Florence Center Stage
Fun EvEnts coming to FlorEncE this march, 2025
Thank you to our Volunteers:
Thank you to all our volunteers at The Florence Events Center. We are grateful for your willingness to give your time, energy, and talents. Your continued support allows us to continue fulfilling our mission and serving people in our community every year.
Spring & Summer Series – Main Stage Performances & Other Ticketed Acts Coming Soon!
Rhody Coronation 2025 | May 10th, 2025
Last Resort Players Presents John Buchan’s The 39 Steps Suspense, Comedy, Thrills… | June 13th, 7:00 p.m., June 14th and 15th at 2:00 p.m. & June 20th, 7:00 p.m., June 21st and 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
It’s About Time Productions presents, Wrong Window | July 2025
Home and Garden Show February 28th and March 1st
Find out how you can Build, Bloom and Beautify your home or garden during the 27th annual Florence Home and Garden Show coming up February 28th and March 1st at the Florence Events Center. The largest annual indoor event in Florence will offer displays by vendors to help you Build or remodel your home, add colorful Blooms, or otherwise Beautify it. More than 40 exhibits will be offering information, goods, or services to help you keep your current home looking good for years to come.
This year’s theme, Build, Bloom and Beautify will be exemplified by the centerpiece design by Laurel Bay Gardens for the 27th time. The show is presented by locally owned Coast Radio, KCST (106.9 FM) and KCFM (AM1250; 104.1 FM in Florence and 103.1 FM in Mapleton), along with the Siuslaw News. It is sponsored by Oregon Pacific Bank, the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce, Three Rivers Casino Resort, and B.R. Hornung Certified Public Accountant. In addition to products and services for your home, visitors can take advantage of numerous free samples and enter to win drawings at individual booths, as well as a Grand Prize giveaway Saturday afternoon. Florence Garden Club volunteers, as they have since the show’s inception, will be
staffing the entrance.
Coast Radio General Manager and show coordinator, Jon Thompson, says many of the most popular vendors from previous years are back, along with many new exhibitors bringing some “exciting new products and services”. Putting the show together each year takes a lot of thought and effort, he said and they also “prioritize showcasing local businesses while bringing in products and services not readily available in the community.”
Some of those new booths include 365 Patio Furniture, a purveyor of “eco-friendly and extremely durable” outdoor furniture; Bucket List Travel, with a specialty in helping you book cruises; and Powers Bath and Remodel, a company that can update your home while making it easier for you to “age in place”. “These are just a few of the strong additions to this year’s show”, according to Thompson.
Local businesses will be on hand offering, among other things, internet service, landscaping products, home furnishing, pavement maintenance, flooring, cabinets and countertops, tile, and painting. Other specialty products on display will include infrared heaters, floor mats, cookware, scented burners, financial services, and even gourmet food.
The two-day show at the Florence Events Center is Friday, February 28th from noon until 6 PM, then Saturday, March 1st from 10 AM until 6 PM. Admission at the door is just $2 for adults and $1 for ages 13 to 17. Kids 12 and under are free.
Another popular feature from previous years will be back again. The final two hours of the show on Saturday, between 4 and 6 PM, are free to everyone.
Rotary Auction March 8th, 2025
The Rotary Club of Florence is organizing its 65th annual Rotary Auction! The event will take place Saturday, March 8, 2025 at the Florence Events Center. Making Magic for our Students. Last year, the auction raised over $100,000! The funds were used for Siuslaw and Mapleton High School student scholarships, Lane Community College scholarships, and other community projects here in Florence.
Join us for this premiere night at the Florence Events Center on March 8, starting at 5 p.m. and help our scholarship recipients realize their dreams. Tables and individual tickets to
the event sell out quickly –often by the end of January or early February. Individual tickets are $80; Full table sponsorship – with KCST radio and Siuslaw News acknowledgement for business sponsors – is $750. To check whether tickets/ full tables are still available, please contact John Moore at wjm1008@yahoo. com. Click here for more information.
AUCTION
ITEMS: We encourage local businesses
and individuals to donate goods and services to be auctioned the night of the event. We need to have the information on items to be donated by Thursday, February 20th so we can recognize businesses and individuals in our upcoming promotional materials. Click here for more information.
MONETARY DONATIONS:
Of course, monetary donations are always welcome, and will go directly to supporting Rotary’s
student scholarships. Please make your check payable to Rotary Club of Florence Foundation, with the notation “Scholarship Fund” and mail it to Florence Rotary Club, P.O. Box 294, Florence OR 97439. Please include the name and address to which
questions about donating. The Rotary Club of Florence Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, Tax ID #45-2602682.
