This event is a fund raiser where monies raised benefit people living their cancer journey...rather than funding research or a cure. It is a three mile walk on the track at the middle school on Oak Street. There are several opportunities to support to event, its sponsors, and its beneficiaries. Coast Busters was started by […]
First Step Florence is a transitional housing program for families of florence. First annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Presbyterian Community Church, 3996 US-101. $10/person, $25/3 people, kiddos under 2 eat free. Also hosting a baked goods showcase - area bakers register for a table ($25) and showcase/sell your baked goods (you keep the proceeds). […]
This is a "show and tell" event with the goals of recruiting volunteers for our existing four hour a week program, and also finding volunteers to help us open for a second day. We will provide tea and coffee and home baked cookies for attendees, and explain how and why our program is so helpful […]
Kiwanis Club of Florence will be hosting the Annual Florence Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 23, from noon to 2pm at the Elks Lodge. This community dinner is FREE to attend. This year's dinner will return to the dine in style and our volunteers will be there to assist you in getting the amazing […]
FACC’s December 6 program will be presented by Rick Chilton, with Florence’s Helping Hands Coalition. He will discuss how their organization is centering Social Determinants of Health to improve western Lane County health outcomes. He will talk about how they are helping to close acute health disparities by focusing on the conditions in which people […]
The 2023 Community Christmas Basket Project is coordinated by Soroptimist International of Florence. This year's free distribution will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is open to the public at Siuslaw Middle School, 2525 Oak St. Those who come by for a Christmas Basket will receive a turkey or chicken, pounds of potatoes, carrots, […]
Elks Lodge 1858 is hosting a Pancake Breakfast to benefit the Pregnancy and Parenting Center on Saturday February 3rd, from 8:30 - 10:30am at the Elks Lodge in Florence. Tickets are only $5.00 per person for pancakes, sausage, and coffee. All are invited to join us for a delicious breakfast in support of the Pregnancy […]
The Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) program on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, will feature Dominique Lopez-Stickney, Senior Director of Medicaid, Trillium Community Health Plan, and Kellie DeVore, Director, Lane County CCO, PacificSource Community Solutions. These health care professionals are Medicaid experts whose companies are the two Coordination of Care Organizations (CCOs) that serve Lane County’s […]
**RSVPs are not mandatory, but they do help us estimate how much food to prepare for lunch. If you’re planning to attend, we’d appreciate you clicking here to RSVP.** The Western Lane Community Foundation (WLCF) and the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) are pleased to announce a FREE Grant Writing Workshop designed to provide grant writing […]
The March 6, 2024 meeting of the Florence Area Community Coalition (FACC) will feature Judy Smith, Area Manager for Home Share Oregon, who will provide an overview of HomeShare Oregon’s services and an update of their progress in the Florence area. HomeShare Oregon is a non-profit organization that partners with SilverNest to help homeowners who […]
The Siuslaw Viewfinders Camera Club announces a basic photography workshop/class free of charge and open to everyone. The workshop covers photography basics with an emphasis on manual settings (ISO, shutter speeds, aperture), metering, as well as focusing and composition. This short workshop is ideal for beginning photographers, as well as enthusiasts, who want to learn […]
Fun Connections Playgroup for parents and children 0-5 years' of age. A safe and fun space to play with your child(ren), meet other families, and make connections.
Fun Connections Playgroup for parents and children 0-5 years' of age. A safe and fun space to play with your child(ren), meet other families, and make connections.
There will be a Free Diaper Giveaway on Saturday, April 27th, from 10am - Noon at the Pregnancy and Parenting Center, 475 Laurel Street, Florence. All are welcome!
Fun Connections Playgroup for parents and children 0-5 years' of age. A safe and fun space to play with your child(ren), meet other families, and make connections.
Florence Food Share is hosting a free compost workshop on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon. The workshop is open to the public and will be held in the production garden behind the pantry building at 2190 Spruce St. in Florence. Oregon State University Extension Service and Lane County Master Gardener volunteers will […]
Join the United States Forest Service, Siuslaw Soil and Water Conservation District, and the Siuslaw Watershed Council at the Deadwood Community Center for an informational meeting about stage zero process-based floodplain restoration projects. This event is intended to give community members a look into the reasoning for and processes behind stage zero restoration projects, and […]
Fun Connections Playgroup for parents and children 0-5 years' of age. A safe and fun space to play with your child(ren), meet other families, and make connections.
Fun Connections Playgroup for parents and children 0-5 years' of age. A safe and fun space to play with your child(ren), meet other families, and make connections.
Wilderness Ambassadors make up one branch of TKO’s Trail Ambassdor Program. These volunteers head out on some of the most beloved Wilderness trails on Mt. Hood, in the Columbia River Gorge, and new this year (2024) to the Drift Creek Wilderness in Siuslaw National Forest to share Leave No Trace principles, trail etiquette, and more with trail […]
