RiverCal – Events in the Siuslaw Region

PFLAG Meeting
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Florence United Methodist Church, 333 Kingwood Ave, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
PFLAG hybrid meeting March 9 features LGBTQ safety issues
PFLAG Florence welcomes teacher and facilitator Erika Leonard via Zoom to members and friends for a fact-filled, eye-opening program around the issue of LGBTQ+ community safety leadership on Monday, March 9. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Florence United Methodist Church but will also be available online for those unable to attend in person.
Erika Leonard is the community education director for KidPower International, of which PridePower, an adult/teen safety program and sponsor of the program, is a subsidiary. The live online workshop will cover topics like staying calm and confident when you don’t feel like it and preventing, avoiding or de-escalating dangerous situations. The program also covers setting and protecting personal boundaries and managing emotional triggers to think clearly. The program hopes to help participants to stay emotionally safe in the face of rude, thoughtless, threatening or offensive comments.
To join online, email pflagflo@gmail.com to get an electronic link to the program. The program is approximately one hour, followed by Q&A. To attend in person, Florence PFLAG’s regular meeting site is located at the corner of Second and Kingwood, one block west of Highway 101. The event is free and refreshments will be available.
PFLAG Florence is one of more than 400 chapters in the largest national organization serving the LGBTQ+ community and those who love them.

MSD: Ty 7th
2026-03-10

MSD: Aiden 7th
2026-03-10

Library Storytime (Florence)
2026-03-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-03-13 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
2026-03-10 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-12 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)

Rotary Club of Florence Weekly Meeting
2026-03-10 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.

Get Started with Libby
2026-03-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Do you know about Libby? This free app gives you access to thousands of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more. It’s all free with your library card! Come to this hands-on session to learn more about Libby. Bring your phone or tablet!

Pokemon Club
2026-03-10 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.

Rhody Society: Rhody Board Meeting
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Sandi and Bill Hennigs’ home, OR, United States

PPC Playgroup / Grupo de juego
2026-03-11 10:30 - 12:00 | 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)
2026-03-11 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.

Vintage Pop Up Paper & Ephemera Shop at BeauxArts Fine Art Materials
2026-03-11 12:00 - 17:00 | BeauxArts Fine Art Materials, 2285 Highway 101, Suite H (Coastal Fitness Plaza), Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Explore Tables Filled with Paper Goods and Ephemera:
Perfect for Journaling, Scrapbooking,
Mixed Media Art, & Treasure Hunting.
Come Dig, Discover, and Leave Inspired
with Your New Creative Treasures!
Moorehead’s Vintage Pop Up Paper & Ephemera Shop at BeauxArts from Noon to 5pm on March 11th.
CASH PREFERRED For Vendor
Questions? Stop by BeauxArts Fine Art Materials

Florence Gardening Club Mtg.
2026-03-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Presbyterian Community Church (Presbyterian Church of the Siuslaw), 3996 Highway 101 N, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
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 to help your garden thrive year-round. From fall plantings to spring blooms, there’s always something new to learn and enjoy.
Monthly Meeting Schedule (2nd Wednesday)

Social Time: 12:30–1:00 pm (light snacks provided)
Club Meeting: 1:00–1:45 pm
Guest Speaker: 1:45–2:25 pm
Adjourn: 2:25–2:30 pm

Presbyterian Community Church3996 US-101, Florence, OR 97439
The Florence Garden Club is a proud member of the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs. Guests and prospective members are always welcome—come connect, learn, and grow with us!

Presented By:
Florence Garden Club
Dates:
October 8, 2025 – May 13, 2026

Friends of the Library Card Workshop
2026-03-11 14:30 - 19:30 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join the Friends of Siuslaw Public Library for a fun day of making greeting cards. The Friends sell seasonal and all-occasion cards in the book sale area inside the library. Materials and supplies will be provided at this free workshop. All card sales benefit the library.

