the Saturday morning live remote FFoB25 theme: "Getting Your Book Published" * 47 Exhibitors * 5 workshops: Three on Publishing and two on audio recording and podcasting * Keynote Speaker -- USA Bestselling Author Toby Neal "Paradise Crime Series" of cozy mysteries set in […]
The Siuslaw School District Facilities Advisory Committee is hosting an informational presentation about a potential local school bond for a new high school and improvements to the elementary school! Join us at the Bromley room for a community conversation about the options being considered. Public feedback is encouraged!
Join the Oregon Dunes Restoration Collaborative, McKenzie River Trust, and the Siuslaw National Forest and celebrate Public Lands Day by removing invasive Scotch broom at the Oregon Dunes Day Use Area on Saturday, September 27 from 10 AM to Noon. This is an opportunity to volunteer and give back to your Public Lands! With your […]
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! […]
The October 1, 2025 regular monthly meeting of FACC features Bridget Byfield, Program Director of the Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Lane County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to ensure that those who are emotionally traumatized in emergency situations receive the immediate assistance they need. Trained TIP volunteers are not emergency responders like Western Lane […]
Need a break from the stress of life, work, and timed jigsaw puzzle tournaments? Drop in for peaceful puzzling! Work on a puzzle in a calm environment. We'll provide the puzzles; you bring the relaxation.
Blessing of the Animals at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Do all dogs go to heaven? From Noah’s Ark, where animals were gathered by God’s command, to the Episcopal Church’s Book of Common Prayer, which includes prayers for animals, scripture and tradition remind us that creatures great and small matter to God and to us. In […]
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 […]
Let’s Get Gardening with the Florence Garden Club! The Florence Garden Club invites you to join a new season of learning, community, and philanthropy. Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church social hall, and they are open to both members and non-members. Each month features a different guest speaker offering seasonal tips, ideas, and inspiration […]
Sustaining and improving the City's livability and quality of life is Goal 2 of the City of Florence work plan. The Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) realizes Goal 2 by developing local strategies and advising the City Council on protecting Florence's health and environment and conserving energy and natural resources. They are responsible for insuring […]
The Siuslaw School District Facilities Advisory Committee is hosting an informational presentation about a potential local school bond for a new high school and improvements to the elementary school! Join us at the Siuslaw High School library for a community conversation about the options being considered, followed by a tour of the facilities. Public feedback […]
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 […]
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 […]