Fresh Impressions Gallery CALL TO ARTISTS Application deadline,
FRESH IMPRESSIONS
FRESH IMPRESSIONS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT, ART, SELL YOUR WORK, WIN AWARDS AND PRIZES!
DEADLINE
Who can apply?
Youth attending Siuslaw Middle School, Siuslaw, Mapleton, & Home School High Schools.
Get your application completed by Friday, March 14th, 2025, as well as art turned in to your instructor.
The application can be found at bit. ly/2025FreshImpressions
SAVE THE DATE: Reception April 23rd | 5 pm - 7 pm
Face Indoor Yard Sale
Saturday, March 29th, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
1 Day Only. Crafts, Books, Antiques, Toys, Games, Fabrics, Arts, Music, Clothing, Sports Gear & Stuff you didn’t know existed!
Siuslaw Elementary School Concert March 13th, 2025
Experience the culmination of months and years of exciting
music making at Siuslaw Elementary School! This Spring, Siuslaw Elementary School students will take the Florence Events Center stage to present music concerts showcasing the remarkable talent and musicianship of our students. From learning the fundamentals to mastering intricate melodies, our musicians have poured their hearts into preparing for these performances.
On Thursday, March 13, the Kindergarten and
First Grade students will perform a concert not to be missed. This will be our Kindergarten’s first of many concerts in their musical career. They will bring to life the story of a clumsy giraffe finding his own music. First graders will take the audience into the life of fireflies and explore the musical and rhythmic nature of the creatures that live near the water.
The music concert on Thursday, April 3 will feature
DOORS OPEN 5:45 PM SHOW BEGINS 6:00 PM LIVE AT FLORENCE EVENTS CENTER
ELEMENTARY MUSIC CONCERTS
MARCH 13
KINDER & GRADE 1 CONCERT
APRIL 3
GRADES 2 & 3 CONCERT
MAY 28
GRADES 4 & 5 CONCERT
JUNE 5
ELEMENTARY CHOIR & BAND CONCERT
FEATURING
THE STUDENTS OF
the second and third grade students. Second graders will present a concert of courage, highlighting many of our fears and how we can stay strong through the power of faith in ourselves. The third graders will take a musical journey through planting, harvesting, celebrating, and working together. Their music will highlight the story of an environmental leader and how her vision for sustainable farming changed her nation.
The 4th and 5th grade students will perform in concert on Tuesday, May 28th. 4th graders will showcase their instrumentalist skills while their music demonstrates their advanced musical abilities and teamwork on the stage. The 5th graders will perform their final farewell concert as elementary students and reveal how each of their classes are actually talented music ensembles.
The Elementary School Choir and Band ensembles
will perform the final concert of our season on Thursday, June 5th. Choir and Band are supported through the school district’s WeCC After School Program. The WeCC (Wellness from the Cascades to the Coast) program provides students with an after school supper and opportunity to expand their learning through clubs such as: art, science, robotics, volleyball, archery, and music.
All of our music concerts are led by Siuslaw Elementary Music Teacher, Amanda Sarles. Nominated by her colleagues last year, Mrs. Sarles was awarded the 2024 Oregon Music Education Association Excellence in Elementary Music Education Award. Expect to see students singing with joy and playing instruments with passion.
Our concert series is generously supported by the teachers, staff, administration and parents of our elementary students. Join us for an unforgettable concert season celebrating
our musicians’ hard work and musical journey, featuring enchanting performances by our elementary students. Don’t miss these opportunities to witness their musical prowess firsthand! Save the dates and support our local musicians. Concerts are free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:45 pm. Concerts begin at 6:00 pm.
Bridge Lane Florence and Mapleton April 16th, 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Bridge Lane, https:// www.bridgelane.org/, unites the diverse communities of Oregon’s Lane County, empowering individuals and organizations with resources, support, and opportunities.
Bridge Lane events are part of a cornerstone initiative dedicated to fostering growth and connectivity in Lane County. The mission is to bridge gaps by providing the essential resources and support that create stronger communities.
Driven by values of inclusivity, collaboration, and fun, Bridge Lane stands as a beacon of community engagement.
Bridge Lane events endeavor to enrich lives and enhance opportunities for everyone in our community. These events facilitate access to career and entrepreneurial resources in both rural areas and urban settings. Resource providers can extend their reach, employers gain access to skilled professionals, and volunteers find rewarding experiences fostering a vibrant community where everyone prospers.
About the Organizers: At the heart of Bridge Lane events is Collaborative EDO, https://www. collaborativeedo.org/, a driving force for economic development and community growth in Lane County. Learn more about our mission and how our organization strives to make a difference.
More information to come!