MSD: MS Boys BB vs Siletz
2026-03-11 16:30 - 18:30

The City of Florence EMAC Speaker Spotlight Series
2026-03-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Lane Community College Florence Center, 3149 Oak Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
City of Florence EMAC Launches Free Speaker Spotlight Series with DEQ Materials Management Specialist Justin Gast
The City of Florence Environmental Management Advisory Committee (EMAC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Speaker Spotlight Series, beginning Wednesday, March 11, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Lane Community College, 3149 Oak Street, Florence, Oregon.
The inaugural event features Justin Gast from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Materials Management Program. Gast will present “Where Does Oregon’s Recycling Go? The Importance of Responsible End Markets Under the Recycling Modernization Act.”
This 60‑minute presentation will give residents a clear look at what happens to their recycling after it leaves the curb. Gast will highlight Oregon’s most commonly recycled materials, explain how Responsible End Markets ensure safe and environmentally sound processing, and discuss how new fleet technology supports statewide contamination‑reduction efforts in partnership with DEQ, CAA, local governments, and service providers.
Attendees will enjoy snacks and refreshments, have access to additional educational materials, and can participate in giveaways and an opportunity drawing. All community members are welcome.
More information is available on the City of Florence website: https://www.ci.florence.or.us/

Siuslaw School Board Meeting
2026-03-11 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: Mapleton Foodshare/Resource center
2026-03-12 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

Book Brunch (library book club)
2026-03-12 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.

LEGO Club
2026-03-13 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.

Teen/Tween Game Time
2026-03-13 16:00 - 17:45 | 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!

Process Paint and Sip
2026-03-13 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.

MSD: Booster leprechaun BINGO
2026-03-13 18:00 - 20:00
Join the Mapleton Booster club for Leprechaun BINGO, 20 games! $10 adults $5 kids. Dessert Auction at intermission

MSD: MS Boys BB B Tournament
2026-03-14

Siuslaw Region Spring Garden Propagation Fair in Mapleton: Share and acquire rare and heritage seeds and fruit trees
2026-03-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Mapleton Middle/High School, 10868 E Mapleton Rd, Mapleton, OR, United States
The Siuslaw/Western Lane County Seed and Scion Exchange is a free local event open to the public.
There are three main purposes for this event.
1) Encourage and promote individual and regional resilience regarding our local food supply.
2)This event will offer an opportunity for local and regional sharing of seeds and scions collected from and adapted to our local area. This includes sharing and distributing, heirloom seeds, heritage fruits, and developing landraces. We will also hope to offer a selection of fruit tree scions to root or graft. The seed and scion collection and grafting effort is backed by volunteers from the Agrarian Sharing Network.
3) To socialize and connect with others in our community and identify food, farming and gardening related resources and services.
Servicing:
All people in the Siuslaw Watershed and Western Lane County: Florence, Glenada, Dune City, Ada, Mapleton, Swiss Home, Deadwood, Walton, Veneta, Elmira, etc.

Introduction to iNaturalist with Dina Pavlis
2026-03-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Siuslaw Public Library – Florence, 1460 9th Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Join iNaturalist ambassador Dina Pavlis for a look at this nonprofit app and site. iNaturalist helps you identify species, upload sightings and photos, and connect with other nature lovers around the world. Free and open to all.

Join Us for 2nd Saturday at FRAA!
2026-03-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Florence Regional Arts Alliance (FRAA), 120 Maple Street, Florence, OR, 97439, United States
Spend a relaxing afternoon celebrating art and community at the Florence Regional Arts Alliance as we feature the work of Karen Mohr.
Saturday, March 14 from 3 – 5 PM at the FRAA Art Center, 120 Maple St., Old Town Florence
Enjoy an inspiring showcase of Karen’s artwork while you mingle with fellow art lovers. The afternoon will include hors d’oeuvres, wine, and live music by Jeff Lovejoy, creating the perfect atmosphere to connect, unwind, and celebrate creativity in our community.
Come by, bring a friend, and support the arts in Florence!
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Rotary Club of Florence Scholarship Auction
2026-03-14 17:00 - 20:00 | Florence Events Center, 715 Quince St, Florence, OR, United States
Get ready to dress up, have fun, and make a difference!
The Rotary Club of Florence Scholarship Auction returns Saturday, March 14, 2026, with this year’s theme:
“Be a Hero! Change a Student’s Life!”
Guests are encouraged to channel their inner superhero—capes, costumes, or heroic flair welcome!
Enjoy an energetic evening of fun while supporting scholarships for local students.
Mark your calendar and suit up for March 14, 2026—because being a hero never goes out of style.
Together, we’re building brighter futures — one student at a time.
For ticket/table information, contact John Moore at wjm1008@yahoo.com. To donate an item for the silent or live auction, contact Wes Dinoff at W.Dinoff@gmail.com
Can’t make it, but still want to contribute towards a scholarship? Contact Jenna Bartlett-Anderson at jennarotary@gmail.com.
Visit theflorencerotary.org for more information
